Monday, Oct 30, 2023

[Don]

Hi Dave, Don, and Peter.
Happy Monday.
Don, I am glad things worked out well for you regarding retrieving your framed art  It is too bad that they would let you print and then glue them onto foam poster board.  That really is a nice effect and represents the photographs well. I learned the hard way, though, to buy good paper spray glue specifically for photographs. That is how we do it for our club's print competitions.

Yeah, it was pretty specific that the work had to be framed and ready to hang. Of course, the majority of the entries were "real art", i.e., oil, watercolor, etc. I say "real art" because I'm afraid that many of the Guild members probably don't consider photography as true art. I seem to remember from back in the day I used a special process to mount photos on some kind of backing board, like a mat board. I believe it was heat activated so I carefully used an iron to get the photo on the mat. Maybe I am not remembering that correctly. Might have to Google that.

Dave, I did enjoy the photos of the hummingbird and the story they told. About the only regular species of HB here is the Ruby-throated. DW and I used to enjoy seeing some different species when we visited our DD's family in California, or on other visits out west. One of our excursions on the Panama Canal cruise is in Costa Rica.  From the description: " The tour starts with a short downhill walk that leads to an open hummingbird garden, where many species of these tiny, brightly colored birds gather around and amaze you with their spectacular acrobatic maneuvers. Then, the more adventurous portion of this tour commences as you arrive at the first of four suspended bridges that cover over half a mile of verdant terrain, and rise up to 126 feet above the ground. As you continue your way over rivers and cascades your senses will be delighted as your naturalist guide points out the most outstanding features of this misty forest. Look for many species of birds, butterflies and small mammals, and flora such as orchids, heliconias, ferns, bromeliads and more. "
We have often talked about birding in Costa Rica, so at least we will be able to get in a short bit of birding. Of course we do have a bit of concern since the excursion is listed as physically demanding, but I think we can do it. I just wish I could take my 120-600mm lens, but for the hassle of taking it and the limited time I would use it, I don't think it is worth it. I will have the 24-200 on my Z6 which will have to do.

Giving prints as presents is an excellent idea, Peter. I had already decided to gift the print of the boats at sunset that I printed for the competition to some friends of mine who really love the little coastal town where I took the photo. They go down there all the time, so I thought they might like that print.