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 Wandered around parts of Albany today. There was an art show, some sort of Microbrewery demonstration, and a rock show in the park...lots going on. In response to a few queries about yesterday's post. Yes that was indeed an 'antique' slide rule...is there any other kind? I learned how to use one many years ago (yes, I was a pre-calculator student) but was shocked that none of it came back to me when I picked up this one. Yes, Mom, the slide rule was Dad's. It is amazing to realize how much engineering work was done using this tool. I suspect that students today do not learn how to use one. | |
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| About me: All Photos Copyright Bob Foss forgingahead represents my attempts to tap a creative element within myself. I live and work in the Capital District area of New York State and wander the urban, suburban, and rural areas in search of visual inspiration. Equipment: Sony Alpha 700 Sony 18-250mm Sony 11-18mm Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro Minolta 50mm f1.7 prime Holga 120N Yashica Electro 35 GN Yashica Electro 35 GS Yashica Electro 35 GSN (yes, that is THREE Yashicas!) Pentax K-1000 28mm f2.8 80-200mm zoom I shoot mostly digital but do still pop a roll of film from time to time. I process my own B&W film (120 and 35mm) which I am scanning with an Epson Perfection 3170 scanner.
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