tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post2883751384754365461..comments2024-03-14T21:22:13.527+00:00Comments on Wanstead Birder: Minor rant regarding standardsJonathan Lethbridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791327377479687655noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-28343094964707324012009-09-30T14:26:24.163+01:002009-09-30T14:26:24.163+01:00I've got some photos I'm proud of, but I&#...I've got some photos I'm proud of, but I'm under no illusions as to where they stand in the grand scheme of things.<br /><a href="http://www.makemysite.in" rel="nofollow"> Make website india </a>kanishkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651620533023202224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-80856004774857755692009-09-26T01:27:42.882+01:002009-09-26T01:27:42.882+01:00BirdForum - Tales of DiatribeBirdForum - Tales of DiatribeFraser Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723362051224021907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-68735642547175053982009-09-24T20:52:02.936+01:002009-09-24T20:52:02.936+01:00I notice the same thing on mom blogs. Lots of peop...I notice the same thing on mom blogs. Lots of people doing a sideline in family photography these days. Some are good, some ... not so much. <br /><br />Perhaps the increased ease of post-processing also encourages mediocre photographers.<br /><br />That said, I don't mind seeing lots more photography all around, except when people start trying to sell the undeserving stuff. Of course even the good photographers should be giving the birds the necessary room...Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13440658754416289147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-36937447420184186882009-09-24T19:32:08.359+01:002009-09-24T19:32:08.359+01:00I like to think my photos are part of an illustrat...I like to think my photos are part of an illustrated story. That's my excuse for having the world's worst bird photos.<br /><br />Anyone have any tips on getting dust out of a camera?DorsetDipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11612884207485991011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-31927494559291214632009-09-24T15:53:24.912+01:002009-09-24T15:53:24.912+01:00Right, that was you then? I had a feeling it might...Right, that was you then? I had a feeling it might be - a birder with kids, known at Rainham, etc. I'll try and ID you before I leave next time and maybe even say hi.<br /><br />It's a shame the bird didn't reappear, it's pretty much once in a lifetime for Rainham/London, so "yes, here it is, would you like a look?" would have been a perfect answer!Parushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024262180635083005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-62535730864206408712009-09-23T23:11:26.121+01:002009-09-23T23:11:26.121+01:00Oh, and one other thing - Columbo moment. I did kn...Oh, and one other thing - Columbo moment. I did know exactly what those buttons and dials did, but my photos are still not good enough. In fact, I reckon that cost associated with releasing the shutter in pre-digital times forced you to think more before you pressed the button. These days it is fire and forget. I only switched over about 3 years ago, but I am still not as good as I was ten years ago, which is highly depressing given how often I depress the shutter button.Jonathan Lethbridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12791327377479687655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-51311508891651805392009-09-23T23:06:17.987+01:002009-09-23T23:06:17.987+01:00No, I only arrived at about 4ish, and it never flo...No, I only arrived at about 4ish, and it never floated back up. BTW, ddd I see you in the Centre around 4.30ish? Somebody that might have been you (I have no idea what you look like) came in from the reserve, and asked me if the puffin had been seen again. I said no. As far as you/this person was concerned, that was the wrong answer. The correct answer was apparently "Yes, and here it is in my scope, would you care to take a look?"Jonathan Lethbridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12791327377479687655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-36080256712208344482009-09-23T22:31:33.129+01:002009-09-23T22:31:33.129+01:00Agreed. I've got some photos I'm proud of,...Agreed. I've got some photos I'm proud of, but I'm under no illusions as to where they stand in the grand scheme of things.<br /><br />I think the good done by digital photography revitalising the hobby and bringing it to the masses has outdone the harm, but I also think that people such as myself who started on digital will always be outclassed by those who had to know exactly what those little buttons and dials would do before releasing the shutter.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747031095813818935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054885544428581277.post-56692184459952451972009-09-23T21:58:22.038+01:002009-09-23T21:58:22.038+01:00Did you get the puffin this evening?Did you get the puffin this evening?Parushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024262180635083005noreply@blogger.com