Mundane News

[deptfordmarmoset]

I'm having two mince pies

It's some kind of linguistic irony that ''mince'' means ''thin'' in French.

 

[mybike]

What a great day went to Donna Nook to watch the seals

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And caught some fish and chips on the way home

You needed to be very alert to catch that action.

 

[mybike]

And for further entertainment, the government has just confirmed that if you are singing indoors you don't have to wear a mask. Ad hoc carol singing in supermarkets will brighten up everybody's day....

Sing along to their Christmas music:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTVHSHm8X9w

 

[pawl]

My new cycling sun glasses arrived today from Optilabs First rate service.Never ordered prescription glasses on line before couldn’t be more satisfied

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[Reynard]

Bright, blustery and very chilly here chez Casa Reynard.

This morning, I have hauled in a load of firewood and handwashed a pile of stuff that for whatever reason, I can't put in the machine. I have also put camera and flash batteries on to charge.

Feeling like a bit of a melon cauliflower today. I am missing someone very much today.

Anyways, it is almost time for luncheon!

 

[Reynard]

It's a s/h SMC Pentax-M. I have some tubes. It's a case of slow down, get it right, don't rely on the camera.

It;s the thing you notice with digital cameras, you don't run out of film, but you do run out of storage and you do take photos you'd otherwise not have bothered with.

The big draw for me wasn't just the financial side, but the fact that I had complete control over the whole image making process, cutting out the jeopardy of taking film to be developed. It actually meant less work for me, because I wasn't having to keep fixing issues caused by other people.

But I'll definitely agree that film makes you think more - and be more selective, because each time you press the shutter, it's that "ouch it's going to cost me" moment.

Although when shooting sports, there is generally a lot of wasted shots anyway, even when shooting digital. But when all hell breaks loose, you just know you can keep your finger on the shutter and it's not going to dent your pocket.

 

[mybike]

Sounds like hailstones this morning.

Yes, we had them first thing, made me wonder what the dog walk would be like. Thankfully, it was dry & mild, while a little damp underfoot.

 

[mybike]

I'm having two mince pies

I'm wondering which I prefer, mince pies or hot cross buns.

 

[Reynard]

Two slices of granary bread for lunch - one with duck confit, one with brie & chutney, plus a pear and a tangerine and two

Photo editing for me this afternoon, but I will pop out to the co-op in the next village along later to buy the stamps and chocolate coins I forgot to pick up in Tesco the other day.

 

[oldwheels]

The big draw for me wasn't just the financial side, but the fact that I had complete control over the whole image making process, cutting out the jeopardy of taking film to be developed. It actually meant less work for me, because I wasn't having to keep fixing issues caused by other people.

But I'll definitely agree that film makes you think more - and be more selective, because each time you press the shutter, it's that "ouch it's going to cost me" moment.

Although when shooting sports, there is generally a lot of wasted shots anyway, even when shooting digital. But when all hell breaks loose, you just know you can keep your finger on the shutter and it's not going to dent your pocket.

After I have been taking photos with either cameras or phone I go through them and delete duplicates or ones not up to standard. Takes a bit of discipline.
I used to do all my own processing of b&w but never tackled colour even tho' I had the luxury of a dedicated darkroom. I had a little sideline for some years doing semi professional work but since there was nobody else handy in most cases I was not infringing on people who depended on it for their income.

 

[Illaveago]

I've been out on my bike this afternoon . My legs were complaining about taking them . It was nice and sunny but there was a cold head wind. I did my usual 12 miles .

 

[Reynard]

After I have been taking photos with either cameras or phone I go through them and delete duplicates or ones not up to standard. Takes a bit of discipline.
I used to do all my own processing of b&w but never tackled colour even tho' I had the luxury of a dedicated darkroom. I had a little sideline for some years doing semi professional work but since there was nobody else handy in most cases I was not infringing on people who depended on it for their income.

I keep two separate archives - one a raw datadump from the flash cards, and one which is a selection of edited images from each shoot. I never delete anything, because it's sod's law that someone will invariably get in touch with me and ask "do you have a photo of abc from meeting xyz?"

That way I can (hopefully) pull out a photo, no matter how imperfect. And as an archivist and collector, I can categorically say that one shot, no matter how crappy, is better than no photo at all.

Never developed my own film, although it is something on the bucket list - I have enough 35mm and medium format stuff still knocking around should I wish to try. My mum's brothers had sold the camera shop / processing lab by the time I was born.

 

[oldwheels]

My first Christmas card has just arrived.
The post work late here and sometimes I don't get mail until about 8 o'clock in the evening.

Roads and pavements are wet but there is now a clear sky and the gritting lorry has just gone past. My garden path which is concrete may be dangerous first thing in the morning and the side roads and pavements treacherous.
Supposed to get a bit less cold tomorrow tho' gales are forecast in a couple of days as well as heavy rain.

 

[Illaveago]

I'm watching The Abbess . I haven't seen any nuns yet, just a load of people under water !

 

[classic33]

Oh, and I bought some staples yesterday but forgot to mention it..
Apologies.

26/8?