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Rupert · 01-30-2017, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by normhead

-27 is almost too cold for ice crystals, but there were a few opportunities.

They are very beautiful and so well shot...but very fortunately, I won't ever get an opportunity to shoot any around here!

Gonna be in the 70sF all week this first week of February .....I owe it all to that tire burning squirrel that starts burning old tires at the first frost and burns them all winter long until the blooms show up in April! The black smoke is stifling, but it is worth it to be nice and warm on a winter day!

Regards!

nomadkng · 01-30-2017, 10:17 AM - **11 Likes**

The Grand Canyon received over a foot of snow last week, so I headed up there to do some shooting.

This was from Wednesday's sunrise where wind chills reached near 0 F. I had to be careful not to breathe on the back of my K1 because it would form ice crystals, especially on the eye cup.

Lens used: DFA 24-70

**WPRESTO** · 01-30-2017, 11:09 AM - **1 Like**

Another image from Red Rock Country, from quite a bit higher up the section than anything at the Grand Canyon.

**Erictator** · 01-30-2017, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Very nice shots. Second one is well done in particular.

Thanks much!
Eric

**fs999** · 01-30-2017, 11:38 AM - **4 Likes**

1. FF Mode • 800 ISO • Pentax DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM

2. FF Mode • 100 ISO • Pentax DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM

3. FF Mode • 400 ISO • Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM

4. FF Mode • 1600 ISO • Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM • Handheld DRI 2 photos (-2, 0 EV) blended with Corel PaintShop Pro X9

---------- Post added 30-01-17 at 19:58 ----------

Fantastic shots Eric !

zzeitg · 01-30-2017, 11:59 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by DimC

what lens is this if you dont mind sharing a number

I'm not 100% sure, but I guess it was Sigma 15-30mm.

FA31

DA* 60-250

**Erictator** · 01-30-2017, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by fs999

1. FF Mode • 800 ISO • Pentax DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM

2. FF Mode • 100 ISO • Pentax DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM

3. FF Mode • 400 ISO • Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM

4. FF Mode • 1600 ISO • Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM • Handheld DRI 2 photos (-2, 0 EV) blended with Corel PaintShop Pro X9

---------- Post added 30-01-17 at 19:58 ----------

Fantastic shots Eric !

Thanks Frederick! Your DOF @ 1.4 on that flower is sublime! The night combo shot is a right good peice of work too.
Eric

---------- Post added 01-30-17 at 03:18 PM ----------

Originally posted by nomadkng

The Grand Canyon received over a foot of snow last week, so I headed up there to do some shooting.

This was from Wednesday's sunrise where wind chills reached near 0 F. I had to be careful not to breathe on the back of my K1 because it would form ice crystals, especially on the eye cup.

Lens used: DFA 24-70

That air looks so crisp! Here in the tropics, we get so much atmospheric moisture and mirage it makes using a telephoto rough sometimes Nice shot.
Eric

---------- Post added 01-30-17 at 03:19 PM ----------

Originally posted by zzeitg

Another great set, and really like your skies.
Eric

Rupert · 01-30-2017, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Gonna be in the 70sF all week this first week of February .....I owe it all to that tire burning squirrel that starts burning old tires at the first frost and burns them all winter long until the blooms show up in April! The black smoke is stifling, but it is worth it to be nice and warm on a winter day!

Some here have questioned the actual benefit of squirrels burning old tires to keep up the winter temperatures.....

I offer up this FF shot with my Tammy 70-200 of my yard man and longtime former plumbing helper helper trimming limbs in the Woods of Otis this afternoon. It was 80F out there and the sun was so bright it would blind you this first week of February!

Squirrels stopped the tire burning long enough for the smoke to clear for this shot. Thanks to the burn crew, I appreciate all you do!

No-shirt weather!

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BTW- If you are covered in ice and/or snow, shivering and miserable, longing for those nice warm days.....I rent out my Squirrel Tire Burning Crew for a small charge...just PM me and we can work it out!

Regards!

**beachgardener** · 01-30-2017, 02:37 PM

tyre burning? you mean car tyres and the like? That should be illegal.

**RobA_Oz** · 01-30-2017, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by beachgardener

tyre burning? you mean car tyres and the like? That should be illegal.

The law is a human construct. Apparently, squirrels don't recognise it.

**eaglem** · 01-30-2017, 03:33 PM

Rain soaked...............

Rupert · 01-30-2017, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Looks kinda nasty.....Charlie needs to fly off to another state where he would be safer. Once squirrels "have your number" it's all over but the crying.

Found a note stuck to my window (with peanut butter) ....all it said was "Yure next!" Signed "Squirrel". Every one of the little rodents is humming this tune today....Should I be worried?

You Tube

Regards!

**WPRESTO** · 01-30-2017, 04:22 PM - **2 Likes**

Slightly different image from Utah. Some cottonwoods still had their yellow leaves but many had been stripped by very strong winds just when we arrived. We were down in Zion Canyon during the worst of the blow so we didn't notice it too much.

**eaglem** · 01-30-2017, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Found a note stuck to my window (with peanut butter) ....all it said was "Yure next!" Signed "Squirrel". Every one of the little rodents is humming this tune today....Should I be worried?

Mack the Knife-Bobby Darin - YouTube

Regards!

Hahahaha love it! Now don't start getting Squirrely on us!

kengoh · 01-30-2017, 05:18 PM - **4 Likes**

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple on a cloudy day, shot with Sigma 10-20 @10mm FF mode x2 shots stitched.

01-30-2017, 10:17 AM - 11 Likes	#6872
nomadkng Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,448	Grand Canyon Winter Sunrise The Grand Canyon received over a foot of snow last week, so I headed up there to do some shooting. This was from Wednesday's sunrise where wind chills reached near 0 F. I had to be careful not to breathe on the back of my K1 because it would form ice crystals, especially on the eye cup. Lens used: DFA 24-70 Last edited by nomadkng; 06-08-2017 at 09:08 AM.

01-30-2017, 02:35 PM	#6878
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Rupert Gonna be in the 70sF all week this first week of February .....I owe it all to that tire burning squirrel that starts burning old tires at the first frost and burns them all winter long until the blooms show up in April! The black smoke is stifling, but it is worth it to be nice and warm on a winter day! Some here have questioned the actual benefit of squirrels burning old tires to keep up the winter temperatures..... I offer up this FF shot with my Tammy 70-200 of my yard man and longtime former plumbing helper helper trimming limbs in the Woods of Otis this afternoon. It was 80F out there and the sun was so bright it would blind you this first week of February! Squirrels stopped the tire burning long enough for the smoke to clear for this shot. Thanks to the burn crew, I appreciate all you do! No-shirt weather! BTW- If you are covered in ice and/or snow, shivering and miserable, longing for those nice warm days.....I rent out my Squirrel Tire Burning Crew for a small charge...just PM me and we can work it out! Regards!

01-30-2017, 05:18 PM - 4 Likes	#6885
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,790	Buddha Tooth Relic Temple on a cloudy day, shot with Sigma 10-20 @10mm FF mode x2 shots stitched. Last edited by kengoh; 01-30-2017 at 10:21 PM.

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01-30-2017, 10:15 AM	#6871
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by normhead -27 is almost too cold for ice crystals, but there were a few opportunities. They are very beautiful and so well shot...but very fortunately, I won't ever get an opportunity to shoot any around here! Gonna be in the 70sF all week this first week of February .....I owe it all to that tire burning squirrel that starts burning old tires at the first frost and burns them all winter long until the blooms show up in April! The black smoke is stifling, but it is worth it to be nice and warm on a winter day! Regards!

01-30-2017, 11:12 AM	#6874
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by Rondec Very nice shots. Second one is well done in particular. Thanks much! Eric

01-30-2017, 11:38 AM - 4 Likes	#6875
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,647	1. FF Mode • 800 ISO • Pentax DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM 2. FF Mode • 100 ISO • Pentax DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM 3. FF Mode • 400 ISO • Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM 4. FF Mode • 1600 ISO • Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM • Handheld DRI 2 photos (-2, 0 EV) blended with Corel PaintShop Pro X9 ---------- Post added 30-01-17 at 19:58 ---------- Fantastic shots Eric !

01-30-2017, 11:59 AM - 6 Likes	#6876
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by DimC what lens is this if you dont mind sharing a number I'm not 100% sure, but I guess it was Sigma 15-30mm. FA31 DA* 60-250

01-30-2017, 01:16 PM	#6877
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by fs999 1. FF Mode • 800 ISO • Pentax DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM 2. FF Mode • 100 ISO • Pentax DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM 3. FF Mode • 400 ISO • Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM 4. FF Mode • 1600 ISO • Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM • Handheld DRI 2 photos (-2, 0 EV) blended with Corel PaintShop Pro X9 ---------- Post added 30-01-17 at 19:58 ---------- Fantastic shots Eric ! Thanks Frederick! Your DOF @ 1.4 on that flower is sublime! The night combo shot is a right good peice of work too. Eric ---------- Post added 01-30-17 at 03:18 PM ---------- Originally posted by nomadkng The Grand Canyon received over a foot of snow last week, so I headed up there to do some shooting. This was from Wednesday's sunrise where wind chills reached near 0 F. I had to be careful not to breathe on the back of my K1 because it would form ice crystals, especially on the eye cup. Lens used: DFA 24-70 That air looks so crisp! Here in the tropics, we get so much atmospheric moisture and mirage it makes using a telephoto rough sometimes Nice shot. Eric ---------- Post added 01-30-17 at 03:19 PM ---------- Originally posted by zzeitg Another great set, and really like your skies. Eric

01-30-2017, 02:37 PM	#6879
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	tyre burning? you mean car tyres and the like? That should be illegal.

01-30-2017, 03:15 PM	#6880
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by beachgardener tyre burning? you mean car tyres and the like? That should be illegal. The law is a human construct. Apparently, squirrels don't recognise it.

01-30-2017, 03:33 PM	#6881
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,163	Rain soaked...............

01-30-2017, 04:23 PM	#6884
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,163	Originally posted by Rupert Found a note stuck to my window (with peanut butter) ....all it said was "Yure next!" Signed "Squirrel". Every one of the little rodents is humming this tune today....Should I be worried? Mack the Knife-Bobby Darin - YouTube Regards! Hahahaha love it! Now don't start getting Squirrely on us!

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