Random Photo thread

[dorkburger]

Thanks Dave. The. Number of pics on a given walk can vary wildly depending on location, what catches my eye, etc. Typically between 20-50 and many get deleted before even leaving the camera. Since I've been regularly going out this year, even if just a walk in town, I've found that I can get decent results with far less attempts. I've found that practice makes.... less imperfect.

[Burque73]

Thanks Roger. Wether you realize it or not, you, some other photography fans here, and this site are mostly the reason for my fully re embracing photography.
When I completed the two year photography degree at the community College back in the late 90s, it was at a time of life where I needed to be a provider and not a dreamer. HVAC was steady. Chasing photography pursuits likely wouldn't have been.

The Riding Game and Anyone Go For a Ride Today threads were the beginning of my frustration with sub par cameras / cell phones.. Picture Of The Week Game was enough to push me over and start looking for a good camera. The last two years have been a lovely journey of learning and exploring imagery. There was a pretty significant learning curve for me going from film to digital.

I thank you and all involved.

Cool! I blame this guy though. LOL

............. Impressive............

Not to mention the games (and...um...contestants?) on this site.


I can't remember taking more than maybe a single picture of any of my previous vehicles, bikes or otherwise. Some I really wish I could find even one pic of. Now I look through my files and have thousands of pics of my last seven bikes alone. Mostly my 83 850G. It is by far the most photogenic of the lot.

[Baatfam]

Cool! I blame this guy though. LOL

I blame you, Roger...LOL....

You brought the weekly game to the forum, and that's what got Dave, Glen, Scott, Rich, and myself talking photography.

[dorkburger]

Ha. If I recall correctly, Redman was the first one here I chatted via PM about photography.

And agreed, your 850 is a beautiful cycle. Very photogenic, and one with classic looks and style. The black and maroon look so nice.

[dorkburger]

http://Untitled by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

[marvinsc]

IMG_5790 by Scott Marvin, on Flickr

A right place, right time with a camera pic........

[Sandy]

Man, I step away for a couple of weeks and you guys go nuts. Well done Glen on your reflections and scenics and real nice job on your flower shots and Bob ...see, bird shots aren't that hard, well done also. It's been the season of spring thaw in the backcountry here which means mud and gop and not a lot of access to the really cool spots. Flowers are starting and we managed to get 1 1/2 hours up the valley with the RV and mountain bikes for a few days. First time we've been more than and hour away from the house in over 10 months. Hopefully post a couple of shots later.

[Sandy]

This is looking out on a 10,000 acre protected wetlands. This is actually the headwaters of the Columbia River, the springs that start the whole thing is about 10 kms upstream from here.



Columbia Valley Wetlands by soates50, on Flickr

Hoodoos near Fairmont Hot Springs.



Hoodoos at Fairmot Hot Springs by soates50, on Flickr

Dusky Grouse a sub species of the Blue Grouse.



Dusky Grouse by soates50, on Flickr

Just a Crocus and a bee along the trail.



Crocus and Bee by soates50, on Flickr

[Baatfam]

Nice Sandy.

Hoodoos? Had to google that one, but now I have a new word. Thanks.

[Redman]

All you guys are inspiring me.
I'll say "inspiring", but also is some challenge, some encouragement, and some amazement at seeing some of the work.

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[Redman]

My shot last night. Includes a guy I met out on beach in February. (my pic is jpg straight out of camera).



His image. ( I found on FB). Looks to be a few minutes later.

[Gorminrider]

Sharp shots! It's Hard to get a sharp critter shot, even with a good camera. They seem to KNOW when I've finally got focused and then fly away.

[Sandy]

Here's a female Blackbird at a small lake a few moments from the house. From yesterday.



Female Black Bird by soates50, on Flickr

[Gorminrider]

Anthill teeming.jpg

DON'T put your hand in here!

[Gorminrider]

Ants APHIDFARM in snowberries-june2017.jpg

Ants farming Aphids. Old picture but my yard always has something going on everyday.