Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted January 6, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted January 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mpache said: Not a great quality image here, but the ducks were all out on a pond when I went to walk the dog this morning. So here's a snap of Fyre enjoying the view. I bet Fyre was licking his chops thinking "I fancy some duck..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpache 672 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 minute ago, CaaC (John) said: I bet Fyre was licking his chops thinking "I fancy some duck..." I'm sure he was, but even if I let my dog hunt those may have been Canadian Geese, which are known to be aggresive. I couldn't tell cos of the darkness but those geese you do not want to mess with especially in that number! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,613 Posted January 7, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted January 7, 2021 A pic I took at the start of the pandemic or thereabouts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted February 7, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) Well, our son asked me what I would like for my Birthday and I told him something like this would do nicely, a Usugood 12x50 Binoculars with smartphone adaptor for photography, not expensive for him so I shall wait and see. Would do nicely too for stargazing. Edited February 7, 2021 by CaaC (John) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted February 7, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted February 7, 2021 2 hours ago, CaaC (John) said: Well, our son asked me what I would like for my Birthday and I told him something like this would do nicely, a Usugood 12x50 Binoculars with smartphone adaptor for photography, not expensive for him so I shall wait and see. Would do nicely too for stargazing. Looks like a nice pair of bins... I would be a bit skeptical about the photographic usefulness of it, but it should be very nice for skygazing... At that magnification, you should be able to see the moons of Jupiter, nevermind all the stars and deep sky objects. I have a list of DSO you can see with binoculars somewhere, can send it to you later if you wish... I sold my scope and am getting a new pair of binoculars myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted February 7, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, nudge said: Looks like a nice pair of bins... I would be a bit skeptical about the photographic usefulness of it, but it should be very nice for skygazing... At that magnification, you should be able to see the moons of Jupiter, nevermind all the stars and deep sky objects. I have a list of DSO you can see with binoculars somewhere, can send it to you later if you wish... I sold my scope and am getting a new pair of binoculars myself. Yes, please, cant wait to stargaze with a pair of binos, better not stargaze though if I have had a few wines, as I would end up seeing 3 moons instead of one Edited February 7, 2021 by CaaC (John) Spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted February 16, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 16, 2021 A Dance of Sharks and Gulls: Underwater Photography Prize Winners Renee Capozzola’s photograph of blacktip reef sharks cruising menacingly beneath seagulls at sunset in French Polynesia has been crowned the winner of Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021. Capozzola’s photograph triumphed over 4,500 underwater pictures entered by underwater photographers from 68 countries around the world. She is the first female photographer to be named overall winner of the prestigious international photography contest. We bring you some of our stand-outs from this year’s competition winners, and the stories behind them. MORE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,555 Posted February 18, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 18, 2021 Wasnt sure where to post this but I thought it was awesome. Live power wire fell and melted through the sidewalk and turned the sand underneath to glass. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted February 18, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted February 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, Viva la FCB said: Wasnt sure where to post this but I thought it was awesome. Live power wire fell and melted through the sidewalk and turned the sand underneath to glass. Wow, this is mad! Amazing capture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted February 18, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 18, 2021 44 minutes ago, Viva la FCB said: Wasnt sure where to post this but I thought it was awesome. Live power wire fell and melted through the sidewalk and turned the sand underneath to glass. Wow, good job you weren't a few feet ahead! You'd have been toast mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,555 Posted February 18, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 18, 2021 Sorry didnt mean to give the impression it was me, I just stumbled accross the image and the story on reddit and thought it was really cool I think I woulda shit my pants in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted February 18, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 18, 2021 I feel so lied to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted February 19, 2021 I was wondering - what's your most favourite photo that you have taken yourself? Only one, please. Additionally, if you share your photos anywhere, what is your highest rated one by others? Also only one, please. I'm curious to see everyone's most favourite shots, but I'm particularly interested to see if anyone's favourite shot is also their highest rated one... @Stan @Viva la FCB @Mel81x @Pyfish @Rick @Lucas @Tommy @CaaC (John) (and everyone else, I only tagged the ones who posted in this thread or who I know likes to take pics) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted February 19, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 minute ago, nudge said: I was wondering - what's your most favourite photo that you have taken yourself? Only one, please. Additionally, if you share your photos anywhere, what is your highest rated one by others? Also only one, please. I'm curious to see everyone's most favourite shots, but I'm particularly interested to see if anyone's favourite shot is also their highest rated one... @Stan @Viva la FCB @Mel81x @Pyfish @Rick @Lucas @Tommy @CaaC (John) (and everyone else, I only tagged the ones who posted in this thread or who I know likes to take pics) When you say highest rated, not to be too superficial but do you mean most likes on FB/Insta etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted February 19, 2021 Just now, Stan said: When you say highest rated, not to be too superficial but do you mean most likes on FB/Insta etc? Yep, either most likes, upvotes, best star ratings or whatever. Alternatively, if you don't share any online, then maybe a photo you've taken that your friends/family seem to like the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted February 19, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 19, 2021 I will have a wee look tomorrow, having a wee wine atm and my laptop is closed down with most of my favourite pics on that. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,555 Posted February 19, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, nudge said: Yep, either most likes, upvotes, best star ratings or whatever. Alternatively, if you don't share any online, then maybe a photo you've taken that your friends/family seem to like the most. Im an old hermit and I hate editing so Ive literally posted nothing. Ill go through my files on the weekend and pick out 1 and 1 I like the idea this should be cool to see what everyone has. Edited February 19, 2021 by Viva la FCB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted February 19, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 19, 2021 I'll find some pictures but I won't include the ones rated by others after I got engaged as that'll be too easy Good idea though @nudge! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted February 19, 2021 Just now, Stan said: I'll find some pictures but I won't include the ones rated by others after I got engaged as that'll be too easy Good idea though @nudge! Yeah, I think the ones that document life events, relationships, achievements, etc. are automatically the highest rated ones, so preferably just random shots instead, haha. And cheers, I also think it's quite interesting, especially if we can get people talking about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted February 19, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 19, 2021 I also didn't choose the one with Totti in Mykonos which got a shit load of likes clearly not for me So this is one I took of Southwark Bridge. I love the darkness, the glimpse of colour, the spots of lights from the lampposts, the landmark of St Paul's Cathedral in the background, the still calm water amongst the hive that is London in itself. One of my favourites pictures. I have others up there but the rule is one so will stick to it! Also, one of very, very few photos I didn't filter This is one that's most rated by others, and I can see why if I do say so myself You know when you get caught in a moment, and someone takes a picture, and you don't realise you were in that moment until you see it back? Well that's the feeling I had here seeing this one. The sunset, the backdrop, the still seas. I'm not that religious but the cross has some kind of significance here which I can't put my finger on. But I love it's a silhouette of me. Most pictures including people I see aren't usually like that and I guess you don't get many opportunities for someone to take a picture like below, without you knowing! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2,276 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 @nudge I always find that the most liked or favourited pictures I post, are usually some of my least personally favourites. This first picture may not be THE most liked of mine, but it got a lot more than what I usually get on my insta feed. The second picture is one I took about 4 years ago, and I’m still very happy with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted February 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, Stan said: I also didn't choose the one with Totti in Mykonos which got a shit load of likes clearly not for me So this is one I took of Southwark Bridge. I love the darkness, the glimpse of colour, the spots of lights from the lampposts, the landmark of St Paul's Cathedral in the background, the still calm water amongst the hive that is London in itself. One of my favourites pictures. I have others up there but the rule is one so will stick to it! Also, one of very, very few photos I didn't filter This is one that's most rated by others, and I can see why if I do say so myself You know when you get caught in a moment, and someone takes a picture, and you don't realise you were in that moment until you see it back? Well that's the feeling I had here seeing this one. The sunset, the backdrop, the still seas. I'm not that religious but the cross has some kind of significance here which I can't put my finger on. But I love it's a silhouette of me. Most pictures including people I see aren't usually like that and I guess you don't get many opportunities for someone to take a picture like below, without you knowing! Nice start! I like the bridge one; night photos have something about them, don't they? Love the colour, and also the beams of light extending upwards from the bridge lanterns look pretty cool, too The second one is very nice (very ambient and moody), but it's supposed to be a photo you took that is most rated by others 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted February 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, Rick said: @nudge I always find that the most liked or favourited pictures I post, are usually some of my least personally favourites. This first picture may not be THE most liked of mine, but it got a lot more than what I usually get on my insta feed. The second picture is one I took about 4 years ago, and I’m still very happy with it. Ha, the very idea of my post came from scrolling through my photo feed earlier today and wondering why some of my photos got more likes than what I think they deserve, whereas the ones that I do like best seem to be less appreciated, as a general rule So I definitely see what you mean. I like the composition of the second one; natural framing is great in how it leads the eye to the background, and I also like how "layered" the background looks with some hills behind other hills. Where is that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted February 19, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 19, 2021 FFS, for the 2nd one that I took that is rated by others! In contrast to the first picture I used, looking back on this there's too much filter on it. But FB loved it . A blazing hot day in Mykonos overlooking the Aegean Sea, with our pool in the foreground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Subscriber Share Posted February 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, Stan said: FFS, for the 2nd one that I took that is rated by others! In contrast to the first picture I used, looking back on this there's too much filter on it. But FB loved it . A blazing hot day in Mykonos overlooking the Aegean Sea, with our pool in the foreground. I love it! And regardless of how much I also love having electricity, I must say that the cables do tend to ruin the perfect view a little bit And now I want a proper holiday even more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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