• Members 2065 posts
    July 7, 2025, 3:38 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 2065 posts
    July 7, 2025, 4:06 p.m.

    Subject: Wildlife

    In mid-June I was out looking for wildlife.

    Photo No. 1 - I was walking around this large pond, which had nesting boxes for swallows.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 160
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
    FocalLength - 50 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 2 - I did see one swallow.
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    Model - Canon EOS 800D
    ExposureTime - 1/1600 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 800
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 600 mm
    Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

    Photo No. 3 - And I managed to get another picture.
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    Model - Canon EOS 800D
    ExposureTime - 1/1600 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 1000
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 600 mm
    Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

    Photo No. 4 - On the opposite side of this pond, you can see the swallow nesting boxes as small white dots. This lonely bench is good resting area for when I go on my hikes.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 250
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
    FocalLength - 33 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 5 - Nearby I saw these wild flowers. I thought they were gorgeous, with the colors and how they were arranged.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 160
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
    FocalLength - 29 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 6 - I was not able to find any other wildlife, other than this heron that was far away.
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    Model - Canon EOS 800D
    ExposureTime - 1/1000 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 800
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
    FocalLength - 600 mm
    Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

    Photo No. 7 - And this white egret.
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    Model - Canon EOS 800D
    ExposureTime - 1/1600 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 800
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
    FocalLength - 600 mm
    Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

    But it was fun getting out looking for wildlife. At this location, I've also seen rabbits, snakes and deer.

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  • Members 831 posts
    July 7, 2025, 6:59 p.m.

    Those swallows are very quick birds and the ones we see don't sit down very often.
    And you did have nice weather 😎

  • Members 831 posts
    July 7, 2025, 7:10 p.m.

    We wanted to go out for a hike but the weather forecast was not that great with some rain during the weekend😞
    But we went our for a short hike again at the local military proving ground and training area M.O.T de Haar near the TT circuit in Assen.
    This proving ground is still regularly used by the Dutch 11 Air Assault Brigade.
    There are a few nice trails to follow so you can mix them and follow a different one
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  • Members 2065 posts
    July 7, 2025, 9:04 p.m.

    Thanks Photobygms. Yes, the swallow did not stay there very long. I look for them on branches on trees that are near the nesting boxes too (at another location). But it's rare that I can find them like that. If I move slowly, sometimes I can get close.

  • Members 2065 posts
    July 7, 2025, 9:33 p.m.

    Photobygms,

    That's nice you were able to get outdoors between rainstorms. What type of rock formation is that? That's nice you were able to capture the bird on the post with the soft background. What type of bird is that, that you caught flying? Ah, yes...the power lines...we have them too that sometimes can make interesting photos. I like seeing all of that open space, with the dirt roadways. Looking at the tire tracks, do farm tractors use this road a lot? Or was that from tires of another vehicle or vehicles?

  • Members 831 posts
    July 8, 2025, 7:42 a.m.

    Don't know if those rocks are real ones or just made for the TT statue and all the wires are led light strips that will illuminate during the night
    That small bird is a Eurasian skylark and the ones flying a White stork and in the background a crow or raven.
    The tracks are both agricultural like tractors and military like Boxers,LGS Fenneks, Bushmasters and others.

  • Members 2065 posts
    July 9, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

    Subject: 4th of July Parade Photos

    Here's some more fourth of July parade photos (I showed one last week). Parades are an interesting place to take pictures, in that they test the photographer's ability to react quickly when things are moving fast. We want adequate shutter speeds and good composition. This time I showed a little of the parade spectators to make the viewer feel part of the whole activity too.

    Photo No. 1 - I first saw the parade in a residential area.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 400
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 46 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 2 - I followed it along.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 500
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 38 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 3 - I wasn't sure whether I wanted to take photos at this location or not.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 1250
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 38 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 4 - I walked towards the downtown area. I saw this monster truck.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 640
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 76 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 5 - And a little tractor....
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 500
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 50 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 6 - And a nice little float....
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 500
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 27 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 7 - We see a patriotic flag.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 640
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 33 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 8 - The man in front first stuck his tongue out at me, just joking around. Fortunately, I kept taking pictures where subsequently he bust out laughing, so I knew he was just kidding.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 500
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 28 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 9 - We now see some caballeros (horsemen or cowboys) riding caballos (horses). Next to me a woman kept shouting "viva caballeros" (long live the horsemen). Caballeros also means gentlemen.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 800
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 35 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 10 - Again....
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 500
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 32 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 11 - I walked further in the downtown section.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 400
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 40 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 12 - It looked like a good spot to take pictures, but that bush in front was in the way.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 500
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 44 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 13 - But I took a few photos there anyway.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 500
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 44 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 14 - And one more....
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 640
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 44 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    I resized over 300 photos. The fourteen I show here represent only a small amount. I could show more later. It was fun playing around with the Canon R8 with the Canon 24-105mm F4/7.1 lens. I wasn't sure if this combination would work for parade photos, but I thought it did well. Eventually, I did find a spot on the street where I could get more close-ups of the parade participants without people or things getting in the way.

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