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What came first? · 05:23 PM

Have no idea which came first - chicken or the egg - but I know what went down last and it was very good!

Well, all rain all day and no play left me pretty desparate for subject matter. So I took pictures while I was cooking and played around with placing the focus at different points in the photo just using the center focus point and recomposing.

All taken with K10D and the DFA 100mm. No flash except for the egg photo.

I focused here on the bubbles as they came off the eggs:

Focused on the lemon pepper specs on the wing of the left hen:

Focus is on the label:

Focused on the right leg of the front hen:

I focused on the petals at the bottom right:

Took this one yesterday before taking my daughter to school and going to work. Since Smugmug has started stripping the EXIF from all versions of the photo except the original, I copied the EXIF here.

Date Taken: 2006-11-22 07:52:37
Date Digitized: 2006-11-22 07:52:37
Date Modified: 2006-11-22 22:55:29
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Bytes: 374507
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 1100
Focal Length: 100mm (150mm 35mm)
Exposure Time: 0.1s (1/10)
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Exposure Program: unknown
Exposure Bias: 0
ExposureMode: 0
White Balance: manual
Contrast: 0
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Sharpness: 0
SubjectDistanceRange: 2
SensingMethod: One-chip color sensor

clarenceclose · 11-23-2006, 05:29 PM

If I weren't so stuffed from today those delicious looking birds would make my mouth water. Composition on both bird photos looks good. Color looks vivid too.

roy · 11-23-2006, 05:30 PM

subject matter==??
great colors tho and nice and sharp..
as to what came first, the answer is easy.
it's the chicken,,,,,,,,,, with the egg inside.

roy

photo_mom · 11-23-2006, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by clarenceclose

If I weren't so stuffed from today those delicious looking birds would make my mouth water. Composition on both bird photos looks good. Color looks vivid too.

Thanks Clarence!

Yeah, we were pretty stuffed after these went down, too. We smoke (less distructive on the lungs, HA!) cornish game hens every few Thanksgivings just to get away from turkey.

photo_mom · 11-23-2006, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by roy

subject matter==??
great colors tho and nice and sharp..
as to what came first, the answer is easy.
it's the chicken,,,,,,,,,, with the egg inside.

roy

Thanks Roy!

I know it's not the most exciting set of pictures, but I was desparate to use my new toy!

carpents · 11-23-2006, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by photo_mom

Thanks Roy!

I know it's not the most exciting set of pictures, but I was desparate to use my new toy!

Of course, I'm getting much of the same weather as you - and I totally understand!

clarenceclose · 11-23-2006, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by photo_mom

Thanks Clarence!

Yeah, we were pretty stuffed after these went down, too. We smoke (less distructive on the lungs, HA!) cornish game hens every few Thanksgivings just to get away from turkey.

You said you used Lemon Pepper. What is the rest of the recipie for smoking the birds and how long and how much heat and do you roast after....droool. Give us the cooking specs.

photo_mom · 11-23-2006, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by clarenceclose

You said you used Lemon Pepper. What is the rest of the recipie for smoking the birds and how long and how much heat and do you roast after....droool. Give us the cooking specs.

Sure!

I usually rub the birds with oil or butter and then just liberally shake lemon pepper over them and inside the cavity. If I'm doing turkey I use peanut oil. For these hens I used butter. Just depends on what flavor you're after.

Then soak hickory chips in water for about 10 minutes, spread them around the smoker element, put water in the pan over the chips, and plug in the smoker. It was in the 40s here today so these 4 took just over 4 hours to cook. Nothing to do after that but put them on the table. If you put them in the oven to keep them warm it dries them out. The smoker gets to be between 150 to 200 degrees, so it's really slow cooking. The steam from the water pan is what really does the cooking and the smoke just gives it flavor. But the result is so much juice in the meat that it's rather messy to cut!

A turkey takes 5-7 hours depending on the weight. I usually get one with the thermometer in it just to make sure it's done. With the hens I sneak a little piece off the leg. If it squeaks when you chew it, it's not done yet. The only drawback to doing a turkey this way is no drippings for the dressing or the gravy. So I usually just use chicken broth.

photo_mom · 11-23-2006, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by carpents

Of course, I'm getting much of the same weather as you - and I totally understand!

Hi Sean! I feel for you totatlly. Hope you had a great day otherwise!

clarenceclose · 11-23-2006, 06:58 PM

Thank you Tracy. Will want to try those soon.

slip · 11-23-2006, 07:03 PM

Quote:

All taken with K10D and the DFA 100mm.

these shots make me drewl not just for that nice looking food, but the k10 as well.
I love how vivid and sharp they are!
pardon the pentax ignorance, but is the DFA 100 a macro lens?

happy thanksgiving!

cheers from a starving canadian

roscot · 11-23-2006, 07:21 PM

Hi Tracy, If I wasn't so stuffed already..... Looks like you are enjoying your new toy. It seems UPS wants an extra work day to deliver mine. I expected it tomorrow, they now say Monday.

roentarre · 11-23-2006, 09:38 PM

Tracy, they are still great pics like a fable unfolds itself before my eyes.

I would have to say that there seems to be some sort of substance in the water where the eggs were immersed into. Were the water mixed with detergent or with some soda? Looking bubbly (boiled?)?

Now I know you got a DFA100 macro as well. I want that lens too!

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11-23-2006, 06:25 PM	#8
photo_mom Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 545 Original Poster	Smoked Cornish Game Hen Recipe Originally posted by clarenceclose You said you used Lemon Pepper. What is the rest of the recipie for smoking the birds and how long and how much heat and do you roast after....droool. Give us the cooking specs. Sure! I usually rub the birds with oil or butter and then just liberally shake lemon pepper over them and inside the cavity. If I'm doing turkey I use peanut oil. For these hens I used butter. Just depends on what flavor you're after. Then soak hickory chips in water for about 10 minutes, spread them around the smoker element, put water in the pan over the chips, and plug in the smoker. It was in the 40s here today so these 4 took just over 4 hours to cook. Nothing to do after that but put them on the table. If you put them in the oven to keep them warm it dries them out. The smoker gets to be between 150 to 200 degrees, so it's really slow cooking. The steam from the water pan is what really does the cooking and the smoke just gives it flavor. But the result is so much juice in the meat that it's rather messy to cut! A turkey takes 5-7 hours depending on the weight. I usually get one with the thermometer in it just to make sure it's done. With the hens I sneak a little piece off the leg. If it squeaks when you chew it, it's not done yet. The only drawback to doing a turkey this way is no drippings for the dressing or the gravy. So I usually just use chicken broth.

11-23-2006, 05:29 PM	#2
clarenceclose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,506	If I weren't so stuffed from today those delicious looking birds would make my mouth water. Composition on both bird photos looks good. Color looks vivid too.

11-23-2006, 05:30 PM	#3
roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,710	subject matter==?? great colors tho and nice and sharp.. as to what came first, the answer is easy. it's the chicken,,,,,,,,,, with the egg inside. roy

11-23-2006, 05:52 PM	#4
photo_mom Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 545 Original Poster	Originally posted by clarenceclose If I weren't so stuffed from today those delicious looking birds would make my mouth water. Composition on both bird photos looks good. Color looks vivid too. Thanks Clarence! Yeah, we were pretty stuffed after these went down, too. We smoke (less distructive on the lungs, HA!) cornish game hens every few Thanksgivings just to get away from turkey.

11-23-2006, 05:58 PM	#5
photo_mom Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 545 Original Poster	Originally posted by roy subject matter==?? great colors tho and nice and sharp.. as to what came first, the answer is easy. it's the chicken,,,,,,,,,, with the egg inside. roy Thanks Roy! I know it's not the most exciting set of pictures, but I was desparate to use my new toy!

11-23-2006, 05:59 PM	#6
carpents Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Chester, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,420	Originally posted by photo_mom Thanks Roy! I know it's not the most exciting set of pictures, but I was desparate to use my new toy! Of course, I'm getting much of the same weather as you - and I totally understand!

11-23-2006, 06:03 PM	#7
clarenceclose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,506	Originally posted by photo_mom Thanks Clarence! Yeah, we were pretty stuffed after these went down, too. We smoke (less distructive on the lungs, HA!) cornish game hens every few Thanksgivings just to get away from turkey. You said you used Lemon Pepper. What is the rest of the recipie for smoking the birds and how long and how much heat and do you roast after....droool. Give us the cooking specs.

11-23-2006, 06:27 PM	#9
photo_mom Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 545 Original Poster	Originally posted by carpents Of course, I'm getting much of the same weather as you - and I totally understand! Hi Sean! I feel for you totatlly. Hope you had a great day otherwise!

11-23-2006, 06:58 PM	#10
clarenceclose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,506	Thank you Tracy. Will want to try those soon.

11-23-2006, 07:03 PM	#11
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	Quote: All taken with K10D and the DFA 100mm. these shots make me drewl not just for that nice looking food, but the k10 as well. I love how vivid and sharp they are! pardon the pentax ignorance, but is the DFA 100 a macro lens? happy thanksgiving! cheers from a starving canadian

11-23-2006, 07:21 PM	#12
roscot Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,363	Hi Tracy, If I wasn't so stuffed already..... Looks like you are enjoying your new toy. It seems UPS wants an extra work day to deliver mine. I expected it tomorrow, they now say Monday.

11-23-2006, 09:38 PM	#13
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Tracy, they are still great pics like a fable unfolds itself before my eyes. I would have to say that there seems to be some sort of substance in the water where the eggs were immersed into. Were the water mixed with detergent or with some soda? Looking bubbly (boiled?)? Now I know you got a DFA100 macro as well. I want that lens too!

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