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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
6/22/2021 6:57:27 PM
Yes, it would have been fine indeed! I haven't had the privilege of using Minolta gear, neither Nikon film gear, for that matter. Truth is that I used mainly compact 35mm cameras, Rollei and Minox, but for serious work only medium and large format. Later, also in the early 70's, I had some M3 Leicas, however which typically did not see service with slide films. There is so much equipment, which I should have kept for nostalgia sake! The portrayed Nikon F collection was gifted to me a few years back.
It is nice to have some reminders of the past, such as your Minolta gear!
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
6/18/2021 10:24:36 PM
That, I'm sorry to learn, Shirley! I don't wish "whole body" arthritis suffering on anyone. Unfortunately, I'm in the same predicament and no longer driving or walking much. So much of photographing pleasure is the exploration, now no longer practicable. Nonetheless, I will attempt to follow your lead and post a few images! Regards.
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Critique By:
Eb Mueller (K:24960)
6/17/2021 6:25:06 PM
Hi Shirley! I'm still above ground! ;) However, I haven't photographed much for better than a year. In fact the last serious effort was my granddaughter's graduation portfolio, almost exactly 2 years ago. Since then, I tried to buy time from the ravages of un-wellness, arthritis, etc. by selling off my extensive Nikon collection and trading for a much lighter Fujifilm X-series collection. It is very capable equipment but has done little for my motivation, since sitting at a computer is also uncomfortable - so that does not help with processing photos. Of course, Covid based restrictions haven't helped, either! It seems not right to go out with my photo friends in social distant manner and wearing masks.
I sing a sorrowful song. That's regrettable! But, I do hope you are faring better than I! The old days of Usefilm were very formative and enjoyable. I may not be able to go back to that, but there is still hope. 'Though, it was very nice to hear from you, Shirley!
Eb
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Critique By:
Eb Mueller (K:24960)
9/13/2016 9:03:30 PM
Thanks, Shirley! Post card have been a big part of Niagara tourism. I remember well as a kid and even collected some. But, now...?
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
9/13/2016 9:02:00 PM
Thank you, Nigel.
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
9/13/2016 9:01:19 PM
Thanks, Shirley. I grew up in this area, about 10 miles away, but had never been up to the observation tower. Of course, it costs, and I'm cheap!
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
9/13/2016 8:59:07 PM
Thank you Shirley! I'm proud of this particular stitch, and taken through glass with a point 'n shoot, the quality is quite good. For travelling, a point and shoot is not a bad idea, provided it is a good one.
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Critique By:
Eb Mueller (K:24960)
9/10/2016 10:15:44 PM
Thank you so much, Fabio!
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
9/10/2016 2:16:39 PM
Thanks, Paul! The idea was to get a full range B&W and, with the chiaroscuro lighting, was sure to invoke the famous Ansel! However, I do wish the other "Maid of the Mist" had been picked because I like that composition just a bit better with the boat turned sideways.
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
9/10/2016 2:13:18 PM
Thank you, Fabio! A nice comment, indeed!
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
9/10/2016 2:12:26 PM
Thank you, Shirley! Yes,(cross fingers) I'm back. I have been able to manage the pain and sleep through the night for a few days now!.
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
9/10/2016 2:10:21 PM
Thanks, Paul! The image seems to work well in a higher contrast B&W.
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Critique By:
Eb Mueller (K:24960)
9/10/2016 2:09:07 PM
Indeed, a street without people! Thanks for commenting, Shirley!
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
9/10/2016 2:05:27 PM
Thank you for your comment, Jan! Indeed, the poor will use pawnbrokers as a "bank" of sorts for collateral based loans. Unclaimed collateral goods will go for sale but the major customers are the poor again. However, it is buyer beware, just as on ebay. Or else, one might wind up paying nearly as much for a used item at a pawn shop than if found new elsewhere.
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
8/20/2016 4:00:29 PM
Sorry, I've not felt well or motivated for doing much of anything. I'm hoping for better approach to pain management in the near future. Shirley, thanks for checking in!
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/25/2016 10:00:08 PM
I appreciate your comments, Paul.
Eb
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Critique By:
Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/25/2016 9:58:40 PM
Thank you very much, Paul. It should take about 20 frames to tell the full story.
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/25/2016 9:57:17 PM
Thanks, Paul. I appreciate having the colony a few miles away. The entertainment lasts about 2 weeks, just before their is full leaf. Thereafter, the birds settle down behind their leafy canopy. We are not allowed easy access, except for a public dyke which gives a somewhat elevated vantage point. The nests are 100 yards or more away and the trick is only to wait for a close flight in good evening light. The right equipment does help some.
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/25/2016 9:51:30 PM
Thanks, Paul! The whole series could be summarized in about 20 shots.
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/25/2016 9:48:28 PM
Thanks, Paul.
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Critique By:
Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/21/2016 10:18:26 PM
Thanks, Shirley. As you are aware, birds are our living dinosaurs. More than any other, I find the GBH in flight reminds me of a Pterodactyl. You will see when I post some high flying examples.
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/21/2016 10:14:35 PM
Thank you, Shirley! I'll keep them coming until, I hear a "please no more Great Blue Herons!" :)
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/21/2016 10:12:29 PM
Thanks, Paul. I did think that this is a rather clear image of this fly. Now it is identified.
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Critique By:
Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/21/2016 10:10:16 PM
The fly has now been identified by BugGuide as Anthomyiidae (Root-Maggot Flies) - pluvialis.
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Critique By:
Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/20/2016 2:25:57 PM
Paul, this is most excellent treatment of the subject - very good for printed media!
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Critique By:
Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/20/2016 2:23:33 PM
Thank you, Paul! I think the blue on blue is so cool! For some reason, the light quality really brought out blue tones in the plumage, when the herons were flying low among the trees. I have more of this bird in his fly by - differing wing positions and backgrounds.
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Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/20/2016 2:20:14 PM
Thank you again, Paul!
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Critique By:
Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/20/2016 2:19:40 PM
Thank you, Arijit! Yes, subject is a little further away and not so much concern about dof limitations.
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Critique By:
Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/20/2016 2:18:25 PM
Thank you, Paul - it is very kind.
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Critique By:
Eb Mueller (K:24960)
7/20/2016 2:17:39 PM
Thanks, Shirley! I'm pleased that, due to colour contrast, more than blur, I managed good subject isolation here.
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