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Images from Media in County Lines Mag!

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Image taken in Media PA for County Line Magazine.

I am happy to announce that the Folks at County Lines Magazine have published several more of my images in this June’s “Meet Me in Media” article!

Image Featured in County Line Magazine “Meet me in Media” (June 2014)
Image Featured in County Line Magazine “Meet me in Media” (June 2014)
Image Featured in County Line Magazine “Meet me in Media” (June 2014)
Image Featured in County Line Magazine “Meet me in Media” (June 2014)

Back in April, I spent a chilly morning wandering around Media with Jaimielynn Cooper, as she planned her story for the article. It was like having my own personal tour guide of the town!

When I received the Final PDF Proof of the article, it was also fun to see that I shared image space with Ralph Nardell, as I first learned about him on Flickr and then on Facebook.

The world just seems to get smaller!

Here are some additional images that were taken that April morning.

Image taken in Media PA for County Line Magazine.
Images taken in Media PA for County Line Magazine.
Image taken in Media PA for County Line Magazine.
Image taken in Media PA for County Line Magazine.

If you are interested in the Full Article, it can be viewed in PDF format with this Link:

Download County Lines – “Meet Me in Media” (June 2014) PDF file

Thanks again to Jaimielynn Cooper and all the wonderful Folks behind the scenes at County Line Magazine!

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Lens Hoods

Canon EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 III
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/lenses-flashes/telephoto-zoom-lenses/ef-75-300mm-f-4-56-iii

One of my biggest gripes, when it comes to Canon cameras, is that they charge you extra for lens hoods, which are incredibly marked up in price.

What really set me off recently, was when I replaced my 70-300mm USM IS  with a 75-300mm III.  I thought the lens hoods and filters would be the same.

I was only half right. My filters are fine, but it appears I have to buy a completely new lens hood for my new lens instead of being able to use the old one.

To be technical, the 70-300mm IS USM requires a ET-65B lens hood, which can be purchased through Canon at $55.00 USD.

Canon ET-65B Lens Hood
Canon ET-65B Lens Hood

On the other hand, my new 70-300mm III requires a ET-60 lens hood, which is a little cheaper at $29.00 USD.

Canon ET-60 Lens Hood
Canon ET-60 Lens Hood

Now I am no expert, but there does appear to be a slight difference in the tapering of the hood, but $26.00 worth?

It just seems a little bit extreme not to have a tad bit more compatibility during engineering. I still do not understand how these black cylinders of plastic cost so much and are not included with the purchase of a lens worth several hundred dollars.

Needless to say, I’m off to Amazon to purchase a Fotodiox ET-60 lens hood for $6.95 USD, and with the money I saved, I can start thinking about another lens and hood!

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Chester County Events Photo Journal Photography

Radnor Hunt Races

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Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.

The annual Radnor Hunt Races have descended upon Chester County, and this year, after living here for more than 30 years, I finally went!

Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.

Let me know what you think and I hope you enjoyed the event!

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A Spill at the Races

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A Rider and Horse take a fall during the Radnor Hunt Races.

This does not happen very often, but when it does…

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Same thing, frame by frame…

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Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
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Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
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Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
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Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.
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Images from the 2014 Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Chester County PA.

The last I heard the rider and horse were okay!

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Cool Moth!

Male Lettered Sphinx Moth (Deidamia inscriptum)? 01
Male Lettered Sphinx Moth (Deidamia inscriptum)? 01

Madison and I Were on the deck checking out the garden, and as I passed our dessicated cactus, I noticed something interesting, and said “Cool!”

“What?” said Madison, as she moved to my side, looking where I was staring. Then she jumped behind me once she realized what she was looking at!

After a brief moment, she moved forward and said “That’s cool!”

Male Lettered Sphinx Moth (Deidamia inscriptum)? 01
Male Lettered Sphinx Moth (Deidamia inscriptum)? 01
Male Lettered Sphinx Moth (Deidamia inscriptum)? 02
Male Lettered Sphinx Moth (Deidamia inscriptum)? 02
Male Lettered Sphinx Moth (Deidamia inscriptum)? 03
Male Lettered Sphinx Moth (Deidamia inscriptum)? 03
Male Lettered Sphinx Moth (Deidamia inscriptum)? 04
Male Lettered Sphinx Moth (Deidamia inscriptum)? 04

The two of us spent a few more seconds looking at the moth before I went and got my camera.

If you have any idea what type of moth this is, please let me know!

It has been suggested that this is a pug moth, but with a quick look, one can see that there are hundreds of pug moths.

Many thanks in advance,

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Update

140516 15:36 – After joining BugGuide,net, I posted one of the pictures above, and within 15 mins, I was able to identify this critter as a Male Lettered Sphinx Moth (Deidamia inscriptum).

What do you think?