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Posted: 3/6/2024 4:17:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/6/2024 5:03:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/9/2024 12:31:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/11/2024 8:58:51 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/14/2024 5:43:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FredMan]
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Possibly the best currently touring band, in the best venue in the country (and I've seen shows from Maine to Florida, California to Virginia, in all kinds of places).
This theatre, know to us who grew up in Richmond as The Mosque, due to it's middle-eastern motif (and there's all kinds of funky tile mosaics inside, which I forgot to get a picture of), is now known as the Altria Theatre. Phillip Morris bought it about 20 years ago, and just couldn't have it be named after a muslim church (so as not to offend the sensibilities of our muslim terrorists) so they renamed it the Altria. But if you're from around here, it will always be known as the Mosque. If you know, you know. It's simply a phenomenal place to see any kind of theatre or music event. Not a bad seat in the house. Excellent acoustics. Staff very friendly, and they even have a smoking area set up for us out in the alley. I probably saw my first even there at the age of 8, some piano concert, and fell in love with the place.  Tedeschi Trucks Mosque Marquee by FredMan, on Flickr Tedeschi Trucks Mosque 2024-03-13 Pre Show by FredMan, on Flickr Tedeschi Trucks Mosque 2024-03-13 Intermission by FredMan, on Flickr |
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Posted: 3/14/2024 8:20:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FredMan: Possibly the best currently touring band, in the best venue in the country (and I've seen shows from Maine to Florida, California to Virginia, in all kinds of places). This theatre, know to us who grew up in Richmond as The Mosque, due to it's middle-eastern motif (and there's all kinds of funky tile mosaics inside, which I forgot to get a picture of), is now known as the Altria Theatre. Phillip Morris bought it about 20 years ago, and just couldn't have it be named after a muslim church (so as not to offend the sensibilities of our muslim terrorists) so they renamed it the Altria. But if you're from around here, it will always be known as the Mosque. If you know, you know. It's simply a phenomenal place to see any kind of theatre or music event. Not a bad seat in the house. Excellent acoustics. Staff very friendly, and they even have a smoking area set up for us out in the alley. I probably saw my first even there at the age of 8, some piano concert, and fell in love with the place. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53588268398_d167629027_h.jpgTedeschi Trucks Mosque Marquee by FredMan, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53588268408_4be52a656f_h.jpgTedeschi Trucks Mosque 2024-03-13 Pre Show by FredMan, on Flickr I would love to see them one of these days but current ticket prices are a bit out of my reach. There are a number of old movie theaters from the 30s and 40s in the Dallas area that have become outstanding small music venues. It's a trend I hope spreads across the country. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53587187367_da1e562cc4_h.jpgTedeschi Trucks Mosque 2024-03-13 Intermission by FredMan, on Flickr |
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Posted: 3/15/2024 6:20:37 PM EDT
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Today I set a new record, for timber volume per acre.
To date, the best stand I've ever seen was running about 225 tons per acre. That's 9 tractor-trailer loads per acre of timber. THIS stand, however, has 313 tons per acre. That's pretty much at the biologic limit for loblolly pine; this stand is starting to fall apart due to overstocking (too many tree, pines compete with each other, overstocked stands can collapse). That's about 12.5 loads per acre. I'm floored. Seriously. These trees are all running 16-18" in diameter, and the shortest tree I measured today was 97 feet tall. Most in the 110-115 foot range. That's YUUUUGE.  Big Pine Crowns by FredMan, on Flickr Big Pine Selfie Far by FredMan, on Flickr
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Posted: 3/16/2024 5:08:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/17/2024 5:40:13 PM EDT
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/18/2024 3:42:54 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/20/2024 3:48:08 PM EDT
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I ordered me an 85mm f1.8 from B&H finally now that I went mirrorless. Had a cooperate’er in a test shot.
1/50 f2.8 iso1600  85mm Test by Chris Weathers, on Flickr
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Posted: 3/23/2024 5:12:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/23/2024 5:45:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By azjeeper: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/60152/DSC_4704p_jpg-3167286.JPG The perspective and lighting make it look like it has a deformed left wing. Reminds me of this.  
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Posted: 3/23/2024 6:14:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: The perspective and lighting make it look like it has a deformed left wing. Reminds me of this. https://ih1.redbubble.net/image.718885225.1511/flat,750x,075,f-pad,750x1000,f8f8f8.u12.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: Originally Posted By azjeeper: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/60152/DSC_4704p_jpg-3167286.JPG The perspective and lighting make it look like it has a deformed left wing. Reminds me of this. https://ih1.redbubble.net/image.718885225.1511/flat,750x,075,f-pad,750x1000,f8f8f8.u12.jpg Maybe some compression too?!?
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Posted: 3/23/2024 6:16:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: beavo451]
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Posted: 3/23/2024 9:39:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beavo451: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53606796939_c336b77cc3_h.jpgStaccato C2 by beavo451, on Flickr Epic shot. |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 9:41:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/27/2024 4:51:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FredMan]
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Guess where I just got back from??
  NWTF HQ Pano by FredMan, on Flickr NWTF HQ Sign by FredMan, on FlickrIt's kind of like the Vatican for turkey hunters. Headquarters of the NWTF in Edgefield, SC. |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 4:59:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/27/2024 4:59:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/27/2024 5:04:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheAmaazingCarl: And occasionally outside the studio. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53614312034_21b4047982_o.jpg20240326_048 by Carl Peters, on Flickr Very nice. You really have some skill with flash and lighting; something that I've been meaning to work on. |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 7:11:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/27/2024 9:12:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FredMan: Very nice. You really have some skill with flash and lighting; something that I've been meaning to work on. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FredMan: Originally Posted By TheAmaazingCarl: And occasionally outside the studio. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53614312034_21b4047982_o.jpg20240326_048 by Carl Peters, on Flickr Very nice. You really have some skill with flash and lighting; something that I've been meaning to work on. Thanks, slow incremental improvement. Also my dog was a cheap affordable model when I first started adding light for more than fill. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 3:25:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FredMan]
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I rarely do still life, but this spoke to me at 4 am visiting friends and drinking ALL THE BOOZE.
 Counter 'Maters by FredMan, on Flickr
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Posted: 3/28/2024 7:36:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FredMan: I rarely do still life, but this spoke to me at 4 am visiting friends and drinking ALL THE BOOZE. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53614527547_7a5474b567_h.jpgCounter 'Maters by FredMan, on Flickr Be Nice Spoon! ahhahaa |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 7:38:24 PM EDT
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The forbidden cuddles
 20240328_001 by Carl Peters, on Flickr 20240328_002 by Carl Peters, on Flickr 20240328_011 by Carl Peters, on Flickr |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 6:14:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheAmaazingCarl: Be Nice Spoon! ahhahaa I spent 2 days there over the weekend, and then another day on my way back though town, and didn't notice that until doing post work the other day. I told the lady of the house she could make a fortune wood burning that into $3 Wal Mart wooden spoons and selling for $30 on Etsy. But, photo a day! Sometimes the light's all shining on me...  Cycle 1 Selfie by FredMan, on Flickr
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Posted: 3/30/2024 7:49:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/31/2024 4:30:35 PM EDT
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And today we have another fish thief that showed up. We have a nesting pair of geese again at the pond, and momma is on the nest, so pops was being vigilant as AA screen against the osprey. Patrolling back and forth, back and forth. Most of the time he's out in the field, just loafing.
Would have loved to see the osprey make a play for the goose, but he just sat there looking for fish and finally flew off.  Perched Osprey by FredMan, on Flickr
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Posted: 3/31/2024 11:07:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FredMan: And today we have another fish thief that showed up. We have a nesting pair of geese again at the pond, and momma is on the nest, so pops was being vigilant as AA screen against the osprey. Patrolling back and forth, back and forth. Most of the time he's out in the field, just loafing. Would have loved to see the osprey make a play for the goose, but he just sat there looking for fish and finally flew off. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53623729098_61633fb241_h.jpgPerched Osprey by FredMan, on Flickr Good looking lady you found there. |
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Posted: 4/1/2024 1:08:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheAmaazingCarl: Good looking lady you found there. She found me! Not as dramatic as these from some years back, but I like birds and they like the pond.  Osprey Piling by FredMan, on FlickrThis one took first place in a contest.  Osprey with Bass by FredMan, on Flickr |
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Posted: 4/1/2024 2:14:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FredMan: She found me! Not as dramatic as these from some years back, but I like birds and they like the pond. https://live.staticflickr.com/5566/31300537300_6889772c82_h.jpgOsprey Piling by FredMan, on Flickr This one took first place in a contest. https://live.staticflickr.com/4781/40715519292_5c222bd9e0_h.jpgOsprey with Bass by FredMan, on Flickr I LOOOOOVE how they fly with the fish in the most aerodynamic position |
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Posted: 4/1/2024 2:21:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TheAmaazingCarl]
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It's always easier to dial in exactly what you lighting want in studio, but still takes an annoying amount of tries. Maybe one day LEDs will be powerful enough and/or sensors will be sensitive enough I won't even need a bunch of strobe test shots while some poor model tries to stay in the exact same spot for a minute or more. I've started moving them in relation to the lights until they're at the right spot, then marking the spot with gaffers tape.
 20240330_019 by Carl Peters, on FlickrThis shot is probably okay since you can't see anything risqué but can delete if need be. |
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Posted: 4/1/2024 3:08:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheAmaazingCarl: It's always easier to dial in exactly what you lighting want in studio, but still takes an annoying amount of tries. Maybe one day LEDs will be powerful enough and/or sensors will be sensitive enough I won't even need a bunch of strobe test shots while some poor model tries to stay in the exact same spot for a minute or more. I've started moving them in relation to the lights until they're at the right spot, then marking the spot with gaffers tape. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53621247641_43895fb0e3_o.jpg20240330_019 by Carl Peters, on Flickr This shot is probably okay since you can't see anything risqué but can delete if need be. Years ago we got special permission from staff for a bit of latitude on the nude side of things as long as the expression is artistic as opposed to titillating. It’s always a judgement call but your work always falls on the “good” side of the line. |
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Posted: 4/2/2024 7:50:33 PM EDT
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One week, three different large birds pay me visits!!
I hope to be sending 1 5/16 oz of No. 5 shot through this guy's brain in 12 days.  Gobbler In The Yard by FredMan, on Flickr |
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Posted: 4/2/2024 8:17:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/2/2024 11:51:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beavo451: I got a new lens today. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53628840970_53c4e59669_h.jpg_DSC7444 by beavo451, on Flickr Niiice, looks pretty clean |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 11:03:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TheAmaazingCarl]
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Still messing with studio lights, using one as a background. Of course I forgot to check the upper right corner.
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Posted: 4/5/2024 1:14:11 PM EDT
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I thought I’d test the rented 150-500 before I pack up and head east tomorrow. 180-600 didn’t come in time, which is cool. I’m in no rush.
Government surveillance drones  150500test by Chris Weathers, on Flickr
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Posted: 4/5/2024 7:20:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheAmaazingCarl: Still messing with studio lights, using one as a background. Of course I forgot to check the upper right corner. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53629065164_1acc8bbdfc_o.jpg20240402_039 by Carl Peters, on Flickr Nothing a clone stamp/heal tool won't take care of. |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 3:03:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beavo451: Nothing a clone stamp/heal tool won't take care of. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beavo451: Originally Posted By TheAmaazingCarl: Still messing with studio lights, using one as a background. Of course I forgot to check the upper right corner. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53629065164_1acc8bbdfc_o.jpg20240402_039 by Carl Peters, on Flickr Nothing a clone stamp/heal tool won't take care of. It's not that I'm lazy Beavo,... it's that job is over,... and I'm not getting paid for it anyway lol. |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 3:04:43 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 6:33:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/6/2024 7:45:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FredMan]
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Right at noon. Typically the worst light of the day. But the pines shading the road and the brilliant sky seems to work.
 8_Stand 1.0 to Cemetery by FredMan, on Flickr
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Posted: 4/7/2024 1:34:30 AM EDT
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On the road in Arkansas.
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Posted: 4/7/2024 7:28:45 AM EDT
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Gravesite of Samuel P. Bolling, great great grandfather of my client, on her property in central Virginia.
 Cemetery in Spring by FredMan, on Flickr Bolling Marker by FredMan, on Flickr
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Posted: 4/7/2024 8:41:55 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/7/2024 11:07:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/8/2024 6:15:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TheAmaazingCarl]
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My processing skills are meh at best for eclipses.
Didn't help I had to deal with light cloud cover here either.  20240409_002 by Carl Peters, on Flickr
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Posted: 4/8/2024 6:27:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheAmaazingCarl: My processing skills are meh at best for eclipses. Didn't help I had to deal with light cloud cover here either. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53641281488_b87c72ff83_o.jpg20240409_002 by Carl Peters, on Flickr That's killer seeing the ejections.  And then thinking about how far away it is and thus how large those ejections are. 
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