GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[theflyingkiwi]

Just read this and a light went on

"If a scene does not stir an emotion in a photographer, an image of that scene will be powerless to do so in a viewer of the image"

Umm food for thought

so when was the last time you cryed ? :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

Just in case anyone is wondering, http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10401112 on an updated. it seems that some people thing that it might be radioactive. Gee hollywood has at to answer for. i am glad otherwise i might have to pull it off trade me... ;)

[FlyingPete]

Just had a look at a 400D in Queen St shops. Man that big screen makes the camera look small!

Yeah I read that was available in some shops now, that was very quick!

[theflyingkiwi]

i am glad otherwise i might have to pull it off trade me... ;)

I noticed the price has gone up a wee bit. But see on the news now that orignal piece is now back with the owner. I wonder if he/she would put it on trade me?

[scotttnz]

Yeah I read that was available in some shops now, that was very quick!

Yeah, it needs the battery grip on it, but then so does a 350D IMHO.

Pete I like the new quote in your sig, but it's you're not your.

[Wazza]

I wonder where camera progression is heading.. Will the next 1D series have sensor cleaning.. Imagine the size on a 5D or 1DS, 35mm sensor, instead of 22.

[Nzshrimper]

I noticed the price has gone up a wee bit. But see on the news now that orignal piece is now back with the owner. I wonder if he/she would put it on trade me? and who said i am not the original owner.. and i never saw the little green men here to collect it.. :p

[Nzshrimper]

I wonder where camera progression is heading.. Will the next 1D series have sensor cleaning.. Imagine the size on a 5D or 1DS, 35mm sensor, instead of 22. who knows.. may the lenes are the next big leap.

I cant remember if ask you this but are you coming down to Chch for the NZV8's (November 24-26) ?

[Nzshrimper]

Hey Pete I've just come up with the ransom for you. Now will this stop you taking over the world... Dr Evil....I think you said 'one million dollars"

[forsaken]

I can't get the gallery2 software to work on my webserver :(

[forsaken]

Congratulations Duncan on your new arrival

[FlyingPete]

Pete I like the new quote in your sig, but it's you're not your.

That is the second time in 24 hours cut and paste has caught me out :rolleyes:

Hey Pete I've just come up with the ransom for you. Now will this stop you taking over the world... Dr Evil....I think you said 'one million dollars"

No, its actually now One Billion Dollars http://www.lowden.orcon.net.nz/drevil.gif
Wooo ha ha ha!

[Nzshrimper]

No, its actually now One Billion Dollars http://www.lowden.orcon.net.nz/drevil.gif
Wooo ha ha ha!

sh1t ill have to print another 9,999,999 of them.. do you take EFTPOS

[theflyingkiwi]

sh1t ill have to print another 9,999,999 of them.. do you take EFTPOS

I wonder what the bank fee would be :)

perhaps visa is recommend, as long as you pay it back within one month you should be fine.

[tim]

Hey guys, would you mind giving me a little feedback on the new rates page i'm thinking about? I'm interested in comments on language and layout. Page is (now remove), but will be taken down tomorrow morning. I'm off to bed now, i'm stuffed.

[Nzshrimper]

I wonder what the bank fee would be :)

perhaps visa is recommend, as long as you pay it back within one month you should be fine. no i have 60 days intrest free on mine... ;)

Hey guys, would you mind giving me a little feedback on the new rates page i'm thinking about? I'm interested in comments on language and layout. Page is here, but will be taken down tomorrow morning. I'm off to bed now, i'm stuffed.

sure tim - and you get some sleep,,,,

[NordieBoy]

Hey guys, would you mind giving me a little feedback on the new rates page i'm thinking about? I'm interested in comments on language and layout. Page is here (http://www.wildphotography.co.nz/wedding-photography-packages-proposed.html), but will be taken down tomorrow morning. I'm off to bed now, i'm stuffed.
Hmmm....

"You tried to access the address http://tims website, which is currently unavailable. Please make sure that the Web address (URL) is correctly spelled and punctuated, then try reloading the page."

[tim]

Fran, it works perfectly for me... try again maybe?

Oh btw, can people please not post the URL, I try not to post my professional URL up here, and i'll remove my original post later. Fran, would you mind editing that post of yours? To help my paranoia ;)

[Moppie]

Looks pretty good Tim :)

I just saw this on trademe, two items being sold on the same page..........

[theflyingkiwi]

Looks pretty good Tim :)

I just saw this on trademe, two items being sold on the same page..........

hmm now that's just funny. either someone has got a sick mind or the universe is just cruel.

I guess it's both.

[joeseph]

Hey guys, would you mind giving me a little feedback on the new rates page i'm thinking about? I'm interested in comments on language and layout. here but will be taken down tomorrow morning. I'm off to bed now, i'm stuffed.
Tim - sounds very professional, the first paragraph I thought just a shade too long winded but you've got a lot of info in there to get across. good work!

[Nzshrimper]

Hey guys, would you mind giving me a little feedback on the new rates page i'm thinking about? I'm interested in comments on language and layout. Page is here, but will be taken down tomorrow morning. I'm off to bed now, i'm stuffed.

Looks very good Tim .. just a little confused by this line

Electronic proofs, delivered via the Internet, on DVD. Proof books are available for $250

how do deliver cd's on the Internet.. ? maybe its the way i am reading it.
also the link to queensbury..

maybe link to the weeding tour page.. ( /tour_wed/index.html )

i did have a sneek at the rest of the site, very nice work.

[Nzshrimper]

Hey guys, when quoting Tim's post don't forget to remove the link from the 'here'. ;)

[Nzshrimper]

hmm now that's just funny. either someone has got a sick mind or the universe is just cruel.

I guess it's both. in the early days of ad linking to website i saw a news site that was talking about the tragic loss of a family due to a house fire. the ad link said 'Burn Baby Burn'. It was for fat loss.

I did have a screen shot of that I'll look for later but you are right its a cruel world.

[theflyingkiwi]

Hey guys, when quote Tim's post dont forget to remove the link from the 'here'. ;)

yea but that means we have to quote tim. and he talks to much anyway. :p

Sorry Tim I bored and I felt like picking on you :lol:

[Wazza]

That's a big update. From $750, to 1125, and now up to 2425?? :lol:

Where did the big jump come from?
You got twice as good? Or realised you have so much demand, that you can justify. :D

[Nzshrimper]

wow its slow on here tonight..

[Wazza]

Uh huh. I'm hungry.. Wanna meet half way for food? First to find the real space rock

[Nzshrimper]

Uh huh. I'm hungry.. Wanna meet half way for food? First to find the real space rock yep I'll race ya... no driftin thou..

[Wazza]

It's a bit hard in a front wheel drive car.. It's called ass sliding, when I pull up the handbrake.

[Nzshrimper]

It's a bit hard in a front wheel drive car.. It's called ass sliding, when I pull up the handbrake. this is true - in a 4 wheel drive its called losing control...

[Wazza]

Just updated that music on myspace ;)

www.myspace.com/skwazza

And added a couple of photos

[tim]

Thanks guys, i'll edit to clarify, and maybe shorten the first paragraph.

Wazza - $750 was what I charged ages ago, these prices have been current for 6 months or more, and i'm getting plenty of bookings. This latest update was changing the way things were written, to make it more obvious that people have to buy an album.

If people can edit out the link to my website from their posts that'd be appreciated :)

[FlyingPete]

That's a big update. From $750, to 1125, and now up to 2425?? :lol:

Where did the big jump come from?
You got twice as good? Or realised you have so much demand, that you can justify. :D

I think Tim is at the level where he can charge that. I have seem other photographers at the same level, Tims work is up there if not better.

[tim]

That's the base price...

[Wazza]

One day I'll be there. ;)

[Nzshrimper]

One day I'll be there. ;) i dont think you that far away to be honest warren..

[tim]

The business side is almost more important than the photography. You have to be a good photographer, which you are, then get a bit of experience, which you're doing, then have enough business savvy to develop things.

[MHP]

it''ll fall into place for you I think, with images like you take it is inevitable. just keep rolling with the ball....

[Wazza]

Yeah me was joking.

I know I'm capable, I have several weddings myself booked, including 3 in a row from
Feb 24, March 3, March 10..

The March 3rd is in Blenheim, and they're paying for flights/accommodation for the weekend. :)

Isn't it good, word of mouth!

[DiscoLizard]

Looks good Tim, the only things I've noticed were;

"Electronic proofs, delivered via the Internet, on DVD",

And that when I mouse over the "Rates" link at the top, a little white bar appears about 3/4 of the way down the link box, under the "s" in Rates.

[tim]

Thanks DiscoLizard, i'll check that out. I've noticed it before but never bothered to fix it.

[theflyingkiwi]

it seems to be a quite day around here today.

[Moppie]

Very quite.


Infact a little too quite.





I think thier plotting against us.





Yes, I can tell.



They are plotting to take all our photos and claim them as thier own.











I know they are.


I can hear them whispering about it to each other.

[DiscoLizard]

Carl Zeiss creates over five foot long telephoto lens.

http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/carl-zeiss-creates-over-five-foot-long-telephoto-lens/

[theflyingkiwi]

are you sure it's them?


I can't hear them as I am too far away.


and why take our photos?


to many questions, I can't stand it.


it's toooooooooooooooo quite


ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[tim]

Quite quiet even :p

[IainB]

it's toooooooooooooooo quite

Not 'quite'....;)

[Moppie]

Now they are watching us.





Shhhhhhhhhh..........










shhhh.

[theflyingkiwi]

you guys are making fun of me, now I am hurt now :cry:







ohh well I don't care :p


ooops I mean it's not quite what I had in mind but it's still quiet so I am going to quit while I am falling behind :)

[joeseph]

you guys are making fun of me, now I am hurt now :cry:







ohh well I don't care :p


ooops I mean it's not quite what I had in mind but it's still quiet so I am going to quit while I am falling behind :)


Shhhhhh....... baby sleeping...

[theflyingkiwi]

WHAT, WHAT WAS THAT!

DEAF GOING I AM

young ones these days, no respect :)

[tim]

Big bold words aren't office friendly.

[theflyingkiwi]

see my avatar :)

[theflyingkiwi]

ok ok i'll stop being a pain to everyone. I have now dropped the size :)

You know the funny thing is, at school my teachers always thought I was a loud person.

[tag141]

nzl-g3user and moppie...have you been too near to shrimpers rock? I hear it has a strange affect on people!!

[Moppie]

Shhhhhhhhhhh,

Don't let them know.

You can't let them know.



If they know that we know that they know that we know what they know.......


Well..............







There could be trouble.

[tag141]

Hey shrimper, next time you find a rock...lead lined box, that's all you need. Lead lined box.

Or don't let those two near it !!! :shock:

[scotttnz]

Yay! Time to update my sig!

[DiscoLizard]

so its arrived then? Do we get to see pictures of your baby too? :D

[tim]

My 17-55's waiting for me at WPS... I might collect it today, but I might not have time until Friday evening. Better price than Auckland Camera too :) ($20 less)

[weka2000]

Wekas cheap 6x4.5 medium format photo......take 2 shots in portrait mode and stich togather :rolleyes:

Im having a delima just trying to work throught it.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=215552

[scotttnz]

so its arrived then? Do we get to see pictures of your baby too? :D

I am going to my son's school production tonight, so that will be a good chance to test it. I'll post some pics with and of the lens tonight too.

Picked up the hood, a Crumpler Karachi Outpost backpack (it is huge!) and a cokin tobacco grad from AC as well. That is my camera spending for a while I think!

One thing I am disappointed about is the trademe seller swapped the nice marumi filter pictured and mentioned in the auction for an crappy no name one. He will get an opportunity to swap it before I post bad feedback.

[weka2000]

cokin tobacco grad from AC as well.

How are my photos going to unique now :p

I want to be the black sheep of the group

[scotttnz]

How are my photos going to unique now :p

I want to be the black sheep of the group

Easy, yours will be 12MP, and mine will be 8MP and composed to the rule of thirds.

Edit: The guy is refunding me $30 for the different filter.

[Nzshrimper]

Easy, yours will be 12MP, and mine will be 8MP and composed to the rule of thirds.

Edit: The guy is refunding me $30 for the different filter. nice update on the signature there scott - i see no one noticed mine... :cry:

[Nzshrimper]

Hey shrimper, next time you find a rock...lead lined box, that's all you need. Lead lined box.

Or don't let those two near it !!! :shock: yep i will keep it clear of those two and lead box.. hmm how about a Tana Umunga handbag.

[joeseph]

nice update on the signature there scott - i see no one noticed mine... :cry:
Oh we noticed...... :p

[Nzshrimper]

Oh we noticed...... :p :p

[DiscoLizard]

Congratulations Chris :)

I get to update my sig tomorrow :D

[Nzshrimper]

Congratulations Chris :)

I get to update my sig tomorrow :D thats one less excuse that i can use... ' its the bloody lens '

[tim]

I'm off to pick up my 17-55 IS now :)

[theflyingkiwi]

nice update on the signature there scott - i see no one noticed mine... :cry:

ok, I am going to be serious for about 1 sec, notice what? would it be that "L" lens ?

[FlyingPete]

nice update on the signature there scott - i see no one noticed mine... :cry:

Watch your sigs guys, they are about to be restricted, I posted up on the Forum section of the forum after I couldn't update my sig as it had over 500 characters in it (included formatting characters), this only came in place this morning.

A quote from Pekka on the matter:
There will be more detailed signature limits very soon because 500 character limit is just not enough. I will try to remove the reason for long sigs (gear lists) with some other stuff soon.

There are an aweful lot out there over 500.

[weka2000]

It just dawned on me that I can use EF-S glass again...oh goodie I have some lens to test :lol:
Oh Scott where are u? (Dam how to get the 1 tonne glue off my 30D and bigma)

[Nzshrimper]

ok, I am going to be serious for about 1 sec, notice what? would it be that "L" lens ? L lens yep thats the one.. mhooaa hahaha.

Watch your sigs guys, they are about to be restricted, I posted up on the Forum section of the forum after I couldn't update my sig as it had over 500 characters in it (included formatting characters), this only came in place this morning.

only 233 including spaces...

[scotttnz]

OK a few rushed shots before I run out the door to use my new baby:
On the camera.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/DSC03266.jpg
old and new
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/DSC03267.jpg

[Nzshrimper]

boys and their toys... ;)

[weka2000]

Tonights effort

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1983842#post1983842

[scotttnz]

Sorry about the quality of the pics earlier, obviously I wasn't using the new lens for them. Repeat after me "Do not try to use a crappy old Sony digicam to take photo's in a dark room!"

Just got back from Daniel's school production where I took about 170 photo's mostly with the 17-55. It performed very well in demanding lighting conditions. Don't think there is much post worthy, not due to the lens but my lack of flair and experience at this type of photography. I'll wade through them and find something to post later.

It was interesting, there were loads of P&S cameras there, and a number of DSLRs and I was the only person not using on board flash (or any flash). Oh except for the guy with the camera phone that didn't have a flash. What people expect such a puny flash to do from the other end of a school hall I don't know.

[tag141]

Can I just say a public thank you to a member who helped me out with my buggered laptop. Basically the CD didn't work and I had no other way to reload windows. Well this member came to the rescue. He doesn't know me from a bar of soap, apart from the fact a bar of soap can't use a laptop (no fingers you see) and I wouldn't know him even if he punched me in the face. Except for the fact that if someone did punch me in the face, I'd know it was him. Anyway, he sent me a replacement CD, not simply across town but to the other end of the country. Plus he's a bit busy at the mo with the new arrival.

So stand up and take a bow....Duncan.

Plus it shows that the NZ members on POTN are more than just members of an internet forum.

[theflyingkiwi]

cool, does that mean we can call Duncan our IT guru? :)

Glad to hear Tag that your laptop is now up and running. I didn't know it was broken but nothing worse that having a machine out of action.

[scotttnz]

Am I out of line here guys? Have a look at this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=69188979

I got this email from the seller after I complained that he had swapped the filter in the picture for a crappy old horrible no name one, and he offered me a $30 refund which I accepted.

Refunding the money now but just be aware of what is said in the auction "77mm UV filter" only. Marumi was never mentioned.

And considering that you made me wait for more than a week for payment, I think it is rather petty on your part and ungentlemanly to respond in such an underhanded manner.

Well, let it be on your conscience, not mine! I will sleep well tonight, that's for sure!


He is right Marumi was not mentioned in the text of the auction, but the picture clearly shows a good Marumi filter.

This was my reponse:

1) I made clear before I bid when I was able to collect and pay. If you had a problem with that you should have said so! Perhaps you should refer to the questions and answers on the auction if you don't remember this.

2) The photograph on your auction clearly shows a high quality filter, not the 20 year old piece of junk on the lens. The change in filter clearly changes the value of the auction. The price I paid was not enough below what many retailers sell this lens for me to ignore this.

3) You offered the refund, I did not ask for it.

4) You also did not provide me with proof of purchase, so effectively I don't have the 11 month warranty that you advertised in your auction. It would be appreciated if you would supply this.

I'm sorry if you think I am being underhanded, but I just want what you advertised on the auction. If you would prefer to refund the $1500 I am happy to return the lens. Up to you.

I used the lens tonight at my son's school production. It is a very nice lens, and I would like to keep it. I don't want you to feel ripped off, but I don't want me to feel ripped off either, and the fact is if the picture showed the filter you supplied I would not have paid $1500 for the lens.

I will have no problem sleeping tonight, as I believe my comments are well justified.

Thanks for the refund.

Enjoy your photography.


So, am I being unreasonable?

[weka2000]

Get at 100% refund if not happy. Then go to auckland camera and pay them full price. At least like me you will know and have learnt that there is no corner cutting with good glass. All my photos were taken with a lens that cost me $2295 and I tryed to save $400 and it bit me on the a$$

Scott it sucks but thats trademe.

Option 2 is suck it up and go buy a desent filter but proof of purchase is a must and he got it from pro gear and you guys know what I think of them and Glam.

Buy local buy new buy from auclkand camera thats what we should all DO :)

PS Scott just read your feed back on this guy, I feel you were a bit quick to respond. I never had ago at the trader who tryed to screw with me over the 70-200 I just left it alone. As much as I want to make comment on his relisting hope he got the issue fixed.

Our passion is best saved for our photography and wives :)

[weka2000]

Tim what you drinking tonight? Im on my second glass of Baileys listening to the Doors. I feel the mischeivious weka wanting to go out and play. Dam now I remember why I dont drink that often.

Trouble waiting to happen.

"Roadhouse blues" ah these some memorys of going out on a friday night of to the "po" over on the shore and stricking up a conversation with some young lass. Now what was her name again...... Oh glass is empty time for a refill :)

[NordieBoy]

Where is this "Auckland Camera"?

[Wazza]

Bad luck Scott.. Will you update his negative feedback now?

[weka2000]

Where is this "Auckland Camera"?

St Lukes.

Brought the bottle back to bed with me saves getting up again :lol:

[weka2000]

Bad luck Scott.. Will you update his negative feedback now?

So Wazza when are you free during the school break? Afternoons will be best.

[theflyingkiwi]

Even tho this is a private sale, the UV filter that is in the picture should have been one that was supplied with the lens. So you are unreasable to ask for this. Like any sale with in NZ, even private ones you have the right to ask for your money back if your not happy with the item. You also have the right to ask for the item which was advertised. in this case it's also the UV filter which we can all see is attached to the lens.

This also covers the proof of purchase which he offered with the lens. Any seller in NZ has to provide what they are saying they can provide. It would be like buying a car with no wheels even tho it had wheels when you had taken it for a test drive :)

If the picture wasn't of the lens that he sold you then he should have stated otherwise.

Now it comes down to you. Do you wish the extra hassle of dealing with this guy or just put it down to the experience. Buy a good uv filter and then buy all other camera equipment from Auckland Camera Centre.

[theflyingkiwi]

drinking

What's that ? :confused:

[weka2000]

"Love her Madly" great song.

Pete and Duncan how are your wives (wife) and new borns Born). Hope everyoone is settled and the Mums are getting plenty of rest.

Sandras fast asleep Im wide awake (she just finished 4x12hr nights).

[weka2000]

What's that ? :confused:

Something I do 1 in a blue moon :D Had a freind bring sme back from overseas.

Im just sitting her drinking, chatting and listing to the Doors...umm time for some Reggae Music ;)
Ok change of mind some Blues Rock, dam Im having trouble finding the keys.......

[Wazza]

I work afternoons, and Fridays off.

Schedule is.. Maybe some landscapes tomorrow.. Should go to bed early, but will probably end up shooting in the afternoon/evening, and family dinner at Lonestar.

Then I have some Westpac rescue air to air shots at Ardmore on Monday 25th..

And D1NZ on Saturday 30th.. 5th round of 6.. (haha, some of you will be thinking, oh finally!)

[Nzshrimper]

Am I out of line here guys?
So, am I being unreasonable?

Hi Scott ... a quick answer to your questions. The first one... No you are not out of line asking the question that you asked him. He has a picture of a filter thats the one he should supply, he offered a transferable warranty, thats what he should supply, i think your getting the drift here,,, you had an expectation of this product with filter. If the guy wants to provide a lesser filter he needs to state in the auction product may be different from pictured. Its misrepresentation not to this.

Are you being unreasonable,,, that slightly different,

no your not to bring up these points, but maybe you should have brought them up with him first. Let him and yourself sort them out yo a point, where you are both happy.

Personally i think posting bad feedback is a last resort , its a bit like going to fair go to sort out an issue that will not go away.

Try to talk first then screw them. Just my point of view..

So unreasonable for asking no, unreasonable for posting bad feed back yep. (unless he does not listen to objections).

One last point the goods were advertised as new... this gives you your full consumer rights, you have the same rights with this guy as you would with a shop.

Anyway enjoy the lens - i still have not used mine yet (i want the first shot to great)

[tim]

Tim what you drinking tonight? Im on my second glass of Baileys listening to the Doors. I feel the mischeivious weka wanting to go out and play. Dam now I remember why I dont drink that often.

I turned down wine tonight, I went to a movie instead. So far the 17-55 seems good, but quite soft wide open (very limited testing).

[Wazza]

Here's my new market...

http://www.soniyephotography.com/carshoot_video/

[weka2000]

I turned down wine tonight, I went to a movie instead. So far the 17-55 seems good, but quite soft wide open (very limited testing).

Umm wine now just check my memory ah yes wine spa pool and young woman from Hamilton I was about your age too.

My screen is getting blury.

[weka2000]

Anyone heard from Mattl? I was hoping to see some snow photos.

Oh well night all the 4thBaileys has hit hard and Im ready to fall head first into my laptop
why is the more of it you drink the less it tastes like cream an more like whiskey ???

[Nzshrimper]

Here's my new market...

http://www.soniyephotography.com/carshoot_video/nice cars ..

not sure the 9 th car "Chris's Rav4" has a good ring to it thou...

[tim]

Guys, this is a link to the newsletter of an aussie based lab, it's worth reading if just for the blending mode stuff half way thru. They're a pro lab with good prices and a good reputation, i'm considering using them if my current Auckland lab doesn't improve their service.

http://www.nulab.com.au/newsletter/NulabNewsSeptember2006.htm

[scotttnz]

A happy end to the sorry tale.:

1) I have ammended my feedback and apologised for placing the feedback before giving him the chance to fix the issue.
2) He has refunded me $30.
3) He is posting me the reciept.
4) I won't be buying anything on trademe for such a comparitively small saving again.

[MHP]

good link Tim, there's a link on there to download a booklet, I've only read a couple of pages in it, but it looks to be very truthful and informative for any new photog biz. it's written for the US, but it is true for any portraiture biz in most parts from what I have read so far.

[scotttnz]

Why am I up so early?

I was lying in bed thinking of nothing in particular when I thought "I'm awake, I'll go shoot the sunrise, what a nice thing to do on a Saturday morning." So I got up got dressed in warm clothes and then it hit me, it's not Saturday! Time to get ready for work.

[MHP]

Why am I up so early?

I was lying in bed thinking of nothing in particular when I thought "I'm awake, I'll go shoot the sunrise, what a nice thing to do on a Saturday morning." So I got up got dressed in warm clothes and then it hit me, it's not Saturday! Time to get ready for work.


dontcha just hate that!

[FlyingPete]

Pete and Duncan how are your wives (wife) and new borns Born). Hope everyoone is settled and the Mums are getting plenty of rest.



We all seem to be in a good place over here, Shona always cooks familys a meal when they have a baby, and now it is payback time :D Haven't had to cook all week!

I am back to a full nights sleep, Shona is waking one to two times to feed, so she is also getting a good sleep, I try to get Elizabeth out of the house in the afternoons she is not a kindy to let the other two girls have a nap.

I hope all is well in the Duncan household too :cool:

[tim]

Why am I up so early?

I was lying in bed thinking of nothing in particular when I thought "I'm awake, I'll go shoot the sunrise, what a nice thing to do on a Saturday morning." So I got up got dressed in warm clothes and then it hit me, it's not Saturday! Time to get ready for work.

That sucks! I was woken up by workmen at home, so I figured i'd come to work early and get paid more :)

[weka2000]

Well I feel a bit seedy this morning :(

Scott glad you got things sorted out. This lesson like mine was one you wont forget.

[Nzshrimper]

Why am I up so early?

I was lying in bed thinking of nothing in particular when I thought "I'm awake, I'll go shoot the sunrise, what a nice thing to do on a Saturday morning." So I got up got dressed in warm clothes and then it hit me, it's not Saturday! Time to get ready for work. i hate it when its the other way around.. you jump out of bed at 8am, 'sh1t late for work' rush around, get ready and then it dawns on you that its Saturday.. DUOH !!:rolleyes: .

[Wazza]

I had the idea of a sunrise... Thought I wouldn't set an alarm, and if my body wanted to wake up that early, it would..
At 9:12am, my eyes roll open. ;)

[DiscoLizard]

I thought I'd get up early and be at work to get stuff done... awake at 6:30, and now it feels like it should be 5 already.

[Nzshrimper]

I thought I'd get up early and be at work to get stuff done... awake at 6:30, and now it feels like it should be 5 already.if it feels like 5 already have your afterwork beer for morning tea then.. ;)

[DiscoLizard]

if it feels like 5 already have your afterwork beer for morning tea then.. ;)

:D I'll admit to having considered that...

[Wazza]

The poll opens again..

Suggestions for photo ops today?
(if the weather clears a bit)..
And, I have to be back into New Lynn by 7pm.. So that means I have to leave a beach/sunset at 6:30..

[Nzshrimper]

The poll opens again..

Suggestions for photo ops today?
(if the weather clears a bit)..
And, I have to be back into New Lynn by 7pm.. So that means I have to leave a beach/sunset at 6:30.. urban street life... (central square or park)

[Nzshrimper]

:D I'll admit to having considered that... i am having a liquid lunch.. with a bag of chips.. sunny day in the park and the boss is skiing at Mt Hutt. ;)

[Wazza]

Nah urbans out sorry.

I need peace and quiet.

Still rather stressed.
Need to get out of the city...

Finally got my vodafone statement today, the day I need it, they take ages to send it!

Now I can write my Please pay my $200 back, parking episode, letter..

[weka2000]

Nah urbans out sorry.

I need peace and quiet.

Still rather stressed.
Need to get out of the city...

Finally got my vodafone statement today, the day I need it, they take ages to send it!

Now I can write my Please pay my $200 back, parking episode, letter..

WATERFALLS :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Wazza]

I'll see. Sounds ok. Especially if it stays cloudy.

Where's your favourite track?
And a shot as an example ;)

[NordieBoy]

Here's my new market...

http://www.soniyephotography.com/carshoot_video/

That's a 10mb front page ! :shock:

[Wazza]

Was it 10Mb? heh

His front page is:
http://www.soniyephotography.com/

He posted those real photos in Glamour and Nude.. Very nice

[NordieBoy]

WATERFALLS :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Quiet WATERFALLS? http://fran.orcon.net.nz/beer3.gif

[weka2000]

I'll see. Sounds ok. Especially if it stays cloudy.

Where's your favourite track?
And a shot as an example ;)

Karekare any of them will do, I want to see what you produce how you see what Ive seen. Grab the ones by the main falls they cascade so you can walk up just watch your footing. 17-40 should be all you need.

[Wazza]

I've shot the main Karekare falls...
Where is the others? Up or downstream or a different stream altogether?

[weka2000]

I've shot the main Karekare falls...
Where is the others? Up or downstream or a different stream altogether?

As you go down the track to the main falls is a bend the rest are on that stream there are heaps of small ones they follow the lone karui rd if you need to beware that you cant get to all of them there are trackes that lead down as some are inpassable following the stream up.

Go for a walk and have an explore. Check my pbase site for examples. Its the opal pools stream

[Wazza]

http://i.pbase.com/o4/28/601728/1/59409318.karekarestream.jpg

Where is this?
I've seen several versions of it

[weka2000]

Where is this?
I've seen several versions of it

As you come down Karekare rd you get to the bottom there is a bridge and car park. Thos falls are heading up karekare rd. If you walk up karekare rd you will come across a drive way (right hand side walking up on the road) with a small hut there is a set of starirs that lead bown to a track that has ben bulldozed out. it comes to a dead end you will need to cross the stream follow your nose and your ears. If you get it right yor feet will not get wet :) Should take you no more than 15min from the car park to the falls by foot

[Moppie]

Anyone seen the price of a 30D at Auckland Camera lately?
Seems to have had about $150 knocked of its retail price with the anouncement of the 400D.
http://www.aucklandcamera.com/category.php?cat=219

Thats less than they were offering it to me when we dropped in as a group and started haggeling. I got it down to $2165 from $2299.
Wonder if I can take another $140 of the new listed price? :D :D

[Wazza]

Most likely ;)

[theflyingkiwi]

Anyone seen the price of a 30D at Auckland Camera lately?
Seems to have had about $150 knocked of its retail price with the anouncement of the 400D.
http://www.aucklandcamera.com/category.php?cat=219

Thats less than they were offering it to me when we dropped in as a group and started haggeling. I got it down to $2165 from $2299.
Wonder if I can take another $140 of the new listed price? :D :D

now you know you wont to :)

[DiscoLizard]

2k is a nice even number :D

[weka2000]

Most likely ;)

Souldnt you be on your way to Karekare, show me how good you are and I will show you how good I will become :p

About time you gave me a desent challange. Same spot 2 photographers 2 sets of eyes. To far for me to go to shoot Ganetts. I need some motivation to kick a$$

[weka2000]

Moppie how long have you and Amanda been waiting to get Married :rolleyes:

[Moppie]

Moppie how long have you and Amanda been waiting to get Married :rolleyes:

Waiting to get engaged more like. :)
Im working on that part too, plan is in the works, and the instrument of my destruction has been purchased.

Next comes a 30D, the instrument of my resurection.

[Nzshrimper]

Thats better 3 beers and plate of chips.. Sunshine.. now i just want to have an afternoon snooze..

Still must do work this arvo... :D

Wow this is page 500...

[scotttnz]

Moppie, no I haven't but I don't think it is far off.

[DiscoLizard]

Thats better 3 beers and plate of chips.. Sunshine.. now i just want to have an afternoon snooze..

Still must do work this arvo... :D

Wow this is page 500...

Life is tough! :D

3 more hours till I get home to my new lens... More nervous about this one than the last 2, as it's hard to find many reviews about it.

[Moppie]

Moppie, no I haven't but I don't think it is far off.

If you follow the link its listed at 2149 ;)

I havn't found anyone who is selling cheaper that be trying to compete with either.
Wonder if Canon have dropped the wholesale price?

[tim]

Moppie, you'll barely be able to move at your wedding for all the photographers pointing cameras at you! You might consider telling them all to leave their cameras at home for the day and just having fun.... except that taking photos is fun... so tell them to do what makes the day the most fun for you :)

I can highly recommend this photographer (http://www.jvk.co.nz/)... shouldn't run you more than about $10K I guess... seriously. He's fantastic, and such a nice guy.

[scotttnz]

If you follow the link its listed at 2149 ;)

I havn't found anyone who is selling cheaper that be trying to compete with either.
Wonder if Canon have dropped the wholesale price?

I was refering to the wingdings at the bottom of your sig.

Since so many of us have new glass, we should get together for a shoot over the weekend. Anyone interested?

[weka2000]

Waiting to get engaged more like. :)
Im working on that part too, plan is in the works, and the instrument of my destruction has been purchased.

Next comes a 30D, the instrument of my resurection.

JUST DO IT. What are you waiting for??? life is to short to hum and ah. Marry the girl get the camera and worry about everything latter.

I had a mate whos girfreind came home friday night with a headache dead by sunday brain tumor. People who wait for everything to be right miss out.

I will have a 1D before you get a DSLR :p

[Wazza]

Good luck Moppie. ;)

Look at those black evil clouds heading this way

[weka2000]

Good luck Moppie. ;)

Look at those black evil clouds heading this way

You still here :rolleyes: Where are my waterfall photos. I dont know the younger generation

[FlyingPete]

If you follow the link its listed at 2149 ;)

I havn't found anyone who is selling cheaper that be trying to compete with either.
Wonder if Canon have dropped the wholesale price?

Look into my eyes...

D03SOE yub tsum, D03SOE yub tsum, D03SOE yub tsum.

[Nzshrimper]

Since so many of us have new glass, we should get together for a shoot over the weekend. Anyone interested? may be in a couple of weekends for me.. ;)

[theflyingkiwi]

Look into my eyes...

D03SOE yub tsum, D03SOE yub tsum, D03SOE yub tsum.

it's interesting that you wont moppie to look in to your eyes ;)

anyway I don't get it ?? :confused:

He must buy EOS30D, even my brother is going to buy one of those :)

[Moppie]

I was refering to the wingdings at the bottom of your sig.



Ahhh, the wingdings. They are actualy not ment to be wingdings, there is something wrong with the forum formating that is turning them into wingdings :)

So far your at least the 2nd person to work out what it says though, so it must be working :D

[tim]

Does a 550EX fit on an A80?

[tag141]

I had a mate whos girfreind came home friday night with a headache dead by sunday brain tumor. People who wait for everything to be right miss out.

Mate I played footy with, sorry soccer, dropped dead in front of wife and kids one Sunday arvo. 38 yo. A friend of my sisters, 32. My old man 48. Hence my 1D.

The wingdings sig - no I haven't calibrated it!!

[FlyingPete]

For our 501st page here is some info from the Department of useless information, it is a percentage of posts in the rambling thread vs posts else where:
mrmeal 93%
rabsoft 86%
downunder 64%
DaveE 57%
Nzshrimper 55%
DiscoLizard 48%
CliveyBoy 48%
Stubbienz 46%
TKRFAN 46%
tag141 44%
weka2000 42%
scotttnz 42%
dgcorner 38%
Marshal 35%
MHP 32%
NZFritz 31%
Elyse 30%
NordieBoy 29%
nzl-g3user 29%
lizard 29%
forsaken 25%
joeseph 25%
MattL 24%
iKirst 21%
pohutukawa_flower 18%
FlyingPete 18%
OiPaz 16%
Lightchaser 13%
Wazza 13%
Moppie 12%
IainB 11%
momentz 9%
kiwibloke 3%
tim 3%