The 12th UK South-East "iPads for Everyone!!" Thread (All Welcome)

[Mike]

@ Mike ~ very nice to see those places again, we were in that region in my film days and if memory serves me right you did miss an interesting interior in Chambord - it has two spiral staircases close together and they "turn" in opposite directions i.e. clockwise & counterclockwise. Oh and what struck us with the French Chateau was how bare they are compared the likes NT and English Heritage.


Thanks Laurence :)

I found some of them to be a little bare but a couple of them were very well presented inside with plenty to see. The woman who worked at the campsite we were staying at told us that Chambord wasn't worth looking round as it was quite empty inside...I kind of wished we'd ignored her advice but alas no!

[Aardvark101]

Adrian, we were very fortunate with the weather, sunny through the middle of the day with the rain turning up half way through the last race, and yes the G.P. course.
I heard a lot of squeaking coming from the trees at the back of the track, and found this little guy waiting for his lunch.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/5783153603_1bae3b6651_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16534699@N04/5783153603/)
Woody (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16534699@N04/5783153603/) by the aardvark (http://www.flickr.com/people/16534699@N04/), on Flickr

[Matt Peters]

Few shots from Mallory Park before I hit me bed!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/5783716192_68ddebc44d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783716192/)
Mallory Park 31st May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783716192/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/5783715678_ed650507fa_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783715678/)
Mallory Park 31st May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783715678/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/5783714700_6dffb98c8b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783714700/)
Mallory Park 31st May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783714700/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5783158529_6401dba31a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783158529/)
Mallory Park 31st May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783158529/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

[Matt Peters]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5064/5782911979_7102257d1c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16534699@N04/5782911979/)
Historic Masters 30.5.11024 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16534699@N04/5782911979/) by the aardvark (http://www.flickr.com/people/16534699@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5783462232_cf79ce777e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16534699@N04/5783462232/)
Historic Masters 30.5.11008 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16534699@N04/5783462232/) by the aardvark (http://www.flickr.com/people/16534699@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5221/5782912499_f7100175da_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16534699@N04/5782912499/)
Historic Masters 30.5.11050 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16534699@N04/5782912499/) by the aardvark (http://www.flickr.com/people/16534699@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5107/5783461234_1fcde5af1d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16534699@N04/5783461234/)
Historic Masters 30.5.11005 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16534699@N04/5783461234/) by the aardvark (http://www.flickr.com/people/16534699@N04/), on Flickr

Cracking series! :D

[Box Brownie]

Thanks Laurence :)

I found some of them to be a little bare but a couple of them were very well presented inside with plenty to see. The woman who worked at the campsite we were staying at told us that Chambord wasn't worth looking round as it was quite empty inside...I kind of wished we'd ignored her advice but alas no!

I noticed you went to Blois ~ we had an excellent meal in Le Cheval Blanc, first time we had seen the desert with a 'spun' sugar nest over it. Was lovely food with sorbets to die for.......yum yum yum :D

[Box Brownie]

Few shots from Mallory Park before I hit me bed!


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/5783714700_6dffb98c8b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783714700/)
Mallory Park 31st May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783714700/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr



More lovely old British metal doing its stuff but this image just says to me "brought it all this way but who left the ****** ignition key at home....." :lol:

[Matt Peters]

I saw him rubbing his head so snapped away quick! Lol..

[Box Brownie]

I saw him rubbing his head so snapped away quick! Lol..

It is often those unguarded moments that yield the most meaningfull & open to interpretation of images :D

[Radders]

Back of that Aston looks lovely! More Matt! ;)

[Matt Peters]

It is often those unguarded moments that yield the most meaningfull & open to interpretation of images :D

Indeed! With all the rain about there was plenty of them moments.. lol

Back of that Aston looks lovely! More Matt! ;)

I'll have a look at some more later on!

[felt_tip_felon]

morning gang,

I hope everyone's well?

the airstrip night shots are awesome Radders, I especially like the jet I commented on at your Flickr stream...

& the car shots are fab too gents, I love the perplexed chap looking at the Aston Martin too!

another sunny day here - hopefully some photo opps at lunchtime, here's a few from yesterdays stroll...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/5784840577_266fa3af6e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5784840577/)
_MG_2509 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5784840577/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2662/5785390100_f9a720ec18_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5785390100/)
_MG_2460 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5785390100/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/5785382626_5db83a2e22_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5785382626/)
_MG_2375 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5785382626/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

[Neal]

Morning all.... no Olympics tickets for me neither it seems....:(

[courier]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5779049618_37f2a87c53_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radders84/5779049618/)
MB9T9016 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radders84/5779049618/) by Rainbow 1984 (http://www.flickr.com/people/radders84/), on Flickr


bw!

[adrian5127]

Morning all, more house viewing and then off to work


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/5783153603_1bae3b6651_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16534699@N04/5783153603/)
Woody (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16534699@N04/5783153603/) by the aardvark (http://www.flickr.com/people/16534699@N04/), on Flickr

Wow, bet you were chuffed when you found him

Few shots from Mallory Park before I hit me bed!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/5783714700_6dffb98c8b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783714700/)
Mallory Park 31st May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783714700/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr


Ditto the comments about this one



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/5784840577_266fa3af6e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5784840577/)
_MG_2509 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5784840577/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2662/5785390100_f9a720ec18_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5785390100/)
_MG_2460 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5785390100/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr


Lee nice set particularly like the leaf. First one could be a competition entry

[Mstar]

Not sure what else it would mean. I didn't apply to buy any memorabilia ;)

I don't recall what I bid for now, or how many of each so I have no idea which of my bids was successful. I'm certain that at least one was though, given the charge.

Checked my visa and found that £66 has been withdrawn. Looks like I'm only going to 1 event also and these tickets were £30 each. Bit disappointing

[Mstar]

On checking the calendar and the ticket prices, I think I may have a pair of tickets to one of these:

Rowing 1/8/12 This is most likely. As there is general admission available for this event.

Beach Volleyball 28/7/12, There are many days for this to choose from, so could be this.

Diving 10/8/12 (maybe Tom Daley winning Gold here?) Doubt it will be this, as it is an indoor over subscribed event I feel.

[Mike]

Morning all.

Some more from Provence from a walk through the countryside, we scrabbled through a mile or so of woodland and came to a great vinyard with a view of a little hamlet on a hill called Blauvac and then Mont Ventoux behind.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5104/5785522727_1d5aa2a94c_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785522727/)
Methamis01 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785522727/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/5786078514_d91dff99ba_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786078514/)
Methamis02 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786078514/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2010/5786079242_822897637e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786079242/)
Methamis03 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786079242/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5786079850_2e25e109fb_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786079850/)
Methamis04 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786079850/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/5785524975_ae4b53ccda_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785524975/)
Methamis05 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785524975/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/5786081152_c1c243f2c9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786081152/)
Methamis06 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786081152/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

[courier]

very nice! that's not too far from Vaison. I really must book my flights

edit where do you usually fly from/to?

[felt_tip_felon]

nice shots Mike, some truly beautiful landscapes over the Channel aren't there! :D

I blame Springwatch - but I have had North American Beavers on the brain this morning...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5786104596_1f9295b63f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5786104596/)
North American Beaver... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5786104596/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

:rolleyes:

[Mike]

very nice! that's not too far from Vaison. I really must book my flights

edit where do you usually fly from/to?

Thanks :)

We dont fly...we always drive. We have gone by Eurostar/TGV a couple of times in the past which goes to Avignon, that's a great way of getting there.

nice shots Mike, some truly beautiful landscapes over the Channel aren't there! :D

I blame Springwatch - but I have had North American Beavers on the brain this morning...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5786104596_1f9295b63f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5786104596/)
North American Beaver... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5786104596/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

:rolleyes:
Cheers, cool pic :D

[courier]

Thanks :)

We dont fly...we always drive. We have gone by Eurostar/TGV a couple of times in the past which goes to Avignon, that's a great way of getting there.


ah ok - i think flying is the cheapest and quickest option which suits us. Will definitely have to drive it one day though..

[Mike]

Some macros from Provence...(sorry Chris!) :P

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2078/5785583403_3aa5353d7f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785583403/)
Provence Macro-01 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785583403/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2106/5786139826_8d564d8826_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786139826/)
Provence Macro-03 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786139826/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/5786139150_bcd862f248_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786139150/)
Provence Macro-02 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786139150/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/5785585121_5969198be9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785585121/)
Provence Macro-04 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785585121/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/5785585685_5372ac3272_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785585685/)
Provence Macro-05 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785585685/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5785586421_aafc2661af_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785586421/)
Provence Macro-06 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785586421/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2272/5785587073_b481da52d9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785587073/)
Provence Macro-07 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785587073/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2665/5785587667_4e87915188_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785587667/)
Provence Macro-08 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785587667/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

[Mike]

One more:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5785588923_218c78e247_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785588923/)
Provence Macro-10 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785588923/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

[souporman]

On checking the calendar and the ticket prices, I think I may have a pair of tickets to one of these:

Rowing 1/8/12 This is most likely. As there is general admission available for this event.

Beach Volleyball 28/7/12, There are many days for this to choose from, so could be this.

Diving 10/8/12 (maybe Tom Daley winning Gold here?) Doubt it will be this, as it is an indoor over subscribed event I feel.

I applied for a few of those as well. Ohh...bouncy! ;)

nice shots Mike, some truly beautiful landscapes over the Channel aren't there! :D

I blame Springwatch - but I have had North American Beavers on the brain this morning...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5786104596_1f9295b63f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5786104596/)
North American Beaver... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5786104596/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

:rolleyes:

lol @ the Texan beaver. Nothing worse than a trigger happy rodent!

Some macros from Provence...(sorry Chris!) :P

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/5786139150_bcd862f248_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786139150/)
Provence Macro-02 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786139150/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

This little guy is very cute :)

Anyone bored this weekend and want to shoot a bit of fencing? We're having a little club competition in Pimlico (at the reasonable hour of 13:00) on Saturday. This venue is a bit rubbish but has an outdoor space that makes shooting easier. I'm competing which makes shooting it tricky ;)

[felt_tip_felon]

lol @ the Texan beaver. Nothing worse than a trigger happy rodent!

Anyone bored this weekend and want to shoot a bit of fencing? We're having a little club competition in Pimlico (at the reasonable hour of 13:00) on Saturday. This venue is a bit rubbish but has an outdoor space that makes shooting easier. I'm competing which makes shooting it tricky ;)

curse those pesky gun toting rodents!

I'd love to help out - however I am away this weekend, and fingers crossed I'll be photographing some outrageous sports cars in the country! :D good luck with the competition!

[Anke]

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: MIKE!!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:

[Jonathan]

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: MIKE!!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:

I think you should send him to the naughty step Chris ;)

[PETERSYMES]

Great couple of sets Mike of Provence and the critters.

Has anybody had or know of anybody with experience of training by thetrainedeye.co.uk

I am thinking of signing up on a course with them as i am determined to get a decent shot out of my 5D2:confused: if i can remeber how to switch it on.

[Anke]

I think you should send him to the naughty step Chris ;)

Send him there?! I'll make him sit there until he's finished eating it :D :D

[Jonathan]

Send him there?! I'll make him sit there until he's finished eating it :D :D

Firm but fair. I like it :D

[Mike]

:shock: :shock: MIKE!!!! :shock: :shock:
*snigger*
I think you should send him to the naughty step Chris

What?? It wasn't my idea...I was made to do it...honest...see:

is Anke still around? send the spiders to him :twisted:

;)

Great couple of sets Mike of Provence and the critters.

Has anybody had or know of anybody with experience of training by thetrainedeye.co.uk

I am thinking of signing up on a course with them as i am determined to get a decent shot out of my 5D2:confused: if i can remeber how to switch it on.

Thanks Pete.

No idea about them though I'm afraid.

Send him there?! I'll make him sit there until he's finished eating it

Shouldn't take me long :p

[Anke]

...

What?? It wasn't my idea...I was made to do it...honest...see:

...

Aha! I missed that bit, tell them to wait outside my office and think about what they've done :D

[Anke]

Not sure if there is one local to you but our local RSPB reserve is having Nightjar Walks all this week to coincide with Springwatch, utterly fantastic!!

I took some piccies here (http://anke.blogs.com/anke/rspb-broadwater-warren-nightjar-walk.html) and the wife wrote about it here (http://anke.blogs.com/mrsanke/2011/06/nightjars.html) :)

[Jonathan]

Not sure if there is one local to you but our local RSPB reserve is having Nightjar Walks all this week to coincide with Springwatch, utterly fantastic!!

I took some piccies here (http://anke.blogs.com/anke/rspb-broadwater-warren-nightjar-walk.html) and the wife wrote about it here (http://anke.blogs.com/mrsanke/2011/06/nightjars.html) :)

Good pics and a nice read by Mrs A.

[Anke]

Good pics and a nice read by Mrs A.

Thanks mate :)

[Radders]

Thanks for the comments everyone :D

[Richard1959]

Anyone bored this weekend and want to shoot a bit of fencing? We're having a little club competition in Pimlico (at the reasonable hour of 13:00) on Saturday. This venue is a bit rubbish but has an outdoor space that makes shooting easier. I'm competing which makes shooting it tricky ;)

Isn't that cheating shooting at a fencing tournament, hardly fair on the opponent :D

[vmlopes]

Hey fellas, just back from a week in Cornwall...........weather a bit pants at the beginning but still managed to get out with the camera a little,,,,,,, quick one to kick off

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/5787032941_f7d25c30a8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajj_photography/5787032941/)
St Merryn Cornwall (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajj_photography/5787032941/) by vmlopes (http://www.flickr.com/people/ajj_photography/), on Flickr

[Layyz]

anyone got any confirmations for olympics tickets yet?

[Aardvark101]

I see Kate Humble is banging on about her Beaver again :rolleyes:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5101/5787636742_f4c0c3091a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787636742/)
Historic Masters 30.5.11036 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787636742/) by beastmaster070 (http://www.flickr.com/people/61039154@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/5787635230_ce1de8de43_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787635230/)
Historic Masters 30.5.11029 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787635230/) by beastmaster070 (http://www.flickr.com/people/61039154@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/5787633600_25cc70d586_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787633600/)
Historic Masters 30.5.11028 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787633600/) by beastmaster070 (http://www.flickr.com/people/61039154@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/5787083689_0284c131dd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787083689/)
Historic Masters 30.5.11061 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787083689/) by beastmaster070 (http://www.flickr.com/people/61039154@N02/), on Flickr

[Matt Peters]

Hey fellas, just back from a week in Cornwall...........weather a bit pants at the beginning but still managed to get out with the camera a little,,,,,,, quick one to kick off

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/5787032941_f7d25c30a8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajj_photography/5787032941/)
St Merryn Cornwall (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajj_photography/5787032941/) by vmlopes (http://www.flickr.com/people/ajj_photography/), on Flickr

Evening Vic.. Nice shot! 10 stopper good then?

[vmlopes]

Evening Vic.. Nice shot! 10 stopper good then?

Yo............yeah back now.......will text you tomoz about getting out next week..........yes 10 stopper but I reckon its more like 10.75 stops.......and then I reckon it could do with bumping exposure a little even.

Think if I was buying one it would be a Lee with the holder as its just a pain screwing it on and off to focus etc......tried it in Liveview but could not autofocus with it on

[photogsam]

Few shots from Mallory Park before I hit me bed!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/5783716192_68ddebc44d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783716192/)
Mallory Park 31st May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783716192/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/5783715678_ed650507fa_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783715678/)
Mallory Park 31st May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783715678/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/5783714700_6dffb98c8b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783714700/)
Mallory Park 31st May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783714700/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5783158529_6401dba31a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783158529/)
Mallory Park 31st May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5783158529/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr


Nice pics Powerhouse!!, get more up, I saw some of this on Motors TV, looked a bit wet, but alot of fun and suprisingly hardly any accidents. Im there on Saturday, The 182 has had a track day service and ready for a ragging.

[Shuttaperture]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/5787635230_ce1de8de43_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787635230/)
Historic Masters 30.5.11029 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787635230/) by beastmaster070 (http://www.flickr.com/people/61039154@N02/), on Flickr

Great shots, love the picture within a picture in this one.

[vmlopes]

My youngest boy............who's getting bigger by the day........lol

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5787340995_5f32c03487_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajj_photography/5787340995/)
My Youngest (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajj_photography/5787340995/) by vmlopes (getting back in the swing) (http://www.flickr.com/people/ajj_photography/), on Flickr

[Radders]

The happiest Mannequin I have ever seen:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5772227877_57181870b6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5772227877/)
Bedoin Market-006 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5772227877/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr




Mike, these exact Mannequins were all over Thailand LOL I never got to go to France, I bummed out sadly! Love the photos chap.

[adrian5127]

I blame Springwatch - but I have had North American Beavers on the brain this morning...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5786104596_1f9295b63f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5786104596/)
North American Beaver... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5786104596/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

:rolleyes:
Another brilliant cartoon !!


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/5785524975_ae4b53ccda_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785524975/)
Methamis05 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785524975/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/5786081152_c1c243f2c9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786081152/)
Methamis06 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786081152/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

Some macros from Provence...(sorry Chris!) :P

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2078/5785583403_3aa5353d7f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785583403/)
Provence Macro-01 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5785583403/) by mikegreen78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mikegphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2106/5786139826_8d564d8826_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikegphotography/5786139826/)


More great shots particularly liked these ones

Spider deserved to be reposted


Has anybody had or know of anybody with experience of training by thetrainedeye.co.uk


I read about them in a photography magazine where one of the writers went on one of their courses and rated them. I have been looking at going on one of their wedding one day courses to improve my porfolio but still sitting on the fence at the moment.


My youngest boy............who's getting bigger by the day........lol

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5787340995_5f32c03487_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajj_photography/5787340995/)
My Youngest (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajj_photography/5787340995/) by vmlopes (getting back in the swing) (http://www.flickr.com/people/ajj_photography/), on Flickr

Like this one hope you had a good time in Cornwall

[courier]

Morning guys

have you entered the 'your britain' comp? we should do a round robin of voting to boost all of our votes.

i'll start with mine ;) please vote for my pic :D http://competition.your-britain.com/hphoto.aspx?id=4464

[felt_tip_felon]

Morning guys

have you entered the 'your britain' comp? we should do a round robin of voting to boost all of our votes.

i'll start with mine ;) please vote for my pic :D http://competition.your-britain.com/hphoto.aspx?id=4464

hey Mat,

is that your policeman photo?? it's awesome - how come I've not seen it before?!?

[courier]

hey Mat,

is that your policeman photo?? it's awesome - how come I've not seen it before?!?

hey man - yeah you should have? i think it was in the royal wedding set i put on my site.
thanks! :D

you going to enter a pic? I dont think there is much chance of winning though as i dont think i can reach out to enough voters - you can vote for the same pic once a day - seems silly

[PETERSYMES]

Thanks for the comments on the trained Eye Adrian, now i know the cost of the course it is clear i need to do more reasearch on them.
I will take up their invitation for a meeting at the studio.

[felt_tip_felon]

hey man - yeah you should have? i think it was in the royal wedding set i put on my site.
thanks! :D

you going to enter a pic? I dont think there is much chance of winning though as i dont think i can reach out to enough voters - you can vote for the same pic once a day - seems silly

Ahhh - that's where I'd seen it - it's frickin' bw! and voted for!

Thanks for the comments on the trained Eye Adrian, now i know the cost of the course it is clear i need to do more reasearch on them.
I will take up their invitation for a meeting at the studio.

is it an online training course or an in person course Peter? I have used photo training 4 u videos and they are very good imo - failing that come out and take some photos, always helps to blow the cob webs off an artistic block! :D

[courier]

thanks Lee - you can vote once per day so keep voting :p

[felt_tip_felon]

thanks Lee - you can vote once per day so keep voting :p

if you remind me I'll happily vote everyday!:D

[MagnumPI]

thanks Lee - you can vote once per day so keep voting :p

My vote done for today ;)

[vmlopes]

Matt, you have my vote also

[courier]

Wow - thanks all - !

[PETERSYMES]

Ahhh - that's where I'd seen it - it's frickin' bw! and voted for!



is it an online training course or an in person course Peter? I have used photo training 4 u videos and they are very good imo - failing that come out and take some photos, always helps to blow the cob webs off an artistic block! :D

It's a 1 to 1 12 Month long mentoring course, covering Technique, composition and lighting, model shoots, assisting on 3 live shoots, marketing and business advice,Portfolio building. it consists of 12 days hands on over 12 months backed up with remote mentoring, critique.

It looks pretty comprehensive but not cheap, in fact you can by a 1ds mKIII for about the same money.

[ies photos]

in the middle of painting the ceiling in the living room. Already finished the "office" just need a carpet now.

Can anyone recommend a Wireless N router and dongles as my Sky is back on the 10th June, so would like to upgrade to N instead of G.

[courier]

in the middle of painting the ceiling in the living room. Already finished the "office" just need a carpet now.

Can anyone recommend a Wireless N router and dongles as my Sky is back on the 10th June, so would like to upgrade to N instead of G.

sorry mate i have no idea about routers etc
good luck with the painting though

[Sylvester XxX]

in the middle of painting the ceiling in the living room. Already finished the "office" just need a carpet now.

Can anyone recommend a Wireless N router and dongles as my Sky is back on the 10th June, so would like to upgrade to N instead of G.

Netgear as always been good and reliable for me.

I would get:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-Range-Wireless-N-Gigabit-Router/dp/B002P54B80/ref=pd_cp_computers_1

You might want to hold out for a while or have a word with sky 1st...

http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/sky-news-announcements/42745-new-sky-wireless-n-router.html

The performance of N can drop alot depending on the distance from the router though but I stream 720p Comfortably.


Voted Matt. Love it.

[Sylvester XxX]

Time to update my gear page :)

[Neal]

Time to update my gear page :)

What have you been spending money on now?

[Matt Peters]

Wow - thanks all - !

Voted! ;)

[courier]

Excellent keep them coming ! http://www.dogsonacid.com/images/smilies/nana.gif

sly - more glass?

[felt_tip_felon]

Excellent keep them coming ! http://www.dogsonacid.com/images/smilies/nana.gif

sly - more glass?

I think Slys seen the light.... (sorry no Apprentice pun intended!) :lol:

@Peter - FWIW I don't see terrible photos in your online gallery - I reckon you should get out and get snapping first - or take some of that training budget and treat yourself to a new piece of kit that's often a great way to rejuvenate the creative flow! :D

[Sylvester XxX]

All Lighting

Elinchrom Ranger RX Speed AS
Elinchrom Ranger A Speed-Head
Elinchrom Varistar Umbrella 85 & 105 cm
Elinchrom Grid Reflector 60° 18 cm
Elinchrom Grid Set 21 Complete
Elinchrom Rotalux® Softbox Octa 135 cm

These arrived this week;

Rotalux® Softbox Deep Octa 100 cm
Rotalux® Softbox Strip 50x130 cm (2)

:)

[souporman]

anyone got any confirmations for olympics tickets yet?

I had a charge from them on the 26th.

All Lighting

Elinchrom Ranger RX Speed AS
Elinchrom Ranger A Speed-Head
Elinchrom Varistar Umbrella 85 & 105 cm
Elinchrom Grid Reflector 60° 18 cm
Elinchrom Grid Set 21 Complete
Elinchrom Rotalux® Softbox Octa 135 cm

These arrived this week;

Rotalux® Softbox Deep Octa 100 cm
Rotalux® Softbox Strip 50x130 cm (2)

:)

/jealous

[PETERSYMES]

I think Slys seen the light.... (sorry no Apprentice pun intended!) :lol:

@Peter - FWIW I don't see terrible photos in your online gallery - I reckon you should get out and get snapping first - or take some of that training budget and treat yourself to a new piece of kit that's often a great way to rejuvenate the creative flow! :D

I see where you are coming from Lee, I have probably only put about 200 counts on the shutter this year but that is down to other demands on my time rather than inspiration.
My major weakness is photographing people and this is mainly down to confidence so i really want to get some experience, leading to confidence thus People, if that makes any sense......Coupled with being sick of my current career.

[courier]

All Lighting

Elinchrom Ranger RX Speed AS
Elinchrom Ranger A Speed-Head
Elinchrom Varistar Umbrella 85 & 105 cm
Elinchrom Grid Reflector 60° 18 cm
Elinchrom Grid Set 21 Complete
Elinchrom Rotalux® Softbox Octa 135 cm

These arrived this week;

Rotalux® Softbox Deep Octa 100 cm
Rotalux® Softbox Strip 50x130 cm (2)

:)
will you be lighting stadiums?

[Jonathan]

Can anyone recommend a Wireless N router and dongles as my Sky is back on the 10th June, so would like to upgrade to N instead of G.


Just search for wireless N300 adsl router - all makes are pretty good although I have a preference for Belkin and Netgear. The dongles don't have to match the router to benefit for the increased range i.e. a wireless G dongle and still see a wireless N signal. Obviuosly better to go for all N but I'd no chuck away a working G job unless it had issues.

[Jonathan]

The performance of N can drop alot depending on the distance from the router though but I stream 720p Comfortably.


This is true but it is important to realise the B or G signals drop more and start from a much lower base.

[Jonathan]

All Lighting

Elinchrom Ranger RX Speed AS
Elinchrom Ranger A Speed-Head
Elinchrom Varistar Umbrella 85 & 105 cm
Elinchrom Grid Reflector 60° 18 cm
Elinchrom Grid Set 21 Complete
Elinchrom Rotalux® Softbox Octa 135 cm

These arrived this week;

Rotalux® Softbox Deep Octa 100 cm
Rotalux® Softbox Strip 50x130 cm (2)

:)

Oh my - nice :D

[Sylvester XxX]

will you be lighting stadiums?

:)

This is true but it is important to realise the B or G signals drop more and start from a much lower base.

Good point.

[felt_tip_felon]

I see where you are coming from Lee, I have probably only put about 200 counts on the shutter this year but that is down to other demands on my time rather than inspiration.
My major weakness is photographing people and this is mainly down to confidence so i really want to get some experience, leading to confidence thus People, if that makes any sense......Coupled with being sick of my current career.

Sounds like you need a like-minded soul to be your muse and vice versa, perhaps suggest a meet and experiment with some people photos?!

alternatively there may be some budding models in your area/office etc who would appreciate having some portfolio shots done! I'm confident there must be some online portrait tutorials so you can save your hard earned wedge and still get the desired expertise??

[felt_tip_felon]

will you be lighting stadiums?

from space :cool:

[courier]

from space :cool:

sounds like he's going to be a super star

[felt_tip_felon]

sounds like he's going to be a super star

brighter than the sun at that rate! :D

[Sylvester XxX]

I need to start getting some super star money coming in now :)

[felt_tip_felon]

I need to start getting some super star money coming in now :)

sell all those lights? :p

[courier]

sell all those lights? :p

baaahahaaa :lol:

[Sylvester XxX]

I had a charge from them on the 26th.

/jealous

I am jealous of your glass and that you are going to the Olympics :)

I see where you are coming from Lee, I have probably only put about 200 counts on the shutter this year but that is down to other demands on my time rather than inspiration.
My major weakness is photographing people and this is mainly down to confidence so i really want to get some experience, leading to confidence thus People, if that makes any sense......Coupled with being sick of my current career.

Yep Grap a 50 1.4 and get shooting.

We should have a portrait meet. We may even be able to get some bikini clad models to lay across Clair's Shiny New BWM :)

[Sylvester XxX]

sell all those lights? :p

lol the backup plan.

I do feel tempted to sell my speedlites though but I doubt I will.

I am not the greatest sales person :(

But of course I think I am better than 90% on the Apprentice, which is probably what they thought when they were watching it at home.

[Sylvester XxX]

baaahahaaa :lol:

50 1.2

Do it! :)

[felt_tip_felon]

Yep Grap a 50 1.4 and get shooting.

We should have a portrait meet. We may even be able to get some bikini clad models to lay across Clair's Shiny New BWM :)

we should - Sly can bring some illumination! ;)

lol the backup plan.

I do feel tempted to sell my speedlites though but I doubt I will.

I am not the greatest sales person :(

But of course I think I am better than 90% on the Apprentice, which is probably what they thought when they were watching it at home.

:shock: yeah right :shock:

[Sylvester XxX]

Shopping. I am good at shopping. lol

[PETERSYMES]

Sounds like you need a like-minded soul to be your muse and vice versa, perhaps suggest a meet and experiment with some people photos?!

alternatively there may be some budding models in your area/office etc who would appreciate having some portfolio shots done! I'm confident there must be some online portrait tutorials so you can save your hard earned wedge and still get the desired expertise??

I am jealous of your glass and that you are going to the Olympics :)



Yep Grap a 50 1.4 and get shooting.

We should have a portrait meet. We may even be able to get some bikini clad models to lay across Clair's Shiny New BWM :)

Now there's an idea (2 in fact) havent made a meet in ages, and i do enjoy them.

[courier]

50 1.2

Do it! :)

lol it's impossible

[felt_tip_felon]

sounds like the meet idea needs to be fleshed out then...

which reminds me - is there going to be a 28 days later meet again this year Neal - I'd like to get involved if there is!

[Neal]

sounds like the meet idea needs to be fleshed out then...

which reminds me - is there going to be a 28 days later meet again this year Neal - I'd like to get involved if there is!

Id hope to do one, just thinking up Locations.. maybe just around the Waterloo / Westminster area? (the tricky part is finding something to do for the 4-5 hours of darkness).

[felt_tip_felon]

Id hope to do one, just thinking up Locations.. maybe just around the Waterloo / Westminster area? (the tricky part is finding something to do for the 4-5 hours of darkness).

remind me which weekend it happens on?! I have a "free" weekend the 18th & 19th - is the longest day the 21st? sleep in the car for 4 hours?! :D

[souporman]

I am jealous of your glass and that you are going to the Olympics :)

Yep Grap a 50 1.4 and get shooting.

We should have a portrait meet. We may even be able to get some bikini clad models to lay across Clair's Shiny New BWM :)

I'm sure the tickets I got are the ones I wanted the least ;)

I agree with the portrait meet, as well we STILL need to have our 50mm meet that we talk about every year or so.

Maybe I should get off my ass and organize that one? :)

Id hope to do one, just thinking up Locations.. maybe just around the Waterloo / Westminster area? (the tricky part is finding something to do for the 4-5 hours of darkness).

ORBS :)

I'm up for the all nighter again this year. Will dress warmer in an effort to actually make it the whole evening.

[courier]

a meet is overdue for sure..
will try to come to any organised soon

[MagnumPI]

Id hope to do one, just thinking up Locations.. maybe just around the Waterloo / Westminster area? (the tricky part is finding something to do for the 4-5 hours of darkness).

I would like to tag along on this one :)

[Matt Peters]

Oooo.. Another 24 hour London session, count me in! The last one was ace..

[Neal]

remind me which weekend it happens on?! I have a "free" weekend the 18th & 19th - is the longest day the 21st? sleep in the car for 4 hours?! :D
Longest Day of the year is indeed the 21st of June (Summer Solstice) so the weekend of the 18th and 19th falls closest
I agree with the portrait meet, as well we STILL need to have our 50mm meet that we talk about every year or so.
Maybe I should get off my ass and organize that one? :)
ORBS :)
I'm up for the all nighter again this year. Will dress warmer in an effort to actually make it the whole evening.

Cool, could do Orbs first around the city and then walk to Westminster and get parliament square and the eye et all with no humans present?

I would like to tag along on this one :)

Oooo.. Another 24 hour London session, count me in! The last one was ace..

Sure, I guess it's happening then :p

[Mike]

will you be lighting stadiums?

from space :cool:

brighter than the sun at that rate! :D

I'm sure Rob'll have some useful tips for blinding lights... ;)

Longest Day of the year is indeed the 21st of June (Summer Solstice) so the weekend of the 18th and 19th falls closest

Cool, could do Orbs first around the city and then walk to Westminster and get parliament square and the eye et all with no humans present?

Sure, I guess it's happening then :p

I'd be interested too depending on the date and permission from SWMBO!

[felt_tip_felon]

Longest Day of the year is indeed the 21st of June (Summer Solstice) so the weekend of the 18th and 19th falls closest

Cool, could do Orbs first around the city and then walk to Westminster and get parliament square and the eye et all with no humans present?

Sure, I guess it's happening then :p

hurray! :D I'm in then!

[felt_tip_felon]

I agree with the portrait meet, as well we STILL need to have our 50mm meet that we talk about every year or so.

Maybe I should get off my ass and organize that one? :)

that graffiti tunnel was a good place for portraits Kev, I'd be up for that again - I'll make sure I wear my scary guns cardigan! ;):D

[souporman]

that graffiti tunnel was a good place for portraits Kev, I'd be up for that again - I'll make sure I wear my scary guns cardigan! ;):D

lol, sweet! Not sure how much 'extra' gear I'm going to haul with me for an all nighter, but some lighting stuff might be fun for day break on westminster bridge?

[felt_tip_felon]

lol, sweet! Not sure how much 'extra' gear I'm going to haul with me for an all nighter, but some lighting stuff might be fun for day break on westminster bridge?

double post - I am officially a moron.

[felt_tip_felon]

lol, sweet! Not sure how much 'extra' gear I'm going to haul with me for an all nighter, but some lighting stuff might be fun for day break on westminster bridge?

A "travel light" (pardon the pun) is a very sensible approach! will leave the 100-400 at home! :D

[Anke]

I see Kate Humble is banging on about her Beaver again :rolleyes:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5101/5787636742_f4c0c3091a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787636742/)
Historic Masters 30.5.11036 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787636742/) by beastmaster070 (http://www.flickr.com/people/61039154@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/5787635230_ce1de8de43_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787635230/)
Historic Masters 30.5.11029 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787635230/) by beastmaster070 (http://www.flickr.com/people/61039154@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/5787633600_25cc70d586_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787633600/)
Historic Masters 30.5.11028 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787633600/) by beastmaster070 (http://www.flickr.com/people/61039154@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/5787083689_0284c131dd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787083689/)
Historic Masters 30.5.11061 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61039154@N02/5787083689/) by beastmaster070 (http://www.flickr.com/people/61039154@N02/), on Flickr

These are really nice, Paul.

[Anke]

Longest Day of the year is indeed the 21st of June (Summer Solstice) so the weekend of the 18th and 19th falls closest


Cool, could do Orbs first around the city and then walk to Westminster and get parliament square and the eye et all with no humans present?





Sure, I guess it's happening then :p

Shall I put it in the first post for the night of the 18th?

[courier]

These are really nice, Paul.

missed those first time round...really nice photo-journo style

[Neal]

Well I'm able to carry both a softbox and brolly set up and still be mobile ish.... I love my flipside 400!

[Layyz]

Oooo.. Another 24 hour London session, count me in! The last one was ace..

I will be up for this.:)

[Ronin Silv]

sounds like the meet idea needs to be fleshed out then...

which reminds me - is there going to be a 28 days later meet again this year Neal - I'd like to get involved if there is!

Id hope to do one, just thinking up Locations.. maybe just around the Waterloo / Westminster area? (the tricky part is finding something to do for the 4-5 hours of darkness).

I'm interested in this, could try some wire wool in the hours of darkness.

[Anke]

Got a shoot booked for Saturday for some faux flowers. Errrrr.... :confused: Why did I say yes? :confused:

[Dr D]

Bugger, off to Bath that weekend of 28DL shoot. Always next year I guess...

[woog17]

Anyone planning to head to only paws and horses at the hop farm, next weekend (11th+12th)?

[souporman]

I'm interested in this, could try some wire wool in the hours of darkness.

In the middle of the night in the middle of London? That would be...interesting :)

[Neal]

In the middle of the night in the middle of London? That would be...interesting :)

I concur.... I don't fancy being shot by SO19 to be honest!

[Ronin Silv]

In the middle of the night in the middle of London? That would be...interesting :)

I concur.... I don't fancy being shot by SO19 to be honest!

Somewhere like the graffiti underpass would be a great location for it and out of the way enough not to attract attention.

[Neal]

Somewhere like the graffiti underpass would be a great location for it and out of the way enough not to attract attention.

its too bright to be honest

[ies photos]

well painted the living room ceiling today, 2 coats of paint. The pressure washer arrived today so I've been out cleaning the patio. Think it needs a 2nd go to get a few corners sorted.

Treated myself to a new printer today aswell from Amazon. Just wondering if to press the button on an N router or wait for Sky as it might be soon for theirs but then again not.

[MagnumPI]

So are we penciling in the 18th for a night of fun in London? :)

[Box Brownie]

@ Mike ~ more French lovliness images including the macro's :lol:

@ Lee ~ :lol: the Felt Tip Felon stikes again!

@ Ian ~ I have used this company for BB stuff before and they also have user reviews so may be worth gander http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Default.asp?

@ Pete ~ hmmmm! any such course when (I agree with you) you are tired of the day job seems like a good idea but a bit like shopping when you are hungry i.e. not always the best of times to do so??? But the leap to something new has to start somewhen.

[Box Brownie]

I concur.... I don't fancy being shot by SO19 to be honest!

;) well you would make the morning papers for sure and with all those photographers about that would be oh so many angles :lol:

[Aardvark101]

missed those first time round...really nice photo-journo style

Cheers guys, i seem to gravitate to the photo journo side, im not great at the "art" stuff, more practise maybe but i think you need to have an eye for that sort of stuff.

Im up for the 28 Days meet, can has a stand & brolly if needed, theres some great shots to be had around the limehouse link when all the towers are lit up during the darkish hours.

[Aardvark101]

It's a 1 to 1 12 Month long mentoring course, covering Technique, composition and lighting, model shoots, assisting on 3 live shoots, marketing and business advice,Portfolio building. it consists of 12 days hands on over 12 months backed up with remote mentoring, critique.

It looks pretty comprehensive but not cheap, in fact you can by a 1ds mKIII for about the same money.

To be quite honest i would spend the money on getting out and about with my camera,meet up with some dodgy characters from the internet get some feedback and share knowledge and practise, practise, practise.
One day a month for a year seems very impractical.

[PETERSYMES]

@ Pete ~ hmmmm! any such course when (I agree with you) you are tired of the day job seems like a good idea but a bit like shopping when you are hungry i.e. not always the best of times to do so??? But the leap to something new has to start somewhen.[/quote]

It's not an overnight idea, it has been under consideration for some time along with several other Irons in the fire, my strategy is many strings to my bow.
Some linked to the industry i am in already others not, so the course would be more of an investment as opposed to an expense.
The drive to get out of the current job is partly life style and partly writing on a wall.

[PETERSYMES]

To be quite honest i would spend the money on getting out and about with my camera,meet up with some dodgy characters from the internet get some feedback and share knowledge and practise, practise, practise.
One day a month for a year seems very impractical.


Thanks, i appreciate the Input.
It doesn't run at 1 day per month, it is modules based, some 2 Days some 4 but i agree it seems pricey for 12 Days hands on. I will go meet with them and may consider doing one of their shorter less expensive courses as a taster.
The full one doesn't start until Feb2012

[Box Brownie]

@ Pete ~ Ah! I see where you are coming from and I did not assume it was a eureka moment ;) Oddly one of my customers told me recently that some life impacting events last year and the impending 'break' in his premises lease have made him decide to close the business and retire to enjoy family time ~ I can think of way too many things I would like to do but likely for you and many of us I have to do the day job and that at times feels more like living to work rather than what it should be vice versa. Best of luck with "making it happen" :D

[Richard1959]

New mobile phone today HTC Wildfire S these things get more complex each time I get a new phone

[Matt Peters]

Nice pics Powerhouse!!, get more up, I saw some of this on Motors TV, looked a bit wet, but alot of fun and suprisingly hardly any accidents. Im there on Saturday, The 182 has had a track day service and ready for a ragging.

Cheers Sam! There was a few crashes, always adds to the fun! £4 burger didn't tho.. Robbing gits!!

Looking forward to seeing some of yours from the day.. :D

[PETERSYMES]

@ Pete ~ Ah! I see where you are coming from and I did not assume it was a eureka moment ;) Oddly one of my customers told me recently that some life impacting events last year and the impending 'break' in his premises lease have made him decide to close the business and retire to enjoy family time ~ I can think of way too many things I would like to do but likely for you and many of us I have to do the day job and that at times feels more like living to work rather than what it should be vice versa. Best of luck with "making it happen" :D


Thanks Lawrence, All advice gratefully received.

[PETERSYMES]

New mobile phone today HTC Wildfire S these things get more complex each time I get a new phone

Don't know that one but i changed to the HTC Desire.
I really like Android....Good OS.:D

[Box Brownie]

Thanks Lawrence, All advice gratefully received.

Well some good few years back (in film days :lol: ) I went on a one day seminar about photography business and the one thing that has stuck in the grey cells and applies to most/all location based businesses was when he asked where folk lived and one person said they live on the coast............his reply was just remember half your possible customers fishes i.e. on the coast literally you have a limited radius of the potential places their customers lived ! The obvious inference was that that person would have to work doubly hard or travel twice the distances of his inland counterparts/competitors???

PS do check out this guy over at TP http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/member.php?u=5113 he is has setup a mutli studio business in Scotland from scratch ~ makes for interesting reading IMO

[Matt Peters]

Don't know that one but i changed to the HTC Desire.
I really like Android....Good OS.:D

I have 2.3 Android on mine, not had a single issue yet! :D

[adrian5127]

in the middle of painting the ceiling in the living room. Already finished the "office" just need a carpet now.

Can anyone recommend a Wireless N router and dongles as my Sky is back on the 10th June, so would like to upgrade to N instead of G.

Nothing like a new pad to keep you busy

Don't get a new router without checking with Sky first, I bought and N router a couple of years ago but sky do not release the relevant codes so you cannot use them, I don't know if they have changed their policy

Time to update my gear page :)

Very nice and I am suitably jealous

I see where you are coming from Lee, I have probably only put about 200 counts on the shutter this year but that is down to other demands on my time rather than inspiration.
My major weakness is photographing people and this is mainly down to confidence so i really want to get some experience, leading to confidence thus People, if that makes any sense......Coupled with being sick of my current career.

We need to sort out some more meets, hiring a studio with some models is cheaper than you would think, I for one would be interested in studio meet and I know quite a few others would be as well

Id hope to do one, just thinking up Locations.. maybe just around the Waterloo / Westminster area? (the tricky part is finding something to do for the 4-5 hours of darkness).

Orbs and 10 Stop filters could be put to good use

New mobile phone today HTC Wildfire S these things get more complex each time I get a new phone

I would be interested in how you get on with that as I am thinking of getting one as a cheap android phone.

[adrian5127]

Seen a house we really like today.

Quick question, what sort of level would you put an offer in at, house has been on the market for 9 months ( 2 previous chains have broken down ), it was originally on at 480 now reduced to 420. It is vacant as the owners moved to a new house in February so I am assuming they are paying out on two mortgages, we are in rented with no chain.
Thinking of putting our first offer in at 395. i have checked on the internet and no similar properties have been sold in that area since the depression so hard to judge??

[Box Brownie]

Seen a house we really like today.

Quick question, what sort of level would you put an offer in at, house has been on the market for 9 months ( 2 previous chains have broken down ), it was originally on at 480 now reduced to 420. It is vacant as the owners moved to a new house in February so I am assuming they are paying out on two mortgages, we are in rented with no chain.
Thinking of putting our first offer in at 395. i have checked on the internet and no similar properties have been sold in that area since the depression so hard to judge??

Current market with it being on the market for so long with no sale and as you say logically they are carrying a lot of debt.........knock 10 to 15% off with the possibility of getting it at 8-9% off ??? Depends on how desparate they are to sell and how in love Kris is with what you have found ;) i.e. 395 is possibly too high an opening offer???

[adrian5127]

Laurence thanks, I suppose the bottom line is we can always up the offer if they turn down

[Sylvester XxX]

Seen a house we really like today.

Quick question, what sort of level would you put an offer in at, house has been on the market for 9 months ( 2 previous chains have broken down ), it was originally on at 480 now reduced to 420. It is vacant as the owners moved to a new house in February so I am assuming they are paying out on two mortgages, we are in rented with no chain.
Thinking of putting our first offer in at 395. i have checked on the internet and no similar properties have been sold in that area since the depression so hard to judge??

375 but check sales on nearby roads

[Kaben]

Laurence thanks, I suppose the bottom line is we can always up the offer if they turn down

I'm pretty sure that the universally accepted system is to start bidding at half a curly wurly and see how it goes from there. ;)

[Box Brownie]

Laurence thanks, I suppose the bottom line is we can always up the offer if they turn down

Yup, always possible to increase it & that is what negotiation is all about ;)

Menat to add you can get property price data (histories) by postcode/area/actual house on 192.com and I also saw similar such info on zoopla ~ very useful IMO for seeing what the houses have costed on 'that' street.

The ideal of course if one of the same type that sold within the last 6 months to give you a clue as how realistic the agents price is oh and very few agents will admit it to a buyer but if you find the price does indeed look "wrong" for the current market it is possible the vendor ignored the valuation price and simply insisted what price it should go to market...........afterall if on at did you say 480 now after 9 months now at 420 to try again......is this with the same agent........well cheeky offer time methinks ;) Ask the agent how many have viewed it in the past 2 months and watch to see how truthfully you think he answers???

From the sound of it you are ideal buyers i.e. no chain and money/mortgage ready to sign on the line. Their agent should be biting your hand off knowing how well positioned you are to buy that house! I recall the recent house price pundits were suggesting a fall of a few % over the next 12 months and then rising (steadily???) over the following 4 to 5 years?

PS they may not have two mortgages but a bridging loan and that will be hurting them IMO badly!!!

PPS I see you mention doing a price search on www and nothing recent..........well there are I hope places/info for trends in all areas showing % drops that will AFAIK be a guide.....better thana wet finger in the wind :D

[Sylvester XxX]

Today I...

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[adrian5127]

I'm pretty sure that the universally accepted system is to start bidding at half a curly wurly and see how it goes from there. ;)

I didn't think you were old enough to remember curly wurlies:p

@Laurence and Sylvester...I have checked zoopla and nothing similar for that post code has come up but it sugggests the likely price for a similar house is 427.

Sly like your opening bid.....I remember seeing you in action getting freebies at the SWPP a couple years ago. Fingers crossed and will let you know how I get on tomorrow

Like your portrait, is that with your new toys??

[Sylvester XxX]

Yep but the thing I did was cut my hair :)

Last time my hair was this short was 19 Years ago.

I got a bag the following year

http://www.kata-bags.com/product.asp?Version=Photo&p_Id=484

Free :)

yep test of the boxes. Picking up the ranger in the morning, time to book some jobs lol

[Sylvester XxX]

@Laurence and Sylvester...I have checked zoopla and nothing similar for that post code has come up but it sugggests the likely price for a similar house is 427.

Post can be really narrow so check a couple of surrounding codes as well.

Grab yourself a L Lens before cause when you get the house you need to be spending money on the POTN BBQ

[Box Brownie]

Broadly it is a buyers market at the moment, though the supposedly the available 'stock' is not vast that is why I suggested knocking 10-15% off the 420 but do not be surprised if they say well we have already reduced it by 60...............well the market is the market is they genuinely want to sell and you equally want to buy there should be a meeting point between your opening offer and them viewing 'an offer' as acceptable.

Do not forget the 'power of the pause' and 'leverage' ~ by that I mean when you have made an offer the agent may take sometime to get back to you depending on the vendors speed of thinking.........if they counter offer asking you to come up to "your offer + X" wait a few hours/overnight before replying with your revised offer (pause?) ~ when you feel you have offered as much as you want to go to, tell the agent that is your last and final offer and even (if you are comfortable) a little fib that it is time dependent as you, if this falls through, have another house you are lining up (leverage). By time dependent make that no more than 36hours (your choice of time???)

Of course it could all fall into place whilst you are sitting in the agents office to your satisfaction :D

Oh on the happy assumption you get a deal ~ make sure you make it conditional of it being taken off the market with a "reassurance" that they will show the house to no one else! You do not want them playing silly B's !

[Anke]

Neal, the meet for the 18th is in the first post, any more details for everyone?

[adrian5127]

The POTN BBQ has gained mythical status, certainly very elusive.

Got two lenses on my wish list, problem is one of them is the 300 2.8 but will have to wait, having said that wife starts earning in August:D:D Been a student for the last five years so I am due canon love

[adrian5127]

@Laurence thanks.....time/pause is very good when interviewing people as well, quite often they feel compelled to talk and it can be quite interesting what they tell you;)

Best iron a shirt for later today then off to bed

@Neal re the 18th i am doing a wedding that day so unlikely to be able to make it:(

[Box Brownie]

@Laurence thanks.....time/pause is very good when interviewing people as well, quite often they feel compelled to talk and it can be quite interesting what they tell you;)

Best iron a shirt for later today then off to bed

@Neal re the 18th i am doing a wedding that day so unlikely to be able to make it:(

Ah! and I suppose 'they' have also introduced you to the finer points of "transactional analysis" ;) Sales/buying should always be a 'win-win', best of luck :D

PS any update as to whether you are going to join us on the Farnes trip???

[woog17]

Today I...

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Did you used to play rugby by any chance? :)

[PETERSYMES]

We need to sort out some more meets, hiring a studio with some models is cheaper than you would think, I for one would be interested in studio meet and I know quite a few others would be as well



That,s a very good idea, i looked a couple of years ago and seem to remember it being less than £100 for a couple of hours with Flash gear.
I do actually owe a relative some portraits of their two son's to boot.

[PETERSYMES]

Seen a house we really like today.

Quick question, what sort of level would you put an offer in at, house has been on the market for 9 months ( 2 previous chains have broken down ), it was originally on at 480 now reduced to 420. It is vacant as the owners moved to a new house in February so I am assuming they are paying out on two mortgages, we are in rented with no chain.
Thinking of putting our first offer in at 395. i have checked on the internet and no similar properties have been sold in that area since the depression so hard to judge??

Wow that sounds like a wooper of a mortgage but i guess that's the way it is nowdays, not too many advantages with being an old fart but along with Cheaper car insurance this is one of them.
Good luck with the offer, surely the worst that can happen is the vendor rejects it.

[Sylvester XxX]

Did you used to play rugby by any chance? :)

Nope I play shopping :)

Where are the pictures from that wedding hey?