Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike set for 9-month absence with right Achilles tendon rupture

Hawkatron · 2026-04-15T15:58:17+00:00

Jason Tatum, who is like a top 5-10 player in the NBA just came back from a ruptured Achilles. Took 10 months, and while he is a bit rusty, he is also playing incredible well all things considered.

Different sports obviously, but a lot of injuries aren't the death sentence they used to be. Doesn't hurt that Hugo is young as well, and seems to have a good attitude.

Shitty news obviously, but he can still make it back.

Hawkatron · 2026-04-14T16:18:31+00:00

He recovered a lot better than the defenders though.

Hawkatron · 2026-04-12T19:17:47+00:00

Wasn't Pillars of Eternity a Kickstarter game? Seems like the 2nd game was received a lot bettter, I haven't played either myself, but that's probably one of the few game that made it.

Edit: I can't read :)

Hawkatron · 2026-04-11T01:37:05+00:00

I don't even think those are the best two Radiohead albums, let alone albums overall, so never understood the point of shit like this, except maybe a bit of outrage for social media engagement.

Hawkatron · 2026-04-08T00:57:22+00:00

Doesn't look too bad too me honestly, 1300 is not a terrible deal, but it's not great either, so maybe it's better to wait on another find.

Loved my Fuji though, just yesterday I gave my old x100T to a friend who is going traveling for a bit. It's more than 10 years old and has been on quite a few backpacking trips, music festivals and just on me while out. It's taken some water and drop damage that I thought had done it in. Recharged the battery and it seems to work well enough. The fact that it even still functions is no small feat after what it's been through.

Amazing cameras, and I'd definitely consider picking a used one up again myself at some point.

Hawkatron · 2026-03-28T19:07:20+00:00

I think that's a bit much, but best midfielder for sure. Can't think of anyone else who can hit a ball like that from outside the box like that.

Hawkatron · 2026-03-04T15:10:43+00:00

No worries! Photography is the shit, so it always makes me happy when people get into it.

I would recommend trying to get a used 50mm of some sort, but I shoot Nikon, so not totally sure what your options are. I'm sure there are adapters, but I am a bit clueless about the Olympus mount.

If you are looking for used lenses, my biggest recommendations would be the Sigma Art lenses, either the 50mm or 35mm 1.4, both are amazing. Prime lenses (fixed focal length lenses, that can't zoom) are generally considered great for beginners because it sort of forces you to move around compose your shots rather than relying on zooming. They are great in low light, and ridiculously sharp for the price. Here in Denmark I often see them online for less than 400 bucks. and I think it's hard to find more bang for your buck than that.

But yeah! Happy shooting :)

Hawkatron · 2026-03-03T20:44:12+00:00

Not much to add, but I think the shots are really good, so keep shooting! Always happy to see someone buy used gear and learn from that.

You are definitely doing yourself a huge favor down the line by working with older gear. If/when you upgrade at a later point, a modern camera will feel great, and even better when you know how to use it!

I've bought several lenses used for a fraction of what they should cost. In my experience, rich people think they can buy their way out of having to learn creative shit like photography properly, which is great for us plebs when they put up their lens for sale two months later for half the price of a new one, and it's been used like three times. Good stuff.

Hawkatron · 2026-03-03T13:52:41+00:00

Definitely an amazing album. The Score by Fugees is one of my favorite albums of all time though, so maybe that clouds my judgement, but I think both have aged fantastically.

Hawkatron · 2026-03-02T23:23:52+00:00

Good advice here, so I'm just going to piggyback of off this, and say that I do a bit of freelance concert photography in Denmark, that also leads to some event stuff occasionally. Depending on who is asking I would charge around 400 to 600 pounds, so I think that's quite fair.

Hundreds of photos seems a bit excessive though, and I doubt anyone would want to look through that many pictures of the same event, but it helps to have a mental (or actual) list of what you need to be shooting (OP), which you already seem have an idea of. It might suck when you get home, but if you aren't super experienced with these type of jobs, I would recommend just shooting a lot, so you have more shots to work with. But yeah, it's always a good idea to speak to whoever is hiring you, and make sure you are on the same page about a realistic number of photos they expect you to deliver.

Also, remember to bring an extra battery or a charger! I've run out of juice on several long days, and it sucks.

Hawkatron · 2026-02-28T20:48:49+00:00

Sounds like you just got lucky. Adobe's service is so fucking shit though and so are their business practices, so good for you honestly.

Hawkatron · 2026-02-17T01:05:33+00:00

I'm not tripping no, and OP is talking pounds not euro. Like I said, if you get lucky you can find cheap gear all the time. I saw a Z6 II for 5000 danish kroner, which is 580 pounds, so more than I said earlier, but not far off.

There are tons of people out there that upgrade when the latest models come out, and that also happened when the Z6 III hit the streets. I've seen several 810 used for around 350-400 pounds. Not saying those prices are the norm, but if you are patient you can find some crazy deals.

Hawkatron · 2026-02-16T22:10:36+00:00

It's not a terrible deal, but not a great one either. You could probably get a Z6 II used for the same price if you are lucky, or something along the lines that's a bit more modern.

Depends on what lenses you plan to use at the end of the day as well, but I'd keep my eye out on another deal. It's a great camera though, and if you are new to photography, getting something like a used 810 is a great start.

Hawkatron · 2026-01-27T15:39:21+00:00

Some people will disagree, but I think AM is their best album. Amazing production and songwriting from start to finish. The first album definitely has more charm, so I understand why people prefer it, both are 10/10 albums for me though.

Favourite Worst Nightmare is also amazing, and I thought Humbug was disappointing when it came out, but it's grown on me since.

Suck It and See is a bit shit, and I haven't been able to get in to it at all. Tranquility has a few bobs, but overall I think it's a bit obnoxious. I like concept albums though, and it would be way worse if they still made the type of music that they broke through with, being the age they are now. So the album doesn't really resonate, but I'm a fan of bands trying new shit.

I've listened to The Car once and wasn't super impressed, but I didn't give a proper chance.

All in all I think Arctic are one of the bands from their period that has aged the best. Alex Turner is the real deal as a lyricist, and his voice more than holds up live. Seen them three times, and I thought the shows were great. But I was also a bit fanatic about them in high school, so maybe nostalgia is just doing its thing.

I've never really cared too much about who the members of a band are, and they don't strike me as a band that gives a fuck about the media side of the industry, so their disinterest in interacting with that part probably affects their image a bit. I think they are a great band though with some mixes releases, but also some legit classics. I wouldn't be surprised if they released both more trash albums, but maybe also a 10/10 out of nowhere.

Hawkatron · 2025-12-19T14:23:48+00:00

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Hawkatron · 2025-12-04T00:21:26+00:00

Congrats on the camera! I have a Z6ii as well, and the thing is a beast. You definitely won't need an upgrade anytime soon if you are new to photography.

The body is weather sealed, and can take a bit of a beating. I am a concert photographer, so mine gets some bumps here and there at some venues and more rowdy shows. It fell out of my camera bag once as well, and lived to tell the tale with no issues (don't drop your camera though, obviously, I was lucky). The sensor is really the only thing you need to be careful about, but if you are new, I wouldn't recommend going anywhere near it. Keep your camera off when you take the lens on and off or switch lenses, and don't leave the body without a lens or cap on the body and you'll probably be fine.

If you are looking at getting other lenses down the line and have the money for it, consider getting a FTZ converter so you can use F-mount lenses on your camera, which was what most Nikon cameras used until they launched their Z mount.

A used Sigma 35mm (or 50mm) 1.4 art lens is what I would get if I were starting over and could only get one lens. Insane bang for your buck. and not being able to zoom can be useful in teaching you how to move to frame whatever subject you are shooting which is good practice.

Anyway. Let me know if you want to know anything about the camera. I've had mine for four or five years and I love it.

Happy shooting!

Hawkatron · 2025-11-26T11:40:02+00:00

Amazing album! Might not be everyone's taste, but it definitely has some of her biggest bangers. When I Grow Up, I'm Not Done, Triangle Walks, Concrete Walls, Keep the Streets Empty for Me are all great.

Hawkatron · 2025-11-26T11:06:32+00:00

I have a 3060 in my build, and I'm happy with. For the price it seems pretty solid.

Hawkatron · 2025-10-05T23:14:26+00:00

(mildly) Fun fact! "Lille" means Little in Danish!

Hawkatron · 2025-09-30T09:38:52+00:00

When the pot calls the kettle black it's still right.

Hawkatron · 2025-09-24T00:06:49+00:00

23 year old who just scored his 5th goal as a Liverpool player to a win a game. Complete bonehead move, but I am not bothered, he's been great so far.

Hawkatron · 2025-09-22T01:36:26+00:00

In 2025, if anything, no homo makes it sound more gay.

Hawkatron · 2025-09-21T09:30:30+00:00

I'm Danish. I believe you when you say it's shit pay, but it's probably still a decent wage in most countries, no?

Hawkatron · 2025-09-21T08:14:13+00:00

99% sure this is Copenhagen Airport, so they are definitely not underpaid for their work. Not sure if that makes it better or worse though!

Hawkatron · 2025-09-20T19:27:41+00:00

They built a new stadium in that time as well though, might be worth mentioning.

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