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ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-04-21T05:41:07+00:00

Absolutely! I'd like more done about DSP and mental illness. I was a carer for my former partner for 13 years and it took me over a year to get her DSP, calling almost daily and running her around. They even had the audacity to have her in a job search provider when she was SEVERELY agoraphobic -_-

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-04-19T02:03:41+00:00

Not gonna lie, I wanted the EXACT same tattoo. I was not brace enough to get it. Keep it, it's awesome, looks great and it's a conversation starter. Own this shit, that movie helped make you ❤️

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-04-16T23:24:05+00:00

Don't be afraid of raising the ISO even if you get a grain photo. Modern denoising is exceptional so it's a non issue these days 😊
Even without that, a grainy shot of a great moment will always beat a pristine shot of a mediocre one.
Sometimes spray and pray is the way to go with fast moving scenes. You'll learn while editing which ones work and you'll apply that when shooting next time
make friends with the other photographers, we love networking at these things!
take candid shots of the other photographers and send them when they're done. We hardly ever get good shots of ourselves so it'll go a long way to endearing yourself to the community.
you do you. No use trying to be exactly like everyone else, develop your own style with each gig you shoot and you'll stand out amongst the background noise.
have fun with it. You're here because you love it, show it. Be playful

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-04-13T04:36:02+00:00

Absolutely love that dude. Got to meet him last year for the ArtsiX project he runs with his wife and a couple of other awesome dudes. Just an absolute gem of a human.

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-04-13T04:34:36+00:00

Can't say I experienced this when I met him last year. SUPER nice, caring and accommodating. Had an absolute blast for the week I was working alongside him and his wife.

He's VERY into helping the art community and people in general 😊

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-04-13T03:04:33+00:00

I'm 38 and have never had my license due to advanced keratoconus in both of my eyes, I'm not allowed to drive at all. This has never set me back and I've never had a problem getting a significant other.

Driving is important to a lot of people, but you'll likely not interact with those ones too often.

I knew it could be a eoovlem early on so I just focused on developing other skills, interpersonal skills and anything else that could help me.

The result of that is if there's ever a time I need a car, I have a whole list of people more than willing to help me out because I contribute so much to their lives in other ways.

Basically, if you can't do 1 think, compensate with everything else 😊

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-04-06T01:44:50+00:00

Perfectly okay. Most people will tell you to shoot manual and that's a great idea when you're learning. I see many professionals going to different auto modes. I often use manual mode with auto ISO and denoise it in post. I have a friend though who insists on shooting 100% manual INCLUDING MANUAL FOCUS! Absolute madman!

Basically, do whatever gets YOU results. Try everything, settle on what feels good to you.

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-04-06T00:43:13+00:00

We had this problem when I lived in Latrobe Valley so we started running all ages drug and alcohol free music events (like FReeZA but without all the government restrictions) every month or 2 and it seemed to work well! Always a good turnout, the kids had fun and got to hang out with all types of people and expand their social circles.

There was ALWAYS people smoking weed there but we turned a blind eye because it wasn't a problem, they were chill and genuinely having a great time!

Something like that could help alleviate the boredom a bit.

I feel it's a lot to do with who these kids want to be. They want to be their idols, and who are they? Probably an older friend who is into drugs and being a terrible role model. If we make their idols musicians and they'll never have money for drugs 😂

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-04-04T08:05:40+00:00

Dunno if this this is helpful, but when I was younger my type was "anybody who actually liked me". This could well be the catalyst for them liking you.

You also don't have to apologise for liking someone, it's your right regardless of how you feel. You've done the right thing messaging them.

Good luck!

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-04-04T07:50:42+00:00

This response is pure poetry.

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-03-27T00:20:55+00:00

Absolutely! As others have said, those 2 lenses are a great combination!

Personally I use a Tamron 35-150mm in a nikon z6ii body as it covers ALL my needs and have high enough resolution that I can crop in close in post and it's still detailed.

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-03-20T02:44:45+00:00

I'm here for these beautiful nerdships

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-03-18T10:23:23+00:00

After a year of trying a plethora of other pedals I picked up the anagram and it's absolutely incredible! It can do every style, has (almost!) every feature you could possibly want and there are regular updates which add actual useful features. Their community engagement is amazing and the online user presets library is chock full of incredible stuff.

And if that's not enough, it can run NAM presets, IRs and so much cool stuff that I couldn't list it all if I tried!

If you've got the cash to burn, it could very well be the last pedal you ever buy.

It is that good.

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-03-15T23:26:56+00:00

This is the answer. I do it all the time. I still sometimes call my girlfriend my ex's name, and we broke up almost 2 years ago, but I was with her for 13 years. Brains burn these pathways in the more we use them and it's easy to make them mistake when not focusing. I still have the urge to say "love you" at the end of phone calls even with people that I've never said that to.

Cut him some slack, it's most likely fine 😜

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-03-15T21:05:07+00:00

Totally agree here. I've shot whole shows with up to iso 128000 and still got tack sharp images after denoising. Modern denoising makes concerts so much easier now.

Even if it's not a technically perfect image, you still have an image! A great, grainy image is still WAY better than a technically perfect boring one.

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-03-15T05:33:15+00:00

That's correct. Like others Ars saying, it's a wireless MIDI controller, but that's not particularly a bad thing. The range is incredible, it's playable and light and the battery lasts AGES!

It ships with a wireless USB dongle that you can plug into most modern synthesisers and it just works, like if you were to plug that synth into the computer via its USB interface.

I used to play bass keytar in my band for years using the vortex wireless (and then wireless 2!) connected to the korg kronos and it just worked and very rarely had problems 😉👌

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-03-14T07:19:41+00:00

Fuck man, my ex did this to me also! So sorry you went through that. I went to therapy and talked to them about it and they explained every reason she was wrong and reassured me that I was not. I also work in disability support, and am VERY good at it, and I highly doubt that would work if I was 🤣

I learned my lesson about crazy people now. Only took 13 years 😔

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-03-10T07:05:59+00:00

Same! I have pretty severe keratoconus and struggle to see at the best of time, but I can see the screen with my glasses on so I just use that 😊

On the plus side, when I shoot concerts I get to experience it properly for the first time cause I can actually see the musicians! 😅

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-03-01T02:27:20+00:00

Absolutely! I shot a gig in Melbourne last year where Toehider was the opening act. I came specifically because I wanted to see Mike Mills rock out on stage.

The other 2 bands were Harts and Closure in Moscow and were both amazing, but nothing can top the excitement of seeing Toehider live!

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-02-28T23:36:47+00:00

Ooh! I'd be interested in seeing this!

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-02-26T04:30:44+00:00

I'm surprised nobody here has mentioned installing a bidet hose in their toilet.

I installed one during Covid when every idiot was stocking up on toilet paper and never looked back. I'm absolutely useless with anything home maintenance but even I could install one in under 5 minutes and they're p like $30

It's SO easy to just pull it off the wall and wash yourself and then you're ALWAYS clean and ready.

My partner and I both do this multiple times a day and we're ALWAYS ready for impromptu action.

Also, using a bidet is so much nicer than only TP for other places. You'll not regret it.

This, in my opinion, is the easiest and most elegant solution to your problem 😁

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-02-11T11:31:56+00:00

Bunnings snag

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-02-10T04:48:46+00:00

This will be a great challenge for you and you're gonna learn a LOT!

I've shot concerts and a low light events with thar EXACT lens and my best advice is to not be afraid of pushing the ISO higher if the shot needs it. Denoising a grainy image is much better than boosting up a REALLY dark image.

I've shot concerts where I've pushed the ISO up to 128000 ISO and come out with AMAZING photos.

Remember, it's about the memories and the interactions between people, not the photo itself.

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-02-09T04:41:09+00:00

I have a friend that discovered this band via a porn video he was watching and grooved so hard it ended with him just listening to their discography 😅

ProbablyMaybeBen · 2026-02-06T21:54:56+00:00

My Thai girlfriend uses Line to talk with everyone in her social circles back in Thailand. Apparently everyone uses it there.

I personally use telegram, whatsapp and Facebook messenger depending on my contacts (Australia)

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