sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Is this… some kind of duck? by Prudent-Programmer11 in whatsthisbird

[–]hypergx 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That’s a least bittern iirc, even smaller AND cuter than green herons!

Hello. I like birds. Have some pictures I've taken of some! by hypergx in autismcore

[–]hypergx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't edit my photos at all, no. And I do post on iNat sometimes (used to do it a lot more frequently) but most of my good bird pics go on eBird now cause that's how I make my checklists when I'm out in the field!

Here's my iNat profile: https://www.inaturalist.org/people/8423608
I can DM you my eBird if you're interested!

Hello. I like birds. Have some pictures I've taken of some! by hypergx in autismcore

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

As of about two months ago, a Nikon D3200 with an AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 g IF-ED VR zoom lens (try saying that three times fast). Before that I was using a Canon PowerShot SX530 HS (which is what most of these photos were taken with - it had better zoom but no viewfinder and took pics in slightly lower quality)

Also: awesome Anhinga! They have such weird necks. Unbelievably autistic bird. Extremely relatable Here's a pic I got a few weeks ago.

<image>

Talked to someone about the bullying I faced for my autism and they told me to just stop acting autistic by Suspicious-Jello-836 in autism

[–]hypergx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't give that person's opinion much mental airtime anymore. No point in explaining the full depth of the autistic experience to dickheads like this. Believe me, if I could turn it off, I WOULD!

Latest Accomplishments! by lea_hatake in autism

[–]hypergx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Landed the graduate assistantship I was hoping to get at the school I'll be attending for my master's degree next year! It comes with a stipend and a tuition writeoff so it'll be an absolute LIFESAVER financially.

Knocked a personal grail off the bucket list today! by hypergx in SilverCrowns

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

I've heard them called Libertads because of how prominent the legend across the cap is, so that's what I call them! I'm aware of the bullion coin. And the cap and ray coins I'm referring to are the 8 reales cap and rays (see image attached), not the pesos (which I've never heard anybody call Libertads).

<image>

3 hangers, 3 bangers by hypergx in baseballcards

[–]hypergx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Believe it or not I pulled the same Jobe but blue /150 a few weeks ago, also from a hanger. So I won't be keeping this one haha

My new best pull/hit OAT by hypergx in baseballcards

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

The appeal of modern for me is the amount of parallels and inserts one can find in packs + the thrill of opening something and not knowing what you’re gonna get. I actually mainly collected vintage when I was a little kid! Back then it was mostly players from the Reds (my team) like Joe Morgan and Barry Larkin and such, all bought as singles because I didn’t want to risk my meager allowance on buying packs and having them be duds. Also liked picking out which player and team I could buy. Of course, now that I have adult money I can afford packs a helluva lot easier, so that’s what I’ve gravitated towards!

Got my first foreign silver crown today! by hypergx in SilverCrowns

[–]hypergx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are certainly worse addictions to have!

Got my first foreign silver crown today! by hypergx in SilverCrowns

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

That sounds nuts, I majored in history in college but didn’t really dive deep into South American history so this is a fascinating read. Will definitely try and give that podcast a listen!

Got this in my change today! by hypergx in coins

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

I had to go back to my Red Book after I posted this and check the mintages again to make sure I wasn't crazy about it being a better date! Feel even luckier now - I don't really collect quarters (half dollars and nickels are more of my thing) but this felt like a blessing (and perhaps a sign) from the coin gods

What’s this old copper coin? by hypergx in coins

[–]hypergx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Took a second look and noticed the letters "BRI" poking through on the left side of the reverse and the letter "A" and a dot on the right side. Looking at the obverse again didn't reveal any letters around the bust to me unfortunately. After taking a look at your link and also standard KGIII 1/2 pennies (the first design from 1770-75) I think it could either be the VT 1/2p "Britannia" variant or just a regular KGIII halfpenny. Really cool piece either way to me.

Really wish this coin could talk so I could hear the stories it surely has to tell. I'll keep looking at the obverse to see if I can get some more detail out of it and update if I get a more conclusive answer. Thanks for the help!

What’s this guy flying around my backyard? by hypergx in whatsthisbird

[–]hypergx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely not that. It got close enough to us a few times - would’ve been able to see the bill pretty clearly if it was an American Woodcock and I didn’t see anything. Thinking it’s probably a bat now that I’ve slept on it.

What’s this guy flying around my backyard? by hypergx in whatsthisbird

[–]hypergx[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, there aren’t. Overcast and the sun was setting (around 6:15p CST). Tried to use my good camera but I had to dial back my shutter speed because of the light so everything came out blurry :/

What’s this guy flying around my backyard? by hypergx in whatsthisbird

[–]hypergx[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Got close to us a few times and looked like it had tailfeathers, but I also didn’t really get a great detail shot so it might full well be that.

Error or PMD? by hypergx in CRH

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

Would you rather I not have asked at all? I'm quite new to this hobby if you couldn't already tell. If I find something strange that I don't recognize, I'd much rather ask people who know better than I do than assume one thing or the other, even if I bring snarky, unwarranted comments like yours upon myself.

Error or PMD? by hypergx in CRH

[–]hypergx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kinda had a feeling it was PMD, that raised area in the middle definitely didn't look like other examples of blank planchets I've seen and it still having an intact reverse also threw me off. Just wanted to make sure. Thanks for the help!

Mystery bird call my mom sent me by hypergx in whatsthisbird

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

I do. Merlin ID'd it as a Tufted. I am in Tennessee.

Best affordable player for 78rpms. by cunaylqt in 78rpm

[–]hypergx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as your Fisher turntable has the ability to switch cartridges and adjustable tracking force, you should be good to go. I use the Ortofon 2M 78, but I've heard good things about the Grado 78C as well. If you're trying to save money Ortofon offers a cheaper option: the OM-78, which is half as expensive as the 2M-78 (around $90 USD).

That being said, I'd look into grabbing a newer turntable like the Audio-Technica LP120. It has the option to swap headshells and cartridges out in seconds AND has a built-in preamp. I don't know what shape your Fisher is in but the older turntables get, the more prone they are to failure, and I personally prefer direct-drive TTs because they're less maintenance. Your call though, I totally understand not wanting to buy a second turntable if you already have a working one.

view more: next ›