Twilight time.

[alfredo]

The ripples are not photoshop.

[Adsos Letter]

1. Gorgeous! Do I recall correctly that you use a Canon G10?

[alfredo]

2. Thanks. Yes I do. I'm just scratching the surface of its capabilities.

BTW, a Monopod really helps in low light situations. It's much lighter than a tripod.

The ripples pictures needed the monopod for stability. It also works as a walking stick in the woods.

[Adsos Letter]

3. That looks like a very useful tool. What model do you use?

[alfredo]

4. Promaster 1600. It's a bottom line model. I will add a swivel at a later date.

Something like this.

[Adsos Letter]

6. The clarity of your shots inspired me to order a monopod today...

I ordered a "Manfrotto 679B Monopod" and a "Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Head Quick Release." I suffer from the shaky hand, but my tripod rarely accompanies me. This monopod looks like just the thing.

Thanks for the tip!

[alfredo]

8. Thanks. I used one many years ago and I liked it. I hate using a flash

outdoors, so the monopod extends the range of available light shots. It really comes in handy with a telephoto lens.

That's a good looking monopod and head.

[HappyCynic]

12. Fantastic shots

Those are fantastic shots. I definitely understand the need for a monopod. I've got the Manfrotto 790B, which I chose for it compact size (15.5" folded, 58" extended). I, too, need to get a swivel head at some point. I've got a shaky hand, which is why I just love image stabilization. But there are definitely times when that isn't enough.

[alfredo]

14. I need one due to my arms tiring quickly due to Arthritis. The swivel head

is my next purchase.

I still have my tripod and will use it Friday for our Christmas parade.

[Sheepshank]

5. really loving those

ripples and clarity of what is in the image, at the same time!!!!!

[alfredo]

10. It was a perfect evening. I wasn't distracted by mosquitos by the pond.

I could relax and frame the shot the way I wanted.

[JeffR]

7. Really, really magnificent.

My gob is totally smacked.

[alfredo]

9. Aw Shucks. The best sunsets are the day before a low comes in. When

I saw the Mackerel sky I knew the sunset would be good. It didn't display brilliant reds, but there were more than enough golds.

[Mira]

11. Jeez - how did I miss these beauties. Now that I got to see them I will sleep

like a happy smiling baby.

[alfredo]

13. Instead of a stiff drink?

[Adsos Letter]

15. You have some great images at your site alfredo...a very nice portfolio!

[alfredo]

16. thank you. I'm still learning.

[Adsos Letter]

17. Yeah, well...

you're farther along that learning curve than I am. :D

[alfredo]

18. I should be further along. After I got back to the states in 1969 I stopped

taking photos. I stopped for a good twenty five to thirty years.

[Adsos Letter]

19. Vietnam?

[alfredo]

20. East Africa

[elleng]

21. The Platters!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpdaga8cCxU