GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[Wazza]

Might go out to Karekare or Whatipu tommorow. Anyone else keen.

Thought I might do this course first
http://www.betterphoto.com/courseOutline-old.asp?cspID=111

When are you going?
Looking out window, I see a brisk Southerly. Looks cold. Maybe you won't want to be isolated at Whatipu in the open. My firefox forecast, showing as light rainshower. Which it pretty much is doing.

[jasestu]

When are you going?
Looking out window, I see a brisk Southerly. Looks cold. Maybe you won't want to be isolated at Whatipu in the open. My firefox forecast, showing as light rainshower. Which it pretty much is doing.

Which weather addin is that? Work well for NZ does it? I'm making the transition from Opera to Firefox at the moment... Loving the cooliris addin...

[Wazza]

http://www.accuweather.com/world-forecast-current-conditions.asp?partner=forecastfox&zipcode=OCN|NZ|NZ000|AUCKLAND|&metric=1

Shows 15 currently.
Sunday high of 18 and cloud
Monday high of 17 and clear

[wendyc]

I have been offered some work taking shots of completed building and renevating work for some builders for Promo and website stuff, I did some today but not sure what I should charge for it, I said I would put all the images on a CD and they can do with the photos what they want

But just not sure what to charge, anyone know what a good starting fee would be, there will be constant work involved so don't want to charge to much but still want to make some money out of it to put towards my camera gear

Ok first make sure you lisence your work properly and retain copyright, I can help you out with info and documents.
Its REALLY important not to undercharge....this is what I charge for event photography, maybe use it as a guideline, but I want to try and get more pricing info because its what people struggle with most.

Llicense documents, limited to editorial print & web use related to the company (ie. they then can't send the images out to anyone for THEIR company's use), and charge something like $125+GST per hour for time on site, then $95+GST per hour for digital post-processing, expecting that to average out at 2h per hour spent photographing on site. Any subsequent relicensing would be by negotiation, so that's usually $125+GST per image for any other individuals or companies who want them for editorial uses.

You can always negotiate, but thats a good guideline for a few types of work and if say a web image was very small, you could maybe bring it down too $50.

Thats what the pros charge and if you are charging for work, they say you are then a pro. You're in the market, competing with everyone else who's out there, so don't let anyone tell you otherwise; and don't tell yourself that either!! This is a quote.

Does this help?

[Wazza]

Good help Wendy. My figures were a guideline in my head, but yours are from industry knowledge. Thanks :)

[wendyc]

Does any one know where i can take my camera to get cleaned in wellington or does canon nz have a service somewhere.
Cheers

Mark

I only know of Apix in Auckland and I clean mine myself, only too happy to help anyone out up here. For Wellington I would contact http://www.wps.net.nz/

[S-S]

Which weather addin is that? Work well for NZ does it? I'm making the transition from Opera to Firefox at the moment... Loving the cooliris addin...

have you used yahoo widgets before? they are all free and theres some great weather ones that you can link to you own local forecast (they run on the desktop as little, well, widgets LOL - i use them for several different things, i've also got a moon phase one which is handy, ive adjusted it to show phases as seen from auckland

Ok first make sure you lisence your work properly and retain copyright, I can help you out with info and documents...

Does this help?


hey thanks wendy - that helps me too :-)
i dont suppose you could throw me a copy of those licencing docs too could you? ;)

[wendyc]

hey thanks wendy - that helps me too :-)
i dont suppose you could throw me a copy of those licencing docs too could you? ;)

Sure, anyone who wants the documents email me at wcain@xtra and I will send them too you.

Mark, I have the Arctic butterfly (http://www.apix.co.nz/ProductView.aspx?Id=VISAB-SL700)and happy to help you with your sensor dust if you want to try and clean it. Apix (www.apix.co.nz (http://www.apix.co.nz)) will clean sensors with more resistant dirt for a fee.

Wedding pricing is another ball game, I would offer package rates with different offers. Best way to decide is too look up Auckland wedding photographers
and check out theirs :)

[weka2000]

Here is my weather forcast

http://www.surf2surf.com/reports/index.php?loc=AK

[Nzshrimper]

arctic butterfly - they are great.. dusty bunnies are all gone now - working on the race tracks the camera would pick up heaps of of them.. a quick swipe and they be gone..

[rabsoft]

Ok first make sure you lisence your work properly and retain copyright, I can help you out with info and documents.
Its REALLY important not to undercharge....this is what I charge for event photography, maybe use it as a guideline, but I want to try and get more pricing info because its what people struggle with most.

Llicense documents, limited to editorial print & web use related to the company (ie. they then can't send the images out to anyone for THEIR company's use), and charge something like $125+GST per hour for time on site, then $95+GST per hour for digital post-processing, expecting that to average out at 2h per hour spent photographing on site. Any subsequent relicensing would be by negotiation, so that's usually $125+GST per image for any other individuals or companies who want them for editorial uses.

You can always negotiate, but thats a good guideline for a few types of work and if say a web image was very small, you could maybe bring it down too $50.

Thats what the pros charge and if you are charging for work, they say you are then a pro. You're in the market, competing with everyone else who's out there, so don't let anyone tell you otherwise; and don't tell yourself that either!! This is a quote.

Does this help?


Yep thanks

Since this was the first one and there wasn't that many shots and the only PP I did was to place on CD I thought I would charge 3/4 hour as I was realy only there for 1/2 hour took the shots then left.

I said I was able to do touch-ups and that type of stuff to the photos but wouls give him them on cd so he could do with what he wanted.

I may need to get some forms/copyright stuff to put with the photos but I will do that next time, this was just to see what I could do

[OiPaz]

I'd like to follow this thread, but it's too huge: hundreds of messages every day and I have no time to read all the pages in these days. So, I had an idea. Maybe it's an old or silly one, but you'll tell me: a "national" section of the forum. The first one could be New Zealand, maybe followed other countries (on moderator's decision, or after a request of at least n members...). In this way we'll probably lose the longest thread of the forum, but it would be much easier to "chat" between ourselves about kiwi issues!

[Wazza]

Unfortunately we wouldn't be able to start multiple threads everywhere, and most of us, only frequent this particular thread. Or at least commonly.

You didn't miss much though. It has been mostly kiwi talk, and what body should Tony buy next? And should he buy the 600mm for $6000! :lol:

I also mentioned I'm moving to UK in July. Just bought my tickets.

[weka2000]

You didn't miss much though. It has been mostly kiwi talk, and what body should Tony buy next? And should he buy the 600mm for $6000! :lol:
.

He dropped it to $5500

[momentz]

I'd like to follow this thread, but it's too huge: hundreds of messages every day and I have no time to read all the pages in these days. So, I had an idea. Maybe it's an old or silly one, but you'll tell me: a "national" section of the forum. The first one could be New Zealand, maybe followed other countries (on moderator's decision, or after a request of at least n members...). In this way we'll probably lose the longest thread of the forum, but it would be much easier to "chat" between ourselves about kiwi issues!

An easier answer might be to get rid of the women, and tony :P Cut this thread down to a page a day or less! :lol:

[Moppie]

An easier answer might be to get rid of the women, and tony :P Cut this thread down to a page a day or less! :lol:


LOL!

Sadly true though.......


On a more serious note, I often wonder how much this thread is nothing more than gossip and general chatting. The sort of thing that could often be accomplished with a chat program (who remembers ICQ?) or lots of PM's.

[Wazza]

Make a rule.
At least 1 photo every 15 posts (1 page).

So if we're down to post 14 already, the next post, add on a random image! :p

[tag141]

An easier answer might be to get rid of the women, and tony :P Cut this thread down to a page a day or less! :lol:

But I so enjoy watching handbags at 15 paces and the women are just as bad

Make a rule.
At least 1 photo every 15 posts (1 page).

If I wanted to see photos I'd have joined a photography forum !! oh not wait...:confused:

[Gouba]

An easier answer might be to get rid of the women, and tony :P Cut this thread down to a page a day or less! :lol:ah the sounds of silence :D

heh nice one aaron

[Gouba]

Few photos from out and about last night (not sure its everyones cup of tea but i need to contribute something)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/245/514801640_fbfdc7d637.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/208/514801624_ab2c4c92a1.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/233/514801644_60123e3cc0.jpg?v=0

[S-S]

An easier answer might be to get rid of the women, and tony :P Cut this thread down to a page a day or less! :lol:

*waits for serra to clout him*

Make a rule.
At least 1 photo every 15 posts (1 page).
So if we're down to post 14 already, the next post, add on a random image! :p

i can play that (btw, i load 50 posts per page, makes reading a busy thread like this so much simpler as you have less reload clicking to do - max 1.5 big pages per 24 hours)

LOL!
Sadly true though.......
On a more serious note, I often wonder how much this thread is nothing more than gossip and general chatting. The sort of thing that could often be accomplished with a chat program (who remembers ICQ?) or lots of PM's.

you have a point, however there is also a good side to some of the general chat, in that topics are randomly thrown up which some ppl find helpful, and which wouldnt be otherwise if all chat was strictly photo and technical

it also establishes community and trust to a certain extent which is important considering a number of us meet up physically from time to time - saves doing all that 'getting to know you' stuff in person

[S-S]

Few photos from out and about last night (not sure its everyones cup of tea but i need to contribute something)


love that green one

[S-S]

ah the sounds of silence :D

heh nice one aaron

lies - you would miss us all :lol:

[jasestu]

Make a rule.
At least 1 photo every 15 posts (1 page).

So if we're down to post 14 already, the next post, add on a random image! :p

If not photos, at least photography related chat...

Anyway, photo from yesterday afternoon. Lighting was a bugger, really harsh, except for the last few minutes of the game as the sun slipped below the horizon. Here's two from early in the game, one frontlit, one backlit.

[Wazza]

Great shots Gouba!

I need to expand my portfolio, shots like these are awesome

[S-S]

If not photos, at least photography related chat...

Anyway, photo from yesterday afternoon. Lighting was a bugger, really harsh, except for the last few minutes of the game as the sun slipped below the horizon. Here's two from early in the game, one frontlit, one backlit.

im not a sports fan but those pics are a pleasure to look at
well done

[weka2000]

I need to do some action shots. May go down and find some seagulls :lol:

[Wazza]

What happened to the beach?
Give me your 1D, and match with my Sigma 120-300. I want to see what it can do. ;)
*oh yeah.. pleaseeeee*

[lil_miss]

Perhaps we need to get our own forum client on GKPE :P

In saying that though - my post count is probably higher in other threads not this one in particular so its not me adding to its length!

[dgcorner]

Few photos from out and about last night (not sure its everyones cup of tea but i need to contribute something)



Love the 3rd one!

If not photos, at least photography related chat...

Anyway, photo from yesterday afternoon. Lighting was a bugger, really harsh, except for the last few minutes of the game as the sun slipped below the horizon. Here's two from early in the game, one frontlit, one backlit.

I like the 1st one... bugger though that the ball was cut off...

[wendyc]

Few photos from out and about last night (not sure its everyones cup of tea but i need to contribute something)




Love them all, love the colours, any more?

Jason your sports ones are great! I like doing sports photography a lot.

[rabsoft]

Perhaps we need to get our own forum client on GKPE :P

In saying that though - my post count is probably higher in other threads not this one in particular so its not me adding to its length!

POTN have already commented that we are not to have our own forum as that would take away from there revenue (the ad's)

I host the GKPE website and had already said we could do our own forum but Pete had been told by the POTN guys that they would get upset if we did

[rabsoft]

In regards to the GKPE site I have thought it might be a good idea to have a portal site and maybe a area for wishlists/selling and maybe a FAQ and a tips section for all the little tips and tricks that are discovered and passed on, maybe even a place for forms/docs for release forms and that type of stuff. Also thought of a GKPE Stocksite that we could all put our photos on and advertise, if someone likes the photos then they contact you to buy

Now who has some spare time to do all that, I can allow access and don't mind the use of my bandwith

[Sweedishcarrot01]

In regards to the GKPE site I have thought it might be a good idea to have a portal site and maybe a area for wishlists/selling and maybe a FAQ and a tips section for all the little tips and tricks that are discovered and passed on, maybe even a place for forms/docs for release forms and that type of stuff. Also thought of a GKPE Stocksite that we could all put our photos on and advertise, if someone likes the photos then they contact you to buy

Now who has some spare time to do all that, I can allow access and don't mind the use of my bandwith

Great idea. I have a site for landscape photographs that I have mentioned to a few. Would have to be high quality pics though.

[wendyc]

In regards to the GKPE site I have thought it might be a good idea to have a portal site and maybe a area for wishlists/selling and maybe a FAQ and a tips section for all the little tips and tricks that are discovered and passed on, maybe even a place for forms/docs for release forms and that type of stuff. Also thought of a GKPE Stocksite that we could all put our photos on and advertise, if someone likes the photos then they contact you to buy

Now who has some spare time to do all that, I can allow access and don't mind the use of my bandwith

I can help, just starting my new job tomorrow, but have bandwidth and can build websites, here is one I did recently as a freebie for AIPA http://www.compginz.org.nz/
Its a good idea.

[Gouba]

Love them all, love the colours, any more?

Jason your sports ones are great! I like doing sports photography a lot.
heres my whole set from the night, check it out :)

http://www.nzrave.com/index.php?set_albumName=album501&option=com_gallery&Itemid=42&include=view_album.php

[jasestu]

im not a sports fan but those pics are a pleasure to look at
well done

Thanks a lot. It's damn hard work though, it really does all happen very fast out there.


I like the 1st one... bugger though that the ball was cut off...

Yeah, I was trying for tighter crops this time, so did loose the ball on occasion... Ooops.
I'll attach one with the ball firmly in frame to make up for it.

Love them all, love the colours, any more?

Jason your sports ones are great! I like doing sports photography a lot.

A good friend of mine plays football for Whakatane, so I've been shooting a game every couple of weeks. I slowing starting to be able to anticipate the action, no random machine gun bursts of fire with the 400D...

My biggest learning has been not to be afraid of high ISO (I have been in the past), you really need it to bump up the shutter speed, I shot most of this game at 1/1000 or higher.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Cool Gouba, whats your affiliation with that site?

[weka2000]

What happened to the beach?
Give me your 1D, and match with my Sigma 120-300. I want to see what it can do. ;)
*oh yeah.. pleaseeeee*

Yove got a camera :p

[Gouba]

Cool Gouba, whats your affiliation with that site?
I manage the photo gallery and photographers that associate with the site. Lil Miss used to do it and now im trying to fill her shoes (hard work i tell ya)

[Moppie]

I can help, just starting my new job tomorrow,


have fun at the new job, its always exciting starting somewhere new.
And don't forget to use the Blue DDS bins around the office for all your "just learning" mistakes :)

[Sweedishcarrot01]

I manage the photo gallery and photographers that associate with the site. Lil Miss used to do it and now im trying to fill her shoes (hard work i tell ya)

Well it's a cool site.

[S-S]

Yove got a camera :p

LOL nice comeback

[S-S]

heres my whole set from the night, check it out :)

http://www.nzrave.com/index.php?set_albumName=album501&option=com_gallery&Itemid=42&include=view_album.php

i bet raves/clubs etc are a whole different kettle of fish photography-wise since indoor public smoking was banned

[TKRFAN]

Hi All

Decided to photograph something different today :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3273543#post3273543

Nice football shots :D

[Wazza]

Yove got a camera :p

My next camera I want to be heavily durable, last for 3-5 years... Make me a LOT of money.
5D or 1D III. I just want to see how fast a 1D II focuses with my 120-300.
I know the 5D will be accurate, just not sure about fast.

[lil_miss]

I manage the photo gallery and photographers that associate with the site. Lil Miss used to do it and now im trying to fill her shoes (hard work i tell ya)

:P You're doing a fine job :) Maybe I'll come work for you :p hahah

[Nzshrimper]

yep i could see lil miss all dress up for rave.. chch needs to develop its rave culture. hmm one of only a few things i miss form the UK..

[momentz]

yep i could see lil miss all dress up for rave.. chch needs to develop its rave culture. hmm one of only a few things i miss form the UK..

Heh, chch has a disproportionate number of munters compared to the rest of the country... they definitely don't need more reasons...

[Nzshrimper]

only beautiful people rave.. - or was that just the chemicals in my blood.. ?

[Nzshrimper]

Thanks a lot. It's damn hard work though, it really does all happen very fast out there.
Yeah, I was trying for tighter crops this time, so did loose the ball on occasion... Ooops.
I'll attach one with the ball firmly in frame to make up for it.
A good friend of mine plays football for Whakatane, so I've been shooting a game every couple of weeks. I slowing starting to be able to anticipate the action, no random machine gun bursts of fire with the 400D...

My biggest learning has been not to be afraid of high ISO (I have been in the past), you really need it to bump up the shutter speed, I shot most of this game at 1/1000 or higher.

high ISO - 400 is about as high i go.. shutter speed yep go as high as 1/1600

here is a couple of one i got this season.. keep meaning to go and shoot some local league stuff - but just cant find the time.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u185/nzshrimper/cantysoccer.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u185/nzshrimper/cantysoccer2.jpg

[Gouba]

i bet raves/clubs etc are a whole different kettle of fish photography-wise since indoor public smoking was bannedhaha the best thing is that i dont stink of cigarettes when i love the place :D thats the best bit!

the annoying smoke machines they use are pretty annoying tho

[Gouba]

:P You're doing a fine job :) Maybe I'll come work for you :p hahahhaha i might hold you to that!

[Sweedishcarrot01]

I am inspired. I think I might be a photojournalist, no actually, I really think so, no kidding.

http://www.worldpressphoto.org/index.php?option=com_photogallery&task=blogsection&id=15&Itemid=115&bandwidth=high

[S-S]

I am inspired. I think I might be a photojournalist, no actually, I really think so, no kidding.

http://www.worldpressphoto.org/index.php?option=com_photogallery&task=blogsection&id=15&Itemid=115&bandwidth=high

my all-time favourite photo of this type will always be that famous NG one of the Afghan Girl

i saw a doco on sky a while back about how the photographer went looking for her to see how she looked as an adult woman and after a few wild goose chases he did end up finding her and was permitted to meet & re-photograph her (http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/03/0311_020312_sharbat.html) (strong cultural taboos)

was amazing - i saw that photo as a teenager and never forgot it

for those who havent seen it or don't know what i'm on about:

http://images.elouai.com/wallpaper/picture_afghan_girl_1.jpg

[dgcorner]

Yeah, I was trying for tighter crops this time, so did loose the ball on occasion... Ooops.
I'll attach one with the ball firmly in frame to make up for it.

You've made up for it. Seeing the header bring back many fond memories... I played goal keeper in high school and university... That was when I could leap like Superman... now I just bounce around:p

I can help, just starting my new job tomorrow, but have bandwidth and can build websites, here is one I did recently as a freebie for AIPA http://www.compginz.org.nz/
Its a good idea.

Good luck with the new job Wendy!

I am inspired. I think I might be a photojournalist, no actually, I really think so, no kidding.

http://www.worldpressphoto.org/index.php?option=com_photogallery&task=blogsection&id=15&Itemid=115&bandwidth=high

If you can dream it and work hard -- then GO FOR IT!!! Good luck! Just remember us little folks when you get your name blazing in lights.

my all-time favourite photo of this type will always be that famous NG one of the Afghan Girl

i saw a doco on sky a while back about how the photographer went looking for her to see how she looked as an adult woman and after a few wild goose chases he did end up finding her and was permitted to meet & re-photograph her (http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/03/0311_020312_sharbat.html) (strong cultural taboos)

was amazing - i saw that photo as a teenager and never forgot it

for those who havent seen it or don't know what i'm on about:



Yes, I remember that pic on NatGeo. The captivating eyes... and it is amazing how the photographer found her after all these years!

[Sweedishcarrot01]

my all-time favourite photo of this type will always be that famous NG one of the Afghan Girl
Yep, awesome photograph!


If you can dream it and work hard -- then GO FOR IT!!! Good luck! Just remember us little folks when you get your name blazing in lights.


Thanks dude, but it's not about the fame, for me it's about showing reality to the world. I will do it, I've had plans for a few years now, just getting some study done first that will help me get where I want to be, one step at a time... :)

[Nzshrimper]

some bike shots from Cardrona..

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3273866#post3273866

[Gouba]

I am inspired. I think I might be a photojournalist, no actually, I really think so, no kidding.

http://www.worldpressphoto.org/index.php?option=com_photogallery&task=blogsection&id=15&Itemid=115&bandwidth=high
wow those are some pretty powerful images. Its interesting to see the introduction of colour film and how black and white images still hold such power

[weka2000]

My next camera I want to be heavily durable, last for 3-5 years... Make me a LOT of money.
5D or 1D III. I just want to see how fast a 1D II focuses with my 120-300.
I know the 5D will be accurate, just not sure about fast.

When I tested it on the 5D it was fine. 1D should be faster hue to the chip for focusing. However it still has to move glass. Sell it and get a prime :lol:

[Gouba]

When I tested it on the 5D it was fine. 1D should be faster hue to the chip for focusing. However it still has to move glass. Sell it and get a prime :lol:isnt Wazza trying to save? im not sure a 300 f2.8is is on the top of his list (wishlist maybe)

[weka2000]

The photo I like the best from Journalism is the war one where the guy puts a bullet into a prisnors head and the capture is as the force of the bullet pushes the guys head back. Either koren war of veitnam

[weka2000]

isnt Wazza trying to save? im not sure a 300 f2.8is is on the top of his list (wishlist maybe)

Yep. He get to travel I get to stay home and have toys...woops tools :lol:

[scotttnz]

OK, it's time for GKPE Mini: A Night at the Museum!

Tony and I are meeting up for a night shoot tonight. We are meeting at the Museum at 8pm, and anyone else is welcome to join us. If we get board of the museum, we might head off to Parnell or elsewhere to find a church or something to shoot.

If anyone out east wants a lift send me a PM, I'll be leaving 7:30ish.

[Wazza]

I might attend tonight. Mondays not my working day.

Savings? What's that?
All my money just went on an airfare. My superscheme, holiday pay, final couple pays will make me survive for at least 3.5 days in London

[S-S]

The photo I like the best from Journalism is the war one where the guy puts a bullet into a prisnors head and the capture is as the force of the bullet pushes the guys head back. Either koren war of veitnam

why do you like that?

OK, it's time for GKPE Mini: A Night at the Museum!

Tony and I are meeting up for a night shoot tonight. We are meeting at the Museum at 8pm, and anyone else is welcome to join us. If we get board of the museum, we might head off to Parnell or elsewhere to find a church or something to shoot.

If anyone out east wants a lift send me a PM, I'll be leaving 7:30ish.

that sounds fun, i dont know if i can come tho cos its a school night and the start of the week so im not sure i should take the kids out so late cos they willbe wrecked tomorrow

[weka2000]

why do you like that?




that sounds fun, i dont know if i can come tho cos its a school night and the start of the week so im not sure i should take the kids out so late cos they willbe wrecked tomorrow

I remember that photo.

The kids will be fine. Wrap them up warm. We not going to be their all night a couple of hours.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

True Tony, what make you like it?

[lil_miss]

Whatever happened to the church shoot you originally suggested and then everyone jumped in?? Was it flagged ? or is this it ? :)

[weka2000]

True Tony, what make you like it?

I spent a lot of time with a rifle so I know what a small bit of lead can do.
The timming of the photo is what makes it.

[scotttnz]

Whatever happened to the church shoot you originally suggested and then everyone jumped in?? Was it flagged ? or is this it ? :)

This is it.

[lil_miss]

Sounds good :) just out the front of the museum at 8?

[iKirst]

Hullo Folks.
Random update in the life of Kirst :p

The changing of the guards happened over the weekend (Flatmates / revolving door)

Unlucky for the one moving out, I was very unwell and didn't manage to haul my butt out of bed to help him move. Luckily, he had about 10 mates there and his shift was done in an hour. (It'll be werid not having him around. 6 years he's put up with my very random way of life.. )

The new flatmates weren't meant to start shifting till Sunday, but the first truck load (3tonne flatbed truck) arrived just after lunch on Saturday.

I spent the entire day scrubbing walls, ceilings, more walls, skirtings, more ceilings (old flatty wasn't all that clean, and I've since discovered, left a crap load of old boxes stashed in Harry Potters room - the cupboard under the stairs).. and only stopping, when the next load arrived, to watch :lol:

Simons lovely girlfriend, Nakita, even came over to help me. I got to bed at about 1, didn't sleep due to feeling incredibly nauseus. Ozzy didn't leave my side all night. :(

At 8am on Sunday, I was up cleaning again, more walls, and endless supply of kitchen utensils and glasses (I could cater for an incredibly large party now)... more and more truck loads of stuff kept coming. My lawn was a car yard. 3 RX7 Bats (plus one in the gge), a CTI-R, and my wagon. Also countless Bat parts all over the drive, Mig welder, Engine crank lift thing, compressors..

By 9pm the last load was moved in, And I finally gave up cleaning.
My house is in total disarray, boxes and boxes for miles.

The 48" Plasma is nothing to complain about though. And between me and one of the new flatties, we have a most impressive sound system ;)

Oh, there is also about 9 desktop PC's and 3 laptops between us. Geek overload! And the net isn't even hooked up yet :shock:

The nausea didn't stop till this morning, I couldn't even be near the smell of food, let alone eat any since Friday. I'm picking I ended up with food poisoning from the dodgy cafe down the road from work on Friday. It didn't help that I was up to my ears in high potency cleaning stuff... (No SS, I didn't drink it :lol:).
I'll have to train the flatmates to shut the internal garage door, too. There is some serious fuel fumes seeping through the house.

I'll try to pop along tonight, it'll be a welcome break from 48 hours of mayhem. :)

[lil_miss]

Would be good to see ya :) Sounds like a hectic weekend! Hope you're feeling better!

[manipula]

This weekend has sucked.

Throat is still a right mess. We went out up to a friend's place in the low end of The Highlands yesterday. And I did take the camera. Me and driving didn't mix, felt rough as sin, and have regretted making the effort today. I took some photos and they all stink. Mrs Dave took some too on my old 300D which is her first ever time dabbling with a camera. And you know what, some of them aren't bad. So I'm chuffed and proud of her.

So far today I haven't got dressed, have necked more pills than seems legal and still feel rough. Very rough. Though we did manage to get a photo of the offending ulcer so I could see what the fuss was about. Not nice. And the latest on the emigration stuff is that docs on the South island are making things difficult and we don't like them any more. <throws teddy out of pram> :(

[scotttnz]

Sounds good :) just out the front of the museum at 8?

Yep:cool:

[dgcorner]

The photo I like the best from Journalism is the war one where the guy puts a bullet into a prisnors head and the capture is as the force of the bullet pushes the guys head back. Either koren war of veitnam

Vietnam war. Just shows you how brutal we human beings can be.

OK, it's time for GKPE Mini: A Night at the Museum!

Tony and I are meeting up for a night shoot tonight. We are meeting at the Museum at 8pm, and anyone else is welcome to join us. If we get board of the museum, we might head off to Parnell or elsewhere to find a church or something to shoot.

If anyone out east wants a lift send me a PM, I'll be leaving 7:30ish.

Bugger... can't make this one or any ones for the next couple of weeks. Tina is visiting her folks back in Manila and I have the fun task of playing Mr. Mum. Besides, I have a (school) board meeting tonight which will go till 930...

Have fun and looking forward to seeing the pics.

[Wazza]

Kirst, now you itemize everything you've done.. I can truly appreciate how much hard work you've gone through past few days.

You've only got one job to do now.. Convert Dion to Canon, after all, he is already a member on these forums. :lol:

[iKirst]

Kirst, now you itemize everything you've done.. I can truly appreciate how much hard work you've gone through past few days.

You've only got one job to do now.. Convert Dion to Canon, after all, he is already a member on these forums. :lol:
Nah - I'll just buy a Nikon to Canon lens converter, then I can thief off with his 120-300 :p

^That's not itemized, it's only the half of it, heh

[Wazza]

Back at the internet cafe or at work? :)

If you buy a 70-200, I'll happily loan it for 8 months, and you can have my 120-300! :p
With a converter, you'll need to do everything full manual including focusing, just like that Photax 400mm thing I had from my grandad.

[DiscoLizard]

Whew... long weekend moving boxes, now just the unpacking to do :)

Unfortunately can't make it tonight - indoor cricket followed by boxes... boxes boxes boxes...

[lil_miss]

So whos gonna go tonight?

[scotttnz]

So whos gonna go tonight?

Yeah, I think I might.:lol:

[joeseph]

So whos gonna go tonight?
I might - just have to check in with the events co-ordinator...

[weka2000]

I will be there early.
SS you better be there. Kirst you comming?

[FlyingPete]

Hmmm shall I or shant I? Would make it a late one...

[weka2000]

I have a question.....

I go on a trip to the SI I take some photos and I have a whole week of to post a couple but I dont why?

MOPPIE where are the pics :lol:

[forsaken]

still sore and tired from the weekend. 2 hockey games on Saturday = 1 puck to the back of the leg and 1 to the jaw. Then 1/2 a day shooting at Pukekohe (was supposed to be a full day but was far too cold and windy) now for dinner and then hockey training.

[Lil' Nikki]

I'm coming. That's if the motorway clears and lets me home to get my camera.
Next time decide a day before so I can take my camera to work and walk across the road :)

[Wazza]

Yeah I'm definitely in. Kirst most likely :)
Don't care too much for actual photos. More-so just to say hello and goodbye. :p

[weka2000]

Is that new hot chick with out a cute nick name yet comming :lol:

Just dug out my trench coat. No its not blue....well if I get cold it maybe :p

[S-S]

This weekend has sucked.

Throat is still a right mess. We went out up to a friend's place in the low end of The Highlands yesterday. And I did take the camera. Me and driving didn't mix, felt rough as sin, and have regretted making the effort today. I took some photos and they all stink. Mrs Dave took some too on my old 300D which is her first ever time dabbling with a camera. And you know what, some of them aren't bad. So I'm chuffed and proud of her.

So far today I haven't got dressed, have necked more pills than seems legal and still feel rough. Very rough. Though we did manage to get a photo of the offending ulcer so I could see what the fuss was about. Not nice. And the latest on the emigration stuff is that docs on the South island are making things difficult and we don't like them any more. <throws teddy out of pram> :(

um, ok here goes: aww stink... oh dear... thats crappy... oh cool :-)... oh dear... that sux

LOL i hope i responded to all points correctly

we hope u can sort it all out soon and come on over

[Wazza]

Tony, you're married.

Unless you want to get a divorce from your dressing robe! :lol:

[S-S]

SS you better be there.

or else? LOL :rolleyes:

[Lil' Nikki]

still sore and tired from the weekend. 2 hockey games on Saturday = 1 puck to the back of the leg and 1 to the jaw. Then 1/2 a day shooting at Pukekohe (was supposed to be a full day but was far too cold and windy) now for dinner and then hockey training.

Do you ever play a game of hockey without getting injured?

[weka2000]

or else? LOL :rolleyes:

Weka has smart comment but will keep to himself :lol:

[forsaken]

Do you ever play a game of hockey without getting injured?


very rarely :)

[S-S]

Weka has smart comment but will keep to himself :lol:

wheres the fun in that

[weka2000]

wheres the fun in that

Ive aready won one top bid......collection time :lol:

[naqs]

still sore and tired from the weekend. 2 hockey games on Saturday = 1 puck to the back of the leg and 1 to the jaw. Then 1/2 a day shooting at Pukekohe (was supposed to be a full day but was far too cold and windy) now for dinner and then hockey training.

Do you play Ice hockey? or normal hockey?, Who for? I heard there are only 4 teams in the national Ice hockey tournament

[Sweedishcarrot01]

So I hope to see some good pics up tommorow from the outing, there's enough of you going :)

[S-S]

Ive aready won one top bid......collection time :lol:

:rolleyes: eeek

*runs and hides*

LOL

[weka2000]

See everyone at the front of the musem

[Nzshrimper]

:rolleyes: eeek

*runs and hides*

LOL

see if i had won - it will be ages b4 i can collect.. so :p

[S-S]

see if i had won - it will be ages b4 i can collect.. so :p

LOL we will just have to see who runs faster :P

[theflyingkiwi]

hey everyone, did ya miss me. My Internet is playing up at the moment, that's why I haven't been on much. in the last 2days I have had 116 disconnections. :( logged a call but they still haven't fixed it. :(

[Nzshrimper]

hey mark just you and me today.. everyone has buggered off to churches.

[tag141]

hey everyone, did ya miss me. My Internet is playing up at the moment, that's why I haven't been on much. in the last 2days I have had 116 disconnections. :( logged a call but they still haven't fixed it. :(

Don't forget me. Sunset was spectacular tonight but couldn't be arsed to rush out.

In regards to the GKPE site I have thought it might be a good idea to have a portal site and maybe a area for wishlists/selling and maybe a FAQ and a tips section for all the little tips and tricks that are discovered and passed on, maybe even a place for forms/docs for release forms and that type of stuff. Also thought of a GKPE Stocksite that we could all put our photos on and advertise, if someone likes the photos then they contact you to buy

Now who has some spare time to do all that, I can allow access and don't mind the use of my bandwith

Being that I'm trying to learn php and CSS, thought I'd try by making a real world web example. Then I thought I'd try and make a more dynamic site. So I 'threw' this (http://gkpe.freehostia.com) together this weekend. It could do alot including your FAQ etc.

[theflyingkiwi]

oh really, well I hope they come back with some pictures.

[Nzshrimper]

Being that I'm trying to learn php and CSS, thought I'd try by making a real world web example. Then I thought I'd try and make a more dynamic site. So I 'threw' this (http://gkpe.freehostia.com) together this weekend. It could do alot including your FAQ etc.


looks good young James.

however the text scrolls into the title.

[dgcorner]

hey everyone, did ya miss me. My Internet is playing up at the moment, that's why I haven't been on much. in the last 2days I have had 116 disconnections. :( logged a call but they still haven't fixed it. :(

Does that mean that you had 116 missed post counts?:p

[S-S]

well looks like i'm either first back, or least tired LOL
we went to the museum and it was actually funny that the ratio of photos to random conversation was pretty much the same as in here :-)
might post a pic if any of them were any good...

[momentz]

*first pic*

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/evobit/_MG_0069.jpg

[Sweedishcarrot01]

So I drive through the domain on my way home from work, it would have been rude not to stop to say hi.

It was nice to meet a few of you, however, it was a rather fleeting visit, I apoligize in advance if I do not reconize you when we meet again, perhaps another time will allow for a longer stretch. Lovely.

[Wazza]

I'm just forging the permit now. :)

I'm so cold right now. Several layers on. Lost some weight, maybe I need some more roundness before England. :p

[joeseph]

I apoligize in advance if I do not reconize you when we meet again, perhaps another time will allow for a longer stretch. Lovely.
no problem - I'll be the one with arm in a cast (wrist impact with ground to prevent camera copping it)
just as well I took some photo's too...
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1200x800 version here (http://joebloggs.servebeer.com/potn/img_5040-1200.jpg)

[Sweedishcarrot01]

I'm just forging the permit now. :)

I'm so cold right now. Several layers on. Lost some weight, maybe I need some more roundness before England. :p

HA, did I get you worried? Sorry it was kinda lame, just thought it up on the spot when I got out of my van...

England is approaching summer buddy, you'll be fine :)

[Sweedishcarrot01]

no problem - I'll be the one with arm in a cast (wrist impact with ground to prevent camera copping it)
just as well I took some photo's too...


Lol, that was you, oh man, poor dude.

I will be completely honest and say that image is oustanding, well done.

[Wazza]

Yeah I just said to a friend, I'll be transitioning from 15*C in Auckland to 15-20+ in London, will hardly notice a difference, and have 9 months of warm weather since end of last year. :)

Good to meet everyone again

[S-S]

heres my effort

[Sweedishcarrot01]

I though that was you SS. Some good images tonight people, keep em coming. :)

[theflyingkiwi]

Does that mean that you had 116 missed post counts?:p

nope, that's a 116 missed opportunity to give everyone here hell :)

oh wait that's the same thing :lol:

and yes today I feel lucky that I can post 3 times tonight.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Mark, how did you get your name changed?

[joeseph]

*first pic*

Very nice - got a feel of ye olde newsreel type about it..

Lol, that was you, oh man, poor dude.

I will be completely honest and say that image is oustanding, well done.
why thank you kind sir.

heres my effort
and very good too - that shadow in the middle looks menacing... or have I had too many painkillers already? (just wait, someone'll complain the horizon's out by 0.005 degrees)

[S-S]

played with wb

[Nzshrimper]

I'm just forging the permit now. :)

I'm so cold right now. Several layers on. Lost some weight, maybe I need some more roundness before England. :p

no its summer there.. :rolleyes:

[Sweedishcarrot01]

(just wait, someone'll complain the horizon's out by 0.005 degrees)
I was going to mention that just to stir a little, but I figure enough of that gets done around here, hehe. I did notice at the bottom on the stairs. Image looks distorted too :), good image, though.

[Nzshrimper]

did anyone see that dick Nikon photog on the news today...

what a twat... " i give away my images to get my name out there... "

[Sweedishcarrot01]

did anyone see that dick Nikon photog on the news today...

what a twat... " i give away my images to get my name out there... "

There's nothing wrong with that, an uncle of mine shoots most of the images for this company http://www.ngamanuimages.org.nz/ and charges nothing...

[Nzshrimper]

There's nothing wrong with that, an uncle of mine shoots most of the images for this company http://www.ngamanuimages.org.nz/ and charges nothing...
he was providing the bands with images of their gigs.. no restrictions of use.. and he was having a bitch about how much money it had cost him to get his images.. believe me he was a twat..

your uncle on the other hand is shooting for a charitable trust .. there is a huge difference.

[S-S]

I was going to mention that just to stir a little, but I figure enough of that gets done around here, hehe. I did notice at the bottom on the stairs. Image looks distorted too :), good image, though.

yeah actually the middle of the pic is dead level but the bottom is out a bit - oh well, thats the kit lens for you

below: my first and last images at the museum

[Nzshrimper]

ss - what happened to the moon... ? it seems to have gone super nova...

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Great, black and white work much better, maybe a touch of film great too? Maybe thats just my alternative style, though.

[S-S]

ss - what happened to the moon... ? it seems to have gone super nova...

it did :)

i was increasing the blacks and the starburst just got shorter and shorter LOL until it looked like that

LOL

i like those other shots ppl have posted so far - isn't it cool how different everyone's work is even when it's of the same doorway or same piece of real estate

[weka2000]

follow the light

[::John::]

YAY, Tony - that one gets a WOW

[S-S]

follow the light

thats cool - yet another unique interpretation, lets see some more

[::John::]

*first pic*


Awesome

no problem - I'll be the one with arm in a cast (wrist impact with ground to prevent camera copping it)
just as well I took some photo's too...
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1200x800 version here (http://joebloggs.servebeer.com/potn/img_5040-1200.jpg)

Beautiful - and very much destined to make some expats a bit homesick.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Cool, a stairway to Tony's studio :).

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Did anyone capture the whole building?

[weka2000]

Time for me to go to sleep.

So how many are off to buy a 1D now :lol:

[S-S]

Cool, a stairway to Tony's studio :).

heaven?

[S-S]

Time for me to go to sleep.

So how many are off to buy a 1D now :lol:

why? we can all just use yours?

mind you the star-wars missile-lock focusing system was pretty cool

[weka2000]

Did anyone capture the whole building?

I did before everyone parked their cars

[Sweedishcarrot01]

I did before everyone parked their cars

Thank you :). Did you think of some marketing ideas on your way home?

[S-S]

I did before everyone parked their cars

that looks cool - you got the jump on us there

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Why are you guys up so late? Don't you have work in the morning?

[S-S]

Why are you guys up so late? Don't you have work in the morning?

:( yes

i'm all rarked up, i had second dinner (well, a pie) after i got home too
i don't go out anywhere at nights lately, prolly just as well given the aftermath

now i can't relax, i will prolly have to do the go watch tv and fall asleep on the couch therapy again...
which unfortunately completely clashes with the follow-up class: wake up on the couch at 3am all sore and with a stiff neck and crawl off to bed and try to get back to sleep before 4am

[Sweedishcarrot01]

:( yes

i'm all rarked up, i had second dinner (well, a pie) after i got home too
i don't go out anywhere at nights lately, prolly just as well given the aftermath

now i can't relax, i will prolly have to do the go watch tv and fall asleep on the couch therapy again...
which unfortunately completely clashes with the follow-up class: wake up on the couch at 3am all sore and with a stiff neck and crawl off to bed and try to get back to sleep before 4am

uurgh, that doesn't sound good, put your electric blanket on, have a strong drink, massage your feet, go to bed. (foot massage always works :) )

[joeseph]

Why are you guys up so late? Don't you have work in the morning?
I think I have an appointment with an x-ray machine...