Arizona POTN get together?

[Volleyball Mike]

[quote=disneydork06;3994891]hey folks. did a little shooting today when we did a little jeeping. :-) jeep and puddles are fun.
here's a shot:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1408/1432181254_6e7b92b120.jpg?v=0



Luv it...........nice images. Thanks for sharing:D

[Kristy]

Looks like Ryan had some fun in the mud.... ! :) Is that your jeep or a friends? Who washed it when you were finished... or did you leave it dirty to impress the girls...

Hey guys... I'm struggling with this photo that I want to frame.. If you want to give your 2-cents, have a look here and let me know.... http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4011142#post4011142 I'm not sure about the crop/framing, and the fact that the lens distortion makes the buldings look crooked at the outer edges... but Ray likes it, and would like to hang it... so..... ????

[disneydork06]

It's my friends jeep. I've always wanted a jeep but gas prices...well someday. and i don't think it's been washed yet. so yeah, good reason to try and impress girls :-)

[FlyingPhotog]

Looks like Ryan had some fun in the mud.... ! :) Is that your jeep or a friends? Who washed it when you were finished... or did you leave it dirty to impress the girls...

Hey guys... I'm struggling with this photo that I want to frame.. If you want to give your 2-cents, have a look here and let me know.... http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4011142#post4011142 I'm not sure about the crop/framing, and the fact that the lens distortion makes the buldings look crooked at the outer edges... but Ray likes it, and would like to hang it... so..... ????

I think your final gallery print style works just fine. As for the way things seem to lean, that's perfectly natural for "the 'burgh..." :D

Nice photo!!

[Kristy]

I think your final gallery print style works just fine. As for the way things seem to lean, that's perfectly natural for "the 'burgh..." :D

Nice photo!!


Thanks a bunch! I appreciate the nice comments... I'd like to go back there someday and shoot city.. so much character there. :)

Hold on guys.... I'm at it again.. now I have "THREE" different shots to consider... So have a look here if you want to point me in your direction...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4013505#post4013505
Thanks again... I appreciate you all so much! :)

[Hatch1921]

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[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks a bunch! I appreciate the nice comments... I'd like to go back there someday and shoot city.. so much character there. :)

You need to ride the incline up to the top of Mt Washington and shoot some panos from up there.

Great view of the city.

[FlyingPhotog]

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Thanks Hatch...

Wish they'd have put the 16-35 on that list but c'est la vie...

[EDIT] And in a weird sense of irony, Canon Canada does have the 16-35 MkII on THEIR list of rebates. That does it, I'm defecting to Canada!!!

[Kristy]

You need to ride the incline up to the top of Mt Washington and shoot some panos from up there.

Great view of the city.

You are so right... :) My husband's mom and brother live there.. and we've been there at least 4 times... I've yet to get a chance to ride up that incline. I always want to, but there's never enough time. I"m lucky to just grab a few shots here and there... We were out on my brother-in-law's boat one day so I was lucky to get the stadium and the fountains... had we not been on the boat, I don't think they would have happened. Poor qualilty though.. not as sharp as I'd like...

The city is so amazing with all the bridges and brick work and side streets winding around made of 100-year old brick... I could spend a week just photographing the citiy. It'd be hard to explain to the family why I would not be visiting them though.... of course I could shoot all day and meet them for dinner.. hmmm?? A trip may be scheduled for next year.. The mother-in-law wants to see us. Blah, Blah, Blah.... I talk too much. :)

[Kristy]

Great deals on Canon lenses at BH with special codes.

Good information.... :) I don't see a code for the 5D though.. something is wrong. (LoL) I'm holding out until October.. I bet Canon will have rebates out... don't 'cha think?

[Rutha73]

Thanks a bunch! I appreciate the nice comments... I'd like to go back there someday and shoot city.. so much character there. :)

Hold on guys.... I'm at it again.. now I have "THREE" different shots to consider... So have a look here if you want to point me in your direction...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4013505#post4013505
Thanks again... I appreciate you all so much! :)

I like the one with the caption "Pittsburg what is this place called again" the one with the fountain in it. they are all great, but that one does it for me!

[disneydork06]

thanks Hatch for the codes!
...do you guys think the sigma 70-200 is worth the price? or I can get a new credit card and get that 2.8 IS instead :-P

[FlyingPhotog]

Sunset from back In August shot from the western side of Gates Pass down in Tucson.

Assist from CS3 to be able to get some exposure on the foreground. Had 3 stops of grad ND on top but I guess that's not enough to hold back a thermonuclear sunset!! Ha, ha...

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/86282156

[disneydork06]

Sunset from back In August shot from the western side of Gates Pass down in Tucson.

Assist from CS3 to be able to get some exposure on the foreground. Had 3 stops of grad ND on top but I guess that's not enough to hold back a thermonuclear sunset!! Ha, ha...

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/86282156

wow! awesome photo! nice job

[Kristy]

Sunset from back In August shot from the western side of Gates Pass down in Tucson.

Assist from CS3 to be able to get some exposure on the foreground. Had 3 stops of grad ND on top but I guess that's not enough to hold back a thermonuclear sunset!! Ha, ha...

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/86282156

Nice! :) I love a good sunset photo... You sure get to travel around a lot. :)

[Kristy]

Hey.. I finally started editing from the lighting class.. How are you all coming along?
A couple are posted here.. if you want to have a look.. Just the cowgirl for now. :) I need to e-mail her to confirm the mailing info. I'll let you know.. I'll do that tonight.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=384428

[JmprSteve]

Kristy,
Nice work on the b&w conversion and (as always) great job on the processing of the images.

[azphotos]

Don't forget 8 AM at BTA tomorrow! :D See you there.

Also, butterflies are back at DBG pavillion! Maybe next Saturday?

[sassinak]

I'm going to have to pass on this weekend :(, I've had some stuff come up for this weekend that I need to attend to. However the doc did say that I'm healing well :)

[Kristy]

Kristy,
Nice work on the b&w conversion and (as always) great job on the processing of the images.
Hey thanks Steve. :) I liked how that conversion turned out too. I did something a little different... and I actually liked it... LOL...

Group effort on the lighting.. We did a good job working all together. :)

Don't forget 8 AM at BTA tomorrow! :D See you there.

Also, butterflies are back at DBG pavillion! Maybe next Saturday?

Don't think I'll make it tomorrow.. Have the Pittsburgh clan in town from tonight until Tuesday I think... I thought I could sneak off, but... Many things to do.

I'd love to do the butterfly thing... October and November are crazy busy months for me.. so we'll see if I can swing a couple hours in the early morning.. I HOPE!! :)

[TammieO]

Don't forget 8 AM at BTA tomorrow! :D See you there.

Also, butterflies are back at DBG pavillion! Maybe next Saturday?

Russ and I still plan to be there. :)

[Az2Africa]

I won't be there because I am leaving for Zambia in the morning.:D I'll post some stuff when I get back.

[TammieO]

Yo Hippy, Here's the kitty Russ got. I'm still pp'ing mine.

[Hatch1921]

Awesome shot! Wish I could have gone today... busy with a website...good times! LOL Can't wait to see more photos.
Hatch

[TammieO]

Awesome shot! Wish I could have gone today... busy with a website...good times! LOL Can't wait to see more photos.
Hatch

Russ was really thrilled to see the bobcat, but at the same time he was hoping it would come out into the open and stand in better light. :D We had a lot of fun. Lots of stuff to photograph.

Geoff, thanks for leting me use the 180 macro. It is sharp and the color and contrast are really good. Photos hardly needed any tweaking. I was surprised how well the hand held shots came out.

The Sleepy Yellow Sulphur was taken with my 100 macro with the 1.5 life size converter. The hopper being eated alive by ants was with Geoff's 180 macro (hand held). I should have moved the stick and stopped down more. Oh, well. I'll have to continue drooing over Geoff's lens. I paid for half of my nieces wedding gown so I have to save more money.:(

[Kristy]

Awesome shots Tammie! :) Looks like you guys had a good time! :) Sorry I missed out... Family visitng from Pennsylvania, so I figured I better stick around here...

[azphotos]

Tammie - I am so happy for Russ! Very powerful shot with the SigMonster. Nice sulphur shot with the converter along with the green bug hanging out too, and pleased you had a good time with the 180. That stinkin hopper looks very nice too! Bravo -

Here are the last two subjects for the day. :D Flower and bug. Have not had a chance to go through the rich mix of images we collected.

[macroshooter1970]

nice shots everyone

[TammieO]

Here are the last two subjects for the day. :D Flower and bug. Have not had a chance to go through the rich mix of images we collected.

Pretty flower. Mine didn't turn out well. I needed more DOF and I had a hot spot. That centipede was huge and really cool to see! The 180 macro did a great job-thanks again for letting me borrow it!

[FlyingPhotog]

Great shots from BTA, all...

Wish I could have joined you but I'm stuck waiting to find out to which city I'll be going for MLB playoff coverage (dayjob in Sports TV .. not as a photog...)

I'll be out for roughly 21 days (through the NLCS) but may get to work at home if my crew decided to do any of the DBacks games.

I hope to be able to at least lurk provided our hotels / TV Trucks have internet.

[azphotos]

Pretty flower. Mine didn't turn out well. I needed more DOF and I had a hot spot. That centipede was huge and really cool to see! The 180 macro did a great job-thanks again for letting me borrow it!

Tammie, it is my pleasure to give the Godess a taste of 180mm! Glad you enjoyed

[disneydork06]

Great shots from BTA, all...

Wish I could have joined you but I'm stuck waiting to find out to which city I'll be going for MLB playoff coverage (dayjob in Sports TV .. not as a photog...)

I'll be out for roughly 21 days (through the NLCS) but may get to work at home if my crew decided to do any of the DBacks games.

I hope to be able to at least lurk provided our hotels / TV Trucks have internet.
sweet, fsn? btw, you guys gonna need any help after um, May? :-D

[FlyingPhotog]

sweet, fsn? btw, you guys gonna need any help after um, May? :-D

Nope, not FSN...TBS.

They have the entire Divisional Round then FOX gets the ALCS and TBS gets the NLCS. FOX is doing the entire World Series but I figure that if they haven't called me already, they probably have their crew already lined up. Tha's ok by me. More time off before the BCS and Superbowl roll around then it's straight to Daytona for NASCAR.

I'm praying like heck that my producer wants to do AZ Vs Cubs and then for an AZ Vs SD NLCS. That would make my travel sooo easy plus I'd get to sleep in my own bed for most of both series!!

As for "after May," that would put me four months deep into the NASCAR on FOX season.

[disneydork06]

Nope, not FSN...TBS.

They have the entire Divisional Round then FOX gets the ALCS and TBS gets the NLCS. FOX is doing the entire World Series but I figure that if they haven't called me already, they probably have their crew already lined up. Tha's ok by me. More time off before the BCS and Superbowl roll around then it's straight to Daytona for NASCAR.

I'm praying like heck that my producer wants to do AZ Vs Cubs and then for an AZ Vs SD NLCS. That would make my travel sooo easy plus I'd get to sleep in my own bed for most of both series!!

As for "after May," that would put me four months deep into the NASCAR on FOX season.
ooh, good luck with getting the dback games. I see you already have your picks. :-) just mentioning may because I hope to be graduating by then :-)

[Adam B.]

Wow, a kitty and a centipede. Fantastic.

[ToferPhotography]

Great shots from BTA, all...

Wish I could have joined you but I'm stuck waiting to find out to which city I'll be going for MLB playoff coverage (dayjob in Sports TV .. not as a photog...)

I'll be out for roughly 21 days (through the NLCS) but may get to work at home if my crew decided to do any of the DBacks games.

I hope to be able to at least lurk provided our hotels / TV Trucks have internet.

I would love to be able to go to all the games... hope you get to ENJOY the games :)

[azphotos]

What a great day we all had a BTA. Finally had a chance to look at the 400+ RAW images and will try to get a new album up shortly.

In other news - DBG has the butterfly house open again! So far, your correspondent along with Godess and Russ are planning to attend Saturday. Of course you all are welcome to join in the fun. Please let us know if you will be attending. I shall attempt to keep the page up-to-date (http://www.azphoto.info/calendar/10062007.htm)on the AZPOTN (http://www.azpotn.com)site.

Enjoy the cooler weather, yes! :D

[azphotos]

Ohh - Looks like there is "Picasso: 25 Years of Edition Ceramics" exhibit in addition to the butterfly at DBG. Wonder if we will be able to take pix of the baked clay?

[john69az]

Hello all you AZ Photogs, I am going to jerome next weekend anybody been up there and have any ideas for places unique to shoot? Here Lizard Lizard...

[FlyingPhotog]

Hello all you AZ Photogs, I am going to jerome next weekend anybody been up there and have any ideas for places unique to shoot? Here Lizard Lizard...

The Entire Town... :D

Seriously, there's a thousand and one little nooks and crannies, stairways, buildings, signs, store windows, ruins, and on and on...

http://www.jeromearizona.org/ ought to give you plenty to look over.

I have a PBase gallery of images from Jerome at: http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/jerome and I always find something new or something I've missed every time I go there.

The drive from Jerome to Prescott is nice too!

[john69az]

Thanks I like your photos "going nowhere fast" and "window on the past" I haven't been since my dad took us as kids

[JmprSteve]

Went to the 3rd Annual Wild Western Festival over the weekend. Was playing with this image and would like to know what you think. Added one more -- trying for a sorta old - but not - look to images.
Thanks

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks I like your photos "going nowhere fast" and "window on the past" I haven't been since my dad took us as kids

Thanks.

I think you'll find plenty worth shooting at Jerome.

[iceman/slider]

I think they look great Steve. Love the look you got there. I think it definitely works.

Went to the 3rd Annual Wild Western Festival over the weekend. Was playing with this image and would like to know what you think. Added one more -- trying for a sorta old - but not - look to images.
Thanks

[Rutha73]

Steve, the one on the right looks great, reminds me of Wild Bill from old tin types I have seen, great processing!

Here are some I did over the weekend, big thanks to Kristy for letting me come over to her house and letting me use her lights and everything else, plus instructing me on poses and angles, and pretty much everything else. Thanks to Steve also for helping with the lighting and holding the reflector, and telling me to hurry up and focus before Delaney moved or started crying!!!!
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1345/1473838581_a48746126a.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1196/1473843465_0f6621eac1.jpg

[Rutha73]

and two more, I tried playing with black and white and selective color
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1055/1473840793_7bef3f9fff.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1195/1473836855_ac43aeca17.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Went to the 3rd Annual Wild Western Festival over the weekend. Was playing with this image and would like to know what you think. Added one more -- trying for a sorta old - but not - look to images.
Thanks

These are great. I think the treatment works just fine. Photos pull me in and make me want to know more about the subjects.

I feel really stupid for asking but where was this held? I'm really sorry I missed it.

[FlyingPhotog]

and two more, I tried playing with black and white and selective color

FWIW, I prefer the full color but both are really well done. Beautiful subject, too!! :):):)

[Hatch1921]

Very nice shots Steve and Jake. Well done! I like the first shot (color) vs the black and white/selective color. I think the focus should be on the baby...the pink flower takes my eye off the subject. I think you did great with the shots. Kristy and Steve ROCK as well.

Hatch

[Kristy]

Great shots Steve and Jake.. I was hoping you'd post something soon Jake. I love the basket shots... so cute! Here's my take on the selective color.. When doing b&W, be sure to bump the curves and levels to bring detail.. whenever you remove color, you have to compensate and create many variations of shadow and highlight to bring dimension.. I always add a warm tone to mine also.. It's just the way I like them.

Delaney such a beautiful baby. I'm glad I was able to help you out and shoot a little with you. It was weird at the end of the day to not have any images to look at.. :)

Happy Day!! and here's my quick edit to show you a little variation. It looses something when saving for web, but you get the idea.... Let me know if I can help.. :)

[JmprSteve]

The event was at Pioneer Village (3rd Annual Wild Western Festival), which is located just north of Carefree Highway off of the 17. I used the 70-200 (brought the 24-105 but was too dusty to change lenses). The close-up is of DR Buchanan 'Buck' who put on the event. It was interesting but the heat (very little shade) and dust were an issue.

Jake - I was happy to help, shooting babies is really different than what I normally shoot (although some people I've shot were as fussy)! I really like the skin tones of Delaney so I wouldn't convert to b/w.

[azphotos]

Went to the 3rd Annual Wild Western Festival over the weekend. Was playing with this image and would like to know what you think. Added one more -- trying for a sorta old - but not - look to images.
Thanks

Jumper I like the one on the right. The one on the left has an annoying bit of green in one area on the right margin. Perhaps if that color was removed??? They are both great shots and thanks for sharing!

[azphotos]

Nice job Ruthy, Kristy and Jumper - what a beautiful little baby.

Save the basket for the kitties. Kitties love baskets! :D

[Adam B.]

Nice shots Steve and Jake.

As an aside, my mother works there at Pioneer. She's the old lady in a wheel chair in the Vic. house.

[TammieO]

Went to the 3rd Annual Wild Western Festival over the weekend. Was playing with this image and would like to know what you think. Added one more -- trying for a sorta old - but not - look to images.
Thanks

I like that look you got from the pp. I like the expression and character you caught in the first shot.

[TammieO]

Jake, Kristy and Steve, nice job on the new baby. Delaney is just too cute!

[JmprSteve]

Thanks for the input, I'll fix the green blob - during editing I was concentrating on the face and forgot to look at the borders!

[macroshooter1970]

and two more, I tried playing with black and white and selective color
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1055/1473840793_7bef3f9fff.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1195/1473836855_ac43aeca17.jpg


looks cool, but the flower just seems out of place for some reason.

[FlyingPhotog]

People, y'all are doing some awesome photography!!!

Now shifting gears just a bit:

Anyone else from AZ going to Vegas for the big open house at Nellis AFB next month (the so called Aviation Nation show?)
60th Anniversary of the USAF .. Nov 10-11

Just curious.

[disneydork06]

hmm, vegas...sounds interesting :-)

[macroshooter1970]

People, y'all are doing some awesome photography!!!

Now shifting gears just a bit:

Anyone else from AZ going to Vegas for the big open house at Nellis AFB next month (the so called Aviation Nation show?)
60th Anniversary of the USAF .. Nov 10-11

Just curious.

nope

[disneydork06]

so people are going to dbg this saturday?

[Adam B.]

I think Russ, Tammie, Geoff, and myself are going. Anyone else?

[macroshooter1970]

I think Russ, Tammie, Geoff, and myself are going. Anyone else?

nope

[TammieO]

I think Russ, Tammie, Geoff, and myself are going. Anyone else?

I have to work for a bit Saturday morning so won't be able to meet you guys. :cry:

[azphotos]

I have to work for a bit Saturday morning so won't be able to meet you guys. :cry:

:cry:

[azphotos]

so people are going to dbg this saturday?

Yup - you are welcome to join :D

[Kristy]

Hey... :) Busy week... I won't be able to make it this time... as much as I'd love to get some butterfly photos.... :( Darn... maybe in the spring. My weekends are pretty much filled up from now until the middle of November. If I can swing something I will.. I'll keep checking back in with you guys...

Hey Jake... how's the editing coming along? I'm so curious to see what you got. :)

[Adam B.]

I have to work for a bit Saturday morning so won't be able to meet you guys. :cry:

Nooooo!!!! We'll miss you guys.

[disneydork06]

sleep beat out dbg :-D but also had some things I needed to go with my family for right before noon. oh and they want me to help them buy and install ram for a computer. i get to play tech support this morning.

[Rutha73]

Hey... :) Busy week... I won't be able to make it this time... as much as I'd love to get some butterfly photos.... :( Darn... maybe in the spring. My weekends are pretty much filled up from now until the middle of November. If I can swing something I will.. I'll keep checking back in with you guys...

Hey Jake... how's the editing coming along? I'm so curious to see what you got. :)


I am just sitting down to start some editing, this week has been a little busy with the inlaws in town. I will post a link when i get them up on my shutterfly acct.

[Rutha73]

Ok, here is the link to some of the pics I got over at Kristy's! let me know what yhou think!!!:D

edit: try this one (http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AbtW7Zk1ct2Lko&emid=sharshar&linkid=link2)

[macroshooter1970]

Ok, here is the link (http://by125w.bay125.mail.live.com/mail/ReadMessageLight.aspx?Action=MarkAsNotJunk&FolderID=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&InboxSortAscending=False&InboxSortBy=Date&ReadMessageId=2c94550f-35e4-4ef4-b5c6-0696ae7d045d&n=1219609321) to some of the pics I got over at Kristy's! let me know what yhou think!!!:D

that link don't do jack

[Hatch1921]

Nice shot Jake. The only thing which is a matter of taste/opinion... is how the flower catches the eye before the baby. I find the bold color distracting. I liked the version Kristy worked on with the faint pink. Selective color shots can be awesome as long as they do not take away... but contribute to the subject in the photograph. Again... this is just my opinion... take it as you will :) I think you did a great job for your first baby session.

Looking forward to more shots. *** I found more LOL***

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/slideshow?a=67b0de21b35721e6847d&sid=0AbtW7Zk1ct2Lko&auto=0&idx=4&m=1&d=1191771393140

I like this shot. The angle and the sense of security in the photo makes the shot for me. Well done!

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/slideshow?a=67b0de21b35721e6847d&sid=0AbtW7Zk1ct2Lko&auto=0&idx=7&m=1&d=1191771510388

This one is very nice as well... peaceful.

Congrats again on your new addition to the family.
Hatch

[Rutha73]

Great shots Steve and Jake.. I was hoping you'd post something soon Jake. I love the basket shots... so cute! Here's my take on the selective color.. When doing b&W, be sure to bump the curves and levels to bring detail.. whenever you remove color, you have to compensate and create many variations of shadow and highlight to bring dimension.. I always add a warm tone to mine also.. It's just the way I like them.


How do you add that warm tone? It almost looks like there is a hint of red in the pic you edited? do you do the B&W conversion or just start taking color out untill you get what you like?

Hatch- I see what you mean about the flower being in color, my wife's grand parents and parents have all wanted the B&W with the color flower (it was the first one they had printed!) so it was kind of an ego booster to have a response like that when i just taught myself to work with layers and get that result the day before they saw it.

[Kristy]

[quote=Rutha73;4081113]How do you add that warm tone? It almost looks like there is a hint of red in the pic you edited? do you do the B&W conversion or just start taking color out untill you get what you like?

quote]

Hi... :)

On the image I edited... I used the hue/saturation on an adjustment layer.. Click the "colorize box". and top slider around 27-29, middle slider around 7 or 8. Then reduce the opacity of the layer to 92% which allows just a teensy bit of the original skin tone to show through. Then on the adjustment layer, paint with a very low opacity and a soft brush... I painted the flower, cheeks, and lips, just a touch... it basically allows the original color to show through a little bit more in the areas that you paint. I think the brush has to be black, but I can't remember for sure.. It's a new thing I've been doing.

Then I addd another adjustment layer called "color balance" to warm it up some more.. it's set around top slider+5, bottom slider-5. You can play with the warm tones and adjust them to your liking. This is just what I've decided I like. :)

[macroshooter1970]

any cool dbg picture's........

[macroshooter1970]

Geoff, you buy that 600mm yet.

[azphotos]

any cool dbg picture's........

Geoff, you buy that 600mm yet.

Had a very nice time at DBG! Very nice and cool. Was not aware of Picasso interest in pottery. Everything was behind glass/plexiglass with lots of reflections. Might have gotten some snap shot quality :rolleyes: .... Lots of nice monarchs, and of great interest a nice spider Adam found. Have not had a chance to review pix yet, very busy day and evening. Card still in the camera! Stopped at a couple of Camera emporiums to take a look at the 40D among many other things. Nice! And now off to work.

No, did not pick up the 600mm yet. Is very tempting, but could get a nice camping trailer for the same price!

[disneydork06]

Had a very nice time at DBG! Very nice and cool. Was not aware of Picasso interest in pottery. Everything was behind glass/plexiglass with lots of reflections. Might have gotten some snap shot quality :rolleyes: .... Lots of nice monarchs, and of great interest a nice spider Adam found. Have not had a chance to review pix yet, very busy day and evening. Card still in the camera! Stopped at a couple of Camera emporiums to take a look at the 40D among many other things. Nice! And now off to work.

No, did not pick up the 600mm yet. Is very tempting, but could get a nice camping trailer for the same price!
what would you do with a camping trailer? that's what ur truck is for. get the lens, you would use it a lot more...right? :-D

[macroshooter1970]

what would you do with a camping trailer? that's what ur truck is for. get the lens, you would use it a lot more...right? :-D

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[azphotos]

what would you do with a camping trailer? that's what ur truck is for. get the lens, you would use it a lot more...right? :-D

LOL :lol:

[disneydork06]

wow this thread was empty for almost a day? anyways, I went to a grad workshop today at school....(filling space) and it's just so weird to think I'll finally be done soon. I hope....

anyways, what I came on here to ask is if anyone else was going to the HIN nightshift car show this weekend at firebird international raceway? great place to see cars and meet models (some locals). :-)

[azphotos]

Here are a couple from the DBG that should give y'all a taste of the outing.

[disneydork06]

ooh, nice shots. nice colors and nice job

[Adam B.]

Nice pictures Geoff. Mine are still on the card.

[azphotos]

Thanks Ryan and Adam -

Hope that Adam was able to get a good shot of a spider he found. There was enough breeze that the spider on his web kept going in and out of focus - of the dozens of shots I took of him, all were out of focus.

[Kristy]

Oh Geoff.. that butterfly shot is BEAUTIFUL! :) Nice work.. sorry I missed it.

[azphotos]

Thanks Kristy ;) It was a good time. Hope you can join us next time.

BTW - IIRC, you were going to get street numbers for our models- really would like to mail off the pix :)

[Kristy]

Hey Geoff.. I'll PM you... I e-mailed Samantha because I can't read her writing on one number... so I'm waiting. But I have the others. :)

Who else needs it??

[azphotos]

Hey Geoff.. I'll PM you... I e-mailed Samantha because I can't read her writing on one number... so I'm waiting. But I have the others. :)

Who else needs it??

Thank you Mommie of many!

[Rutha73]

Wow! I have never seen our thread go to the 2nd page before! well here are a couple of duck pictures I got today at Desert Breeze Park in Chandler:
It was nice of someone to put in steps for the ducks!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2221/1566301048_74d34d22f3.jpg
Did you see that fish? It was this big!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/1565418767_022b4550c7.jpg

[macroshooter1970]

Wow! I have never seen our thread go to the 2nd page before! well here are a couple of duck pictures I got today at Desert Breeze Park in Chandler:
It was nice of someone to put in steps for the ducks!

Did you see that fish? It was this big!


No biggie I'm sure people are living their lives and having a fun time not being on the internet. The temps are nice :)

Anyone play basketball, need a few more.

[TammieO]

Wow! I have never seen our thread go to the 2nd page before! well here are a couple of duck pictures I got today at Desert Breeze Park in Chandler:
It was nice of someone to put in steps for the ducks!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2221/1566301048_74d34d22f3.jpg
Did you see that fish? It was this big!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/1565418767_022b4550c7.jpg

Nice duckies. I haven't been to Desert Breeze Park in a very long time even though it's just up the street from my house.
It has been awhile since we've made it to the 2nd page. I've been super busy at work lately although Russ and I managed to make it to Boyce Thompson on Saturday. Pics to follow. :)

[Az2Africa]

Got home from Zambia last night....my brain is still somewhere over the Atlantic:confused:....will try to post a couple of photos tonight.:)

[Hatch1921]

I can't wait to see the shots! Welcome back!!! You will have to fill us in on the trip. :)

Hatch

[TammieO]

Got home from Zambia last night....my brain is still somewhere over the Atlantic:confused:....will try to post a couple of photos tonight.:)

Glad to hear you got back safe and sound. Now we need a get together to hear all about your trip and see all your pics!!!

[Hatch1921]

Canon announces development of EF 200mm f/2L IS USM and EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

http://robgalbraith.com/bins/content_page.asp?cid=7-8744-9119

Good to see a fast 200 is coming back... and for you long range folks... WOW...and 800mm!!!

Good times! :)

Hatch

[TammieO]

Canon announces development of EF 200mm f/2L IS USM and EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

http://robgalbraith.com/bins/content_page.asp?cid=7-8744-9119

Good to see a fast 200 is coming back... and for you long range folks... WOW...and 800mm!!!

Good times! :)

Hatch

Does the 800 come with a Sherpa? :lol:

[macroshooter1970]

Does the 800 come with a Sherpa? :lol:

nope

[Hatch1921]

LOL about the 800. It looks huge! I've read a few dozen posts on Fred Miranda's site... the speculation about the 200's price is from $3500-$5000. It will be interesting to see how much it will be when it is first released. I know the 200 f/1.8 is in the $4k range at the moment. Time to save more pennies.... the 200 f/2 would be wonderful to have.

Hatch

[disneydork06]

sooo, how's everyone doing? are we all enjoying the weather? perfect shooting weather in phx now right? :-)

[disneydork06]

oh, so I should prolly post a photo or two...
anyways, had a really fun shoot with a girl that's in the choir union with me. another sorority girl. she was really comfortable with the camera and I think relished it. anyways, here's a photo:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/1596907936_770c2411a4.jpg?v=0
more are on my flickr and I made a thread:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=393883
let me know what you guys think and how I can improve. always looking for ur criticism.thanks!

[Adam B.]

Nice shots Ryans!!! Looks like a fun shoot.

[disneydork06]

Nice shots Ryans!!! Looks like a fun shoot.
thanks! she was so great to work with. I will definitely be keeping her around especially when my senior capstone comes around

[Adam B.]

What is a senior capstone?

[macroshooter1970]

a senior capstone can be any kind of project that draws on what you have learned.

[disneydork06]

what mike said...but basically I'm thinking about doing some sort of portraiture for my capstone, fashion or senior photos type stuff...if I get a 70-200 2.8 then maybe I'll think about sports.

[macroshooter1970]

what mike said...but basically I'm thinking about doing some sort of portraiture for my capstone, fashion or senior photos type stuff...if I get a 70-200 2.8 then maybe I'll think about sports.

when do you get started on it?

[disneydork06]

when do you get started on it?
next semester when I enroll in the class.

[Adam B.]

Okay thanks for the info. I think you'll do great with either.

[Hatch1921]

I hope everyone is having a great weekend. I spent all day yesterday catching up on the photos from Yellowstone. I've posted a few shots here...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4163899#post4163899

Talk to you all later.
Hatch

[jafrknb]

Hello AZ Members,

I just stumbled onto this thread even though I've been a member for awhile now.I am currently on R&R from the sandbox,have to go back in a couple days but am looking to meet local photogs whn I get back. Here are a couple of my shots from a medevac at op riviera

[JmprSteve]

Glad you found this thread, and nice pictures of the Chinook (CH47) it's been a long while since I last saw one. Sorry to hear you're heading back to the sandbox, let us know when you get back and hopefully we'll have something planned.

[jafrknb]

Thanks Steve, I look forward to meeting some fellow shooters.......

[disneydork06]

yeah, definitely some cool shots there jafrknb

[FlyingPhotog]

Glad you found this thread, and nice pictures of the Chinook (CH47) it's been a long while since I last saw one. Sorry to hear you're heading back to the sandbox, let us know when you get back and hopefully we'll have something planned.

Speaking of which, is there anything cooking over the next few weekends?

[Kristy]

Hello AZ Members,

I just stumbled onto this thread even though I've been a member for awhile now.I am currently on R&R from the sandbox,have to go back in a couple days but am looking to meet local photogs whn I get back. Here are a couple of my shots from a medevac at op riviera

Welcome to our little corner on the forum. It's always nice to have new friends. We'd love to see some of your work.. do you have a gallery anywhere?

You can always post here from "the sandbox", if you have time. :)

Oh and Hey... do you have a real name?

[TammieO]

Thanks Steve, I look forward to meeting some fellow shooters.......

Glad you found us. Make sure you let us know when you'll be back and we'll set something up.

[TammieO]

Speaking of which, is there anything cooking over the next few weekends?

This is a very good question. Anyone have any suggestions?

[Adam B.]

I have to work this Saturday morning.

[macroshooter1970]

Speaking of which, is there anything cooking over the next few weekends?

ya but I'm sure you won't like it.

[macroshooter1970]

I have to work this Saturday morning.

do you work only some Saturday's?

How are you liking the new job Adam B.?

[jafrknb]

Welcome to our little corner on the forum. It's always nice to have new friends. We'd love to see some of your work.. do you have a gallery anywhere?

You can always post here from "the sandbox", if you have time. :)

Oh and Hey... do you have a real name?



thanks all for the warm welcome,name is Tony.I just started a website thru better betterphoto.com should be up and running by the end of the week. It's only got a few Photo's on it now but I will be adding to it as much as I can.You can check it out at www.anthonysoaresphotography.com (http://www.anthonysoaresphotography.com). Take care.Tony

[JmprSteve]

These were taken at the Tucson Meet Yourself event a few weekends ago. Wasn't able to stay at the festival long but I really liked the way these turned out. The performers were doing an audience participation dance and dancing in a circle, at one point they weren't quite backlit but I liked the effect.

[Kristy]

thanks all for the warm welcome,name is Tony.I just started a website thru better betterphoto.com should be up and running by the end of the week. It's only got a few Photo's on it now but I will be adding to it as much as I can.You can check it out at www.anthonysoaresphotography.com (http://www.anthonysoaresphotography.com). Take care.Tony

Nice to know your name Tony. I have a nephew named Anthony... we call him Anthony though. :)

Peeked through your gallery... I like the boot laces shot for some weird reason.. cool perspective that I would not have taken.. and I like some of the farming land and Maya Bay shots too. :) Traveling around brings many photo opportunities that many of us will never have. :)

These were taken at the Tucson Meet Yourself event a few weekends ago. Wasn't able to stay at the festival long but I really liked the way these turned out. The performers were doing an audience participation dance and dancing in a circle, at one point they weren't quite backlit but I liked the effect.

Cool shots Steve... :) What exactly is a "Meet Yourself" anyway... is it like a self discovery sort of thing? i like your new watermark. :)

[jafrknb]

Thanks Kristy,
I am a serious amatuer(with emphasis on amatuer) so some of the stuff in there is not my best and is quite dated.But I thought it would be a fun way for family and friends to keep up with were I am at. As I improve, the stuff I am not totally happy with will be weeded out.Still have alot of files to go thru. Maybe someday I'll feel good enough about it to activate the sales option.....Tony

[macroshooter1970]

Nice to know your name Tony. I have a nephew named Anthony... we call him Anthony though. :)

Peeked through your gallery... I like the boot laces shot for some weird reason.. cool perspective that I would not have taken.. and I like some of the farming land and Maya Bay shots too. :) Traveling around brings many photo opportunities that many of us will never have. :)



Cool shots Steve... :) What exactly is a "Meet Yourself" anyway... is it like a self discovery sort of thing? i like your new watermark. :)


http://www.google.com/search?complete=1&hl=en&q=Tucson+Meet+Yourself+event+

[TammieO]

I have to work this Saturday morning.

Maybe we can plan something on the 3rd?

These were taken at the Tucson Meet Yourself event a few weekends ago. Wasn't able to stay at the festival long but I really liked the way these turned out. The performers were doing an audience participation dance and dancing in a circle, at one point they weren't quite backlit but I liked the effect.

I like how these came out!

ya but I'm sure you won't like it.

Why? What ya cookin'? Someone came back from China and said they saw some kind of bugs on a stick being cooked on a Hibachi at a beer festival. :eek:

[PaQ_16]

Just wanted to drop in and say hi, I live in Nogales, Arizona. Hopefully someday I will get to meet some of you. My name is Phil and I am 23. Right now I got a point and shoot canon a550. However within the next couple of weeks I will be getting a canon rebel xti.

[Hatch1921]

Welcome to the board Tony and Phil.

Maybe we can plan something on the 3rd? Dang...busy on the 3rd and the 10th...hmmm

I really want to make my way to Oak Creek... I wonder if the trees have turned colors or if I am to late?

Hatc h

[Adam B.]

do you work only some Saturday's?

How are you liking the new job Adam B.?

Job is okay, beats what I was doing but the pay su*ks.

Yeah its only a few Saturdays, I'm soooo lucky that I get 3 Saturdays in a row before I get another off.:( Need to win the powerball still.

[TammieO]

Just wanted to drop in and say hi, I live in Nogales, Arizona. Hopefully someday I will get to meet some of you. My name is Phil and I am 23. Right now I got a point and shoot canon a550. However within the next couple of weeks I will be getting a canon rebel xti.

Hi Phil, maybe we'll try to have a really far south get together. I have an A610 that I really like.

[disneydork06]

as soon as I finish school here...then maybe I can join you folks on another trip :-P but this weekend, got homecoming and tequila sunrise and tailgating and football and vball and soccer to photograph...I don't think i have time to go to phx and see all you wonderful people :-(

[Kristy]

Just wanted to drop in and say hi, I live in Nogales, Arizona. Hopefully someday I will get to meet some of you. My name is Phil and I am 23. Right now I got a point and shoot canon a550. However within the next couple of weeks I will be getting a canon rebel xti.

Hi Phil!! 2 New people this week! :) See how great it is to be in Arizona! Welcome to our little corner... Do you have a web gallery somewhere?

[PaQ_16]

Nope not as of yet, but looking into opening up a flickr for now.

[azphotos]

Hi everybody. Lots happening I see, return from Africa, welcome back - noobs, welcome - Canon developing a f2 200mm and 800mm, WANT! - Capstones, agree with Adam that you will do great - more yellowstone pix, nice - Jumper with some great shots - Like Tammie, kinda itchy to get out and shoot - thinking about Hassayampa if I can get up early enough tomorrow or Saturday.

[PaQ_16]

Does anyone ever go to patagonia or parker canyon lake? There is some places that are awesome for photographing.

[Kristy]

Hi everybody. Lots happening I see, return from Africa, welcome back - noobs, welcome - Canon developing a f2 200mm and 800mm, WANT! - Capstones, agree with Adam that you will do great - more yellowstone pix, nice - Jumper with some great shots - Like Tammie, kinda itchy to get out and shoot - thinking about Hassayampa if I can get up early enough tomorrow or Saturday.

We've been lying low lately it seems.... I'm pretty busy until December.. then I might be able to play.... :) We'll see how the schedule runs...

Share your Hassayampa photos with us. I had so much fun the last time we went there.. Tammie shared her 100mm macro with me and I got some of my favorite flower shots that day. :)

Does anyone ever go to patagonia or parker canyon lake? There is some places that are awesome for photographing.

Never been, but I think Patagonia is on our "to do" list. We need to make a trip to Sedona soon enough.. I want to shoot Slide Rock now that it isn't filled with people trying to escape the heat.... Wonder how long the "Fall Colors" will linger there? Anybody know?

[Rutha73]

Welcome back from Africa! And welcome to the new faces!

We need to make a trip to Sedona soon enough.. I want to shoot Slide Rock now that it isn't filled with people trying to escape the heat.... Wonder how long the "Fall Colors" will linger there? Anybody know?

i was trying to look that up yesterday, found a webcam site and everything still looked pretty green, it wasn't very good, it is at: http://www.sedonavision.com/
it was the only live feed I could find, couldn't find anything about when the leaves are changing colors though. Anyone know when the best time to see that would be?

[PaQ_16]

We've been lying low lately it seems.... I'm pretty busy until December.. then I might be able to play.... :) We'll see how the schedule runs...

Share your Hassayampa photos with us. I had so much fun the last time we went there.. Tammie shared her 100mm macro with me and I got some of my favorite flower shots that day. :)



Never been, but I think Patagonia is on our "to do" list. We need to make a trip to Sedona soon enough.. I want to shoot Slide Rock now that it isn't filled with people trying to escape the heat.... Wonder how long the "Fall Colors" will linger there? Anybody know?
I would love to go to sedona I have never been there, however they say its very beautiful anytime of the year.

[Kristy]

i was trying to look that up yesterday, found a webcam site and everything still looked pretty green, it wasn't very good, it is at: http://www.sedonavision.com/
it was the only live feed I could find, couldn't find anything about when the leaves are changing colors though. Anyone know when the best time to see that would be?

Well our seasons are always off, so that works out in my favor since I've got a few busy weekends ahead of me.. :) Glad it's still green. Maybe fall will begin in December. I'm looking at my calendar.... Maybe the first weekend in December would work? Like the 1st or 2nd?

Anyone wanna ear mark it as tentative?

I would love to go to sedona I have never been there, however they say its very beautiful anytime of the year.

You should definitely go then. I went last summer.... in July or August... It was gorgeous. I took the family there so didn't get to hike around as much as I had hoped, but I did get some cool shots anyway. :) The slide rock area looks amazing.. could be some fun shooting there. :)

[disneydork06]

Well our seasons are always off, so that works out in my favor since I've got a few busy weekends ahead of me.. :) Glad it's still green. Maybe fall will begin in December. I'm looking at my calendar.... Maybe the first weekend in December would work? Like the 1st or 2nd?

Anyone wanna ear mark it as tentative?
that would be fun...except I have reading week the following week and Holiday Dinner performances all that weekend. most of my projects are usually due at that time...omg only 7 weeks left in the semester for me. I will see daylight soon. after the second week in december I should be available for some photo fun.

[Hatch1921]

Great deals on Canon lenses at BH with special codes. Search these coupon codes on their site first to get the special price:

85mm 1.2L , coupon code: PS0707GILCN
50mm 1.2L , coupon code: PS070780LF6
17-55mm 2.8 IS , PS07074YV0W
24-105mm 4L IS, PS0707JDP9D
70-200mm 2.8L IS , PS070733O4I
580 II , PS07078QVHW
1D mkIII, PS0707MJ2PS
Tokina 10-17mm , PS07071XVGS
Tokina 100/f2.8 Pro D, PS0707ZMA1C
Tamron 17-50 , PS0707FXTKC
Tamron 18-250, PS0707B5VNC
Sigma 10-20, PS0707KMAKC
Sigma 17-70, PS0707NEYIC
Sigma 18-200, PS0707SRT3C
Sigma 70-200, PS0707WJ1WC

[Rutha73]

I don't know if there is a difference, but this one for the 580 II brings it down to 339.99 PPE07OC6RA

[FlyingPhotog]

Shot some at the Experimental Aircraft Assoc Fly In at Casa Grande today.

The first six at the top in: http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/aviation_pics

Lemme know what y'all think!!

[disneydork06]

hey, what do you guys think: the sigma 70-200 2.8 or just save for the canon 70-200 2.8? I'd post on the lens site but I've read it all. just wanted to know what my az peers thought about it. :-)

[macroshooter1970]

hey, what do you guys think: the sigma 70-200 2.8 or just save for the canon 70-200 2.8? I'd post on the lens site but I've read it all. just wanted to know what my az peers thought about it. :-)

Buy what you can afford, but I'm sure you want the canon. So, buy it already.

[FlyingPhotog]

Welcome back from Africa! And welcome to the new faces!



i was trying to look that up yesterday, found a webcam site and everything still looked pretty green, it wasn't very good, it is at: http://www.sedonavision.com/
it was the only live feed I could find, couldn't find anything about when the leaves are changing colors though. Anyone know when the best time to see that would be?

FWIW, went to Jerome/Sedona today and I'd say the vegitation was:

- 1/2 Leaves Still Green
- 1/4 Leaves With Fall Color
- 1/4 Leaves Gone Already

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/jerome - Last three at the bottom are new from today...

[disneydork06]

Buy what you can afford, but I'm sure you want the canon. So, buy it already.

I so want to...found a credit card with some room for the lens...or new body? (40D) but football has one more home game then the rest is all bball season which I keep reading the 85mm would be good for...idk, i can never make up my mind so it might be awhile till I do...