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Hello Nasty (Deluxe Edition/Remastered) Beastie Boys 1998 https://album.link/i/721224205 Example: like you don't know it - I was going to pull a deep cut - but this is just too good. "Intergalactic, kill the children, kill the children, intergalactic.." I know it does not say that... Anyway, a really good album. I would almost put it squarely in the acid jazz category. So many great tracks that hit hard, and with dynamics and diversity. Worthy revisit.

Thai Small plates. Outstanding Crispy Pork Belly! https://www.facebook.com/tahtienyork

A British bacon bap in a barn! Did I mention there were cakes? https://www.bawdonlodgefarm.co.uk/

There's a new AI generated meme, pizzagator. It started when someone posted this series of 3 images to the Midjourney subreddit asking if the images were real or AI generated. While the OP was almost assuredly trolling, the post went viral and to the top of reddit. That was two days ago. In the fast moving world of the internet and AI generated images, a lot as transpire. I know it wasn't the author's intention, but this one almost looks like blackface. I have no idea how a picture of Trump kissing a pig got into this set, but I'm leaving it. It's impressive how badly AI fucked up that pizza.

I took 4x5 classes in college and this pretty much lines up with my experience. Indeed, the more expensive the camera gear, the worse the results seemed to be. Take a look at the Mamiya Super 23. It's a 120/220 camera that is a rangefinder but that also incorporates bellows for tilts and swings. It has a ground glass back available for utilizing those (as well as a Polaroid back). It also has 6x6. 6x7, and 6x9 backs and really excellent glass. I had one on loan for a while and it's probably my favorite camera I have ever used.

Vaňhal: Symphonies, Vol. 5 Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice, Michael Halász 2022 https://album.link/i/1608575307 Example: Overall a nice selection of work, very much in the Classical Era, and well recorded and performed. Would recommend. I didn't really know Vanhal's work (or Wanhal, among others). But known and liked by his contemporaries, and I can see why.

Thanks Nate. I probably should take it to a shop for a tune up.

I don't really understand why Bobby Bare Jr's Young Criminals' Starvation League (2002) album (soon to be band name) is one of my desert island picks, but it certain is. Ex.

Going two digits after the decimal point probably not going to be very accurate (check the datasheet of your meter for AC accuracy specified in % of reading + % of range and/or number of digits). I normally use a simpler way when calculating the SPL. Sr-007 has a sensitivity of 100dBSPL/100V, so 50mV of pure tone gives you 100-20log(100/0.05)=34dBSPL. The 007 has a f0 around 45Hz (a bit more gain compared to 1KHz) but audibility is also affected by the equal loudness curves, so YMMV. Without an FFT it’s hard to tell the harmonic composition of the noise, which affects its audibility. I guess you are not inclined to feed this into your sound card…

I’d measure the output AC voltage across +/-, provide that your meter is up to snuff (has a 200mV AC range for instance). If there is indeed audible hum from the amp, you would get a reading least in double digit mV.

I've been lurking on the large format subreddit for a while now. It's given me mixed feelings. Some (many) of the submissions are remarkably poor. I see people laboring with giant cameras and expensive film stock (is there any other kind at this point?) producing results that can be charitably described as mediocre. For me the issue isn't the composition or exposure, it's the printing. Of course that's where the real skills of a B&W photographer come out. Conversely, there's a dude with a Linhof Technorama 617s III (a "small" Lin that shoots panoramas on 120 film, and costs north of $8500 without a lens) and a Schneider Tele-Xenar 250mm MC F/5.6 (around $7000). German gear is is kilometers deep into "if you have to ask" territory, schweinhund. With that said, the Linhof is a handsome looking unit: The lens looks like ...every other Schneider to me, but I will admit I know jack shit about them in general. The widget necessary to attach the Schneider to the Linhof is ...odd. All of this is superfluous, because the dude who uses ^ is a bit of a mushroom cloud laying MFer: NYC sunset on Ektar 100. Some place in the US I think. Ektar 100. Schneider Apo-Symmar L 180mm F/5.6, Ilford Kentmere Pan 400, 25A filter. Old Westbury Gardens, Schneider Apo-Symmar L 180mm F/5.6, Ilford SFX 200 | R72 IR filter. NYC night, Super Angulon XL 58mm F/5.6, Kodak Ektar 100. There's also a few brave souls who shoot Velvia on large format. 4x5" w/ a 90mm something-or-other. I rate this one a solid Velvia/10. I think most modern cars are hideous, indistinguishable lumps. These shots are amazing. Velvia panorama. The above are the exceptions and not the rule of what I've seen in the LF subreddit. It's enough to make me swear off anything bigger than 35mm forever. The rest of the time I think about selling the mainland house and buying a Tachihara 11x14" field camera.

unless one of the tubes is slammed to one of the rails, rebiasing is not going to help. but you should measure the dc output voltages.

Decided to try my hand at chicken parm. Pan friend, panko crusted thin chicken breasts, on the grill side burner to limit indoor mess. Always better by sunset light. Baked with homemade tomato sauce with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. One cutlet was left cheese free for Lily who claims that she's becoming lactose intolerant. All agreed that it was excellent.

I have a post about photos I took of Katherine the dancer in 2006 and am still processing in 2023 with modern software (and, ahem, 17+ years of refined skills) as well as what I've actually been doing lately. That's all gonna hafta wait because I learned that it's possible to attach the absolutely gargantuan Canon FD 800mm F/5.6L to Canon DSLRs and Sony mirrorless bodies. Or attach the lens to the camera, as the case may be. To the surprise of no one, the old FD 800L is a cult lens. Of course someone stuck one on a Graflex Speed Graphic 4x5 camera. Don't ask me about coverage. WTF does one shoot with an optical trombone like that? The moon, obviously. Long teles are actually really good for landscapes. They compress the perceived distance between objects. This is reason #497 why large format cameras are better at landscape photos. Sony bodies actually let the user enter the lens type so it appears in EXIF. It might be the case that modern Canons can do this as well. Now this is my kind of photo. Nearing abstraction. There are also a legion of critter photos taken with the FD 800. TBH if I had one I'd probably attempt that as well. Quack.

Done!

Nice day and my best time in the crono. 2 th of my group but at 5 minutes of Joseba Beloki. A nice guy, great cycling,. climb with he has been a honor. I'm finding a transport for the Brent bike :-)

I bet you haven't heard Bobby Bare Jr's first recording...

If anyone wants to see the original Canon 1D CCD 4.1 megapixels boring test shots output, see below (bumped up in Topaz’s Photo.ai). You can do a lot with 4MP, but I think I’m more comfortable with “high res” 6MP+. Certainly a step up from the Nikon D1’s 2.7MP. Tweaked on mobile with Snapseed.

New Steven Wilson album released today The Harmony Codex

First ride in more than 5 years. Needed a break after 4 miles.

i don’t know who needs to hear this... Tomberlin 2022 https://album.link/i/1606957903 Example: A quiet but very intentional album. New Artist to me, and I really enjoyed the album a lot, sophomore release. I have not dug into the lyrics much at this point, but I feel that I will be rewarded when I do.

Pro tip: unlock everything, throw keys away.

Broil to char for everything pictured and also the peppers, peel the peppers after charring, add that all to a crock pot and use an immersion blender to mix. Add a cup or two of chicken stock. I also pan fry cubed pork (salted and peppered and dredged in flour) and add that. I then let the whole mess cook for at least six hours or so. There is definitely mention of reincorporation, I may have to try that out to see if you can get some additional flavor without unpleasant bitterness.

Fall is upon us, so chili verde. Not pictured, another entire pan of peppers.

New fire season, new air (purifier) filters. The old one's definitely worked, and did their job.

A colorful Thai green curry

That's old news my friend.

How long would it take you to ping-pong one? and then use AI to generate your storefront personality / image , say "granola hippie chick fairfax maybury on acid arts and craft mandala dot vinyl painter photorealistic" Profit!

#NextdoorVinylAbuse

The layer of caramelized onions underneath the zucchini, summer squash and tomatoes is kind of the surprise of this dish. Can't wait to tuck in, but it's lava hot ATM.

Another round of Fondant Potatoes.

Nice day with old friends.