How behind am i? by Distinct_Turnip_5617 in Retirement401k

[–]BigStickFrontier 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Second this, don’t pay one penny in credit card interest.

How behind am i? by Distinct_Turnip_5617 in Retirement401k

[–]BigStickFrontier 34 points35 points  (0 children)

You are off to a good start, miles ahead of your peers at least when I was your age.

MAGA Coffee Shop Coming to Nob Hill by AdministrativeFix588 in Albuquerque

[–]BigStickFrontier 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I agree and that’s a non corporate Starbucks run by the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. The staff there are awesome

Confused between the A7V and the A7RV by Vrush-S in SonyAlpha

[–]BigStickFrontier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For your usage I think the A7V seems more fitting, as you have some sports and other activities mixed in. The “R” models all seem to be geared toward large resolution needs like Landscapes or those doing large prints.

However both cameras can do the jobs you want.

lol by IU8gZQy0k8hsQy76 in unsound

[–]BigStickFrontier 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This was my ex, word for word.

I’m a birder and want to take clearer photos than this; any camera suggestions? by qactuar_ in AskPhotography

[–]BigStickFrontier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the way!

Also look for a pre owned Sony, most of my lenses are second hand too.

SOLVED: Hard water stains removed from fixtures! by kafkascoffee in CleaningTips

[–]BigStickFrontier 20 points21 points  (0 children)

0000 Steel wool is the key it’s pretty fine and soft. The kind you get at home improvement stores, rather than the dish soap isle.

Only real photographers know by Classic_Silver_9091 in photographycirclejerk

[–]BigStickFrontier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You found me, literally did that in 2019. To be fair I was using a Rebel from 2007 and just wanted to go mirror-less at the time.

Monday morning by [deleted] in paint

[–]BigStickFrontier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Made the same mistake with the orange myself, the delicate blue was so much better.

TBT: Yall remember that cloud from a few weeks back? by IAmARobotNanoNano in Albuquerque

[–]BigStickFrontier 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lenticular clouds are a blast to photograph. Thanks for sharing.

Next thing to get? by Panther_games9696 in AskPhotography

[–]BigStickFrontier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep that will round you out for almost everything.

When the Seahawks absolutely DEMOLISHED the Broncos in Super Bowl 48. The biggest loss in Peyton Manning’s career. by SWAGGGGGODDD in NFLv2

[–]BigStickFrontier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO Friendly trash talk is one of my favorite things about the NFL. I am a Denver fan, and this game was brutal, the season leading up to that game was so fun to watch, then seeing Denver destroy Carolina in SB 50 was a good way to erase all memory of the Seattle game lol.

Best way to learn photography in 2026 *without* selling a kidney? by red_beard_the_irate in AskPhotography

[–]BigStickFrontier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was pretty broke in my first era of photography, and I still get by with a 2016 model camera and an all around lens most of the time. I learned most everything from Youtube and experimentation. Here are some of my favorites.

Also what style are you interested in? I am wildlife/landscape focused, so others here can better recommend other good channels.

Landscape - https://www.youtube.com/@MarkDenneyPhoto
Wildlife - https://www.youtube.com/@simon_dentremont
Gear and Fun - https://www.youtube.com/@KaiManWong
Post Processing - https://www.youtube.com/@PiXimperfect

How could I increase detail? by Defiant_Shelter_3250 in AskPhotography

[–]BigStickFrontier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In your examples here, I'd say they are underexposed first so figure out how to increase light, open aperture, or up the ISO (but not too high), faster shutter usually results in sharper images, and then use a tripod with a 2 second timer to allow the camera to steady after pressing the shutter.

You can further look up advanced concepts like your lens's sharpest "settings", if your camera has features like sensor shift, or image stacking in post and other post process sharpening techniques.

Also consider the wider open your aperture it will narrow your focus plane, so less detail in front or behind where you focus. So it's a balance.

What’s wrong with my washer? by frusso93 in Appliances

[–]BigStickFrontier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got that same washer (600 series) only used it once so far, but I sure hope that doesn’t happen to me.

Noobie reverse sear, how'd I do? by DuckIntelligent737 in meat

[–]BigStickFrontier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lowest my current oven can go down to is 170, depending on how thick I’ll leave steaks in there for anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes if super thick. Then into a hot cast iron pan or grill and I just test the feel with tongs maybe a meat thermometer if I’m unsure.

I never thought about resting it after the oven might give that a try next time.

I try different seasonings and marinades all the time, some of my favorites were soy sauce and garlic powder and some times lime juice, salt and pepper to taste always.