CS #496 - Digging in the dirt

[kilofoxtrott]

Hi folks,
this week I've choosen a completely different theme.

Remember CS #492 "Up, high in the sky"? We should try the different part now

Here are some examples:

(1) Piggies do it...

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(2) Model excavators too

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(3) Field workers in the hops

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(4) My wife with bigger garden equipment

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Let's dig!

Klaus

 

[Bob Coutant]

Hi folks,
this week I've choosen a completely different theme.

Remember CS #492 "Up, high in the sky"? We should try the different part now

Here are some examples:

(1) Piggies do it...

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(2) Model excavators too

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(3) Field workers in the hops

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(4) My wife with bigger garden equipment

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Let's dig!

Klaus

Klaus, it looks like your wife is really enjoying that track hoe
This might be the perfect theme for this week (if the rain ever stops) -- it's time to plant the flowers and vegetables.

 

[kilofoxtrott]

Klaus, it looks like your wife is really enjoying that track hoe
This might be the perfect theme for this week (if the rain ever stops) -- it's time to plant the flowers and vegetables.

Hi Bob,
if you know her you'll realize she has a special sense of orientation...

Driving to a crossing there are five possibilities to go for her:
- straight ahead
- turning to the left
- turning to the right
- turning to the other left - we would call that right
- turning to the other right ...

Was the same here. To many directions to go

Regards
Klaus

 

[ArtO]

This is a nice theme Klaus and wonderful examples to get us rolling. Your wife must be a good sport.

 

[Bob Coutant]

I thought I might be able to get a selfie with this dirt digger in action, but the ground was too wet and more rain is forecast for this afternoon.

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[NEF Said]

Hi folks,
this week I've choosen a completely different theme.

Remember CS #492 "Up, high in the sky"? We should try the different part now

Here are some examples:

(1) Piggies do it...

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(2) Model excavators too

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(3) Field workers in the hops

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(4) My wife with bigger garden equipment

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Let's dig!

Klaus

Interesting theme Klaus and nice examples. I love the expression on your wife in the last shot. Looks like she is having fun.

I thought I might be able to get a selfie with this dirt digger in action, but the ground was too wet and more rain is forecast for this afternoon.

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Nice shot - too bad the weather didn't cooperate.

 

[Bob Coutant]

Nice shot - too bad the weather didn't cooperate.

Thanks, Paul. At least I finished setting up and greasing the rig.

 

[warth man]

Well done Klaus for answering the call again and having some good examples for a subject that doesn't meet with normal photo-expeditions. I feel guilty now...

I thought I might be able to get a selfie with this dirt digger in action, but the ground was too wet and more rain is forecast for this afternoon.

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You have some nice kit there Bob and well maintained too. Jealous!

 

[ArtO]

I thought I might be able to get a selfie with this dirt digger in action, but the ground was too wet and more rain is forecast for this afternoon.

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That's a great looking rig Bob. I bet you can dig up some dirt with that baby. Nice shot.

 

[ArtO]

Big Cat digging in the dirt.

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DSC_0225 by Art OConnell, on Flickr

 

[NEF Said]

Big Cat digging in the dirt.

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DSC_0225 by Art OConnell, on Flickr

That's a big litter box!

 

[TomP]

I thought I might be able to get a selfie with this dirt digger in action, but the ground was too wet and more rain is forecast for this afternoon.

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Nice pic and rig Bob, what is the MF about 65 HP ? What do you grow to pay for those expensive tires ? Just got price for one, now looking for used .

 

[Bob Coutant]

Nice pic and rig Bob, what is the MF about 65 HP ? What do you grow to pay for those expensive tires ? Just got price for one, now looking for used .

Thanks,Tom. It's a Massy-Ferguson 1085 (Perkins 318 diesel, 82 HP). These days, it gets used mostly for making hay and mowing my CRP fields. The rig is a bit of an overkill for plowing my garden, but you use what you have.

 

[DeoreDX]

Sorry for the gross picture. These dirt diggers were taking a break having an evening meal so technically they weren't digging at the time.

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[ArtO]

Sorry for the gross picture. These dirt diggers were taking a break having an evening meal so technically they weren't digging at the time.

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Interesting shot. Great closeup work.

 

[NEF Said]

Sorry for the gross picture. These dirt diggers were taking a break having an evening meal so technically they weren't digging at the time.

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Awesome shot Jin!

 

[ArtO]

Just a quick shot. These critters can sense your presence and clear out in a few seconds once you stay near them too long or get too close. I'll try to find another nest with a macro lens - maybe a 105mm. The ants are very light colored and hard to see against the sandy soil but they're there.

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DSC_0228a by Art OConnell, on Flickr

 

[NEF Said]

Just a quick shot. These critters can sense your presence and clear out in a few seconds once you stay near them too long or get too close. I'll try to find another nest with a macro lens - maybe a 105mm. The ants are very light colored and hard to see against the sandy soil but they're there.

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Patiently waiting for your shot, with you laying on the ground trying to catch them close up...

 

[ArtO]

Patiently waiting for your shot, with you laying on the ground trying to catch them close up...

Hey they bite!

 

[NEF Said]

We just got some new (black) bark mulch, so I staged these shots (my wife got some new plants, but she's keeping them potted for now)...

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