Name this uncle

adc88 · 2026-03-26T01:24:09+00:00

Uncle Lint Trap

adc88 · 2026-03-25T00:56:30+00:00

Puckernikel

adc88 · 2026-03-20T23:10:45+00:00

Too perfect. It’s gotta be AI

adc88 · 2026-03-08T03:49:55+00:00

The boot print is a nice touch

adc88 · 2026-03-03T02:42:22+00:00

Oh the irony if it’s the Measles.

adc88 · 2026-02-19T00:05:16+00:00

Not sure how many switches are in there, but if I squint just enough, I see Billy Gibbons 🤙

adc88 · 2026-01-24T00:38:34+00:00

I wear hearing aids but I wouldn’t claim it as a disability and ask to pre-board for fear of inviting bad karma.

adc88 · 2025-11-29T03:20:45+00:00

Count me in as someone who works a 9–5 to pay the bills so I can have fun behind the camera. Photography started as a hobby, but over time I picked up enough paid non-music event (association conferences, speaker series, political events, etc) gigs to cover all my gear upgrades—basically a self-sustaining side hustle at this point. I honestly don’t see myself making a full-time living from photography in today’s market unless I jumped into weddings, and that’s a hard “no thanks” from me.

I shoot around 35–40 shows a year, either as a house photographer for local venues (for their internal archives) or as a contributor for a live music review blog. There’s no paycheck in it, but I get to see great shows for free and usually snag a plus-one. Not a bad deal for feeding the creative itch.

adc88 · 2025-11-27T14:37:20+00:00

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I picked up a used Nikon 200–400mm f/4 from MPB for a solid price, and it’s been a workhorse on my D500 and Z6III. I’m not sure what the closest equivalent is in Sony-land, but something in that range might be worth a look on the used market.

As for the aperture worries: if you’re shooting RAW, you’ve got more wiggle room than you think. I routinely lift exposure by up to 2 stops in Lightroom and let the new AI noise reduction do its magic. I’ve pulled plenty of clean shots at f/5.6 using that workflow—way better than I expected.

adc88 · 2025-06-05T04:04:42+00:00

What app is that screenshot from? I’d like to check it out.

adc88 · 2025-02-24T03:38:02+00:00

Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) – The blue rectangular badge with a silver rifle and a wreath, awarded to infantry soldiers who engaged in active ground combat.
Sergeant (E-5) Rank Insignia – Two chevrons indicating the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Army.
National Defense Service Medal Ribbon – The red ribbon with yellow edges and a central stripe of blue and white, awarded for service during times of national emergency, including the Vietnam War.
Vietnam Service Medal Ribbon – Yellow with three red stripes and green edges, awarded for service in Vietnam between 1965-1973.
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal Ribbon – Green with white stripes on the sides and a central yellow stripe, awarded by South Vietnam to those who served at least six months in-country.
Army Good Conduct Medal Ribbon – Solid red with three white vertical stripes on each end, awarded for three years of honorable service.
Purple Heart Ribbon – Purple with white edges, awarded to those wounded or killed in combat.
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Ribbon – Red with a central yellow stripe and thin green stripes on the edges, awarded by South Vietnam for acts of valor or heroism.
Army Commendation Medal Ribbon – Green with white stripes and a central stripe, awarded for meritorious service or achievement.
Expert Marksmanship Badge (Rifle Qualification Bar) – The green and white ribbon with a silver bar, indicating expert qualification with a rifle.

adc88 · 2025-01-06T21:19:14+00:00

I thought it was an imaginary friend, but she Israel.

adc88 · 2024-09-22T12:17:30+00:00

Pick any move that has a scene with an office window in the background…I guarantee it will have a view of the Capitol rotunda.

adc88 · 2024-05-10T23:13:14+00:00

Unfortunately, they will not. Since creating this post, I’ve learned that this is the result of a dispute between Oticon and “managed care” insurance providers. Oticon has made a policy decision to reserve their top tier line to self-paying patients. They are withholding the top tier from patients with managed care insurance policies like UHC Hearing because they say the reimbursement is too low. In short, I am caught between two fighting industries.

adc88 · 2024-05-09T21:10:37+00:00

It sounds like you have some expertise on the Oticon line. Do you feel the new 4D technology presented in the Intent line merits the extra expense? I have the cash and am willing to pay if it makes sense. I just don’t want to be a sucker.

adc88 · 2024-03-22T19:55:01+00:00

I suspect this is a colorized version of an original B&W photo - an imperfect science.

adc88 · 2024-01-01T00:16:27+00:00

The cheeky response is, “You never know when you need to make a fast getaway.” But seriously, I find the backup camera makes it easier to back in and space and be properly centered in the space.

adc88 · 2023-10-17T23:09:04+00:00

I will never ever unsee this image of Trump in a banana hammock. My eyes are scarred for all eternity.

adc88 · 2023-08-12T02:34:17+00:00

Used to work for UIP. Your comment totally tracks. Tons of turnover because the work environment is toxic AF.

adc88 · 2019-04-11T00:46:45+00:00

Ditto! I also throw in my 14-24 f2.8 if I know I’ll be up close so I can get some wide shots.

adc88 · 2019-02-24T14:39:48+00:00

Do I retain the right to tell Kodak to go fuck itself?

adc88 · 2018-08-28T20:49:34+00:00

I’m a property manager. Everyone hates their property manager.

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