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Cabela's suede dog boots
Started this discussion. Last reply by bOoMeR* Aug 8, 2012. 2 Replies 1 Favorite
Rattlesnake School Update
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Rattlesnake Problems?
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Diane Margetts replied to Sandy, Hattie & Theo's discussion Cool Camera Gear in the group Photography GroupDiane Margetts replied to Sandy, Hattie & Theo's discussion Cool Camera Gear in the group Photography Group"It does have an auto setting and if you shoot in RAW you can adjust in post-processing. I do get a better photo "out of the camera" with the custom setting using the lend cap."
Diane Margetts replied to Sandy, Hattie & Theo's discussion Cool Camera Gear in the group Photography Group"this is my cool gear contribution. I recently learned out white balance lens caps. You place it over your lens, aim at the brightest spot--often the sky; and use this setting for your camera's custom white balance setting. Once you set it,…"
Diane Margetts replied to Jean, Rylee and Cooper's discussion Canon 50mm 1.4 lens and blurry shots. in the group Photography Group"I need to get the math down--that would be so useful . . ."
Diane Margetts replied to Joanne ~ Spud*'s discussion BIRDS in the group Photography Group"Fabulous! How could anyone get sick of seeing these cool pictures??? You need to submit the first one to Audubon Magazine or some other nature magazine."
Diane Margetts replied to Joanne ~ Spud*'s discussion BIRDS in the group Photography Group"Beautiful!"
Richard Crowe replied to Diane Margetts's discussion Tripod recommendation? in the group Photography Group"Diane, camera bags are a lot like that for me. I have ended up with several..."
Diane Margetts replied to Diane Margetts's discussion Tripod recommendation? in the group Photography Group"Thank you for the recommendations. I bought a Vanguard Alta Pro carbon fiber. Love it! It's very light, holds up to 18lbs and the legs extend 25, 50 and 80 degrees. In addition, the center is able to be tilted 90 degrees. It also…"
Richard Crowe replied to Diane Margetts's discussion Tripod recommendation? in the group Photography Group"I just noticed this article from www.lensrentals.com regarding tripods and tripod heads. China is producing a lot of Arca Compatible Ball Heads. I don't know what their quality is but, I have seen ball heads that are Arca Compatible…"
Richard Crowe replied to Diane Margetts's discussion Tripod recommendation? in the group Photography Group"The cream of the tripod crop are the Gitzo models but, they are terribly expensive.
Generally, most Manfrotto tripods are good and usually give good value for their price. Two other brands which I am familiar with are Giottos (I use a…"
Diane Margetts replied to Joanne ~ Spud*'s discussion BIRDS in the group Photography Group"These are sooo funny! FEED ME!!!!! How cute is that??!!"
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Tripod recommendation?
Any recommendation for a light weight tripod that can support a fair amount of weight?See More
Diane Margetts replied to Joanne ~ Spud*'s discussion BIRDS in the group Photography Group"Feed me!!!!!! I'm trapped in the second bedroom upstairs and I'm STARVING!!!!! How cute is that????!!!!"
Diane Margetts replied to Joanne ~ Spud*'s discussion BIRDS in the group Photography Group"Wow!! Good for that Osprey! Generally, Eagles attack Osprey to try to steal their fish!"
Diane Margetts replied to Joanne ~ Spud*'s discussion BIRDS in the group Photography Group"Wow! Great Osprey shots! We have a place on the back of the lake that I love to go to because it's sooooo remote. All the birds and land critters are so natural and unaccustomed to human presence . . . You have to be more patient for a good…"
Diane Margetts replied to Joanne ~ Spud*'s discussion BIRDS in the group Photography Group"Hawks, Osprey and Eagles use the same nest year after year. Eagles will sometimes build a second nest nearby and rotate nests year to year. They do this:
1.) becuase the original nest gets overloaded with "leftovers" and attracts to many…"
Diane Margetts replied to Joanne ~ Spud*'s discussion BIRDS in the group Photography Group"How sweet!"
Diane Margetts replied to Joanne ~ Spud*'s discussion BIRDS in the group Photography Group"Love the photos! And here's just a bit more on Turkey Vultures . . . I really have a lot of respect for this bird. They do us a huge service by "cleaning things up" and reducing spread of disease. Vultures are also the obly bird with…"
Diane Margetts replied to Joanne ~ Spud*'s discussion BIRDS in the group Photography Group"I hope you guys need this as much as I did this morning . . . (BTW: not my photo)
They found about 200 dead crows near Topeka, KS. And there was concern that they may have died from Avian Flu.They had a Bird Pathologist examine the remains of…"
Diane Margetts replied to Joanne ~ Spud*'s discussion BIRDS in the group Photography Group"This lovely bird is an American Kestrel--the smallest Falcon. The Kestrel is commonly know as the Sparrow Hawk. If you ever have a Hawk visiting your birdfeeder, it's probably this li quick, little guy . .
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- About Me:
- Hi! My name is Diane. I am a lifelong dog lover. My husband and I decided to buy a Labradoodle after extensive research on the breed. We adopted our boy in January 2006. His name is Dakota and he was born on November 6, 2005. My husband and I adore Dakota--he is sweet, smart and a joy to be around!! We have a mountain lake vacation home in the high desert Sierras--it's Dakota's "second" home and a place that he truly loves. My favorite hobby is--especially taking pictures of Dakota!
- What Type of Doodle(s) do you have? What are their names? Tell us about your doodle(s) or any other pets you have!
- I have an F1 Labradoodle named Dakota, He is 4 and full of life, love and happiness!
- Where did you get your doodle(s)?
- Breeder
- Why did you choose a doodle rather than another breed or mix?
- Shedding was a main consideration.And after all that, Dakota does shed! We love him to pieces so we forgive him!!!
- What are Your Favorite Things to Do With Your Doodles?
- I love to take Dakota to the lake for off-leash romps. He always keeps me in eyesight and "kind of" comes on call! I also love to take him to dog events like Splash Dog. He is a natural athlete and enjoys any activity involving a tennis ball!
- Does your doodle(s) shed?
- Yes!
- Who grooms your doodle(s)?
- I do and he gets an annual summer clip from a groomer; usually PetSmart.
- Favorite Doodle Products?
- Tennis balls and a tennis ball launcher! The "launcher" is actually a softball/baseball pitching machine. It has variable sppeeds and can be set to go up to 45mph!!! Dakota LOVES his launcher!!!!!
- Relationship Status:
- Married
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Black and White Photography Resources
Posted on May 2, 2010 at 7:39pm 1 Comment 0 Favorites
This is one of my favorite rules: Breaking the rules!
Posted on April 22, 2010 at 9:09am 3 Comments 0 Favorites
Rules of photo composition: rule of thirds, framing, simplicity, leading lines, empty space and shapes. Don’t be afraid to break these rules — always following the “rules” will result in uniform, and sometimes mundane photos…
Continue Lessons Learned
Posted on February 24, 2010 at 4:31pm 19 Comments 0 Favorites
This is one of my favorite photos of Dakota. And now ONLY because we are here to learn and improve photography, I must share the comments of the photographer that critiqued this photo because it was a lesson learned for me that I would like you to learn from me rather than through your own experiences. I got a thumbs up in composition. I was told that this was a good photo and if only I had of focused my camera on the dog, it could have been…
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Posted on February 23, 2010 at 9:00am 7 Comments 0 Favorites
Besides being technically correct, being well composed spells the difference between an ordinary photo and one with an impact. It is very important to know and understand the common principles of a good composition. We used the word "principles" rather than "rules" because the latter strongly suggests that a…
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- At 11:21am on October 30, 2012,
Joanne ~ Spud* said… Mixed reviews on the ball. Love it-hate it. I did write the company and received a response. Just get it :) My complaint is that it doesn't last very long. The stitching in ours came apart. Maybe a fluke. Another Doodle got his teeth stuck in the ball, and we did once too...but I think, all and all, if it didn't cost so much, we would have gotten another one by now.
Dakota will love the ball, they do love that orange color, it takes great photographs, and the dogs have fun! So, I say, go for it. It is stimulating and a challenge for them to carry. Which, might be a good thing for a bored doodle for a while
- At 7:46am on October 29, 2012,
Nancy, Ned, and Clancy said… All I have to say is AWESOME picture of Dakota. Now I can enjoy it for a whole month. You take great pictures.
- At 7:31pm on December 7, 2011,
Ann Kendig said… Diane, Thank you for the friend request, I'm sorry it took so long to accept. Mike and I really enjoy your photos. : )
- At 5:04pm on November 9, 2011, Ann Kendig said…
Diane, I broke our Olympus 12-60 lens. I feel terrible about it. The lens hood was cross threaded being plastic I cranked on it assuming it would always break before a lens but I was wrong. The front section of the lens broke off. Ouch that was not a cheap lens! Back to using the kit lens. Mike
- At 6:52am on November 8, 2011,
Jane Smith said…
- At 8:30pm on November 7, 2011, Nancy, Ned, and Clancy said…
Congrats to Dakota. I love that picture!
- At 8:29pm on November 7, 2011, Nancy, Ned, and Clancy said…
Congrats to Dakota. I love that picture. 
- At 7:05pm on November 7, 2011,
- Diane, I love what you did with Lucy's picture and the way you lightened it. Is that something you can tell me or show me how to do, or if I send you the original, can you do it for me? Let me know, and again, thank you for doing that.
- At 6:46pm on November 6, 2011,
Donna K & Quincy said… 
Happy Birthday Dakota and congratulations on that cover shot. It is a wonderful photo.
- At 3:01pm on April 10, 2011,
Karina said… Thank you Diane for your very kind comment.
wishing you a great week.
k
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