The Relaxed Photo Thread

[OldMacs4Me]

Posted one of these a while back in the POTD thread. The story behind this is that I was sitting a few feet from the stump to discourage Ravens from flying off with three or four peanuts at a time. Made for a good opportunity to get some close-ups of these Jays who were not nearly as shy as the Ravens.

As always, click on one image to get it at full resolution then use arrows to scroll through the set.

 

[OldMacs4Me]

At the beginning of this thread I said that if needed I would review the guidelines. Happily that has proven entirely unnecessary.

On more than one occasion I realized the need for a place to post images from family members or even family members who are no longer with us. This after it was made painfully clear that those images are not welcome on the POTD thread.

Was sorting and culling through some photos from 2023 and came up with these two taken by my wife. They are posted here with her kind permission.

 

[OldMacs4Me]

Socket to Me!

So these shots have a story behind them. About 3 weeks ago one of the 150Watt bulbs in my basement burned out. I need that much light in that location. And having had one LED light almost start a fire I did not want to put in an LED. However there were no 150W bulbs available locally. No sweat I thought. The socket is rated for 660 watts, I'll just put in one of my old 500watt photo floods. After about 2 weeks I discovered this, even though the bulb was never on for more than 10 minutes at a time. Personal Opinion Only but I'd label the claimed 660 Watt capacity as totally bogus.

Promptly replaced it with a porcelin socket as soon as it came from Amazon.
BTW when installing the plastic version you need to carefully examine the terminals, as they are connected to the socket with a rivet. If there is any play you need to reject the socket or apply a drop of solder to hold the rivet to the terminal plate. I damaged one of the terminals removing the wire. See below.

 

[Snow4maen]

Hi, hope you don't mind me joining in? I'm no photographer, just using an iPhone, no real clue about proper photography to be honest, but I do very much like a good photo. Been in for a while and busy, but now and then I think of a subject, and muck about..here's a couple of around the house shots.....

 

[OldMacs4Me]

Hi, hope you don't mind me joining in? I'm no photographer, just using an iPhone, no real clue about proper photography to be honest, but I do very much like a good photo. Been in for a while and busy, but now and then I think of a subject, and muck about..here's a couple of around the house shots.....

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Of course you're more than welcome here! Always hard to maintain details in blacks or whites and you managed to do both in the same image.

 

[Snow4maen]

Of course you're more than welcome here! Always hard to maintain details in blacks or whites and you managed to do both in the same image.

Thanks very much! That's very nice of you...👍

 

[Snow4maen]

Recently I found my old little Moka pot, it needed a clean. But this morning I decided to give it a go..I thought it and the little cup and saucer looked pretty awesome........

 

[OldMacs4Me]

These three shots were taken about a month ago and within a few minutes of each other. Either at Lethbridge Community Hospital or very nearby.
Lumix ZS 200 camera.

 

[Snow4maen]

Took some shots of some flowers in my front garden while waiting for a lift. These ones I think came out ok. Especially considering today it's very grey and dull weather.

 

[deep diver]

Hi, hope you don't mind me joining in? I'm no photographer, just using an iPhone, no real clue about proper photography to be honest, but I do very much like a good photo. Been in for a while and busy, but now and then I think of a subject, and muck about..here's a couple of around the house shots.....

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welcome to the group

 

[deep diver]

I went back to the industrial salvage warehouse (see post #170). It was a very bright day compared to the usual "Cleveland haze" I had on my first trip. I shot these with my daguerreotype lens.

These are thumbnail images.

 

[Snow4maen]

welcome to the group

Thank you!

 

[Snow4maen]

I went for a nice morning walk this morning, usually when I do this I don't take anything with me but my keys, this time I took my phone as I wanted to try and get some pictures. These two came out ok. They looked quite dull until I messed with the light, color and filters in 'Photo's'...

 

[soulreaver99]

Just had Dim Sum with our friends. While we were chatting and chillin' in the parking lot, my kid and their kids kept themselves amused by playing with rocks in the parking lot. They were at this for a good 20-30 minutes until we had to leave. Amazing how easily kids at this age can be amused by the most simplest things, unlike most of us needing the latest and greatest tech toy.

 

[Snow4maen]

I've got my Atari ST ready for Christmas....😆👍

(yes it's a bit early for Christmas decorations, but I love it)

 

[OldMacs4Me]

So one of the reasons I started this thread was to provide a home for images such as this. It was taken by my wife and is posted here with her kind permission.

 

[Snow4maen]

It's not much of a photo but I've been itching to try this for years, being British it's not a part of our tradition. And it's a bit early, but heck. I've seen Egg Nog in many films from the States, and was intrigued to try it. Well I have now, and it's very nice, for me a little sweet. But I can taste the nutmeg. Very very creamy. Very rich, so for me small sips. But I'm super pleased I finally tried it. I like it!

 

[OldMacs4Me]

Another one of my wife's shots.

 

[OldMacs4Me]

A couple of shots from May 29, 2013. Spotted this on a bike ride, then returned home to get the better of my 2 cameras. The trucker must have spent the night parked behind the old hospital. Not sure what happened when he went to leave, but he cut the corner way too tight. Truck was loaded with car batteries.

FWIW there was a local debate raging at that time as to whether or not that old hospital should be demolished. That little mishap(?) ended the debate. After the town spent over $500,000 on demolition and asbestos removal, the site languished, finally being sold earlier this year.

 

[kpluck]

 

[OldMacs4Me]

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That's mighty relaxed!

 

[bousozoku]

Tried to make it through October unscathed.

Finally decided on a new camera body, and system. Panasonic S5 Mk II, based on the Leica L-mount. Slightly heavier than previous equipment but got a good deal.

 

[bousozoku]

I've got my Atari ST ready for Christmas....😆👍

(yes it's a bit early for Christmas decorations, but I love it)

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I miss my 1040ST with the 4 MB, hand-drilled upgrade.

 

[OldMacs4Me]

I had tried to photograph this roadside memorial in early November but the winter sunlight was just too wicked to correct. Found a day with softer lighting and this is the result. While searching hoping to find a few more details, I discovered that it was really a tragedy within a tragedy. The couple had lost their adult son in early 2022. In 2021 unexplained adult deaths went from being unheard of to become the leading cause of death here in Alberta. This trend continued into 2022 and their adult son was a sad part of that statistic.

As always click on the first image to see it at full resolution, then use the arrows to advance.

 

[oldBCguy]

.. variations on a theme --- three recent homemade chicken stock to soup preparations --- to enjoy, and help combat, and comfort the damp-cold November weather.