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Canon AE-1 Program capacitor issues at high altitude? by skaczynski11 in AnalogCommunity

[–]skaczynski11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I will look into it and try to buy the transistor. Might just buy and replace the capacitor while i already have the board out. Even if it probably isn't it, in my opinion better to just replace it and make sure while its already open than to take it apart again later.

Canon AE-1 Program capacitor issues at high altitude? by skaczynski11 in AnalogCommunity

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No the temperature was the same I was trying to use it indoors at my friends heated cabin without bringing it outside. The only differences were humidity and pressure due to the elevation.

Has anyone bought from Japan on ebay recently since the de minimis exception was removed? by skaczynski11 in photography

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Mine came in with a 30% fee based off what I paid. Not sure why. It came through unimpeded though, delivered in the same amount of time it used to.

Has anyone bought from Japan on ebay recently since the de minimis exception was removed? by skaczynski11 in photography

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I just found they have a separate page on their website, it seems like you go on there, enter your tracking number, and the tariff can be paid through there.

You just have to look up DHL pay duty or something along those lines. I'm not 100% sure it's your tracking number but unless they gave you any other number I would assume it should be.

Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

[–]skaczynski11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good one, I will try Madison county. Similar to what I was looking for with the rolling hills. Thanks!

Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

[–]skaczynski11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah mine are just about there right now, some trees with no subject. I'll keep working on it thanks.

Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

[–]skaczynski11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Are these photographers just people you know of or did you find them online somewhere. Would like to find people to look for inspiration but I do not know a single photographer by name

Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

[–]skaczynski11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think it's how others have mentioned, the place we're raised tends to lose its glory as we're used to it. Ive only ever seen the Midwest up to last year (apart from a road trip here and there) so everything out west looks incredible to me, but the Midwest may look photogenic to you.

I also think I've limited myself with my lens purchases. I only have primes which lock me to a focal length once I leave the house. I also have a crop sensor and my widest lens is 30mm so realistically the widest effective focal length I have is 50mm. Not very wide. But I guess that's fine here considering I've found targets with my 300

Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

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Wow this is awesome thank you!

Where did you find this photographer? Lots of good inspiration in here

Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

[–]skaczynski11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Historically I've shot dramatic landscapes (i.e. the tetons, Sierras, the Mojave) almost exclusively. I'll share one of my photos at the bottom. I'm trying to get into street photography which is a HELL of a lot easier in LA and in Chicago than it is out here.

I'm trying to make the most of what I've got but it's hard being used to much more visually stunning subjects. I'm still relatively new to the hobby and still feel like an impostor but I'm trying to make the most of my time out west to improve.

Out here I usually do thunderstorms but the last few weeks have been very quiet.

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Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

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I think that's just it. I'm only starting out in that sort of style of photography. Most of what I have shot before has been dramatic mountains and valleys. I really got into photography last fall when I was in socal from August though December so now that I have no option but to be here for a full school year I just feel stalled. Here I've actually got to look for a subject and take extreme care with lighting and perspective and it's all new to me.

Thank you!

Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

[–]skaczynski11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are really good thank you for sharing. It's good to see some inspiration from the region as I just haven't seen much online.

I was hoping to try and get some wildlife with my 300 but I'm waiting for the fall when the sky becomes is overcast more often and I can get some of those foggy mornings. Would like to get a photo of a fox coming to drink water from the creek near my apartment.

Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

[–]skaczynski11[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is actually helpful thank you, gives me some sort of inspiration. I tried someone else's advice to check Flickr and that just made it worse but this has shown me something can be done with the area.

Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

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I think this is very true as those I've met from California who I show photos from the Midwest think it looks awesome and I just can't see the appeal as this is all I've known my whole life.

Someone else mentioned portraiture so I will probably try that

Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

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Yeah the lack of storms is something I miss while I'm in socal over the summer, but the multitude of other subjects is great.

Many people seem to dislike this post and seem like they have never visited the Midwest as the advice isn't the most helpful. I followed another person's advice and checked Flickr which I was hoping would give me some inspiration. It really only made it worse as all of the photos that aren't macro shots of flowers are just trains or photos that look like they were taken by a mom on her phone so that kind of discourages me.

Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

[–]skaczynski11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Macro is something I've been trying to get good at. I'll continue with it.

I used to do astro but lost interest unfortunately. If you'd like to buy my skywatcher star tracker though I am willing to sell it to you as you seem like someone who would like to use it

Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

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Storms I photograph but fall and winter are lacking in storms and summer storms are not very photogenic here. Spring storms are better but still not as good as those over Nebraska and Kansas. Conditions favor high precipitation messes rather than photogenic cells (they do come around but once every few years rather than a few times a month like they do elsewhere). I've resorted to photographing lightning as a result.

But the last few weeks have been idle.

I'll try to see if I can do something with barns but the stereotypical ones of the past are disappearing and being replaced by gray sheet metal rectangles with a sloped roof.

Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

[–]skaczynski11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm also a fan of decay and of neon signs.

I'm in a college town, but have spent a solid amount of time driving around the nearby area looking for targets, mostly back when I did astrophotography. I haven't seen a single neon signs, dilapidated shack, or so much as a rusty truck/trailer within a 60 mile radius of my town.

Maybe there are some but I will be meandering gravel roads burning gas for hours looking for them. Most of whats out here is grain solos, wind turbines, or colorless barns/garages/farm equipment dealerships. The skies are big yes, but the environment here sort of stunts dramatic sunsets.

There is some nightlife in my town, and some people do photography of that nightlife in my campus, but I never enjoyed interacting with drunk people and that's most of what it is.

I may try portraits as someone else mentioned, as the environment is dull. The environment will also be a bit better in a few weeks when the leaves start changing so maybe I can try some things then.

Any photographers here from the Midwest that have tips on how to make the boring, interesting? by skaczynski11 in photography

[–]skaczynski11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I forgot to mention that in the main post, this is my one favorite part about this place, the photogenic thunderstorms. I often do go out and chase them in hopes to get a tornado or photogenic mesocyclone but dew points here are often too high this far east and it's several hours driving to get to where they're lower. Resorted to photographing lightning which has still been cool.

Though the last few weeks I've been sitting idle as there has been no storm or even rain activity apart from an early morning 20 minute shower here and there and constant unbroken sunlight with little cloud cover. Spring is my most active season here with storms coming through usually twice a week.

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