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Chris_K · 07-02-2020, 01:15 AM

Originally posted by gifthorse

The doc has told me that I'm going blind and I'm not taking the news well at all.

Very sorry to hear such bad news. I don't know what to say... I hope ... well... I hope there's still some hope I guess...

garywakeling · 07-02-2020, 02:38 AM

Originally posted by gifthorse

This was a sort of tough SIC. The doc has told me that I'm going blind and I'm not taking the news well at all. I was hoping to regenerate some enthusiasm by joining in. So, my take on the 28mm f3.5 Super Takumar. I

Oh my goodness, incredibly hard news to hear. Hopefully the transition can be slowed for as long as possible.
Wonderful month of photos and so clear and bright photos, the horse photo was my favourite

Tsuken · 07-02-2020, 03:51 AM

Originally posted by gifthorse

This was a sort of tough SIC. The doc has told me that I'm going blind and I'm not taking the news well at all. I was hoping to regenerate some enthusiasm by joining in. So, my take on the 28mm f3.5 Super Takumar. It's a good lens. I like the sharpness and the colors. If you ~~need~~ want a 28mm and can get one for a good price, (I got mine for $4) I'd say the Super Tak is a good choice. One thing I didn't care for is the Auto/Manual switch. The switch needs to be in manual for focusing and in auto to stop down the lens. It's easy to forget the switch and then the image is overexposed. I much prefer my Komine made Vivitar 28mm f2 close focusing if I'm using a wide lens. No fiddling with switching Manual/Auto, It's a close focusing lens, and at f2 it's a bunch faster for low light. The Vivitar (if you can find one) runs about $120. The Super Tak runs about $60 but I much prefer the Vivitar. This month's SIC images are posted so here's a few that didn't make into the challenge.

Oh! Mate, that’s really hard news.

just .... man. Really sorry to hear. Good idea to make the most of things now, I guess, but a hard thing to do.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-02-2020, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by gifthorse

This was a sort of tough SIC. The doc has told me that I'm going blind and I'm not taking the news well at all. I was hoping to regenerate some enthusiasm by joining in.

I'm sorry to have to read this and feel worse that you are struggling with the news...

I hope you have a strong support network that you can work with through this massive change to your life and cannot imagine your mindframe after receiving that kind of diagnosis...

**robgski** · 07-02-2020, 04:59 AM

Originally posted by gifthorse

The doc has told me that I'm going blind and I'm not taking the news well at all.

That is some tough news. My sympathies and prayers for you.

**robbiec** · 07-02-2020, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by gifthorse

This was a sort of tough SIC. The doc has told me that I'm going blind and I'm not taking the news well at all. I was hoping to regenerate some enthusiasm by joining in.

Wild horses

So very sorry to hear your diagnosis. Stay at it as much as you can. Love your Wild Horses image, one of my standouts for the month. Robbie

**blackcloudbrew** · 07-02-2020, 06:58 AM

Oh my. No words, very sorry.

bertwert · 07-02-2020, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by gifthorse

This was a sort of tough SIC. The doc has told me that I'm going blind and I'm not taking the news well at all. I was hoping to regenerate some enthusiasm by joining in.

Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear this. I hope the stars line up and this can be a long time prolonged. Continue taking awesome shots

**UncleVanya** · 07-02-2020, 07:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

Agreed, pretty pants. Thanks for the nudge in the right direction though! I'll be sure to give BBCode4Flickr a go!

No need for an app...

Web Tools for your online business use the Flickr tool on this site.

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Chris_K Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,800	Originally posted by gifthorse The doc has told me that I'm going blind and I'm not taking the news well at all. Very sorry to hear such bad news. I don't know what to say... I hope ... well... I hope there's still some hope I guess...

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garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,774	Originally posted by gifthorse This was a sort of tough SIC. The doc has told me that I'm going blind and I'm not taking the news well at all. I was hoping to regenerate some enthusiasm by joining in. So, my take on the 28mm f3.5 Super Takumar. I Oh my goodness, incredibly hard news to hear. Hopefully the transition can be slowed for as long as possible. Wonderful month of photos and so clear and bright photos, the horse photo was my favourite

07-02-2020, 03:51 AM	#363
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by gifthorse This was a sort of tough SIC. The doc has told me that I'm going blind and I'm not taking the news well at all. I was hoping to regenerate some enthusiasm by joining in. So, my take on the 28mm f3.5 Super Takumar. It's a good lens. I like the sharpness and the colors. If you ~~need~~ want a 28mm and can get one for a good price, (I got mine for $4) I'd say the Super Tak is a good choice. One thing I didn't care for is the Auto/Manual switch. The switch needs to be in manual for focusing and in auto to stop down the lens. It's easy to forget the switch and then the image is overexposed. I much prefer my Komine made Vivitar 28mm f2 close focusing if I'm using a wide lens. No fiddling with switching Manual/Auto, It's a close focusing lens, and at f2 it's a bunch faster for low light. The Vivitar (if you can find one) runs about $120. The Super Tak runs about $60 but I much prefer the Vivitar. This month's SIC images are posted so here's a few that didn't make into the challenge. Oh! Mate, that’s really hard news. just .... man. Really sorry to hear. Good idea to make the most of things now, I guess, but a hard thing to do.

07-02-2020, 04:10 AM	#364
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,771	Originally posted by gifthorse This was a sort of tough SIC. The doc has told me that I'm going blind and I'm not taking the news well at all. I was hoping to regenerate some enthusiasm by joining in. I'm sorry to have to read this and feel worse that you are struggling with the news... I hope you have a strong support network that you can work with through this massive change to your life and cannot imagine your mindframe after receiving that kind of diagnosis...

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robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by gifthorse The doc has told me that I'm going blind and I'm not taking the news well at all. That is some tough news. My sympathies and prayers for you.

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robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by gifthorse This was a sort of tough SIC. The doc has told me that I'm going blind and I'm not taking the news well at all. I was hoping to regenerate some enthusiasm by joining in. Wild horses So very sorry to hear your diagnosis. Stay at it as much as you can. Love your Wild Horses image, one of my standouts for the month. Robbie

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blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Oh my. No words, very sorry.

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by gifthorse This was a sort of tough SIC. The doc has told me that I'm going blind and I'm not taking the news well at all. I was hoping to regenerate some enthusiasm by joining in. Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear this. I hope the stars line up and this can be a long time prolonged. Continue taking awesome shots

07-02-2020, 07:02 AM - 1 Like	#369
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by Benz3ne Agreed, pretty pants. Thanks for the nudge in the right direction though! I'll be sure to give BBCode4Flickr a go! No need for an app... Web Tools for your online business use the Flickr tool on this site.

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