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<p>After upgrading to OS-X Yosemite, I found my Datacolor Spyder 3 Elite, which worked on Lion and Mavericks, kinda' works on calibrating the monitor but does not save the calibration file. Datacolor has announced and upgrade to the Spyder 3 software for Yosemite but I haven't seen any news of it, so in the meantime I bought the Spyder 4 Elite which also works with the IOS (free) app, with the Mac (free) app to calibrate iPhones and iPads (if you can get bluetooth to work with your Mac - I only got the iPad to work but not the iPhone 5s). So if anyone is interested or needs a Spyder 2 Elite, which works up through OS-X 8(?) or a Spyder 3 Elite which works with OS-X 9, please let me know, they're free to a good home (shipping only in US) since I have no further use for them.</p>

<p>What's the image? I only joined Pininterest because they restrict viewing images without being a member, which is the standard protocol anymore with many social/networking Websites, if you want to see or read, then join. I joined to see collections of people when I see their photos, otherwise, I ignore them. As for the image, there is a full URL for the image, but sometimes finding it takes more than a few minutes, but it's doable, even those which boasts security to prevent it.</p>

<p>Thanks for sharing and it's a cool Website. Only a geopgraphy minor? Sorry, kidding, I have a BA and MS degees in geography, but hey, at least you have the interest. Good luck.</p>

<p>I've been running Yosemite since it's introduction with every update, and while it has some good things and fixes some old problems, it also introduced new problems where, for the first time with OS-X, I had to reinstall it twice to fix them, but overall it's worth the upgrade with some caveats.</p>

<p>It loves cpu memory, especially after booting or restarting, so become familiar with the purge command and/or have lots of memory to accommodate the file cache, often getting out of hand. I don't use the iCloud backup on my iPhone or iPad and I minimize iCloud sync and storage to a few Apple and other apps.</p>

<p>If you don't check the console log, you should, because you'll find OS-X itself and Apple apps along with some apps generate endless log entries with advisories, warnings and some faults, which Apple or the app developers don't trap very well. Apple App Store and iTunes are notorious for the entries when you open them to when you close them.</p>

<p>As for Spotilight, the fix is simple, just exclude all the SSD's and HD's on the Mac so it doesn't see anything. This poses problems with some third-party applications which requires Spotlight, but I've learned to live without those apps. Mostly I've found Yosemites's problemes are due to it becoming too complex and not being thoroughly tested and debugged, and then fixed before being released.</p>

<p>Clearly Apple developers are more interested in introducing new stuff than fixing any old and some introduced stuff. Bluetooth broke on some iPhones with IOS 8 and OS-X Yosemite and two updates hasn't fixed it. Datacolor's Spyder Gallery uses bluetooth which works on my iPad Air but not my iPhone 5s.</p>

<p>What I've found more interesting is Adobe's Creative Cloud (CC) Suite apps are bigger and slower to open with Yosemite, including opening files. I still use CS 5, 5.5 and 6 apps (last CS apps to work on Yosemite) because CC apps aren't better for my work. Adobe's GoLive 9 continues to work without any issues or problems.</p>

<p>Just my experience because the reality is that you have the choice to freeze your computer where it's at if you don't upgrade, especially if you have any iPhones or iPads, or bite the bytes to keep accessing software updates or upgrades. Good luck.</p>

<p>I've been using a Horseman HD which folds into the size of a lunch box and it, film, ballhead, light meter and 2 lenses fit in a LowePro bag or backpack. The HD doesn't have back movements so everything is done with the front and covers all my needs. The only limitation is the bellows which limits the range of lenses from 75mm to about 270mm (old 300mm lenses might work). And while I love using it, health reasons of late have restricted my use so I'm open to selling it and some lenses (all Schneider).</p>

<p>You can also look for (true) microlenses (not lenses companies call micro but are macro). Some companies, eg. Minolta, made an array of equipment, eg. microscope mounts, stands, tubes, etc., along with microlenses to do exactly what you want. The lenses uses a standard microscope mount and often come with adaptors to attach bellows and other close up equipment. I have the whole setup for Minolta and several Olympus and Minolta microlenses, all from the 1970-80's, but haven't used them in years.</p>

<p>Bela, likely because you're using OS-X 10.5.8 and the Website is in newer versions Javascript and HTML code which won't display on older versions of OS-X and Safari. Maybe it's time to upgrade?</p>

<p>I carry both, an EOS 5D and 1n. Same equipment and lenses, only add the film bag and filters. I love using both, the 5D for the bulk of the work and the 1n to set, shoot and forget. </p>

<p>Same advice, but I would only add to read the TOS and ensure you own the name when you buy it and they're not just registering it in your name but keep ownership. It's a way to control being both the domain name and Website host. Owning the name ensures you can move the domain name to another host if you want to transfer your Website to another host.</p>

<p>I upgraded my Mac Pro, which went without any real problems, but I would recommend updating to 10.10.1 right after you install 10.10 as 10.10 has a few problems. The apps that I have and don't work or run under Yosemite have been updated. Apple is moving to limit third party apps to Maverick or later but they haven't fully implemented it yet as some older Adobe and other apps still work. Many of the Adobe apps haven't worked, for me anyway, since Lion (10.8), and Adobe has been updating the CC apps through the users' subscriptions.</p>

<p>That said, Yosemite has some quirks and some problems with third-party apps as seen in the console log, but nothing serious. Datacolor's Spyder 3 doesn't work under Yosemite, yet anyway as the company has promised an update to the software, but Spyder 4 was updated for Yosemite. Safari 8 under Yosemite has some issues which are all Apple's failure to fully test or fix before release. Bluetooth to IOS 8 still has some problems with iPhone 5 series.</p>

<p>Overall, Yosemite is worth the upgade with all the quirks or issues. And I agree the new IOS-mimic style (background, font, etc.) sucks, especially when the global settings are limited to two for all Apple apps (transparent or not, light or dark, etc.). Apple has been and still are slowly reducing user controls and options for the desktop and apps.</p>

<p>I've found it depends on the photographer and their work. Since focusing on Mt. Rainier NP, I've found the vast majority of them don't give locations for their photos, and if they do, it's more an area in the NP than any specific place. One professionals explained the some offer guide services or workshops so won't share where they take their clients or groups for business reasons, but some are quite open to share and even encourage others to go there.</p>

<p>What Micheal said, I've been on the list for awhile only to discover they haven't made the first batch for those who have already put down their money. They plan a second batch and most of those are already sold or promised, according to their newsletter. At best you might be able to get one early next year if they announce they have some or wait when the do another production run (planned as they indicate) to sell through normal retail dealers. Or so they say as their communications with folks isn't all that good. It's an interesting idea but restricted to the smaller 90mm lenses or the 65 mm lenses. </p>

<p>I put a good effort into it including Google Analytics and discovered no one visited it. I only hope now they remove all the content from all the Websites people built so their not just collecting byte dust on some server with a lot of files and images. The owners have the responsibility to erase all the user accounts and content, and I hope the folks at Photo.net ensure that happens since they sold us this feature.</p>

<p>Eagle, hawks, etal. aren't afraid of the size of the object they attack. They will go after helicopters if they, their territory, or chicks are threatened. I've done quite a few helicopters flights for my former employer (USGS) in Arizona and Washington and large birds are objects in flight the pilot and the other seat passenger have to be observant for, and the danger is if one hits the rotor (they usually attack from above) or flies through the windshield (helicopter flying too fast from behind or misjudges gliding bird - been there and barely missed the bird).</p>

<p>I love the hawk's courage to take down the drone, but hitting the blades of any drone could easily injure the bird. If there is a reason to regulate drones for wildlife this is a good example to require drone pilots not just avoid them but put down until the airspace is clear of them.</p>

<p>There is no new version, the developer quit supporting the stand-alone desktop version and moved it to a <a href="http://app.photoephemeris.com">Web version</a>. I liked the desktop version better than the Web version, but you can also get the iPhone/iPad version from the Apple App store if you have an Apple device (not sure about other smart phone/tablets). These work without a browser, but you can use the browser version on the phone or tablet too.</p>

<p>Interesting. I've found converting 35mm to 4x5 is a factor of 3.6 for comparable results, which is about what the chart calculates.</p>

<p>There's some merit to your argument but historically Adobe kept some older apps, eg. Indesign and Illustrator, updated for years past the introduction of new versions, only Photoshop got the occasional update of older version. Their view to abandon older apps appears to start with CC where they did update some CS6 versions for awhile, but with CC 2014, the policy seem to have left the CC versions to history as all the major apps have been or will be replaced than updated. This may be in part because of Apple's new proposed rules with OS-X Yosemite focusing on only those apps which are Maverick and Yosemite compatible.</p>

<p>Adobe seems to have adopted the policy that they'll issue new release through the CC venue effectively abandoning work on the previous versions of the apps in the CC and CS systems. The exception to this is Lightroom where even the version you own are now part of CC for updates. And as noted, you'll see the older version just sitting there, but once you decide you don't need it you can use the uninstall in the folder for the individual app to remove it. If you do you have to quit the CC manager app and reopen it so it will coordinate your apps with theirs for you.</p>

<p>I pay attention to poison ivey but not poison oak as I learned I'm immune to it. Doing field work in southwest Oregon (Rogue River basin) clearing brush the lead technician asked, "Do you know what poison oak looks like?", so which I said, "No, why?", to get the reply, "You do now, you're standing in it." It never bothered me my whole career but also made me the guy to clear it at our field sites.</p>

<p>Maybe the FBI should have done an image search on "Rainbow Swash" before they questioned him. It would have either saved them time he wasn't a suspected terrorist or added more work questioning all the other photographers who took a photo of the same thing. When it comes to the post 9/11 fear of terrorists, I get the feeling law enforcement and common sense is an oxymoron.</p>

<p>Good question. Nikon only says they stopped development on their software around OS-X 10.5 and everything after that is luck, but my version stopped at 10.6 and moving from a Mac G5 to a Pro which necessitated getting Silverfast who keeps their software current with the latest version of OS-X. Vuescan (also have) is a good option for the price, but you will notice a difference between the two, in both operation and features. </p>

<p>Depends on your Mac and OS-X. Nikon Scan stopped working several version of OS-X ago so Vuescan or Silverfast are the choices. Vuescan is a generic app for a wide range of scanners and Sliverfast makes a version specific to each scanner brand/model and has color calibration tools for specific films. Vuescan is cheap, Silverfast isn't.</p>

<p>As for Adobe CS PS apps, some machines run older versions and some don't. Mine opens CS4 PS but won't open any file, but all versions from CS PS5 and later work, but not all version of CS5/5.5 apps work. I just run CS6 and CC apps anymore. I stopped using Canon's suite of app after EOS utility stopped being updated for OS-X 10.8 and later systems.</p>

<p>I stopped using Canon's suite of applications when they dropped support for camera models just a few years old with the EOS Utility when Apple released OS-X 10.8. Their interest with software only seems to be with new camera models, maybe expecting we'll trade up cameras just for their software. What's the word? Not!</p>

<p>Interesting, thanks. But after 5 years of year-around field work in Arizona (all of it but the southeast of the state) I live in the Pacific Northwest for a reason, climate and weather, like under 80 degrees most of the year. While I'm not a fan of a lot of continuous sunless or rainy days, it beats having to either have AC or be hot. And the electric bills (coop utility now) are affordable.</p>

<p>I do have a lot of plants so I'm more than offsetting my carbon footprint. I also like to see something more on the horizon than the horizon that Texas offers. I loved the Arizona desert, especially in the pre-dawn and early morning and being in some of the remote areas of it to see almost all the different desert zone. For me now, water, snow and trees with Mt. Rainier is my choice.</p>

<p>I agree with Sarah, I've been absent from my photography for awhile except for short period of interest, in part because of life issues and other work which has interceded to become more interesting, one of which is more a longer term photo project to identify the photographers working in and around Mt. Rainier NP from the introduction of sheet film around 1890 to about 1910 encompassing the decades up to and after it became a NP. The work entails trying to find the collections of those photographers and see if there were any field notes for the locations of their photographs or a location can be determined from the photograph itself. The second part will be to take my 4x5 camera to the locations and shoot the image from the approximate spot. This project will never be finished but interesting none the less.</p>