Official Cool Picture - Video Thread.

[Texasgordo]

 

[Texasgordo]

 

[TNHoosier]

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That brings back memories from high school. I worked as a pinsetter at the bowling alley. That is an AMF pinsetting machine.

 

[orbitup]

Different angle

 

[pronstar]

Evidently, this happened years ago…this horse really wanted to join the Tour De France

 

[pronstar]

Early 70’s at the drag strip
Edit: Thanks Ben!

 

[benenglish]

Early 70’s at the drag strip
Edit: I meant to post this in the cool picture thread.

Moved it for you.

 

[striker55]

Early 70’s at the drag strip
Edit: Thanks Ben!

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The good old days, when anyone could race, didn't need big backers.

 

[pronstar]

 

[orbitup]

 

[glenbo]

Koreans trying Texas BBQ for the first time:

 

[jmohme]

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Pretty but looks like slipery crash and burn to motorcyclists.

 

[ILexpatriot]

Running out of cool stuff on my phone.. gotta get something figured out to get some downloaded from my big camera.

 

[jmohme]

Shooting a horse show in Tyler Texas this week and next. On my way to put my camera up yesterday evening I was greeted with a sunset featuring a crescent moon and Venus

 

[Texasgordo]

 

[ILexpatriot]

Shooting a horse show in Tyler Texas this week and next. On my way to put my camera up yesterday evening I was greeted with a sunset featuring a crescent moon and Venus
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I believe that 2/3 of good pictures come more from realizing what you are seeing would be a beautiful picture. Having the equipment, and the skill to use it isn't nearly as important now that phone cameras are getting so good.
Some of my best pics, like the sunrise above, were shot spur of the moment.
It seems the more planning and prep I put in, the worse the pictures seem to be..

 

[jmohme]

I believe that 2/3 of good pictures come more from realizing what you are seeing would be a beautiful picture. Having the equipment, and the skill to use it isn't nearly as important now that phone cameras are getting so good.
Some of my best pics, like the sunrise above, were shot spur of the moment.
It seems the more planning and prep I put in, the worse the pictures seem to be..

I know what you mean.
That picture was really not all that great. Camera is more than capable, but the lens would not have been my choice if I were actually out to do night sky photography. I had to really push the ISO. But it was about the view at that moment, not image quality.

 

[kbaxter60]

Shooting a horse show in Tyler Texas this week and next. On my way to put my camera up yesterday evening I was greeted with a sunset featuring a crescent moon and Venus
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Excellent!
Time exposure? What's in the lower left?
Sorry, I had to enlarge to make it out...

 

[ILexpatriot]

I know what you mean.
That picture was really not all that great. Camera is more than capable, but the lens would not have been my choice if I were actually out to do night sky photography. I had to really push the ISO. But it was about the view at that moment, not image quality.

That sunrise was shot freehand out the window of my truck on an empty 2 lane highway. A saw the shot with the windmill. Checked the mirrors, stopped and backed up to take the picture. Probably my best shot ever. Total accident.

 

[ILexpatriot]

That sunrise was shot freehand out the window of my truck on an empty 2 lane highway. A saw the shot with the windmill. Checked the mirrors, stopped and backed up to take the picture. Probably my best shot ever. Total accident.

Edit to add. I shoot random Canon Rebels. And generally never touch (or even look at) any of the settings past portrait, sports, whatever.
My only frill is I sprung for the image stabilizer lenses in both 18-55 and 75-300.