[Yugoboy]

I really liked that image Yugoboy, there’s something about the windows, the brick wall, the staircase… Can’t put my finger on it but it certainly evokes nostalgia.

Thanx! I’m none too good with the social aspect of, well, anywhere but here or Fark, and even on Fark, I’m mostly a lurker who essentially submits photos. I suppose I shall have to get better at that.

That said, having a greatest hits contest like this really brings out the WOW in all of y’all. Just jaw-dropping stuff, guys.

[Yugoboy]

Got your care package ready to go, but I gotta hit the post office for a smaller box. My wife tells me the one I’ve got is the $10 box, and the amount of wasted space is nuts, so I’m going to see if there’s a smaller, lower cost box.

[Yugoboy]

I don’t know how to delete without permanently deleting.

If they’re stored somewhere after deleting, that’s above my permission level AFAIK.

[Yugoboy]

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[Yugoboy]

Given that I’ve had to dump at least 2 9 vote themes due to expiration, and it’s looking like another one or 2 will be following, I’m down for it. Just let me know.

[Yugoboy]

Clarification while I’m prepping pix for this one:

Monochromatic image should be naturally monochromatic and not a result of a filter (a real live on-the-lens filter)?

Jus’ checkin’

Finding a bunch, but there’s a few filtered ones that fit the bill, too…

[Yugoboy]

Nicely done!
The only part that’s too bright (IMHO) is where the sun hits the water just right of center in the river. Despite the fact that it’ll print darker (I have the same problem), When the pixels are straight white, there’s not a lot of correction that can be made.
I do hope I’m wrong, because it sure is pretty.

[Yugoboy]

Something like this – https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/113330053950020592701/albums/5866183971098874497/5866183968288640786 or is that too chromatic?

That one says “two tone” to me (actually 3 if you count the background, as well).

I’m thinking this: http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/20000000/Green-Forest-Wallpaper-green-20036604-1280-1024.jpg
is more like what was in his mind. (Not my picture. First result under GIS for “green”). You may need to wait for an official response, though

[Yugoboy]

Yeah! The 500/1000 arrived!
Before I ordered I did a bit more poking around and found another brand (Opti something or other) for about $10 less, $3 less shipping, and a bonus cleaning kit with mini-tripod with the same measurements.

Anyway… quickie results. I’m currently very happy.
The lens I had 55-200 AF

My backyard at 55mm:

My backyard at 200mm:

New lens: 500/1000
My backyard at 500mm:

My backyard at 1000mm:

I still have to work on focusing, but as of now, not bad. I did find I liked using the tripod on the body and a monopod on the lens’ mount. A lot of work, and probably unwieldy in normal situations, but if I’m doing something where I’ve got the time, and the action is pretty static, it’s definitely the route I’d suggest. (My tripod isn’t as rock-solid as I though, and the head is wobbly, so I like the extra support.

This thing comes with a “T-mount” which is basically an adapter with a Nikon lens ring on one side, and threads like a bolt on the other. The lens screws on. The 2x screws on in between them.

I bring this up because I went to a huuuuuuuge rummage sale to benefit Ronald McDonald House today as well and saw some older lenses that also screwed on. People around me could literally hear the click as the light bulb went on. We ran home and I picked up the T-mount… sure enough! Threads are the same. I can now avail myself of hundreds of lenses that previously were not usable. Picked up a 80-210mm with the idea that I would be able to use the 2x and fill in the gap between 200 and 500. This may not have worked as well as I hoped. The focal distance (not depth of field) is not at telephoto distance. I can, however, shoot some mean porn from across the room.

I guess the lesson is this: if you’re comfortable with garage/rummage sales, and don’t mind manual focus lenses, get yourself a T-mount ASAP.

Also picked up another goodie I’ll be sharing in a bit. Just need to scan it in.

[Yugoboy]

The one thing about the “everybody get together Wednesday evening from 8-12:30” is that a number are also visiting here and voting on themes. I have done no calculations or measurements, but I definitely feel busier in the Themes thread on Wednesday and Thursday.

We’ll see what happens in that venue as well.

And thanx for killing that post.

[Yugoboy]

Wait, what?

Is this the start of contests being open a week before they go live?

Just trying to figure out WTF’s going on?

Never mind… figured it out.

BUT… HTML fail. Elsinore, would be so kind as to delete the first “Stairway in Geneva (NY)” post? Forgot the img tag.

Muchas Gracias

[Yugoboy]

Question: do people pick up their photos right at the ballpark before leaving, or do they go home, look at them and order on-line? The difference there is important.

If the second, I bet you’ve got a much higher percentage, and thus more likely better sales/shot ratio. If you’re also providing quality images that are more interesting than those flacks who accost people at the front entrance, your shots may also result in more copies sold or even the possibility of secondary sales like mugs and T-shirts and stuff.

If the first, then you are hindered by the fact that the people who are more likely to impulse buy, are also those people less apt to care quite as much about quality.

As for the question of whether or not to tell people they suck, my wife is trying to tell me to do less of that. I keep trying to tell her honesty is the best policy, but she doesn’t want to hear it.

[Yugoboy]

You need a T-Shirt that advertises what you’re doing so you become approachable.

Tomorrow’s Memories!
Have you or your child’s day at the ballpark immortalized on paper, mugs or t-shirts!
Ask me how!

Or something similarly. Exclamation points are important.

!

[Yugoboy]

Don’t forget that used lenses sell for about what you pay for them, and sometimes more. It’s all pretty low risk.

I understand as much as I got out of this statement and plan on risking as much as I can. Maybe less.

[Yugoboy]

So… any picture, but it has to be square?

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