That's a nice impression of the landscape. How different the two are. The photo is bold and static, while the drawing is delicate and loose. I like both.
thanks, bollox for the friday pot...
big big rain coming our way and to all of northern California. another atmospheric river. woo hoo!
this plant on the edge of the sea was flowering its little heart out
another shot of the DeLavega pond
almost finished drawing of same - want to work more on the euc on the left
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thank you dystopian. the pond was such a great place to draw. hard to find the right places. over the years we have used up a lot of them so finding this made us so happy. the drawing is not finished. funny how I can see what I need to do when I photograph it. think I will do this in the future because it is so helpful.
thanks, bollox for the friday pot...
big big rain coming our way and to all of northern California. another atmospheric river. woo hoo!
this plant on the edge of the sea was flowering its little heart out
another shot of the DeLavega pond
almost finished drawing of same - want to work more on the euc on the left
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both mediums can be so graphic, and by photographing your drawing you can find another layer of light and shape to enhance, especially visible, I think, in b+w.
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thank you dystopian. the pond was such a great place to draw. hard to find the right places. over the years we have used up a lot of them so finding this made us so happy. the drawing is not finished. funny how I can see what I need to do when I photograph it. think I will do this in the future because it is so helpful.
I'm around, and without cold, so rest well and get better soon.
Evening all. I’ve had my new camera for almost 48 hours now, but limited time to use it. It’s already clear though that I have a lot of learning and practice to do before I find an ease in using it. It’s a Panasonic Lumix LX 100 11. I’ll try my best to avoid becoming overwhelmed by the multitude of features on the camera. I thought to simplify things I’d start with one object, a dried fungus, to use as a subject for trying out some of those features.
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you got a lumix. yay. right size. right features. I look forward to seeing what you create.
I'm around, and without cold, so rest well and get better soon.
Evening all. I’ve had my new camera for almost 48 hours now, but limited time to use it. It’s already clear though that I have a lot of learning and practice to do before I find an ease in using it. It’s a Panasonic Lumix LX 100 11. I’ll try my best to avoid becoming overwhelmed by the multitude of features on the camera. I thought to simplify things I’d start with one object, a dried fungus, to use as a subject for trying out some of those features.
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The size and feel of the camera in my hand feels right. I like the manual capabilities and the quality of the lens. I wish it had a longer focal length, but it has amazing macro possibilities.
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you got a lumix. yay. right size. right features. I look forward to seeing what you create.
The size and feel of the camera in my hand feels right. I like the manual capabilities and the quality of the lens. I wish it had a longer focal length, but it has amazing macro possibilities.
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I've found the best way to learn how to use all the features of a new camera is to sit down with the camera in one hand and the manual in the other. As you read through the manual, perform all adjustments or settings described. Your first photo looks like you're doing well so far.
I'm around, and without cold, so rest well and get better soon.
Evening all. I’ve had my new camera for almost 48 hours now, but limited time to use it. It’s already clear though that I have a lot of learning and practice to do before I find an ease in using it. It’s a Panasonic Lumix LX 100 11. I’ll try my best to avoid becoming overwhelmed by the multitude of features on the camera. I thought to simplify things I’d start with one object, a dried fungus, to use as a subject for trying out some of those features.
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So far I have just been exploring the more obvious features but will have to sit down with the manual and try to follow its directions. My tendency so far has been to google a question I have whose answer is not obvious to me ... but it's a little haphazard.
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I've found the best way to learn how to use all the features of a new camera is to sit down with the camera in one hand and the manual in the other. As you read through the manual, perform all adjustments or settings described. Your first photo looks like you're doing well so far.
@janis b
I have a Lumix ZS60. Love the features but am not especially thrilled by the limitations of the tiny CMOS chip. However, the ZS100 has a MUCH larger chip so my guess is you will grow to love this thing!
So far I have just been exploring the more obvious features but will have to sit down with the manual and try to follow its directions. My tendency so far has been to google a question I have whose answer is not obvious to me ... but it's a little haphazard.
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for encouraging me to look at the Panasonic Lumix cameras. I hope to get really comfortable with it. The quality of the image is pretty impressive.
#2.2.1 I have a Lumix ZS60. Love the features but am not especially thrilled by the limitations of the tiny CMOS chip. However, the ZS100 has a MUCH larger chip so my guess is you will grow to love this thing!
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These were taken at La Jolla Cove. I took 10 shots trying to catch one airborne. The shot posted was my fifth try of those ten shots. Most of the rest were shots of Sea lion butt going back into the water.
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you get some of the best shots. I love the flying seal. how many shots did it take. and where are they taken.
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These were taken at La Jolla Cove. I took 10 shots trying to catch one airborne. The shot posted was my fifth try of those ten shots. Most of the rest were shots of Sea lion butt going back into the water.
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I wanna be a sea lion and cuddle with them. Lovely first and fifth shot.
Still haven't started yet to take photos again. I am kinda afraid to post anything. Went through my messy computer and found old ones from 2011 and some videos I took, raw unedited and unprofessional. But they are now my memories of the times I lived near DC. How do you call a person who hasn't a home but always feels homesick? A dummy, I guess.
I don't know if that third shot is a sunrise or a sunset, but I like it.
of your photography. I remember seeing the photos you posted of your sister's garden. They were really good. Too bad about the time difference, would also love to have your presence here on a friday evening.
#3#3 I wanna be a sea lion and cuddle with them. Lovely first and fifth shot.
Still haven't started yet to take photos again. I am kinda afraid to post anything. Went through my messy computer and found old ones from 2011 and some videos I took, raw unedited and unprofessional. But they are now my memories of the times I lived near DC. How do you call a person who hasn't a home but always feels homesick? A dummy, I guess.
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that first shot is very cool. is that a program that makes it into a horseshoe? thought of you when posting the drawing. pretty much anybody can learn to draw. I used to teach as a grad student and out of every ~30 people only one or two just could not make the eye to hand leap. brain thing I think. if you can write your signature you have all the skills you need to draw. just takes practice.
I've found my older iPod and found this on it. This was taken at the lake I take the dawgs to swim at.
Guess which bad ass c99-r wears these boots?
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I'm one of the 32 people who you wouldn't be able to teach how to draw. Trust me I've tried doing it by learn to draw programs. I have great eye hand coordination, but for some reason not when it comes to drawing.
The app that makes it is called 360 and you first take a panoramic photo and it does that. This spring I'll take my iPad for photos instead of the cheap phone that makes everything look yellow. This should be fun doing panoramics of the trees. Would love to get a new camera like the one Janis has.
BTW Janis. The boots are on the cusp, the site's bad ass lawyer.
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that first shot is very cool. is that a program that makes it into a horseshoe? thought of you when posting the drawing. pretty much anybody can learn to draw. I used to teach as a grad student and out of every ~30 people only one or two just could not make the eye to hand leap. brain thing I think. if you can write your signature you have all the skills you need to draw. just takes practice.
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I'm one of the 32 people who you wouldn't be able to teach how to draw. Trust me I've tried doing it by learn to draw programs. I have great eye hand coordination, but for some reason not when it comes to drawing.
The app that makes it is called 360 and you first take a panoramic photo and it does that. This spring I'll take my iPad for photos instead of the cheap phone that makes everything look yellow. This should be fun doing panoramics of the trees. Would love to get a new camera like the one Janis has.
BTW Janis. The boots are on the cusp, the site's bad ass lawyer.
I wear my 40 year old winter boots. They seem like they will last forever. Sorrels that I bought so many years ago and still keeps my feet warm and have great traction. Great investment huh?
I wear my 40 year old winter boots. They seem like they will last forever. Sorrels that I bought so many years ago and still keeps my feet warm and have great traction. Great investment huh?
Nice ice B.R., sorry about that... great sky shot too. I love yer pond Magi, both the photo and especially the sketch. Your fungi is great Janis. Amazing how tasty some of those can be, not to mention some other properties of some. Those sealions are fantastic S.P.! Wonderful photos.
For those that don't know the way to tell sealions from seals is that seals do not have external ears. Which as you see are quite obvious on SP's sealion photos. Love that jump shot. These are California Sea Lion, from about Sta. Cruz or so north you start getting Steller's Sealion which is larger. Sealion populations have really exploded in the last four decades. I think it is generally believed mostly due to the constant indescriminate shooting of every shark on sight by fisherman for 60 or more years in CA. The fisherman blamed the sharks for eating their fish so they shot them all. Then the sealions exploded. Turned out the sealions were eating the fish, not the sharks, and the sharks were keeping the sealions in check. A great lesson in the dangers of homegrown biology experts.
I'll see if I can find some pix in a bit...
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Why is there so often too little oversight from organisations with the understanding to prevent these preventable situations?
Nice ice B.R., sorry about that... great sky shot too. I love yer pond Magi, both the photo and especially the sketch. Your fungi is great Janis. Amazing how tasty some of those can be, not to mention some other properties of some. Those sealions are fantastic S.P.! Wonderful photos.
For those that don't know the way to tell sealions from seals is that seals do not have external ears. Which as you see are quite obvious on SP's sealion photos. Love that jump shot. These are California Sea Lion, from about Sta. Cruz or so north you start getting Steller's Sealion which is larger. Sealion populations have really exploded in the last four decades. I think it is generally believed mostly due to the constant indescriminate shooting of every shark on sight by fisherman for 60 or more years in CA. The fisherman blamed the sharks for eating their fish so they shot them all. Then the sealions exploded. Turned out the sealions were eating the fish, not the sharks, and the sharks were keeping the sealions in check. A great lesson in the dangers of homegrown biology experts.
The cold has kept me inside for a couple of weeks now but it appears that the big freeze has moved on and I'm so looking forward to finally getting outside tomorrow. Since I have no recent shots and in keeping with the polar theme tonight I dug up some photos of some winter beauty that caught my eye while exploring winter's wonderland in bygone years.
Hope you beat that cold soon BR!
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The cold has kept me inside for a couple of weeks now but it appears that the big freeze has moved on and I'm so looking forward to finally getting outside tomorrow. Since I have no recent shots and in keeping with the polar theme tonight I dug up some photos of some winter beauty that caught my eye while exploring winter's wonderland in bygone years.
Hope you beat that cold soon BR!
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I find the last one especially satisfying to look at. It makes me imagine something warmer, like lanterns floating on the water.
The cold has kept me inside for a couple of weeks now but it appears that the big freeze has moved on and I'm so looking forward to finally getting outside tomorrow. Since I have no recent shots and in keeping with the polar theme tonight I dug up some photos of some winter beauty that caught my eye while exploring winter's wonderland in bygone years.
@janis b
Appreciate the kind words. My favorite of that group is the second one. That spot was absolutely mesmerizing and I will never forget it. I was in a canoe and I had pulled right in under the rock overhang, just sat there spellbound for several minutes. The water was ever so slightly moving and the sun hitting it was reflecting it up onto the ceiling of the overhang in an amazing animation of ripples of sunlight and water that was, well, it's just impossible to describe. And unfortunately although I took many shots I was never able to come close to capturing the magic. But that's something that I often come up against, not being able to capture the true beauty of nature. A decent photographer with a decent camera can always capture some of the beauty but to get the mood is a whole nother thing, at least that's been my experience anyway. At the end of the day I'm very often disappointed when I get home and look at what I've accomplished. The pictures are nice enough most of the time but the mood is seldom translated. Still workin on it though. ( :
still working on it. You expressed so closely my experience of nature and the translation of it.
Your experience sounds like it would have been beautiful to see in action on video.
#6.2 Appreciate the kind words. My favorite of that group is the second one. That spot was absolutely mesmerizing and I will never forget it. I was in a canoe and I had pulled right in under the rock overhang, just sat there spellbound for several minutes. The water was ever so slightly moving and the sun hitting it was reflecting it up onto the ceiling of the overhang in an amazing animation of ripples of sunlight and water that was, well, it's just impossible to describe. And unfortunately although I took many shots I was never able to come close to capturing the magic. But that's something that I often come up against, not being able to capture the true beauty of nature. A decent photographer with a decent camera can always capture some of the beauty but to get the mood is a whole nother thing, at least that's been my experience anyway. At the end of the day I'm very often disappointed when I get home and look at what I've accomplished. The pictures are nice enough most of the time but the mood is seldom translated. Still workin on it though. ( :
The cold has kept me inside for a couple of weeks now but it appears that the big freeze has moved on and I'm so looking forward to finally getting outside tomorrow. Since I have no recent shots and in keeping with the polar theme tonight I dug up some photos of some winter beauty that caught my eye while exploring winter's wonderland in bygone years.
Hope you beat that cold soon BR!
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That seems to be the peoples choice in that series.
Lovin your drawing, I'm so envious of anyone who can translate onto paper with pen or brush the things that capture their imagination. I've tried to paint and or draw so many times but I'm truly hopeless at anything of that nature. Thankfully photography gives me the opportunity to bring home at least some remembrance of the feelings invoked.
I live too far south for much in snow pics, by no accident. This was the blizzard of 2016, which was a solid 15 minutes like this and 15 lighter.
These are Cypress along the Frio River at Garner St. Pk. in Uvalde Co. Texas, about 15 miles west of me. John Nance Garner was a V.P. under FDR, it was a family ranch given to the state, like Bentsen St. Pk. was from the Lloyd Bentsen family.
This is a Western Kingbird, which is a common breeder in the western half of the U.S., but other than a very few in southern FL and CA it is accidental in winter in the U.S. This is one of the first documented in Texas in winter, taken last Sunday at Sabinal, 20 mi. So. of me.
This is another Wilson's Warbler shot from last weekend, it continues wintering here at my local park up on the Edwards Plateau where accidental.
thanks all for all the great posts all week...
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always love all your nature shots and the explanations that go with them. but that first shot is a beauty. very artsy.
Thanks everyone for all the great photos.
I live too far south for much in snow pics, by no accident. This was the blizzard of 2016, which was a solid 15 minutes like this and 15 lighter.
These are Cypress along the Frio River at Garner St. Pk. in Uvalde Co. Texas, about 15 miles west of me. John Nance Garner was a V.P. under FDR, it was a family ranch given to the state, like Bentsen St. Pk. was from the Lloyd Bentsen family.
This is a Western Kingbird, which is a common breeder in the western half of the U.S., but other than a very few in southern FL and CA it is accidental in winter in the U.S. This is one of the first documented in Texas in winter, taken last Sunday at Sabinal, 20 mi. So. of me.
This is another Wilson's Warbler shot from last weekend, it continues wintering here at my local park up on the Edwards Plateau where accidental.
thanks all for all the great posts all week...
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It captures the sensation of falling snow. It's quite enigmatic.
Thank you too, dystopian, for all your contributions in many ways.
Thanks everyone for all the great photos.
I live too far south for much in snow pics, by no accident. This was the blizzard of 2016, which was a solid 15 minutes like this and 15 lighter.
These are Cypress along the Frio River at Garner St. Pk. in Uvalde Co. Texas, about 15 miles west of me. John Nance Garner was a V.P. under FDR, it was a family ranch given to the state, like Bentsen St. Pk. was from the Lloyd Bentsen family.
This is a Western Kingbird, which is a common breeder in the western half of the U.S., but other than a very few in southern FL and CA it is accidental in winter in the U.S. This is one of the first documented in Texas in winter, taken last Sunday at Sabinal, 20 mi. So. of me.
This is another Wilson's Warbler shot from last weekend, it continues wintering here at my local park up on the Edwards Plateau where accidental.
@dystopian
Western Kingbirds have eluded me so far. They're fairly frequent in western Missouri but show up only occasionally here on the eastern side of the state and so far I've never stumbled on one. Eastern kingbirds oth are very common here during the summer. Wilsons warblers are fairly common during their migration but we only have them for a short time on their way up and again for a short time on their way back, never here for long on either trip.
Thanks everyone for all the great photos.
I live too far south for much in snow pics, by no accident. This was the blizzard of 2016, which was a solid 15 minutes like this and 15 lighter.
These are Cypress along the Frio River at Garner St. Pk. in Uvalde Co. Texas, about 15 miles west of me. John Nance Garner was a V.P. under FDR, it was a family ranch given to the state, like Bentsen St. Pk. was from the Lloyd Bentsen family.
This is a Western Kingbird, which is a common breeder in the western half of the U.S., but other than a very few in southern FL and CA it is accidental in winter in the U.S. This is one of the first documented in Texas in winter, taken last Sunday at Sabinal, 20 mi. So. of me.
This is another Wilson's Warbler shot from last weekend, it continues wintering here at my local park up on the Edwards Plateau where accidental.
thanks all for all the great posts all week...
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The second shot has a feeling of calm and serenity I really like, and congrats on the rare winter capture of the Western Kingbird.
Thanks everyone for all the great photos.
I live too far south for much in snow pics, by no accident. This was the blizzard of 2016, which was a solid 15 minutes like this and 15 lighter.
These are Cypress along the Frio River at Garner St. Pk. in Uvalde Co. Texas, about 15 miles west of me. John Nance Garner was a V.P. under FDR, it was a family ranch given to the state, like Bentsen St. Pk. was from the Lloyd Bentsen family.
This is a Western Kingbird, which is a common breeder in the western half of the U.S., but other than a very few in southern FL and CA it is accidental in winter in the U.S. This is one of the first documented in Texas in winter, taken last Sunday at Sabinal, 20 mi. So. of me.
This is another Wilson's Warbler shot from last weekend, it continues wintering here at my local park up on the Edwards Plateau where accidental.
thanks all for all the great posts all week...
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evening everybody...
thanks, bollox for the friday pot...
big big rain coming our way and to all of northern California. another atmospheric river. woo hoo!
this plant on the edge of the sea was flowering its little heart out
another shot of the DeLavega pond
almost finished drawing of same - want to work more on the euc on the left
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Evening, Magiamma.
I like your drawing of the DeLavega Pond.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Hi magiammma
That's a nice impression of the landscape. How different the two are. The photo is bold and static, while the drawing is delicate and loose. I like both.
thank you social , thank you janis
thank you dystopian. the pond was such a great place to draw. hard to find the right places. over the years we have used up a lot of them so finding this made us so happy. the drawing is not finished. funny how I can see what I need to do when I photograph it. think I will do this in the future because it is so helpful.
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I think that's because
both mediums can be so graphic, and by photographing your drawing you can find another layer of light and shape to enhance, especially visible, I think, in b+w.
Hi Bollox
I'm around, and without cold, so rest well and get better soon.
Evening all. I’ve had my new camera for almost 48 hours now, but limited time to use it. It’s already clear though that I have a lot of learning and practice to do before I find an ease in using it. It’s a Panasonic Lumix LX 100 11. I’ll try my best to avoid becoming overwhelmed by the multitude of features on the camera. I thought to simplify things I’d start with one object, a dried fungus, to use as a subject for trying out some of those features.
hi janis..
you got a lumix. yay. right size. right features. I look forward to seeing what you create.
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Thank you!
The size and feel of the camera in my hand feels right. I like the manual capabilities and the quality of the lens. I wish it had a longer focal length, but it has amazing macro possibilities.
right
I really liked the size and weight and learned to work with the trade offs. mine was older so yours probably can do a lot more.
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I'm sure I'll be happy to learn how to comfortably use
the features that are important to me. The overall quality is so much better than I was using. It's intimidating, but satisfying at the same time.
Congrats on your new camera, Janis.
I've found the best way to learn how to use all the features of a new camera is to sit down with the camera in one hand and the manual in the other. As you read through the manual, perform all adjustments or settings described. Your first photo looks like you're doing well so far.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Thanks Social
So far I have just been exploring the more obvious features but will have to sit down with the manual and try to follow its directions. My tendency so far has been to google a question I have whose answer is not obvious to me ... but it's a little haphazard.
@janis b I have a Lumix ZS60.
I have a Lumix ZS60. Love the features but am not especially thrilled by the limitations of the tiny CMOS chip. However, the ZS100 has a MUCH larger chip so my guess is you will grow to love this thing!
Have fun!
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Thanks jonathan,
for encouraging me to look at the Panasonic Lumix cameras. I hope to get really comfortable with it. The quality of the image is pretty impressive.
Thanks for Friday Night Photos tonight, BR
I don't know if that third shot is a sunrise or a sunset, but I like it.
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evening social...
you get some of the best shots. I love the flying seal. how many shots did it take. and where are they taken.
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Thank you, Magiamma.
These were taken at La Jolla Cove. I took 10 shots trying to catch one airborne. The shot posted was my fifth try of those ten shots. Most of the rest were shots of Sea lion butt going back into the water.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
What do we have to do,
to see one of those five?
You have to sign up for the Gold Membership.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
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Very funny Social.
Have a great week.
Sea lions cuddling, playing, fishing.
Just fantastic Social. The dark, wet sea lion, half on rock and in the water is so beautifully sculptural.
Thank you, Janis
That sea lion has a look like it's saying to itself "Did I just see a fish?"
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Exactly, he looked like he was fishing.
My fav too
It looks like one of those dwgs/painting very talented naturalist artists used to do in books of birds.
The National Audubon, I think.
Exquisite!
That's a great description,
and exquisite is a perfect word. Thanks Sirena.
@socialprogressive - I am jealous ...
I wanna be a sea lion and cuddle with them. Lovely first and fifth shot.
Still haven't started yet to take photos again. I am kinda afraid to post anything. Went through my messy computer and found old ones from 2011 and some videos I took, raw unedited and unprofessional. But they are now my memories of the times I lived near DC. How do you call a person who hasn't a home but always feels homesick? A dummy, I guess.
mimi, I would love for you to treat us to more
of your photography. I remember seeing the photos you posted of your sister's garden. They were really good. Too bad about the time difference, would also love to have your presence here on a friday evening.
Panoramic
I've found my older iPod and found this on it. This was taken at the lake I take the dawgs to swim at.
Guess which bad ass c99-r wears these boots?
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You got new boots snoopy.
Is that to go with the snow ; ).
hi snoopy...
that first shot is very cool. is that a program that makes it into a horseshoe? thought of you when posting the drawing. pretty much anybody can learn to draw. I used to teach as a grad student and out of every ~30 people only one or two just could not make the eye to hand leap. brain thing I think. if you can write your signature you have all the skills you need to draw. just takes practice.
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Thanks for posting your painting for us to see
I'm one of the 32 people who you wouldn't be able to teach how to draw. Trust me I've tried doing it by learn to draw programs. I have great eye hand coordination, but for some reason not when it comes to drawing.
The app that makes it is called 360 and you first take a panoramic photo and it does that. This spring I'll take my iPad for photos instead of the cheap phone that makes everything look yellow. This should be fun doing panoramics of the trees. Would love to get a new camera like the one Janis has.
BTW Janis. The boots are on the cusp, the site's bad ass lawyer.
Which AIPAC/MIC/pharma/bank bought politician are you going to vote for? Don’t be surprised when nothing changes.
Too bad we can't share it snoopy.
Oh, so you don't wear white lace-up boots while you're out walking the dawgs?
When I come to live with you we can :)
I wear my 40 year old winter boots. They seem like they will last forever. Sorrels that I bought so many years ago and still keeps my feet warm and have great traction. Great investment huh?
Which AIPAC/MIC/pharma/bank bought politician are you going to vote for? Don’t be surprised when nothing changes.
By then I'll have the camera all figured out.
Those are some amazing boots you bought. I hope they last another 40 years ; ).
Great photos everyone!
Nice ice B.R., sorry about that... great sky shot too. I love yer pond Magi, both the photo and especially the sketch. Your fungi is great Janis. Amazing how tasty some of those can be, not to mention some other properties of some. Those sealions are fantastic S.P.! Wonderful photos.
For those that don't know the way to tell sealions from seals is that seals do not have external ears. Which as you see are quite obvious on SP's sealion photos. Love that jump shot. These are California Sea Lion, from about Sta. Cruz or so north you start getting Steller's Sealion which is larger. Sealion populations have really exploded in the last four decades. I think it is generally believed mostly due to the constant indescriminate shooting of every shark on sight by fisherman for 60 or more years in CA. The fisherman blamed the sharks for eating their fish so they shot them all. Then the sealions exploded. Turned out the sealions were eating the fish, not the sharks, and the sharks were keeping the sealions in check. A great lesson in the dangers of homegrown biology experts.
I'll see if I can find some pix in a bit...
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Evening dystopian
That fungus is edible, but has a very unappetising smell when fresh. It looks more attractive to me dried than fresh. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ileodictyon_cibarium
Why is there so often too little oversight from organisations with the understanding to prevent these preventable situations?
Evening everyone
The cold has kept me inside for a couple of weeks now but it appears that the big freeze has moved on and I'm so looking forward to finally getting outside tomorrow. Since I have no recent shots and in keeping with the polar theme tonight I dug up some photos of some winter beauty that caught my eye while exploring winter's wonderland in bygone years.
Hope you beat that cold soon BR!
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I really like these shots, burnt out.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Thank you Social
Your sea lion shots are outstanding. Must be amazing to be around those fantastic animals.
All I want is the truth. Just give me some truth. John Lennon
They're all beautiful and fascinating to look at.
I find the last one especially satisfying to look at. It makes me imagine something warmer, like lanterns floating on the water.
Thanks janis,
Appreciate the kind words. My favorite of that group is the second one. That spot was absolutely mesmerizing and I will never forget it. I was in a canoe and I had pulled right in under the rock overhang, just sat there spellbound for several minutes. The water was ever so slightly moving and the sun hitting it was reflecting it up onto the ceiling of the overhang in an amazing animation of ripples of sunlight and water that was, well, it's just impossible to describe. And unfortunately although I took many shots I was never able to come close to capturing the magic. But that's something that I often come up against, not being able to capture the true beauty of nature. A decent photographer with a decent camera can always capture some of the beauty but to get the mood is a whole nother thing, at least that's been my experience anyway. At the end of the day I'm very often disappointed when I get home and look at what I've accomplished. The pictures are nice enough most of the time but the mood is seldom translated. Still workin on it though. ( :
All I want is the truth. Just give me some truth. John Lennon
So am I, and probably all of us
still working on it. You expressed so closely my experience of nature and the translation of it.
Your experience sounds like it would have been beautiful to see in action on video.
great series
I especially like the last one.
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Thank you magiamma
That seems to be the peoples choice in that series.
Lovin your drawing, I'm so envious of anyone who can translate onto paper with pen or brush the things that capture their imagination. I've tried to paint and or draw so many times but I'm truly hopeless at anything of that nature. Thankfully photography gives me the opportunity to bring home at least some remembrance of the feelings invoked.
All I want is the truth. Just give me some truth. John Lennon
Great photos all!
Thanks everyone for all the great photos.
I live too far south for much in snow pics, by no accident. This was the blizzard of 2016, which was a solid 15 minutes like this and 15 lighter.
These are Cypress along the Frio River at Garner St. Pk. in Uvalde Co. Texas, about 15 miles west of me. John Nance Garner was a V.P. under FDR, it was a family ranch given to the state, like Bentsen St. Pk. was from the Lloyd Bentsen family.
This is a Western Kingbird, which is a common breeder in the western half of the U.S., but other than a very few in southern FL and CA it is accidental in winter in the U.S. This is one of the first documented in Texas in winter, taken last Sunday at Sabinal, 20 mi. So. of me.
This is another Wilson's Warbler shot from last weekend, it continues wintering here at my local park up on the Edwards Plateau where accidental.
thanks all for all the great posts all week...
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
hi dystopian...
always love all your nature shots and the explanations that go with them. but that first shot is a beauty. very artsy.
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Like magiamma said, that first one is very 'artsy'
It captures the sensation of falling snow. It's quite enigmatic.
Thank you too, dystopian, for all your contributions in many ways.
Nice shots dystopian
Western Kingbirds have eluded me so far. They're fairly frequent in western Missouri but show up only occasionally here on the eastern side of the state and so far I've never stumbled on one. Eastern kingbirds oth are very common here during the summer. Wilsons warblers are fairly common during their migration but we only have them for a short time on their way up and again for a short time on their way back, never here for long on either trip.
All I want is the truth. Just give me some truth. John Lennon
Nice series, dystopian.
The second shot has a feeling of calm and serenity I really like, and congrats on the rare winter capture of the Western Kingbird.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Love all your pics....
I take few if any photos even at "life events". I'm not very good at it, which is why.
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Thanks dkmich, for stopping by.
Glad you enjoyed.