First annual California POTN get together.

[Maureen Souza]

Skip and Our Beach Bathing Beauty of an Elephant Seal ;) ;)

And I'm done for the moment.

[ayotnoms]

continuing in the portrait vein...
Sorry about the top of your head Maureen
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[DwightMcCann]

Aren't these both of Skip?:rolleyes:

[Belmondo]

BTW, am I the only one who noticed that Maureen has really nice teeth?


------and so many of them?

[DwightMcCann]

Belmondo, you are a truly strange person ... I love that in a man! :-)

[Belmondo]

Belmondo, you are a truly strange person ... I love that in a man! :-)

After three or four days of living out of a suitcase, I get even stranger. This is day three.

[Maureen Souza]

You guys are killin' me...... and it never stopped the whole weekend. What a hoot and pleasure it was for me to meet all of you. My face hurts from so much laughter....

[Kevin]

To all of our cyber blind dates!! It was a genuine pleasure meeting all of the folks in cyberspace that Kevin chats with. Kevin and I had a great time with all of you. Even thought I didn't understand all of the language that you spoke.......I call it Canon language.....the 1050's, 203's, 705's.....:) it was great to see the passion behind all of your eyes over the hobby you enjoy so much. Please look us up the next time you come to town. There is a tremendous amount to photograph and see. We are still exploring!
Anne (partner of Kevin - 26thighboy)

[mikegoat]

Patty and Johnny chimping
http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/3665d8de4d.jpg

Tom

http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/60ea1d6fd6.jpg

Skip
http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/a545b0ab5a.jpg

[Kevin]

Just covering all the bases.
This is Kevin (26thiboy); one of the locals it was my pleasure to meet.
So complete was his hospitality, he introduced himself 3 times. :) :)
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Well, the first time I met Steve I was wearing my glasses. What a great guy indeed. But second and third introductions were without my glasses. Sorry Steve but I just couldn't recognize you.:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :oops: :oops:

[ayotnoms]

I don't believe we have a mikegoat entry...
here's one. Hopefully the 3200 ISO didn't ruin the shot
:)
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[Skip Souza]

I just found Mike's original of me and this is it. Not sure when he caught me sleeping in that other picture! I look just like my avatar!

Somebody has been "Adjusting the effects of harsh lighting". eh Dwight??? :lol:

[Cybnew]

Mat: You're going to hate me for this, but you can't be anywhere near 17 years of age. Heh.... you sure are cute, though :cool:

Bah! It wont be so bad when im 50, looking like im 30. Patience is a virtue :)

[Cybnew]

well, i just developed one of the two rolls i shot yesterday...looks like i will have about 32 useable negetives (works for me :) ) so i will let those dry overnight, and i will make some prints tomorrow, and if they dry in time, i will scan them, if not...they will be on here tuesday night, or i will scan the negetives

[mikegoat]

I think it is so cool that you are getting into photography from the film end first. That is where I started my interest back in college. I cannot imagine understanding much about the craft if I hadn't learned something about exposure, development, burning, dodging and DUST from photographic wet work! Keep learning. We look forward to your photos!

[DwightMcCann]

Oh, Skippy, I don't know whatever it is you mean! But somebody ought to do the same for Mike!!! :-) :-)

[Maureen Souza]

Can't leave Mike (Mikegoat) out... and Patrick's beautiful girlfriend, Margarita. Patrick took this photo of her on my camera with the 50/1.4. Nice job!!!!
Mike's photo: courtesy of Skip.... mine didn't come out very well (closed eyes :cry: ).

[odigi]

Bah! It wont be so bad when im 50, looking like im 30. Patience is a virtue
Well see..... it doesn't work that way. You'll love it when you hit 40, but most everyone who survives to 50, actually looks like they're 50. :lol: :lol: :lol:



I think it is so cool that you are getting into photography from the film end first. That is where I started my interest back in college. I cannot imagine understanding much about the craft if I hadn't learned something about exposure, development, burning, dodging and DUST from photographic wet work! Keep learning. We look forward to your photos!
Yup yup. That's the truth of it

.

[Cybnew]

man, thats a great one of Margarita

[Maureen Souza]

Well see..... it doesn't work that way. You'll love it when you hit 40, but most everyone who survives to 50, actually looks like they're 50. :lol: :lol: :lol:




Yup yup. That's the truth of it

.



Speak for yourself. :p :p :p

[ayotnoms]

ooo
I like the photo of Margarita! Good job Patrick.

Here's another photo of our Saturday morning models.
Judging by the gouges in the neck,this is one grizzled veteran of the beach wars.
I feel like going back again tomorrow.
Next time, I will take my lens cap off, Dwight! :lol:
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[odigi]

Speak for yourself. :p :p :p

lol.... I thought of that as soon as I hit the Submit button. Frankly, if you're telling me you are overFifty, you don't look it. On the other hand, every line in my face tells the tale of my fifty-five years. lol

[Maureen Souza]

lol.... I thought of that as soon as I hit the Submit button. Frankly, if you're telling me you are overFifty, you don't look it. On the other hand, every line in my face tells the tale of my fifty-five years. lol

I am over fifty.

[mikegoat]

"Here's another photo of our Saturday morning models.
Judging by the gouges in the neck,this is one grizzled veteran of the beach wars."

I think I found the biter...:eek:
http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/31dafee6ac.jpg

[CyberDyneSystems]

I want to run down on that beach and "tweek it's nose!"

Man it looks like you all had a blast!

I really wish this forum wasn't so far flung.. or that the world was a little closer.. I would have loved to have been there :)

[Maureen Souza]

I want to run down on that beach and "tweek it's nose!"

Man it looks like you all had a blast!

I really wish this forum wasn't so far flung.. or that the world was a little closer.. I would have loved to have been there :)

Non-stop flights into Los Angeles, San Francisco; one change will even get you into Fresno. We have a spare bedroom. :D

[ayotnoms]

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"I hope I remembered to put protection in my wallet"

[mbze430]

Did I miss this event??

[Cybnew]

im afraid so

[mbze430]

Bummer, when is the next one?

[Johnny Thunder]

Just made it home about an hour ago, Drive back wasnt so bad, only 6 hours or so, a lot better then then 8 hours up!

1 word of caution, Dont stop off in Los Alamos for food, both the wife and I have had a nasty case of sour stomach!

It was a blast meeting everyone, had a great time! Downloading the card as we speak, I'll process and post a few things tommorrow!

Look forward to meeting up with everyone again

-Johnny

[Maureen Souza]

Bummer, when is the next one?

Sorry you missed it. We are talking about a Yosemite trip in June, sometime. Stay tuned.

[Cybnew]

Sorry to hear about the sour stumach Johnny
be sure to post your pictures to the group flickr account.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/54468974@N00/


Yahoo user name: potn_get_together password: canoncamera

[Maureen Souza]

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"I hope I remembered to put protection in my wallet"



"Awwwwww, man, Reggie! I just had your baby six weeks ago!"

[mbze430]

Bummer! I wanted to take new pix of the elephant seals. We were supposed to go 2 weekends ago..

Yosemite sounds good. Someone just have to PM me and remind me :)

[Maureen Souza]

Bummer! I wanted to take new pix of the elephant seals. We were supposed to go 2 weekends ago..

Yosemite sounds good. Someone just have to PM me and remind me :)

We will post a thread to it here on this forum. You will have to check in from time to time to keep yourself updated.

[ayotnoms]

"Awwwwww, man, Reggie! I just had your baby six weeks ago!"
:lol: :lol:
Was this one taken with Tom's 300mm?
Very sharp!

What a fun weekend it's been.

[Maureen Souza]

:lol: :lol:
Was this one taken with Tom's 300mm?
Very sharp!

What a fun weekend it's been.

Yes... it was shooting into the sun a little but hey, ya gotta go where the love is. :D :D :D

It was a blast!

[frydryce]

Oh you wanna see photogenic??
Get a load of this pair.
Patrick and Margarita (frydryce)
...and every bit nice as they are an attractive couple :)
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awww shucks... thanks Steve!

I can't rave enough about what a great weekend Margarita and I had. Meeting everyone was a blast! Everyone was sooo nice and welcoming. I guess meeting strange people from the internet who like to take pictures isn't all that bad eh? haha :lol: [Matt's mom almost had a heart attack when he told her he was meeting "people from the internet"]

Well its 2am right now, i was just browsing after working and before going to bed. yes, its busy season, and because i had so much fun this weekend, i had to start working at 11pm. good night all!

i'll be posting pictures as soon as i get off from work tomorrow... hopefully =)

[Marvinspu36]

Wow...we had such a great time! It is amazing how a common interest can draw people together. We really enjoyed meeting each one of you and spending time laughing, talking, and shooting. We were sorry to see the weekend draw to a close today. We pulled in to our house about midnight. I've downloaded the pictures, but am too tired to pick some to post. Will post a couple tomorrow, and put some of them up on my PBase account.

Love all your comments on the pictures that have been posted so far. Very funny! Glad everyone made it home safely.

[bvi steve]

Hello Again,
I just want to add, what a great bunch of people I met this last weekend. Here are my $.02 worth...:lol:

[DwightMcCann]

WOW, just WOW! Can you imagine what we've probably started here ... life long (well, some of us don't have as much left as others, but ya' gotta' take what you can get) friendships, amazing trips (much better when one has a working camera), finding out how old everyone is (it was nice to be in a group where the focus of conversation wasn't illnesses and operations), and having contacts in so many interesting places. So, while we are a bit time constrained because I am working two jobs, I expect that we will work something out ... if nothing else, hosting some of you for a visit to Sideways Country.

Cybnew, I apologize for not bringing the film ... I got distracted because of my camera issues, sigh. But I have your cell number and whenever we come up that way again I'll give you a ring and bring it up. And now I can't remember if I mentioned that I talked to Taylor's Mom and she was already committed for the weekend.

[bvi steve]

And one more

[bvi steve]

We need t-shirts to commemorate the weekend!!!

[mikegoat]

We need t-shirts to commemorate the weekend!!!

Maybe Maureen and Tom would like this!:
http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/f2709a541e.jpg

[DwightMcCann]

Hmmm, what did Liz say about "all the stuff in the house?" :-) What a collection of collections you must have, Mike!

[Maureen Souza]

You crack me up Mike. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[ayotnoms]

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Interesting story:
This is Alfonso Bedoya who played Gold Hat in the 1948 Classic, "Sierra Madre". Bedoya was my family name before my Great Grandfather Danforth Billings Bedoya decided to change it to Montoya.

In fact, in this photo taken from the film, Alfonso Bedoya bears a striking resemblance to my cousin Chewie from Fresno.

:lol: :lol:

...and if you believe that

[SuzyView]

Where do you get these things? LOL :)

[Maureen Souza]

Where do you get these things? LOL :)

He never stops..... a whole weekend with Steve will keep you in laughter mode for the rest of the year. :D :D

[Maureen Souza]

Don't mean to hog this thread but I don't want to leave anyone out. Skip took the first photo of Lonnie, me, bvi Steve and his gal, Sue.

I took the second. Skip, Margarita and Patrick, and Johnny Thunder on the steps of Hearst Castle.

[mikegoat]

Don't mean to hog this thread but I don't want to leave anyone out. Skip took the first photo of Lonnie, me, bvi Steve and his gal, Sue.

I took the second. Skip, Margarita and Patrick, and Johnny Thunder on the steps of Hearst Castle.

Those are great pics!:)

[ayotnoms]

I see Patrick and Margarita made it afterall.
Excellent!
...which can also be said for the photo.

Sorry we had to head back home and miss out on the Hearst Castle fun. :(

[Tom_D]

I wish my wife and I could have made this as it looks like it was a lot of fun.

We will try for next time.

It looks like a lot of friends were made. Just in the pictures I see a lot of toys I would have liked to learn more about. :)

The last time we were at Hearst Castle (many years ago) you could take pictures inside, but without flash. Same restrictions? I have rolls of grainy Fuji 1600 pics. I wonder what I could do with a dSLR and faster lens today? Just the shot of the outdoor pool brings back pleasant memories.

[Maureen Souza]

I wish my wife and I could have made this as it looks like it was a lot of fun.

We will try for next time.

It looks like a lot of friends were made. Just in the pictures I see a lot of toys I would have liked to learn more about. :)

The last time we were at Hearst Castle (many years ago) you could take pictures inside, but without flash. Same restrictions? I have rolls of grainy Fuji 1600 pics. I wonder what I could do with a dSLR and faster lens today? Just the shot of the outdoor pool brings back pleasant memories.

Sorry you didn't make it, Tom.
The same restrictions are at Hearst Castle but I found my lenses of f/1.2 and f/1.4 worked fine in there.

[ayotnoms]

Seeing the elephant seals in their element was a fascinating experience. Amid the confrontations between the bulls, the barking cows, and the nursing pups the reality of what it takes to survive was also evident.

A docent explained that the pups that aren't able to keep up, are sick, get separated from their mothers or are otherwise unable to fend for themselves, simply die on the beach. Whatever the scavengers leave is inevitably reclaimed by the sea.
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[ayotnoms]

We had some interesting light at sunset on Saturday.

This is what it looked like outside and how the light showed in the restaurant. Maureen and Johnny Thunder
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[Tom_D]

Sorry you didn't make it, Tom.
The same restrictions are at Hearst Castle but I found my lenses of f/1.2 and f/1.4 worked fine in there.I'll look forward to seeing a few photos.

[staciecd]

It looks like you all had a great time. Poor seal - very emotional seeing the corpse next to the dying seal.

Stacie

[ayotnoms]

...still wading through all the photos and some just...I don't know.
Just PM me if I'm getting on anyone's nerves by living up to my Dwight-given name: annoytoms
:)
Anna: The Belle of the Ball
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...and yes, all credit goes to the lovely Ms. Marna and not to that scruffy old boot, Dwight.
:)

[Maureen Souza]

I am not tired of them Steve..... I am now holding back cuz I feel like I've really hogged the posting here.

Mikegoat..... I DO have 1000 photos but I promise i'll keep it under 100 for posting. :)

[DwightMcCann]

annoyotoms, I see you got the lens cap off while Anna was eating! She is generally very willing to model.

Maureen, I think 1000 of your images would not be too many.

I now have a new camera body and the old one is on its way to Canon for repair.

[mikegoat]

http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/55302eec4c.jpg

http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/446dd19a2d.jpg


http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/18fe6ea8c9.jpg

http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/b8cbdcd2dd.jpg

[DwightMcCann]

Hey, MIke, that last guy wasn't with out group! He is a retired biology teacher out of Santa Barbara. I gave him my card and talked to him about POTN.

[Belmondo]

Dwight:

After you mocked my tripod, I bought a new one today.

Gitzo G1548

I expect the gas mileage on the truck to improve from the reduction in weight.

(Good thing you didn't say anything unkind about my wife. I might be divorced by now, and that would cost a fortune.):rolleyes:

[mikegoat]

Hey, MIke, that last guy wasn't with out group! He is a retired biology teacher out of Santa Barbara. I gave him my card and talked to him about POTN.

Yeah, but with that lens, he ought to be!

[DwightMcCann]

Belmondo, I would NEVER mock the adorable Ms. Belmondo ... she's the only thing in that household keeping you reined in! Besides, I thought she controlled the exchequer! :-) So, did you get the leveling head?

Yes, 400mm f/2.8 on a Wimberley head on Gitzo Carbon Fiber legs and leveling head ... just like mine! :-)

[DwightMcCann]

Steve, ROFLMAO ... I think I have finally gotten enough mileage out of that joke!!!!!

[Belmondo]

Belmondo, I would NEVER mock the adorable Ms. Belmondo ... she's the only thing in that household keeping you reined in! Besides, I thought she controlled the exchequer! :-) So, did you get the leveling head?

Yes, 400mm f/2.8 on a Wimberley head on Gitzo Carbon Fiber legs and leveling head ... just like mine! :-)

Doh! Leveling head. I knew I forgot something! Back to the store!!!:mad::mad:

(Don't expect I really need it, though.)

[DwightMcCann]

Silly as it sounds, that 15 degree correction you get with the leveling head is a huge timesaver! I often setup in the casino with one or two legs on a mat or rug or some other piece of equipment and after quick gross adjustment of the legs, the last little steps to horizontal is very quick and easy. I think it was about $165.

[mikegoat]

Doh! Leveling head. I knew I forgot something! Back to the store!!!:mad::mad:

(Don't expect I really need it, though.)


Tom- You NEED it. Look to the left at your avatar...

[ayotnoms]

Steve, ROFLMAO ... I think I have finally gotten enough mileage out of that joke!!!!!
Whew! Thanks for that.

You don't know how close to the truth you are though. I think about 85% of the time, I will raise the camera to my eye with the lens cap on.

Now I think I'm permanently jinxed. May you forever be plagued by ingrown hair in your shorts:evil: (ancient Mexican curse)

[Cybnew]

Cybnew, I apologize for not bringing the film ... I got distracted because of my camera issues, sigh. But I have your cell number and whenever we come up that way again I'll give you a ring and bring it up. And now I can't remember if I mentioned that I talked to Taylor's Mom and she was already committed for the weekend.

No worries Dwight...film can always wait, and I had a blast hanging out with Jenny (sorry Allen if i spelled it wrong).

[Belmondo]

Tom- You NEED it. Look to the left at your avatar...

That picture is fine. All I have to do is lift the right side of my laptop about 6 inches, and it's perfect.

[ayotnoms]

I believe that's a 24-105mm, no?
Besides not having time to talk with our Señor Moderator, I didn't get a chance to try some his top shelf gear. :mad:
Maybe if Maureen wasn't hovering around him with a rolled up newspaper holding the rabble at bay
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[Belmondo]

I believe that's a 24-105mm, no?
Besides not having time to talk with our Señor Moderator, I didn't get a chance to try some his top shelf gear. :mad:
Maybe if Maureen wasn't hovering around him with a rolled up newspaper holding the rabble at bay
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That is a 24-105, yes.

I'm actually developing great affection for that lens. I really never believed I'd find it a suitable replacement for the 24-70L, but I'm using it almost all the time. The IS makes up for the missing f-stop, and the extra reach comes in handy occasionally. The 24-70 pretty much stays in the bag these days.

[DwightMcCann]

So, Steve, why don't you allow edits of your images?

[DwightMcCann]

Tom, I have that lens ... got it for use as a "walking around" lens on my 20D, but when you mention it as a replacement for the 24-70mm I realize that I might want to make that switch at boxing. How does it shoot wide open? I wouldn't use the IS but the extra reach would be nice. Also, there was a lot of concern about flare and boxing is a lot of shooting into the lights ... you have an opinion on that? Hmmm, maybe I should take this over to EOS lenses, eh?

[Belmondo]

Tom, I have that lens ... got it for use as a "walking around" lens on my 20D, but when you mention it as a replacement for the 24-70mm I realize that I might want to make that switch at boxing. How does it shoot wide open? I wouldn't use the IS but the extra reach would be nice. Also, there was a lot of concern about flare and boxing is a lot of shooting into the lights ... you have an opinion on that? Hmmm, maybe I should take this over to EOS lenses, eh?

I have one of the early units that apparently had a problem with flaring. I've noticed it, and plan to send it in for the free repair. Right now, I'd say it's unacceptable for the use you're considering, but maybe the upgrade will clear up the problem. It's high on my list of things to do when (or if) I get back home.

[Maureen Souza]

BTW, many thanks to Belmondo for use of his 300mm/2.8 lens. It was a blast and my elephant seal photos came out pretty awesome!

[Maureen Souza]

Cybnew (Matthew) also took some great shots with the 300/2.8 on my camera. Here they are Mat.....Great Job!!

[Maureen Souza]

Maybe if Maureen wasn't hovering around him with a rolled up newspaper holding the rabble at bay


Next time I will bring a rolled up newspaper but it'll be for you, my friend. :p

[ayotnoms]

So, Steve, why don't you allow edits of your images?
it was another effective way to annoy people :)

You have carte blanche Dwight. Edit away big guy.

...that goes for the others who went on the POTN Excellent Adventure.

[ayotnoms]

Cybnew (Matthew) also took some great shots with the 300/2.8 on my camera. Here they are Mat.....Great Job!!

Good going, Matt!
The shot of the 3 bulls (#2) is exceptional.

I'd need to spend a week out there to get one as good.

...and only 17. Man, I started this hobby way too late :mad:

[DwightMcCann]

Well, now that I've seen Maureen and Matt's 300mm f/2.8 Elephant Seal images all the rest pale by comparison. I had that lens in my trunk and would have loaned but I guess I was really bummed about my camera and only thought of myself, sigh. I expect next year we will make a few trips up to see the seals again as they are only a couple of hours away as Anna loved them and I will then get a chance. Of course, there are the Monarch Butterflies, too, that are close by in Pismo. Ah, so much to do, so little time.

[Cybnew]

thanks guys!!! im scanning my negs right now...not liking how they are turning out in ps, they will be much better when i make the prints, so you will have to wait :) (i might be able to do a couple tonight, doubtful though, as we are having work done downstairs, and its brighter than a studio right outside my darkroom ( :) )

also, good news!!!! today, i officially started saving for a 20D. (after paying $100 to my car fund :( ) I am $150 closer to a new camera though, and will hopefully have it in not that long!!!!! (lenses are another story though :'( )

[ayotnoms]

Next time I will bring a rolled up newspaper but it'll be for you, my friend. :p
Dress in an all leather suit, and you've got a deal. :evil:

disclaimer: the preceding comment was the sole expression of ayotnoms evil twin does not necessarily reflect the opinion nor policy of the real ayotnoms.
:)

[Belmondo]

also, good news!!!! today, i officially started saving for a 20D. (after paying $100 to my car fund :( ) I am $150 closer to a new camera though, and will hopefully have it in not that long!!!!! (lenses are another story though :'( )

Matt:

That's a worthwhile goal. Let us know how you're progressing on it.

Looking forward to seeing your shots.


Tom

[Cybnew]

WHOA there ayotnoms !!!
Well, after scanning my negs (this is only one roll mind you) I found about 7-8 that i may print. I have a pretty good one of ashley! (i felt real bad after stepping on her) And i was also impressed, with the way the ones i took with my flash came out, as it was the first time i had used it!

[Maureen Souza]

Dress in an all leather suit, and you've got a deal. :evil:

disclaimer: the preceding comment was the sole expression of ayotnoms evil twin does not necessarily reflect the opinion nor policy of the real ayotnoms.
:)

You prefer that I bring whips instead of a newspaper? Ahhhh, somehow that does not surprise me. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[DwightMcCann]

Sheesh, would you two get a room ... not only do we have Matt here but neither of you are 18 and the mental images of this S&M between you is making me queasy!:evil: :evil: :evil: It's a good thing Anna can't read all that well yet.

[ayotnoms]

LOL

OK. Back to our G-rated programming...wouldn't want Maureen to have to ban herself.

:) :)

[Cybnew]

As you said though Dwight...Mature beyond my age....its just the mental image that kinda scared me :)

[Belmondo]

Sheesh, would you two get a room ...

Wanna' use one of my tripods?

[DwightMcCann]

Matt, it scared all of us! And now I can't get the images of Steve and Maureen trying to figure out what to do with Belmondo's tripod ... oh, Lord, I may never recover ... it's going to be really bad dreams tonight even with my meds! ROFLMAO, again!

Belmondo is looking saner and saner as we go along!

[mikegoat]

There is something very "family life" about this picture...if you have kids, anyway.
http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/795bbeac75.jpg


I may make this my new Avatar...
http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/e32c38e3ef.jpg

[Cybnew]

DWIGHT....lets drop it, ok :) thanks a bunch!!!!

[thomascanty]

(i felt real bad after stepping on her)

Don't beat yourself up over it. I step on her all the time at home. She always insists on following me everywhere and being as close as she can. I can't turn around without stepping on her or accidentally kicking her. She'll never learn. (And apparently, neither will I.) I saw her laying down behind you and thought about warning you. I knew from experience it would happen. I don't know why I didn't speak up... :)

[Cybnew]

well, i made up for it by snappin a good one of her :)

[DwightMcCann]

Hey, Matt, I'm not the pervert here! :-)

Mike, where did you find that rooster head? In what way does it represent you?

[mikegoat]

Hey, Matt, I'm not the pervert here! :-)

Mike, where did you find that rooster head? In what way does it represent you?

In the same garden store garden that I found the rusted iron people cut out.

It doesn't represent me, I just liked it. :lol:

[thomascanty]

well, i made up for it by snappin a good one of her :)

I can't wait to see it. I got one I was really happy with, too.

http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf/ashleycrashed.jpg

Wow. I really need to clip her nails! I didn't realize they had gotten that bad...

[thomascanty]

And, why have I not yet seen anyone post a shot of those two dogs in the convertible?!? I'm pretty sure I'm the only one here who didn't take a picture of them!

Maureen, did you ever go up to Nitt Witt Ridge?

[Belmondo]

Wow. I really need to clip her nails! I didn't realize they had gotten that bad...

I just clipped Dollie's, largely as an act of self defense.

Everyone loves Ashley. She's such a sweetheart.

BTW, Lonny, where did you buy your Better Beamer? I Googled it, but got a bunch of esoteric, obscure birdwatching sites.

Thanks,


Tom

[mikegoat]

http://www.ebizcraftsman.com/imagehost/uploads/81cfd757a4.jpg

[Skip Souza]

I had a wonderful time meeting all the POTN friends. Every one of them was just outstanding as was their families.
On Sunday we took a tour of Belmondo's summer cottage. ;)
Here is a shot I took of his hilltop hut from the other side of Highway 1. I used my 70-300 DO + 1.4 TC.
P.S. This was hand held. Still lovin' that IS :-)

[thomascanty]

BTW, Lonny, where did you buy your Better Beamer? I Googled it, but got a bunch of esoteric, obscure birdwatching sites.

I got it from the manufacturer's own web site. Scottes was the one who gave me the address. Or was it IanD? Hmmm....

Ok, after about 15 or 20 minutes of trying to figure it out, I finally remembered I have a link to it buried on my own web site on the "My gear list" page down there in my signature. :lol: :lol: :lol:

It's from naturescapes.net, and this is the link that will take you straight to the Better Beamer page: http://www.naturescapes.net/store/home.php?cat=21

[Skip Souza]

Even though his outdoor swimming pool is heated it was just a bit too cool for a dip.

[Skip Souza]

The front door to his humble abode was quite ornate.

[thomascanty]

Even though his outdoor swimming pool is heated it was just a bit too cool for a dip.

And what's really amazing is that his property line extended all the way out to that mountain in the distance. No, not the one just right of center. The one way the hell out there in the distance to the right of the poplar tree on the far right side of your shot...

[Cybnew]

I have never been up to the castle, how much was the tour?

[Skip Souza]

This is a detail of a tapestry hanging in the game room. I believe it depicts CDS and Belmondo (full beard) entering into battle with the Trolls and Spammers at the gates of POTN :lol:
I shot this using available light of which there was precious little using my 17-85 IS. f/4 at 1/6 second hand held. Got to love that IS.

[Skip Souza]

It was $20 for the tour we took.

[Cybnew]

HAHAHAHA!!!!!! i love how you threw the price in another thread after that dramatic image played out it my mind of tom...on a horse, with weapons, fighting nerdy looking people trying to enter the site to spam their sites and submit annoying adds all over the place

[Skip Souza]

The diving platform and alcove for the indoor pool. The bottom of the pool has gold leaf fused into glass tiles :rolleyes:

[Cybnew]

someone had a little too much money to spend!

[Skip Souza]

He is never out of touch with his own cell phone tower tree in his front yard. :cool:

[Belmondo]

HAHAHAHA!!!!!! i love how you threw the price in another thread after that dramatic image played out it my mind of tom...on a horse, with weapons, fighting nerdy looking people trying to enter the site to spam their sites and submit annoying adds all over the place

Pity the horse.

[Cybnew]

HAHA...thats awesome!!! I have seen the ones disguised as palm trees, but never pine

[Skip Souza]

I must admit that it is a magnificent view.

[Skip Souza]

Nice capture Mike. That was a sweet looking Corgi.

[Kevin]

That was a great dog and a great shot!! :) :)

[mikegoat]

That was a great dog and a great shot!! :) :)

Thanks guys-ironically it was taken with my Sony 7.1 MP point and shoot!:o

[DwightMcCann]

That was a fair dog shot, Mike ... would have been better with the 5D!

[ayotnoms]

Good thing I posted some shots early because the better ones are now showing up.
Skip: those shots of Hearst Castle are very very good...my disappointment at missing it has been kicked up a notch. Bam!
Mike: the dog in convertible is superb; P&S or no...like the rooster shot as well.

As for the controversy earlier this evening. ayotnoms evil twin has been banished to the back room where--for punishment--he is being forced to watch 24 hrs. of Brady Bunch re-runs to restore the family frame of mind so important for the POTN forum. :)

[Cybnew]

thank you!

[Maureen Souza]

Good thing I posted some shots early because the better ones are now showing up.
Skip: those shots of Hearst Castle are very very good...my disappointment at missing it has been kicked up a notch. Bam!
Mike: the dog in convertible is superb; P&S or no...like the rooster shot as well.

As for the controversy earlier this evening. ayotnoms evil twin has been banished to the back room where--for punishment--he is being forced to watch 24 hrs. of Brady Bunch re-runs to restore the family frame of mind so important for the POTN forum. :)

I apologize as well.... as soon as someone mentions leather, I lose my head......

[mikegoat]

I apologize as well.... as soon as someone mentions leather, I lose my head......

Maureen, Dwight---MED CHECK!!!

[Marvinspu36]

And here is the dog with his companion.

[Marvinspu36]

I just love the ornaments in the Hearst Theater. I also love the 20D's ability to take low light pictures. And the view from the castle is incredible.

[Skip Souza]

Nice Allan. Those two critters were as sweet as could be. I'm glad you got good images of the art work in the theater. Mine did not come out so good.

[Marvinspu36]

A tired Anna and a loving mom!

[ayotnoms]

Nice, Allan
The photos keep getting better and better. The theater shot is awesome.
I hope your daughters had a good time.
It was a pleasure meeting you and wife (Joyce, right? I'm suddenly unsure...)
:)

[Maureen Souza]

Wow!! Soooo many great photos. Here are a couple from inside Hearst Castle (50mm/1.4 lens).

[Maureen Souza]

.......and one from the indoor pool as well as my personal favorite shot of the 2 dogs and their owner outside The Coffee Den.

[Marvinspu36]

Link to my pbase gallery with more photos from the trip...if you are interested.

http://www.pbase.com/itsoktohurry/potn_cambria

when prompted, enter: canon18

all lower case.

[Marvinspu36]

Nice, Allan
The photos keep getting better and better. The theater shot is awesome.
I hope your daughters had a good time.
It was a pleasure meeting you and wife (Joyce, right? I'm suddenly unsure...)
:)

Thanks Steve. While they may not admit it to anyone, they did have a good time. And yes, you are correct...my wife's name is Joyce.

[Maureen Souza]

Allen: Your gallery is fantabulous!!!! Wow!

[Marvinspu36]

Allen: Your gallery is fantabulous!!!! Wow!

Thanks Maureen. It helps a lot to have such great subjects. What a great time that was.

[ayotnoms]

Allen: Your gallery is fantabulous!!!! Wow!
couldn't agree more...

You've got "the eye", sir.

Thoroughly enjoyed viewing them all. It was like re-living the trip. :)

Best Regards

[Cybnew]

some grate shots there Allan!!!!

[Steve Parr]

Man, I'm sorry I missed this; looks like a great time.

I gotta' ask, is Johnny Thunder the guy in the photos with no hair and no hat, but with a goatee?

If so, it quite a difference from when I met him!

Yeah, I think I'll be kickin' myself in the ass for having missed this one...

Steve

[thomascanty]

Yep, that was Johnny. His goatee is shorter than it was in Catalina, but when he had the hat on he still looked about the same.

Sorry you weren't able to make it, Steve.

[DwightMcCann]

Marvelous pictures, Allan, again making me thankful that my camera was broken so there can be no comparisons!

[ayotnoms]

Marvelous pictures, Allan, again making me thankful that my camera was broken so there can be no comparisons!

Come on, Dwight. Modesty does not become you.

I just came from the Performing Arts forum where I viewed the Juanes concert you mentioned to me. Now I have to put some antibacterial on my chin to treat the injury when my jaw dropped. AWESOME! :)

Still, it's too bad you didn't have your camera with you. I would have tagged along just get a handle on this lens-cap-removal technique you've perfected (just one more reference, OK?) :lol:

Cheers

[DwightMcCann]

Steve, thank you. If you are into Latin music I would also suggest my Marco Antonio Solis event images. It is easiest to go to my website, www.DwightMcCann.com, click on the Chumash logo, click on 2005, scroll down and click on the image or text for the event you are after. There are usually more images available on my website than I post to POTN. Marco will be coming back to the casino in the Fall. Given your age bracket you may find some of the other events interesting, too.

I actually did have my 20D with me but I was so disrupted by the problems with the 1D Mark II that I couldn't bring myself to pull it out, sigh. In the future, with two Pro bodies I will hopefully not be in this bind again. I have been known to shoot a decent picture or two .... I'm surprised you have stumbled on me previously in Urban Living and now in Performing Arts ... I have B.B. King, Willie Nelson, James Brown and a couple of other interesting performers.

P.S. Why doesn't modesty become me? I thought everything became me 'cause I am so cute!

[Marvinspu36]

Marvelous pictures, Allan, again making me thankful that my camera was broken so there can be no comparisons!

Your words are kind, but your photos betray your modesty. You take awesome pictures! I'm sorry that your camera was broken, because I would have loved to see your perspective of the trip. It was a pleasure visiting with you. I look forward to another outing were I can learn from your greatness :) .

[Marvinspu36]

.......and one from the indoor pool as well as my personal favorite shot of the 2 dogs and their owner outside The Coffee Den.

Maureen,

I love your shot of the dogs. I love the little one facing the same way as the driver, almost mirroring his posture. And the big one looking bored, like "why do I let them drag me into these drives?" Edit: I can almost envision a coffee cup in the dogs hand (paw) hiding behind the big dogs head.

Great shot!

[Kevin]

These guys were just too cute to past up. Just had to post another dogie moment.

[ayotnoms]

Those dog photos keep getting better and better.
Nice capture Kevin. It looks like the Corgi is all set for a day of California Cruising.
:)