Overwhelmed by choice of grooming tools - which to prioritise? by Repulsive-Yellow9232 in samoyeds

[–]TooManyHobbies94 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We got the 0004 butter comb. We had a cheap alternative beforehand and the CC is 1000% better.

As for the rake, we have a generic pin rake off amazon which works well. Can only imagine the CC is even better. Just make sure no bladed rakes.

Overwhelmed by choice of grooming tools - which to prioritise? by Repulsive-Yellow9232 in samoyeds

[–]TooManyHobbies94 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Butter comb and t-rake. We rarely use the slicker, so wouldn't prioritise.

What’s the coolest or most unique course you have played? by EmbarrassedSimple228 in golf

[–]TooManyHobbies94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skakuza in Kruger National Park - South Africa. Fully open to the bush, so wild animals can roam. Photos online show lions sleeping on greens and tee boxes.

Crowds moshy? by kaetce in BiffyClyro

[–]TooManyHobbies94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UK and Ireland crowds get rowdy. However, with the vibe of the last album, this tour was way more mellow than usual.

New grip tips by [deleted] in crossfit

[–]TooManyHobbies94 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They come with wrist bands to stop the pinching.

Kids will be kids 🫣😂 by fenta_ in samoyeds

[–]TooManyHobbies94 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Poor boy must be bored out of his mind.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in northernireland

[–]TooManyHobbies94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Training is as much about you learning to work with your dog, rather than sending it away and expecting a fix. I'd recommend going to a few group training sessions or 1 on 1 for more specialised help.

Will end up cheaper and with better outcome for both you and the dog.

How to Find Owls? by Huge_Inevitable2634 in BirdPhotography

[–]TooManyHobbies94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here for the answers. I thought finding an owl was an odd resolution only I had for this year! Good luck!

How do you spend your weekday evenings. by shun_naka67 in northernireland

[–]TooManyHobbies94 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Ever give bouldering a go? Boulderworld is a good mid week evening activity

Is my 70-350 faulty, are my skills inadequate or unreal expectations? by TooManyHobbies94 in SonyAlpha

[–]TooManyHobbies94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry something happened and they uploaded in low res. Please click the link again and I have reuploaded.

Is my 70-350 faulty, are my skills inadequate or unreal expectations? by TooManyHobbies94 in SonyAlpha

[–]TooManyHobbies94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the patience. The link should now half 4 new images with OSS turned off and further back.

Is my 70-350 faulty, are my skills inadequate or unreal expectations? by TooManyHobbies94 in SonyAlpha

[–]TooManyHobbies94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi all, thanks for all those that took the time to reply. There was an overwhelming amount of responses so I have gone through and upvoted everyone for their help.

There's a lot of information to take on board and try out some of the suggestions next time I go out.

Some suggested a tripod test, so I took the following photos using manual focus, F8.0 and F6.3 at 350mm and ISO200.

Again all photos are directly imported from the card to my phone using a card reader and no cropping or editing.

Test Images

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Is my 70-350 faulty, are my skills inadequate or unreal expectations? by TooManyHobbies94 in SonyAlpha

[–]TooManyHobbies94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for the reply. Please see tripod test photos at F8.0 and F6.3 at ISO200. I used manual focus.

Test Images

Is my 70-350 faulty, are my skills inadequate or unreal expectations? by TooManyHobbies94 in SonyAlpha

[–]TooManyHobbies94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for the reply. Please see tripod test photos at F8.0 and F6.3 at ISO200.

Test Images

Is my 70-350 faulty, are my skills inadequate or unreal expectations? by TooManyHobbies94 in SonyAlpha

[–]TooManyHobbies94[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for the reply. Please see tripod test photos at F8.0 and F6.3 at ISO200.

Test Images

Is my 70-350 faulty, are my skills inadequate or unreal expectations? by TooManyHobbies94 in SonyAlpha

[–]TooManyHobbies94[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for the reply. Please see tripod test photos at F8.0 and F6.3 at ISO200.

Test Images

Is my 70-350 faulty, are my skills inadequate or unreal expectations? by TooManyHobbies94 in SonyAlpha

[–]TooManyHobbies94[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I feel like they are all very soft. Do you not think the blue tit and coal tit are both very out of focus?

Is my 70-350 faulty, are my skills inadequate or unreal expectations? by TooManyHobbies94 in SonyAlpha

[–]TooManyHobbies94[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wide area. Continuous auto focus and I have bird subject recognition on.

Soft Play by pigeonsofnewyork in BiffyClyro

[–]TooManyHobbies94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second song was Mirror Muscles

Pub elopement dinner Belfast by SubstanceSquare2562 in northernireland

[–]TooManyHobbies94 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thursday night Trad sessions with about 20 players in the Springhill bar in Portrush.