GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[weka2000]

I'm always keen for a challange :)

it seem to have lost steam under me tho, perhaps you will have better luck

Im to much of a dictator :rolleyes:
My work motto "My way or no way"

Ok chris you havnt done this before you start :)

[momentz]

I took some photos today.

Shock horror.

Car photos:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3671331#post3671331

eg:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/evobit/Caldina/_MG_98241web.jpg

[Nzshrimper]

Im to much of a dictator :rolleyes:
My work motto "My way or no way"

Ok chris you havnt done this before you start :)

what.... hey.... how the... hmm ok then --- today and for the next two weeks how about -

inverted !

[weka2000]

what.... hey.... how the... hmm ok then --- today and for the next two weeks how about -

inverted !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverted_index :confused::confused::confused:

Chris you want to expanded on that a little for us simple folk :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

new firmware for 1d mk111 meant to stop focus issues. oh wait no one has one here in NZ. (and wazza you are not in NZ)

[Nzshrimper]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverted_index :confused::confused::confused:

Chris you want to expanded on that a little for us simple folk :lol:

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


To turn inside out or upside down: invert an hourglass.
To reverse the position, order, or condition of: invert the subject and predicate of a sentence.
To subject to inversion. See Synonyms at reverse (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/reverse).

[TKRFAN]

Hi All

Well, I ended up buying a 430EX flash, and had a go with it last night taking some photos of my niece before her school ball, pity she decided smiling wasn't in - think I got the light OK for my first go (considering I really had NO idea), and the shots would be nice with smiles - it reminded me why I like shooting cars instead of people :rolleyes: :lol:

[manipula]

Do you guys ever have that thought "I realy dont know what im doing" with your photography. Im talking about the ability to understand the techical side with the design side to "create" an image?

I get this every now and then..... Maybe its just a gowth thing as you develop yor skills

Thoughts


Very rarely now Tony. I get to the stage now with anything I'm shooting, where if it's not what I'm after I can look at it, think it through for a moment and know how to change it. If anything the area I struggle with is having the same grasp over PP. But the major area I get every now and then regarding "not knowing what I'm doing" is in the general direction of what I'm doing with my photography, what the fuel is for my fire. But technically, camera and lighting controls, I could probably count on one hand the amount of times I've struggled with this whilst shooting in the last two years on one hand.


im sorry i thought this was the spouting complete balls thread,,, ;)

Why, I thankyou... :p

the reason i say this is because i look at photogs work and go i wonder what they did to achive that.. where as a real photographer will know and how to improve it..


And following on from what I said to Tony above, I genuinely think that the key to this is practice, and throwing yourself in the deep end. Often. And hard. Make yourself struggle. You learn quickly.


whilst we are here - your input please. - i am just not sure..

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


The houses don't bother me, maybe, possibly a bit less distracting with less DOF, but not really an issue. The bit that takes the impact away for me is the reflection, which generally weakens the overall strength and boldness of the image and the rock itself.

[jasestu]

So how then do we "learn" to "create". How do we move on from been lucky to been deliberate with our desisions.

Sorry im been "deep" tonight. Someone said something to me today which got me thinking a lot.
The question was put "Do you feel guility about the amount of money you have spent" and I guess I have to be honest and say YES
My guess for this year so far about $14,000 total made $230.00

I think Im a complsive spender :)

Put value on the enjoyment you've had through photography (include time spend on here), add that to you $230 and see if you feel less guilty.

you know it would be ok, apart from the houses in the background :(

And yet to me the houses make the photo - it becomes a comment on man vs nature. Man's reach is sprawling across the surface, yet you have the jagged rock thrusting upward through that surface. Works for me...

[jasestu]

The houses don't bother me, maybe, possibly a bit less distracting with less DOF, but not really an issue. The bit that takes the impact away for me is the reflection, which generally weakens the overall strength and boldness of the image and the rock itself.

Oh, yes, crop out about a third of the reflection. I didn't realise, but I'd done just that by not scrolling to fit the whole image on my screen.

[manipula]

Been surfing Trademe and Autotrader. If those websites are any indication of the motoring pleasures to be derived from NZ, then dear god, may he help you all! :p

How many autos for a start? And how many autos, followed by engines the size of a lawnmower to follow up? Blimey!

More seriously, I'm presuming petrol's cheap over there as I see very very few diesels? That's kinda the driving force of why people buy them here.

[Nzshrimper]

with the heavy oil burners you need to by road k's - this is then makes the oil about 5 cents cheaper than petrol so the savings are not worth it.

autos yes they are everywhere... however its not the same driving over here. - a main road here is the same as basic B road in the UK. motorways are pretty non- existent as we (english) know them.

also remember the max speed is 100kph or 60 mph but the motoring pleasures are there - the real open road tight twisty mountain roads - long coastal drives - as opposed to getting on the conveyor belt of the m way and notching 100 mph with the other 1.2 million ants. ;)

[manipula]

60mph? Does anyone stick to it? ;) As you'll know the max limits are 70mph on motorways and 60mph on open roads here but as soon as the going gets empty the open road speed limits are open for abuse as far as I'm concerned here. Twisty coastal routes sound ace to me.

I'm in the unfortunate position where selling my car here in the UK looks like it will buy me very little over there. :( No money to put to it either...

[Nzshrimper]

you will be surprised what you can get here for your dollar

.. and 60 kph does anyone stick to it.. hmm - yes and no. the handlebar moustache patrol - will ping you for speeding and they can get quite harsh. there is a lot of revenue collecting going on. if you are caught going over 40% of the speed limit - you will instantly lose your pink driving ticket..
below that fines are about $130 - $500 plus. as well as the demerit points. (max 100 then say good bye to the pinky) points award for style and power.

0 - 10 kph =20 points
10-20kph = 30
20-30kph =40
30-39 kph = 50 plus
40 + kph = gooone....

plus the donation to the christmas party fund they may be looking for...

they are also a lot single lane roads that they call main routes. - with the odd passing lane. you hit a truck or a campervan doing 80 kph you can be stuck for some time.

There is the fact that passing the country at 140 kph you miss the best bits... and the roads - hmm not the smooth billiard tops you may be used to.

[joeseph]

More seriously, I'm presuming petrol's cheap over there as I see very very few diesels? That's kinda the driving force of why people buy them here.
My brother suffers a diesel Toyota Starlet. He said he'd keep it a year or so untul it died then he'd replace it with a real car. It's still going 5 years later.

60mph? Does anyone stick to it? ;) Twisty coastal routes sound ace to me.

yes, and no. We get wildly varying rates-of-knots with the "Sunday drivers" doing whatever idling speed their engine can provide, and then you get the "must get there 30 seconds before anyone else" type. On those twisty roads you'll meet both. Then you'll lament the lack of dual-carriageways over here. Of course when you do come up to an overtaking lane, everyone speeds up and only the very brave/silly actually gets any further ahead before the dreaded "merge" at the far end where no-one actually merges causing the typical ABS testing that only panelbeaters enjoy.

[FlyingPete]

you will be surprised what you can get here for your dollar

.. and 60 kph does anyone stick to it.. hmm - yes and no. the handlebar moustache patrol - will ping you for speeding and they can get quite harsh. there is a lot of revenue collecting going on. if you are caught going over 40% of the speed limit - you will instantly lose your pink driving ticket..
below that fines are about $130 - $500 plus. as well as the demerit points. (max 100 then say good bye to the pinky) points award for style and power.

0 - 10 kph =20 points
10-20kph = 30
20-30kph =40
30-39 kph = 50 plus
40 + kph = gooone....

plus the donation to the christmas party fund they may be looking for...

they are also a lot single lane roads that they call main routes. - with the odd passing lane. you hit a truck or a campervan doing 80 kph you can be stuck for some time.

There is the fact that passing the country at 140 kph you miss the best bits... and the roads - hmm not the smooth billiard tops you may be used to.

It is worth pointing out that they can and will ticket you for 0-10kph over the limit, probably more like 5-10kph over though, I do know people being stung for 56kph in a 50 area, I got stung at 61 in a 50 a little while back, and they don't seem to let people off with warnings any more.

Oh yes just about everything is an auto now, I think jap imports did that, I know several models of new car that no longer have manual option. You don't want a manual for Auckland traffic, not sure about Wellington though.

[scotttnz]

I don't get why people complain about being ticketed for doing 61 in a 50 zone. The limit is 50. 61 is 22% over the stated limit. Do I drive that fast? Sometimes. Is it anyone elses fault but mine if i get a ticket for driving 22% over the limit? Nup!

Sorry Pete, didn't mean to pick on you, I have just heard alot of people make similar comments lately, and i don't get it.

[FlyingPete]

I don't get why people complain about being ticketed for doing 61 in a 50 zone. The limit is 50. 61 is 22% over the stated limit. Do I drive that fast? Sometimes. Is it anyone elses fault but mine if i get a ticket for driving 22% over the limit? Nup!

Sorry Pete, didn't mean to pick on you, I have just heard alot of people make similar comments lately, and i don't get it.

I am not complaining, I am just stating that if you speed you run the risk of being caught and you will get fined.

[weka2000]

Well Ive never had a speeding ticket in my life. My wife gets them often. I was thinking of just setting up a automatic payment to their xmas fund :lol:

[manipula]

So the 200kph I was doing the other weekend tailing an M5 isn't doable then? :cry:

[DiscoLizard]

I don't get why people complain about being ticketed for doing 61 in a 50 zone. The limit is 50. 61 is 22% over the stated limit. Do I drive that fast? Sometimes. Is it anyone elses fault but mine if i get a ticket for driving 22% over the limit? Nup!

Sorry Pete, didn't mean to pick on you, I have just heard alot of people make similar comments lately, and i don't get it.

Agreed, but... 50km/h is just ridiculous as a speed limit.

Just make it 60, and actually enforce it. Much more simple.

I have a friend who is a police officer - she told me the other day that while she's pulling traffic duty, she's going to make a real effort to stick to the speed limit.

"What? You're going to do less than 50km's?"

"?! No, less than 60..."

:rolleyes:

[weka2000]

Daughter update. Now looks like a trip to Starship for bone scan. Not sure when but I do hope they are home for xmas.

[iKirst]

^Best of luck, Tony

PS - thanks all those, for help with ISP selection...:confused:

[scotttnz]

Our thoughts are with you and your family Tony. I hope it goes well and the news is good.

[theflyingkiwi]

Daughter update. Now looks like a trip to Starship for bone scan. Not sure when but I do hope they are home for xmas.

Tony I hope your daughter is going to be ok. It sounds like it's getting serious.

Sorry kirst can't help with the ISP thing, to me they all seem to charge to much

[iKirst]

Sorry kirst can't help with the ISP thing, to me they all seem to charge to much
That's ok - thanks for responding, Mark.
They all charge like wounded bulls, but I was more after bang for your buck - so to speak.
Some may cost more, but their services may be more stable, too.
Cheers to you and Miss SS for trying. I'll put all the names on a dart board and see which seems to pop up most when I fling a dart at them ;)
Or - the Orcon hub is a matter of a couple of KM's away... they might be my best bet

[TKRFAN]

Well I am with telecom - only because I really couldn't be bothered changing telephone companies :S They have upped their plans recently - mine went from 5gb - 6gb with no change in price - not sure how that compares to others though ($49.95)

[iKirst]

Well I am with telecom - only because I really couldn't be bothered changing telephone companies :S They have upped their plans recently - mine went from 5gb - 6gb with no change in price - not sure how that compares to others though ($49.95)

Thanks Tracy :) It didn't actually occur to me to check the tel-com companies like Telecom or Telstra clear. Will look into them :)

[lil_miss]

Our thoughts are with you too Tony. I hope she feels better soon. :)

[weka2000]

Thanks folks. Ah the joys of been a parent. I am hoping that the bone scan may also explain why every time she falls over she breaks a bone as well.

I have roll of bubble wrap at work I was going to bring home after the 3rd broken arm in a year

[wendyc]

I hope Becky is ok Tony. Tell her I send a big hug.

Kirst here (http://jetstream.xtra.co.nz/chm/0,5123,203086-202321,00.html) are all the Telecom plans - Um, Im not sure which one I am on, just having a look now. Did you try Orcon?

[weka2000]

I hope Becky is ok Tony. Tell her I send a big hug.


Thanks Wendy will do.

[Nzshrimper]

thanks guys for your input into the shag rock pic i posted a few pages. thats the great thing about this place - lots of different points of view with some liking one thing that others don't like,

[iKirst]

I hope Becky is ok Tony. Tell her I send a big hug.

Kirst here (http://jetstream.xtra.co.nz/chm/0,5123,203086-202321,00.html) are all the Telecom plans - Um, Im not sure which one I am on, just having a look now. Did you try Orcon?
Thanks, Wendy.
Maxnet was rated best according to a herald story last month. A few of my friends, whom I've been pestering for preferences, have suggested Xnet (World Exchange), but it looks like Orcon is the best value for money.

[wendyc]

I would seriously look at Orcon. Good company, they have a good rep too and have been around.

[Nzshrimper]

Wendy i have just checked out Chris's website. Some good stuff there shows a lot of promise.

one thing i noticed is the tabs (page title) are all marked ' Sport - Chris Cain photography.' he might want to change that.

all expect the motorsport tab and the home tab ..

[iKirst]

On the dog and bone to them now

[NordieBoy]

you hit a truck or a campervan doing 80 kph you can be stuck for some time.

Embedded even.

[Nzshrimper]

Embedded even.

yes.. indeed...

[wendyc]

one thing i noticed is the tabs (page title) are all marked ' Sport - Chris Cain photography.' he might want to change that.

all expect the motorsport tab and the home tab ..

Thanks a lot Chris, he has done all the web design himself too. He has recently updated the site and Im not sure how to tell him that the images he had up before were much better then some of the ones he has up now ;). I will start off by telling him about the tabs and maybe go on from there. He is a bit like me though, doesnt much care what anyone else thinks, just likes what he likes and so up it goes :rolleyes:

He is trying to decide whether to do a degree in design majoring in photography but is worried about being able to make a decent living with photography. A valid point dont you think?

[theflyingkiwi]

Thanks, Wendy.
Maxnet was rated best according to a herald story last month. A few of my friends, whom I've been pestering for preferences, have suggested Xnet (World Exchange), but it looks like Orcon is the best value for money.

how much data do you do a month? or more importantly how much data do you plan on doing a month.

I would seriously look at Orcon. Good company, they have a good rep too and have been around.

that's who I am with, I have found there support a bit lacking in same cases. A while ago when I had internet troubles it had taken a call to Telecom to get it fixed. They couldn't seem to get the idea to send a tech around to look at it. Even tho I had recommend it.

[S-S]

thanks guys for your input into the shag rock pic i posted a few pages. thats the great thing about this place - lots of different points of view with some liking one thing that others don't like,

actually i found the houses lent the photo a greek/agean feel due to all looking whitewashed and sunbleached and scattered all over the hills

i dont think the rock would have the same impact without them; they also indicate scale

not sure whether the dark brown pp is working for me tho

[iKirst]

how much data do you do a month? or more importantly how much data do you plan on doing a month.
Loads! All of it, all the time!
The zero shock 'reasonable use' is around 20GB/month. for $59.95 - who is complaining.
I signed up for orcon phone (another $59.95) and everything (Perfect consumer) - cause it all works out cheaper - well phone is the same, but more services.
Telecom - $57/month, for land line, etc and call minder
Orcon - $59.95/Month, for land line, call minder, caller display, spot etc..

[tag141]

Blimey, we all paint a pretty picture of driving in this part of the world don't we? Let's not forget the person who drives at 90 in the 100, 70 in the 80 and then continues at 70 through the 50 limit !!! I have to say driving standards in this country are appalling. I personally think it's down to how much traffic there is. Sweet FA at this end. People don't expect to see another car on the road and simply pull out. But then when you hit the road around Lake Wakatipu....ahhhhhh...it makes it all worthwhile.

[iKirst]

thanks guys for your input into the shag rock pic i posted a few pages. thats the great thing about this place - lots of different points of view with some liking one thing that others don't like,Just nosed at it, myself. I really like it. It's like a solitary lump in the middle of suburban hills :)

[FlyingPete]

I wish I had my real camera at work, anyway a hot that is very representative of Auckland weather:

[iKirst]

^That's what it looked like over on the shore about an hour ago. Never thought to grab my camera.

[weka2000]

What a day. I need a bottle of baileys. Oh thats right I still have a little one to look after.

Pete thats auckland weather alright. Twice I have come into my office and the sun was shining only to go out and its raining :confused:

[FlyingPete]

Its like a cyclorama at the moment, I have just had the inverse of the above image, and it is starting to rain again :rolleyes:

Hope it all goes well Tony, yell out if you need anything, I am sure between us somewhere we can help!

(no we are not pitching together to get a Sigmonster)

[joeseph]

I have roll of bubble wrap at work I was going to bring home after the 3rd broken arm in a year
tell her she can borrow the bubblewrap, but I'll need it back for the next GKPE...

[weka2000]

Its like a cyclorama at the moment, I have just had the inverse of the above image, and it is starting to rain again :rolleyes:

Hope it all goes well Tony, yell out if you need anything, I am sure between us somewhere we can help!

(no we are not pitching together to get a Sigmonster)

Cheers.
I think my spending will cease for a while. Well at least till 2008 :lol:
Umm 1Dsmk3 should be out soon............

[kelstar]

Best wishes to your daughter, Tony.

[theflyingkiwi]

^That's what it looked like over on the shore about an hour ago. Never thought to grab my camera.

and you call yourself a photographer ;)

[weka2000]

and you call yourself a photographer ;)

LOL.


Yippie Im home. Now its daddy time. Off to visit young one and have a list from wifey...... It would be easier to get the doctor to visit...Going to need a trailer to bring everything home :rolleyes:

[iKirst]

and you call yourself a photographer ;)
No I don't!
I call myself a writer (mind you, I've been pretty P poor at that lately, too :p )
iAre Hobbiest Photog. Never a pro, not aspiring to be one ;) If I did, however, get that lucky.. bonus! Party! Xang!
Photo shoot tonight! But not before I trawl through a costume place with a mate for Fallen Angel costumes ;)
(and pick up flash! - thanks my little Seagull :) )

[S-S]

I wish I had my real camera at work, anyway a hot that is very representative of Auckland weather:

hey i saw that too! and yesterday same thing! i also wished i had my camera lol, i was driving at the time

ur welcome kirst - my little wideangle lender LOL

[theflyingkiwi]

No I don't!
I call myself a writer (mind you, I've been pretty P poor at that lately, too :p )
iAre Hobbiest Photog. Never a pro, not aspiring to be one ;) If I did, however, get that lucky.. bonus! Party! Xang!
Photo shoot tonight! But not before I trawl through a costume place with a mate for Fallen Angel costumes ;)
(and pick up flash! - thanks my little Seagull :) )

oops I stand corrected.

In that case then you should be able to write some of the best stories for this thread shouldn't you ;)

[S-S]

oops I stand corrected.

In that case then you should be able to write some of the best stories for this thread shouldn't you ;)

how do you know she hasnt already published them ;)
check shortland st next season :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

how do you know she hasnt already published them ;)
check shortland st next season :lol:

I wouldn't been seen dead watching that stuff.

[iKirst]

ur welcome kirst - my little wideangle lender LOL
It's a good policy for locally living ;)

oops I stand corrected.

In that case then you should be able to write some of the best stories for this thread shouldn't you ;)
I have uber amounts of goss and rumours already typed up for a screen play...
;)

how do you know she hasnt already published them ;)
check shortland st next season :lol:
Mate - my house runs like a shortland St episode at the moment. Noone could have made the crap that goes on here up.
2 weeks!

I wouldn't been seen dead watching that stuff.
What about alive then?

[theflyingkiwi]

What about alive then?

neither dead or alive.

[S-S]

I wouldn't been seen dead watching that stuff.

me either - ive already seen what happens anyhow cos i read this thread ;)

neither dead or alive.

yep, still with you there

kirst dont let my flash keep you out all night LOL it's got a bad habit of doing that ;-)

who wants to do something photographing spring wildflowers this year? i know a location that sprouts about 10 different bulb varieties - and its free lol

[Moppie]

How many autos for a start? And how many autos, followed by engines the size of a lawnmower to follow up? Blimey!


Says the man who drives a GTi Pulsar? :rolleyes::rolleyes::lol::lol:

Which, I might add you could get here for about $5,000 with reasonable ks on it. Or, for the same money you could buy a Jap spec SiR Civic, which I know is faster.


The opening of the Irish and Russian markets to used imports has had an effect imports here, the really nice Japanese cars have become a little harder to find, but there are still plenty of them.
At the moment cheap to run, simple, "city" cars seem to be really popular to, basically we get what ever was the fashion in Japan 7-10 years ago.

[forsaken]

Mate - my house runs like a shortland St episode at the moment. Noone could have made the crap that goes on here up.
2 weeks!


that it does.

[manipula]

He is trying to decide whether to do a degree in design majoring in photography but is worried about being able to make a decent living with photography. A valid point dont you think?

Yes. Yes. And yes some more. I don't regret doing my design degree, in which I concentrated on photography and video, but it's not getting me anywhere fast! :cry:

Says the man who drives a GTi Pulsar? :rolleyes::rolleyes::lol::lol:

Which, I might add you could get here for about $5,000 with reasonable ks on it. Or, for the same money you could buy a Jap spec SiR Civic, which I know is faster.

The opening of the Irish and Russian markets to used imports has had an effect imports here, the really nice Japanese cars have become a little harder to find, but there are still plenty of them.
At the moment cheap to run, simple, "city" cars seem to be really popular to, basically we get what ever was the fashion in Japan 7-10 years ago.


LOL. It would appear that a 'Pulsar' seems to be a model name used on alsorts over there? Here the only Pulsar there's ever been was the 4WD turbo Sunny. But yes you're correct, it's worth buttons but it's reliable and a riot to drive. Civic with the mad engines and Integra R's are on the browsing list currently, and it's nice to note there are three AE86's on TM currently. Hehehehehehehe.


Re Tony: Look after the little one. Sympathies matey.

[weka2000]

Umm seems the next stop after getting a 5D is weka's "L" lens show room :lol:

Daugher off for bone scan tommorow so hopefully we will know. We would like to thank you all for your taxes :cool:

[tag141]

and it's nice to note there are three AE86's on TM currently. Hehehehehehehe.

AE86 I think are becoming too popular. Drfitin' an' all. We won't even tell you about the right turn rule, that'll just spoil the fun.

[Moppie]

Daugher off for bone scan tommorow so hopefully we will know. We would like to thank you all for your taxes :cool:


Hope it goes well!

When my taxes are being put to a good use, I don't mind paying them.
Your wifes salary and your daughters treatment I don't have a problem with.
Your salary however............ :p

[joeseph]

We won't even tell you about the right turn rule, that'll just spoil the fun.
then there's the left turn rule, now that one will really confuse him...

[::John::]

then there's the left turn rule, now that one will really confuse him...

... and Warrant of Fitness ...

[theflyingkiwi]

then there's the left turn rule, now that one will really confuse him...

what's that rule again ;)

[joeseph]

what's that rule again ;)
"Give way to anyone that will hit you"

[weka2000]

Hope it goes well!

When my taxes are being put to a good use, I don't mind paying them.
Your wifes salary and your daughters treatment I don't have a problem with.
Your salary however............ :p

Ah most people have a problem with me somewhere, sometime, somehow.
Must be by dynamic personality....or just a pain in the butt :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

Geez, I'm going to get RSI trying to keep up with the goss. Did I miss anything?

[theflyingkiwi]

Geez, I'm going to get RSI trying to keep up with the goss. Did I miss anything?

not a thing :lol:

[jasestu]

If your car is worth more than theirs, then give way.

[theflyingkiwi]

If your car is worth more than theirs, then give way.

so that's why everyone gives way to me :)

[Nzshrimper]

give way to anything indicating. or anything that is not indicating. in fact if its indicating then its lost..

[weka2000]

Geez, I'm going to get RSI trying to keep up with the goss. Did I miss anything?

Scott has spent a HEAP of money on a 5D and "L" lens and flash. Makes me look cheap :lol:
Everone is making more money out of photography than me.
No one is taking photos due to the rain.

[tag141]

give way to anything indicating. or anything that is not indicating. in fact if its indicating then its lost..

New Zealand new vehicles and imports don't come with indicators, they're an non-usable optional extra.

[FlyingPete]

New Zealand new vehicles and imports don't come with indicators, they're an non-usable optional extra.

Also they turn off the traffic lights when there is no points-man as people ignore them so they are better turned off, so indicators are also pointless, they may communicate your intentions to other drivers, and we don't want that or they will get complacent.

Also watch out for live stock, they have got to keep those 45 million sheep somewhere!

[tag141]

Road signs can be confusing. STOP signs mean give way and GIVE WAY signs mean go for it.

He'll be wondering what he's coming to.

[iKirst]

kirst dont let my flash keep you out all night LOL it's got a bad habit of doing that ;-)

who wants to do something photographing spring wildflowers this year? i know a location that sprouts about 10 different bulb varieties - and its free lol
I know the wildflower place ;)
SS - The flash didn't keep me up - the hot chockie did! ;)

Cheers for the loan, though it never made it further than my camera bag

Mate - my house runs like a shortland St episode at the moment. Noone could have made the crap that goes on here up.
2 weeks!that it does.
El witnesso Supremo!

Tonight I get home - TV blarring, all the lights on, Alarm set - Ranch Slider wide open. Nice

"Give way to anyone that will hit you"
Free company car - give way when you feel like it :lol:

Geez, I'm going to get RSI trying to keep up with the goss. Did I miss anything?
Not a bean, John ;)

[Nzshrimper]

The flash didn't keep me up - the hot chockie did! ;)

is that Aucklander slang for Pacific Islander... :rolleyes:

[iKirst]

is that Aucklander slang for Pacific Islander... :rolleyes:
:lol: only a devious mind would think that.
'Scuse my spelling and shorthand..
Reiteration = Chocolate!

[weka2000]

Well I have a new "L" convert. Dam just about lost all my glass :lol:

Seems RAM prives comming down. Got a quote for 4x1gig at $350, anyone need some 4x512 6months old.

IDE 160gig drives $65 each. may get a couple. Throw photos on and put somewhere safe.

[momentz]

I have to agree with everyone's comments about the driving over here. It's appalling. I never seem to meet any of you guys with the same opinions as me on the roads though. Weird.

[weka2000]

I have to agree with everyone's comments about the driving over here. It's appalling. I never seem to meet any of you guys with the same opinions as me on the roads though. Weird.

Normal for me. Never driven anywhere else.
Whats appalling about our driving?

[momentz]

Normal for me. Never driven anywhere else.
Whats appalling about our driving?

Are you KIDDING?

Red light runners
Non indicators
No knowledge of give way rules
Inconsistant speeds
Intolerant+/ignorant
Don't know how to merge
Driving far below or far above the speed limit

The list goes on and on... I encounter multiple examples of most of those on my 10 minute drive every morning and afternoon. I have to use my horn at least once a week. ...

gah.. you got me started. stopping now.

[Gouba]

drivers are so bad around parnell and newmarket! its ****ing crazy!

the worst is when the land whales and buses try to cut you off! ****ers

[tim]

I'm bored. I have a special friend, we were drinking red wine on the beach before I dropped her at the airport today for her holiday, planned before we met. I got home, finished off the red wine, and had a few rums.

[Wazza]

Ok - preferences please :)

Flatties are on the move, as you know, with the net connection. So I'm shopping about for a new providor.
I currently have Call Plus business plan (flatmates) with max up and down (usually 4.5 - 5.5MBps down and 500 - 700kbps up)

Orcon I can go Max up (768kbps) and down (7.6MBps)- with 'Zero Shock' (reasonable use) @ $59.95 + free modem (though I have two modems)
iHug - Max up(800kbps) and down (7.6MBps), 10GB month plus ihug phone @ $70.00
Xnet - Max up and down (but it doesn't say what the max is), projected 20GB/month (you can select your use) @ $70.00
I haven't looked at Slingshot yet.

I was going to say, look up which one gives really good rates/deals for your lovely phone calls to UK... But then I see on this last page, you've already confirmed one.

----
Ummm, I'll pass on reading 425 new posts in 3 1/2 days!! (that's 121 posts a day.. 5 an hour - oh it doesn't sound like much like that :p)

Just spent the past 4 nights in Hastings again at the other house. Met family I haven't seen in 11 years, and also 18 years for another cousin! So only took family pics, no other real photography.

So the next few days, involves internet.. internet... oh and some internet. :rolleyes:
Maybe download a few movies, on my internet plan.. ;)
Typically download around 880kb/s...

AND!, youtube isn't throttled back by Vodafone.. So the videos don't stutter, but in fact will download in 5-10 seconds, for a few minute clip! (20 times quicker than telecom, even though the connection is only double the speed)

Off to blog some UK pics now :p

[jasestu]

Are you KIDDING?

Red light runners
Non indicators
No knowledge of give way rules
Inconsistant speeds
Intolerant+/ignorant
Don't know how to merge
Driving far below or far above the speed limit

The list goes on and on... I encounter multiple examples of most of those on my 10 minute drive every morning and afternoon. I have to use my horn at least once a week. ...

gah.. you got me started. stopping now.

Indicating around roundabouts is funny as hell, I've even been following a car that's done it differently on each of 3 roundabouts in a row - guess they're covering their bases and hoping they'll get it right at least once... Then there's those who drive without their lights on at dusk. Dunno if it matters for you bumper-to-bumper-street-lamps-all-the-way folk, but around here it's dangerous. Okay, damnit, now you've got me started too...

[Wazza]

Anyone ever see how courteous England drivers are? Yeah they truly are :)

Merging is easy, getting stuck at an intersection, both sides of the road will stop and give way, even buses. :)

[tag141]

I have to use my horn at least once a week...

Me too but saving the world has it's merits :D

[dgcorner]

Everone is making more money out of photography than me.


Nothing's stopping you from making $$$ Tony... only yourself;) I bet that if you weren't such a perfectionist you would already have made a bundle from the pictures you've taken.

Are you KIDDING?

Red light runners
Non indicators
No knowledge of give way rules
Inconsistant speeds
Intolerant+/ignorant
Don't know how to merge
Driving far below or far above the speed limit

The list goes on and on... I encounter multiple examples of most of those on my 10 minute drive every morning and afternoon. I have to use my horn at least once a week. ...

gah.. you got me started. stopping now.

All this driving talk makes me appreciate how disciplined majority of the drivers are here. Have any of you seriously tried to drive in cities like Manila, Bangkok, Guandong, and even Hong Kong? If you have, then you know what I'm talking about.;)

[FlyingPete]

All this driving talk makes me appreciate how disciplined majority of the drivers are here. Have any of you seriously tried to drive in cities like Manila, Bangkok, Guandong, and even Hong Kong? If you have, then you know what I'm talking about.;)

My comments last night were based on reality, saw that sort of stuff when I was in Madras and Vishakapatum :D

[wendyc]

I'm bored. I have a special friend, we were drinking red wine on the beach before I dropped her at the airport today for her holiday, planned before we met. I got home, finished off the red wine, and had a few rums.

Ah ha Tim, you change your avitar like I do. Time for more changes...
She will be back :D

[weka2000]

Man you lot need to relax. No wonder there is so much road rage.
People make mistakes all the time.......so what. Be the bigger person and just smile.

No wonder so many people are pi$$ed when the get to work :)

[Wazza]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=359054

Here's a few more bird shots, if anyone's interested

[Nzshrimper]

Man you lot need to relax. No wonder there is so much road rage.
People make mistakes all the time.......so what. Be the bigger person and just smile.

No wonder so many people are pi$$ed when the get to work :)
says the man who if the police had not been there was going to beat 7 different colours of shyte out a young driver who had borrowed a strangers car ... :rolleyes: and then when the young man tried to overtake this dodgery old man was forced into a truck coming the opposite way. ;)

[weka2000]

says the man who if the police had not been there was going to beat 7 different colours of shyte out a young driver who had borrowed a strangers car ... :rolleyes: and then when the young man tried to overtake this dodgery old man was forced into a truck coming the opposite way. ;)
Thats different :lol:

[S-S]

I'm bored. I have a special friend, we were drinking red wine on the beach before I dropped her at the airport today for her holiday, planned before we met. I got home, finished off the red wine, and had a few rums.

and turned your avatar upside down.
... ?? :rolleyes:

[manipula]

So 500+miles today, 12hours driving basically. Fetched an A1 roll printer, an A3 flatbed scanner and a whizzy PC with a 21CRT Ilyama monitor. Gonna have fun in work tomorrow. Oh and Ford Mondeo's suck.

[Nzshrimper]

Thats different :lol:


lol

[Wazza]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-112362993.htm

could be a cheap deal

[weka2000]

Well we have a funural at school today.....I think I will pass.

Why is it at funurals and farewells everyone always speaks so kindly about you, yet when your alive or working there your an a-hole. People who dont know you at all seem to have plenty to say about you. People who hated your guts act as if they were your best freind.

People are odd. Or maybe im just an emotionaly detached person who dosnt really give a toss about anyone else ???

[wendyc]

People are odd. Or maybe im just an emotionaly detached person who dosnt really give a toss about anyone else ???

Loaded comment! Im taking the 5th :rolleyes:.

Dont go if you dont like funerals, but I agree, its often bull****. Im not having one. When I shuffle off, just chuck me in the oven and thats me. See ya all and hasta la vista.

[weka2000]

Dont go if you dont like funerals, but I agree, its often bull****. Im not having one. When I shuffle off, just chuck me in the oven and thats me. See ya all and hasta la vista.

Ah no one would tell the truth at mine anyway. I better do a video.
Yep Im the same go for as cheap as possible and blow the rest on celebrating that the world will have some peace :lol:

Dont worry I didnt go.

[weka2000]

Oh Wendy like the new sig :lol:

[lil_miss]

Anyone ever see how courteous England drivers are? Yeah they truly are :)

Merging is easy, getting stuck at an intersection, both sides of the road will stop and give way, even buses. :)

I agree - driving in the UK was a breeze compared to here.. People in the UK arent scared to drive the speed limit and people just get on with it. Here in NZ - they're scared of a 50km speed limit and are just to hesitant.

[lil_miss]

Warren - your UK photos are fab.. makes me want to go back :(

[wendyc]

I agree, fantastic shots Warren. I know you are an excellent photographer, but in saying that I gotto get me a MkIII, especially in regard to what you say about the comparason to the 20D which is what I have. Did you get the latest firmware? Not that you need it, you talk about the focus positively and show great results. Those eagle shots are awesome!

[Wazza]

Thanks both of you :)

Well I had the 20D for 2 1/2 years, and always felt I had pushed it to it's limits in terms of the subjects shot, high iso, landscapes, astro shots, pretty much everything in varying conditions, and the only way I could get better results was to get a new body.

The web images already look more saturated and are sharper out of the camera.. But it is the full resolution images, and how well the 1DIII can keep varying highlights under control. I did at one point look at 20D and 1D in exact same conditions in Thailand, around some buildings.. The sky was completely blown out on 20D, and good with ND filters. The 1D had some detail in sky, and with ND filtes, comes out fantastic, and even richer colours. I haven't touched the colours on most of the shots. I'm not a photoshop artist,and lack those skills. Kirst and I often said we'll take an intermediate photoshop course to move forward, but mastering technique first is probably more beneficial.

Oh yeah, firmware is as I bought it. I'm not sure what it is, but serial is 508xxx, so an early body, but I haven't had focussing issues. Anything, birding, landscapes, buildings, is always in focus as I would expect. I can't wait to do a wedding...
But, my rates will have to double, or triple even, to cover the extra post processing, due to files being considerably larger. As Cliff mentioned once, definitely on the lighter side. ;)

You're too nice Wendy. *pops big head*

[Wazza]

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2007/tower_bridge.jpg

Goodnight from me.. And a postcard from London (from the opposite corner, and without me spoiling it) - Will blog these final pics in a couple of days. They're ready, but giving some time for my favourite eagle shot to be shown on top. :p

[scotttnz]

Went to AC this morning......was sooooo tempted to walk out with the second hand 85L II they have......kinda wish I did, cause I just sold my 17-55 for the buy now price :)

[weka2000]

The mk3 has 14 bit so better colour graduation.
Cant wait for the 1DsMK3 now that will kick the MK3

[weka2000]

Went to AC this morning......was sooooo tempted to walk out with the second hand 85L II they have......kinda wish I did, cause I just sold my 17-55 for the buy now price :)


Do it...Do it.....Do it :lol:

[wendyc]

Thanks both of you :)



Canon skips v1.0.9, releases 1DMkIII firmware v1.1.0 for download
This firmware update (Version 1.1.0) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
Improves the look of images when played back on the LCD monitor.
Fixes a problem in the operation of the dials (Main, Quick Control, Vertical-grip Main).
Reduces the tendency to autofocus on the background instead of the main subject when shooting in AI Servo AF under certain conditions.
Corrects errors in the Italian and Simplified Chinese menu screens.
Fixes a rare phenomenon in which the camera cannot start normally when the battery is inserted. (Version 1.0.9 only)

The Version 1.1.0 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.9. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.1.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eos1dm3/firmware.html (http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eos1dm3/firmware.html)

[dgcorner]

...Why is it at funurals and farewells everyone always speaks so kindly about you, yet when your alive or working there your an a-hole. People who dont know you at all seem to have plenty to say about you. People who hated your guts act as if they were your best freind.

People are odd. Or maybe im just an emotionaly detached person who dosnt really give a toss about anyone else ???

I think people subconsciously fear a visit from the departed if they bad-mouth them...:p

[weka2000]

I think people subconsciously fear a visit from the departed if they bad-mouth them...:p

I worry about the living not the dead. Anyway I dont bad mouth I just tell the truth.
Maybe another reason I dont go to funurals, likely to really upset a few people with what I would say.

I also make it a habbit to tell them when they are alive anyway. I keep really short accounts with people that way if something does happen then there are no regretes.

To many people spend a life time not saying Sorry I was wrong. If im in the wrong I say it right away. If people want to get sulky then not much you can do about it.

[weka2000]

Oh Scott the trick around the temptation issue is dont go to Auckland Camera :lol:

How did your pics come out last night. What was the Sigma like?

[FlyingPete]

Ah b*gger. The XFL (aka FightClub) thing I have been working on has been cancelled due to it not being "economically viable"

Was looking forward to getting some cool shots, something a little different.

Anyway here is a publicity shot I did as I don't share many real photos around here:

[DiscoLizard]

I worry about the living not the dead. Anyway I dont bad mouth I just tell the truth.
Maybe another reason I dont go to funurals, likely to really upset a few people with what I would say.

I also make it a habbit to tell them when they are alive anyway. I keep really short accounts with people that way if something does happen then there are no regretes.

To many people spend a life time not saying Sorry I was wrong. If im in the wrong I say it right away. If people want to get sulky then not much you can do about it.

I think people get a chance to say how they really felt about the person, even if they were unable to express it to them while they were alive. Funerals let people say goodbye and can bring some small amount of relief to people who are suffering from the realisation that a part of their life is forever changed, in the company of other people who are similarly affected.

You may feel it's pointless because you're already dead, I think it has meaning to the people who are left behind.

Moving on....

[weka2000]

Moving on....

So when you getting your 5D or are you waiting for the MK2 :lol:

[DiscoLizard]

So when you getting your 5D or are you waiting for the MK2 :lol:

Trouble maker :lol:

Need the money in the bank to pay for the other things I've bought, then I'll look at the 5d... Or I could just get the credit card out... :eek:

I can't see how they'll improve the 5d, but I'm pretty sure I couldn't afford the replacement.

Must.... Resist....

[weka2000]

Trouble maker :lol:

Need the money in the bank to pay for the other things I've bought, then I'll look at the 5d... Or I could just get the credit card out... :eek:

I can't see how they'll improve the 5d, but I'm pretty sure I couldn't afford the replacement.

Must.... Resist....


Do it....Do it....Do it..... :lol:

Hey Im not trouble

[scotttnz]

Oh Scott the trick around the temptation issue is dont go to Auckland Camera :lol:

How did your pics come out last night. What was the Sigma like?

To be honest I probably would have bought some stuff. But I was there for 15 minutes, and nobody said a word to me, and i wasn't in the mood for chasing them. So they lost a sale.

It probably wouldn't have been the 85. Wife and i already aren't talking.

[DiscoLizard]

To be honest I probably would have bought some stuff. But I was there for 15 minutes, and nobody said a word to me, and i wasn't in the mood for chasing them. So they lost a sale.

It probably wouldn't have been the 85. Wife and i already aren't talking.

Had a similar situation there once... Now I go to Glam, much friendlier and better prices :D


I'll hold onto your 5d for you if you think it will help the marital situation :D

[weka2000]

To be honest I probably would have bought some stuff. But I was there for 15 minutes, and nobody said a word to me, and i wasn't in the mood for chasing them. So they lost a sale.

It probably wouldn't have been the 85. Wife and i already aren't talking.

Make sure she dosnt throw my 17-40 at you :rolleyes:

[scotttnz]

Well my Sigma 70-200 is noticably softer than Tony's Canon at 200mm f2.8. But at f4 and above there is very little in it. What else did I learn looking at the photos? I need a new tripod, it sucks!

[weka2000]

Well we have just had a mircle...Mum told daughter that dad is comming to stay and look after her and shortly after all pain had left and she is able to walk again.

What am I going to do?
Any wise parental advice welcome. Man I thought woman were complex but kids are worse.



Well picked up new video card and 2 x 160 gig IDE drives today so may do a rebuild.

[weka2000]

Well my Sigma 70-200 is noticably softer than Tony's Canon at 200mm f2.8. But at f4 and above there is very little in it. What else did I learn looking at the photos? I need a new tripod, it sucks!

So I gather you wont be selling your Sigma 70-200 F2.8 for more than you paid for it :lol:

[scotttnz]

So I gather you wont be selling your Sigma 70-200 F2.8 for more than you paid for it :lol:

Nah, it's still a good lens, I just have to be aware that it is a bit soft at f2.8. I'll keep it, at least untill the rest of my line up is complete.

[scotttnz]

I want a 17-40! This is this mornings sunrise with Tony's.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_0147.jpg

[kelstar]

I want a 17-40! This is this mornings sunrise with Tony's.

Beautiful shot.

[S-S]

I want a 17-40! This is this mornings sunrise with Tony's.

looks great scott, what harbour is that

[scotttnz]

Thanks.

That is from Eastern Beach.

[wendyc]

Love that foreground Scott, wicked texture. Is it the lens or the photographer you recon?

At sunrise I was at my desk, and now at sunset I am still working at it! :cry:

[theflyingkiwi]

I want a 17-40! This is this mornings sunrise with Tony's.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_0147.jpg

this is why I would like FF. nice work there Scott.

[weka2000]

Love that foreground Scott, wicked texture. Is it the lens or the photographer you recon?

At sunrise I was at my desk, and now at sunset I am still working at it! :cry:


Lens, wekas lens do wonders no matter who uses them :p

[scotttnz]

You know what, I've just relooked at that picture, and it is crap! I've been trying to use Adobe Camera RAW, and it's made a mess of that image.....I'll try again.

[naqs]

You know what, I've just relooked at that picture, and it is crap! I've been trying to use Adobe Camera RAW, and it's made a mess of that image.....I'll try again.

I don't know that much about editing raw's but I find that If I use the canon software I get the best results

does anyone have any tutorials about learning editing raw?

[theflyingkiwi]

I don't know that much about editing raw's but I find that If I use the canon software I get the best results

does anyone have any tutorials about learning editing raw?

have you done a google search?

BTW have any of you tried safari web browser? did you know that displays aRGB colour space.

[scotttnz]

OK attempt number 2, with Canon DPP:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_0147_1.jpg

You know what? That image was shot at 40mm, so I don't need a 17-40 after all ;) Not that that will stop me :P It was a very grey dull morning except for about 2 minutes as the sun peeked over the clouds.

[naqs]

have you done a google search?


yes I have but I always end up going back to the canon software... One day I'll learn :rolleyes:

[wendyc]

Lens, wekas lens do wonders no matter who uses them :p

So when can I borrow the new 50mm? ;)

[Mark Vuleta]

Evening all

As per usual, lots & lots been going on, where to start.

Congrates to Chris & Scott on aniversarys, I must be old!! Our 18th is in a couple of months.

Stunning shots Warren.

Scott, I dont know what to say, that 5D will cost you! Keep hanging out with Tony & watch the bank balance deplete:p I like the first version, the colours on my monitor appeal to me more, the second one, the sky seems too blue for a sunrise shot.

Was it a pano or has it been cropped, it looks like it has some seams?? but it could be my old eyes:lol:

Anything else will have to comment latter, dinner time.

[Nzshrimper]

hmm... Scoot looks a little washed out to me.

[scotttnz]

hmm... Scoot looks a little washed out to me.

Which one? Might be time for monitor calibration.....:rolleyes: