J-BlickPhoto Thread
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USKTog
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If you only plan to shoot with a fisheye lens once in a random while, you could always rent a lens for a few days or a week:
Nikon Fisheye Lenses @ Borrowlenses.com
That's typically what I do when i need a lens with a particular focal length that I don't own.
J-BlickPhoto
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itsdchz
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So happy you are posting again.
Thank you, and as always- awesome shots!
philsey
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Hey Jake, good to see you back.
I am reminded of your starry night pics every time I drive into direct sunlight with my sandblasted windshield.
J-BlickPhoto
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DiggetyDan
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love these pics - does anyone know what wheels he's running?
Jeremy556
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lol, you're starting to sound like a local
The picture with the stars and the campfire in the foreground: Do you use a gradient filter to capture that? I would suspect that the light from the foreground would be too intense for the background. I am just beginning with photography. Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks.
snivilous
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Did you move out to the Boulder area? I remember you taking some photos from near where I live but didn't know you were moving out. Great photos as always
J-BlickPhoto
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No, I waited for the fire to die down a little before taking the shot. There's a lot of timing involved with these. Many of the shots that were taken were blown out, but this one turned out ok. The main thing when taking night shots is a lens with a very low F-stop...anywhere at or below 2.8 is preferable. (that's just my personal opinion) I try not to get too crazy when editing, so what you see is what you get with my images.
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J-BlickPhoto
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Did you move out to the Boulder area? I remember you taking some photos from near where I live but didn't know you were moving out. Great photos as always
Yep, i've been here since Nov of last year. It's pretty awesome!
DiggetyDan
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J-Blick - really inspirational thread. Thanks for taking the time.
Judging by the pictures you get a lot of use out of your safari awning. Would you recommend it? Does it come out far enough to provide decent cover away from the vehicle?
I am considering a roof top tent vs a camping tent with awning like you've done. Trying to get feedback from folks that have done both. I am leaning towards the awning with a stand alone tent, just seems more practical.
Judging by the pictures you get a lot of use out of your safari awning. Would you recommend it? Does it come out far enough to provide decent cover away from the vehicle?
I am considering a roof top tent vs a camping tent with awning like you've done. Trying to get feedback from folks that have done both. I am leaning towards the awning with a stand alone tent, just seems more practical.
J-BlickPhoto
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My awning was useful when I was always near or on the beach. I've been in CO since Nov of last year and I haven't used it once. In fact, I removed it and I'm probably going to sell it. Like I said, it was a life saver when I was on the coast. It was usually the first thing I did after finding a camping spot. When I needed it...it was worth its weight in gold. I found that in rainy weather (no matter how angled I had it) water would collect in a corner and pool, eventually weighing one side down. It can also be a pain in the ass setting up in high winds, but eventually you'll nail down a technique and have it deployed in a minute or so. Take in consideration, I camped ALL of the time, no matter how hot/cold/windy/rainy....etc. The sun isn't as harsh here in CO, so the awning will have to go for now.
When it comes to RTTs, I'm more of a ground guy. I've spent a few nights in one (in AUS/NZD) and I wasn't impressed. I'm sure the more rigid, fiberglass ones are nice, however, my Nemo 3 person is the baddest car camping tent I've ever had and I love it. It's multifunctional, doesn't weigh 120lbs and doesn't take a small crane to get in my vehicle. With all that being said, I specifically remember a few extremely windy nights on the beach in TX and NC where I could see the sand swirling inside my tent and I remember thinking how awesome it would be to have an RTT.
J-BlickPhoto
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I'm 5 min south of Boulder. It's nice. The mountains are amazing. The weather is confusing and hard to nail down. One day it's in the 70's (in Feb) and the next it's snowing. Denver feels like a typical medium sized city, however the outlying towns/cities have a small town feel and it's seems as if they like it that way. On a nice day, every trail head is packed with runners, MTN bikers, hikers...etc. It's refreshing to see so many people just enjoying their surroundings.
Prepare to be overwhelmed with having access to so much. In the past I've had like three or four hobbies that take up 90% of my time, since I got here that list has gotten a lot longer. I'm always outdoors climbing, running, skiing, and biking. I feel like in many ways living near the mountains is just like living near the ocean. The weather dictates your way of life. In my opinion..that's pretty cool.
Overall I would say it's a good place to live. I really miss the ocean and surfing and since I grew up on the beach, eventually I'll go back, but for now this place is epic. MURICA :usa2:
hrod79
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Jake, Keep your old Texas buddy in mind if you decide to get rid of the awning
:hello:
J-BlickPhoto
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You don't want this thing. It took a few hard gusts a few months back while I was in Mexico and blew back and bent over the top of the truck. Its still functional but it would be wrong of me to sell it to someone. :beer:
