Arizona POTN get together?

[sassinak]

Steve... http://www.flickr.com $25 for a pro account... so easy I can use it :) They even have tools (free) to batch upload your shots. What are you waiting for? :) Only rule they have is you can't post bunny photos...everything else is fair game.


Thank you Geoff and Adam for the kind words. :)
Hatch

Hatch

$25 for a year of Flickr Pro is totally worth it. I use jUploadr to handle my batch uploads and it's a breeze.

[Adam B.]

I agree completely.

[macroshooter1970]

all these flicker people

[JmprSteve]

How do you like pbase versus flikr?

[macroshooter1970]

How do you like pbase versus flikr?

both are fine, I just flipped a coin and that's what I ended up with.

[Hatch1921]

I have a Pbase account as well...and Deviantart... I think Flickr is more modern and you can join groups with like interests. People comment on your work and for me it provides a better experience than the two I've mentioned. Just my thoughts.... for $25... it is hard to beat IMO.
Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Worth adding to your favorites....

http://www.dphotojournal.com/category/photography-tips/

[azphotos]

Thank you Geoff and Adam for the kind words. :)
Hatch

You are welcome - it is an awsome photo - photoshope is a wonderful thing :rolleyes:


Seriously, is it glycerine?:?:

[Hatch1921]

You are welcome - it is an awsome photo - photoshope is a wonderful thing :) 1 drop of water...1 blade of grass... 1 flower behind the grass...1 black felt. I used PS to remove a hot spot from the flash out of the original shot. Other than that... it is about as original as I could make it. Here is the original with the hot spot.



http://farm1.static.flickr.com/82/264288486_fff373282d_o.jpg


Another version of the shot
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/54/264288563_b2576ca04a_o.jpg

[JmprSteve]

Hatch,
Totally impressed with me with these two shots, maybe I should've bought the extension tubes instead of the 430ex flash!
Have a great 4th!

[Hatch1921]

Many thanks Steve. :) Old shots from last summer. You will enjoy the 430ex. Adam mentioned a set of tubes other than Kenko at the class... I can't remember the brand or the cost?

I think I shot these with the tubes on and the 1.4xTC? Old age... I can't recall all the details. LOL

I hope you have a wonderful 4th. I'm looking forward to everyone's photos.
Hatch

[Kristy]

Boy... you all have been busy today.... :)

Hola from Mesa...!

Welcome Mesa Person... what shall we call you?

Are you sure we can't refine that a little more?:twisted:

Snack: Jello shots.
Lunch: Fries and beer.
Snack: Jello shots.
Dinner: Chips and beer.
Snack: Pizza and beer.

:-P


Sounds like Geoff is in need of alcoholic beverages.....

Photoshop... as much as I love the program... you just can't trust what you see....

Hatch
http://www.break.com/index/extreme-photo-retouching3.html

Ahhh... just the thing we wish we could achieve with make-up... a woman's dream world.... We love to be beautified. In a hundred years everyone will remember us exactly that way. :)

what time is Kristy's lighting class going to start? Just curious

Good Question...... Saturday is looking good... I just need to alert the members of the household for final clearance... :)

Did anyone get a picture of Hatch wearing the bunny ears and pink feather boa or Adam in the pink tutu and tiger ears?

I missed Adam, but I have Hatch and Tammie, and something else... I'll work on that this week... I'm editing baby photos tonight.

On an unrelated note, anyone got any good tips about shooting with the 17-40 and 24-70, things I really should be aware of? My rental gear came in for the weekend and I now have two more lenses and a body and a flash for a week.
Woo Hoo! Enjoy them! I love my 24-70, but a macro lens, it is not.

I have a birthday suit I can model in.
Oh no,,, here we go again..:rolleyes: Gotta get that waxing appointment first.

Steve has a few shots floating around. Man... I am one scary bunny!!! LOL

Tom Hicks is has compiled a few shots he thought stood out in the Macro Art Challenge the forum hosted this past month. I was so honored to have one of my shots in the mix. The yellow sunflower/drop photo is mine.
I just setup a trip to Yellowstone in Sept. I AM SO EXCITED!!!Hatch

Your macro work is amazing..... :)
You are soooo lucky to go to Yellowstone... I'm green with envy... It's going to be so amazing. I've never been so no hints from me.

I have one of
a: Bunny Hatch
b: Kristy
c: "Fairy" Temptress
d: the group
I don't have a web site (how sad - a computer guy with no web site) -
maybe someone could post them for me.
I'll put them up for you.. except the one of me.. YUCKY.... eeew... I didn't
belong there. Hatch looks so cute in bunny ears, and Tammie with sweet butterfly wings and a spiked collar... a mix of sweetness and sultry all at once... watch out!

:) 1 drop of water...1 blade of grass... 1 flower behind the grass...1 black felt. I used PS to remove a hot spot from the flash out of the original shot. Other than that... it is about as original as I could make it. Here is the original with the hot spot.

Geez Hatch... these waterdrop shots are AMAZING... Did I say WOW? Please teach us your craft.. I'd love to make one of these...

[disneydork06]

hatch, awesome photos. love the first one.
and I just gotta chime in that flickr is good. i have yet to upgrade to pro but hopefully soon.

[azphotos]

:) 1 drop of water...1 blade of grass... 1 flower behind the grass...1 black felt. I used PS to remove a hot spot from the flash out of the original shot. Other than that... it is about as original as I could make it. Here is the original with the hot spot.

Fantastic. You know I was kidding. How long did it take to set up the shot? I thought that lots of people used glycerine for "water drops". But maybe not for this type of shot. You do know that now that you showed us this skill shot that everyone at the Kristy Jello Shot and Photo Lighting Workshop is going to want lessons! :D Drat - where are we going to find grass growing in the summer? :cry:

[azphotos]

Many thanks Steve. :) Old shots from last summer. You will enjoy the 430ex. Adam mentioned a set of tubes other than Kenko at the class... I can't remember the brand or the cost?

I think I shot these with the tubes on and the 1.4xTC? Old age... I can't recall all the details. LOL

I hope you have a wonderful 4th. I'm looking forward to everyone's photos.
Hatch

Happy 4th all, too -Yes, Adam did mention in post here that I picked up a set of tubes called Promaster at FotoForum on what is it, 7th street, for $129 + tax - Adam and I compared the Kenko and they were identical except for the badge. They came out of the same mould - the little stray marks were the same! I did look online and found them at $119.

Argh! Dell sent me a coupon for 20% off expires today - 5d for $2,399.20 - Mark II $6,399.20 - S3 $279.20

[F40]

Boy... you all have been busy today.... :)



Welcome Mesa Person... what shall we call you?




My names Pat!

[Adam B.]

How do you like pbase versus flikr?

From what I've read and heard about the two is if your looking to sell your pictures pbase has that service available and flickr doesn't.

both are fine, I just flipped a coin and that's what I ended up with.

What a way to make an informed decision. ;)


I have a Pbase account as well...and Deviantart... I think Flickr is more modern and you can join groups with like interests. People comment on your work and for me it provides a better experience than the two I've mentioned. Just my thoughts.... for $25... it is hard to beat IMO.
Hatch

I don't have any first hand info about the other services out there, I did research pbase, flickr, and one or two others out there (don't remember their names). I liked flickr and the price was right.

[Adam B.]

:) 1 drop of water...1 blade of grass... 1 flower behind the grass...1 black felt. I used PS to remove a hot spot from the flash out of the original shot. Other than that... it is about as original as I could make it. Here is the original with the hot spot.

Hatch,
Another fantasic set of images.:D How far back was the sunflower from the blade of grass and water drop?

[Adam B.]

I missed Adam, but I have Hatch and Tammie, and something else... I'll work on that this week... I'm editing baby photos tonight.


I'll put them up for you.. except the one of me.. YUCKY.... eeew... I didn't
belong there. Hatch looks so cute in bunny ears, and Tammie with sweet butterfly wings and a spiked collar... a mix of sweetness and sultry all at once... watch out!

Oh darn, you missed me!!!:D After all that effort I went thru to get into costume and all those poses. Darn :D

I can't wait to see everyone elses pictures though. ;) And you also need to add yours into the mix. Thank you very much.

[Adam B.]

My names Pat!

Welcome Pat, glad you can join us.:D

[azphotos]

My names Pat!

:D Hi Mesa Pat! Welcome aboard.

[macroshooter1970]

Adam, this was a fast one edited on laptop, so I hope it looks ok. 58mm cap set about 5 inches. I had running drips, I'll have to try and be more creative (I lack that) and try more when I have time.

[macroshooter1970]

everyone ready to blow some dynomite

[Hatch1921]

I can't keep up with this thread. :)

Thank you all for the comments on the flower drop shots.
Welcome F40 to the site. :)

Thank you Kristy for the kind words. I just point and shoot...whatever happens…happens :) Don't be jealous about Yellowstone. After booking everything... it isn't as expensive as I thought it would be. Only $250 to fly to Salt Lake City...rent the car...cheap hotel... I made my budget with a few bucks to spare. A friend from work is going with me... 50/50 split will be nice. My wife can't get off work and isn't in to the outdoors thing. We will be there from the 8-13th... I can't wait! You can make the trip!!! My friend Gary grew up there…. He said the best time of year is to go in May and in Sept… I hope he is right. The leaves are going to turn and the elk, deer, ect are in rut. The elk will be bugling. It should be fun to see.

Thank you Ryan for the comments. Glad you enjoyed the shots.

No worries Geoff about using Photoshop. I just wanted to let you know how I set the scene and shot it. I can't recall the exact distance the flower was from the drop. I just moved it in until it filled up the majority of the drop.
Sad to hear about the Dell coupon... $2300 is a pretty good price for the 5D. I'm on the fence on what camera to upgrade to....

Thank you Adam for the comments on the flower drop. :)

Good attempt on the first try Geoff. Maybe a little more light applied to the front of the drop? Good thinking on flipping the cap over so you can read Canon in the drop.

I hope everyone has a fun day out. I will have to take mental pictures of the fireworks...camera is still in the shop...grrrrr. LOL I hope you all capture great photos of tonight’s shows.

Take care,
Hatch

[Adam B.]

Adam, this was a fast one edited on laptop, so I hope it looks ok. 58mm cap set about 5 inches. I had running drips, I'll have to try and be more creative (I lack that) and try more when I have time.

Thanks for the info and the picture Mike. :) I have to try something like it sometime.

[Hatch1921]

Have a look at the video... simple light setup... http://www.jacobthephotographer.com/060907/

Great results...

More vids of Jacob working... http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jacob+the+photographer


Alienbee forum/gallery. I think all the photographers have sites/portfolios you can view. Amazing work in there!

http://www.paulcbuff.com/gallery2/main.php



10 videos.... Morris Studios
http://www.youtube.com/user/morrisstudios

Hatch

[macroshooter1970]

Happy 5th of July, hope everyone still has their trigger finger(s)

[macroshooter1970]

Ryan, Saturday, 8/4/07 11:15 AM-1:30 PM is one of the practices where ever it is held and looks to be the only one I can make. Can you make that one, I'll drive I think it's at N.A.U.


On Saturday, August 4 the Cardinals will host a special “Red & White” practice from 11:15 AM until 1:30 PM. The practice will be preceded by a full-team autograph session and conclude with a live goal-line session.

http://www.azcardinals.com/news/detail.php?PRKey=1741

[cntry]

Maybe we could get together for one of these at the GC?

CANON U.S.A. URGES AMERICA TO GET OUTSIDE
AND RELEASE ITS INNER SHUTTERBUG

A Summer of Free Workshops at Three of America’s Most Popular National Parks and Canon’s Second Annual Photography in the Parks Photo Contest Return For a Season Filled With Photo Fun

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 20, 2007 – From the beaches of the eastern seaboard to the Great Plains, and from the wetlands of the south, to the towering sequoias of the west, America and its pristine parks have always been hailed as top destination sites for photography enthusiasts and their families. Canon U.S.A., Inc. and the American Park Network continue to help define the relationship between photography and the great outdoors with the introduction of a free photography workshop program on select dates throughout the summer in Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Parks. These programs will be artfully hosted and instructed by a select few of the world renowned Canon Explorer of Light photographers including Adam Jones and Lewis Kemper, along with other Canon-selected photographers such as Rob and Ann Simpson. What’s more, the Canon Photography in the Parks Photo Contest* returns this year to offer photographers the chance to display their work and win prizes in the categories of landscape and wildlife photography in the parks.

“Photography affords an entirely new perspective of the natural world that surrounds us every day, both in our national parks, and in our own backyards,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager of the Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “As a global organization, Canon understands its responsibility for the impact it makes on society and the environment. Canon is guided by the philosophy of Kyosei – ‘all people regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living together and working into the future.’ Through our involvement in the parks, we hope to strengthen Canon’s commitment to conservation.”

The Canon Photography in the Parks Photo Contest
From June 1st to September 29th, photographic enthusiasts are encouraged to submit their favorite photographs from an American park to the Canon Digital Learning Center. Winning photographs in the categories of landscape and wildlife will win a trip to the participating parks of their choice, along with a full suite of Canon photographic equipment. By logging onto the Canon Digital Learning Center at www.usa.canon.com/dlc, potential winners will not only have the opportunity to submit their photos, but can also peruse the Web site to explore the various educational resources that Canon has to offer for novices and advanced photographers alike.

Photography in the Parks Workshops
With the help of the Canon Explorer of Light program, Canon’s elite roster of the most influential photographers in the world, park visitors will have the opportunity to participate in free daily guided visual photographic journeys. Additionally, Canon will loan participants top-tier digital camera equipment to capture those awe-inspiring sights at no additional cost. Aspiring photographers will learn the tips and tricks to taking great outdoor photos and experience hands-on training using some of the same equipment that professional photographers use. Evening programs are also offered, providing visitors the rare opportunity to spend time with the Explorers of Light, view stunning imagery, ask questions, and receive prints and a CD of their own photos.

“It’s rare that we get the chance to share our passion for photography with people that are so eager to learn,” stated Adam Jones, professional photographer and Canon Explorer of Light. “As far as wildlife and landscape photography goes, these three parks are among the best locations the Earth has to offer. I look forward to teaching the tips and tricks I’ve used that will help to create photographs that can compete in the Canon in the Parks Photo Contest.”

Schedule of Seminars
Yosemite National Park: June 15-29, 2007

* Workshops: 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. except Tuesdays

* Location: Ansel Adams Gallery
* Evening program: 8:30 p.m. except Tuesdays

* Location: Curry Village Amphitheatre


Grand Canyon National Park: July 9 - 29, 2007

* Workshops: 9 a.m. and 2p.m. except Tuesdays

* Location: Flagpole at the rim side of the El Tovar Hotel
* Evening program: 6 p.m., except Tuesdays and on Friday, July 20, 2007

* Location: Shrine of Ages auditorium (Parking lot A, next to Park Headquarters)


Yellowstone National Park: August 6 - 12, 2007

* Workshops: Daily, 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., except Tuesdays

* Location: Old Faithful Inn
* Evening program: 6 p.m., except Tuesdays

* Location: Old Faithful Snow Lodge


Additional Programs and Sponsored Events
The workshops and photo contest are just a small part of the sponsored education and activities that Canon offers. The Canon Digital Learning Center provides a wide variety of classes across the country with renowned photographers. There are also tutorials available on-line for beginners to learn their way around a digital SLR camera to unlock the creative control that SLR photography affords.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2006 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands.” Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), is a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2006†, with global revenues of $34.9 billion. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/pressroom .

About Canon U.S.A.'s Environmental Programs and Alliances:
An educational and research program, Eyes on Yellowstone, made possible by Canon, assists with scientific research and breaks new ground in conservation, endangered species protection and the application of cutting-edge technology essential to managing park wildlife and ecosystems. www.ypf.org and www.windowsintowonderland.org and www.greateryellowstonescience.org

The Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program develops the next generation of scientists in the fields of conservation, environmental science, and park management, and is the first and only program of its kind to encourage doctoral students to conduct innovative research on scientific problems critical to national parks. www.canonscholars.org

Canon Envirothon is North America’s largest high school environmental education competition in which more than 500,000 teenagers are involved in a year-long learning process that combines in-class curriculum with hands-on field experiences. www.envirothon.org

About American Park Network
American Park Network is the leading publisher of visitor guide magazines for national and state parks for more than two decades. With more than 20 editions, reaching 20 million people, American Park Network guides are the definitive information source for anyone planning a national park vacation. Through a carbon offset partnership with the National Forest Foundation, this year American Park Network became the world¹s first carbon-free publisher. www.AmericanParkNetwork.com .
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

*Open to non-professional photographers only. For full contest rules and details, please visit www.usa.canon.com/dlc.

†IFI Patent Intelligence, January 11, 2007

Canon U.S.A. Digital Learning Center
http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc
or
Canon Photography in the Parks Hotline:
1-888-390-9829
or
Editorial:
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Geoff Coalter, 516-328-4288
gcoalter@cusa.canon.com
or
American Park Network
Joel Saferstein, 212-581-3380
joel@americanparknetwork.co

[ToferPhotography]

nice droplet shot Hatch and thanks for the links

[TammieO]

I need cheering up. Pictures of Hatch, Steve and Adam getting in touch with their feminine side would do it.
My house got broken into on the 3rd. :cry: The creep drove up in a white Corolla and ran off with a few hundred bucks, Russ's silver Canadian coins (don't know why he didn't have those in the safe deposit box), 1 ring with small diamonds and our 2 handgunds (he left the bullets). He left the rest of my jewelry (now in a safe deposit box) and the photography gear.
I curse him and wish him really, really bad luck for the rest of his life!

[macroshooter1970]

I need cheering up. Pictures of Hatch, Steve and Adam getting in touch with their feminine side would do it.
My house got broken into on the 3rd. :cry: The creep drove up in a white Corolla and ran off with a few hundred bucks, Russ's silver Canadian coins (don't know why he didn't have those in the safe deposit box), 1 ring with small diamonds and our 2 handgunds (he left the bullets). He left the rest of my jewelry (now in a safe deposit box) and the photography gear.
I curse him and wish him really, really bad luck for the rest of his life!

oh my god, I wish this was a dream and you are just playing a joke on us. you mean some jerk took all your !@#$.

I'm very sorry to have read this and that it happened to such wonderful people.

wow, don't know what to say here.hope they catch the jerk or jerks

[cntry]

Bummer Tammie, Sorry to hear that, Karma will get him.

[ksegel]

I am so sorry to hear that, but I have to agree with the Karma statement....., I hope they catch the culprit(s).

[Kristy]

Tammie... I am so sorry to hear yoru news... It's very unsettling, not only on the loss of personal items, but the invasion of your privacy and space. I'm glad he didn't take any of your gear. He's obviously stupid because he left the most imporant stuff behind.

I hope they find the jerk and make him pay heavily.... My apologies... is there anything I can do?

[macroshooter1970]

seems like the jerko was on a search for quick sell items and not bulk. Now I would be concerned knowing the jerko now know what else is there and might have it in his jerko mind to make a return visit. I would buy a big gun safe or some type of safe and store the gear and set up a burgular alarm if you don't already have that one.

[Kristy]

It's so sad.... People should not need to have guns in their home in order to feel safe and secure. It's just wrong... :(

[JmprSteve]

Sorry to hear about that Tammie, but glad to hear that you and Russ are OK.

[macroshooter1970]

It's so sad.... People should not need to have guns in their home in order to feel safe and secure. It's just wrong... :(


that's the way it is these days, if I'm going down I'm going to try and take you with me. I pulled a weapon out a few time's in my life, thank god nothing seriously ever happened.

[macroshooter1970]

Tammie are you at work

[Adam B.]

Tammie,
Sorry to hear about you loss. Lets hope Randy is right about the karma thing. If you need anything post here, I'm sure between us all we can figure something out.

[azphotos]

Tammie -

If I had pix of Adam and Co in pink tutus, i would send them along. Sadly I don' t so here is 80+ pages that make me LMAO http://icanhascheezburger.com/ (http://icanhascheezburger.com/)

I am really sorry to learn that your personal space got violated and that some of your treasures went astray. As others previously stated, the important thing is it is good that both you and Russ are safe. I agree that you might want to consider one to those tall gun safes to place your photo gear in.

I have truck and could help you pick one up instead of delivery.

[Kristy]

Okay... I added a couple to the POTN PEOPLE page of my Smug Mug... No Adam.. too much going on that day and I missed it... I was busy putting people in costume, and before I knew it... it was over. SOMEONE must have a shot of Adam....

Anyway, the passoword is the same as last time... if you can't remember it, send me a PM... Nothing exciting.. on camera flash and bad lighting, but oh so fun! :)

[disneydork06]

Ryan, Saturday, 8/4/07 11:15 AM-1:30 PM is one of the practices where ever it is held and looks to be the only one I can make. Can you make that one, I'll drive I think it's at N.A.U.


On Saturday, August 4 the Cardinals will host a special “Red & White” practice from 11:15 AM until 1:30 PM. The practice will be preceded by a full-team autograph session and conclude with a live goal-line session.

http://www.azcardinals.com/news/detail.php?PRKey=1741

Um, I think it would work. I would definitely want to do that. only thing is that I agreed to house sit for my cousin in tucson. be a longer drive for me but i should be able to do it. don't see a problem. But yeah, for now count me in.
I know exactly where they should be practicing. well at least two places of where they should be on NAU campus.

[Kristy]

Hey... Did anyone take fireworks photos? I didn't..... Darn it! Next year for sure!

[sassinak]

Hey... Did anyone take fireworks photos? I didn't..... Darn it! Next year for sure!


I was hoping to especially since I have the nice lenses for a while, but I didn't even go see any fireworks, let alone shoot any. Maybe next year. Maybe if it's not 117 next year come July.....right...sure...

Tammie - sorry to hear that your stuff got stolen :( but glad that you guys are alright and that they left your gear alone.

[TammieO]

Thanks for the nice thoughts everyone!

Hey... Did anyone take fireworks photos? I didn't..... Darn it! Next year for sure!

I was a whiny baby and didn't go outside since it was sooooo hot. Russ looked over as I was looking at the pics you have of the POTN people. I had to explain the costumes. I'm sure he thought it was funny since it wasn't him wearing a feather boa or bunny ears. :lol:

[Adam B.]

Thanks for the nice thoughts everyone!



I was a whiny baby and didn't go outside since it was sooooo hot. Russ looked over as I was looking at the pics you have of the POTN people. I had to explain the costumes. I'm sure he thought it was funny since it wasn't him wearing a feather boa or bunny ears. :lol:

It wasn't him this time ;)

[Adam B.]

Hey... Did anyone take fireworks photos? I didn't..... Darn it! Next year for sure!

To hot outside. I wimped out and stayed home.

[Kristy]

Bunch of babies.. It wasn't that hot... I went out on Bell Road and watched the Sports Complex show... it was pretty... :)

[Hatch1921]

Very sorry to hear about your place Tammie. I truly believe the person/s we get theirs in the end. I'm just glad you guys are alright.

Man! That is HOT!!! LOL 122 isn't much fun.

No photos from me this year...we didn't even go out to watch. :( Next year for sure.

Hatch

[disneydork06]

nice. but the temp gauge in those cars/suv are always higher than the actual temp. at least the first versions of it were.

[Kristy]

nice. but the temp gauge in those cars/suv are always higher than the actual temp. at least the first versions of it were.


Yeah I know that ... it measures the heat radiating off the pavement or something... but I was trying to be "DRAMATIC" We girls like to do that sometimes...

[Adam B.]

Bunch of babies.. It wasn't that hot... I went out on Bell Road and watched the Sports Complex show... it was pretty... :)

The picture is a little soft. Maybe your camera is melting. :D

[azphotos]

32-104°F/0-40°C is the op temp range, no wonder it is soft!

[disneydork06]

ok, just saw the group photo at the lighting workshop...lol, you folks look great. love the boas! and the ears of course. you guys just look so pretty :-P

[macroshooter1970]

anything going on tommorow

[disneydork06]

I can drive! again :-P my left leg is strong enough to use on my clutch in my little ac-less car. so be careful on the roads again cause I'll be there.

[macroshooter1970]

I can drive! again :-P my left leg is strong enough to use on my clutch in my little ac-less car. so be careful on the roads again cause I'll be there.

I hope your dead dudes part don't snap while driving.

[Adam B.]

I can drive! again :-P my left leg is strong enough to use on my clutch in my little ac-less car. so be careful on the roads again cause I'll be there.

You can tell you're a poor starving college kid, a car in Arizona WITHOUT A/C. :razz:

Thanks for the warning!!!;)

[Adam B.]

anything going on tommorow

Geoff and I are going up to the Tonto Natural Bridge early Saturday morning. Park opens at 8am. Here's the link:

http://www.azstateparks.com/Parks/parkhtml/tonto.html

Then drive up onto the Rim looking for places to shoot from. Hopefully catch some weather from a good lookout point.

[macroshooter1970]

Geoff and I are going up to the Tonto Natural Bridge early Saturday morning. Park opens at 8am. Here's the link:

http://www.azstateparks.com/Parks/parkhtml/tonto.html

Then drive up onto the Rim looking for places to shoot from. Hopefully catch some weather from a good lookout point.

looks like fun, guess it will and all day thing.

[Adam B.]

Yeah, this will be an all day adventure. I don't think I've ever been on the Rim Road, hopefully we'll find a vista or two.

[disneydork06]

I liked visiting the tonto nationl bridge. there's an area there with a cave I've always wanted to travel into. could be some cool silhouttes with it.

[disneydork06]

You can tell you're a poor starving college kid, a car in Arizona WITHOUT A/C. :razz:

Thanks for the warning!!!;)

I tend to not use a/c that much in az anyway. helps me save a little gas...

[sassinak]

I tend to not use a/c that much in az anyway. helps me save a little gas...

My "newest" car (from 93) doesn't have AC, and my wife's had it down here for 7 years...that one should be going away soon. But don't worry, if I drive anywhere I'll bring the one with AC, it's only slightly older (83) :)

Sounds like fun this weekend, only prob is I got a wedding to shoot this weekend...maybe next weekend for me.

[Adam B.]

I liked visiting the tonto nationl bridge. there's an area there with a cave I've always wanted to travel into. could be some cool silhouttes with it.

I'll have to look for it, thanks.:)

[azphotos]

Yay getting out of the Heat! Hope some of you can meet us there.

Back to the Calendar -

Is everybody on for the Escape from the Heat, Indian Ruins Adventrure on the 21st?

And then on the 28th it is the excursion to the West for Kristy's Jello Shot and Lighting Workshop with Hatch demonstrating his blade of grass craft!

[macroshooter1970]

Yay getting out of the Heat! Hope some of you can meet us there.

Back to the Calendar -

Is everybody on for the Escape from the Heat, Indian Ruins Adventrure on the 21st?

And then on the 28th it is the excursion to the West for Kristy's Jello Shot and Lighting Workshop with Hatch demonstrating his blade of grass craft!

I'm sitting here thinking yes I want to go this Sat, but then I just don't feel good. Got a phone call that a friend commited suicide, I mean life ain't that bad, I just don't understand. Just thought I'd share that peice of my life and I don't need any comfort just don't understand why someone would do that to themselfs ya know. Have fun, post up a shot or 2.

[azphotos]

Ohhh - I just saw the evidence of the cross dressing class y'all attended. Thanks for sharing Kristy! :D

[azphotos]

I'm sitting here thinking yes I want to go this Sat, but then I just don't feel good. Got a phone call that a friend commited suicide, I mean life ain't that bad, I just don't understand. Just thought I'd share that peice of my life and I don't need any comfort just don't understand why someone would do that to themselfs ya know. Have fun, post up a shot or 2.

Well come on up if ya aint been yet! I really like the place!

Sorry for your loss. I had a brother who did the same thing. Yes, it makes no sense. I guess if it made sense, none of us would be here.

[disneydork06]

My "newest" car (from 93) doesn't have AC, and my wife's had it down here for 7 years...that one should be going away soon. But don't worry, if I drive anywhere I'll bring the one with AC, it's only slightly older (83) :)

Sounds like fun this weekend, only prob is I got a wedding to shoot this weekend...maybe next weekend for me.

nice, most of the cars I got from my parents (83 accord, 86 surburban, 89 beretta) had no a/c. been driving for 8 yrs so i'm kinda used to it. didn't use that much ac in orlando either. gas prices these days help me with the ac problem. oh and good luck with the wedding! I'm hoping for an open bar for you :-)

I'll have to look for it, thanks.:)

you should try and find it. I haven't been in almost 10 yrs but I remember that there was some entrance to a cave and then you see another darker cave above it. the entrance to the above cave is all the way in the back of the bottom one. oh and be careful of bats. one reason I didn't try getting in there before :-P

[Adam B.]

:cry: Until you have been in their shoes, seen life thru their eyes, you'll never know. Just think of it this way, if the cocktail of chemicals in your brain were mixed just slightly different you would understand. Be thankful that they are not.:cry:

Maybe getting out is what you need. I'll bring that 17-40mm.

[azphotos]

Pleased to learn you are becoming more mobile my crippled friend! :D

I hope the clutch you are using is one of those whimpy ones so it does not place a great deal of strain on your cadaver parts.

I do recall the days of living in AZ with only a swamp and no AC in the auto - used to spend a lot of summer time driving up to the north country to cool off a bit - always stopped in Camp Verde to swim in the river on the way up :D

[azphotos]

I'll bring that 17-40mm.

Do bring the 17-40mm - If one path is open, as I recall, there are some formations where the super wide angle on the 5D could come out fun!:cool:

[azphotos]

Quite a while back Adam suggested I use this shot of Lilly Bug for my Avatar - This is one of the first photos taken with the brand new 30D, heavily cropped for this purpose.

[Adam B.]

Quite a while back Adam suggested I use this shot of Lilly Bug for my Avatar - This is one of the first photos taken with the brand new 30D, heavily cropped for this purpose.

And lovely she is!!!:D

[TammieO]

Quite a while back Adam suggested I use this shot of Lilly Bug for my Avatar - This is one of the first photos taken with the brand new 30D, heavily cropped for this purpose.

Lilly Bug is a lovely kitty. She looks so soft and cuddly.

[azphotos]

And lovely she is!!!:D

:D :D

Lilly Bug is a lovely kitty. She looks so soft and cuddly.

:D :D

Thanks both of you. Lilly Bug is a wonderful kitty.

[Kristy]

Hey Mike, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. This has been not a very good week for a couple of you guys... If there's anything I can do.....

Geoff, I like your new avatar... cute kitty-cat... :)

Looks like you guys are in for an awesome trip tomorrow... Think of me while I am taking pictures of a wiggly newborn that will undoubtedly pee and poop on his parents several times, and cry and fuss, and not sleep.. while I patiently wait for a shot of a beautiful sleeping baby....

Ryan, you need a new car.. no a/c in this heat is enough to fry your brain.. and a college kid with brain fries is not a good student.

[JmprSteve]

Kristy,
Saw your post in G&N (Maternity shot), since I can't post there, thought I'd let you know the shot is really great! I don't think I've seen this type of pose much - great choice. It shows a very sensual lady who happens to be pregnant. If you didn't label it as a maternity shot, I wonder how many people in G&N would have realized.
Nice job (either in lighting or post processing) keeping the entire background dark.

[Kristy]

Kristy,
Saw your post in G&N (Maternity shot), since I can't post there, thought I'd let you know the shot is really great! I don't think I've seen this type of pose much - great choice. It shows a very sensual lady who happens to be pregnant. If you didn't label it as a maternity shot, I wonder how many people in G&N would have realized.
Nice job (either in lighting or post processing) keeping the entire background dark.

Awww,, Thanks Steve.. I'm waiting for them to tear me up... I know it's going to happen. I was so HAPPY to do this shot as I've been waiting for someone to let me try it out for over a year now. Finally a willing subject that happened to be the perfect body type to test it out on. :)

I don't think I had to PP the background on this one.. we were far enough away from it. Sometimes I have to burn it down some, but not this time.. :) I have no idea what I did right...:oops:

[JmprSteve]

Kristy-
Have fun with the baby pics - I will be getting my car inspected (license tabs are due). Also spent most of this evening mucking with the car, the battery died and waited to get a jump, then off to Autozone to replace the old battery.

I'm thinking about putting together a difusion panel to play around with, I found 60" wide white rip-stop for $7 a yard. Will need to borrow my mom's serger to finish off the raw edges (yes, I know how to sew). If I get it finished before the get together I'll bring it. Since I"ll be playing with PVC and we will have more than a few lights - does anyone have a background light stand? If not I'll see if I can cobble one up.

[Kristy]

Kristy-
Have fun with the baby pics - I will be getting my car inspected (license tabs are due). Also spent most of this evening mucking with the car, the battery died and waited to get a jump, then off to Autozone to replace the old battery.

I'm thinking about putting together a difusion panel to play around with, I found 60" wide white rip-stop for $7 a yard. Will need to borrow my mom's serger to finish off the raw edges (yes, I know how to sew). If I get it finished before the get together I'll bring it. Since I"ll be playing with PVC and we will have more than a few lights - does anyone have a background light stand? If not I'll see if I can cobble one up.

I have a couple of short stands.. they aren't dedicated BG stands, but they should work...

Sounds interesting.. Sewing, Jumping, Steve... You can teach us all a thing or two. I got a sewing machine for my last birthday and it still sits waiting for me.. I need 4 more days in a week.

[azphotos]

Thanks Steve for letting us know Ms. K. posted in the G&N - What a shot! Nice job Kristy. Nice model! Very alluring!

[azphotos]

Geoff, I like your new avatar... cute kitty-cat... :)

Looks like you guys are in for an awesome trip tomorrow... Think of me while I am taking pictures of a wiggly newborn that will undoubtedly pee and poop on his parents several times, and cry and fuss, and not sleep.. while I patiently wait for a shot of a beautiful sleeping baby....


Thanks - Lilly Bug is a very nice kitty!:D

Ummm - thanks, hope to have some fun. But, with all due respect, I would rather not think of baby poop and pee:rolleyes:. You have fun anyway, OK?

[disneydork06]

Ryan, you need a new car.. no a/c in this heat is enough to fry your brain.. and a college kid with brain fries is not a good student.

I know. why else do you think I go to school up north? I get one end of the spectrum here in phx and then the other in flagstaff. but it does suck to have no ac. really hard to pick up a date with my car. :-( she would definitely want ac.
oh and kristy, I keep hearing at school that C's get the degrees :-P

[Adam B.]

I know. why else do you think I go to school up north? I get one end of the spectrum here in phx and then the other in flagstaff. but it does suck to have no ac. really hard to pick up a date with my car. :-( she would definitely want ac.
oh and kristy, I keep hearing at school that C's get the degrees :-P

I see why your going to school now, you don't seem to understand this simple fact. Spend your winter down south and your summers up north. You still have this mixed up and need to spend some more time in school.

[disneydork06]

I see why your going to school now, you don't seem to understand this simple fact. Spend your winter down south and your summers up north. You still have this mixed up and need to spend some more time in school.

haha, i'm trying to get out asap. might be able to graduate as soon as next spring. if not then fall 08.

and this is definitely not a good week with news. just heard a friend got hit on the highway in las vegas and is not doing very good right now. not sure she's gonna make it. :-( just worried about her parents as well, they can't be taking this very well with their first born... :-(

anyone have any good news to report to help balance all this out?

[cntry]

Hey all,
Tempe sales has white ripstop for $3 a yard 54". And anything you can imagine in fabric.
Tempe Sales Co
412 W. Broadway rd.
Tempe, Az 85282
480-967-4811

[Adam B.]

I'm thinking about putting together a difusion panel to play around with, I found 60" wide white rip-stop for $7 a yard. Will need to borrow my mom's serger to finish off the raw edges (yes, I know how to sew). If I get it finished before the get together I'll bring it. Since I"ll be playing with PVC and we will have more than a few lights - does anyone have a background light stand? If not I'll see if I can cobble one up.

Details, where did you find the rip-stop?

[Adam B.]

Hey all,
Tempe sales has white ripstop for $3 a yard 54". And anything you can imagine in fabric.
Tempe Sales Co
412 W. Broadway rd.
Tempe, Az 85282
480-967-4811

Thanks for the info Randy :D

[Kristy]

Thanks Steve for letting us know Ms. K. posted in the G&N - What a shot! Nice job Kristy. Nice model! Very alluring!

Thanks Geoff... She was a lovely model for me.. :) It was fun trying out something new... :)


and this is definitely not a good week with news. just heard a friend got hit on the highway in las vegas and is not doing very good right now. not sure she's gonna make it. :-( just worried about her parents as well, they can't be taking this very well with their first born... :-(

anyone have any good news to report to help balance all this out?

Geez Ryan... I'm sorry to hear about your friend.. not good week for many at all.. If there's anything I can do... (I keep saying that, but I do mean it.)

[macroshooter1970]

haha, i'm trying to get out asap. might be able to graduate as soon as next spring. if not then fall 08.

and this is definitely not a good week with news. just heard a friend got hit on the highway in las vegas and is not doing very good right now. not sure she's gonna make it. :-( just worried about her parents as well, they can't be taking this very well with their first born... :-(

anyone have any good news to report to help balance all this out?

I said to myself after reading Tammie's news, I wonder what else can go wrong, I lost a friend that I grew up with then I just read Ryans news. !@#& rolls down hill in one way or another. Ryan, hope she is getting better, sorry to hear the news.

[macroshooter1970]

Thanks Geoff... She was a lovely model for me.. :) It was fun trying out something new... :)



Geez Ryan... I'm sorry to hear about your friend.. not good week for many at all.. If there's anything I can do... (I keep saying that, but I do mean it.)


there is one thing you can do Kristy. post adam b. in his pink tutu and princess crown in the front page of Sundays newspaper. :)

[Kristy]

there is one thing you can do Kristy. post adam b. in his pink tutu and princess crown in the front page of Sundays newspaper. :)


I think he will have to pose for us during out lighting practice workshop.. :) I'll have to make a tutu that fits... ;)



Hey... how was the outing today.. are you guys home yet? We need to see pictures....

[macroshooter1970]

I think he will have to pose for us during out lighting practice workshop.. :) I'll have to make a tutu that fits... ;)





....
Steve knows how to sew

[azphotos]

I think he will have to pose for us during out lighting practice workshop.. :) I'll have to make a tutu that fits... ;)



Hey... how was the outing today.. are you guys home yet? We need to see pictures....

The outing was fantanstic Kristy..thanks for asking. Just got home and turned on the computer now. We got into some cooler weather and had a nice little hike and took some pix - downloading as I write - then we had a nice little drive along the Rim on a dirt road for 46 miles with lots of nice stops and attempts to catch some lightning. Had a very late lunch/ early dinner in Payson at a WOK resturant.

Will upload some to a new album a little later and will let you know the title .
Cheers,

[azphotos]

and this is definitely not a good week with news. just heard a friend got hit on the highway in las vegas and is not doing very good right now. not sure she's gonna make it. :-( just worried about her parents as well, they can't be taking this very well with their first born... :-(

anyone have any good news to report to help balance all this out?

First the good news! I did not injure myself today and Keeper of Kitties also came back unharmed - a little stiff and sore, but unharmed!

Now for the bad news - there is none!

Sorry to hear about your gal pal - I hope she pulls through.

OK now lets get back to the discussion of dating gals taller than you are - think of it this way, you might as well open the field, because when you screw up the dead person's knee, you will be in a wheel chair and all the gals will be taller than you. So no reason to be picky now! Go grab that Amazon!

[macroshooter1970]

get them while you can, short, medium, tall, or big and curvy. when you get older and your new rubber band snaps because it's older than you are (or is it), you will say why didn't I go for it.

[disneydork06]

haha, thanks geoff. idk about the amazon. maybe someday. can't do much right now. maybe when school gets back in session and I have 2 classes with her then maybe. for now I just need to get some muscle back into my leg so I can walk and get rid of this brace.

[disneydork06]

get them while you can, short, medium, tall, or big and curvy. when you get older and your new rubber band snaps because it's older than you are, you will say why didn't I go for it.


that's what college is for right? experimentation? or do I just go for the hottest girls? I'll only be 6 yrs older than the new incoming freshmen girls...that are legal :-D

[JmprSteve]

Yes I can sew... helps keep my parachutes in order. Went to Tempe Sales and they are liquidators so they may have in stock or not depending... today they didn't. I found some at Joann fabrics, it seems a little heavier than what I was looking for (they have 1.6 calendared ripstop versus 1.1, I may need to check Para-Gear in Chicago to see if they have the type I'm looking for. Although the 1.6 might work better will need to experiment with that --- another instance where too much knowledge is a bad thing).

Really sorry to hear about everyone's news.

[azphotos]

Yes I can sew... helps keep my parachutes in order.

OMG! You sew on your own parachutes! :rolleyes:

[azphotos]

Kristy - here is the latest album - I just threw a few things in here to share the flavor. http://azphoto.info/Tonto/ Hope you enjoy.

[JmprSteve]

Geoff,
After looking at the Tonto photo's you're making me wish I'd gotten up earlier. Glad to hear everyone made it back safe!! Now it's off to bed.

[disneydork06]

Geoff,
After looking at the Tonto photo's you're making me wish I'd gotten up earlier. Glad to hear everyone made it back safe!! Now it's off to bed.

bed? at a time like this...weird...ok ok, my sleep schedule is like way off ever since surgery. idk how to sleep at night. everytime I do I end up waking up in the middle of the night. someday I'll get it back. but no obligations. ie job :-P live it up while i can.

[Adam B.]

Nice pictures Geoff, love the lightning!!!

[macroshooter1970]

Kristy - here is the latest album - I just threw a few things in here to share the flavor. http://azphoto.info/Tonto/ Hope you enjoy.

I like the waterfalls. Does it always flow over there?

[Kristy]

AWESOME Photos Jeff... Next time you guys need to take me. Loved the falls and the "Closer Bug" was really cool, and i think the CATERPILLAR is my favorite. :)

Thanks for sharing. Looks like you had a great time.. off an running.. maternity session in an hour.. Happy Day! :)

[azphotos]

Geoff,
After looking at the Tonto photo's you're making me wish I'd gotten up earlier. Glad to hear everyone made it back safe!! Now it's off to bed.

Hope your rack time was nice. You guys are always welcome - that is why we publish where we are going -

Nice pictures Geoff, love the lightning!!!

Hundereds of frames and one had the strike! Look forward to seeing your pix from the hike and did you grab lightning?

I like the waterfalls. Does it always flow over there?

Glad you enjoyed the falls. To the best of my knowledge it does flow, though if you made a call to the Rangers, they should be able to confirm.

AWESOME Photos Jeff... Next time you guys need to take me. Loved the falls and the "Closer Bug" was really cool, and i think the CATERPILLAR is my favorite. :)

Thank you. Anytime you want to, you are welcome to join in the fun.

I like bugs. Sadly the fuzzy crawly caterpillar was moving too fast for me to ever get focus locked down. The closer bug Adam saw on his windshield, that is why there are the reflections. I took shots outsided the car and Adam took shots from underneath! I hope they came out.

Thanks for sharing. Looks like you had a great time.. off an running.. maternity session in an hour.. Happy Day! :)

Had a wonderful time -

Enjoy the baby shots, or the baby to come shots!

[macroshooter1970]

I'll ask now. Whats happening this Sat?





Hope your rack time was nice. You guys are always welcome - that is why we publish where we are going -



Hundereds of frames and one had the strike! Look forward to seeing your pix from the hike and did you grab lightning?



Glad you enjoyed the falls. To the best of my knowledge it does flow, though if you made a call to the Rangers, they should be able to confirm.



Thank you. Anytime you want to, you are welcome to join in the fun.

I like bugs. Sadly the fuzzy crawly caterpillar was moving too fast for me to ever get focus locked down. The closer bug Adam saw on his windshield, that is why there are the reflections. I took shots outsided the car and Adam took shots from underneath! I hope they came out.



Had a wonderful time -

Enjoy the baby shots, or the baby to come shots!

[azphotos]

I'll ask now. Whats happening this Sat?

No known plans for this coming Sat - it is an Astronomy weekend weather permitting -

In two Sat, it is the Indian Ruins

In three Sat - over to K's house for Jello Shots and drips on grass shots and of course lighting!

[macroshooter1970]

If anyone is interested in shooting balloons, I'll be visiting Albuquerque for it's annual balloon fiesta on Oct 6th and 7th. Seen the last 3 events, lots of people to shoot.

http://www.balloonfiesta.com/

[Adam B.]

Hundereds of frames and one had the strike! Look forward to seeing your pix from the hike and did you grab lightning?

Not a single bolt, how disappointing. Oh well, maybe the next time.:(



I like bugs. Sadly the fuzzy crawly caterpillar was moving too fast for me to ever get focus locked down. The closer bug Adam saw on his windshield, that is why there are the reflections. I took shots outsided the car and Adam took shots from underneath! I hope they came out.


I did get a shot, I'll post it after I've edited them.:)

[disneydork06]

If anyone is interested in shooting balloons, I'll be visiting Albuquerque for it's annual balloon fiesta on Oct 6th and 7th. Seen the last 3 events, lots of people to shoot.

http://www.balloonfiesta.com/

are they still doing one in PHX? I loved going to those things. always fun to see and watch. would be interesting to be up in one to take some aerial pics. think we could get that set up? :-D

[macroshooter1970]

are they still doing one in PHX? I loved going to those things. always fun to see and watch. would be interesting to be up in one to take some aerial pics. think we could get that set up? :-D

It already happened I think and if it did it's just a small one. The one in NM is 750-800 balloons. I wanted to ride in one till I seen the basket up close.

[macroshooter1970]

Not a single bolt, how disappointing. Oh well, maybe the next time.:(





I did get a shot, I'll post it after I've edited them.:)


to bad no bolt

[azphotos]

If anyone is interested in shooting balloons, I'll be visiting Albuquerque for it's annual balloon fiesta on Oct 6th and 7th. Seen the last 3 events, lots of people to shoot.

http://www.balloonfiesta.com/

Sounds like fun - sadly, my job does not give me the flexibility to go. :(

Not a single bolt, how disappointing. Oh well, maybe the next time.:(
I did get a shot, I'll post it after I've edited them.

Bummer :cry: You can try for a bolt or two or three next time. :)

Ohhh goody! I want to see the bug from the bottom side! Could have some fun processing that - one could be a siloute (sp) and another could be B&W, etc!

are they still doing one in PHX? I loved going to those things. always fun to see and watch. would be interesting to be up in one to take some aerial pics. think we could get that set up? :-D

What a super idea! Why don't you get prices Disney along with length of trips and the number of people it can hold!!!! Hmmm - maybe how much weight it can hold, some of us have heavy cameras and lens :p If it is not too expensive, it could be a fun thing to plan for the future. I can not see getting in one when it is as hot as it is now with the propane jetting flames just a few feet above you. It is a wonderful ride, and the vistas are too cool - bring ear plugs because the flames are loud! :D If they don't hold too many people, you might also want to find out if there is a discount for two balloons! And if we want to rise fast, we could always throw out Steve, if he brings a chute! :lol:

It already happened I think and if it did it's just a small one. The one in NM is 750-800 balloons. I wanted to ride in one till I seen the basket up close.

Oh come on Mr Zippy! You gotta live - give your relatives a break - get some flight insurance and take a flight! It is wonderful! It is so different from airplane flying!

[macroshooter1970]

Sounds like fun - sadly, my job does not give me the flexibility to go. :(



Bummer :cry: You can try for a bolt or two or three next time. :)

Ohhh goody! I want to see the bug from the bottom side! Could have some fun processing that - one could be a siloute (sp) and another could be B&W, etc!



What a super idea! Why don't you get prices Disney along with length of trips and the number of people it can hold!!!! Hmmm - maybe how much weight it can hold, some of us have heavy cameras and lens :p If it is not too expensive, it could be a fun thing to plan for the future. I can not see getting in one when it is as hot as it is now with the propane jetting flames just a few feet above you. It is a wonderful ride, and the vistas are too cool - bring ear plugs because the flames are loud! :D If they don't hold too many people, you might also want to find out if there is a discount for two balloons! And if we want to rise fast, we could always throw out Steve, if he brings a chute! :lol:



Oh come on Mr Zippy! You gotta live - give your relatives a break - get some flight insurance and take a flight! It is wonderful! It is so different from airplane flying!


what they don't offer vacation time :)


I'll live by notgoing in the basket.

[azphotos]

what they don't offer vacation time :)

I'll live by notgoing in the basket.

Took it in June :cry:

Each to their own - I was just suggesting facing your fears and making your relatives happy if they are realized :-P

[Adam B.]

A trip in a hot air balloon does sound like fun. I wonder how much it costs, and for how long it last? Anyone ever does this before?

[macroshooter1970]

A trip in a hot air balloon does sound like fun. I wonder how much it costs, and for how long it last? Anyone ever does this before?


a ride in a basket can cost 200+

I'll let you know for sure, I mean I'll try it if everyone else did it, but naturally it makes me nervous.

[macroshooter1970]

for example http://www.1800skyride.com/Company/Price/Pricing.html

http://www.sedonatours.us/tours/tourType.cfm/ttid2/2738?gclid=CJfT9OnDmo0CFRfOggodmDj_5g

[Adam B.]

Thanks for the link Mike. Pricey!!! Don't think I'll be taking a ride on a balloon anytime soon.

[Kristy]

A trip in a hot air balloon does sound like fun. I wonder how much it costs, and for how long it last? Anyone ever does this before?


No way you'd get me up in one of those..... as cool as it sounds, I'd be the one sitting on the floor of it, holding my head in my hands with my eyes closed.....

[macroshooter1970]

Thanks for the link Mike. Pricey!!! Don't think I'll be taking a ride on a balloon anytime soon.


pricey it is my friend, but hey Tammie just pm'ed me and said she would buy us all tickets. How nice of her to do such a cool thing like that.

[Kristy]

When I need an arial view, I'll hike up at Dreamy Draw.... whose in?? We'll wait till it cools off some.... I've never been up there, but definitely on my list... good workout and great photo opportunity... excellent combination!

[Kristy]

pricey it is my friend, but hey Tammie just pm'ed me and said she would buy us all tickets. How nice of her to do such a cool thing like that.

She must have gotten a huge raise.... she's been so generous lately! Thanks Tammie! I'll trade my balloon ticket in for a light meter ...any takers?

[macroshooter1970]

When I need an arial view, I'll hike up at Dreamy Draw.... whose in?? We'll wait till it cools off some.... I've never been up there, but definitely on my list... good workout and great photo opportunity... excellent combination!

I'm in

[TammieO]

Tickets are in the mail. :rolleyes: Keep watching your mailbox for them. :p

[sassinak]

When I need an arial view, I'll hike up at Dreamy Draw.... whose in?? We'll wait till it cools off some.... I've never been up there, but definitely on my list... good workout and great photo opportunity... excellent combination!

Sounds good to me

[azphotos]

Tickets are in the mail. :rolleyes: Keep watching your mailbox for them. :p

Knew we could count on you Tammie! :D :D

[azphotos]

Rats - When I did this years ago, it was inexpensive - guess we can thank the greedy bottom feeders for making stupid law suits :cry: Remember OJ is innocent and MaC Ucks needs to be punished for serving hot coffee = right

[TammieO]

Geoff, nice pics in the new album. The piggy crossing the road is cute. The waterfalls are really nice. You should have asked Adam B to stand under the waterfall and pretend he was taking a shower so you could get some action shots. :lol:

[xpsentity]

Ryan, you need a new car.. no a/c in this heat is enough to fry your brain.. and a college kid with brain fries is not a good student.


I've been driving in the valley 8 years with no A/C. Or heat.

Soft top jeep, no windows - even in winter/monsoon. ;)

What can I say, I've got massochistic tendencies. :lol:

[macroshooter1970]

I've been driving in the valley 8 years with no A/C. Or heat.

Soft top jeep, no windows - even in winter/monsoon. ;)

What can I say, I've got massochistic tendencies. :lol:

Masochistic (Self-defeating) Personality Disorder

[Kristy]

I've been driving in the valley 8 years with no A/C. Or heat.

Soft top jeep, no windows - even in winter/monsoon. ;)

What can I say, I've got massochistic tendencies. :lol:

ISSUES..... You must be insane.

[Kristy]

Or maybe you just never go anywhere..... Homebound.

[xpsentity]

Or, my way;

2 : pleasure in being abused or dominated : a taste for suffering

:lol:

[xpsentity]

Or maybe you just never go anywhere..... Homebound.

Nah, I've been here 25 years, I don't feel the heat anymore. Cycle for an hour or two a day also - at about 5pm =P

Call me crazy ;)

[Adam B.]

An idea for the weekend.

http://www.azbeer.com/Flagstaff.htm

[macroshooter1970]

An idea for the weekend.

http://www.azbeer.com/Flagstaff.htm

ok but we need a sober person to drive

[macroshooter1970]

Or, my way;

2 : pleasure in being abused or dominated : a taste for suffering

:lol:


:rolleyes: oh my, whats next

[TammieO]

ok but we need a sober person to drive

That sober person would be me. If I drink, I can't breath and I like to breath.

[azphotos]

ok but we need a sober person to drive

:D Oh Tammie - whatcha doin this weekend? :D

[Cesarvai]

Whats a Dreamy Draw ?? a Mountain or something like that ? :confused:

[Adam B.]

That sober person would be me. If I drink, I can't breath and I like to breath.

:D Oh Tammie - whatcha doin this weekend? :D

Do you have a van?

[macroshooter1970]

Whats a Dreamy Draw ?? a Mountain or something like that ? :confused:


here you go, google is your friend. let go cesar

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=dreamy+draw

[macroshooter1970]

Do you have a van?


isn't Ryan 19 years old.