* The Weekly Image Thread 24 08 13 #905 *

dt27348 said:

That's a really beautiful shot of Jake, Craig.

I think my need to get out far exceeds yours. The weather isn't playing ball.

Dave

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Thanks, Dave.

Your weather seems quite predictable these days.

Cloudforest said:

That's a lovely rose Craig.

Using a flash on Jake has worked rather well.

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Thanks, Pete. I need to practice some more with the flash to see if I can improve with his colours.

Cloudforest said:

That's really effective Craig - I like it a lot. Please don't send the geese across the water though. We already have enough!

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Thanks, Pete. I like the result. I promise not to send the geese to you, but as you know, they do as they please.

dt27348 said:

I would venture to suggest that the subject matter is undeserving of your photographic efforts,Craig.

Pointing something other than a camera lens at the nameless ones might bring more satisfaction.

It's a great image nevertheless.

Dave

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Thanks, Dave.

The unnamed continue their occupation and their numbers grow.

but a couple of colour images as well.



Hasenpfeffer with flower

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An interesting set Harvey. From these it would seem more of the women go all out in 'getting the look' than the men. A few men dressed up with jackets but far more women as a percentage with eye catching apparel, hats and fashion accessories. A life style out of the ordinary on display.

Andrew

The Fuji 500 mm with a TC Craig? While artistic they are still 'the undesirable'. I drove past the downtown park in Simcoe yesterday and the pond there, river, and park itself was filled with them. I did not see many ducks around. I don't mind the geese themselves but they leave massive droppings everywhere. You can not walk in the park without getting your footwear covered.

Andrew

19andrew47 said:

The Fuji 500 mm with a TC Craig? While artistic they are still 'the undesirable'. I drove past the downtown park in Simcoe yesterday and the pond there, river, and park itself was filled with them. I did not see many ducks around. I don't mind the geese themselves but they leave massive droppings everywhere. You can not walk in the park without getting your footwear covered.

Andrew

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The Fuji 500mm with 1.4 TC.

The unnamed are everywhere it seems.

The robin in its nest is terrific Dicky. I like the blue fruit as well. I had to look closely to find the crab. No crabs in these parts, other than the two legged variety. My wife seems to think I belong to that group at times, perhaps lots of times.

Andrew

The ref looks a tad hefty Harvey. Assuming he was not hurt other than his ego.

Andrew

No rabbit stew for me Craig! A good set all well done.

Andrew

Thanks Harvey. I ought to look and see if I have one of those Chryslers on file.

Andrew

19andrew47 said:

No rabbit stew for me Craig! A good set all well done.

Andrew

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Thanks, Andrew.

Sometimes it would cost too much to restore them Craig, and sometimes the owner wants a 'different look and experience'. This particular one had painted chrome work and the body and paint work was not great. It likely looks better as a rod than if kept original, given the deterioration and difficulty of finding parts. It becomes an enjoyable experience for the owner to get an eye catching fun ride within the limits of what they want to spend.

I have a bunch of images of what happened to my 84 Vette. It has morphed into an hot rod old truck. I don't have a complete set of images unfortunately and I did not take any of them. I may post them if I can get some of my own images of the completed project. Not sure it is quite there yet. The vette was not worth the cost of restoration as it was not a desirable vintage. It would have cost more to make it desirable to drive than I could have bought another of similar vintage but perhaps a couple of years newer. Truth be told I would rather have the newer style that did not have flip up headlights. A sixties style I would like better but far more money than I would want to spend on a Corvette. Newer cars are reliable and more fuel efficient. The 2012 Mustang GT has 412 horsepower, does 60 mph in 4.2 s and gets 9 L/100 km (a little better than 30 mi/imp gal. Not sure what that is in U.S. gal). Turn the key and it goes. Good brakes which are especially nice compared to old rides that have the original brakes of the times.

Andrew

Thanks Dicky.

The house is old school stucco with stone for texture but it has been painted. I believe you are spot on about the car paint surfaces and the stucco!

Andrew

That one is far better looking Chris. Looks like a 37 but could be a different vintage. Very nice paintwork on that and the wheels look quite similar. If the owner is smart and drives it then perhaps it has disc brakes behind them!

Andrew

Thanks Chris.

Andrew

It is a matter of resources and personal taste. My tastes run a bit different than the owners of these cars it seems. It's a different world for me.

19andrew47 said:

Sometimes it would cost too much to restore them Craig, and sometimes the owner wants a 'different look and experience'. This particular one had painted chrome work and the body and paint work was not great. It likely looks better as a rod than if kept original, given the deterioration and difficulty of finding parts. It becomes an enjoyable experience for the owner to get an eye catching fun ride within the limits of what they want to spend.

I have a bunch of images of what happened to my 84 Vette. It has morphed into an hot rod old truck. I don't have a complete set of images unfortunately and I did not take any of them. I may post them if I can get some of my own images of the completed project. Not sure it is quite there yet. The vette was not worth the cost of restoration as it was not a desirable vintage. It would have cost more to make it desirable to drive than I could have bought another of similar vintage but perhaps a couple of years newer. Truth be told I would rather have the newer style that did not have flip up headlights. A sixties style I would like better but far more money than I would want to spend on a Corvette. Newer cars are reliable and more fuel efficient. The 2012 Mustang GT has 412 horsepower, does 60 mph in 4.2 s and gets 9 L/100 km (a little better than 30 mi/imp gal. Not sure what that is in U.S. gal). Turn the key and it goes. Good brakes which are especially nice compared to old rides that have the original brakes of the times.

Andrew

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I was passing by and heard the question...

Just before sunrise.

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