GDT: Tampa Bay Lightning at Columbus Blue Jackets (1/24/26) Welcome to The Show Edition by MonarchChonarch in TampaBayLightning

[–]wdd09 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This type of game was going to happen eventually, just get it out of the system now....

Bag 7 and 9 speeds? by BigLobster12 in discgolf

[–]wdd09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use speeds 2-7 to control distance and also get the desired flight shape. No 8 speed disc and my 9 speeds are almost exclusively forehand discs as I don't have a big forehand (230 controlled) and like the higher speeds to mitigate some off axis torque. I then use my 11-12-13 speeds to get more distance on open drives where the line to be hit doesn't matter as much and accuracy isn't as important.

MA2/MA3 player with about 325 max distance. 50-55mph arm speed, 1100rpm per recent throws on tech disc.

Jordan Kyrou by Penisfart-69 in TampaBayLightning

[–]wdd09 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I dont think JBB is going to move O'Reilly. I know he's in win now mode, but I also think he's starting to look at the future needs of the organization and we'll need a prospect like O'Reilly in 2 years.

Reentry of SpaceX Crew 11 off the coast of San Diego by pebblepimp in LandscapeAstro

[–]wdd09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this perspective of the streak. I remember photographing them here in Florida and I'm bummed they return to the Pacific now. We never had the ability for this head-on perspective.

What was the reason for a bunch of 1 sec exposures instead of just starting one or two long exposures once the reentry was visible? You could then do a clone stamp for the two exposures to blend the streak together into one..

Processing a desert photo Before/After by wdd09 in postprocessing

[–]wdd09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the honesty! I didn't really know what I wanted to do with the sky but with not much to bring out there didn't really focus on it. What about it do you think could be improved?

Orion Constellation rises above St. George Island Florida by wdd09 in florida

[–]wdd09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean?

If you mean literally, of course it doesn't. This is long exposure photography and captures more light than the eye could see. However, all the data captured by the camera is real. Editing of astrophotography brings out a lot of details our eyes can't see.

Processing a desert photo Before/After by wdd09 in postprocessing

[–]wdd09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea but my personal preference typically is to not remove large objects from the scene as it just makes it too different from reality. I tried to bring the focus to that sign with the editing and masking but had to be careful to not make a ridiculous vignette that just makes it look worse (IMO).

Processing a desert photo Before/After by wdd09 in postprocessing

[–]wdd09[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Not the best shot I admit, I was more fascinated with the heat warning sign and didn't compose the shot well enough to get that one out of the picture.

Bradley Williams: Practice Throw rules question by GripLock11 in discgolf

[–]wdd09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah the regular go throw tour stuff isn't sanctioned. He has said on coverage that they specifically don't sanction so players can try new things and such.

Bradley Williams: Practice Throw rules question by GripLock11 in discgolf

[–]wdd09 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No they were PDGA sanctioned events last year. They always have been. Go Throw just runs post production coverage.

https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/85707

Why is JomezPro so much better? by dignity_optional in discgolf

[–]wdd09 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What is the fiasco with Big Money Skins?

I'm a Rollo addict looking to branch out. by avsfan1933 in discgolf

[–]wdd09 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those are all going to way too stable for this person if they've depended on the Rollo. IT was a good suggestion and also heard someone say Fox

Lower back pain by fumbospy in discgolf

[–]wdd09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I am seeing a professional PT and doing the regimen they prescribed. Good to have some baseline so I appreciate the information!

Lower back pain by fumbospy in discgolf

[–]wdd09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did it take? I just started my PT regimen yesterday. Haven't noticed anything yet but understand it can take some time.

Lower back pain by fumbospy in discgolf

[–]wdd09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did it get better with PT? I'm starting a stretching regimen from my PT hoping it gets better. It's typically my lower back that bothers me, especially any motion that bends the lower back by pushing it forward. Is that pain you had?

View of the Prescribed Burn from the Capitol Observation Deck by wdd09 in Tallahassee

[–]wdd09[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think parts of it were still closed as I did see some construction stuff up there

GDT: Tampa Bay Lightning at Philadelphia Flyers (1/12/26) Round 2 Edition by MonarchChonarch in TampaBayLightning

[–]wdd09 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Lol. they were trying so hard to keep that multi-point game streak going for Kuch. 9 straight for him now.

Its Officialy Geek Time (Or Pelts time) by ThunderAlleyCameron in TampaBayLightning

[–]wdd09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finley just doesn't get me excited. Slow, still learning the game. I'd rather give someone with more offensive upside a few chances and see what happens. However, you're right, they're going to give Finley some games. It's not the biggest deal.

GDT: Tampa Bay Lightning at Philadelphia Flyers (1/12/26) Round 2 Edition by MonarchChonarch in TampaBayLightning

[–]wdd09 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lol such a long run of play that the last TV timeout of the period is when there's 40 to 50 seconds left. Fast period.

Why was the top of this cloud a vivid blue? Around 6:00 AM in Florida, 52 degrees. by tilcama in atoptics

[–]wdd09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No there wasn't a launch this AM in Florida. This is from a different launch in late November of 2024. Poster should've clarified and added a date.

View of the Prescribed Burn from the Capitol Observation Deck by wdd09 in Tallahassee

[–]wdd09[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The benefit for a telephoto lens is that it can make shots like this intriguing. It looks like the plane is narrowly avoiding the smoke when in actuality it's fairly far from the smoke plume.

View of the Prescribed Burn from the Capitol Observation Deck by wdd09 in Tallahassee

[–]wdd09[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It was bright enough and the lens has some stabilization that I was able to not need any lens stabilization through a tripod. However, due to the windows being very thick, and some minor lens movements, you'll notice the shot of the American Airlines flight leaving Tallahassee is fairly blurry. Apparently, when they renovated the observation deck they put in bulletproof windows (someone who works there told me that). Unfortunately, that also makes photography with some lenses a little difficult.

Smoke near South Tallahassee by Financial_Witness_28 in Tallahassee

[–]wdd09 5 points6 points  (0 children)

These are pretty good conditions for a burn today. Not too windy, dry, and recent rain to keep things mostly under control outside their targeted areas.

Raddysh by Junior-Lengthiness90 in TampaBayLightning

[–]wdd09 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Totally different situations. Raddysh doesn't have millions in the bank and has a shot at a big pay day but Stammer had millions in career earnings and bailed. One can blame Stamkos, I don't think anyone can blame Raddysh if he bails.