why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

**monochrome** · 01-29-2016, 09:28 AM

Different wife, different life. mrs. monochrome drinks sherry.

Guirrels like stout squirrels. Ahem.

stevebrot · 01-29-2016, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

(sadly) fly into the windows of our 3-season room.*

Originally posted by monochrome

* Sadly, nothing seems to completely prevent that. We experimented with various stickers and changed the interior shades several times. We finally installed natural colored wicker roll shades and that seems to have reduced the collisions, but we have to remember to lower all 12 when we leave the room.

I too have a bird-window problem, though without the mulberries. Shades up, shades down, they keep running into the glass. I went outside to see what they see and there was nothing obvious except that the windows most commonly struck were those near tree branches and those branches are quite nicely reflected in the glass.

My current hypothesis goes like this:

The backyard neighbors have feeders
The birds occupy the nearby trees (mostly in my yard) waiting their turn at the feeders
There is a Coopers Hawk that regularly visits as well and has been seen in hot pursuit through the trees and branches
I believe the birds are frantically piloting escape routes that lead them into the glass

I heard A Thump

...no, it did not get up and fly away...

Steve

robtcorl · 01-29-2016, 11:45 AM - **1 Like**

A yellow bird with a yellow bill landed upon my windowsill
I coaxed him in with crumbs of bread
and then I smashed his crummy head

recalled from my youth

**WPRESTO** · 01-29-2016, 11:48 AM

We're pretty far from "Why I won't buy a K3," however regarding birds and windows. the worst windows for birds are the double-pane thermal style. Seen from certain angles, a reflection of the outside, the surrounding trees or woodland, bounces back and forth between the panes creating a tunnel-like effect, looking as if the edge of the woods goes on and on far into the distance. Can hardly imagine a more deceptive death trap for small birds.

**monochrome** · 01-29-2016, 12:14 PM

Yikes! I hate that thump sound.

**savoche** · 01-29-2016, 12:17 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

We're pretty far from "Why I won't buy a K3,"

Really?! I didn't notice

Jean Poitiers · 01-29-2016, 12:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Yikes! I hate that thump sound.

Me,too.

And more especially when it's me in the attic with one of those low beams ...

Racer X 69 · 01-29-2016, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

We're pretty far from "Why I won't buy a K3," however regarding birds and windows. the worst windows for birds are the double-pane thermal style. Seen from certain angles, a reflection of the outside, the surrounding trees or woodland, bounces back and forth between the panes creating a tunnel-like effect, looking as if the edge of the woods goes on and on far into the distance. Can hardly imagine a more deceptive death trap for small birds.

What's a K3?

Jean Poitiers · 01-29-2016, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

What's a K3?

You Tube

**monochrome** · 01-29-2016, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Ditto Blazing Saddles! - YouTube

Where's the girl singers?*

*I'll still take the one with the tiara.

Jean Poitiers · 01-29-2016, 01:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Where's the girl singers?*

*I'll still take the one with the tiara.

Jean Poitiers · 01-29-2016, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Where's the girl singers?*

*I'll still take the one with the tiara.

Cheap Bordeaux ... ain't life "grande" ... ?!

You Tube

robtcorl · 01-29-2016, 01:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

We're pretty far from "Why I won't buy a K3

About this far

**monochrome** · 01-29-2016, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Yep, thank you!

FantasticMrFox · 01-30-2016, 07:47 AM

Hate to introduce photography related talk, but has anyone stumbled across this:

Nikon Awards Prize to Badly 'Shopped Photo, Hilarity Ensues

I should take part in more contests

01-29-2016, 11:34 AM	#23042
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by monochrome (sadly) fly into the windows of our 3-season room.* Originally posted by monochrome * Sadly, nothing seems to completely prevent that. We experimented with various stickers and changed the interior shades several times. We finally installed natural colored wicker roll shades and that seems to have reduced the collisions, but we have to remember to lower all 12 when we leave the room. I too have a bird-window problem, though without the mulberries. Shades up, shades down, they keep running into the glass. I went outside to see what they see and there was nothing obvious except that the windows most commonly struck were those near tree branches and those branches are quite nicely reflected in the glass. My current hypothesis goes like this: The backyard neighbors have feeders The birds occupy the nearby trees (mostly in my yard) waiting their turn at the feeders There is a Coopers Hawk that regularly visits as well and has been seen in hot pursuit through the trees and branches I believe the birds are frantically piloting escape routes that lead them into the glass I heard A Thump ...no, it did not get up and fly away... Steve

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01-29-2016, 09:28 AM	#23041
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Different wife, different life. mrs. monochrome drinks sherry. Guirrels like stout squirrels. Ahem.

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	A yellow bird with a yellow bill landed upon my windowsill I coaxed him in with crumbs of bread and then I smashed his crummy head recalled from my youth

01-29-2016, 11:48 AM	#23044
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,103	We're pretty far from "Why I won't buy a K3," however regarding birds and windows. the worst windows for birds are the double-pane thermal style. Seen from certain angles, a reflection of the outside, the surrounding trees or woodland, bounces back and forth between the panes creating a tunnel-like effect, looking as if the edge of the woods goes on and on far into the distance. Can hardly imagine a more deceptive death trap for small birds.

01-29-2016, 12:14 PM	#23045
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Yikes! I hate that thump sound.

01-29-2016, 12:17 PM - 2 Likes	#23046
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by WPRESTO We're pretty far from "Why I won't buy a K3," Really?! I didn't notice

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by monochrome Yikes! I hate that thump sound. Me,too. And more especially when it's me in the attic with one of those low beams ...

01-29-2016, 12:42 PM	#23048
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by WPRESTO We're pretty far from "Why I won't buy a K3," however regarding birds and windows. the worst windows for birds are the double-pane thermal style. Seen from certain angles, a reflection of the outside, the surrounding trees or woodland, bounces back and forth between the panes creating a tunnel-like effect, looking as if the edge of the woods goes on and on far into the distance. Can hardly imagine a more deceptive death trap for small birds. What's a K3?

01-29-2016, 01:15 PM	#23050
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Ditto Blazing Saddles! - YouTube Where's the girl singers?* *I'll still take the one with the tiara.

01-29-2016, 01:33 PM - 1 Like	#23051
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by monochrome Where's the girl singers?* *I'll still take the one with the tiara.

01-29-2016, 01:43 PM - 1 Like	#23053
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by WPRESTO We're pretty far from "Why I won't buy a K3 About this far

01-29-2016, 06:04 PM	#23054
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Yep, thank you!

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FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Hate to introduce photography related talk, but has anyone stumbled across this: Nikon Awards Prize to Badly 'Shopped Photo, Hilarity Ensues I should take part in more contests

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