Photos by Kris (pardon me, Reyn)

Reyn, you're right about that! we have great blue herons, red-tail hawks, ospreys all in plain eyesight, but try and take a shot at the and they look like amorphous blobs. I had a good zoom on my film camera, but the whole set up needs to be fixed or trashed - I haven't found out which yet.

Do digital cameras have the same problem I had with my old film camera zoom? I found that I needed way more light when using the zoom.

Well, I can really only speak with my own experience. I haven't had any problems using it at maximum zoom. I think it all depends on what kind of day you're having. You may have to take it off automatic setting and adjust the "film speed" (ISO) setting to compensate for lighting conditions.

My biggest problem is how to adjust when your subjects are backlit and you have to deal with shadows. Many times, I compensate in my photo editing program.

The thing with using the telephoto setting is that you must hold the camera very still, even if you have built-in stability control.

Littlek, I'm sporadically following along and enjoying your photos tremendouly. You do have a wonderful eye and an ability to shoot at the right moment.

I'll keep watching and enjoying.

Kris, this post is in addition to my one just above.

Here's an example of what I mean about a shot at maximum telephoto:





They were taken about 35 feet away, in the early evening, about 7pm. Even though the light wasn't at it's best (lower in the sky), I think they turned out okay.

Diane, thanks! I think that's what any photographer wants to hear!

Reyn, my old film camera (circa 1986) was entirely manual. I doubt there was a stabilizer. I see what you mean with those geese shots. They are plenty light. Maybe it has to do with the internal workings of the lens.

hey, where are you? i better go look, maybe you're in the living room!

nope, you aren't. that's good, cause i finished milk AND almond milk, gotta go get both in the morning... <hangs>

Don't worry about the almond milk. Shopping tomorrow will be nuts!

why? what do people do on 4th of july? OH! Will my boxing club be open?! Oh no!!!

People eat and drink. And then go watch firepops.

I'm trying to figure out the optimal timing to leave here. Sometime before lunchtime tomorrow, I think.

And here I am just finding this thread....boy.

The camera is fabulous. I should get one. I need a digital - it seems to take quality stuff ( the gal behind the lens also).

I have to go to Mt. Auburn---with wads of film. Someday.

I didn't know there was a Thoreau cabin...where is it?

Great stuff gal - keep up the fine work!
Thanks for sharing too!

Hey Quinn! Welcome!

Maybe we can go to Mt Auburn together sometime. Late afternoon is best. Forest Hills is cool too, and closer to you.

Kris, didn't you just get a digital camera? Or am I thinking of someone else?

Yes. I was saying that using the zoom on my old film camera used to suck up light - I was wondering if digital zoom lenses did the same thing. The old film camera was from 1986, the new digital camera was bought last year.

Well, that's a heckuva a good question. I'm not qualified to answer about zooms in film versus digital cameras. Maybe someone like Walter.

Yeah, that would be a fabulous thing to do - either way!

I cant do it either of the next two weekends, but maybe some time in late July or August? Of course, autumn would be lovely.....

Autumn would be lovely too--maybe MT Auburn plans for Autumn.
Next couple weekends look good from here at this point for me. I think.

Next 2 weekends are definitely not possible for me. Of course. What's with our schedules?

hahahah..

I dont know but, we should fix that.