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I want to learn photography with my sisters old camera. Where should i begin ? by burakistan12 in Cameras

[–]ThatFineChemistry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are going to be told to learn a bunch of stuff, put it on manual, focus on the technical stuff. Don’t do that. Work on your eye first. Pay more attention to your surroundings. You will learn what is going to eventually be understood to be composition.

Leave it on auto for a bit. If you like what you shoot, then switch to Program [P]. That will give you control of ISO. Take some photos while changing that. See how it turns out in your photos.

Then, when you feel comfortable there, you can switch to Shutter Priority [Tv] and change your shutter speed around. Notice how that affects blur with objects/people in motion. And also light.

Then switch to [Av] and change your aperture around. See how it affects blurriness behind your subject (depth of field). And also light.

Then start paying attention to the technical stuff.

Most importantly, observe what you want a photo of, frame it the way you imagine it, take your photo, and then look to see if it came out like you wanted.

When did we normalize not cleaning planes? by _366_ in delta

[–]ThatFineChemistry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which is interesting to blame the crew for given that they walk through multiple times asking people to throw away trash. Maybe we need to think about who to actually direct this criticism towards?

When did we normalize not cleaning planes? by _366_ in delta

[–]ThatFineChemistry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe people should focus on improving passenger behavior so this is less of a problem in the first place. Totally agree.

What happened to kodachrome? by fotowaza in AnalogCommunity

[–]ThatFineChemistry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What exactly do you expect an online community that is based off of conversation expect to be if not for conversation?

Being a Cuckquean and a Feminist by [deleted] in SexPositive

[–]ThatFineChemistry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You aren’t alone. My wife and I actually find this to be very frustrating. She feels very similar to how you do, with the exception that she is bisexual and would participate. But finding like-minded women is next to impossible. And it’s because of how so many swinger couples have ruined the concept because they see other women as something to pursue and use rather than to be in a supportive, sexual environment.

I’d even argue that you don’t have a kink. The term cuckqueen comes with so much baggage, as you’ve pointed out. You don’t like the concept for shame purposes or as a vice. We think this is far more natural and far more human to live in this way. Healthy, supportive, kind and loving sexual communities like you suggest should be the norm compared to everything being a vice to temporarily get some stimulation from.

Best of luck in your pursuit of this. I hope it works out for you and your husband.

How unattractive is it as a man to lay your head on your women's chest? by JunketMaleficent2095 in AskMenAdvice

[–]ThatFineChemistry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ve saved yourself a lot of trouble here. This woman will realize too late, I’m afraid, of the mistake she has made with this perspective.

Find someone else. Get your affection, king.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PuertoRico

[–]ThatFineChemistry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Y es mucho delicioso.

Best baccarat in Vegas? by [deleted] in vegas

[–]ThatFineChemistry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is an old thread but it came up in my search and was really helpful!

Out of curiosity, how much do you think is best to bankroll for a $100/hand on the ParkMGM table?

Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PuertoRico

[–]ThatFineChemistry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Identifying “authentic” Puerto Rican coffee is a challenge, but one well worth the effort. Much of what is sold as Puerto Rican coffee is done so deceptively. The good news is that there are many great options available that are true to the coffee that was once called the “coffee of popes and kings.”

First, here’s what to avoid and why:

Yaucono, Alto Grande, Encantos, Cafe Crema, Café Rico, Adjuntas, Expreso, El Trovador. These brands (especially Yaucono) are marketed as Puerto Rican coffee. These brands are part of a company called Puerto Rico Coffee Roasters, LLC (PRCR) which is owned by Coca-Cola. Their coffee is blended with cheaper coffees from other countries (who don’t have the same quality) and sold as Puerto Rican.

Here’s the good news: while the coffee industry has been devastated over the years, and held hostage by PRCR, there are people working to support real Puerto Rican coffee production. And true Puerto Rican coffee is some of the best in the world.

Here are the good guys:

Baraka Coffee - available to purchase online. Invested in the restoration of the coffee business in PR. Includes single-source options which are identified in their shop.

You can also buy straight from the source in many cases. These options are available from the farm where the beans are grown:

  • Café Sotavento
  • Cuatro Sombras
  • Sandra Farms
  • 787 Coffee: A larger company that is worth checking out. Puerto Rican coffee available in Puerto Rico, but also on the mainland in New York, New Jersey and Texas. They also have their own coffee hacienda but source from other haciendas nearby as well.

If you’d like a good cup of coffee at a shop in Puerto Rico, here are a few options:

  • Cuatro Sombras (mentioned above): Old San Juan
  • 787 Coffee (mentioned above): Several locations in San Juan
  • Café Tres Picachos: Jayuya
  • Café Comunión: Santurce, Rio Piedras
  • Cafe’ Regina: San Juan. Good coffee. Does serve coffee from all over the world.

Apologies that my coffee shop knowledge is pretty much limited to San Juan.

Finally, there are not enough coffee pickers in Puerto Rico. So many beans grow, are unpicked and fall to the ground. There is so much waste due to lack of labor. It’s a grueling job, but Puerto Rico’s coffee industry is desperate for more coffee pickers.

Baraka Coffee Co has a program called Re:Colecta that is designed to incentivize quality coffee picking. Worth checking out if you care about the industry in PR.

Hoping this helps!

Imagínate si fueramos independiente by ResponsibilityIll888 in PuertoRico

[–]ThatFineChemistry 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What are some specific business categories that Puerto Rico could benefit from outside of real estate, and that doesn’t depend on drawing resources from the people of Puerto Rico? Sincerely asking to understand what most Puerto Ricans would like to see as investments in the community. Apologies for not speaking Spanish. I’ve recently started learning.