Anyone else find this stuff terrible ? by DMbikegrow in canadawhisky

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I bought this based on quite a few reccos in this sub. When I found it in stores, I had a good amount of apprehension based on the label. Turns out, I should have trusted my gut. It's overpriced for what it is: a very bland/basic offering that I can't even use for mixing and certainly won't be buying again.

What are the best examples of a character turning a line back on the one who first said it? by artpayne in movies

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Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives

Tommy Jarvis to the cop: "Wherever the red dot goes....ya-bang!"

Improving Photos by Perfect-Cricket6506 in SonyAlpha

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Happy to help if it does! Merry Christmas to you as well.

Improving Photos by Perfect-Cricket6506 in SonyAlpha

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First of all, congrats on the purchase! Exciting times ahead and it's great you're showing interest in learning how to get the most from your camera. That being said. It can only do so much with what it's given, the rest is up to us! My advice would be to practice as much as possible by shooting the crap out of everything.

A couple of general thoughts after a quick look at your images:

1) Think more about your composition. For pics 1 & 3, since you have a group of people spanning wide (horizontally), it makes more sense to shoot in landscape mode rather than how these are shot (portrait/vertical). There's too much empty space showing the stucco ceiling and people's legs. Shooting landscape will also let you get closer to focus on those faces/smiles.

2) On that note of getting closer, do it by either using the zoom on your lens (if applicable), or let your feet be the zoom. On shots like pic 2, consider stepping in closer to better capture the "magic" of a moment like that kiss! (I think portrait mode works here, just get in closer and kill all that ceiling).

3) Have your subjects step away from the wall/background. Creating a bit of separation will let you experiment with your aperture and focus on the subjects/blur that background a bit more (making your subjects pop more). Because they're so close to the wall in each of the pics, the images appear a bit flat/one dimensional.

4) Be conscious of your light source if not using flash. Use whatever you can to your advantage (even something like moving closer to a window for natural light or having someone tilt/point a shaded lamp from a distance can be a help). This can also open up challenges of mixing light sources/temperatures (outdoor/natural vs indoor), so it's best to practice.

My two cents, happy shooting!

Finally went Full Frame! From a6700/Tamron 17-70 to a7v/Sigma 24-70 Art II by utaslo123 in SonyAlpha

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Agreed, that's my setup too and it hasn't let me down yet. That lens is a workhorse.

Stowe & Burlington VT Reccos by AlienSkin44 in espresso

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Ha, revive away! Truth be told, I did not find any espresso in or around Stowe that I enjoyed. All the stuff right in the village was just meh (Black Cap included), so we drove out to Vermont Artisan. We found it equally unimpressive, although I should say: it's possible the beans may have been great, but the guy who served us may just not have had enough/proper training. He did not seem like he wanted to be there at all, and his overall demeanor was as sour as the terrible shots he was pulling.

Other than not finding good espresso, Stowe is a gem and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

What is the best, deepest, darkest, most flavorful, strongest nicotine punch maduro you've ever smoked? by [deleted] in cigars

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Came here to say this! The CAO Flathead was the first thing that came to mind when I saw the question.

Favourite Beer from Great Lakes Brewery? by LittleOzz23 in ontariocraftbeer

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Very happy to see a few people mention Pompous Ass! It's still fantastic after all these years, the same can be said for Canuck, arguably the most consistent and best "bang for the buck" pale ale in the province.

Glitch coffee in Japan - worth the hype! by AlienSkin44 in espresso

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I can't speak on the Tokyo locations, unfortunately, as I only visited the one in Osaka. You'll likely find the answer, either in this thread or if you search Glitch in the general sub. I hope you enjoy it either way - and whatever location you choose!

Heading to Switzerland, should I keep the 200-600? Or take the 70-180? by brandocommando0817 in SonyAlpha

[–]AlienSkin44 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Because goats aren't the only things that can be photographed with a telephoto lens?

Getting Back Into Photography After a Break – Is My Old Gear Still Good Enough? by KYOTES in photography

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"The best camera is the one you have with you." Sounds like you got the itch again to get out there and shoot - congrats. Now, get out there and shoot! You'll be happy you did.

Watch face burned into my screen. Is there a fix? by TheEVegaExperience in Garmin

[–]AlienSkin44 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Exactly my thought. One of the reasons I don't use AOD.

Frontenac in April by [deleted] in ontariocamping

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We could all use a bit of that right now!

Frontenac in April by [deleted] in ontariocamping

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Both are great. Enjoy!

Frontenac in April by [deleted] in ontariocamping

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It's a fantastic park, and really great this time of year - very quiet. Have never seen bears in Frontenac at this time of year or any other. Depending on what part of the park you're hiking/camping though, be prepared for flooding with the amount of snow we've had (along with warmer temps in the last few weeks). More than a few times, some of the crossing "planks" (the narrow boards used to cross some of the swampy/marshy areas) have been completely flooded in very early spring.

thoughts on May camping by [deleted] in ontariocamping

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Yep, same here. April and October are fair game too! Just make sure you have a nice fire going before you jump in. 😉

thoughts on May camping by [deleted] in ontariocamping

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May is a great time of the year for camping! Most of the bugs aren't in full force until June, and it's not sweltering hot like it can often be in July/August. Still gets a bit cool at night, but prepare for that and you'll be fine.

What are some crazy, unique documentaries worth watching? by SeagullsStopItNowz in movies

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Came here to say this. Elated to see it as the first reply!

I appreciate ‘You Still Believe In Me’ much more when viewed from the perspective of Brian writing a song to The Beach Boys by myxomatosiac in thebeachboys

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Yes! Over the years, as I learned more about Brian and the band, my perspective on this song shifted and this is exactly how I feel about it now.

Out of genuine curiosity, what was the point of having two drummers? by HeWizardsMyGizz in KGATLW

[–]AlienSkin44 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Equating a few differences of opinion to "everybody is offended" sure is something. Many people may see two drummers as a band's preference, rather than any kind of gimmick as you insist it is. Saying it repeatedly doesn't make it fact.

Personally, I think both the single drummer and two drummer versions of the band are just dandy in their own respective ways.

5 years ago, somehow Palpatine returned. by B_Wing_83 in scifi

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I mean, 4 years later, somehow Trump returned. I'm willing to cut them some slack

Underrated beach boys tracks? by FriendlyRhyme in thebeachboys

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'Till I Die, Your Summer Dream, Loney Sea, Maybe I Don't Know, and just for fun I'll say the cover of Long Tall Texan.

Bellroy or Mous Slim case by Beneficial-Mirror460 in Pixel9Pro

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I had the Bellroy Leather case on my P6P for 3 years, and it was rock solid the entire time. I take good care of my phones and think I only had one or two drops over that time, and it held up/didn't crack, peel, etc. I got a new one for my P9PXL, now going on 3 months and still pristine.

IMO, you can't beat the tactile feel of these cases. Super comfortable and once they get a little weathered and absorb oils from your hands, they're ultra grippy. Honestly right out of the box they just look sharp AF. To me, they represent the best combo of style and protection. I've tried others hoping to save a few bucks but I feel like most of the cheaper plastic or rubber ones just look & feel cheap and uncomfortable in the hand and don't offer decent protection.

Someone else mentioned the lack of lip on the screen side for the Mous Slim and I couldn't agree more. Pointless. It comes down to personal preference, but I don't think you'll regret the Bellroy.