Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan
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Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan
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My “front yard turtle” is back at it again – aimlessly digging in dry cypress mulch with her back legs. I hope she’s not ill as it appears to be odd behavior when my back yard is a wetlands. Her shell is also rather odd (see below). This gal appears healthy except for the odd shell. She moves quickly and doesn’t appear sick or have an injury.
I don’t believe I’ve seen this type of turtle with a flaking shell. Camera – Samsung Galaxy S8+
Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan
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Here is a fun visual comparison between three early Yashica cameras.
Yashica’s first 35mm SLR released in early 1960. The Pentamatic 35 with its fast f/1.8 lens was a neck breaker to be sure.Yashica’s first modern 35mm SLR released shortly after the end of the Pentamatic series in 1962.First released in 1964, the Yashica Mat EM (Exposure Meter) was and still is a very popular TLR (twin-lens reflex) 120 roll film camera. It features a built-in exposure meter powered by selenium cells. The meter on mine is still working and is accurate when shooting negative films.
What’s the heaviest camera in your collection? Not pictured here I’d say my fully decked out Canon F-1 with a motor drive and big f/1.2 lens is crazy heavy. I’ll have to dig it out and post the results here soon.
Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan
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Advertisement for the “Pocket-Sized ‘Mimico’ Transistor Tape Recorder” – July 1963 (UK)
As seen in a copy of Tape Recording Magazine July 1963. Advertised for “7 1/2 gns”.
Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan
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I spotted this beautiful turtle (Florida river cooter) trying to find a good place to maybe lay her eggs. My backyard is a natural habitat with a bog, small pond, and stream and one would think is the perfect wetlands for raising young (which it is). In addition to being a great environment for all sorts of creatures you’d think it would also be the perfect spot for a turtle to make a nest and lay her eggs. My front yard is a suburban yard with only a small patch of grass but lots of mulched areas under the big trees. I often see these turtles wandering around in the neighborhood crossing the streets and digging in lawn grasses in failed attempts at nest building.
Here this gal is trying to dig in the cypress mulch without much success.
Beautiful shell which looks like it’s shedding off an older layer. She’s not doing a great job of blending in with her surroundings though.I got this one close-up and then let her be. I checked the spot she was digging in latter in the day and there were no eggs.
Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan
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Looks like Ace Ventura had a hand in this delivery!
The computer arrived safely no thanks to the “excellent” handling by FedEx and the suspect packing by B&H.
Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan
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Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida – located between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Amelia River to the west, that’s why we’re an island.
Florida brown pelican with the Amelia River in the background. Sorry, no fish for you today!Industrial ugly! One of two paper and pulp mills on the north end of the island near the downtown historic district.Rusty and crusty old sign along the river.Ornate doors greet customers in this Center Street business.More industrial ugly. Looking south towards mill number two and its giant wood chip mountain.If you’ve got tracks then you’ve got trains.Center Street landmark since the late 1800s.The Palace – Florida’s oldest continually operating saloon.Gracious old oaks frame a business on Center Street (aka Centre Street).It’s all in the details both large and small.Details.And more details.
Camera – Fujifilm FinePix S9900W
Images from April 2014 while on a photo walk about.
Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan
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With the back cover removed full 1960s hi-tech is on display. The western looking “Y” was Yashica’s logo during this period. I believe it’s stamped on the back of the speaker.
Yashica Model YT-300 Transistor Radio
Yashica even put their name on the battery connector cap.Inside the back cover. In addition to making great cameras, Yashica also made some electronic devices such as movie projectors and editors, radios, tape recorders, and even a record player!The radio with it’s original goodies still intact. It’s a gorgeous piece of electronics that does not power up. I would love to get it fixed if it is even fixable.
Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan
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A day to remember the fallen and a day to wish for a more peaceful future.
From April 2016 while on a photo walk in my town.
Fujifilm FinePix S9900W
Same town, same day. I think it’s a hawk.One of our grand old buildings along Center Street.My favorite flag pic.
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