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w2ck · 02-12-2021, 07:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tuco

It's the "Underwood-Star" word processor. Popular at one time.

Hi,

When I was with IBM, we referred to computer word processors as Mark III. The Selectric typewriters were referred to as Mark II. And they had piles of wooden pencils in all the hardnesses around, which we referred to as Mark I.

And the Mark I were used a lot with a little flip style notebook with a hard cover with the word Think on it. The original ThinkPad, before they stuck that moniker onto notebook computers.

Stan

tuco · 02-12-2021, 08:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by wa2kqy

Hi,

When I was with IBM, we referred to computer word processors as Mark III. The Selectric typewriters were referred to as Mark II. And they had piles of wooden pencils in all the hardnesses around, which we referred to as Mark I.

Stan

Interesting. The Mark 1 stuff sounds like camera talk. My first word processor on an IBM clone was Wordstar. Compared to that Underwood, it was like a dream come true to type a report on.

mikeSF · 02-12-2021, 08:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ed Hurst

Another in my occasional series of shots depicting Sydney's wonderful ocean pools. They're scattered up and down the coastline and are considered part of "our" Sydney... Paid for and maintained out of public funds, they represent an integral part of the Sydney way of life.

Here's the one at North Curl Curl this morning.

645Z with 25mm DA lens
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so great, Ed!

texandrews · 02-12-2021, 08:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ed Hurst

Another in my occasional series of shots depicting Sydney's wonderful ocean pools. They're scattered up and down the coastline and are considered part of "our" Sydney... Paid for and maintained out of public funds, they represent an integral part of the Sydney way of life.

Here's the one at North Curl Curl this morning.

645Z with 25mm DA lens
[/url][/IMG]

That's one of the best!

**Ed Hurst** · 02-12-2021, 05:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

so great, Ed!

Originally posted by texandrews

That's one of the best!

Originally posted by dsmithhfx

Those are so cool. Are they filled by the tide, or pumping?

Thanks so much, guys!

I'm no expert, but I think they're filled by the tide. Each pool is periodically emptied though - for cleaning purposes - so there must be sluices or valves somewhere to make that possible. The schedule is published on the Council websites though, so it's possible to know when it's going to happen. They really are an integral part of life here. However early I am out for photography, there's always some old dude swimming in the pools in the dark. Aussie are hard core!

mikeSF · 02-13-2021, 12:02 PM - **7 Likes**

Bridge to Bridge
645Z and A*600mm f/5.6

tuco · 02-13-2021, 12:34 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Ed Hurst

... Aussie are hard core!

I love watching Ozzy Man Reviews. BTW, your picture is a ripper.

**TDvN57** · 02-14-2021, 07:58 AM - **9 Likes**

Went on a short hike this morning to get sunrise pictures, the clouds looked as of they had gone on vacation and we had clear skies, or so it looked a few hours before sunrise.

A large part of Hong Kong is in a geo park area with 140m year old weathered volcanic rock formations and the eastern parts of Hong Kong's islands are on the perimeter of the original crater.

Humidity was high just before sunrise which caused some low lying fog which became denser looking towards the horizon. This foggy layer obscured the sunrise over the ocean. But it did create a beautiful diffused light in changing colors as the sunrise unfolded.

I'll post some more pictures of the rock formations when I'm back at my computer, too cumbersome with my phone.

**kaseki** · 02-14-2021, 08:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

Bridge to Bridge
645Z and A*600mm f/5.6

Catenary vs. circle vs. straight lines. Geometry in art. Nice.

**RICHARD L.** · 02-14-2021, 01:51 PM - **4 Likes**

tuco · 02-14-2021, 03:47 PM - **3 Likes**

Plus Sizes
Delta 3200 @ EI 1600, PMK Pyro

mikeSF · 02-14-2021, 04:28 PM - **5 Likes**

Byron Hot Springs Hotel

**Ed Hurst** · 02-14-2021, 04:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

Bridge to Bridge
645Z and A*600mm f/5.6

Love this, Mike!

---------- Post added 02-15-21 at 10:49 AM ----------

Originally posted by TDvN57

Went on a short hike this morning to get sunrise pictures, the clouds looked as of they had gone on vacation and we had clear skies, or so it looked a few hours before sunrise.

A large part of Hong Kong is in a geo park area with 140m year old weathered volcanic rock formations and the eastern parts of Hong Kong's islands are on the perimeter of the original crater.

Humidity was high just before sunrise which caused some low lying fog which became denser looking towards the horizon. This foggy layer obscured the sunrise over the ocean. But it did create a beautiful diffused light in changing colors as the sunrise unfolded.

I'll post some more pictures of the rock formations when I'm back at my computer, too cumbersome with my phone.

Great stuff, Theuns. Looking forward to seeing more of them... :-)

**RICHARD L.** · 02-14-2021, 05:38 PM - **2 Likes**

Trying my old P67 100 mm f/4 MACRO on the 645Z, the light level was decreasing rapidly, so I used ISO 1600 for the first time in my life. The image remains very good. Exposure : 1/200 sec @ f/8, ISO 1600.

**RICHARD L.** · 02-15-2021, 08:06 PM - **1 Like**

Pentax 645Z + P67 105 mm f/2.4, 1/800 sec @ f/5.6 handheld.

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RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,582	First try of the P67 100 mm f/4 MACRO in close-up mode. 1/80 sec @ f/9.5, ISO 800

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02-12-2021, 07:42 AM - 1 Like	#15946
w2ck Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Albums Posts: 442	Originally posted by tuco It's the "Underwood-Star" word processor. Popular at one time. Hi, When I was with IBM, we referred to computer word processors as Mark III. The Selectric typewriters were referred to as Mark II. And they had piles of wooden pencils in all the hardnesses around, which we referred to as Mark I. And the Mark I were used a lot with a little flip style notebook with a hard cover with the word Think on it. The original ThinkPad, before they stuck that moniker onto notebook computers. Stan

02-12-2021, 08:46 AM - 1 Like	#15947
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by wa2kqy Hi, When I was with IBM, we referred to computer word processors as Mark III. The Selectric typewriters were referred to as Mark II. And they had piles of wooden pencils in all the hardnesses around, which we referred to as Mark I. Stan Interesting. The Mark 1 stuff sounds like camera talk. My first word processor on an IBM clone was Wordstar. Compared to that Underwood, it was like a dream come true to type a report on.

02-12-2021, 08:46 AM - 1 Like	#15948
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by Ed Hurst Another in my occasional series of shots depicting Sydney's wonderful ocean pools. They're scattered up and down the coastline and are considered part of "our" Sydney... Paid for and maintained out of public funds, they represent an integral part of the Sydney way of life. Here's the one at North Curl Curl this morning. 645Z with 25mm DA lens [/url][/IMG] so great, Ed!

02-12-2021, 08:51 AM - 1 Like	#15949
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,392	Originally posted by Ed Hurst Another in my occasional series of shots depicting Sydney's wonderful ocean pools. They're scattered up and down the coastline and are considered part of "our" Sydney... Paid for and maintained out of public funds, they represent an integral part of the Sydney way of life. Here's the one at North Curl Curl this morning. 645Z with 25mm DA lens [/url][/IMG] That's one of the best!

02-12-2021, 05:37 PM - 1 Like	#15950
Ed Hurst Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,657	Originally posted by mikeSF so great, Ed! Originally posted by texandrews That's one of the best! Originally posted by dsmithhfx Those are so cool. Are they filled by the tide, or pumping? Thanks so much, guys! I'm no expert, but I think they're filled by the tide. Each pool is periodically emptied though - for cleaning purposes - so there must be sluices or valves somewhere to make that possible. The schedule is published on the Council websites though, so it's possible to know when it's going to happen. They really are an integral part of life here. However early I am out for photography, there's always some old dude swimming in the pools in the dark. Aussie are hard core!

02-13-2021, 12:02 PM - 7 Likes	#15951
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Bridge to Bridge 645Z and A*600mm f/5.6

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tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by Ed Hurst ... Aussie are hard core! I love watching Ozzy Man Reviews. BTW, your picture is a ripper.

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TDvN57 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,149	Went on a short hike this morning to get sunrise pictures, the clouds looked as of they had gone on vacation and we had clear skies, or so it looked a few hours before sunrise. A large part of Hong Kong is in a geo park area with 140m year old weathered volcanic rock formations and the eastern parts of Hong Kong's islands are on the perimeter of the original crater. Humidity was high just before sunrise which caused some low lying fog which became denser looking towards the horizon. This foggy layer obscured the sunrise over the ocean. But it did create a beautiful diffused light in changing colors as the sunrise unfolded. I'll post some more pictures of the rock formations when I'm back at my computer, too cumbersome with my phone.

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kaseki Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by mikeSF Bridge to Bridge 645Z and A*600mm f/5.6 Catenary vs. circle vs. straight lines. Geometry in art. Nice.

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Ed Hurst Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,657	Originally posted by mikeSF Bridge to Bridge 645Z and A*600mm f/5.6 Love this, Mike! ---------- Post added 02-15-21 at 10:49 AM ---------- Originally posted by TDvN57 Went on a short hike this morning to get sunrise pictures, the clouds looked as of they had gone on vacation and we had clear skies, or so it looked a few hours before sunrise. A large part of Hong Kong is in a geo park area with 140m year old weathered volcanic rock formations and the eastern parts of Hong Kong's islands are on the perimeter of the original crater. Humidity was high just before sunrise which caused some low lying fog which became denser looking towards the horizon. This foggy layer obscured the sunrise over the ocean. But it did create a beautiful diffused light in changing colors as the sunrise unfolded. I'll post some more pictures of the rock formations when I'm back at my computer, too cumbersome with my phone. Great stuff, Theuns. Looking forward to seeing more of them... :-)