Great shots and great comparison/explanation Doug!
graytrekker wrote:
Here's a comet comparison - Neowise (7/13/2020) vs T. Atlas (10/15/2024).
Before comparing actual photos, let me just mention that the climatic condition were very different. Neowise was a summer comet during a New-ish Moon, whereas T. Atlas "peaked" just a couple of days before the October "Hunter's
Moon" Full Moon. Additionally, the air was pretty clear at the time of Neowise, whereas our atmosphere this fall has been pretty hazy due to the fires downwind in Idaho. So we have had a band of haze on the horizon for some time now
Both photos were taken with the Nikon Df + the Nikkor 105mm f2.5 lens. (different f-stops and exposure times)
I think the orbital trajectory of Neowise took it higher in the sky and further north than that of T. Atlas.
Also, it appears T. Atlas has/had a longer tail. Additionally, the tails are pointing in different directions from each respective comet.
graytrekker wrote:
Here's a comet comparison - Neowise (7/13/2020) vs T. Atlas (10/15/2024).
Before comparing actual photos, let me just mention that the climatic condition were very different. Neowise was a summer comet during a New-ish Moon, whereas T. Atlas "peaked" just a couple of days before the October "Hunter's
Moon" Full Moon. Additionally, the air was pretty clear at the time of Neowise, whereas our atmosphere this fall has been pretty hazy due to the fires downwind in Idaho. So we have had a band of haze on the horizon for some time now
Both photos were taken with the Nikon Df + the Nikkor 105mm f2.5 lens. (different f-stops and exposure times)
I think the orbital trajectory of Neowise took it higher in the sky and further north than that of T. Atlas.
Also, it appears T. Atlas has/had a longer tail. Additionally, the tails are pointing in different directions from each respective comet.
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I love that I can see awesome pictures from all over the world and actually learn something while I’m at it. That’s actually one of the things that actually drew me into this little corner of the camera world. I never would have really taken the time to immerse myself into the hobby without you folks.
kwoodard wrote:
I love that I can see awesome pictures from all over the world and actually learn something while I’m at it. That’s actually one of the things that actually drew me into this little corner of the camera world. I never would have really taken the time to immerse myself into the hobby without you folks.
graytrekker wrote:
Here's a comet comparison - Neowise (7/13/2020) vs T. Atlas (10/15/2024).
Before comparing actual photos, let me just mention that the climatic condition were very different. Neowise was a summer comet during a New-ish Moon, whereas T. Atlas "peaked" just a couple of days before the October "Hunter's
Moon" Full Moon. Additionally, the air was pretty clear at the time of Neowise, whereas our atmosphere this fall has been pretty hazy due to the fires downwind in Idaho. So we have had a band of haze on the horizon for some time now
Both photos were taken with the Nikon Df + the Nikkor 105mm f2.5 lens. (different f-stops and exposure times)
I think the orbital trajectory of Neowise took it higher in the sky and further north than that of T. Atlas.
Also, it appears T. Atlas has/had a longer tail. Additionally, the tails are pointing in different directions from each respective comet.
leighton w wrote:
Got to love the fog making the bridge disappear. Right out of high school, I took a job with the Virginia highway department on their bridge crew, so I've always had a thing about bridges.
The question we all want answered Leighton is whether you were part of the crew that climbed to the top of the towers to give them their regular coat of new paint. I see the men on the Golden Gate Bridge and it takes my breath away. You can see the canvas enclosure hanging off the side. I thing those workers are working beneath the roadway. This is work not for the faint of heart... What the heck was a farmer doing something like that?
Folks who've been around for awhile know that I always enjoy shooting shop windows which allows me to capture both what is inside and reflections from the window of what is on the opposite side of the street. I really like what was IN the window on this first shot... taken with the 55 f/1.2 S.C. AI, which is typically my walk around lens on the street.
And finally, to give you a bit of the flavor of this small town which sits next to the town were I live. Fairfax was home to a few members of the Grateful Dead... hippies prevailed here for decades. Go to the local theater, as I did because they always had double features and you'd smell the tantalizing joints being passed down the row... most folks wearing tie-dyed clothes. A neighbor of mine worked for the Grateful Dead for decades and recently donated her collection of memorabilia to the University of California at Santa Cruz.
A memorial sign (we call it "Marterl") near our river. A guy named "Edenharter" fell into the river in 1928 and drowned. A Marterl typically includes a picture and a short rhyme with the story...
CGrindahl wrote:
The question we all want answered Leighton is whether you were part of the crew that climbed to the top of the towers to give them their regular coat of new paint. I see the men on the Golden Gate Bridge and it takes my breath away. You can see the canvas enclosure hanging off the side. I thing those workers are working beneath the roadway. This is work not for the faint of heart... What the heck was a farmer doing something like that?
My great uncle was a painter by trade and a daredevil. He also loved baseball. One of his jobs was one of the insane who painted the underside of the Golden Gate Bridge. He sat on a plank of wood, suspended by a rope and paint buckets were lowered to him. If my memory serves, he was there from sunrise to sunset every day for the duration of the job. Also, if memory serves, when he started the job, there were no nets to catch anyone who fell…there were some eventually.
graytrekker wrote:
Here's a comet comparison - Neowise (7/13/2020) vs T. Atlas (10/15/2024).
Before comparing actual photos, let me just mention that the climatic condition were very different. Neowise was a summer comet during a New-ish Moon, whereas T. Atlas "peaked" just a couple of days before the October "Hunter's
Moon" Full Moon. Additionally, the air was pretty clear at the time of Neowise, whereas our atmosphere this fall has been pretty hazy due to the fires downwind in Idaho. So we have had a band of haze on the horizon for some time now
Both photos were taken with the Nikon Df + the Nikkor 105mm f2.5 lens. (different f-stops and exposure times)
I think the orbital trajectory of Neowise took it higher in the sky and further north than that of T. Atlas.
Also, it appears T. Atlas has/had a longer tail. Additionally, the tails are pointing in different directions from each respective comet.
CGrindahl wrote:
The question we all want answered Leighton is whether you were part of the crew that climbed to the top of the towers to give them their regular coat of new paint. I see the men on the Golden Gate Bridge and it takes my breath away. You can see the canvas enclosure hanging off the side. I thing those workers are working beneath the roadway. This is work not for the faint of heart... What the heck was a farmer doing something like that?
In the area I worked, we didn't have any bridges such as the Golden Gate. We did have some plain old bridges on the highways that were fairly high we worked on. In those days, if the concrete columns needed repair, we would build scaffolds out of 2x4s to reach the repair site. We didn't even have ANY safety gear to prevent falls, we just hung on the best we could.
From this post I got to Curtis' flickr page and Ray and Reagan's picture was also there. Good memories from earlier times on this thread.
CGrindahl wrote:
Folks who've been around for awhile know that I always enjoy shooting shop windows which allows me to capture both what is inside and reflections from the window of what is on the opposite side of the street. I really like what was IN the window on this first shot... taken with the 55 f/1.2 S.C. AI, which is typically my walk around lens on the street.
And finally, to give you a bit of the flavor of this small town which sits next to the town were I live. Fairfax was home to a few members of the Grateful Dead... hippies prevailed here for decades. Go to the local theater, as I did because they always had double features and you'd smell the tantalizing joints being passed down the row... most folks wearing tie-dyed clothes. A neighbor of mine worked for the Grateful Dead for decades and recently donated her collection of memorabilia to the University of California at Santa Cruz.
James Markus wrote:
Found a new trailhead/park 2.5 miles from my house, and explored about 1.7 miles of it.. I was at the Dentist near the end of April, and I noticed this little parking lot next to the dentist, but not connected. A truck pulled in, and a guy pulled his bicycle down - got on, and took off into the trees. What? Turns out it is a part of what will be the largest urban park in America: started by Peter Secchia, the former US ambassador to Italy securing funding. All these river tracks of land have been bought & improved then connected to each other, and this one looks to connect to Johnson Pk, Millennia parks, and goes east to the zoo in Grand Rapids - about 12 miles. I've using 3-4 miles of river trails west of this part, only separated by a golf course. Nikkor-H.C 50mm f2.0 Infrared
serge07 wrote:
Great to see the forum humming along and excellent photos by everyone.
Laura, good to hear the Z7II is up and running. Keep the photos coming.
All this conversation about Ireland game me the idea of checking out photos from Edinburgh taken last year.
The Sheep Heid Inn/Tavern, reportedly the oldest in Scotland with origins dating to the 1360s. Several famous patrons have visited including Queen Elizabeth II and Mary Queen of Scots. The interior was more modern than I would have expected specially the circular shaped bar. They did serve one mean pint of Guinness. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54072506000_9dd1c3490b_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28mm f/2.8 AIs
Serge
Very interesting the front of the tavern has a distinctive look. I was wondering if someone can convince them to change the lettering to an olde font.
Laura are your batteries the regular Nikon en-el15c? If so, the Z7II was definitely misbehaving. NightOwl Cat wrote:
Serge, medication requires that I go very easy on Guinness or any other adult bevvie. My favorite soft drink is not available here either, so I'm relegated to tea and water, no complaints though.
Today I went to Slieve League Cliffs. Walked up from the parking lot to where the hiking trail to the very top starts. I sooooo wanted to go all the way up, but that logical voice kicked in...
Tech bugs continue, the z7ii decided it didn't like the batteries today and refused to operate with them, so I took the zfc up the hill with me. the Df battery died on the flight and can't be charged via usb cables that I have so.... waiting on a charger.
James, excellent photos and job stitching the images. I have never done that.
George and Doug, awesome photographs of the comets. Doug, super comparison!
Curtis and Ray, excellent captures of the Golden Gate Bridge. I was at that spot in 2018 and remember it was extremely windy but the views were fantastic. Sadly, all the photos were taken with Fuji lenses.
Colin, great photographs of Pompeii. Some of the structures are very well preserved, amazing.
James, excellent photos and job stitching the images. I have never done that.
George and Doug, awesome photographs of the comets. Doug, super comparison!
Curtis and Ray, excellent captures of the Golden Gate Bridge. I was at that spot in 2018 and remember it was extremely windy but the views were fantastic. Sadly, all the photos were taken with Fuji lenses.
Colin, great photographs of Pompeii. Some of the structures are very well preserved, amazing.
