Zig-Zag to Temple Hill

[Donald]

Oh, I've been meaning to ask and maybe this is a good place to do so. When I was using my telescope, in past years, I would put it outside in the late evening so that the lens could adjust to the temperature by the time we were ready to look. I only generally understood why. I've been wondering how it would effect my photos when I grab my camera and run outside into the cold to catch the moment. Even more worrisome is when I bring it back inside where it's so warm. Is there anything that I should know, be aware of, worry about, do?

Katie

To try and get some sense back into this thread ...!

I'm posting this reply because it brings your issue back up to the top of the list and hopefully some of the techie-minded people will see it and answer. Because I'd like to here what people have to say.

The very obvious comments are about condensation etc (including the fact that my images can be ruined by the fact that my specs as well as the viewfinder and the lens all 'steam up'). But I'm wondering if those who know would say that the quality of body and lens can make a difference in terms of moisture getting in?

[wilgk]

...just in cae you all think I have nothing better to add than a discussion on a suitable appellation for our Dear friend of the north......
We have had this exact discussion!
Peter Ryan and Colin gave replies after Peter's trip to the hut in the alps here.....so a search of threads should find it....maybe late July/August from memory...

p.s
I'm so glad you don't have a 4x4 Donald.....that would have cast you in a whole new light
p.s take 2
My Dear BC gets a car with his job, all those getting them were told it was Volvos....he chose the basic station wagon.....No! came the reply, that's not our image, You have to have the great big 'look at me (& my orange skin wife) ' version.

His reply I've been here 20 years, I'll get what I like.....& chose a Subaru instead

[Katy Noelle]

And, if someone knows and answers, would they pleeeeease tell me what I should be doing? tanks.

[Clactonian]

Shooting mitts..

Similar but a heck of a lot cheaper HERE

[Camellia]

Katy, I just love his music videos from the 80's. If I hadn't been such a stick in the mud greasy Kneb I would have dressed like that for sure. The surreal flamboyance of the new romantic period was very tempting.

Steve - I knew you were my hero. Do you remember Steve Strange? The fashions were brilliant. I had a book of photos from the clubs in the late 70s to early 80s - it fell apart from too much use. Great pics of Siouxsie and Cat Woman. Do you remember the video for Spandau Ballet's To Cut A Long Story Short? Kilts, black lace, blonde bobs - big fashion influence on me. I copied Steve Strange's make up one new year's eve - my mother told me I had gone too far that time. Oh those were the days...

[Donald]

Steve - I knew you were my hero.

Dear Moderator

As the originator of this thread I would like it deleted, as the subscribers to it now seem to have lost any last vestiges of reason and common sense that may have existed.

[Camellia]

Dear Moderator

As the originator of this thread I would like it deleted, as the subscribers to it now seem to have lost any last vestiges of reason and common sense that may have existed.

[carregwen]

Monty Python (Michael Palin) voice...

OK, that's it, stop it immediately... this thread is silly. It's just full of silly people talking about kilts and Toy Boys and 4x4s (whatever they are), and orange women from the posh bit up North. It's silly...

[wilgk]

Don't mention the kilt! (basil fawlty voice)
I mentioned the kilt once, but I think I got away with it....

[Peter Ryan]

Beautiful shot Donald. The light composition and even a triangle at the bottom for me. Love it.

[Donald]

Beautiful shot Donald. The light composition and even a triangle at the bottom for me. Love it.

Peter

Many thanks. What I was pleased about was that the inclusion of the triangle was a very conscious part of the composition based on the discussions that you initiated on here. I saw that bit of land in front of me and decided it would be a crucial element in the image. The other factor that made me include it as I did was the exchange between Kay and Rob, here, over his set ' A Walk along the Gower Coast'.

In other words, this image was the product of learning - learning from the knowledge, experience and observations of other members of CiC.

So I was pleased that the overall image was the result of conscious thought rather than accident, and that the thought process was informed by learning. And that, to conclude, is what CiC is and should continue to be, about.

[Peter Ryan]

Peter

And that, to conclude, is what CiC is and should continue to be, about.

Thanks Donald, I too have learned a lot here and agree whole heartedly with your comment.

[Wirefox]

Steve - I knew you were my hero. Do you remember Steve Strange? The fashions were brilliant. I had a book of photos from the clubs in the late 70s to early 80s - it fell apart from too much use. Great pics of Siouxsie and Cat Woman. Do you remember the video for Spandau Ballet's To Cut A Long Story Short? Kilts, black lace, blonde bobs - big fashion influence on me. I copied Steve Strange's make up one new year's eve - my mother told me I had gone too far that time. Oh those were the days...

Raylee, I do indeed remember Steve Strange and his sidekick Midge. The 80's was a very 'visual' era and extremely creative fashion wise for the man and woman in the street. There was some pretty horrendous stuff in mainstream fashion but then there always is. I think that is where the true battle between creative fashion and Top Shop styling started...unfortunately Top Shop appear to have won The more I think about it WireVixen and myself must have looked a strange pairing. I was very Ramonesque and she was all big hair, wild eye make-up and shiny boiler suits with zips and killer heels. I must say though my all time favourite for flamboyance and sheer charisma is Marc Bolan. Effortless glam

[Camellia]

Raylee, I do indeed remember Steve Strange and his sidekick Midge. The 80's was a very 'visual' era and extremely creative fashion wise for the man and woman in the street. There was some pretty horrendous stuff in mainstream fashion but then there always is. I think that is where the true battle between creative fashion and Top Shop styling started...unfortunately Top Shop appear to have won The more I think about it WireVixen and myself must have looked a strange pairing. I was very Ramonesque and she was all big hair, wild eye make-up and shiny boiler suits with zips and killer heels. I must say though my all time favourite for flamboyance and sheer charisma is Marc Bolan. Effortless glam

Steve - I loved Midge Ure and Ultravox. The video clip for Vienna has imprinted itself on my brain. Bowie is my glam favourite. You're right about it being a visual era. Music videos were a big influence on me. I'm sure all that has developed my love of photography, (creative) fashion and art.

Sorry Donald for hijacking your thread. You said in another thread that you didn't feel you had great computer skills - who needs PP when they have composition nailed like you do? I'm in awe of your photography skills.

[Donald]

who needs PP when they have composition nailed like you do? I'm in awe of your photography skills.

You're just saying that because you've hijacked my thread !

Now, if it had been a discussion about Jimmy Shand I could have been more tolerant.

[ascott]

This is a fine example of how an image can be framed with this composition, Donald and you've got some good light for some shadows to add to the shot, excellent!

[Camellia]

You're just saying that because you've hijacked my thread !

Now, if it had been a discussion about Jimmy Shand I could have been more tolerant.

Donald - I'm disappointed. How can you doubt a descendant of Clan McInnes?