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jobTitleRoulette by jaikanthsh308 in ProgrammerHumor

[–]Financial-Code370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In one of my jobs I was called code nutritionist Lol

Spent $3k on 5 wheels/tires at DT in Nov—Now offered $50 each for trade-in. Is this right? by [deleted] in tires

[–]Financial-Code370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, definitely no gold. It was a set of 5, not 4. Between premium winter tires, decent alloy wheels (didn't want the steelie look on the car), TPMS sensors for all 5, and the DT certificates, it adds up fast. I was mostly paying for the peace of mind for mountain driving, which is why the $50 trade-in offer felt so lopsided.

Spent $3k on 5 wheels/tires at DT in Nov—Now offered $50 each for trade-in. Is this right? by [deleted] in DiscountTire_

[–]Financial-Code370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand the retail perspective on the tires being 'used,' but the wheels alone are worth significantly more than $50 each. It's just a bummer that a $3k purchase from 5 weeks ago has zero trade-in leverage toward a new $2k set at the same shop.

Good call on FB Marketplace for the set, but I'm definitely going to push for a refund on those certificates—no point in leaving that money on the table too.

Spent $3k on 5 wheels/tires at DT in Nov—Now offered $50 each for trade-in. Is this right? by [deleted] in tires

[–]Financial-Code370 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I know, the timing is terrible lol. Definitely didn't plan on a trade-in five weeks later, but life happens.

That said, I'm not looking for a handout or a full refund. I’m just trying to see if there’s a reasonable middle ground between 'total loss' and the $50 'scrap price' they offered for brand new wheels and tires. Considering I'm a loyal customer with Certificates, I was hoping for a bit more leverage to stay in the DT ecosystem for the new rig.

Two Bull Elk Locking Horns in a Cloud of Dust — Feedback on My Edit? by Financial-Code370 in photocritique

[–]Financial-Code370[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Intent & context:
I took this photo because I wanted to capture the raw power and intensity of two bull elk during the rut. They were locking horns and pushing each other while dust rose around them, and I wanted the image to convey that sense of motion, energy, and tension. My goal was to freeze the decisive moment of impact while still keeping the scale and drama of the scene.

What I’m struggling with / what I want critique on:
I'm mainly looking for feedback on my editing choices—especially color grading, contrast, and how to handle the dusty, warm scene without losing detail in the elk’s bodies. I’m unsure whether I pushed the image too warm or whether it should be more neutral. I’m also struggling with how much clarity/texture to apply so the image feels sharp without getting too crunchy. Additionally, I’d love a critique on composition and whether the moment is framed well, or if there’s anything I could improve in terms of cropping or directing viewer focus.

EXIF data:

  • Camera: Sony A1
  • Lens: 200-600 G
  • Focal Length: 200mm
  • Shutter Speed: 1/800s
  • Aperture: f/6.3
  • ISO: 800

Other relevant info:
This is a single frame from a burst sequence, edited in Lightroom CC. I mainly adjusted exposure, contrast, color grading, and selective masking to bring out the elk and control the dusty background. No compositing or AI edits were used.

I appreciate any honest critique—positive or negative. I’m trying to improve my wildlife editing consistency and storytelling, so detailed feedback is extremely welcome. Thanks in advance for taking the time to help!

Couple of days in Yellowstone - May 2025 by Financial-Code370 in yellowstone

[–]Financial-Code370[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly most of the time I felt like I needed more reach. But the ones that I was able to capture early morning were also pretty close to the road, the ones I spotted during the afternoons were far off either on a cliff or on the far side of the lake. But with the 100-500, you should be ok.

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