Arizona POTN get together?

[azphotos]

Wow - so many talented people sharing all sorts of nice shots from the zoo, now great owls, flowers and also from another desert half way around the world. Nice lizard!

[azphotos]

Tammie - The 300 for portrait work was great! Those are some really fine photos, Wow!

[TammieO]

Hi All. I just talked to Scott Smith and the 2 day lighting seminar is set for the weekend of June 30th. The price and details will be up on his website in a few days.
I'll be watching his site for this!

Tammie - The 300 for portrait work was great! Those are some really fine photos, Wow!

I just needed an extra monopod to keep people from walking in front just as I pressed the shutter button.:lol:

[azphotos]

Not monopod - Cattle Prod! :D :lol:

[TammieO]

Not monopod - Cattle Prod! :D :lol:

Oooo, electric cattle prod. ZAP, ZAP, press shutter release. Hmmm, could be a fun time!:lol:

[Adam B.]

Using a cattle prod, you now have two targets to choose from.:twisted:

[azphotos]

Oooo, electric cattle prod. ZAP, ZAP, press shutter release. Hmmm, could be a fun time!:lol:


Yikes didn't think of zapping people and getting the pix of them jumping :shock: HA HA:lol: :lol: :lol:

I was only thinking of getting them out of the way!:rolleyes:

[disneydork06]

ooh, jump shots! those are fun.

[azphotos]

Saturday, Adam B and I are going to shoot in Jerome, have lunch and also wander over to the Gold King Mine.

The glass in my avatar was blown in Jerome and I may have to pick up another. Might even get to shoot the glassblower - he is a really nice fellow. Y'all are welcome to join us.

The Gold King Mine is special. Lots of old vehicles and machines. But it is the owner who is really special. I hope he will let us shoot. If any of you have not been, it is a must do! This article kinda sums it up. (http://www.travelsw.com/southwest-trips/southwest-trips-arizona/goldkingmine.htm)

[macroshooter1970]

Saturday, Adam B and I are going to shoot in Jerome, have lunch and also wander over to the Gold King Mine.

The glass in my avatar was blown in Jerome and I may have to pick up another. Might even get to shoot the glassblower - he is a really nice fellow. Y'all are welcome to join us.

The Gold King Mine is special. Lots of old vehicles and machines. But it is the owner who is really special. I hope he will let us shoot. If any of you have not been, it is a must do! This article kinda sums it up. (http://www.travelsw.com/southwest-trips/southwest-trips-arizona/goldkingmine.htm)

What time are you leaving and returning? I might be able to go, but not 100% at the moment.

[Adam B.]

We're leaving North Phoenix around 6am. I have no idea when we may return. I would like to shoot some landscapes looking east toward the Red Rocks at sunset. I guess it depends on how hot it is and how much heatstroke we can put up with.

[Kristy]

Oh man! Jerome sounds awesome... freaky little artsy, psychic town... I would love to come, but I am soooo behind on life it's not even funny... I think I'm shooting a newborn that day anyway... which will be fun because I LOVE babies...

Have fun and I hope to see your sunsets.. I love sunsets... we'll hope for some awesome cloud formation late in the day so that your shots can be spectacular!

Happy Day!

[TammieO]

Saturday, Adam B and I are going to shoot in Jerome, have lunch and also wander over to the Gold King Mine.

The glass in my avatar was blown in Jerome and I may have to pick up another. Might even get to shoot the glassblower - he is a really nice fellow. Y'all are welcome to join us.

The Gold King Mine is special. Lots of old vehicles and machines. But it is the owner who is really special. I hope he will let us shoot. If any of you have not been, it is a must do! This article kinda sums it up. (http://www.travelsw.com/southwest-trips/southwest-trips-arizona/goldkingmine.htm)

Rats! I have other obligations on Saturday. It's been quite awhile since I've been there.
I'm going out to Boyce Thompson on Sunday. It's supposed to be in full bloom.

[disneydork06]

We're leaving North Phoenix around 6am. I have no idea when we may return. I would like to shoot some landscapes looking east toward the Red Rocks at sunset. I guess it depends on how hot it is and how much heatstroke we can put up with.

I wish I could go but I actually have a date...with my queen size bed at my parents place that morning. we're going to be spending lots of quality time as soon as I get back to phx :lol:

[azphotos]

Hope you will be able to make it Mike.

Thanks for the nice wishes Kristy. The baby shoot sounds like fun...will have to get some lessons from the master some day. Like where do you place the bulls eye :wink: Just kidding.

Sorry you are otherwise occupied Tammie - Boyce Thompson sounds like a blast, but I would make sure to hang out in the shade by the river - is supposed to be really hot. Mybe bring a chair, :lol: I would join you, but work gets in the way. :(

Ryan - Ohhh a DATE! With a QUEEN! LOL enjoy the queen's embrace and will catch you later!

Cheers,

Geoff

[J3ffro]

Ever any chance of a Northern Arizona get together?

[macroshooter1970]

Ever any chance of a Northern Arizona get together?

Hello there,

There is always a chance, throw out some ideas and go from there.

[macroshooter1970]

Can I ask for everyone's honest opinion and pretend you don't know me if that helps :)

I like this one, but not sure if I like it enough to print 20x30 or a 12x18

http://www.pbase.com/arizona85224/image/78569784

[disneydork06]

Can I ask for everyone's honest opinion and pretend you don't know me if that helps :)

I like this one, but not sure if I like it enough to print 20x30 or a 12x18

http://www.pbase.com/arizona85224/image/78569784

and you are? :-P
anyways, its a great photo. not sure what you have room for if you were to frame or matte it. anyways, idk either. looks great that it could go either size. haha, good luck.

[disneydork06]

Ever any chance of a Northern Arizona get together?

darn, you should have mentioned something sooner. Finals week is over here at nau and I will be heading to phx. but I might be in prescott for the summer working at a camp. I'll get random off day (one a week) so maybe for me. but yeah, just suggest something and I'm sure something will be worked out.

[macroshooter1970]

and you are? :-P
anyways, its a great photo. not sure what you have room for if you were to frame or matte it. anyways, idk either. looks great that it could go either size. haha, good luck.



Thanks, I have a big a$$ empty wall.

[azphotos]

Ever any chance of a Northern Arizona get together?


Jerome isn't North?

[TammieO]

Jerome isn't North?

Nope, it's just less south than Phoenix. :lol:

[azphotos]

Nope, it's just less south than Phoenix. :lol:


:mrgreen: You funny Tammie!!!:lol:

[azphotos]

Can I ask for everyone's honest opinion and pretend you don't know me if that helps :)

I like this one, but not sure if I like it enough to print 20x30 or a 12x18

http://www.pbase.com/arizona85224/image/78569784

Mike - That is a sweet picture. Don't cheat yourself, treat yourself well and get the size you want! I also like your tiger!:)

[JmprSteve]

Mike - Print it big!!!

[macroshooter1970]

Thanks everyone, just clicked the button for my first 20x30. Hope it comes out nice, if not the zoo is not to far.

[azphotos]

Thanks everyone, just clicked the button for my first 20x30. Hope it comes out nice, if not the zoo is not to far.


Yay! Now you are going to have to have us all over so we can see it!:D :D

[disneydork06]

Yay! Now you are going to have to have us all over so we can it!:D :D

I like this idea. maybe more hamburgers :-)

[kennys350d]

thought i drop in and say whats up? if you guys are selling any lenses let me know, i still have a few on my wishlist that i need! thanks. btw, if you guys do plan on doing a trip please invite me too!! thanks.

[Adam B.]

Thanks everyone, just clicked the button for my first 20x30. Hope it comes out nice, if not the zoo is not to far.

Give us the details about the printer.

[macroshooter1970]

Give us the details about the printer.


mpix.com is what I use. So far I've been happy with it.

[Adam B.]

Let us know when it gets here and how it looks. I like my hamburgers med. rare with garlic powder and black pepper rubbed in.:lol:

[macroshooter1970]

wow hamburgers, yum yum. I don't even own a grill, let alone own very many pots haha. I eat out most of the time.

[Kristy]

Can I ask for everyone's honest opinion and pretend you don't know me if that helps :)

I like this one, but not sure if I like it enough to print 20x30 or a 12x18

http://www.pbase.com/arizona85224/image/78569784

Okay, I'm going to be a total brat, but you asked... I like the picture and it's a nice shot.. I wouldn't print 20x30 because it isn't perfect.. but thats my opinion and we all have different views of what is perfect.. so don't be offended.. okay.

I would love it more if you shooting from a bit of a different angle and the leaves were not covering part of his body. I like the leaves in the foreground though.. they look good there, but I want to see more of this creature..

Okay.. I said it... sorry.. :( hope your not offended. But print the 12x18 because its a cool shot, and you like it.....Save the 20x30 for something
spectacular!

Now I've completely cut myself off from this group, eveyone will decide that I'm mean...... But you asked for honesty...

[Kristy]

thought i drop in and say whats up? if you guys are selling any lenses let me know, i still have a few on my wishlist that i need! thanks. btw, if you guys do plan on doing a trip please invite me too!! thanks.


I'm selling lenses... whatcha looking for?

[Kristy]

Thanks everyone, just clicked the button for my first 20x30. Hope it comes out nice, if not the zoo is not to far.

OOps... I spoke to late... Ouch.....! Now I'm really going to be the outcast....:rolleyes: I'm sure you'll love it... I'm just a tough critic... on my own stuff usually, but well, I'm onery this morning.

Let us know how it prints.. which lab are you using? Did I see Mpix? I've never used them.

[macroshooter1970]

Okay, I'm going to be a total brat, but you asked... I like the picture and it's a nice shot.. I wouldn't print 20x30 because it isn't perfect.. but thats my opinion and we all have different views of what is perfect.. so don't be offended.. okay.

I would love it more if you shooting from a bit of a different angle and the leaves were not covering part of his body. I like the leaves in the foreground though.. they look good there, but I want to see more of this creature..

Okay.. I said it... sorry.. :( hope your not offended. But print the 12x18 because its a cool shot, and you like it.....Save the 20x30 for something
spectacular!

Now I've completely cut myself off from this group, eveyone will decide that I'm mean...... But you asked for honesty...


Kristy, I am not offended at all. I'm glad you said what you did because in a way I feel the same way about it as you do. That's the only way I can improve is for people to be honest if I ask for feedback. Thanks for letting me have it because you just helped me out. :)

[macroshooter1970]

OOps... I spoke to late... Ouch.....! Now I'm really going to be the outcast....:rolleyes: I'm sure you'll love it... I'm just a tough critic... on my own stuff usually, but well, I'm onery this morning.

Let us know how it prints.. which lab are you using? Did I see Mpix? I've never used them.

Not a problem at all, I'm more intrested I think to see how the print will look being that big, I always wanted to see one from my 30D. Mpix, YES

[Kristy]

Not a problem at all, I'm more intrested I think to see how the print will look being that big, I always wanted to see one from my 30D. Mpix, YES


I bet it prints beautifully.. I've done 20x30s on a couple of newborn/family shots and they were beautiful. I normally use WHCC, but recently sent an order in to McKenna Pro.. It should be her today, so I'm anxious to compare print quality and color... McKenna uses fuji paper which seems to have richer color than Kodak papers, but what do I know..

Did you order a linen texture on it or anything? You know what would be really cool.... check this out...... http://orders.mckennapro.com/emailNewProductMarch2007.html

[Kristy]

Kristy, I am not offended at all. I'm glad you said what you did because in a way I feel the same way about it as you do. That's the only way I can improve is for people to be honest if I ask for feedback. Thanks for letting me have it because you just helped me out. :)

Oh good.... :) I apperciate honesty, so I always try to do the same.

[Adam B.]

wow hamburgers, yum yum. I don't even own a grill, let alone own very many pots haha. I eat out most of the time.

Do you need advice about grills, pots and pans for this cookout/viewing?;) We can help you spend your money easily.:twisted:



Of course I'm just teasing. I hope your print turns out well and I would love to see it.

[macroshooter1970]

Do you need advice about grills, pots and pans for this cookout/viewing?;) We can help you spend your money easily.:twisted:



Of course I'm just teasing. I hope your print turns out well and I would love to see it.

I would like to know which is a good brand because the ones I do buy seem to go bad on me or they aren't as none stick as they say.

I'll show you guys. I would like a panoramic of Horseshoe Bend to hang on my wall, the picture I took last time I was rushed and it was just a mess.

[azphotos]

wow hamburgers, yum yum. I don't even own a grill, let alone own very many pots haha. I eat out most of the time.

Have grill will travel! You don't get out of it that easily! Also don't need pans, potato salad and slaw go great with burgers!

We need to celebrate the great unveiling!:D

[azphotos]

Now I'm really going to be the outcast

Nah - it is all about how you phrase it.

Anyone can point out defects - but giving suggestions on how to make improvements is what it is tough - I am always laughing when I see some of the stuff that comes out of the camera! As long as there are suggestions on how to overcome and/or notice potential defects before the shot - that is what it is all about -

If someone says - "Your bug has soft focus" - and that is it - wrong. If you say -"Your bug seems to have soft focus, and I know how tough it is to get a shot, you could always experiment take one series at one DOF and the next series at a greater DOF and that might bring the important parts into focus." Something like that --

Well - everyone has an opinion - and this is mine -

I applaud our friend for being brave enough to ask! I further applaud Kristy for being brave enough to respond and she should be allowed at the burger fest to see the giant print! :eek: :eek:

[Kristy]

Nah - it is all about how you phrase it.

Anyone can point out defects - but giving suggestions on how to make improvements is what it is tough - I am always laughing when I see some of the stuff that comes out of the camera! As long as there are suggestions on how to overcome and/or notice potential defects before the shot - that is what it is all about -

If someone says - "Your bug has soft focus" - and that is it - wrong. If you say -"Your bug seems to have soft focus, and I know how tough it is to get a shot, you could always experiment take one series at one DOF and the next series at a greater DOF and that might bring the important parts into focus." Something like that --

Well - everyone has an opinion - and this is mine -

I applaud our friend for being brave enough to ask! I further applaud Kristy for being brave enough to respond and she should be allowed at the burger fest to see the giant print! :eek: :eek:


:oops: Thanks ..... YaY!! :) If I can come I'll bring brownies as a peace offering.... and I promise to "ooooh and ahhhhh" over the lovely print. Of course it all depends on the timing.. I'm burried for a few weeks it seems.... :confused:

[macroshooter1970]

this is getting weird :p

[Adam B.]

Since when is "weird" any different than normal around here?

[Kristy]

I like weird....:rolleyes: Maybe we should have jello shots with our burgers and brownies...

[macroshooter1970]

I like weird....:rolleyes: Maybe we should have jello shots with our burgers and brownies...


oh jello shots, now were talking.

[Adam B.]

And just what kind of brownies are you talking about?

[TammieO]

Since when is "weird" any different than normal around here?

I resemble that remark!:p

[TammieO]

Looks like we need to schedule another get together?

[azphotos]

Looks like we need to schedule another get together?

Agreed!:D Need to see Mike's giant print!

Kristy - I like weird.... Maybe we should have jello shots with our burgers and brownies...

Jello shots! Yum!

Brownies! Yum!

Burgers! Yum!

Adam B -And just what kind of brownies are you talking about?

Let's see, there is fudge, and frosted and carmel and electric!:cool:

[disneydork06]

wow I missed a lot for not checking this thread daily. so yeah, I'm back in nphx now so i can make a couple more meets if there is any.
btw, why is it so hot?!? can someone turn down that sun? :-P

[macroshooter1970]

wow I missed a lot for not checking this thread daily. so yeah, I'm back in nphx now so i can make a couple more meets if there is any.
btw, why is it so hot?!? can someone turn down that sun? :-P

I'm sure we will all meet again and roast are butts off

[Adam B.]

I've talked to the man upstairs a few times about the heat, he says that it's not really that hot and, it's a dry heat.:lol:

[macroshooter1970]

I've talked to the man upstairs a few times about the heat, he says that it's not really that hot and, it's a dry heat.:lol:

In a way the heat feels good

[TammieO]

wow I missed a lot for not checking this thread daily. so yeah, I'm back in nphx now so i can make a couple more meets if there is any.
btw, why is it so hot?!? can someone turn down that sun? :-P

Did finals go ok? Mike and I are headed to Boyce Thompson early Sunday. Superior is higher in elevation so it should be a little bit cooler.

[TammieO]

In a way the heat feels good

Yah, like for the first 30 seconds after walking out of the building after spending most of the day with my butt glued to my chair trying to decifer a DOE from someone in another state who shall remain nameless (although I could name him since he isn't smart enough to learn to use a camera even though he has a Phd and will never see this). :rolleyes: Rant is over. I feel better now.:lol:

[macroshooter1970]

Yah, like for the first 30 seconds after walking out of the building after spending most of the day with my butt glued to my chair trying to decifer a DOE from someone in another state who shall remain nameless (although I could name him since he isn't smart enough to learn to use a camera even though he has a Phd and will never see this). :rolleyes: Rant is over. I feel better now.:lol:


oh Tammie. A Phd and can't use a camera, please tell more.

[DanaS]

Hey Tammie,
This is Dana, I finally found you guys, nice meeting all of you. Hope you all took some great pics at the Zoo last week. Had a great time. Had a friend with me I hadn't seen in years, or I would have been more sociable.
Anything going on this weekend (inspite of the Heat)? :D

Dana

[TammieO]

Hey Tammie,
This is Dana, I finally found you guys, nice meeting all of you. Hope you all took some great pics at the Zoo last week. Had a great time. Had a friend with me I hadn't seen in years, or I would have been more sociable.
Anything going on this weekend (inspite of the Heat)? :D

Dana

Hi Dana, glad you found us! Arizona85224 and I are headed for Boyce Thompson early Sunday morning. They should have lots of flowers blooming. Russ is still trying to decide if he wants to come along or golf with the boys.

[TammieO]

oh Tammie. A Phd and can't use a camera, please tell more.

I'll tell you on Sunday. Long drive and a captive audience. Can it get any better for me? :lol: I'll make sure you're caffeinated before I start.

[macroshooter1970]

Oh wow, someone has the MKIII


http://www.pbase.com/dafed51/mkiii_shots

[DanaS]

Boyce Thompson would be great, look forward to it. I'm in E. Mesa so it's only a hop-skip-and-a; alright it's a drive, but it should be cooler than down here. What time are you looking to meet up there?

Dana

[TammieO]

Boyce Thompson would be great, look forward to it. I'm in E. Mesa so it's only a hop-skip-and-a; alright it's a drive, but it should be cooler than down here. What time are you looking to meet up there?

Dana

We'll get there around 7ish.

[DanaS]

That'll work
See you there! :lol:

[disneydork06]

Did finals go ok? Mike and I are headed to Boyce Thompson early Sunday. Superior is higher in elevation so it should be a little bit cooler.

finals went okay. I'm a little anxious to see how I did and whether or not I will need to change my minor :-P

I've talked to the man upstairs a few times about the heat, he says that it's not really that hot and, it's a dry heat.:lol:

ha, I think the dry heat is worse than humidity. at least i would rather ride a motorcycle in humid temps than this oven.

[macroshooter1970]

finals went okay. I'm a little anxious to see how I did and whether or not I will need to change my minor :-P



ha, I think the dry heat is worse than humidity. at least i would rather ride a motorcycle in humid temps than this oven.


I'm sure you did very, very gooooood.


Dude, humidity sucks. I lived in a humid place for long, long time and it SUCKS.

Oh well, hot is hot, no way around it.

It's dryer in New Mexico, my nose is still dry and bleeds :)

[macroshooter1970]

Ryan, did you decide on what lens you are going to get for the wedding.

[disneydork06]

I'm sure you did very, very gooooood.


Dude, humidity sucks. I lived in a humid place for long, long time and it SUCKS.

Oh well, hot is hot, no way around it.

It's dryer in New Mexico, my nose is still dry and bleeds :)

haha, my nose stopped bleeding finally in middle school here. but I lived in orlando for a year. never really used my a/c except at lights. it was nice to drive with the windows open. oh and its amazing when you can get in your car and just drive off w/o burning your hands on the steering wheel :-P
but my nose is dry as well and I can't breath. at least I'm awake now

[macroshooter1970]

haha, my nose stopped bleeding finally in middle school here. but I lived in orlando for a year. never really used my a/c except at lights. it was nice to drive with the windows open. oh and its amazing when you can get in your car and just drive off w/o burning your hands on the steering wheel :-P
but my nose is dry as well and I can't breath. at least I'm awake now


when california drifts away maybe we will get some nice temps, oh and buy some property a little out west so you will be ready for the ocean.


:rolleyes:

[Az2Africa]

I sorta got volunteered to shoot a small wedding for a co-worker. Anyone interested in being a second shooter for the practice, let me know. It will be Friday June 1st at 5:30pm in Paradise Valley.

[macroshooter1970]

Tammie what lenseses are you bringing

[TammieO]

100mm macro, 65 MPE for you with the macro twin lite and probably something longer. Besides the macro, you want me to bring anything else for you?

[macroshooter1970]

I was thinking about buying the 24-70, hard to keep up with you and I forget things. Wouldn't mind a few shots from it to finalize my decision if you don't mind. :)

[TammieO]

I can bring the 24-70, but you have to carry it. :lol:

[macroshooter1970]

I can bring the 24-70, but you have to carry it. :lol:


Not a problem, I have plenty of empty space in the bag.

[TammieO]

Not a problem, I have plenty of empty space in the bag.

I also have a lovely 16-35.

[macroshooter1970]

I also have a lovely 16-35.

I want that one as well.


I narrowed it down, I will buy the 16-35, 24-70 and 100-400. I already have the 70-200 so Im good there. Would like a 300mm 2.8 but after long sleepness nights I decided to go the other route knowing I will get more use from it.

Ok I feel better now, I better leave and enjoy this day or I will never get out.

[Kristy]

In a way the heat feels good


It feels so good that I drive in my car with the windows rolled up and the air conditioner turned off.. when the thermostat reaches about 114 and I'm sweating really good, I pretend I'm in a sauna... :rolleyes:

Either that or I drive to the gym with it all closed up.. so by the time I get there, my muscles ar already warmed up... .LOL.. Geez.. it's getting hot.. I was enjoying the spring....

[Kristy]

And just what kind of brownies are you talking about?


Hmm?? sounds like you have a special request....

[Kristy]

wow I missed a lot for not checking this thread daily. so yeah, I'm back in nphx now so i can make a couple more meets if there is any.
btw, why is it so hot?!? can someone turn down that sun? :-P

You Flagstaff boys need to toughen up.. It's a dry wonderful heat.. it feels good when you step outside and you skin starts to sizzle like bacon on your body... what's wrong with you... Time to hit the pool or the lake and stay in the water all day long.. And invest all your extra photography cash in to some good sunscreen so you don't turn into some dried out raisin person.

I'm sure we will all meet again and roast are butts off

Summer meeting should be indoors.. studio lighting session... Geoff is going to teach us about macro, and Ryan and I will work to teach portrait lighting... Now to see if I can borrow a baby for a few hours... or a hot girl that we can all enjoy taking pictures of... Oh and Adam can do a floral series... Anyone else???

Yah, like for the first 30 seconds after walking out of the building after spending most of the day with my butt glued to my chair trying to decifer a DOE from someone in another state who shall remain nameless (although I could name him since he isn't smart enough to learn to use a camera even though he has a Phd and will never see this). :rolleyes: Rant is over. I feel better now.:lol:

You're funny!

[Kristy]

I was thinking about buying the 24-70, hard to keep up with you and I forget things. Wouldn't mind a few shots from it to finalize my decision if you don't mind. :)

I dont' know if the 24-70 is good for macro.. I have it and it (and love it)... but doesn't focus well very close... You'd need the magnifying converter thingy.... Plus it's heavy... well, not as heavy as your 70-200 I guess...

I think those zoo flowers I shot.. the purple one and the red one were with my 24-70.. the wild flowers were with your lens.

[macroshooter1970]

I dont' know if the 24-70 is good for macro.. I have it and it (and love it)... but doesn't focus well very close... You'd need the magnifying converter thingy.... Plus it's heavy... well, not as heavy as your 70-200 I guess...

I think those zoo flowers I shot.. the purple one and the red one were with my 24-70.. the wild flowers were with your lens.

The 24-70 isn't a macro lens, if I did get one for macro's if I really liked macro photography enough then I would get a 100mm or the 65 mpe for macro.

[disneydork06]

You Flagstaff boys need to toughen up.. It's a dry wonderful heat.. it feels good when you step outside and you skin starts to sizzle like bacon on your body... what's wrong with you... Time to hit the pool or the lake and stay in the water all day long.. And invest all your extra photography cash in to some good sunscreen so you don't turn into some dried out raisin person.



Summer meeting should be indoors.. studio lighting session... Geoff is going to teach us about macro, and Ryan and I will work to teach portrait lighting... Now to see if I can borrow a baby for a few hours... or a hot girl that we can all enjoy taking pictures of... Oh and Adam can do a floral series... Anyone else???


haha, I'm actually going to be helping out at water world these next two weeks. it should be interesting, plus I get a free summer pass woohoo!
a studio lighting session would be fun. but we'd need to find a nice and large indoor area for all of us. plus when Mike gets his new grill he can bring it along and make some burgers :-)


I sorta got volunteered to shoot a small wedding for a co-worker. Anyone interested in being a second shooter for the practice, let me know. It will be Friday June 1st at 5:30pm in Paradise Valley.

I wish I could go and help you. I have my own wedding to shoot on the 3rd, but right now I'm planning on doing another job which will only let me off one day a week.

when california drifts away maybe we will get some nice temps, oh and buy some property a little out west so you will be ready for the ocean.

hmm, good idea. maybe after I pay off all these student loans in like 10 yrs I'll be able to afford to.

Ryan, did you decide on what lens you are going to get for the wedding.

I'm thinking about getting the 17-40. it worked well for me when I shot some photos for this choir at nau. here's what I did...next time I need to make sure to shoot in raw for these paid gigs.
http://a494.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/58/l_64a909f499b6222d5616fbe85c65511d.jpg
btw, it's a pic from their myspace page.

[Adam B.]

Hmm?? sounds like you have a special request....
Well you know the kind, very tasty and makes me feel good all over, you know those special one Mom would never bake. You know, the ones bake with walnuts in them!!!:lol: Yeah those kind.

[azphotos]

The 24-70 isn't a macro lens, if I did get one for macro's if I really liked macro photography enough then I would get a 100mm or the 65 mpe for macro.

The 100mm is excellent, and it lets you take regular shots too, can't go wrong with this lens. The 65mm is magnificent though it is strictly a close up or macro lens. My vote and $ went for the 180mm. The 180mm gives you some extra reach when you are on a walk about while still being able to get 1:1 pix.

Thanks to Tammie and Russ, I was able to try out the 65mm and it is now on my wish list along with the twin flash.

[azphotos]

Hi Dana, glad you found us! Arizona85224 and I are headed for Boyce Thompson early Sunday morning. They should have lots of flowers blooming. Russ is still trying to decide if he wants to come along or golf with the boys.

Have a nice shoot-em up in the Blooming place!

Adam B and I did a nice Jerome and Gold King Mine today. Will report with the URL for a few shots.

[azphotos]

One of my personal objectives for the latest excursion was to shoot only the 24mm to 105mm. I have become so focused on macro and longer telephoto, that I wanted to say hello again to this fine lens. Here is a small sample (http://azphoto.info/Jerome/) of some of todays encounters. A few more will probably hit the Album later.

Enjoy

[JmprSteve]

Geoff,
Visited the sample pictures, looks like you had a successful day. I did a bad thing today and visited Tempe Camera for some stuff - nothing in particular just looking to see. They had - notice the past tense - a used 300 f4 L IS that was looking pretty lonely sitting on the bottom shelf so I just had to bring it home with me! Played a little with it and definitely could have used it at the zoo earlier this month. Also, just for grins I put the 2x converter with (600 f8 IS - but no auto-focus) - will take it out for some shots later (mothers day is sunday so I will be doing the family thing).

[TammieO]

One of my personal objectives for the latest excursion was to shoot only the 24mm to 105mm. I have become so focused on macro and longer telephoto, that I wanted to say hello again to this fine lens. Here is a small sample (http://azphoto.info/Jerome/) of some of todays encounters. A few more will probably hit the Album later.
Enjoy
I like the pics. I think our next outing should be a general walk around like that. I focus tool much on wildlife.
Geoff,
Visited the sample pictures, looks like you had a successful day. I did a bad thing today and visited Tempe Camera for some stuff - nothing in particular just looking to see. They had - notice the past tense - a used 300 f4 L IS that was looking pretty lonely sitting on the bottom shelf so I just had to bring it home with me! Played a little with it and definitely could have used it at the zoo earlier this month. Also, just for grins I put the 2x converter with (600 f8 IS - but no auto-focus) - will take it out for some shots later (mothers day is sunday so I will be doing the family thing).

Gotta love the 300f4. Mine looks pretty good with both the converters. Minimum focus distance is nice too.

[macroshooter1970]

looks like you guys had fun.

Steve has a new toy, very nice.

[Adam B.]

Geoff,
Visited the sample pictures, looks like you had a successful day. I did a bad thing today and visited Tempe Camera for some stuff - nothing in particular just looking to see. They had - notice the past tense - a used 300 f4 L IS that was looking pretty lonely sitting on the bottom shelf so I just had to bring it home with me! Played a little with it and definitely could have used it at the zoo earlier this month. Also, just for grins I put the 2x converter with (600 f8 IS - but no auto-focus) - will take it out for some shots later (mothers day is sunday so I will be doing the family thing).

Worst then a single puppy in the pet shop window!!! Congrats.

[Adam B.]

One of my personal objectives for the latest excursion was to shoot only the 24mm to 105mm. I have become so focused on macro and longer telephoto, that I wanted to say hello again to this fine lens. Here is a small sample (http://azphoto.info/Jerome/) of some of todays encounters. A few more will probably hit the Album later.

Enjoy

Geoff,
Nice shots, I like the bird in flight picture.

[Az2Africa]

[quote=JmprSteve;3197245]Geoff,
Visited the sample pictures, looks like you had a successful day. I did a bad thing today and visited Tempe Camera for some stuff - nothing in particular just looking to see. They had - notice the past tense - a used 300 f4 L IS that was looking pretty lonely sitting on the bottom shelf so I just had to bring it home with me! Played a little with it and definitely could have used it at the zoo earlier this month. Also, just for grins I put the 2x converter with (600 f8 IS - but no auto-focus) - will take it out for some shots later (mothers day is sunday so I will be doing the family thing).[/quote

I was watching your willpower fade as I left Tempe Camera and you you still had the 300 f4 in your hand. I knew you would leave with it.:lol: Congrats on a real find and a great lens.

[disneydork06]

so tempe camera and photomark the few places to pick up L lenses?

[Kristy]

One of my personal objectives for the latest excursion was to shoot only the 24mm to 105mm. I have become so focused on macro and longer telephoto, that I wanted to say hello again to this fine lens. Here is a small sample (http://azphoto.info/Jerome/) of some of todays encounters. A few more will probably hit the Album later.

Enjoy

Cool shots! I really the architecural ones.. and the lamp post is realy cool too! :)

Congrats on the new lens Steve!

[JmprSteve]

Locally, yes. They both seem to carry a good selection. B&H has a better price, but both stores have been very helpful. In my experience neither store pushes the L lense, but they make sure that you get the best lense that you can afford.

[disneydork06]

Locally, yes. They both seem to carry a good selection. B&H has a better price, but both stores have been very helpful. In my experience neither store pushes the L lense, but they make sure that you get the best lense that you can afford.

sweet. I just got some money for pictures and then I got this temp job for two weeks...thinking about the 17-40L

[azphotos]

Geoff,
Visited the sample pictures, looks like you had a successful day. I did a bad thing today and visited Tempe Camera for some stuff - nothing in particular just looking to see. They had - notice the past tense - a used 300 f4 L IS that was looking pretty lonely sitting on the bottom shelf so I just had to bring it home with me! Played a little with it and definitely could have used it at the zoo earlier this month. Also, just for grins I put the 2x converter with (600 f8 IS - but no auto-focus) - will take it out for some shots later (mothers day is sunday so I will be doing the family thing).

WOOT! Steve got a new lens!!! Was a good thing visiting Tempe Camera! Not a bad thing! :D Very nice of you to adopt that lonely critter! Look forward to hearing your success stories along with sample shots!

And thank you, it was a good day. Even had homemade pie for lunch!

[azphotos]

I like the pics. I think our next outing should be a general walk around like that. I focus tool much on wildlife.

Thanks - glad you enjoyed - hope you have great success today. Was kinda fun - only little dinky black lenses - no tripods or monopods or white lenses - we were not mistaken for pros this time LOL! :lol:

Wildlife is good - was very hard for me to work on presenting the buildings, etc instead of showing you the pretty flowers and other critter pictures. Sure thought a whole lot more about composition when doing the buildings, etc! They were not moving around like the flowers and bugs!

Speaking of bugs - Adam spotted a really cool bug! My pix of it are pretty soft, so I hope he has a sharp image to share.

Kristy - Cool shots! I really the architecural ones.. and the lamp post is realy cool too!

Thanks! It was lots of fun. More to come...

Adam -Nice shots, I like the bird in flight picture.

Thanks - while we were "stalking" one sitting , the fun of short lenses, his buddy flew past! Kinda soft, but fun none the less.

arizona85224 -looks like you guys had fun.

Yes we did - also had the opportunity to meet a very friendly and loud cornish rex kitty at a friends house - Oh, and did I mention homemade pie! :lol:

Look forward to hearing your take on and seeing some shot from the 65mm!

[azphotos]

Worst then a single puppy in the pet shop window!!! Congrats.


LMAO! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Too funny but true. At least it is better than a puppy becase Steve won't have to train it! He will have to take it for walks though! :rolleyes:

[macroshooter1970]

The 65mm is great, I like it for sure. Had a good time there, but the darn wind was blowing a little to hard for macro.

Oh, I have a lot of particals dam dam dam........:lol:

[macroshooter1970]

got me a bee. Nice lens, thanks again Tammie.

[macroshooter1970]

Geoff, both the 100mm and 65mm are great and good for different things that I can't decide which to get if I did. I think I would like to get into it though.

[azphotos]

got me a bee. Nice lens, thanks again Tammie.

OMG! This a fantastic image! :D Nice capture! :D

[macroshooter1970]

OMG! This a fantastic image! :D Nice capture! :D


Thanks Geoff, I wish I got the other part of his wing but I'm happy for my first time at it.

[azphotos]

Geoff, both the 100mm and 65mm are great and good for different things that I can't decide which to get if I did. I think I would like to get into it though.

Mike, I got the 180mm macro that is good for walking around because it can do macro and reach a little too. My next lens purchase is the 65mm.

Again, congrats on the Bee!

Tammie is wonderful for letting us try out this fine equipment...and no Tammie, I do not want to try out the EF 500mm f/4L IS - really I don't, honest, no, nooo, nooooooo -

[Adam B.]

Very nice bee!!! Now get that one blown up to poster size and have nightmares for a few weeks.

[Adam B.]

Geoff, both the 100mm and 65mm are great and good for different things that I can't decide which to get if I did. I think I would like to get into it though.

While I'm not Geoff, I would go with the 100mm. It's a whole lot cheaper and very sharp. I think this lense is a great starter lense to test the waters of macro.

[macroshooter1970]

While I'm not Geoff, I would go with the 100mm. It's a whole lot cheaper and very sharp. I think this lense is a great starter lense to test the waters of macro.


I hear you, but after seeing what the 65mm can do.........oh man it's on now :)

[TammieO]

Great bee, Mike! How did the ants turn out?

[TammieO]

Tammie is wonderful for letting us try out this fine equipment...and no Tammie, I do not want to try out the EF 500mm f/4L IS - really I don't, honest, no, nooo, nooooooo -

How about the sigmonster? Bwa ha ha ha! :p

[macroshooter1970]

Great bee, Mike! How did the ants turn out?

The ants,well they got deleted. Need more prcatice at it.

Better yet how did your come out.

[TammieO]

The ants,well they got deleted. Need more prcatice at it.

Better yet how did your come out.

I'll go look now.

[azphotos]

Thanks Geoff, I wish I got the other part of his wing but I'm happy for my first time at it.


Partial wing or full wing - it is a fab. shot - and like Adam B says - blow 'er up! ;)

[TammieO]

Second pic is a crop of the first. I think I might need a little more contrast and saturation?

[TammieO]

I liked these 2 also...

[macroshooter1970]

2 more


http://www.pbase.com/arizona85224/image/78722389/medium.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/arizona85224/image/78722386/medium.jpg

[macroshooter1970]

Tammie yours came out nice. Still wish there was no wind :cry:

[macroshooter1970]

Tammie did your grasshopper come out

[Kristy]

Awesome pics guys.. love the bee and the little worm..

Here's my contibution for the day.. we went to the lake for a few hours this morning... I'm loving the spindly cactus with flowers... Bad framing on my part.. but I had a margarita, and was feeling a little goofy by the time a saw this shot.. DUH...

[macroshooter1970]

Awesome pics guys.. love the bee and the little worm..

Here's my contibution for the day.. we went to the lake for a few hours this morning... I'm loving the spindly cactus with flowers... Bad framing on my part.. but I had a margarita, and was feeling a little goofy by the time a saw this shot.. DUH...


margarita's, so you decided to juice it up without the crew. glad you had a good time.

[macroshooter1970]

Almost for got so say HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO EVERYONE

[azphotos]

How about the sigmonster? Bwa ha ha ha! :p


Eeek!:shock: the sigmonster is coming, the sigmonster is coming!

Alas, it is out of my reach. The cost of housing, feeding and clothing the porters and keeping the beasts of burden required to carry around the equipment is too high.:confused:

Yes, if it comes out some day, I will be pleased to attach my camera for a little series of shots :mrgreen:

[DanaS]

Did not get to go to the Arboretum today (long and frustrating story) but took some pictures of my wife's Mothers Day roses, and would like to wish all the mothers out there Happy Mothers Day!!!

[TammieO]

Tammie did your grasshopper come out

I agree, would have been better with no wind. This one is ok, the other had a real hot spot on the orange flower, but the hopper was exposed pretty well.

[TammieO]

Did not get to go to the Arboretum today (long and frustrating story) but took some pictures of my wife's Mothers Day roses, and would like to wish all the mothers out there Happy Mothers Day!!!

Pretty flowers! We missed ya at the arboretum! I'm sure we'll have another outing soon.

[azphotos]

Happy Mothers Day to all - yes I did call Mom!

Nice pix Tammie - excellent creepy crawly and the bee is wonderful the way it is!

Nice sticky thingy Kristy - I like the red thingy stuck along with the webs or fuzz --ohhhh tequila!!!

Super shot of the flowers Dana!

[azphotos]

I agree, would have been better with no wind. This one is ok, the other had a real hot spot on the orange flower, but the hopper was exposed pretty well.

:cry: don't see no stinkin hopper :cry:

edit: Hopper did not show and then it appears as soon as I whine! :D It' s magic!

edit edit: Nice hopper!

[Adam B.]

Wonderfull images everyone!!!

[macroshooter1970]

Adam

Just browsing your flicker site. what was the Chandler Fashion Center shoot for? then is that a big old bee hive for something.

[Adam B.]

Adam

Just browsing your flicker site. what was the Chandler Fashion Center shoot for? then is that a big old bee hive for something.

4 of the Radio City Rockettes were there promoting an upcoming gig.

We get swarms of bees from time to time in the spring. The queen is just resting there before moving on. It's fun to watch, at a safe distance that is. First time I've had my camera at work when a swarm is around. This one was high up in the tree.

[disneydork06]

ooh, nice Rockettes shots. I saw the news segment of them on either ch 3 or 10. can't remember. but i was kinda wishing I was there...to see santa of course :-)

[Adam B.]

I think both channels were there. Also a photog from ASU and one from the East Valley Tribune were shooting along with myself. It was a lot of fun.

[TammieO]

Eeek!:shock: the sigmonster is coming, the sigmonster is coming!

Alas, it is out of my reach. The cost of housing, feeding and clothing the porters and keeping the beasts of burden required to carry around the equipment is too high.:confused:

Russ is used to being treated as my beast of burden. I made him carry 2 boxes of rocks home from Brazil. :lol:

[macroshooter1970]

Steve.....How's that new lens?

[JmprSteve]

The new lens is still new - Mother's day on Sunday so spent the day visiting my parents so didn't have time to use it. Work today and at lunch had to go and get my wrist x-rayed (biffed a landing while skydiving a week ago and the wrist isn't showing signs of improvement). Nothing broken so I guess it will take time, left wrist so I'll need to use the monopod to support the weight. btw...does any know what the IS settings 1 & 2 are all about. The lens did not come with the manual. Hopefully, I'll get sometime tomorrow at lunch to shoot something.

[Hatch1921]

Hi Steve,

Sorry to hear about the wrist. Hope all is well with it.

Mode 1 is to reduce horizontal shake/vibrations...say for panning... mode 2 is both horizontal and vertical vibrations/shake.

I leave my IS lenses on 2 the majority of the time. Or, even turn them off if there is plenty of light and the shutter speeds are fast. Matter of preference I guess?

You will have to let me know how the 300 f/4 performs. I have my dreams set on the 300 2.8 IS for next years gear purchase.

Have fun with the new lens.
Hatch

[azphotos]

Russ is used to being treated as my beast of burden. I made him carry 2 boxes of rocks home from Brazil. :lol:

For those times that the nice beastie of yours is not about, I did find this to be quite interesting (http://beachrollyusa.com/_wsn/page3.html). In addition to its normal beast like duties, with options it turns into a shaded seat (http://beachrollyusa.com/_wsn/page4.html)!!! Wonderful when you are awaiting that perfect shot!:mrgreen:

[azphotos]

Steve - Bummer about the wrist. Hope things start feeling better soon. And what are you doing jumping out of perfectly good airplanes? :shrug: (just kidding)

[TammieO]

The new lens is still new - Mother's day on Sunday so spent the day visiting my parents so didn't have time to use it. Work today and at lunch had to go and get my wrist x-rayed (biffed a landing while skydiving a week ago and the wrist isn't showing signs of improvement). Nothing broken so I guess it will take time, left wrist so I'll need to use the monopod to support the weight. btw...does any know what the IS settings 1 & 2 are all about. The lens did not come with the manual. Hopefully, I'll get sometime tomorrow at lunch to shoot something.
Steve, hope your wrist starts feeling better. I know of a couple of people that leave the IS in mode 2.
I have my dreams set on the 300 2.8 IS for next years gear purchase.
Hatch
Hatch, let us know when you get home. We can schedule a get together and I'll let you give mine a test run.
For those times that the nice beastie of yours is not about, I did find this to be quite interesting (http://beachrollyusa.com/_wsn/page3.html). In addition to its normal beast like duties, with options it turns into a shaded seat (http://beachrollyusa.com/_wsn/page4.html)!!! Wonderful when you are awaiting that perfect shot!:mrgreen:

Oh my. I actually think that contraption might have some use. :lol:

[macroshooter1970]

wonder if I had Tammies 300mm how this event would have been. hmmmmmmmmm next years Checker Schuck’s Kragen NHRA Nationals maybe.

[TammieO]

wonder if I had Tammies 300mm how this event would have been. hmmmmmmmmm next years Checker Schuck’s Kragen NHRA Nationals maybe.

Hey, that looks good! Did you use your 70-200? Was this from up in the stands?

[macroshooter1970]

Hey, that looks good! Did you use your 70-200? Was this from up in the stands?

Thanks. Yes 70-200 in the General Grand Stand, top row. I cropped this image.

[Az2Africa]

Ok. Everyone the Scott Smith lighting seminar is all set and the details are up on his website for all to see !!
http://lightingmagic.com/seminar.htm
It's taken some organizing, but I think it will be well worth it. He is delaying emailing the people on his waiting list to give us and the POTN crowd the first shot at it.

[macroshooter1970]

Ok. Everyone the Scott Smith lighting seminar is all set and the details are up on his website for all to see !!
http://lightingmagic.com/seminar.htm
It's taken some organizing, but I think it will be well worth it. He is delaying emailing the people on his waiting list to give us and the POTN crowd the first shot at it.

Looks like it would be worth it, I've never done anything like that and might consider trying it.

[Adam B.]

Ok. Everyone the Scott Smith lighting seminar is all set and the details are up on his website for all to see !!
http://lightingmagic.com/seminar.htm
It's taken some organizing, but I think it will be well worth it. He is delaying emailing the people on his waiting list to give us and the POTN crowd the first shot at it.

All right, I'm in!!! I just got off the phone with Scott and got my spot.:D