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Cardinal Rule & A Reminder of My Very Fine, Albeit Sometimes Flawed, Ass-Kickin' City ~ Creative Arts Thursday/Friday

  
By:  A. Macarthur  •  3 years ago  •  192 comments


Cardinal Rule & A Reminder of My Very Fine, Albeit Sometimes Flawed, Ass-Kickin' City ~ Creative Arts Thursday/Friday
 

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A. Macarthur
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1  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

It's a new day in America … post your creativity … comment as you will.

 
 
 
Kavika
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1.1  Kavika   replied to  A. Macarthur @1    3 years ago

Love Philly telling tyrants to fuck off...jrSmiley_4_smiley_image.png

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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1.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    3 years ago

I always thought it interesting that male birds were the ones with the fancy colours to attract drab-coloured females, whereas with respect to homo sapiens it's the opposite.

Since you posted pictures of a Cardinal and Philadelphia, I'll top that with a picture of a Blue Jay for Toronto.

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A. Macarthur
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1.2.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @1.2    3 years ago

Never heard of him.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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1.2.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @1.2.1    3 years ago

LOL. .Well, I certainly have.  I was there and watched that happen, and it was the most exciting moment in sports I have ever experienced in my lifetime. 

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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1.2.3  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @1.2.2    3 years ago

Yeah! Me too. He broke a couple million Philly hearts one night in 1993.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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1.2.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @1.2.3    3 years ago

What that picture didn't say is that it was the bottom of the ninth, and one more strike would have meant that the Phillies would have won the World Series.  But it was another example of "Life Imitates Art", because it is exactly what happened in the movie The Natural when Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford) hit the bottom of the 9th home run into the lights when he had two strikes on him and his team was one or two runs down, two runners on base to win the pennant. That movie was released in 1984.  It's eerie!!!

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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1.2.5  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @1.2.4    3 years ago

Oooops.  Correction.  One more strike on Carter would have meant the teams would tie at 3 wins each and the series would have been decided with a seventh game.  But the victory was at home, and a seventh game would have given the Phillies home team advantage.  The rest of the facts of the New York Knights game are still the same. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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1.3  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    3 years ago

Love the beautiful Cardinal, a really clear and detailed shot, and the picture of Philly expressing its long history with upholding its fight against tyrants since 1776.

Thanks for sharing them, they are a great start to the second day of America's unbroken pledge of resistance to the threat of tyranny across our nation.

Very nicely done. 

 
 
 
Kavika
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2  Kavika     3 years ago

The sun setting on 1/20/21 on the worst administration in history. 

Stone Creek, Ocala FL.

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shona1
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2.1  shona1  replied to  Kavika @2    3 years ago

Morning... Lovely photo..and the Dawn will be the beginning of a new era.

The peace and tranquility it reflects is hopefully a sign of things to come for the USA.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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2.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Kavika @2    3 years ago

Although The Sun Also Rises , that administration deserves to remain forever MOONED .

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Raven Wing
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2.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @2    3 years ago

Such a beautiful sunset, and a perfect way to say goodbye to the horrible President America has ever had and his destructive regime for America, its people, its Democracy, and our allies.

I am so thankful that the American people can now renew their belief in our nation, and that our government truly is for and by the people.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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2.4  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @2    3 years ago

Gone, and never to be missed.

 
 
 
evilone
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3  evilone    3 years ago

I'm starting a new 16 gallon aquarium. Technically this is called an Iwagumi style. Iwagumi is Japanese for rock formation. This is made from stacked Dragon Stone or Ohko Stone, which isn't stone at all. It's a hard natural clay from Japan that forms air pockets to give it this unique look. I have more rock coming on Saturday to add more height to the structure. Some of the plants I'll use will come from other tanks. Some are on order - they were supposed to be here this week, but they were not in the box with the one plant that did come.  The one plant that did come is called Bucephalandra Mini Catherinea which I'll place about the nooks and crevices of the rocks. 

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It will sit next to the other 16 gallon tank in the living room with the betta fish and cherry shrimp.

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Kavika
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3.1  Kavika   replied to  evilone @3    3 years ago

They are going to look great together. The Cherry Shrimp are very cool.

 
 
 
pat wilson
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3.2  pat wilson  replied to  evilone @3    3 years ago

Can you have more than one Beta in a tank ? I thought they attack each other.

 
 
 
evilone
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3.2.1  evilone  replied to  pat wilson @3.2    3 years ago

There are people who do more than one female betta together - called sororities. You need to get them all at one time, young and provide enough cover for them to hide if they need to.

Fun fact - I have my male betta trained to come during feeding when I tap the food container on the glass.

 
 
 
cjcold
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3.2.2  cjcold  replied to  pat wilson @3.2    3 years ago

They do.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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3.3  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  evilone @3    3 years ago

Outstanding contribution to the article and Group, EG. It makes us extra special.

Many thanks!

 
 
 
evilone
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3.3.1  evilone  replied to  A. Macarthur @3.3    3 years ago

Thanks! jrSmiley_13_smiley_image.gif

For anyone who was worried - (giggle)

An update on the missing plants - In an email update from Customer Service they didn't find out why the other plants didn't go out, but they are sending out a replacement order and he said, "I'll make sure to make this order worth the wait!" so hopefully that will get here soon. I'll try to get a new photo up this weekend and another when the final plants are put in.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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3.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  evilone @3    3 years ago

It must be really satisfying to be so accomplished in something that obviously gives you much pleasure.  

 
 
 
evilone
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3.4.1  evilone  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @3.4    3 years ago

As with all hobbies I think it is satisfying, but I'd have to say I'm not sure how accomplished I am at it. Doing these "aquascapes" are fun and I seem to have a little talent. The hard part is keeping it all going - which seems, for me, to often result in lots of algae issues. I need to be better at consistency in feeding, fertilizing and cleaning the tanks as they mature.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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3.4.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  evilone @3.4.1    3 years ago

Did I ever tell you my one aquarium experience?

 
 
 
cjcold
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3.4.3  cjcold  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @3.4    3 years ago

Are we talking about the KC Chiefs?

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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3.4.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  cjcold @3.4.3    3 years ago

???

 
 
 
shona1
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3.5  shona1  replied to  evilone @3    3 years ago

Morning evil...Errrrr ummmm can you eat those prawns/shrimp??? They look rather tasty...🦐🦐🦐

 
 
 
Gsquared
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3.5.1  Gsquared  replied to  shona1 @3.5    3 years ago

Eat his pets?!?!?!!!

 
 
 
shona1
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3.5.2  shona1  replied to  Gsquared @3.5.1    3 years ago

No not his pets...the species in general. Never seen shrimp in an aquarium before... would not last long here they would be whopped on a barbie quick time..😀

 
 
 
Kavika
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3.5.3  Kavika   replied to  shona1 @3.5.2    3 years ago

Stick with Balmain Bugs, shona. jrSmiley_4_smiley_image.png

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Gsquared
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3.5.4  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @3.5.3    3 years ago

Here are some Moreton Bay Bugs, from Moreton Bay at Brisbane, cousins of the Balmian Bugs.

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Gsquared
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3.5.5  Gsquared  replied to  Gsquared @3.5.4    3 years ago

Oops.  Balmain

 
 
 
shona1
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3.5.6  shona1  replied to  Gsquared @3.5.5    3 years ago

Anoon..nah..not fussed with bugs..only go for prawns and crayfish. Actually you just saved me..I have just bought half a kilo of tiger prawns and left them in the car...crickey nothing worse than a bucket of prawns going off in the midday sun.. let alone inside a car....😣😣😣now in the fridge...tea tonight..😀🦐

 
 
 
Ender
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3.5.7  Ender  replied to  shona1 @3.5.6    3 years ago
crayfish

Mudbugs. Yes we eat them.   Haha

I worked with a kid one time that hated most seafood. I asked him why he hated shrimp and he said, because they are nothing but cockroaches of the sea.

 
 
 
shona1
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3.5.8  shona1  replied to  Ender @3.5.7    3 years ago

We refer to them as crayfish but the official name is Southern Rock Lobster and come in around 1 to 2 kilo. Our prawns are around 10 centimetres long especially King prawns but Tigers are second best...very tasty cockroaches..

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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3.5.9  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @3.5.4    3 years ago

These look quite appetizing, very similar to the way oysters are served dressed in their shells at a booth here.  The top one I thnk I could withstand sampling. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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3.5.10  Gsquared  replied to  shona1 @3.5.6    3 years ago
you just saved me

Glad to help!  

I'm happy I could contribute to improved international relations.

 
 
 
shona1
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3.5.11  shona1  replied to  Gsquared @3.5.10    3 years ago

Yes we have to look after one another..and thank you. Would have gone to get the prawns out for tea and....the smell in the car I would never have got rid of it.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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3.5.12  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @3.5.9    3 years ago

It was a fairly warm sunny day today, 16 degrees centigrade, so we went for a walk and as I promised I took photos of the seafood booth that recently opened in our outside mall.  Your Moreton Bay Bugs resemble the dressed fresh grilled oysters in their half shell.  I took this photo of the booth:

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Here are the oysters dressed, just a bit spicy, freshly grilled in their half shells - DELICIOUS.  The cost?  4 for 10 yuan (i.e. = US$1.70)

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And here are the scallops, dressed, just a bit spicy as well (remember that Chongqing is spicy hot-pot heaven) freshly grilled in their half shells - ALSO DELICIOUS.  The cost?  5 for 15 yuan (i.e. = US$2.50).  To hell with my gout, I LOVE those oysters and scallops.  I don't know what the ones on the left are.

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Raven Wing
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3.5.13  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @3.5.12    3 years ago

Ohhhh....now I 'm hungry! I love oysters on the half shell. There was a oyster bar on Canal St in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The deal is, if you find a pearl in the oyster you pick from the group of oysters, you can either keep it, or the people behind the bar will buy it from you for a price based on the size, color and shape of the pearl. I was living with an Aunt in Metairie when I was 10 y/o, and we visited the French Quarter often. I found one pearl they wanted to buy from me at a very nice price, so I sold it. 

But their oysters were always very fresh, as they got them from the Gulf every day. And when they are very fresh they have a much different flavor than those that have been out of the water for a good while. 

 
 
 
evilone
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3.5.14  evilone  replied to  shona1 @3.5    3 years ago
Morning evil...Errrrr ummmm can you eat those prawns/shrimp??? They look rather tasty...🦐🦐🦐

They are very very small and probably not worth the effort. Hahahaha!

 
 
 
Gsquared
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3.5.15  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @3.5.12    3 years ago

As long as they are grilled, I would eat them up.  But, hold the spice!

 
 
 
shona1
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3.5.16  shona1  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @3.5.12    3 years ago

Anoon Buzz..thank you for taking the photos. Gee the prices are so cheap..I would be rolling up everyday for a feast...

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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3.5.17  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  shona1 @3.5.16    3 years ago

Pretty well everything here costs much less than it would in any western country - I live in comfort here on a Canadian government pension.  That is why criticism of the low wages the workers here get is so wrong because those low wages are sufficient for the workers here to live quite well with all their needs covered.   As for those oysters and scallops, I like them so much I'd eat them every day, but they cause me to suffer from gout if I eat too many, and unfortunately the pleasure does not equal the pain.  

 
 
 
cjcold
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3.5.18  cjcold  replied to  Ender @3.5.7    3 years ago

Attended many of the Bon-Ton Soul Accordion Band Crawfish Festivals.

Suck the head and bite the tails.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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4  Raven Wing    3 years ago

Here is a creation for Thursday...

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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4.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @4    3 years ago

Deserving of commemoration, pictured here as a man of great strength whose name will never be forgotten.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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4.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @4.1    3 years ago

Thanks Buzz. He was indeed a very brave Warrior, and a very wise leader.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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4.2  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @4    3 years ago

That is another very powerful image, Raven Wing.  

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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4.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @4.2    3 years ago

Thank you G. He was a great leader for his people. And a very historical Native American in the eyes of Americans.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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5  Gsquared    3 years ago

Colorful shops, Kinsale, Ireland

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Buzz of the Orient
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5.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @5    3 years ago

Well, faith and begorrah, the top o' the morning to ya for posting such a colourful scene.  

 
 
 
Gsquared
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5.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @5.1    3 years ago

Kinsale was a very nice town on the coast in County Cork. 

Since seafood has become a topic, we happened to eat at a well-known seafood restaurant near the Kinsale harbor called Fishy Fishy.  It was great.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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5.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @5    3 years ago

A great photo G. Very colorful indeed. Reminds me of some of the homes I see here in the So Cal area.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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5.2.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @5.2    3 years ago

Thanks, Raven Wing.  

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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6  Buzz of the Orient    3 years ago

With neither respect nor condolences, I commemorate the passing of the prior administration with suitable depiction.  May there never be another Frankenstein to revive it - it would be a GRAVE mistake.

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Raven Wing
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6.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @6    3 years ago

Very interesting grave site photos, Buzz. Some appear to be very ornate. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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6.1.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @6.1    3 years ago

The top one actually won me 1st prize in a contest.  The bottom 3 were all taken at Buddhist temples, and are the monunents to the Buddhist leaders at the various temples, the bottom one was taken at Shaolin Temple, where Zen Kung Fu originated.

 
 
 
shona1
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6.1.2  shona1  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @6.1.1    3 years ago

Anoon Buzz..very impressive tombstones...There are many Chinese graves here that go back to the 1800's from the gold rush days. And Bendigo has the largest Chinese dragon outside of China. So our history has very strong links with China even though the CCP hate us at moment. But as I have said they will get over it one day. Hope you and your wife are OK as we hear things are a bit grim over there with the virus again. Damn thing keeps rearing its ugly head. Stay safe.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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6.1.3  Raven Wing  replied to  shona1 @6.1.2    3 years ago

I have a lady who lives in Bendigo that helped me create a very complicated database for a company I worked for several years ago. She taught me a lot about Bendigo and I taught her a lot about where I lived at the time. It sounded like a very beautiful place, and I really wanted to go and visit with her for a few days and see Bendigo and other areas. But, fate had a different plan and I was never able to go.

 
 
 
shona1
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6.1.4  shona1  replied to  Raven Wing @6.1.3    3 years ago

Yes Bendigo is a very nice city...will be a tad warm there Monday... kicking around 42oC and other places 45oC. We have had a coolish summer so far and got a massive cyclone off the coast of Western Australia at the moment..but that is normal this time of year. Stay safe and stay well.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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6.1.5  Raven Wing  replied to  shona1 @6.1.4    3 years ago
Stay safe and stay well.

Thank you shona, and the same for you. I can finally sleep well since Wednesday. jrSmiley_24_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
shona1
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6.1.6  shona1  replied to  Raven Wing @6.1.5    3 years ago

Evening ...I think the whole world can sleep easier now..😀😀 Been a long 4 years and now I hope it is a case of.... Once bitten twice shy if he is thinking of 2024...

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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6.1.7  Raven Wing  replied to  shona1 @6.1.6    3 years ago

Most of the people in America are not Trumpers, and they out number the Trumpers by a large number. The election in Nov 2020 proved that to be true. So, even if Trump was to try to run again in the USA, the chances of his winning is very unlikely. And if the members of the Senate do what they should do and vote to Impeach Trump he will never, ever, be allowed to hold any official position in our government, and certainly not the position of President.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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6.1.8  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  shona1 @6.1.2    3 years ago

Everyone is still super-careful here.  My wife and I still wear masks when we go out and keep our distance from those who don't, but there hasn't been an infection in our 32 million population city-state of Chongqing for about 8 or 9 months except for two or three imported (came from elsewhere) cases.  Most of the present cases, and there seem to be a little over a hundred a day, are located north and farther north-east of us, although there was one case reported in Sichuan which is a couple hundred km north of us.  There is too much trade history between Australia and China for things not to improve between the countries soon enough, and I don't think the USA will be pressuring other countries against China now that Trump and Pompeo are gone.  Hope you are well and safe.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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6.2  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @6    3 years ago

Great series of photos.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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7  Raven Wing    3 years ago

This is one to lead us into Friday....

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Buzz of the Orient
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7.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @7    3 years ago

I had to copy and expand it to see the man who appears to be running, and behind him is his eagle spirit guide with wings outstretched, and they are in front of what I assume is the sun because of the blazing around the outside edges of it.  What is it supposed to represent? 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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7.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @7.1    3 years ago

The man is doing a dance with the feathered shawl to represent wings of an Eagle. And his Spirit Guide is there to watch over him. Behind the dancer is a large shield to protect him from the glaring light behind it. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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7.1.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @7.1.1    3 years ago

Ah yes. At first I thought he was carrying a feathered rod, but then when I saw the eagle head to the right of him I thought they were the eagle spirit guide's wings. 

 
 
 
evilone
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8  evilone    3 years ago

A Gray Jay - these birds rarely sit still long enough to get a photo. LOL!

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Buzz of the Orient
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8.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  evilone @8    3 years ago

A grey jay?  A blue jay that has grown long in the tooth?

 
 
 
Dig
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8.2  Dig  replied to  evilone @8    3 years ago

I don't think I've ever seen one of those before. Looks big.

 
 
 
evilone
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8.2.1  evilone  replied to  Dig @8.2    3 years ago

We don't see too many of them here, either. I've only seen them once outside the bird sanctuary. 

 
 
 
Hal A. Lujah
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9  Hal A. Lujah    3 years ago

Just bought this stone carving off Craigslist about an hour ago.  Originally from China and quite intricate in its detail.  It’s impressive because the rock is very hard and dense, so it must have taken some skill and patience to complete.

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evilone
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9.1  evilone  replied to  Hal A. Lujah @9    3 years ago

Cool! What kind of stone?

 
 
 
Hal A. Lujah
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9.1.1  Hal A. Lujah  replied to  evilone @9.1    3 years ago

Good question.  I’m no geologist but I can say that it’s at least as heavy and durable as granite.  The long strands that he is holding on to are apparently his super long grown out eyebrows.  They are carved thin but still fully intact.  Considering that the middle aged woman who sold it said it was her father’s, then it has survived for several decades without those breaking.  That’s some hard stone.384

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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9.1.2  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Hal A. Lujah @9.1.1    3 years ago

Possibly some variety of quartz & hematite.

 
 
 
evilone
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9.1.3  evilone  replied to  Hal A. Lujah @9.1.1    3 years ago

Very cool. Rocks, carvings and statuary are things I really find facinating.

 
 
 
cjcold
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9.1.4  cjcold  replied to  evilone @9.1.3    3 years ago

Have collected minerals for many years now. I'll never get tired of it.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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9.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Hal A. Lujah @9    3 years ago

A truly very interesting and intricate carving, Hal. The colors and details of the carving are also very interesting in how they are used. They call out the personality of the carving, and are a great enhancement to the carving overall. 

A great job of photography in capturing both sides of the carving. Very nicely done. jrSmiley_79_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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9.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Hal A. Lujah @9    3 years ago

That is a fascinating totem.  It does have the appearance of granite, a stone I'm quite familiar with because of the amount of it at the lakefront home I used to own.  However, granite is quite a difficult stone to carve, not just because of its hardness, but because it could flake. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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9.5  Gsquared  replied to  Hal A. Lujah @9    3 years ago

Definitely cool.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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10  Raven Wing    3 years ago

Here is my artwork for Friday. I hope that everyone will have a very happy weekend.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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10.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @10    3 years ago

Very beautiful!

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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10.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @10.1    3 years ago

Thank you G. I'm very glad you like it.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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10.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @10    3 years ago

Yes, happy colours for a happy weekend - quite a contrast from the gravestones I posted. LOL

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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10.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @10.2    3 years ago

Thanks Buzz. But, your gravestones were very interesting. jrSmiley_79_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
shona1
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10.3  shona1  replied to  Raven Wing @10    3 years ago

Just gorgeous Raven...

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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10.3.1  Raven Wing  replied to  shona1 @10.3    3 years ago

Thank you very much shona. 

 
 
 
pat wilson
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11  pat wilson    3 years ago

"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses." 

 ............................................................................................................                     Abraham Lincoln

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Raven Wing
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11.1  Raven Wing  replied to  pat wilson @11    3 years ago

Very interesting, and very beautiful, Pat. And the addition of the great saying by Abraham Lincoln really makes the roses seem to come to life. Awesome display, Pat. jrSmiley_79_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
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11.1.1  pat wilson  replied to  Raven Wing @11.1    3 years ago

Thank you so much Raven !

 
 
 
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11.2  Gsquared  replied to  pat wilson @11    3 years ago

Nice colors, Pat.

 
 
 
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11.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  pat wilson @11    3 years ago

Flowers and thorns. Life is full of such contrasts so well exemplified by roses and explained by Lincoln.  Happiness and sadness, health and sickness, life and death, day and night, beauty and the beast, American presidencies.....

 
 
 
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11.4  Dig  replied to  pat wilson @11    3 years ago

Makes me long for spring and summer. :)

 
 
 
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12  Dig    3 years ago

A winter-colored goldfinch, a white-throated sparrow visiting from Canada, what I think is a juvenile sharp-shinned hawk, and a recent sunset...

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12.1  Gsquared  replied to  Dig @12    3 years ago

Those are great photos.

 
 
 
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12.1.1  Dig  replied to  Gsquared @12.1    3 years ago

Thanks. I almost got a shot of a big pileated woodpecker the other day as well, but he refused to pose properly for me. Overly-cautious buggers. Hard to get close enough, even with a long zoom. :)

 
 
 
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12.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Dig @12    3 years ago

Visiting from Canada?  I thought the border was closed.  

All excellent photos.  

 
 
 
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12.2.1  Dig  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @12.2    3 years ago

LOL. Yup. I guess they over-winter here.

Thanks, Buzz.

 
 
 
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12.2.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Dig @12.2.1    3 years ago

Snowbirds.

 
 
 
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12.3  Dig  replied to  Dig @12    3 years ago

A little while ago I tried out my tripod on the moon for stability and better focus. I actually can't tell much of a difference compared to previously hand-held shots I've taken. Maybe in the second shot with the tighter zoom.

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One of these days I'm going to get a moon shot with the International Space Station flying across it. I found a website that helps plan for transit views from a person's local grid coordinates.

I can't wait to post something like that.

 
 
 
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12.3.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Dig @12.3    3 years ago
I can't wait to post something like that.

Please post it here for us in whatever article is up at the time. I would love to see it as well. And both shots of the moon are very good. Thanks for sharing them with us.

 
 
 
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12.3.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Dig @12.3    3 years ago

You're right - your hand-held shot that you posted on you own article is every bit as good as this tripod one.

 
 
 
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12.3.3  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Dig @12.3    3 years ago

Both are good shots. I'd be interested in knowing 1) Shutter Speed, 2) Aperture, &, ISO/ASA, 3) Lens lengthh/Zoom.

 
 
 
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12.3.4  Dig  replied to  A. Macarthur @12.3.3    3 years ago

Looking at the data recorded with the images...

The first one -- Aperture F-stop was 5.9, SS was 125, ISO was 125, and the zoom wasn't recorded, but it was just a little less than the next one, which I know.

The second one -- Aperture F-stop was 5.9, SS was 125, ISO was 80, and I had the zoom was maxed out at the 4800mm equivalent (optical +digital), which is the highest I can get at 18MP resolution. I can get more zoom if I go to a lower resolution, but things start looking crappy.

I don't know why the ISO says 125 on the first image, since I don't even have that setting in manual. That's what it says, though.

 
 
 
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12.3.5  Dig  replied to  Dig @12.3.4    3 years ago

Forgot to mention that I also repurposed an old smart phone for use as a Wi-Fi remote, so I didn't even have to touch the camera to operate it (and possible move or shake it).

I think that feature is about the best thing since sliced bread when it comes to tripod shots. It has a decent range, too. It holds the connection out to about 40 ft. away or so.

 
 
 
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12.3.6  evilone  replied to  Dig @12.3    3 years ago

Nice detail in both shots!

 
 
 
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12.3.7  cjcold  replied to  Dig @12.3    3 years ago

Have been trying for that shot with my Celestron for years now. What am I doing wrong?

 
 
 
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12.3.8  Dig  replied to  cjcold @12.3.7    3 years ago

Do you mean a shot of the moon, or the ISS making a transit of the moon?

 
 
 
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12.4  Raven Wing  replied to  Dig @12    3 years ago

Awesome shots all, Dig. Well done! 

 
 
 
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12.5  evilone  replied to  Dig @12    3 years ago

Nice! 

 
 
 
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13  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

Thanks to everyone who makes the Group special. Let's keep it going.

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Dove of Peace

© A. Mac/A.G.

 
 
 
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13.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @13    3 years ago

A very beautiful Dove, Mac. Is the orb behind the Dove and seemingly moving toward the sun a moon about to eclipse the sun? 

Nicely done, Mac. The overlays are are very well placed to give a truly well balanced representation. jrSmiley_13_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
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13.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @13    3 years ago

Hopefully the Dove of Peace will rule the day for all now that there has been a change of direction.   I think of this statue at the Sichuan Art Institute as being an interesing comparison to your Dove.

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13.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @13.2    3 years ago

A very interesting artwork, Buzz. Is there a title to the artwork? It really is impressive. And the framing is excellent!

 
 
 
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13.2.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @13.2.1    3 years ago

I don't recall seeing a descriptive plaque.  I personally entitled it "If I Were a Bird", after the song. 

 
 
 
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13.2.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @13.2.2    3 years ago

Ahhh...ok, thanks Buzz. 

 
 
 
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13.2.4  cjcold  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @13.2.2    3 years ago

Loved Easy Rider.

 
 
 
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13.2.5  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  cjcold @13.2.4    3 years ago

LOL.  Maybe the Holy Modal Rounders song is the one I was thinking of.

 
 
 
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14  Dig    3 years ago

As a newbie to photography, I have a few questions if that's okay...

- What kind of post-processing software is used by those of you who use it? My camera came with 5 programs in a photo-video-art suite from Corel and I'm curious if they're any good. They are AfterShot Pro, PaintShop Pro, VideoStudio SE, Painter Essentials 7, and Photo Mirage.

- Does anyone bother manipulating Raw files?

- How do you get such awesome clarity on some of your shots, Mac? Is it just a powerful camera, or do you enhance afterward?

 
 
 
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14.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Dig @14    3 years ago

Where to begin? Tomorrow I will attempt to answer your questions in detail.

 
 
 
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14.1.1  Dig  replied to  A. Macarthur @14.1    3 years ago

Hey, thanks Mac. I appreciate it.

 
 
 
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14.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Dig @14    3 years ago

Hi Dig, (smile)

We are always happy to assist when, where and how we can. I for one use MS PowerPoint and CorelDraw for creating my artwork. Both have excellent features that allow for preparing my images, and then the backgrounds and framing of my artwork. 

I have used these two software for many years and while I have tried other types of software, I find that the CorelDraw and PowerPoint work best for me. Some of the others don't have the unique features for editing and blending that I need for my artwork. 

I have used Paint in the beginning, however, as my imagination took me down new roads I needed new techniques to achieve what I wanted to my artwork to achieve. Thus, I needed more sophisticated software to give me what I needed, and I found that CorelDraw and PowerPoint could fulfill those needs.

I am sure that Mac can give you far more detailed information that I can, but, this is just from my own perspective.

I truly hope this helps some, and I look forward to seeing your artwork. jrSmiley_79_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
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14.2.1  Dig  replied to  Raven Wing @14.2    3 years ago

Thanks for the info, RW. I'm often blown away by your artwork. It's spectacular. You could sell prints.

 
 
 
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14.2.2  Gsquared  replied to  Dig @14.2.1    3 years ago
You could sell prints.

Several of us have told her that.  Her artwork is spectacular.

 
 
 
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14.2.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Dig @14.2.1    3 years ago
It's spectacular. You could sell prints.

Thank you Dig. As G says, several members here have suggested that I should sell my artwork. However, the artwork I do is about my Native American family, the Cherokee, as well as many of the other Tribes here in America and elsewhere. 

Thus, there is a part of me in the artwork that I create, some of it my own ancestry, our beliefs, traditions and culture, as well as that of other Tribes. 

I am most happy to share my artwork with my Brothers and Sisters here on NT who would appreciate and enjoy them. That is truly my best reward, and the greatest return on my investment of my time to create my artwork, and the great joy I get from it as well. And it means a lot more to me as well.

 
 
 
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14.2.4  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @14.2.2    3 years ago
Several of us have told her that. 

That is very true, G. And I thank you very much for that. (smile)

 
 
 
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14.2.5  Dig  replied to  Raven Wing @14.2.3    3 years ago
my Native American family, the Cherokee

I'm pale, blond, and Nordic-looking, but family lore has it that my maternal grandmother's great-grandmother was a full-blooded Cherokee named Blackbird.

 
 
 
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14.2.6  Raven Wing  replied to  Dig @14.2.5    3 years ago

A very interesting heritage you have Dig. I am 100% Cherokee. However, I am not dark skinned, and most Cherokees aren't. But, we are rather olive skinned.

 
 
 
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14.2.7  cjcold  replied to  Raven Wing @14.2.6    3 years ago

Am half German and half Iriish. Never cared much about either.

I, am an American.

 
 
 
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14.2.8  Raven Wing  replied to  cjcold @14.2.7    3 years ago
I, am an American

I am an American as well. And this land was the homeland of my Cherokee ancestors, who, like many other Tribes settled this land long before their was the name America.

 
 
 
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14.3  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Dig @14    3 years ago
As a newbie to photography, I have a few questions if that's okay...

No problem; let me break up the questions and respond one-at-a-time.

• What kind of post-processing software is used by those of you who use it?

√ This is best determined by the anticipated, ultimate objectives of the photographer; Literal Representation of the Subject Matter, or, "Digital Art" (Edited to be more Painterly, Abstract, etc.)

√ Generally, where image quality is the ultimate objective, particularly for print/publication, or posting to the web, Photoshop Elements (inexpensive as compared to full Photoshop but more than adequate) will enable "correct" EXPOSURE, BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST and CROPPING for COMPOSITION. But do not expect any photo-editing software to make a poorly taken photo -- a good one. Start with a well-composed, well-exposed, well-focused photo and use post-processing to fine tune -- not salvage.

√ IMO, the most difficult aspect of photography is COMPOSITION … a poorly-composed photograph will not be saved by editing; a well-composed, well-exposed photo works in full-color, grayscale, toned color, etc. . If there's a request for it, I will post an article on "COMPOSITION".

• My camera came with 5 programs in a photo-video-art suite from Corel and I'm curious if they're any good. They are AfterShot Pro, PaintShop Pro, VideoStudio SE, Painter Essentials 7, and Photo Mirage.

√ The best advice I can give is to say, "EXPERIMENT" by taking one software at-a-time, and, go through the menu bar and drop-down items, at first, ON THE SAME PHOTOGRAPH so that the edits will be across the same elements rather than being applied to different original ones. One common tendency when using editing software, is to OVERDO it! I suggest making edits INCREMENTALLY until feeling a sense of being in control.

• Does anyone bother manipulating Raw files?

√ RAW files are those NOT EDITED BY A CAMERA'S PROCESSOR BEFORE BEING RECORDED TO THE MEMORY CARD. RAW/NEF files are recorded as shot, good, bad, ugly … as opposed to file formats like .JPG which are compressed by the camera to save memory, doing so by removing a significant portion of the original color information. In most cases, for most uses, .JPG images are all right, RAW/NEF file formats yield what the photographer's camera settings and skills yield out-of-the-camera. 

• How do you get such awesome clarity on some of your shots, Mac? Is it just a powerful camera, or do you enhance afterward?

√ There are multiple factors regarding clarity (by which, I assume means "sharpness"). Depending on the subject, stationary or in-motion, the factors vary. A stationary subject is usually the easiest to give a clear, sharp image … but, in low light, without a flash, a long, slow, shutter speed makes a hand-held shot, literally, a shaky prospect -- requiring a tripod, beanbag or timer delay. There are other factors, but all things being equal, "steady-as-she-goes" is the priority.

√ For MOVING SUBJECTS, a camera with a fast, responsive auto-focus, for SINGLE-SHOTS or CONTINUOUS BURSTS … is a major asset. I shoot with a NIKON D500 which has good autofocus and can shoot bursts of up to 10 FRAMES PER SECOND! With BIRDS, if I can get 10 shots at a fast shutter speed in one second, USUALLY, BUT NOT ALWAYS, one of the ten shots will be acceptable. I often delete more bird photos than I keep … YOU ONLY NEED ONE WINNER AND NO ONE NEEDS TO SEE THE LOSERS.

√ DEPTH-OF-FIELD has a lot to do with "CLARITY" but that's a whole other essay.

Hope this is helpful.

 
 
 
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14.3.1  Dig  replied to  A. Macarthur @14.3    3 years ago

Yes, that was helpful. Thanks. 

I've played around with some editing, but I haven't been able to improve any shots yet, at least not to my eye. Then again, I don't really know what I'm doing yet.

A D500 is a lot more camera than I have, but I think mine can also take bursts at 10 fps. I know what you mean about throwing most shots away. 

Thanks again for the info, Mac.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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14.3.2  Gsquared  replied to  A. Macarthur @14.3    3 years ago

I request that you post an article on "Composition".

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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14.3.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @14.3.2    3 years ago

He already did.

It is posted with other articles on technique that are linked on the "Pages" column, on the right hand side of the Creative Arts group page.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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14.3.4  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @14.3.3    3 years ago

Great article.  I am going to study it carefully.  Thanks!

 
 
 
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14.3.6  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @14.3.3    3 years ago

Thanks, Buzz!

 
 
 
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14.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Dig @14    3 years ago

There are a few technique articles posted by A.Mac and myself that you could check out, they're listed under "PAGES", on the right hand side of the Creative Arts group page.  However, anyone who is as skillful at gardening as you must surely be skillful in photography as well, and from what I've seen already of your work I don't think you're in need of much instruction. 

 
 
 
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14.5  evilone  replied to  Dig @14    3 years ago

I use Photoshop CC from the Creative Suite - A photography subscription version is $9.99 per month for either Lightroom with 1TB of cloud storage or Lightroom & Photoshop with 20GB of cloud storage. I think they give out a 30 day free trial too, but I'm not certain.

 
 
 
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14.5.1  Dig  replied to  evilone @14.5    3 years ago

Thanks, EG.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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15  Gsquared    3 years ago

Kyoto garden with a bamboo fountain.

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Raven Wing
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15.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @15    3 years ago

Impressive photo G. The flowering bushes are really beautiful!

 
 
 
Gsquared
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15.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @15.1    3 years ago

Thank you, Raven Wing.  The flowers are beautiful.  I especially love the thin bamboo fountain.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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15.1.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @15.1.1    3 years ago
I especially love the thin bamboo fountain.

Yes, that is indeed very interesting fountain. Just a trickle of water falling into the pond. I can imaging the soft sound of the trickling of the water is very calming and soothing. I would like to spend some time just sitting by the pond and listening the to sound, however, for me, I would not be able to sit there very long.....jrSmiley_18_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
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15.2  Dig  replied to  Gsquared @15    3 years ago

Cool. Are those floating planters in the water?

 
 
 
Gsquared
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15.2.1  Gsquared  replied to  Dig @15.2    3 years ago

That's a good question.  I don't think they are, but it's possible.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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15.2.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Dig @15.2    3 years ago
Are those floating planters in the water?

That is indeed a very interesting question, Dig. They do look very much like floating planters, but, that could just be an illusion. 

 
 
 
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15.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @15    3 years ago

Japanese gardens are amazing - nice photo of one.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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15.3.1  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @15.3    3 years ago

I love Japanese gardens.  I love Chinese gardens, also.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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15.3.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @15.3.1    3 years ago
I love Chinese gardens, also.

The gardens in both countries are truly so immaculately laid out, with a myriad of beautiful flowers and various plants. Their gardens are a vision of floral artistry itself. 

I think that is why they both liked to create such beautiful, delicate and awesomely decorate vases. They were a great enhancement to the myriad of flowers they held.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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17  Raven Wing    3 years ago

OK....we need one to slip us into Saturday...

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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17.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @17    3 years ago

Both lovely and significant - totems showing we are all connected.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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17.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @17.1    3 years ago

Thank you Buzz. It is really a fascinating combination of life that shares our world. We are all so very lucky to have such an abundance of life forms of all kinds to make our lives more interesting, and enjoyable. We have sooo much to learn from each other.

 
 
 
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18  Raven Wing    3 years ago

Saturday is here, and time for another creation...

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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18.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @18    3 years ago

You are amazingly skillful at colour coordination and in the exercise of good taste - bet you could have been a great fashion designer. 

 
 
 
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18.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @18.1    3 years ago
bet you could have been a great fashion designer. 

Funny you should mention that, Buzz. I did design all my young daughter's school dresses and dress clothes up until she was in Middle school. I would design the set of clothes I wanted to make for her, then create my own patterns from wrapping paper. Then I would buy the trim and buttons according the the colors in the material and the theme of the dress. 

Her teachers would also sometimes ask me where I bought her clothes, and when I told them I hand made them they were very surprised. And some would ask me if I would make dresses for their young Daughters or Granddaughters. I agreed with the agreement that they would have to buy the material, trim and I would make the dresses. 

I also designed the dresses for the Barbie look alike dolls to sell at the school fund raisers. I love to sew, and designing my own creations. My Mother did the same for me, and I always had dresses that no one else had, and could not buy. It always made me feel special. jrSmiley_18_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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18.1.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @18.1.1    3 years ago

I could tell. 

 
 
 
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19  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

Moving it to Sunday.

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Osprey (Fish Hawk)

© A. Mac/A.G.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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19.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @19    3 years ago

Amazing photo - where was it taken?

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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19.1.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @19.1    3 years ago
where was it taken?
Brigantine, New Jersey in a salt marsh.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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19.2  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @19    3 years ago

That is truly awesome, Mac. The colors are outstanding. A very beautiful bird.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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19.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @19    3 years ago

Did you say Sundae?

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Raven Wing
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19.3.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @19.3    3 years ago

O - M - G.....my lips are smacking, and my stomach is looking to find enough space. jrSmiley_101_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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19.3.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @19.3.1    3 years ago

On a hot sunny day, after a few hours in a museum in Zhengzhou, in a hotel across the street, I ate the whole thing, and enjoyed every spoonful.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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19.3.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @19.3.2    3 years ago
I ate the whole thing, and enjoyed every spoonful.

You ate the whole thing? Really?

Give the man a round of applause...!!!!!  jrSmiley_81_smiley_image.gif

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Buzz of the Orient
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19.3.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @19.3.3    3 years ago

Well, it was pretty big - but I didn't eat the unbrella.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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19.3.5  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @19.3.4    3 years ago
but I didn't eat the unbrella.

Oh.. well..that was a real Blessing. I would hate to think what might have happened if it opened on the way out.jrSmiley_30_smiley_image.gif jrSmiley_27_smiley_image.gif

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Gsquared
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19.4  Gsquared  replied to  A. Macarthur @19    3 years ago

Very cool.  Great photo.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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22  Raven Wing    3 years ago

OKay... it's now Sunday and ready for another artwork...

 
 
 
devangelical
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22.1  devangelical  replied to  Raven Wing @22    3 years ago

very nice.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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22.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  devangelical @22.1    3 years ago

Thank you dev. I'm very glad you like it. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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22.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @22    3 years ago

Seen before, but happy to see again. She is cuddling both a child and an infant? Give Raven a round of applause for a great well-framed image with mated birds colour-coordinated with birch trees. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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22.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @22.2    3 years ago
She is cuddling both a child and an infant?

No Buzz. It is part of her shoulder showing on her left side. What she is holding with her right hand is her left arm.

And that you so very much for your most kind words in mentioning the combination of all the images, Buzz. I truly appreciate them. I am so very glad that you like the artwork. I have to say that it is one of my favorites.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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22.3  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @22    3 years ago

That is such a wonderful image.  Beautiful work of art, Raven Wing.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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22.3.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @22.3    3 years ago

Thank you very much G. Your kind words are much appreciated.

While some here on NT may have seen some of the older artwork I created, it may be the first time seeing them for some of the new members to NT. So I like to re-post them now and then so that they can be seen by new members as well.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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23  Buzz of the Orient    3 years ago

I was thinking of spring today...

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Raven Wing
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23.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @23    3 years ago

It has been raining on and off for 3 days straight, and more to come at the end of the week. So I think the flowers will be bright and cheerful come Spring. The frame of this photo is a real asset to it, and the flowering plants are really beautiful, so colorful and cheerful.

Thank you for sharing it with us. jrSmiley_13_smiley_image.gif

 
 

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