GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[weka2000]

nice.. before you know it you will be charging them for your time..

I will spend a year doing TFP and free sittings. Money is not as important as getting the basics correct.

Like a house foundations need to be solid, sand can compact very well but needs to have piles deep.

[Nzshrimper]

Actually, sand can be a very good foundation for a house :D

Or so the architect I work with told me the other day.
i believe this is true, however it takes a huge amount of prep to ensure there is now slippage or subsidences, esp in earthquake prone countries. as sand can go into a liquidise type of state if agitated.

As an earthquake strikes, it deforms the soil, changing the volume of the soil. If water is present, water pressure may build up in the pore space between the soil grains. What was once a solid foundation begins to flow like a liquid, a process called soil liquefaction. As the soil moves, foundations become unstable, and Earth's gravity wins out -- collapsing buildings, bridges and other structures.

[naqs]

I was wondering what you were smoking, the cheap copies cost about $36, when you can find them.
The genuine Canon ones are over $100.

Well you can't always be right... so I was told

[DiscoLizard]

i believe this is true, however it takes a huge amount of prep to ensure there is now slippage or subsidences, esp in earthquake prone countries. as sand can go into a liquidise type of state if agitated.

As an earthquake strikes, it deforms the soil, changing the volume of the soil. If water is present, water pressure may build up in the pore space between the soil grains. What was once a solid foundation begins to flow like a liquid, a process called soil liquefaction. As the soil moves, foundations become unstable, and Earth's gravity wins out -- collapsing buildings, bridges and other structures.

The idea being that if you build with a concrete base on top of sand, the sand will not shift much even in an earthquake, and if it does, you get a sort of "insulating" factor, because it is shifting sideways instead of being torn apart.

[Nzshrimper]

The idea being that if you build with a concrete base on top of sand, the sand will not shift much even in an earthquake, and if it does, you get a sort of "insulating" factor, because it is shifting sideways instead of being torn apart.
on a side note how did we get here and what does ths have to with photography.. ??? :D

[DiscoLizard]

on a side note how did we get here and what does ths have to with photography.. ??? :D

Umm...

Tony fell down at the beach = sand...

Building houses... ummm...



So who's bought new gear? :D

[CliveyBoy]

... foundations become unstable, and Earth's gravity wins out -- collapsing buildings, bridges and other structures.
Just have your camera out, plenty of batteries and cards...

[Nzshrimper]

and a way of beaming the shots all around the world.. think of the royalties,,,

[Nzshrimper]

Umm...

So who's bought new gear? :D

this arvo i am off to the shop to have a looksie and a play.

[weka2000]

Umm...

Tony fell down at the beach = sand...

Building houses... ummm...

So who's bought new gear? :D

Building a photographic studio :lol:

[weka2000]

Found this the otherday, shame I didnt read it sooner :lol:

[TKRFAN]

Whooohoo.... i got my press pass for the V8's ...

hmm now what gear do i need,,, a monopod would be nice.. a larger lens.. a spare body... packed lunch.

oh well 3 days of close up racing action will be a blast..
(if you cant tell i am very happy)


Hi All

Congratulations on the press pass nzshrimper - I am sure you will have a blast - and I didn't see sunscreen and a good raincoat on your list of supplies - two things to never be without at NZ tracks for the same day ;) :lol:

[CliveyBoy]

Found this the otherday, shame I didnt read it sooner :lol:
:lol: That's funny!

[naqs]

Found this the otherday, shame I didnt read it sooner :lol:

Is the tide always incoming??

[Nzshrimper]

Hi All

Congratulations on the press pass nzshrimper - I am sure you will have a blast - and I didn't see sunscreen and a good raincoat on your list of supplies - two things to never be without at NZ tracks for the same day ;) :lol:

sunscreen in the bag and

rain .. nah not in canterbury.. (you not in auckland now) :rolleyes:

[naqs]

sunscreen in the bag and

rain .. nah not in canterbury.. (you not in auckland now) :rolleyes:

oh I wouldn't be too sure, after all the wind they had the other day anything's possible

[Nzshrimper]

oh I wouldn't be too sure, after all the wind they had the other day anything's possible
if it rains i live about 15 mins from the track.. or i could just load up the car.

hmm stuff in the car i have not had too much luck with that latley...

[naqs]

anyone know if this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Other/auction-77289494.htm is compatible with a 20D

[OiPaz]

The 1DIIn arrived this morning. It's HUGE!!!
Now it's RTFM time. :D

[CliveyBoy]

anyone know if this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Other/auction-77289494.htm is compatible with a 20D
It's not - the camera does not have a receiver for the signal.

[CliveyBoy]

The 1DIIn arrived this morning. It's HUGE!!!
Now it's RTFM time. :D
Congratulations. Have fun. Make great images!
(drooling with envy)

[naqs]

It's not - the camera does not have a receiver for the signal.

thank you... you just saved me $3

[theflyingkiwi]

The 1DIIn arrived this morning. It's HUGE!!!
Now it's RTFM time. :D

congrats on the camera :) that's one nice camera and wouldn't mind one myself.

[Moppie]

The 1DIIn arrived this morning. It's HUGE!!!
Now it's RTFM time. :D



Sweet!
Hope you enjoy it!!!!!!

[weka2000]

The 1DIIn arrived this morning. It's HUGE!!!
Now it's RTFM time. :D

What thats 2 people with 1D cameras :cry:

[tag141]

It's HUGE!!! :D

It's like Beatrice Fauamathingy, the shot putter. It may look and feel massive but it's perfectly weighted and brilliant performer.

Now I'm not special anymore.:cry: However, you'll want L glass.

[NordieBoy]

And old cameras to get rid of :D

[tag141]

And old cameras to get rid of :D

It's funny you know. When I had my D30, that's all I had. I sold that to help pay for the 10D. Never did I feel I wanted or needed a back up. Why do I feel I need one now?

Make an offer....like mentioned earlier it has grip, 2 batteries, dual charger and a couple of lenses I don't need. It won't go on TM as I can't be bothered.

[CliveyBoy]

I tested the ST-E2 remote flash transmitter today, with the flash around the corner, and the 33" Popup Reflector. Works fine. The only problem was getting the right angle. It has to be fairly accurate to work, I found.

The crumpled finish to the reflector did not show the 550EX from the camera, as the mirror had done, but the flash in slave mode emits a red pulse every second, and its reflection can be seen from the camera.

[dgcorner]

The 1DIIn arrived this morning. It's HUGE!!!
Now it's RTFM time. :D

Congratulations Mario! Enjoy!!!

[Nzshrimper]

so where the bloody hell is everyone..

[weka2000]

so where the bloody hell is everyone..

Proberly taking photos :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

Proberly taking photos :lol:
yes that would be the one... i'll just pretend... :p

[weka2000]

congrats on the camera :) that's one nice camera and wouldn't mind one myself.

Is that after you get some desent glass :p

[Nzshrimper]

i see that you did not download the spell check then tony.. :D

[weka2000]

If all this house stuff goes ahead I wont beable to afford a nifty, $500,000 mortgage :cry:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Property/Houses-for-sale/auction-75692778.htm?key=489389

[Nzshrimper]

If all this house stuff goes ahead I wont beable to afford a nifty, $500,000 mortgage :cry:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Property/Houses-for-sale/auction-75692778.htm?key=489389
Its got potentional... new kitchen and a little interior decor, (i know a excellent interior decorator) .. Still almost 600k sh1t you don't get much for $$'s in Auckland. :cry: whats the monthly repayments on that .. ?

[weka2000]

Its got potentional... new kitchen and a little interior decor, (i know a excellent interior decorator) .. Still almost 600k sh1t you don't get much for $$'s in Auckland. :cry: whats the monthly repayments on that .. ?

With insurances $1920 per fortnight :lol:
Downstairs for Studio....ummmmmmmm model can make me a cup of coffee :)

[Nzshrimper]

Just as a side note Tony have you considered taking photos for real estate companies.

[weka2000]

Just as a side note Tony have you considered taking photos for real estate companies.

When am I going to have time for that.
Bank said if we need more no problem :)
12k for a 400mm F2.8L

[Nzshrimper]

With insurances $1920 per fortnight :lol:
Downstairs for Studio....ummmmmmmm model can make me a cup of coffee :)
hollysh1t...... almost $2k a fortnight. i cant quiet reach the keyboard from the floor... :eek:

[weka2000]

hollysh1t...... almost $2k a fortnight. i cant quiet reach the keyboard from the floor... :eek:

Told you we earn to much :lol:
Those prices are the high end of our limit. I assume we may not want to live on rice for the next 5 yrs

Yep a "L" lens a payday

[Nzshrimper]

Told you we earn to much :lol:
Those prices are the high end of our limit. I assume we may not want to live on rice for the next 5 yrs

Yep a "L" lens a payday
Hmm i need a new job... like now.. and that job would need to at least double what i am on now..

[IainB]

With insurances $1920 per fortnight :lol:
Downstairs for Studio....ummmmmmmm model can make me a cup of coffee :)

Make sure the bank throws in a grand towards legal expenses. And an upgrade to a gold visa (20k limit and no fees!) Recently worked for us:D .

[theflyingkiwi]

Is that after you get some desent glass :p

I have got some decent glass. I got the canon 17-40 F4 L, which I have dropped on the ground. Lucky it hit the filter and nothing else.

[weka2000]

Hmm i need a new job... like now.. and that job would need to at least double what i am on now..
Beat you earn more than me.

[weka2000]

I have got some decent glass. I got the canon 17-40 F4 L, which I have dropped on the ground. Lucky it hit the filter and nothing else.
At least I dont drop my glass :lol:
To heavy for you was it :)


Umm wonder what else has been dropped with all those focus issues

[Nzshrimper]

Beat you earn more than me.
i dont ... i am on piss poor wages.. 35k a year salary - with no overtime.. :( esp for what i do.. any way i am off to get pissed tonight.. (hoilday in CHCH)

[Mark Vuleta]

Hello everybody

My name is Mark Vuleta, a South Island born Aucklander living in Manukau.

I have been a member to this forum for a couple of months now and have found it very interesting and informative.

I am fairly new to photography and am keen to learn much much more.

I was unaware that there was such a strong New Zealand content to this forum (I have not been through all seven hundred odd pages).

This is the first time I have posted anything on this forum so excuse my nervousness (if that can come accross over the net) or any etiquite errors on my behalf.

My main interest is basically taking good photo's as a hobby.

I look forward to talking with you in the future and learning all I can gleen from your vast experiance.

Regards



Mark Vuleta

[Nzshrimper]

Hello everybody

My name is Mark Vuleta, a South Island born Aucklander living in Manukau.

I have been a member to this forum for a couple of months now and have found it very interesting and informative.

I am fairly new to photography and am keen to learn much much more.

I was unaware that there was such a strong New Zealand content to this forum (I have not been through all seven hundred odd pages).

This is the first time I have posted anything on this forum so excuse my nervousness (if that can come accross over the net) or any etiquite errors on my behalf.

My main interest is basically taking good photo's as a hobby.

I look forward to talking with you in the future and learning all I can gleen from your vast experiance.

Regards



Mark Vuleta
Welcome... pull up a pew and grab a beer.

[weka2000]

Hello everybody

My name is Mark Vuleta, a South Island born Aucklander living in Manukau.

I have been a member to this forum for a couple of months now and have found it very interesting and informative.

I am fairly new to photography and am keen to learn much much more.

I was unaware that there was such a strong New Zealand content to this forum (I have not been through all seven hundred odd pages).

This is the first time I have posted anything on this forum so excuse my nervousness (if that can come accross over the net) or any etiquite errors on my behalf.

My main interest is basically taking good photo's as a hobby.

I look forward to talking with you in the future and learning all I can gleen from your vast experiance.

Regards



Mark Vuleta

Welcome we dont bite. Im Tony bit crazy and not to be followed on outdoor adventures.

Dont listen to the beer boy from the south. Have a Balieys.... oh thats right just about to finsih the bottle....how rude of me :)

Oh yes I cant spell that well

[weka2000]

So Mark tell us abit about yourself. Age, Married, kids.
What is your camera?

Please not a 1DsMKII

[scotttnz]

Hello everybody

My name is Mark Vuleta, a South Island born Aucklander living in Manukau.

I have been a member to this forum for a couple of months now and have found it very interesting and informative.

I am fairly new to photography and am keen to learn much much more.

I was unaware that there was such a strong New Zealand content to this forum (I have not been through all seven hundred odd pages).

This is the first time I have posted anything on this forum so excuse my nervousness (if that can come accross over the net) or any etiquite errors on my behalf.

My main interest is basically taking good photo's as a hobby.

I look forward to talking with you in the future and learning all I can gleen from your vast experiance.

Regards



Mark Vuleta

Welcome Mark! (Oh no, another Mark, that makes 3 I think, or is it 4?)

Keep an eye on this thread for stuff thats going on. We have get togethers fairly frequently which are fun and a good opportunity to learn. Do a search for GKPE to see the sort of things we get up to.

[weka2000]

Hows things Scott? Got any more photos printed.
Did that otherone warp with the glue you re did?

[Mark Vuleta]

Thank you. I see that you are a Crusaders man. I am origionally from Timaru but that was about 22 years ago.

As stated origionally, I am still on my "L" plates (learners that is not expensive glass). I do have some questions regarding a lens that I have but I need to perform some test shots with it before asking for assistance/advise. It is a Sigma 70/200 2.8 that I think my not be focusing properly or it may be my camera.

When I get the chance, I will ask for your advice.

BIt late for a beer now but Friday night is a good place to start.

[weka2000]

Thank you. I see that you are a Crusaders man. I am origionally from Timaru but that was about 22 years ago.

As stated origionally, I am still on my "L" plates (learners that is not expensive glass). I do have some questions regarding a lens that I have but I need to perform some test shots with it before asking for assistance/advise. It is a Sigma 70/200 2.8 that I think my not be focusing properly or it may be my camera.

When I get the chance, I will ask for your advice.

BIt late for a beer now but Friday night is a good place to start.

If you have 10D, 20D, 30D or any of the 3 diget series Sigma 70-200F2.8 is a good start.
If you own a 5D or 1D series there is only 1 Sigma that I would recommend 120-300F2.8
But hey Im a Full Frame L lens snob :lol:

[weka2000]

woops he hadnt asked for advice :oops:

[Mark Vuleta]

I thik I will need to improve my typing skills to keep up with you guys.

Age 42, married, four children (too many!) aged 16, 13 & two at 8.

Plumber/Gasfitter by trade in business with a friend.

Do you find that work gets in the way of taking photo's!

[Nzshrimper]

so is this one..

[Mark Vuleta]

Yes, sorry. Camera is a 350D with the standard kit lenses, the above mentioned 70/200 and another Sigma 18/50F2.8.

I also have issues with my Canon printer but I am getting some assitance in getting some profiles done for it once I get my monitors calibrated.

So many things to learn, Colour Mangagement not the least of them!

[scotttnz]

Hows things Scott? Got any more photos printed.
Did that otherone warp with the glue you re did?

Things are good. I got my waterfall shot from GKPE 5 framed and am very happy with it. I get factory frames to mount my photos now after 3 failed attempts at doing my own!.

[Nzshrimper]

Do you find that work gets in the way of taking photo's!

nope i find that somone nicking all my gear had that effect :p

[Mark Vuleta]

I also agree that this forum is somewhat moorish, the more you look, the more you realise that there are some tremediously skilled people out there. The big advantage I guess with digital is that once you have some gear, it doesn't really cost anything to practice.

[weka2000]

I thik I will need to improve my typing skills to keep up with you guys.

Age 42, married, four children (too many!) aged 16, 13 & two at 8.

Plumber/Gasfitter by trade in business with a friend.

Do you find that work gets in the way of taking photo's!

Want a small job fixing 2 elbows with hair line cracks in them?? :lol:
Will pay :rolleyes:

[Mark Vuleta]

Sorry to hear about your theft, there must be a somewhat limited market for this gear on the black market, what do you think the chances of recovery are and how did your insurance handle things. Was your gear detailed on your policy or just covered under you contents. Something I need to consider as the value quickly builds up.

[weka2000]

Things are good. I got my waterfall shot from GKPE 5 framed and am very happy with it. I get factory frames to mount my photos now after 3 failed attempts at doing my own!.

Was it you glueing them in place?

[theflyingkiwi]

welcome Mark, I am one of the marks around here. I am in hammy. welcome to the gkpe part of the fourm

Just ingore tony, he is kinda of snob really. kinda of thinks that everything should be canon. just beware we might have the effect of spending your cash.

At least I dont drop my glass :lol:
To heavy for you was it :)

Umm wonder what else has been dropped with all those focus issues

Yea sure it was a tad heavy. gravity had a good effect on it, it made it fall out of the camera. :( this is the 2nd lens I have dropped, the first one is the 28-135. same deal, left the camera bag open.

[Nzshrimper]

I also agree that this forum is somewhat moorish, the more you look, the more you realise that there are some tremediously skilled people out there. The big advantage I guess with digital is that once you have some gear, it doesn't really cost anything to practice.
it does if you spend too much time on here... and if you spend to time with Tony (weka) he will bite you with the 'L' bug.. (he has got me:evil: )

[Mark Vuleta]

As long as its not surgry, I'm no good with blood!!

I dont have a problem with that, we are based in Mt Wellington but work all over Auckland really, a lot of gasfitting work in the winter and more plumbing related in the summer.

[NordieBoy]

As stated origionally, I am still on my "L" plates (learners that is not expensive glass). I do have some questions regarding a lens that I have but I need to perform some test shots with it before asking for assistance/advise. It is a Sigma 70/200 2.8 that I think my not be focusing properly or it may be my camera.

I want me one of them :cool:

[weka2000]

Just ingore tony, he is kinda of snob really. kinda of thinks that everything should be canon.

Did you get hold of Fritz?

I invited you for coffee....snob ha I just want the best money can buy that way I dont have to send it back.
I havnt brought any glass for 2 weeks now :lol:

[weka2000]

it does if you spend too much time on here... and if you spend to time with Tony (weka) he will bite you with the 'L' bug.. (he has got me:evil: )

Its all Duncans fault he got me :lol:

Having a baby has slowed him down on our little chat group.

[Mark Vuleta]

Sorry Mark, for some reason I keep getting logged out and have to re-log in, I must have some setting wrong somewhere.
How are conditions looking for the Rally in the weekend. I had been thinking of trying to catch a couple of stages on Sunday (got an exam on Saturday). I have not taken any motorsport photo's, have enough problems catching up with slow/non moving objects

[theflyingkiwi]

Did you get hold of Fritz?

I invited you for coffee....snob ha I just want the best money can buy that way I dont have to send it back.
I havnt brought any glass for 2 weeks now :lol:

:) stired the pot have I ? I am good like that. Na you not really a snob, as you said, you just like the best.

[weka2000]

:) stired the pot have I ? I am good like that. Na you not really a snob, as you said, you just like the best.

Hell no.
Yes I like the best thats why I hang out with you lot :)
Had a model just e-mail me felt like duffus, had to ask who she was and what model web site she came from :(

Finnaly found her. :lol:

[scotttnz]

Was it you glueing them in place?

Yeah, I didn't get all the air out. They glued it but put it through a roller to get the air out.

[OiPaz]

It may look and feel massive but it's perfectly weighted and brilliant performer.

Now I'm not special anymore.:cry: However, you'll want L glass.
So you are the other one Weka2000 was talking about. 1D or 1Ds, in your case?

BTW, you are right: it's heavy, but it perfectly fits even my small hands. And of course I do have some good L glasses to attach! And a POTN strap. ;)
At the end of the month I'm leaving Auckland to the South Island. I'll spend there about a month and a half and I'm definitely going to enjoy my new camera there! :)

[MattL]

A little birdie told me that two of my photos may be in tomorrows (fridays) herald somewhere..

neato.

[MattL]

Welcome Mark,

You should get started reading all 746 pages from the beginning!

I'm Matt, the crazy bugger who started this thread.

Where abouts in Manakau are you based?

[Nzshrimper]

Welcome Mark,

You should get started reading all 746 pages from the beginning!

I'm Matt, the crazy bugger who started this thread.

Where abouts in Manakau are you based?
its 6 am and this little p1ssed kiwi just got in.. LOL :D night all///

[weka2000]

its 6 am and this little p1ssed kiwi just got in.. LOL :D night all///

Those days are long gone for me :lol:

[dgcorner]

Hello everybody

My name is Mark Vuleta, a South Island born Aucklander living in Manukau.

I have been a member to this forum for a couple of months now and have found it very interesting and informative.

I am fairly new to photography and am keen to learn much much more.

I was unaware that there was such a strong New Zealand content to this forum (I have not been through all seven hundred odd pages).

This is the first time I have posted anything on this forum so excuse my nervousness (if that can come accross over the net) or any etiquite errors on my behalf.

My main interest is basically taking good photo's as a hobby.

I look forward to talking with you in the future and learning all I can gleen from your vast experiance.

Regards



Mark Vuleta

Welcome to the GKPE part of the forum! ... and to the older spectrum of the group:lol: You can see from Tony's comment below that there are a few of us who've just hit the prime of life... everything is now downhill for us:lol:

Keep an eye out for mini-GKPEs -- these are your spur of the moment, 30 minute notice outings to shoot sunsets or whatever.

Fire away with your questions and I'm sure a few of us will jump in. Just don't ask Tony for his opinion on lenses:p


Those days are long gone for me :lol:

I can relate to that Tony :p

[weka2000]

Welcome to the GKPE part of the forum! ... and to the older spectrum of the group:lol: You can see from Tony's comment below that there are a few of us who've just hit the prime of life... everything is now downhill for us:lol:

Keep an eye out for mini-GKPEs -- these are your spur of the moment, 30 minute notice outings to shoot sunsets or whatever.

Fire away with your questions and I'm sure a few of us will jump in. Just don't ask Tony for his opinion on lenses:p

I can relate to that Tony :p

Hey I dont need viagra yet. If you want an honest answer on lens or tested then see Tony. Dont test on those 1.6/1.3 cropped things :lol:
Full Frame is the only way to go...get the full picture :p

[IainB]

I thik I will need to improve my typing skills to keep up with you guys.

Age 42, married, four children (too many!) aged 16, 13 & two at 8.

Plumber/Gasfitter by trade in business with a friend.

Do you find that work gets in the way of taking photo's!

Welcome Mark! Great to have you join our merry band. And, yes....work does seem to get in the way!:confused:

[joeseph]

Hello everybody

My name is Mark Vuleta, a South Island born Aucklander living in Manukau.


Welcome aboard Mark!

Having a baby has slowed him down on our little chat group.
'ya think? I probably do more lurking than posting at the moment.

[weka2000]

Welcome aboard Mark!


'ya think? I probably do more lurking than posting at the moment.

Hey wait untill #2 comes along :lol:

[Wazza]

Welcome aboard Mark..

And hello to everyone else...
It's been 28 days / 4 weeks..:D

[scotttnz]

Welcome back Wazza.

[Wazza]

I had a disaster of a night..

I formatted my 80Gb Vosonic drive, just while I was packing everything for the rally, and then I broke it..

Only just now I realised, it must be Fat32, which windows won't do, unless you're on a Windows 98 machine, which quite likely won't have USB 2.0 or even 1.1... So I just found a utility, formatted, and now it works!! I'll be going down first thing tomorrow morning now with a friend.

What's new? - Well I've been reading random bits, during some free time, but probably spent 90% less time on these forums and some other sites...

Trying to keep away from Myspace.com, I've created a blog, www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/blog - that was the other day, so may try some skins, see what looks best..

The drifting final is this Sunday at Pukekohe...
So rather busy.

Work is so so...

4 weeks is officially the longest without a post. :D
Previous best was around a week when I was in the South Island, I managed to get to an internet cafe in Christchurch.

[Moppie]

Good to know your still alive Wazza!

Have fun at the Rally, I completely forgot it was on, and went and made other plans for the weekend.

Hows Kirst to?

[Wazza]

Tony: How are ya? :p

I've been checking your site from time to time.

Great stuff that you're doing your own site now.
Keep it as you like, whatever you're comfortable with.

Just remember to fit in with the general public..
http://stat1.traceics.co.nz/stat/ikirstcom/sistem/#browser

Those stats show average viewing size..

I personally found on 1024x768 the page is a squeeze, and would possibly make the images and the top text slightly smaller, so there's some black edges around.

I won't make much else, coz I personally know what it's like to have everyone say something about your own site, when you have something you like yourself.
- PS. Have you tried different text at the bottom? You've currently got the default,

try Tahoma and Verdana, both slightly more bold and stand out.

And PPS. - add a meta tag so you can be googled, and Tony Searle - Photography (or something, in your title)

Everything else however, as with your photos, is your own uniqueness, follow the design of what you're happy with yourself, including the covering image. :)

[Wazza]

Kirst has been really busy lately, and tired.

We currently see each other Friday nights and Saturday..

Tomorrow, however, was planned that I was in Hamilton, which I've postponed a day, instead of today, and she's going to Waiheke this weekend for her sisters Hen's party - only 6 weeks before Fiji!!!!!!!

Sunday, she may come along to the final couple hours of the drifting finals...
After all free media pass.

The following weekend is Auto Salon, so we'll pop along to that on Saturday.

Assisting a wedding on 2nd December, but I need to find a Off Shoe cord temporarily.

[NordieBoy]

Welcome aboard Mark..

And hello to everyone else...
It's been 28 days / 4 weeks..:D

Heeeeerrrrreeeeee'ssssss.......
Wazza!


OK, we'd better stop talking s hit now, the boss is back :D




(And she's bought Wazza with her)

[DiscoLizard]

Welcome Mark, and welcome back Wazza.

[Moppie]

Assisting a wedding on 2nd December, but I need to find a Off Shoe cord temporarily.


Iv got a modified one you can borrow, but it might be a bit tempramental for wedding use (I used cheap plugs).


Why aren't motorsport activities marketed properly in Auckland? No wonder there is limited surport for them.
I might come along to the Auto Saloon, have to be there early to beat the crowds though, be a good test of the 17-70 and 550 :D

[Wazza]

Drifting is front inside cover of Performance Car this week - I think it's free advertising..

And the Rally?
Man the courses are poorly down.. No side roads etc, this year vantage points are sometimes before the start of the rally.. Not a spectactor sport as in past years, or even other countries rallies

[Moppie]

There has a really disturbing trend by Rally NZ to get more and more controll over spectator access to the event, mostly in the hope of making money out of it.
By law they can not charge for access to the road stages, because they are still public roads. While the stages maybe closed, they have no control over the access roads.

Because of our rather distant location, and the rising costs of WRC, we are always at risk of losing the WRC event, but have always managed to keep it because of how well organised, and how well run its been, and because the drivers love NZ, and the NZ crowds.
You would only need to remove one of those aspects to lose the event, and it would be a huge blow to NZ if we did. Its the worlds largest annual sporting event, and is worth millions.

[Nzshrimper]

ohh light too bright...... and the kids are running wild.. welcome to the new member Wazza...

[weka2000]

Tony: How are ya? :p

I've been checking your site from time to time.

Great stuff that you're doing your own site now.
Keep it as you like, whatever you're comfortable with.

Just remember to fit in with the general public..
http://stat1.traceics.co.nz/stat/ikirstcom/sistem/#browser

Those stats show average viewing size..

I personally found on 1024x768 the page is a squeeze, and would possibly make the images and the top text slightly smaller, so there's some black edges around.

I won't make much else, coz I personally know what it's like to have everyone say something about your own site, when you have something you like yourself.
- PS. Have you tried different text at the bottom? You've currently got the default,

try Tahoma and Verdana, both slightly more bold and stand out.

And PPS. - add a meta tag so you can be googled, and Tony Searle - Photography (or something, in your title)

Everything else however, as with your photos, is your own uniqueness, follow the design of what you're happy with yourself, including the covering image. :)

Ah you are still alive :) Yes doing well. Oh I past your count while you were away so I move up into second spot most of it was now to destroy a 5D and what lens to buy next :)

[Wazza]

Yeah when I took my 4 week break, I was on 4503, and you were on 4300.... That's shocking that you've done over 100 posts a week! :p

[tag141]

So you are the other one Weka2000 was talking about. 1D or 1Ds, in your case?

A 1DIIN like you. Best of both worlds I think.

Shrimper, Nordie...we need to do a South Island promotion. Get some more names on the board down here.

[Nzshrimper]

A 1DIIN like you. Best of both worlds I think.

Shrimper, Nordie...we need to do a South Island promotion. Get some more names on the board down here.


yes its gets lonely down here... and whats worse is that you two at the extremes of the island and i am stuck smack bang in the middle.. :cry:

[weka2000]

Yeah when I took my 4 week break, I was on 4503, and you were on 4300.... That's shocking that you've done over 100 posts a week! :p

Sandras been doing a lot of nights and Im at home all alone :cry:

[Wazza]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/New-Zealand-Maori/auction-77931263.htm

[joeseph]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/New-Zealand-Maori/auction-77931263.htm
Nice. I see a treaty of waitangi claim coming...

[forsaken]

So true. And wouldnt you know it 2 nitro girls got in contact with me :lol:


which 2 ?

[weka2000]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/New-Zealand-Maori/auction-77931263.htm

That is classic. Imagine if Trdeme held the guy to it and wanted its fee :lol:

[weka2000]

which 2 ?

I cannot disclose that info untill I get a model relaese form :rolleyes:

[naqs]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/New-Zealand-Maori/auction-77931263.htm

I'd be interested if it were closer to auckland... lol

[Wazza]

I cannot disclose that info untill I get a model relaese form :rolleyes:

Isn't that if you only wished to show their images online, you need a form?

They don't really care anyway, they're flaunting themselves at V8 Supercars etc, with 10,000 people with cameras..

[forsaken]

welcome mark.

My name is Simon and I am a slow reader and even slower typer :) It can be hard to keep up with things on here, finally just cauhgt up after going away for the weekend.

[weka2000]

Isn't that if you only wished to show their images online, you need a form?

They don't really care anyway, they're flaunting themselves at V8 Supercars etc, with 10,000 people with cameras..

I respect the models at ALL times. Well they wont be getting any bikini shots from me.

[forsaken]

welcome back mr Wazza, catch ya at the drifties on Sunday (Go Dcorp :) )

[tim]

Nitro want my step sister to be a model for them, one I posted photos of, but the guy's so unorganised and never follows up so i've written them off. I might call their manager one day and talk to them instead.

[weka2000]

Nitro want my step sister to be a model for them, one I posted photos of, but the guy's so unorganised and never follows up so i've written them off. I might call their manager one day and talk to them instead.

Is that the photo where she is looking up with nice bright red lipstick ?
If so that was a great photo

[downunder]

Hi Guys, back from China had a great time but a little dissapointed with my photos, spent to much time partying and not enough time taking photos!

[NordieBoy]

Prove it!

:D

[weka2000]

Hi Guys, back from China had a great time but a little dissapointed with my photos, spent to much time partying and not enough time taking photos!

Quick get the glue off the 400mm F5.6 and 30D before he gets back :lol:

woops to late he is back

[downunder]

Quick get the glue off the 400mm F5.6 and 30D before he gets back :lol:

woops to late he is back

lol,

that was a joke tony wasn't it ?

hehe;)

[naqs]

lol,

that was a joke tony wasn't it ?

hehe;)

oh i dunno... he seemed pretty serious if you ask me... LOL, hope you had fun in China, wouldn't mind seeing some of the shots you got

[downunder]

No hurry Tony, will give u a call, cant take cricket pics this weekend as i buggered my arm, was so busy trying to get the right shot while on the "great wall" that i tripped over and made an ass of myself in front of a few 100 hundred chinese (scared the s...t out of them) was a big bang as i hit the the ground trying to protect my camera and 70 - 200 lense which also hit hard but didn't break......... ended up bleeding from my chin, wrist, knee and damaged my elbow ended up in Beijings finest hospital for xrays tht night but all was fine and can almost use my arm again, was more worried about the camera than me, which the locals couldn't quite understand !

[joeseph]

Quick get the glue off the 400mm F5.6 and 30D before he gets back :lol:

woops to late he is back

Glue? I thought you just had problems with water? must have missed a page...
speaking of pages, how is the broken arm?

[joeseph]

No hurry Tony, will give u a call, cant take cricket pics this weekend as i buggered my arm, was so busy trying to get the right shot while on the "great wall" that i tripped over and made an ass of myself in front of a few 100 hundred chinese (scared the s...t out of them) was a big bang as i hit the the ground trying to protect my camera and 70 - 200 lense which also hit hard but didn't break......... ended up bleeding from my chin, wrist, knee and damaged my elbow ended up in Beijings finest hospital for xrays tht night but all was fine and can almost use my arm again, was more worried about the camera than me, which the locals couldn't quite understand !

ouch - good to hear the gear is okay. (and yourself!)

[downunder]

will post some pics as soon as i sort them out, promise not to post any kareoke pics, jeez those chinese know how to party!! (seriously !) out for dinner at 7pm then out for supper at 10.30pm them off to a private club and into the drinking games and kareoke until the morning........ came home for a rest!

[weka2000]

lol,

that was a joke tony wasn't it ?

hehe;)

Yes. Your lens is in perfect condition.

[weka2000]

Glue? I thought you just had problems with water? must have missed a page...
speaking of pages, how is the broken arm?

Becky got her cast off yesterday so she is happy.

Someone is having major issues with a $500,000 mortgage so looks like more "L" glass for me :lol:
Time to get out the canon lens book :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

Assisting a wedding on 2nd December, but I need to find a Off Shoe cord temporarily.

I just won one on TM with a flash grip (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=77026282)-- let me know if you need it. Now to pay for it...


that was a joke tony wasn't it ?

hehe;)

You didn't hear about Tony falling off some rocks...:p

will post some pics as soon as i sort them out, promise not to post any kareoke pics, jeez those chinese know how to party!! (seriously !) out for dinner at 7pm then out for supper at 10.30pm them off to a private club and into the drinking games and kareoke until the morning........ came home for a rest!

Steve - sorry to hear about your spill. Get well soon.

Just the Karaoke??? I'm sure there was something more:p

Becky got her cast off yesterday so she is happy.

Someone is having major issues with a $500,000 mortgage so looks like more "L" glass for me :lol:
Time to get out the canon lens book :rolleyes:

Tony - glad to hear that Becky's cast is off.

[weka2000]

John dont forget about the thigh deep in muud and the camera left out in the rain over night. Now which lens did I have on it at the time :rolleyes:

John whats the story re your job?

[Nzshrimper]

Yes. Your lens is in perfect condition.
and very clean.. :rolleyes: after .....

[weka2000]

Time to check the 50mm F1.2 L for reviews :lol:

umm only 2 :confused:

[joeseph]

I just won one on TM with a [U]flash grip [/URL
good score John - them cables are $120 on their own...

[weka2000]

Havnt seen many photos by you lot posted in a while :lol:

Did we get a new theme challange topic sorted out?

[joeseph]

got a work bbq tomorrow - sure I can get candid drunk-and-disorderly photo's to post.
Oh wait, didn't Matt do that a while back?

[Moppie]

I just won one on TM with a flash grip (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=77026282)-- let me know if you need it. Now to pay for it...





Good grief! How on earth did I miss that?
Iv got some money burning a hole in my wallet, I figur Ill spent at least half of it on camera gear, so Iv been checking trademe everyday.

[weka2000]

Hey Mark how did you swing this

Editorial Team and Executive Committee


nzl-g3user


Umm oppotunity knocks....Member on board, open to bribes so I can get photo in book
Must have a sigma around here somewhere :)

[Wazza]

I'm keeping my eyes peeled for the competition.

I hope to get a good drift photo and maybe a landscape published..

[theflyingkiwi]

Hey Mark how did you swing this

Editorial Team and Executive Committee


nzl-g3user


Umm oppotunity knocks....Member on board, open to bribes so I can get photo in book
Must have a sigma around here somewhere :)

not to sure how it happened but it did. if you read the FAQ you can see that we open to bribes, any 1 series or L lens.

I would recommend that everyone tries to submit at least one photo.

I wondered how long it would be before someone would notice. :D

[weka2000]

I'm keeping my eyes peeled for the competition.

I hope to get a good drift photo and maybe a landscape published..

Stand in line with the landcapes :lol: I caught up and past your post count now it time to whip your young butt in landscapes....you can be good at everything :rolleyes:

Edit: better get out intead of yakking on here all the time :)

[MattL]

got a work bbq tomorrow - sure I can get candid drunk-and-disorderly photo's to post.
Oh wait, didn't Matt do that a while back?

I did what now? Oh god.. i dont remember..

[OiPaz]

And old cameras to get rid of :D
Yep: the lens (10-22) is already on sale on TradeMe.
I will soon add the 350D... or maybe not: probably I'll never use it again, but it's so lightweight and comfortable that maybe in some occasions it could still be useful. I really don't know.

[OiPaz]

It's like Beatrice Fauamathingy, the shot putter.
Beatrice Fauamathingy???
Who is she? Not even Google knows her! :eek:

[tag141]

I know, a bit silly really. Just an analogy to the size and weight of the 1D but it's still nimble and well balanced.

http://www.fao.org/wfd/ambas/amb/faumuina_en.htm

How are you getting along with it? There's a lot to take in isn't there!

[OiPaz]

How are you getting along with it? There's a lot to take in isn't there!
Yes, it is! There is an entire new world of controls and customizations. And, to tell you the truth, I like that! :D



P.s.: thanks for the link. I was looking for "Beatrice Fauama": no surprise I did not find anything!

[weka2000]

So the 1D brothers, how weather sealed is it? Weka proof :lol:

Sorry guys but its 1DsMKII for me, I have found a guy in Auckland with one :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

Well quick update on Wekas world.

1) I dont want a 500,000 house now, disater material no room to breath
2) I have lined up some model shoots next week :lol: ( I will post in G/N)
3) Web site getting there
4) Stock photos dead in water at moment due to time.

How is everyone elses world?

[Wazza]

Wet wet wet. At the WRC

I paid $20, and watched Stage 8.
I went to Stage 6, but the asses had closed the road off 2 hours before the cars were even due through there, and I only wanted to see the cars at the start, so decided to wait at the "Road Closed" sign, where the drivers, INCLUDING Valentino Rossi stopped and took a piss. May have to post this shot in G&N. Will edit and post the shots bit later..

So one stage later, got a few photos, and nice candids of Rossi. :)

[weka2000]

Wet wet wet. At the WRC

I paid $20, and watched Stage 8.
I went to Stage 6, but the asses had closed the road off 2 hours before the cars were even due through there, and I only wanted to see the cars at the start, so decided to wait at the "Road Closed" sign, where the drivers, INCLUDING Valentino Rossi stopped and took a piss. May have to post this shot in G&N. Will edit and post the shots bit later..

So one stage later, got a few photos, and nice candids of Rossi. :)

And there is the second reason to have 2 main intrests and a studio....Auckland weather :lol:

[OiPaz]

So the 1D brothers, how weather sealed is it? Weka proof :lol:
I don't know, at the moment: the camera and some lenses are weather sealed but I am not! ;)
So I stayed home today.

[weka2000]

I don't know, at the moment: the camera and some lenses are weather sealed but I am not! ;)
So I stayed home today.

Waste of a good 1D and L glass............Here give it to me I will test it for you. Heck if I cant destroy a 5D then your 1D SHOULD be ok with me :rolleyes:

Wekas camera and lens test as follows.
1)Through the mud
2) Droped onto rocks while on tripod
3) Left out in rain over night

A weeks is all it takes :)

[tag141]

Wekas camera and lens test as follows.
1)Through the mud
2) Droped onto rocks while on tripod
3) Left out in rain over night

A weeks is all it takes :)

You should change your user name to 1weka2000 or 1weka2000sII.