Arizona POTN get together?

[cntry]

Sure hope you make it up...can you come up early? I was thinking it could be fun to get together a bit early, if possible, grab something to eat and get aquainted. I have only met Larry and Brendan so far.

I will be working Just outside of Holbrook at a Power Plant, probably leave at noon which should put me in Phoenix by 4pm. There should be someplace at the Hotel to meet up, Bar, Restaurant or somewhere. Then after it's over 4 hours back home.............

[azphotos]

Wow, do you still have all those film cameras Larry? btw, I too am trying to work on a website but so far I am failing miserably :-)

Where are ya stuck Disney?


Hi to all the Noobs!!

[Hatch1921]

Canon 70-200L F/4 $350 Sells for $559.95 new Might be a good deal for someone?
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/pho/554072910.html

Hatch

[FlyingPhotog]

Decided to quit bitching about not making any money with photography and do something about it. Right before the end of 2007, I opened a Zenfolio account (they had a lifetime discount deal going) so I'm going to start migrating some of my better stuff off PBase and see if anyone thinks it's worth paying for!

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com

So far, I have four whole shots posted! :lol: I can already feel the masses headed for my site with their wallets open!! :rolleyes:

[disneydork06]

Where are ya stuck Disney?


Hi to all the Noobs!!
well I have the domain name and the host...i'm kinda stuck on where to go from there :o:lol: I gotta somehow make my home page but haven't had much time to do any reading on how it works and of html as well :confused:

Decided to quit bitching about not making any money with photography and do something about it. Right before the end of 2007, I opened a Zenfolio account (they had a lifetime discount deal going) so I'm going to start migrating some of my better stuff off PBase and see if anyone thinks it's worth paying for!

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com

So far, I have four whole shots posted! :lol: I can already feel the masses headed for my site with their wallets open!! :rolleyes:

woo! go jay! you are taking a step forward. good luck!

[disneydork06]

Canon 70-200L F/4 $350 Sells for $559.95 new Might be a good deal for someone?
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/pho/554072910.html

Hatch
nice find...makes me think if I really need my 70-200 2.8IS :-p

[FlyingPhotog]

woo! go jay! you are taking a step forward. good luck!

Thanks Ryan.

I'm hoping to become the King of mousepads and coffee mugs!! ;)

[EDIT] BTW, if anyone notices that something isn't right with the Zenfolio thing (Colors, Sharpness, Spelling, etc...) could you please let me know...thanks!! I'm putting up full res TIFF files in aRGB so if anyone does actually buy something, hopefully they'll get the best image possible.

[disneydork06]

haha...mousepads...speaking of, they're giving away a bunch of the geico mousepads for free at my university's bookstore :-P sorry for the loss of business there. and I notice that you've been quite an active member. you're post count is really catching up to mine so quickly! :-)

[azphotos]

well I have the domain name and the host...i'm kinda stuck on where to go from there :o:lol: I gotta somehow make my home page but haven't had much time to do any reading on how it works and of html as well :confused:


Here is a nice set of lessons http://w3schools.com/html/default.asp

Or you can work with one of the free sitebuilders - Joomla, etc PM me if you need some more directions.

[macroshooter1970]

Decided to quit bitching about not making any money with photography and do something about it. Right before the end of 2007, I opened a Zenfolio account (they had a lifetime discount deal going) so I'm going to start migrating some of my better stuff off PBase and see if anyone thinks it's worth paying for!

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com

So far, I have four whole shots posted! :lol: I can already feel the masses headed for my site with their wallets open!! :rolleyes:

have to start some place, good luck.

[Larry Conley]

Ryan.....I can't explain it but ..yeah..I still have those old film cameras'''maybe deep inside I thinking that film will make a come-back......just like the edsel did!

[Tom O]

Ryan.....I can't explain it but ..yeah..I still have those old film cameras'''maybe deep inside I thinking that film will make a come-back......just like the edsel did!

The only one I have left is my old trusty Rebel 35mm from about 12 years ago. Have no idea why I keep it? other than I ran a ton of film through it and it's probably not worth much today. I still have all my Conkin filters etc. Haven't tried to use them with my XTi..maybe that would be fun to play with.

[Larry Conley]

Tom...I would have to think that these old film cameras of mine are not worth anything and yet I was in a camera shop last week and watch a lady but an older film camera....vintage about 15 years ago..makes a person wonder...

[sassinak]

Ryan.....I can't explain it but ..yeah..I still have those old film cameras'''maybe deep inside I thinking that film will make a come-back......just like the edsel did!

My film cameras outnumber my digital cameras about 10:1, I don't expect any of them to make a comeback, but there's something about shooting old film cameras that I enjoy.

[Larry Conley]

I fully agree with you Adam.......hard to part with them....

[Tom O]

Tom...I would have to think that these old film cameras of mine are not worth anything and yet I was in a camera shop last week and watch a lady but an older film camera....vintage about 15 years ago..makes a person wonder...

My film cameras outnumber my digital cameras about 10:1, I don't expect any of them to make a comeback, but there's something about shooting old film cameras that I enjoy.

I fully agree with you Adam.......hard to part with them....

Well, I "think", for me anyway, it may have something to do with how they were used vs. using a digital. I don't know about you guys but I spent quite a bit of time setting up a shot when using film. It seems I found myself checking everything 2 to 3 times before firing the shutter off. I'd look at the subject, lighting, shadows, composition not to mention the actual settings several times. Why did we do that? Obviously because it cost a lot to make mistakes or render unusable photos. Today, no big deal, fire away, turn a wheel or press a button and fire away again..don't like it...delete..fire away again. No cost!! That's a great thing or a new found freedom for me and I find it quite fun as well BUT I have also noticed that when I get into that frame of mind (no pun intended) that I sometimes don't really think about what I'm doing as much as I used to. So, for right now, I think digital is great as long as I don't loose sight of my creative process in actually setting the shots up. Not sure if you get what I'm trying to say here but I know what I meant..:lol:

[Tom O]

I will be working Just outside of Holbrook at a Power Plant, probably leave at noon which should put me in Phoenix by 4pm. There should be someplace at the Hotel to meet up, Bar, Restaurant or somewhere. Then after it's over 4 hours back home.............

Wow Randy, that's a long day for you!! If your going to make it up and getting in around that time, I'd gladly keep you company before the event if you would like.

[disneydork06]

thanks geoff for the link! I'm gonna bookmark that page in hopes of finally getting to it soon. think I'll also bookmark it on my phone so I can read it whenever I'm out.

[Guerry Dalrymple]

Larry and Ryan

I tried for a long time to get a web site going but failed badly. I took some online classes from www.betterphoto.com (http://www.betterphoto.com) and found that they provide a web site service. I signed up for it and now have a site, www.NatureCallsPhotography.net (http://www.NatureCallsPhotography.net) It isn't the best I've seen but it is a site and I can post photos and some of my articles. Take a look at it you might find it doable like I did. Good luck

Guerry:D

[FlyingPhotog]

I still have my film bodies as well. The T90 was (is) such a good camera that I just can't part with either of mine. I don't own any FD "L" glass but I do have a 300mm f/4 and a couple of wides (20mm, 24mm) that are SSC. The rest of my lenses are mid-grade Tamron Adapt-All with no f/stop faster than around f/3.5 Oh wait, I do have an FD 50mm f/1.4!!

[Larry Conley]

Jay......I had a chance to look at your web site...I think it is a great place and I do believe I will look into it further. I never put it together that you are into flying...I grew up around the little stuff and at one time had a Private license...medical expired but like you I enjoy photographing them.....

[Kristy]

Decided to quit bitching about not making any money with photography and do something about it. Right before the end of 2007, I opened a Zenfolio account (they had a lifetime discount deal going) so I'm going to start migrating some of my better stuff off PBase and see if anyone thinks it's worth paying for!

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com

So far, I have four whole shots posted! :lol: I can already feel the masses headed for my site with their wallets open!! :rolleyes:

Cool! :) You better start adding photos Mister... :)

I looked into ZenFolio when I was trying to decide where to host my images.. but they were brand new at the time and still working out their glitches, so I went with SmugMug... Plus I liked the idea of customizing the pages...

I'm not very "web code" savy, so I didn't create anything fancy, but for people that know what they are doing, Smug Mug allows lots of creativity.

Anyway, I'm sure you'll love ZenFolio.. same thing I'm sure, and it's such an easy way to show your work. :)

Enjoy!

[Tom O]

Larry and Ryan

I tried for a long time to get a web site going but failed badly. I took some online classes from www.betterphoto.com (http://www.betterphoto.com) and found that they provide a web site service. I signed up for it and now have a site, www.NatureCallsPhotography.net (http://www.NatureCallsPhotography.net) It isn't the best I've seen but it is a site and I can post photos and some of my articles. Take a look at it you might find it doable like I did. Good luck

Guerry:D

Nice looking site Guerry. You did a good job. I thought about building a site but never seem to get around to it so just decided to go with a photo share site (let them do the work..LOL:o) so after looking around at a few I'm going to go with Zenfolio. Been spending way too much time going through a bunch of pics and trying to decide which go up & which don't and what would folks like and what wouldn't they like and what's wrong with this one and that one etc etc. So now I have just decided the hell with it,,gonna throw most everything up there as I don't care if they are great or not..LOL Just got to get some up. I'll concern myself with quality stuff from this point on..LOL

[thoreau]

Is anyone planning on trying to get into any of the various superbowl-related parties happening around town this week? There are more than a few celebs roaming around that could be fun to try and catch on film =)

[FlyingPhotog]

Jay......I had a chance to look at your web site...I think it is a great place and I do believe I will look into it further. I never put it together that you are into flying...I grew up around the little stuff and at one time had a Private license...medical expired but like you I enjoy photographing them.....

Hey Cool!

I'm actually at the other extreme these days. My medical is current (freshly renewed a couple of weeks ago) but I'm unable to find sufficient time to fly enough to consider myself (by my standards) current. I'd never be happy just being one of those guys who jumps in and goes three times around the patch each month.

I passed my checkride back in Ocotober of '04 and managed to make it to such diverse places as Las Cruces, Palm Springs, Blythe, Yuma, Douglas, Tucson (a bunch) and Page plus plenty o' burger runs to Prescott and Sedona. But going much beyond the usual haunts (especially through the Banning Pass into SoCal) is going to require an instrument rating which just isn't in the cards right now.

Just picking my battles as I find them...

[FlyingPhotog]

Is anyone planning on trying to get into any of the various superbowl-related parties happening around town this week? There are more than a few celebs roaming around that could be fun to try and catch on film =)

Well, I sort of am, I guess...

I'll be working the game for FOX, does that count? ;)

[Edit] For those who are new or don't know, my day job is in Sports TV. Gotta pay for the glass somehow...

[thoreau]

Well, I sort of am, I guess...

I'll be working the game for FOX, does that count? ;)


*envy*

[FlyingPhotog]

*envy*

At the end of the day, it's just a job. And of course leading up to a Super Bowl, the days can be anywhere from 15 to 20 hours long... :confused:

On top of everything else, throw in the tightest possible "pucker factor" from all quarters and "Envy" is not the word you're looking for. ;)

[thoreau]

At the end of the day, it's just a job. And of course leading up to a Super Bowl, the days can be anywhere from 15 to 20 hours long... :confused:

On top of everything else, throw in the tightest possible "pucker factor" from all quarters and "Envy" is not the word you're looking for. ;)

I definitely wouldn't doubt that the fun of it all can be lost pretty easily under those circumstances. Kinda makes me glad all the shooting I do is just for personal enjoyment vs. an actual job (even if I wish I could sell enough shots to help cover costs of this expensive habit, er, hobby!)

[disneydork06]

Is anyone planning on trying to get into any of the various superbowl-related parties happening around town this week? There are more than a few celebs roaming around that could be fun to try and catch on film =)
psh, forget photographing them, I'd rather be partying it up with them :-P I wish I could get into some of those parties. heard of one that will have maxim and playboy at some bar place in peoria/glendale area by arrowhead mall. I so want to go, maybe even meets Hef's girlfriends :-D
Well, I sort of am, I guess...

I'll be working the game for FOX, does that count? ;)

[Edit] For those who are new or don't know, my day job is in Sports TV. Gotta pay for the glass somehow...

At the end of the day, it's just a job. And of course leading up to a Super Bowl, the days can be anywhere from 15 to 20 hours long... :confused:

On top of everything else, throw in the tightest possible "pucker factor" from all quarters and "Envy" is not the word you're looking for. ;)
Hey, speaking of work...need any help for this weekend? :-)

[FlyingPhotog]

psh, forget photographing them, I'd rather be partying it up with them :-P I wish I could get into some of those parties. heard of one that will have maxim and playboy at some bar place in peoria/glendale area by arrowhead mall. I so want to go, maybe even meets Hef's girlfriends :-D



Hey, speaking of work...need any help for this weekend? :-)

Any good at pulling weeds? :p

[macroshooter1970]

Is anyone planning on trying to get into any of the various superbowl-related parties happening around town this week? There are more than a few celebs roaming around that could be fun to try and catch on film =)

maybe Axis/Radius

[macroshooter1970]

psh, forget photographing them, I'd rather be partying it up with them :-P I wish I could get into some of those parties. heard of one that will have maxim and playboy at some bar place in peoria/glendale area by arrowhead mall. I so want to go, maybe even meets Hef's girlfriends :-D



Hey, speaking of work...need any help for this weekend? :-)


my car is due for a full detail.

[macroshooter1970]

so pulling weeds and a car detail should bring u a few bucks.

[disneydork06]

ha...all this wonderful photo skillz and I can go pull weeds and detail a car...I can also change your oil and water your cactuses :-D

[Tom O]

ha...all this wonderful photo skillz and I can go pull weeds and detail a car...I can also change your oil and water your cactuses :-D

Wow Dis..why don't ya come out to the east side and do some lawns too?:lol: You could keep busy all weekend!

[macroshooter1970]

ha...all this wonderful photo skillz and I can go pull weeds and detail a car...I can also change your oil and water your cactuses :-D

addtheoilchangehowmuchyouchargingforeverythingi'mf orreal

[disneydork06]

addtheoilchangehowmuchyouchargingforeverythingi'mf orreal
lol...I've never detailed a car before :-)

[disneydork06]

Wow Dis..why don't ya come out to the east side and do some lawns too?:lol: You could keep busy all weekend!
hmm, thought about adding that too but not many lawns here in az :-) well except a lot of people got a lot of rain now...

[azphotos]

Disney - I am near Cave Creek and 101 - when ya get done with Mike, I need the oil changed and a detail too, please! :) PS the weed pulling will be easy with the mud.

[disneydork06]

thanks guys...
:-)

[ToferPhotography]

Got your PM Jay...sent one back to you. :)

Welcome to the board Larry and the rest of the new folks. I think Kristy and I (me...proper grammer?) are the only ones living out on the West side of town.... anyone else?

Any plans for another shoot? I was thinking Tonopah...just to have the East side folks drive a little. ROFL

Seriously.. anything in the works? I think it would be cool to have a meal prior to or after a photo shoot so we can all BS a little.

Enjoy the week all.
Hatch

I am westside as well, Litchfield Park/Goodyear area..

[Larry Conley]

Jay....Everytime I have a short trip to Tucson, I want to stop and see how close I can get to the AFB and try to capture a few hornets etc flying overhead...but haven't as of yet/..always seems that I'm in a hurry....Do you know of any airshows or? in the area?

[Larry Conley]

Hatch...I live in the Chandler area( Eastside) but more than willing to drive over that way...made a few trips to the refuge(wetlands) on 99th Ave... I have not been to Tonopah?,,whats there?

[Tom O]

Question for everyone:

Do you always have a camera with you no matter where you go or what you're doing?

[xpsentity]

Question for everyone:

Do you always have a camera with you no matter where you go or what you're doing?


Mostly. A lot of the time I'll just throw my 40D/30 1.4 combo in whatever bag I'm dragging around. Also I tend to carry it all around atm because I'm waiting on the new insurance...

Can't shoot it when you don't have it. :lol:

[ToferPhotography]

Question for everyone:

Do you always have a camera with you no matter where you go or what you're doing?

In some aspects, always, yes... Camera Phone :)
On the weekend or weather events, certainly have the bag tucked away in the vehicle to catch that possible event

[xpsentity]

In some aspects, always, yes... Camera Phone :)
On the weekend or weather events, certainly have the bag tucked away in the vehicle to catch that possible event


Hope you don't mean in an unattended vehicle. That's asking for hurt. ;)

[ToferPhotography]

Hope you don't mean in an unattended vehicle. That's asking for hurt. ;)

Yeah, I hear ya, so not normally, but on the occasion... trust me the normal person can't tell it's in there

[disneydork06]

Question for everyone:

Do you always have a camera with you no matter where you go or what you're doing?
Most of the time I have my camera with me. I used to work for my school paper here so finding events to photograph as it happens is nice to do with my camera with me. But it depends on my backpack and how heavy it is for the day :-) the 1D is a bit heavy to carry, even with the 17-40 but I will also have my flash and flashcord with me.

[Hatch1921]

Just messing around with the Sigma 180mm macro lens and the Sigma 1.4xTC

I like how this one turned out... just a dove feather.

Thanks for looking,.

Hatch
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2026/2228240231_dce1c4f2d8_o.jpg

[disneydork06]

ineresting photo

[FlyingPhotog]

Jay....Everytime I have a short trip to Tucson, I want to stop and see how close I can get to the AFB and try to capture a few hornets etc flying overhead...but haven't as of yet/..always seems that I'm in a hurry....Do you know of any airshows or? in the area?

Hi Larry...

According to Airshowbuzz.com:

Yuma: Feb 23
Douglas: Mar 15
Fort Smith: May 17-18
Prescott: Oct 4
Kingman: Oct 11

Other events that I know of but don't know dates:

AZ Antique Aircraft Assoc Flyin @ Casa Grande (Traditionally Spring)
EAA Copperstate Fly In @ Casa Grande (Traditionally Fall)
Sedona Airport Open House + Car Show (IIRC Late Summer/Early Fall)
Tucson @ Davis-Monthan (An off year in '08..next show in '09)
Goodyear (Website still has info from '06..dunno if "sprawl" has killed it or not)

Another interesting one I ran into last spring was "Heritage Flight" practice down at Davis Monthan. Several P51s, F16s, F15s, F22s and DMs own A10s were practicing airshow formation flying. I don't remember exactly when it was (April maybe) but there were several people parked off the southeast end of the base (near the private salvage yards) just happily snapping away.

[Hatch1921]

Thanks :) Hatch

[xpsentity]

Speaking of flying things.. there were several fighters doing... something out of Deer Valley airport most of the day yesterday. I believe it was the blue angels. They were certainly very blue, very fast, and very loud ;)

[macroshooter1970]

I keep it in my car all the time when I walk out the door. Sometimes I use it, sometime I don't.

[FlyingPhotog]

Might have been a BA courtesy call. The closest they'll be performing this year is San Diego (Miramar) in October. But they are in El Centro right now for winter training.

[FlyingPhotog]

Just messing around with the Sigma 180mm macro lens and the Sigma 1.4xTC

I like how this one turned out... just a dove feather.

Thanks for looking,.

Hatch

Wow. At first glance I thought it was an aerial of a plowed field. Kept looking for the little tractor. Definite wall hanger!!

[Guerry Dalrymple]

Has anyone had or used a Canon 17-55 2.8 IS lens? I found a used one and am wondering is any of you have any comments about it. On the Lens Forum the feed back seems mostly positive.

Guerry

[thoreau]

Speaking of flying things.. there were several fighters doing... something out of Deer Valley airport most of the day yesterday. I believe it was the blue angels. They were certainly very blue, very fast, and very loud ;)

Most likely was them. They're scheduled for a flyover of the superbowl.

[Hatch1921]

Wow. At first glance I thought it was an aerial of a plowed field. Kept looking for the little tractor. Definite wall hanger!! Thank you Jay. Just playing around... I think it turned out pretty nice... it isn't for eveyone but I like it. I have an 11x14 frame it will go in soon... :)

Thanks again.


Has anyone had or used a Canon 17-55 2.8 IS lens?

I haven't shot with it. I think Ceasar own it? Any thoughts Ceasar?

A couple of links to lens reviews...

LINK 1 (http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-17-55mm-f-2.8-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx)

LINK 2 (http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=303&sort=7&cat=27&page=3)

LINK 3 (http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/Canon%20EOS%20Lens%20Tests/45-canon-eos-aps-c/178-canon-ef-s-17-55mm-f28-usm-is-test-report--review)

Hatch

[xpsentity]

Has anyone had or used a Canon 17-55 2.8 IS lens? I found a used one and am wondering is any of you have any comments about it. On the Lens Forum the feed back seems mostly positive.

Guerry

Considered to be the best 1.6 crop walkaround zoom lens available. No worries with that one.

[pworm14]

Another interesting one I ran into last spring was "Heritage Flight" practice down at Davis Monthan. Several P51s, F16s, F15s, F22s and DMs own A10s were practicing airshow formation flying. I don't remember exactly when it was (April maybe) but there were several people parked off the southeast end of the base (near the private salvage yards) just happily snapping away.


Just an FYI, the Heritage Conference is scheduled for 3-7 March.

[cntry]

90% of the time I have a camera, at least my G6 if nothing else.

[FlyingPhotog]

Just an FYI, the Heritage Conference is scheduled for 3-7 March.

Thanks! Any contacts for getting on base to shoot it?

[Cesarvai]

Has anyone had or used a Canon 17-55 2.8 IS lens? I found a used one and am wondering is any of you have any comments about it. On the Lens Forum the feed back seems mostly positive.

Guerry



I have one and I think is really good if you want to see pics I can send you some I dont post it here cause they look different have some from Mana in Concert really nice colors.


cesarvai

[pworm14]

Thanks! Any contacts for getting on base to shoot it?
I'll get with the PA folks here and see if I can sponser a group. I'll post here when I get an answer.

[Larry Conley]

Tom. I carry camera and most equipment with me everywhere..has been to many time sin the past when I had wished I had one and didn't...so my lesson was learned....

[Larry Conley]

pworm14...I'm new here but as you might have noticed my interest in avaition, if you can find a way to get some photo people on base I sure would be interested if at all possible.....and I imagine there might be limited space so..I understand if you can't fit all of us in

Thanks
Larry

[Larry Conley]

cesarvai..Hi.....just by chance I'm thinking of making that very lens a purchase to use in low light conditions...I would be interested in knowing the opinions on it

[FlyingPhotog]

I'll get with the PA folks here and see if I can sponser a group. I'll post here when I get an answer.

You can pencil me in for the 4th... :)

[FlyingPhotog]

pworm14...I'm new here but as you might have noticed my interest in avaition, if you can find a way to get some photo people on base I sure would be interested if at all possible.....and I imagine there might be limited space so..I understand if you can't fit all of us in

Thanks
Larry

Larry,

This person shot it last year:

http://www.pbase.com/photozbyliza/heritage_2007

[macroshooter1970]

this place is really busy now.

[Larry Conley]

jay...Thanks.....I think this is great!......Thanks for the link..'ll take a look see...and thanks for the sch..I appreciate the list !

[Larry Conley]

Jay....ahhhhhhh those are some great images !! thanks for sharing!!!!

[disneydork06]

this place is really busy now.
very...good thing I bascially check this almost constantly :-)

[Larry Conley]

Jay....Does a person have to sign up or?? for the Heritage Conferance?

[FlyingPhotog]

Jay....Does a person have to sign up or?? for the Heritage Conferance?

Do you mean how does one become a Heritage Flight Pilot or how does one get to attend the workups at Davis-Monthan?

As to the former (and I'm flat guessing here) but I would think it's a deal between the DoD and the Warbird section of the EAA. There's probably some ICAS (International Council of Air Shows) wheeling and dealing going on as well. There are some "under age 50" warbird owner/operators out there so I'd be safe in assuming that many/most of them were blue suiters (USAF) types at some point. Very close formation flight is generally not a skill your average weekend pilot would posses.

As to the second, I guess it helps to know people in Public Affairs or to be close to one of the pilots involved.

[ScottDR]

Question for everyone:

Do you always have a camera with you no matter where you go or what you're doing?

Nope, but it happens fairly often that I wish I had it!

[ScottDR]

Just messing around with the Sigma 180mm macro lens and the Sigma 1.4xTC

I like how this one turned out... just a dove feather.

Thanks for looking,.

Hatch


Nice one Hatch! Wow, seems like that lens is working out for you! :)

[ScottDR]

this place is really busy now.

It sure is! I only get a chance to read up in the evenings as the site is blocked from work, doh!

Anyway, I finally got signed up for the Captivated by the Light seminar, phew! Luckily it isn't sold out yet, must be the date!

[Larry Conley]

Jay....it was on how to get to invited to the heritage conference ...I rec'd your message....

[AZGerry]

Hi Jay,

Thought I'd look at Airshow Heritage info, and found this. Great video of vintage aircraft. Well worth the time to watch it. Thought you'd like it. I was hopeful the group might come to Tucson, but I see the next heritage show is 2009. However, there is a show of the 355th Fighter Association 65th Annual Reunion April 24 to 27.

http://www.airshowbuzz.com/videos/view.php?v=7455b62d
Hi Larry...

According to Airshowbuzz.com:

Yuma: Feb 23
Douglas: Mar 15
Fort Smith: May 17-18
Prescott: Oct 4
Kingman: Oct 11

Other events that I know of but don't know dates:

AZ Antique Aircraft Assoc Flyin @ Casa Grande (Traditionally Spring)
EAA Copperstate Fly In @ Casa Grande (Traditionally Fall)
Sedona Airport Open House + Car Show (IIRC Late Summer/Early Fall)
Tucson @ Davis-Monthan (An off year in '08..next show in '09)
Goodyear (Website still has info from '06..dunno if "sprawl" has killed it or not)

Another interesting one I ran into last spring was "Heritage Flight" practice down at Davis Monthan. Several P51s, F16s, F15s, F22s and DMs own A10s were practicing airshow formation flying. I don't remember exactly when it was (April maybe) but there were several people parked off the southeast end of the base (near the private salvage yards) just happily snapping away.

[Kristy]

Palm Desert in April.... If anyone is interested in a "Living Desert Workshop" http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4693955#post4693955

Just FYI... you can keep watching to see how things develop if you're interested. :)

Enough about airplaines, and cars... (kidding) who has a newborn baby....? I'm on the lookout for a 5-day old or less.. :)

[disneydork06]

Kristy...you could always try the hospitals. they usually carry some young infants there :-P

[thomascanty]

Kristy...you could always try the hospitals. they usually carry some young infants there :-P

They're also extremely protective of them, and won't let anyone near them except immediate family. I work at a hospital, and know first hand what security is like in the NICU and Neonatal wings.

[disneydork06]

They're also extremely protective of them, and won't let anyone near them except immediate family. I work at a hospital, and know first hand what security is like in the NICU and Neonatal wings.
looks like you're going to have to find a different way to photograph some babies, or just hand out a business card

[Kristy]

They're also extremely protective of them, and won't let anyone near them except immediate family. I work at a hospital, and know first hand what security is like in the NICU and Neonatal wings.

Kristy...you could always try the hospitals. they usually carry some young infants there :-P

looks like you're going to have to find a different way to photograph some babies, or just hand out a business card

YOu guys are funny... :) I just need to start hanging around at Babies'R Us and strike up a conversation with the Mommies to Be. I've done that once or twice in my life.... :) And both times ended up doing both maternity and newborn sessions... LOL!

It's been over 6 months since my last newborn session.... of course I've been busy too...

I don't think I would think of trying to hang around a hospital anyway... seems a bit shady if you ask me... But I'd LOVE to journal a birth one of these days.. if the timing is ever right....

Anyway, I was half kidding on my original post... All the talk about airplanes and monster trucks.... BOY STUFF... there is way too much testerosterone going around in this thread! LOL.... TAMMIE..... WHERE ARE YOU?? lol...

Happy Wednesday everyone! :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Kristy,

Have you ever tried speaking with Toys R Us or Babies R Us store managers about posting flyers or leaving business cards at the registers?

I think both stores would be the perfect place to advertise.

Just thinkin' out loud...

[Kristy]

Kristy,

Have you ever tried speaking with Toys R Us or Babies R Us store managers about posting flyers or leaving business cards at the registers?

I think both stores would be the perfect place to advertise.

Just thinkin' out loud...

yeah..... plus there are lots of baby /maternity botiques, and Dr.'s offices would be a good place to leave some flyers... but honestly, I just can't handle the work load right now...
So i just take jobs here and there..... 2 years and I'll be good to go. :)

[sassinak]

Enough about airplaines, and cars... (kidding) who has a newborn baby....? I'm on the lookout for a 5-day old or less.. :)

Check back with me in mid April and I should have one.

[Az2Africa]

Who is going to PMA this weekend? I remember that Steve was going, but forgot who else. PM me if you want to meet up for a chat.

[FlyingPhotog]

yeah..... plus there are lots of baby /maternity botiques, and Dr.'s offices would be a good place to leave some flyers... but honestly, I just can't handle the work load right now...
So i just take jobs here and there..... 2 years and I'll be good to go. :)

Good thing about shooting newborns, you probably won't run out of subjects any time soon ;)

[disneydork06]

Check back with me in mid April and I should have one.
ooh, congrats? you and your wife about to have your first child?

[sassinak]

ooh, congrats? you and your wife about to have your first child?


Yep, first one. We had just wrapped up the adoption plans when we found out we were pregnant. Figures. Due April 19, so life after mid April will be interesting to say the least. At least I won't be short of someone to take pictures of :)

[Adam B.]

Check back with me in mid April and I should have one.

Congrats Adam, that's fantastic!!! Boy or Girl? Do you know yet?

[Adam B.]

Yep, first one. We had just wrapped up the adoption plans when we found out we were pregnant. Figures. Due April 19, so life after mid April will be interesting to say the least. At least I won't be short of someone to take pictures of :)

Wow, almost twins.:lol:

[cntry]

Who is going to PMA this weekend? I remember that Steve was going, but forgot who else. PM me if you want to meet up for a chat.

Acording to the PMA website it's not until march??
http://www.pmai.org/index.cfm/ci_id/27922.htm

[Az2Africa]

That page is for 2007. The 2008 PMA meet is this week Jan. 29th through Feb. 2nd. Here is the link to this year.
http://www.pmai.org/index.cfm/ci_id/33573.htm

[sassinak]

Congrats Adam, that's fantastic!!! Boy or Girl? Do you know yet?

Don't know, we don't have any plans to find out. More fun that way.

[macroshooter1970]

Don't know, we don't have any plans to find out. More fun that way.

better start saving for that college fund now.

[ScottDR]

Don't know, we don't have any plans to find out. More fun that way.

Congratulations! I have a friend since childhood who is married and they went through the adoption process in California (yikes) and BAM she got pregnant too. Both are girls and are 3 months apart!

[Adam B.]

Don't know, we don't have any plans to find out. More fun that way.

Surprise is good.

If it's a boy, you should name him after me.:lol:

[john69az]

Disney or anyone who knows Nikon. Did I price this right? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/pho/557945074.html
My friend wanted me to list it for him. Thanks anyone who replies. John

[Cascavel]

If work permits, I would like to meet up with you guys.
Rattlesnake photos would be very cool!
If anyone is interested, there are white pelicans at Ocotillo and Price. There are also a bunch of canada geese, cormorants, widgeons, mallards, coots, pied billed grebes, Great blue herons, Great egrets, and a snowy egret.
Here are a couple. I took the 1st and Russ took the 2nd. Looks like they suffered a little from resizing.:evil: Oh well, y'all get the idea. ;)

Hey Tammie thanks for the tip on the pelicans. Lots of really cool birds over there. I really enjoyed the kingfisher even though it only sat long enough for one shot. I'm sure I will make a few more trips back out that way.
Here are a couple shots.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2275/2229413611_4751fc75e0_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2280/2230145294_6d39216193_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/2230188822_c46ce42863_b.jpg
I was a bit slow in noticing this egret getting ready to grab the fish. I wish I would have been ready.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2014/2230250222_737f9811ee_b.jpg

[disneydork06]

Congratulations Adam!

better start saving for that college fund now.
I actually read a preview for a book for dads saying that these days you don't need to save money for a college fund but save money for your retirement. the kids can always take loans out for school :-)
Disney or anyone who knows Nikon. Did I price this right? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/pho/557945074.html
My friend wanted me to list it for him. Thanks anyone who replies. John
it seems good. I always try and use ebay with all of the finished auctions to help set the price.

[ScottDR]

Hey Tammie thanks for the tip on the pelicans. Lots of really cool birds over there. I really enjoyed the kingfisher even though it only sat long enough for one shot. I'm sure I will make a few more trips back out that way.
Here are a couple shots.

I was a bit slow in noticing this egret getting ready to grab the fish. I wish I would have been ready.


Nice shots Brendan! What lens where you using? I don't see any exif data as they appear to be bitmaps.

[Kristy]

Check back with me in mid April and I should have one.

AWESOME, AMAZING, WOO HOO! Hey... Adam's having a baby! You are sooooo lucky! Do you have any idea how amazing babies are... oh you better stock up on memory cards, and soft blankets, props, sheer fabric all that crap.. and if you have a girl.. be prepared to double it!

Maternity shots of your wife?? 35-37 weeks is the magical place... *sigh* such a beautiful time in a woman's life.....

Yep.... call me when you're ready to do photos.. I'll gladly help you! :)


Disney or anyone who knows Nikon. Did I price this right? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/pho/557945074.html
My friend wanted me to list it for him. Thanks anyone who replies. John

Hey.. check out a guy named "Topher" he visits occasionally.. a Reformed Nikon shooter.. he crossed over to the Canon side recently. I bet he can tell you whatever you need to know. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Just a FWIW moment from today.

One of the video editors I work with was at the stadium today with his spiffy new Nikon 300. I only had my mitts on it for a couple of minutes and

1) It's tiny. I mean really tiny. Compared to my 5D (w/ grip) it looks more like a G9 P&S than an SLR.

- But -

2) For it's size, it's actually kind of heavy. Or maybe the better word is "dense." It has a certain mass to it that is suprising for it's size. Picture reaching for the old T70 but having it feel like you're picking up a 1DMkIII.

Thus endith today's alternative manufactuer report...

[Kristy]

Just a FWIW moment from today.

One of the video editors I work with was at the stadium today with his spiffy new Nikon 300. I only had my mitts on it for a couple of minutes and

1) It's tiny. I mean really tiny. Compared to my 5D (w/ grip) it looks more like a G9 P&S than an SLR.

- But -

2) For it's size, it's actually kind of heavy. Or maybe the better word is "dense." It has a certain mass to it that is suprising for it's size. Picture reaching for the old T70 but having it feel like you're picking up a 1DMkIII.

Thus endith today's alternative manufactuer report...

So I can't decide if you "liked" it or not....? Mixed emotions?

[FlyingPhotog]

Hi Jay,

Thought I'd look at Airshow Heritage info, and found this. Great video of vintage aircraft. Well worth the time to watch it. Thought you'd like it. I was hopeful the group might come to Tucson, but I see the next heritage show is 2009. However, there is a show of the 355th Fighter Association 65th Annual Reunion April 24 to 27.

http://www.airshowbuzz.com/videos/view.php?v=7455b62d

Very well done video.

As for the Tucson airshow, I guess I didn't realize that they only hold "Aerospace and Arizona Days" at Davis Monthan every other year. I'm fairly certain, however, that the Heritage Flight Conference and practice flights are held every spring prior to the start of the airshow season.

I remember last year it was windy as hell the day I parked outside the base fence so I didn't hang out as long as I usually would. The funniest part of that day is that right after my wife and I checked into our hotel downtown, the best four ship of the day (IIRC, P51, A10, F16 and F22) came buzzing past our hotel at right about the same level as our floor, but I'd left my 100-400 down in the car because I didn't want to lug it upstairs. Doh!! :confused:

[disneydork06]

Was wondering anyone by chance had extra tickets to the FBR this weekend. I know they usually hand out a bunch of tickets to people so was wondering if anyone received those and had an extra one for me to use? :-)

[FlyingPhotog]

Couple of quickies from work today:
1) The Field ready to be rolled in
2) The "Front Of The Bus" where the Producer and Director do their thing

[disneydork06]

wow, great shots jay! and that's a huge area for the producer and director. I actually had the chance to to do a similar thing but on a much smaller scale at my school. only had control of 5 remote controlled cameras in select locations in the auditorium. :-) it was fun.

[macroshooter1970]

Congratulations Adam!


I actually read a preview for a book for dads saying that these days you don't need to save money for a college fund but save money for your retirement. the kids can always take loans out for school :-)

it seems good. I always try and use ebay with all of the finished auctions to help set the price.

you wouldn't want to help your child if you had one.

[macroshooter1970]

Couple of quickies from work today:
1) The Field ready to be rolled in
2) The "Front Of The Bus" where the Producer and Director do their thing


it's a UFO

[ScottDR]

Nice shots Jay!! So THAT'S how they do that!

Interesting thoughts on the 300. Let's be honest, Nikon makes some good stuff too. But the more I think about the size/weight impression you gave, the more I liked my 30D with it's Body Armor to give it even more size...just like a thicker steering wheel, it just feels right :).

[Kristy]

Cool shots Jay... always fun to see what goes on "behind the scenes".

Hey.., got this from Boyce Thompson... Lightning Exhibit, with the artist on site... http://ag.arizona.edu/bta/featuredartist.html if anyone is interested.

[disneydork06]

you wouldn't want to help your child if you had one.
I would. they would just be mainly using loan money for school :-) pave the way for me to pay for car insurance, gas, maybe even some allowance money to help with food and stuff.

Just a FWIW moment from today.

One of the video editors I work with was at the stadium today with his spiffy new Nikon 300. I only had my mitts on it for a couple of minutes and

1) It's tiny. I mean really tiny. Compared to my 5D (w/ grip) it looks more like a G9 P&S than an SLR.

- But -

2) For it's size, it's actually kind of heavy. Or maybe the better word is "dense." It has a certain mass to it that is suprising for it's size. Picture reaching for the old T70 but having it feel like you're picking up a 1DMkIII.

Thus endith today's alternative manufactuer report...
I think it looks tiny because of the huge lcd on the back. I got to see one at the ritz at the mall by me. I was kinda impressed at how the lcd shows the noise in some pics at 6400 iso. so weird to use 6400 :-P if I didn't buy all this canon stuff I would have just gotten the d300 to save some money :-P

[Az2Africa]

No responses to my PMA post. I'll fill you in when I get back Sunday.

[Hatch1921]

Sorry for the lack of response Terry. I will not make the trip... have fun at the event and be sure to fill us in.

Hatch

[Guerry Dalrymple]

Hi all. Just received this e-mail from Paul at Boyce Thompson re a possible outing Sunday morning. Nancy and I might go to this on. Need to try out my new 40D anyway.

Guerry

hola, do�a nancy and don guerry!

.. thanks again for sending me the link to where those field trip images are
posted, i enjoyed seeing that.

i have an invite for you (below); and is this something you can post and share
with members of the phoenix area canon club?

do you want an excuse to meet two extra-cool valley photographers on a visit
BTA on super bowl sunday morning?

february's gallery guest artists here at boyce thompson arboretum are fountain
hills lightning photographer susan "the lightning lady" strom and her storm
chasing cohort cathy franklin. their meet-the-artists gallery opening
reception runs from 10:00 - 12:00, so if you don't already have big morning
plans for sunday, feb. 3, drive up.

bring family or a friend, come walk the trails, then meet the artists. preview
the exhibit at:

http://ag.arizona.edu/bta (http://ag.arizona.edu/bta)

then click the "featured artist" link near the bottom or the main page


***on the gallery page, click the top right image on that page for a printable
invite to attend as our guest ***

~pw

[Cascavel]

Nice shots Brendan! What lens where you using? I don't see any exif data as they appear to be bitmaps.

Thanks Scott. I was using the 100-400mm lens. Most of the birds would not let me get even a little close. Not sure why the exif data is not showing up. They were shot as RAW files and converted to jpeg for the net.
I was in a hurry so I didn't have time to play around with my settings. It seems I fall into the same P mode trap when I am short on time. Are you going to hit BTA this sunday?

[FlyingPhotog]

So I can't decide if you "liked" it or not....? Mixed emotions?

Rampant and abject indifference.... ;)

I just thought folks might be curious what the newest competition looks and feels like.

[disneydork06]

BTA sounds like fun, especially meeting other photogs but I won't be in phx long enough to go. plus I already have a 2 hr drive ahead of me going back to flagstaff :-P

[Kristy]

This was in the AZ Republic last week.... I always pull out things like this and put them in a file of "places to see"... Could be interesting to take pictures of the area... Not so far away as BTA... plenty of wilderness around..... who knows what we'd find.

Looks like it's just past Lake pleasant, maybe north-east of the upper west end of the lake? It's hard to tell on the map, but I know where Castle Hot Springs Road is... If nothing else, we shoot the lake....

Interesting to anyone?

Castle Hot Springs: Native Americans used the natural spas here for centuries. Then came a sanitarium in the 1880s. Finally, the Castle Hot Springs Resort opened in 1896, serving 30 guests who made the arduous, five-hour stagecoach ride from Morristown. During its heyday, Castle Hot Springs was considered one of the premier resorts in the United States. Over the years it attracted members of such prominent families as the Vanderbilts, Astors, Roosevelts and Wrigleys. During World War II, the resort was commissioned as a military hospital, where wounded vets could regain their strength. Supposedly, a young naval officer named John F. Kennedy spent time there. A fire destroyed the main building in 1976. Fire trucks couldn't reach the area, which, at the time, was 40 miles from the nearest fire station. Every so often, there's talk of refurbishing and re-opening the resort. Drive by and you'll see why. It's lovely.

http://www.azcentral.com/travel/arizona/features/articles/0124road0124.html

ps... sorry about the lack of response Terry... I though you were looking for PMs from those attending... so I didn't reply. Hope you have fun and bring us back a great report! Great place to do some networking for sure!

[Cascavel]

CHS is a beautiful area. I have spent a bit of time exploring the area of CHS road closer to Wickenburg. The road is actually a big horseshoe which starts near LP and ends back on Hwy 74 near I-60 south of Wickenburg.

Although most of my time spent was looking for snakes I do recall seeing some areas that would make for beautiful landscape photos. I would think with all the rain the area should be nice a green and would contrast well with the pink soil and rocks.

[macroshooter1970]

This was in the AZ Republic last week.... I always pull out things like this and put them in a file of "places to see"... Could be interesting to take pictures of the area... Not so far away as BTA... plenty of wilderness around..... who knows what we'd find.

Looks like it's just past Lake pleasant, maybe north-east of the upper west end of the lake? It's hard to tell on the map, but I know where Castle Hot Springs Road is... If nothing else, we shoot the lake....

Interesting to anyone?

Castle Hot Springs: Native Americans used the natural spas here for centuries. Then came a sanitarium in the 1880s. Finally, the Castle Hot Springs Resort opened in 1896, serving 30 guests who made the arduous, five-hour stagecoach ride from Morristown. During its heyday, Castle Hot Springs was considered one of the premier resorts in the United States. Over the years it attracted members of such prominent families as the Vanderbilts, Astors, Roosevelts and Wrigleys. During World War II, the resort was commissioned as a military hospital, where wounded vets could regain their strength. Supposedly, a young naval officer named John F. Kennedy spent time there. A fire destroyed the main building in 1976. Fire trucks couldn't reach the area, which, at the time, was 40 miles from the nearest fire station. Every so often, there's talk of refurbishing and re-opening the resort. Drive by and you'll see why. It's lovely.

http://www.azcentral.com/travel/arizona/features/articles/0124road0124.html

ps... sorry about the lack of response Terry... I though you were looking for PMs from those attending... so I didn't reply. Hope you have fun and bring us back a great report! Great place to do some networking for sure!

could be ok, what about the South Rim as a day trip. i'll buy coffee, meet ryan at college and eat college food then shoot up the big hole in mother earth.

[macroshooter1970]

No responses to my PMA post. I'll fill you in when I get back Sunday.

would have been cool, but can't get away. hope u have a good time.

[disneydork06]

could be ok, what about the South Rim as a day trip. i'll buy coffee, meet ryan at college and eat college food then shoot up the big hole in mother earth.
lol, eat college food...you mean wings and beer? or pizza and beer?

[macroshooter1970]

lol, eat college food...you mean wings and beer? or pizza and beer?

heck all of it, beer after

[disneydork06]

heck all of it, beer after
haha, yes. that was actually what I was thinking :-P

[Larry Conley]

Kristy,
Hi....I would be more than interested in going up towards LP to see what can be found...if you get more response from the others maybe a time and date can be set...Let me know if you would please
Thanks, Larry

[ScottDR]

Terry,

I'm definitely looking forward to what you all experience there! Have a good time for all of us.

[ScottDR]

Thanks Scott. I was using the 100-400mm lens. Most of the birds would not let me get even a little close. Not sure why the exif data is not showing up. They were shot as RAW files and converted to jpeg for the net.
I was in a hurry so I didn't have time to play around with my settings. It seems I fall into the same P mode trap when I am short on time. Are you going to hit BTA this sunday?


Hehe, we'll get you trying other modes yet :).

Yes, I am tentatively planning on BTA on Sunday. I'll know by mid-day on Saturday for sure. That exhibit is also a motivator, anyone else?

Thanks to Kristy and Guerry for posting the information!

[azphotos]

Just messing around with the Sigma 180mm macro lens and the Sigma 1.4xTC

I like how this one turned out... just a dove feather.

Thanks for looking,.

Hatch


Mutant? Very pretty none the less - thanks for sharing.

[FlyingPhotog]

Calm Before The Storm. University of Phoenix Stadium looks good to go!
Dear SI, I'd be happy to get this shot for you on Sunday!!

http://upload.pbase.com/image/92379584/original.jpg

[disneydork06]

wow, that image is so big my laptop monitor can't accommodate the full image :-P

[john69az]

Thanks disney and kristy for help on the nikon ad. I did research on ebay and b and h. I just hope someone is looking for a film camera.

[Tom O]

[/quote]Yes, I am tentatively planning on BTA on Sunday. I'll know by mid-day on Saturday for sure. That exhibit is also a motivator, anyone else?

Thanks to Kristy and Guerry for posting the information![/quote]

I think I may have to make BTA Sunday...if it isn't raining....would like to do some shooting and I know both those gals but haven't seen them in several years so would be fun to catch up as well.

[cntry]

A shot from yesterday, their were over 200 elk, it was quite a sight.
http://bamphoto.com/POTN/elk.jpg

[disneydork06]

wow, nice shot cntry. where was that at?

[Hatch1921]

Nice shots Randy and Jay. That 17-40 shot makes we want the lens. :) Looks like you are having fun with it.

A couple of shots from this morning... I picked up a few feathers yesterday and shot some macro. This is with the Sigma 180mm macro ... no tubes or TC on the camera. That is the next challenge... I have a few more feathers to photograph... different patterns/colors.

Have a fun weekend all.
Hatch

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2306/2235283442_1d276b658d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2259/2235290272_3b02705799_o.jpg

[Tom O]

WOW! Hatch, that's amazing. I know it's a feather but you're in so close it looks like the feather veins are twisted rope or something along those lines. Really something..

[Tom O]

Thanks to Brendan, I have another lens.

Thanks to Randy, I think I need another lens.

Thanks to Jay, I think I need another lens.

Thanks to Hatch, I think I need another lens.

I better quit looking at you guys photos...just no good can come from it..:lol:

Great stuff guys..

[disneydork06]

wow, nice find of feathers hatch. where are you getting them? taking them from wildlife world zoo? :-P

Tom, good luck with restraining yourself from getting new lenses :-)

[cntry]

wow, nice shot cntry. where was that at?

About 5 miles out of Springerville.

[FlyingPhotog]

A shot from yesterday, their were over 200 elk, it was quite a sight.

<Envy>

10 years in AZ, passing Watch For Elk signs all over the northern reaches and I've never seen one anywhere but at (as we like to call it) the Dead Animal Museum on Speedway in Tucson.

That must have been a great sight.

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks to Brendan, I have another lens.

Thanks to Randy, I think I need another lens.

Thanks to Jay, I think I need another lens.

Thanks to Hatch, I think I need another lens.

I better quit looking at you guys photos...just no good can come from it..:lol:

Great stuff guys..

LOL...

Sorry Tom...

[cntry]

Here is something I ran across if anyone is interested...........
http://www.mypublisher.com/index.php