NYCat Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, Sally Robertson said: I've been trying to get a decent image of a male Splendid Fairywren in his blue breeding plumage for ages. When I don't have my camera I seem to have them all around me in full view. When I do have my camera they always seem to strategically position themselves behind some twigs. Finally I got one, though he is starting to lose his breeding plumage and will go back to being mostly grey soon until next breeding season. So he looks here like someone has been dabbing paint on him but not quite finished the job. But I was happy with it anyway including the eye contact. They are delightful little beings, very affectionate with one another. They will all cuddle together on a branch 🥰 Wonderful. Paulette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Isaac Greenberg Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 8 hours ago, StokeCreative said: ...to do still life pics Mr Stoke if willing, what kind of set up for you white background images...? would something like one of these work? https://www.temu.com/search_result.html?search_key=white lightbox for photography which, if any, would you endorse...? thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Isaac Greenberg Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 uploaded this week; 5th day in Merida MX Mayan grandmother-granddaughter wearing huipil embroidered dress-blouse... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StokeCreative Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Jeffrey Isaac Greenberg said: Mr Stoke if willing, what kind of set up for you white background images...? would something like one of these work? https://www.temu.com/search_result.html?search_key=white lightbox for photography which, if any, would you endorse...? thanks in advance Hi Jeffrey, I've got 2 different methods I use . Currently I've got a roll of white plastic background (and a black one) affixed to the wall at the top. They rest on a plan chest when deployed (but could be any horizontal surface) Then both sides of the surface I have an LED light on an anglepoise type arm. Any white roll of photographic background (or paper) will work. You can buy these singly as well, this is a 3 pack: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Conference-Suspension-Obeamiu-Photography-Streaming/dp/B08GBYFL1J/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3BYA60P866LZC&keywords=led%2Bphotographic%2Blights%2Bclamp&qid=1706378258&sprefix=led%2Bphotographic%2Blights%2Bclamp%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-6&th=1 The other way I have is a big photographic cube (a metre/yard in L,H,W) with two fitted strips of LEDs inside at the top. This is really big to leave up unless you have sufficient space ,and mine has to be completely disassembled. Hence, I use the first way most of the time, and can leave it up, or roll the plastic up and use bulldog clips at the top. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Professional-Heorryn-Brightness-Backdrops-Photography/dp/B07TYCH18N/ref=sr_1_13_sspa?crid=1PQI8VMR4GJDG&keywords=led+photographic+cube&qid=1706378386&sprefix=led+photographic+cub%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-13-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1 lots like above of various sizes, like you posted cheers HUGH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StokeCreative Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 3 minutes ago, StokeCreative said: Hi Jeffrey, I've got 2 different methods I use . Currently I've got a roll of white plastic background (and a black one) affixed to the wall at the top. They rest on a plan chest when deployed (but could be any horizontal surface) Then both sides of the surface I have an LED light on an anglepoise type arm. Any white roll of photographic background (or paper) will work. You can buy these singly as well, this is a 3 pack: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Conference-Suspension-Obeamiu-Photography-Streaming/dp/B08GBYFL1J/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3BYA60P866LZC&keywords=led%2Bphotographic%2Blights%2Bclamp&qid=1706378258&sprefix=led%2Bphotographic%2Blights%2Bclamp%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-6&th=1 The other way I have is a big photographic cube (a metre/yard in L,H,W) with two fitted strips of LEDs inside at the top. This is really big to leave up unless you have sufficient space ,and mine has to be completely disassembled. Hence, I use the first way most of the time, and can leave it up, or roll the plastic up and use bulldog clips at the top. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Professional-Heorryn-Brightness-Backdrops-Photography/dp/B07TYCH18N/ref=sr_1_13_sspa?crid=1PQI8VMR4GJDG&keywords=led+photographic+cube&qid=1706378386&sprefix=led+photographic+cub%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-13-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1 lots like above of various sizes, like you posted cheers HUGH This is my "quick and dirty" set up. The background is actually clamped onto magnetic notice boards (thanks Ikea) on the wall 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Robertson Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 8 hours ago, NYCat said: Wonderful. Paulette Thank you Paulette 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Robertson Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 7 hours ago, Jeffrey Isaac Greenberg said: uploaded this week; 5th day in Merida MX Mayan grandmother-granddaughter wearing huipil embroidered dress-blouse... Jeffrey, I absolutely love this photo, it’s beautiful! So much warmth and connection between grandmother and granddaughter 🥰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Isaac Greenberg Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 13 hours ago, Sally Robertson said: I absolutely love this photo thanks! my favorite photo of (160) from day 5 in Merida MX... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Standfast Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 This protestor had walked through Bristol with her placard upside down. Should I have pointed it out? Technically no, but look at that smile! Winters walk. Friendly chap I met in Cheltenham Cost of living. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Beastall Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Just back from a cruise Nice cup of tea. Dark Alley Sun setting over North Wales 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) Three of my 9 great granddaughters on Christmas Day, dressed up in play costumes which they love doing. The two on the left are sisters. The Main Street of a tiny town called Burden, Kansas. Population of 535 at last census. Th old-time post office of Cambridge, Kansas, population 82 in 2010. Edited January 29 by Betty LaRue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Such precious girls! Paulette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 2 hours ago, NYCat said: Such precious girls! Paulette Thank you, Paulette. They all are my joy. Of the nine girls, 6 are home schooled. One of the moms has a teaching degree. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Richmond Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Another batch from sunny Plymouth The Leviathan (Barbican Prawn) sculpture by Brian Fell on the Sutton harbour wall, Plymouth, Devon, UK, combines aspects of various sea creatures Trio on kayaks and a paddleboard enjoying the sea and winter sun at Firestone Bay in Plymouth Sound Tolpuddle martyrs memorial plaque at Sutton Harbour, Plymouth commemorates the return from transportation of 4 of the men Scallop fishing vessel PH819 Cornish Gem tied up on the Barbican, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth This skipper and owner of this dredger were recently fined £30,000 for illegal dredging in Cornish waters. No wonder they can't afford to paint over the rust! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Lincoln Central multi storey car park, Melville Street dual carriageway, Lincoln City, Lincolnshire, England, UK Openreach engineer working in cable connection box Harding house Gallery, Steep Hill, Lincoln City, Lincolnshire, England, UK Large silver coloured statue of dog in entrance to Goddards clothing shop, Cornhill, Lincoln City, Lincolnshire, England, UK Tree surgeon in process of cutting down tree View along Broadgate road to Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln City, Lincolnshire, England, UK That is all for this month. Allan 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VbFolly Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 A few more as it's almost the end of January. A kestrel Young buskers in London Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Robertson Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Really enjoying seeing peoples' favourite uploads. This is my last one for January, a New Holland Honeyeater in late afternoon light. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubens Alarcon Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 A little bit of Canadian winter. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Robertson Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 4 hours ago, Rubens Alarcon said: A little bit of Canadian winter. Wow, Rubens that's amazing. Great photos. You would never see anything like that on a beach here in Australia. It's so interesting to see the patterns created by the actions of waves and water frozen in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hyde Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 17 hours ago, Sally Robertson said: Really enjoying seeing peoples' favourite uploads. This is my last one for January, a New Holland Honeyeater in late afternoon light. That’s a great image Sally 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Robertson Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 6 hours ago, Steve Hyde said: That’s a great image Sally 🙂 Thank you Steve 🙂 They are very active in the hour before sunset and even for at least half an hour afterwards, diving through the air catching insects in between getting nectar from flowers. I took many shots but that one was my favourite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubens Alarcon Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 14 hours ago, Sally Robertson said: Wow, Rubens that's amazing. Great photos. You would never see anything like that on a beach here in Australia. It's so interesting to see the patterns created by the actions of waves and water frozen in time. Thank you.🙂 I was born and raised in Brazil, and I'm often surprised by the similarities between some places in Australia and Brazil. But the Canadian weather is something else... I was glad my car was parked very close because if I had stayed there shooting for a bit longer I'm afraid I would become part of the landscape. 🥶 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxzoomy Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Overhead view of a man lying on a sunbed and sunbathing beside a swimming pool in Bangkok, Thailand, South East Asia. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) Wide view along Broadgate road Lincoln City, Lincolnshire, England, UK White Hart Hotel commissionaire standing in doorway to weclome visitors, Bailgate, Lincoln City, Lincolnshire, England, UK Two Inca performers taking break, High Street, Lincoln City, Lincolnshire, England, UK Entrance to The Drill exclusive Gig and Event venue, Freeschool Lane, Lincoln City, Lincolnshire, England, UK Final clearance sale at moshulu ladies footwear and accessories shop, High Street, Lincoln City, Lincolnshire, England, UK Black and white sign pointing to Pessimist gin and wine bar, Mint Lane, Lincoln City, Lincolnshire, England, UK Cube and Triangle snooker hall, Silver Street, Lincoln City, Lincolnshire, England, UK Allan Sorry these were uploaded end Jan passedQC Feb. ITMA Edited February 2 by Allan Bell 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 6 hours ago, zxzoomy said: Overhead view of a man lying on a sunbed and sunbathing beside a swimming pool in Bangkok, Thailand, South East Asia. Love this.. colors and patterns. Paulette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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