Congrats to the couple that just got engaged behind Holy Cross - Immaculata Parish in Mt. Adams. ๐โช๏ธ....We were honored your family recruited us, as innocent bystanders, to secretly shoot video and take photos. I was a nervous wreck shooting video ๐
are iPhone 5 really only like 20 bucks? ๐ญ I keep seeing them on resale sites for that and I wanna get it if the camera is usable for that vintage look haha
This Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600's screen failed because salt water dripped through the floor mats and ruined the control module for the MBUX infotainment system. The repair bill came to $12,000 at a Mercedes dealer.
The L405 Range Rover also has modules under the floor mats that control many critical functions, and they could become very expensive to replace if exposed to water. I don't understand why important modules are placed in areas where they're vulnerable."
For the first time in years, my convention calendar is completely empty for the rest of 2026 and all of 2027 ๐ฎโฆ Are there any cons I should be looking at or do I fill my agenda with wildlife photography trips instead? ๐ค First world problems LOL
Here's an example of how you don't always have to wait for golden hour in photography, and in some cases, your photo may look better in afternoon lighting. You just have to find the right subjects for the right lighting.
I'll give some more examples in the next few days.
Living in a dream world
Mating Damselflies mating with two different lots of bokeh balls surrounding them, it must be love.
Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 + 1.4x tele
SS1/5000 F8 ISO1600
#macro#bokeh#bokeh_nature#insect#insects
Don't freak out over that check engine light, its not usually an immediate emergency.
Some shops and mechanics try to scare customers as if their engine is going to blow up if they don't take care of that light immediately, but here is the reality.
Nearly 80% or more of "Check Engine" lights are triggered directly by the vehicle's emissions system, meaning it's emissions related.
In fact, the primary regulatory reason the Check Engine light, also called the Malfunctioning Indicator Light (MIL), was standardized in vehicles was to alert drivers when a fault causes tailpipe emissions to exceed federal standards by 1.5 times or more.
Furthermore that light used to be a "check emissions" light. But people pretty much blew off that warning and did not rush into shops for repairs so it was changed to a "check engine" light.
Not an Emergency: A solid check engine light means the computer found a fault code, but the issue is not severe enough to cause immediate catastrophic engine damage or require pulling over on the side of the road.
But I am not saying to totally ignore that light as that can ruin expensive parts over time. For example, a failing oxygen sensor or a lean/rich fuel condition can eventually destroy your catalytic converter and other serous issues.
When convenient (if vehicle appears to be performing okay) have the vehicle scanned for fault codes to get an idea of what is causing the problem. Most auto parts will do this for free, but be careful as some may try to sell parts you may not need. The problem could something as simple as a loose or not sealing gas cap.
But a flashing check engine light is a more serious problem! A flashing check engine light means your engine has an active misfire that is dumping unburned fuel into the exhaust system, which can quickly ruin your catalytic converter.
Do not drive for any extended period at all with a flashing light. Do not keep driving long (towing preferred), as this can cause permanent engine damage or start a fire from that hot convertor. Continuing to drive can turn a minor fix, such as a bad spark plug or ignition coil, into an expensive total engine breakdown or a ruined catalytic converter costing thousands of dollars.
OPPO Find X10 and iPhone 18 Pro unedited camera real-world comparison! Images taken straight from the camera in the same scene, without any post-processing. Sample photos are in the comments section; which phone captures the most accurate image? Real-world image clarity comparisonโwhich one do you prefer?
Timeline cleanse, a few finalists from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
You can see there is luck here (and in the others at the link comments) but also a huge amount of talent:
One of the hardest birds you can photograph in North America. It's always a mental chess game to close the distance on the belted kingfisher in hopes of getting any good shots. These birds 100% laugh at your failures.