Got another entry in the weekly assignments, this one was Showing Motion. Hoping to win this one, came in third with my other entry, so not too bad for an iPhone shot
Taken at the annual Polo match at Governors Island, NYC this past Saturday. It was one hot & very humid day but the hard working ponies were rotated frequently.
For those not familiar with Governors Island, it is well worth the trek. Very short ride by ferry which is free beginning @ 5:30PM ($6 RT normal). Great views of lower Manhattan, Lady Liberty plus colorful sunsets. Grab a cool one, relax and enjoy the view.
This is a first attempt to photograph fast moving & unpredictable subjects with manual focus. With the bright light, it was often difficult to clearly see through the EVF making it a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, I got lucky on a few of the photos.
serge07 wrote:
Taken at the annual Polo match at Governors Island, NYC this past Saturday. It was one hot & very humid day but the hard working ponies were rotated frequently.
For those not familiar with Governors Island, it is well worth the trek. Very short ride by ferry which is free beginning @ 5:30PM ($6 RT normal). Great views of lower Manhattan, Lady Liberty plus colorful sunsets. Grab a cool one, relax and enjoy the view.
This is a first attempt to photograph fast moving & unpredictable subjects with manual focus. With the bright light, it was often difficult to clearly see through the EVF making it a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, I got lucky on a few of the photos.
I would be glad to cross post but according to the rules, the Fuji body is a no go. Of course, if I have your blessing then it should be okay.
I do think it was way too hot for the horses. I do not know much about Polo (this was my first live view of the sport) but it seems late September and October would be far easier on the ponies. I was soaking in sweat and that was just from running around looking for a spot in the crowds and squeezing a soft shutter.
serge07 wrote:
Taken at the annual Polo match at Governors Island, NYC this past Saturday. It was one hot & very humid day but the hard working ponies were rotated frequently.
For those not familiar with Governors Island, it is well worth the trek. Very short ride by ferry which is free beginning @ 5:30PM ($6 RT normal). Great views of lower Manhattan, Lady Liberty plus colorful sunsets. Grab a cool one, relax and enjoy the view.
This is a first attempt to photograph fast moving & unpredictable subjects with manual focus. With the bright light, it was often difficult to clearly see through the EVF making it a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, I got lucky on a few of the photos.
Serge,
Twenty-five years ago I used the facilities when it was a Coast Guard base. I imagine the Polo field is the fairway of the old golf course. On the west side of the fairway was an elevation that when you stood there you could see the old revolutionary war fort. Then turning 120 degs were the stone civil war era barracks and the third 120 deg turn was the World Trade Center. Two hundred years of history all visible from one spot. Terrific place!!
Ken Hill wrote:
Serge,
Twenty-five years ago I used the facilities when it was a Coast Guard base. I imagine the Polo field is the fairway of the old golf course. On the west side of the fairway was an elevation that when you stood there you could see the old revolutionary war fort. Then turning 120 degs were the stone civil war era barracks and the third 120 deg turn was the World Trade Center. Two hundred years of history all visible from one spot. Terrific place!!
Hi, Ken:
Your memory of Governors Island serves you well. I think you may find that not much has changed. The City has done a good job of preserving the parks and all the original architecture. Public automobiles are not allowed which is great plus no new construction is a huge plus as well.
It is a terrific and historical area. One of my favorite places to spend some quality time with the Lady of the house.
For Buddy, Kevin, Ken and Peter and others following along with my knife restoration...
With your recommendations for the modified screwdriver and penetrating oil, it worked great. Blaster PB penetrating catalyst is some good stuff. I hit it with some last night and after modifying a screwdriver to fit the nut during lunch today I was able to remove it. And Ken, I had patience, just not enough to wait for the weekend I was just putting a little pressure on the nut to test the fit of the screwdriver and there was movement. So I went ahead and removed it.
Below are all the components (marked so I know exactly which shims go in order). Now the cleaning and handle maintenance begins.
Your memory of Governors Island serves you well. I think you may find that not much has changed. The City has done a good job of preserving the parks and all the original architecture. Public automobiles are not allowed which is great plus no new construction is a huge plus as well.
It is a terrific and historical area. One of my favorite places to spend some quality time with the Lady of the house.
Regards,
Serge
Well I remember driving over so I guess that has changed. I remember the “O” club where we could eat dinner and have a couple of beers or wine and spend $ 20. I was stationed in the city and GI was the only place I would walk on grass. Next closest base was West Point. There the same meal and drinks were $ 30 plus a 90 minute drive with tolls.
Somewhere I have shots of the Island using an F2 with the 55mm 1.2 lens. Somewhere! 🤔
gbohannon wrote:
For Buddy, Kevin, Ken and Peter and others following along with my knife restoration...
With your recommendations for the modified screwdriver and penetrating oil, it worked great. Blaster PB penetrating catalyst is some good stuff. I hit it with some last night and after modifying a screwdriver to fit the nut during lunch today I was able to remove it. And Ken, I had patience, just not enough to wait for the weekend I was just putting a little pressure on the nut to test the fit of the screwdriver and there was movement. So I went ahead and removed it.
Below are all the components (marked so I know exactly which shims go in order). Now the cleaning and handle maintenance begins.
OOPS, I missed that you shoot with Fuji.. I hear you on the sweating. It's been brutal out there this year.
serge07 wrote:
Hi, NightOwl Cat:
I would be glad to cross post but according to the rules, the Fuji body is a no go. Of course, if I have your blessing then it should be okay.
I do think it was way too hot for the horses. I do not know much about Polo (this was my first live view of the sport) but it seems late September and October would be far easier on the ponies. I was soaking in sweat and that was just from running around looking for a spot in the crowds and squeezing a soft shutter.
gbohannon wrote:
Hey Jose, are those woodpeckers common? Boy do they have a unique look compared to the redhead we have here.
George
Hi George,
yes, they are relatively common here (Atlantic Forest region), but not super abundant.
The way their crests "shake" when they look at both sides in rapid sequence is funny
Ken Hill wrote:
George great job indeed! Now maybe some leather from the tongue of an old shoe should be the ticket.
I was thinking an old belt, but same difference.
George, nice work getting it apart. If you polish the tang, make sure you oil it to prevent rust. Make sure whatever you use is ok to get on the bone. You don’t want it to discolor, or worse yet, start to decompose.
gbohannon wrote:
For Buddy, Kevin, Ken and Peter and others following along with my knife restoration...
With your recommendations for the modified screwdriver and penetrating oil, it worked great. Blaster PB penetrating catalyst is some good stuff. I hit it with some last night and after modifying a screwdriver to fit the nut during lunch today I was able to remove it. And Ken, I had patience, just not enough to wait for the weekend I was just putting a little pressure on the nut to test the fit of the screwdriver and there was movement. So I went ahead and removed it.
Below are all the components (marked so I know exactly which shims go in order). Now the cleaning and handle maintenance begins.
leighton w wrote:
Can't wait to see it when you're done.
Speaking of knives. I just bought the Worksharp Ken Onion addition sharpener. I love it. Saves me a lot of time sharpening our butchering knives.
I have been looking at that sharpener on and off for a couple years. Still go back to the Arkansas stones. If I did all the cutting you did I would want something like that too. I bet it does save a lot of time.
I did make a couple strop blocks out of an old leather weight lifting belt last year. They work well for the finished edge. Will post a picture of one when I finish this knife project.
