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Reply #170 - May 21st, 2012 at 4:29pm
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monjon wrote on May 21st, 2012 at 12:34pm:
There is a lesson to be learned in today's photo.  Thanks Lynda.


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Reply #171 - May 22nd, 2012 at 4:51am
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todays grafitti....tommorrows pictographs?
  
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Reply #172 - Jun 10th, 2012 at 6:00pm
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Nice moon photo Lynda;

What type of lens do you use?

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Reply #173 - Jun 11th, 2012 at 12:20am
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Usually for a moon shot I use my 70-200 zoom lens and probably zoom in to about 180-200 or thereabouts.  On a tripod.  Set f-stop for about 20 and underexpose, and  shoot to keep the definition in the moon face while still keeping something other than black in the surrounding area.  I ruin a lot more moon shots than I find successful.  I use a remote (cord) shutter-release, too.

During the "super-moon" full moon in early June I was at our lake cottage and I shot for about an hour, fairly long exposures and got lots of great cloudy moon shots.  They were my best yet.  A full moon is a lot better than what we had on the canoe trip, but you take what you get.   Wink
  
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Reply #174 - Jun 13th, 2012 at 2:42am
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The moon and now the sun in today's POD.  Nice picture. 

Althought weekly schedules determine the lunar schedule for our trips and fishing success, I really like to plan our plans during non-full moon so I get a chance to see the stars and the aurora.  I love the opportunity to see magnitude six stars on the trip.  Don't get much of a chance to do that in the big city. 

This year it looks like we are going in at gibbous moon and coming out with a full moon. 

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Reply #175 - Jun 15th, 2012 at 6:33am
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Tomorrow's is the one on the right.  Huh
  
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Reply #176 - Jul 7th, 2012 at 1:53pm
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Todays POD features a solo paddler using a double paddle.
I like mine and have noticed more and more people are either trying them or using them at least part time on trips.

I think from past forums, it's mostly a love or hate thing.
If your on the fence or not locked into a single paddle, they're IMHO at least worth a look see.

Just don't kick out major bucks for a good paddle until you know it's for you Wink
  
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Reply #177 - Jul 8th, 2012 at 2:12pm
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ST,
I am the solo paddler in the POD, & I agree entirely with your post. I was a slow convert; a bit of a traditionalist I guess. There was, let me assure, a learning curve. Now I carry both a double blade and a single bent shaft. Open water is double blade; fishing, streams, evening cruising is single. I first rented the kayak paddle on a trip and hated it. Felt clumsy. Borrowed a friend's & really enjoyed it. I bought mine at a "paddlefest" event where I tried out about 5 or 6. My favorite was too pricey for my tight wallet.
Now I also own a kayak. Important note: double blade used with a canoe must be longer than one used for your kayak. Which is why I think my first attempt with the double blade was so bad.
FWIW: I still use traditional Duluth packs, but a Kevlar Bell Magic. Cook over both wood fire & a stove. Wool shirt & fleece. Compass, & tinkering w/ GPS. Converted to a wet-footer about 10 years ago. Casual fisherman, budding photographer. Still holding out against cell phone, ipod, & watch. Strongly favoring Q over BW. Next goal: reflector oven.
I suspect I'm pretty much like most of the people here: doin' what works best for me.
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Reply #178 - Jul 8th, 2012 at 3:05pm
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WIF,

Yes, the learning curve can be steep and maybe a bit painful, as the double paddle uses a little different set of muscles than a single paddle does.
I tried with a kayak paddle while still a tandem paddler. Even from bow/stern I had to windmill the double to avoid hitting the gunnel's every stroke. Exhausting to be sure.

When I went solo, I did some research and found that indeed you need a much longer paddle .
I use a Mohawk 9' paddle that they sold as a canoe double paddle. Not the lightest but for $50, it's tough as hell and until the weight becomes an issue, I'm happy with it.

Another factor in using a double over a single or both as you/I do, IMHO has a lot to do with muscle memory.
People that are able to paddle regularly like any repetitive motion athlete, develop muscle memory.
Putting a double in  their hands is like giving a golfer/tennis player a completely different set of clubs/racket.

In my case, I don't get to go often enough to be locked in to one particular set of muscle memories.
Whether double or single, the first few days on the water I'm struggling to get a rhythm anyway.

Not for everyone, but IF you can make it work, it gives you a good tool that excels in certain conditions.
  
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Reply #179 - Jul 8th, 2012 at 11:08pm
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Wind-In-Face wrote on Jul 8th, 2012 at 2:12pm:
Next goal: reflector oven.

Oh, you mean something like this:
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to produce something like this:

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Portion size:  1 of these per person

I prepared this the first night out on my June trip this year (Middle Roland campsite).  Pizza crust from a dry mix, then topped with pizza sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, ground beef, ripe olives and mushrooms.    (There were no leftovers!)

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