DSC05422: Courthouse

DSC05422: Courthouse, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Jasper County Courthouse, Jasper Texas.
Taken on December 26,2008 facing Southeast.

Exposure: 1/3200 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200

My a200 Now

HVL-F56AM Flash VG-B30AM Grip 50mm f1.7 Prime
From RMStringer

DSC05492: Garmin 1.1

DSC05492: Garmin 1.1, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Taken with my 50mm lens while i was driving today. The DOF and Bokeh are just AMAZING on this lens.

Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture: f/1.7
Focal Length: 50 mm

DSC05480_wm

DSC05480_wm, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Old HWY 63 West: Part of the Old Angelina River Bridge.

Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/1.7
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200

VG-B30AM a200 Sony.

Dual battery pack. Vertical Grip. Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

More Cam Gear!

AF 2X Tele Converter Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
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A200 Portrait Mode

50mm 1.7 with battery pack on tripod. Opteka wireless remote.
Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone. From RMStringer

Looking Down...

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

A200 Portrait Mode

50mm 1.7 with battery pack on tripod. Opteka wireless remote.
Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone. From RMStringer

I like water!

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

Coke Time?

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

Zummo Sausage!

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
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IH 10 West Clouds

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone. Carpastic Rays
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South HWY 96 South

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

The Looking Glass...

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

Red Sky!

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

I40 West Sunset...

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

West Memphis Sky.

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
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Sun Clouds...

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
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DSC01050: F-15

DSC01050: F-15, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

F-15 enveloped in a Vapor Cone. He was doing a high speed maneuver and banking to fly vertical. You can see that he has his After Burners on.

Exposure: 1/4000 sec
Aperture: f/5
Focal Length: 210 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Third Team All American.

Jasper's Sean Weatherspoon named Third Team All American

As found in the KJAS.COM article. This is the radio station in Jasper 107.3fm

Former Jasper Bulldog and current Missouri Tiger Sean Weatherspoon has been named Third Team All American in football by the sports writers of the Associated Press.

Weatherspoon, who graduated from Jasper in 2006, was a member of the Bulldog football team that played Gilmer in the 2004 class 3-A State Championship. Weatherspoon and his Jasper teammates fell just short of the state title in a 47-49 loss to Gilmer. However, many said it was one of the best high school football games ever played in Texas.

Weatherspoon took his talent to the University of Missouri in 2006 and is now a junior. At Missouri, Weatherspoon has been credited with 3 interceptions, 138 tackles, and four quarterback sacks.

Weatherspoon will be in action again this year in his home state on December 29th when Missouri meets Northwestern in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio's Alamodome.

The game will be broadcast at 7:00 PM on ESPN.

In August, Sean Weatherspoon (left) and two of his Missouri teammates graced the cover of Sports Illustrated.

His father was a teacher of mine when i lived in Jasper Texas. I attended
grades 8-12 there from 1984-1989.



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Morning Sky...

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

Steelmill

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
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OG Mudbone!

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
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DSC04496: Componon 2.1

DSC04496: Componon 2.1, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Base Lens used in these photos was the 18-70mm Kit Lens. This is a good view of the place where the band connects to the watch. The button with the "G" on it controls the back light for the watch.

Exposure: 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 40 mm
ISO Speed: 200

DSC04484: Componon 2.5

DSC04484: Componon 2.5, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Base Lens used in these photos was the 18-70mm Kit Lens.
I wanted to do a series of photos dealing with my G-Shock Watch.

Exposure: 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Plasma Burn Table.

One of the Plasma Cutting Tables that we have and use at work.

Snow on Road...

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

Snow Today...

The temp is 24deg f today. Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

Paddinghaus Plasma Cutter.

One of the machines that we have at work.

"Engineered for the toughest shop environment, “The Powerhaus” series is a rugged workhorse combining 100 tons (90 metric tons) of punching power, multi-spindle carbide drilling for accurate hole production. Contoured parts are thermally cut via plasma or oxy/fuel, and a scribe type marking system provides legible part identification.

Continuous material flow truly equals True Efficiency saving costly material handling. Engineered into this machine's rugged design Peddinghaus has optimized every operation. Run different material sizes & thicknesses back to back through this machine without ever stopping your production
38 HP High Speed Carbide Spindle

The Peddinghaus Powerhaus Plate lines come standard with a 38 horse power motor. This high speed carbide capable drill allows the Peddinghaus Plate machines to surpass your every expectation.

One look at this machine and you will not wonder why the industry has named this the " Powerhaus "
True 1 Pass Processing

The Peddinghaus plate machine comes standard with this unique machine design which saves you the hidden labor, inventory, and material handling costs

While other machine manufacturers taught they have a 1 pass design, we can prove it. On the Peddinghaus Plate lines your cutting, measuring, part marking, part drilling, and part punching are done in one continuous flow.
Power of Plasma

This Peddinghaus Plate Machine comes power packed with a powerful Plasma unit delivering high speed, accurate contoured cuts.

Equipped with a high speed Hypertherm HT2000 or HPR 260 Plasma Unit the Peddinghaus Plate Lines offer exceptional speed and accuracy
Integrated Carbide Marking

The integrated Signoscript carbide marking system provides legible part identification. Automated in the DSTV and DXF import process mark your parts quickly and easily. This automated marking process eliminates those handwritten headaches.
Higher Arc Times

Continue producing parts while other machines have to shut down production to finish the cutting and scrap removal process
Efficient Compact Design

* 3 Punched hole capacity
* 3 High Speed drilled hole capacity
* Tapping
* Countersinking
* High Definition Plasma
* Oxy Fuel Thermal Cutting
* Carbide Scribe part marking

Oxy Acetylene Fuel Cutting Torch

The automated Oxy Acetylene fuel cutting torch delivers unparalleled speed and proven CNC accuracy thick heavy plate.
Extreme Punching Power

The proven 100 ton triple tool assembly accelerates parts production....adding to your bottom line.

Capable of punching round, square or slotted holes, this inline Punch saves countless material handling steps by punchiing your material at the same time it is cut and marked
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Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

The Foyer...

The Foyer..., originally uploaded by RMStringer.

All were taken when i first bought the camera. These are photos of our old home.
I did this photo not really knowing anything about the camera when i took it. It turned out really neat with the contrast in light and dark areas.

Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture: f/9
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 100

DSC00066

DSC00066, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

All were taken when i first bought the camera. These are photos of our old home.
I think that this is a neat perspective photo taken from the top of the stairs. The sun and shadows is very nice as well.

Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 100

A Neat Little Project...

This lens is an enlarger. It states that The F4/40mm is for 24mm x 24mm neg. Componons are enlarging lenses.

I have had this little lens for over 10 years and i do not know whay i kept it. I did not have a DSLR camera back then.

I used a lens cap and made a hole through the center and placed it on the top of my 35-105 lens as a holder. It will also work on my 18-70mm lens as well.

From what i have learned, having the Componon on the end, you add +40mm to the Focal Length and +4 to the Aperture and F/Stop. It has a very good Bokeh and a very selective Depth Of Field when in used in conjunction with the other lenses.

Here are some of the photos taken with this Do It Yourself(DIY) Lens.
You get some distortion due to the different layers of glass in the lenses but for the most part
the photos turn out nice.



Here is the end result with the lens attached to my A200.


Here is a link to my set of photos: Schneider-Kreuznach: Componon f/4 40mm

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Componon 2.1

Componon 2.1, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

All items were placed on black wool. Lighting was table lamp and flash with white paper placed in front of flash as a diffuser.

Base EXIF Data:
Exposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Wall Of Time...

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

Componon 2.0

Componon 2.0, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

All items were placed on black wool. Lighting was table lamp and flash with white paper placed in front of flash as a diffuser.

I love the Bokeh that this photo has. It is really interesting to use this set up as you are shooting in the blind so to speak. Really none of the focal and aperture settings are correct on the on the EXIF data because the camera does not know the other lens is on it. It has a very selective Depth Of Field with a very small in-focus area.

Exposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Super Macro DIY Lens

Sony A200 Minolta 35-105mm Componon 40mm Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

Moon Clouds Trees

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

Morning Clouds...

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

DSC04376: Componon 1.17

DSC04376: Componon 1.17, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

I took this Macro under my bedside Lamp. The bulb gives out a yellow color and that is why the silver bracelet looks almost bronze or brass, not silver like it is. I did not use a flash in this photo but still i used my Kango hat to lay it on. I was about 6-8 inches above the item.

Componon Enlarger
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 40mm

Minolta 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
Exposure: 0.067 sec (1/15)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 800

DSC04412: Componon 1.0

DSC04412: Componon 1.0, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

I used a white sheet of paper as a diffuse for this photo. I placed the bracelet on my Kango Hat. It made for a very neat macro photo. I am amazed at how much magnification the little lens gives to the camera. I was about 6-8 inches from the bracelet when i took this photo.

Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Sony A200

70-300mm Quantaray lens with hood. Opteka Wireless Remote on my Tripod. Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

10 Useful Greasemonkey Flickr Scripts

This post on Useful Flickr Userscripts has been submitted by Martin Gommel. You can see his work at his is a Flickr account and his blog KWERFELDEIN.

Userscripts are add-ons for the Firefox web browser, which dynamically enhance the communication and visualization of certain websites.

To be able to use these scripts you need to have installed greasemonkey on Firefox - this enables and manages the userscripts. If you have greasemonkey in Firefox you can install and use these userscripts instantly.

Following are the 10 most useful scripts for Flickr given in no particular order of importance:

1. Flickr Auto Page

This is definitely one of the most useful scripts for flickr. It allows you to scroll though a stream without clicking the “next page” - button. Older images are loaded automatically.

2. Flickr New Contact More Links

This script displays more useful information in you flickr-inbox about the user when they add you as a new contact.

3. Flickr Multi Group Sender

This one gives you the ability to post an image to multiple Flickr groups at the one time. Warning : If an image is posted in too many groups you reduce the probability of your image being explored ! I recommend adding images to a maximum of 5 groups.

4. Flickr Move Comment Form Up

This makes commenting on images a lot easier. This script always displays the comment box underneath you selected image - regardless of how many other comments have already been written.

5. Flickr Photo Rank

Photo Rank will show you a photo’s rank if it is in the top 1000 most interesting images of the day. After installation you can find it under “Additional Information” on the photo’s page.

6. FlickrPM

FlickrPM allows you to get important information about another user in a short amount of time by blending in different buttons next to the username on their stream (like icons for mail, profile, favorites, Scout and interestingness). Useful: With FlickrPM you can send the user a flickrmail without leaving the selected page.

7. Buddy Icon Reply

This i another of of my biggest time saver scripts for flickr. With it you will never have to copy&paste user names you want to reply to on your or other images. With one click you will get a little icon of the user you want to answer in your comment box. Nice !

8. Flickr Background Color

This script is all about aesthetics and is an easy to use tool that changes the background color on a photo page. It displays several shades of gray through to black. So if an image has a “dark feeling” the white standard flickr background won’t disturb it.

9. Flickr Follow Comments

This useful script helps you to view images that you have commented on - but only those that interest you. If you are writing lots of comments every day you know how hard it is not to get distracted by the overload of images when you click “Comments You’ve made”. With this userscript you have 4 different options to see only certain types of comments.

10. FlickrMailManager

This MailManager is the one of those scripts I will always value, because it makes handling your flickr-inbox much easier. For instance you can “mark all as read”, “delete group invites” and “nuke mailbox”. The processing time depends on the size of your inbox - so I use it very often.

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DSC04296: Light Set 2.7

DSC04296: Light Set 2.7, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

I was outside shooting at some lights that we decorated a tree with. We placed green lights on the tree as you can see and we placed red on a tree that is about 15 feet behind it. So i focused on the green lights and let the red ones go out of focus. I guess that you could call this a "Night Macro" as i was about 4 feet away from the green lights and the 300mm focal length is in the Macro range of my lens.

Exposure: 0.1 sec (1/10)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 300 mm
ISO Speed: 200

DSC00385: Tree Lights 1.3

DSC00385: Tree Lights 1.3, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

All were taken from my bedroom looking through the window with a screen on it. I love the out of focus lights and their reflections on the window. I was shooting through a screen on the window as well.

Exposure: 0.4 sec (2/5)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 110 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Angel Jelly-2

Angel Jelly-2, originally uploaded by jilgiljongiljing.

Used by permission from the photographer as always, I asked him.


I thought that you might like to view this amazing photo taken with the Sony Alpha DSLR-200.

Please go and view his photography.

Uploaded by jilgiljongiljing on 4 Nov 08, 9.17PM CST.

DSC00393: Tree Lights 1.0

DSC00393: Tree Lights 1.0, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

All were taken from my bedroom looking through the window with a screen on it. You can see the light reflected on the window.

Exposure: 0.077 sec (1/13)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 150 mm
ISO Speed: 800