Eagle12

Joined: 22nd September 2011

All Forum Comments

Topics Created Topics Contributed Forum Comments Photo Comments

All Forum Comments

Eagle12
ChrisA,
I did say 'mostly' cosmetic. I wasn't meaning that it was 'only' cosmetic. But you are quite right in what you said about he faults.

Comment by Eagle12 posted on Big Flyer at local RSPB reserve at 21/10/2011 - 13:43

Eagle12
petrochemist wrote:
chrysb wrote:
I just copied this of wikipedia. Still a rare capture but shoots me down (pardon the pun) about the last flying example bit.

'There are 17 known largely complete Avro Lancasters remaining in the world with two airworthy. One of them is based in the UK, operated by The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the other is in Canada, operated by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. Lancaster FM-136 was purchased by Lynn Garrison, in 1961, and displayed in Calgary, Alberta as a memorial to those who trained under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. It is now being returned to flying condition'.
It seems if Wikipedia is correct, that the Battle of Britian one is currently the only flying example. The Canadian one will not be flying until 'returned to flying condition'
Though how it can be 'Airworthy' whilst not in 'Flying condition' confuses me!
When any aircraft is deemed to be airworthy, it means that the Aviation Authority has passed it as suitable and safe to fly. Flying condition is mostly cosmetic. Suppose you had an old car that had passed it's MOT test, then it is said to be "roadworthy", but to get it into "driving condition", you might respray it, fit new seats, fit a new carpet, new radio etc.
Probably not a very good analogy but I hope this explains it.


PS I used to hold a Private Pilots Licence a few years ago when I was younger.

Comment by Eagle12 posted on Big Flyer at local RSPB reserve at 20/10/2011 - 21:41

Eagle12
I agree with John 100%,very saleable pic.

Comment by Eagle12 posted on Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year at 20/10/2011 - 16:00

Eagle12
I absolutely love cats, I've got two, Harry and Lucy.
That is one of the best cat pics I have ever seen.
Yes I would definitely clone out the rad and try some card or calendar companies.

Comment by Eagle12 posted on Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year at 20/10/2011 - 13:47

Eagle12
Sounds like that old song by Flanders and Swann, "The Gas Man Cometh".
The chorus is "It all makes work for the working man to do"

Comment by Eagle12 posted on Another pointless thread at 20/10/2011 - 12:55

Eagle12
It is very interesting, and the interactive gallery is amazing.
If my eyesight gets any worse I want one of them.

Comment by Eagle12 posted on Shoot, then focus? at 20/10/2011 - 12:50

Eagle12
Yes I find that one a bit disturbing too.
My choice would have been the Reed Warbler catching the fish. Very unusual for that bird.

Comment by Eagle12 posted on Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year at 20/10/2011 - 12:02

Eagle12
tyronet2000 wrote:
Printer, Canon iX6550 just arrived now where on earth is it going to live ?

Regards
Don't worry I'll find a spot for it on my desk.

Comment by Eagle12 posted on Another pointless thread at 19/10/2011 - 16:32

Eagle12
I thought that if the sharpening range was moved to the left,(the minus side), then it was off!

Comment by Eagle12 posted on Raw and Jpeg at 19/10/2011 - 16:23

Eagle12
Mmmm! Looks like I will have to do some experimenting with sharpening both in-camera and USM in P.shop.
I didn't know that about fotoLibra.
I was always led to believe that if you put your images into an image library, (which I don't really feel confident enough to do), then they should be sent 'as is' and not altered in any way. But from what you say that is obvously wrong. Lots to learn still.
BTW I was also told that Adobe RGB1998 was the standard colour profile..

Comment by Eagle12 posted on Raw and Jpeg at 19/10/2011 - 16:12

Proudly supporting Pentax User

Samsung Logo Asahi Pentax Logo