GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[manipula]

You hear that Kirst, we got paid a compliment! Wahoo! :p

[wendyc]

SS that kitty is too much, shes so cute! Lovely shot.

Tony you are amazing going out and getting those great shots. I so wanted to get that old hut last weekend we were there but it was too sand blasty at top of dune. Nice shots, I love the moodiness.

Im at my desk (got here at 6.40) and its pouring, dark and Monday morning. :cry: . Ewwww the week looms ahead without even the anticipation of winning the cup back.

Have a nice week everyone.

[iKirst]

I think small things amuse large minds.
Oooh!, I would never have got away with saying that, but I'm leaning towards agreeing with you.

Muchas Gracias, Amigo!
You hear that Kirst, we got paid a compliment! Wahoo! :p
Noted, smiled, tucked compliment away for future use or self ego massaging :lol:



Im at my desk (got here at 6.40) and its pouring, dark and Monday morning. :cry: . Ewwww the week looms ahead without even the anticipation of winning the cup back.

Have a nice week everyone.
At least you made it to work, hah
My car is a no go. 2nd time this has happened, so I'm presuming the alternator isn't healthy.

You had me worried for a second, Wendy. I thought the America's cup as over, with a 5 - 2 loss to us... unstable wind conditions eh

[iKirst]

New Battery - thanks Ford :)
Gotta love company vehicles!
Wendy - random bit of info, your birthday is one day after mine.. you must be a very lovely lady
;)
(yes - I was snooping.. I snoop very good, never underestimate the snoopiness)

[weka2000]

Tony you are amazing going out and getting those great shots.

Well had to do something. At home nothing to do. No one wanted to come over and no one up for visitors.
So the weka went out in the elements by himself :cry:

[NordieBoy]

How about a 5D? :p

For the price of a 20D?

[wendyc]

Wendy - random bit of info, your birthday is one day after mine.. you must be a very lovely lady
;)
(yes - I was snooping.. I snoop very good, never underestimate the snoopiness)

Ah ha Kirst, I picked that up ages ago but didnt want to admit to beeing a snooper lolol. I look at everyones profiles, just to get an idea of who they are and esp if they have a website I can peek at ;)

Yes, we are two lovely ladies, although I never did pretend to be a lady, so I guess Im an old gal! Aries hey! What a difficult star sign to be!

Tony, did you want to come visit yesterday when you offered to bring books??? You need to be more explicit or implicit, or demanding/explainitory ....whateva, its difficult to read into your 4 word pm's lol. Maybe Im just dumb! :confused: . I am too polite to allow you to bring over books when its so far out of your way, but if you had said you feel like a drive up North and to pop in and say hi....well of course I would have accepted your offer. Glad you got some good work done though, and we all know you are happy as doing your own thing :lol:

Remember also I have RA and take heavy duty drugs which make me very tired, I have to rest a lot. I can sleep 13 hours in 24 or more. Its a pain but something I have to live with. The weather doesnt help either, who wants to go out in the rain, not me!

[weka2000]

Tony, did you want to come visit yesterday when you offered to bring books??? You need to be more explicit or implicit, or demanding/explainitory ....whateva, its difficult to read into your 4 word pm's lol. Maybe Im just dumb! :confused: . I am too polite to allow you to bring over books when its so far out of your way, but if you had said you feel like a drive up North and to pop in and say hi....well of course I would have accepted your offer. Glad you got some good work done though, and we all know you are happy as doing your own thing :lol:!

Woops sorry man of few words. I was looking at doing a pop in and say hi run. I had a list of people I was going to say hi to.

What you dont read minds :lol:

[wendyc]

Woops sorry man of few words. I was looking at doing a pop in and say hi run. I had a list of people I was going to say hi to.

What you dont read minds :lol:

Lol, no, although I do try. Next time I will ask you for more details :D .

I am desperate to do more photography but lack time, energy, direction and decent weather. :cry:

[weka2000]

Well its nice not been at work, I better watch out may like this life style :lol:

Might go out to Piha soon for some surf photos however the issue is its high tide and I loose vantage point. Could go to the zoo without the kids save that "where board" mind you Auckland camera is close (umm 50mm F1.2 drool)

Could go and anoy Duncan oh wait he is studying

SS what you up to today. Everyone else is working :cry:

Edit Wendy cant have been that desperate look what was offered yesterday :p

[S-S]

well today's looking lovely, specially after the weekend - must be just about time to have a head cold and not want to go anywhere http://64.38.26.106/~diff/_/hrrgh.png

[weka2000]

well today's looking lovely, specially after the weekend - must be just about time to have a head cold and not want to go anywhere http://64.38.26.106/~diff/_/hrrgh.png

You need some fresh air, excitment and adventure :lol:
(Dam whats those pills Sandra has been giving me I feel like superman )

[S-S]

You need some fresh air, excitment and adventure :lol:

hmm, that's where we differ. see i was convinced i need some staying home feeling cr*ppy

funny how viewpoints can be so diverse

[weka2000]

hmm, that's where we differ. see i was convinced i need some staying home feeling cr*ppy


Wrong answer.
Tell you what I will come over pick you up. We then grab Wendy and we go up North to Mangawhai heads

[S-S]

Wrong answer.

well excuuuuuuuuse me for getting sick
next time i'll be sure to schedule it to fit in with others' plans... wouldnt want to be inconvenient...

you know wendy is at work don't you?

[weka2000]

well excuuuuuuuuse me for getting sick
next time i'll be sure to schedule it to fit in with others' plans... wouldnt want to be inconvenient...


SS Here you go 1 lemon drink, panadole and a drop of whisky.

[S-S]

this is the 3rd cold ive had in the past mth... i think someone is trying to tell me something; usually i only get about 3 a year

getting too busy and too worn out

[S-S]

SS Here you go 1 lemon drink, panadole and a drop of whisky.

whiskey?? ewwwww
the rest is fine but you can keep your rotten grain juice... ;)

[wendyc]

(Dam whats those pills Sandra has been giving me I feel like superman )

Maybe she is trying to tell you something :lol:
SS, just when he is heading our way we have work and a cold :cry:
I AM at work but cant resist peeping in a the forum every so often.
Maybe they will catch me and fire me please please!:confused:

[weka2000]

Maybe she is trying to tell you something :lol:


Well whatever it is please spell it out......I am a male :rolleyes:

SS whisky will help you sleep.

[Nzshrimper]

(Dam whats those pills Sandra has been giving me I feel like superman )

Viagra again tony - well i suppose you are 40 now :p

[S-S]

SS whisky will help you sleep.

um tony? i think you know i dont drink, so while kindly meant your repeated suggestion does not go down well, given my family's prior situation...

*grumpy* - can you tell?

[weka2000]

um tony? i think you know i dont drink, so while kindly meant your repeated suggestion does not go down well, given my family's prior situation...

Point noted and says sorry.

[S-S]

Point noted and says sorry.

's ok. am grumpy today
didnt gt much sleep

lightning just before dawn,who saw it?

[weka2000]

's ok. am grumpy today
didnt gt much sleep

lightning just before dawn,who saw it?

Ah yes the old not much sleep, feeling not well and 2 young childrean to look after and work as well.

Get some beroca and iron tablets works a treat.

Sorry didnt wake up till 8.30 :)

Went to go out and check the B/A umm where has all the money gone. Someones in trouble when they get home. TWH and McD's
time for kids to learn that money dont grow on trees and McD's is NOT a stable source of food.

[weka2000]

Viagra again tony - well i suppose you are 40 now :p

Just dont mix with grapefruit juice or you will be up all night :lol:

[rabsoft]

Went to see Glam on Saturday (wife made me leave CC at home) and walked out with a 24-105L (only borrowed) had a play with a 5d with 24-105 and a 10-22 all very nice to play with and want even more, had a play with some canon L with IS binoculars they were nice it is amazing how steady it is with the IS on but at $2600 I don’t think I will get a pair. Have to head back up to see Glam now to drop the lens back off to him I guess I have to save up a little more to get the 24-105 but it was amazing how much sharper it was over the 24-70 2.8 sigma

[weka2000]

I have to save up a little more to get the 24-105 but it was amazing how much sharper it was over the 24-70 2.8 sigma

Sorry dont buy that it was sharper than the sigma. I have owned both and all I can say is you have a soft Sigma. It is as sharp as the Canon 24-70 F2.8
The ONLY reason I sold the sigma was 82mm and not weather sealed.

[joeseph]

here's one for the IT folks: I have a friend that has a laptop that has died (motherboard gone west) and wants me to build them a desktop system. Typical use would be word processing, internet stuff, and their son does a bit of games (nothing too serious)
The laptop had a COA for XP so hoping just to transfer the license.

Budget is $1000 and would like as a minimum:
19" LCD monitor
250Gb HDD
1Gb RAM
DVD writer
Minitower sized case
CPU - no exact requirements, just best value really.

has anyone got any serious reccomendations? this should be a do-able project right?

[dgcorner]

Tony - very nice picture.

I think small things amuse large minds.

Nice kitty and landscape ... no nudies I can see tho ;-)

We have a visitor! Drop in more often!

this is the 3rd cold ive had in the past mth... i think someone is trying to tell me something; usually i only get about 3 a year

getting too busy and too worn out

Or getting old...:p

Went to see Glam on Saturday (wife made me leave CC at home) and walked out with a 24-105L (only borrowed) had a play with a 5d with 24-105 and a 10-22 all very nice to play with and want even more, had a play with some canon L with IS binoculars they were nice it is amazing how steady it is with the IS on but at $2600 I don’t think I will get a pair. Have to head back up to see Glam now to drop the lens back off to him I guess I have to save up a little more to get the 24-105 but it was amazing how much sharper it was over the 24-70 2.8 sigma

Mark, don't go around doing that.. I might want to trade in my 24-70 for a 24-105! :lol: There are times when the 105 end will indeed come in handy and save me from having to change lenses all the time.

Hmmm, I wonder how much I can sell my 24-70?

[scotttnz]

here's one for the IT folks: I have a friend that has a laptop that has died (motherboard gone west) and wants me to build them a desktop system. Typical use would be word processing, internet stuff, and their son does a bit of games (nothing too serious)
The laptop had a COA for XP so hoping just to transfer the license.

Budget is $1000 and would like as a minimum:
19" LCD monitor
250Gb HDD
1Gb RAM
DVD writer
Minitower sized case
CPU - no exact requirements, just best value really.

has anyone got any serious reccomendations? this should be a do-able project right?

$1000 could be pushing it a bit especially with a 19" LCD, but I haven't really looked into it lately, so you never know. I think you will find that OEM XP licences are tied to the hardware these days, so if you want to be completely above board there, you will have to by a new XP licence:cry: but I won't tell if you don't:rolleyes:

[Nzshrimper]

here's one for the IT folks: I have a friend that has a laptop that has died (motherboard gone west) and wants me to build them a desktop system. Typical use would be word processing, internet stuff, and their son does a bit of games (nothing too serious)
The laptop had a COA for XP so hoping just to transfer the license.

Budget is $1000 and would like as a minimum:
19" LCD monitor
250Gb HDD
1Gb RAM
DVD writer
Minitower sized case
CPU - no exact requirements, just best value really.

has anyone got any serious reccomendations? this should be a do-able project right?

transferring the coa - is not allowed - its OEM software you will upset Mr Gates.

yes its do able project.

[Nzshrimper]

19 inch viewsonic budget type LCD - $255 plus gst.

[lance v]

Hey every1. just wondering whats the best shop to buy lenses in nz for value and good service?

[iKirst]

For the price of a 20D?
I don't have that option..I'm selling on behalf

Ah ha Kirst, I picked that up ages ago but didnt want to admit to beeing a snooper lolol. I look at everyones profiles, just to get an idea of who they are and esp if they have a website I can peek at ;)
Hey - if it's there, it's to be snooped upon~! ;)

Yes, we are two lovely ladies, although I never did pretend to be a lady, so I guess Im an old gal! Aries hey! What a difficult star sign to be!
Oh yeah, I agree on all levels there :lol:

well today's looking lovely, specially after the weekend Famous last words.. here comes the rain.. D'oh!

this is the 3rd cold ive had in the past mth... i think someone is trying to tell me something; usually i only get about 3 a year
I should stop passing my germs over..

Viagra again tony - well i suppose you are 40 now :p
Teehee!

I guess I have to save up a little more to get the 24-105 but it was amazing how much sharper it was over the 24-70 2.8 sigma
Mmm, I had a quick play with Warren's 24-105 before he left.
V nice lens!
It'd be a nice one to have, but I need to focus on saving for one for range now. I have all the other stuff

[tag141]

Any of you guys have barcode fonts? Most seem to be $$$$$ or not the one I want. I looking for 128-B font for a project of mine.

[iKirst]

Hey every1. just wondering whats the best shop to buy lenses in nz for value and good service?
Auckland Camera (http://aucklandcamera.co.nz/) would be my first port of call, every time. Their selection is rapidly growing.

[tag141]

Aries hey! What a difficult star sign to be!

No, it's the only star sign to be...

Mmm, I had a quick play with Warren's 24-105 before he left.
V nice

Ooo errr, should you be telling us that?

[tag141]

Hey every1. just wondering whats the best shop to buy lenses in nz for value and good service?

Have to agree with iK. When pricing my camera no retail store had them in stock in NZ. ACC said they would beat/better any price and offered a camera to use while waiting for stock to arrive. No other store came close. However, I ended up buying from P+V in ChCh.

[iKirst]

No, it's the only star sign to be...
Woo - Arians unite!
I have this book written about each day of the zodiac (not year, day only).
Mine says Im tragic, hah!

Ooo errr, should you be telling us that?
It's not my mind that fell into the gutter, there :lol:

[lance v]

Cheers Ikirst and Tag. yea i was looking on auckland camera and p&v and was just wondering if there was any others i did not no about. THANK YOU

[weka2000]

No, it's the only star sign to be...

I think others may disagree
How dare they say that I sidestep issues....more like a bull in a china shop :)

Ah nice been in bed warm and watching the storm out side. Looks like great waterfall weather and should bring up the surf.

Yippie kids are now on a budget :)

[wendyc]

Any of you guys have barcode fonts? Most seem to be $$$$$ or not the one I want. I looking for 128-B font for a project of mine.

Here (http://www.dafont.com/search.php?psize=m&q=barcode) are some free ones, this is my fave site for fonts. Being a graphic designer.....tis gotta be good hey!

[Nzshrimper]

Any of you guys have barcode fonts? Most seem to be $$$$$ or not the one I want. I looking for 128-B font for a project of mine.

on disk to go with TG and recovery software. :rolleyes:

[theflyingkiwi]

Here (http://www.dafont.com/search.php?psize=m&q=barcode) are some free ones, this is my fave site for fonts. Being a graphic designer.....tis gotta be good hey!

that's a great site, I have found some really cool fonts there.

[wendyc]

Ah nice been in bed warm and watching the storm out side. Looks like great waterfall weather and should bring up the surf.



Ahh you lucky bugger!

I need a thingy release, hows this one (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=106872722)you recon?
Duncan you had one the other day. Usually for low light and slow shutter speeds I usually use the timer with tripod but thats so not pro ;)

[joeseph]

I need a thingy release, hows this one (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=106872722)you recon?
Duncan you had one the other day. Usually for low light and slow shutter speeds I usually use the timer with tripod but thats so not pro ;)
that's the one I use - only difference is I've spliced a plug/socket inline so I can extend it if need be. I haven't needed be yet... :rolleyes:
I'll have a hunt around & see what I paid for it - think I got it off e-bay.com for around $28
edit: paid $27 for mine in 2005. Found a similar trader adidt cord ebay ausy (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Adidt-Remote-Cord-fit-Canon-10D-20D-1DS-as-RS-80N3-R1B_W0QQitemZ130130318637QQihZ003QQcategoryZ43443Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) Ausy $20 shipped...

[wendyc]

edit: paid $27 for mine in 2005. Found a similar trader adidt cord ebay ausy (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Adidt-Remote-Cord-fit-Canon-10D-20D-1DS-as-RS-80N3-R1B_W0QQitemZ130130318637QQihZ003QQcategoryZ43443Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) Ausy $20 shipped...

Cool, thanks a million Duncan. I should ask AC too hey? Support NZ

[S-S]

Cheers Ikirst and Tag. yea i was looking on auckland camera and p&v and was just wondering if there was any others i did not no about. THANK YOU

progear parnell

I need a thingy release, hows this one (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=106872722)you recon?
Duncan you had one the other day. Usually for low light and slow shutter speeds I usually use the timer with tripod but thats so not pro ;)

i've got the canon version of that one, same functions. i wanted a programmable timer release that can also take multiple shots for timelapse movies

however they dont make one for my model camera

will be getting one for my 30D when i get it, as well as the infra red one

[S-S]

urgh feel cr*ppy. no meds left, will have to make the mission to the chemist shortly. i was sure i had half a box of each...

(must have used them all up while i was running my p lab) :p

[wendyc]

i've got the canon version of that one, same functions. i wanted a programmable timer release that can also take multiple shots for timelapse movies


will be getting one for my 30D when i get it, as well as the infra red one

Aye? are they that advanced? Sorry youre feeling yukky SS, I would bring you some on the way home from work but gotto rush back because my son's ball tonight, gotto do pics and stuff. Feel better sooooon.

[iKirst]

Oh noes! ~ Dust on my sensor. I'm scared! :shock:

SS - quit messing with the pseudoephedrine, it always runs out faster if it's used for 'other things' :lol:
(feel better soon - poor pup)

[joeseph]

I should ask AC too hey? Support NZ
you should - but then you should be sitting down when they tell you the price for the genuine canon (RS-80N3) piece of plastic & switch...

[wendyc]

Oh noes! ~ Dust on my sensor. I'm scared! :shock:

SS - quit messing with the pseudoephedrine, it always runs out faster if it's used for 'other things' :lol:
(feel better soon - poor pup)

Dont be scared, plenty of us know how to help you, I have a good cleaner which is absolutly safe if you need me to do some dusting for you ;)

Ah ha, poor SS, she needs to stop with the P.

[wendyc]

i was looking on auckland camera and p&v and was just wondering if there was any others i did not no about.

www.apix.co.nz (http://www.apix.co.nz) - I can highly recommend them

[S-S]

Oh noes! ~ Dust on my sensor. I'm scared! :shock:

SS - quit messing with the pseudoephedrine, it always runs out faster if it's used for 'other things' :lol:
(feel better soon - poor pup)

never mind wendy fanx for the thought
enjoy taking piccies

lol @ 'other things'... i'm probably the most 'substance-free' zone out of all of us in here - so not much risk of that

im trying to decide whether i want my $40 or my sleep tonight
ive got til 11pm to make up my mind: thats when the after hours chemist closes

[iKirst]

Dont be scared, plenty of us know how to help you, I have a good cleaner which is absolutly safe if you need me to do some dusting for you ;)
Really! Excellent - heart attack over :)

im trying to decide whether i want my $40 or my sleep tonight
ive got til 11pm to make up my mind: thats when the after hours chemist closes
Options for you to weigh.. if you please ;)
Keep your 40 smackers, don't sleep, wake up feeling like crap tomorrow, then crap all day, then ponder spending the 40 smackers again, but don't, and then not sleep, then wake up feeling even worse than tomorrow (it makes sense, really), then feel like you've been hit by a train all day, then ponder spending the 40 smackers agaaaain, but don't, then wake up feeling even more horrid than the day after tomorrow.. and so the cycle continues
Spend the 40 smackers, get some sleep. Feel better tomorrow

Nah - don't spend it ;)

[steve_r]

or just order things from online chemists so you don't have to venture out anywhere couriered right to your door!

[iKirst]

It worked - the depressing picture I painted has sent her off to the local pharmacy
Either that, or I pushed her over the edge ...

[momentz]

Bored. Want to get out and take some pics. Anyone inspired/got any ideas?

[momentz]

It worked - the depressing picture I painted has sent her off to the local pharmacy
Either that, or I pushed her over the edge ...

Isn't it funny how someone will take drugs when the govt says it is ok to do so :cool:

[tag141]

must have used them all up while i was running my p lab With Wekas spelling, I wonder what sort of lab he'd have.

[S-S]

It worked - the depressing picture I painted has sent her off to the local pharmacy
Either that, or I pushed her over the edge ...

not happy. chemist doesnt take cheques anymore and thats the only way i can access my overdraft after banking hours. no medicine for me tonight... = no sleep again due to symptoms and grumpy tomorrow too

Isn't it funny how someone will take drugs when the govt says it is ok to do so :cool:

isnt it funny how someone not knowing another person's past bad experiences will make judgemental statements about controversial topics, deliberately missing the point, just for the sake of it?

[momentz]

isnt it funny how someone not knowing another person's past bad experiences will make judgemental statements about controversial topics just for the sake of it?

Are you airing dirty laundry again? :lol: I was simply making a generalization about society.

[weka2000]

With Wekas spelling, I wonder what sort of lab he'd have.

I can spell coke :lol:

Momentz Ive just come back from 2 hrs of shooting aeroplanes :confused:
Well that was fun. Oh there was men getting into other womans cars which I thought a tad odd. They must have been waiting for the sun to go down :rolleyes:

[momentz]

Momentz Ive just come back from 2 hrs of shooting aeroplanes :confused:

Damn... wonder if they're any good for shooting at night. Were you at the lookouts to the east of the airport?

[weka2000]

Damn... wonder if they're any good for shooting at night. Were you at the lookouts to the east of the airport?

Lower look out. Planes were comming in wrong way last time I was there they were front on landing.

Wife had kicked me out of the house said I was been bloody anyoying :)

[Nzshrimper]

isnt it funny how someone not knowing another person's past bad experiences will make judgemental statements about controversial topics, deliberately missing the point, just for the sake of it?

for fecks sake..

yes it is funny - mainly because it gets reactions such as the one above.

You have your opinion on drugs and drink and you have your reasons for having them. Now others have different opinions about the same subject - both people have that right and also have the right to air thous opinions.

The joys of living in an open and free democracy. :rolleyes:

you do have the right not to read thous opinions or ignore them. or you could move to china where your opinions are given to you..

[weka2000]

Here is my best capture :cool: :lol: hehehe


Oh SS you started it
(must have used them all up while i was running my p lab)


Oh oh oh oh I have opinions :)

[weka2000]

1 more. 1D is shocking with high ISO

[::John::]

Wife had kicked me out of the house said I was been bloody anyoying :)

Has your wife not been told that your Tad Annoying tag was changed completely, not merely upgraded to bloody annoying? :lol:

[joeseph]

Here is my best capture :cool: :lol: hehehe


I started a competition thread for pictures like these... ;)

[weka2000]

I started a competition thread for pictures like these... ;)
Where
How rude

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=321228

You wait untill next time you ring me :)

[momentz]

Still thinking about going out.... hmmm.

[weka2000]

Still thinking about going out.... hmmm.
Have a look at the low level full moon

[tag141]

Here is my best capture Where's Manipula when you need him... Oh oh oh oh I have opinions You aren't allowed any.

[S-S]

...The joys of living in an open and free democracy. :rolleyes:

yes... another joy is that when people make pointed comments they might get a response. anything posted here is fair game, after all, isnt it? this is a public space

[weka2000]

Where's Manipula when you need him... You aren't allowed any.

But I have heaps :lol:

[weka2000]

yes... another joy is that when people make pointed comments they might get a response. anything posted here is fair game, after all, isnt it? this is a public space

So why do I refrain so often :lol:
Oh thats right respect for others.

[S-S]

does anyone have a location thats not completely obscured by low dense clouds?

[klippe]

Hey, you lot. Leave the sh*t stirring to me please.

CF

[klippe]

does anyone have a location thats not completely obscured by low dense clouds?

Yep, the heart of Auck city.

All those oh so picturesque orange barriers lining the Queen St foot paths are great for crap photos. I have heaps! :)

[weka2000]

does anyone have a location thats not completely obscured by low dense clouds?

I do why?

[S-S]

who's up for a trip to the zoo next week? my kids keep hassling me to go. fine weather only of course

[weka2000]

Hey, you lot. Leave the sh*t stirring to me please.

CF

Then what would Chris and I do :p

[klippe]

Then what would Chris and I do :p

Point taken.

[klippe]

Hmmm. Mandate for tonight's shoot.

All hand held. ISO 800 or higher. Flash not allowed.

Subject: Handrails.

I expect to suck really really badly.

CF

[iKirst]

Bored. Want to get out and take some pics. Anyone inspired/got any ideas?
Are you nuts? It's freeeeeezing out there!

Hey, you lot. Leave the sh*t stirring to me please.

CF
No fair, equal rights for stirring!

[iKirst]

Hmmm. Mandate for tonight's shoot.

All hand held. ISO 800 or higher. Flash not allowed.

Subject: Handrails.

I expect to suck really really badly.

CF
I still have to post my museum shots - they're nothing flash, but I may just do that now (after converting and stuffs~)

[S-S]

No fair, equal rights for stirring!

u sound like a suffragette - a possibly unsuccessful one

[weka2000]

Are you nuts? It's freeeeeezing out there!!
Put some clothes on then :lol:

[klippe]

I still have to post my museum shots - they're nothing flash, but I may just do that now (after converting and stuffs~)

Alright, I expect to seem them all lined up on the forum when I return......I may be a while....

I hope to have some astoundlingly boring shots of some handrails to show you all. Hmmmm.

CF

[S-S]

So why do I refrain so often :lol:

...you refrain? ;)

[weka2000]

u sound like a suffragette - a possibly unsuccessful one
Whats with all the big words I have to keep looking up. Dam Im in danger of getting an education.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffragette


SS you have no idea how much I bite my tounge

[S-S]

SS you have no idea how much I bite my tounge

wanna bet?

[klippe]

Whats with all the big words I have to keep looking up. Dam Im in danger of getting an education.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffragette

Uh, I seriously hope you're kidding there Tony.

CF

[theflyingkiwi]

Whats with all the big words I have to keep looking up. Dam Im in danger of getting an education.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffragette


SS you have no idea how much I bite my tounge

ohh I would love to see you not bite your tounge :)

Just to see if what you say and what you really say are the same thing.

[weka2000]

Uh, I seriously hope you're kidding there Tony.

CF

No quite serious. I have done those IQ tests just make average. I have no qualifications to my name.
So call me a dumb ass I dont care.

[iKirst]

u sound like a suffragette - a possibly unsuccessful one
Oh so true..

Put some clothes on then :lol:
Don't wanna!

Alright, I expect to seem them all lined up on the forum when I return......I may be a while....

I hope to have some astoundlingly boring shots of some handrails to show you all. Hmmmm.

CF
I'm working on it ;)
Bore? don;'t be a defeatest. You've told me off for that very same thing. Shame on you, Cliff! :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

yes... another joy is that when people make pointed comments they might get a response. anything posted here is fair game, after all, isnt it? this is a public space
a response is good - thats why we are all members of a forum. \

However your comments were not an opinion but to tell someone else that their opinion was only to get at (bait) you. Well its time to have a look around (maybe in a place where those clouds have cleared) so you can see that the world does not revolve around you.

Hell I have had a number of bad experiences in my time as have everyone else here - do you want everyone to list them so the conversations can avoid them.

or if you don't like what people talk about - don't log on.

[momentz]

Hey, you lot. Leave the sh*t stirring to me please.

CF

Do not want!

I'm off to find some handrails.

[S-S]

No quite serious. I have done those IQ tests just make average. I have no qualifications to my name.
So call me a dumb ass I dont care.

knowing what a suffragette was has nothing to do with intellect; its just a matter of whether u were ever exposed to the information. no value judgement can be made about that.

[weka2000]

Do not want!

I'm off to find some handrails.
Manakau city mall has heaps

[klippe]

Bore? don;'t be a defeatest. You've told me off for that very same thing. Shame on you, Cliff! :lol:

Ah ha, youKirst (just before I walk out the door), I intend to astound you all with my handrail photography prowess - or not. I will but brave this cold weather for the betterment of the human race as a whole. All the world's races and creeds will be better off for seeing my afformentioned astounding handrail shots, the Iraq 'war' will end, Terrorism will cease to exist, all land claims will be settled fairly. But best of all - repeats of all the best 80s TV shows will be on telly.

Of course none of that is likely to happen, but hell it sounds great.

I just wanted to get some photos tonight. Handrails are the stupidist thing I could come up with.

CF

[weka2000]

knowing what a suffragette was has nothing to do with intellect.

So all my School results didnt mean a thing :lol:
I knew those teachers were picking on me

[::John::]

Hmmm - rails - reminds me of a picture I saw today - Tony, you may like this one...

I bought a book from Amazon about portrait photography and lighting and it arrived today. In the opening pages, it mentioned the author has a website so I went and looked.

Her opening picture (http://www.catherinejamieson.com/) blew me away - I just love it. Unfortunately, I don't think the others in her site quite measure up to it.

[Nzshrimper]

who would be intrested in a gkpe to shoot a couple of stages of the WRC NZ round.
31 august to the 2nd September 07.

Its based in Hamilton.

[Moppie]

..anything posted here is fair game, after all, isnt it? this is a public space


Why do people think that about forums?
This place is Peka's and we have to play by his rules.

[theflyingkiwi]

Why do people think that about forums?
This place is Peka's and we have to play by his rules.

not to sure why people think that? may be a lack of understanding of TOC?

yes, this place may be viewable to the public, however it is owned by Pekka. so this place isn't public at all.

[tag141]

I will but brave this cold weather for the betterment of the human race as a whole. All the world's races and creeds will be better off for seeing my afformentioned astounding handrail shots, the Iraq 'war' will end, Terrorism will cease to exist, all land claims will be settled fairly. But best of all - repeats of all the best 80s TV shows will be on telly. Handrails for US president. Couldn't do a worse job could it?

[akiwi]

Hi All, Back from the Photo workshop in Münster.
Fantastic weekend. I was staying with my mate Gary Kapluggen from New Zealand along with about 20 other photographers and models. A lotr of partying and not much sleep.
Last night I drove the 700 km back in 5 1/2 hours! I love German Autobahns

There where 40 people from about 25 different countries there.
Learnt some greaat new stuff & took many great pictures.
Haven't sorted or processed any yet.
Happy 40th to me

Guess what I got for a present..................



A brand spanking new soft BLUE ROBE :lol:
(old one was wearing thin)

Photos latter ;)

Hell I would have been schocked if it was fine. The last 1 I rember was my 9th B/D

Congrats on the Birthday Tony.

I'd probably get slapped for making her look 20 again. Nice edit though. :cool:

That's one thing I never do with my images - photoshop/layers/soften.
Pretty much no edits these days, apart from USM once resized. Learnt a lot from wedding photography - shoot not to crop, shoot with horizons dead level - saves so much time. :)

He he. I take quite a lot of glamour photography, and it is expected there.
I agree with what you say. The more you can get right in the camera, the less work you have afterwards.

They were a good distance away. She was on a rock doing yoga. He had come out of the water after a swim. I dont think he was worryed about showing much except for a couple of frozen peas :lol:

Frozen peas.. ROFLMAO!
Part of the workshop was Nude... I didn't loose my concentration at all.

[dgcorner]

im trying to decide whether i want my $40 or my sleep tonight
ive got til 11pm to make up my mind: thats when the after hours chemist closes

Whilst waiting for 11pm to come around try passing your $40 over whatever ails you... if you feel better then you don't need to buy the meds:p

No quite serious. I have done those IQ tests just make average. I have no qualifications to my name.
So call me a dumb ass I dont care.

Geez Tony -- stop belittling yourself. In my book, it doesn't matter if one is educated or not... as long as the person is a good one and true to him/herself. I know of some people who have zilch degrees yet have done very well for themselves... others with all the laurels, walls full of diplomas yet are not happy.

who would be intrested in a gkpe to shoot a couple of stages of the WRC NZ round.
31 august to the 2nd September 07.

Its based in Hamilton.

I don't mind getting some practice. Let me know what's needed.

[TKRFAN]

who would be intrested in a gkpe to shoot a couple of stages of the WRC NZ round.
31 august to the 2nd September 07.

Its based in Hamilton.

Was thinking about this yesterday - until I looked up the date :( Am off to Aus the next weekend, so unfortunately this won't be a goer - maybe next year :)

[wendyc]

MMMM, there seems to be some angst in the forum tonight! Play nicely kids or I will have to get out my ref whistle!!!!! :evil:

[momentz]

who would be intrested in a gkpe to shoot a couple of stages of the WRC NZ round.
31 august to the 2nd September 07.

Its based in Hamilton.

memememememememememnememeemmeme

[weka2000]

Geez Tony -- stop belittling yourself. .

I wasnt just stating facts.

[theflyingkiwi]

MMMM, there seems to be some angst in the forum tonight! Play nicely kids or I will have to get out my ref whistle!!!!! :evil:

yes mummy, do I get a cuddle ?

[momentz]

no handrails found.. just an unremarkable pic.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/evobit/_MG_8994.jpg

[theflyingkiwi]

no handrails found..
that cool, did you do anything to get the lights to star like that?

[Nzshrimper]

well thats a couple of people keen on doing a trip. i will sort out the flights etc. and start a thread in the near future.

wendy - must be cabin fever - too much rain around.. ;)

[Nzshrimper]

hmm so how do i get Lightroom to import my photos - it will not important .cs2 files.

apart from that i am likeing the package. reading a book on workflow etc.

EDIT - whoops change the setting to dng and it works.. hmm time to rtfm

[momentz]

that cool, did you do anything to get the lights to star like that?

Small aperture does that :)

[theflyingkiwi]

Small aperture does that :)

really, I didn't know that. what was the aperture in this case?

[momentz]

f22 for that, but you get the effect from about f8 onwards. I think exposure time may also have an effect. My assumption is that it's light creeping through the joins in the blades of the aperture diaphram. Probably totally wrong but it's a nice theory.

[theflyingkiwi]

f22 for that, but you get the effect from about f8 onwards. I think exposure time may also have an effect. My assumption is that it's light creeping through the joins in the blades of the aperture diaphram. Probably totally wrong but it's a nice theory.

well to me it sounds like you know what your talking about :) so unless someone tells me otherwise I am going to believe you.

I keep meaning to try out night shots but I hate going out on my own. I would like to keep my camera equipment.

[Mark Vuleta]

Evening All
Everyone behaving themselve's.

Was supposed to play squash tonight, tried to get out of it because I've got the flu but couldn't. Get to the venue (Henderson, long drive from my place due to accident on Nor-western Motorway) and found my opposition had defaulted (because he's got the flu!!!)

Anyway, had a call from Canon this morning, my 350 is ready, as per quoted ($201.00). Be interested if they return the "faulty/replaced" parts" and if they fixed the actual problem. They've had it long enough, 57 working days!!! Can't wait (not). Probably wont get over to pick it up until latter in the week.

[theflyingkiwi]

Evening All
Everyone behalfing themselve's.

Was supposed to play squash tonight, tried to get out of it because I've got the flu but couldn't. Get to the venue (Henderson, long drive from my place due to accident on Nor-western Motorway) and found my opposition had defaulted (because he's got the flu!!!)

Anyway, had a call from Canon this morning, my 350 is ready, as per quoted ($201.00). Be interested if they return the "faulty/replaced" parts" and if they fixed the actual problem. They've had it long enough, 57 working days!!! Can't wait (not). Probably wont get over to pick it up until latter in the week.

good god canon what are you doing. it's good to see that Mark your camera is fixed and ready for you to use again. but 57 days, gee the whole world can change in less time about that.

just remember to test the camera when ya get it back, also for any lose parts :)

[Mark Vuleta]

Yes, I"ll take a kit lens over with me and give it a bit of a work-out.
Thats 57 working days, so approx 11 1/2 weeks.

I did give them a bit of a hard time early in the piece regarding the parts they nominated as to replace which would have had no bearing on the issue that I was having with the camera.

We will see...I think the camera went back & forth to Aust. a couple of times after some of my emails

I haven't been at all concerned about it after getting the 30D but it will be nice to have it back I suppose, just not sure if I can put up with its controls now:rolleyes:

[naqs]

who would be intrested in a gkpe to shoot a couple of stages of the WRC NZ round.
31 august to the 2nd September 07.

Its based in Hamilton.

I'd be interested but I think it clashes with a 4wd event down in Rotorua, I haven't finalised any dates with them yet.

I was hoping to get down last year but couldn't because of various reasons, hopefully this years the year.

[klippe]

OK, you were all warned. So be prepared. I am just about to process quite simply the best handrail photos ever taken - or not.

Check back in another 20-30 mins.

Cliff

[akiwi]

good god canon what are you doing. it's good to see that Mark your camera is fixed and ready for you to use again. but 57 days, gee the whole world can change in less time about that.

just remember to test the camera when ya get it back, also for any lose parts :)

Also check they cleaned your sensor!
When I got mine back a few weeks ago, it was FILTHY! I think they forgot to clean it after replacing the shutter mechanism & focus mechanism.
I tried to clean it & after a couple of trys there where still a few dust bunnies sticking hard. I took it in today & told them to clean it. See how long it takes.

[theflyingkiwi]

OK, you were all warned. So be prepared. I am just about to process quite simply the best handrail photos ever taken - or not.

Check back in another 20-30 mins.

Cliff

you know your reputation is on the line here, if these photos aren't up to scratch then we might be disappointed.

Also check they cleaned your sensor!
When I got mine back a few weeks ago, it was FILTHY! I think they forgot to clean it after replacing the shutter mechanism & focus mechanism.
I tried to clean it & after a couple of trys there where still a few dust bunnies sticking hard. I took it in today & told them to clean it. See how long it takes.

well lets hope since this is rework, you get it back quickly

[klippe]

you know your reputation is on the line here, if these photos aren't up to scratch then we might be disappointed.

I'm counting on it!

EDIT: In fact, if you think about it, it's hard to take bad handrail photos. Such a dynamic subject to work with. Apart from the fact that some of them are a little pretentious and think that you should be shooting them in better light....

Thankfully none of them gave me crap about model releases etc tonight, and only one of them called a body guard on me (the handrail outside the Vodafone building - little cow).

I am sure you will all be astounded by the magical photographic stylings of myself.

Or not.

Cliff

[theflyingkiwi]

I'm counting on it!

in that case then I am going to start of with the thought that I am going to hate these photos. :lol:

[weka2000]

hmm so how do i get Lightroom to import my photos - it will not important .cs2 files.

apart from that i am likeing the package. reading a book on workflow etc.

EDIT - whoops change the setting to dng and it works.. hmm time to rtfm

There is a setting to import RAW upon connection of CF card. As for CS2 not sure. What version of light room?

[Mark Vuleta]

So be prepared. the best handrail photos ever taken

Just thinking, if Aaron had taken these, they could be titled "Barrier Cream":lol:

[naqs]

There is a setting to import RAW upon connection of CF card. As for CS2 not sure. What version of light room?

there's more than one version of lightroom? ???

[theflyingkiwi]

there's more than one version of lightroom? ???

verson 1.1 patch has been released by adobe.

[weka2000]

Just thinking, if Aaron had taken these, they could be titled "Barrier Cream":lol:

ROTFLMAO

[naqs]

verson 1.1 patch has been released by adobe.

oh really... I didn't know that

What does the patch do?

[theflyingkiwi]

oh really... I didn't know that

What does the patch do?

no idea, I don't use the program. I would you recommend a visit to www.adobe.com

[Mark Vuleta]

I would you recommend a visit to www.adobe.com

Getting your wucking fords fuddled again Mark;)

[naqs]

Getting your wucking fords fuddled again Mark;)

haha :lol:

must have had to much to drink ;)

[Nzshrimper]

only 1.0 at the moment - 13 hrs of downloading with my connection at the moment for 1.1 :(

[klippe]

Just thinking, if Aaron had taken these, they could be titled "Barrier Cream":lol:

Sharp, very sharp. Hehe.

CF

[naqs]

only 1.0 at the moment - 13 hrs of downloading with my connection at the moment for 1.1 :(

well when it does finish downloading let me know if the update is worth it :D

[weka2000]

haha :lol:

must have had to much to drink ;)


Umm Baileys. I do enjoy my glass before sleep.
Well what am I going to shoot tommorow. Wont be going far untill payday.

Kids now if they dont behave......."thats another dollar less" :lol:
Ah the carrot or the stick. Oh thats right cant use the stick any more.

[Mark Vuleta]

13 hrs of downloading with my connection at the moment for 1.1 :(

I thought you got that fixed, can't blame Teressa now, who is the new guy?

[weka2000]

well when it does finish downloading let me know if the update is worth it :D

I got my update before eveyone else jumped on to the adobe site 5/10min :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

well when it does finish downloading let me know if the update is worth it :D

this is a public announcement, for all enquiries use the POTN forum which has any posts about lightroom, including the patch updated.

all links can be found here. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=315590)