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

[Maxed Out]

seriously last post


Night.....raincheck on the group hug till morning

[cfpackerfan]

I know.....since my famous apology I dont take anything to heart like I did before......I know you're all being silly (messin with the rookie:D)

:p
good lord, he is still awake.

[Maxed Out]

good lord, he is still awake.

yup, i realized i had to upload pics i missed on smugmug

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[cfpackerfan]

:lol:
Hey, I appreciate your enthusiasm in the 'losers' thread, but it's hard for us older folks to take advice seriously from a skinny teenager who hasn't ever been through what we're going through.

Maybe tone it down just a notch or two, k? Save us our dignity. ;) I mean, when was the last time you had a problem with a glass of wine. :lol: :lol:

[Maxed Out]

:lol:
Hey, I appreciate your enthusiasm in the 'losers' thread, but it's hard for us older folks to take advice seriously from a skinny teenager who hasn't ever been through what we're going through.

Maybe tone it down just a notch or two, k? Save us our dignity. ;) I mean, when was the last time you had a problem with a glass of wine. :lol: :lol:

ok I understand;)

[cfpackerfan]

I guess I should have posted that over there, huh? ;)

Sorry, it's late, and my tolerance level goes down a bit after 10 PM :p

[Maxed Out]

I guess I should have posted that over there, huh? ;)

Sorry, it's late, and my tolerance level goes down a bit after 10 PM :p

yeah my mom needs to be "left alone" after work.....shes the same way, but you know me...I can be a bit unnerving sometimes

[Maxed Out]

ok, pics done uploading.....

night cat for the hundreth time:D

[cfpackerfan]

yeah my mom needs to be "left alone" after work.....shes the same way, but you know me...I can be a bit unnerving sometimes

'after work'? HA! I'm still working. :lol: But I get a week off starting tomorrow. No phone reception, no computer, no electronics. Ahhhhh. Perfect.

:D

[cfpackerfan]

Night Minnie.

[cfpackerfan]

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[cfpackerfan]

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[cfpackerfan]

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[cfpackerfan]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/smilies/calvinaugh.gif

[cfpackerfan]

FINE! You all win. I'm off to bed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/smilies/napping.gif

[Pete]

I'm flattered. Tell me your settings and I'll give it a think. Is this the 100mm alone? Did you try with tubes?

Yes, Athena, it was with a full set of tubes on.

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_5352.jpg
| camera: Canon 5D (http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/gear.php?camera=1) | lens: Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM (http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/gear.php?lens=19&exhibition=38&u=4847,0) @ 100mm | aperture: f/10 | shutter speed: 1/30s | ISO: 100 | metering: Evaluative

The main problem I had was in the exposure itself. The view looked perfect through the viewfinder, but I had real problems re-creating that view on film (I guess this is the distinction between what the human eye sees and what the camera records). THe sun in this case was almost directly behind my right shoulder. The shot was taken with mirror-slap protection and with the remote cord. The flower that was being refracted was probably 1.5-2 inches below the dewdrops.

I've since learnt from Brian (LordV - macro king) that he uses software to focus stack several images (so each dewdrop is in perfect focus in each exposure, combined, the DOF is controlled).

I also found that when the shot was well, or over-exposed, the drops would appear softer (OOF), but when the shot was underexposed, they were in sharp focus, even when I didn't touch focus at all. This shot was made while I was carefully cupping the end of the lens (like a lens hood would).

I gotta say that I respect your skills so much more now I've found how difficult this is!!

omgosh - this is too funny. :lol: (laughing WITH you Pete, not at you) ;)

I find myself laughing at myself as well..!! :D

[thomascanty]

no, the two of you talking to each other via a message board while in the same house is weird.

I used to do that all the time back in the mid 80's with one of my roommates when I shared a house with a couple other guys. He would be on his computer in the living room while I was on mine in the bedroom, and we'd have a conversation with each other online... :lol:

[wu_wei0]

Grrrrrrrr

Gee, I was looking forward to giving you a hug, sweet Zane. :cry:
I'll just go back to my lonely corner and be quiet til my heart mends. IT may take a while.

[wu_wei0]

I just had a thought.

School starts in a little bit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/smilies/woohoo.gif

Scary!! I don't have a post yet!

Available immediately for employ: 1 slightly tattered, formerly idealistic, absent minded soc prof. Still lots of use left in the ol girl! Can double as a Functional Analyst, or fish counter/administrator. All reasonable offers considered.

OK I am going back to my mending corner now. My poor heart. . . sniff

[Jamie Holladay]

Just stopping in to say g'MAE.

I have a busy day. I'll Catch you guys MUCH later.

[Athena]

His hiney is NSF? :Dtoo too too funny!! :lol:

Good boy. You can come out in 5 minutes.
And not a minute sooner.should be one minute in time out for each year of age. You owe us 10 more Maxy. ;)

I just had a thought.

School starts in a little bit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/smilies/woohoo.gifAugust 20th for us too. I must say, I am nervous for the kids! They aren't acting phased at all though.

[Athena]

Yes, Athena, it was with a full set of tubes on.

| camera: Canon 5D (http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/gear.php?camera=1) | lens: Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM (http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/gear.php?lens=19&exhibition=38&u=4847,0) @ 100mm | aperture: f/10 | shutter speed: 1/30s | ISO: 100 | metering: Evaluative

The main problem I had was in the exposure itself. The view looked perfect through the viewfinder, but I had real problems re-creating that view on film (I guess this is the distinction between what the human eye sees and what the camera records). THe sun in this case was almost directly behind my right shoulder. The shot was taken with mirror-slap protection and with the remote cord. The flower that was being refracted was probably 1.5-2 inches below the dewdrops.

I've since learnt from Brian (LordV - macro king) that he uses software to focus stack several images (so each dewdrop is in perfect focus in each exposure, combined, the DOF is controlled).

I also found that when the shot was well, or over-exposed, the drops would appear softer (OOF), but when the shot was underexposed, they were in sharp focus, even when I didn't touch focus at all. This shot was made while I was carefully cupping the end of the lens (like a lens hood would).

I gotta say that I respect your skills so much more now I've found how difficult this is!!


Brian is an absolute WEALTH of information. He is the one that held my hand when I started macro, although he likely does not know it. He produces amazing work and is also amazingly generous with helping beginners. :)

From your above information it seems you are doing all the right things (tripod, mirror lock, remote release...). I was going to ask you were you pulled your focus, but if it was good in one image and bad in another you obviously had it right. How about breeze? Even a slight breeze moving the web would throw focus off with such a shallow dof...

As for the over exposure OOF and the under spot on there is another factor that could be contributing. As I am sure you know from your sharpening skills (you are FAR better read on this subject than I) contrast is a major factor in our "sharpness" perception. You'd be losing contrast in the OE shots.

Brian does use focus stacking in a lot of his images. I must say it's a technique that I really like the effect of, but I have never used it myself. I tried the software about a year ago, got frustrated with it and gave up on it almost immediately. :) I have a lot more patience with a camera than I do with software. ;)

[BearLeeAlive]

I have a lot more patience with a camera than I do with software.
Welcome to my world. :)
Stitching images, focus stacking, out of bounds, virtual painting, all things I would love to do. I just have not found that big block of time to dedicate to properly learning some of these great processes. Just another good reason to look forward to retirement I guess. ;)

[Pete]

Many thanks for that Athena. As you said, the OW shots did indeed blow out a fair bit, so I guess that was causing the blurring effect (i.e. severe lack of sharpness). There was very little breeze that I could seee (I'm usually quite irritated by any kind of breeze when I'm in macro mode, so I would have noticed!! :D)

I think maybe I'm expecting too much of the equipment (and photography) in this case. Because the viewfinder on the 5D is so lucious, I find myself expecting the camera to capture that view. As I really should know, the camera "sees" in a different way to human sight.

I really need to get that into my head. I'm currently reading a Joe Cornish book (British landscaper) on that very subject in the vain hope that some of it will sink in.

[short5]

Gee, I was looking forward to giving you a hug, sweet Zane. :cry:
I'll just go back to my lonely corner and be quiet til my heart mends. IT may take a while.

I would never growl at you girl I was warding off Minnie. I will think Wu hugs all day and hope your heart feels it:D

[Skrim17]

Gmae all!

A wonderful day at the water park, got there at 10:30 am and left at 7 pm!! Went to see my aunt to dinner and didn't get home till about 9:30 or later. I am WIPED! Eli just woke up at 10 am talking about how hungry he is!

[cylentka]

Morning Crissa! Sounds like a great day. :)

I just took an "what animal are you" quiz. Says I'm either a wild dog or a wolf. LOL

[Athena]

we need links Wanda so we can quiz ourselves along with you. :)

[Skrim17]

that other quiz said I belong in rrtp =O

[cylentka]

oh and here's the test if anyone else wants to take it

http://www.animalinyou.com/survey.asp

Here ya go!

[Pete]

we need links Wanda so we can quiz ourselves along with you. :)

http://www.animalinyou.com/survey.asp

[cylentka]

that other quiz said I belong in rrtp =O

I think that means you like to moo. Its funny that several of the TPMBers got sent to RRTP, and most of the RRTPers got sent here. Maybe I need to tweak the quiz, lol. It wouldn't work for me today, I tried to edit already.

[Skrim17]

I said no to mooing!

[cylentka]

I said no to mooing!

Well, then, I guess you have to change your name to Jamie. ;):lol:

[Skrim17]

http://forum-images.hardware.fr/images/perso/tigrou_bis.gif

[Athena]

Here ya go!

http://www.animalinyou.com/survey.asp

thanks guys (off to take the quiz). :)

[Skrim17]

School never starts here before Labor Day.

[Athena]

Cat - I meant to thank you for the Seagate link a few days ago. I went out and bought a FreeAgent Go EHD. It's AMAZING! :D Thank you!!

[Pete]

This quiz might suit most people here...

http://cameras.about.com/library/weekly/blcameraquiz.htm

[Skrim17]

You are either a Horse or a Fox personality.
But you may also be a Owl personality.

nice of it to make up its mind...

[cfpackerfan]

Marnin peeps

[Skrim17]

Hiya Cat!!

[thomascanty]

This quiz might suit most people here...

http://cameras.about.com/library/weekly/blcameraquiz.htm

No surprise here...

You Should Get a Digital SLR Camera

[cfpackerfan]

Cat - I meant to thank you for the Seagate link a few days ago. I went out and bought a FreeAgent Go EHD. It's AMAZING! :D Thank you!!

You're welcome! :D :D I'm glad you like it. I LOVE my seagate. It's pretty, and quiet, and unobtrusive. :D Like me. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!

[thomascanty]

It's pretty, and quiet, and unobtrusive. :D Like me.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Athena]

"You are either a Penguin (http://www.animalinyou.com/Penguin.htm)or a Otter (http://www.animalinyou.com/Otter.htm)personality.
But you may also be a Fox (http://www.animalinyou.com/Fox.htm)personality."

Interesting...

[cfpackerfan]

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:You could have rolled your eyes at me one more time. Your limit hadn't been reached yet. Why the constraint? :lol:

[Pete]

"You are either a Penguin (http://www.animalinyou.com/Penguin.htm)or a Otter (http://www.animalinyou.com/Otter.htm)personality.
But you may also be a Fox (http://www.animalinyou.com/Fox.htm)personality."

Interesting...

Interesting, I had Fox also.

My other options were Walrus and Buffalo - I decided I wasn't either of those!!

[thomascanty]

You could have rolled your eyes at me one more time. You're limit hadn't been reached yet. Why the constraint? :lol:

There was a smiley in your post I was quoting... ;) Limit reached...

[cylentka]

This quiz might suit most people here...

http://cameras.about.com/library/weekly/blcameraquiz.htm

LOL! I think they equate money and desire with skills.:rolleyes:

You Should Get an Advanced Digital Camera

You should get an advanced camera. Your photography skills are quite advanced, and you need a camera that delivers results. You may not quite be ready to make the switch to a digital SLR, but you want a lot of power in your camera.

[Athena]

You're welcome! :D :D I'm glad you like it. I LOVE my seagate. It's pretty, and quiet, and unobtrusive. :D Like me. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!


Yes, mine too (and me too - hahahaha). And little - mine is really small and lightweight. It's fab. :D

[thomascanty]

I'm a swan or a wild cat, with the option to become an otter.

[cfpackerfan]

There was a smiley in your post I was quoting... ;) Limit reached... :p :p

[Pete]

Here's a quiz for most tpbm chatteroonies...! :D

http://www.quizland.com/addict.mv

[thomascanty]

Here's a quiz for most tpbm chatteroonies...! :D

http://www.quizland.com/addict.mv

You finally found one this morning that the firewall here blocks. I'm surprised all the others worked until now.

[Pete]

And one for Cat...

http://www.quizilla.com/users/perchandcreep/quizzes/What%20Smiley%20Are%20You?/

:D

[cfpackerfan]

And one for Cat...

http://www.quizilla.com/users/perchandcreep/quizzes/What%20Smiley%20Are%20You?/

:D :lol: I got the 'group hug' smiley. I think it's fixed. No way did I give hug inducing answers. :lol:

[cylentka]

Here's a quiz for most tpbm chatteroonies...! :D

http://www.quizland.com/addict.mv
my score was 52 - i must have subconsciously cheated.
31-to-60 points:
You are a 'casual' Internet User -- not quite an 'Addict'. You can usually take or leave the Internet whenever you want, but every now and then you get hooked. You should spend more time with your friends, or reading, or outdoors. Don't let the Internet take over control of your mind and body. You're OK now, but watch it!

[Skrim17]

My hair feels like straw, nothing like 8 hours of chlorine...

[thomascanty]

:lol: I go the 'group hug' smiley. I think it's fixed. No way did I gave hug inducing answers. :lol:

Same here. I don't see how my answers led to http://images.quizilla.com/1033481417_ygrouphug2.gif

[cylentka]

:lol: I go the 'group hug' smiley. I think it's fixed. No way did I gave hug inducing answers. :lol:

Same here.

[cfpackerfan]

Here's a quiz for most tpbm chatteroonies...! :D

http://www.quizland.com/addict.mv

I got a 78 :shock: Only 2 points away from being HARD CORE. 61-to-80 points:
Uh oh, you are a full-fledged Internet Addict. The Internet is often the controlling factor in your life. You must try to cultivate other activities before it's too late. You should probably seek some early counseling. Wake up and smell reality!

[cylentka]

My hair feels like straw, nothing like 8 hours of chlorine...

VO5!

Did it feel strange to walk on land when you finally got out of the pool? Isn't that weird?

[thomascanty]

I got a 78 :shock: Only 2 points away from being HARD CORE.

I can't wait to get home and try that one. I'll bet I score pretty high on that one...

[cfpackerfan]

Well folks, it's time for me to bid you adieu. Everything is prepped and packed, truck is loaded, just need to get myself ready now. We will be electronic-free for a week. (:shock: My 78 point self just shuddered) Have fun. Don't let Minnie get out of control. ;)

THIS IS MY OFFICIAL NOT-SQUISHED ANNOUNCEMENT. :D :D

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/smilies/goodbye.gif

[thomascanty]

Bye, Kit.

[cylentka]

Bye, Cat, have fun! The withdrawal pains will stop after about 3 days. ;)

[Pete]

Well folks, it's time for me to bid you adieu. Everything is prepped and packed, truck is loaded, just need to get myself ready now. We will be electronic-free for a week. (:shock: My 78 point self just shuddered) Have fun. Don't let Minnie get out of control. ;)

THIS IS MY OFFICIAL NOT-SQUISHED ANNOUNCEMENT. :D :D

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/smilies/goodbye.gif

Have a great trip. Cat. We'll "look after" maxypanty for you...

[thomascanty]

Why, why, why are we doing haikus in the add-a-word thread now?!? Yuck...

[Skrim17]

Bye Cat!!

[Skrim17]

All I have to do is wash and condition Wanda, no VO5 here, makes my hair super greasy.

[Permagrin]

g'mae everyone

Pete, what program were you talking about re: focus stacking?

Morning Crissa! Sounds like a great day. :)

I just took an "what animal are you" quiz. Says I'm either a wild dog or a wolf. LOL

I got a penguin...no other choices.

Dan got a Walrus with hippo as his only other choice.

[Athena]

I think it's called CombineZ5 or something very much like that. :)

[Pete]

g'mae everyone

Pete, what program were you talking about re: focus stacking?

Good afternoon (nice sunny one it is too!)

Yeah, what Athena said.

My viewpoint is that I'd much rather do everything I can in-camera. I'm really bad at post-processing, so all I really do is a bit of levels, a bit of curves (if I can't do what I want with levels) and a bit of sharpening.

[misspix]

Agreed. Give Zane a hug.

If you live to tell about it you can post here again. ;):lol:
I will give Zane a hug :)
Well, there was this smarty pants 15 year old that tried to hug him. It all went downhill from there....
ROFL!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/smilies/calvinaugh.gif
This one cracked me up :lol:
Morning Crissa! Sounds like a great day.

I just took an "what animal are you" quiz. Says I'm either a wild dog or a wolf. LOL
I'm a Bat, Penguin or Otter
"You are either a Penguin (http://www.animalinyou.com/Penguin.htm)or a Otter (http://www.animalinyou.com/Otter.htm)personality.
But you may also be a Fox (http://www.animalinyou.com/Fox.htm)personality."

Interesting...
Hmmm, seems we have a few things in common ;)
Well folks, it's time for me to bid you adieu. Everything is prepped and packed, truck is loaded, just need to get myself ready now. We will be electronic-free for a week. (:shock: My 78 point self just shuddered) Have fun. Don't let Minnie get out of control.

THIS IS MY OFFICIAL NOT-SQUISHED ANNOUNCEMENT.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/smilies/goodbye.gif
Have fun! *sniff* Don't worry about us *sniff* we'll be fine......

[theague]

GMAE all!

Been busy here at work with stupid vendor demos for ECM systems... (Electronic Content Management) I have another one to go to today that will keep me busy for about 3 hours. Then again on Thursday morning.. ugh! :(

I seem to recall someone talking about displaying "locked" images from zenfolio without having to unlock them? Is that someone around to explain it to me?

Hope all is well in the land of TPBM!

[theague]

"You are either a Penguin (http://www.animalinyou.com/Penguin.htm)or a Otter (http://www.animalinyou.com/Otter.htm)personality.
But you may also be a Fox (http://www.animalinyou.com/Fox.htm)personality."

Interesting...


You are either a Bear (http://www.animalinyou.com/Bear.htm) or a Zebra (http://www.animalinyou.com/Zebra.htm) personality.
But you may also be a Wolf (http://www.animalinyou.com/Wolf.htm) personality.

I'm totally a Bear. it fits so well. LOL I have some wolf tendencies as well. Funny!

[theague]

Why, why, why are we doing haikus in the add-a-word thread now?!? Yuck...

Fixed it for you... :lol:

[theague]

and four!

[Athena]

My viewpoint is that I'd much rather do everything I can in-camera. I'm really bad at post-processing, so all I really do is a bit of levels, a bit of curves (if I can't do what I want with levels) and a bit of sharpening.
ditto that! :)

[theague]

My viewpoint is that I'd much rather do everything I can in-camera. I'm really bad at post-processing, so all I really do is a bit of levels, a bit of curves (if I can't do what I want with levels) and a bit of sharpening.

For some reason I can NEVER get curves to do ANYTHING I even remotely like. :(

[Permagrin]

I think it's called CombineZ5 or something very much like that. :)

thanks :) hhmmmmm, never heard of it.

[Maxed Out]

GMAE!

Update: Just got an email from Canon saying that they overnighted my camera via fedex.....it should be here tommorow by 3:00pm whichis not good becuase I wont be home for a week.:cry:
I am very pleased that it came faster than expected:D

[Guineh]

You are either a Lion or a Bear personality.
But you may also be a Hippo personality.

[short5]

You are either a Shrew or a Porcupine personality.
But you may also be a Snake personality.
http://www.animalinyou.com/Porcup.htm
http://www.animalinyou.com/Snake.htm
Hmmm interesting, I am an odd cross of snake and porcupine from what I see.

Okay napping zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Skrim17]

wasn't Deb traveling today as well?

[wu_wei0]

I would never growl at you girl I was warding off Minnie. I will think Wu hugs all day and hope your heart feels it:D

I have felt all cozy and sweet. Thanks!

[wu_wei0]

:lol: I got the 'group hug' smiley. I think it's fixed. No way did I give hug inducing answers. :lol:
I got the "horny smiley"
How did it know?:oops::o:lol:

[wu_wei0]

I wonder what an Otter/Wildcat/Porcupine would look like. . .

[wu_wei0]

WEll, I'll guess I'll go nap too.

G'MAE all

[Maxed Out]

I have to pack.....I'll be gone for a week but will be able stop in a couple times maybe more:D

so I'll give a:
Semi Not Squished Announcement

[Pete]

Maxy...

Just keep sending cell phone text messages to 800 POTN TPBM and we'll still get them...

[Permagrin]

well, my little olympus P&S finally showed up...my gosh is it tiny...I wonder if I'll be able to hold it still :shock:

[thomascanty]

Fixed it for you... :lol:

Well, you tried anyway. I don't think it worked, though. :(

[BearLeeAlive]

well, my little olympus P&S finally showed up...my gosh is it tiny...I wonder if I'll be able to hold it still :shock:
Is it the 770SW you got too Lisa?

[Permagrin]

Is it the 770SW you got too Lisa?

almost, I got the 725sw in red :)
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/9660/olympus_mju725sw/

[BearLeeAlive]

almost, I got the 725sw in red :)
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/9660/olympus_mju725sw/
Kewl, it seems almost the same, but you can only dive to 5m with it. ;)
Like many folk would do that without scuba gear. :)

[Permagrin]

Kewl, it seems almost the same, but you can only dive to 5m with it. ;)
Like many folk would do that without scuba gear. :)

LOL..that's what I was thinking...it's mostly for falling out of boats with ;) so I doubt it'll be more than 15ft

[BearLeeAlive]

potn?!? http://www.ldphotography.net/Smilies/rotfl.gif
Good catch Lonnie, I had missed that. Lisa, you know you gotta edit around this tough crowd. :lol:

[BearLeeAlive]

LOL..that's what I was thinking...it's mostly for falling out of boats with ;) so I doubt it'll be more than 15ft
Is this something you do with regularity? :shock:
I sure hope it is not a sly move by a big Meany Head. :lol:

[cylentka]

Why, why, why are we doing haikus in the add-a-word thread now?!? Yuck...

Kinda hard, eh?

All I have to do is wash and condition Wanda, no VO5 here, makes my hair super greasy.

Well you are lucky, then. I have been cursed with dry hair, but at least I don't have to wash it every day either.

I got the "horny smiley"
How did it know?:oops::o:lol:

ROFL

well, my little olympus P&S finally showed up...my gosh is it tiny...I wonder if I'll be able to hold it still :shock:

Yay, Permie! Just squish it into your face.

Well, you tried anyway. I don't think it worked, though. :(

I must go see what is up over there.

[Permagrin]

Is this something you do with regularity? :shock:
I sure hope it is not a sly move by a big Meany Head. :lol:

unfortunely yes and often with electronics...:confused: I blamed him the last time though because I was getting into a boat (it was roped to the beach but we had to walk in the water to board) and he was holding the rope to hold the boat steady...I'd just thrown one leg up over the side and the boat moved a bit so he hauled back on the rope rather quickly and...of course, I lost my balance, whacked my ribs then head on the boat and fell completely in the water with my S3is and my ipod...we were all soaked and I'm afraid I was in rather a foul mood after that...

[cylentka]

unfortunely yes and often with electronics...:confused: I blamed him the last time though because I was getting into a boat (it was roped to the beach but we had to walk in the water to board) and he was holding the rope to hold the boat steady...I'd just thrown one leg up over the side and the boat moved a bit so he hauled back on the rope rather quickly and...of course, I lost my balance, whacked my ribs then head on the boat and fell completely in the water with my S3is and my ipod...we were all soaked and I'm afraid I was in rather a foul mood after that...

OUCH!

[Permagrin]

Yay, Permie! Just squish it into your face.


Wanda, does yours have an optical viewfinder? Because mine doesn't...if I squished it into my face, I couldn't see what I was taking a shot of....


....unless of course you were just encouraging me to bash myself in the face with my camera :lol:

[thomascanty]

Good catch Lonnie, I had missed that. Lisa, you know you gotta edit around this tough crowd. :lol:

I couldn't even tell you how many times I've hit submit only to immediately see a glaringly bad error! Then, it's a race to edit it before someone else sees it and quotes it!

I must go see what is up over there.

It really is fixed now. Becky split them up into two separate threads. She asked for votes, I was the only one who voted, and I got my wish... :lol:

[thomascanty]

Becky split them up into two separate threads.

And before anyone asks, this would be Becky as in "TheGreatOg", not our "Becky N"... ;)

[Permagrin]

I don't know what threads you are referring to...

[cylentka]

I don't know what threads you are referring to...

That's why the quiz put you here and not in add a word. ;)

[Permagrin]

That's why the quiz put you here and not in add a word. ;)

LOL...right okay. Yep that's one I've only looked at once and it was rather crude so I never went back.

[cylentka]

Wanda, does yours have an optical viewfinder? Because mine doesn't...if I squished it into my face, I couldn't see what I was taking a shot of....


....unless of course you were just encouraging me to bash myself in the face with my camera :lol:

You are right, I wasn't thinking. But it is so light it is easy to hold still. Just clamp your elbows to your sides.

[thomascanty]

I don't know what threads you are referring to...

The "Add-A-Word" thread(s)...

[cylentka]

LOL...right okay. Yep that's one I've only looked at once and it was rather crude so I never went back.

That's why the quiz asked if you disliked obscene unfinished sentences. ;)

[cylentka]

I tried to shoot flies today. But everything was all wrong. :confused:

[Permagrin]

I tried to shoot files today. But everything was all wrong. :confused:

did they willingly surrender first then?

[cylentka]

did they willingly surrender first then?

LOL no, they kept getting on the side of the house in the shade. hard to reach, bad background, in the shade. blech.

[thomascanty]

I tried to shoot files today. But everything was all wrong. :confused:

They wouldn't go into the Recycle Bin?

[Permagrin]

LOL no, they kept getting on the side of the house in the shade. hard to reach, bad background, in the shade. blech.

files?

you've got some weird lawyer stuff happening around your house then...:lol::lol:

[cylentka]

They wouldn't go into the Recycle Bin?

ROFL I just saw that typo! :lol: I meant FLIES!

[BearLeeAlive]

unfortunely yes and often with electronics...:confused: I blamed him the last time though because I was getting into a boat (it was roped to the beach but we had to walk in the water to board) and he was holding the rope to hold the boat steady...I'd just thrown one leg up over the side and the boat moved a bit so he hauled back on the rope rather quickly and...of course, I lost my balance, whacked my ribs then head on the boat and fell completely in the water with my S3is and my ipod...we were all soaked and I'm afraid I was in rather a foul mood after that...
Owie!!!
I couldn't even tell you how many times I've hit submit only to immediately see a glaringly bad error! Then, it's a race to edit it before someone else sees it and quotes it!
Oh yeah, I do that with regularity too. Sitting ready to hit the edit button just as soon as the post is up. :)

[cylentka]

See?
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/cylentka/IMG_3646sm.jpg

[BearLeeAlive]

ROFL I just saw that typo! :lol: I meant FLIES!
Ya gotta watch out for Sergeant Lonnie, of the grammar police. :lol:
Though I was ready to pounce if nobody else did. :)

Now, I must get back to work. Thanks for the wee mind relief all. :)

[cylentka]

I'd think I'd rather get pounced by a swan than a polar bear. ;)

[thomascanty]

Well... I discovered yesterday that Tupper wasn't quite the angel I thought he was during the kitties' banishment to the bedroom. Sigh... Maybe he does have a urinary infection... Sigh.

And, scrub as I will, the spot he chose in the living room instead of the litter boxes just won't go away... I spent nearly $300 this morning, arming myself with a Dirt Devil Vision easy steamer, a gallon of carpet shampoo mix, and a couple bottles of Nature's Miracle.

I don't even want to think of what this vet bill will end up costing me. I may have to postpone my Colorado trip next month... :(

[thomascanty]

See?

Nice file! :D

Ya gotta watch out for Sergeant Lonnie, of the grammar police. :lol:

Hey! :p

[cylentka]

Gee Lonnie, sorry about your Tupper problem. I had a cat that started doing that after a move (and the addition of cats). I kept her in the basement for a year, where she did OK, but whenever I let her out she reverted back to spraying the walls. I finally gave her away to some nice country folk that could keep her outside. She had been checked out by the vet and had no physical problems that we could find.

Gotta run.

[Skrim17]

OK, I ams hooting my outdoor engagement/family pics this evening around 6. It is hot, but gorgeous out. Should I use fill flash, and if so should I put it on my bracket?

[BearLeeAlive]

OK, I ams hooting my outdoor engagement/family pics this evening around 6. It is hot, but gorgeous out. Should I use fill flash, and if so should I put it on my bracket?
If the sun is still strong, it is a good idea. The bracket might be a good idea too, it never hurts.

If it was a bit further into the evening, and the light was more muted, you can get some of the best even lighting available.

One other option I like to do if possible, is to shoot in the shade to eliminate those hard sun shadows. You do have to make sure that there are no sunny spots showing, as these spots tend to get blown out.

[BearLeeAlive]

I'd think I'd rather get pounced by a swan than a polar bear. ;)
Even if it is a big cutesy wutesy, cuddly wuddly polar bear. ;) :lol:

[neil_r]

I have been really busy and not had a chance to log on for a few days, I now have a choice, shall I try and catch up on this thread or read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It will take me less time to read the Harry Potter book, but this thread would be more entertaining. A dilemma that I shall address in the morning.

On another note. I have just been doing some maintenance on my website and am left wondering. I have 1984 photos online in 101 public galleries. There have been 270100 photo pages viewed to date, however there are only 3 viewer comments and only one person has signed the guest-book. Have any of you got a similar ratio on your sites and if not any tips on encouraging some "user participation" will be greatly appreciated. (As long as those tips do not include "Put more other side of the rocks pictures in the public galleries" :-) )

[BearLeeAlive]

Hey Neil

(As long as those tips do not include "Put more other side of the rocks pictures in the public galleries" :-) )
Now who would ever make such a request? ;)

The only comments I get are from people helping me identify someone in the photo, or if it is one they like because they are either it themselves or it has meaning to them. I think you need to say somewhere that visitors see, that viewer participation and comments are desired.

[wu_wei0]

Well... I discovered yesterday that Tupper wasn't quite the angel I thought he was during the kitties' banishment to the bedroom. Sigh... Maybe he does have a urinary infection... Sigh.

And, scrub as I will, the spot he chose in the living room instead of the litter boxes just won't go away... I spent nearly $300 this morning, arming myself with a Dirt Devil Vision easy steamer, a gallon of carpet shampoo mix, and a couple bottles of Nature's Miracle.

I don't even want to think of what this vet bill will end up costing me. I may have to postpone my Colorado trip next month... :(Strange. . . NAture's Miracle should do it alone. have to give it a while to work. It really has done miracles for me-even on old spots and has been handy since the move tends to freak out these delicate babies. sheesh

[Skrim17]

If the sun is still strong, it is a good idea. The bracket might be a good idea too, it never hurts.

If it was a bit further into the evening, and the light was more muted, you can get some of the best even lighting available.

One other option I like to do if possible, is to shoot in the shade to eliminate those hard sun shadows. You do have to make sure that there are no sunny spots showing, as these spots tend to get blown out.

Well the sun was perfect, the park was gorgeous and my people didn't show up. :( These are friends I've been trying to get shots of forever, oh well...

My intention was to shoot in the shade.

[BearLeeAlive]

Well the sun was perfect, the park was gorgeous and my people didn't show up. :( These are friends I've been trying to get shots of forever, oh well...

My intention was to shoot in the shade.
That has to be disappointing, did they not call to let you know it was going to be a no show?

[Jamie Holladay]

Hideeee HO!

[cylentka]

I think you need to say somewhere that visitors see, that viewer participation and comments are desired.

I agree that that might help. Neil, your shots are so gorgeous that it can be overwhelming and intimidating to even think of leaving a comment.

Even if it is a big cutesy wutesy, cuddly wuddly polar bear. ;) :lol:

heheh:)

Well the sun was perfect, the park was gorgeous and my people didn't show up. :(

aww poop, Crissa! If your weather is like our weather, then I would not have showed up either! But I would have let you know ahead of time.

Our biggest hospital nearby has a family park and tomorrow they are having a family evening with giant slides, moonbounces, face painting, clowns, balloons, visit by a helicopter (emergencies permitting), a band, free ice cream, and K-9 dogs! But I think it is just too hot to go. Its from 5 to 7:30 and that is like the hottest part of the day now. I wanted to take Allie because she just loves this sort of stuff, and I'd probably get a few nice snaps in, but I'm afraid my head will explode in the heat. Its 90+ today and supposed to be even hotter tomorrow. :cry:

[Guineh]

Just a quick pic drop.

Sorry guys... I've been a bit quieter than usual. Work right now is requiring me to do stuff in the shop, which means no internet...

So, in an effort to show I still exist, here's a bit of a funny picture of Christopher with his granddad.

[Skrim17]

I love that shot Mike!!

[misspix]

Wonderful shot Mike :D

Crissa, bummer about your shoot.

Jamie, stop callin' me a ho!

[puddlepirate44]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/smilies/gamea.gif

I love this one. Surreal.

This quiz might suit most people here...

http://cameras.about.com/library/weekly/blcameraquiz.htm

Great. I'm supposed to have a G7. Nothing against G7's. Great cameras. Just another indication I'm shooting with gear waaay above my capability. :rolleyes:

You are either a Horse or a Fox personality.
But you may also be a Owl personality.

nice of it to make up its mind...

I'm a Walrus or a Hippo. A Walpo. Or a Hiprus. Either way, I'm big. :shock:

I got the 'group hug' smiley. I think it's fixed. No way did I give hug inducing answers.

Oddly enough, I was awarded the dancing banana.

Did it feel strange to walk on land when you finally got out of the pool? Isn't that weird?

Try four weeks at sea during the stormy season. You couldn't pass a sobriety test if you tried. Weavin' all over the place.

Is this something you do with regularity? :shock:
I sure hope it is not a sly move by a big Meany Head. :lol:

Hey!

unfortunely yes and often with electronics...:confused: I blamed him the last time though because I was getting into a boat (it was roped to the beach but we had to walk in the water to board) and he was holding the rope to hold the boat steady...I'd just thrown one leg up over the side and the boat moved a bit so he hauled back on the rope rather quickly and...of course, I lost my balance, whacked my ribs then head on the boat and fell completely in the water with my S3is and my ipod...we were all soaked and I'm afraid I was in rather a foul mood after that...

I was trying to help. Honest. :o

OK, I ams hooting my outdoor engagement/family pics this evening around 6. It is hot, but gorgeous out. Should I use fill flash, and if so should I put it on my bracket?

I would use a bracket, because I've discovered that velcro-ing a flash to your forehead induces funny looks from passers-by and it leaves marks.

Well the sun was perfect, the park was gorgeous and my people didn't show up. :( These are friends I've been trying to get shots of forever, oh well...

Awww. Sorry 'bout that. All camera'd up and nowhere to go.

[wu_wei0]

I
I would use a bracket, because I've discovered that velcro-ing a flash to your forehead induces funny looks from passers-by and it leaves marks.

and it is far less painful than going the bolt-it-on route! Although, trepanning is quite popular among a certain crowd still.

[puddlepirate44]

and it is far less painful than going the bolt-it-on route! Although, trepanning is quite popular among a certain crowd still.

I used to have a doctor that asked if I wanted to be treated with trepanning. He was kidding, of course, but it scared me to death nonetheless. :shock:

[wu_wei0]

I used to have a doctor that asked if I wanted to be treated with trepanning. He was kidding, of course, but it scared me to death nonetheless. :shock:

I'd find a new doc, that's for sure.

[thomascanty]

On another note. I have just been doing some maintenance on my website and am left wondering. I have 1984 photos online in 101 public galleries. There have been 270100 photo pages viewed to date, however there are only 3 viewer comments and only one person has signed the guest-book. Have any of you got a similar ratio on your sites and if not any tips on encouraging some "user participation" will be greatly appreciated.

If you figure that one out, let me know! Since April 22, my hike galleries have had 239,166 views with only 2 comments and no guest book entries. My travel galleries have a better ratio with 9 comments over 24,032 photo views, but still no guest book entries, since December 11. Funny how the hike galleries seem to be so much more popular, but none of that crowd seems to be willing to type a line or two in a comment. Both of my hike comments were from the same person, on the same day.

Strange. . . NAture's Miracle should do it alone. have to give it a while to work. It really has done miracles for me-even on old spots and has been handy since the move tends to freak out these delicate babies. sheesh

It does seem to be doing a great job on the two spots I found in the bedroom. I'm still waiting for it to make a noticeable difference on the original spot I found here in the living room, though. But, Tupper seemed to really favor that spot, so it has a bit more work to do there...

[puddlepirate44]

I'd find a new doc, that's for sure.

He was the town doc since the dawn of time. Seriously. He knew everyone simply because he was in the maternity ward when they were born. Had a crazy sense of humor and absolutely no bedside manner. But the town loved him.

[thomascanty]

Oddly enough, I was awarded the dancing banana.

Hey! Give it back! :evil:

[wu_wei0]

He was the town doc since the dawn of time. Seriously. He knew everyone simply because he was in the maternity ward when they were born. Had a crazy sense of humor and absolutely no bedside manner. But the town loved him.
AS long as he kept a certain tool to himself!

[puddlepirate44]

Hey! Give it back! :evil:

I didn't keep it. I'm not worthy. :o

[wu_wei0]

Hey! Give it back! :evil:
Lonnie's right, Pudsy. . . it is his. We can find you a different one- just as good as a dancing banana. OK? Let's take a trip to the smiley store tomorrow and pick out a special one.

Did nobody end up with the same smiley as me?

[Skrim17]

I got the default group hug.