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

[Aardvark101]

As with many others, I use the Dell 2209WA. There is a place on eBay that does returns that you cannot tell from new. I have one and it's a cracking monitor and their service is great. £165 delivered iirc.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DELL-2209WA-22-WIDESCREEN-FLAT-PANEL-TFT-MONITOR-/180617388127?pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_Mo nitors&hash=item2a0da2a05f#ht_5730wt_922

Thanks Jon, pulled the trigger on this one, cant fault that price with a years warranty.

[Ronin Silv]

I've just been surfing a forum for serving/ex soldiers and found this description of Lydd and knowing both JD and Wayne come from that neck of the woods thought I'd share.

My most depressing memory of Lydd was running over miles and miles of pebbles, expecting to see the sea over the next crest and seeing yet another unassailable ridge. Lydd is the kind of place where the tide went out a hundred years ago and never came back!!

And I have to admit I do have similar memories of Lydd.

[Layyz]

a few shots from today. Even the 100-400 didnt seem to get me near enough to the herons....

Heres the nearby water residents.

Peek-a-boo Swan

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5690950655_f8d4ccfefe_z.jpg

Gymnast duck

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5104/5690948969_d41faed4dc_z.jpg

[vmlopes]

I hope they can put it out soon. That's a lot of land destroyed and a lot of habitat lost. :(

Apparently its burning the peat underground, so even though it looks out it really isn't and a bit of strong wind and its catching again !!

[Box Brownie]

Apparently its burning the peat underground, so even though it looks out it really isn't and a bit of strong wind and its catching again !!

I think there is a subsoil coal fire somewhere in India that has been burning for decades, there was a news item of documentary a while back about this slow buring disaster.

PS Victor, you have PM ;)

[Mike]

Win a Samsung WB210 in our Royal Wedding Photo competition!
Enter your best Royal Wedding photographs for your chance to win an amazing compact camera.

https://apcompetitions.ipcmediasecure.com/competitions/6786

[Box Brownie]

Thanks Jon, pulled the trigger on this one, cant fault that price with a years warranty.

Congrats, you will find it a very good screen but for the record "out of the box" it is eye searingly bright and very much benefits from calibration to get the luminance down to in my case just under 100cd ~ important if you wnat what you see on the screen to print as close a match as possible.....sorry if I am teaching you how to suck eggs ;)

[MagnumPI]

I was driving through Bracknell towards the A30 about 7 tonight, loads of fire engines at least 8 heading somewhere so must have been kicking off again somewhere. Think it's too late to head out now and gander but plan to get up early and see the sad damage.

[MagnumPI]

One from last nights visit to Bracknell. This was the main area that the firebrigade were settled at the swinley forest area of the fire.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5230/5690140565_e9b1d9cd39_z.jpg

Like it, not something you see everyday near your home. What time were you out and about last night?

[Box Brownie]

A W7 Pro question???

Something I have never seen to date was a dialogue box popping up refering to the Encrypting File System with choices of a) Backup Key to external media b) Later ~ will remind next time I logon and c) Never

I clicked on "b" for now

Now I do not know if this was a co-incidence but I was unzipping a zipped file using W7 extract all off of the context menu but I have done this before without that dialgue box popping up.

Googling suggests that it is all to do if one encrypts data and this key makes sure you can unlock it......but to my knowledge I have never encrypted any files???

Any pointers as the correct & appropriate action would be appreciated :)

[MagnumPI]

Wanted to try my first HDR and took some pictures of a windmill near to me a few weeks ago, finally got around to messing with PM tonight.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5691883710_481c3051c6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/reading-matters/5691883710/)
Windmill HDR- (http://www.flickr.com/photos/reading-matters/5691883710/) by Reading-Matters (http://www.flickr.com/people/reading-matters/), on Flickr

There is a slight halo around the blades, have tried different settings but can't seem to get rid of them. Is this a process screw up by me (am I over cooking it) or was it a problem at the time of shooting?

I used a tripod so should not be movement when capturing. Any comments/help are welcome.

Wow, got an early start so better get some zzzzz :)

[Anke]

Wanted to try my first HDR and took some pictures of a windmill near to me a few weeks ago, finally got around to messing with PM tonight.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5691883710_481c3051c6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/reading-matters/5691883710/)
Windmill HDR- (http://www.flickr.com/photos/reading-matters/5691883710/) by Reading-Matters (http://www.flickr.com/people/reading-matters/), on Flickr

There is a slight halo around the blades, have tried different settings but can't seem to get rid of them. Is this a process screw up by me (am I over cooking it) or was it a problem at the time of shooting?

I used a tripod so should not be movement when capturing. Any comments/help are welcome.

Wow, got an early start so better get some zzzzz :)

You wouldn't really guess it was a HDR from looking. Nice job! :)

[Anke]

How is the fire going over there? It's sounding quite serious.

[Jonathan]

Good luck with your journey hope it goes smoothly and you have a good book

Thanks mate. Started well by missing my first flight to Shanghai :oops: Only delayed by an hour so no issues.

Mr Cassidy on TV now, again. Interesting watch.

He's becoming a real media whore. :p I reckon he won't even post here anymore now he's famous ;)

Thanks Jon, pulled the trigger on this one, cant fault that price with a years warranty.

First one they sent me had a couple of dead pixels. Was replaced the next day with no questions. True sign of great service and you can't knock the price :)

A W7 Pro question???

Something I have never seen to date was a dialogue box popping up refering to the Encrypting File System with choices of a) Backup Key to external media b) Later ~ will remind next time I logon and c) Never

I clicked on "b" for now

Now I do not know if this was a co-incidence but I was unzipping a zipped file using W7 extract all off of the context menu but I have done this before without that dialgue box popping up.

Googling suggests that it is all to do if one encrypts data and this key makes sure you can unlock it......but to my knowledge I have never encrypted any files???

Any pointers as the correct & appropriate action would be appreciated :)

Unless you work for MI5, EFS is not relevant to your needs and has a reputation for being flaky. Better to look to a product like Truecrypt (freebie) which allows you to create encrypted folders so you can protect just the sensitive stuff like bank details etc. Encrypting entire hard drives is best left to the guys who leave their laptops on trains or in cabs ;)

[MagnumPI]

I failed to get anywhere close to the fire this morning, I parked my car up in a place called Great Hollands and then walked towards the area finally found a road that did not have a police car with policeman sat inside it.....

So walked along the carrigeway only to see policeman come out the trees and stop me. Oh well talked to him for a bit then made my way to work!

right time to setup my iPad I got yesterday :)

[Aardvark101]

Congrats, you will find it a very good screen but for the record "out of the box" it is eye searingly bright and very much benefits from calibration to get the luminance down to in my case just under 100cd ~ important if you wnat what you see on the screen to print as close a match as possible.....sorry if I am teaching you how to suck eggs ;)

Not at all, i have never calibrated a monitor so all advice welcome. loks like theres a bit of rain coming up due to a "Spanish Plume" so should help with that wildfire.

[Mike]

Morning all.

Paul, get yourself a Spyder Pro 3 or similar to help you calibrate your screen.

And to everyone, there's only a very short submission period for this month's Battle of the Clubs competition, deadline is the middle of next week so get your entries sorted and let's get team POTN to the finals!!

Enter here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1036579

[DaveH76]

Morning gang

Not sure if anybody's seen this, it would seem our very own Anke has a hobby outside of photography!

http://hackedirl.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/a0473254-230e-449e-b198-fcc16b16f42e.jpg

[Pete]

Morning all.

Paul, get yourself a Spyder Pro 3 or similar to help you calibrate your screen.


Ah. I have one of those that I probably won't need again....

[Layyz]

Like it, not something you see everyday near your home. What time were you out and about last night?

We went up during daylight hours 8:30 ish for about an hour and had an explore. We then returned about 11 ish and got passed the roundabout. However we did receive a few telling offs from Police for being up there during at night.

[Mike]

Ah. I have one of those that I probably won't need again....

With a Ken Rockwell feel to it:

You don't need one because when you take photos the world colour corrects itself for you? ;)

[courier]

morning guys.
any other options for selling photo gear privately apart from potn, TP, ebay?

We went up during daylight hours 8:30 ish for about an hour and had an explore. We then returned about 11 ish and got passed the roundabout. However we did receive a few telling offs from Police for being up there during at night.

got any pics?

[Pete]

With a Ken Rockwell feel to it:

You don't need one because when you take photos the world colour corrects itself for you? ;)

LOL

Since my only cameras are now the G9 and mobile phone, I somehow think that I won't be taking photos seriously enough to warrent them being in perfect colour.

[Swaffs]

What an opportunity :D

I recalled reading very good testimonials for this company who sell & rent Dye printers for event onsite situations http://www.systeminsight.co.uk/web/categories/rent-or-hire-equipment.html these also rent printers http://www.photomart.co.uk/ but no idea for the "booth & costumes" ???

I have a Misubishi CP9550 event printer.....

[Dr D]

From the BBC yesterday. Some really great photos - listen to audio commentary as it really helps explain the images and the competition
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13295855

[Mike]

Nice^^

Speaking of competitions, I posted this one last night for anyone who went the the Royal Wedding...I definitely think Mat should enter:

Win a Samsung WB210 in our Royal Wedding Photo competition!
Enter your best Royal Wedding photographs for your chance to win an amazing compact camera.

https://apcompetitions.ipcmediasecure.com/competitions/6786

[courier]

ooh thanks - i might just do that..which pic though lol

[felt_tip_felon]

hello...

I'm from the South East! (finally, having been on holidays for what felt like an eternity!:D)

how are my favourite photographers?

[Ronin Silv]

Welcome back Mr C.

[felt_tip_felon]

Welcome back Mr C.

thanks Dom...

I've tried to catch up - seems the UK has had forest fires, a royal wedding and OBL is no longer... anything else going on?

[Matt Peters]

Welcome back Lee!

[Mike]

Hi Lee :D

BOTC 2011 is running - that's the main news you have missed! :D

Enter here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1036579
(Deadline next Wednesday)

[felt_tip_felon]

Welcome back Lee!

thanks fella, hows the fire situation there? you folks all OK?

[Ronin Silv]

As promised here is my home made pin hole lens made out of one body cap, a bit of drinks can center punched then the dimple filed down to give an even hole then taped to the inside of the cap.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5144/5693116407_3e01a238ab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roninsilv/5693116407/)
Pin Hole Lens (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roninsilv/5693116407/) by Ronin247 (http://www.flickr.com/people/roninsilv/), on Flickr

All that remains is to get out and use it now.

[felt_tip_felon]

Hi Lee :D

BOTC 2011 is running - that's the main news you have missed! :D

Enter here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1036579
(Deadline next Wednesday)

Hey Mike,

I'm not sure I have anything from my trip that'll qualify! but I'll make sure I keep on the upcoming rounds :D

[Mike]

Hey Mike,

I'm not sure I have anything from my trip that'll qualify! but I'll make sure I keep on the upcoming rounds :D

No you wont as it needs to have been taken within 1 mile of where you live or work...I'm sure you must have something! :)

[Matt Peters]

thanks fella, hows the fire situation there? you folks all OK?

Other than the smell were fine.. :D
Think they are finally at a point of putting it out now and not just trying to contain it!

[Ronin Silv]

I've done a few test shots with the pin hole and it looks like I've made the hole a tad to big as everything is very out of focus. But I knew there would be a bit of trial and error involved.

[Slapheadyeti]

hello...

I'm from the South East! (finally, having been on holidays for what felt like an eternity!:D)

how are my favourite photographers?

Im fine Thanks Lee. How Be Thee??

I've done a few test shots with the pin hole and it looks like I've made the hole a tad to big as everything is very out of focus. But I knew there would be a bit of trial and error involved.

Maybe use a needle rather than a pin?

[Mike]

Im fine Thanks Lee. How Be Thee??



Maybe use a needle rather than a pin?

Great...now I have that song by the Searchers on my brain! :lol:

[Ronin Silv]

This is with pin hole MK.2 the hole is still a bit to big as you can see.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5693968756_7d20f72822_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roninsilv/5693968756/)
Pin hole (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roninsilv/5693968756/) by Ronin247 (http://www.flickr.com/people/roninsilv/), on Flickr

And I can't get rid of all the dust spots.

[Klystron]

I've done a few test shots with the pin hole and it looks like I've made the hole a tad to big as everything is very out of focus. But I knew there would be a bit of trial and error involved.

This site (http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/Canon_1ds_pinhole.html) may help, this guy used a pin hole on a 1Ds
Dont forget the red rubber band, that makes all the diffrence :)

[Ronin Silv]

The optimum size for the hole is 0.3mm which is not an easy hole to measure without the right kit so I'll just keep making the holes smaller and smaller till I get it right. Adding tube just increases the focal length using a body cap on it's own on my 450d is the equivalent of about 45mm.

[MagnumPI]

I am in London on Thursday night, got a to attend some meeting from 17:00 - 20:00 - Not sure of location but I assume it will be near Victoria. Anyone planning to be out and about?

If you are and want to meet up for a few pics and a pint let me know!

Cheers,
Matt

[adrian5127]

Wanted to try my first HDR and took some pictures of a windmill near to me a few weeks ago, finally got around to messing with PM tonight.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5691883710_481c3051c6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/reading-matters/5691883710/)
Windmill HDR- (http://www.flickr.com/photos/reading-matters/5691883710/) by Reading-Matters (http://www.flickr.com/people/reading-matters/), on Flickr

There is a slight halo around the blades, have tried different settings but can't seem to get rid of them. Is this a process screw up by me (am I over cooking it) or was it a problem at the time of shooting?

I used a tripod so should not be movement when capturing. Any comments/help are welcome.

Wow, got an early start so better get some zzzzz :)

Looks good to me, I have had a play with hdr but they never look very good:(

morning guys.
any other options for selling photo gear privately apart from potn, TP, ebay?
got any pics?

Gumtree but the prices tend to be quite low there, other options are shops but you are better selling them on TP,POTN or ebay as the prices are better there

hello...

I'm from the South East! (finally, having been on holidays for what felt like an eternity!:D)

how are my favourite photographers?

Great any pictures from your neck of the woods:p

Hope you had a good holiday and looking forward to some pics

[adrian5127]

I am in London on Thursday night, got a to attend some meeting from 17:00 - 20:00 - Not sure of location but I assume it will be near Victoria. Anyone planning to be out and about?

If you are and want to meet up for a few pics and a pint let me know!

Cheers,
Matt

Sadly a no from me as I have an early start Friday but I am sure you will get some takers

[Klystron]

I am in London on Thursday night, got a to attend some meeting from 17:00 - 20:00 - Not sure of location but I assume it will be near Victoria. Anyone planning to be out and about?

If you are and want to meet up for a few pics and a pint let me know!

Cheers,
Matt
I'm going to Holborn area on thursday afternoon, so I might take my camera.

[Aardvark101]

morning guys.
any other options for selling photo gear privately apart from potn, TP, ebay?

Try here..http://www.eos-magazine-classifieds.com/ a little more "proper" than Bumtree wot is full of scammers and idiots.

Pete, i see that the Spyder thingy is for "serious and profesional photographers" so that lets me out on both counts:lol:

[Aardvark101]

To anyone interested in film photography, i have an Olympus OM-10 with man adapter, and 50mm 1.8 Zuiko lens that i will not be using again, free to a good home for cost of postage.

[Kaben]

I used to have an OM-10. Good cameras they were.

[Matt Peters]

Couple of shots from Wednesday evening..

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5693753773_afd06b17b5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5693753773/)
Swinley Forest Fire April/May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5693753773/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/5694327404_b12055234a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5694327404/)
Swinley Forest Fire April/May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5694327404/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5229/5694328704_427b5ed2de_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5694328704/)
Swinley Forest Fire April/May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5694328704/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5230/5693765697_63f7949000_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5693765697/)
Swinley Forest Fire April/May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5693765697/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

[Ronin Silv]

To anyone interested in film photography, i have an Olympus OM-10 with man adapter, and 50mm 1.8 Zuiko lens that i will not be using again, free to a good home for cost of postage.

I used to have an OM-10. Good cameras they were.

I had an OM10 as well.

[Nanscombe]

I went for a bit of a stroll today. I started off at Swanley Village

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/5694275134_2da2e60d50.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanscombe/5694275134/)
A stroll from Swanley Village to Horton Kirby (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanscombe/5694275134/) by nanscombe (http://www.flickr.com/people/nanscombe/), on Flickr

And made my way via quiet country lanes, even quieter than usual because I picked the day it was closed for resurfacing, to Horton Kirby.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5693704039_b0572462ed.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanscombe/5693704039/)
A stroll from Swanley Village to Horton Kirby (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanscombe/5693704039/) by nanscombe (http://www.flickr.com/people/nanscombe/), on Flickr

Then had a nice wander along the river Darent.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/5694277768_0131eb8031.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanscombe/5694277768/)
A stroll from Swanley Village to Horton Kirby (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanscombe/5694277768/) by nanscombe (http://www.flickr.com/people/nanscombe/), on Flickr

Beside the river I spotted this pretty little critter.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/5694282138_4861965a43.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanscombe/5694282138/)
A stroll from Swanley Village to Horton Kirby (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanscombe/5694282138/) by nanscombe (http://www.flickr.com/people/nanscombe/), on Flickr

Finished up back at the railway viaduct in South Darenth.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5694284000_4c9a4dcc85.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanscombe/5694284000/)
A stroll from Swanley Village to Horton Kirby (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanscombe/5694284000/) by nanscombe (http://www.flickr.com/people/nanscombe/), on Flickr

A nice stroll of just under six miles. Then back home on another bus.

I must get a new cover for my iPhone, this cheap one gives me a bit of (un)intentional vignetting.

Blog: 6th May 2011 - A country stroll (http://nanscombe.blogspot.com/2011/05/6th-may-2011-country-stroll.html)

[Nanscombe]

Darn it.

Looks like I broke the forum again. :(

I'll just have to stop posting. :oops:

[felt_tip_felon]

Im fine Thanks Lee. How Be Thee?

I'm good thanks Wayne, feeling suitably refreshed from my hols...

Great any pictures from your neck of the woods:p

Hope you had a good holiday and looking forward to some pics

nope, no pics I'm afraid...

yeah a great trip thanks Adrian, I trust yours was ace too? I'll try and get some pics up ASAP - got a 100th birthday party to attend tomorrow first! :D

[felt_tip_felon]

just uploading a few pics now (patience was never a virtue of mine)

this was the view from our apartment... overlooking the port;

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5694597982_998edfda78_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694597982/)
_MG_8685 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694597982/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

there were lots of these (I can't take the credit for the graffiti)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5694041205_8212b856b5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694041205/)
_MG_9368 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694041205/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

and they indicated good views...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/5694609470_84c6832ac3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694609470/)
_MG_9330 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694609470/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

more on the Flickr, and lots, lots more to sift through... :D

[Pete]

Ah. Nice, Lee.

[felt_tip_felon]

Ah. Nice, Lee.

thanks fella, how's Ali doing?

here's a few more...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/5694058699_5aba49a041_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694058699/)
_MG_8871 (2) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694058699/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

this was where I was yesterday...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/5694622910_c508eef78e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694622910/)
_MG_9680 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694622910/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

drinking cocktails in the bar on the right...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3566/5694621202_35fe878ddf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694621202/)
_MG_9674 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694621202/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

Ahhh... holidays... I'm off to bed, the 4am start is kicking in :D

[Pete]

thanks fella, how's Ali doing?


Stable thanks. She's at home for the weekend and likely to sleep through most of it. But the important thing is that she's at home.

[felt_tip_felon]

Stable thanks. She's at home for the weekend and likely to sleep through most of it. But the important thing is that she's at home.

Good news, glad shes home for a while... Keep your chin up!

[Jonathan]

thanks Dom...

I've tried to catch up - seems the UK has had forest fires, a royal wedding and OBL is no longer... anything else going on?

Dom made another attempt at incinerating himself :) good pics too!

Stable thanks. She's at home for the weekend and likely to sleep through most of it. But the important thing is that she's at home.

That's good to hear - there's nothing quite like being in your own place.

[Jonathan]

Ha - in other Count Chris related news, just picked up a message from Cindy on FB saying she managed to record the SE News broadcast which he featured in si I can take a looks when I get home later. And, as I predicted yesterday, he has made no new posts. We should all feel abandoned and used :( He's probably off sipping cocktails with his new media friends :p

[Anke]

Morning gang

Not sure if anybody's seen this, it would seem our very own Anke has a hobby outside of photography!

http://hackedirl.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/a0473254-230e-449e-b198-fcc16b16f42e.jpg

:D :D :D I did love that story, got quite a few e-mails about it too :D :D Alas, no, not me. I think it's some sort of PR stunt.

[Anke]

Ha - in other Count Chris related news, just picked up a message from Cindy on FB saying she managed to record the SE News broadcast which he featured in si I can take a looks when I get home later. And, as I predicted yesterday, he has made no new posts. We should all feel abandoned and used :( He's probably off sipping cocktails with his new media friends :p


I'm here! Just couldn't use the keyboard whilst in my bat guise. Enjoy my 15 seconds of fame :)

[Anke]

Couple of shots from Wednesday evening..

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5693753773_afd06b17b5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5693753773/)
Swinley Forest Fire April/May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5693753773/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/5694327404_b12055234a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5694327404/)
Swinley Forest Fire April/May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5694327404/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5229/5694328704_427b5ed2de_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5694328704/)
Swinley Forest Fire April/May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5694328704/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5230/5693765697_63f7949000_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5693765697/)
Swinley Forest Fire April/May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5693765697/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr

Good stuff, Matt.

[Anke]

...and to make it four posts in a row seeing as though nobody else is awake...

Welcome back, Lee! :)

[Jonathan]

I'm here! Just couldn't use the keyboard whilst in my bat guise. Enjoy my 15 seconds of fame :)

I intend to. I am now claiming I have a celebrity friend. In Lydd (a place where people still point at aeroplanes) I could dine out on that for years :)

[Anke]

I intend to. I am now claiming I have a celebrity friend. In Lydd (a place where people still point at aeroplanes) I could dine out on that for years :)

If you need any signed photos just let me know :)

[Jonathan]

If you need any signed photos just let me know :)

I will :) what do you charge for personal appearances?

[Anke]

I will :) what do you charge for personal appearances?

To you, gratis :D

[Matt Peters]

Good stuff, Matt.

Ta..

[Ronin Silv]

I'm not normally a Daily Mail reader but I was pointed in the direction of these two pages.

Pictures from the peak of perfection: The man who climbs mountains in search of the ultimate photo (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1384296/In-pursuit-perfection-The-mountaineer-climbs-worlds-highest-peaks-search-ultimate-photo.html)

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Er, no, it's a Russian military satellite which created 'northern lights' effect (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1384340/Launch-Russian-military-communications-satellite-produces-spectacular-light-show.html)

[felt_tip_felon]

I'm not normally a Daily Mail reader but I was pointed in the direction of these two pages.

Pictures from the peak of perfection: The man who climbs mountains in search of the ultimate photo (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1384296/In-pursuit-perfection-The-mountaineer-climbs-worlds-highest-peaks-search-ultimate-photo.html)

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Er, no, it's a Russian military satellite which created 'northern lights' effect (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1384340/Launch-Russian-military-communications-satellite-produces-spectacular-light-show.html)

wow and wow again...

[Ronin Silv]

Indeed Lee, obviously from the first link I'm not taking getting the perfect shot seriously enough.

[felt_tip_felon]

Indeed Lee, obviously from the first link I'm not taking getting the perfect shot seriously enough.

you and me both fella...

right I'm off to celebrate a 100th birthday party - gotta collect the Centurians outfit on the way for the official photo! :D

have a tip top day folks!

[Anke]

I'm not normally a Daily Mail reader but I was pointed in the direction of these two pages.

Pictures from the peak of perfection: The man who climbs mountains in search of the ultimate photo (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1384296/In-pursuit-perfection-The-mountaineer-climbs-worlds-highest-peaks-search-ultimate-photo.html)

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Er, no, it's a Russian military satellite which created 'northern lights' effect (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1384340/Launch-Russian-military-communications-satellite-produces-spectacular-light-show.html)

Wowsers!

[Ronin Silv]

I've done another pin hole and where the last one was to big this one I think is a tad small so I may enlarge it but is this better

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5695886082_b0d558ba16_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roninsilv/5695886082/)
Pin hole (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roninsilv/5695886082/) by Ronin247 (http://www.flickr.com/people/roninsilv/), on Flickr

than this

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5693968756_7d20f72822_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roninsilv/5693968756/)
Pin hole (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roninsilv/5693968756/) by Ronin247 (http://www.flickr.com/people/roninsilv/), on Flickr

[Mike]

Afternoon gang. :)

Dom, looks like a tricky process to get just right!

I've got a wedding at 2 this afternoon, first of the year and looking forward to it! :D

Just wish I hadn't had that curry last night...

[Slapheadyeti]

Afternoon gang. :)

Dom, looks like a tricky process to get just right!

I've got a wedding at 2 this afternoon, first of the year and looking forward to it! :D

Just wish I hadn't had that curry last night...

Ha Ha. Good luck Mike. Just blame any little parps onthe other guests. :)

[Mike]

:D:D

[ies photos]

anyone guess what I did this morning.......?

http://www.iesphotography.co.uk/trinations_web.jpg

[courier]

the parparazzi :D

[Jonathan]

back home now. God I love England.

[Ronin Silv]

Welcome back Jon, but I expect you'll be back on your travels all to soon.

[Box Brownie]

anyone guess what I did this morning.......?

http://www.iesphotography.co.uk/trinations_web.jpg

Er??? got wet :lol: was it a tri? Where abouts this time???

[ies photos]

Er??? got wet :lol: was it a tri? Where abouts this time???

Dorney, weather was naff, grey and dull, didn't make for great photos, tagging 3000+ now will post more later but got a baby session at 4pm so I don't think I'm gonna be finished by then!

[Box Brownie]

Dorney, weather was naff, grey and dull, didn't make for great photos, tagging 3000+ now will post more later but got a baby session at 4pm so I don't think I'm gonna be finished by then!

Ah! Dorney was nice to "do". FWIW we have applied for 2012 tickets at the rowing.............I wonder if we will be lucky???

[Jonathan]

Welcome back Jon, but I expect you'll be back on your travels all to soon.

Cheers mate. We must meet up for a beer sometime soon. Sadly you are right, next week Brussels following week Boston, week after that Mumbai and God only knows after that. Trying to change everything so I can get some vacation time in. Tired beyond belief but happy to be home.

[Box Brownie]

Cheers mate. We must meet up for a beer sometime soon. Sadly you are right, next week Brussels following week Boston, week after that Mumbai and God only knows after that. Trying to change everything so I can get some vacation time in. Tired beyond belief but happy to be home.

Crumbs, Japanese tourist syndrome more like it ~ not to be envied :(

[Ronin Silv]

Cheers mate. We must meet up for a beer sometime soon. Sadly you are right, next week Brussels following week Boston, week after that Mumbai and God only knows after that. Trying to change everything so I can get some vacation time in. Tired beyond belief but happy to be home.

Sounds like a plan, I may have a plan so we can have a beer and take some photos I'm thinking of going down to the Roman port, or what's left of it, at lympne sunset across the marsh then maybe some fire. But I'm busy for the next few weeks but not as busy as you by the sounds of it.

[Ronin Silv]

Dom, looks like a tricky process to get just right!



I now have a cunning plan to get the hole the right size I'm going to buy some 0.3mm propelling pencil lead :D
And I definitely need to clean my sensor as using a pin hole shows up all the dirt :(

[adrian5127]

Dom what a about using a drill ??

Couple of shots from Wednesday evening..

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5693753773_afd06b17b5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5693753773/)
Swinley Forest Fire April/May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5693753773/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5229/5694328704_427b5ed2de_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5694328704/)
Swinley Forest Fire April/May 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpetersphotography/5694328704/) by Matt Peters Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/mattpetersphotography/), on Flickr


Matt some nice pics especially these two

I went for a bit of a stroll today. I started off at Swanley Village

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/5694275134_2da2e60d50.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanscombe/5694275134/)
A stroll from Swanley Village to Horton Kirby (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanscombe/5694275134/) by nanscombe (http://www.flickr.com/people/nanscombe/), on Flickr

Finished up back at the railway viaduct in South Darenth.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5694284000_4c9a4dcc85.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanscombe/5694284000/)
A stroll from Swanley Village to Horton Kirby (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanscombe/5694284000/) by nanscombe (http://www.flickr.com/people/nanscombe/), on Flickr

A nice stroll of just under six miles. Then back home on another bus.

I must get a new cover for my iPhone, this cheap one gives me a bit of (un)intentional vignetting.

Blog: 6th May 2011 - A country stroll (http://nanscombe.blogspot.com/2011/05/6th-may-2011-country-stroll.html)

Looks as though you had a nice walk, I am still amazed at the quality you can get from a camera phone. mine is a cheap one but have only looked t the photos I have taken on the phone itself I should have more of a go.


this was where I was yesterday...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/5694622910_c508eef78e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694622910/)
_MG_9680 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694622910/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

drinking cocktails in the bar on the right...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3566/5694621202_35fe878ddf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694621202/)
_MG_9674 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5694621202/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

Ahhh... holidays... I'm off to bed, the 4am start is kicking in

Sounds as if you had a good time, we are missing the nightly cocktails and food etc like anything:cry:

Stable thanks. She's at home for the weekend and likely to sleep through most of it. But the important thing is that she's at home.

It us always so much nicer to be at home, I hope she is able to sit out in the garden and enjoy some of this unexpected weather

I intend to. I am now claiming I have a celebrity friend. In Lydd (a place where people still point at aeroplanes) I could dine out on that for years

lol

I'm not normally a Daily Mail reader but I was pointed in the direction of these two pages.

Pictures from the peak of perfection: The man who climbs mountains in search of the ultimate photo (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1384296/In-pursuit-perfection-The-mountaineer-climbs-worlds-highest-peaks-search-ultimate-photo.html)

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Er, no, it's a Russian military satellite which created 'northern lights' effect (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1384340/Launch-Russian-military-communications-satellite-produces-spectacular-light-show.html)

Wow talk about some great photos and dedication

Afternoon gang.

Dom, looks like a tricky process to get just right!

I've got a wedding at 2 this afternoon, first of the year and looking forward to it!

Just wish I hadn't had that curry last night...

You sure it was not the beers that went with it, talk about lucky with the weather hope it went well

Cheers mate. We must meet up for a beer sometime soon. Sadly you are right, next week Brussels following week Boston, week after that Mumbai and God only knows after that. Trying to change everything so I can get some vacation time in. Tired beyond belief but happy to be home.

Wow between you and Cindy you must notch up an impressive amount of air miles each year !!

[adrian5127]

Went to emmetts gardens to see some bluebells, whilst we enjoyed it we were too late for the bluebells,

http://aephotographic.smugmug.com/photos/i-pghzbSM/0/L/i-pghzbSM-L.jpg

http://aephotographic.smugmug.com/photos/i-JCJ7QzL/0/L/i-JCJ7QzL-L.jpg

http://aephotographic.smugmug.com/photos/i-MDktQmk/0/L/i-MDktQmk-L.jpg

http://aephotographic.smugmug.com/photos/i-Bw549jH/0/L/i-Bw549jH-L.jpg

http://aephotographic.smugmug.com/photos/i-wWS9f9b/0/L/i-wWS9f9b-L.jpg

http://aephotographic.smugmug.com/photos/i-SPcJjLr/0/L/i-SPcJjLr-L.jpg

[Ronin Silv]

Loverly photos there Adrian, as to using a drill I've not got a bit small enough and I'm not sure you can get a 0.3mm bit.

[courier]

wow the bluebells really dont last long..nice shots though

[adrian5127]

I was a bit gutted but I am assuming the lack of rain meant a very short bloom for them

Dom thanks and here you go http://uk.farnell.com/ruko/214-003/drill-bit-n-hss-0-3mm/dp/377387

[Ronin Silv]

Cheers Adrian I would have to use a thicker bit of tin or I could get a new body cap and drill the hole straight into that.

[Slapheadyeti]

Dom. Are you using paper/Card for the pinhole bit? When you make a hole, the edges wont be very good. And yes you can get 0.3mm drills. Try using something stiffer, like moddeling foam or even thin plastic.

[Ronin Silv]

Wayne I'm using bits of a drinks can, I use a center punch to make a dimple in it then file the top of the dimple to make an even hole to the required size.

[woog17]

Just been to see Tonbridge Angels v Lowestoft Town playoff final at longmead stadium, was a great game and I now can say Tonbridge Angels are moving up leagues. The score was 4:3 to Angels, great game and great fans.

[Aardvark101]

Loverly photos there Adrian, as to using a drill I've not got a bit small enough and I'm not sure you can get a 0.3mm bit.

Find someone with a "Dremmel"tool, i got a cheap copy from Aldi last year, ideal for working on p.c.b tracks and them tricky little micro jobs, i got a drill set with it 0.3-1.6mm if your around essex you can come and use it if you like.

[Aardvark101]

Going to see Roger Walters Wall tour next thursday at the O2, just trying to work out how to smuggle the 300mm/ 5d in past the secco's :)

[courier]

pretty cool camera clip : http://vimeo.com/23296217

[Pete]

It us always so much nicer to be at home, I hope she is able to sit out in the garden and enjoy some of this unexpected weather


Oh, you mean the rain... lol

[Matt Peters]

Cheers Adrian! :D

Just back from shooting a wedding with Victor, now time to rest my feet!!

[Slapheadyeti]

Going to see Roger Walters Wall tour next thursday at the O2, just trying to work out how to smuggle the 300mm/ 5d in past the secco's :)

Pop it down your trouser leg. But make sure you can keep a smile on your face. :)

[Anke]

Went to emmetts gardens to see some bluebells, whilst we enjoyed it we were too late for the bluebells,
...

Wowsers, can't believe the bluebells are fading already.

[Anke]

How were the weddings today Matt, Mike and Victor? Got some good stuff?

[Anke]

Don't forget to enter Mike's competition over in this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1036579) everyone.

[Jonathan]

Sounds like a plan, I may have a plan so we can have a beer and take some photos I'm thinking of going down to the Roman port, or what's left of it, at lympne sunset across the marsh then maybe some fire. But I'm busy for the next few weeks but not as busy as you by the sounds of it.

That sounds like a great idea. Let me know when you have some dates in mind.

[Jonathan]

Went to emmetts gardens to see some bluebells, whilst we enjoyed it we were too late for the bluebells,

http://aephotographic.smugmug.com/photos/i-pghzbSM/0/L/i-pghzbSM-L.jpg

http://aephotographic.smugmug.com/photos/i-JCJ7QzL/0/L/i-JCJ7QzL-L.jpg

http://aephotographic.smugmug.com/photos/i-MDktQmk/0/L/i-MDktQmk-L.jpg

http://aephotographic.smugmug.com/photos/i-Bw549jH/0/L/i-Bw549jH-L.jpg

http://aephotographic.smugmug.com/photos/i-wWS9f9b/0/L/i-wWS9f9b-L.jpg

http://aephotographic.smugmug.com/photos/i-SPcJjLr/0/L/i-SPcJjLr-L.jpg

Very nice set Adrian - love no 4.

[felt_tip_felon]

morning folks,

I hope everyone is hunky dory?

I had lost all hope in the weather, but I'm delighted to be proved wrong, looks like a lovely day out there now... blue skies and fluffy little white clouds... I'm gonna head over to Thursley for some bug/small critter pics!

what's everyone up to?

[MagnumPI]

I am heading over to marwell zoo with the kids and camera. Let's hope it's nice weather that way...

[felt_tip_felon]

I am heading over to marwell zoo with the kids and camera. Let's hope it's nice weather that way...

awesome - one of my all time favourite Zoos... have a great day, looking fwd to seeing some pics later!

[Anke]

morning folks,

I hope everyone is hunky dory?

I had lost all hope in the weather, but I'm delighted to be proved wrong, looks like a lovely day out there now... blue skies and fluffy little white clouds... I'm gonna head over to Thursley for some bug/small critter pics!

what's everyone up to?

It was miserable a couple of hours ago and I was feeling chipper but now the sun is out and it's lovely I'm all sad again ;)

[felt_tip_felon]

Oh and I got my shot yesterday... talk about a good sport, this lvoely lady celebrated her 100th birthday (which makes her a Centurian!) on Wednesday and we had a lovely day out at Wisley yesterday to commemorate it...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5698812626_4c462d1479_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5698812626/)
Nanna the Centurian (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5698812626/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

next year Dalmations, lots of 'em! :D

[Anke]

Oh and I got my shot yesterday... talk about a good sport, this lvoely lady celebrated her 100th birthday (which makes her a Centurian!) on Wednesday and we had a lovely day out at Wisley yesterday to commemorate it...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5698812626_4c462d1479_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5698812626/)
Nanna the Centurian (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5698812626/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

next year Dalmations, lots of 'em! :D

Cracking shot! :D I saw it on FB and thought it very game of her, I bet it was a great party too :)

Looking forward to you renting in all those doggies next year :)

[felt_tip_felon]

It was miserable a couple of hours ago and I was feeling chipper but now the sun is out and it's lovely I'm all sad again ;)

go to bed and pretend it was all a dream!

oh and congrats on the excellent coverage of your TW project, you must be really pleased

Cracking shot! :D I saw it on FB and thought it very game of her, I bet it was a great party too :)

Looking forward to you renting in all those doggies next year :)

she did take a few swipes at me with the sword! she had a lovely day looking at the flowers and plants in Wisley yesterday...

me too... may have to get one and photoshop lots in! ;)

[Anke]

go to bed and pretend it was all a dream!

oh and congrats on the excellent coverage of your TW project, you must be really pleased



she did take a few swipes at me with the sword! she had a lovely day looking at the flowers and plants in Wisley yesterday...

me too... may have to get one and photoshop lots in! ;)

Thanks mate, we are really pleased with it and can't believe how much it's taken off. We're going to go back to the first couple of locations and reshoot them now we know what we're doing a bit better.

I wonder how much 101 fluffy toys dalmatians would cost? :D

[Ronin Silv]

That sounds like a great idea. Let me know when you have some dates in mind.
Will do Jon, I still want to go over to Langdon Cliffs and do the searchlight batteries and the wreck of the SS Falcon sometime.

[Sylvester XxX]

morning folks,

I hope everyone is hunky dory?

I had lost all hope in the weather, but I'm delighted to be proved wrong, looks like a lovely day out there now... blue skies and fluffy little white clouds... I'm gonna head over to Thursley for some bug/small critter pics!

what's everyone up to?

Outside does look nice,I made a hole in my foot so I have it wrapped up for a few day, so paperwork time :o/

[Anke]

Outside does look nice,I made a hole in my foot so I have it wrapped up for a few day, so paperwork time :o/

I think this needs a little bit more of an explanation :D

[Mike]

Morning all!

How were the weddings today Matt, Mike and Victor? Got some good stuff?
Wedding was great thanks, a smashing day. :)
I think this needs a little bit more of an explanation :D

Yes! :lol:

[Slapheadyeti]

Morning all. Off to Dungeness this morning for some Mackerel fishint with my son Toby. Maybe take the camera.

Whats everyone else doing??

[courier]

hi all - today will be spent food shopping then on the sofa reading up on travel in the Philippines and Indonesia/watching chelsea beat utd ;)

[Ronin Silv]

At present watching the WRC power stage on ESPN looking like it's going to be another close one.

[ies photos]

hi all - today will be spent food shopping then on the sofa reading up on travel in the Philippines and Indonesia/watching chelsea beat utd ;)

defo one of your most funny posts ;)

[Slapheadyeti]

Well sadly no Mackerel. But a lovely couple of hours at the beach. Did start to spit at one point, but soon brightened up again. Now cooking dinner, and gonna watch the GP. Dont tell me what happened please. :)

[cforster]

Afternoon all ... just thought I'd stop by to catch up on what's been going on! I get busy for a couple of days... and I have to catch up on pages and pages!!!

Popped out this morning for a big of togging with Lee ... some results below :)

A cracking little Goldcrest
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/5699020223_be286b31a5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699020223/)
Goldcrest (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699020223/) by Clare Forster (http://www.flickr.com/people/clare_forster/), on Flickr

This one you really have to see on flickr - as he's just about to catch a fly!! The ducklings were running on the water to catch the flies - absolutely amazing to watch!!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/5699024209_261e2e25d9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699024209/)
Catching flies (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699024209/) by Clare Forster (http://www.flickr.com/people/clare_forster/), on Flickr

Then we also saw some of these beauties ...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2144/5699690710_e94096bdd7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699690710/)
Lizard-lovely (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699690710/) by Clare Forster (http://www.flickr.com/people/clare_forster/), on Flickr

And just to give you an idea of size ..
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5067/5699619172_831617ee66_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699619172/)
To give an idea of scale (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699619172/) by Clare Forster (http://www.flickr.com/people/clare_forster/), on Flickr

All in all a lovely morning walk!! I'm looking forward to returning when there are a few more of these around
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5107/5699024831_db594cef97_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699024831/)
First dragonfly! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699024831/) by Clare Forster (http://www.flickr.com/people/clare_forster/), on Flickr

[Sylvester XxX]

I think this needs a little bit more of an explanation :D

Nothing too exciting, ran onto a big nail type thing around the house so I will be hopping for a bit.

I put my whole foot in a bandage for added drama :)

[Sylvester XxX]

Well sadly no Mackerel. But a lovely couple of hours at the beach. Did start to spit at one point, but soon brightened up again. Now cooking dinner, and gonna watch the GP. Dont tell me what happened please. :)

They went round and round, straight for a bit, then round...

I should watch some one time to be honest.

[courier]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5107/5699024831_db594cef97_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699024831/)
First dragonfly! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699024831/) by Clare Forster (http://www.flickr.com/people/clare_forster/), on Flickr
a beaut

[Sylvester XxX]

I tried to get hover flies mid-flight last year, it must have been interesting watching me rocking and random stepping. Very addictive...

[adrian5127]

Going to see Roger Walters Wall tour next thursday at the O2, just trying to work out how to smuggle the 300mm/ 5d in past the secco's

Only just realised he was there last week when someone mentioned it at work, very jealous hope you have a good time

Oh, you mean the rain... lol

That's a shame we have had two days of good weather

Very nice set Adrian - love no 4.

Cheers

Oh and I got my shot yesterday... talk about a good sport, this lvoely lady celebrated her 100th birthday (which makes her a Centurian!) on Wednesday and we had a lovely day out at Wisley yesterday to commemorate it...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5698812626_4c462d1479_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5698812626/)
Nanna the Centurian (http://www.flickr.com/photos/felt_tip_felon/5698812626/) by felt_tip_felon® (http://www.flickr.com/people/felt_tip_felon/), on Flickr

next year Dalmations, lots of 'em!

Nice looks as though she enjoyed it

Outside does look nice,I made a hole in my foot so I have it wrapped up for a few day, so paperwork time :o/

Ouch still no story !!


All in all a lovely morning walk!! I'm looking forward to returning when there are a few more of these around
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5107/5699024831_db594cef97_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699024831/)
First dragonfly! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699024831/) by Clare Forster (http://www.flickr.com/people/clare_forster/), on Flickr

Ditto comments re this nicely caught, can't see #1 and #3 says images are not available

[adrian5127]

Hope you have all made the most of the weather...garden centre this morning for cooked breakfast aka hangover cure, grand prix then planting and BBQ this afternoon and more booze to complete the hangover cure......just as well I am on a late tomorrow:D:D

[cforster]

Thanks for pointing that out Adrian ... think it might be because Sylvester helped me with some edits :oops: and so I tried to recreate his work, and then I reposted them to flickr and perhaps that meant the link broke.

Oh and another :oops: today I learned how the AF-ON button works :oops::oops:

First missing shot was of the goldcrest

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/5699020223_ccbcdb52ba_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699020223/)
Goldcrest (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699020223/) by Clare Forster (http://www.flickr.com/people/clare_forster/), on Flickr

Second missing shot was of a stunning lizard who was enjoying the sunshine

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2144/5699690710_2cb4719939_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699690710/)
Lizard-lovely (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clare_forster/5699690710/) by Clare Forster (http://www.flickr.com/people/clare_forster/), on Flickr

[Kaben]

Some beautiful shots there Claire, Especially loving the goldcrest. Really nice Seperation too.

I went clay pigeon shooting today for the first time in 5 years and also the first time since my accident and resulting shoulder injuries. Really happy with how it went - we were shooting flushes, so they send the clays over in a steady stream and you have to reload and fire on them as quick as you can. On my 3rd go i got 42 out of 60 and achieved the 5th highest score out of everyone there. Dead chuffed, especially since beforehand i was convinced that my arm would fall off after just a few shots!! :lol:

I took my camera but there were no photos to be had as the shooters were screened behind 7ft hay bails. Nevermind.

[Sylvester XxX]

Oh and another :oops: today I learned how the AF-ON button works :oops::oops:


Your work, I just tweaked it a bit, I have no idea what the AF-ON button does, share :)

[richardpardon]

Evening all,

Hope everyone is well. Been having some very strange weather lately, makes me feel really tired! :confused: Anyway, off to cook some steaks on the BBQ, but wanted to post this :)

Taken the same time as my Tree of Souls picture, this time on the way home. Pulled over to see a great sunset over a nice row of trees:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/5699081586_ae510a5fb9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richardpardon/5699081586/)
Sunset over the fields of Hertfordshire (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richardpardon/5699081586/) by Richard Pardon Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/richardpardon/), on Flickr

Info on my FlickR :)

[Sylvester XxX]

Some beautiful shots there Claire, Especially loving the goldcrest. Really nice Seperation too.

I went clay pigeon shooting today for the first time in 5 years and also the first time since my accident and resulting shoulder injuries. Really happy with how it went - we were shooting flushes, so they send the clays over in a steady stream and you have to reload and fire on them as quick as you can. On my 3rd go i got 42 out of 60 and achieved the 5th highest score out of everyone there. Dead chuffed, especially since beforehand i was convinced that my arm would fall off after just a few shots!! :lol:

I took my camera but there were no photos to be had as the shooters were screened behind 7ft hay bails. Nevermind.

Duck hunt!

I want to do that. where and how?

[cforster]

Your work, I just tweaked it a bit, I have no idea what the AF-ON button does, share :)

The Canon manual (which Lee suggested I READ ... quite why I don't know when you guys teach me everything I need to know ;) ...) says that when shooting in live view mode, before shooting you focus with either AF or Manual ... THEN you press the AF-ON button to focus in the current focus mode. So, in my case, I switched the camera into live shooting mode, so I could move the camera close to the lizard without needing to get close myself and scare it away, but I was getting frustrated as the live mode remained out of focus (usually I then take it off live mode, and take the shot ... but being macro, that's not a good way of getting the right focus) ... so Lee says "Press the AF-ON" button ... and HEY PRESTO it focused!!!! It's SUCH a cool feature.

[Sylvester XxX]

Nice! I read it once after having the camera for 4 months, some interesting stuff in there lol

[Sylvester XxX]

Taken the same time as my Tree of Souls picture, this time on the way home. Pulled over to see a great sunset over a nice row of trees:


Like that, the 1st thing to pop into my mind was Teletubbies for some reason.

Link it bigger next time :)

[cforster]

Nice! I read it once after having the camera for 4 months, some interesting stuff in there lol

I learn better when I do things in practice ... not very good at reading manuals or retaining that info ... but teach me something when I'm shooting and I've a much better chance of retaining it.

[Sylvester XxX]

Ouch still no story !!


I think you may have missed it, but to be fair it was quite short. :)

Nothing too exciting, ran onto a big nail type thing around the house so I will be hopping for a bit.

I put my whole foot in a bandage for added drama

[Sylvester XxX]

I learn better when I do things in practice ... not very good at reading manuals or retaining that info ... but teach me something when I'm shooting and I've a much better chance of retaining it.

I recommend video tutorials downloaded on the iphone/ipad.

You can then going over stuff while you are testing it out live (ish)

[ies photos]

watching chelsea beat utd ;)

FAIL!

[cforster]

I recommend video tutorials downloaded on the iphone/ipad.

You can then going over stuff while you are testing it out live (ish)

Good plan - will look into that - sounds more my kinda learning! Handily enough, my ipad 2 arrives sometime this week ... mwhahaha

[courier]

FAIL!

lol i see the other matt p has been quiet today

[ies photos]

lol i see the other matt p has been quiet today

you would be though wouldn't you. :p