GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[akiwi]

Posted some work of NZ scenery if any one is interested:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2361232#post2361232
Do you always work at 03:15 am?
Cool picks. I saw some of those on your Deviant Art folder.

[Cyborg Death Ninja]

Cheers dude,..

Haha, Yeah I have weird sleeping habits normally get to sleep about 6-7am.
What do people around here think of deviantArt? I can see it having a bad name for all the rubbish been on it.

[akiwi]

Cheers dude,..

Haha, Yeah I have weird sleeping habits normally get to sleep about 6-7am.
What do people around here think of deviantArt? I can see it having a bad name for all the rubbish been on it.

If you go to sleet at 6-7am when do you get up? Are you a student?
I Don't know what the general opinion is about DeviantArt.
I have known it for years as a couple of people I know have accounts on it, I must admit I haven't realy looked at it .

[Cyborg Death Ninja]

Normally rise at 2pm. I finished a degree (bachelor of Information Technology) and then went on holiday to Austria of which I've just come back from. Now I should be looking for work. In saying that if anyone knows of any jobs going...

[akiwi]

Normally rise at 2pm. I finished a degree (bachelor of Information Technology) and then went on holiday to Austria of which I've just come back from. Now I should be looking for work. In saying that if anyone knows of any jobs going...
Where in Austria? My wife is from Austria & I spend quite a few holidays there. Christmas will be in the alps :D

[Cyborg Death Ninja]

Laßnitzhohe bout 20mins east of Graz. I'm dieing to go back there...

[CliveyBoy]

Guys, anyone want to check out the new navigation buttons for my professional website and give me a bit of feedback?
I think that they're very good. Easy to find but not too obtrusive. The whole site is looking more polished.

[dgcorner]

Just to lower it back again, I've got me an account with Theresa's telco.
I'm now known as r.swype (at small ISP with grandeose name)


:lol: :lol:

http://www.huddletogether.com/projects/lightbox/

That's what I was talking about earlier, in case anyone was wondering. Hey, I do have a memory! :p

Especially when you are off (or is it on) bourbon;)


Tim -- your website is looking really good -- no problems when I visited a few minutes ago. It must be your customer's browser...

[dgcorner]

Posted some work of NZ scenery if any one is interested:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2361232#post2361232

Nice shots Blair - though a little on the dark side... unless that is what you wanted in the first place.

Monitor calibration is a must -- it saves you the headache of having to re-do your pics after spending hours tweaking them. You can grab either Spyder Express or Pro which does a good job. Monaco is alos a great tool but cmes with a price tag.

[theflyingkiwi]

Ouch that's a huge cost for a repair!

My Sigma lens cost $550 for a full barrel replacement, and AF tweak etc.. And shipping back and forth to Japan. Canon NZ are asses, and take too long to repair, that's why I'm hesitant to put through my 580EX to fix the red light beam emitter issue.

that's ture. most of the cost is labour :( that's always a killer. The way I look at it is it's cheaper to it both items fixed than to go out and replace the them. the lens is biggest item on the list with about $200 on parts only.

the lens I would replace it with is 24-70 F2.8

[naqs]

Posted some work of NZ scenery if any one is interested:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2361232#post2361232

Yea the idea of having the landscape then portrait idea is different... I like different :D

[tim]

Thanks for the feedback guys! :) I'm going to add an "about" page at some point, with information about me, my approach, etc.

[weka2000]

the lens I would replace it with is 24-70 F2.8

Maybe you are starting to get some class with your glass :p

[lil_miss]

Posted some work of NZ scenery if any one is interested:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2361232#post2361232

Yay :D Waiuku :D hehe... I just realised who you were Blair.. lol... I went to school with you.. hows that for scary! :D

[theflyingkiwi]

Maybe you are starting to get some class with your glass :p

not till next year, after buying a new camera body.

if a new sports 1 series comes @ 5k or less then I am going to be buying that first.

[Cyborg Death Ninja]

Yay :D Waiuku :D hehe... I just realised who you were Blair.. lol... I went to school with you.. hows that for scary! :D
Heh, Apparently you can never escape Waiuku, no matter where you go it hunts you down with some bizzare link... I'm guessing you are a year or two younger than me? What was your maiden name before Mountford?

[lil_miss]

Same age actually :D even went to Pukeoware with you :P Wapp

[Cyborg Death Ninja]

Ahh crazy! I see you're married now, congratulations.

[lil_miss]

Thanks.. This world is beginning to get far to small!! :) Nice to see you here...

[Nzshrimper]

just to help the techies through the day...

http://www.widro.com/computerbash.html :p

[joeseph]

times you wish you had your camera: I've just followed a chap in a campervan down Fanshaw st who proceeded to try and enter the Wilsons multi-story carpark in it.
Needless to say the 2.1m height warning board bounced & scraped along the roof until he realised what was happening & by then he was stuck.

[Moppie]

LOL!!!


We spotted a competitor doing something they wern't supposed to yesterday, and none of us had so much as a camera phone.

[theflyingkiwi]

just to help the techies through the day...

http://www.widro.com/computerbash.html :p

haha, that provided about 5 mins of fun for the day :)

[Moppie]

just to help the techies through the day...

http://www.widro.com/computerbash.html :p


Why do it online?
I have a whole container worth of PC's I get to do it with in real life :D :D :D

Ever seen what a 2ton forklift, a 4lb hammer and a drop saw can do to a PC?? :lol: :D

[joeseph]

Ever seen what a 2ton forklift, a 4lb hammer and a drop saw can do to a PC?? :lol: :D
Gravity, if applied in sufficient quantity can also be a useful tool...

[Moppie]

Gravity, if applied in sufficient quantity can also be a useful tool...

Anything light enough, with a cord still affixed to it, usualy finds this out when its flung in the air :D :D

[theflyingkiwi]

Gravity, if applied in sufficient quantity can also be a useful tool...

funny thing about gravity despite it keeping us on the planet, we break it every day. The simple fact of picking something up of the ground we are in effect breaking gravity.

[weka2000]

funny thing about gravity despite it keeping us on the planet, we break it every day. The simple fact of picking something up of the ground we are in effect breaking gravity.

:shock: some one is supplying way to much info :p

I have the Mangere Bridge Santa parade tonight. Ho HO HO
Which reminds me Im looking at doing a miss claus theme. Must get some outfits for .........:lol:

[Wazza]

Trying to be the next CharlesU? :)

[DiscoLizard]

funny thing about gravity despite it keeping us on the planet, we break it every day. The simple fact of picking something up of the ground we are in effect breaking gravity.

:?

I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

Gravity is (thought to be) like your bedspread. In effect, everything on earth is being pulled towards its center...

Actually, the everything doubling in size every nanosecond is quite an interesting theory for gravity too.


But I probably shouldn't bring this up amongst a group of Star Trek fans.

[theflyingkiwi]

:?

I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

Gravity is (thought to be) like your bedspread. In effect, everything on earth is being pulled towards its center...

Actually, the everything doubling in size every nanosecond is quite an interesting theory for gravity too.


But I probably shouldn't bring this up amongst a group of Star Trek fans.

reedit: What I am really trying to say is that gravity on earth isn't that strong.

[DiscoLizard]

reedit: What I am really trying to say is that gravity on earth isn't that strong.

Or that the earth isn't that dense compared to some objects :D

[theflyingkiwi]

Or that the earth isn't that dense compared to some objects :D

um, I think you are talking about the people on the earth and not earth itself. After all when was the last time you decided to fly to work via superman style rather than take the car? :)

[DiscoLizard]

um, I think you are talking about the people on the earth and not earth itself. After all when was the last time you decided to fly to work via superman style rather than take the car? :)

I'm definitely talking about the Earth itself, tho there are a lot of dense people around! The more mass there is, in a small space, the more dense it is, and the more gravity there is.

Every planetary body, including the Earth, is surrounded by its own gravitational field, which exerts an attractive force on any object. This field is proportional to the body's mass and varies inversely with the square of distance from the body.

Now, the most interesting part is how gravity (the force) actually works - no one knows, you can't block gravity, for example, because there is seemingly nothing to block. No particles of gravity have ever been observed. This is where the expansion of matter theory makes its entry (can't remember what its actually called).

[DiscoLizard]

I'm still confused about the superman thing :)

[theflyingkiwi]

Now, the most interesting part is how gravity (the force) actually works - no one knows, you can't block gravity, for example, because there is seemingly nothing to block. No particles of gravity have ever been observed. This is where the expansion of matter theory makes its entry (can't remember what its actually called).

I guess my idea for a flying car wont work then :(

Ohh well then I guess it's time to take over the world :)

sorry pete you can have the world after I have it :lol:

[DiscoLizard]

I guess my idea for a flying car wont work then :(

Ohh well then I guess it's time to take over the world :)

sorry pete you can have the world after I have it :lol:

What shall we do tonight, Brain?

The same thing we do every night, Pinky....

[theflyingkiwi]

What shall we do tonight, Brain?

The same thing we do every night, Pinky....

what, why meet balls and cheese puffs taste sooooo nice. arf :)

[tag141]

Ladies and gentlemen normal service will be restored soon.

[Nzshrimper]

Ladies and gentlemen normal service will be restored soon.
are you sure... did your package arrive today ..

[akiwi]

Is the attraction that gravity asserts on me the same as the attraction an attractive lady asserts. There are no particles involved in that either. & She or me might also be dense!

Morning or for you Evening everyone. I'm back at work. Raining 4 degrees & still no snow.

[theflyingkiwi]

Ladies and gentlemen normal service will be restored soon.

I think you are living in a dream world, where it rains money and you can find a L glass around every corner. :lol:

Is the attraction that gravity asserts on me the same as the attraction an attractive lady asserts. There are no particles involved in that either. & She or me might also be dense!

Morning or for you Evening everyone. I'm back at work. Raining 4 degrees & still no snow.

so is that a good thing or a bad thing, the snow? is it one of things that it's nice when first get it and then after a time you think hmmm I really wish it would go away. like a nikon camera ;)

[Nzshrimper]

I think you are living in a dream world, where it rains money and you can find a L glass around every corner. :lol:
;)

Sounds like Wekas Place..

[akiwi]

so is that a good thing or a bad thing, the snow? is it one of things that it's nice when first get it and then after a time you think hmmm I really wish it would go away. like a nikon camera ;)
I find it a good thing! Some people hate it. Even though I kave a long driveway that needs to be cleared I still love snow.

At Christmas I am in Austria in the Alps & want to go skiing. (I am getting a new pair of Nordica Dobermann Carving skis on a pro deal which need running in). So we need some cold weather & snow.

[theflyingkiwi]

Sounds like Wekas Place..

:)

I find it a good thing! Some people hate it. Even though I kave a long driveway that needs to be cleared I still love snow.

At Christmas I am in Austria in the Alps & want to go skiing. (I am getting a new pair of Nordica Dobermann Carving skis on a pro deal which need running in). So we need some cold weather & snow.

that sounds like some great opportunities to take some photos. myself never been to the snow.

[weka2000]

Sounds like Wekas Place..

ROTFLMAO :lol:

[dgcorner]

ROTFLMAO :lol:

Tony - your reputation preceeds you:p

[tag141]

did your package arrive today .. :cry: rural delivery...maybe next week !!!

I think you are living in a dream world, where it rains money and you can find a L glass around every corner. :lol: I do live in a dream world. Unfortunately it simpy rains and there is usually glass round every corner. Not sure if it's L, probably Honda side window.

[weka2000]

Tony - your reputation preceeds you:p

Seems that way. Mind you New PC arrive tommorow got that intead of another "L" lens :lol:

Well 5D has now 10,000 clicks :rolleyes: Good to do an event tonight makes a change from my normal photography. Seems this weekend is all booked and next weekend is filling up fast. I now referals refering me so word of mouth is a good thing.

I am feeling more confident in what I am doing. Still a lot to learn but the reports back from the models is very positive. I have also found it better to leave the photos for a couple of day then go back to them.

I have a small paid job next week :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

it sounds like you are getting used to the work that your doing. that's a good thing. it will make you a better photographer.

so then you wont have time for landscape work. Just when ya starting to get good at it ;)

what's the specs on the new machine?

[weka2000]

it sounds like you are getting used to the work that your doing. that's a good thing. it will make you a better photographer.

so then you wont have time for landscape work. Just when ya starting to get good at it ;)

what's the specs on the new machine?

KareKare sunday afternoon, waterfalls and beach with 26yr old model

Duel core 1.8, Sata HDD 256meg video 2gig Ram. Didnt worry about another LCD I just went for basic model.
A rest from landscape will do me good.

Even my time on here has dropped a lot.

[theflyingkiwi]

KareKare sunday afternoon, waterfalls and beach with 26yr old model

Duel core 1.8, Sata HDD 256meg video 2gig Ram

what's your monitor?

[weka2000]

what's your monitor?

Philips 170B LCD

[theflyingkiwi]

if I was you I would have upgrade that too. No I am not just talking about the big huge dell screen I am currently looking at. But I am talking at least 19" that way you can have two screens running at the same time. Also use DVI on the main screen. you will get a better picture.

the way I see it, is that for PS work the screen is perhaps the most important part. Why cut back on that.

[momentz]

techie question coming up...


new TV.. connected an S video cable to it from my graphics card.. and the picture is monochrome. - old TV before it died was colour using same set up... :evil:

reading TV manual to see if i change a setting in that but if you guys have any ideas ....


Hey dude, I know exactly how to fix this, had the exact same problem. You need to bridge a couple of the pins in the plug. Let me know if you still don't have it sorted, and I'll go look at mine to tell you which ones.

[Nzshrimper]

:cry: rural delivery...maybe next week !!!


Hopefully tomorrow - track pack number is

NO 016 187 498 NZ

(courier post) :rolleyes:

[akiwi]

Sounds good. I am just loving my new computer.
Duel Core 2.0, 160 gig HDD 512meg video, 2gig Ram Toshiba Laptop 17" monitor:)

Sorry I think I mentioned it already, but I am so wrapped I want to mention it again. Especially after so many years with a Pentium II 500 mhz with 500mb ram & onboard graphics. It's like stepping out of a 2CV & into a Ferrari.

[Nzshrimper]

Hey dude, I know exactly how to fix this, had the exact same problem. You need to bridge a couple of the pins in the plug. Let me know if you still don't have it sorted, and I'll go look at mine to tell you which ones.

solved it already dude .. ( and no bending required) Cheers thou..

:D need to change the AV settings from Video to S-Video..

[weka2000]

if I was you I would have upgrade that too. No I am not just talking about the big huge dell screen I am currently looking at. But I am talking at least 19" that way you can have two screens running at the same time. Also use DVI on the main screen. you will get a better picture.

the way I see it, is that for PS work the screen is perhaps the most important part. Why cut back on that.


Because when I get a new one it will be the best. Any way I have 2 Philips LCD's :lol:

[momentz]

this website gives you a good result..

http://www.nzdsl.co.nz/module-Speedtest.phtml

2329 down
928 up

Cool. We're on wireless in manukau heights.

[Nzshrimper]

Sounds good. I am just loving my new computer.
Duel Core 2.0, 160 gig HDD 512meg video, 2gig Ram Toshiba Laptop 17" monitor:)

Sorry I think I mentioned it already, but I am so wrapped I want to mention it again. Especially after so many years with a Pentium II 500 mhz with 500mb ram & onboard graphics. It's like stepping out of a 2CV & into a Ferrari.
A toshiee... hmm .
Ghost (or equiv) your hdd every month.. We have had a run of new toshiee go back :cry:

[theflyingkiwi]

Because when I get a new one it will be the best. Any way I have 2 Philips LCD's :lol:

cool, at least they are 16.7 million colours :) at this stage I am unsure of what to do with samsung monitor. hock it up to my pc or not.

this is my desktop size.

http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/desktop.jpg

do I need it any bigger

[Nzshrimper]

Mark - what is a Home Theather ?

:D

[theflyingkiwi]

Mark - what is a Home Theather ?

:D

just the odd spelling mistake, why? :rolleyes: :lol:

[weka2000]

Whats warez :rolleyes:

[tag141]

Hopefully tomorrow - track pack number is

NO 016 187 498 NZ

(courier post) :rolleyes: I bought something off Trademe from Wellington. They sent it @3pm Tuesday, it arrived in Invers the next morning. I didn't get it until Saturday morning!! Good old Courier Post decided to post it rather than deliver it themselves. Like I said, maybe next week.

I'm looking at a Dell 17 inch Ultrasharp. I think a 19 would look too big. That's almost as big as our TV.

[momentz]

cool, at least they are 16.7 million colours :) at this stage I am unsure of what to do with samsung monitor. hock it up to my pc or not.

this is my desktop size.

http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/mydesktop.gif

do I need it any bigger

FTLOG No! That's huuuugeee!

[theflyingkiwi]

Whats warez :rolleyes:

you tell me and we both know. :p

[theflyingkiwi]

FTLOG No! That's huuuugeee!

that's what I am starting to think. with this screen I might start shooting more raw. this screens makes the jpgs from the camera look bad :(

[tag141]

Whats warez :rolleyes:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warez

Or is it just lazy speech? "Warez the pub bro'? "

[Nzshrimper]

Or is it just lazy speech? "Warez the pub bro'? "

for sure bro for sure. ;)

[momentz]

for sure bro for sure. ;)

fo' sho' ? :lol:

[Wazza]

The drifting season comes to an end...

http://www.ignitionmagazine.co.nz/coverage/25/

[weka2000]

The drifting season comes to an end...

http://www.ignitionmagazine.co.nz/coverage/25/

So back to landscapes :lol:

[akiwi]

So back to landscapes :lol:
Or naked girls.
Or do a documentary about drift net fishing & Dolphins etc.

[CliveyBoy]

that's what I am starting to think. with this screen I might start shooting more raw. this screens makes the jpgs from the camera look bad :(
They are bad! JPEG is a smudging or blurring set of algorithms. Your may as well get a 4MP camera!

[CliveyBoy]

The drifting season comes to an end.../ (http://www.ignitionmagazine.co.nz/coverage/25/)
There are some great shots in there; didn't look at all the pages. Drifting hsas been good for you - great publicity. Pity the copywriter can't spell.

[Nzshrimper]

There are some great shots in there; didn't look at all the pages. Drifting hsas been good for you - great publicity. Pity the copywriter can't spell.
tony's day job :p

[theflyingkiwi]

They are bad! JPEG is a smudging or blurring set of algorithms. Your may as well get a 4MP camera!

in that case then I am going to get some bigger cards :)

[momentz]

Cool :D

Now that Wazza's posted his drift shots, here's mine (only toyotas as I'm too lazy to resize the others)..


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/evobit/msport/D1NZ_R6_082.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/evobit/msport/D1NZ_R6_073.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/evobit/msport/D1NZ_R6_072.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/evobit/msport/D1NZ_R6_067.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/evobit/msport/D1NZ_R6_054.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/evobit/msport/D1NZ_R6_049.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/evobit/msport/D1NZ_R6_048.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/evobit/msport/D1NZ_R6_040.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/evobit/msport/D1NZ_R6_108.jpg

[Mark Vuleta]

Great shots Momentz

3518 kbps Down
125 kbps Up
Jetstream wire also in Manukau, Everglade Drive just opposite Primary School

Cheers



Mark

[naqs]

cool shots man... nice angles its a shame some of them are blurry but hey it just takes practice

[Wazza]

Thanks guys.

Yeah these shots don't do justice, at 640x467, unedited, batch resized. :)

800x533 gives so much detail.. And 1200x800 even more.

http://wazza.nfscity.com/steve_redline.jpg
100%, ahh so much nicer.

Pity about those typos eh

[forsaken]

The drifting season comes to an end...

http://www.ignitionmagazine.co.nz/coverage/25/

was wondering when we were finally going to get to see your shots

[akiwi]

Thanks guys.

Yeah these shots don't do justice, at 640x467, unedited, batch resized. :)

800x533 gives so much detail.. And 1200x800 even more.

http://wazza.nfscity.com/steve_redline.jpg
100%, ahh so much nicer.

Pity about those typos eh
Woooohaa!! Amazing picture. Perfect focus & Framing.

What lens where you using there? 221 mm. Was it the 100-400?

Sweeeet!

[Wazza]

Sigma 120-300 2.8.. Even better ;)

http://wazza.nfscity.com/d1-r2/IMG_4038.jpg

http://wazza.nfscity.com/d1-r2/IMG_4098.jpg

http://wazza.nfscity.com/d1-r2/IMG_3964.jpg

http://wazza.nfscity.com/d1-r3/fanga.jpg

That should be enough to give you an idea.

I think throughout the year, my concentration went down, and so did the image quality. Ah well. :) Still had fun

[dgcorner]

Nice pics Warren!

[jcw122]

What does GKPE stand for? What do they (you) do?

[Moppie]

We generally sit around and plot world domination :)

http://www.gkpe.org.nz/

[DiscoLizard]

What does GKPE stand for? What do they (you) do?

Great Kiwi Photographic (or POTN) Expedition

Mostly we talk. Sometimes we take photos, and sometimes we meet up.

[dgcorner]

Mostly we talk. Sometimes we take photos, and sometimes we meet up.

Definitely in that order:lol:

[weka2000]

Dont forget we wish a lot :lol: This time of year we are wishing for a "L" xmas where our stocking is full of "L" glass.

Roll on Jan2007 means I kept my word to my wife that I wouldnt by any more lens the year :rolleyes:

Come to think of it what do I need....... 50mm 85mm 135mm "L"

[Wazza]

I think that's more of a WANT ;)

I'm processing wedding photos today - That will keep my day busy.

[tim]

Just got this email, some of you guys might be interested.


AIPA presents.

Law 101 for Photographers
Featuring James Carnie

When: Next Tuesday, 12 December from 6pm
Where: Unitec Lecture Theatre, Building One, Entrance One, Carrington Road,
Point Chevalier, Auckland

James Carnie is a partner at Clendon Feeney, Barristers & Solicitors for the
AIPA, NZIPP and DINZ.

Since joining Clendon Feeney in 1997, James has been practising in a range
of areas including company law, domestic and international contract law,
litigation, employment, intellectual property and technology law.

James has presented on international trade and contract issues and has
provided advice regarding project management, international contracts and
cross-border tax, trade practices and joint ventures. James has also written
several published articles regarding topical issues in valuation law,
resource management law, employment law and intellectual property law.

His presentation will cover:
> > The laws relating to the business of photography (including copyright,
privacy and consumer law)
> > Contract law, in particular how to use terms to secure benefits and reduce
risks
> > Topical issues affecting photographers

Ticket Prices:
AIPA & NZIPP members - $40
Non-members - $80
Assistant members - $20
Assistant non-members - $40
Student members - $10
Student non-members - $20


You can pay on the night but please bring cash or a cheque as there won't be
any eft-pos facilities on site!

[weka2000]

I think that's more of a WANT ;)

I'm processing wedding photos today - That will keep my day busy.

Tim I might find that very usefull. Dam I have a dinner with friends that night.

Wazza Its a NEED :lol:

[tag141]

Its a NEED


http://www.boundless.org/2005/images/articles/Whatever.jpg ;)

[TKRFAN]

Hi All

Welcome to the new members since last time I posted :)

Has anyone else got weather suitable for anything but shooting ducks :( Hope it dries up by Sunday!

Had a look at the bandwidth test here at work, and today is a slow day hehe :) -

12194 kbps down
3418 kbps up

It can get up to over 18000 down and 8000 up :)

[Wazza]

What sort of connection does the Uni use?

my 128K upload is the killer. :(

Still takes forever to upload photos to print, or websites

[TKRFAN]

What sort of connection does the Uni use?

my 128K upload is the killer. :(

Still takes forever to upload photos to print, or websites

Hi All

Not sure to be honest :o I just turn on the pc and it goes? Apparently the unis are hooked up to some wizzy system though, so we can collaborate and share information with colleagues quickly and easily - I'm sure this counts :lol:

Mind you makes going home to dialup very painful :eek:

[NordieBoy]

Just got this email, some of you guys might be interested.

If you're going, can you take a video camera and just...

:D

Or maybe not...

:cry:

[Wazza]

Just phoned up Canon regarding, repairing my 580EX.

Advised won't be repaired until January, as they have "loads" of repairs and a very long wait.

Said I will come by first week of January then, and drop off my 20D and grip, sort out that issue, and also repair the flash, red light emitter, focusing error.

[Wazza]

New sig:::

[tim]

Some people just ask for it...

[naqs]

Some people just ask for it...

and you just gave it to him :D

[tim]

You guys wanna see some interesting reactions (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2369854#post2369854)? I have a 21st to go to (no i'm not drunk btw), it'll be interesting to see if there are any replies tomorrow.

[tag141]

0 download and 115 upload. How can I get 0 download if I am connected. Surely there must be some speed :( I can even piss on the exchange if it was on fire. (Not that I would!!) It simply says, starting test, a zero appears and starts the upload test. I reckon my speed is too quick for the test...lightspeed broadband.:D

[Nzshrimper]

0 download and 115 upload. How can I get 0 download if I am connected. Surely there must be some speed :( I can even piss on the exchange if it was on fire. (Not that I would!!) It simply says, starting test, a zero appears and starts the upload test. I reckon my speed is too quick for the test...lightspeed broadband.:D
or you refreshed a page at the same time.. and broke it..

did you get for package today..

[naqs]

0 download and 115 upload. How can I get 0 download if I am connected. Surely there must be some speed :( I can even piss on the exchange if it was on fire. (Not that I would!!) It simply says, starting test, a zero appears and starts the upload test. I reckon my speed is too quick for the test...lightspeed broadband.:D

where do you get these upload and donwload speed test things from?

[tag141]

did you get the package today.. :cry:..rural delivery.

where do you get these upload and download speed test things from?

http://www.nzdsl.co.nz/module-Speedtest.phtml but I bust it when it runs on my lappie

[naqs]

hmm...

I got
47 Download
48 Upload

something wrong there

actually it is
204 Download
129 Upload
which is still pretty slow... I think it is time to upgrade.

[Nzshrimper]

:cry:..rural delivery.

it says that it as meant to to delivered today.. :rolleyes: i want my money back i paid for overnight not 3 day .. i could have sent it down by pony at this rate.. :evil:



http://www.nzdsl.co.nz/module-Speedtest.phtml but I bust it when it runs on my lappie

are u using a wireless connection.. may not like it.. or you broke it.. :D

[tag141]

it says that it as meant to to delivered today.. :rolleyes: i want my money back i paid for overnight not 3 day
are u using a wireless connection.. may not like it.. or you broke it.. :D

Typical couriers. They go past the house a gazillion times a day but can't drop it off. Yes I have a wireless connection but I just think I broke it :lol:.

[Nzshrimper]

Typical couriers. They go past the house a gazillion times a day but can't drop it off. Yes I have a wireless connection but I just think I broke it :lol:.
lol ... make sure you have some side cutters handy what it arrives.. ( i may have gone overboard with the packaging. :o

[tag141]

lol ... make sure you have some side cutters handy what it arrives.. ( i may have gone overboard with the packaging. :o

I'll tell the missus it's an early Christmas pressie. She'll have it open and unwrapped in under 5 seconds.

[forsaken]

the joys of rural delivery. At least our guy is 90% onto it, only occassionally do we get someone elses mail.

[Nzshrimper]

I'll tell the missus it's an early Christmas pressie. She'll have it open and unwrapped in under 5 seconds.
then she will be upset when its for you.. // :rolleyes:

[naqs]

then she will be upset when its for you.. // :rolleyes:

make sure you have your camera handy to capture that :)

[forsaken]

make sure you have your camera handy to capture that :)


now that would be funny



GKPEs funniest home photos :)

[tag141]

then she will be upset when its for you.. // :rolleyes:

Sorry dearest, they must be delivering next week. (note to self: buy her present and put it in a HUGE box).

Actually she has asked Santa (I haven't had the heart to tell her he doesn't exist. Love to see him coming down the chimney of the Yunca.) for a digital camera. Just need to clean up the 10D, put it back in its box and bingo, cheap Christmas :D

[theflyingkiwi]

tell me guys what do you think of this

http://static.flickr.com/108/311760515_1fd30a8d8e_o.jpg

and no I didn't take it. hence why it's not shown. but I found it at

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/478144/15

[akiwi]

tell me guys what do you think of this

http://static.flickr.com/108/311760515_1fd30a8d8e_o.jpg

and no I didn't take it. hence why it's not shown. but I found it at

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/478144/15

Morning all :confused:

Colours have been pumped up so much they have become a bit noisy. And the contrast is obviously fiddled with.
It isn't bad as a photo, just looks too PS'd to me.

[forsaken]

Morning all :confused:

Colours have been pumped up so much they have become a bit noisy. And the contrast is obviously fiddled with.
It isn't bad as a photo, just looks too PS'd to me.



agreed

too photoshopped for my likeing

[theflyingkiwi]

I liked it. while it's been PS alot I still think it works

[Nzshrimper]

tell me guys what do you think of this

http://static.flickr.com/108/311760515_1fd30a8d8e_o.jpg

and no I didn't take it. hence why it's not shown. but I found it at

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/478144/15


its a windoze desktop... :rolleyes: (IMO)

[NordieBoy]

hmm...

I got
47 Download
48 Upload

something wrong there

actually it is
204 Download
129 Upload
which is still pretty slow... I think it is time to upgrade.

Tonight is...
4873 down
648 up

[weka2000]

Alisha's first shoot

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2370390#post2370390

NOT WORK SAFE

[lil_miss]

One would assume you've sorted out any probs with taking a shot like that?? :) Nice shot BTW.

[weka2000]

One would assume you've sorted out any probs with taking a shot like that?? :) Nice shot BTW.

Well I will find out if there are any problems left wont I :rolleyes:

[akiwi]

There will always be problems. My wife adds snide remarks every now and then. The question is if it is a big enough problem to affect your relationship or not. At the moment is is not a big problem with my wife and I. BUT Women seem to have the ability to pull arguments out of thin air from 15 years ago or that don't have anything to do with what you are discussing. A mans taking artistic nude or glamour photos, which are normally OK or even praised suddenly become Dirty Photos:evil: :rolleyes: :evil:

[weka2000]

There will always be problems. My wife adds snide remarks every now and then. The question is if it is a big enough problem to affect your relationship or not. At the moment is is not a big problem with my wife and I. BUT Women seem to have the ability to pull arguments out of thin air from 15 years ago or that don't have anything to do with what you are discussing. A mans taking artistic nude or glamour photos, which are normally OK or even praised suddenly become Dirty Photos:evil: :rolleyes: :evil:

Well I cant arguee with that.

[CliveyBoy]

Alisha's first shoot
That's a great shot, although my eyes cannot decide which eyes to focus on!

The knee seems a little distracting - it might be better lower but still in-shot, or have no specular lighting on it.

[naqs]

Sorry dearest, they must be delivering next week. (note to self: buy her present and put it in a HUGE box).

Actually she has asked Santa (I haven't had the heart to tell her he doesn't exist. Love to see him coming down the chimney of the Yunca.) for a digital camera. Just need to clean up the 10D, put it back in its box and bingo, cheap Christmas :D

wow what an awesome idea, Would have never thought of that

[Wazza]

What's everyone doing on a Saturday?

I'm doing jack all.

Trying to find some models.

[weka2000]

What's everyone doing on a Saturday?

I'm doing jack all.

Trying to find some models.
Got miss claus theme this afternoon with Alisha.

Where are you looking wazza?

[Wazza]

No where.

They come to me.

Check on myspace ;)

[NordieBoy]

What's everyone doing on a Saturday?

I'm doing jack all.

Trying to find some models.

Not much today but shooting a Cross Country Enduro tomorrow.
2 hour Quads race followed by a 3 hour 2-wheeler race.

[Moppie]

Im recovering from only 3 hours sleep after getting around 3:30am after a good night on the town.

Don't know about this evening, Amandas out, and Im sort of undecieded about the weather and shooting something.

[Wazza]

I'm thinking of something to photograph. Might check out the zoo for a bit.

I do have my work function tonight.

1) Get drunk, and embarrass myself

2) Take my camera, get drunk, and break my camera

3) Take my camera, stay sober, and get other drunken idiots

4) Pop in and out, get some free food, a drink or two, then early night

So far it sounds like number 4 :p

[weka2000]

Sandra seemed ok with last nights pics. She still wants me "fixed" just to be on safe side :rolleyes:

[Wazza]

Haha. I'm surprised you were allowed to have clothes off! :p

Time to go out, before zoo won't let me in after 3:45 or 4:15

[dgcorner]

Sandra seemed ok with last nights pics. She still wants me "fixed" just to be on safe side :rolleyes:

When she says "fixed" is that like when they place those rubber rings on the lambs tail until they fall off?:p Ewww...

Such crap weather! Oh well, can't get out of the house anyway... my back is still killing me... and the meds are making me fall asleep:evil:

[tim]

I'm thinking of something to photograph. Might check out the zoo for a bit.

I do have my work function tonight.

1) Get drunk, and embarrass myself

2) Take my camera, get drunk, and break my camera

3) Take my camera, stay sober, and get other drunken idiots

4) Pop in and out, get some free food, a drink or two, then early night

So far it sounds like number 4 :p

Go in, have a few drinks, get some free food, get some good images, then make like a tree and f*** off.

[weka2000]

When she says "fixed" is that like when they place those rubber rings on the lambs tail until they fall off?:p Ewww...


Yes something like that, back backfire on her though :lol:

[Moppie]

Such crap weather! Oh well, can't get out of the house anyway... my back is still killing me... and the meds are making me fall asleep:evil:


Got some voltaren?
It shouldn't still be bothering you too badly, you must have really damaged it.
Take care, and I hope it gets better.


I was thinking of heading out west, untill this rain came in.
Having a look at the xtra weather maps its look theres a lovely front perched off the Auckland region.
Might be a really great sunset, or it might be a wasted half a tank of gas.

[dgcorner]

Got some voltaren?
It shouldn't still be bothering you too badly, you must have really damaged it.
Take care, and I hope it gets better.


I was thinking of heading out west, untill this rain came in.
Having a look at the xtra weather maps its look theres a lovely front perched off the Auckland region.
Might be a really great sunset, or it might be a wasted half a tank of gas.

Thanks Moppie. Yep, Voltaren/Ibuprofen + Tramal for the last 3 days. The Volatren I can tolerate... whilst the Tramal makes me sleep some 20 hours in the day. When I'm up I feel groggy/woozy. The Tramal apparently is a stronger pain killer cum sedative to get me rested... and without it the pain does make moving unbearable...:cry: :evil: I am seeing a physiotherapist on Tuesday -- I didn't realise that these guys were always fully booked!

[dgcorner]

Yes something like that, back backfire on her though :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: A pity it can't be screwed on and off:lol:

[tag141]

Shrimper, the eagle has landed...the eagle has landed. Do you shares in a ty-wrap company by any chance. I told the missus it was pass the parcel and she can start. She took one look at it and said I could keep it.

[tag141]

Sandra seemed ok with last nights pics. She still wants me "fixed" just to be on safe side :rolleyes:

She might be putting bromide in your Baileys?

[scotttnz]

Alisha's first shoot

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2370390#post2370390

NOT WORK SAFE

Great shot Tony....but I find the model.....ahhhhh......distracting.....

Let me just say this: If you can concentrate on photography with that in front of you, you are a better man than me. I'll stick to landscapes and stay out of trouble.

[weka2000]

Great shot Tony....but I find the model.....ahhhhh......distracting.....

Let me just say this: If you can concentrate on photography with that in front of you, you are a better man than me. I'll stick to landscapes and stay out of trouble.

Its not that hard..... to do. Its a lot of work, checking lights looking for odd body out of line issues. Dont really have time to "look"

Im at a good age as well. Everything is proffessional. My name means more to me than anything in this game.