ABOUT ME

I live in a camper van with a West Highland Terrier for company.
My passion is creating images but it is a work in progress.
I am always willing to share what knowledge I have and can be contacted through the comments on this post or e-mail ADRIAN
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Sunday, 11 August 2013

WINDY. (11/08/13)

The promised thunder storms never materialised but it is raining.

It was too dull and damp for photographs this morning. I don’t like using the strobe light in the wet as they aren’t or don’t look very waterproof. The new Canon 600EX-RT is weather resistant I believe and so it should be the price it is.

I had a bit of a tumble this morning. I noticed some Chantrelles growing on a steep bank in the woods. The shots I got were all blurry and as I turned to descend I fell over the bloody dog. I missed landing on the dog and saved the camera but my shoulder is killing me. It could have been worse; there was no one watching. I love watching folk fall over, I find it impossible not to laugh.

There is just one barely usable image to show for todays efforts.fleshfly A Flesh Fly. This is the Canon 100mm Macro lens with a 36mm Dorr extension tube. I had a set of them arrive yesterday and they seem to work very well. ISO was 800 and f11 seems to give reasonable DOF. The light on the fly is the adjustment brush tool in the Raw converter. Presentation is copywrite Mr Morgan. The cheques in the post as one used to be able to lie. A damn nuisance is electronic banking.

Have a good week.

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40 comments:

  1. Bob Bushell11 August 2013 at 14:50

    Nice photograph with the new canon 100 macro. I had to laugh, poor shoulder, hee ha ha.

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    1. ADRIAN11 August 2013 at 16:05

      Bob, the lens isn't new just the extension tubes. There are few things funnier than folk falling over.

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  2. The Herald11 August 2013 at 15:27

    Adrian, things must be bad when you can fall over without the aid of that special water? I didn't laugh!...no really..I didn't! I'm glad that you had the foresight to save the important things..the camera and that lovely little doggy!
    What are the terms...thirty days before I call in the heavies?

    Seriously, I hope the damage isn't too bad and the shoulder gets better soon...[;o)

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    1. ADRIAN11 August 2013 at 16:08

      Trevor, The dogs, Molly in particular is always interested in seeing what I've found. I should check before I move.
      It's better now after a couple of Ibuprofen. No harm done.

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  3. holdingmoments11 August 2013 at 15:34

    Sorry to hear about the shoulder.
    At least the camera gear and dog are OK though.

    (you didn't really expect sympathy from this part of the country, did you?)

    One picture, but a cracker all the same.

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    1. ADRIAN11 August 2013 at 16:09

      Thanks Keith, No I didn't expect sympathy from anywhere. It seems to be a refex to save cameras and lenses.

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  4. Nonnie11 August 2013 at 16:17

    I hate flies, but your image is stunning, especially with the drops of water!
    I hope you have ointment to put on your shoulder; that's the only relief besides ice that I know. Your dog is like my Siamese; I've come close to falling because she loves to prance along close to me. Still I love her.

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    1. ADRIAN11 August 2013 at 18:00

      Norma, today there wasn't much choice...I do have an image of a sheep tic but even I find those a bit grim.

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  5. grammie g11 August 2013 at 16:23

    Hi Adrian... I think the laugh over a fall is a world wide thing, why I don''t know but I do laugh, even when I fall, well first I look to see if anyone is watching, god forbid anyone would see me haha!!

    You have made a common(haha) fly look wonderful!!
    Grace

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    1. ADRIAN11 August 2013 at 18:01

      Grace, the Spanish are the only people I know that don't laugh at other peoples misfortune.

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  6. Rohrerbot11 August 2013 at 17:32

    I agree....it is funny watching others fall, and I sometimes will laugh if I fall. With that said, I hope your should heals up. Glad the camera was okay:)

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    1. ADRIAN11 August 2013 at 18:02

      Chris, it will. it's second nature to save the camera.

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  7. Margaret Birding For Pleasure11 August 2013 at 17:35

    Hi Adrian That new lens is brilliant. the shot of the fly is Life like. Sorry to hear you fell over the dog but glad you saved the camera. Hope the shoulder gets better soon. I didn't laugh!

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  8. Anonymous11 August 2013 at 18:10

    Heeft de hond geen pijn.?

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  9. David Oliver11 August 2013 at 18:12

    I like the fly in the spot light a lot! Besides the spotlight I like the color of the wood and the shadows but the spot light is what really sets it off.

    I know what you mean about seeing people fall. I can't help laughing either and kind of wonder why that is because it sure isn't funny when I fall. Hope your shoulder is just bruised, that you didn't pull any ligaments or whatever all that stuff is that allows movement.

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    1. ADRIAN11 August 2013 at 18:44

      David, It isn't really a light. I just increased the exposure a stop and a bit on the fly.

      I'll be fine...nothing that a pint or two of whisky won't cure.

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  10. Yorkshire Pudding11 August 2013 at 18:32

    Windy? Well stop munching baked beans in the camper van then!
    As for your shoulder you'll have to tempt a highland lassie into the back of the van so she can give you a massage. Twenty quid should cover it.

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    1. ADRIAN11 August 2013 at 18:47

      YP, so that's whats caused it.

      I'll advertise on the site notice board....I think twenty is a bit expensive.

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  11. DawnTreader11 August 2013 at 18:33

    It always looks a lot easier on film, doesn't it? (falling over, I mean) Take care. Don't go too far carrying that heavy camera until the shoulder feels better.

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    1. ADRIAN11 August 2013 at 18:50

      Monica, I'm forever falling over the dogs. I'll have to learn to be more careful.

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  12. Hilary11 August 2013 at 19:30

    That is my lens of choice most excursions. Sorry you got hurt, Adria. My son suffered an AC separation last week and is still struggling with it. I hope you recover quickly..

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    1. ADRIAN12 August 2013 at 06:05

      Hilary, it seems to be my shoulder blade this morning. I've had worse I'll be fine. All the best to your son.
      It's a good lens.

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  13. Midmarsh John11 August 2013 at 20:25

    I was going to suggest you took more water with your liquid refreshment but I see the dogs got the blame :)

    Hope your weather clears and the shoulder heals quickly - Perseids to peak around Monday night, Tuesday Morning. Could be up to 60 per hour in a good year.

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    1. ADRIAN12 August 2013 at 06:10

      John, it's not looking good for star gazing. It would be good if the cloud cleared.

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  14. Douglas Mcfarlane11 August 2013 at 21:12

    You're ok(ish), the camera is fine and so are the dogs, good result all round. Just next time you take a trip send a postcard:)

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    1. ADRIAN12 August 2013 at 06:14

      Douglas, I'll Tweet. Postcards are old fashioned. I would have to join Twitter.

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  15. Red12 August 2013 at 03:39

    Sorry about your tumble. Old guys like me really have to be careful about falls. You are making some fantastic photos lately, like the one you have today.

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    1. ADRIAN12 August 2013 at 06:17

      Red, I should be more careful. I'm held together by a wish and a prayer.
      The hit rate is low. I'll get better with time.

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  16. Maria12 August 2013 at 05:42

    So a tube comes that's 36mm long? Well, at least it's less stacking.

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    1. ADRIAN12 August 2013 at 06:19

      Maria, it's not a Canon set. They are a fortune. I got the Dorr set which has 36mm, 20mm and 12mm.

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  17. Maria12 August 2013 at 07:03

    I see, you can stack a lot, but you need good light 'cause they rob some f stops.

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    1. ADRIAN12 August 2013 at 07:12

      Yes you do lose a bit of light. The main problem is that if you over stack then some lenses will be impossible to focus as the focus point is inside the lens.

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  18. Graham Edwards12 August 2013 at 12:29

    Camera is always first priority. Dogs can look after themselves if they are daft enough to get in the way. Am I the only person who doesn't find it funny when people fall over? Usually anyway.

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    1. ADRIAN12 August 2013 at 12:52

      Graham, you must be. I dread landing on a dog...the vets charge a fortune these days.
      Don't you enjoy slapstick and the old Ealing comedies?

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  19. ^.^12 August 2013 at 13:53

    At first I misread "tumble" for "fumble", and thought: Good for you, A ... happy whiskey hour ... get your tumbler ready, smiles ...

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    1. ADRIAN12 August 2013 at 15:44

      Cheers Cat, There is no whisky hour on a Sunday in Scotland. It's bloody dire up here.

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  20. Laura. M14 August 2013 at 10:48

    Que foto más chula...me gusta el montaje:))
    Un abrazo

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  21. ADRIAN14 August 2013 at 15:03

    Es otro Flesh Fly. Señora tonto.

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