danc Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 About a month ago I posted a message about a Sony camera free fix for certain camera that had CCD problems. HERE'S THE POST So I got my old Sony 717 fixed for free and was anxious to take it out once again. I hadn't used it in over a year, but this 4 year old camera has always given me consistently better pictures than the 3 or 4 cameras that I've bought since my 717. It's lacking in optical zoom by todays standards (it has 5x optical), but is better in many other ways IMHO. So Sis and I played tourists today and went for a ride to Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, just east of Thunder Bay. One of the attractions there is "The Sea Lion". It's a rock formation that extends out from the Giant into Lake Superior. I'd never been there before. What an incredible sight! And a picture perfect day to photograph it as well. So, here's what I'm talking about. The Sea Lion. Its name came from the fact that the top of this rock formation once looked like the head of a lion, but part of it has since fallen into Superior, so the lion resemblance is not there now. By the way, I used a polarizer for all of these shots. If your camera can accept add on lenses, a polarizer should be on top of your "must have" list. It's like a pair of fishing sunglasses for your camera. These shots are looking down near the base of the Sea Lion. And just a few more shots from the general area. I think that my old Sony 717 and I are going to become really close friends once again. I'm happy that she's up and running once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Sweet pics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 That's some beautiful water there Dan... just beggin' for a Roostertail to be thrown into it!!! Great pics!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 great pictures. You really do live in an amazing and beautiful area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 wow those are some awesome pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT10Sam Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Dan, Awesome pics as always, keep up the great work....tou're a true photographer. Regards, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Great pictures as usual Dan. Looks like a beautiful place. Glad your camera is back up and running. Look forward to more pics from the Lake Superior area soon. 007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustink Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Great shots Dan! Amazing with all the technology for digi cameras, your 717 produces as good as anything out there..... dk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Wonderful shots Dan. I remember my first time seeing the lion and wondering what the hell people were smoking when the named it until someone told me about the head falling off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted August 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Thanks for all of the nice comments all. Enjoy your long weekend.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Awesome pics Dan Thanks! Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Great shots and a reminder to get my cam sent in. I forgot all about it since the original post. Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Some excellent photography Dan, but would we expect anything less. The clarity looking into the water and seeing bottom with such detail is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Some excellent photography Dan, but would we expect anything less. The clarity looking into the water and seeing bottom with such detail is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Great stuff Dan, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Ooops !!! Got a wee bit exited with the nice pics and double posted. My apologies. Awesome pics....just awesome. Wish I lived in your part of the province Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 You should enter those pics for cameraman of the year award! I bet there are few photographers that could have captured the beauty of the water and coutryside so well, made me jealous for sure this time. Regards Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guidofisherman Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Great photos Dan. They really captured the beauty of the area and the clarity of the water. Hope to see you in a few weeks! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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