The Weekly Collegial Show Your Photos Starting 9 September 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: Celtic Faire

Last month, I attended a Celtic Faire. I enjoyed seeing all of the costumes. These kinds of events have been popular in our area. Do you have them where you live?

Photo No. 1 - This might look like a regular street photo, but notice the ears. 😀

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/200 seconds
FNumber - 6.30
ISOSpeedRatings - 400
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 45 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 2 - This was the only other person with a camera. Everyone else was taking pictures with their phones.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
FNumber - 7.10
ISOSpeedRatings - 1000
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 45 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 3 - People brought pets too.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
FNumber - 7.10
ISOSpeedRatings - 1600
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 45 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 4 - We see pointy ears and a pet.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/250 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 1000
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 55 mm
Lens Model - EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 5 - It looks like someone's mom is being knighted.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/250 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 55 mm
Lens Model - EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 6 - Some wore these beautiful long dresses.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/160 seconds
FNumber - 7.10
ISOSpeedRatings - 3200
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 45 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 7 - Everyone looked like the were having a good time.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/100 seconds
FNumber - 4
ISOSpeedRatings - 640
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 23 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 8 - The young mermaid carried a sword to protect the family.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/100 seconds
FNumber - 4
ISOSpeedRatings - 320
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 22 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 9 - We see kilts and a pretty dress....

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/160 seconds
FNumber - 6.30
ISOSpeedRatings - 640
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 45 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 10 - The kids had so much fun fighting with the swords. They would do that for a very long time.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 1600
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 55 mm
Lens Model - EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 11 - Again....

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
FNumber - 7.10
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 45 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 12 - I saw these people standing right behind me as I was watching a performance.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
FNumber - 7.10
ISOSpeedRatings - 640
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 15 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 13 - I had to capture these regal dresses.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
FNumber - 7.10
ISOSpeedRatings - 400
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 37 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 14 - And this was the performance.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
FNumber - 7.10
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 45 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

While visiting a local village I noticed these indigenous art poles along the riverbank.

Researching them hasn't turned up a lot of info other than they are traditionally called Larrakitj, are made from hollowed out stringybark trees, and the images called miny’tji depict each clan's sign.

These are perhaps just showing general indigenous artwork.

@Digirame it looks a bit like something we do have in the Netherlands: castlefest.nl/en and www.elfia.com/en/

@Bryan They are nice and colorful 😎 I thought at first they were more like graffiti art or modern art 😉

We do had a day with rain, so no real hikes but we decided to go up to the Jungfraujoch (3463m) again to see if we could get fresh snow 😁
And yeah we did, the snow and wind were severe enough to close most viewingpoints. Temperatures did drop below zero.
while we did bring our Eos R and RP with us, just a few mobile phone photos while we stayed at the top at Jungfraujoch
A few from the train (did use the R)

And at the top:

Bryan,

Those indigenous Larrakitj poles are interesting. We have something similar in our region, mostly to the north of us. They are called Totem poles. I've only seen them a few times.

Photobygms,

That's nice to know you all have faires like that too. I like especially seeing the pointy ears.

Photobygms,

That's neat. Seeing snow in early September must have been interesting. I see from the sign that the elevation is at 3571 meters...wow...that's high too. I'm glad you guys got out and didn't let the weather stop you all from having fun.

Digirame,

I knew about Totem poles from my childhood but was totally unaware that the local indigenous people had something similar. Credit the white supremacist suppression of their culture / history for that...
I just found out that traditionally they were used for the bones of deceased in funeral rites, but also the images on them probably related some tribal aspects, stories or history.

Subject: Vernonia

In early August this summer we visited Vernonia, a timber and agricultural town in Oregon. It's located in the Coastal Ranges.

Photo No. 1 - There was a parade that day in Vernonia. It was crowded with cars and people. Finally we found a place to park the car far from the central area of this town, where the parade was to happen. Then we walked for about a 1/2 mile. One of the first things I saw was this neat motorcycle.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 320
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 34 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 2 - We continued walking across a small bridge.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 15 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 3 - It was packed with people so it made walking quickly difficult. I didn't know if the parade was over.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 15 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 4 - But I figured it was. Nonetheless we kept walking as fast as we could. People would block the sidewalk as you can see. But nobody complained; it was just the way it was.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 400
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 20 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 5 - Finally, I did see a parade exhibit coming back. The parade was over, but at least I saw something, of the people returning to the staging area.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 200
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 32 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 6 - Then I saw another.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 320
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 34 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 7 - So I kept snapping the camera.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 320
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 32 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 8 - Again....

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 250
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 31 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 9 - Again....

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 320
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 31 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 10 - And again....

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 320
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 31 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 11 - Oh neat...I saw this old shiny red car. Maybe it was part of the parade too. I sure looked nice.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 320
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 37 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 12 - Then we walked over to a park where there were kids having some sort of contests, to see who could stack wood the fastest etc.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/800 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 400
ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
FocalLength - 35 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 13 - We did not stay too long.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 250
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 75 mm
Lens Model - EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 14 - Finally, we wandered into the downtown section. Outside this antique store I saw this policeman. That was unique. I've never seen anything like it. That was a nice day. It would be a good tourist spot for someone who likes to visit "sleepy" towns.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/640 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 500
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 15 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Subject: Ford Model T

A few days ago, I saw this Ford Model T. I wish I had taken a better picture of it. For the other day, I learned a little trivia why it was called a Model T. Do you know why it was called that? You might want to look it up and report back to me with an answer. 😀 It's kind of interesting. I mean there's no Model G, Model H, or Model M for example.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/250 seconds
FNumber - 7.10
ISOSpeedRatings - 3200
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 23 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Alan,

Thanks for participating and looking for the answer of why it was called a Model T. I agree; let's give the others a little more time. I thought it was fascinating, because I had heard that for years about the Model T, but never questioned why it was called that. Who would have thought it was for that reason? 😀

Photobygyms,

Those were really nice photos. I especially liked the train.

You are very talented.

Steve Thomas

@stevet1 thanks, and I have a few more 😉
With temperatures dropping a bit we got a snow line that dropped to about 1500m and while the rain/snow were predicted to keep falling we took the local train again to Kleine Scheidegg and did enjoy the fresh snow, not much snow but enough for some nice shots 😎

Photobygms,

Those are really nice with all of that fresh snow. I appreciated them more when viewed at the larger sizes.

Photobygms,

Your shutter speeds are off the charts.

Could you talk a little bit about your approach?

I would never have thought about using shutter speeds that high, especially in such low-light situations.

it is giving you wonderful pictures.

Steve Thomas

@stevet1, we did choose for a bit higher iso (400) because it was a bit greyish when we first arrived, and even with F10/11 with the wide angle (14-35) the shutter times were short, and with a clearer sky they became even shorter 😀
Not a very special approach, just didn't think things would clear up that much
Only thing that might have contributed to that approach both lenses are F4 versions so not the "brightest" ones 😆

So, you start with a set ISO first? And then pick an aperture and let your camera choose the shutter speed?
Or are you in Manual?

Steve Thomas