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

[misspix]

Thanks Lisa and Deb :D

Meet my new nephews fingers. My sisters fingers made a cameo appearance.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/miss-pix/People/Brody2.jpg

[puddlepirate44]

Well you do know jim is a athelete don't you dan? ..giggles ....you gotta get in shape or stay on the porch ...with those type .:rolleyes:

Well, right now he's playing cribbage with our koala bear, Ed. They hit it off right away.

[puddlepirate44]

Terri, love these shots! Real keepers.

[misspix]

Nephews eyelashes
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/miss-pix/People/Brody6.jpg

[Miniflash]

Permi how was the weather where you are today .
It started out kinda cold and grey in WS then as we went down the coast it cleared up and warmed up thank goodness ..hahaha i nearly froze .the skies are wonderful tho when storms go through its pretty

[misspix]

Thanks Dan :D

[misspix]

Inspired by Mike and Christopher
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/miss-pix/People/Brody3.jpg

[Miniflash]

AWWWWWWTerri how sweet those are is this a new nephew?I get to meet my Great niece and great nephew for the first time soon!

[T.D.]

hi everyone ~~~Waving from newport ..oregon

COOL!! You know I lived there from 1987-2003. Enjoy!!


Who knew that there is nobody at Washington State beaches? it was bare ..lol no people anywhere ..i don't blame anyone for not going there but it was a shock to me to find it bare ..lol on the east coast its usually wall to wall people barely room to stand ..yuk .

Beaches in Washington are not public. They are private property.

In Oregon they are all public.

[puddlepirate44]

Nephews eyelashes


Never thought to macro eyelashes. Cool.

Permi how was the weather where you are today .
It started out kinda cold and grey in WS then as we went down the coast it cleared up and warmed up thank goodness ..hahaha i nearly froze .the skies are wonderful tho when storms go through its pretty

Lisa's working on photos right now, so I'll answer for her....

It started out kinda drizzly, then, by noonish, it all burned off and was nice. Topped out at about 75 degrees. Nice day coastal wise.... :D;)

[Miniflash]

Dan I"m glad you can keep jim entertained ..he likes that ..lol

[puddlepirate44]

Beaches in Washington are not public. They are private property.

In Oregon they are all public.


Really? I didn't know that. Huh. I knew that there were a bunch of beaches that were protected Native American areas, but I did not know that ALL the beaches were private. Does that include within the Puget Sound? or just the Pacific beaches?

[Miniflash]

COOL!! You know I lived there from 1987-2003. Enjoy!!




Beaches in Washington are not public. They are private property.

In Oregon they are all public.
Anything I should 'nt miss seeing T"D? I have all day tomarrow round here ..lol

[short5]

Really nice shots Terri.

[Miniflash]

I went to agate beach today miss mini loves the beach shes such a beach dog ! hahaha
I worried about the sand blasting my camera ..it was so windy but cool to see the sand drifting

[puddlepirate44]

Anything I should 'nt miss seeing T"D? I have all day tomarrow round here ..lol

EAT BREAKFAST AT SHIRLEY'S!!!!! You gotta try it. TD told us about it. It's on the Western end of the Old Town Waterfront strip.

[short5]

Beaches in Washington are not public. They are private property.

Like don't go on them private?

[puddlepirate44]

I went to agate beach today miss mini loves the beach shes such a beach dog ! hahaha
I worried about the sand blasting my camera ..it was so windy but cool to see the sand drifting

Don't worry about the sand too much. Just don't change lenses in it. :shock:

[misspix]

Really nice shots Terri.
Thankee Sir Zane.

[Miniflash]

I gotta say this for the State of Oregon ....I love that fact that you have public restrooms everywhere ...unlike NY ..which can have you running .

[puddlepirate44]

Oh, and check out the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. Beauty place.

[Miniflash]

Dan is Shirleys near the area that has all the flags and ARTZEE places ...Nye ..something rather ...hahahah

[T.D.]

Anything I should 'nt miss seeing T"D? I have all day tomarrow round here ..lol

EAT BREAKFAST AT SHIRLEY'S!!!!! You gotta try it. TD told us about it. It's on the Western end of the Old Town Waterfront strip.



ABSOLUTELY!!! Don't miss this!! It's a little expensive, but well worth it.

Go to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Bay front, South Jetty. Here are some samples from there:

From the South Jetty:

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/172358336-L.jpg


http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/172359580-L.jpg

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/95244359-L.jpg

[Miniflash]

Dan we went to the Rogue brewery in southbeach today ..that was kinda funny ..
they had a hat there that said DEad guy ..i kinda liked it hahahaha

[T.D.]

Dan is Shirleys near the area that has all the flags and ARTZEE places ...Nye ..something rather ...hahahah

No, it's on the bayfront just down from the Coast Guard Station. It's called Shirley's on d'Bay.

[T.D.]

Dan we went to the Rogue brewery in southbeach today ..that was kinda funny ..
they had a hat there that said DEad guy ..i kinda liked it hahahaha

Dead Guy Ale! Love it!! It's delish!!

[T.D.]

Like don't go on them private?

Yep!

Ooooh...a 3! My first!!

[Miniflash]

TD ,I think I've been to the Aquarium when i was here before and no doogs allowed ..we asked .but the lighthouse and shirleys are a go for sure ..the rouge brewery was near those jetty pics ..I took that pic ! hey .... not that 1st shot thats a keeper for sure ~

[puddlepirate44]

Dan we went to the Rogue brewery in southbeach today ..that was kinda funny ..
they had a hat there that said DEad guy ..i kinda liked it hahahaha

Oh yeah. Dead Guy Ale is a big hit. Rogue puts out a bunch of different ales... some good, some, not so good. Dead Guy is supposed to be pretty good stuff. We sell it at the store, and it moves pretty good.

[misspix]

Congrats TD. :)

[puddlepirate44]

Yep!

Ooooh...a 3! My first!!

Congrats! Always a heady thing getting your first Three on this thread. Big thing. Another important moment to cross off of your Life List. :rolleyes:

[T.D.]

Congrats TD. :)

Congrats! Always a heady thing getting your first Three on this thread. Big thing. Another important moment to cross off of your Life List. :rolleyes:


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[Jamie Holladay]

Hidee Ho.
Sorry for not catching up. It has been a busy couple of days at work. I have been at the Tent Sale. Jeeeeze it is hot in Alabama. We have 11 cars sold so far this month! That is such a great start. All the Marco shots I breezed through may be possible if business stays this good. I did manage to get 30 and 24 with a tube out for a minute today. What do you guys think:

http://www.24zero.com/toad/IMG_6136-pst.jpg

And BTW what kind of ?Lady bug? is this?
http://www.24zero.com/toad/IMG_6170-pst.jpg

[short5]

I really like the flower Jamie, looks like Rose Of Sharon

[T.D.]

I really like the flower Jamie, looks like Rose Of Sharon

Hibiscus?

[puddlepirate44]

Those are nice, Jamie! What kind of tubes do you have? Zane just bought some Kenko tubes and was a bit hesitant of their quality due to their build.

[puddlepirate44]

Hibiscus?

Bless you. Tissue?

[Jamie Holladay]

I really like the flower Jamie, looks like Rose Of Sharon
Yep that is what it is. I have one with a bumble bee crawling inside. I just did not PP any of them. Could not decide which one was decent. Resizing really kills the shots though. I think I am going to have to go back to 300 bpi on my 800 post sizes.

[Permagrin]

TD...you just have to DROP everything and drive down to CB LOL...the rendezvous shoot is one of the most fun thing I've ever shot :lol:

[Jamie Holladay]

Those are nice, Jamie! What kind of tubes do you have? Zane just bought some Kenko tubes and was a bit hesitant of their quality due to their build.
That is what I have. I like them pretty well. I bought my used off of ebay. several months back. I have been happy with them.

[T.D.]

TD...you just have to DROP everything and drive down to CB LOL...the rendezvous shoot is one of the most fun thing I've ever shot :lol:

DANG! That's awesome!

Let's see 'em.

[short5]

Bless you. Tissue?

:lol:

[T.D.]

:lol:

Don't encourage him.;):D

[puddlepirate44]

ABSOLUTELY!!! Don't miss this!! It's a little expensive, but well worth it.

Go to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Bay front, South Jetty. Here are some samples from there:

From the South Jetty:

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/172358336-L.jpg







Yeah, like she's going to see this every day of the week! I wish!

DEB: The place you were at is called Nye Beach. Nice little area, some cute little shoppes around there. There is a Bistro/Sandwich shop called Shirleys there, IIRC, and they make OK sandwiches. It's a good place to stop for food if you're really hungry from walking around the beach.

[Permagrin]

DANG! That's awesome!

Let's see 'em.

I haven't processed any, I'm just looking at them...but I could post a couple of non-processed ones if you want to see?

[Jamie Holladay]

Could you shoot the moon well with a 70-200 f/4.0 + 1.4x TC + 2x TC ?

[T.D.]

Yeah, like she's going to see this every day of the week! I wish!

DEB: The place you were at is called Nye Beach. Nice little area, some cute little shoppes around there. There is a Bistro/Sandwich shop called Shirleys there, IIRC, and they make OK sandwiches. It's a good place to stop for food if you're really hungry from walking around the beach.

Don't be a Meany Head!

At Nye Beach the Chowder Bowl is a great place for fish & chips and chowder.

[puddlepirate44]

TD...you just have to DROP everything and drive down to CB LOL...the rendezvous shoot is one of the most fun thing I've ever shot :lol:

DANG! That's awesome!

Let's see 'em.

so, are you going to drop everything and come down to CB?

[T.D.]

I haven't processed any, I'm just looking at them...but I could post a couple of non-processed ones if you want to see?

UH yeah!!!

[T.D.]

so, are you going to drop everything and come down to CB?

Sorry, it might rain. ;)


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[Jamie Holladay]

Spider warning next post from me.

[Jamie Holladay]

See if you guys/gals can tell me what happened here. I focused on the spider, well at least I think I did. The spider seems to be SOFT while the outer web seems to be nice and sharp. The spider also seems to be over exposed too?

http://www.24zero.com/toad/IMG_6105=pst.jpg

[puddlepirate44]

Could you shoot the moon well with a 70-200 f/4.0 + 1.4x TC + 2x TC ?

:shock:

I'm sure you could.... That's a pretty light hungry set up, tho'. The last thing you want with a moon shot is a long exposure. I mean, I know that you're good at panning, but I think the moon might be a bit out of the question.... even for you, Jamie! :D

[short5]

That is what I have. I like them pretty well. I have been happy with them. Thats what everyone says so i am okay with them. I don't know if you saw but I felt they were a bit cheap in construction. I like snap on tools, L lenses, Milwaukee power equipment. I am not an elitist I just love professional stuff. I am also hard on my things. I guess I had in my mind something like a canon TC, metal buttons and all.

[Permagrin]

UH yeah!!!

okay I'm uploading a couple to my gallery...brb

[misspix]

Yes, Lisa we wanna see!

Thanks for the warning Jamie *shudder* Nice shots page prior.

[Jamie Holladay]

:shock:

I'm sure you could.... That's a pretty light hungry set up, tho'. The last thing you want with a moon shot is a long exposure. I mean, I know that you're good at panning, but I think the moon might be a bit out of the question.... even for you, Jamie! :D
So I need a 2.8 instead?
Thats what everyone says so i am okay with them. I don't know if you saw but I felt they were a bit cheap in construction. I like snap on tools, L lenses, Milwaukee power equipment. I am not an elitist I just love professional stuff. I am also hard on my things. I guess I had in my mind something like a canon TC, metal buttons and all.
Yeah I know what you mean about the feel. They are more like Nifty than an L. I am like you and hard on my stuff but take care of it all at the same time. I am a bit more cautious when I change these out. They seem to be a little tighter than a regular lens. Or maybe I should say not as smooth to put on and off the camera. Does that make sense?

[Permagrin]

okay here's 5 that I haven't processed but just think are cool :)

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/180177192-L.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/180177576-L.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/180177818-L.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/180178200-L.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/180178626-L.jpg

[short5]

Does that make sense?

Yup.
I am no moon expert but unless you are trying to get a super close up I have seen a lot of nice detailed moon shots with the 70-200 range lenses.

[puddlepirate44]

See if you guys/gals can tell me what happened here. I focused on the spider, well at least I think I did. The spider seems to be SOFT while the outer web seems to be nice and sharp. The spider also seems to be over exposed too?



Our cameras are designed to focus on objects that have contrast. If something has enough contrast, the onboard software will catch it and focus. Obviously, white on black or black on white is the best. But if you do two shades that are close, the camera may not "see" them, and focus on something behind it that it can "see". The spider might not have enough contrast to catch the camera's eye.

Now, that's only if you used AF.

If you manually focused, that's a different story, and it just might be because you, the spider or both moved out of focus.

[T.D.]

Very cool shots Perm!!

I have to ask, though...are they shooting at Puddle?

[Jamie Holladay]

Lisa I like the second one the best. I assume you are going to B&W or something of that nature?

[short5]

I just looked at my 200mm moon shot and realized it is a major crop. I see why you want the tele set up.

[Permagrin]

Lisa I like the second one the best. I assume you are going to B&W or something of that nature?

Thanks Jamie. I'm sure a lot of them will go b&w or sepia...it just works with this type of shot...but I'll tackle that when we get back home.

[short5]

Neat Permi

[Permagrin]

Very cool shots Perm!!

I have to ask, though...are they shooting at Puddle?

LOL...nah, he was standing behind them.

[Jamie Holladay]

Our cameras are designed to focus on objects that have contrast. If something has enough contrast, the onboard software will catch it and focus. Obviously, white on black or black on white is the best. But if you do two shades that are close, the camera may not "see" them, and focus on something behind it that it can "see". The spider might not have enough contrast to catch the camera's eye.

Now, that's only if you used AF.

If you manually focused, that's a different story, and it just might be because you, the spider or both moved out of focus.
I knew that in the back of my head but did not think about it. I was using the BRICK and no tripod so it could have been me moving. The last spider like this one I shot I used the gorillia pod and it was more brown than this one and I used the 17-40. Maybe tomorrow I will try this one again with the 17-40 and the 36 tube instead of the BRICK and the 20.
Very cool shots Perm!!

I have to ask, though...are they shooting at Puddle?
<ducking for cover>

[T.D.]

LOL...nah, he was standing behind them.

That's good.

I know how much those guys don't appreciate particularly bad Meany Heads. I was naturally concerned.

[puddlepirate44]

Yup.
I am no moon expert but unless you are trying to get a super close up I have seen a lot of nice detailed moon shots with the 70-200 range lenses.

the 70-200 f/4 would work just fine! I was referring to the fact that each TC you add to the lens also "stops" down the lens. So, if you start with a 70-200 f/4, then slap on a 2x TC, you've converted the lens to a 140-400 f/8 lens. Thus making it really light hungry equating to a longer shutter speed to get the exposure. Personally, I'd just use the 70-200 f/4 alone and crop later, but I don't know what I'm doing, so feel free to ignore me without shame!

[Jamie Holladay]

I just looked at my 200mm moon shot and realized it is a major crop. I see why you want the tele set up.
Yeah I want to get a close up shot. Of course you loose AF with the 2x TC which is one reason that I only got the 1.4 TC to begin with. But family always wants to know what I want for Christmas, so I thought that I would put that on my list. That way I have it with out spending my cash. But I just wonder how close up I can get.

[Permagrin]

That's good.

I know how much those guys don't appreciate particularly bad Meany Heads. I was naturally concerned.

LOL...most of those guys ARE particularly bad meany heads...you'd fit right in ;) :lol:

[misspix]

Those shots are great Lisa :D I can't wait to get mine own :)

On another note, I heard THIS (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/miss-pix/People/Brody3.jpg) story on the radio today. :shock:

[puddlepirate44]

Very cool shots Perm!!

I have to ask, though...are they shooting at Puddle?

They missed. I was too Mean to hit. :D

Actually, these guys were surprisingly accurate. These guns were anywhere from .40 to .54 caliber. BOOM! then off in the distance.... *tink!* as it hit the target! Very cool.

[Jamie Holladay]

the 70-200 f/4 would work just fine! I was referring to the fact that each TC you add to the lens also "stops" down the lens. So, if you start with a 70-200 f/4, then slap on a 2x TC, you've converted the lens to a 140-400 f/8 lens. Thus making it really light hungry equating to a longer shutter speed to get the exposure. Personally, I'd just use the 70-200 f/4 alone and crop later, but I don't know what I'm doing, so feel free to ignore me without shame!
f/8.0 really. I did not realize that. I knew that the 1.4 made it f/5.6 but I did not know that the 2x made it f/8.0. so then with both it would be f/11.2 WOW.

[Permagrin]

Those shots are great Lisa :D I can't wait to get mine own :)

On another note, I heard THIS (http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/miss-pix/People/Brody3.jpg) story on the radio today. :shock:

terri, that link doesn't work for me...

[puddlepirate44]

Yeah I want to get a close up shot. Of course you loose AF with the 2x TC which is one reason that I only got the 1.4 TC to begin with. But family always wants to know what I want for Christmas, so I thought that I would put that on my list. That way I have it with out spending my cash. But I just wonder how close up I can get.

You can still MF with the 2x TC. Go Manual mode and dial in your shutter speed. I wouldn't go below.... what... 1/30? 1/15?

[misspix]

terri, that link doesn't work for me...
:confused: Try THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__a12ZeyF4M) one.

[Jamie Holladay]

You can still MF with the 2x TC. Go Manual mode and dial in your shutter speed. I wouldn't go below.... what... 1/30? 1/15?
Probably not. I have done some reading (the article about the Lunar eclipse specifically), and the moon is directly lighted by the sun so it can easily be over exposed. That is what has been my problem with the shots I have tried so far. Well that and the fact that I wait too late in the day to shoot. And we do have to remember the it is moving so a long shutter speed is not going to make for a sharp photo.

[Jamie Holladay]

:confused: Try THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__a12ZeyF4M) one.
I saw something on the news about that as I walked through the lounge this afternoon. I think he was ok.

[Jamie Holladay]

I am sure this is somewhere but I did not do much catching up so forgive me. Are we on a TR break?

[short5]

I am done, type at you all later. *sound of large electric motor winding down to a halt*

[misspix]

I saw something on the news about that as I walked through the lounge this afternoon. I think he was ok.
Yes, he actually walked away!
I am sure this is somewhere but I did not do much catching up so forgive me. Are we on a TR break?
Yes we are. I have been reading the back issues :)

[misspix]

Night Zane *pulling ear plugs out now that motor has stopped*

[wu_wei0]

Hibiscus?

I really like the flower Jamie, looks like Rose Of Sharon
You're both right.
and it's gorgeous Jamie. Gonna have to dig out the pic XHD for ones I took last year. They are like Pete's poppies of this a.m.

oh- and yes, I do know where the external HDs are! haha

[wu_wei0]

Probably not. I have done some reading (the article about the Lunar eclipse specifically), and the moon is directly lighted by the sun so it can easily be over exposed. That is what has been my problem with the shots I have tried so far. Well that and the fact that I wait too late in the day to shoot. And we do have to remember the it is moving so a long shutter speed is not going to make for a sharp photo.
The sunny 16 rule applies for those moon shots. I can't recall what my settings were.

I'm having severe TR withdrawals and nightmares of cows lost in space.:lol:

[Jamie Holladay]

You're both right.
and it's gorgeous Jamie. Gonna have to dig out the pic XHD for ones I took last year. They are like Pete's poppies of this a.m.

oh- and yes, I do know where the external HDs are! haha
Hello Wu. It is good to see you and good to know you did not loose the XHDs this time ;):D

[misspix]

Hi Wu :D

I'm done in...catch ya'll latah!

[wu_wei0]

Hello Wu. It is good to see you and good to know you did not loose the XHDs this time ;):D
HI Jamie!
I haven't been here long enough to lose much! ;):lol: I know precisely where they are. I just don't have a desk here so no place to set up.

[wu_wei0]

Hi Terri, bye Terri.

Think I am going to go away too.
good weekend, y'all

[Jamie Holladay]

Well I have to go as well. See you when I see you.

[Permagrin]

I'm off too...'night all :)

[puddlepirate44]

I am sure this is somewhere but I did not do much catching up so forgive me. Are we on a TR break?

Yup. :o I needed a breather. Still inking, but trying to get ahead of the game.

Yes, he actually walked away!

Yes we are. I have been reading the back issues :)

DOOD! HIS SHOES! :shock: That was crazy!

[thomascanty]

Lonnie, how's the cat doing? It had better not ruin your Colorado trip.

I still haven't taken the cat to the vet. Honestly, even though I'm sure it's Tupper, I don't really have any proof. I need to separate the two cats for a while and see.

I've been feeling so listless lately, though. I just don't even want to travel anywhere. I don't know what's wrong with me. This isn't a normal attitude for me...

[Guineh]

Inspired by Mike and Christopher
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/miss-pix/People/Brody3.jpg

Awwwwwwwe. :o

[cylentka]

GMAE, all. Great shots last night, loved them all. :D

it was.....JIM!!

I caught his and Puddles first meeting on camera!

the handshake


the immediate MAN MOMENT
"oh yeah, I can beatcha at arm wrestling"
"CAN NOT!"


"whoa whoa....WHOA!!"


"CAN TOO!! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!"


then they proceded to go wrestle....boys...:) We had a nice visit!


ROFL

Very cool shots Perm!!

I have to ask, though...are they shooting at Puddle?

(I would have asked too)

I still haven't taken the cat to the vet. Honestly, even though I'm sure it's Tupper, I don't really have any proof. I need to separate the two cats for a while and see.

I've been feeling so listless lately, though. I just don't even want to travel anywhere. I don't know what's wrong with me. This isn't a normal attitude for me...

I set up my video camera to capture the cat culprit when I had that problem. I discovered that one cat was peeing on wall/carpet, then another cat was peeing on top of it a bit later. I isolated the first cat and problem was solved, but I could never break her of the habit and had to let her go live on a farm. (and she lived happily ever after)

Lonnie, maybe forcing yourself to go somewhere new or slightly new will break the feeling?

[thomascanty]

I set up my video camera to capture the cat culprit when I had that problem. I discovered that one cat was peeing on wall/carpet, then another cat was peeing on top of it a bit later.

I've been wondering if they might both be doing it. I even suspected Ashley of participating for a while, but I've eliminated her as a possibility. Anyway, I don't have a video camera, so that idea won't work for me.

[cylentka]

I've been wondering if they might both be doing it. I even suspected Ashley of participating for a while, but I've eliminated her as a possibility. Anyway, I don't have a video camera, so that idea won't work for me.

Could you rent one for a week? I was positive it was one cat doing it, and then it was a cat I totally didn't suspect. My situation involved a move and adding more cats to the household at the same time. A very stupid thing to do, but I didn't know better back then. I think there was a lot of marking of territory going on. Not sure what has your cat(s) so upset. My vet suggested boarding my cats for a while, to get them separated and calm them down and let the house dry out, then when they get back they are so glad to be home they behave. I couldn't do it because I had six cats at the time. :rolleyes:

[thomascanty]

I don't even know where I'd go to rent a video camera. I'll probably end up just taking Tupper (and maybe Crystal too) to the vet. They haven't had checkups in years anyway. I love these little guys, but I really think the two cats and dog I have now will be my last pets. When they're gone, that's it for me.

[cylentka]

I don't even know where I'd go to rent a video camera. I'll probably end up just taking Tupper (and maybe Crystal too) to the vet. They haven't had checkups in years anyway. I love these little guys, but I really think the two cats and dog I have now will be my last pets. When they're gone, that's it for me.

Yeah, you probably should have them checked out. I did that with my cats and even tried operating on the cat that was the problem. The vet said that with female cats sometimes their ovaries grow back if a bit of tissue was left from the spaying operation, and that could give her hormones making her territorial. Sounded weird, but I gave it a try.

I feel the same way you do about pets. I love my cats SO much, but it is a lot of stress and they grow old so fast. But I have a little kid so we'll probably end up with a dog or cat in the future. :confused: From the pound, I don't want to put up with a puppy or kitten, I don't think.

[puddlepirate44]

Saw a sign yesterday as we were heading for the coast. There was a big pile of firewood, probably about 5-6 cords, and above this pile a sign said, and I kid you not, "Organic Firewood".

Organic. That's nice. I hate that styrofoam stuff.

[Skrim17]

Gmae all!! I babysat my nephews at my SIL's yesterday, didn't get home till after 11, put Eli to bed and snuggled for a bit... woke up this morning still clothed with my glasses on the floor! Sheesh!

[puddlepirate44]

Gmae all!! I babysat my nephews at my SIL's yesterday, didn't get home till after 11, put Eli to bed and snuggled for a bit... woke up this morning still clothed with my glasses on the floor! Sheesh!

Ooo, good crash!! You know you're tired when....

[Becky N]

G'MAE all, what a week, been trying to catch up for days. Would get through 5 - 10 pages in the evenings before my eyelids would start slamming shut. Perseverence this morning finally got me through all the missed pages.

Great bugs, back-lit flowers, and days of yore.

Permie you look great in mahagony.

Deb good to see you. Sounds like you are having a marvelous time. When is the wedding?

Zane I've been rough with my tubes and they have taken the abuse like troopers.

Jim didn't realize your property is in Oregon. Take it easy on Puds, will you, he is in that delicate state you know...expectant Father-in-law.

Good seeing you all, life is still hectic, must run as there is company coming for dinner, groceries to buy and house to clean.

Big news, Curt set up a Smugbug account to use for all the church photos we have been shooting. I'm hoping this will lead to our own account as well, I like the slide show feature in these kinds of hosting spaces. I"ll be learning how to post my pics from this week there, probably tomorrow.

Have fun all, oh, and be safe.

[puddlepirate44]

Jim didn't realize your property is in Oregon. Take it easy on Puds, will you, he is in that delicate state you know...expectant Father-in-law.

:shock: We met at a Starbucks at our home town. We were so surprised to see him there!

Big news, Curt set up a Smugbug account to use for all the church photos we have been shooting. I'm hoping this will lead to our own account as well, I like the slide show feature in these kinds of hosting spaces. I"ll be learning how to post my pics from this week there, probably tomorrow.


I'm glad Curt went with Smuggy. It seems to be much more user friendly than Flickr. I had no idea. When you guys get that site set up, please give me a link... I'd love to see it.

[Jamie Holladay]

g'MAE

[Miniflash]

Gmae everyone
I was here last night but got booted off and couldn't get back on so I gave up .
Hope everyones doing good no time for me to catch up just yet on our way out for the day .
Hope everyones day is nice

[short5]

Hi west Coast Deb, I hope you are having fun. I am just passing through. I have work stuff today and rodeo tonight, I will check in as I can.

[Mgdh]

Saw a sign yesterday as we were heading for the coast. There was a big pile of firewood, probably about 5-6 cords, and above this pile a sign said, and I kid you not, "Organic Firewood".

Organic. That's nice. I hate that styrofoam stuff.

ROFL. It's so ridiculous what they will describe as 'organic' these days, just to jump on the bandwagon - and to try and charge a premium!!!


I'm glad Curt went with Smuggy. It seems to be much more user friendly than Flickr. I had no idea. When you guys get that site set up, please give me a link... I'd love to see it.

x2 ;)

You do know that if your host for 'performance photography' supports php and mysql, you can probably use Pekka's 'Exhibit Engine' software, which Lonnie, Neil, Pete and I use among others. That includes a slideshow option.

g'MAE

Yes indeed. G'MAE all ;)

[short5]

Hi Mark and bye all I am out of here *sound of horse galloping away*

[Mgdh]

Hi/Bye Zane. Have a good one.

[thomascanty]

Saw a sign yesterday as we were heading for the coast. There was a big pile of firewood, probably about 5-6 cords, and above this pile a sign said, and I kid you not, "Organic Firewood".

Organic. That's nice. I hate that styrofoam stuff.

How about Duraflame logs? That would be inorganic firewood, wouldn't it? ;)

[cylentka]

Hello again, folks! We finished phase 2 of school shopping today. :shock: :rolleyes:

Saw a sign yesterday as we were heading for the coast. There was a big pile of firewood, probably about 5-6 cords, and above this pile a sign said, and I kid you not, "Organic Firewood".

Organic. That's nice. I hate that styrofoam stuff.

How about Duraflame logs? That would be inorganic firewood, wouldn't it? ;)

Back when I had a wood burning fireplace I used the Duraflame logs part of the time. I don't remember what they were made of. They also make them that are made out of old newspapers rolled real tight, if I remember right.

[Skrim17]

what was phase 2?

[Pete]

Hmmm.. Awfully quiet today. Where's everyone hiding...?

[Guineh]

Under an inorganic log.

[Pete]

Ahhh.. I'll have to root them out...

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_5535.jpg

[Becky N]

I'm glad Curt went with Smuggy. It seems to be much more user friendly than Flickr. I had no idea. When you guys get that site set up, please give me a link... I'd love to see it.

Here is the one we are doing for the church. Please, all of you, PM Curt and/or let me know here what you think. LINKY (https://firstumc.smugmug.com/)

Curt has added several galleries today and he vacuumed and cleaned the downstairs bathroom.;):D

You do know that if your host for 'performance photography' supports php and mysql, you can probably use Pekka's 'Exhibit Engine' software, which Lonnie, Neil, Pete and I use among others. That includes a slideshow option.

Uh, that is Curt's department. I'm PM'ing him this message.:D

Hello all, roast is on the bar-b guests should be here in about 20 minutes. Just popping in, seems to be my pattern of late, to catch up. We are getting some small showers so don't know if we will have a fire tonight or not....sorry Zane.

[cylentka]

what was phase 2?

The Target phase. Clothing type stuff other than the uniforms: gym shoes, gym bag, undies, socks (got the wrong size :evil:), backpack, lunch box, and some school supplies I couldn't find at the other store, like Fiskar scissors. I hate when teachers specify specific brands because most stores stock mostly their own name brand. I had to get her a composition book. That scares me. :shock:

Hmmm.. Awfully quiet today. Where's everyone hiding...?

Under the Saturday Chore list!

Ahhh.. I'll have to root them out...



Aww, that's a great bug shot! You are having WAY too much fun with that macro lens. :lol:

[Pete]

I'm having way too much fun in the garden, Wanda. Everytime I see something cool, I have to run inside to grab the camera!

[cylentka]

That's great Pete! And thanks for sharing, they are really awesome bugs and shots. You've got me motivated to take the tubes out next time I go for a walk, heheh.

[Pete]

You really need to lendy a 100mm macro lens if you can. I'm really loving mine.

[Skrim17]

she needs a separate bag for gym? I don't get my list for what he needs for school for a few weeks yet, but we have a Staples withing walking distance so I'm not worried. Most moms told me to wait till the first day of school cause it always changes.

The North Shore Pops are the concert du jour this evening, they are starting at 7:30 instead of 7 which is better cause the sun is at a harsh angle at 7. So we packed up a picnic and will go as a group to enjoy the music!

[cylentka]

You really need to lendy a 100mm macro lens if you can. I'm really loving mine.

Mr. Lendy didn't have any macros. :cry: He mostly does portrait work, believe it or not. He said he could probably get me a loaner from someone else, but his wife had a new baby a while back so I've been leaving him alone. It really does look like a fun lens, tho!

[Pete]

Just tell him that the 100mm macro makes a nice portrait lens as well (which it does) ;)

[Skrim17]

There is also a boil water advisory!! Doesn't matter for us, there is no water in our building!! The place that got knocked out last night was a pumping station as well as a filtration plant and since we are on the top floor there isn't enough water pressure to get the nasty stuff up here!!

[cylentka]

she needs a separate bag for gym? I don't get my list for what he needs for school for a few weeks yet, but we have a Staples withing walking distance so I'm not worried. Most moms told me to wait till the first day of school cause it always changes.

The North Shore Pops are the concert du jour this evening, they are starting at 7:30 instead of 7 which is better cause the sun is at a harsh angle at 7. So we packed up a picnic and will go as a group to enjoy the music!

Yeah, she needs a "gym bag with long string for hanging". Our list was on the school website. If they change it, then it should be fairly easy to grab something different and what we bought will always be used with Miss Artist around.

Have a great picnic! Post pics when you get back. :)

[cylentka]

Just tell him that the 100mm macro makes a nice portrait lens as well (which it does) ;)

Really? I did not know that. He might just buy one, since he is very spendy. He has or was getting the MIII. :shock:

There is also a boil water advisory!! Doesn't matter for us, there is no water in our building!! The place that got knocked out last night was a pumping station as well as a filtration plant and since we are on the top floor there isn't enough water pressure to get the nasty stuff up here!!

YIKES! What knocked out the filtration plant? We usually only have water problems when a main freezes in the winter or someone constructing something isn't careful with the digging.

[cylentka]

Is this a wood duck? I need something that starts with W. I took the pic at the zoo in the Indonesian forest section, so I'm thinking its probably not an ordinary wood duck.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/cylentka/IMG_3589fsm.jpg

[Skrim17]

We had seriously scary thunder and lightning yesterday and the plant was struck by lightning.

[Pete]

Really? I did not know that. He might just buy one, since he is very spendy. He has or was getting the MIII. :shock:

Yep, this was taken with the macro lens
http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_4657.jpg



YIKES! What knocked out the filtration plant? We usually only have water problems when a main freezes in the winter or someone constructing something isn't careful with the digging.

Oh dear, that doesn't sound good. Hope it sorts out soon.

[Skrim17]

I don't understand Mr. Lendy, the MKIII isn't really a portrait camera, the 5D is!!

[cylentka]

We had seriously scary thunder and lightning yesterday and the plant was struck by lightning.

Oh, one of those Acts of God things. He gets that way sometimes. :)

Yep, this was taken with the macro lens

WOW! I had no idea.

[cylentka]

I don't understand Mr. Lendy, the MKIII isn't really a portrait camera, the 5D is!!

Maybe he'll trade. :D

[puddlepirate44]

Is this a wood duck? I need something that starts with W. I took the pic at the zoo in the Indonesian forest section, so I'm thinking its probably not an ordinary wood duck.


Nope. That's a real duck. Not wood at all.

Just got back from another Mountain Man shoot.... this time with Terri and her husband, Frank! Had a great time.

Now Lisa and I are heading out for dinner.... I'll see if you guys are around later.

[cylentka]

Geez, you Oregonians are quite the gadabouts!

:)

[cylentka]

Here is a Twink shot just for Puds. :)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/cylentka/IMG_3410fsm.jpg
One of these days I will accidentally get a REALLY good photo of him. For now we have to settle for random cwap.

[cylentka]

Other side :D
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/cylentka/IMG_3411fsm.jpg

[puddlepirate44]

Here is a Twink shot just for Puds. :)

One of these days I will accidentally get a REALLY good photo of him. For now we have to settle for random cwap.

Other side :D


Awwww... Twink squared!! Thanks Wanda! We're away from our kitties for a bit, so these shots are therapeutic!

TWINK!!

[thomascanty]

and some school supplies I couldn't find at the other store, like Fiskar scissors. I hate when teachers specify specific brands

Why would the teacher care what brand name is on her scissors?!?

Is this a wood duck?

I don't know what kind of duck it is, but it ain't a wood duck.

[puddlepirate44]

TERRI!!

How did your shots turn out? Sure was great seeing you and Frank today. Lisa and I had a great time.

[Skrim17]

G'mae all, back from the concert! We had a great time but the band/orchestra wasn't that good!! They usually have great stuff and the woman who books the talent kept walking around going "OMG they sound NOTHING like their press kit!!!" she was really embarrassed. Now mind you they weren't THAT bad, but she is a trained musician and they were not great. There were a lot of seniors int he crown tho and they played real americana and ended with a tribute to the armed forces and then Sousa so they couldn't go wrong. Got a standing ovation even!!

[puddlepirate44]

How about Duraflame logs? That would be inorganic firewood, wouldn't it? ;)

Ooo, wax logs. Sure, they can burn in pretty colors, but give me maple, oak or pine any day. Organic, of course. :rolleyes:

Back when I had a wood burning fireplace I used the Duraflame logs part of the time. I don't remember what they were made of. They also make them that are made out of old newspapers rolled real tight, if I remember right.

Duraflame is good for very infrequent burning. It causes havoc in your chimney.

Here is the one we are doing for the church. Please, all of you, PM Curt and/or let me know here what you think. LINKY (https://firstumc.smugmug.com/)

will look!

Under an inorganic log.

Ew. ;)

WOW! I had no idea.

Macro's make wonderful portrait lenses. Very clear, very sharp.

G'MAE, All.

[Skrim17]

Hiya Pudsy!

[Becky N]

That's great Pete! And thanks for sharing, they are really awesome bugs and shots. You've got me motivated to take the tubes out next time I go for a walk, heheh.

Have to agree, Pete, your bugs are super. As I was watering some plants today...good thing since it rained an hour later:rolleyes:...I saw two spiders in our evergreen bush at a perfect spot for the tubes...Charlette and friend are going to get shot tomorrow.:D

but his wife had a new baby a while back so I've been leaving him alone.

Since Dan didn't hit on this, I have too....New babies are so much cooler than old babies. Much more trainable, not set in their ways...yep, if you're going to have a baby, get a new baby.;):p

Yep, this was taken with the macro lens
http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_4657.jpg


Very nice Pete. Jinx is getting big fast.

Dinner went very well, but; the rain kept us from having any fire tonight. *heavy sigh* The "guests" were Curt's sister, husband and son #2, #1 is on a camping weekend with his Civil Air Patrol group. It is nice to have a relaxing evening with family that are also good friends.

Dan and Lisa, sounds like you are having a great weekend. Glad Terri and Frank were able to join up with you. Too bad they missed Jim...or did they?

[puddlepirate44]

Hiya Pudsy!

Hi Crissa! Sorry it took so long to respond.... I've been over in the Wedding Forum lurking.... :rolleyes:

Since Dan didn't hit on this, I have too....New babies are so much cooler than old babies. Much more trainable, not set in their ways...yep, if you're going to have a baby, get a new baby.;):p

Awww, man! I missed the opportunity!! GAA!


Dan and Lisa, sounds like you are having a great weekend. Glad Terri and Frank were able to join up with you. Too bad they missed Jim...or did they?

Awww, man! x2 We brought Jim, but forgot to bring him out!!! I'm a schmuck!!

Becky, tell Curt that I like his smuggy for the church. Very nice! What a great place for the rest of the congregation to go and see!!

[Skrim17]

Becky I have to agree, the smugmug account looks really nice. Kudo's to Curt.

[Becky N]

Thanks for looking...I'll be sure to pass your comments along to Curt.

[misspix]

TERRI!!

How did your shots turn out? Sure was great seeing you and Frank today. Lisa and I had a great time.
DAN!

I am in the process of culling at the moment, got a few keepers ;) Tammy sure was sweet to me today.


Awww, man! x2 We brought Jim, but forgot to bring him out!!! I'm a schmuck!!

*gasp* You had Jim?!? Was he in the trunk?

G'mae all

Becky: the church site looks good, I have it saved to check it out further.

Pete: Great bug collection you got going :)

[puddlepirate44]

Where I live, there's not a lot of traffic. Rush hour consists of four cars at the stop light. Sometimes we have to wait for a John Deere tractor to make its way down the highway causing motorists to be delayed for up to two or three minutes. :evil: I say this because one of the things I really miss with vehicular congestion is reading bumper stickers. There are some really good ones out there. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup" is a good one. "Don't blame me, I voted for Spock" caught my eye.

Then there are those really deep philosophical bumper stickers that make you think. Then there are the ones that are so deep, no one really knows what the heck they mean.

Case in point. I was waiting for a whole minute during rush hour for the light to change. Right around the 45 second mark, I noticed that the Volvo in front of me had a bumper sticker that said, "We All Live Downstream".

I can see the guy that first said that. Standing before a bunch of other people of like minds, he said with all the wisdom in his voice, "For we all live downstream." And everyone within earshot would nod knowingly. They would look at each other and say, "Wow. That was deep. That spoke to me. Think about it, we all live downstream." The other person would also nod and say, "Wow. You're right. Let us never forget that." You ever think that? That people hear these really cool statements, and because they think that it's something deep and meaningful, they will embrace it even though they have no idea what it means.

Then there would be me. Somewhere in the back, wondering when they were going to serve lunch, and I would say, "What? Huh? What's that supposed to mean? We don't all live downstream! That's silly! What about the guy that lives on top of the hill? He's downstream from Nobody! Hey, I may be downstream from some folks, but I'm going to make DARN sure that I'm not downstream from YOU. Bwahahahaha!"

Then I would be thrown out of the room with no lunch and be told that I could not come back until I can fathom the meaning of "downstream".

For an experiment, I put a message in a bottle, sealed it up tight and sent it down the current of a small stream. The message was simple, "Hey, everybody. Do you all really live downstream? If so, contact me at... " and I put my email address.

Just so that you know, not everybody lives downstream, but there are some Oregon Fish and Wildlife cops that live down there that don't like litter. :rolleyes:

[Permagrin]

Evening everyone....as Dan mentioned we met up with Terri and Frank today and had a great time! Here are a few shots from today...more of the women this time (I took over 600 shots btw. yesterday and today so these aren't processed either...just one I liked)

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/180461304-M.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/180461930-M.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/180463591-L.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/180464035-M.jpg

I'm gonna have to spend a LOT of time cloning out earplugs...
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/180462459-M.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/180463135-M.jpg

and a couple of guys
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/180464868-L.jpg

this was during the knife and hatchet throwing
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/180465619-L.jpg