Where's Nifty?! #2

AnnieMacD wrote in post #18229625
Yes. I still think it's pretty good and appreciate the conditions you were in!

Ah okay. It's just that other years I have really nice, crisp shots but now most were just smudges basically. But, Nifty with a 1.4x extender works pretty well!

DutchinCLE wrote in post #18229639
Ahhh "Oliebollen" and "nieuwe haring" two dutch treats that I miss after moving to the US.
Made my own oliebollen last night, but misshe buying them.at the oliebollenkraam with lots of powdered sugar.

Bas

My dad used to make them too. Every year. Buckets full. And they were really really good. So it's not a bad thing to make your own. But I agree, it is nice to stand in line at an oliebollenkraam and chat with other people. It gives a kind of community feeling that is nice.

Finally got out to take some pictures..

Tacky as it is, there are two of these large Cleveland signs placed in different parts of the city that give you a photo opportunity to get the name in with a decent view of the city

First stop is the West Side Market, an indoor marketplace where many places sell their local foods. From potatoes and steak to the obscure local and ethnic delicatesses. It is a wonderful vibrant place, full of great food and people.

one more for good measure..

Since I am trying to get out of my photography slump, I went up to the lake and took a picture of the fishing pier where I fell in love with long exposure photography.
A link to a different view : https://www.flickr.com …5943604670/in/d​ateposted/

I think the "tacky" shot looks great. And I love that indoor market place. Lovely to see you taking Nifty out, Bas.

In my next series I will try to document the trials and tribulations of Cleveland OH. From the river that caught on fire (yes it did happen), the steel industry that made Cleveland the 5th largest city in the US and then the economic disaster that hit the steel belt.
The "football" team playing in the factory of Sadness.. to the World champion Cavs's..

Christmas morning brought some new snow but mostly howling winds. Before everyone was up Nifty and I headed outside.

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It has been a real blast hosting Nifty...here's to safe travels and big adventures down the road!

Here are some family shots taken over Christmas.


My three sons ... Dennis, Richard and Brian

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kbColorado wrote in post #18229961
Christmas morning brought some new snow but mostly howling winds. Before everyone was up Nifty and I headed outside.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/QeAs​M7 Christmas 2016- by Westcliffe Slim, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/QKi2​a5 Christmas 2016-0117 by Westcliffe Slim, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/QzC3​if Christmas 2016-0128 by Westcliffe Slim, on Flickr

Before Christmas Day was over, we would lose power (18 telephone poles had blown down). I fired up the backup generator that ran for a 3 hours and then quit. After I went outside and restarted it, it was only 5 minutes before it quit again. When I went out to check it again it was on fire as well as the generator shed that is attached to the house. Luckily we had fire extinguishers on hand so we spent Christmas evening eating sandwiches and playing cards by candlelight.

Wow, you had a close shave, Paul. Happy it all turned out OK. These are great photos and really give a feel for your surroundings. When we lose power here it can take some time for the electric company to fix the problem as we are so remote. Everybody (ie built up areas) gets more priority and we end up last on the list! Hope you didn't have to wait too long to get the power restored.

kbColorado wrote in post #18229965
It has been a real blast hosting Nifty...here's to safe travels and big adventures down the road!

Here are some family shots taken over Christmas.


My three sons ... Dennis, Richard and Brian

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/QeAB​Ny Christmas 2016-2-3 by Westcliffe Slim, on Flickr

Brian's dog Sam (Samta) and Sophie. Sam is Sophies father.

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Brian with his girlfriend Jenna

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Dennis with his girlfriend Katie

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Brian and Jenna with my wife Debbie
https://flic.kr/p/Pwpe​L9Christmas 2016-2-5 by Westcliffe Slim, on Flickr

Great family photos, Paul. Nifty is a superb portrait lens - an all-rounder really. I really enjoyed your Nifty photos.

DutchinCLE wrote in post #18229701
First stop is the West Side Market, an indoor marketplace where many places sell their local foods. From potatoes and steak to the obscure local and ethnic delicatesses. It is a wonderful vibrant place, full of great food and people.

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I don't think I've ever seen it so empty. Every time I was there it's shoulder to shoulder and nuts to butts.

Got some pretty killer produce, though.

kbColorado wrote in post #18229961
Christmas morning brought some new snow but mostly howling winds.

Before Christmas Day was over, we would lose power (18 telephone poles had blown down). I fired up the backup generator that ran for a 3 hours and then quit. After I went outside and restarted it, it was only 5 minutes before it quit again. When I went out to check it again it was on fire as well as the generator shed that is attached to the house. Luckily we had fire extinguishers on hand so we spent Christmas evening eating sandwiches and playing cards by candlelight.

Well......didn't we have an exciting Christmas day?

Did you put too much on the generator? I'm surprised the breakers didn't open.

Really glad you didn't burn your house down. Now that would have been a bummer.

On Saturdays it is crowded. Even though they had a rough year, when the city decided to redo the parkinglot behind the market. There was no parking anywhere close.