Arizona POTN get together?

[Adam B.]

Ive never shot a sunrise. I may need some tidbits and hints come saturday morning.

Make sure you charge your batteries today.

Make sure you carry equipment protection with you at all times. Whether it be tojans or trash bags.

[xpsentity]

Still up in the air for me.. what can I say, indecisive. Anyway, if I do go, I'll be the guy in the white wrangler with no windows or carpet ;) The lack of windows directly contributed to the lack of carpet, seeing as I was in north scottsdale mucking around in the washes during that huge storm. 6 inches of water in your truck requires you pull the carpet and the drain plugs, heheheh...

Where's this mall we're meeting at in the morning?

[Cesarvai]

Rome signed up to make the trip - are you still coming or going Ceasar? Will you be in the early crew (4am Tucson) or will you just wander on the hill at some time after?

I want to but I'm not sure my car tires are kind of :cry: ...... someone should get a Big Van and make it the official AZ POTN mobile :p


cesarvai

[TammieO]

I want to but I'm not sure my car tires are kind of :cry: ...... someone should get a Big Van and make it the official AZ POTN mobile :p


cesarvai

I got a PM from Geoff. He wants to trade in his tired old truck and get a 9 passenger van just to haul all of us around. What a guy! :lol:
The pony car is hitting the road at 2. I'm further south and east, so I'm leaving at 2:30. I can squeeze you into my bug. There's even space for your gear. Let me know.

[Adam B.]

Still up in the air for me.. what can I say, indecisive. Anyway, if I do go, I'll be the guy in the white wrangler with no windows or carpet ;) The lack of windows directly contributed to the lack of carpet, seeing as I was in north scottsdale mucking around in the washes during that huge storm. 6 inches of water in your truck requires you pull the carpet and the drain plugs, heheheh...

Where's this mall we're meeting at in the morning?

Here

http://www.laencantadashoppingcenter.com/directions.asp

[Adam B.]

I got a PM from Geoff. He wants to trade in his tired old truck and get a 9 passenger van just to haul all of us around. What a guy! :lol:
The pony car is hitting the road at 2. I'm further south and east, so I'm leaving at 2:30. I can squeeze you into my bug. There's even space for your gear. Let me know.

I hope he is out getting that van now, that way he can drive tomorrow and I can sleep.:lol:

[azphotos]

Still up in the air for me..Where's this mall we're meeting at in the morning?

We shall all be pleased to see you if you can make it. For future reference, I try to keep information of that nature up-to-date at azpotn.com. (http://www.azpotn.com)

I got a PM from Geoff. He wants to trade in his tired old truck and get a 9 passenger van just to haul all of us around. What a guy! :lol:


You are not too far off the mark. If I could see spendiing this much money on a vehicle, this, in a passenger config, is what I would like. Hippy Magical Mystery Bus!
(http://www.dodge.com/en/2007/sprinter/models/psngr/index.html#) :lol:

[Adam B.]

We shall all be pleased to see you if you can make it. For future reference, I try to keep information of that nature up-to-date at azpotn.com. (http://www.azpotn.com)



You are not too far off the mark. If I could see spendiing this much money on a vehicle, this, in a passenger config, is what I would like. Hippy Magical Mystery Bus!
(http://www.dodge.com/en/2007/sprinter/models/psngr/index.html#):lol:

Okay go get it now and pick me up at 2 in the morning.:lol:

[TammieO]

We shall all be pleased to see you if you can make it. For future reference, I try to keep information of that nature up-to-date at azpotn.com. (http://www.azpotn.com)



You are not too far off the mark. If I could see spendiing this much money on a vehicle, this, in a passenger config, is what I would like. Hippy Magical Mystery Bus!
(http://www.dodge.com/en/2007/sprinter/models/psngr/index.html#) :lol:

Nice van and cool name! I'm thinking the Yellow would make it stand out. :lol:

[Adam B.]

No way, flame red is perfect for Geoff.

[azphotos]

Ouch - just did a fantasy build and the msrp is $40K - never mind.

[azphotos]

Nice van and cool name! I'm thinking the Yellow would make it stand out. :lol:

:D - - - Ummm, why would I want it stand out?

No way, flame red is perfect for Geoff.

Sadly there are no pastels, pink in particular :cry: to match Adam's TuTu -

In all seriousness, what makes this vehicle so very attractive is the mileage combined with the size. Take a couple of rows of seats out and it makes a viable weekender :D

I rented a full size van last year and it sucked down fuel in vast quantities. Other mid sized vans are more car than truck ~

[Kristy]

It must be Friday... I can tell because Friday is poop day... and I know you all love to hear about it... It's just not enough to deal with the babies and the dog... today.. our friend GEORGE, the outdoor desert tortoise, snuck into the house through an open door.. He was hiding under the table and while I was going to retrieve him, I stepped in a nice gift that he left for me on the carpet.... which then stuck to my shoe and I didn't realize it unti it was too late... Now I have to shampoo Turtle poop out of my carpet while the babies eat their snack.

Meet George......

[ToferPhotography]

Ouch - just did a fantasy build and the msrp is $40K - never mind.

Cheapskate :) Net Price: $46,385 my build.... jeez!!! :rolleyes:

[Adam B.]

It must be Friday... I can tell because Friday is poop day... and I know you all love to hear about it... It's just not enough to deal with the babies and the dog... today.. our friend GEORGE, the outdoor desert tortoise, snuck into the house through an open door.. He was hiding under the table and while I was going to retrieve him, I stepped in a nice gift that he left for me on the carpet.... which then stuck to my shoe and I didn't realize it unti it was too late... Now I have to shampoo Turtle poop out of my carpet while the babies eat their snack.

Meet George......

Wow Kristy you're wallowing in the poo. :lol:

[Adam B.]

Meet George......

Nice pictures by the way!!!

[macroshooter1970]

It must be Friday... I can tell because Friday is poop day... and I know you all love to hear about it... It's just not enough to deal with the babies and the dog... today.. our friend GEORGE, the outdoor desert tortoise, snuck into the house through an open door.. He was hiding under the table and while I was going to retrieve him, I stepped in a nice gift that he left for me on the carpet.... which then stuck to my shoe and I didn't realize it unti it was too late... Now I have to shampoo Turtle poop out of my carpet while the babies eat their snack.

Meet George......


are you ok, through an open door. didn't you know there are tons of crazy people out there looking for open doors.

[ToferPhotography]

Wow Kristy you're wallowing in the poo. :lol:

:lol: not :lol: laughing :lol: at :lol: you :lol: wait... ok maybe i am ... :lol:

That just seems like my sorta luck ;)

[TammieO]

It must be Friday... I can tell because Friday is poop day... and I know you all love to hear about it... It's just not enough to deal with the babies and the dog... today.. our friend GEORGE, the outdoor desert tortoise, snuck into the house through an open door.. He was hiding under the table and while I was going to retrieve him, I stepped in a nice gift that he left for me on the carpet.... which then stuck to my shoe and I didn't realize it unti it was too late... Now I have to shampoo Turtle poop out of my carpet while the babies eat their snack.

Meet George......

Funny story! George is a cutie!

[disneydork06]

Wow Kristy you're wallowing in the poo. :lol:
maybe think twice about doing another studio day at kristy's house...
:rolleyes:

[macroshooter1970]

maybe think twice about doing another studio day at kristy's house...
:rolleyes:

did you eat food over there?

[azphotos]

maybe think twice about doing another studio day at kristy's house...
:rolleyes:

Think I shall wear my Wellies and put prophylactic on the strobe stand feet!:confused:

[azphotos]

Cheapskate :) Net Price: $46,385 my build.... jeez!!! :rolleyes:


Uhhhh Thanks, I guess:confused:

[azphotos]

are you ok, through an open door. didn't you know there are tons of crazy people out there looking for open doors.

And non house broken torties too - :lol:

[Adam B.]

I've been drinking since 1 this afternoon. I think it's bedtime. See you all in the AM.

[TammieO]

Cheapskate :) Net Price: $46,385 my build.... jeez!!! :rolleyes:

Cheapskate :p:lol: I'm spending $51,090 of Goeff's money. :lol: I got all the safety/security stuff. Also got some stuff that I don't know what it does, but sounded good. :lol:

[TammieO]

I've been drinking since 1 this afternoon. I think it's bedtime. See you all in the AM.

Goodnight. Cesar and I will see you guys in the morning.

[ToferPhotography]

I've been drinking since 1 this afternoon. I think it's bedtime. See you all in the AM.

Yeah, see this is why i am not the drive a couple hours for a sunset person.. it's WAY too early for bed... not that I am a real late night person either, but unless it's a nap, no way i could go to sleep by 6pm ;)

More power to you.. but the alcohol will help too! :)

Hope to see you tomorrow

[macroshooter1970]

Yeah, see this is why i am not the drive a couple hours for a sunset person.. it's WAY too early for bed... not that I am a real late night person either, but unless it's a nap, no way i could go to sleep by 6pm ;)

More power to you.. but the alcohol will help too! :)

Hope to see you tomorrow

not like you do it everyday right, get out early with good old tutu adam :) wish my plans didn't change, was looking forward to hanging out.

[Arizonad54]

Ive got a car event tonight, then its night night til 3:30 ... and then we will see yall at the mall at 4:15!

[xpsentity]

Here's a pic of that wicked storm that hit north scottsdale on Tuesday night. Yep, I drove right in to it ;)

194814

[azphotos]

Sweet!

[azphotos]

If the attachment looks familiar, more may be found here. (http://azphoto.info/Model)

[Cesarvai]

If the attachment looks familiar, more may be found here. (http://azphoto.info/Model)


Nice Pics Geoff that was a Nice close up of the tattoo ;), what ? are you guy sleeping already :eek: I hope I can Sleep a couple of hours I need the strenght noe that the sherpa is not going maybe I have to carry the 1,375 L lenses of tammie :D.

cesarvai

[ToferPhotography]

Here's a pic of that wicked storm that hit north scottsdale on Tuesday night. Yep, I drove right in to it ;)

194814

HOLY CRAP!! way too cool (and a bit scary too!)

[Cesarvai]

look like is going to rain tomorrow in Tucson :cry:


cesarvai

[iceman/slider]

No way, flame red is perfect for Geoff.


I'm a bit behind(just moved and didn't have internet), but I agree. Anything with FLAME in it is perfect for Geoff!!

[Kristy]

And the iceman comes out from his hiding place.....

Geoff... WOW!! You got some great shots of the girls.. I'm impressed! :) I took a back seat to you boys so didn't get many images overall, and I haven't had time to do anything with them..

[Kristy]

This one's for Rutha... and anyone else that want to peek.. I'm not entirely happy with the lack of variety, but... every newborn session is different.... About 10 minutes long and you can right click for full screen.. Hope the link works.. http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewshow.html?fl=2857152&alb=0

I do a slideshow on all of my sessions...

[azphotos]

I'm a bit behind(just moved and didn't have internet), but I agree. Anything with FLAME in it is perfect for Geoff!!

Are you going to join us? I have my fire extinguisher ready to deflame you :)

[azphotos]

Nice Pics Geoff that was a Nice close up of the tattoo ;),

cesarvai

Thank you!

And the iceman comes out from his hiding place.....

Geoff... WOW!! You got some great shots of the girls.. I'm impressed! :) I took a back seat to you boys so didn't get many images overall, and I haven't had time to do anything with them..

Well next time, get your camera out and ask us to step aside shoot some more. :) It sure was nice of you to have us. The black background was great. It was so simple to correct the lens artifacts from the hair light. Next time I shoot black, I will not be so concerned with keeping light stands, ceilings out of the pix. Though with other backgrounds it could be a real bit*h trying to make those corrections...

Thank you Kristy - I was having fun and the girls seemed to be having fun too. These are the shots the girls are going to be getting on their CDs.

My pp does not include any skin smoothing or zit removal, etc...maybe some day, but for now I am enjoying trying to express the person as they are....

Did not get the last two gals processed yet. I am so bad on names - Brittany is from across the street and what is the name of her friend?

[iceman/slider]

And the iceman comes out from his hiding place.....

Geoff... WOW!! You got some great shots of the girls.. I'm impressed! :) I took a back seat to you boys so didn't get many images overall, and I haven't had time to do anything with them..


Ha. Sorry, I told you, no net! It was hell!

Yeah, those are some great shots Geoff! Unfortunately I will not be attending tomorrow. But I can't wait for the next outing!

[iceman/slider]

And the iceman comes out from his hiding place.....

Geoff... WOW!! You got some great shots of the girls.. I'm impressed! :) I took a back seat to you boys so didn't get many images overall, and I haven't had time to do anything with them..

Ha! I told you, no net! It was hell!

I agree, very nice shots Geoff! Unfortunately I will not be able to make it tomorrow. But I do look forward to the next outing! Try to not spread rumors about me to the new people huh? HA! like that would happen!

[Kristy]

Yeah.. I'm not going this time either.. too early... I'm falling asleep now anyway.. I'll keep my eyes open for the next advenure... Summer is winding down... soon enough it will cool off...

[Cesarvai]

I did not get any sleep at all :(


cesarvai

[Kristy]

Why are you not sleeping? Staying up for days?

[Kristy]

We should go shoot urban stuff at Kierland Commons... we could bring the models along...

[azphotos]

Ha! I told you, no net! It was hell!

I agree, very nice shots Geoff! Unfortunately I will not be able to make it tomorrow. But I do look forward to the next outing! Try to not spread rumors about me to the new people huh? HA! like that would happen!

Thank you Josh. You shall be missed. As far as the truth about you getting out of clo*et- well, I shall allow others to decide for themselves....:mrgreen:

Yeah.. I'm not going this time either.. too early... I'm falling asleep now anyway.. I'll keep my eyes open for the next advenure... Summer is winding down... soon enough it will cool off...

You too shall be missed, and yes, when it cools off some there shall be a lot more options that become reasonable.

[azphotos]

Time for a shower and shave - and then make breakfast - I shall be hitting the road when I usually start thinking about hitting the pillow! :eek:

[Kristy]

You too shall be missed, and yes, when it cools off some there shall be a lot more options that become reasonable.


Nice of you to say that... :) I was thinking about it, but the hour is just too crazy... If I had little responsibility, maybe.... but lack of sleep is not fun, and I'd never make it to bed by 8:30....

[Kristy]

Have fun! I'm off to the pillow.... :) I'll enjoy every second of my nice comfy, snuggly bed with the fan blowing on me in a calm and relaxing whir..... while you shave, eat and drive in the wee hours to see an amazing sunset...

Who is missing out? Matter of opinion.:p

[azphotos]

Did not get the last two gals processed yet. I am so bad on names - Brittany is from across the street and what is the name of her friend?

???
Please :D

[azphotos]

Have fun! I'm off to the pillow.... :) I'll enjoy every second of my nice comfy, snuggly bed with the fan blowing on me in a calm and relaxing whir..... while you shave, eat and drive in the wee hours to see an amazing sunset...

Who is missing out? Matter of opinion.:p

Enjoy!

[Adam B.]

???
Please :D
Brittany, Danielle, Megan, & Samantha

[Adam B.]

Here's a pic of that wicked storm that hit north scottsdale on Tuesday night. Yep, I drove right in to it ;)

194814

Nice picture XP:D

[Cesarvai]

Why are you not sleeping? Staying up for days?


I was doing Laundry :p and if I go to sleep I wont wake up :lol:



cesarvai

[macroshooter1970]

I did not get any sleep at all :(


cesarvai

that's sad man.

[disneydork06]

man I wish I could have gone down to tucson. this weather here in flagstaff is just soo cold :-) I will try and get some pics of the football players to show of this little trip.

[macroshooter1970]

man I wish I could have gone down to tucson. this weather here in flagstaff is just soo cold :-) I will try and get some pics of the football players to show of this little trip.

67 is nice baby :lol:

[Arizonad54]

I just got back down from the MTN. Im so tired and couldnt hang any longer than 4 hours. Ill throw up photos later. Sunrise wasnt so fantastic, but we did get some nice macro stuff- including a baby scorpion missing his tail!

I even got a macro shot of "poo" from some mysterious animal for Kristy (the Poo Queen?).

Adam, Cesar, Tammie and Geoff are all still up there playing around. Me? Hitting the sheets!

[Rutha73]

This one's for Rutha... and anyone else that want to peek.. I'm not entirely happy with the lack of variety, but... every newborn session is different.... About 10 minutes long and you can right click for full screen.. Hope the link works.. http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewshow.html?fl=2857152&alb=0

I do a slideshow on all of my sessions...

That is awesome! those photos are great Kristy! We just got back from the second day of the birth class, other than the video of the C-section (had not seen that before) it was boring. didn't really get too much out of it except $70 less in the bank account! Should have gone to Mt. Lemmon instead. one of our friends shared the breathing tips in 5 mins. instead of 2 days. off to take a test to finally finish my degree from WSU! looking forward to seeing pix from the Mt. trip!

[azphotos]

In addition to the fine report 54 posted here, and it was very nice to meet 54 and Jenifer = the so called "Official" first draft of the azpotn.com (http://www.azphoto.info/calendar/08042007.htm) event funnies have been published. Now we need a favorite photo.

Maybe you can join us next time Ruth and spend part of the next $70 allocation for gas and Chow! :D

Congrats on degree, which one is it?

[Rutha73]

In addition to the fine report 54 posted here, and it was very nice to meet 54 and Jenifer = the so called "Official" first draft of the azpotn.com (http://www.azphoto.info/calendar/08042007.htm)event funnies have been published. Now we need a favorite photo.

Maybe you can join us next time Ruth and spend part of the next $70 allocation for gas and Chow! :D

Congrats on degree, which one is it?

Thanks! its general studies/liberal arts/social sciences- what ever you want to call it, i kept changing my mind on a major and ended up with a bunch of different courses of study, Crim J, Sociology, Poly Sci, Econ, Enviro Sci, Chem, Phil, Pshych, B Law so as they say "Jack of all trades, Master of none!" my transcript looks like a course catalouge :lol: as for using the next $70 for gas and chow, my wife has already spent it on another baby class, on my birthday no less, the 28th of this month. At least those 2 Sigmas are coming that day also (or earlier if i get the mail befre she does!), so now i will have something besides the kit lens!

[TammieO]

There were some strange goings on during the Less Far South Adventure Looking for Lemon Pie. Cesar, Jennifer and I were appalled and embarrassed. :o

[TammieO]

Just to prove we got up (Geoff and Cesar never made it to bed) early and made it to the top of Mt Lemmon before sunrise, here are 2 pics. As others have stated, it wasn't a spectacular sunrise, but we had lots of fun!

[TammieO]

We just got back from the second day of the birth class, other than the video of the C-section (had not seen that before) it was boring. didn't really get too much out of it except $70 less in the bank account! Should have gone to Mt. Lemmon instead. one of our friends shared the breathing tips in 5 mins. instead of 2 days. off to take a test to finally finish my degree from WSU! looking forward to seeing pix from the Mt. trip!

Congrats on the baby and the degree!

[macroshooter1970]

There were some strange goings on during the Less Far South Adventure Looking for Lemon Pie. Cesar, Jennifer and I were appalled and embarrassed. :o


that's funny stuff there. :)

[TammieO]

that's funny stuff there. :)

We missed you!

[Arizonad54]

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[Hatch1921]

Looks like you all had a fun day out. Sorry I didn't make it :( From the looks of the photos I know I would have had a fun time. Well done all... the shots are great.

This is what I did today...copied from the macro forum post.... photographed on Luke AFB... figures... I drive 50 miles to Mesa... and there were dragonflies 5 miles from the house!!! LOL

What a fun time out! The 5d arrived yesterday and I thought I would see how well it could handle macro. Well... I have to say...I'm going to have to get used to a full frame camera. Coming from the 20D... this is a big change. The 100mm is now a 100mm LOL The extra reach the 20D gives me isn't there. SO... I have to get closer... all in all... it just makes shooting macro more fun. Most of these shots were at f/9.0, ISO 800 or less... many at ISO 800 and the camera does a great job with high ISO's. Shooting natural light is tough.... I think... and with the wind blowing hard... I had to crank up the ISO to keep the shutter speeds up.

I've very pleased with the end results. I shot raw... and I can't believe how sharp the shots are coming straight from raw. I had to apply very little sharpening...if any! I shot with AI Servo...CF 17 set to expansion... I think the combo did a nice job keeping the eyes in focus. Under the conditions I was in... again... I am very pleased with the camera.

Let me know what you think...

Thanks for looking.
Hatch


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[macroshooter1970]

We missed you!

thanks, wish i made it. things happen.

did it rain or anything?

[Arizonad54]

Great shots!!

[TammieO]

Hi Hatch. Those are nice! Congrats on getting the 5D!

[Hatch1921]

Thank you Tammie :)

Kristy...WOW!!! I just had a look at your presentation. The parents have to be happy. I'm not a fan of kids...and it held my attention to the end. ROFL Very well done!!! You rock!

Lets see some more shots from the Tucson trip. :)

Hatch

[macroshooter1970]

This one's for Rutha... and anyone else that want to peek.. I'm not entirely happy with the lack of variety, but... every newborn session is different.... About 10 minutes long and you can right click for full screen.. Hope the link works.. http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewshow.html?fl=2857152&alb=0

I do a slideshow on all of my sessions...

nice slide show and pics. made me happy and sad at the same time, got me thinking of the past 12 years of my life with my son. DAM IT I HATE YOU NOW KRISTY (Just joking of course).

[azphotos]

Nice Hatch. I like the chopper.

Here is a strange bug we found.
http://azphoto.info/calendar/Images/IMG_8456%20copy.jpg

[Hatch1921]

Nice shot Geoff. It is a bee fly... nutty looking things. I shot this one up in Flagstaff...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/119/261026736_6d6f3308d7_o.jpg

Did you all capture the sunrise? How were the long lenses?

[ToferPhotography]

thanks, wish i made it. things happen.

did it rain or anything?


WOW.... DID IT RAIN???

We (Me and wifey poo) were much later getting down there and man did it POUR!!!!!!!!!!!

I was glad we went, the waterfalls were amazing, the Catalina Hwy, was closed for a while for rock slides, we saw/drove thru/over some of them on the way up.... photos are downloading so i will see what we got.

Sorry i missed the other folks, looks like you had fun on your own, maybe next time eh?

[ToferPhotography]

Wow Hatch, nice shots!

[azphotos]

Nice shot Geoff. It is a bee fly... nutty looking things. I shot this one up in Flagstaff...
Did you all capture the sunrise? How were the long lenses?

Thanks for the compliment and the ID. Actually I considered this a cull shot, but it was the best of a sad bunch and I did want to share this weird looker! I am glad that I did and that you showed yours because the colors are so very different. I started chasing this one because it had the redish tint.

Sadly the SigMonster did not come out of the trunk to play, but there will be another day when it will be appropriate. I do appreciate Tammie bringing it along. Tried some nice shots with the 100-400 and if had some sleep, I would have been aware enough to change some settings and then maybe would have gotten more good shots :shrug:

[azphotos]

WOW.... DID IT RAIN???

We (Me and wifey poo) were much later getting down there and man did it POUR!!!!!!!!!!!

I was glad we went, the waterfalls were amazing, the Catalina Hwy, was closed for a while for rock slides, we saw/drove thru/over some of them on the way up.... photos are downloading so i will see what we got.

Sorry i missed the other folks, looks like you had fun on your own, maybe next time eh?

Sorry we missed you and glad that you had a good if wet time. And pleased to learn you are safe. We were off the mountain and on our way back to the Phoenix area before the rains.

[azphotos]

Frank, I just took the time to examine your photos in more detail. You should be so very pleased with "first photos" on your new tool. I am very pleased that you will now be in a position to have the option shooting natural light if you want, due to the low noise characteristics of the 5D's CCD.

Waving goodbye to 1.6 has got to be rough - instead of getting closer to the object- get the 180mm! :evil:

[macroshooter1970]

WOW.... DID IT RAIN???

We (Me and wifey poo) were much later getting down there and man did it POUR!!!!!!!!!!!

I was glad we went, the waterfalls were amazing, the Catalina Hwy, was closed for a while for rock slides, we saw/drove thru/over some of them on the way up.... photos are downloading so i will see what we got.

Sorry i missed the other folks, looks like you had fun on your own, maybe next time eh?

i guess it did, glad no one got hurt. thanks for sharing.

[macroshooter1970]

looks like this one is having a good time.

[disneydork06]

Frank, I just took the time to examine your photos in more detail. You should be so very pleased with "first photos" on your new tool. I am very pleased that you will now be in a position to have the option shooting natural light if you want, due to the low noise characteristics of the 5D's CCD.:evil:

they switched to ccd from the cmos on the 5d?

[TammieO]

looks like this one is having a good time.

We always have a good time. Nice tiger! I like his big pink nose. Where did you get him?

[TammieO]

WOW.... DID IT RAIN???

We (Me and wifey poo) were much later getting down there and man did it POUR!!!!!!!!!!!

I was glad we went, the waterfalls were amazing, the Catalina Hwy, was closed for a while for rock slides, we saw/drove thru/over some of them on the way up.... photos are downloading so i will see what we got.

Sorry i missed the other folks, looks like you had fun on your own, maybe next time eh?

Hey Tofer, missed you and wifey poo. We got off the mt before it started raining hard. All we got was a few drops. It's a good thing we got off the mt since I drive a little VW bug that has not much ground clearance. I'm still waiting for Geoff to get the 9 passenger van for > $50K.

[macroshooter1970]

We always have a good time. Nice tiger! I like his big pink nose. Where did you get him?


that's the zoo tiger.

yesterday I was at a stop light, was was watching this person riding a bike and kept telling myself to pull the camera out. I didn't and 10 seconds later a lady in a white suv hit the biker from the side.

[macroshooter1970]

For some pictures of this area check out this gallery:

http://www.pbase.com/manzico/catalina_highway


Adam, that's all along the highway. looks nice

[Az2Africa]

they switched to ccd from the cmos on the 5d?


No, it's still CMOS.

[TammieO]

The Resident Hippy told me to go out and play in the middle of the road. So I did. It was a good thing we were there early and there was very little traffic otherwise I may have gotten run over.
At the next stop, he told me to go around and get a picture of a black beetle he could see (he claimed he tweaked his knee so couldn't walk on uneven ground). So I did. The DOF in the photo shows the slope I was on. It was a good thing I didn't fall over the cliff. :p :lol:
OOPS, forgot to sharpen after re-sizing for web. Oh well...

[macroshooter1970]

The Resident Hippy told me to out and play in the middle of the road. So I did. It was a good thing we were there early and there was very little traffic otherwise I may have gotten run over.
At the next stop, he told me to go around and get a picture of a black beetle he could see (he claimed he tweaked his knee so couldn't walk on uneven ground). So I did. The DOF in the photo shows the slope I was on. It was a good thing I didn't fall over the cliff. :p :lol:

tammie, order me a 500mm lens from B&H, next day shipping. :)

[macroshooter1970]

how many miles on the highway did you guys do

[ToferPhotography]

how many miles on the highway did you guys do

We went all the way to the (I think it was called Marshall's Gulch) and then enjoyed Coffee and the GIANT cookie at the "The Cookie & Pizza Cabin"

Here's one of the waterfall shots I got...

[disneydork06]

that's the zoo tiger.

yesterday I was at a stop light, was was watching this person riding a bike and kept telling myself to pull the camera out. I didn't and 10 seconds later a lady in a white suv hit the biker from the side.

one reason why I kinda hated riding a motorcycle in az...not too many bright drivers out there.

[Kristy]

Looks like everyone had a great day yesterday. I had a busy one running errands and doing some family stuff... Steve came by to pick up his gear and we had a nice visit... , then off to a grown-up girls sleep-overparty...from which I walked home.. (across the street)

Awesome macro as usual Hatch! Glad your liking the 5D... lucky you! :)

I love the sunrise shots guys, even though it isn't spectacular, theres' something beautiful about the freshness of a new morning sky..

Nice bugs, fun journalistic stuff, and I always love it when Tammie plays in the street.. some of my favorites. :) the waterfalls are pretty too.. :)

Cute Tiger Mike... I think I'm the only person who did not shoot yesterday.

Thanks for the compliments on my slideshow... standard part of my processing .. a great sales tool for emotional attachment to the images. :)

Happy Sunday and post more photos!

[Hatch1921]

Nice shots all. Looks like you had a fun day out.

[macroshooter1970]

would be nice to see pictures in full form and not saved for the web stuff.

Oh, is that Adam B. I hear saying he would be glad to host a web site for everyone. That's mighty nice of you :)

[disneydork06]

here's some fun I had on saturday...I mean the work I did since I wasn't able to play in tucson....
playing in some mud shots...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1111/1019124635_d8c1f965d8.jpg?v=0

band photos, darkness before dawn...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1328/1019125617_4b50039591.jpg?v=0
and the fun shot...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1170/1019125275_66ace00c9d.jpg?v=0

[azphotos]

they switched to ccd from the cmos on the 5d?

my bad - cmos

[azphotos]

Nice pink nosed kitty Zipper!

Good shot for playing on the yellow line Tammie- the beetle is nice. Did bathroom Mothra turn out anything but a blur?

Waterfalls are fun.

Fun effects Disney - don't seem to be too many people listening to the band :( But the jeep in tidal wave is fun :D

[macroshooter1970]

here's some fun I had on saturday...I mean the work I did since I wasn't able to play in tucson....
playing in some mud shots...


band photos, darkness before dawn...

and the fun shot...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1170/1019125275_66ace00c9d.jpg?v=0


must lay off the acid....

[azphotos]

Zippy - While I am certain that others would be pleased to host a website for full size pix, since you brought it up, why doesn't a generous man like you go ahead and do it?

I already have the azpotn.com name - Why don't you purchase, set up and run a group server application for us, I would be willing to donate, point that is, the name to the server. The cost of a server is peanuts - for less than the equivalent of $1.50 a week prepaid for a year, you can get 100GB of disk space with 1TB of transfer a month. And if you are frugal and pre-purchase three years, it comes to less than $1.13 weekly equivalent. That is about 2 tanks of fuel for my truck~

As it is, I am more than happy to host the events calendar and favorite photos and do so by hand and not have the headache of installing, setting up and monitoring a group server. If you want to take over the task, and get a group server like Joomla or its ilk, let me know. You would then also need to set a up a group photo Album where members can contribute, comment, etc Coppermine comes to mind as possibly being suitable for a group type of thing, though you would need to do some research on both applications.

Let me know when you want to get a hosting account set up. While I have the interest in doing this, I do not have time. If the prepayment is too much, you can always pay on a monthly basis at less than 23 cents a day prepaid a month in advance for the same disk space and 1 TB monthly transfer. And if you are unable to afford the less than 23 cents a day on a prepaid monthly basis ;;;;;;;;;;;;

[macroshooter1970]

hey hippie, I hope you can tell that I'm joking. why would I want anyone to go through so much trouble




Zippy - While I am certain that others would be pleased to host a website for full size pix, since you brought it up, why doesn't a generous man like you go ahead and do it?

I already have the azpotn.com name - Why don't you purchase, set up and run a group server application for us, I would be willing to donate, point that is, the name to the server. The cost of a server is peanuts - for less than the equivalent of $1.50 a week prepaid for a year, you can get 100GB of disk space with 1TB of transfer a month. And if you are frugal and pre-purchase three years, it comes to less than $1.13 weekly equivalent. That is about 2 tanks of fuel for my truck~

As it is, I am more than happy to host the events calendar and favorite photos and do so by hand and not have the headache of installing, setting up and monitoring a group server. If you want to take over the task, and get a group server like Joomla or its ilk, let me know. You would then also need to set a up a group photo Album where members can contribute, comment, etc Coppermine comes to mind as possibly being suitable for a group type of thing, though you would need to do some research on both applications.

Let me know when you want to get a hosting account set up. While I have the interest in doing this, I do not have time. If the prepayment is too much, you can always pay on a monthly basis at less than 23 cents a day prepaid a month in advance for the same disk space and 1 TB monthly transfer. And if you are unable to afford the less than 23 cents a day on a prepaid monthly basis ;;;;;;;;;;;;

[Hatch1921]

Cool shots Ryan. That last one is a trip!!!

New shots from today posted here...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3673899#post3673899

ISO 800 on the 5d... WOW!!! Fun day out... all natural light shots. The overcast sky really helped with the colors.

Have a fun week all.
Hatch

[Kristy]

WOW! Cool effects on the band shots Ryan.. How'd you do that..?

Frank, Love the macro from today! WOWZA... I've been looking at the sky all day long thinking it's perfect softbox for shoting my children... too bad they're all messy from a swimming birthday party.... typical.

[Rutha73]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rutha73/1022125420/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rutha73/1022125460/in/photostream/

Ok, these are my efforts from friday. Not sure what I am doing wrong but I can't figure out how to put the pic in the post, I was trying to get some cicada pics. Some that I took with my P&S were seen by a friend of my dad's and she wants to publish one with her cicada article. I wanted to get some better pics of them but they would get quiet as soon as I got within 20 feet of them, but these 2 guys stayed around long enough to get some pics of.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1305/1022125420_bc6d7824a4.jpg

Thanks Hatch!

[Hatch1921]

On Flickr... click on the size you want... grab the bottom link...

then on POTN (here) either use the photo button or just past the link in the message block with image tags you link goes here

Should help?
Hatch

[TammieO]

Nice pink nosed kitty Zipper!

Good shot for playing on the yellow line Tammie- the beetle is nice. Did bathroom Mothra turn out anything but a blur?

Waterfalls are fun.

Fun effects Disney - don't seem to be too many people listening to the band :( But the jeep in tidal wave is fun :D

I'm glad you reminded me!

[TammieO]

More Mt Lemmon stories...
Goeff told me about a moth in the Men's bathroom and wanted me to go in and get a pic, but I had to draw the line. I got off the rock I was standing on and said, "No!" (It was nice of someone to put the rock there for me so I could see over the fence like everyone else. I know it was put there just for me because Adam said, "Gee, it sure was nice of someone to put a rock there so you could see over the fence like the rest of us!"). Since I refused to go into the Men's bathroom to take the pic, Geoff ripped the camera out of my hands and had to do it himself. So, here is Bathroom Mothra...

[macroshooter1970]

those shots look real nice Hatch, that 5D is something huh.



quote=Hatch1921;3673907]Cool shots Ryan. That last one is a trip!!!

New shots from today posted here...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3673899#post3673899

ISO 800 on the 5d... WOW!!! Fun day out... all natural light shots. The overcast sky really helped with the colors.

Have a fun week all.
Hatch[/quote]

[azphotos]

Zippyster -

Your idea has great merit. You might be our new hero when you get this up and running! Thank you. I am providing the hosting for the calender and the least you can do is provide the hosting for the photos!

Your generous offer to set up the hosting for the photos will be well appreciated from all. You can pick up a domain name for $1.99 for the first year and the 20 cent ICANN fee, when you purchase the hosting at GoDaddy. The added value to the group by your providing an area to have full size photos is great! The 100GB of space you will provide and 1TB of monthly transfer will be a tremendous asset. Thank you.

Take a look at this software : http://coppermine-gallery.net/ It is FREE and it allows registered users to upload via FTP. This will take very little time to set it up for the group and the nice thing is that it is a simple install into the hosting you will purchase for less than $1.50 a week prepaid.

hey hippie, I hope you can tell that I'm joking. why would I want anyone to go through so much trouble

Agreed it is a lot of trouble to set up and run a group hosting site, but not the simple photo site. I too considered doing a group site so others could keep the activities up to date, but determined that I do not have the time to research and set the programs up, let alone monitor and train others in the use of same. That is why I elected to simply edit, publish and host our little Calender and Diary along with hosting the funny pix. I can fully understand why you do not want to do the group website, but the Coppermine setup for photos will take you next to no time at all to get up and running.

Let me know if you need some direction in putting this into action. I would offer the hosting space on one of my 5 servers, but with you as an admin, you would need a greater degree of access than I am willing to allow, so join in and provide this added service for the group that you feel there is a need to have.

[azphotos]

thank you for publishing out-house Mothra Tammie :D He or she was about 1/2 inch from wing tip to wing tip

[TammieO]

thank you for publishing out-house Mothra Tammie :D He or she was about 1/2 inch from wing tip to wing tip

You're welcome. I think it's a she moth. She was in the men's bathroom spying on all of you!:lol:

[disneydork06]

WOW! Cool effects on the band shots Ryan.. How'd you do that..?

Frank, Love the macro from today! WOWZA... I've been looking at the sky all day long thinking it's perfect softbox for shoting my children... too bad they're all messy from a swimming birthday party.... typical.

I just turned my camera on its axis counterclockwise while doing a decently long exposure. I got lucky with keeping the center in place which kept the guitarist there in focus.

[iceman/slider]

I'm not happy with the Mt Lemon group. The way you guys talked about it, it was this boring place you were hoping to shoot some good bugs and birds at. Now I see the pics and there were waterfalls, a great mountain range, cool rocks...... SO not hapy with you all! :rolleyes:

[disneydork06]

Nice pink nosed kitty Zipper!

Good shot for playing on the yellow line Tammie- the beetle is nice. Did bathroom Mothra turn out anything but a blur?

Waterfalls are fun.

Fun effects Disney - don't seem to be too many people listening to the band :( But the jeep in tidal wave is fun :D
just saw this...the band did not get many people there because the town is basically a college town and school isn't back in session for like another 3 weeks. if this was played a month later then prolly will be a bit more people in the crowds. but it was better this way, at least I didn't get kicked or punched at.

[azphotos]

just saw this...the band did not get many people there because the town is basically a college town and school isn't back in session for like another 3 weeks. if this was played a month later then prolly will be a bit more people in the crowds. but it was better this way, at least I didn't get kicked or punched at.

Do people usually kick or punch you? :confused:

[azphotos]

I'm not happy with the Mt Lemon group. The way you guys talked about it, it was this boring place you were hoping to shoot some good bugs and birds at. Now I see the pics and there were waterfalls, a great mountain range, cool rocks...... SO not hapy with you all! :rolleyes:

:lol::lol:You were invited FanBoy!:lol::lol:

[azphotos]

You're welcome. I think it's a she moth. She was in the men's bathroom spying on all of you!:lol:
She is quite brave.:lol:

[iceman/slider]

:lol::lol:You were invited FanBoy!:lol::lol:


I know this, but again, you all made it sound boring! HA!

To quote Tremors II:
Burt(Michael Gross' character): "I feel I was denied critical need-to-know information."

[disneydork06]

Do people usually kick or punch you? :confused:

no, it was just the way these people were in the area by the stage...punching and kicking and even a sort of roundhouse or two. they did land a couple weird roundhouses at their friends...I was just worried because I totally looked out of my element there looking a bit preppy with everyone there wearing black...just hoping no one was looking for some trouble. but I'm sure the band would have backed me up seeing as how I was shooting for them and one of the guitarist brother. but I was just worried about my leg. didn't want to go through surgery again ya know :-)

[azphotos]

no, it was just the way these people were in the area by the stage...punching and kicking and even a sort of roundhouse or two. they did land a couple weird roundhouses at their friends...I was just worried because I totally looked out of my element there looking a bit preppy with everyone there wearing black...just hoping no one was looking for some trouble. but I'm sure the band would have backed me up seeing as how I was shooting for them and one of the guitarist brother. but I was just worried about my leg. didn't want to go through surgery again ya know :-)

Yup- take care of the knee!

Don't care to go to redneck bars where they start kicking and slugging each other - ugh!

[azphotos]

I know this, but again, you all made it sound boring! HA!

To quote Tremors II:
Burt(Michael Gross' character): "I feel I was denied critical need-to-know information."

Ummm - if it would be boring why would we go?

[disneydork06]

Ummm - if it would be boring why would we go?

that is a pretty good point there :-)

[macroshooter1970]

I'm not happy with the Mt Lemon group. The way you guys talked about it, it was this boring place you were hoping to shoot some good bugs and birds at. Now I see the pics and there were waterfalls, a great mountain range, cool rocks...... SO not hapy with you all! :rolleyes:

you must be joking right

[macroshooter1970]

just saw this...the band did not get many people there because the town is basically a college town and school isn't back in session for like another 3 weeks. if this was played a month later then prolly will be a bit more people in the crowds. but it was better this way, at least I didn't get kicked or punched at.

hit'em back if they hit you

[macroshooter1970]

I know this, but again, you all made it sound boring! HA!

To quote Tremors II:
Burt(Michael Gross' character): "I feel I was denied critical need-to-know information."

maybe the talk was boring, but they posted lots of info about it, none of it looked boring. everything in AZ is fun to shoot, just go and have fun.

[ToferPhotography]

I'm not happy with the Mt Lemon group. The way you guys talked about it, it was this boring place you were hoping to shoot some good bugs and birds at. Now I see the pics and there were waterfalls, a great mountain range, cool rocks...... SO not hapy with you all! :rolleyes:

It is a beautifull place and will go again... (of course the waterfalls may not be there then...) it's like going from Mexico to Canada in a 30+ drive :) thinks that's how they describe it and i would TOTALLY agree :)

[TammieO]

Geoff, since the sigmonster never made it out of the trunk, do you wanna meet up at Desert Botanical on a Saturday morning (they open at 7)? I'm free on any Saturday except for next 2 weekends. Everyone is welcome. Maybe grill some burgers again?

[azphotos]

Geoff, since the sigmonster never made it out of the trunk, do you wanna meet up at Desert Botanical on a Saturday morning (they open at 7)? I'm free on any Saturday except for next 2 weekends. Everyone is welcome. Maybe grill some burgers again?

Yes! Sounds like fun Tammie. After the recent moisture it should be interesting. I shall mark the AZPOTN.com calendar for the 25th August. Grilling burgers at Che' Tammie sounds delightful. :D

[TammieO]

The 500 and 300 can also be in attendance if anyone wants them to be!

[ToferPhotography]

I'd like to go to the Desert Botanical, how long/how late/how much time do you think we'd be there or enough time to get a good look around?

I have been "advised" that we have a "family/babyshower" at 1 or 130 that day...

Think'd i'd have enough time?

[disneydork06]

I'd like to go to the Desert Botanical, how long/how late/how much time do you think we'd be there or enough time to get a good look around?

I have been "advised" that we have a "family/babyshower" at 1 or 130 that day...

Think'd i'd have enough time?

more than enough. they want to go there at 7am when they open. you could get in a good 3-4 hrs of shooting.

[Kristy]

OOOH..... :) I'd be up for a trip to the Botanical Gardens...

[macroshooter1970]

man, nothing like puttin up some heavy weights.....Over a week in the gym I think I'm finally back on the right track. (note to self, stay away from hamburgers...oh and fries :evil:) just sharing some happiness. Nighty night :)

[Cesarvai]

man, nothing like puttin up some heavy weights.....Over a week in the gym I think I'm finally back on the right track. (note to self, stay away from hamburgers...oh and fries :evil:) just sharing some happiness. Nighty night :)


Busy on weekends, lifting weights, quiting on burgers and fries maybe on beer too :confused: , oh women make us do things and after all make us happy (sometimes lol) ;).


cesarvai

[TammieO]

man, nothing like puttin up some heavy weights.....Over a week in the gym I think I'm finally back on the right track. (note to self, stay away from hamburgers...oh and fries :evil:) just sharing some happiness. Nighty night :)

If you come with us on the 25th, Russ will grill chicken for you!

[Adam B.]

If you come with us on the 25th, Russ will grill chicken for you!

Give him a tofu burger :lol:

[Cesarvai]

Give him a tofu burger :lol:


lmao.......and he can drink vodka with red bull (one of my favorites drinks:cool: ), Im selling protein shakes to pay Bill Me Later :p


cesarvai

[disneydork06]

man, nothing like puttin up some heavy weights.....Over a week in the gym I think I'm finally back on the right track. (note to self, stay away from hamburgers...oh and fries :evil:) just sharing some happiness. Nighty night :)

hey, burgers aren't that bad for you. it's the buns and carbs you gotta worry about. just go to in n out and ask for the protein burger. good stuff.

lmao.......and he can drink vodka with red bull (one of my favorites drinks:cool: ), Im selling protein shakes to pay Bill Me Later :p
cesarvai


one of my favorite drinks as well.

[Kristy]

man, nothing like puttin up some heavy weights.....Over a week in the gym I think I'm finally back on the right track. (note to self, stay away from hamburgers...oh and fries ) just sharing some happiness. Nighty night :)
Ahhhh.. sweet sweating.. :) I hear you.. I took like 6 years out because the kiddos were babies.. but then I realized I'm out of shape and getting older is not fun... so now 12 weeks or so back into it.. and man it feels good! A ways to go yet... but it's like therapy...

Keep to it.... :) Get lost in your music and enjoy some time to yourself. Make sure it works with your schedule and you'll definitely stick with it. (having a little female incentive will push you along too... so you're definitely "IN".)

Give him a tofu burger :lol:

:lol::lol:

lmao.......and he can drink vodka with red bull (one of my favorites drinks ), Im selling protein shakes to pay Bill Me Later :p


cesarvai

Marketing idea... Sell protien shakes to pay off equipment that I can not afford... Hmmmm?? Maybe I should try that.. I can sell brownies.

If you come with us on the 25th, Russ will grill chicken for you!
Chicken, Salmon, or Talapia... your choice... maybe just a plate of grilled asparagus, broccoli and red pepper..... :)

[Cesarvai]

Marketing idea... Sell protien shakes to pay off equipment that I can not afford... Hmmmm?? Maybe I should try that.. I can sell brownies.


sure you can afford them the thing is that you don't want them bad enough :p they are just a click away :lol: , PROTIEN ? no Im not selling Protien not even Protein I was just Kidding BTW looks like my vacations are over soon :evil:

cesarvai

[azphotos]

Marketing idea... Sell protien shakes to pay off equipment that I can not afford... Hmmmm?? Maybe I should try that.. I can sell brownies.


sure you can afford them the thing is that you don't want them bad enough :p they are just a click away :lol: , PROTIEN ? no Im not selling Protien not even Protein I was just Kidding BTW looks like my vacations are over soon :evil:

cesarvai

Glad we got off the mountain before it started to rain - did you snooze on the way home, I did a little LOL

So does this vacation ending mean you are now going to have the ability to purchase more gear soon? Like, did you get a new job? ???

[macroshooter1970]

If you come with us on the 25th, Russ will grill chicken for you!


grilled chicken, my favorite.

[ToferPhotography]

The calendar shows (8/28 which is a Tuesday & my birthday) but thought this was for the Saturday 8/25 :confused:

[Adam B.]

PROTIEN ? no Im not selling Protien not even Protein I was just Kidding BTW looks like my vacations are over soon :evil:

cesarvai

I hope you found something worthwhile.

As of this morning, I'm in search of new employement.

[ToferPhotography]

I hope you found something worthwhile.

As of this morning, I'm in search of new employement.

Good luck on your search!

[macroshooter1970]

I hope you found something worthwhile.

As of this morning, I'm in search of new employement.

hope things work out for you.

[TammieO]

I hope you found something worthwhile.

As of this morning, I'm in search of new employement.

Hope it's something closer to home and less headache for you!