• Members 2217 posts
    Jan. 12, 2026, 3:49 p.m.

    This is the weekly Collegial Show Your Photos Any Brand thread where we invite you to show your own pictures. It is collegial in that it is a pleasant and friendly place among photographers to share.

    I will begin this thread each Monday (Pacific Standard Time) to give each of you all the chance to share your weekend photos with us, for those that follow a regular work week schedule and choose to do it that way. But the pictures can be taken at any time with any camera, including your cell phone. It's open to all skill levels from beginners to advanced. The images posted can be anything from casual snaps to extraordinary. I'll be sure to comment to each of your photos, if you choose to share. Replies from others are encouraged also.

    The intent of this thread to mainly to just show photos in a relaxed way and to generate replies or comments about them. Generally I'm not planning to critique any image unless asked. But I or we may ask things about a photo that may develop into a discussion, always being friendly and helpful. It has been a request that I mention this and from what I've learned from past experience: Can you ask a member first if they would mind you editing their photos?

    Remember it's all about the enjoyment of taking pictures regardless of what we have. We can learn from each. Please share any tips or techniques too. A narrative sometimes also helps. Thanks everyone for your participation.

  • Members 2217 posts
    Jan. 12, 2026, 3:56 p.m.

    Subject: Walk in the Park

    This week I thought you would like to see the park where I find these Wood Ducks. This season we have had some nice dry days for me to get outdoors. I took these pictures at the end of November.

    Photo No. 1 - I often find the Wood Ducks here.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 11
    ISOSpeedRatings - 640
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 54 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 2 - Another person was out trying to find these Wood Ducks too.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 11
    ISOSpeedRatings - 1250
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 46 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 3 - It was such a beautiful day.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 11
    ISOSpeedRatings - 320
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 50 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 4 - People often find this park a good place for photography.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 11
    ISOSpeedRatings - 1250
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 57 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 5 - Again we see the people again amongst the long shadows.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 11
    ISOSpeedRatings - 1600
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 50 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 6 - Migratory geese often visit us.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 11
    ISOSpeedRatings - 1250
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 50 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 7 - This is another place where I find the Wood Ducks, on another side of the pond. This time, there were not many of them.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 11
    ISOSpeedRatings - 1250
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 52 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 8 - More long shadows....
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 11
    ISOSpeedRatings - 1600
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 65 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 9 - I just loved this one.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 320
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 24 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 10 - We see more geese. I hope you liked going for a walk with me in our local park on a pretty day. :-)
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 400
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 63 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

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  • Members 963 posts
    Jan. 12, 2026, 4:33 p.m.

    Photo 9 is my favorite also, sun on the birch trees and the clouds make it a very nice shot
    The other photos are also nice😁

  • Members 963 posts
    Jan. 12, 2026, 4:40 p.m.

    The last days with snow for now where we live. Temperatures are rising again is the forecast..
    We wanted to enjoy the last days with snow. Didn't want to drive for a long distance so we visited our local military proving ground and training area called M.O.T de Haar near the TT circuit in Assen again
    There are a few nice trails to follow so you can mix them and follow a different one everytime.
    Now with snow some trails were a bit tricky to see 😅
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  • Members 2217 posts
    Jan. 12, 2026, 5:42 p.m.

    Photobygms,

    Thanks. Photo no. 9 is my favorite also.

  • Members 2217 posts
    Jan. 12, 2026, 5:49 p.m.

    Photobygms,

    That's so nice to see all of that snow. We have had so much warm weather, that the closest thing to seeing frozen water, is a little frost on clear days and nights. I liked seeing the birds too. When it snows, the birds find it harder to find food on the ground. Sometimes I want to feed them, but I've never done that. We can buy bird seed at a store, so it's good for them. Lately, I've noticed people do not feed them bread any longer as the public has been made more aware of it, that bread is not good for them.

  • Members 963 posts
    Jan. 13, 2026, 8:34 a.m.

    @Digirame the snow is almost gone at the moment, it looks like autumn again right now with temperatures going up to 10c