Arizona POTN get together?

[macroshooter1970]

I know I started training and want to come back like b4 and could barely move lol sux to be getting old :o or not being so young like b4 :rolleyes:


cesarvai

it does suck. Where do you train at?

[macroshooter1970]

gotta love the snow in Northern AZ

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2386/2267324776_ab4a309bdc.jpg?v=0



people ride their bikes in that stuff, I'd prob fall all over the place.

[Cesarvai]

it does suck. Where do you train at?


I was at my aparments little gym to get rid of the initial pain and now Im moving to Planet Fitness at University in Tempe 15 a month no down no contract :lol: unlimited tanning wich I need :lol: I keep losing weight :(

[macroshooter1970]

I was at my aparments little gym to get rid of the initial pain and now Im moving to Planet Fitness at University in Tempe 15 a month no down no contract :lol: unlimited tanning wich I need :lol: I keep losing weight :(


15 a month and tanning, sounds good man. good luck with the training.

did you have to pay a start up fee?

[Cesarvai]

15 a month and tanning, sounds good man. good luck with the training.

did you have to pay a start up fee?




No and 1 week FREE

[disneydork06]

Cools shots!!! I'll be heading up there tonight for the weekend. Snowboarding tomorrow and photographing some Bald Eagles on Sunday morning hopefully.
Thanks. the conditions should be pretty good for tomorrow. have fun!

[disneydork06]

I would like to attend if it's ok with you guys. I have been lurking for a while and this seems like a great group.

PM sent.

I am @ 43 Ave. & Union Hills. I have room for 3 in my station wagon.
Hey, I'm right out by you! just two miles away at 35th and bell. hope the people that goes to QT is not too loud for you there.

[Blue-J]

Brendan,

Lightroom isn't a replacement for CS3. It enhances your Photoshop workflow.


No, but Lightroom is fantastic for organizing, developing, slide shows and other features, and if Ed Pierce was right in getting right through the lens first, I am hoping to use CS3 (or 4 or 8 when it comes) less or not at all. I also have Corel PSP XII, and it is every bit as thorough as CS3, has nik Color EFX Pro 2.0 styling and traditional filters included as a registration download bonus, is far less $$$, and much easier to use than CS3.

[azphotos]

I'll see, lower back is still in pain. It doesn't hurt when I'm sleeping :)

Sorry to hear you screwed up your back Mike. Bufferin and Burbon help. Bufferin for the swelling and Burbon to make you not care.:lol:

Lower Back Pain ?? :rolleyes: Tell Tyrone to be Gentle !!!! lmao :lol: Just Kidding oh BTW Im on for Matsuri the 23 or 24 dont remember
cesarvai

Look forward to seeing you there Cesarvai!

[macroshooter1970]

Sorry to hear you screwed up your back Mike. Bufferin and Burbon help. Bufferin for the swelling and Burbon to make you not care.:lol:



Bourbon huh, what time the bar open up

[Hatch1921]

I'm not sure how many made it to the captivated by light seminar last night but it was great. I think Kristy was originally the one who posted the link here so thank you. I really enjoyed the presenter Ed Pierce and the information was well worth giving up Valentine's Day evening.
The only person I bumped into was Tom O. He was busy checking all the vendors out so I didn't get a chance to chat for long.
I ended up picking up one of the calibration targets and that thing is great. It comes with a good DVD which shows exactly how to use it so I have been playing around in my free time. I also signed up for Photovision for only $35 and that gets you 6 DVD's on the latest lighting techniques sent every other month for a year.
I'm also now looking into Lightroom and Nik Color Efex Pro. Ugh!!! When will the spending ever end??? Anyone here using Lightroom that switched over from CS3?? I am just starting to develop a good workflow in CS3 so I am afraid to make the jump so soon.

Myself,Steve,Kristy, and Scott were at the seminar. Personally... this was the best $20 I have spent towards photography. Tons of information provided...a free 4 hour dvd...discounted rates on products...

I've attended a few seminars over the past couple of years spending hundreds of dollars and I've walked away feeling like I wanted my money back. I walked away from this one feeling like I should send them a check and thank you note.

I just watched the first 2 hour dvd and it was just a great as the seminar. They take you through different photo shoots with working pros... You get to see how they work the shoot; post processing, file management, marketing/sales. Very creative and inspiring.

Did they push products...yes...of course... but in a subtle way... same with the dvd... you see what the top pros are using and you want to have the same gear. :) Now all I need is a light set...85mm 1.2II 16-35mm II a 90mm tilt shift...an assistant or two...a studio...an accountant...and on and on. LOL Seriously... cool stuff....

Just my thoughts on the night... I walked away very pleased to say the least.

Hatch

[Blue-J]

Myself,Steve,Kristy, and Scott were at the seminar. Personally... this was the best $20 I have spent towards photography. Tons of information provided...a free 4 hour dvd...discounted rates on products...

I've attended a few seminars over the past couple of years spending hundreds of dollars and I've walked away feeling like I wanted my money back. I walked away from this one feeling like I should send them a check and thank you note.

I just watched the first 2 hour dvd and it was just a great as the seminar. They take you through different photo shoots with working pros... You get to see how they work the shoot; post processing, file management, marketing/sales. Very creative and inspiring.

Did they push products...yes...of course... but in a subtle way... same with the dvd... you see what the top pros are using and you want to have the same gear. :) Now all I need is a light set...85mm 1.2II 16-35mm II a 90mm tilt shift...an assistant or two...a studio...an accountant...and on and on. LOL Seriously... cool stuff....

Just my thoughts on the night... I walked away very pleased to say the least.

Hatch

I was there too, and since I've not had the pleasure before, I saw/met no one! Still I stayed there until almost the end, sneaking out at the beginning of what looked like a call to donate your time to photograph ill and dying babies segment (I could not take it in my condition); but the lessons were great!

I was the one, sitting midway to the rear, still coughing out whatever I could breathe, over this d**n flu. I was no longer contagious; my five-day fever had ended 24 hrs before, but today I am still coughing and I am at day 10. Good thing I had a flu shot; according to today's AZ Republic article, my condition might have only been worse w/o it.

As for the spending, I bought the 24" and 2-6" targets with DVD special, and the $35 Photovision subscription. I figured after the $19 entry fee, this was well worth it, overall. But the desire to buy more of the gear; it is contagious once you see it in use, like this. The pros make it look so easy.

[joeb1]

Hey, I'm right out by you! just two miles away at 35th and bell. hope the people that goes to QT is not too loud for you there.

I don't hear anything from the QT. Too far away.

[joeb1]

I'm not sure how many made it to the captivated by light seminar last night but it was great. I think Kristy was originally the one who posted the link here so thank you. I really enjoyed the presenter Ed Pierce and the information was well worth giving up Valentine's Day evening.
The only person I bumped into was Tom O. He was busy checking all the vendors out so I didn't get a chance to chat for long.
I ended up picking up one of the calibration targets and that thing is great. It comes with a good DVD which shows exactly how to use it so I have been playing around in my free time. I also signed up for Photovision for only $35 and that gets you 6 DVD's on the latest lighting techniques sent every other month for a year.
I'm also now looking into Lightroom and Nik Color Efex Pro. Ugh!!! When will the spending ever end??? Anyone here using Lightroom that switched over from CS3?? I am just starting to develop a good workflow in CS3 so I am afraid to make the jump so soon.

It was a great show. I really enjoyed it. Thanks to whoever posted the info.

Not knowing anyone from this group, I could have seen some of you and not known. Maybe some day I will get to meet a few of you.

Again, It was a great presentation. I just wish I hadn't played with those Canon lenes. Now I have to start saving for better lenes.

[cntry]

Myself,Steve,Kristy, and Scott were at the seminar. Personally... this was the best $20 I have spent towards photography. Tons of information provided...a free 4 hour dvd...discounted rates on products...

I've attended a few seminars over the past couple of years spending hundreds of dollars and I've walked away feeling like I wanted my money back. I walked away from this one feeling like I should send them a check and thank you note.

I just watched the first 2 hour dvd and it was just a great as the seminar. They take you through different photo shoots with working pros... You get to see how they work the shoot; post processing, file management, marketing/sales. Very creative and inspiring.

Did they push products...yes...of course... but in a subtle way... same with the dvd... you see what the top pros are using and you want to have the same gear. :) Now all I need is a light set...85mm 1.2II 16-35mm II a 90mm tilt shift...an assistant or two...a studio...an accountant...and on and on. LOL Seriously... cool stuff....

Just my thoughts on the night... I walked away very pleased to say the least.

Hatch
Fiqures, sorry I missed it. If anyone wants to Print a copy I will send them my ticket as proof of payment.

[Cesarvai]

20 Dollars ??? someone said 160 :rolleyes: ; anyway I just feel like following Geoff advice to Mike :(



cesarvai

[FlyingPhotog]

If you intend to watch, I hope you enjoy our FOX broadcast of the 50th running of the Daytona 500:
(Shot this on Friday from the top of the main grandstand as close to dead center as I could get. Unfortunately, there is, of course, a TV camera occupying the prime spot. Many more pics to come once I get home and get a little post processing time.)

[azphotos]

20 Dollars ??? someone said 160 :rolleyes: ; anyway I just feel like following Geoff advice to Mike :(
cesarvai

LOL Cesarvai!

If you intend to watch, I hope you enjoy our FOX broadcast of the 50th running of the Daytona 500:
(Shot this on Friday from the top of the main grandstand as close to dead center as I could get. Unfortunately, there is, of course, a TV camera occupying the prime spot. Many more pics to come once I get home and get a little post processing time.)

Nice - thanks for sharing - hope you had an elevator, my legs ache thinking of the stairs!

[aryaah]

I am inquiring if anyone has any experience with photography of birds in this setting. It would appear to provide any opportunity to see many different species.
Thank-you

[Guerry Dalrymple]

I am inquiring if anyone has any experience with photography of birds in this setting. It would appear to provide any opportunity to see many different species.
Thank-you

aryaah

I'm not sure what kind of experience your looking for but I shoot birds all the time. Not saying I'm good at it but you can see some of my bird shots on my web page www.NatureCallsPhotography.net (http://www.NatureCallsPhotography.net) if you want. If you are looking for someone to talk to and share info about shooting birds I'm up for that.

Guerry

[aryaah]

Thank-you Guerry:
The museum and its surroundings present a wonderful opportunity for photographs, based on my prior visits.
I have never photographed birds in the aviary, and I was inquiring if anyone had any experience in this setting.

[thoreau]

Somewhat off topic, but I figured I'd give locals a chance on it. I'm selling my 70-200 f/4 (non-IS) to a good home if anyone is interested =) Would rather have it go locally then have to deal with the various psychopaths scattered about the Internet, hehe.

(If this type of post isnt allowed/wanted, just lemme know and ill drop it like a hot potato!)

[xpsentity]

How much you want for it?

[TammieO]

Thank-you Guerry:
The museum and its surroundings present a wonderful opportunity for photographs, based on my prior visits.
I have never photographed birds in the aviary, and I was inquiring if anyone had any experience in this setting.

I haven't been there in a long time and don't tend to shoot captive birds, but I'll add my $0.02 anyway. :lol: Lighting is usually not optimal, so you might need a support of some kind if it's allowed in there. A little fill flash might also help.

[TammieO]

Just in case anyone was wondering...
Tomas, Joe, Rob, Curt and I had a great time yesterday in Picacho. I haven't had a chance to process my pics yet, but Rob did (and he got some good ones!).
Here is a link to Rob's flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/outerspacehillbillies/sets/72157603928432226/. Leave him a comment and encourage him to drop by here where the fun people hang out!
I hope to leave work early and maybe get to look at some of my pics.

[FlyingPhotog]

So is it comletely deserted there? If so, lots of stuff just left behind. No "NO TRESPASSING" signs to be found?

[ToferPhotography]

So is it comletely deserted there? If so, lots of stuff just left behind. No "NO TRESPASSING" signs to be found?

sure has that "up and left their crap behind" look to it for sure! ;)

[thoreau]

How much you want for it?

Could probably go to $480 for a local since there wouldn't be any Paypal/shipping costs involved.

[xpsentity]

So is it comletely deserted there? If so, lots of stuff just left behind. No "NO TRESPASSING" signs to be found?

Not really. There's an abandoned place here and there, but the town does have people living in and around it.

Oh, and Tammie - it's with a K-urt. :lol:

I'll post up my stuff when I get to it. I've got 2 shoots tonight after work, all day Wednesday, then all weekend (Matsuri / Renaissance / Studio).

[xpsentity]

Could probably go to $480 for a local since there wouldn't be any Paypal/shipping costs involved.

Damn tempting. *thinks hard*

[since76]

I finally got a chance to upload my photos from the Picacho day trip. BTW, they're straight from the camera - dust bunnies on the sensor and all. This is actually my first time sharing any photos online - scary but fun at the same time. :D You can see the photos here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/since76/sets/72157603933543219/

Feel free to leave some feedback! Here's one of my favorites from the ones I took - I can't wait to see what Tammie, Joe, and Kurt share!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2345/2273245105_671b9b51bc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/since76/2273245105/)


Just in case anyone was wondering...
Tomas, Joe, Rob, Curt and I had a great time yesterday in Picacho. I haven't had a chance to process my pics yet, but Rob did (and he got some good ones!).
Here is a link to Rob's flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/outerspacehillbillies/sets/72157603928432226/. Leave him a comment and encourage him to drop by here where the fun people hang out!
I hope to leave work early and maybe get to look at some of my pics.

Leave work early? Now you're making me feel guilty for taking off the day for the holiday. ;)

So is it comletely deserted there? If so, lots of stuff just left behind. No "NO TRESPASSING" signs to be found?

Actually, there were a few "no trespassing" signs but I really don't know if anyone cared - with the exception of one curious guy who owned a big chunk of land we were walking around. Luckily though, he was cool about it (and possibly looking for a money making opportunity). :D

[xpsentity]

So, I totally didn't see Slow Poke's tag down there. His stuff is all over down by Desert Ridge.. I love his tag.

Damn!

[Hatch1921]

Seats are running out fast... Sunday is the only day left...

Should be a fun day of learning... Hatch


Strobist Seminar
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2008/02/phoenix-lighting-seminar-registration.html

[disneydork06]

ooh, I wish I could go to the strobist seminar. can't afford it right now...

[since76]

So, I totally didn't see Slow Poke's tag down there. His stuff is all over down by Desert Ridge.. I love his tag.

Damn!

Yeah, Tammie and I stumbled upon it by complete accident when we were taking photos of the "For Sale" sign. I think you were actually inside the building taking photos or else I would've told you about it. BTW, looks like he has his own gallery on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/85591960@N00/

[since76]

Seats are running out fast... Sunday is the only day left...

Should be a fun day of learning... Hatch


Strobist Seminar
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2008/02/phoenix-lighting-seminar-registration.html


Wow, sounds like a great seminar - it's already sold out!

[azphotos]

Thank-you Guerry:
The museum and its surroundings present a wonderful opportunity for photographs, based on my prior visits.
I have never photographed birds in the aviary, and I was inquiring if anyone had any experience in this setting.

Yes, I have tried shooting in there, but with the many people constantly thronging through, it can be a challenge. As Tammie says, lighting is an issue. The best shots are at the nests in this setting.

[Hatch1921]

Wow, sounds like a great seminar - it's already sold out!

WOW! The last spots went quick!

[disneydork06]

WOW! The last spots went quick!
no kidding...anyways, hope everyone is having a fun day. I'm off to the capitol for lobby day for the state universities and I'm bringing my camera :-) hope to have some fun photos to share with you folks. take care and happy shooting.

[Kristy]

WOW! The last spots went quick!


Yeah, I decided not to go to this one... There is a "Bellies and Babies" seminar coming here in June that I'd love to attend... Sandy Puc is teaching it... I love her style with newborns, and since that's totally my thing, it would be great for me to go and learn something.

She's also the person who started the "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" thing... I've been watching that for a while and thinking about it... weird, I know... but after watching her little sales pitch at the seminar on Thursday, I'm closer to thinking it is something I could do... Does that make me a freak?

Other than that.... Frank Doorhoof is coming here again in June as well... He will be teaching on location stuff and is looking for a location in the Los Angeles area... he said he's trying to find a mansion or something cool to hold the session at... So that would be awesome.. I love his work too! :)

That's it from this place for now.... :) HAPPY DAY!!

[FlyingPhotog]

Home in one piece from Daytona despite a 5+ hour layover in Charlotte due to US Air's inability to keep to a schedule...*SIGH*

Here's a pic from the same day as the surfers but with a little bit more post processing time and effort:

http://upload.pbase.com/image/93176725/original.jpg

[disneydork06]

very cool shot jay. I see some motion of the ocean :-) how long was your shutter speed here?

[FlyingPhotog]

@ f/22 + ISO100 + CPL = 1/5 of a second... On tripod w/ wired remote.

[TammieO]

Damn tempting. *thinks hard*

Hey Kurt with a "K". You know you want it! :lol:
I've been lazy and haven't had the energy to look at all my pics.

[TammieO]

Jay, looks like you had some fun with your camera. I really like the ocean photos.

[john69az]

I got my new G9 from newegg today. I am really impressed with its feature set. I know the low ISO is noisy but everything else is great for me to carry around with me. Sometimes you just don't want to take out your monster. I hope all are doing well.

[since76]

Jay, looks like you had some fun with your camera. I really like the ocean photos.

Ditto Jay, great work!

[Drewaz]

I posted this shot on the travel and landscape board too. This is from Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas.

Drew

[FlyingPhotog]

I posted this shot on the travel and landscape board too. This is from Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas.

Drew

Great color! Looks very warm and tranquill. Bet the visibility while diving or snorkling is superb.

[FlyingPhotog]

Ditto Jay, great work!

Gracias...

[FlyingPhotog]

Jay, looks like you had some fun with your camera. I really like the ocean photos.

Thanks T.O.

They let us out of our cave for a day last Monday. Track was dark so with nothing moving, we had nothing to televise.

[FlyingPhotog]

:rolleyes::o Under the heading of "I'm an idiot..." :

Just tonite realized that on Zenfolio you have to actually create an initial price list even if it's only the boiler plate list they provide.

Jeez. No wonder I haven't sold a mug or mousepad yet... Now those orders will come rolling in!! Any minute now...any minute now...

[Adam B.]

Lunar eclipse tonight!!! However the weather might not be nice to us.

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/home/15357796.html

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?site=psr&textField1=33.4300&textField2=-112.0100&zone=1&mp=1

[disneydork06]

hey, you were just preparing yourself....before you started making money..that's it. :-)

[disneydork06]

I'm hoping to see the lunar eclipse as well but it's supposed to be raining/snowing here today. and weather channel says 4-6 inches of snow tonight. so idk :-(

[Kamrie]

yay yay! lots of people from arizona!! Hopefully everyone's enjoying the great weather lately. I'm in the Peoria area if anyone ever has anything going on on the west side. :lol:

[thoreau]

Lunar eclipse tonight!!! However the weather might not be nice to us.

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/home/15357796.html

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?site=psr&textField1=33.4300&textField2=-112.0100&zone=1&mp=1

I'm actually hoping for at least a little cloud cover. I think it would add some character to the eclipse shots. Still trying to figure out where to set up tonight to give this a try. Tatum/101 is probably just a tad non-ideal for astro shots, hehe.

[FlyingPhotog]

I'm hoping to see the lunar eclipse as well but it's supposed to be raining/snowing here today. and weather channel says 4-6 inches of snow tonight. so idk :-(

Me? I'd use the long lens shade to be sure and catch every inch...
Actually, the eclipse starts at Moonrise so if you shoot early, you wont' get as much snow down the barrel. Just don't tilt up much...

:p

[FlyingPhotog]

Latest TV nonsense at:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/scenes_2008

Jay

[Kristy]

I'm actually hoping for at least a little cloud cover. I think it would add some character to the eclipse shots. Still trying to figure out where to set up tonight to give this a try. Tatum/101 is probably just a tad non-ideal for astro shots, hehe.

ooooh... I bet if you go up carefree hwy... and the up around Lake Pleasant you could get some nice shots. We were camping there over the weekend and the stars were amazingly bright.. no city lights.. :)

[Kristy]

yay yay! lots of people from arizona!! Hopefully everyone's enjoying the great weather lately. I'm in the Peoria area if anyone ever has anything going on on the west side. :lol:

Hey lady...! :) Nice to see another girl around this place... it reeks of testerosterone... LOL!! So now that makes 3 of the female presence around here. YAY!

I'm in Peoria also... so what do you like to shoot most often? Got a gallery anywhere? ANd what are you shooting with, etc.... blah, blah, blah... ;)

I posted this shot on the travel and landscape board too. This is from Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas.

Drew

Nice! Wish I was hanging around over there right about now... Great shot! :)


Here's a pic from the same day as the surfers but with a little bit more post processing time and effort:



Like it! :) Nice perspective and the movement of the waves is always a treat! :)

[FlyingPhotog]

yay yay! lots of people from arizona!! Hopefully everyone's enjoying the great weather lately. I'm in the Peoria area if anyone ever has anything going on on the west side. :lol:

I see my trail of breadcrumbs worked!! Welcome...

[thoreau]

Anyone interested in a group effort on this eclipse event? I'm thinking somewhere like north end of Cave Creek road. Not too long of a trip for a work night, but certainly much darker skies than downtown Phoenix. Or even better, DC Ranch. Even if the eclipse shoot is destroyed by cloud cover, DC Ranch, I think, makes a nice photo target on its own.

[disneydork06]

Me? I'd use the long lens shade to be sure and catch every inch...
Actually, the eclipse starts at Moonrise so if you shoot early, you wont' get as much snow down the barrel. Just don't tilt up much...

:p
haha, thanks. but right now there's so much cloud cover that I don't think I will be able to see it tonight :-( I hope someone else will get something good.

Also, Welcome to Kamrie. nice of you to come here and say hello. I'm some times in the west valley myself in nwphx, but the rest of the time I'm in flag trying to finish my last semester :-) so yeah, westside photogs! woohoo :-P

[Kamrie]

[quote=Kristy;4958365]Hey lady...! :) Nice to see another girl around this place... it reeks of testerosterone... LOL!! So now that makes 3 of the female presence around here. YAY!

I'm in Peoria also... so what do you like to shoot most often? Got a gallery anywhere? ANd what are you shooting with, etc.... blah, blah, blah... ;)




Hey! I seem to be drawn to nature shots... trees/lakes/etc lol. just carry my camera with me everywhere... whenever an opportunity strikes... i whip it out. Ummm.... no gallery, never thought about it. I've been fiddling around on the forum, an y'all seem to have one. I may scrounge up some of my favorites when i have some time [also in school = no time!]

I have a Canon SD600. My little Bitty :) lol

[Kamrie]

I feel ya ryan... I'm still in school myself... workin hard :)

[disneydork06]

I feel ya ryan... I'm still in school myself... workin hard :)
no kidding. I'm working on my photo capstone and that takes up all my life, whether I'm editing photos, taking photos, or even doin some research and looking up other photos.
are you going to gcc or asu west?

[Kamrie]

gcc [[last semester!!!]]
asu in the fall
midwestern after that

And i'm assuming you're at NAU?

[disneydork06]

yup yup, Go jacks! so you're premed then? are you hoping for the midwestern by the foothills glendale library?

[FlyingPhotog]

Well, we've got solid overcast in Chandler right now. Looks like I'm waiting until 2010 for another good eclipse...

[disneydork06]

nice jay. I got some really windy conditions with lots of snow so I can barely see 100yards from my window.

[ScottDR]

Nice shots Drew and Jay! Welcome Kamrie!

I got a glimpse of the eclipse from here just West of Piestewa Peak on my way to the gym this evening...clouds were rolling over it. Not the best view, but was pretty cool :).

Do we have a place/time in mind for meeting at the Matsuri fest? I am certainly looking forward to it!

[ryancr711]

Well, I realized tonight that I totally suck at moon shots...but I got lucky with the storm that rolled in to the NW valley...fun! That's our house in the middle, my car on the left.

I'm also interested in the Matsuri fest...since I'll be living in Japan for the next 3 years.

http://www.cross-photo.com/potn/lightning04.jpg

[Drewaz]

Thanks Jay!




Great color! Looks very warm and tranquill. Bet the visibility while diving or snorkling is superb.

[FlyingPhotog]

Well, I realized tonight that I totally suck at moon shots...but I got lucky with the storm that rolled in to the NW valley...fun! That's our house in the middle, my car on the left.

I'm also interested in the Matsuri fest...since I'll be living in Japan for the next 3 years.



Whoa!! That's an awesome photo!! That's one thing that I've never, ever successfully captured is a decent lighting shot. Gotta work on that come the Monsoon season.

Thought I was hearing things but we've definately got thunder outside down here in SW Chandler (1040 Hrs...)

[Kristy]

Well, I realized tonight that I totally suck at moon shots...but I got lucky with the storm that rolled in to the NW valley...fun! That's our house in the middle, my car on the left.

I'm also interested in the Matsuri fest...since I'll be living in Japan for the next 3 years.



Cool shot... I just got home from the gym... I kept hearing a loud sound, but it didn't register that it was a storm outside... Duh!

I'd love to catch some lightning someday.... Anyway, cute house.. :)

[thoreau]

2+ hours of sitting outside, and the moon was pretty much impossible to catch. May have gotten some lightning shots from the north Scottsdale area, not sure til I download the shots tho. We did play around a bit with a flashlight and long exposures tho. Hope they turned out decently...

[disneydork06]

very cool shot Ryan, nice capture of the lightning bolt.

[Adam B.]

Well, I realized tonight that I totally suck at moon shots...but I got lucky with the storm that rolled in to the NW valley...fun! That's our house in the middle, my car on the left.

I'm also interested in the Matsuri fest...since I'll be living in Japan for the next 3 years.

Nice shot Ryan:D

[Adam B.]

Do we have a place/time in mind for meeting at the Matsuri fest? I am certainly looking forward to it!

If you see people with Canon gear, stop and say hi.:D

[thoreau]

Well, here's the best, and only, shot I was able to get...

http://xanthotech.com/gallery/v/Eclipse/IMG_7205.jpg.html

Yeah, total failure on the eclipse. Had some fun with various other shots (http://xanthotech.com/gallery/v/Eclipse/) though. Then the rain REALLY started coming down. We tried to use the windshield sunshade thingy I had in my car for shelter to protect the camera for a bit, but that didn't work too well, and I totally forgot to pack a trash bag in my gear to build a makeshift poncho for the camera.

[disneydork06]

Well, here's the best, and only, shot I was able to get...

http://xanthotech.com/gallery/v/Eclipse/IMG_7205.jpg.html

Yeah, total failure on the eclipse. Had some fun with various other shots (http://xanthotech.com/gallery/v/Eclipse/) though. Then the rain REALLY started coming down. We tried to use the windshield sunshade thingy I had in my car for shelter to protect the camera for a bit, but that didn't work too well, and I totally forgot to pack a trash bag in my gear to build a makeshift poncho for the camera.
HAHA, love the BMW you guys made there. nice job.

[xpsentity]

Got myself about 75-100 shots of the Eclipse. Clouds stayed parted in Anthem. ;)

I'll get to them eventually.

[ToferPhotography]

Well, I realized tonight that I totally suck at moon shots...but I got lucky with the storm that rolled in to the NW valley...fun! That's our house in the middle, my car on the left.

I'm also interested in the Matsuri fest...since I'll be living in Japan for the next 3 years.

http://www.cross-photo.com/potn/lightning04.jpg

Nice catch
I almost went out to shoot, but by the time i was aware of the storm, it was POURING and my Canon would not be too happy 'bout that!

[macroshooter1970]

Nice catch
I almost went out to shoot, but by the time i was aware of the storm, it was POURING and my Canon would not be too happy 'bout that!


use protection :lol:

[Kristy]

New shots of the girls in the people section... Father-Daughter dance is tonight, so I had to snap a few.... Got some cute ones, shared just two... So difficult to not be the "Photo Album" parent sometimes... anyway... feel free to peek if you feel like it.


Funny Mike.... We all need a little protection every now and then... :)

[macroshooter1970]

New shots of the girls in the people section... Father-Daughter dance is tonight, so I had to snap a few.... Got some cute ones, shared just two... So difficult to not be the "Photo Album" parent sometimes... anyway... feel free to peek if you feel like it.


Funny Mike.... We all need a little protection every now and then... :)


ya I learned my lesson, I ALWAYS protect my canon for now on.

[disneydork06]

LOL

[FlyingPhotog]

This is my Canon
This is my Gun
One is for photos
The other's for fun...

[FlyingPhotog]

Since NASCAR doesn't race on Easter weekend, anyone interested in getting out and about for a group shoot on Saturday March 22? We've added new folks and it would be great to do another face to face (lens to lens?) "Hi How Are Ya?"

[ScottDR]

ROFLMAO! Saw the Family Guy episode in the past few days with Stewie doing that bit, oh man... :)

That show is so wrong, but so funny.

[Kristy]

Since NASCAR doesn't race on Easter weekend, anyone interested in getting out and about for a group shoot on Saturday March 22? We've added new folks and it would be great to do another face to face (lens to lens?) "Hi How Are Ya?"


Sounds like fun... checking my calendar... what'd you have in mind?

[Kamrie]

Saturday March 22nd. What were y'all thinking? As a newbie i'd love to join in =D Saturdays i unfortunately work until 1:30.... anytime after that is perfect or sundays also. :)

[joeb1]

Since NASCAR doesn't race on Easter weekend, anyone interested in getting out and about for a group shoot on Saturday March 22? We've added new folks and it would be great to do another face to face (lens to lens?) "Hi How Are Ya?"

Can't make anything other than my car club FUNction at Speedworld Drag Strip on that day. If anyone wants to shoot fast and shinny cars, that's the place.

For further info.

http://www.moparsunlimitedofaz.com/show.html

[Hatch1921]

Can't make anything other than my car club FUNction at Speedworld Drag Strip on that day. If anyone wants to shoot fast and shinny cars, that's the place.

For further info.

http://www.moparsunlimitedofaz.com/show.html


Funny you should mention that Joeb :) We (Steve and I) shot the last race ... http://azpi.exposuremanager.com/ Have a look in the Speedworld gallery. Lots of nice cars out there.

I think the 22nd is my last weekend in the States... off to Germany that week. I won't be able to make the outing :(

Hatch

[ryancr711]

Funny you should mention that Joeb :) We (Steve and I) shot the last race ... http://azpi.exposuremanager.com/ Have a look in the Speedworld gallery. Lots of nice cars out there.

I think the 22nd is my last weekend in the States... off to Germany that week. I won't be able to make the outing :(

Hatch


Funny, that's my last weekend in the States too...off to Japan on the 26th. No outing for me...

[disneydork06]

The 22nd is the last weekend of my spring break. so I may be up for something. and darn you hatch and Ryan. I have to make it down earlier to meet Ryan and to see hatch. :-)

[JmprSteve]

This Saturday (weather permitting) I'm planning on going to Matsuri, I'll be at the plaza stage - AZ Buddhist Temple Ondo dancers and Kimono Fashion show.

[Kamrie]

Can't make anything other than my car club FUNction at Speedworld Drag Strip on that day. If anyone wants to shoot fast and shinny cars, that's the place.

For further info.

http://www.moparsunlimitedofaz.com/show.html



What car club are you apart of?
My bf is all into his Mazda 3, we went racing there a couple weekends ago =D
Thats something he'd love to do again.... {we would lol}

[Kamrie]

durrr... just looked at the site :p lol

[Adam B.]

This Saturday (weather permitting) I'm planning on going to Matsuri, I'll be at the plaza stage - AZ Buddhist Temple Ondo dancers and Kimono Fashion show.

See you there Steve. According to NOAA the weather looks good.:D

[FlyingPhotog]

If y'all think things will be "bloomin'" by the third week of March we could do the Botanical Garden (easy PHX area access) or head out to the Superstitions or go shoot the old cars/trucks at Jerome...?

I freely admit to being a bit selfish as it's my first weekend off since Super Bowl so I'm dying to get out and shoot and just thought it would be fun to do something as a group. I've got upcomming club themes to shoot as well:
- "Think Green"
- "Patterns In Nature"
- "Rust"

[since76]

If y'all think things will be "bloomin'" by the third week of March we could do the Botanical Garden (easy PHX area access) or head out to the Superstitions or go shoot the old cars/trucks at Jerome...?

I freely admit to being a bit selfish as it's my first weekend off since Super Bowl so I'm dying to get out and shoot and just thought it would be fun to do something as a group. I've got upcomming club themes to shoot as well:
- "Think Green"
- "Patterns In Nature"
- "Rust"

Could you enlighten me about the old cars/trucks in Jerome? Is it like a car show, or are we talking an auto graveyard? As for a meet up on March 22nd, sounds like fun!

[since76]

Arizona Strobist Meet Up - April 13th, 2008 - Tucson, AZ

Just saw this on the Refocus Google Groups and thought I would share with everyone on the AZPOTN...

http://azstrobist.com/

From the sound of things, it looks like they've got a lot of cool stuff planned. Although I don't own any off-camera flash, I might just head down to network and learn a bit. I'll bring up the subject again once the date draws near. ;)

[ScottDR]

Steve, I look forward to seeing you there...and Adam it will be nice to meet you.

Jay, another get together on March 22 should work for me :).

[FlyingPhotog]

Could you enlighten me about the old cars/trucks in Jerome? Is it like a car show, or are we talking an auto graveyard? As for a meet up on March 22nd, sounds like fun!

I had the Gold King Mine n Ghost Town in mind. It's down the road that squeezes past the new Fire Station...

[FlyingPhotog]

Steve, I look forward to seeing you there...and Adam it will be nice to meet you.

Jay, another get together on March 22 should work for me :).

Cool. We'll work on getting some folks together...

[ToferPhotography]

sounds like fun, have to check the calendar = W I F E ;)

[Hatch1921]

I went to the Matsuri fest... it wasn't bad... having lived on Okinawa for 4 years... this was a nice dose of Japanese culture. The drummers did a nice job. I didn't get any shots I thought really stood out. I did see Geoff, Adam and Adam#2 there. I didn't run in to Steve or Tammie...or Scott. :) Maybe on the next outing.

On the way back I stopped in on Luke and shot a few flower photos... and a couple of crazy fly shots.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2135/2286358745_89c27d367e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2287145580_93561c1f75_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/2286358545_b1936919e8_o.jpg


The fly is in the macro forum... http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=458661

The weather out right now is amazing... so... if you are reading this and the sun is still up... get outside and enjoy it. That is what I'm about to do. :)

Have a fun weekend all.
Hatch

[JmprSteve]

Hatch... great shots .. sorry to have missed you. I'm dumping my cards now, I'll post some later.

[disneydork06]

awesome shots hatch. love the bg of those photos.

[FlyingPhotog]

Hatch,

Simply Wow...

[cntry]

Working to many hours, wow more and more new people, hello all and Welcome!!

[Hatch1921]

Hatch... great shots .. sorry to have missed you. I'm dumping my cards now, I'll post some later.


Thanks Steve :) Looking forward to the shots. Talk to you soon,
Hatch

[Hatch1921]

awesome shots hatch. love the bg of those photos.


Many thanks Ryan :)

Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Hatch,

Simply Wow...


Thank you very much Jay. :)

Hatch

[Zonieart]

Hi All,

Jay invited me to drop by this thread since I didn't know about it.

My name is Jim, and I live inTucson near Sabino Canyon. Been shooting with a 20D and now a 40D since 2005. I'm looking forward to reading through this thread.

Jim

[FlyingPhotog]

^^^

Another victim of my evil bread crumbs...

Welcome Jim!!

[Zonieart]

Victim indeed. ;)

[Hatch1921]

Welcome to the group Jim. :) Hatch

[Zonieart]

Thanks Hatch, I've been reading the thread and it looks like a fun group of folks. I wish I'd found this thread earlier.

[Hatch1921]

Thanks Hatch, I've been reading the thread and it looks like a fun group of folks. I wish I'd found this thread earlier.


Lots of nice people in the group. I've learned a lot from them. Keep watching the thread... I think there is a group shoot in the works?

Do you you have a gallery? What do you like to shoot?

I'm a macro nut... I enjoy sports photography as well. But... I will shoot most anything :)

Hatch

[ScottDR]

Hatch! Awesome shots! Sorry I missed you and Adam 'the younger' there. I had a great time with Steve and met Geoff and Adam 'the older'. Great festival.

I think I got a bit too much vitamin D. I didn't really burn per se, but got home about 6:15 after meeting the wife for a bite to eat and made the mistake of laying down. Over 2.5 hours later, I am finally back to the computer to upload and see what I have. Yikes.

Welcome aboard Jim!

[Zonieart]

Lots of nice people in the group. I've learned a lot from them. Keep watching the thread... I think there is a group shoot in the works?

Do you you have a gallery? What do you like to shoot?

I'm a macro nut... I enjoy sports photography as well. But... I will shoot most anything :)

Hatch


I just started to put together a gallery on Flickr.

Here's the link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23311745@N02/

I'm like you, I like to shoot everything. I especially enjoy wildlife, concerts and landscapes. I go to Country Thunder in Florence every year in April and usually get some great concert shots. I'd really like to learn how to shoot some Macro shots.

[JmprSteve]

Here are some from the Matsuri. The first is a blown out sky backlighting a dancer (who was performing in semi-shade).

The second is a basically the same shot only changing the focus point (two Koto players, the lady in the black kimono is the remaining member of Kokin Gumi - this years Matsuri is dedicated to the memory of the Leader of Kokin Gumi - Masakazu Yoshizawa).

[disneydork06]

Welcome Jim! btw, nice photos on flickr :-)

[azphotos]

Hi all. The Matsuri was a blast! Glad to see Steve, 2 Adams, Hatch and ScotDR.

[Adam B.]

Nice shots Hatch!!!

Welcome to the group Jim.

It was great to see everyone today. Scott your not alone with your OD of vitamin D, I burned my bald spot (again).

[Az2Africa]

Hi All,

Jay invited me to drop by this thread since I didn't know about it.

My name is Jim, and I live inTucson near Sabino Canyon. Been shooting with a 20D and now a 40D since 2005. I'm looking forward to reading through this thread.

Jim

Welcome Jim ! When I started this thread in Feb. 2006 I had no idea that it would draw such a great crowd and so many responses. Over 6,100 replies and 102,000 views !!:D

[ToferPhotography]

I just started to put together a gallery on Flickr.

Here's the link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23311745@N02/

I'm like you, I like to shoot everything. I especially enjoy wildlife, concerts and landscapes. I go to Country Thunder in Florence every year in April and usually get some great concert shots. I'd really like to learn how to shoot some Macro shots.


Nice shots, Welcome!

[Hatch1921]

Nice shots Steve. I couldn't find a clear shot to take...lots of people in the backgrounds. :( I did enjoy the area...It would be a great place for future photo shoots. :)

Hatch

[DanaS]

Good morning everyone,
My name is Dana, I am new to this thread again, having found it awhile ago, (thanks to Tammi O) and then having my computer die an ugly death.... loosing all my contacts, favorites, and links etc.... Any how.
Met Steve and one other at the Matsuri Festival, (sorry, HORRIBLE with names:oops:) and enjoyed shooting (with the camera:lol:) the dancers. Got some nice pics. Any suggestions on size limit for posting?
Looking forward to any and all feedback on pics, as well as getting to meet everyone in the near future. Great time of year to get out.
Have a great day everyone!!

[Hatch1921]

Hi Dana and welcome to the group. You can post as wide as 1024px in the threads. :)

Hatch

[DanaS]

Hatch,
I just got done looking at your gallary. Looks like you enjoy a lot of macro. Any suggestions on macro lenses?

[ScottDR]

Good morning everyone,
My name is Dana, I am new to this thread again, having found it awhile ago, (thanks to Tammi O) and then having my computer die an ugly death.... loosing all my contacts, favorites, and links etc.... Any how.
Met Steve and one other at the Matsuri Festival, (sorry, HORRIBLE with names:oops:) and enjoyed shooting (with the camera:lol:) the dancers. Got some nice pics. Any suggestions on size limit for posting?
Looking forward to any and all feedback on pics, as well as getting to meet everyone in the near future. Great time of year to get out.
Have a great day everyone!!

Hi Dana,

I was the one you met with Steve...don't feel bad, I'm horrible with names myself. The only reason I recognized your post was your mentioning of a horrible computer death when we met :). Anyway, glad to see you in here.

I concur with Hatch, a LOT of background clutter on most all of my shots from the festival. It's pretty much going to be that way in crowded events without total freedom of shooting angles so it is to be expected I guess. I have a couple decent shots I need to post with some basic PP. Not sure if I'm going back today now as my wife has too much writing to do today :(.

Terry, this post sure has been a hit. I bet you had no idea when you posted a single message that it'd go on for years!

[Hatch1921]

Hatch,
I just got done looking at your gallary. Looks like you enjoy a lot of macro. Any suggestions on macro lenses?


I'm not really a fan of macro ...this is the only lens I own. ROFL :D

Seriously...
Yes... I am a macro nut case. I like to shoot other things as well but... the macro world has me hooked.

A few questions to ask yourself...

Budget
Shooting style /goals
Weight of the lens and camera shake...
Tripod...hand-held shooting

I've used the Canon 100mm the past 4 years. As with 99% of macro lenses from all brands... it is wicked sharp!!! It isn't very heavy...even though it has a lot of glass in it. The working distance in very nice. You can add extension tubes to increase your magnification. Even though the manual says you can't use a teleconverter with the lens you can attach an extension tube to the TC and then attach the lens.

If you shoot hand-held.. .this is a great lens for the job. The weight won't beat you down.

The reason I mention shooting style/goals... you can take close up shots that look great with most any lens without the need for a true macro lens. If you really want to see all the amazing details...then a 1:1 macro lens is the way to go IMO.

I think the Canon 100mm is around $400 or so. It can be used for other types of photography... just know if you photograph people with it.. .all the details show... the good and the bad. :)

I wanted a little more working distance and great bokeh the 180mm macro lenses produce. So... I bought the Sigma 180mm macro. I was nervous as I haven't purchased anything other than Canon. I'm so glad I bought the lens and saved some money. It is performing very well. I love the bokeh in the shots. The extra working distance is nice. It is harder to shoot than the 100mm due to the focal length... the weight isn't bad but you notice a difference. I would suggest a monopod or tripod. I've used the monopod with it several times... very handy!

The Sigma 105mm lens is supposed to be excellent as well as the Sigma 150mm.

For an all around/general purpose macro lens... you just can't beat the Canon 100mm macro IMO.

Hope this helps.
Hatch

[DanaS]

Thanks Hatch, great info to consider.
Will probably go with the Canon 100mm for general purpose. Going to Hawaii on the 21st of March and have nothing in the Macro dept. Looking forward to all the opportunities presented there.

[DanaS]

Hey Scott, sorry about that, thanks for the welcome and hope to see you again at the next opportunity :D.
Dana

I was the one you met with Steve...don't feel bad, I'm horrible with names myself. The only reason I recognized your post was your mentioning of a horrible computer death when we met :). Anyway, glad to see you in here.

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks Hatch, great info to consider.
Will probably go with the Canon 100mm for general purpose. Going to Hawaii on the 21st of March and have nothing in the Macro dept. Looking forward to all the opportunities presented there.

What Hatch says...

But, FWIW, the 17-40 f/4L can shoot rediculously close in. True it isn't Macro but you get double duty from it as both a close up lens and a great (read: sick sharp) WA on a crop or UWA on FF...

Just tossin' in a couple of pennies while waiting out the rain in Fontana...

[disneydork06]

Great time of year to get out.
welcome Dana! btw, you probably haven't seen outside my window :-D it's snowing again up here in flagstaff:lol:

hehe, I'm kinda stuck indoors even though I have a 1D...

[Hatch1921]

But, FWIW, the 17-40 f/4L can shoot rediculously close in. True it isn't Macro but you get double duty from it as both a close up lens and a great (read: sick sharp) WA on a crop or UWA on FF...

Jay is correct... and ... with the UWA the sunsets would be wonderful to capture with the lens. Not to mention the rest of the Island..

Hatch

[DanaS]

Thanks for the 17-40 f/4L option Jay, but the reviews I have read (B & H) give mixed opinions on sharpness (could just be their copies? :( ). I have the 24-105mm f/4L already, would this cover the land/seascapes?

Thanks again for all the friendly welcomes, and advise.
Dana

[azphotos]

Part of the fun of the fest was people watching....

http://azphoto.info/calendar/Images/IMG_0745.jpg

[azphotos]

Another part of the fun was performers:

http://azphoto.info/calendar/Images/IMG_0709.jpg

http://azphoto.info/calendar/Images/IMG_0789.jpg

[azphotos]

And with movement, there is always time for a little experiment or two:

http://azphoto.info/calendar/Images/IMG_0803.jpg


http://azphoto.info/calendar/Images/IMG_0804.jpg

[azphotos]

Ok - the trip report is published along with a picture for the Godess, showing Miss Tammie what she missed out on! Hope nothing serious precluded your presence Tammie.:lol:

Hello more new people!

FYI: I try to keep track of what we have planned for the group and also the results of outings along with a funny or two. You can see what is planned by going to http://www.azpotn.com (http://www.azpotn.com/).

And talk about outings - Frank was making some noises yesterday about getting over to the Botanical Gardens this coming weekend - something about blooms and the rain ------ and wanting to capture some more desert shots before getting into the lush German forests!

[ScottDR]

Nice shots Geoff!

I have a few to share. I am afraid the background noise was pretty bad for the vast majority of shots but here you go. First off was the awwww picture:
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii96/ScottDR/IMG_5845.jpg

And a couple of action shots:
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii96/ScottDR/IMG_5943.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii96/ScottDR/IMG_5887.jpg

[Kamrie]

hatch~
amazing shots, wow is the only word that came out of my mouth lol
~Kamrie

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks for the 17-40 f/4L option Jay, but the reviews I have read (B & H) give mixed opinions on sharpness (could just be their copies? :( ). I have the 24-105mm f/4L already, would this cover the land/seascapes?

Thanks again for all the friendly welcomes, and advise.
Dana

24mm on FF is wide but not so much on 1.6x bodies. The 17-40 would get you wider (and closer...) I hadn't seen any poor reviews of the 17-40 but I understand how it is to trust the sources we trust.

BTW, I think I owe you a welcome!

[FlyingPhotog]

Great shots from the Japanese fest there campers. Geoff gets my gold star (for all that's worth...) for the flying drumstick experiments. Nice job of getting your gear to capture what your mind saw! Beautiful...