And you thought your Dryer vent was Bird Proof

So its been an ongoing issue with my neighbor's house about Sterlings nesting in their dryer vents. Supposedly these new vents would fix the issue, but as you can see, it does not do a thing...

Post Moscow Trip

Mike and Benny Fisheye - Flat
Originally uploaded by S.j.C..

Finally over the Jetlag and have gotten around to processing some of my Fisheye shots. Here is Mike and Benny checking out the view towards Moscow State University. You can see the untouched Fisheye here.

Final Day in Moscow

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Originally uploaded by S.j.C..

It's been a blast in Moscow, however it's good to be heading back where I will not be getting harassed for taking photos. Tourism has greatly dwindled in Moscow of recent. Why? I would say a lot of it has to do with tourists getting harassed/extorted for rubles by the police (militzia) b/c they are carrying a camera. A camera that a policeman feels is inappropriate in their eyes.

For Example, Tripod/Monopod in Red Square, be prepared to pay. Carrying a SLR type camera, be expecting to be harassed all the time b/c the police will think you are a professional photographer...and that means you have money they can , umm, take. The experience definitely left the impression with me that Moscow isn't a very tourist friendly place if you have a SLR camera.

Sir, passport please...

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Originally uploaded by S.j.C..

Well, I found out the hard way that you can't use tripods or monopods at Red Square in Moscow. After a few minutes of 'international' discussion, was able to pay fine and move along. This was the only shot I got off on my tripod as they were walking up to me...no adjustments, just clicking the button..

Ever wonder what Duddy does in Moscow?

Duddy has been in Moscow for almost one week, here what he does with a majority of his time...laying around, sleeping, and uh well listen carefully to the end of the clip...

Panoramic of Moscow, Russia

Diorama of Moscow, Russia
Originally uploaded by S.j.C..

Travelled to Moscow University today. Took a pano (180 degree panoramic) of the view of Moscow from the University. You can view the larger version of this here.

Look out Below....Moscow Day 3

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Originally uploaded by S.j.C..

Well if you look closely, it's some kid sliding down a monument...From a distance, the monument (Space Museum)looks great, but up close it has graffiti all over it....sad..

Shapka, Benny Style

Shapka
Originally uploaded by Mike Lipscomb.

Only Benny could pull this hat off...

Mikey's Room

360 Pano of Mike's Room. For those of you who know him, not much has changed since the days of the "Shag."

Left Click the picture to view the QTVR 360 Panoramic.

TO ZOOM IN, press the SHIFT key,
TO ZOOM OUT, press the CTRL key
Left Click Mouse and drag to move pano.

Victory Park Subway Station

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Originally uploaded by S.j.C..

Over 8 Million people use Moscow's subway system. Tuesday was my first time on the system. The stations are quite clean and impressive...no grafitti, markings, trash, etc...

Moscow, Day 2

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Originally uploaded by S.j.C..

Finally over the Jet Lag, but still not adjusted to the time zone :) Travelled today to the National WWII Museum, Red Square, etc. This photo is from the very top of the "Hall of Heroes." Click the title to see my day 2 photos.

Benny

Benny
Originally uploaded by S.j.C..

Benny checking his Passport and Visa at ATL Today. GEH..

Benny Jr.

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Originally uploaded by S.j.C..

Jonathon, aka Benny Jr. Benny's Son! At the airport before departure.

T Minus 26 hours till Duddy Lands in Moscow

In 26 hours, Bennett (aka Duddy, above) will arrive in Moscow. Needless to say, Moscow will have a new Duddy word in their vocab. That word would be "GEH." "GEH" is a phrase Duddy uses when he makes a goofy comment , gets beat in Halo (1 or 2), or forgets to wake up in time for a 11 am flight. (DST starts tomorrow) I do hope he sets his clock correctly.