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Hey Bill, concerning your photo ... are you the one on the left? 😀
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Oldprof said:
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bmattock
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SolaresLarrave said:
My wife and I are currently planning to move from Albuquerque, New Mexico to the Kenosha, Wisconsin area. With my job, it doesn't matter where I live, I just need to be near a major airport - not a problem half-way between Milwaukee and Chicago! She says she misses winter (ugh), and wants to live in a bungalow. Hey, I'm on the road all the time, so if that's what she wants...
I'm working in Kansas City this week. Next week, North Carolina.
Best Regards,
Bill Mattocks
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Oldprof said:
My wife's uncle is a Catholic priest - former president of Fordham University in NYC. He just retired, and we were invited to the retirement ceremony at the Waldorf. My first time in a monkey-suit! It was cool, I got to pretend I was 'somebody' for a few hours. We met a few friends of Uncle (Father) Joe, including former Mayor Ed Koch. He was very kind to pose for a few photos with us. A nice man! My wife is a native NooYorkah, so we go east for vacations quite regularly.
Best Regards,
Bill Mattocks
oftheherd
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Bill, do you get to Korea often? If so, and you have the chance to travel outside Seoul, there are some fantastic photo ops in Korea. Kyongju has a lot. It was the old Shilla dynasty capitol. There are some very picturesque temples. Of course, Seoul itself has a lot to keep a photographer busy.
bmattock
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oftheherd said:
I've only been to Korea once so far, but may return. My company's customer is in Masan, about an hour's drive from Busan. I fly into Seoul, then from Seoul to Busan, then take a bus to Masan. Last time I was there, I did not get a great opportunity to take photos, but when I return, I am planning on taking some vacation days so I can enjoy a bit of the country!
Best Regards,
Bill Mattocks
oftheherd
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You are closer to Kyongju from Pusan than from Seoul. I don't remember for sure, but I think Masan is more west than east of Pusan. If you are there in the spring, Chinhae has a lot of cherry trees in bloom.
But, although there are many interesting and photogenic sites in Korea, if you are in Pusan, that can be interesting, and Kyongju certainly is nice. In Pusan there is the fact you are close to the ocean, and there is a large tower in Yongdu San (dragon mountain) Park. There is an interesting market there too.
In Kyongju, there is just too much to see to do it all in a short time. There is a lake with a pavillion, an old ice house in the ground, many earth-mound tombs (tumuli), one of which has been excavated so you can go inside. There is an old tower that is thought to have been used for astronomical observation, a museum, and a lot more. There is one tomb from a later dynasty that has two caucasian stone guards as well as Korean. The king's court was known to have to have ties to Persia.
As I said, a very interesting and photogenic place. Hope you can get there and enjoy the sites with a camera in hand.
But, although there are many interesting and photogenic sites in Korea, if you are in Pusan, that can be interesting, and Kyongju certainly is nice. In Pusan there is the fact you are close to the ocean, and there is a large tower in Yongdu San (dragon mountain) Park. There is an interesting market there too.
In Kyongju, there is just too much to see to do it all in a short time. There is a lake with a pavillion, an old ice house in the ground, many earth-mound tombs (tumuli), one of which has been excavated so you can go inside. There is an old tower that is thought to have been used for astronomical observation, a museum, and a lot more. There is one tomb from a later dynasty that has two caucasian stone guards as well as Korean. The king's court was known to have to have ties to Persia.
As I said, a very interesting and photogenic place. Hope you can get there and enjoy the sites with a camera in hand.
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I'm a wireless engineer for Verizon Wireless. My real title is a bit techno-geeky, but suffice it to say, I'm that guy (no pun intended) you see on the television saying "Can you hear me now?" Although I don't actually say that. I'm 29.
And Bill, I live in the Metro-Milwaukee area and am starting a vintage American watch collection myself. I've got a Waltham in for an overhaul just now!
And Bill, I live in the Metro-Milwaukee area and am starting a vintage American watch collection myself. I've got a Waltham in for an overhaul just now!
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Kim Critchfield
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This is really interesting.
I'm a photographer. Did my first paid wedding in 1973.
I own a studio in Twin Falls, Idaho.
I've always liked rangefinders. I started with a Yashica electro 35. went to a Yashica mat 124G and then through the Mamiya RB67 and Hasselblad phase.
Now days in the studio I use Pentax 67s, and for weddings Mamiya c330s.
My favorite cameras are my Canonet QL17, my leica m6 ttl, and my Arca Swiss view camera.
I guess I'm a dinosaur: no digital yet.
This looks like it's going to be a fun forum!
Kim Critchfield
I'm a photographer. Did my first paid wedding in 1973.
I own a studio in Twin Falls, Idaho.
I've always liked rangefinders. I started with a Yashica electro 35. went to a Yashica mat 124G and then through the Mamiya RB67 and Hasselblad phase.
Now days in the studio I use Pentax 67s, and for weddings Mamiya c330s.
My favorite cameras are my Canonet QL17, my leica m6 ttl, and my Arca Swiss view camera.
I guess I'm a dinosaur: no digital yet.
This looks like it's going to be a fun forum!
Kim Critchfield
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r-brian
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I am an environmental regulator for the New Mexico Environment Department. I am the technical specialist for the liquid waste program, i.e. septic systems and the like. I have a BS in Forestry and Wildlife from Virginia Tech, 1975. Accidently got into the wastewater field 20 some years ago and can't seem to get out of it. HELP.
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Scarpia
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I am a recently retired training and development manager and also at the age of 28 a retired opera and concert performer (baritone). My very poor memory forced me to retire from the latter as the ability to memorize music quickly is very important.
It was during my tours of Europe that i bought some of the rare cameras that I own. I was out photographing a historic area of Queens County (NYC) yesterday with one, a direct view non rangefinder Agfa Silette. Today it is just too cold.
Kurt M.
It was during my tours of Europe that i bought some of the rare cameras that I own. I was out photographing a historic area of Queens County (NYC) yesterday with one, a direct view non rangefinder Agfa Silette. Today it is just too cold.
Kurt M.
Mike Richards
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Satellite communications engineering. Lease and manage commercial satellite bandwidth. Lots of techie fun with neat equipment to play with. It keeps me busy while I decide what to do when I grow up. In fact, I've procrastinated on that decision so long that I'm eligible for social security this year. 😉
BTW, that's my grandson on the left.
BTW, that's my grandson on the left.
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mfs
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I am an ophthalmologist, and I guess that specialty is no surprise since I have been a photographer for many years. My first camera was an Argus C-3. Used that for a long time , and then upgraded to a Contax II A after getting too many burns from the Argus flash!!
I used the Contax for many years. Along the way I purchased a Rollei 35, but stupidly sold that little gem for $ while in medical school to pay bills.
Little activity after that (too busy with the med school curriculum, and post graduate training). Just typical family pictures.
Eventually got back and now use Canon SLR, Leica RF (M-5). Just started in digital 5 years ago (D30), and now shoot about 70% digital, and 30% film.
Both techniques have their advantages, and disadvantages.
We really need a digital RF - SLRs too big, and heavy!!! Looked at the Leica Digilux 2, and well it looks, and smells like an RF, but wow what a price!!!!! (Especially since it is built by Panasonic, and will have a typically poor resale value for digital cameras since there is a very rapid rate of improvement.)
I used the Contax for many years. Along the way I purchased a Rollei 35, but stupidly sold that little gem for $ while in medical school to pay bills.
Little activity after that (too busy with the med school curriculum, and post graduate training). Just typical family pictures.
Eventually got back and now use Canon SLR, Leica RF (M-5). Just started in digital 5 years ago (D30), and now shoot about 70% digital, and 30% film.
Both techniques have their advantages, and disadvantages.
We really need a digital RF - SLRs too big, and heavy!!! Looked at the Leica Digilux 2, and well it looks, and smells like an RF, but wow what a price!!!!! (Especially since it is built by Panasonic, and will have a typically poor resale value for digital cameras since there is a very rapid rate of improvement.)
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fcg
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art teacher / hs level dealing with / multiply handicapped students.
artist; sculptor; painter;; metals& design ; started age 7-8; in the arts; with a lifelong interest in photography.
often got jobs becouse my photographic abilitys;
looking forward; will be a tutor in the arts; and photography;
possibly teach in night programs and jr college.
currently in the 27th small works exhibit/ 80 washington sq. gallery- nyu
one of my model/works; <a sculpture>"the white sketchbox"; is on display for 2 months. fcg
fcg
artist; sculptor; painter;; metals& design ; started age 7-8; in the arts; with a lifelong interest in photography.
often got jobs becouse my photographic abilitys;
looking forward; will be a tutor in the arts; and photography;
possibly teach in night programs and jr college.
currently in the 27th small works exhibit/ 80 washington sq. gallery- nyu
one of my model/works; <a sculpture>"the white sketchbox"; is on display for 2 months. fcg
fcg
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Stu :)
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I'm a final year photography student at UNITEC here is Auckland NZ, who's just decided to go suicidal next year and applied for post-grad qualifications in photography.
Before that I also worked in the IT sector, started out has a phone support jock and finally ended up as a storage systems know-it-all (NAS, SAN, RAID, etc etc).
...And before that I was at the University of Auckland studying a BSc in physics and geology.
There's a few IT geeks here...
Stu 🙂
Before that I also worked in the IT sector, started out has a phone support jock and finally ended up as a storage systems know-it-all (NAS, SAN, RAID, etc etc).
...And before that I was at the University of Auckland studying a BSc in physics and geology.
There's a few IT geeks here...
Stu 🙂
Stu,
I have a sabbatical coming up and I wanted to go to New Zealand. However, I hear that fall and winter approaches. Whats the best time of the year to visit?
I have a sabbatical coming up and I wanted to go to New Zealand. However, I hear that fall and winter approaches. Whats the best time of the year to visit?
GeneW
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I've been working in IT for the past twenty-something years doing everything from programming and database to setting up Internet sites and managing projects. Currently a systems integration specialist with a large insurance company that was recently acquired by an even larger insurance company. The new company is moving all its IT to another province so my job will end Nov 30 and I may opt for an early retirement/career switch.
I've been a part-time freelance writer for longer than I've been in IT. By the time my severance package runs out in 2005, I'll turn 60. I'd like to have more time for photography, my guitars (six- and twelve-string acoustic) and my five-string banjo (clawhammer style).
I've had a camera since I was a kid in grade school. I love photography in all its aspects. I have one foot in film (rangefinders, SLR's, B&W films, slides, developing chemicals) and one in digital (scanners, Photoshop, Canon G2 and Canon 300D).
I'm not a collector but over the years I've acquired more cameras than I can comfortably use. I can never bring myself sell anything...
Gene
I've been a part-time freelance writer for longer than I've been in IT. By the time my severance package runs out in 2005, I'll turn 60. I'd like to have more time for photography, my guitars (six- and twelve-string acoustic) and my five-string banjo (clawhammer style).
I've had a camera since I was a kid in grade school. I love photography in all its aspects. I have one foot in film (rangefinders, SLR's, B&W films, slides, developing chemicals) and one in digital (scanners, Photoshop, Canon G2 and Canon 300D).
I'm not a collector but over the years I've acquired more cameras than I can comfortably use. I can never bring myself sell anything...
Gene
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bmattock
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Gene said:
Hi Gene:
Sure wish *I* could opt for early retirement, but I suspect I'll be working until they find me propped up in an airplane seat somewhere.
I've included a photo I took of a banjo picker I ran across at a civil war re-enactment a year or so ago in Missouri. Would that be clawhammer style?
Ditto!
Uh, Gene? If you can never bring yourself to sell anything...you're a collector. Don't worry, sometimes it takes us awhile to realize that we're beyond all help - camera collectors. But although the masses will never understand, we accept you as you are, Gene.
Best Regards,
Bill Mattocks
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Stu :)
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Hiya Jorge,
First tip about New Zealand's climate... A band by the name of Crowded House had song titled 'Four Seasons in One Day'. Which any kiwi will tell you is _very_ apt. Right now it's summer and last week my friends basement got flooded by torrential rain, and last August in the middle of our winter I got sun burnt. Go figure...
When are you planning your visit? And where?
As a general rule of thumb: the further north you go, the more unsettled the weather becomes.
Other tips (off the top of my head)-
- Don't bring any self-loading 35mm film cassettes with you, customs WILL open them and say, "What's in here?"
- If you're like me and get all your film developed before temping fate with the X-ray machines... I'll recommend PCL for all colour work and if you want to do your own black & white processing, I'll gladly help you in that department.
- The colour temperature in New Zealand is VERY different from the rest of the world (due to hole in ozone layer and a general lack of pollution). I discovered this when I discovered Kodachrome, all pictures came back looking like they got shot through a 80C filter.
Stu 🙂
First tip about New Zealand's climate... A band by the name of Crowded House had song titled 'Four Seasons in One Day'. Which any kiwi will tell you is _very_ apt. Right now it's summer and last week my friends basement got flooded by torrential rain, and last August in the middle of our winter I got sun burnt. Go figure...
When are you planning your visit? And where?
As a general rule of thumb: the further north you go, the more unsettled the weather becomes.
Other tips (off the top of my head)-
- Don't bring any self-loading 35mm film cassettes with you, customs WILL open them and say, "What's in here?"
- If you're like me and get all your film developed before temping fate with the X-ray machines... I'll recommend PCL for all colour work and if you want to do your own black & white processing, I'll gladly help you in that department.
- The colour temperature in New Zealand is VERY different from the rest of the world (due to hole in ozone layer and a general lack of pollution). I discovered this when I discovered Kodachrome, all pictures came back looking like they got shot through a 80C filter.
Stu 🙂
GeneW
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You really made me chuckle Bill! So I guess I'd just better fess up and say 'my name is Gene, and I'm a collector...' Do our CA sessions meet every Wed night?
Good photo of the banjo player! I can't quite make out if there's a fifth string on the player side of the banjo, but I'll bet there is. Yes he appears to be playing clawhammer style (frailing is another term for it). That 's an open-back banjo (bluegrass banjos have a big resonator at the back and are played with thumb and finger picks). It's also fretless and probably built from a kit. It's pretty much in period with the costume. May have nylon strings on it rather than steel strings, recreating the old gut strings that would have been used back then.
Cheers,
Gene
Good photo of the banjo player! I can't quite make out if there's a fifth string on the player side of the banjo, but I'll bet there is. Yes he appears to be playing clawhammer style (frailing is another term for it). That 's an open-back banjo (bluegrass banjos have a big resonator at the back and are played with thumb and finger picks). It's also fretless and probably built from a kit. It's pretty much in period with the costume. May have nylon strings on it rather than steel strings, recreating the old gut strings that would have been used back then.
Cheers,
Gene
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