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Started by Tank, June 07, 2011, 07:46:01 PM

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Tank

#180
July 01, 2011, 06:54:52 PM
They really are magnificent!
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

DeterminedJuliet

#181
July 01, 2011, 06:57:52 PM
I really like the match stick people!
"We've thought of life by analogy with a journey, with pilgrimage which had a serious purpose at the end, and the THING was to get to that end; success, or whatever it is, or maybe heaven after you're dead. But, we missed the point the whole way along; It was a musical thing and you were supposed to sing, or dance, while the music was being played.

Tank

#182
July 01, 2011, 07:11:46 PM
If I keep really, really quiet they may not notice me  :)



Fairburn Ings RSPB centre
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Tank

#183
July 01, 2011, 07:20:29 PM
Something you may never see in real life!



A swans foot.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Tank

#184
July 01, 2011, 09:41:10 PM
A coot feeding its chick.

If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Tank

#185
July 01, 2011, 10:27:08 PM
A coots arse (yes it's an English coot).



Detail of its leg and feathers.

If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

McQ

#186
July 02, 2011, 04:17:50 AM
The swan's foot and the coot photos are tremendous. The fine detail in the swan's foot is amazing. It blew me away, and you're right, I don't think I've ever seen one up close (partly because I'm just barely smart enough to know never to get too near a swan!). Great stuff!
Elvis didn't do no drugs!
--Penn Jillette

Whitney

#187
July 02, 2011, 05:56:12 AM
I'm jealous of the awesome photos..

Hopefully within the next year I can afford a good camera...at least good enough to take great photos of buildings.  What kind of price range should I be budgeting for?

Tank

#188
July 02, 2011, 09:28:33 AM
Quote from: Whitney on July 02, 2011, 05:56:12 AM
I'm jealous of the awesome photos..

Hopefully within the next year I can afford a good camera...at least good enough to take great photos of buildings.  What kind of price range should I be budgeting for?
The answer to the budget question depends on what you are taking the pictures for. If they are for a quality critical semi-professional print quality you'll be talking a 10M px sensor in an SLR body. If you are talking architectural work you will need a lens with a focal length that goes as low as 18mm minimum, or16mm if you can stretch to it.

So where to start. A Canon Rebel RX is the entry level SLR it comes with a basic 18-55mm lens and has a 10M px sensor. It's not a professional camera so it's not made to take the rough and tumble of the press/sports user. However it will get you started. The lens will give decent shots and as you are talking architectural work you're going to need a tripod and work with the lens set to get deep depth of field which will help the lens perform at it's best. This camera is listed $550 on the Canon site. But a good e-bay buy should halve this.





If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

MariaEvri

#189
July 02, 2011, 11:44:30 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 01, 2011, 09:41:10 PM
A coot feeding its chick.


what lens for this one?
God made me an atheist, who are you to question his wisdom!
www.poseidonsimons.com

Tank

#190
July 02, 2011, 11:54:02 AM
Quote from: MariaEvri on July 02, 2011, 11:44:30 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 01, 2011, 09:41:10 PM
A coot feeding its chick.


what lens for this one?
Sigma 180mm f3.5 macro, pre-digital so effectively a 270mm on the Sony A200 body. Works well on the digital body, Sigma now do a full frame, digitally optimised 150mm f2.8 in its place. Sigma make good macro lenses because the owner is a mad keen macro photographer himself.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Tank

#191
July 02, 2011, 12:19:13 PM
This is an odd one. I've never seen this insect before. Just got the one shot.

If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

MariaEvri

#192
July 02, 2011, 12:24:28 PM
alright


from national geographic
I just love storms and clouds!
God made me an atheist, who are you to question his wisdom!
www.poseidonsimons.com

Tank

#193
July 02, 2011, 05:40:17 PM
Nice poser today.

If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

OldGit

#194
July 02, 2011, 06:34:08 PM Last Edit: July 02, 2011, 06:36:45 PM by OldGit
^ Another winner, Tank.  How do you train these bugs - do you feed them?

Here's a rare self-portrait, in pensive mood:

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