Squirrels and cars don’t mix well – these vultures were ready to complete the cycle of life.
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Canon AE-1 Program – An alternative to the more costly A-1
Canon’s A Series of cameras were among the best in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Often overlooked, the Canon AE-1 Program (it was also available in a pro black body) was a fun and accurate SLR during its heyday. Of course the Canon A-1 and the AE-1 were the most popular of all.
The AE-1 Program, like all of the Canon A Series of bodies, used the Canon FD lenses – here with the popular and super lightweight 50mm f/1.8 lens.
AE-1 Program in pro black and Olympic Edition.
If you get a chance to pick one of these up for a fair price we think you’ll be surprised at how well the auto exposure modes do under challenging lighting situations. It’s not built as robustly as the A-1 but can be had for much less.
The AE-1 P makes a nice addition to any Canon collection and certainly would look good in any collection of early Japanese SLRs.
Thanks for stopping by!
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Chris
Action
Screen shot of Packers game, November 2009
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Pirate de Cat
Pirate being Pirate –
A much younger Pirate (8 years ago) hanging out with me in the woods. He’s 15ish now and doesn’t climb trees anymore, doesn’t hear all that well and his eyes are a bit dim, but he’s still the best cat we’ve ever had.
March 2009 – still in his winter coat.
Taking a break from climbing trees.
Watching the fish.
Thanks for your visit! Pirate says thanks too!
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Chris
FIFA World Cup 1986 Canon T50
Probably not many of these floating around in the U.S. – this was in our collection of ‘all things Canon’ for awhile but has since moved on to another collector. We thought it deserved a spot on the blog if only because few people know of its existence.
The Canon T50 is one of the simplest cameras (35mm SLR) that Canon ever produced. It accepted all Canon FD lenses, took 2 AA batteries, had a power winder built-in and had programmed automation!
Cool logo!
Simple Simon! Shutter button, function dial, hot shoe and rewind lever.
Nice bright graphics!
Bold hand grip and clean design.
If you want a simple, and we mean simple, 35mm SLR film camera to play around with, then the T50 and its cousin the T70 are just the ticket. Both take all of Canon’s FD lenses – and that’s worth the price of admission any day!
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Chris
Stephen Foster Folk Culture State Park – White Springs, Florida
Opened in 1950, this park contains a memorial to Stephen Foster –
In 1931 Josiah K. Lilly, the son of Indiana pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli K. Lilly, suggested a memorial to composer Stephen Foster, whose song ‘Old Folks at Home’ made the Suwannee River known all over the world. The Florida Federation of Music Clubs adopted his idea and obtained contributions of land in White Springs, Florida. The Stephen Foster Memorial Commission administered the development of the park, which opened in 1950. In 1935, ‘Old Folks at Home’ was designated Florida’s official state song. Stephen Collins Foster, born in 1826, composed more than 200 songs during his lifetime.
In the early days of Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center, visitors rode on replica paddle steamers up and down the Suwannee River. The boats were named the Belle of the Suwannee and the Glendy Burke.
Other influential people include Lillian Saunders, she worked hard to help acquire the first 100 acres of land for the Stephen Foster Memorial. As well as ‘Cousin’ Thelma Boltin who was considered the first lady of the Florida Folk Festival, directing the annual celebration for more than 20 years. The first Florida Folk Festival was held in 1953. The Florida Folk Festival has become the longest running state folk festival in the United States, taking place each year during Memorial Day weekend. Many well-known musicians have performed here, including Floridians Gamble Rogers and Will McLean, artisans, musicians and storytellers share their crafts with festival goers each May. Learn more about the Florida Folk Festival.
The Florida Folk Festival takes place during the Memorial Day weekend – if you go, prepare to experience the old Florida. It’s typically a tad bit hot and humid there at that time of year so go prepared!
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Chris
A bridge too far – drivin’ A1A
The beauty of camera phones – you can still drive safely and take pictures. Capturing the never ending road construction that’s become a part of our daily lives – a necessary evil.
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S4
Chris
Pirate Mail!
Our wonderful Tomcat, Pirate, enjoys the views (and breezes) he gets whenever he’s guarding our mailbox. Notice which end is facing the street!
He usually moves whenever he hears the mail truck… usually.
He’s a great cat and people often stop to take his picture. He just started doing this when he was about a year or so old – it is his go to place whenever he wants to keep an eye out on the neighborhood.
Pirate, aka, Pirate de Cat, Andy Panda, Pi Pi, Pie, Shamu and Old Man.
At the beach with my new bike.
Got a new beach cruiser bicycle – not really made for the sand but it’s a perfect around the beach town we live in. No hills!
3 speeds and a coaster brake – perfect beach bike! White with black chrome.
Great idea to post these. My little town thinks of everything!
Indulgence – Yashica Pentamatic ’35’
The Yashica Pentamatic Fanatic playing with his toys. It took a long while to chase down some of these Pentamatic thingys – still some items to find. Ah, the chase!
Chris
Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris 