Red Ring Tupperware Party, Clown Hunting (21)

[Woolburr]

No motion blur added.
http://www.frogdawg.com/img/s3/v39/p1005799596-4.jpg (http://www.frogdawg.com/p802948353/e3bf348ac)

[Belmondo]

Yellow and red look so much better on flahrs than on locomotives. Nice PP, Dan.

[Woolburr]

Thanks Chief. Saw a nice video yesterday of yellow and red in action on the UP....only it wasn't UP. Loram was doing some dynamic tamping....http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=JiGW8yujsqU

[gjl711]

good morning. Happy monday.

[Belmondo]

Thanks Chief. Saw a nice video yesterday of yellow and red in action on the UP....only it wasn't UP. Loram was doing some dynamic tamping....http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=JiGW8yujsqU

They've gradually been replacing the mainline out here in the desert while they complete the double-tracking project. We're starting to see concrete ties, and there's been all manner of weird looking equipment running around. This has been going on for a couple years, and it seems to be almost done, at least between Indio and Los Angles. I do miss the smell of creosote.

[gjl711]

They've gradually been replacing the mainline out here in the desert while they complete the double-tracking project. We're starting to see concrete ties, and there's been all manner of weird looking equipment running around. This has been going on for a couple years, and it seems to be almost done, at least between Indio and Los Angles. I do miss the smell of creosote.Isn't creosote carcinogenic? Also, concrete generally doesn't like to get vibrated a whole lot. I'm surprised that concrete ties would hold together. I would think that cracks would form all over the place and eventually crumble.

[Woolburr]

I've heard tell they think the concrete ties will have 5x the lifespan of a wooden tie. It has to be a very plastic mix used to cast them. If vibration is an issue, that dynamic tamper should literally have been shaking the ties apart.

[vipergts831]

Yellow and red look so much better on flahrs than on locomotives. Nice PP, Dan.

I like the Santa Fe color scheme :(:o

[Belmondo]

I like the Santa Fe color scheme :(:oWhich one?

In my lifetime, they've had silver & red with yellow stripes, blue with yellow stripes, yellow with blue stripes, red & yellow (a temporary scheme done in anticipation of the merger with Southern Pacific --- it never happened), green and cream, and green and orange. There are probably a few I've forgotten. :lol:

[Chet]

Morning kids. Beautiful flower Dan.

[Belmondo]

Howdy, Chet. How're things in the dairy state?

[vipergts831]

Which one?

In my lifetime, they've had silver & red with yellow stripes, blue with yellow stripes, yellow with blue stripes, red & yellow (a temporary scheme done in anticipation of the merger with Southern Pacific --- it never happened), green and cream, and green and orange. There are probably a few I've forgotten. :lol:

:lol: The first option.

This one....LINK (http://www.jerryapp.com/pix3/ja-r728.jpg)

Green and orange :shock: ?

[Harm]

:lol: The first option.

This one....LINK (http://www.jerryapp.com/pix3/ja-r728.jpg)

Green and orange :shock: ?

the person who selected it was colourblind...

[gjl711]

This one....LINK (http://www.jerryapp.com/pix3/ja-r728.jpg)I got my kids a HO set with that same color scheme.

[vipergts831]

the person who selected it was colourblind...

:lol:

I got my kids a HO set with that same color scheme.

I received one as well when i was child from my father. Had no idea what I had and proceeded to destroy it :rolleyes::cry:

[Harm]

HO Set?

[Belmondo]

:lol: The first option.

This one....LINK (http://www.jerryapp.com/pix3/ja-r728.jpg)

Green and orange :shock: ?

That's the classic war bonnet passenger scheme. People loved it. Although it was rarely used in freight service, most of the train sets that were sold with that engine came with freight cars.

The green and orange is actually a paint scheme they came up with after the Santa Fe merged with the Burlington Northern. Here a photo of one. The green is very dark, and looks black in this photo.

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=259786

[Chet]

Howdy, Chet. How're things in the dairy state?

Today snow and cold tomorrow 54. My 85 year old neighbor whom my wife was care taker for finally succumbed to illness yesterday. We are happy he is no longer in any pain.

[gjl711]

HO Set?HO train set.

[Harm]

Sorry to hear that, Chet. You did mention that he was ailing.

[gjl711]

Today snow and cold tomorrow 54. My 85 year old neighbor whom my wife was care taker for finally succumbed to illness yesterday. We are happy he is no longer in any pain.My condolences Chet.

[Chet]

Thanks kids. They are good neighbors, the kind everyone wants. He's ex- Navy, I had heard most of his stories 100's of times. I still enjoyed hearing them every time.

[Belmondo]

Sorry to hear about your neighbor, Chet. Getting old is no fun, and sometimes, death is a blessing. We had brunch with friends yesterday. They are both in their late 70's, and are a study in contrasts. He is constantly active, and works part time at Lowe's. She leads a generally sedentary life, and yesterday, it really started to show. She's a lovely person, but yesterday, she just didn't feel well, and actually had to leave the table for prolonged periods 3 or 4 times. The change we've seen in her over the last year has been startling, and a bit disconcerting. She constantly complains about not feeling well, and that pretty much defines her whole existence these days.

[vipergts831]

That's the classic war bonnet passenger scheme. People loved it. Although it was rarely used in freight service, most of the train sets that were sold with that engine came with freight cars.

The green and orange is actually a paint scheme they came up with after the Santa Fe merged with the Burlington Northern. Here a photo of one. The green is very dark, and looks black in this photo.

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=259786

Interesting change in the paint scheme after the merger. Cant say i am a fan of it but it isn't as terrible as i thought it would look like.

[vipergts831]

Sorry to hear about your loss Chet.

[*sigh*]

Nice flower shot, Dan.

I'm glad to see at least one person around here can take a real photograph. :rolleyes:



Sorry to hear that Chet. Although it sounds like he wasn't doing well at the end, so sometimes it's a relief to know there is no more pain.

[vipergts831]

Nice flower shot, Dan.

I'm glad to see at least one person around here can take a real photograph. :rolleyes:



Sorry to hear that Chet. Although it sounds like he wasn't doing well at the end, so sometimes it's a relief to know there is no more pain.

Following recent trends you will be given the liberty to back track on such statements in the future :lol:

[*sigh*]

Following recent trends you will be given the liberty to back track on such statements in the future :lol::lol:

Everyone is this thread is very gracious. :p

I don't know what's gotten into me lately, I think I'm just fed up with work... so my sarcasm is in overdrive...

[Chet]

I don't know what's gotten into me lately, I think I'm just fed up with work... so my sarcasm is in overdrive...

Here's hoping they change the lunch menu soon.

[Harm]

something with lots of sugar :D

[*sigh*]

something with lots of sugar :DI was thinking loaded with alcohol. But I guess sugar would work.

[Chet]

Maybe some bean paste for protein as well.

[thomascanty]

Mmmmmm... Bean paste, sugar and alcohol... http://www.ldphotography.net/Smilies/drool.gif

[JWright]

It may be ugly, but I wouldn't turn down a ride in that empty back seat, would you?

Not even... :mrgreen:

Yellow and red look so much better on flahrs than on locomotives. Nice PP, Dan.

Except the Kodachromes...

Which one?

In my lifetime, they've had silver & red with yellow stripes, blue with yellow stripes, yellow with blue stripes, red & yellow (a temporary scheme done in anticipation of the merger with Southern Pacific --- it never happened), green and cream, and green and orange. There are probably a few I've forgotten. :lol:

:lol: The first option.

This one....LINK (http://www.jerryapp.com/pix3/ja-r728.jpg)

Green and orange :shock: ?

Warbonnets!!!

Aren't the BNSF Orange and Green locomotives called "Pumpkins?"

[Belmondo]

Not even... :mrgreen:



Except the Kodachromes...





Warbonnets!!!

Aren't the BNSF Orange and Green locomotives called "Pumpkins?"Yup.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Mmmmmm... Bean paste, sugar and alcohol... http://www.ldphotography.net/Smilies/drool.gif

It's almost lunch... To get that I would have to go to Taco Bell, The Beer Store, and a corner store. Unfortunately Taco Bell is too far away to hit up for lunch. Guess it would have to be sugar and alcohol only.

I do need to decide on lunch...

[Harm]

guess everyone is out to lunch?

[Chet]

and been so for a looooooong time.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

I'm back. Went to Subway and got something relatively healthy, and a bag of chips. So half healthy. Sadly, no alcohol. :(

[Harm]

pub lunch, Mel? :D

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

pub lunch, Mel? :D

I wish, but there is no way I'd be allowed back to work after drinking.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Dad just sent me a text saying that my prints from Adorama have arrived. :D Can't wait to get home and see them!

[Chet]

I wish, but there is no way I'd be allowed back to work after drinking.

Incontinence issues?

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Incontinence issues?

I am not old like everyone else around here! :roll:


Just would not be safe in the slightest. Would be an easy way to get fired.

[Harm]

I am not old like everyone else around here! :roll:

bw!bw!

There seems to be only a handful of oldie regulars here...

Luckily I am not one of them :D

[thomascanty]

I am not old like everyone else around here! :roll:

Ouch.

[*sigh*]

I am not old like everyone else around here! :roll:
False... not "everyone else" around here is old...

[FlyingPhotog]

Easy on the "Old" comments... :lol:

The scene of today's photography crime...
(Waiting to put the seamless down until the cats go hide!)
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v38/p304041903.jpg

LR Tweaks Only
(That Giant Octobox puts out such a soft light!)
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v35/p163058477.jpg

Different Disney Figure with a (really quick and dirty) background burn in CS5
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v39/p41684356.jpg

Client arrives at 2pm... *GULP*

[vipergts831]

False... not "everyone else" around here is old...

"Old" is a state of mind :rolleyes::lol:

[vipergts831]

Oh no Jay your an Elinchrom user :(

[FlyingPhotog]

Oh no Jay your an Elinchrom user :(

WHAT? :p

[Belmondo]

I'm back. Went to Subway and got something relatively healthy, and a bag of chips. So half healthy. Sadly, no alcohol. :(Eating a Subway club on flat bread as I write this.

I am not old like everyone else around here! :roll:


Just would not be safe in the slightest. Would be an easy way to get fired.

Sorry, Missy. You'll have to speak up. I'm a little hard of hearing, you know.

[vipergts831]

WHAT? :p

:lol::lol::lol:

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

False... not "everyone else" around here is old...

You're so young you're still in diapers. Therefore you belong with the incontinence suffers.

[L.J.G.]

"Old" is a state of mind :rolleyes::lol:

Yeh, untill you try and get up! As somebody else on here said, the older you get the further away the floor is. My grandson always wants me down on the floor playing with him, which is fine till I have to get back up haha

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Eating a Subway club on flat bread as I write this.



Sorry, Missy. You'll have to speak up. I'm a little hard of hearing, you know.

You're old!! :lol:

[Greg_C]

I'll throw my cards into the NOT OLD heap.

[L.J.G.]

I'll throw my cards into the NOT OLD heap.

Young whipper snapper!

[Mistabernie]

Yeah, Mel you're probably older than me. Just sayin.

Though, tomorrow is my birthday.. (and look, the 5D3 is still on my wishlist! :D)

[Greg_C]

I thought it would be a bad thing for it still to be on the wish list..... or maybe that's true day after tomorrow?

But wait, I'm already in your tomorrow.... sorry don't know if you get it or now.

[*sigh*]

Easy on the "Old" comments... :lol:
Take some Glamour shots of Ruslan while you have everything setup. :p

[*sigh*]

You're so young you're still in diapers. Therefore you belong with the incontinence suffers.Pfft... Someone's just jealous of my youthfullness. :rolleyes:

[FlyingPhotog]

Take some Glamour shots of Ruslan while you have everything setup. :p

I'm not de-hosing everything just to drag the PC to the living room... :rolleyes::lol:

(I might do some gear shots though! I can put the Tx on the G12 and get the entire dSLR family in one shot!)

[Woolburr]

In the right light you can see that the BNSF units really are green and orange.

http://www.frogdawg.com/img/s10/v18/p756341799-4.jpg (http://www.frogdawg.com/p379048409/e2d14dc27)

[*sigh*]

I'm not de-hosing everything just to drag the PC to the living room... :rolleyes::lol:

(I might do some gear shots though! I can put the Tx on the G12 and get the entire dSLR family in one shot!):lol:

Oh yes, do that!

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Yeah, Mel you're probably older than me. Just sayin.

Though, tomorrow is my birthday.. (and look, the 5D3 is still on my wishlist! :D)

Might be. I didn't say everyone was old....

[*sigh*]

Might be. I didn't say everyone was old....

Well... you sort of did... :rolleyes:

I am not old like everyone else around here! :roll:

[Harm]

Pfft... Someone's just jealous of my youthfullness. :rolleyes:

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Pfft... Someone's just jealous of my youthfullness. :rolleyes:

Nope. Can't say that I am.

[*sigh*]

:rolleyes::rolleyes:;)

Nope. Can't say that I am.Acceptance is the first step to recovery.

We're here for you, Mel.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Well... you sort of did... :rolleyes:

That's everyone else, as in everyone that is not in the not-old group. :roll:

[Harm]

I am in the not-old-group :D

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

;)

Acceptance is the first step to recovery.

We're here for you, Mel.

I did not enjoy a lot of the years in my 20s. I'm good with being done with them.

[Harm]

I did not enjoy a lot of the years in my 20s. I'm good with being done with them.

That is a shame.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

That is a shame.

I wasn't all bad, but I sure went through some crappy times.

[Harm]

hopefully the 30s are better for you!

[Woolburr]

I wasn't all bad, but I sure went through some crappy times.

Maybe you should have been badder. ;)

[Harm]

Mel the rebel? How can anyone be "badder" in the middle of nowhere?

[FlyingPhotog]

Mel the rebel? How can anyone be "badder" in the middle of nowhere?

Tip More Cows...

[L.J.G.]

Tip More Cows...

Or hit more cows with a battery stick ;)

[Harm]

Mel, were you a cow tipper in your 20s?

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Mel, were you a cow tipper in your 20s?

No, I wasn't. I like hamburger too much.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Mel the rebel? How can anyone be "badder" in the middle of nowhere?

Lots and lots and lots of ways.....

[FlyingPhotog]

Where do you think Steak Tips comes from? :lol:

[Belmondo]

Let's clear this up right now:


I AM the old group. Anyone else is a pretender.



So, go back to your blocks and tiddlywinks, and leave me alone to contemplate my pathetically short future.



:p:p

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Let me correct that typing error: It wasn't all bad...

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Where do you think Steak Tips comes from? :lol:

Cows. The calmer the existence the cow experiences, the more tender the steak.

[Harm]

sheep shagger?

[L.J.G.]

Let's clear this up right now:


I AM the old group. Anyone else is a pretender.



So, go back to your blocks and tiddlywinks, and leave me alone to contemplate my pathetically short future.



:p:p

So I take it you are well over the big six O

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

sheep shagger?

:roll:

[Chet]

I did not enjoy a lot of the years in my 20s. I'm good with being done with them.

I had the same issue. Life got better at 30.

[Harm]

:roll:

I notice the non-denial

[JWright]

So I take it you are well over the big six O

Yep...

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

I notice the non-denial

I leave the sheep alone. And all other critters you might be thinking of...

[Woolburr]

Where do you think Steak Tips comes from? :lol:

Surely that must be a misteak!

[FlyingPhotog]

Gear Porn for Nick...
(Sounds like a band)
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v37/p912984922.jpg

And even a BTS shot! :lol:
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v32/p681314726.jpg

Paid shoot went really well. Client had her act totally together and knew exactly the setups she wanted with an absolute minimum of fuss.

[vipergts831]

I see an 85 1.8 surrounded by an army of L's. Go 85 1.8!!! I cant tell what is on the 1dmkiii but at least it has a shield of sorts :lol:

[FlyingPhotog]

I see an 85 1.8 surrounded by an army of L's. Go 85 1.8!!!

He's got a "little buddy" in a 50 f/1.4 as well...

Not focal lengths I use very often so "L" resources go to the bigger stuff.

[vipergts831]

He's got a "little buddy" in a 50 f/1.4 as well...

Not focal lengths I use very often so "L" resources go to the bigger stuff.

Ahh you beat me to the edit! :lol: Not a bad little buddy to have as backup.

[FlyingPhotog]

Back Row:
100-400 / 500 / 300 / 70-200

Front Row:
2X TCII / 1.4X TCII / 135 / 17-40 / 85 / 50 + MkIII / 24-70 + MkIV

[vipergts831]

Back Row:
100-400 / 500 / 300 / 70-200

Front Row:
2X TCII / 1.4X TCII / 135 / 17-40 / 85 / 50 + MkIII / 24-70 + MkIV

Will a 200-400 be added to the arsenal? ;)

[FlyingPhotog]

Will a 200-400 be added to the arsenal? ;)

I don't know yet...

IF I were to develop a yearning, I think the 100-400 and the 300 would become sacrificial but I love that damn 300 so much that I'd be hard pressed to let it go.

I'd probably sell the 135 as well but it's such a unique lens and can do such fun stuff:
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s10/v2/p1070617216-5.jpg

[vipergts831]

Nice shot Jay.

Im a big fan of the 100-400 and the 135. I have never had the pleasure of shooting a big prime (dont consider the 200 f/2.0 one) so i will take your word for it. However, i can see how the flexibility of the 200-400 can be very beneficial to you.

[*sigh*]

Gear Porn for Nick...
(Sounds like a band)
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v37/p912984922.jpg

And even a BTS shot! :lol:
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v32/p681314726.jpg

Paid shoot went really well. Client had her act totally together and knew exactly the setups she wanted with an absolute minimum of fuss.*drools*

Very nice! That makes things so much easier.

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice shot Jay.

Im a big fan of the 100-400 and the 135. I have never had the pleasure of shooting a big prime (dont consider the 200 f/2.0 one) so i will take your word for it. However, i can see how the flexibility of the 200-400 can be very beneficial to you.

It's pretty much my entire "long" arsenal wrapped up in one lens...

200-560 (260-728 on APS-H!) is a lot of flexibility.

[Woolburr]

Does this work ok for a soft butterfly shot?

http://www.frogdawg.com/img/s3/v40/p180566054-4.jpg (http://www.frogdawg.com/p731322294/eac33826)

[FlyingPhotog]

I like that Dan! Really Nice!!

[Woolburr]

Guess that means it works ok....thanks!

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Lovely package was waiting for me at home. My 20x30 prints from Adorama arrived 11 days ahead of expected delivery. They look AWESOME!! Really, really, really love the metallic!

Now, just to decide on what style and get them mounted. And then find wall space.

[Belmondo]

You're old!! :lol:

So I take it you are well over the big six O

Yeah, that was a while ago.

Don't worry, though. Emotionally, I'm still an 11-year old.

[L.J.G.]

Yeah, that was a while ago.

Don't worry, though. Emotionally, I'm still an 11-year old.

Hahaha that's a worry, then again my wife always say to me I am still like a child. I tell her getting old is inevitable but growing up is optional.

[FlyingPhotog]

Don't worry, though. Emotionally, I'm still an 11-year old.

Whenever anyone asks us if we have kids, my wife and I just point at each other!

[Chet]

Does this work ok for a soft butterfly shot?



The Caterpillars are usually soft, but the butterflies are considered fragile.

[gjl711]

Sometimes caterpillars are spikey.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3286/3123212155_ba11ed3124_b.jpg

[Woolburr]

Butterflies are actually among the most vicious fighters in the insect world.

[Chet]

Butterflies are actually among the most vicious fighters in the insect world.

They must not win much. :rolleyes:

[gjl711]

Reminds me of my house in college. We had little guy, all 98 pounds of him that would go and pick fights when drunk. He never won either. We had to get him out of tussles nearly every weekend.

[L.J.G.]

Butterflies are actually among the most vicious fighters in the insect world.

Amazing, I believe you but somehow they just don't look vicious!

Oh well, my wife aways says I look like a grumpy old man but I'm not, really, honestly haha

[Chet]

Oh well, my wife aways says I look like a grumpy old man but I'm not, really, honestly haha

Probably a dirty old man. Anyhow Grumpy old man is taken.

[Woolburr]

Amazing, I believe you but somehow they just don't look vicious!

Oh well, my wife aways says I look like a grumpy old man but I'm not, really, honestly haha

I'll see if I can find some shots of ones that have been at it.

[MOkoFOko]

Probably a dirty old many. Anyhow Grumpy old man is taken.

Dirty old man is taken.

[Chet]

Dirty old man is taken.

Have you typed on an iPod?

[Woolburr]

These two guys went at it....in round one, the guy in focus lost a part of his right wing tip. The background butterfly is posturing....trying to get the other one to go airborne again.

http://www.frogdawg.com/img/s3/v41/p28177520-4.jpg (http://www.frogdawg.com/p731322294/e1adf470)

[Woolburr]

This is after the fight....
http://www.frogdawg.com/img/s3/v40/p24575213-4.jpg (http://www.frogdawg.com/p731322294/e176fced)

This is the guy that was sitting on the leaf in the previous shot.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

That's a bit of damage.

[L.J.G.]

Geez, talk about mauled! Butterfly wars - it just doesn't have that certain ring to it does it?

[Woolburr]

Apparently, butterflies are very territorial and will do most anything to protect their space.

[L.J.G.]

As the images portray. That mauling would have a profound effect on the butterfly's flight. Amazing that the do so much damage to each other.

[jdizzle]

Good evening!

[FlyingPhotog]

JD, you have a face and not an Arch Villain anymore!

[jdizzle]

JD, you have a face and not an Arch Villain anymore!
LOL! :lol: It's temporary. ;)

[FlyingPhotog]

You have a temporary face? :shock:

[jdizzle]

Something like that. :lol:;)

[L.J.G.]

Anonymity is rife.

[FlyingPhotog]

No, anonymity is Noun

[L.J.G.]

but rife is adjective

[Belmondo]

Rife is adjective.

[Belmondo]

but rife is adjective

Rife is adjective.

Damn. Beat me to it.

[L.J.G.]

Haha only us quicker younger models can do that! Now, where did I leave my walking stick...........

[FlyingPhotog]

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/anonymity

[Harm]

whats with the mugshot, Julian>?

[L.J.G.]

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/anonymity

Many feel more comfortable hiding behind a wall of secrecy.

[*sigh*]

Mmm... Time for some Glenlivet.

[jdizzle]

whats with the mugshot, Julian>?
I was Kai temporarily but, now I'm back as Darth. ;)

[*sigh*]

I was Kai temporarily but, now I'm back as Darth. ;)
You're an avatar whore.

[L.J.G.]

No shame.

[jdizzle]

You're an avatar whore.
:p Pour me some Glenlivet please? ;)

[Woolburr]

JD going troll on us?

[*sigh*]

:p Pour me some Glenlivet please? ;)Absolutely. Here you go. :p

[jdizzle]

JD going troll on us?
Never! ;)