Owl in a tree (need an ID)Posted By Ron Streetenberger |
Definately a Screech Owl, Red strain.
Posts Made By: Ron Streetenberger
May 15, 2006 09:49 PM
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Birding Optics and Photos
July 6, 2006 08:59 PM
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Sports
I'm surprised by the lack of NASCAR talk here...Posted By Ron Streetenberger |
Just havin a little fun. Scary was Racing unlimited hydros with engines forward and open cockpits aft. One year half of all unlimited drivers were killed in their respective boats. The races have since become little more than advertising ploys. Living in Detroit in the forties and fifties, one could go down to the river and watch two days of racing for free. Now all the good observation spots are "paid entry" only. I still think NASCAR sucks.
July 11, 2006 02:46 PM
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Eyepieces
Barlow vs. high mag EPsPosted By Ron Streetenberger |
I have found that the U.O. 2.8X Klee Barlow has fantastic light throughput. As an example: Using a 25mm. U.O. Ortho combined with The Klee yields 54X in my SV80. A 12.5mm U.O. Ortho yields 40X. To my eyes, the Image through the Klee appears brighter. I have no idea how this is possible. I had a 2.5X Powermate and when I got the Klee I sold the Powermate as the Klee was a wee bit better in every category.
August 15, 2006 04:27 PM
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Birding Optics and Photos
Hummer in the SunflowerPosted By Ron Streetenberger |
If your camera permits "spot metering", use it. Also, try to get a bit closer to the subject, either physically or through zooming. I'd really need to know more about the camera you are using.
August 19, 2006 04:38 PM
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Birding Optics and Photos
Central Oregon birds - Red CrossbillPosted By Ron Streetenberger |
What equipment do you employ in producing your excellent photos? My digiscoping has been limited by two solid months of 100 degree plus temperatures and severe drought which has dried up most of the creeks and ponds. I have been running a small water spritzer near a quince bush and have many birds slaking their thirst, including a small group of Prothonotary Warblers which should not even occur in this area.
August 20, 2006 05:53 PM
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Sports
Soccer - Stoppage TimePosted By Ron Streetenberger |
Stoppage time was initiated because the referee is totally in charge. He adds time to the game to compensate for substitutions and stoppages due to injuries, both real and simulated. If this offends you, return to watching American Football where a sixty minute game consumes three hours. Personally, I prefer a ninety minute game that takes a few extra minutes to any game controlled by television time outs and instant replays.
August 20, 2006 05:55 PM
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Sports
ANY GOLFERS OUT THERE?Posted By Ron Streetenberger |
GOLF: A good walk spoiled.
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
August 22, 2006 08:22 PM
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Ham and Shortwave Radio
Crystal radio with speakerPosted By Ron Streetenberger |
When I was a bit younger[world war II]I bought a crystal/tickler unit, attached it to a coil wound around an oatmeal container[Quaker], attached a ground wire to a water pipe in the basement, ran an antenna wire out the basement window, and listened to three of four radio stations in Detroit. I forget how I acquired the headphones, but it worked great. You had to remember where to put the tickler on the crystal to get the different stations to come in. I'll bet I didn't have two bucks invested in this rig.
Thus began a career that ended with my retirement, in 1996, as a flight simulation guru with American Airlines.
Thus began a career that ended with my retirement, in 1996, as a flight simulation guru with American Airlines.
August 26, 2006 05:17 PM
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CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky
M33 -- just goofing aroundPosted By Ron Streetenberger |
Can't wait to see your serious work. Beautiful image!
August 29, 2006 02:00 AM
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CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky
M33 after more data -- It looks like fireworks!!Posted By Ron Streetenberger |
Hope you don't mind if I use it as my desktop. Beautiful!
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