It's Already 2AM: 12th? 14th? Edition... Time to consult your Financial Advisers!!!

[tonyniev]

only 1 more year!

You also have to understand that Gitzo is an ultra light material plus the processs of manufacturing/engineering in the material itself is what you pay for. If you're carrying 20-30 lbs of gear in the bag plus a tripod, it helps in saving weight. CF is best at dampening vibration while aluminum is not. I'm not telling you to buy one but, I'm sold on the way Gitzo does the job. :)

True, I do not have a light composite travel tripod yet and Gitzo or Benro would be good choices...currently I use the smaller aluminum manfrotto tripod and simple head for air travel. the larger heavier Manfrotto tripod and head is what I use when I travel by car.

So I think what a better analogy for Jon, JD and other Gitzo users would like is Mercedes Benz to Dodge when Daimler owned Chrysler rather than Lexus and Toyota.

[Harm]

Wanting to smack Harm is just natural and not a craving ;) :lol:

Hahahahahahaha, ****er....


Melbourne would be awesome i'm checking on plane tickets now, so much for those wheels i was talking about Omar.

We went for a month to Australia, JUST before psycho tourist season (Mid nov - Mid Dec is when we went). Temps were fantastic and hot, no days of rain - ironic, the day we left Brisbane, is the day they had a month of straight rain that led to their floods.

Prices were great. If you're really serious, send me a PM for more info.

[vipergts831]

HARM:

I have tentative plans to be in Boston August 19th, 20th and 21st :cool: Will let you know once confirmed.

[jetta-the-hut]

surfing right off the boat on the coast of Australia seems like a dream come true.

[jdizzle]

when's black friday? would RRS and B&H have sales on Black friday too? haha
Black Friday is on Nov. 26. I doubt RRS and B&H will have sales. Although, rebates for Canon and Nikon should be around that time.

[vipergts831]

surfing right off the boat on the coast of Australia seems like a dream come true.

Get to that barrier reef :cool:

[jetta-the-hut]

HARM:

I have tentative plans to be in Boston August 19th, 20th and 21st :cool: Will let you know once confirmed.


be sure to buy a red socks jesrey to add to your collection.:p

[monk3y]

No, I loved Sydney. And should I get another offer next year from my guys, we will move.

At least I have the option of:

Sydney
Brisbane
Melbourne
Perth
Adelaide
Wellington (NZ)
Auckland (NZ)

for the kind of work I do :D:D

The big, big, big, mining industry in Australia keeps the power industry afloat down there :D
That would be awesome... coal mining is really big business there as far as I know, first time I saw a train that looks like 2 kilometers or more long hehe

Friday after thanksgiving. Sounds like a good time for them to have a sale but i wouldn't hold my breath.
ahhh... I see I wonder if those sales would be applicable to me though... I assume it will be as long as its not mail in rebates or coupons hehe

Just the black one will do. We don't want to stand out to much.
I doubt we would fit in there though :lol: that's probably smaller than my whole foot :lol:

[vipergts831]

be sure to buy a red socks jesrey to add to your collection.:p

Ill make sure to walk around in a yankee world series jersey ;)

[jdizzle]

Wanting to smack Harm is just natural and not a craving ;) :lol:
LOL! :lol:

[tonyniev]

Here is another Gitzo to Manfrotto Analogy
Range Rover to Tata Nano. This is for Harm to enjoy.

Kidding enuf on this subject ;-)

[jetta-the-hut]

Ill make sure to walk around in a yankee world series jersey ;)


the pin strips bring out the best in bostonians

[jdizzle]

Ill make sure to walk around in a yankee world series jersey ;)
Make sure you get the Jeter one. ;)

[monk3y]

Black Friday is on Nov. 26. I doubt RRS and B&H will have sales. Although, rebates for Canon and Nikon should be around that time.

if that's the case then I can't take advantage of it.. all Manufacturer rebates tends to be for US residents only :(

[jdizzle]

Here is another Gitzo to Manfrotto Analogy
Range Rover to Tata Nano. This is for Harm to enjoy.

Kidding enuf on this subject ;-)
How about Rolex is to Timex? ;)

[vipergts831]

the pin strips bring out the best in bostonians

Brings out the twinkle in their eyes :lol:

Make sure you get the Jeter one. ;)

Babe Ruth would be ideal :lol:

[jdizzle]

if that's the case then I can't take advantage of it.. all Manufacturer rebates tends to be for US residents only :(
Well, the rebates are good for Canon and Nikon glass. For Zeiss glass, I haven't seen it budge at all. :)

[monk3y]

Here is another Gitzo to Manfrotto Analogy
Range Rover to Tata Nano. This is for Harm to enjoy.

Kidding enuf on this subject ;-)
I love Range Rover... Tata is only available in India right?

[Harm]

HARM:

I have tentative plans to be in Boston August 19th, 20th and 21st :cool: Will let you know once confirmed.

Ace. Either I'll make sure to be the **** outta town, or it would be good to catch up with you. Will the lovely Mayra make the trip up too?


surfing right off the boat on the coast of Australia seems like a dream come true.

Thems surfin' waves:
http://harm.smugmug.com/Australia/Melbourne/IMG4903/1134032438_nZsJc-XL.jpg


Get to that barrier reef :cool:

Absolutely. 2 days of diving and snorkelling was the BEST part of our entire trip. You can easily find week long diving trips, where 5-6 of you get a yacht (with crew) to go diving.


That would be awesome... coal mining is really big business there as far as I know, first time I saw a train that looks like 2 kilometers or more long hehe

Yup. Uranium, Bauxite, all kinds of mineral mining, especially in Western Australia. Would I really be willing to move to the most remote city on the planet? Possibly so.

I believe they also have the longest section of straight road and rail (the trains have alarms that go off every 10 minutes to keep the drivers awake, as it is just a straight for 380km+)

[jdizzle]

Babe Ruth would be ideal :lol:
Classsic! Maybe it's time to bust out the Mets Ron Darling jersey. :lol:;)

[monk3y]

Well, the rebates are good for Canon and Nikon glass. For Zeiss glass, I haven't seen it budge at all. :)

Zeiss and Leica glasses don't seem to need rebates as they cater to a different Market than Canon and Nikon...

November is a long way to wait for the 16-35mm though :lol:
If I am going to be able to get into that contest I mentioned yesterday I better buy that 16-35mm in a hurry hehe...

[vipergts831]

Ace. Either I'll make sure to be the **** outta town, or it would be good to catch up with you. Will the lovely Mayra make the trip up too?



Yup our good friend offered up her place for us to crash in. Mayra thinks we should get a hotel since another one of our friends wants to go up. I said ill think about the hotel part. She is excited to get some seafood :D

[tonyniev]

Speaking of Yankees, my grandson is an avid Yankee fan, this coming school year his room mate in Cornell first year dorm is a red socksfan, I wonder how that will work. In his room now is an oil painting I did of number 11 team captain Jeter hitting a fast ball. I personally liked the Mets, but Yankee supporter too, it was Giants and 49ers when I lived in SFO.

[jdizzle]

Zeiss and Leica glasses don't seem to need rebates as they cater to a different Market than Canon and Nikon...

November is a long way to wait for the 16-35mm though :lol:
If I am going to be able to get into that contest I mentioned yesterday I better buy that 16-35mm in a hurry hehe...
I agree. The best way to save on Zeiss or Leica is to buy used. Btw, I finally got confirmation on my new adapter from 16:9.net. Took them long enough to send it out. :confused:

[Fricks]

Thems surfin' waves:
http://harm.smugmug.com/Australia/Melbourne/IMG4903/1134032438_nZsJc-XL.jpg





no here!!

http://surf.transworld.net/files/2008/09/10/scott_thehammer_lgb.jpg

Cyclops http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQvpLsG6fLM

[tonyniev]

How about Rolex is to Timex? ;)

Rolex Oyster Presidente to Cellini watches...Tag Heuer to Swiss Army watches ;-)

[vipergts831]

Classsic! Maybe it's time to bust out the Mets Ron Darling jersey. :lol:;)

:lol: Im going to walk around with a T-Shirt of this :

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCgCjRp_LXM/TFBrQGsh63I/AAAAAAAAAFI/unnJCmJq0K4/s1600/BillBuckner.jpg

[Harm]

Ill make sure to walk around in a yankee world series jersey ;)

That is okay. Just cause I live here doesn't mean i support the teams. It is nice when they lose. The glory seeking fans in the office STFU for the day, rather than rambling on.

Here is another Gitzo to Manfrotto Analogy
Range Rover to Tata Nano. This is for Harm to enjoy.

Kidding enuf on this subject ;-)

hahahaha, nice, Tony. I like to think of it as a Bugatti Veyron to a Skoda. Anyone from the UK (or Europe) will know what I mean by that, especially from the 80s.

"What do you call a Lada (Russian) / Skoda with a sunroof? A skip"
"What do you call a Lada/Skoda with 2 exhaust pipes? A wheelbarrow"


the pin strips bring out the best in bostonians

Thankfully, I am not a Bostonian, nor is my wife.


How about Rolex is to Timex? ;)

More like Rolex to Thomas the Tank Engine digital watch

[monk3y]

Yup. Uranium, Bauxite, all kinds of mineral mining, especially in Western Australia. Would I really be willing to move to the most remote city on the planet? Possibly so.

I believe they also have the longest section of straight road and rail (the trains have alarms that go off every 10 minutes to keep the drivers awake, as it is just a straight for 380km+)

ROAD TRAINS too!!! yeah I was not able to spot any of those while in Sydney though :(

anyway I can feel your excitement about moving there and leaving Boston behind :lol: so I hope you do get to move there :D

probably by the time you get there, Stealthy will be back home to Tasmania already :D

[monk3y]

I agree. The best way to save on Zeiss or Leica is to buy used. Btw, I finally got confirmation on my new adapter from 16:9.net. Took them long enough to send it out. :confused:
Nikon Canon adapter? wow!! what took them so long?

How about Rolex is to Timex? ;)
uh? :eek: Rolex owns Timex? :confused:

[tonyniev]

I love Range Rover... Tata is only available in India right?
Tata is now sold in Europe and they own Range Rovers and Jaquar.

[jdizzle]

:lol: Im going to walk around with a T-Shirt of this :


LOL! :lol:

[Harm]

Yup our good friend offered up her place for us to crash in. Mayra thinks we should get a hotel since another one of our friends wants to go up. I said ill think about the hotel part. She is excited to get some seafood :D

Ace. If you hang around enough, we can drive you up to Maine and get some GOOD lobster :D:D


no here!!

check the rules, Jake and everyone else, the mods aren't too keen on throwing up anyone's photos. Only put up your OWN photo, unless you have permission. Otherwise just a link only.

as for the wave I took a photo of, that sucker was more than 6'0 high up. It was no small wave at all.


ROAD TRAINS too!!! yeah I was not able to spot any of those while in Sydney though :(

anyway I can feel your excitement about moving there and leaving Boston behind :lol: so I hope you do get to move there :D

probably by the time you get there, Stealthy will be back home to Tasmania already :D

Yeah, I drove from Sydney to Melbourne, via Nagambie to see an old mate. The lorries had these massive bars on the fronts of them. Simply because they can't just stop a road train at the sight of a kangaroo etc. They will just plow through them all in an instant.

I hope to move, but all in good time :D

[jdizzle]

Rolex Oyster Presidente to Cellini watches...Tag Heuer to Swiss Army watches ;-)
The Cellini watches are very pretty. Although, I'm no fan of leather straps.









More like Rolex to Thomas the Tank Engine digital watch
Good comparison. ;)
Nikon Canon adapter? wow!! what took them so long?


uh? :eek: Rolex owns Timex? :confused:

The one that broke on my trip to the Outer Banks in July. I have no idea what took them so long but, Mark was apologetic in the delay.

Rolex does not own Timex. ;)

[Harm]

http://harm.smugmug.com/Australia/Sydney/IMG1631/1168600439_mEgLa-XL.jpg

[monk3y]

Tata is now sold in Europe and they own Range Rovers and Jaquar.

ohhh...Jaguar is really struggling :(

[vipergts831]

Ace. If you hang around enough, we can drive you up to Maine and get some GOOD lobster :D:D




check the rules, Jake and everyone else, the mods aren't too keen on throwing up anyone's photos. Only put up your OWN photo, unless you have permission. Otherwise just a link only.

as for the wave I took a photo of, that sucker was more than 6'0 high up. It was no small wave at all.




Yeah, I drove from Sydney to Melbourne, via Nagambie to see an old mate. The lorries had these massive bars on the fronts of them. Simply because they can't just stop a road train at the sight of a kangaroo etc. They will just plow through them all in an instant.

I hope to move, but all in good time :D

That would be excellent. Mayra has never been to Maine. I remember going to Newport, Maine and having the best lobster ever!

[vipergts831]

Alright all time for some rest. Long end of the week coming with games after work both tomorrow and thursday! Then we will be watching planet of the apes on friday. You know i cant miss Steven's debut on the big screen ;) :lol:

[Harm]

Well, Proton (quality cars...:rolleyes:) own Lotus - but not the racing name (yeah, legal issues still going on). They have announced some nice looking new cars for the next few years. Lets hope it comes out well.

Shame to see all those illustrious GB car marques going to foreign countries and diluting the name.

Mini
Triumph
Bentley
Lotus
MG
Jaguar
TVR

you name it...

[Harm]

You know i cant miss Steven's debut on the big screen ;) :lol:

http://harm.smugmug.com/Australia/Sydney/IMG1639/1168600599_qKubQ-XL.jpg

Find Steven :D

[jdizzle]

Alright all time for some rest. Long end of the week coming with games after work both tomorrow and thursday! Then we will be watching planet of the apes on friday. You know i cant miss Steven's debut on the big screen ;) :lol:
ROFLMAO! Good night man. :lol::lol::lol:

[tonyniev]

ohhh...Jaguar is really struggling :(

Willy Soong the Philippines distributor for Jaguar is a friend. He has enough moolah not to be bothered by that small business. He worked very closely with Enzo, Enrique Zobel, made his money in high end audio, lighting, electrical works for all of Imelda's projects and the King of Brunei, including the Palace and house on McKinley road. Willy has a Midas touch, he also owns Racks, the BBQ ribs place.

My son had a Jaguar but had so many electrronics issues, the wife who was using it had a phobia and had to sell it.

[tonyniev]

The DOW has lost 7% in last seven days...hope it recovers, else I will be buying $45 tripods at Walmart.

[jetta-the-hut]

That is okay. Just cause I live here doesn't mean i support the teams. It is nice when they lose. The glory seeking fans in the office STFU for the day, rather than rambling on.



hahahaha, nice, Tony. I like to think of it as a Bugatti Veyron to a Skoda. Anyone from the UK (or Europe) will know what I mean by that, especially from the 80s.

"What do you call a Lada (Russian) / Skoda with a sunroof? A skip"
"What do you call a Lada/Skoda with 2 exhaust pipes? A wheelbarrow"




Thankfully, I am not a Bostonian, nor is my wife.




More like Rolex to Thomas the Tank Engine digital watch


move quickly or your son/daughter will be.:p

[jdizzle]

The DOW has lost 7% in last seven days...hope it recovers, else I will be buying $45 tripods at Walmart.
They have tripods at Target too. ;)

[jdizzle]

http://harm.smugmug.com/Australia/Sydney/IMG1639/1168600599_qKubQ-XL.jpg

Find Steven :D
Dang! That's a lot of bananas.

[jetta-the-hut]

They have tripods at Target too. ;)

ebay my friend, just look up spiratone and thats what i have =made in 1967

[jetta-the-hut]

http://harm.smugmug.com/Australia/Sydney/IMG1639/1168600599_qKubQ-XL.jpg

Find Steven :D

this makes me hungry

[tonyniev]

They have tripods at Target too. ;)
And Best Buy, plus sales sometimes at CVS...

[Harm]

The DOW has lost 7% in last seven days...hope it recovers, else I will be buying $45 tripods at Walmart.

I don't see any good news to save the DOW. The current agreement won't even cut the debt, just the deficit. So delaying the inevitable crash that will come due to bankruptcy, insane inflation, or massive job losses when people start to really cut the money. Markets went down as fast as they went up when they announced "we saved defaulting", as HSBC announced a 33,000 job loss spree etc. etc.


move quickly or your son/daughter will be.:p

Hahahahaha, damn, yeah....:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[jdizzle]

And Best Buys, plus sales sometimes at CVS...
CVS is convenient for tripods. Pick up your medication and on the way out, get the tripod. :lol:

[jdizzle]

ebay my friend, just look up spiratone and thats what i have =made in 1967
As long as it works and doesn't fall apart on ya. ;)

[tonyniev]

I don't see any good news to save the DOW. The current agreement won't even cut the debt, just the deficit. So delaying the inevitable crash that will come due to bankruptcy, insane inflation, or massive job losses when people start to really cut the money. Markets went down as fast as they went up when they announced "we saved defaulting", as HSBC announced a 33,000 job loss spree etc. etc.




Hahahahaha, damn, yeah....:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Profit takers have to buy what they sold short for quick bucks.

[jetta-the-hut]

I don't see any good news to save the DOW. The current agreement won't even cut the debt, just the deficit. So delaying the inevitable crash that will come due to bankruptcy, insane inflation, or massive job losses when people start to really cut the money. Markets went down as fast as they went up when they announced "we saved defaulting", as HSBC announced a 33,000 job loss spree etc. etc.




Hahahahaha, damn, yeah....:rolleyes::rolleyes:


when the wife breaks her water drive to New Hampshire as fast as you can.

spent 6 years in Portsmouth and loved it!

[Harm]

I thought short sales were banned. Unless that was just in Europe to stop banks collapsing.

[tonyniev]

I have to post a picture of my $80 tripod from Best Buy it extends to more than 6 ft, I now use it to hold reflectors.
I remeber my old shiny Bogen tripods, worked very well.

[tonyniev]

I thought short sales were banned. Unless that was just in Europe to stop banks collapsing.

Theoretically, but if you have a horde of stocks you can sell a few in the hope of buying it again at a bargain...and these big institutional investors do it every tme.

[monk3y]

Willy Soong the Philippines distributor for Jaguar is a friend. He has enough moolah not to be bothered by that small business. He worked very closely with Enzo, Enrique Zobel, made his money in high end audio, lighting, electrical works for all of Imelda's projects and the King of Brunei, including the Palace and house on McKinley road. Willy has a Midas touch, he also owns Racks, the BBQ ribs place.

My son had a Jaguar but had so many electrronics issues, the wife who was using it had a phobia and had to sell it.

I am familiar with the Guy...Big guy and used to have a different colored hair... I heard some not so good feedback about him though, I know of a couple who went bankrupt largely due to him... not sure what the deal was though...

[tonyniev]

I am familiar with the Guy...Big guy and used to have a different colored hair... I heard some not so good feedback about him though, I know of a couple who went bankrupt largely due to him... not sure what the deal was though...

Yes Willy is a tall and heavy guy...Oh I am not aware of those stories, as you know Enzo died a few years ago, so maybe his fortune is tied up with him too.

[monk3y]

The DOW has lost 7% in last seven days...hope it recovers, else I will be buying $45 tripods at Walmart.
haha

Alright all time for some rest. Long end of the week coming with games after work both tomorrow and thursday! Then we will be watching planet of the apes on friday. You know i cant miss Steven's debut on the big screen ;) :lol:
Famous told me she is scared of the movie... I said why? that's cool... she said yeah coz its your movie :lol:

http://harm.smugmug.com/Australia/Sydney/IMG1639/1168600599_qKubQ-XL.jpg

Find Steven :D
hahaha wow!! I love fried bananas and banana mango shake and any kind of bananas

I have to post a picture of my $80 tripod from Best Buy it extends to more than 6 ft, I now use it to hold reflectors.
I remeber my old shiny Bogen tripods, worked very well.
hey my current tripod is $80 too :D Benro A-500ex

[jdizzle]

hey my current tripod is $80 too :D Benro A-500ex
The type of tripods you see at Best Buy are made from SunPak. ;)

[monk3y]

The type of tripods you see at Best Buy are made from SunPak. ;)

Sunpak is quiet popular here due to their cheap filters and flashes :lol:

[jdizzle]

Sunpak is quiet popular here due to their cheap filters and flashes :lol:

Hehe! Cheap ftw! ;)

[tonyniev]

Sun pak it is...

[tonyniev]

Istoy, did you check the PAL promo?

[monk3y]

Istoy, did you check the PAL promo?

yeah its $500-$600 1 way :(

i was interested in checking out Manila-Narita,Tokyo... but at that price it seems like there's no way I could afford to go to Tokyo by October :(

[tonyniev]

There are sunspots since the other day, so I hope I can shoot the sun tomorrow using simple sun filter.

[tonyniev]

yeah its $500-$600 1 way :(

i was interested in checking out Manila-Narita,Tokyo... but at that price it seems like there's no way I could afford to go to Tokyo by October :(
I thought the price was $500-600 to any Asian city round trip.

[monk3y]

I thought the price was $500-600 to any Asian city round trip.

I think there are promos but when I look at the dates that I want all the promo fares are already blocked off... so no :(

as far as I know ANA airline and China Air is currently the cheapest way to fly there...

[monk3y]

There are sunspots since the other day, so I hope I can shoot the sun tomorrow using simple sun filter.

sunspots?

weather really sucks here right now... always gloomy and overcast :(
but at least we don't get a lot of rain and flood unlike in Manila :D

[monk3y]

Julian!! did you see Peter Lik's video bowl on his tripod?

[Fricks]

from tonight i don't like the way they turned out:mad:

http://fricksjacob.smugmug.com/Other/NIght/i-DM3zrnJ/0/XL/IMG2561-XL.jpg

http://fricksjacob.smugmug.com/Other/NIght/i-SzkM9cs/0/XL/IMG2576-XL.jpg

[jdizzle]

Julian!! did you see Peter Lik's video bowl on his tripod?

I saw that pic. I'm wondering if I really need that.

[monk3y]

I saw that pic. I'm wondering if I really need that.

you just have to choose between a leveling base and a video bowl I think, and its primarily needed for Panoramic shots only...other than that looks like we don't need it

[jdizzle]

you just have to choose between a leveling base and a video bowl I think, and its primarily needed for Panoramic shots only...other than that looks like we don't need it
I think so. I've been doing fine without it. Although, the 5531s is tempting. :lol:

[jdizzle]

What were you trying to achieve in those photos Jake?

[Fricks]

What were you trying to achieve in those photos Jake?

idk i just always see photos that look really cool with the milky way and stuff but i don't really know how to get it?

[jdizzle]

idk i just always see photos that look really cool with the milky way and stuff but i don't really know how to get it?
There's a technique if I recall where you take multiple images of the same scene and stack them together. I'm not sure what software these guys use but,that's how they achieve the images.

[Fricks]

There's a technique if I recall where you take multiple images of the same scene and stack them together. I'm not sure what software these guys use but,that's how they achieve the images.

ya also it is very polluted in the cali sky :rolleyes:

[tonyniev]

idk i just always see photos that look really cool with the milky way and stuff but i don't really know how to get it?

Stars shoots are good night shot practice, take more of the skies, less of the trees, foreground, the Milky Way runs from North to Soutwesr...like this shoot is looking North

http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/Astronomy/Astrophotos/IMG7275/1008269304_GWhau-L-1.jpg

This is looking south

http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/Astronomy/PerseidsAug122010/IMG6512/968251508_Zv8tf-L-1.jpg

[tonyniev]

Jake
No stacking here 24-105 mm at F 4, 30 seconds on Manfrotto tripod, single shot no pp.

[20droger]

ok I'll order 3 :lol:
http://www.derbylimo.co.uk/toylimo.gif
Considering the condition of your roads, you should perhaps order one of these:

[monk3y]

I think you are referring to the Deep sky tracker http://deepskystacker.free.fr/english/index.html

where you stack multiple exposures of the scene... and according to Tony, to avoid star trails always use the 600/FL method to determine exposure time

[20droger]

http://harm.smugmug.com/Australia/Sydney/IMG1639/1168600599_qKubQ-XL.jpg

Find Steven :D
Think the ones in the middle on the bottom are banana paste?

[Fricks]

I think you are referring to the Deep sky tracker http://deepskystacker.free.fr/english/index.html

where you stack multiple exposures of the scene... and according to Tony, to avoid star trails always use the 600/FL method to determine exposure time

windows only:mad::mad:

[Fricks]

Jake
No stacking here 24-105 mm at F 4, 30 seconds on Manfrotto tripod, single shot no pp.

It must be the area to?

[monk3y]

Considering the condition of your roads, you should perhaps order one of these:
yeah I agree haha.. if you do drive in the City though roads are fairly OK but then you get floods everywhere too.. so I guess I should order the Hummer Limo :lol:

Think the ones in the middle on the bottom are banana paste?
what? :p

[tonyniev]

Yes these two are from dark skies, the first one is from Bryce Canyon, one ot the drakets places in Utah, the other is 30 minutes from my place on the wy to Mt Charleston 26 miles north of Las Vegas.

[monk3y]

It must be the area to?

preferably in remote areas where light pollution is minimal and the location is fairly dark :D

I have done a couple of shots but did not really get usable results :lol: I am afraid of the dark :oops:

[20droger]

yeah I agree haha.. if you do drive in the City though roads are fairly OK but then you get floods everywhere too.. so I guess I should order the Hummer Limo :lol:
And, to help it blend in with other vehicles on the Filipino roads, the Hummer limo is also available in bright pink!

[monk3y]

And, to help it blend in with other vehicles on the Filipino roads, the Hummer limo is also available in bright pink!

yeah FTW!!!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3255647824_b604d14bbc.jpg

[tonyniev]

From your light polluted place shoot the moon with the earth shine, a few of the planets, here the evening star Venus
http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/Astronomy/Astrophotos/IMG3182/813009515_GoLAk-L.jpg

Or Jupiter, here with 4 Galilean moons
http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/Astronomy/Astrophotos/IMG6790/990446641_42PMj-L.jpg

[jdizzle]

Hey Jake. Check out Nighthound's stuff. Amazing work done with a telescope.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=582804

[tonyniev]

Jake
Take some moon shots
http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/Astronomy/Astrophotos/jun23moonap3/911941799_9EBKQ-L.jpg

[jdizzle]

This is insane!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=595821

[Fricks]

Hey Jake. Check out Nighthound's stuff. Amazing work done with a telescope.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=582804

WOW thats crazy!

[monk3y]

Hey Jake. Check out Nighthound's stuff. Amazing work done with a telescope.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=582804

hahahaha if you continue to do that Jake would probably go crazy very soon :lol:

last night it was the underwater case, now telescope and probably next is a tracker mount :lol:

[jdizzle]

Another beauty and he used a 5Dc.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=595824

[Fricks]

Cool stuff tony:D

[Fricks]

hahahaha if you continue to do that Jake would probably go crazy very soon :lol:

last night it was the underwater case, now telescope and probably next is a tracker mount :lol:

no im pretty stuck on a underwater housing:D

[*sigh*]

Spammers...

[Fricks]

hello nick

[jdizzle]

More!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=588939

[tonyniev]

One of the best astrophotographers is an MD from CT, he isfrom a light polluted area and he even covers the street light before he rolls out his telescope into his drive way
http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/

[*sigh*]

Hi Jake.

[jdizzle]

hahahaha if you continue to do that Jake would probably go crazy very soon :lol:

last night it was the underwater case, now telescope and probably next is a tracker mount :lol:
I know. Jake can't decide what he wants to do in photography. He wants to shoot everything. :lol::lol:

[tonyniev]

Check out his gallery
http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/Whatsnew.html

[jdizzle]

One of the best astrophotographers is an MD from CT, he isfrom a light polluted area and he even covers the street light before he rolls out his telescope into his drive way
http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/
You got the scopes to do it. Why not shoot this stuff more often?

[Fricks]

I know. Jake can't decide what he wants to do in photography. He wants to shoot everything. :lol::lol:

ive decided!! I have a wish list in BH for Landscapes and Sports:lol::lol: So i figure shooting in the water is kind of like a landscape cause i use a wide angle lens.


Ahhh i dont know i should sell all my gear buy a xs with tamron 18-270:lol::lol:

[*sigh*]

I know. Jake can't decide what he wants to do in photography. He wants to shoot everything. :lol::lol:I want to do everything too... except for anything that involves posing people. :p

[monk3y]

More!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=588939

One of the best astrophotographers is an MD from CT, he isfrom a light polluted area and he even covers the street light before he rolls out his telescope into his drive way
http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/

wooot really cool... I may be tempted to do that when I retire Tony... when I hate to move around anymore and just want to look up at the sky ;)

for now there are a lot of stuff to shoot around the earth :lol:

I know. Jake can't decide what he wants to do in photography. He wants to shoot everything. :lol::lol:
haha I say he should shoot surf/water.... he seems to like it :D

[tonyniev]

Check out this young Filipino from Cebu, he specializes with Jupiter, he discovered a red junior and was named after him..also Saturn
http://astro.christone.net/aboutme.htm

Jupiter
http://jupiter.cstoneind.com/

Saturn
http://saturn.cstoneind.com/

[monk3y]

I want to do everything too... except for anything that involves posing people. :p

hahahaha spot on!!! I hate to shoot people :lol:

[Fricks]

haha I say he should shoot surf/water.... he seems to like it :D

thats what im thinking i go to the beach every day for 4 hours and only leave cause im about to puke cause im so hungry:lol::lol: The only problem is it gets so busy:(

[*sigh*]

hahahaha spot on!!! I hate to shoot people :lol:I don't mind shooting people... I just hate posing them.

I'm perfectly fine shooting like I did today at events, or candids and such, but trying to pose people is awkward.

[Fricks]

hahahaha spot on!!! I hate to shoot people :lol:

Really? I thought you photos with the 70-200 were great of that little kid!:)

[*sigh*]

thats what im thinking i go to the beach every day for 4 hours and only leave cause im about to puke cause im so hungry:lol::lol: The only problem is it gets so busy:(
Yeah... you have to watch out for all the idiot surfers :p

[Fricks]

Check out this young Filipino from Cebu, he specializes with Jupiter, he discovered a red junior and was named after him..also Saturn
http://astro.christone.net/aboutme.htm

Jupiter
http://jupiter.cstoneind.com/

Saturn
http://saturn.cstoneind.com/

crazy stuff there!

[Fricks]

Yeah... you have to watch out for all the idiot surfers :p

ya i got a cut in my wetsuit when some Kook ran over my leg with his surf board:mad:

[monk3y]

Check out this young Filipino from Cebu, he specializes with Jupiter, he discovered a red junior and was named after him..also Saturn
http://astro.christone.net/aboutme.htm

Jupiter
http://jupiter.cstoneind.com/

Saturn
http://saturn.cstoneind.com/

nice... that photo of his first telescope was Taken at Tops... where I shot these

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4588748572_6e8214a43e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/4588748572/)
Tops Cebu (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/4588748572/) by bee_tee_double_you (http://www.flickr.com/people/stevenang/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/5080617480_f5412ed7fe_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/5080617480/)
Tops Overlooking Metro Cebu (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/5080617480/) by bee_tee_double_you (http://www.flickr.com/people/stevenang/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5252419926_a1bea38da0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/5252419926/)
cyriladzone-8483 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/5252419926/) by bee_tee_double_you (http://www.flickr.com/people/stevenang/), on Flickr

all shots taken with my Canon setup :lol:

[jdizzle]

^ I like the last one Steven.

[tonyniev]

You got the scopes to do it. Why not shoot this stuff more often?

When I was in NY many of my co club members were doing this but I was still working, cannot saty out late and post process in the day...now that I am retired, I just observe, takes a lot of patience and time. And more equipment, some use the DSLR 's.

[monk3y]

I don't mind shooting people... I just hate posing them.

I'm perfectly fine shooting like I did today at events, or candids and such, but trying to pose people is awkward.
well yeah I get bored shooting people and I hate to pose them too hehe

Really? I thought you photos with the 70-200 were great of that little kid!:)
I know a bit how to shoot people but I get bored pretty easily editing them, processing like 300photos of the same faces is just not fun :lol:

[Fricks]

What is that steven the Moon?

[Fricks]

well yeah I get bored shooting people and I hate to pose them too hehe


I know a bit how to shoot people but I get bored pretty easily editing them, processing like 300photos of the same faces is just not fun :lol:

oh i see your good at it but dont like to do it:lol::lol:

[jdizzle]

When I was in NY many of my co club members were doing this but I was still working, cannot saty out late and post process in the day...now that I am retired, I just observe, takes a lot of patience and time. And more equipment, some use the DSLR 's.
Well, you're retired and have the time and patience. ;)

[Fricks]

some of the first potn user photos i have seen with a 8-15 http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=12867864&postcount=7

[monk3y]

^ I like the last one Steven.
Thanks Julian... that;s the first place I will go when I complete my tripod and ballhead setup, and test out the 70-200mm... its usuallly a bit windy there so I have never had a clear/sharp night shots from near the edge on that spot :lol: I have given up actually, I just accept that my tripod really is not very good in windy conditions hehe

What is that steven the Moon?

yes Fricks the Moon...shot using 500D + Tamron 18-270mm haha

[Fricks]

Thanks Julian... that;s the first place I will go when I complete my tripod and ballhead setup, and test out the 70-200mm... its usuallly a bit windy there so I have never had a clear/sharp night shots from near the edge on that spot :lol: I have given up actually, I just accept that my tripod really is not very good in windy conditions hehe


first place im going to use mine is in hawaii lets see how it stacks up against some water:(:(

[monk3y]

first place im going to use mine is in hawaii lets see how it stacks up against some water:(:(

you better rinse it thoroughly after use ok? you don't want sand to be inside the leg locks...

some even advice to have some fresh water on hand so you could pour some into the legs before you fold it

[*sigh*]

some of the first potn user photos i have seen with a 8-15 http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=12867864&postcount=7

Eh... I'm just not a huge fisheye fan. Most people don't use a fisheye like they should, when done right it can be awesome, but for the most part, they just look dumb.

[Fricks]

you better rinse it thoroughly after use ok? you don't want sand to be inside the leg locks...

some even advice to have some fresh water on hand so you could pour some into the legs before you fold it

im going to put garbage bags on the legs;) im not going to risk it quite yet:lol:

[Fricks]

Eh... I'm just not a huge fisheye fan. Most people don't use a fisheye like they should, when done right it can be awesome, but for the most part, they just look dumb.

alot of people use it for surf photography so i might look into one when they start showing up used

[*sigh*]

alot of people use it for surf photography so i might look into one when they start showing up usedHmm, yeah I can see it for that.

A lot of people just treat it like a normal lens and thing the fisheye effect is cool... it really requires a different style of shooting though.

[*sigh*]

I really need my cousin to start racing moto x though... I really want to shoot some dirtbikes.

[Fricks]

I really need my cousin to start racing moto x though... I really want to shoot some dirtbikes.

I use to race:D When i go back to seattle at the end of august i get to go ride my bike!

[Fricks]

im off to bed got football in the morning good night guys

[Geoff_Shawcross]

I want to do everything too... except for anything that involves posing people. :p

I don't mind shooting people... I just hate posing them.

I'm perfectly fine shooting like I did today at events, or candids and such, but trying to pose people is awkward.

Have to say I agree with most of that. I usually not one to like taking photos of people, as I find nature and wildlife more interesting as subjects for the most part. Also, I tend to feel a little uncomfortable when put on the spot taking shots of people. There are some acceptions of course.....And if I do end up taking a shot of a person, it's usually a candid (or the like) that I took just on a whim.

[monk3y]

im going to put garbage bags on the legs;) im not going to risk it quite yet:lol:

hahahaha ok... up to you :D :lol:

[jdizzle]

GEOFF!!! Wassup buddy?!

[Geoff_Shawcross]

Heya Julian! Not much, just editing they few good photo's I took back on Saturday......so I might be a bit slow to respond.....hehe.

I'm really liking the simplicity and easy flow of C1Pro for editing my RAW files.

[*sigh*]

Hey Geoff. :D

[monk3y]

Heya Julian! Not much, just editing they few good photo's I took back on Saturday......so I might be a bit slow to respond.....hehe.

I'm really liking the simplicity and easy flow of C1Pro for editing my RAW files.

yeah you still owe me a horse photo :p

[KenjiS]

Hey all heres some shots i did with the Sigmalux before i had surgery which i took slightly before and at dinner....

Forgive the quality isnt up to par with my normal work....I was horribly nervous bout surgery and probably not at my usual skill level

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6130/6004087529_bb2b038f6a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004087529/)
Impreza WRX 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004087529/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6022/6004633778_d7769ea416_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004633778/)
Impreza WRX 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004633778/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/6004087547_8dd432871f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004087547/)
Pink Lily (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004087547/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/6004633832_d74db7df79_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004633832/)
My Dad's Beer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004633832/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/6004633844_10ab31864a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004633844/)
Pouring 1 Handed Is Hard (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004633844/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/6004639138_77724fbaa6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004639138/)
Great Balls of Fire (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004639138/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr



And the "back/sidelit AF issue" came up again with a few shots....

[Geoff_Shawcross]

Hey Geoff. :D

Greetings Nick!

yeah you still owe me a horse photo :p

Hehe....I'm working on it, geeze! Such a slave driver... :lol: :p

How's it going Steven?

[monk3y]

those are good shots Kenji... :D looks like you are really doing fine with your gear :D

[tonyniev]

Kenji,
nice pix, I will drink to that..toast.

[Geoff_Shawcross]

Hey all heres some shots i did with the Sigmalux before i had surgery which i took slightly before and at dinner....

Forgive the quality isnt up to par with my normal work....I was horribly nervous bout surgery and probably not at my usual skill level


Impreza WRX 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004087529/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr


Impreza WRX 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004633778/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/6004087547_8dd432871f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004087547/)
Pink Lily (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004087547/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr


My Dad's Beer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004633832/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr


Pouring 1 Handed Is Hard (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004633844/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr


Great Balls of Fire (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004639138/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr



And the "back/sidelit AF issue" came up again with a few shots....

I think the shot of the flower is the best out of the bunch. Good colour and I like the seperation of the subject from the background.

[monk3y]

Greetings Nick!

Hehe....I'm working on it, geeze! Such a slave driver... :lol: :p

How's it going Steven?

:lol::lol: feeling the pressure? :p

seriously, nothing...I am doing some paperwork, I usually work with my papers around this time coz you guys are quiet...and I can concentrate better :lol:

[KenjiS]

those are good shots Kenji... :D looks like you are really doing fine with your gear :D

They were done before surgery though ;) I havnt used my cam yet....my nose is still tender and that

Reprocessed the impreza ones as black and white, the lighting in the color one bugged me..

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/6004651822_6e5abe9fa5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004651822/)
Black and White Impreza 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004651822/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/6004651840_0149b45971_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004651840/)
Black and White Impreza 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6004651840/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr