The Weekly Collegial Show Your Photos Starting 20 May 2024 Any Brand

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.

Subject: Spring Fun

About nine days ago we had summer-like weather in the spring, so many people came out to this place.

Photo No. 1 - I found a few people enjoying their boats like this.

Model - Canon EOS 800D
ExposureTime - 1/1000 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 400
ExposureBiasValue - 0.33
FocalLength - 309 mm
Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

Photo No. 2 - On the west side of this lake, this is one of the most popular spots.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/800 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 250
ExposureBiasValue - 0.33
FocalLength - 64 mm
Lens Model - EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 3 - They play volleyball.

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/800 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 400
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 35 mm
Lens Model - EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Photo No. 4 - Or even spike ball.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/800 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 320
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 55 mm
Lens Model - EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 5 - I showed this game being played previously.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/800 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 320
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 55 mm
Lens Model - EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 6 - Many people like to hang out here, where they can jump in the water and swim.

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/800 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 400
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 93 mm
Lens Model - EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Photo No. 7 - There were a few on their paddle boards.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/800 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 320
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 135 mm
Lens Model - EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 8 - The sign on the left side notes the availability of safety jackets that are free to use. There have been drownings at this lake because of the steep dropoffs. So for those that do not know how to swim, it is recommended that they wear one of these.

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/800 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 320
ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
FocalLength - 92 mm
Lens Model - EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Subject: Art in the Park

About 4 days ago I went to a park to find some more Hooded Merganser ducks in some ponds. I didn't find any, but I did find this art in the park.

Photo No. 1 - I do not know what this is, but there were some concrete benches to sit on.

Model - Canon EOS RP
ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 160
ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
FocalLength - 60 mm
Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

Photo No. 2 - You can see one of these concrete benches more clearly.

Model - Canon EOS RP
ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 125
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 30 mm
Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

Photo No. 3 - On the left side of this image we see another volleyball net. But I did not see anyone playing there.

Model - Canon EOS RP
ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 100
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 29 mm
Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

Photo No. 4 - OK, this photo is what prompted me to identify this art in the three previous pictures. I liked this photo with the shadows, but I thought it would be interesting to explain more about what this was. I hope you like it.

Model - Canon EOS RP
ExposureTime - 1/250 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 100
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 24 mm
Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

Dig,

At first, I was tempted to say that those are musical scales, but each group of pillars has ten posts, and I can't find any musical scale that is composed of ten notes.

So, I don't know what that is supposed to represent.

Steve Thomas

David,

It's good to see your photos again around Austria. You have lots of sunlight too. It must be getting nice & warm.

Sometimes we also have construction activities that take a long time. In those cases, I wonder what deadlines there are and for missing those deadlines, do the construction companies have to pay extra for being late? I suppose it could get complicated if there are many construction companies working on the same project. Or it could get delayed by government inspections or regulations.

Steve,

Sometimes this art does not make any sense. Some may call it "modern art". All I know after a bit of walking around the park, the concrete benches were nice to sit on. I suppose I could show the benches on the "lonely bench" thread. Where have we seen benches like that? 😀

Subject: Fireworks

Here's some more fireworks from the Friday evening air show. We were fortunate to be able to see these for free in a certain location that I assume only a few people know about.

Photo No. 1

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/20 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 5000
ExposureBiasValue - -1
FocalLength - 169 mm
Lens Model - EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Photo No. 2

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/20 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 1000
ExposureBiasValue - -1
FocalLength - 169 mm
Lens Model - EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Photo No. 3

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/20 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 1250
ExposureBiasValue - -1
FocalLength - 169 mm
Lens Model - EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Photo No. 4

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/20 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 1000
ExposureBiasValue - -1
FocalLength - 169 mm
Lens Model - EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Photo No. 5

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/20 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 2000
ExposureBiasValue - -1
FocalLength - 169 mm
Lens Model - EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Photo No. 6

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/20 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 2500
ExposureBiasValue - -1
FocalLength - 218 mm
Lens Model - EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Photo No. 7

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/20 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 3200
ExposureBiasValue - -1
FocalLength - 218 mm
Lens Model - EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Photo No. 8

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/20 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 2500
ExposureBiasValue - -1
FocalLength - 218 mm
Lens Model - EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Photo No. 9

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/20 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 400
ExposureBiasValue - -1
FocalLength - 220 mm
Lens Model - EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Photo No. 10

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/20 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
ExposureBiasValue - -1
FocalLength - 146 mm
Lens Model - EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Photo No. 11

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/20 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 2500
ExposureBiasValue - -1
FocalLength - 121 mm
Lens Model - EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Photo No. 12 - I assume this was the grand finale.

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/20 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 400
ExposureBiasValue - -1
FocalLength - 124 mm
Lens Model - EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Photo No. 13 - Again....

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/20 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 3200
ExposureBiasValue - -1
FocalLength - 124 mm
Lens Model - EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Photo No. 14 - And the smoke from the grand finale....

Model - Canon EOS Rebel T7i
ExposureTime - 1/20 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 1000
ExposureBiasValue - -1
FocalLength - 124 mm
Lens Model - EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Dig,

The fireworks were nice to see. My personal preferences, and these are just my own personal preferences, were the lower ISO ones; photos 9, 10, and 12.

Steve Thomas

Dig,,

The way the columns are angled and curved, it looks the are structured in such a way as to catch the prevailing wind and funnel it to the benches. I wonder if they "sing" at a particular time of day. 😀

It wouldn't surprise me.

Steve Thomas

Steve,

Thanks. I'm glad you liked seeing the fireworks.

Steve,

I don't know if the columns would sing with enough wind. But it would be nice to know if the columns were constructed a certain way for a purpose or meaning.

Subject: Three Hummingbird Pictures

Hi all. 😀 Previously last week, I showed a photo of a hummingbird. Well here's three more. The hummingbird kept coming back to the same spot, so I had many chances. Unfortunately, I did not have much sun. On the last photo a little bit of sunshine was there as you can also see by the light blue sky in the background. This was one of the rare times I had been able to get pictures like this of a hummingbird that was not at a feeder. I was also fortunate that the bird landed on a dead tree without leaves. The background was ideal too.

I hope these images encourage any of you that don't have a telephoto lens with at least 400mm FL, to consider buying one. This will definitely open up more possibilities for your photography.

Photo No. 1

Model - Canon EOS 800D
ExposureTime - 1/1250 seconds
FNumber - 10
ISOSpeedRatings - 1250
ExposureBiasValue - 2
FocalLength - 600 mm
Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

Photo No. 2

Model - Canon EOS 800D
ExposureTime - 1/1250 seconds
FNumber - 10
ISOSpeedRatings - 1600
ExposureBiasValue - 1.67
FocalLength - 600 mm
Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

Photo No. 3

Model - Canon EOS 800D
ExposureTime - 1/1000 seconds
FNumber - 10
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
ExposureBiasValue - 1.33
FocalLength - 552 mm
Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

Wassup?

Steve Thomas

David,

Thanks for spending the time to research the company Strabag. Our photography and discussions do lead us to discover new things.