The 2nd official Random Discussion For TPBM Photo's and Photographers Thread (2)

[thomascanty]

Must have happened after I unsubbed. figures. :lol:

Besides, half the fun is the investigation, trying to figure out where they are. I've gotten a few that were in places I've never been to, just from a little Google research. ;)

[Skrim17]

G'mae all!

very cute shot Mike, I like.

Cat I use noise ninja these days, I was using the community ware free stuff but like this better. The shot of the lady with the fan I didn't run a final time through.

[Mgdh]

Besides, half the fun is the investigation, trying to figure out where they are. I've gotten a few that were in places I've never been to, just from a little Google research. ;)

You and me both, Lonnie. If I recall, the only places that I've actually known have gone before I've seen them. The rest I've had to hunt down.

[cylentka]

I like the game, but then I never know what to put up when I win, because everyone knows the few places I've been. :confused: Plus I don't do well with a game I have to babysit.

[thomascanty]

You and me both, Lonnie. If I recall, the only places that I've actually known have gone before I've seen them. The rest I've had to hunt down.

I got one of Roy's in less than a minute when he posted a picture of a famous building in San Francisco. Other than that, they've all required some research.

He has me stumped this time, though. I really thought I was on the right track with a battlefield... :confused:

[thomascanty]

You can always pass your turn if you get it right but don't have anything to post, Wanda.

[cfpackerfan]

I did not know Harry Potter had a piano teacher, what is the point of being a wizard if you have to learn the piano the muggle way ?

(that was a perfect dangling participle) ROFL!!

GMAE all. Ignore me. I'm not really here. ;)

[cylentka]

You can always pass your turn if you get it right but don't have anything to post, Wanda.

I did that a couple of times already. :rolleyes:

[cylentka]

Mike, go post Christopher in pick and share. A plaid would fit the bill. :)

edit: oops, you got beat, sorry. :(

[cylentka]

man that jeans-guy is hard to keep up with! I post an overprocessed flower, and he posts the Taj Mahal! :shock: (I love having him in the games, though.)

edit: THREE!!

[Mgdh]

trip

Yeah - he's got some fantastic shots from all over the globe!

[Skrim17]

It is a gorgeous day here, hope to do some portraits tonight. I have an engaged couple to finally shoot on Sunday so I'm going to take Eli and his cousins up to the location and test things out this evening.

[cylentka]

Have fun, Crissa!

Anyone silly enough to get engaged SHOULD be shot!! ;)

[theague]

Let the games begin:

I go to those Harbody gyms. I like to wear a full body Spandex outfit with leg warmers and a psychedelic headband. I try to remember to not shower prior to workout days and to eat lots of garlic. I don't really touch any weights, but I like to strut around the gym acting like I'm a finalist in the Mr. Universe pagent. I offer unsolicited and free advice to people. Occasionally, if I work up a sweat from just flexing at the mirrors, I'll be sure to lie down on the bench press bench and rub up against other equipment. It's kinda like a hobby for me.

Really? Oh, no. Mom will be crushed.

You're cracking me up today, Kody!!

Ooo, someone who likes to hear himself talk. I have no idea what he means. But then again, I'm the villiage idiot.

They print on platinum sheets. It's a new fad. It'll pass.

G'MAE, All.

Hardbody gyms huh? I used to work out at one.. There was this huge smelly dude that would always try to control ALL the equipment... oh hey man, i'm on that.. blah blah blah Me and my friend always made fun of him. :)

Pudds, is your mom crushed cause a yungun likes Neil D or because I think he's the man? lol

I'm glad I could brighten your day. :)

He actually clarified himself somewhat.. :rolleyes:

PLATINUM SHEETS!? :shock: i need to git me some of them!


:lol: She is the most gorgeous bride I've ever worked with. Seriously.
I only have one problem with that.. I didn't see any more photos of her posted. lol

I'm Thirsty

http://www.24zero.com/BMS2007/Crown%20Royal/CR=003-pst.jpg

So am I.. but i'm at work so I'll be drinking water and coffee. :) Great shots as always man!

I caught up a little.. couldn't read them all though..

GMAE peeps! Good news! E. Coli scare is OVER! Turns out it was some underground spigot that got contaminated and it was never in any of the main water lines. lol :rolleyes:

[cylentka]

Hi Kody! Glad you don't have to boil any more water. :)

[theague]

Tell me about it, what a pain that was! And really it was all for nothing!

[Skrim17]

I live in Jersey, we never drink the water from the tap, lol.

[theague]

I have one of those tap britta filter things on it so I'm not really doing that either...

This was even more annoying though to have to boil water for brushing teeth, cooking, dishwashing... everything. :( Ugh!

[Maxed Out]

I have one of those tap britta filter things on it so I'm not really doing that either...

This was even more annoying though to have to boil water for brushing teeth, cooking, dishwashing... everything. :( Ugh!


did you buy one of those HUGE pots that caffeteria ladies use.....that would have helped alot;)

[theague]

no unfortunately we did not fill a stock pot with water... it'd be difficult to pour out..

How's your little friend today Maxy? You picking him up again?

[Maxed Out]

no unfortunately we did not fill a stock pot with water... it'd be difficult to pour out..

How's your little friend today Maxy? You picking him up again?


yes, monday through friday every week.....he was a pain in the a$$ yesterday


edit: all i have to do is destract him with playstation

[cylentka]

Our tap water is fine here, but I do have a filtered dispenser as part of the fridge. The kid loves it. Tap is faster, so that is what I usually drink. We have had boil advisories from time to time, and I usually just go to the store and get half a dozen jugs of distilled water.

[theague]

don't give him the fanta today. and make sure he leaves the binoculars at home!

[cylentka]

Read to him, Maxy

[theague]

Our tap water is fine here, but I do have a filtered dispenser as part of the fridge. The kid loves it. Tap is faster, so that is what I usually drink. We have had boil advisories from time to time, and I usually just go to the store and get half a dozen jugs of distilled water.

I'm a cheepo! why spend money on water when I can just boil it for FREE! lol

[Maxed Out]

i'd rather get a job than do all these babysitting favors.....i babysit basically everyday

[Maxed Out]

don't give him the fanta today. and make sure he leaves the binoculars at home!

trust me the last thing id do is give him sugar:rolleyes:

Read to him, Maxy

kids nowadays dont like to read....they just watch t.v. (shame):cry:

[Pete]

Hi everyone.

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_4838.jpg

[Maxed Out]

Hi everyone.

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_4838.jpg

was this at f/1.4?

[Pete]

No, f/2.8 with the 100mm Macro lens.

[Maxed Out]

No, f/2.8 with the 100mm Macro lens.


gotcha;) ...stupid question:o

[jothefish]

ROFL!!

GMAE all. Ignore me. I'm not really here. ;)

i'd rather get a job than do all these babysitting favors.....i babysit basically everyday

But youa re not getting paid for it.... you said his Mom is family - is this kid a cousin?

[misspix]

I did not know Harry Potter had a piano teacher, what is the point of being a wizard if you have to learn the piano the muggle way ?

(that was a perfect dangling participle)
*GASP* :shock: *covers eyes*

'Mornin ...

One more shot from this weekend's 2 month old photo bonanza.

I think I have a favorite!
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww!
Have fun, Crissa!

Anyone silly enough to get engaged SHOULD be shot!! ;)
*snicker*
kids nowadays dont like to read....they just watch t.v. (shame):cry:
Well, Max, this is where YOU could effect change. Find a book you both would enjoy. Take turns reading it to each other. You might be surprised at the result.
Hi everyone.

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_4838.jpg
So awsome Pete :D

g'mae. Andother day at work *sigh* Why, oh why did mom have to marry for love?

[jothefish]

was this at f/1.4?

This is stunning...

[Maxed Out]

But youa re not getting paid for it.... you said his Mom is family - is this kid a cousin?


yeah, probably....very distant

[jothefish]

Sorry - I meant the picture - not the comment... trying to do too many things at once... shouldn't try to work and play...

[Maxed Out]

Sorry - I meant the picture - not the comment... trying to do too many things at once... shouldn't try to work and play...


you offended me for a minute *gasp*:D ....no, i knew what you meant

[Pete]

Thanks guys... This is the first sunny day we've had in ages. I just had to go outside and shoot stuff!! :)

[jothefish]

Nordcap... Top of Europe...

(I havem't dusted it yet so don't look too closely :confused:

[Maxed Out]

Well, Max, this is where YOU could effect change. Find a book you both would enjoy. Take turns reading it to each other. You might be surprised at the result.

i have done this before..i forced him to read...he could barely do it for his age (dr. suess books)

[jothefish]

you offended me for a minute *gasp*:D ....no, i knew what you meant


stay tough....

[Maxed Out]

i try to help him through it after pronouncing a word 7 times but he gets pissy and says to leave him alone.....:(

[Maxed Out]

jo, ive always wondered how you get that star effect from the sun or light poles in the street at night...my attempts are round sun

[Maxed Out]

is it an aperture thing or filters?

[Miniflash]

Pete I Love that shot ! its stunning ..love the colors subject everything about it is nice ~

[misspix]

i try to help him through it after pronouncing a word 7 times but he gets pissy and says to leave him alone.....:(
That is too bad. Reading can take you to so many cool places...

time to get back to work...

[Miniflash]

Crissa ..have fun today ~ it is a great day !!
Wanda you are so funny y....love the should be shot comment ..made me laugh out loud ..

[Maxed Out]

That is too bad. Reading can take you to so many cool places...

time to get back to work...


haha, maybe you should read....unless work is a cool place;)

[Mgdh]

Nordcap... Top of Europe...

(I havem't dusted it yet so don't look too closely :confused:

Wow. I remember that now. I *think* I've got a shot in the album that Dad took of me sat on the steps there. I'll have to see if I can find it!

That really is an awesome place.

I remember peeking over the edge there looking down through the clouds and seeing a ship in the water below, looking absolutely tiny. I must have been braver then (they did have the rails up too so I'm sure it was safe) as I'm going weak at the knees just thinking of it now!

[Miniflash]

Hi Terri ..hope your having a nice work day!

[Miniflash]

CAT ...or wait Cats not here just her shadow ..lol Waving down the hall Hi cat

"poof:

[Maxed Out]

I changed my avatar.....ladies if it offends you ill gladyly take it off;)

[jothefish]

is it an aperture thing or filters?

Good questionn, I have no idea how did it - it was probably because the sun was right behind the monument...

Change it NOW....... thats terrible!!!

[jothefish]

I changed my avatar.....ladies if it offends you ill gladyly take it off;)

It doesn't offend me... you can leave it if it makes you feel comfortable :confused:

[jothefish]

CAT ...or wait Cats not here just her shadow ..lol Waving down the hall Hi cat

"poof:

She popped in and then popped out again...

[theague]

Hi everyone.

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_4838.jpg
Awe-SOME! Simply great! (clone out the spot on the right side of the image though) :)

jo, ive always wondered how you get that star effect from the sun or light poles in the street at night...my attempts are round sun

is it an aperture thing or filters?

The star affect comes from the aperture so it is "natural" anytime you have a strong light source in an image.

[Maxed Out]

The star affect comes from the aperture so it is "natural" anytime you have a strong light source in an image.

smaller apertures right.....or larger?

[jothefish]

Go to go for dinner. Catch you all later...

[Maxed Out]

Go to go for dinner. Catch you all later...


dinner? what time is it over there?

[theague]

add 6 or 7 hours Maxy.

[thomascanty]

dinner? what time is it over there?

6:49pm

[theague]

smaller apertures right.....or larger?

not sure honestly.. go out and experiment. :)

[thomascanty]

Yes, smaller apertures will create that star effect.

[Maxed Out]

your time zone should be shown instead ofeverybody's posts all in my time zone....it gets confusing

[thomascanty]

your time zone should be shown instead ofeverybody's posts all in my time zone....it gets confusing

I think that would be a lot more confusing. Especially with people like Jo and Athena who tend to move around between time zones a lot. They'd have to be constantly updating their profiles for the forum to keep their times accurate.

Just get Qlock (http://www.qlock.com/) and you can keep track of everyone's time on your own.

[Guineh]

Hi everyone.

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_4838.jpg

Very nice. Cool bug pic!

[Skrim17]

Holy Bokeh Peteman!!!

Maxy just read to him, he doesn't have to read back.

[theague]

Hiking question:

The wife and I are going hiking up in the cascades on Saturday. I'm debating on if I want to bring my heavy tripod with me or not. Mostly Lonnie but anyone else that has much experience... 1) Is a tripod usually needed on a hiking trip? (probably depends on locations eh?). 2) It's probably 5 mile round trip, am I going to get SICK of toting a 7lb tripod around that long? I would hate to miss an opportunity for even 1 stellar shot but at the same time I would hate to tote the dang thing around for no reason.

[timbernet]

Hiking question:

The wife and I are going hiking up in the cascades on Saturday. I'm debating on if I want to bring my heavy tripod with me or not. Mostly Lonnie but anyone else that has much experience... 1) Is a tripod usually needed on a hiking trip? (probably depends on locations eh?). 2) It's probably 5 mile round trip, am I going to get SICK of toting a 7lb tripod around that long? I would hate to miss an opportunity for even 1 stellar shot but at the same time I would hate to tote the dang thing around for no reason.

First weekend I had my 3021 tripod (near 7 lbs) I went for a 3.5mile round trip hike. If it is strapped to your backpack right, you won't notice it THAT much - but it is heavy.

It all depends what you are going to shoot. Do you want to blur water? It just depends... I used my tripod on the hike because I was doing long exposures in the evening (after sunset) - but other than that, I wouldn't have needed it.

[theague]

Yes, i'd love to blur water as I like those shots a lot. I'm just not familiar with where we're going so I don't know if there will even BE any streams. I'd hate to get up there though and find some and not have the Tpod. We're probably not goign to get up to the Mt's until about 2pm so there is a chance I could end up in later afternoon/evening with lower light...

[thomascanty]

The wife and I are going hiking up in the cascades on Saturday. I'm debating on if I want to bring my heavy tripod with me or not. Mostly Lonnie but anyone else that has much experience... 1) Is a tripod usually needed on a hiking trip? (probably depends on locations eh?). 2) It's probably 5 mile round trip, am I going to get SICK of toting a 7lb tripod around that long? I would hate to miss an opportunity for even 1 stellar shot but at the same time I would hate to tote the dang thing around for no reason.

I always bring a tripod with me on hikes! I like to do a lot of IR shots, and the occasional summit self-portrait, and a tripod is ideal for those situations. Not to mention the occasional stream or waterfall I encounter where the sunlight is shaded by trees, or I want a long exposure to smooth the water.

That said... I'd never bring a heavy tripod. Several years ago, I bought a Bogen Manfrotto 724B Digi Compact Tripod specifically for this purpose. It's lightweight yet very sturdy, compacts to a nice small size while still being able to expand almost as tall as my 3021 Pro legs, can support a decent amount of weight, and came with a carrying case that attaches nicely to my backpacks.

If I didn't have that 'pod and my only other choice was my 3021, I'd do without. It's just not worth lugging that kind of weight around. Trying to carry a heavy tripod on a hike will just wear you out and make the hike a miserable experience. If you don't have access to a 724B or equivalent, maybe a Gorillapod or some kind of tabletop tripod would be an acceptable alternative.

[theague]

I'll check out the 724B per your suggestion. I might just end up borrowing my Dad's tripod again. The same one I took on my trip to Scotland, that worked ok. lol

[thomascanty]

I'll check out the 724B per your suggestion.

I should have mentioned, I believe the 724B has been discontinued. I recommended it to Riley a while ago then had trouble finding it when I Googled. I'm pretty sure there's a more recent version though, but I don't know the new model number. Search for "digi tripod" or something like that, and narrow your search down to Manfrotto.

[theague]

Newest version is the 725B, which B&H sells for 112.95. It looks like it doesn't have the ability to swap heads, is that correct? How do you find the function of the head that's on it? I'm assuming the 724 and 725 are close enough for your opinion to matter. :)

[thomascanty]

Newest version is the 725B, which B&H sells for 112.95. It looks like it doesn't have the ability to swap heads, is that correct? How do you find the function of the head that's on it? I'm assuming the 724 and 725 are close enough for your opinion to matter. :)

No, the head is not removable. Mine has a built-in ballhead. I've never had a problem with it, though.

Hmmm... Another thing I just realized I should mention. I hike with an Olympus C-8080WZ (with battery grip), not a DSLR. It's a bit lighter than a DSLR, though the battery grip does add some weight.

Check the specs to make sure it can support the weight of the body and lens combo you plan to hike with.

[Maxed Out]

*sigh*, the time has come where I have to pick up the devil child....ill be back

[thomascanty]

Be brave, Maxy! ;)

[theague]

I'd have the 20D and the kit lens or nifty. probably wont use the 28-105 on a tripod.
I guess i need to check the weight of the 20D.

[theague]

From B&H it looks like the body and kit lens would be less than 3 lbs so it would work. I wont' be buying it anytime soon though as I have no money for extras right now. :(

[thomascanty]

From B&H it looks like the body and kit lens would be less than 3 lbs so it would work. I wont' be buying it anytime soon though as I have no money for extras right now. :(

I was pretty sure it would work. The 'pod can hold 5 or 6 pounds, if I remember correctly. I just didn't want to steer you wrong... ;)

Put it on your wishlist and send the link to everyone you know. :lol:

Anyway, it's my bedtime. I'll see y'all later. *poof*

[cfpackerfan]

did you buy one of those HUGE pots that caffeteria ladies use...From Lunch Lady Land? Sloppy Joes Slop sloppy Joes sloppy joes Slop sloppy joes.... :lol:

Hiking question:

. Kody, I always take my tripod hiking. I'd rather have it and not need it, than not have it and need it. :lol:

I use the canon strap that came with my camera... one end is tightened around the neck, just under the ball head, and the other end is looped around the closed legs, then tightened to make a strap the kinda looks like a rifle strap. (Does that make sense at all?) I just wear it like a sling over my shoulder, and it works nicely.

[theague]

I was pretty sure it would work. The 'pod can hold 5 or 6 pounds, if I remember correctly. I just didn't want to steer you wrong... ;)

Put it on your wishlist and send the link to everyone you know. :lol:

Anyway, it's my bedtime. I'll see y'all later. *poof*
It says on B&H that the Pod will hold 7.7 lbs. I put it on a wishlist... lol


Kody, I always take my tripod hiking. I'd rather have it and not need it, than not have it and need it. :lol:

I use the canon strap that came with my camera... one end is tightened around the neck, just under the ball head, and the other end is looped around the closed legs, then tightened to make a strap the kinda looks like a rifle strap. (Does that make sense at all?) I just wear it like a sling over my shoulder, and it works nicely.

I have a lowepro backpack that has a tripod section to strap it to. I just wasn't sure if I wanted to take my heavy one, so i'll probably end up taking the lighter one my dad has.

Thanks for the help!

[Maxed Out]

Be brave, Maxy! ;)


so inspirational......*happy-sigh*:oops: :oops: :oops:

[Jamie Holladay]

*sigh*, the time has come where I have to pick up the devil child....ill be back
Give him some chocolate today. I want to see what happens! :lol: ;) ;) :lol: :eek: :D ;) :p

[theague]

Screw Chocolate... give him a couple red bulls :) I once drank 8. :shock::shock::shock:

[theague]

A co-worker just called me.. The local camera shop is going out of business. :(

Might be some good deals though. :)

[cfpackerfan]

It's Mormon Day (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pioneer_Day_%28Utah%29) here.

Just thought you all would like to know.

:lol:

[short5]

I'm a cheepo! why spend money on water when I can just boil it for FREE! lol At around $1 a gallon it is probably cheaper to buy it the way gas and electric prices are unless your landlord picks that up.

[short5]

trust me the last thing id do is give him sugar:rolleyes:
I liked Puddle's idea of giving him a double shot espresso just before his parents get there.:lol:

[cfpackerfan]

At around $1 a gallon it is probably cheaper to buy it the way gas and electric prices are unless your landlord picks that up.:lol: That's the first thought that went through my mind too, Zane.

[theague]

Well you may be right! Sheesh!

[Pete]

I'm just trying to catch up.

But... I've got no idea what you guys are talking about....!!

[short5]

jo, ive always wondered how you get that star effect from the sun or light poles in the street at night...my attempts are round sun

Good questionn, I have no idea how did it - it was probably because the sun was right behind the monument...





Max try exposing for an area of sky near the sun then using that exposure recompose and take the shot with the sun just peaking out from behind something like leaves of a tree, clouds, or a statue like Jo's nice image. Preview the image and lengthen or shorten the shutter speed a bit to get the effect you want.

[short5]

*sigh*, the time has come where I have to pick up the devil child....ill be backDo you drive?

I once drank 8. :shock::shock::shock: Holy cwap I bet you were an obnoxious somebody for about 4 hours and possibly a grumpy depressed somebody on the way down. Heck I bet you were all seven dwarfs plus a few:lol:

I'm just trying to catch up.

But... I've got no idea what you guys are talking about....!!

Hi Pete nice bug and flower shot. Kody is right you have a bit of sensor slurm on the right.

[Pete]

Do you drive?

Holy cwap I bet you were an obnoxious somebody for about 4 hours and possibly a grumpy depressed somebody on the way down. Heck I bet you were all seven dwarfs plus a few:lol:



Hi Pete nice bug and flower shot. Kody is right you have a bit of sensor slurm on the right.

Yeah, I know. I'll give the body a good blow at some point.

Been changing lenses lots lately. The 100mm macro lens has been on more than any other recently. I really love that lens!

[short5]

The 100mm macro lens has been on more than any other recently. I really love that lens!

I love mine but it has been awhile since I played with it. You are doing a great job with yours. I am happy you are enjoying the garden.

[Pete]

I love mine but it has been awhile since I played with it. You are doing a great job with yours. I am happy you are enjoying the garden.

You need to play with it.

It's funny that I normally think of my 24-105 as my "walkabout" lens, but it doesn't get used that often!

[short5]

I have to go clean my truck out I will catch you all a bit later

[jothefish]

dinner? what time is it over there?

Dinner time... thanks for changing that picture...

From Lunch Lady Land? Sloppy Joes Slop sloppy Joes sloppy joes Slop sloppy joes....



Who you callin' sloppy???? You wanna peice of me (hopping back and forth like a boxer) :lol:

Give him some chocolate today. I want to see what happens!

I think we should send Maxi to babysit your kids....

[Miniflash]

Hi anyone whos here ...just peaking in for a bit .
I have had a day ...one of those days when you feel like your heads spinning ..hahaha
trying to get things in order for my trip to Oregon.like appts to docs ..ect and would'nt ya know it everyone wants me now ..lol months can go by and no one cares now that i got something planned everyone does ..funny how that is .

[theague]

Do you drive?

Holy cwap I bet you were an obnoxious somebody for about 4 hours and possibly a grumpy depressed somebody on the way down. Heck I bet you were all seven dwarfs plus a few:lol:

Hi Pete nice bug and flower shot. Kody is right you have a bit of sensor slurm on the right.
I was at work believe it or not, at the engineering office I used to work at. I did pretty well. It was a friday, all the principals were gone. :lol:

I have to go clean my truck out I will catch you all a bit later
Stop being so messy, you wont have to clean it out. :)

So I went to The Camera Shop... over priced! lol They're selling the 10-20 sigma for $550 still and that's "on liquidation sale".. what a joke. It's $499 on B&H and it's not on a shelf with people clicking away on it... so silly. Oh and they had some tripod BOXES but no tripods. :rolleyes:

[jothefish]

Hi anyone whos here ...just peaking in for a bit .
I have had a day ...one of those days when you feel like your heads spinning ..hahaha
trying to get things in order for my trip to Oregon.like appts to docs ..ect and would'nt ya know it everyone wants me now ..lol months can go by and no one cares now that i got something planned everyone does ..funny how that is .

always happens like that... and my head never ceases spinning - I just try to keep it pointing forwards :)

[Miniflash]

Theague ..so we need not feel bad we don't have a SALE near us right ...lol
NO good stuff ..Darn ...
Well now ya know .

Hi jothefish me to ~

[theague]

yeah, nothing worth while in there... i guess it's no surprise that they're going out of business. they've never been the most friendly place. I've been in there a few times and never really bought anything due to SUPER high prices. Today just re-affirmed my notion. They have about 10,000 old school film lenses for sale and about 5 for Nikon Digital and 6 or 7 for Canon digital... so silly!

[Miniflash]

Theague can you use any lens with digital other than EF series ...like with a adaptor? I have never got to know that answer to this Question .

[Miniflash]

Here is a shot from Vermont I love this shot its my girlfriends nephew ..I just see pure joy ~I love it . Oh this was a hot air balloon ..without the hot ...lol we got to go inside the balloon part !

[theague]

Theague can you use any lens with digital other than EF series ...like with a adaptor? I have never got to know that answer to this Question .
You probably can, i just don't have the desire to. I've heard you lose the autofocus. I'd rather spend money on new lenses that I know will work. :)

Here is a shot from Vermont I love this shot its my girlfriends nephew ..I just see pure joy ~I love it . Oh this was a hot air balloon ..without the hot ...lol we got to go inside the balloon part !
Cute shot, was he the only one in there? I'm surprised you can walk on those, I'd think they'd worry abou tearing.

[Miniflash]

here is one more ...

[Miniflash]

Theague I think this was a old beat down balloon ...He wasn't the only one in it but at that moment he was on the part of it nobody was in so I made a quick snap .It was real fun the colors and all ..I'd love to be able to photograph the balloons like the puds ...SO cool~

[Athena]

jo, ive always wondered how you get that star effect from the sun or light poles in the street at night...my attempts are round sun

Good questionn, I have no idea how did it - it was probably because the sun was right behind the monument...


small aperture, and an intense light source will do it. How many points your star has will depend on how many blades you have. ;)

[Miniflash]

Oh and about the lens ..I was thinking of someone who had alot of lens from old SLR's ..
And would like to make use of them .If I had any I would use them just for fun and experiment with them .I have only a few lens ..but i enjoy what I have ..still gotta play with the tubes ~

[theague]

and they do make star filters.

[Miniflash]

hahah theague I just saw the monkey boy thing in your advatar ...my niece calls my son that ...lol You dont live in Oregon do you? haha thats where my niece is

[theague]

I do not live in oregon, I'm close though. :) Washington.

[Athena]

lol - I call Nathan Monkey boy too. It would have sort of weirded me out if you'd been tagged Monkey Boy instead of Monkey Pants. :lol:

[Miniflash]

lol Hi Athena ..how is that cutie boy of yours ...both of em ?

[Athena]

They are both great. They adore being in the states. :D

[short5]

Nice balloon shots Deb. I have been lurking but am off for a bit.

[theague]

I saw alan posted in TPBM, where has he been of late!?

[misspix]

Screw Chocolate... give him a couple red bulls :) I once drank 8. :shock::shock::shock:
:shock:x8
I saw alan posted in TPBM, where has he been of late!?
He probably got hugged once to often over here :) and needed his space for a bit.

[Miniflash]

Thanks zane hope you get that truck cleaned up ..lol And how are the horses doing? Thtats one subject i meant to get a pic of in Vermont but did not get a chance to .Drivebys make for a slight blurr effect hahaha I tried to get cows ..

[Miniflash]

Hi TErri hows the day treating ya?

[Skrim17]

Is it Christmas yet Athena??

G'mae all. Deb when do you leave?

[Athena]

Is it Christmas yet Athena??

G'mae all. Deb when do you leave?

no - I am not sure we are going to do that this year. I don't have any Easter egg color tablets left and honestly we've been very distracted by other things.

For academic reasons, we are going to be staying in the states until mid-October. We have lots of hard work ahead of us, but hopefully we can get things back on track in that time... Wish us luck! :D

So....lots of arrangements to make and the house sale is off - for awhile at least. :)

[Becky N]

Hello....:cool:

[Miniflash]

Hey CRissa I leave on Aug 1

[Miniflash]

Hi Becky how are you today?

[Miniflash]

Crissa ..exciting news about the wedding thing your gonna be doing did ya have any luck with the setting how is Eli today ...tell him I said hi ya ..Mini and I went to piermont for a long walk ..she went into the river and had a ball kinda like a kid ..giggles

[Skrim17]

Do you have to bathe her after she goes in the river? The Hudson is scary!!

I didn't get there tonight...my car battery needed to be replaced so we went to the auto part store after work, then as we are getting home my phone rings and it is my mom. My dad is in the hospital tonight cause he has a stress test in the am (SOP) and she left his eye drops at home can we go get them and bring them to her etc etc...got home too late!

[Skrim17]

So Athena you have to enroll the kids in school? Yuk!

We might be moving in the next couple of weeks and I am on the fence because of the whole school thing. Eli isn't great with change (understatement) and while the schools where we are probably moving to are great I can't see moving and then right away starting in school, but perhaps he'll surprise me?? I dunno.

[Athena]

So Athena you have to enroll the kids in school? Yuk!

I've already gone most of the way through enrolling them in a private school here. Still need teacher referrals from their school in Thailand. How exactly to ask for that.

"so hey, since you didn't teach my kids to a high enough standard and I now have to shell out thousands of dollars for tutoring and enroll them in a school in the states, could you write a referral for us?" sigh...


We might be moving in the next couple of weeks and I am on the fence because of the whole school thing. Eli isn't great with change (understatement) and while the schools where we are probably moving to are great I can't see moving and then right away starting in school, but perhaps he'll surprise me?? I dunno.

Matthew doesn't like change either, but I've found (cause we've been through a lot of it) that if I talk to him and explain the situations in as much detail as is humanly possible (sometimes this involved a good deal of research on my part including field trips and photos) that he accepts the new situations and actually agrees with our decisions. I had to explain to him tonight why he will be in second grade here. sigh again.

Will you be moving far? Into a bigger place?

[cfpackerfan]

We might be moving in the next couple of weeks

Really? Details please. :cool:

Is it because you need to get away from your downstairs neighbor before Eli's tapdance season starts? :lol:


Hi everyone. :D

[Skrim17]

long story...the place I work at has an apartment upstairs, 2 bedrooms (yay) and access to the whole 'house' and such. There was someone living there...I fired him last week or so. I hadn't thought much about the place till he moved out, and looks like we could move in next week or so. It is about 20 minuted from where we live now, a good town school wise but not particularly ethnically diverse but we figure we will make it moreso! We would pay no rent, apartment basically comes with working there, we would rent out our place.

It is win win, Eli would resist ANY move as we do discuss it often but I am hoping we can win him over with the fact that the dog who now lives with his sister could come and live with us!

[Becky N]

this is my alltime favorite youtube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En0A8KGMgq8).

Wiping tears from my eyes.


http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_4838.jpg

WHOA when I got home tonight I looked across the street and saw the prairie area that the school planted had some nice blooms. So took my camera over and see they have lots of bugs too. Now I'm going to have to get over there in the early morning with my tubes.:D

Yeah, I know. I'll give the body a good blow at some point.

:shock: :shock:

..lol months can go by and no one cares now that i got something planned everyone does ..funny how that is .

NNNNnnnnoooooooooo...I thought that only happened to those of us working outside the home

small aperture, and an intense light source will do it. How many points your star has will depend on how many blades you have. ;)

How bad is it to look into intense light with an SLR? Eyesight is a terrible thing to mess with and loose.

I don't have any Easter egg color tablets left and honestly we've been very distracted by other things.

I didn't use the ones I bought this spring, I know where they are, I'll send them to you if you want to dye eggs.

My dad is in the hospital tonight cause he has a stress test in the am (SOP)/quote]

[quote=Skrim17;3605123]We might be moving in the next couple of weeks.

Geez Crissa, didn't know you had all this on your plate. What is the reason for the move? And even though it is SOP I'll keep your dad in my thoughts.

Our brush up went well enough to have tonight off, but; we do have to show up 1/2 earlier than scheduled before tomorrow's performance. I'm suppose to be paying bills, but; I've got tonight's shots to finish first.:D

[Skrim17]

Puck might not like the dog part...but he'll get over it.

[Becky N]

long story...!

Ignore question 1, I see you were answering while I was typing.:D

[Skrim17]

thanks Becky :)

Dad had some chest pain this morning, they admitted him even tho they think all is well, he is being monitored and will have the test in the AM. He's had heart troubles since I was in HS and weathered them all very well. because he has Parkinson's he can't have a traditional tread-mill stress test. All good thoughts accepted!

[Athena]

How bad is it to look into intense light with an SLR? Eyesight is a terrible thing to mess with and loose.

You'd likely focus on something in the foreground, so you don't really have to look into the light, just have it in frame. Or in this case, you don't even have to have the source in frame, just the items refracting it. ;)

http://lifeprintsphotography.com/Macro/Liquid/Dew1blk.jpg

[Athena]

thanks Becky :)

Dad had some chest pain this morning, they admitted him even tho they think all is well, he is being monitored and will have the test in the AM. He's had heart troubles since I was in HS and weathered them all very well. because he has Parkinson's he can't have a traditional tread-mill stress test. All good thoughts accepted!


I'll have your Dad in my thoughts tomorrow. :)

[Skrim17]

Thanks A.

[Skrim17]

I got these sparkles on a flower that I didn't notice int he viewfinder, only after I downloaded.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/rose.jpg

[Becky N]

You'd likely focus on something in the foreground, so you don't really have to look into the light, just have it in frame. Or in this case, you don't even have to have the source in frame, just the items refracting it. ;)

http://lifeprintsphotography.com/Macro/Liquid/Dew1blk.jpg


That is stunning. Your answer is what I kinda sorta knew, wanted to verify and keep Maxey from looking directly in the sunlight.:D

[Athena]

That's wild Crissa. I can't even see some of the water droplets that are making the sparkles!

[Becky N]

That's wild Crissa. I can't even see some of the water droplets that are making the sparkles!

^^^^Yeah that. ***September....try refraction shots***

Would try earlier, but I'm booked.:rolleyes:

[short5]

Thanks zane hope you get that truck cleaned up ..lol And how are the horses doing? ..
It is clean! The boys are well thanks. They may be a bit round but they will deflate as the grass dries up:lol: .

Dad had some chest pain this morning, Crap I hope everything is fine. It is so often fine but the waiting is torture.

Or in this case, you don't even have to have the source in frame, just the items refracting it. ;)


This image was my motivation for getting a macro lens, thanks:). I have seen you post it in B&W and thought it was stunning.

[Becky N]

BRB have to switch users for a moment to load my pics to the gallery. (sorry, blame Maxey for the play by play):p

[Miniflash]

Do you have to bathe her after she goes in the river? The Hudson is scary!!

I didn't get there tonight...my car battery needed to be replaced so we went to the auto part store after work, then as we are getting home my phone rings and it is my mom. My dad is in the hospital tonight cause he has a stress test in the am (SOP) and she left his eye drops at home can we go get them and bring them to her etc etc...got home too late!
Crissa must be battery daz at the stores .we had to get one yesterday and another about 2 wks ago for the rover ...lol

[Skrim17]

My car is a 2000, the battery is original. I left my lights on yesterday at my SIL's house, luckily my bro had a charger/starter in the garage. Charged it a bit, started it then drove it around to charge it up but this morning it barely turned over so I knew I'd need to get a new one asap.

[Athena]

It has come to my attention that in order for me to print things, the printer cable must be plugged into my computer. Duh. :roll:

I think I'll go rest my brain now...

[Skrim17]

lol, don't forget to put paper in it ;)