The 43rd TPBM "Waiting (impatiently) for Noir" Random Chat

Woolburr wrote in post #11836811
You totally sure on that northern Idaho bit?

Well, no, actually.

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #11836771
Photographic terms:

• Rule of Thirds: Imagine the frame divided equally into thirds. Both horizontally and vertically. Which, in hindsight, is more like the Rule of Nine Little Imaginary Boxes in the Big Box. Apparently, having your subject anywhere NEAR the center Little Imaginary Box is verboten. It will result in your having to give up your camera and use only really chunky crayons for your artistic release.
  
• Sunny Rule 16: This rule, which comes with a TON of little rules, is based on a bright sunny day and you setting your camera to f/16. You know, so that you can get EVERYTHING in focus. Not just your little niece playing on the beach, making a sand castle, but that big hairy dude off in the distance wearing the embarrassingly small European Speedo. Also, the same principle is called "Where The Heck Is The Sun Rule 16?" in some parts of the Pacific Northwest.
  
• Mirror Lock-Up: A feature on many dSLR's that photogs use that "locks" the flappy mirror thingy in the Up mode before activating the sensor so as to reduce the vibrations. There is some debate as to the actual effectiveness of this feature. What is not debated is that the Mirror Lock-Up feature has been proven to be the absolute best way to attract dust to your sensor.
  
• Zone System: Established by great photogs, like Ansel Adams, it's a way to ensure the best possible exposure for a shot. There are, according to the last census, only fourteen people alive today that really understand this system fully. The ones that DON'T understand the Zone System, but talk like they do, are the ones that are just trying to impress cute, young photographers at swarmy cocktail soirees; also known as utilizing the Zane System.
  
• Camera Designations: There's the 5D. The 1D. The D3. But then you add little stuff behind that. The 5DMkII. The 1DsMkIV. The D3x. All of which are exponentially more expensive than the ones without the stars on thars. The pervading rule of thumb here is the more letters and Roman Numerals after the initial designator, the more you're going to pay through the nose. Also, the more suffixes you add, the more it starts to look like some atomic device that belongs in a Bond movie. Which, honestly, is kinda cool.
  
• Weather Sealing: The camera manufacturer has placed a very thin O-ring in the joints to protect the camera guts from moisture. Which, really, means a thick fog. Or a humid April in the Bayous. NOT Oregon beach weather in November. Let's just be clear on that.
  
• White Balance: A process whereby it allows the camera to make reds red, blues blue, whites white, etcs etc. This is done by an elaborate system of electronics within the camera itself and a bit of Photographic Voodoo. It is NOT the name of a militia in Northern Idaho, regardless what Wool says.
  

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Permagrin wrote in post #11836812
Looking at the results I've been getting, I'm seeing a definite trend to the lower the number, the easier to manipulate. Wonder what the 5D classic is.

and thanks for the info.

12 MP or 1.4 MP/cm^2

Woolburr wrote in post #11835355
Bex....you have a sick mind. The ground calf is hysterical.

Thanks and thanks.

Belmondo wrote in post #11835469
BTW, I found this videoof a train derailment that occurred in my old stomping grounds in Northern California.

That was cool to watch.

1. Glad the camera kid figured out trains have wheels, not tires.

2. Wow, watch this train get back on tra...oh, look helicopters.

3. So the train rides the wedge up to rail height, but what moves the wheel back onto the track? All spring loaded?

Jon wrote in post #11836888
12 MP or 1.4 MP/cm^2

I'm gonna have to dig up some of my old 5D raw files and see what I can come up with.

It's just been a interesting overview for me.

Crissa! Love the new Eli shots! Love his eyes!!!

Wool- Nice trains!

Becky - was NRLOL on the ground cow! Hahahahahaha

Took the boys to the Biltmore Estate today. We had a great time. They actually wanted to tour the house on this trip so it was great! They had lots of period clothing displayed... some beautiful stuff! I found it very fascinating!

The boys and I had a nice 'Valentine's Day' together since they will be with their dad tomorrow. We ate a cool place for lunch, then Biltmore, then to Walmart to finish their teacher gifts... Finally home for homemade mini pizzas!

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #11836771
Photographic terms:

• Rule of Thirds: Imagine the frame divided equally into thirds. Both horizontally and vertically. Which, in hindsight, is more like the Rule of Nine Little Imaginary Boxes in the Big Box. Apparently, having your subject anywhere NEAR the center Little Imaginary Box is verboten. It will result in your having to give up your camera and use only really chunky crayons for your artistic release.
  
• Sunny Rule 16: This rule, which comes with a TON of little rules, is based on a bright sunny day and you setting your camera to f/16. You know, so that you can get EVERYTHING in focus. Not just your little niece playing on the beach, making a sand castle, but that big hairy dude off in the distance wearing the embarrassingly small European Speedo. Also, the same principle is called "Where The Heck Is The Sun Rule 16?" in some parts of the Pacific Northwest.
  
• Mirror Lock-Up: A feature on many dSLR's that photogs use that "locks" the flappy mirror thingy in the Up mode before activating the sensor so as to reduce the vibrations. There is some debate as to the actual effectiveness of this feature. What is not debated is that the Mirror Lock-Up feature has been proven to be the absolute best way to attract dust to your sensor.
  
• Zone System: Established by great photogs, like Ansel Adams, it's a way to ensure the best possible exposure for a shot. There are, according to the last census, only fourteen people alive today that really understand this system fully. The ones that DON'T understand the Zone System, but talk like they do, are the ones that are just trying to impress cute, young photographers at swarmy cocktail soirees; also known as utilizing the Zane System.
  
• Camera Designations: There's the 5D. The 1D. The D3. But then you add little stuff behind that. The 5DMkII. The 1DsMkIV. The D3x. All of which are exponentially more expensive than the ones without the stars on thars. The pervading rule of thumb here is the more letters and Roman Numerals after the initial designator, the more you're going to pay through the nose. Also, the more suffixes you add, the more it starts to look like some atomic device that belongs in a Bond movie. Which, honestly, is kinda cool.
  
• Weather Sealing: The camera manufacturer has placed a very thin O-ring in the joints to protect the camera guts from moisture. Which, really, means a thick fog. Or a humid April in the Bayous. NOT Oregon beach weather in November. Let's just be clear on that.
  
• White Balance: A process whereby it allows the camera to make reds red, blues blue, whites white, etcs etc. This is done by an elaborate system of electronics within the camera itself and a bit of Photographic Voodoo. It is NOT the name of a militia in Northern Idaho, regardless what Wool says.

It gets very interesting in here when you scan your computer.

Lisa, for reasons unknown to the all save the voices in her head, just called Marlowe "Carl". This is how most of our animals get their nicknames.

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #11836960
Lisa, for reasons unknown to the all save the voices in her head, just called Marlowe "Carl". This is how most of our animals get their nicknames.

I TOLD you. It was because I was saying "hello kitty" and "hello Marl" at the same time.

Becky N wrote in post #11834246
Will he see his shadow?

LOL! That is great, Becky!

Skrim17 wrote in post #11834483
my boy this morning

He is so handsome! I love this one, Crissa, his eyes are just so brilliant!

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #11836771
Photographic terms:

• Rule of Thirds: Imagine the frame divided equally into thirds. Both horizontally and vertically. Which, in hindsight, is more like the Rule of Nine Little Imaginary Boxes in the Big Box. Apparently, having your subject anywhere NEAR the center Little Imaginary Box is verboten. It will result in your having to give up your camera and use only really chunky crayons for your artistic release.
  
• Sunny Rule 16: This rule, which comes with a TON of little rules, is based on a bright sunny day and you setting your camera to f/16. You know, so that you can get EVERYTHING in focus. Not just your little niece playing on the beach, making a sand castle, but that big hairy dude off in the distance wearing the embarrassingly small European Speedo. Also, the same principle is called "Where The Heck Is The Sun Rule 16?" in some parts of the Pacific Northwest.
  
• Mirror Lock-Up: A feature on many dSLR's that photogs use that "locks" the flappy mirror thingy in the Up mode before activating the sensor so as to reduce the vibrations. There is some debate as to the actual effectiveness of this feature. What is not debated is that the Mirror Lock-Up feature has been proven to be the absolute best way to attract dust to your sensor.
  
• Zone System: Established by great photogs, like Ansel Adams, it's a way to ensure the best possible exposure for a shot. There are, according to the last census, only fourteen people alive today that really understand this system fully. The ones that DON'T understand the Zone System, but talk like they do, are the ones that are just trying to impress cute, young photographers at swarmy cocktail soirees; also known as utilizing the Zane System.
  
• Camera Designations: There's the 5D. The 1D. The D3. But then you add little stuff behind that. The 5DMkII. The 1DsMkIV. The D3x. All of which are exponentially more expensive than the ones without the stars on thars. The pervading rule of thumb here is the more letters and Roman Numerals after the initial designator, the more you're going to pay through the nose. Also, the more suffixes you add, the more it starts to look like some atomic device that belongs in a Bond movie. Which, honestly, is kinda cool.
  
• Weather Sealing: The camera manufacturer has placed a very thin O-ring in the joints to protect the camera guts from moisture. Which, really, means a thick fog. Or a humid April in the Bayous. NOT Oregon beach weather in November. Let's just be clear on that.
  
• White Balance: A process whereby it allows the camera to make reds red, blues blue, whites white, etcs etc. This is done by an elaborate system of electronics within the camera itself and a bit of Photographic Voodoo. It is NOT the name of a militia in Northern Idaho, regardless what Wool says.

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Woolburr wrote in post #11836790
40D = 3.1 MP/cm²
1D3 = 1.9 MP/cm²
5D2 = 2.4 MP/cm²

Ow. Brain cramp.

misspix wrote in post #11836988
Ow. Brain cramp.

My thoughts exactly....I looked it up online and probably will never see it or think about it again.

Belmondo wrote in post #11835469
BTW, I found this videoof a train derailment that occurred in my old stomping grounds in Northern California. It's interesting to watch them re-rail the locomotive. It's especially interesting to me personally, because it took place at a spot I drove past every day on my way home from the office. It's on Winchester Blvd. in Los Gatos. The Permanente local is the only train that uses those rails, and usually only a couple times a week. The tracks are poorly maintained, and I used to marvel that anything could stay on the rails. It was always a great source of entertainment to watch approaching trains as the rocked back and forth.

I was surprised by this video, because when we lived there, they never ran anything larger than a Geep. In fact, they kept a small pool of first generation diesels in Santa Clara just for this run.

Looking at the video, it appears a rail rolled over. That would make sense considering the weight of that big engine and the overall condition of the track.

Looks like this happened back in 2008

I wonder if these people realize how difficult their videas are to watch when they run around with the camera held at arm's length like that. I'm also surprised the UP crew let him get that close to the locomotive. If I'd been the foreman, they would have been watching from across the street.

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #11835656
I would request that as well. I could not imagine starting out as a QM and retiring as a BM. One of the dumbest things the CG has done, IMO.

Agreed...

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #11836771
Photographic terms:

• Rule of Thirds: Imagine the frame divided equally into thirds. Both horizontally and vertically. Which, in hindsight, is more like the Rule of Nine Little Imaginary Boxes in the Big Box. Apparently, having your subject anywhere NEAR the center Little Imaginary Box is verboten. It will result in your having to give up your camera and use only really chunky crayons for your artistic release.
  
• Sunny Rule 16: This rule, which comes with a TON of little rules, is based on a bright sunny day and you setting your camera to f/16. You know, so that you can get EVERYTHING in focus. Not just your little niece playing on the beach, making a sand castle, but that big hairy dude off in the distance wearing the embarrassingly small European Speedo. Also, the same principle is called "Where The Heck Is The Sun Rule 16?" in some parts of the Pacific Northwest.
  
• Mirror Lock-Up: A feature on many dSLR's that photogs use that "locks" the flappy mirror thingy in the Up mode before activating the sensor so as to reduce the vibrations. There is some debate as to the actual effectiveness of this feature. What is not debated is that the Mirror Lock-Up feature has been proven to be the absolute best way to attract dust to your sensor.
  
• Zone System: Established by great photogs, like Ansel Adams, it's a way to ensure the best possible exposure for a shot. There are, according to the last census, only fourteen people alive today that really understand this system fully. The ones that DON'T understand the Zone System, but talk like they do, are the ones that are just trying to impress cute, young photographers at swarmy cocktail soirees; also known as utilizing the Zane System.
  
• Camera Designations: There's the 5D. The 1D. The D3. But then you add little stuff behind that. The 5DMkII. The 1DsMkIV. The D3x. All of which are exponentially more expensive than the ones without the stars on thars. The pervading rule of thumb here is the more letters and Roman Numerals after the initial designator, the more you're going to pay through the nose. Also, the more suffixes you add, the more it starts to look like some atomic device that belongs in a Bond movie. Which, honestly, is kinda cool.
  
• Weather Sealing: The camera manufacturer has placed a very thin O-ring in the joints to protect the camera guts from moisture. Which, really, means a thick fog. Or a humid April in the Bayous. NOT Oregon beach weather in November. Let's just be clear on that.
  
• White Balance: A process whereby it allows the camera to make reds red, blues blue, whites white, etcs etc. This is done by an elaborate system of electronics within the camera itself and a bit of Photographic Voodoo. It is NOT the name of a militia in Northern Idaho, regardless what Wool says.

I want to know more about the Zane System...

Becky N wrote in post #11836891
Thanks and thanks.

That was cool to watch.

1. Glad the camera kid figured out trains have wheels, not tires.

2. Wow, watch this train get back on tra...oh, look helicopters.

3. So the train rides the wedge up to rail height, but what moves the wheel back onto the track? All spring loaded?

I hate to pop your bubble, but locomotives, at least steam ones, have tires. The outer portion of the driving wheels is a replaceable ring that is heat shrunk onto the wheel.

http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=jsqBcOkrhCY

You can see in the video how the tire is heated and driven off and on with sledge hammers.

On a diesel locomotive, the wheel is all one piece. Instead of replacing the outer portion when it wears, the entire wheel is turned on a lathe. When it can't be turned any more, it is replaced. It's quite a job because the traction motors are actually hung on the axles.

This is set of locomotive wheels that have been turned. You can see the motor between the wheels.

Woolburr wrote in post #11837026
My thoughts exactly....I looked it up online and probably will never see it or think about it again.

Well I appreciate you looking for that for me. I just wondered if there was any correlation to the results I was getting.

Today after church in the Ladd's Addition area of Portland I saw a large group of people walking their dogs. These people get together twice a month to walk their dogs in a group. They were all greyhounds, and were all retired racers. There were around 30 or 40 of them, all beautiful but somehow seemed even more beautiful by the sheer number of them together. Wish I'd had my camera with me.