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#1
The Flea Trap / Re: well Cashews, it's that time
October 05, 2022, 07:38:35 PM
Hasta la vista, baby. You've endured a lot in bringing a disparate and difficult group together to whine, argue, abuse and insult each other for 10 years.



Not many could have done that. You should leave with pride and a sense of achievement, and those that have used this venue as a venting facility for their vitriol and disapproval owe you a mighty thanks...not least among them myself.



I, too, shall board that ship to the West. My time is done and my enthusiasm for engaging with people here has evaporated. I grow old and weary, and even less accommodating of opposing views. This is no country for old men...



God speed, Fash, on your next journey, and you too Flea in taking up the cudgel.I wish you every success in managing this menagerie of misfits.



This to all of you...



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#2
The Flea Trap / Re: Bricktop
September 28, 2022, 02:06:29 AM
Quote from: "Dinky Dazza" post_id=475698 time=1664328014 user_id=1676
I stand corrected.


Again.
#3
The Flea Trap / Re: Bricktop
September 27, 2022, 07:52:06 PM
Of course, digital has many advantages over film.



However, film cameras are seeing a resurgence in recent times, mainly for nostagia, but their colour rendition and image characteristics are more appealing over digital images in some cases.



Many images we see today taken by amateurs could not have been taken in film camera days. Digital is much more accessible and user friendly, and digital cameras are effectively computers that record images.



Oddly, the demand for film cameras and film is being driven by a younger demographic. But film is not going to impact on digital photography to any degree.
#4
The Flea Trap / Re: Bricktop
September 27, 2022, 07:17:48 PM
Quote from: "Dinky Dazza" post_id=475666 time=1664287543 user_id=1676




Neither of them probably know how to develop a negative with sparse materials/chemicals...



Quote from: "Dinky Dazza" post_id=475666 time=1664287543 user_id=1676




Neither of them probably know how to develop a negative with sparse materials/chemicals...




Again you speak without knowledge.



Perhaps your mathematical skills fail you...but as you are aware of my age, and seem to know so much about photography, you are surely aware that I was a photographer LONG before the digital age arrived. Hence, I have considerable experience in processing, developing and printing images from both film and slide using my own darkroom. How about you, shortpants?



And I still use an Olympus OM2n FILM camera which produces a more subtle effect of colours on film, viz;



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From what I've seen of your photographic contributions, your knowledge of photography seems to be mediocre at best.



Again, you demonstrate your inability to ignore threads which relate to matters outside of your expertise simply because they have the word "Bricktop" in their title.



That envy must really chew you up.
#5
The Flea Trap / Re: Bricktop
September 26, 2022, 01:16:00 AM
There are millions of cupboards all over the world holding DSLR's of varying quality that have been abandoned and forgotten.



Just like dedicated movie cameras.
#6
The Flea Trap / Re: Bricktop
September 25, 2022, 11:06:11 PM
Many photographers start out believing that you need the BEST gear to get the BEST photograph. So, they choose their camera brand, and buy the best they can afford, and then start buying lenses (which are the EXPENSIVE bit).



After a while their photography doesn't seem to be as good as expected. So...it's the gear they are using. So they buy more expensive models and lenses....and strangely their images don't seem much better. Then they realise it must be the GEAR!!!



So...they change their camera brand, selling off their current gear at a huge loss and re-investing in a whole new kit. Nikon is out, Canon is in. Because all the GOOD photographs are taken by Canon cameras (not photographers, apparently).



But, sadly...their photographs don't improve much despite $5000 worth of equipment....and the cycle continues.



Then one day the light bulb goes on...an epiphany. It's not the GEAR, stupid!!!
#7
The Flea Trap / Re: Bricktop
September 25, 2022, 07:48:49 PM
There are no "bad" cameras. Unfortunately, "gear addiction" affects a lot of photographers who think THEIR kit is better than everyone else's.



In reality, the camera doesn't take the photograph, the photographer does. Most people now seem happy with the image quality of phone cameras, which these days is excellent, but the phone camera has its limitations. 90% of people who use their phone wouldn't even be aware of those limitations.



I use Olympus because it is a "micro" system. It is much smaller than other cameras, and its lenses are very much more portable and lighter. It's so much easier to carry around, and when you need to walk long distances with your gear, that's a real factor when you are no longer in the full blossom of youth.



What you don't "see" in many of my images is how far away the birds are, or how fast it is flying. Or how secluded and hidden it may be. In those circumstances, phones simply won't work.
#8
Art, Hard Rock & Harmony / Re: Australian Birds
September 24, 2022, 07:00:36 PM
This one would.



It's almost the size of an eagle.
#9
The Flea Trap / Re: Bricktop
September 24, 2022, 06:58:32 PM
You got THAT right.



 :confused1:



And the older they get the more the price goes up.
#10
Art, Hard Rock & Harmony / Re: Australian Birds
September 23, 2022, 06:36:22 PM
We've been through this!! You're not allowed!!!

Here's a whistling kite instead.

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The problem, with this image at least, is the URL.

If you remember where the picture is and can get a clean URL reference to it, we can fix it with that.

-DjB
#11
The Flea Trap / Re: Bricktop
September 23, 2022, 06:30:33 PM
They keep us busy.
#12
The Flea Trap / Re: Bricktop
September 23, 2022, 01:07:23 AM
The last two were boys.



That makes 4 boys and 2 girls.



We think that's it now.
#13
Art, Hard Rock & Harmony / Re: Australian Birds
September 23, 2022, 01:06:21 AM
Exactly!!!



Bears on wings!!
#14
The Flea Trap / Re: Bricktop
September 22, 2022, 08:36:57 PM
Quote from: "Erica Mena" post_id=475126 time=1663678609 user_id=2845




Hey! Went thru a major "storm" recently. Held on to my faith and all is looking good again. Glad you're well and spending time with the grandkids. My little one year old granddaughter just started walking :)


Sorry to hear about the storm...but you are strong and will prevail.



When they start to walk, the fun begins!!! Our youngest is 11 months and is just on the verge of taking his first steps. Any day now.
#15
The Flea Trap / Re: Bricktop
September 22, 2022, 08:34:37 PM
Quote from: Herman post_id=475228 time=1663808858 user_id=1689


Look as poor and pathetic as you possibly can for your Go Fund Me picture.


You mean just look as I usually do?



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