Re: Local Colour

[Larry Colen]

> On Nov 16, 2022, at 8:50 PM, John Francis  wrote:
> 
> The foliage on the trees in my neighbourhood is looking pretty spectacular
> at this time of year, so a few days ago I took a walk around with a camera.
> This is the view I liked best:
> 
>

Yes, definitely nice color.


> 
> (I grew up in the UK, so I'm not used to seeing leaves like that).
> A day or so later I was out running errands, and saw this ahead of me:
> 
>
> 
> 
> Of course there are times when these colours aren't quite so welcome.
> This is an example I found just a few blocks away:
> 
>
> 
> 
> if you look at the top of the pole to the left of the tree trunk you
> might just be able to make out an red octagonal sign.  This is the "STOP"
> sign that is supposed to warn drivers about the upcoming intersection!
> 
> P.S.  I didn't have my camera with me for the 2nd and 3rd shots, but
> I did have my phone ...
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Local Colour

[John Francis]

The foliage on the trees in my neighbourhood is looking pretty spectacular
at this time of year, so a few days ago I took a walk around with a camera.
This is the view I liked best:



(I grew up in the UK, so I'm not used to seeing leaves like that).
A day or so later I was out running errands, and saw this ahead of me:




Of course there are times when these colours aren't quite so welcome.
This is an example I found just a few blocks away:




if you look at the top of the pole to the left of the tree trunk you
might just be able to make out an red octagonal sign.  This is the "STOP"
sign that is supposed to warn drivers about the upcoming intersection!

P.S.  I didn't have my camera with me for the 2nd and 3rd shots, but
I did have my phone ...
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Downtown Minneapolis - Loring Park

[Rick Womer]

My wife had a conference at the Hyatt in Minneapolis, and I went along for fun. 
A short walk from the hotel is Loring Park, which is very pleasant and 
well-maintained.

https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/Oct2022/2022-10/Minneapolis-10-22/Downtown-Minneapolis/
 


(K-5, DA 17-70)

Comments always appreciated.

Rick
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Re: Heipi kickstarter, thoughts?

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

It's interesting, yes. 

In my opinion, too complicated. That three-part center column means six more 
points of failure (all the hinges and sliding bits) and potential instability. 
(Hmm: In wind, that three part center column may indeed seem to have more 
structural rigidity, but note that it triples the sail area of the column at 
the top of the tripod… I wonder what that does to stability in heavy wind.) 
That and the 'traditional' style ball head adds bulk and weight, again at the 
top of the tripod, never mind seems kinda awkward in use. 

The spec'ced weight capacity is a bit absurd. First off, I have yet to see ONE 
vendor's weight spec that actually stood up to failure testing. Secondly, the 
notion of putting 50 lbs of gear onto a lightweight travel tripod is … um … 
silly? What, save two pounds on a tripod so I can carry 30 more pounds of gear? 
I don't understand. My "travel kit" rarely weighs 9 lbs, including the bag I 
carry it in AND the tripod. Why would I need 50 lbs of carrying capacity? If 
the Heipi really does have a 50 lb carrying capacity, well, I'd recommend they 
cut that in half and save 30% on the weight of the tripod and head. If I need a 
tripod to hold up an anchor, well, I have that set of legs in the back of the 
closet… I'll winch it out again someday. :)

Looking at it objectively, the Heipei is a round-leg tripod with a tricky 
mini-pod that doubles as a center column. The minipod-column makes it look like 
the PD Travel Tripod, but it is just a superficial resemblence.

Note: I've used and been delighted by the PD Travel Tripod since it was first 
released. It has not failed me no matter what I wanted to do with it. It fits 
into my travel rollaway easily, along with its accessories (spikes, tools, 
alternative column head platform) along with my clothes and other gear. It 
handles my Hasselblads as easily as my cell phone, or Minox submini, and 
everything in between for that matter. I can configure it to be a more limited 
(and extremely sturdy) short tripod for low angle use, and use my standard 
heads on it with the alternative head column platform if I so choose. And PD 
has proven to be a very easy company to work with if/when I need a part or 
accessory … that's why I use their straps, bags, and other paraphenalia too. 
It's a bit pricier than the Heipei, but it is also a local-to-me company (SF, 
USA based): I can get to their main store in SF in 45 minutes if I need a 
part... 

Lots of choices, lots of compromises. All of them have a reason for their 
existence. :)

G
—
Old photographer to newbie: "You can spend $800 to get a decent tripod and 
head. 
Or you can spend $1500 to get the same decent tripod and head. The difference 
is that
the $1500 one meant buying a couple of crappy $200-300 tripods before you came 
to your 
senses and bought the good one."


> On Nov 15, 2022, at 12:13 PM, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:
> 
> Looks interesting.
> 
> On Tue, Nov 15, 2022 at 2:09 PM Larry Colen  wrote:
> 
>> I stumbled on this, just as it is ending.   I’m intrigued, they seem to
>> have looked at the Peak Design, and improved on the concept.
>> 
>> 
>> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heipi/most-lightweight-and-compact-3-in-1-travel-tripod
>> 
>> This guy rather likes the Heipi
>> 
>> https://theslantedlens.com/2022/peak-design-vs-heipi-which-travel-tripod-is-the-best/
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