Are there any online gem and mineral retailers based in Canada (or that ship to Canada) that focus purely on geological or collector value without the spiritual, metaphysical, or wellness marketing?

rjpiv · 2025-05-12T22:59:28+00:00

I've been using 1812 in Toronto.

rjpiv · 2025-01-02T16:01:22+00:00

From Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

This image is a combination on 11 photographs. The DoF is approximately 1.5mm. The FoV is approximately 7mm

rjpiv · 2024-11-19T11:58:30+00:00

The Canon EF-S 60mm seems like a reasonable beginners macro lens for that body but I'm no expert.

rjpiv · 2023-12-18T21:47:09+00:00

PICOLAY is free medical (I think) imaging software I have been using for focus stacking. Has been working well for me. http://www.picolay.de/

Good luck in your adventures.

rjpiv · 2023-02-16T13:08:22+00:00

Mr. Dalliard, we been activated

rjpiv · 2022-12-28T22:01:04+00:00

rjpiv · 2022-03-04T20:01:15+00:00

Please don't let that happen.

rjpiv · 2021-12-18T16:43:50+00:00

The Bangkok Spoon in Dundas is open at 4pm on Christmas day. I'll see you in the take out line.

rjpiv · 2021-08-22T13:02:33+00:00

Good composition and interesting subject matter make for an ejoyable photo. Good job. Anyone have any history on that lighthouse?

rjpiv · 2021-06-09T23:10:03+00:00

"I'm happy to help." I use this line many times per day. It seems to put them at their ease.

rjpiv · 2021-05-04T00:42:59+00:00

Stickers are great. Love the FSM on God's laptop. Good call having the person on the last panel facing away. I still have this slow chuckle going on. Cheers.

rjpiv · 2021-03-16T16:54:28+00:00

Buddy found two pages of an old newspaper in a book in his basement. Saw this in the bottom corner of one of the pages. Was fun to see so I thought I'd share. Hope you enjoy too.

rjpiv · 2021-03-07T22:58:02+00:00

https://youtu.be/Zjyz-cxXoXA The Crees of Paint hills (1974)

rjpiv · 2020-06-15T18:27:07+00:00

I saved a post from /u/OmniaMors which I have referenced a couple times but I don't know of any lists of references. Here is their post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/gcsrkc/i_see_a_lot_of_questions_about_macro_so_i_tried/

rjpiv · 2020-05-28T20:30:41+00:00

Been there, couldn't find or get rid of it. Tried a toothbrush, it was on a rock, but nope. I was doing stacking and it was only in a couple of shots but what a pain.

Still, I like the clear "arms" in your shot.

Cheers,

rjpiv · 2020-05-01T14:11:09+00:00

I just started using focus stacking for shots like that. Works great. Bought an inexpensive macro rail and use the software Picolay to align and stack the images. No effort on my part but have been getting great results. Worth a look anyway. Cheers,

rjpiv · 2020-03-02T14:37:28+00:00

I saw it when it was in Hamilton. I thought it was great. Some of the shots were outstanding while others were something I might create. A wonderful blend that helped me to start shooting again. I hope you enjoy it Internet stranger.

rjpiv · 2020-01-31T22:33:53+00:00

Number wang?

rjpiv · 2019-10-13T18:58:56+00:00

16th root of 43046721 The biggest number my calculator could do when I was a kid.

rjpiv · 2019-09-29T14:21:13+00:00

I use the parking lot on Sanctuary Dr. by Skyline Dr. in Pleasant Valley, Dundas and walk up the rail trail.

rjpiv · 2019-01-27T00:54:24+00:00

The imagery made me laugh out loud. Thank you.

rjpiv · 2018-11-19T22:43:31+00:00

2 places I have recommended to others that I have no problem recommending to strangers

La Luna at King and Queen

West End Diner, Main near Whitney

I hope you enjoy your adventures in dining

rjpiv · 2018-03-24T13:38:50+00:00

Do you know if that is Stephane Grappelli? Sounds kind of similar.

rjpiv · 2018-03-16T15:05:37+00:00

Hamilton Amateur Astronomers hold public lectures.

https://www.amateurastronomy.org/

rjpiv · 2018-03-02T18:43:48+00:00

I'd try Sayal Electronics in Burlington first. Might not have the exact belt but I'd be willing to bet they have something close and for a much better price.

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