Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2015/06/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, George. More comfortable with the camera, but also learning more about the capabilities of the software I am using. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 6/16/2015 9:07 AM, George Lottermoser wrote: > wonder full tonality > > these, like many of your recent postings, > feel as though you've really become comfortable > with this camera. > > a note off the iPad, George > > On Jun 13, 2015, at 10:35 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> > wrote: > >> On a very hot day, the airport can come alive in the cool of the late >> afternoon. I walked around, talked to a few people, and snapped some >> photos. Because of the warmth of the late sun, I did not try to achieve >> a "proper" white balance. It is what it is. >> >> The Bombardier BD100 presented a warm sundown image. >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Bombardier+Sunset.tif.html >> >> Because I neglected the King Air 300 on my last visit, I walked out and >> got a shot. >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF1802+FM.tif.html >> >> I spied Larry Wilhite pulling the RV7A, which he built himself, out to >> the compass rose to adjust the compass. >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF1803+FM.tif.html >> >> Then I spotted the modified Piper J-5 returning from an 8-hour day towing >> a banner above Bonnaroo. >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF1805+FM.tif.html >> >> The J-5 is beefed up, has 46 gal of fuel, and the wing top surface is >> fitted with vortex generators to enhance performance in slow flight. On >> the front is a Lycoming O-360, delivering 180 hp, twice what it >> originally had. An oil cooler is installed on the landing gear to >> provide cooling, which the pilot said is so effective it has to be taped >> up in the winter months. >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF1807+FM.tif.html >> >> Finally, a look at the power plant itself. It flies with no additional >> cowling, and the aircraft is in the Experimental Category. >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Engine+Details.JPG.html >> >> All with the X-E1 and the Fujinon 27/2.8 Pancake. >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed. >> >> -- >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >