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The series continues... Cocktails for better results: Part 4. If you missed part 1, 2 and 3 and would like to see them, go to www.possumsupply.com and look under the Horticulture Hotline tab.
This "cocktail" is a little different. It mixes the cultural practice of aerating with other products.
As the night time temperatures warm up and the grass starts to actively grow, aerating should be considered for the health of your whole landscape. Trees and bed areas can benefit from aeration as well as turf areas.
While you have the holes open in your yard, there are many products that you can add to that root zone area that will benefit your turf, trees and shrubs.
Aerating reduces compaction, reduces thatch, increases oxygen movement to the roots, brings beneficial micro-organisms to the surface, cuts runners and allows better penetration of water, fertilizers or control products into the soil.
Right after aerating, while the holes are open, is a good time to add SeaHume G, BGK 7500, products containing mycorrhiza, Crab Shell, Mule Mix and/or Cotton Burr Compost.
Even if you are not aerating, these products are great to add to your lawn and beds.
SeaHume G is a bio-stimulant humic acid product that will help your roots grow, soften up the soil, feed beneficial micro-organisms in the soil, make nutrients that are in the soil more available to the plants and keep fertilizer from leaching.
SeaHume G also contains 10 percent cold-water seaweed.
The seaweed acts as a bio-stimulant and is a source of more than 60 minor elements, amino acids and natural chelating agents.
BGK 7500 is a granular organic product that has thatch eating bacteria mix in with a 03-03-03 fertilizer. BGK 7500 is also fortified with 6 percent humic acid.
04-04-04 Bolster and other products that contain mycorrhiza: by applying these products while the roots are exposed, the mycorrhiza can attach to the roots quickly. These friendly fungi will help the plant absorb water and nutrients from the soil while competing with bad fungus in the soil.
Crab Shell by Neptune's Harvest will increase the chitin-eating bacteria in the soil.
These bacteria will help control nematodes and fungus. I would definitely use this product in areas that I have problems with large/brown patch.
Mule Mix can last about 20 years in the soil and help manage moisture.
This is a clay product that has been super-heated until it pops!
This makes this product sterile as well as turns it into a little capillary.
This capillary holds water and then releases it as the plant needs it. This product is used on baseball infields to manage the moisture levels in clay; otherwise, the clay would be rock hard or moist and slimy.
Mule Mix will also keep fertilizer and water from leaching in sandy soils. Mule Mix is great for wet or dry areas.
Cotton Burr Compost will add water-holding capabilities to the soil by adding organic matter to the soil.
Cotton Burr Compost will soften up clay as well as give sandy soil nutrient-holding capacity.
Cotton Burr Compost is very high in nutrition and will also help increase populations of beneficial organisms in the soil.
All the above products will help conserve moisture as well.
Always read, understand and follow product label. The product label is a federal law.
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Our View: Destination Erie wants your votes
Destination Erie, the three-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is using experts in urban, suburban and rural development, the regional economy, demographic trends, housing patterns, environmental concerns and social problems to develop a master plan for the Erie region.
But Destination Erie also wants your views to contribute to the plan. In the first week of May, Destination Erie held forums in Girard, Harborcreek and Waterford townships and in the city of Erie to ask citizens about their vision for Erie's future, including priorities for land use and development.
Using iPads, forum participants ranked their top five priorities from this list of 12 trends that could be incorporated into the master plan: walkable neighborhoods; easy transit access; focus on redevelopment; access local shopping; easy highway access; increase access to recreation; lower taxes; grow in undeveloped areas; low carbon emissions; homes on huge lots; preserve agricultural areas; and protect sensitive environments.
After voting on priorities, participants learned about four distinct paths where Erie County could concentrate its resources for sustainable development: in the suburbs and agricultural areas; along the lakefront and in the southern tier of Erie County; in existing cities, towns and boroughs throughout the county; or along transportation corridors.
But the conversation about Erie's future didn't end at those four forums. You can rank priorities and rate development scenarios by visiting Destination Erie's website, www.planerieregion.org. The survey is easy to navigate and quick to complete.
A visit to the website can also clear up misconceptions about Destination Erie. Thomas "Wes" McGahen, a Republican candidate for Erie County executive, said he fears that Destination Erie's discussion about land use is really a ploy to take over private property. Don Tucci, who is also running for the Republican nomination for county executive, said he interprets any talk about "sustainable development" as code words to impose a green economy on the region.
Their interpretations are wrong. Erie County needs a comprehensive plan for our future because our population is not growing, our economy is changing and it's hard to keep young people here after they graduate. Many forum participants ranked "lower taxes" as their top priority, but that won't happen if the city of Erie fails or if we run up big tabs for new infrastructure to accommodate unchecked sprawl.
Places such as Akron, Ohio, Chicago, Austin, Texas, LaFayette, La., and even Braddock in suburban Pittsburgh have developed plans to reinvent themselves and bolster their economies. Destination Erie consultants have already recommended ways to make the Erie waterfront a "world-class" attraction. If this plan succeeds, our entire region could make that same boast.

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The long-rumored exhibition between the U.S. national team and Russia will take place Nov. 14 in Krasnodar, Russian Football Union president Nikolai Tolstykh told the national RIA Novosti news agency Friday.
Krasnodar, which is about 50 miles from the Black Sea, was chosen because of its climate and the public's support for local Russian Premier League club FC Kuban. Russian officials first mentioned the potential exhibition match in April, hinting that it would be in the U.S.
The U.S. Soccer Federation hasn't publicly confirmed the initial report.
Nov. 14 is set aside on the FIFA calendar as an exhibition match day. The U.S. will have concluded the semifinal round of CONCACAF's World Cup qualifying tournament by then. Russia has qualifiers against Portugal and Azerbaijan scheduled for next month. It opened with shutout wins over Northern Ireland and Israel.
The U.S. and Russia have met four times since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, with the Russians hold a 2-0-2 edge. The most recent match -- a 2-0 Russia win in Moscow -- was in 2000. The U.S. is 1-6-3 all-time against the Soviet Union/CIS/Russia. Russia currently is ranked 13th in the world and coached by Fabio Capello, who managed England at the 2010 World Cup.


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I'm always amused when I hear about proposals (both serious and science fiction) about how to communicate with alien beings, should we ever encounter them. The last of the Navajo World War II "code talkers" recently died. The Navajo language was used because it was so different from other languages that the code couldn't be broken by our enemies. If there's so much difference just among human languages, just imagine trying to communicate with extraterrestrials!
We have a world full of "alien" means of communication right here on our own planet that we are just beginning to notice. Until recent years, we did not know that bats communicate by radar, whales by sonar, elephants by sub-sonic noises and insects by odors.
The songs of insects such as cicadas, crickets and katydids have been well-studied for a long time, but there are other less-known insect sounds that are used for communication. Most insects don't have organs that serve as ears and consequently can't hear air-borne sounds, but many do "hear" surface vibrations.
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Termites in Africa build huge clay nests that can tower several feet above ground, with vast networks of tunnels going into the earth below. If termites near the surface are threatened by a predator, they drum their heads on the wall to alert those below. As the ones below feel the vibration, they begin drumming, and the vibration is passed on through the colony so that the members can activate to flee or fight.
Ants that live in tunnels in the ground also communicate by vibrations. They have been known to call for assistance if trapped by cave-ins.
Stoneflies are small, thin insects that live near water and are seldom noticed because they don't bite, sting or eat crops. The males and females find each other by drumming on whatever surface they happen to be sitting on, by tapping or scraping their abdomens.
Male stoneflies initiate the drumming. The drumming pattern is specific to each species of stonefly. If a female is sitting somewhere on the same surface, she will drum back. They continue to drum and move closer to each other until they find each other. Males will mate many times, but females only mate once, so mated females will not answer drumming males.
Certain treehoppers feed in groups on young leaves and must constantly move to find them. "Scouts" search for fresh food and signal the others by vibrations on the plant. As the others arrive at the food, they also add to the vibration until the whole group gets there. This sort of communication is very unusual.
There are two basic types of spiders - the hunting spiders such as wolf spiders, crab spiders and jumping spiders that do not spin webs - and the web spinners. Hunting spiders have excellent vision, but web spinners are extremely near-sighted.
Web spinners simply sit in their webs and wait for some food to land. However, they are extremely sensitive to vibrations on the silk strands of the web. They can tell from the vibration what has landed and whether it is good to eat. While the females are sedentary, males often wander around in search of females. When they find a female's web, they enter cautiously and pluck on the web in the precise way that tells the resident female that they are not food.
There is a tricky jumping spider that preys on other spiders. It mimics the vibrations of trapped insects on a web and attacks the resident who has come to eat.
Researchers have found that a spider adjusts the strands of its web precisely to a particular tension, much like a musician tunes a stringed instrument. By plucking on a strand, the spider can assess the condition of its web, tell it what sort of food has landed and when a prospective mate has arrived.
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Everybody Celebrates!
By Steven Hicks
- Grades: PreK–K, 1–2
At the beginning of the school year, my students learned about themselves. Then, we moved through lessons about their friends, family and community. In this unit, my students continue to study the world around them. They'll begin to discover diverse cultures and how they celebrate holidays. More specifically, they'll experience celebrations of Las Posadas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. If you've never taught lessons about these celebrations before, I suggest you start with only one this year.
Students will:
- Listen to stories about diverse celebrations.
- Learn about these celebrations through active participation.
Lesson Plans for this Unit
Lesson 1: Celebrate Las Posadas in Mexico!
Lesson 2: Celebrate Hanukkah in Israel!
Lesson 3: Celebrate Kwanzaa in the United States
- Subjects:Ceremony and Tradition, African American, Mexican and Mexican American, South and Central American, Jewish Experience, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Themes
- Skills:Maps, Social Studies
- Duration:3 Weeks
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Darrell Wilson, who moves to the secondary from linebacker, talks about the aggression of new strong safety Nico Law, the new aggression of Iowa's defense possibly playing more man press coverage over "the cushion."
Wilson touches on redshirt freshman Torrey Campbell, who's running track while practicing spring football, Micah Hyde the leader, the youth and search for consistent special teams units and Iowa's fastest DB (probably Campbell).Here, there's more on Nico Law, but I ask about the "cushion" and if it sees the light of day next season. I think it's up in the air.
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Our objective is to build the West Virginia Water Research Institute as the premier water research center in West Virginia and, within selected fields, an international leader.
The Director and management of the West Virginia Water Research Institute aggressively search for funding opportunities from Federal and State agencies and the private sector. These funds are used to support specific research projects, are used to match USGS 104b cost share requirements, and cover administrative costs.
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West Virginia has had a Water Research Institute since 1967. While it has a statewide mandate, it has always been a small program, receiving about $130,000 per year initially and declining gradually to approximately $82,000 per year. Between 1996 and 1999, USGS eliminated the state funding programs in favor of regional competitions based on regional priorities. While the West Virginia Water Research Institute was successful in winning several awards, the change effectively eliminated our ability to serve the State's water research priorities.
Starting in 2000, the research program came back to the states and in 2001 the amount of research dollars was increased. With water related issues increasing in importance to the State, this proved an opportune time to reinvigorate the West Virginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI).
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an oak tree is the story of two men brought together by loss: a father whose daughter has been killed in a car accident - and the driver of that car - a provincial stage hypnotist. The two are reunited for the first time since the accident when the hypnotist inadvertently calls him on stage as a volunteer. an oak tree is a remarkable new play for two actors. The Father, however, is played by a different actor - male or female - at each performance. The second actor walks on stage having neither seen nor read a word of the play they're in...until they're in it. an oak tree is a bold, moving and absurdly comic play about loss, suggestion and the power of the mind.
Tim Crouch and a second actor*, who will be different at every performance. Casting subject to change.*January 12 @ 9:30pm - MaryAnn Plunkett January 13 @ 5pm - George Demas January 13 @ 9:30pm - Christopher Durang January 14 @ 5pm - Judith Ivey January 14 @ 8pm - Jim Dale
Author: Tim CrouchDirector: Tim Crouch Karl James and a smithProducer: Perry Street Theatre (Exiled)Press Agent: Springer Associates
65 minutes, with no intermission
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We've all been there - the light is perfect, the subject is willing, the moment is just right - when you suddenly realise that you're not going to able to capture that award-winning shot after all. Here's a handy list of the most common mistakes that DSLR shooters make, and how best to avoid them.
1. Left your kit at home
As your photography equipment expands, it can be easy to leave something at home that you thought would be insignificant but actually turns out to be vitally important. We're not suggesting that you carry everything with you every time you venture out the door, so it's important to take a few moments, "visualise" your next photographic trip, then pack a bag accordingly. Or you could work out at the gym and take everything bar the kitchen sink...
2. Not recharged the batteries
This is perhaps the most frequent mistake of all time, and almost always results in a despondent trip home. To avoid this, buy a spare battery, no, make that two, or better yet, choose a camera that uses easily-accessible AA batteries. Always recharge the batteries the night before a shoot, even if they were charged the last time you used your camera. And whatever you do, don't combine mistakes 1 and 2!
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3. Set the wrong ISO speed
Being able to change the ISO speed at will is now an accepted part of photography, as natural as changing shutter speed or aperture (the days of having to wait until the end of the film are long gone). With this new-found freedom comes the danger of leaving your camera on the wrong ISO setting for the current situation, which tend to happen especially in-between shoots. So make sure to always triple-check the ISO before you get started, and you'll never have an unwanted noisy image again.
4. Left the lens cap on
Wondering why the frame is dark and the camera is suggesting a 30 second exposure? Quick, check the front of your lens! This is the one mistake that makes you look most foolish, especially in front of another photographer...
5. Forgot to reset Exposure Compensation
Picture too dark or light, and you have no idea why? You've almost certainly forgot to reset the exposure compensation after that last difficult exposure, or you've accidentally changed it to an off-the-scale value. If you're shooting in RAW and the photo is too dark, you may be able to recover it - massive overexposure is a different story...
6. Shot in JPEG instead of RAW
Not the worst mistake in the world if you and the camera get the exposure right, but very annoying if the photo is underexposed, the white balance is wrong, or you just usually shoot in RAW and enjoy its many benefits. You can convert an image from RAW to JPEG, but not the other way round, so if you want to get the best out of your photos, double-check the image settings.
7. Chimped a prize-winning picture
The recent advent of bigger, brighter and clearer LCD screens has made it easier than ever before to review, sort and delete, known as "chimping", your photos in-camera. STOP! Don't do it! Fight that compulsive urge and wait until you can look at them on that nice 24 inch monitor in the comfort of your own home. Memory is incredibly cheap nowadays, so invest in some rather than inadvertently delete that prize-winning picture (probably without even knowing it).
8. Blurry pictures
You could have sworn that the picture looked sharp on the LCD screen, but at 100% magnification on a decent monitor, there's no getting away from the fact that it's just plain burned. Delete. Another one for the Recycle bin. If you're hand-holding the camera, always use a shutter speed that is faster than the focal length - so use 1/400th second or faster for 300mm, or 1/80th or faster for 70mm. Better still, use a tripod, the mirror-lockup function and a remote release, and never have to worry about blurry pictures again.
9. Spent more on a camera body than the lens
Photography is one of those rare combinations of art and science, but it can be easy to forget the former and spend all your money on the latter. Photographers' just can't resist lusting after the latest DSLR cameras, which promise more features, faster performance and better images than the previous model. But it's actually a wiser idea to start by upgrading your lenses, rather than the body, especially if you're still using the cheap kit lens that came with the camera, as the lens has the most influence on image quality.
10. Didn't check the memory card before formatting
Check, check and check again that you've transferred all the photos from your memory card to your computer BEFORE you format it. There's no worse feeling than realising that you've deleted all the photos from your last shoot. On the other hand, make sure you do format the card in-camera after you've copied your photos. If you format it on your computer instead, there's a greater risk that it will eventually become corrupted, and you might lose some photos from an error.
Have you got your own top tips for avoiding common DSLR mistakes? Share them with everyone by leaving a comment below...
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I have done several of these mistakes on several occasions. I also often forget to empty my memory cards so I have to delete a few pictures before taking new ones..
Given the lead photo in the article, I'm guessing Tip #11 is "Remember to attach your lens." :-D
Make sure you actually have a memory card in the camera…
Don't wear coats with metal buttons or zips! Barbour etc. They can have a serious effect on your camera generally and the LED screen in particular.
What Mr. Harland mentioned about metal buttons and zippers is so ironic….who would have known. Keep in mind, alot of metal also contains "zinc coating" to precent oxidization….this being the case, zinc coated material may lend themselves better for the active wear of a photographer. I learned this on my own. But his comment stuck out like a sore thumb. In general, anything covering metal will act like lead aprons in an x-ray room…same effect.
And the lust will continue now . . .
Make sure you put the memory card in the camera! This is the one that's been my downfall more than once—forgot to pull the memory card out of the slot on the laptop after the last image transfer and didn't realize it until it was too late.
Must add: Using your DLSR can be a mistake itself.
Sometimes, you DON'T want to risk your nice camera. That's when you need to be wise enough to use a cheapie.
For one shoot, a toddler grabbed my camera, licked the lense, and dropped it in a random place. That was OK, as I was using a cheapie around this toddler exactly because toddlers grab and mangle things.
how can you forget to leave the lens cap on and still take a picture on a DSLR ???????????
I am very guilty of leaving my memory card at home or not checking settings correctly in camera, as well as leave lens cap on (thats so easy to forget if you are rushed). I have also not charged a battery before. It sucks, lol
Nice list. Instead of not recharging a battery, I forgot it at the hotel one day when I went to the Disney World. How stupid!
I have been guilty of some of the mistakes listed. Have learned and I am still learning. Great list. Thanks for sharing.
Fine list, but way too gear-oriented.
Considering strictly people photography, I would say that the #1 reason for a failure has nothing to do with gear.
If you fail to establish a connection with the person you´re photographing, the photos will not turn out good.
Similar to #6 ... accidentally shooting in a lower resolution mode. There's nothing worse than getting home to discover that you've shot everything in a space saving 2 megapixel JPEG mode when you were expecting to see your 20MB RAW files.
Similar to #6 ... accidentally shooting in a lower resolution mode. There's nothing worse than getting home to discover that you've shot everything in a space saving 2 megapixel JPEG mode when you were expecting to see your 20MB RAW files.
A good habit is to bring a trash bag or plastic grocery bag with you in the field. Just stuff it in your pack.
I've been in some snowing situations, just beautiful and have had that bag. The bag protected my camera from the water and produced some fine pictures!!
I never sot in RAW…Am I missing something ?
Is there a way to learn how to use raw?
I must sound very stupid…
A photographer since 16, now at 67, mamber of the RPS and local photo society, yet recently moved from my film nikons to a simple digital - nikon D40. Know it uses nikons own RAW. (NEF)Can they be treated like RAW and used via photoshop ?
Also all pics i`ve taken are seen as, i think, JPEG`s and i have been very happy with, but would love to use in photoshop, so JPEG`s will not do.
Reread ( perhaps too quickly) the booklet but none wiser, don`t even know how to get NEF pics !
I`m stupid i know, awarded by the RPS (using film)
want the next move up from the D40 to D60 - but want to use photoshop on some of my images….help somone please !
On Tip #8: that should be "if you're hand-holding the camera, always use a shutter speed that is faster than the [reciprocal of the] focal length": i.e. 1/300s on a 300mm focal length or 1/50s on a 50mm focal length,
Nice list!
Turning on strictly shooting mistakes, it's very easy to forget to reset your previous "exotic" settings, such as 1600 ISO, sepia filter, -2 ev, 10000k temp, and so on…
I have many birthday pictures with my grannies looking…"strange"....!!! :)
Good Job!
Thank you
Remember to watch your surrounding also!
-Don't step on the icy cliffs your shooting (done that, hitting the lens in the rock).
- Don't over do your macros and have ants pissing on your lens (done that).
- Don't get caught in the tide photographing the nice beach sunset (friends done that).
- Don't get run over by a bus doing some street shooting (not planning to :).
To Peter Bayliss LRPS.
You need to change the 'image quality' setting on your camera from JPEG to NEF (RAW) or NEF RAW + JPEG Basic - the second setting stores a jpeg thumbnail of the raw image for viewing in explorer (assuming windows user?). Photoshop should just open NEF files as raw if you have any trouble you may need to look at file association.
The only trouble I had when starting to use NEF was that windows by default does not display nef thumbnails or filmstrip view so you will need a NEF viewer or to download a windows hack to get it to show them. I use ViewNX (version 1.3 is free to download).
Some useful tips above. I find lens caps a nuisance. I prefer a filter to protect the lens, even a neutral one if you do not want to influence your shot. I adopted this practice many years ago, in the 'film age', after losing several lens caps.
Reply to #17: Peter, check out http://www.nikonians.org. It's a site for people worldwide who own Nikon equipment and who want to learn more about using their equipment. You'll find Nikonians to be a very helpful and friendly place for everyone from beginners to pros. And, yes, D40 RAW (NEF) images can be processed in Photoshop (I have the D40 and use PSCS2). Nikonians will help enormously with all of your questions.
Have had great advice from 2 folk, great, i think i can proceed with confidence. Now there may have been other answers to my question, only spotted two, already forgotten their names….except i see `Suzy` but somone else was very helpful too, sorry i cant thank you too ! Peter.
Reply to #24: You're very welcome, Peter. Best of luck and success to you in your photography! :-)
I always carry an empty memory card in my kit.
And one of the earliest purchases was a battery grip which allows me to swap my Canon batteries with normal AA cells in an emergency.
I would add: don't forget the charger!!!...I forgot it in the hotel room, so I had to buy another one in the afternoon (when I found out) and it costed me quite a little fortune!
This is quite a basic, simple list, so would have been nice to get something original.
To those who find themselves messing up I'd suggest adopting 2 steps in your rountine:
1) Crucially: Before putting your camera in it's bag take a photo, zoom in and check it. This'll flag up lack of battery, memory card, exposure, iso settings, etc…
2) After downloading photos to your computer delete them from your memory card. That way you won't be wondering if they're safely saved when you next plug that card in.
And if you've splashed out for a dSLR spend just a little bit more on at least 2 spare memory cards to tuck into your camera bags. If you can then stretch to spare batteries as well.
Regarding tip #10.. card recovery is an easy process.
Awesome article!
Check memory card after removing and before putting back in to the camera, the lock tab on the side of the memory card can easily get moved to the lock position making picture taking impossible.
As before i am using Nikon D40, its very good, must admit to using a number of cameras before turning to nikons. F601, F80, but now D40.
Getting to the point of doubting if i`ll ever get another camera except the D60….trouble here seems getting one !
I am assuming that the D60 is like my D40, just that the images will enable pics that could be bigger (than A4) or croped more when printing.
Is the sudden lack of stock by many dealers because 1. they have proved so popular, 2. they have been found poor in quality so reduced in sales 3. nikon want to concentrate on selling the more top range cameras.
Now i would love to get one of these cameras, as i said i must then cutdown on my photography spending…...
Has anyone used a D60 ? Is it as good as i hope for, remember i am happy with the D40, no need to go `up market`. Peter
I have a Nikon coolpix 8400, (love it) and it seems that one of my little girls got a hold of it and busted the case of my pop up flash. Almost $200 to repair. Seriously? Should I just buy an attachment flash? Any suggestions?
Have not used or handled this camera so i dont really know….but if no-one else answers your question may i ask if the flash works at all, ie
still flashes but without direction. If so then a separate slave flash (any make) will help, hold it yourself or better get someone else to hold it high and a bit to one side - that gives a better pic ! But if the flash is dead, then i doubt if another flash unit could be used…..but i dont know the camera. Hope someone with more knowledge answers your question. Photopop
Great post!
In response to "If you're hand-holding the camera, always use a shutter speed that is faster than the focal length - so use 1/400th second or faster for 300mm, or 1/80th or faster for 70mm."
Just want to add something that people never mention..
Don't forget to account for your crop factor if you're like me using a crop sensor body. For this case the shutter speed should be faster than the focal length multiplied by the crop factor!
#1 is critical, you should not left your kit home or sell it. In some situation you will have to use it as back up.
Hi Peter, over the years I have owned 20+ cameras, most of them Nikon. I got the D60 last year and it is very good, typical Nikon quality. I can recommend this camera but, as you are probably aware, when Nikon introduce a new model it usually incorporates a few subtle changes from it's predecessor. So, the choice is yours. If you do decide to get one I recommend the SB-400 flash unit which is a great improvement on the built-in flash. Look through the AP. there are still quite a number of D60's available. Oh, I endorse the comment by #23 Suzy, the Nikonians website is a must. Good Luck.
Forgetting to reset the white balance before you shoot a different scene.
Thanks for the information. I have made some of the errors myself. I think that I should commit to memory the points that you make.
This is one of the most common mistakes done by amateurs. Learn this simple rule and you will be golden!!!!
"If you're hand-holding the camera, always use a shutter speed that is faster than the focal length - so use 1/400th second or faster for 300mm, or 1/80th or faster for 70mm"
Attention: Peter Bayliss
I'm working on a documentary and we have come across some photos of the band - The Police that were taken by Peter Bayliss. We would love to use some of these for our film. If you could send me an email confirming that you are the photographer that would be great!
recharging the batteries was my biggest problem
You really wouldn't want to leave your lens cap on by mistake in the company of another photographer, ESPECIALLY if he is good photographer!!!
Very nice! dedbfgadab
Surprised White Balance didn't make the cut.
My biggest mistake was forgetting to reinsert the memory card back into the camera after I copied my photos to my laptop. I took a perfect photo of a Orange Breasted Bush shrike sitting in perfect sunlight close to me (which i have been hunting for months already) My oldish camera not having memory on board then informed me that there is no memory stick inserted after I took the shot. Obviously the bird was gone after i ran to fetch the card. I will regret this until I find that bird again, but i think its going to take a while.


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Perno will earn $450,000 per season over the next five years, taking the agreement through the 2013 campaign, Evans said. The new contract replaces a five-year agreement slated to run through 2011 worth just over $300,000 per year.
"We're excited about the future of the Bulldog baseball program," Perno said in a news release announcing the new contract. "I'm very pleased with the opportunity to be at Georgia and hope to be here a long time. The support we've received from our administration is very much appreciated."
Perno, an Athens native, is one of just a dozen coaches to lead three teams to the College World Series in their first seven seasons as a head coach.
Perno was an infielder on the Bulldogs' 1990 NCAA Championship squad, and he was an assistant coach for Georgia's 2001 team that also won the SEC Championship. Since succeeding Ron Polk as head coach in 2002, Perno has led Georgia to the 2004, 2006 and 2008 College World Series, highlighted by a runner-up effort last month.
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Fans of Satuday Night Live, who've grown accustomed to seeing Tina Fey spoof Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, were seeing double Saturday night, when the Alaska governor opened the show.
Watching backstage as Fey did another spot-on impersonation – this time holding a press conference – Palin told Lorne Michaels, executive producer of SNL, "I just didn't think it was a realistic depiction of the way my press conferences would have gone."
Mark Walhberg joined them, looking for Andy Samberg to "bust his head open" after a sketch aired last week, in which Samberg played Walhberg talking to animals.
"He didn't like the impression we did of him on the show," Lorne explained to Gov. Palin.
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ALLEN PARK -- One week of Detroit Lions practice is in the books.
Which rookies have impressed? Which haven't? And what in the heck is going on at defensive end?
We hit on all that in this week's mailbag, and so much more. Check it out. Or don't. Whatever.
What kind of coaching/conditioning do Eric Ebron and Brandon Pettigrew have available to improve their hands. Also, will Joseph Fauria only be used in red-zone packages? -- JImmy
I see Ebron and Pettigrew both hitting the JUGS machine after almost every practice. These guys are putting in extra work, no doubt about it.
At the same time, there's only so much that will do. At the end of the day, Ebron simply has to get in more reps with Stafford before his drops will begin to subside.
I picked Ebron's brain a little bit after Saturday's scrimmage, and he made a really good point: "(The drops are) me overthinking my assignments, my alignments, and making sure I'm right. And while all those roles are playing in my head, here comes a 90 mph fastball from Matt Stafford. You know what, you're not going to catch it -- you're never going to catch it -- if you're thinking about something else while that ball is coming to you."
Ebron's never caught balls like these. They're rockets. That takes some getting used to -- and that's difficult to do when you're simultaneously trying to learn a new scheme.
As for Fauria, "only" is a strong word. He could have some kind of role between the 20s. But at this point, Ebron and Pettigrew are firmly ahead of him on the depth chart, and that's probably going to be the case for much of the season.
That means Fauria probably will have a niche role -- and that niche is in the red zone, where his 6-foot-7 frame, long arms and truly amazing hands are difficult to defend. Seriously, because of his outsized personality and dances and all that, I don't think he gets enough credit for just how good his hands are.
But he lacks Ebron's route-running, and Pettigrew's blocking, which means he's the No. 3.
Any of the draft picks standing out good or bad? I've heard mention of drops by Ebron, but what about the others? -- 1johngalt
Great question.
I continue to love what I see from linebacker Kyle Van Noy. It's clear the Lions hope he plays a big role this year from the way he's shuffled into not only linebacker drills, but defensive line as well.
He's been limited a bit in the first week, and didn't play at all in the scrimmage, but I still believe he plays a lot this year if he's healthy.
Eric Ebron, for all his drops, sure as hell moves like a premium offensive weapon. It's not hard to see what the Lions have in store for him. And defensive end Larry Webster has had some good moments too, including beating right tackle LaAdrian Waddle on consecutive snaps during one-on-one drills in full pads.
As for those who have disappointed, Nate Freese stands out. He's only a seventh-round pick, but any specialist who gets drafted is expected to start. And Freese still hasn't shaken Giorgio Tavecchio -- in fact, might be losing to Giorgio Tavecchio.
Freese has been so shaky, it's possible the Lions' Week 1 starter is not on the roster right now.
Freese did rebound the last two days of practice, converting every one of his attempts. ... Neither did Tavecchio, for that matter, hitting 11 in a row.
And of course, receiver TJ Jones (sixth round) has yet to practice because of a lingering shoulder injury he sustained in Notre Dame's bowl game last season. He's still on the PUP list, and each passing day makes it more likely he doesn't play this season.
Does Jason Jones look healthy and explosive, or will we be counting on someone else to have to fill his position? -- leoboiler
It's difficult to say how he looks because the Lions have practiced only once in full pads. And how can you judge a lineman when he's not hitting people?
But Jones has repped consistently with the ones, an encouraging sign that coaches see enough out of him to consider him a starter heading into the season.
For what it's worth, Jones told me last week he's feeling 100 percent and doesn't expect any limitations heading into the season.The bigger concern at defensive end, obviously, is the continued absence of Ezekiel Anshah. That, I would be concerned about.
Ansah produced last year, to the tune of eight sacks -- a league high among rookies. But stats can be misleading for linemen, and it's fair to say Ansah wasn't polished on a play-to-play basis. In fact, ProFootballFocus gave him a negative grade for the season and ranked both Willie Young and Devin Taylor higher.
You'll take the production any day, obviously. But my point is, Ansah could have benefited from an offseason in the system. Now there's less than a week until the first exhibition and he has yet to put on a helmet in 2014, wh ...
... Holy crap. There's less than a week until the first exhibition.
Do you think that Nick Fairly is similar to Shaun Rogers in his attitude and play? I find that "talented but lazy" players struggle to overcome their mind-set and are ultimately mediocre. I'd like to think otherwise. Can you shed some light on Fairley's attitude and character? -- JImmy
I've enjoyed all my interactions with Fairley. He's always been a good dude to me. And I know for a fact teammates love this guy. He's a total clown away from the field, keeps the mood light and is well liked.
What I'm saying is, he's not a bad seed. He doesn't call guys out or disrupt chemistry or anything like that. In fact, I believe he contributes to good chemistry.
At the same time, every player is ultimately judged by what he does between the white lines. And when you're as talented as Ndamukong Suh -- which Martin Mayhew believes Fairley is -- but play like it only a fraction of time, at least partly because you let your weight go, that's on you.
He's been average by choice. It's possible he's been injury prone by choice, with his weight and aversion to stretching well-documented. And now that he's got some money on the line, he suddenly shows up 30 pounds lighter?
Listen, we're all motivated by money. But when money is your biggest motivator, and you don't care about being great for the sake of being great, then, yeah, you're going to probably be mediocre in a league where there are so many other players who care about being great.
Kyle, I was at the gym this morning talking to this guy who works as a sports agent. He had a very interesting take on the Suh thing. Suh wants to repair his image, his brand and boost his off the field money. By Suh not signing until 2015, he will basically have just about every team and most fans dreaming of getting this guy on their team. Turning Suh "haters" into Suh fans. Do you think that could be part of why he is waiting? (Besides not getting $15 per) -- rustywagon
It's an interesting theory, and perhaps it plays some mitigating role in Suh reaching an impasse with the Lions. But I'd be shocked if that were a primary factor in Suh's decision-making.
The bottom line is this: The Lions want and need to sign Suh long term. I can't emphasize that enough.
And Suh says he wants to be here long term.
Assuming that's all true -- and there's no reason to believe otherwise -- then the most plausible reason for cutting off negotiations now is Suh's asking for something that is more than what the Lions want to give. Likely significantly more.
If the Lions would have offered enough dough, Suh would have signed. As Stephen Tulloch said before the start of camp, Suh is a businessman. And if he were offered a contract that paid him what he thought he was worth, then I really believe this would all be over.
That, more than anything, is what I believe is at the heart of the negotiations. And not some attempt to woo opposing fan bases.
Why does the NFL test for pot? That is stupid. -- Awesome_Joey
Maybe because pot is illegal in 48 states? Making it illegal for players on 30 of the 32 teams to smoke?
But I will say this: I've asked a few people around the league about this, and it does seem the sentiment is changing a bit. Pete Carroll said during Super Bowl week that he's open to the league exploring the possible medicinal benefits of pot for NFL players.
I've spoken to a few players off the record who say they'd be open to allowing players to smoke pot in states where it's legal because it would reduce the dependency on painkillers. So many players have become addicted to pills in some fashion, Brett Favre most famously.
Some believe weed would be a possible substitute for pills, and wouldn't carry the same risks for addiction. That's a long fight that won't probably won't change for a long time. But it does seem that, in a time when the greater public's perception of marijuana is evolving, so too is the NFL's.
We all know that Darius Slay should be better this year because he is playing a press-man coverage scheme. A scheme in which he excels. What about Rashean Mathis? Since Mathis was good last year in the zone, will he be as good in the man coverage or will he falter? -- kenja824
Mathis has looked really good through the first week of camp. This guy has done an amazing job maintaining his body, and his veteran savvy is irreplaceable.
Having said that, the Lions have been in pads only once. Kind of hard to judge a guy's press-man when they aren't pressing, you know? So this week will tell us more about his transition, and especially the game Saturday against Cleveland.
Kyle, are the lions seeking any trades or is upgrading the roster limited to free agents? -- Jacob Music
Martin Mayhew said last week the Lions are exploring all options, including trades. And that's especially true in the secondary, where the Lions finished 23rd against the pass last year, then cut projected starter Chris Houston and did not make any major additions.
Remeber, Rashean Mathis was a training camp addition last year. And he turned out to be the Lions' only effective cornerback last season. Where would they have been without him?
Hell, where would they still be without him? He is Detroit's only proven corner, and continues to mentor the young guns. His worth to this team simply cannot be measured.
Hindsight being 20/20, do you think Mayhew is kicking himself for not taking a CB in the third instead of waiting for about two rounds to get Lawson? -- Jeffrey Hartford
Mayhew would never admit to it -- at least in that way -- but I really believe he regrets how all that played out.
The Lions obviously believe Travis Swanson is a fit for them, now and into the future, and were concerned they wouldn't get a starting-caliber center later in the draft. At the same time, there was no way to know that so many defensive backs were going to fly off the board before their next pick, which left them in a tough spot.
And the Lions didn't know Chris Houston wasn't going to play for them again, either. Which further exasperates an already bad situation.
If Detroit were to do it all over again, I bet it would have drafted a cornerback sooner or signed on during free agency. I really believe that.
How are the cornerbacks and safeties looking in training camp?? Better, same as last year, what? -- 81CJ/90SUH
It's hard to say until they start facing a live offense, but I've said all along I believe the new scheme is a better fit for this personnel. They're going to play a lot of press-man, which I think plays to their strengths. Especially Darius Slay.
At safety, Glover Quin isn't flashy but always seems to be in the right place to make a play. He's quietly the anchor of that back-end, and will play a big role in whether Detroit can limit big plays this year.
I love the physicality of James Ihedigbo, and he could make a lot of plays up in the box. But he's looked a little slow in pass coverage sometimes, which is something to monitor once he's out there against live bullets.
To be honest, none of the young guys -- Chris Greenwood, Jonte Green, Nevin Lawson -- have done much to separate from the pack. I have no idea who is going to complete the depth chart in the secondary.
I'm really hoping Ryan Broyles can be a significant contributor, we need a reliable chain mover and third-down target. How does he look and what are you thoughts on his chances? -- Steve Krause
I opened camp believing that Broyles was a lock to make this team if he were healthy. Now I'm not so sure.
Broyles has worked almost exclusively with the reserves. And whenever the team splits into two fields, he's always with the "B" squad.
Don't get me wrong, I still think it's more likely than not that Broyles makes the 53. But I'm surprised by his reduced role in camp, which leads me to believe he's less safe than originally thought.
Kevin Ogletree seems well ahead of him, at least at this early juncture.


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AKA Dumbo: In Gee Chun Is A Multiple Major Winner & A Living Barbie Doll
In Gee Chun... Dumbo to her friends and fans... is extraordinary on so many levels, and her impressive wire-to-wire win at the Evian Championship yesterday was just the latest example.
The victory was record breaking, at 21 under, the lowest score ever in a major... men's or women's. In addition, this win made Chun only the second player in LPGA history to clinch her first two LPGA wins at majors (her iconic compatriot Se Ri Pak being the first).
In fact, In Gee Chun seems to have an affinity for big wins. She'd already won majors in Japan and Korea when she clinched the 2015 US Women's Open last year... on her first try.
The multiple major winner is ultra-impressive off course as well. According to her bio she's something of a math prodigy with a genius level IQ, and based on her performance in a commercial for the PING Rhapsody driver... she's also a stellar Barbie impersonator. Have a look at the video and I think you'll have to agree.
World Caddie Matches - A Global Golf Event Is Coming To Connecticut
|Connecticut Golf at Mohegan Sun - Photo credit: Mohegan Sun
It's an idea whose time has come, a global golf competition between the world's top caddies.
Stellar players in their own rights, these men spend most of the year supporting the likes of Jim Furyk, and Bubba Watson, but this coming Monday they'll be taking part in the World Caddie Matches at Connecticut's Mohegan Sun Golf Club.
It'll be Americans vs Internationals, and the one day/two round event will feature both alternate shot and singles matches. The public is welcome, and the gallery is expected to include a tour player... or several.
Proceeds from the World Caddie Matches will go to K9s for Warriors, a non-profit whose mission is to provide service dogs to veterans.
I'm guessing this unique, first ever world caddie tournament might just become an annual tradition.
Additional information: World Caddie Matches Presented by Beckmen Law at Mohegan Sun Golf Club
August Is National Golf Month, Consider A Fun Family Golf Event
|We celebrate National Golf Month annually at the O'Shea Open, a fun, family golf tournament
We're two weeks into August which for some signals the waning days of the golf season... and inspires feelings of melancholy. Personally, I don't see it that way at all, and I'm guessing you don't either.
Most of the golfers I come in contact with, even here in CT where winters are often long, welcome the prospect of Autumnal golf with almost the same enthusiasm they reserve for those first Springtime rounds. With the oppressive heat and humidity behind us and fall colors beginning to show their splendor, golf can be be sublime in September, and in these parts the luster often lasts through Thanksgiving. So... nothing to be morose about right now.
In fact, let's get back to mid-August, because August is National Golf Month and we're only half way through it.
It's a month to share and celebrate golf, in any which way you want... from playing a round, to attending a tournament, to introducing a friend to the game. It's all good, and there are myriad suggestions, promotions, tips and trivia to be found online and in communities around the world, that will inspire you.
I'm happy to say, I've done a bit of everything so far this month; I spent a couple of days at both the PGA Championship and the Travelers Championship, played several twilight rounds with friends and introduced our 9-year-old nephew, to the game at our local par-three.
|The O'Shea Open - Players of all ages & ability levels, 9 holes, with a family course setup.
Then, this past weekend was the O'Shea Open, an annual event that, to my mind, totally captures the spirit of National Golf Month. It's players of all ages and ability levels, 9 holes, with a family course setup. Best ball and teams of teams of 10... with a couple of cheerleaders along for the walk/ride. Yes, there are walkers and riders on each team and it's somewhat chaotic, but always fun. There's even a trophy, and we won it back this year, in a playoff. Exciting stuff. A quintessential American cookout follows the tournament in the shady picnic area beside the putting green.
The thing is, I've seen many of these young, first-time players come back to the tournament over the years, having improved from taking lessons, practicing and playing regularly. From their first exposure to golf at this casual, quixotic outing these kids have clearly developed a love for the game.
That right there is the spirit of National Golf Month.
An Exclusive Dispatch From The Women's British Open
|The Impressively Swinging Mel Reid
Combine British wit, an astute eye for design and an unyielding dedication to sustainable golf and what do you get? You get Peter Gorse, the outspoken founder of "Golf Refugees".
Peter spent last week at the Ricoh British Open and wrote the following dispatch from the media center at Woburn Golf Club, especially for us.Golf Media Mannerisms
On arrival you receive a gift. Only the British would consider giving an umbrella for a major sporting event in mid-summer. Each journo is allocated a desk facing a manually updated scoreboard, fortunately the door between the food hall is left ajar and the waft of the cooking keeps you on your toes.
There's an itinerary of set media events, from press conferences with leading players, to a Championship photo call with the imaginative theme of a traditional English tea party. I didn't want to be a party pooper, but as an Englishmen it was all new to me. Obviously they've never seen The Royle Family TV show by the late great Caroline Ahern
You can never guarantee sunshine in the UK, hence the modestly warm and dry start to the week was a golden opportunity to be out and about in the field, taking pictures of the world's best female golfers. With a media pass you're allowed inside the ropes to capture the best possible images. And here I came across my first issue with the Ladies European Tour police. It's never a easy situation for a bloke to be told 'you're not big enough'. In spite of all the correct paperwork my camera lens just wasn't up to scratch in the 'length' department. To appease officialdoms, I simply stated, "size isn't everything, it's what you do with that counts". Alas, this didn't wash, especially when other seasoned media bods were carrying around their massive male egos. My next line of defence was to quote from the late great photographer, Jane Brown, whose attitude was a stark contrast to her mostly male peers. Jane was supremely uninterested in camera equipment. She bought all of her cameras secondhand, and preferred working with a single lens setting, conspiring to make the environment fit the setting. All this fell on deaf ears and I was forced to seek a bigger lens. READ MORE --->
Summer Golf Season - The Best Is Yet to Come
All of a sudden... we're half way through summer.
For those of us in "continental" climate zones this is the heart of golf's high season... and here in the northeastern United States, the season's been pretty sublime so far; lots of warm, sunny days with uncharacteristically low humidity.
I suspect I'm not alone in feeling a tinge of regret for not having played more these past few weeks... that sentiment seems to be a yearly ritual among the recreational golfers I know. Now comes the yearly commitment to get out there much more often during summer's second half. Well, I'm on it! Despite the ill-timed heat wave due to descend upon us this weekend.
In addition to playing lots more golf, I intend to get back to writing about it... with regularity. You see, `I've been on a bit of a blogging break while attending to family matters and focusing on creative projects in the non-golf world. The thing is though, my enthusiasm for golf... particularly its fun, flirty, fashionable side... hasn't waned one bit and happily, that side of the game finally seems to be coming into its own.
A tsunami of innovative technology is allowing players and fans to engage with golf on a whole new level, across multiple platforms. Meanwhile draconian dress codes have all but vanished, yielding fairways and greens to more casual, fun and fashionable styles. A diverse crop of young players has added flair to the professional tours while new formats and updated attitudes are aiming to make golf more accessible and family-friendly for recreational players.
So instead of lamenting the lost opportunities of the past couple of months this seemed like the perfect time to focus on golf again with a renewed sense of what makes the game so great. To that end, I hope to be playing watching and writing about it tons in the months to come. Here's just a bit of what I'm working on:
The PGA Championship! I'll be there next week with plans to focus on the fan experience, including a close up of Baltusrol... the course and the club house... as well as an inside look at the championship shops, and their vast selection of merchandise. Meanwhile, across the ocean the Ricoh Women's British Open will be taking place at Woburn Golf Club where the outspoken Peter Gorse of Golf Refugees will be our honorary correspondent, providing us with exclusive stories and unique visuals from this great event. I'll also be sharing a fun story about my rapidly growing collection of... vintage golf shoes.
And that's just next week. Beyond that there's the Travelers Championship, here in CT at TPC River Highlands, and later in August I'll be sharing my experiences at an unusual annual tournament that fully embraces the concept of family friendly golf... often with unexpected results. Oh, and there's the innovative new putter I've been playing with of late. It's a totally unique design... approved by the USGA... that's really working for me.
So, check in regularly. There's still a lot of summer left, let's make the most of it.
Golf's Intimidating Island Greens - 5 to try in Connecticut.
However, it's surely the iconic 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass that allows this tournament to transcend golf and capture the attention of the masses.
There's just something about an island green. The prospect of a sudden watery demise can play on the nerves of even the most experienced golfer, and high drama will often ensue.
It's a good bet there's not a golfer anywhere who's watched THE PLAYERS Championship without imagining themselves poised on that 17th tee, aiming for the island.
If a trip to Ponte Vedre Beach isn't currently in the cards for you, chances are you may be able to find a island green right in your own home state because, contrary to popular belief, island greens aren't all that rare.
Though they're not a traditional feature of golf course architecture, they've become quite popular since the mid-20th Century. In fact here in my home state of Connecticut... without doing much research... I've already discovered five!
So check out your state's course listings, you may find an island green or two. Meanwhile for those living in, or traveling to, the "Nutmeg State" this summer, here's what I've found:
Vineyard Valley Golf Course • 34 Brayman Valley Road • Pomfret, CT - It used to be a vineyard, now it's a 9 hole golf course... and the finishing hole on this scenic, steeply sloped course is an island green.
"The ninth hole is what Gus Loos, the designer of the course, considered to be eastern Connecticut's answer to the famous island green at the 17th hole at Sawgrass in Florida. Playing anywhere from 120 to 160 yards, the green is fronted by a watery marsh that has been and will continue to be the graveyard of many a good score."Chanticlair Golf Course • 288 Old Hebron Road • Colchester, CT 06415 - The 9 hole Chanticlair Golf Course has been in operation since the early 1970's in the scenic town of Colchester. The island experience greets golfers on the 4th hole here. • • MORE CT ISLAND GREENS
A Women's Golf Wear Preview: Bobby Jones® Apparel, Clover Collection
|Spring is in the air... and on the golf course... with the Bobby Jones Apparel Clover Collection for women.
Springtime is all about renewal.
As the monochromatic winter wanes, we seek out color. In our homes, at work or on the golf course, when we think Spring, we tend to take our cues from nature. The acid greens of the season's first foliage and the bright hues of our favorite solstitial flowers.
I've got to admit, the first thing that attracted me to Bobby Jones Apparel's 2016 Clover Collection for women were the colors... as pure and fresh as the nascent Spring. Functionality, was a close second.
When it comes to golf apparel, functionality can make a marked difference: Strategically placed pockets, with non-slip zipper pulls and innovative, multi-tasking textile blends... how about polos with single-button closures and adjustable sleeves. These are some of the functional features that impressed me in the Bobby Jones Golf Apparel pieces I tested. They ensured maximum comfort, while adding adaptability and ease of use.
Then there are the intangibles. What a brand represents is a subtle but significant part of how it feels, and Bobby Jones Apparel is a legacy brand if ever there was one. Inspired by the golden age golf legend, known for his style, grace, humor and humility.
Born on Saint Patrick's Day in 1902, Bobby Jones remains the only player in history to win the Grand Slam, and in the women's golf apparel collection, Clover by Bobby Jones, his legacy is represented by the four-leaf clover charm that Jones consistently carried with him.
A nod to that lucky talisman can be found in understated clover accents -embroidered and embossed - throughout the collection. There's even a small four-leaf clover seal on each Clover collection hang tag. I've decided to use one of these as my own good luck charm this season.
Initial Impressions
The golf season hasn't officially gotten underway here in CT, however some area courses have opened their fairways to impatient players, and a couple of days ago I grabbed my favorite golf partner - who also happens to be my twin - and we headed over to one such course to play a few pre-season holes.
Though our golf skills were decidedly rusty... and the course not quite ready for primetime... our initial impressions of the Clover Collection were resoundingly positive. The fabric blends favor flexibility without sacrificing fit, and each piece we tested features distinctive styling details that set the line apart. Cathleen and I have agreed to play a full round in our Bobby Jones apparel next month and at that time we'll share a detailed review. As you may have guessed, we're looking very much forward to it.
|Women's Mitered Cable V-Neck Sweater in Cornflower * Women's Supreme Cotton Polo in Amethyst
* Tech Burnout Hoodie in Green Apple * Sleeveless Tech Lace-Panel Polo in Melon * Tech Burnout Skort in Geranium
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