POTN WORLWIDE PHOTO DAY PART 4.

[saravrose]

See, i'm getting the hang of thinking globally friday here means saturday in Australia... right?? Anyway, here's the thread for our next posts... this time it's water... so, post away folks.. i'll be posting mind sometime tomorrow... (as soon as I think something up)...:D :D :D

sari.

[condyk]

Water ... the !Kung San might have trouble this week but not anyone else here I suspect.

Also, I just remembered I have a cuppa brewing under my tea cosy! Thanks for the reminder :-)

[::John::]

Funky light this morning - so you get what I got :)

http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/images/IMG_0758.jpg

[eenorton]

LOL! What a great store front! You must have thought of this shot the moment "water" was mentioned. I like it!

[::John::]

Thank you, Beth. Actually, I still have a million ideas in my head for Water but they will have to wait for my second shot. I was 'doing a Condy' this morning, saw that and just had to have it.

[condyk]

Good one Mr Bloke. You're setting a standard again this week. Hey the main question for me tho' now is this: is that silver car in the shop or a reflection?

[::John::]

It is a very bad reflection. There is a street down to the right (east), the sun was coming up and that car was stopped at the lights waiting for a green (which is amazing in itself in the village). I probably should have cropped it out - but I wanted the image straight from the camera and I was standing in the middle of the road and didn't want to stand there much longer so that was the only shot from that angle.

[In2Photos]

As usual the first pic is precisely what I expected: something completely unexpected.:D That is why I love this so much. Everyone's take on the subject is so different. Great shot kiwi.

[Claire]

l'm still trying to figure out what to photograph...

[saravrose]

don't worry about it Claire.... so am I..

sari.

[condyk]

Lookin' forward to your efforts In2 lad ... and I fancy Ms Nouna could be coming up with a mildly off the wall take on the theme.

Me ... well I was practically PP-ing myself ready to take some canal boat shots but then discovered that the only ones bobbing about on the briny this week were fit for nothing but sinking. My arty farty style shots (with a vague political edge) failed because the Jup 85mm and me had a fall out when my watery eyes went to pot focusing the bugger :evil:

So, I'm left with these two which just about make it within the 'rules':

http://www.buzzdns.com/lock4bw.jpg
Sigma 15-30mm 3.5-4.5 EX IF

http://www.buzzdns.com/btcanal.jpg
Sigma 15-30mm 3.5-4.5 EX IF

[saravrose]

Condyk- the second one works for me and very nicely to. You get a nice impression of the area that your shooting in and it's an interesting composition. I like your first one too.. My eye's keep going back to it.. well done.

sari.

p.s. Now, what the heck am I going to shoot today.......??

[saravrose]

the definition of Irony- trying to take pictures of water when it's raining outside..

[condyk]

the definition of Irony- trying to take pictures of water when it's raining outside..

Yes, was here on and off for a while ... got drenched walking the last five minutes home. Here are a few more I took today between rain:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=154206

[Jaymz]

We had a beautiful day yesterday, just perfect, was 68 degrees F sunny. Now today its windy and pouring down rain. :( My original plans for some water shots are gone, now I have to figure out something new.

[In2Photos]

Sorry about the weather guys. Although you will probably want to be-head me when I tell you it is mid 70s, sunny, with a slight breeze here. I have taken only 2 shots that could work, but I am planning on getting something special tonight. Hope it all works out.

Dave, those are some splendid shots, especially the second. Looks like a very nice place.

[Becca]

Well, I had some good ideas when I read this topic, but unfortunately the weather decided to not cooperate, so I improvised.

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[In2Photos]

Well, I had some good ideas when I read this topic, but unfortunately the weather decided to not cooperate, so I improvised.

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Nice improvisation. Glad you were able to get something unique, even though the weather did not cooperate.

[condyk]

Well, I had some good ideas when I read this topic, but unfortunately the weather decided to not cooperate, so I improvised.

Nice ... looks like a money plant so best of luck in harvesting it. Could only be beaten by capturing your own reflection in the drip ;)

[peacock]

I could sit staring at water all day :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/valentine1/Misc/posts%20and%20tests/30d_0107.jpg

[::John::]

Mr K. That second shot is really very good. The first one had me wondering what you were up to until I went to your link of the B/W images. We don't have canal gates (or canals like that) here so I had NO idea - but that is the opening boom for the canal, isn't it? Well done - obscure but appropriate.

Becca - spot on! Great use of DOF and you got that drop perfectly.

Peacock. I'm with you. I could sit and watch a harbour all day, too. Thanks for that one - it reminds me of the many times I have sat and watched a similar view.

[Claire]

Nice work people!

Becca, really like your shot. :)

I tried taking a shot of boiling fish for dinner, but it looked horrible...trust me. I could take the easy route and just take shots of ducks in the local lake, but that'll be my last resort unless I come up with something better.

[saravrose]

We had a beautiful day yesterday, just perfect, was 68 degrees F sunny. Now today its windy and pouring down rain. :( My original plans for some water shots are gone, now I have to figure out something new.

LOL.. us too.. wait, were practically neighbors..:D

[::John::]

#2 - another in early morning light

http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/images/bridge/IMG_0827.jpg

[BLS]

Gosh, these are all nice. And so different!

Kiwibloke -- I'm getting red x's for your images. Wish I could see the real thing!

Condyk -- Really like your second one with the wonderful curved building. What are the white hoop-like things at the end of the canal?

Becca -- Nice composition and color. Good job.

Peacock -- You're putting me in relaxed trance. Staring at water and fire does it to me every time.

I still need to come up with something for my shots. Hopefully I can get out tomorrow. Today was too busy with family. Now if only I could come up with a few good ideas.

[msad1217]

I couldn't think of anything more creative, so, here you go.

http://homepage.mac.com/manny_adonis/.Pictures/Miscellaneous/03300666.jpg

[::John::]

Oh, Manny, my favourite Northern Hemisphere city. Thank you.

Excellent. Great 'pano' with all of the important bits included.

*sigh*

[paulgolf5]

A wild but beautiful morning at Bronte Beach, Sdyney.

[Woolburr]

http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/58048724.jpg

Reflections in a hot tub.

This is what was being reflected.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/58051328/small.jpg

[::John::]

Two more cool shots.

Welcome to Paul - I worked at a site where I met Paul last year. He takes some excellent pics and it is great to see him sharing them.

Dan - awesome reflections.

[In2Photos]

Those last two shots are stunning. Makes me not want to post mine.:(

Well I went out tonight to take the shots I had planned. I wasn't thrilled with the results. I went to the entrance of a neighborhood that I drive by everyday. They have a nice water feature with several steps, some plants and a light that I did not realize was in there. It is very blown, and after an hour or so of PP I just couldn't get it to look right so I just left it the way it was. I am going to try and get some other shots tomorrow.


The pic looks horrible after the compression.:oops: Oh well, it will have to do for now.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=67932&d=1143949409

[paulgolf5]

Decision Time. Will I or won't I ? Shark Island, Cronulla, Sydney.
In this case, they all let the wave go.

[::John::]

Mike, that is a great effort, you have done well in spite of that light.

Paul, I like that colour change in the wave. That place has had some serious surf this past week.

[paulgolf5]

Thanks John (aka Kiwibloke)

[Mike Bell]

Decision Time. Will I or won't I ? Shark Island, Cronulla, Sydney.
In this case, they all let the wave go.

Waves! Of course! That's what I'll post!
Taken just before the weekend so bit of a cheat! :oops:

Sango Bay on the North coast of Scotland:
http://static.flickr.com/34/121700084_fbcabebfa8_o.jpg

[saravrose]

well... I had aspirations to get a fountain in Downtown Boise for the challenge at nighttime.. But, instead I ended up at Old Chicago... getting drunk with friends. you see it all started when I forgot that Ashley didn't like Manny and I invited Manny to go to the Winter carnival in McCall with us.. Now, Ashley decided to make Travis go and the two of them ended up drinking Keystone beers all day long... and I promised that one day i'd make it up to them by having a few drinks........ so, that was tonight.. two yagerbooms, one chocolate cake, one lemon drop, and one.... SoCo later... I realized that I would be taking a cab home... My uncle Mike always said to take advil to ward off a hangover... and what do you take advil with?? WATER....Ha ha:lol: :lol: :lol: .. so, here's my post. I hereby promise to take a real picture tomorrow..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/the%20challenge/IMG_0748.jpg

[Carzee]

http://i.pbase.com/g3/58/572458/2/58069276.IMG_1015.jpg

[Becca]

Nice shots, everyone! I'm glad I remembered to check the topic for this week. I usually see it on Monday morning and kick myself!

Sari, another great story with your photo! Hope you feel ok today!

[saravrose]

Nice shots, everyone! I'm glad I remembered to check the topic for this week. I usually see it on Monday morning and kick myself!

Sari, another great story with your photo! Hope you feel ok today!

thanks Becca, I feel fine. I'm sure my lightweight self is going to be picked on for getting drunk on four drinks.... But, in all fairness I never drink!! My idea of overindulging is a second glass of wine...But, I am feeling fine and dandy this morning...

sari..

[Claire]

Gosh, I really don't want to see sun and surfing now. It's been raining here today! (And yes, I had just gone out to find photo opportunities for this thread). So I managed to take a slightly cliché nature photo and then ran back home for the other photo.

http://www.nounaandersson.com/website%20images/waterfall.jpg

http://www.nounaandersson.com/website%20images/showerhead.jpg

[eenorton]

Well my free day yesterday turned into a very busy day... so when it started to rain I thought I ought to be able to get SOMEthing out of it. But, like many rains in Denver, it almost evaporated before it hit the ground.... so you're just gonna have to trust me that those little dark spots are where the rain hit the sidewalk. :)

[Claire]

In2Photos,
I am once again having trouble seeing your photos! This is so strange...

[BLS]

So I managed to get two shots. Not real pleased with them, but I was lucky to get anything, so here they are.


"Pride of the Susquehanna" at Harrisburg, PA. I wasn't expecting to see the Pride docked and ready for tours this early in the spring.


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-8/812687/Riverboat_3962-01E.jpg



Drinks for the thirsty at the Farmers' Market.


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-8/812687/Drinks_3904-01E.jpg

[SuzyView]

On my way home from NYC. This is the most amazing Verrazano Bridge that is between Brooklyn and Staten Island. I couldn't resist having my 20D on my lap, waiting for the perfect sunset shot, but I think we were just a little late. Hope you enjoy them. :lol:

68096

68097

[G3owner]

Lousy weather here today, grey skies, wet snow. Took a trip to my job, and realised that this is water...

Bamce

[Jaymz]

My pathetic attempt at something with water, hasn't been a good week, so my creativity is gone atm.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c26/laxlacks/a99aef85.jpg\

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c26/laxlacks/6444ef33.jpg

[SuzyView]

Jaymz, it's a nice shot. No complaints. The bokeh is wow. :)

[75D]

Decided to take "water" to a different level and look at the wave aspect. Took a walk in Old Montreal and saw this flag waving.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/SRT101/IMG_2202.jpg

[cjsa]

I enjoy this, it makes me think every week.
Not quite what I had planned,but here goes:

[Carzee]

My weekend plans changed and I had to work Saturday (bathurst/orange) and Sunday (special church day) = no shooting time.

I took a day off today instead, and I did some insurance pics of the wife's "new" car (anniversary today) which is a 13 yo ex-police car. Its had a lot of TLC by the previous private owner for 12 of those 13 years. Its in fantastic condition mechanically and very pretty with a 3yo paintjob and 16" sport wheels. It only cost 25% more than my recent 30D which took the pic with a 50mm on a monopod.

http://i.pbase.com/g3/58/572458/3/58122317.IMG_1250sq.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/pixelparker/image/58122317/original

[::John::]

I can't imagine anything worse than Bathurst/Orange (my in-laws live there).

That car looks slick. Great pic. I didn't have any excuse but I sloped off to the zoo today.

[Carzee]

Ahh, the Mosman ferry.
Whatcha shoot?

[::John::]

Nah - it is almost walking distance from here - if Military Road wasn't so long...

um - Lions, Tigers, Apes, Meerkats, Dragons of the Komodo variety, some Aussie type birds, Giraffes, Nasty looking lizard, ducks, Penguins, 2 'roos, Koalas, Dingos but Ernie wasn't there - all sorts, really.

Given the location (I got a couple of good landscape shots, too - 2 that will do OK as a pano) I am thinking of buying a membership for Aussie Bride and me - around $150 a year with unlimited visits to Taronga, Western Plains, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

I gotta get more CF cards - some of these jpegs are over 10Mb each. I managed to run out (used 2Gb) just as I got to the exit.

The place was crowded - lots of Canon gear - many, many Americans with 20Ds and 100-400 lenses. Some Europeans (I chatted to quite a few. Hey, I was bored.)

[::John::]

Keeping in with the theme... I am sure she was going to drink some water... sometime... today...


http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/images/cats/IMG_1047.jpg

[Carzee]

Wow, teddy bear eyes there. I'm off to surf the POTN nature section - you'll put up a animal-fest-with-5D thread tonight.. ?

[::John::]

you'll put up a animal-fest-with-5D thread tonight.. ?

Nah - I have them at a private site - I get more feedback there.

[In2Photos]

In2Photos,
I am once again having trouble seeing your photos! This is so strange...

Claire, can you see it now. I removed the attacthment and embedded the image.

We had a very nice turn out this week. I think this is the most photos so far and a very deiverse selection to boot. This sure is fun. I look forward to going out each week to get these shots. It really makes me think outside the box and take shots that I might not take otherwise. I only wish the weekend lasted longer.:)

[ANali]

OK - a little off the wall, but it is what came to mind. It helps that my family is used to mom doing weird stuff involving a camera - that way they don't laugh too hard :D.

There really is water involved.

Andrea

[saravrose]

andrea that's great....I love it..

[SuzyView]

Looks inviting, Andrea, especially after a long day. :)

[ANali]

Thanks!

The kids all used it after I finished with the pictures, and well, after I had my turn first!

It seems like a lot of people here live near the ocean - there are some great beach shots. It's fun to see what everyone else comes up with.

Andrea

[saravrose]

so, everybody sorry about my lazy attempt this weekend.. really pitiful considering it was all my idea.... Now, for next weekend. any ideas?? And a question... is everybody that has contributed to this thread using DSLR's??

sari.

[Jaymz]

so, everybody sorry about my lazy attempt this weekend.. really pitiful considering it was all my idea.... Now, for next weekend. any ideas?? And a question... is everybody that has contributed to this thread using DSLR's??

sari.

I don't have any ideas for the next theme, but yes I am using a 20D.

[Claire]

My suggestion: G&N stuff.

Ok,ok, l'm just kidding!

We could do the fixed focal lenght this week.

[saravrose]

I don't have any ideas for the next theme, but yes I am using a 20D.

hey...
your handy to ask. I got a couple of days off... what's a nice spot in Oregon to go to for a day or so??

sari.

[Jaymz]

hey...
your handy to ask. I got a couple of days off... what's a nice spot in Oregon to go to for a day or so??

sari.

For the coast, I really like Newport Bay. Nice beaches, can walk on the docks watch people crab/fish. Take a whale watching ride. Kind of a long drive from where you are though.

Downtown PDX, Broadway and the waterfront are another fun and interesting place. Also the Rose Garden.

Multnomah Falls, walk the trails around the falls.

Silverton Falls. http://www.ohwy.com/or/s/silvrfal.htm

Umpqua River in Roseburg, again a long drive.

The Enchanted Forest just outside of Salem is a fun place to goof off with some friends.

Crater Lake is one of my favorite places to go, but since I moved to this part of Oregon I don't visit there much anymore.

The John Day Fossil Beds is a place I have been wanting to go see, but I haven't made the time to go yet.

[G3owner]

Now, for next weekend. any ideas??

"Construction". There must be different construction sites or something being constructed somewhere near all of us... Buildings, kids playing with lego, birds building their nests, whatever...

And a question... is everybody that has contributed to this thread using DSLR's??

My pics this time were taken with my secondary camera, Canon PowerShot G3. Next time I will use my 350D.....

Bamce

[Woolburr]

Spring is for sure construction season...that works for me...I used my 20D.

[::John::]

Whatever - anything goes... I am at a kids Rugby League game on Sunday (kids - hah! - under 19's) so I will try for my pics on Saturday

yes - DSLR here

[condyk]

"Construction". There must be different construction sites or something being constructed somewhere near all of us... Buildings, kids playing with lego, birds building their nests, whatever...


Nice idea and very easy for me ... the challenge will be taking a different perspective to my standard 'documentary' shots of my local area.

How about 'constructing forms'? Then we're not all out shooting buildings, but it's clear that we can shoot lego, etc ;-) So the focus is really on somehting in process of being built.

[75D]

Construction works for me, and for the first time will have a full 2 days to work on it.
Shooting with RebelXT and "loving it" (Guess I have to give credit to that hamburger chain for that)

Wayne

[In2Photos]

Construction, hmmm, I wonder where I can find some construction, *as he looks across the street*.:D OK for me, but what about condyk's suggestion of limiting what can be considered construction?

BTW I am shooting with an XT.

[ANali]

I'm sure somewhere between here and St Louis I will see some kind of construction!

The subject ideas I came up with are industry, music, & gardening - just not all together :).

Oh, I am shooting with a 300D.

Andrea

[saravrose]

hmm.... construction, thinking really hard if there is anything being built around me... yep! easy! sure why not? construction it is.. the rules apply same as before... you have from sun-up saturday to sunset sunday all pics must be posted by Monday and two's the limit... I like this one... going to be interesting..

sari.

[eenorton]

OK. Something being constructed.

And shooting with an XT and sometimes my Pro1.

[mysubaruimp]

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[::John::]

Hey MySubaruImp

Great pic and welcome to our little gang of weekend wanderers.

Each week, we tend to start another thrread for that weeks pics, so, if you would like to pop this one over into the Week 5 thread - we would be delighted (and it means more of us get a chance to see it - you have produced a great pic)

You will find Week 5 by clicking this bit of text (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=156660)

[cjsa]

Maybe the date should be on the thread title?

[Mike Bell]

Maybe the date should be on the thread title?

I agree. It was me that started a recent campaign to try and make the competitions section a bit more newbie-friendly by adding dates to the contest thread titles. When you have been here a few weeks or months you forget how confusing it was when you first dipped your toe in - lots of threads about fun stuff that is all over!