Arizona POTN get together?

[jbdavies]

slightly maybe... but the tonal qualilties will still be as they are ... so I'd expect to make some changes before printing. :confused:



Love that shot Terry. :)

Yeah.. I did convert it in RAW, but then tweaked a few things in PS... There just aren't enough shadows maybe.... Something is definitely "off". I have the original on a DVD... I may just dig it up again and process it in color... ??

I think the light background is throwing it off..... just snapshots really... walking home from the beach on our vacation, with camera in hand... and saw an opportunity (or what i thought....) Color might be the best choice for these. ;)
Ahhhh! So many things to worry about!! I'm never going to print my stuff. lol

Well, when you go to color... let us know?

[Kristy]

Ahhhh! So many things to worry about!! I'm never going to print my stuff. lol

Well, when you go to color... let us know?

You should print lots of things..... It's fun to see your work in a frame. :) And I know you have lots of great scenery stuff....

Color... yeah... maybe next week I'll pull it out again. For now I have relatives coming in on Wednesday morning, So the week will go by quickly.

Never enough time in the day.

ps.... it's raining here... really pouring..... pounding actually. :)

[jbdavies]

You should print lots of things..... It's fun to see your work in a frame. :) And I know you have lots of great scenery stuff....

Color... yeah... maybe next week I'll pull it out again. For now I have relatives coming in on Wednesday morning, So the week will go by quickly.

Never enough time in the day.

ps.... it's raining here... really pouring..... pounding actually. :)
Yeah, my mother actually wants to print a couple of my shots to put in the bathroom we're getting re-done. We just have to pick what she wants...

NO WAY!! Figures, you got the storm that just passed us by... we did get a few thunder storms though. :)

[Kristy]

Yeah, my mother actually wants to print a couple of my shots to put in the bathroom we're getting re-done. We just have to pick what she wants...

NO WAY!! Figures, you got the storm that just passed us by... we did get a few thunder storms though. :)

Try using WHCC.. they do really nice work. For fun, you can put a linen texture on them. Your mom will like that. :)

You could also try MPix... I've used them once or twice and they are really great too. They are the sister company of a pro lab called "Millers", who has a really great reputation.

And yeah... we have lightining and thunder now along with the rain.... I should be out chasing lightning... for that perfect shot.... But rather to have my glass of Cabernet and chill out before bed. :) LOL....

[jbdavies]

Try using WHCC.. they do really nice work. For fun, you can put a linen texture on them. Your mom will like that. :)

You could also try MPix... I've used them once or twice and they are really great too. They are the sister company of a pro lab called "Millers", who has a really great reputation.

And yeah... we have lightining and thunder now along with the rain.... I should be out chasing lightning... for that perfect shot.... But rather to have my glass of Cabernet and chill out before bed. :) LOL....
Hmmmm... I'll have to look into those once we get closer. Thanks! :)

Hahaha... I have no idea what Cabernet is (I'm assuming wine?) but sounds relaxing. :)

[Kristy]

Hmmmm... I'll have to look into those once we get closer. Thanks! :)

Hahaha... I have no idea what Cabernet is (I'm assuming wine?) but sounds relaxing. :)

Yikes... Yep... just a glass of red wine... nothing special... but I like to have a glass late before bed.... after a crazy day.

Let me know if you need any help to prep for printing. :) I'm always happy to give back whenever I can.

[jbdavies]

Yikes... Yep... just a glass of red wine... nothing special... but I like to have a glass late before bed.... after a crazy day.

Let me know if you need any help to prep for printing. :) I'm always happy to give back whenever I can.
Ahhhh... ok. If I drank... I think I'd go with wine type stuff. lol Crazy day huh? Always makes things interesting though.

And I will! Thanks for the offer. :)

[Kristy]

Ahhhh... ok. If I drank... I think I'd go with wine type stuff. lol Crazy day huh? Always makes things interesting though.

And I will! Thanks for the offer. :)

You're funny.... My life is always crazy.. it happens. I keep waiting for it to slow down... but maybe in 5 years... LOL

Nighty-night.... the mommy needs to get some sleep. :)

[jbdavies]

You're funny.... My life is always crazy.. it happens. I keep waiting for it to slow down... but maybe in 5 years... LOL

Nighty-night.... the mommy needs to get some sleep. :)
lol Ok. Night! :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Hmmm...

I think I somehow inadvertantly unsubcribed from our little corner...all good...

[jbdavies]

Hmmm...

I think I somehow inadvertantly unsubcribed from our little corner...all good...
What was your first clue? Didn't get 20 emails from the webmaster? lol

[FlyingPhotog]

What was your first clue? Didn't get 20 emails from the webmaster? lol

Oh God, there's no way I'll ever activate that feature...

Nope, I figured something was up when this thread wasn't in the 5 or 10 listings as having new posts. :o

So you put up shots, we heard from Ryan but what about Adam? Did he get kidnapped by gypsies on the way home? :)

[jbdavies]

Oh God, there's no way I'll ever activate that feature...

Nope, I figured something was up when this thread wasn't in the 5 or 10 listings as having new posts. :o

So you put up shots, we heard from Ryan but what about Adam? Did he get kidnapped by gypsies on the way home? :)
Hahaha! Who knows... I'm kinda anxious to see what Ryan (if he ever gets them loaded) and Adam got. Only time will tell....

[disneydork06]

You should print lots of things..... It's fun to see your work in a frame. :) And I know you have lots of great scenery stuff....

Color... yeah... maybe next week I'll pull it out again. For now I have relatives coming in on Wednesday morning, So the week will go by quickly.

Never enough time in the day.

ps.... it's raining here... really pouring..... pounding actually. :)
no fair! I'm like only 6-7 miles away from you and all I got was a couple drops and a little lightning show before I went inside for the night.
Hahaha! Who knows... I'm kinda anxious to see what Ryan (if he ever gets them loaded) and Adam got. Only time will tell....
ha, I still have to go through my stuff. quite a lazy day for me :-P maybe tomorrow I will take a look through, if i don't photograph a couple friends.

[Az2Africa]

When converting in Raw, use the preview check box to switch back and forth between B&W and color and look at the dominant colors . Then move the color sliders to raise or lower each color in the grayscale. Your conversion looks great BWT.

[ToferPhotography]

sorry I missed the jaunt to the creek...

Count me in on the Brick & Mortar! :)

[disneydork06]

looks like we may need to start planning a place to meet...

[sassinak]

Oh God, there's no way I'll ever activate that feature...

Nope, I figured something was up when this thread wasn't in the 5 or 10 listings as having new posts. :o

So you put up shots, we heard from Ryan but what about Adam? Did he get kidnapped by gypsies on the way home? :)


I'll try to get some shots up today or tonight. I wasn't really happy with most of what I shot, but there were a few interesting ones that I'll post at lunch or later tonight.

[FlyingPhotog]

I'll try to get some shots up today or tonight. I wasn't really happy with most of what I shot, but there were a few interesting ones that I'll post at lunch or later tonight.

He's alive! ALIVE!! ;)

:lol:

[ToferPhotography]

looks like we may need to start planning a place to meet...

OK so I will start this little tally sheet ...

Westvalley = 1
Northvalley =
Eastvalley =
Phoenix =
outside of PHX and would consider attending =

[FlyingPhotog]

OK so I will start this little tally sheet ...

Westvalley = 1
Northvalley =
Eastvalley = 1
Phoenix =
outside of PHX and would consider attending =

Altered the tally in the quoted message...

[cntry]

OK so I will start this little tally sheet ...

Westvalley = 1
Northvalley =
Eastvalley =1
Phoenix =
outside of PHX and would consider attending =1 (Cool-Payson/Heber)

Redited

[AZTBS]

OK so I will start this little tally sheet ...

Westvalley = 1
Northvalley =
Eastvalley = 2
Phoenix =
outside of PHX and would consider attending = 1 (Cool-Payson/Heber)

+1!

[BassBiggieD]

OK so I will start this little tally sheet ...

Westvalley = 1
Northvalley =
Eastvalley =2
Phoenix = 1
outside of PHX and would consider attending =1

fixed, revised

[cntry]

fixed, revised

So you are the editor in charge, cool.

[sassinak]

Ok, now I have a chance to toss up some photos from this weekend quickly before I have to head back to work.

Hard to see on this first one, but I think this actually manages to get all four of us in the picture. In the original I think I can just barely make out Jeremy in the grass off to the side of Jay.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2732356857_9cb8fd1c98_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2733187150_7953f77238_o.jpg

[BassBiggieD]

So you are the editor in charge, cool.
more so a attempt at slight humor.. fail :cry:

[cntry]

More an attempt at being polite, and since it's easy to see where this is going, subject dropped.

[jbdavies]

Adam! Cool looking shots! I like the second one. :)

Annnnd... I'm not smart enough to figure out how to do the updated quote thingy... but put me down too! The out of PHX one. :D lol

[cntry]

While everyone was at the Creek I took a ride up to Molly Butlers and tried my new PS while moving, all shots are at about 60mph except the Lodge.

1.http://www.bamphoto.com/POTN/20080802_Ride_0001.jpg

2.http://www.bamphoto.com/POTN/20080802_Ride_0005.jpg

3.http://www.bamphoto.com/POTN/20080802_Ride_0006.jpg

4.http://www.bamphoto.com/POTN/20080802_Ride_0007.jpg

[disneydork06]

Westvalley = 1
Northvalley =0
Eastvalley =2
Phoenix = 2
outside of PHX and would consider attending =2

so I'm kind of in the west but technically living in phx...only two miles from glendale...

Also, nice shots cntry. i'm jealous of the bike ride.

Adam, cool shot that you got from my glasses...can't believe my cheeks are that puffy now. time to get out and get some exercise again :-/:-P

[azpix]

While everyone was at the Creek I took a ride up to Molly Butlers and tried my new PS while moving, all shots are at about 60mph except the Lodge.


shooting while riding, no thats ballsy.

[cntry]

For those that were looking...400 F/2.8:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=547963

[N2CANON]

Westvalley = 1
Northvalley =0
Eastvalley =2
Phoenix = 3
outside of PHX and would consider attending =2

so I'm kind of in the west but technically living in phx...only two miles from glendale...

Also, nice shots cntry. i'm jealous of the bike ride.

Adam, cool shot that you got from my glasses...can't believe my cheeks are that puffy now. time to get out and get some exercise again :-/:-P

Edited quote again. I live in central Phoenix, so anywhere would be okay for me. There are so many ways to get around town anymore, it's no big deal. Can't wait to meet you all.

[FlyingPhotog]

For those that were looking...400 F/2.8:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=547963

*SIGH* Dare to dream... :(

[jbdavies]

*SIGH* Dare to dream... :(
I wouldn't know what to do with that thing. Probably take some pictures of space or something... lol

[jbdavies]

Westvalley = 1
Northvalley =0
Eastvalley =2
Phoenix = 2
outside of PHX and would consider attending =2

so I'm kind of in the west but technically living in phx...only two miles from glendale...

Also, nice shots cntry. i'm jealous of the bike ride.

Adam, cool shot that you got from my glasses...can't believe my cheeks are that puffy now. time to get out and get some exercise again :-/:-P
Thanks Ryan for fixing my stupidity... :D

[Kristy]

Westvalley = 2
Northvalley =0
Eastvalley =2
Phoenix = 3
outside of PHX and would consider attending =2


Revised... Technically I'm considered "Northwest".... But I'll just sign myself in at west... And I can travel to a meeting. Not a big deal.

We could always meet at a central location and have a snack or something. :)

[jbdavies]

Westvalley = 2
Northvalley =0
Eastvalley =2
Phoenix = 3
outside of PHX and would consider attending =2


Revised... Technically I'm considered "Northwest".... But I'll just sign myself in at west... And I can travel to a meeting. Not a big deal.

We could always meet at a central location and have a snack or something. :)
Oh! I like snacks! Can I have the little juicy drink things... and maybe even a snack pack. :D

[Kristy]

Oh! I like snacks! Can I have the little juicy drink things... and maybe even a snack pack. :D

No soup for you.. ( I mean snack... ;) )

[jbdavies]

No soup for you.. ( I mean snack... ;) )
:( lol

Sooo... we could meet at Mill Ave for the first group meet. Isn't that sort of central?

[Kristy]

:( lol

Sooo... we could meet at Mill Ave for the first group meet. Isn't that sort of central?

Being a Northwest girl... I think Mill Ave is pretty far east... but what do I know...? LOL... I was thinking Biltmore area would be central.....?

But I'm willing to travel if there is enough time for me to cross the valley in evening traffic... LOL

[jbdavies]

Being a Northwest girl... I think Mill Ave is pretty far east... but what do I know...? LOL... I was thinking Biltmore area would be central.....?

But I'm willing to travel if there is enough time for me to cross the valley in evening traffic... LOL
Where is Biltmore? I really don't know the valley that well. I only do a certain run for work every Tuesdays... creature of habit. lol

[Kristy]

24th Street and Camelback, roughly....

Doesn't matter really.... I have no idea what "central" would actually be anyway.

So here's today's latest.. I think I'm in B&W mode for some reason....

"JUST HAND OVER THE COOKIES, AND NO ONE GETS HURT"

This one is just too cute! Edit to add... window light from behind... just playing around with the camera.

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/345512440_Ja5TP-L.jpg

[jbdavies]

24th Street and Camelback, roughly....

Doesn't matter really.... I have no idea what "central" would actually be anyway.

So here's today's latest.. I think I'm in B&W mode for some reason....

"JUST HAND OVER THE COOKIES, AND NO ONE GETS HURT"

This one is just too cute! Edit to add... window light from behind... just playing around with the camera.

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/345512440_Ja5TP-L.jpg
Cute!

[cntry]

Way to cute Kristy!! Just upgraded the firmware on both 30D's to 1.06, way to easy!

[disneydork06]

Thanks Ryan for fixing my stupidity... :D
hey no prob. here for you bro :-)
Westvalley = 2
Northvalley =0
Eastvalley =2
Phoenix = 3
outside of PHX and would consider attending =2


Revised... Technically I'm considered "Northwest".... But I'll just sign myself in at west... And I can travel to a meeting. Not a big deal.

We could always meet at a central location and have a snack or something. :)
i didn't even notice north valley was on there...so I guess I'm "northwest" as well :-P
:( lol

Sooo... we could meet at Mill Ave for the first group meet. Isn't that sort of central?
mill is not too bad...about a 40 min drive with traffic
Being a Northwest girl... I think Mill Ave is pretty far east... but what do I know...? LOL... I was thinking Biltmore area would be central.....?

But I'm willing to travel if there is enough time for me to cross the valley in evening traffic... LOL
you would think of biltmore :-) nice shopping area right?

[cntry]

I probably can't make it, but there is a borders right there.

[Kristy]

Cute!

Way to cute Kristy!! Just upgraded the firmware on both 30D's to 1.06, way to easy!

Thanks guys... little kiddos always crack me up.. their facial expressions are priceless!


i didn't even notice north valley was on there...so I guess I'm "northwest" as well :-P

mill is not too bad...about a 40 min drive with traffic

you would think of biltmore :-) nice shopping area right?

Shopping? Me?? HA~ Maybe when I have the time.. but there are LOTS of great places to photograph people in that area... :)

[jbdavies]

Thanks guys... little kiddos always crack me up.. their facial expressions are priceless!



Shopping? Me?? HA~ Maybe when I have the time.. but there are LOTS of great places to photograph people in that area... :)
I don't mind shopping at all... if there's a Best Buy near by. ;) :D

[ToferPhotography]

I don't mind shopping at all... if there's a Best Buy near by. ;) :D

About 5 blocks west ;)
Bestbuy
1949 E CAMELBACK RD Ste 101
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: 602-266-3400
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00am-9:00pm
Sun 10:00am-8:00pm

[disneydork06]

nice Chris, almost forgot there was best buy there on the south side of the road :-P

[TammieO]

Westvalley = 2
Northvalley =0
Eastvalley =3
Phoenix = 3
outside of PHX and would consider attending =2


Revised... Technically I'm considered "Northwest".... But I'll just sign myself in at west... And I can travel to a meeting. Not a big deal.

We could always meet at a central location and have a snack or something. :)

Add one more for the Eastvalley.
Sorry I missed the hike. Sounds like everyone had a good time.
Kristy, I love your people photos! You do have some of the cutest subjects too!

[Guerry Dalrymple]

Westvalley = 2
Northvalley =0
Eastvalley =3
Phoenix = 3
outside of PHX and would consider attending =2

Nancy and I are in Apache Junction near the 60 so I'm guessing Eastvalley :confused:

Westvalley = 2
Northvalley =0
Eastvalley =4
Phoenix = 3
outside of PHX and would consider attending =2

[disneydork06]

alright...finally edited photos so I guess it is my turn :-)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2736531224_ffb8b59176.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/2736532896_1fe518e4cc.jpg?v=0

we got all the angles covered here :-)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/2736502238_8451bed010.jpg?v=0

check out his landing! nice job jeremy (from your first jump)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2735661189_c8a1df7675.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2736526570_13935b155a.jpg?v=0

[Rutha73]

Looks like the outing was fun, sorry I missed it :cry:. I am likeing the shots from the graveyard (i am assuming that is where the angel is from) and the rope swing. I really like the lightening shot too Jeremy! I want to try and do some of those during monsoons this year. Kristy, the last two of yours look great, I think your B&W conversion on your daughter is well done! and that last one is great, I need to have my camera out more often when I am home with Delaney, I could probly catch some funny ones. as for the brick and mortar meetings, if they are on friday evenings or saturday (maybe even sunday during the day) I could do them, but having to get up at 4am I have trouble staying awake past 8pm during the week.

[jbdavies]

I really like your shots Ryan... well... except the 4th one. :p lol

[jbdavies]

Sooo... I'm slightly please with this last photo(s) I took...

My Pano (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=6054547#post6054547)

[disneydork06]

I really like your shots Ryan... well... except the 4th one. :p lolhaha, thanks...at least i didn't post up the one where you fell on face like this one: okay, j/k. too lazy to get the photo address :-P

[jbdavies]

haha, thanks...at least i didn't post up the one where you fell on face like this one: okay, j/k. too lazy to get the photo address :-P
Hahaha! Yeah... lol

[cntry]

Wow, just found my first pic post back in 2005 with my brand new G6 :)

http://www.bamphoto.com/gallery/albums/Autos/chevy.jpg

[Kristy]

Kristy, the last two of yours look great, I think your B&W conversion on your daughter is well done! and that last one is great, I need to have my camera out more often when I am home with Delaney, I could probly catch some funny ones.

THanks Jake... I forget what I did there, but I think there's a "Mocha" color in the shadows I always like my B&W's a little warm. :) YOu need to just keep your camera out all the time.. Mine lives on either my desk or a kitchen counter.. You never know when you'll want to grab it real quick.. If it's tucked away in your gear bag... you'll never get it out. :) And with an adorable daugher like yours.... You should be shooting several days a week!

Kristy, I love your people photos! You do have some of the cutest subjects too!

:) Thanks Tammie.. :) Miss seeing you around here... Guess you're having a busy summer.

Sooo... I'm slightly please with this last photo(s) I took...

My Pano (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=6054547#post6054547)

Beautiful Jeremy! :) I left a comment on your thread. :)

Wow, just found my first pic post back in 2005 with my brand new G6 :)


Always fun to go back and look at our old work... Cool looking car. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Ok, now I have a chance to toss up some photos from this weekend quickly before I have to head back to work.

Hard to see on this first one, but I think this actually manages to get all four of us in the picture. In the original I think I can just barely make out Jeremy in the grass off to the side of Jay.

Nice "group shot" in Ryan's glasses and the B&W Flag from the cemetary is very nicely done!

Glad you were able to come out and play with us. Enjoyed it.

Oh and sorry for driving right past where we left the car. Us "old farts" can wag the jaw too much sometimes... :)

[FlyingPhotog]

24th Street and Camelback, roughly....

Doesn't matter really.... I have no idea what "central" would actually be anyway.

So here's today's latest.. I think I'm in B&W mode for some reason....

"JUST HAND OVER THE COOKIES, AND NO ONE GETS HURT"

This one is just too cute! Edit to add... window light from behind... just playing around with the camera.

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/345512440_Ja5TP-L.jpg

One of your best efforts, ma'am... ;)

[Kristy]

One of your best efforts, ma'am... ;)

Thank you sir.... :) This little one is a ball of fire... can you tell... IF looks could kill I would have been dead a thousand times! But she's so funny!

[cntry]

Reminds me of Drew Barrymore in ET lol

[FlyingPhotog]

alright...finally edited photos so I guess it is my turn :-)

- Love your version of the Angel

- Interesting POV on the hole in the tree. Nice find.

- Definately not a medal contending team in "synchronized shooting." Funny!

- Trust me folks, that landing hurt worse than it looks like it's gonna. Sorry I didn't pick up on it quicker when you guys whistled at me. All I caught was the ginormous splash...

- I think this one's your best (of what you posted.) Nice, crisp details but well separated from the BG with shallow DOF.

Big Fun was had...!

[jbdavies]

Wow, just found my first pic post back in 2005 with my brand new G6 :)

http://www.bamphoto.com/gallery/albums/Autos/chevy.jpg
Sweet car Randy! Love car shows! :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Wow, just found my first pic post back in 2005 with my brand new G6 :)

http://www.bamphoto.com/gallery/albums/Autos/chevy.jpg

And oh how far we've all come, eh? Nice shot.

Proves it's the Indian and not the Arrow...

[Kristy]

-- Trust me folks, that landing hurt worse than it looks like it's gonna. Sorry I didn't pick up on it quicker when you guys whistled at me. All I caught was the ginormous splash...

Big Fun was had...!

I think that is my favorite shot of Ryan's too. :) Perfectly timed.

Did everyone end up jumping in?

[FlyingPhotog]

I think that is my favorite shot of Ryan's too. :) Perfectly timed.

Did everyone end up jumping in?

Ha...

I'd have drowned. Death by camera gear...

[Kristy]

Ha...

I'd have drowned. Death by camera gear...

Well, you could have left your gear up on a rock... silly. :rolleyes:

[jbdavies]

I think that is my favorite shot of Ryan's too. :) Perfectly timed.

Did everyone end up jumping in?
NO! They all left me to embarrass my self. :p lol

[Kristy]

NO! They all left me to embarrass my self. :p lol

Since you are the Scout Master.. we'd expect you to set the example and jump first. Not your fault everyone else was "scared"..... LOL... Makes a good photo anyway. :)

[jbdavies]

Since you are the Scout Master.. we'd expect you to set the example and jump first. Not your fault everyone else was "scared"..... LOL... Makes a good photo anyway. :)
Hahaha! I also set the example of how NOT to jump in. Landed horribly wrong both times. lol Almost fell in too....

[Kristy]

Hahaha! I also set the example of how NOT to jump in. Landed horribly wrong both times. lol Almost fell in too....

....and the young one teaches the elders things about life....

LOL.....

Bedtime for the mommy.... tired muscles from too either much workout tonight.. or last night's yoga kicked my butt..... and 6:00 am rolls around all to early for me on most days.

Night-Night AZ Friends.... :)

[FlyingPhotog]

My "Three Out Of Four..."
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/101280602/original.jpg

Next time, try a worm instead:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/101280604/original.jpg

[jbdavies]

Night.

[jbdavies]

Hahahaha! Nice Jay! Love the caption for the last one.

[FlyingPhotog]

Hey, Down In Front...!

Don't forget to take your head out of the viewfinder from time to time...

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/101281173/original.jpg

[jbdavies]

Great shot Jay! Gotta love Sedona colors. :)

[ToferPhotography]

Creative shots everyone!

[disneydork06]

- Love your version of the Angel

- Interesting POV on the hole in the tree. Nice find.

- Definately not a medal contending team in "synchronized shooting." Funny!

- Trust me folks, that landing hurt worse than it looks like it's gonna. Sorry I didn't pick up on it quicker when you guys whistled at me. All I caught was the ginormous splash...

- I think this one's your best (of what you posted.) Nice, crisp details but well separated from the BG with shallow DOF.

Big Fun was had...!
thank you. btw, loving your caption work here. makes the photos even more fun :-) synchronized shooting...nice.

Hey I almost jumped in...but didn't really want to drip dry in anyones car...yeah, that's the reason why I didn't jump :-)
oh, and do have a couple pics of the almost third attempt, but it was just him sliding...
Does anyone know how to do those animated gif pics? it's just a little slideshow of the images right? I have a few of Jeremy's jump I'd like to try and use for that.

Oh, and great shot Jay. But next time tell that photog friend of yours to put their camera away if they aren't going to be on it :-) ruins the whole pic. :-P haha, anyways I like the pov.

[disneydork06]

My "Three Out Of Four..."
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/101280602/original.jpg


hehe, you can see the contemplation on Jeremy's face..."to jump, or not to jump...what shall I do?" :-P

[macroshooter1970]

nice photo's everyone

[BrianAZ]

Hey all. Just popping in to say hi. I've been offline for over a month now, and I just got my PC back together today. For anyone contemplating putting in new floors in your house, I'd advise against it. I've been in hell for the last 6 weeks, and we are only about 1/2 way done. :(

On the plus side, since the contractor has screwed up so badly (4 times), they are going to do more than originally asked. We are getting complete mahogany hardwoods all throughout the house, except for the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room, where they will re-tile it with whatever we want.

[jbdavies]

Hey all. Just popping in to say hi. I've been offline for over a month now, and I just got my PC back together today. For anyone contemplating putting in new floors in your house, I'd advise against it. I've been in hell for the last 6 weeks, and we are only about 1/2 way done. :(

On the plus side, since the contractor has screwed up so badly (4 times), they are going to do more than originally asked. We are getting complete mahogany hardwoods all throughout the house, except for the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room, where they will re-tile it with whatever we want.
Oh nice! I love it when that happens... though, it's never happened to me...

[jbdavies]

Has anyone used LensRentals.com? Are they reliable and everything? I'm probably going to have to rent a lens (70-200) and a real tripod from them for my trip down to Mexico... just wanted to make sure they were good to work with.

Course... if any of you want to lend me their 70-200... that would be swell too... ;) :D lol

[FlyingPhotog]

Has anyone used LensRentals.com? Are they reliable and everything? I'm probably going to have to rent a lens (70-200) and a real tripod from them for my trip down to Mexico... just wanted to make sure they were good to work with.

Course... if any of you want to lend me their 70-200... that would be swell too... ;) :D lol

Everything I've seen regarding LR.com = First Rate and Above Board

I'd strongly urge you to get in touch with them regarding taking one of their lenses out of the country and whether or not it would be properly insureable under their contractual agreement.

Wouldn't wish something to happen to a rented lens but I'd wish it even less if it wasn't properly insured !

[jbdavies]

Everything I've seen regarding LR.com = First Rate and Above Board

I'd strongly urge you to get in touch with them regarding taking one of their lenses out of the country and whether or not it would be properly insureable under their contractual agreement.

Wouldn't wish something to happen to a rented lens but I'd wish it even less if it wasn't properly insured !
I actually just got an email from them saying it would be ok to take their lens and tripod out of the country with insurance. :D

I'm kinda excited to use the 70-200. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

I actually just got an email from them saying it would be ok to take their lens and tripod out of the country with insurance. :D

I'm kinda excited to use the 70-200. :)

Is it the f/2.8L IS or the f/4?

[jbdavies]

Is it the f/2.8L IS or the f/4?
Just the f/4 for now. I don't think I'll really need the f/2.8 for the trip... but I probably will wish I had it once I get there... oh well. :D

[FlyingPhotog]

Just the f/4 for now. I don't think I'll really need the f/2.8 for the trip... but I probably will wish I had it once I get there... oh well. :D

I think you'll find yourself shopping when you get back. Seems to happen frequently after renting a good piece of glass...

<Evil Grin>

[jbdavies]

I think you'll find yourself shopping when you get back. Seems to happen frequently after renting a good piece of glass...

<Evil Grin>
Hahaha! I've been shopping for a while now... just haven't been able to go through with it. :( Hopefully will change soon though. :D

[Kristy]

Has anyone used LensRentals.com? Are they reliable and everything? I'm probably going to have to rent a lens (70-200) and a real tripod from them for my trip down to Mexico... just wanted to make sure they were good to work with.

Course... if any of you want to lend me their 70-200... that would be swell too... ;) :D lol

Sounds like you rented a lens... :) I've rented from them once before and it was very simple and a good experience. :)

I know Frank (hatch) has rented from them a few times as well... Why are you not renting the f2.8 lens if I may ask?

I'd love to have that lens.. it's the next purchase on my list if I end up sticking with Canon gear. :)

[jbdavies]

Sounds like you rented a lens... :) I've rented from them once before and it was very simple and a good experience. :)

I know Frank (hatch) has rented from them a few times as well... Why are you not renting the f2.8 lens if I may ask?

I'd love to have that lens.. it's the next purchase on my list if I end up sticking with Canon gear. :)
No real reason... it's cheaper... plus it's going to be used mostly for landscape stuff... so the f/2.8 really isn't that big of a deal right now. I'm sure when I actually purchase a lens, I'd probably get the 2.8. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

No real reason... it's cheaper... plus it's going to be used mostly for landscape stuff... so the f/2.8 really isn't that big of a deal right now. I'm sure when I actually purchase a lens, I'd probably get the 2.8. :)

I'd loan you mine but I've seen how you have this nasty habit of jumping into random bodies of water... :p

Hey by the way, for the return to Fossil Creek in September, we need to investigate other areas. I was watching a "Beat the Heat" special edition of AZ Highways on TV tonite and they talked about Fossil Creek. There are waterfalls, travertine dams (think Havasupai Falls...) and they showed areas that were much, much more lush and green than where we were shooting. A couple of shots looked like the water was coming right out of the rock. Very cool...gotta find it.

Maybe there are trails that lead upstream from where we (ok...I) almost forgot Adam's car..?

[Kristy]

No real reason... it's cheaper... plus it's going to be used mostly for landscape stuff... so the f/2.8 really isn't that big of a deal right now. I'm sure when I actually purchase a lens, I'd probably get the 2.8. :)


Well, just my 2-cents..... but if you are considering purchasing the f/2.8.... wouldn't you want to test it out on a rental first? Huge learning curve... the focusing range is like 5 feet back... I'm up close an personal with my 24-70... so the first time I played with the 70-200... I had to make huge adjustments. LOL... :).

[Kristy]

I'd loan you mine but I've seen how you have this nasty habit of jumping into random bodies of water... :p

Hey by the way, for the return to Fossil Creek in September, we need to investigate other areas. I was watching a "Beat the Heat" special edition of AZ Highways on TV tonite and they talked about Fossil Creek. There are waterfalls, travertine dams (think Havasupai Falls...) and they showed areas that were much, much more lush and green than where we were shooting. A couple of shots looked like the water was coming right out of the rock. Very cool...gotta find it.

Maybe there are trails that lead upstream from where we (ok...I) almost forgot Adam's car..?

Did you way waterfalls.....? TAKE ME THERE!!!! Okay..... so I'm in for Septemeber... Let's schedule it.... My September calendar is empty at the moment!!! ;)

[FlyingPhotog]

Did you way waterfalls.....? TAKE ME THERE!!!! Okay..... so I'm in for Septemeber... Let's schedule it.... My September calendar is empty at the moment!!! ;)

Easy There Cowgirl... :lol:

I'm sure we'd have found more stuff if it hadn't hit 100+ so early in the day. Truth be told, major schlepping through the woods kind of went out the window early.

I don't know if you can get at them, but on TV they showed the old flow control gates that used to adjust the water flow and they looked super cool (all rusty and stuff...) Sorry we didn't find those considering I need to shoot gates this month.

One piece of advice (and Jeremy gets the nod for this...) bring water shoes. No doubt I left some shots "in the bag" 'cause I wasn't prepared to get my feet wet.

[Kristy]

Easy There Cowgirl... :lol:

I'm sure we'd have found more stuff if it hadn't hit 100+ so early in the day. Truth be told, major schlepping through the woods kind of went out the window early.

I don't know if you can get at them, but on TV they showed the old flow control gates that used to adjust the water flow and they looked super cool (all rusty and stuff...) Sorry we didn't find those considering I need to shoot gates this month.

One piece of advice (and Jeremy gets the nod for this...) bring water shoes. No doubt I left some shots "in the bag" 'cause I wasn't prepared to get my feet wet.


I'm totally "IN"..... water shoes are not a problem as long as my "gear" is safe. :) And who you callin' "Cowgirl".... LOL.... :)

[FlyingPhotog]

I'm totally "IN"..... water shoes are not a problem as long as my "gear" is safe. :) And who you callin' "Cowgirl".... LOL.... :)

Hey, I didn't hyphenate it or nuthin... :p

Just a term of endearment that's specific to where we live! ;)

I hope I can make "Son of Fossil Creek." Haven't seen you since Boyce Thompson back in January.

[Kristy]

Hey, I didn't hyphenate it or nuthin... :p

Just a term of endearment that's specific to where we live! ;)

I hope I can make "Son of Fossil Creek." Haven't seen you since Boyce Thompson back in January.


You're funny! I love the scenery there... So pretty.. and maybe I'd "jump in". LOL....

[FlyingPhotog]

You're funny! I love the scenery there... So pretty.. and maybe I'd "jump in". LOL....

"Pushed? Oh no officer, she jumped... I swear!" :lol:

[Kristy]

"Pushed? Oh no officer, she jumped... I swear!" :lol:


LOL.... I've been working out... maybe you'll get "Pushed"... :lol::lol:

[FlyingPhotog]

LOL.... I've been working out... maybe you'll get "Pushed"... :lol::lol:

Ok so on the count of three we both jump...

1

2

3

<Me watching Kristy go swimmin'>

Ain't I a stinker? :cool:

[Kristy]

Ok so on the count of three we both jump...

1

2

3

<Me watching Kristy go swimmin'>

Ain't I a stinker? :cool:


You suck! I'm pulling you in! LOL....

[FlyingPhotog]

I think you're:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/101320152/original.jpg

And I ain't:
http://www.pbase.com/image/55480580/original.jpg

So you...
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/75314478/original.jpg

...know better than to mess with me!! ;)

[Kristy]

Shakin in my shoes because that "otter" scares me...... LOL.....

Cleaver guy.... quit

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/150729965_3BGCF-M.jpg
..... -ing around and realize that I would jump in the water if the moment called for it... :)

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/276806905_fikip-M.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Shakin in my shoes because that "otter" scares me...... LOL.....

Cleaver guy.... quit

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/150729965_3BGCF-M.jpg
..... -ing around and realize that I would jump in the water if the moment called for it... :)

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/276806905_fikip-M.jpg

Red "X" after "quit..."

Nice jumping photo...!

[AZTBS]

I believe it is about a 3.5 mile hike to the really cool waterfalls at Fossil Creek, with a moderate elevation change. I'd be interesting depending on the weather, I don't hike well in the heat. :)

Here's a link I had in my favorites:

http://www.hohokamhiking.com/hiking-arizona/fossil-springs.php

[ToferPhotography]

How was the "off road" portion of the drive to Fossil? I am sure my Explorer would make it, but since I have not been there, just curious

[jbdavies]

I believe it is about a 3.5 mile hike to the really cool waterfalls at Fossil Creek, with a moderate elevation change. I'd be interesting depending on the weather, I don't hike well in the heat. :)

Here's a link I had in my favorites:

http://www.hohokamhiking.com/hiking-arizona/fossil-springs.php
Correct. The lusher part of Fossil Creek you have to hike to. It is really worth it though. If we hike down to it (we park where we left Adams car) any vehicle would be able to make it.

So what day we gonna go in September? :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Shakin in my shoes because that "otter" scares me...... LOL.....

Cleaver guy.... quit

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/150729965_3BGCF-M.jpg
..... -ing around and realize that I would jump in the water if the moment called for it... :)

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/276806905_fikip-M.jpg

Ya know, it's a lot funnier when the pics link correctly...Hehehe...

Cute Orang. Kahsi at the Zoo? She's a great little subject:
A fav of mine:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/69142267/original.jpg

[jbdavies]

I'd loan you mine but I've seen how you have this nasty habit of jumping into random bodies of water... :p

Hey by the way, for the return to Fossil Creek in September, we need to investigate other areas. I was watching a "Beat the Heat" special edition of AZ Highways on TV tonite and they talked about Fossil Creek. There are waterfalls, travertine dams (think Havasupai Falls...) and they showed areas that were much, much more lush and green than where we were shooting. A couple of shots looked like the water was coming right out of the rock. Very cool...gotta find it.

Maybe there are trails that lead upstream from where we (ok...I) almost forgot Adam's car..?

Hey! I couldn't help it. lol Besides, I don't think I'll be jumping in any random bodies of water down there... you just never know. ;) I'm actually getting a few of those camera/lens sleeves for while I'm down there. I guess it's their rainy season.

Yeah, the place that you hike down to has a few spots where the springs pop up. :) I really like it down there... if we don't hike down there in September I'm thinking about going down soon anyways. It's awesome down there! :cool:

[jbdavies]

ALSO... I just got a little booklet about our county fair and they have a photography section... and I was thinking of entering a few of my photos. So, I was wondering if you guys/gals would maybe possibly be able to let me know which shots I should enter...? :D All of my favorites are on my lame website thing. Soo... if any of you get bored... and want to... if you don't mind... that would be just awesome... :)

[Hatch1921]

Killer shots all! I really like the baby orang.

I thought I would offer this bracket to you all before I post it in the "sell forum"


http://www.custombrackets.com/ProdImages/Digital-PRO-M.jpg

Here is the link to the product page. (http://www.custombrackets.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=130)

I purchased this last Christmas for an event we were shooting... that was the last time I used it on a shoot. Maybe a couple times around the house messing around. It's a great bracket... I just haven't had a need for it...for different shoots we have been on. Would be great for weddings/indoor events/clubs...etc. You can go from landscape to portrait as the base move 90 degrees. No need to rotate the entire bracket and flash.

I bought it at Photomark...paid over $300 for it... will let it go for $200

It is like new... I have the original box and all the items that came with it.

:D Hatch

[disneydork06]

ALSO... I just got a little booklet about our county fair and they have a photography section... and I was thinking of entering a few of my photos. So, I was wondering if you guys/gals would maybe possibly be able to let me know which shots I should enter...? :D All of my favorites are on my lame website thing. Soo... if any of you get bored... and want to... if you don't mind... that would be just awesome... :)
hey...why don't you finalize your pics of photos before we choose the winner of the sort :-) what type of categories are they having for the photo contest?
Killer shots all! I really like the baby orang.

I thought I would offer this bracket to you all before I post it in the "sell forum"

Here is the link to the product page. (http://www.custombrackets.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=130)

I purchased this last Christmas for an event we were shooting... that was the last time I used it on a shoot. Maybe a couple times around the house messing around. It's a great bracket... I just haven't had a need for it...for different shoots we have been on. Would be great for weddings/indoor events/clubs...etc. You can go from landscape to portrait as the base move 90 degrees. No need to rotate the entire bracket and flash.

I bought it at Photomark...paid over $300 for it... will let it go for $200

It is like new... I have the original box and all the items that came with it.

:D Hatch

If I only had money :-D I would take that off your hands.

[jbdavies]

hey...why don't you finalize your pics of photos before we choose the winner of the sort :-) what type of categories are they having for the photo contest?

Finalize?

They have Nature (Landscapes, Skies/Storms, Trees/Flowers, Macro of Nature, Wildlife), The Man-Made World (Cityscapes, Macro of Man Made), The Human Condition (People, Portraits, Pets, Emotions, Humor, Motion/Action), and A Different Way of Seeing (Night Photos, Abstract, Post Processing, Other).

You're allowed as many submissions as you want, just as long as you don't have too many of the same thing (5 lightning shots).

[disneydork06]

Finalize?

They have Nature (Landscapes, Skies/Storms, Trees/Flowers, Macro of Nature, Wildlife), The Man-Made World (Cityscapes, Macro of Man Made), The Human Condition (People, Portraits, Pets, Emotions, Humor, Motion/Action), and A Different Way of Seeing (Night Photos, Abstract, Post Processing, Other).

You're allowed as many submissions as you want, just as long as you don't have too many of the same thing (5 lightning shots).
um, go choose your fav shots for each category and then we can help you pick one that we all like that you could enter in the contest :-)

[jbdavies]

um, go choose your fav shots for each category and then we can help you pick one that we all like that you could enter in the contest :-)
Ooooh! Well... I kinda like all of those pictures. lol There's only 41... is that still too many?

[FlyingPhotog]

Ooooh! Well... I kinda like all of those pictures. lol There's only 41... is that still too many?

Why don't you pick what you really like, copy them to a new gallery and we can give you yea or nea on them?

[jbdavies]

Why don't you pick what you really like, copy them to a new gallery and we can give you yea or nea on them?
That's so much work! Does it really look like I have nothing better to do with my time? lol ;)

Ok... I'll do that. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

That's so much work! Does it really look like I have nothing better to do with my time? lol ;)

Ok... I'll do that. :)

You don't really want an answer to this do you? :lol:

[FlyingPhotog]

@ Drew...

You were asking about Ghost Towns? I was researching "Pioneer Cemeteries" and ran accross this:

http://www.apcrp.org/GHOST%20TOWNS.htm

Hope it helps...

[jbdavies]

You don't really want an answer to this do you? :lol:
I was actually hoping everyone would just give me the answers... but, apparently I have to work for it. lol

I'm working on getting my "favorites" on another site thingy. :)

[jbdavies]

Ok... so here is a narrowed down selection for the County Fair. :)

Oh Spiffy! (http://countyfair.myonenation.com)

[disneydork06]

oh spiffy
5-I
6-I
9-I
10-I
those are my votes...

[jbdavies]

oh spiffy
5-I
6-I
9-I
10-I
those are my votes...
Thank you Ryan! :)

[disneydork06]

no prob Jeremy :-)

[cntry]

Jeremy,
Is that the Lightroom Gallery you are using?

oh spiffy
2-I
5-I
9-I
10-I

[jbdavies]

Jeremy,
Is that the Lightroom Gallery you are using?
Yes... and no. Lightroom is the program that I'm using, but I downloaded one of those "extra" add on galleries. This one is called TTG Shadowbox Gallery. It's real nice. You can customize it to pretty much however you want. :)

Oh, and thank you for your vote. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Wow...tough call Jeremy

2 .. 4 .. 5 .. 8 .. 10

So do you have to have an established domain of your own to be able to upload a gallery like this or can you make this and send it to a site like PBase? As you can tell, I'm "stump dumb" when it comes to such things...

[Guerry Dalrymple]

Hatch

I sent an e-mail re. the bracket

Guerry

[Rutha73]

Jeremy, I am going to have to go with 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. How many are you going to enter?

[jbdavies]

Wow...tough call Jeremy

2 .. 4 .. 5 .. 8 .. 10

So do you have to have an established domain of your own to be able to upload a gallery like this or can you make this and send it to a site like PBase? As you can tell, I'm "stump dumb" when it comes to such things...

Thanks Jay. Ummm... I'm not entirely sure. I have my own domain thingy that I got a year ago and so I just use that. You might be able to use PBase if you can get the all the FTP information (Server, Username, Password, and server path is all you really need). If you can get all of those (or already know them) for PBase then you'd be able to load it up. :)

Jeremy, I am going to have to go with 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. How many are you going to enter?

Thank you Jake for your imput! Ummm... I haven't decided yet. Kind of depends on what everyone else thinks and what I feel like doing. lol I'll definitely let you all know though. :)

[Guerry Dalrymple]

Ok... so here is a narrowed down selection for the County Fair. :)

Oh Spiffy! (http://countyfair.myonenation.com)

Nancy and I pick 1, 5, 6, 8 and 10. Any of them are for sure a 1st place:)

[jbdavies]

Nancy and I pick 1, 5, 6, 8 and 10. Any of them are for sure a 1st place:)
Hey thanks Guerry! I sure hope so! :D

[jbdavies]

Yawn... so who watched the opening ceremonies of the Olympics? :) It was pretty amazing... definitely the best I've seen. Really long... but good. :)

[disneydork06]

Yawn... so who watched the opening ceremonies of the Olympics? :) It was pretty amazing... definitely the best I've seen. Really long... but good. :)opening ceremonies? oh yeah, add 4 from me :-) forgot that one :-P

[Rutha73]

Yawn... so who watched the opening ceremonies of the Olympics? :) It was pretty amazing... definitely the best I've seen. Really long... but good. :)

I fell asleep after the guys in the boxes, I think it was around 9 or so. Those drummers were really cool though!

[jbdavies]

opening ceremonies? oh yeah, add 4 from me :-) forgot that one :-P

Oh you know... the small event that happens every 4 years... the Summer Olympics in China? lol Opening ceremony was last night.

Ok! Thanks. :)

I fell asleep after the guys in the boxes, I think it was around 9 or so. Those drummers were really cool though!

It was amazing! Really the whole thing before the athletes started coming was fantastic. :)

[disneydork06]

Oh you know... the small event that happens every 4 years... the Summer Olympics in China? lol Opening ceremony was last night.
oh, the thing where a guy from my college got to be one of the flag carriers for the US? :-) woo, go lopez! yeah...I was working last night so I didn't see anything.

[jbdavies]

oh, the thing where a guy from my college got to be one of the flag carriers for the US? :-) woo, go lopez! yeah...I was working last night so I didn't see anything.
Really?! That's awesome!! It would be so cool to be able to go to any Olympics. :)

[disneydork06]

Really?! That's awesome!! It would be so cool to be able to go to any Olympics. :)I know! think of the lenses we could use at the olympics! :-D but yeah, Lopez almost made it for the 800m run but some guy pulled oh him as he was in first place...cuz of that guy he got 5th :-( but he's the third runner for the 1600m instead...I think the 1600...

[jbdavies]

I know! think of the lenses we could use at the olympics! :-D but yeah, Lopez almost made it for the 800m run but some guy pulled oh him as he was in first place...cuz of that guy he got 5th :-( but he's the third runner for the 1600m instead...I think the 1600...
That would be sweet! lol Hopefully he does well. :)

[jbdavies]

SWWEEETT!!!:D:D:D:D

Dodge '09 Ram Test Drive (http://www.ramchallengetestdrive.com/Index.aspx)

Anyone planning on attending? I think I'm going on the 14th with my brother. :)

[ToferPhotography]

SWWEEETT!!!:D:D:D:D

Dodge '09 Ram Test Drive (http://www.ramchallengetestdrive.com/Index.aspx)

Anyone planning on attending? I think I'm going on the 14th with my brother. :)


We are going on Sunday the 14th @ 9am

[jbdavies]

We are going on Sunday the 14th @ 9am
Sweet! I cant remember what time we're going. :)

[Hatch1921]

Pretty cool light stand... might be useful for the strobist folks...

http://www.youtube.com/v/6lH3B5L5D6A

Hatch