Kiwi - GKPE - General Ramblings (4)

[Belmondo]

Here's your new home. I'm going to bed.

[weka2000]

Im first :lol:

[Raikyn]

testing, testing :)

whew

[theflyingkiwi]

night chief, thanks chief

Tony I was first last time, you can be first this time. :p

[S-S]

thanks mondo ;-)

[jasestu]

First photo?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/2254079906_b5f4b4b4af_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/colourandlight/2254079906/)

[naqs]

Why hello there, I'm from NZ I hear this is place they all come :D

[Belmondo]

No problem. You lot are definitely worth the trouble.

[S-S]

ok so then looks like we need another thread for the challenges, i spose that should go under member activities? and the events one stays there... was there any others?

[naqs]

I'm up for challenges... Not like I'll win or anything but It'll give me an excuse to go shoot something.

[theflyingkiwi]

ok so then looks like we need another thread for the challenges, i spose that should go under member activities? and the events one stays there... was there any others?

no challenges go here http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=39

[S-S]

here is the old challenges thread... http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=213944

will we use the same one or start a new one?

[theflyingkiwi]

here is the old challenges thread... http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=213944

will we use the same one or start a new one?

what ever you like to do ;)

[S-S]

doesnt worry me

[theflyingkiwi]

why dont' you take the bull by the horns and do something. :p

[S-S]

:oops: because i cant think of a topic at this time of night...

[theflyingkiwi]

:oops: because i cant think of a topic at this time of night...

oh, that's fare enought. I think we should make the topic "Rain" :lol:

[joeseph]

Awsome. How did you take that?
Airshow in Blenheim last easter - let's just say it appears the rules of aviation height restrictions may have been "bent" a little. Someone mentioned airshows the other day & I went thru some of my pix & thought: nice. ;)
glad you like it.

[joeseph]

First photo?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/2254079906_b5f4b4b4af_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/colourandlight/2254079906/)
braille?

[jasestu]

braille?

Anton Parsons, Invisible City

[Raikyn]

The mantis is still hanging around my room. I fed him again last night, also processed another from a couple of days back.

Last night
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/396/mantis0006800x533qp1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Day or two ago
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/371/mantis0005533x800pi1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Mark Vuleta]

Does anyone have some recent prices for Canon batteries, just got a quote from a local source but doesn't seem that cheap VB511 (for 30D) and NB2LH (for 350D) $65.00 + GST

However, a 10 cell NiMh battery charger (slow charge, individual rate of charge) only $75.00 + GST. I've got so many AA's that I might get this.

[Mark Vuleta]

If you keep feeding him, no wonder he's staying around, make him work for his food, get some macro panning action going, especially if you can get one with those acute angles, its all the rage:rolleyes:

[joeseph]

Does anyone have some recent prices for Canon batteries, just got a quote from a local source but doesn't seem that cheap VB511 (for 30D) and NB2LH (for 350D) $65.00 + GST
I've got a few from: http://sterlingtek.com/ln03-canon-bp-511-dlc511.html
the more you order, the cheaper the freight gets.

[Don28]

hi everyone

I'm new hear, please be kind;)

[naqs]

Does anyone know of some good photographers websites? I'm not happy with my design and looking for ideas

[Don28]

The mantis is still hanging around my room. I fed him again last night, also processed another from a couple of days back.

Last night


Day or two ago


great shots, but ewwwwww..... :p

[weka2000]

Does anyone know of some good photographers websites? I'm not happy with my design and looking for ideas

Im in the same boat. I need a better gallery system.

[naqs]

Im in the same boat. I need a better gallery system.

yea the gallery is the biggy too with me I don't like those Jalbums

[theflyingkiwi]

Im in the same boat. I need a better gallery system.

just out of interst, what's wrong with your web site?

[Mark Vuleta]

I've got a few from: http://sterlingtek.com/ln03-canon-bp-511-dlc511.html
the more you order, the cheaper the freight gets.

That is very cheap, does anyone else need any?

[weka2000]

just out of interst, what's wrong with your web site?

The way photos are added. There is no way to get newist photos first unless you want to re write the code.


I find it time consuming.

I need to get rid of the models and go back to the original landscape page. I guess my web site is my portfolio.I got rid of Pbase.I want a "seconds" page somewhere.

[S-S]

hi everyone

I'm new hear, please be kind;)

be kind?? you MUST be new :rolleyes:

[Mark Vuleta]

That gave me a bit of a fright! Was showing the wife the 30D to take to Dunedin on Thursday, set it up on full auto and tried to take a shot. Error 05, pop-up flash was stuck, took about 20 attempts to get it to work properly. Lesson, use it or loose it!. I don't think I've ever used the pop-up and I suppose it does need to be operated every so often (quite dirty under there as well).

So she is going with the 30D, 10-20 & 18-50 and the 580. Plenty of old architecture down there.

Supprisingly, I cant say I have heard of anyone from Dunedin on here, must be too tight!

[S-S]

sounds cool, she will have a blast
congrats on your 1000th post a few posts ago ;-)

[Mark Vuleta]

OMG, I'm a "Senior" (feel like it sometimes:cry:)

[manipula]

Re: Mark from the other thread. The Manfrotto paperwork that comes with the SPH head specifically mentions to set the centre point of the pivot in line with the centre of the front element at whatever zoom/extension you're using... :?

[low orbit]

Re: Mark from the other thread. The Manfrotto paperwork that comes with the SPH head specifically mentions to set the centre point of the pivot in line with the centre of the front element at whatever zoom/extension you're using... :?

Hey Dave, welcome back.

[Don28]

great to see progress with the GKPE threads! :) well sorted now I think.

That Belmondo guys looks scary, he got things done though didn't he? :P lolz

[S-S]

lol belmondo is our very own supervisor LOL
you know, hes kind of our man in a white coat
and he looks like santa which is cool

[weka2000]

Im curious. If someone asked you what sort of phoographer you were what would you say you were?
Thinking about some of you and to be honest I couldnt define what your main bent was.

weka =landscape

any way just reading these articles.

http://scenicwild.com/sw/articles/index.jsp

[Don28]

Don = **** knows :P lolz I have an idea, but takes a bit of guts to do what I want :P which I don't have alot especially when it comes to public... Hope to shoot more of it & fill my flickr account with stuff that really interests me :)

anyway, off to watch the rest of the grammys & then off to bed.

Night all! :)

[samnz]

Hi all. Just peeking in for a look see :)

[Mark Vuleta]

Hi Dave, check this out
http://www.kaidan.com/nodalpoint.html
If you also check the Tutorials link, there is a video to download (very slow though)

I've got some others but cant put my hand on them straight away.

[S-S]

Im curious. If someone asked you what sort of phoographer you were what would you say you were?

wedding & event photojournalist / human & animal portrait / nature prints
will shoot architecture and products if bribed
will not shoot sports even if bribed ;-)

Hi all. Just peeking in for a look see :)

heya sam... dont just peek, stay a while

welcome to the hotel california... ;-)

[weka2000]

welcome Sam

[Mark Vuleta]

Dave, this is probably the best one, & also possibly the easiest one to do, set up inside with a mesh, shoot thethered to view shots while they are taken (also the only way to set it up in all three axis)
http://www.rosaurophotography.com/html/technical7.html

[Mark Vuleta]

Hi all. Just peeking in for a look see :)

Hello Sam, been here befor?

[Matatazela]

As a soon to be Kiwi, do I qualify to post here?

Hope to be a citizen of Whangarei within the next 3 months, if INZ doesn't mind too much!

[S-S]

As a soon to be Kiwi, do I qualify to post here?
Hope to be a citizen of Whangarei within the next 3 months, if INZ doesn't mind too much!

yup youre welcome to join us :D

we have already recently grabbed a pommy and his lady direct from their native habitat somewhere in pommyland and installed them in wellington ;-)

its actually a good idea to get to know some kiwis before you arrive and this is a good place to do it

[manipula]

we have already recently grabbed a pommy and his lady direct from their native habitat somewhere in pommyland and installed them in wellington ;-)


I'm so proud. 8)

Welcome to the noobs.

[S-S]

ok i have to go to sleep
these early mornings are a real shock to the system lol

nite all

[lance v]

Flipn hell 2 hours and 4 pages!?!?! are you serious

The mantis is still hanging around my room. I fed him again last night, also processed another from a couple of days back.

Last night
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/396/mantis0006800x533qp1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



Very nice Raikyn. what lens?

[samnz]

heya sam... dont just peek, stay a while

welcome to the hotel california... ;-)

Hello Sam, been here befor?

welcome Sam

Cheers all. Been PM'd a couple of times to join in here but just a matter of finding the opportunity. Thanks Chief! :)

Was hanging around the wedding forum for a while till it changed to the share forum. Dial-up sucks. :(

If you're ever passing through CHCH airport keep an eye out for me and Bazzaboeing (Barry). We'll do our best to make your security experience ... a pleasant one ;)

Look forward to chattin'

[low orbit]

Im curious. If someone asked you what sort of phoographer you were what would you say you were?
Thinking about some of you and to be honest I couldnt define what your main bent was.

weka =landscape

any way just reading these articles.

http://scenicwild.com/sw/articles/index.jsp

Dunno haven't found my groove yet - what do you lot think? Where would you group me?

Cheers, Shane.

[Mark Vuleta]

Good to hear from you Sam. Aviation Security ah, busy boys at present, I've got a mate up hear doing the same thing. Will definately be seeing you at some stage, moving there next year.

Any way, I'm knackered, goodnight all, look after the new house.

[Matatazela]

yup youre welcome to join us :D

we have already recently grabbed a pommy and his lady direct from their native habitat somewhere in pommyland and installed them in wellington ;-)

its actually a good idea to get to know some kiwis before you arrive and this is a good place to do it

Thanks a ton! If this forum is anything to go by, the Kiwi must rate as one of the friendliest people on Earth!

I will hang around and get to know y'all. My interests are mainly macro, but have a look at my other gallery on our Proudly SAfrican site, here.
http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=853 I am mostly into nature and the outdoors, so anything goes really, but I have never been good at the big stuff. :oops:

[lil_miss]

Isnt warren arriving this week? weren't we planning a meet up with old and new when he arrived?

[low orbit]

Thanks a ton! If this forum is anything to go by, the Kiwi must rate as one of the friendliest people on Earth!

I will hang around and get to know y'all. My interests are mainly macro, but have a look at my other gallery on our Proudly SAfrican site, here.
http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=853 I am mostly into nature and the outdoors, so anything goes really, but I have never been good at the big stuff. :oops:

Yeah we're an alright bunch by most accounts. Welcome to our little corner, enjoy your stay.

Cheers, Shane.

[Matatazela]

Yeah we're an alright bunch by most accounts. Welcome to our little corner, enjoy your stay.

Cheers, Shane.Thank you Shane. I hope it will be a long one!:D

[Raikyn]

Flipn hell 2 hours and 4 pages!?!?! are you serious



Very nice Raikyn. what lens?

Tamron 90mm macro, haven't tried any other macro lenses so can't compare it to others but it seems to be a good'un

[Matatazela]

Haven't tried a Tamron, but your results are definitely speaking of a great quality lens ther (one that is not being driven by a beginner either!)

[Raikyn]

Haven't tried a Tamron, but your results are definitely speaking of a great quality lens ther (one that is not being driven by a beginner either!)

This guy's a keeper :lol:



Thanks :)
I'm a relative beginner, but I think I'm getting better.

[Matatazela]

:o Sometimes it helps not knowing who is who! Preconceptions tend to put you in a specific category. It is time that you moved out of your box...:lol:

[lance v]

Tamron 90mm macro, haven't tried any other macro lenses so can't compare it to others but it seems to be a good'un

Yea looks nice and sharp with good DOF:D;)

[::John::]

New digs, huh?

Looks for corner seat...

Heya Sam - good to see you in here.

G'day Matatazela. Whangarei is a place I traveled through - many times. I still have family in the Bay of Islands - just a bit north of Whangarei.

[Matatazela]

Hi John. Bay of Islands looks incredibly beautiful, judging pics I have seen. Sadly, I have never been before, and now it is about to become my new home...

At least it will ensure that the camera stays busy... lots of new thingies to take photos of!

[::John::]

Yes - there are a lot of good opportunities for shots - even around Whangarei - you are within easy traveling distance of some lovely areas.

[akiwi]

Gidday to Noobs!

yea the gallery is the biggy too with me I don't like those Jalbums

I use Singapore. Simple to setup & operate. I haven't looked to see if it can display the new photos first.

That gave me a bit of a fright! Was showing the wife the 30D to take to Dunedin on Thursday, set it up on full auto and tried to take a shot. Error 05, pop-up flash was stuck, took about 20 attempts to get it to work properly. Lesson, use it or loose it!. I don't think I've ever used the pop-up and I suppose it does need to be operated every so often (quite dirty under there as well).

So she is going with the 30D, 10-20 & 18-50 and the 580. Plenty of old architecture down there.

Supprisingly, I cant say I have heard of anyone from Dunedin on here, must be too tight!
IO have the same problem with my 350D.
It makes a horrible clicking sound when it tries to release the flash, then gives up & you need to switch off then on again.

Im curious. If someone asked you what sort of phoographer you were what would you say you were?
Thinking about some of you and to be honest I couldnt define what your main bent was.

weka =landscape

any way just reading these articles.

http://scenicwild.com/sw/articles/index.jsp
I think I am a jack of all trades & master of none, but I particularly enjoy photographing people, portrait, glam & nude.

[Matatazela]

I am a Jim of all trades and master of none.

But that doesn't stop me from trying! Macro has taken my fancy and the sheer diversity of subjects and their minute size makes it fascinating. I still try almost all 'other' types as well. Love aviation but am not good at it!

[tag141]

An idea, maybe even called a suggestion. Someone who posts here on a regular basis, maybe one of the top ten posters should keep the links to the other threads in their sig. That way you can always find if you haven't subscribed.

I must say this place smells a bit of fresh paint. I was getting quite settled into the old place. Oh well, hope this one's got a pool, I'm bloody roasting.

and another suggestion. Can the challenge topic be open for interpretation? Rain is rain (although can be photographed in a multitude of ways) but something a bit less specific like RED. Now that could mean a colour or if you say it (rather than looking at the spelling) it could mean to have read (a book etc).

[joeseph]

I must say this place smells a bit of fresh paint. I was getting quite settled into the old place. Oh well, hope this one's got a pool, I'm bloody roasting.

and another suggestion. Can the challenge topic be open for interpretation? Rain is rain (although can be photographed in a multitude of ways) but something a bit less specific like RED. Now that could mean a colour or if you say it (rather than looking at the spelling) it could mean to have read (a book etc).
not sure about a pool - we'd need planning permission & be fully fenced before we could put water in it. :rolleyes:
As for challenge topics, everything is likely to be open to interpretation - it's interesting to see different takes on the same subject.

[akiwi]

Here are a few topic ideas borrowed from another site:
Lost
Spirals
Extremes
Cold
Insight
Symmetry
Glow
Under & Over
Around the bend
Fools Gold
Scissors, Paper, Stone
people
portrait
landscapes
buildings
water
sky
sunset
kids
pets
sports
b&w
old
newmacro
insects
flowers
animals
reflections
camera settings (aperature/shutter speed or any other specific settings)
Stock
high key
low key
Nude
Perspective
Industrial
Status
Abstract
Glamour
Emptiness
Man
Motion
Woman
Best of 2007
Treasured
Desire
Childhood
Structure
Foreign
Gatherings
Work
Downtown
Night
Power
Body
Translucent
Interior
Heights
Found
Faith
Aged
Neighborhood
Broken
Sleep
Curves
Mechanism
Identity
Symmetry
Solitude
Angles
Critters
Multiples
Packaging
Transportation
Overlooked
Candy
Urban
Small
Shadows
Water
Skin
Spring
Glass
Blue
Garbage
Stapler
Stop Sign
Refrigerator
Valentines Day
Faucets
Umbrellas
Childrens Toys
Milk Carton
Power Outlets
Clock
Chocolate
Kitchen Utensils

Should be enough for now

[jasestu]

Hello to the fresh fish! (or new fish as Kirst will soon say...) Does that make us old fish? Smelly...

That is very cheap, does anyone else need any?

Yup, I could do with a couple for the 40D, I've been waiting for the next round of Sterlingtek battery orders. Who is going to co-ordinate?

Does anyone know of some good photographers websites? I'm not happy with my design and looking for ideas

Have a look at mine (www.colourandlight.co.nz (http://www.colourandlight.co.nz)). I like it because (other than the index pages) it's just exported direct from Lightroom - really easy. :) It's not too flash, but hey, it's supposed to be about the photos not the page itself... ;) Which reminds me, I ought to put some newer 'artistic' stuff up.

Here are a few topic ideas borrowed from another site:
Lost
Spirals
Extremes
Cold

[...snip]

Clock
Chocolate
Kitchen Utensils

Should be enough for now

Do one photo that has all of the above...

[low orbit]

Here are a few topic ideas borrowed from another site:
Lost
Spirals
Extremes
Cold
Insight
Symmetry
Glow

...

Power Outlets
Clock
Chocolate
Kitchen Utensils

Should be enough for now


Hey Peter, I have a shocking memory, could you put those in your sig? :p

I see some good ideas in there though.

Cheers, Shane.

[low orbit]

An idea, maybe even called a suggestion. Someone who posts here on a regular basis, maybe one of the top ten posters should keep the links to the other threads in their sig. That way you can always find if you haven't subscribed.

I must say this place smells a bit of fresh paint. I was getting quite settled into the old place. Oh well, hope this one's got a pool, I'm bloody roasting.

and another suggestion. Can the challenge topic be open for interpretation? Rain is rain (although can be photographed in a multitude of ways) but something a bit less specific like RED. Now that could mean a colour or if you say it (rather than looking at the spelling) it could mean to have read (a book etc).

Sounds like a good idea ... I may link to them if I remember ...

Cheers, Shane.

[weka2000]

An idea, maybe even called a suggestion. Someone who posts here on a regular basis, maybe one of the top ten posters should keep the links to the other threads in their sig. That way you can always find if you haven't subscribed.

Well I cant speak for the other 9 below me :lol: but yep I can do.
SS know that morning feeling. Hate waking up.

[sothen]

I go away for a week and you all move house and change the locks.......shame about leaving the window open though..... my mates told me where to find you.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/pastey65/IMG_1611.jpg

[Chet]

GKPE
Grade Kindergarten Physical Education?

Been trying to figure it out with no apparent luck.

[::John::]

GKPE
Grade Kindergarten Physical Education?

Been trying to figure it out with no apparent luck.

The search tool is your friend.

[lil_miss]

That is very cheap, does anyone else need any?

Could be interested.. although are they genuine Canon or are they just similar? It seems on the site they are just similar... I've got our last few similar ones just from trademe for about $20.. :)

[joeseph]

Could be interested.. although are they genuine Canon or are they just similar? It seems on the site they are just similar... I've got our last few similar ones just from trademe for about $20.. :)
they are generics - although quite good ones.

[kaypony]

Hi John. Bay of Islands looks incredibly beautiful, judging pics I have seen. Sadly, I have never been before, and now it is about to become my new home...

At least it will ensure that the camera stays busy... lots of new thingies to take photos of!
Welcome :) SA has lots of v. interesting subjects too as I'm sure you know. I've just got back from spending a month there.

[sothen]

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/pastey65/IMG_1579.jpg

no PS trickery used in the filming of this image...... honest, he walked on water..... :D

[NordieBoy]

GKPE
Grade Kindergarten Physical Education?

Been trying to figure it out with no apparent luck.

It's probably got "Kiwi" and "Photographic" in there somewhere :D

[S-S]

Thanks a ton! If this forum is anything to go by, the Kiwi must rate as one of the friendliest people on Earth!

I will hang around and get to know y'all. My interests are mainly macro, but have a look at my other gallery on our Proudly SAfrican site, here.
http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=853 I am mostly into nature and the outdoors, so anything goes really, but I have never been good at the big stuff. :oops:

i like the look of your stuff! that bushfire shot is really cool, looks like a scene from a movie. also like the mantis on your first page... (still looking through)

An idea, maybe even called a suggestion. Someone who posts here on a regular basis, maybe one of the top ten posters should keep the links to the other threads in their sig. That way you can always find if you haven't subscribed.

I must say this place smells a bit of fresh paint. I was getting quite settled into the old place. Oh well, hope this one's got a pool, I'm bloody roasting.

and another suggestion. Can the challenge topic be open for interpretation? Rain is rain (although can be photographed in a multitude of ways) but something a bit less specific like RED. Now that could mean a colour or if you say it (rather than looking at the spelling) it could mean to have read (a book etc).

i like the first suggestion - unfortunately my sig wont let me put anything else in *YOU MUST HAVE 800 CHAR OR LESS...*

the second suggestion is good too - lets see some creativity!

Do one photo that has all of the above...

LMAO yeah i dare you!

I go away for a week and you all move house and change the locks.......shame about leaving the window open though..... my mates told me where to find you.

would that mate bear any resemblance to santa on a 'no-coffee' day? lol

GKPE
Grade Kindergarten Physical Education?
Been trying to figure it out with no apparent luck.

It's probably got "Kiwi" and "Photographic" in there somewhere :D

kiwi - yes... photographic - no

shall we tell them or make them keep guessing?

[S-S]

they are generics - although quite good ones.

uniross? they are a good brand

[scotttnz]

GKPE
Grade Kindergarten Physical Education?

Been trying to figure it out with no apparent luck.

http://www.gkpe.org.nz/

[akiwi]

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/pastey65/IMG_1579.jpg

no PS trickery used in the filming of this image...... honest, he walked on water..... :D
Very cool.

Not Jesus though, as Jesus can't walk on water any longer since they put holes in his feet.

[weka2000]

Very cool.

Not Jesus though, as Jesus can't walk on water any longer since they put holes in his feet.

Who said they didnt heal after the assention :rolleyes:

[Chet]

We are a nationwide group of kiwi photographers who like to share their photographic thoughts, techniques and visions with fellow enthusiasts. Photo-shoots are also organised. We are all members of the free online Canon-focussed Digital Photography forum – photography-on-the.net (POTN). We are not part of a formal club; there are no compulsory fees to pay. Skills range from those just starting out to professional photographers.

????

[scotttnz]

Who said they didnt heal after the assention :rolleyes:

Yeah, they guy can come back from the dead, but 2000 years later still has holes in his feet? :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

We are a nationwide group of kiwi photographers who like to share their photographic thoughts, techniques and visions with fellow enthusiasts. Photo-shoots are also organised. We are all members of the free online Canon-focussed Digital Photography forum – photography-on-the.net (POTN). We are not part of a formal club; there are no compulsory fees to pay. Skills range from those just starting out to professional photographers.

????


You do realise that we all have a IQ of 150+ in this group dont you. Thus simple things may confuse others :lol:

[scotttnz]

We are a nationwide group of kiwi photographers who like to share their photographic thoughts, techniques and visions with fellow enthusiasts. Photo-shoots are also organised. We are all members of the free online Canon-focussed Digital Photography forum – photography-on-the.net (POTN). We are not part of a formal club; there are no compulsory fees to pay. Skills range from those just starting out to professional photographers.

????

http://www.gkpe.org.nz/LowerRightLogo.jpg

[S-S]

We are a nationwide group of kiwi photographers who like to share their photographic thoughts, techniques and visions with fellow enthusiasts. Photo-shoots are also organised. We are all members of the free online Canon-focussed Digital Photography forum – photography-on-the.net (POTN). We are not part of a formal club; there are no compulsory fees to pay. Skills range from those just starting out to professional photographers.
????

youre overthinking this...

great kiwi POTN expedition

Yeah, they guy can come back from the dead, but 2000 years later still has holes in his feet? :rolleyes:

careful... you dont want the 'mondo to come back all grumpy do you?

[weka2000]

careful... you dont want the 'mondo to come back all grumpy do you?

The rules state "religion" and "Christians" say they are not "religious" :lol:

[scotttnz]

The rules state "religion" and "Christians" say they are not "religious" :lol:

No comment

[weka2000]

No comment

Wise man :lol:

Dam Im in the mood for a good debate.

[Sancho]

Hey Dave, welcome back.

Shane, from the other thread re posting images... i'll et some up ina few days, 1: Once I have Broadband on and 2: Once I go through and process some.

I worked on one from the abandoned house that came up well but it doesn't shrink down well, it loses all effect in my opinion. Might post a small one and then a link to the large image or something. LOL feel like a cripple without my adsl, pathetic aye.

[Sancho]

Is that the same battery the 40d takes? If so I may be keen.

[S-S]

Shane, from the other thread re posting images... i'll et some up ina few days, 1: Once I have Broadband on and 2: Once I go through and process some.

I worked on one from the abandoned house that came up well but it doesn't shrink down well, it loses all effect in my opinion. Might post a small one and then a link to the large image or something. LOL feel like a cripple without my adsl, pathetic aye.

i would just go ahead and work as usual and resign myself to the fact that everything takes longer
thats what i do when my bb goes down... the only thing i stop while thats happening is my downloads

i spent about 6 years on dial up... did everything with it - web design, uploading, downloading, etc
after a while u just get used to it

[Sancho]

Tamron 90mm macro, haven't tried any other macro lenses so can't compare it to others but it seems to be a good'un

You certainly make it seem that way Raikyn, I am constantly impressed and envious of your macro shots! Some of the best I have seen.

[Sancho]

i would just go ahead and work as usual and resign myself to the fact that everything takes longer
thats what i do when my bb goes down... the only thing i stop while thats happening is my downloads

i spent about 6 years on dial up... did everything with it - web design, uploading, downloading, etc
after a while u just get used to it

NEVER!! :)

Also I need to find a few hours to do some processing. Me and the 'little woman' have just started our 3 weeks holidays, so I have promised myself not to spend all day in front of pc .... oh... does this place count .. :confused:

[S-S]

NEVER!! :)

Also I need to find a few hours to do some processing. Me and the 'little woman' have just started our 3 weeks holidays, so I have promised myself not to spend all day in front of pc .... oh... does this place count .. :confused:

:shock: ...theres another way to do this place ?? ??

[tag141]

Weka, everytime we move house you change your sig. Is this the ever evolving you?

[weka2000]

Weka, everytime we move house you change your sig. Is this the ever evolving you?

Stop moving.

"Evolving you" ah yes there is some new changes comming up as well.
A couple of things that I have been putting off.

[tag141]

"Evolving you" ah yes there is some new changes comming up as well.
A couple of things that I have been putting off.

I don't believe Qcard take payment for 'that' sort of operation.;)

[Sancho]

Stop moving.

"Evolving you" ah yes there is some new changes comming up as well.
A couple of things that I have been putting off.

Yeah, I probably need a haircut too. ;)

[manipula]

So it's pretty much dropped dead around here since the move... Is everyone subdued becasue noone's quite sure which thread we're meant to be in? ;)

Tony regarding the panoramic head, feel free to have a play with it at some point, though I'm not sure if posting it is a very cost efective option, it's not light and not small. May be in Auckland before too long anyway, got some birthday celebrations to see in.

As a small note, do any of you remember me obsessing a little about backing up work etc before the move? Ended up with three external HDD's with the same thing on, sent via the removals on the boat, one brought on the plane with me and my dad's posted the third once we'd arrived.

Never let it be said overkill is a bad thing as the one I brought on the plane has I think just sh!t its biscuits and lost everything. Good job the one my dad posted arrived today then eh? ;)

[S-S]

eek that would suck big time, i bet you feel vindicated
i dunno about drop dead... i think most ppl are somewhat busy during the daytimes and most posting happens in the evening

[manipula]

I guess. Perhaps a slightly strong phrase. You get what I mean though.

On another note, not having taken a photo except for that rugby job this year is feeling strangely calming. Which is playing on my head a little as I'm getting fired up about certain photos and things I see again, but have zero drive to take them myself.

Still not conviced at all that I should just sit and be passive with this photo thing and help where I can and admire from a distance.

I hate having a head that torments itself at times. :)

On the plus side however, the elephants upstairs have been quiet today, I can hear the sea through the open window, and we got a decent night's sleep for the first time since we've been in the new place last night. We swapped the donated airbed for a loaned futon matress last night and I can walk now during the day without having a stiff back. Result! 8)

[weka2000]

What a day. Im suprised I didnt thump someone .... oh wait its not 12pm.

Network contactors holding me up, Asus motherboards in 50 computers falling over like flys with dead onboard video card and wouldnt you know it warrenty over. So I was using words like DDI and General manager :lol:

[joeseph]

As a small note, do any of you remember me obsessing a little about backing up work etc before the move? Ended up with three external HDD's with the same thing on, sent via the removals on the boat, one brought on the plane with me and my dad's posted the third once we'd arrived.

Never let it be said overkill is a bad thing as the one I brought on the plane has I think just sh!t its biscuits and lost everything. Good job the one my dad posted arrived today then eh? ;)
there is no such thing as obsessing about backups, it is impossible to overdo.
[memo to self, time for another drive ghosting when I get home]

[S-S]

On another note, not having taken a photo except for that rugby job this year is feeling strangely calming. Which is playing on my head a little as I'm getting fired up about certain photos and things I see again, but have zero drive to take them myself.

wont you look back in a few years and wish you had some pictures of your life to look back on?

[weka2000]

Dave just sell up it must be 3 months by now. If life is more relaxing then that says it all.

[manipula]

What a day. Im suprised I didnt thump someone .... oh wait its not 12pm.

Network contactors holding me up, Asus motherboards in 50 computers falling over like flys with dead onboard video card and wouldnt you know it warrenty over. So I was using words like DDI and General manager :lol:

LMAO, I should imagine that's fun in a school, all the machines dropping. Oops. ;)

wont you look back in a few years and wish you had some pictures of your life to look back on?

TBH I've never had enough photos of 'life' as I subconsciously always shot things that interested me but never covered anything to do with personal memories. So I wish I'd got more photos like that from way more than the last few months... :?

Dave just sell up it must be 3 months by now. If life is more relaxing then that says it all.


Last photo taken for me was NYE I think. Wanting a pano head are we? ;)

[weka2000]

LMAO, I should imagine that's fun in a school, all the machines dropping. Oops. ;)




Wanting a pano head are we? ;)

I cant blame the teachers for getting up tight and sh1tty. Im just caught in the middle so I was pleasent in responce to them and explained I was doing my best.


Hey if your not using it I see no point in wastage. Oh I will take the tripod and head :lol:
Manfrotto 055 ProB legs, 479-4B monopod (with small ball-head and Manfrotto hex QR adapter plate), 029 3-way head, 701 RC2 fluid head, 303SPH panoramic head .....mine :)

[S-S]

Dave just sell up it must be 3 months by now. If life is more relaxing then that says it all.

shhhhhhhhhhhhhh lalalalala noooooooooooooooo

TBH I've never had enough photos of 'life' as I subconsciously always shot things that interested me but never covered anything to do with personal memories. So I wish I'd got more photos like that from way more than the last few months... :?

well... get started
nothing says you cant spend your skill creating fun and beautiful memories for you two to look back on one day - and just dont look at it as a way to earn money any more if that doesnt make you happy

the ONLY reason i want to make mine into a full time career is that i just dont WANT to do anything else that takes me away from shooting

[weka2000]

shhhhhhhhhhhhhh lalalalala noooooooooooooooo

Hey photography can be like a lover. Sometimes the spark goes out. Why hang on. Once a joy now a dead weight.

Dave you have been doing photography for how long?

[manipula]

Manfrotto 055 ProB legs, 479-4B monopod (with small ball-head and Manfrotto hex QR adapter plate), 029 3-way head, 701 RC2 fluid head, 303SPH panoramic head .....mine :)

;)

nothing says you cant spend your skill creating fun and beautiful memories for you two to look back on one day - and just dont look at it as a way to earn money any more if that doesnt make you happy

the ONLY reason i want to make mine into a full time career is that i just dont WANT to do anything else that takes me away from shooting


The thing is that whatever the reason for shooting, I just really can't be assed to physically pick the camera up. Leaves me cold. Tempted to start using Bob's compact for informal memory shots but then I know I get frustrated at the quality and lack of control.

I got models screaming at me here (although all on a TFCD basis) to shoot them and I am just not fussed. Which is a bit wierd really as how many blokes do you know that aren't fussed about seeing a lady wearing as little as possible? Perhaps Matt ought to come down... ;)

[jasestu]

So it's pretty much dropped dead around here since the move... Is everyone subdued becasue noone's quite sure which thread we're meant to be in? ;)


Interesting to see how many new people have discovered this thread since it's been reincarnated in a different sub-forum...

[manipula]

Hey photography can be like a lover. Sometimes the spark goes out. Why hang on. Once a joy now a dead weight.

Dave you have been doing photography for how long?


Bought my first SLR in '99. Used them ever since, studied between 2001 and 2006, been shooting for money freelance(ish) for about four years. Exhibited three years on the trot 04-06, have my images on walls or in galleries by now on most continents, height 6ft 4ins, weight=too much and inside leg 34".

Bored bored bored. It's driving me nuts with apathy for it, but some part of me won't let it just 'drop' and I don't know whether that's obligation or the smouldering embers of desire for taking pictures, which is I think the route of the problem. :?

[S-S]

The thing is that whatever the reason for shooting, I just really can't be assed to physically pick the camera up.

geez dude if you arent even gonna speak english how do u expect us to help you out? :confused:

i babel-fished your comment but it was just garbled gibberish... couldnt make any sense of it at all

[weka2000]

I got models screaming at me here (although all on a TFCD basis) to shoot them and I am just not fussed. Which is a bit wierd really as how many blokes do you know that aren't fussed about seeing a lady wearing as little as possible? Perhaps Matt ought to come down... ;)


Matt can have mine as well ....models yawn been there done that.
Oh Dave ..... "Show me your money not your breasts (TFCD)"

Dave just sell up. You can always get into it latter in life.
When its dead its dead.
That or move into Medium/large format with film.

I guess thats the joy of landscapes. The peace and serinty of it all. You just open your eyes and all the beauty surround you. makes not demands doesnt expect anything. She just invites you to enjoy.

[manipula]

Can you imagine the look on Bob's face if I sold up, bought a 5x4 camera and got the darkroom gear I have in the UK exported over here and converted the second bedroom into a darkroom?

Hahaha.

Mind the landlord probably wouldn't be too keen on the chemical smell or the stainless sink either... ;)

[weka2000]

Can you imagine the look on Bob's face if I sold up, bought a 5x4 camera and got the darkroom gear I have in the UK exported over here and converted the second bedroom into a darkroom?

Hahaha.

Mind the landlord probably wouldn't be too keen on the chemical smell or the stainless sink either... ;)

Hey shes not happy that you want to sell up as it is. Your damed if you do and damed if you dont :lol:

[manipula]

Aint that the moto of life? :roll:

Got an email from a recruiter. Legit sounding job, but out of the blue from nowhere. Basically 3 or 6hr shifts working online for a charity, reasonable money. Except you go the the website for the recruiter and the website his email address comes from and neither load. So I Googled the charity nothing comes up on the first page. Scam or what? I can't see what they'd gain by me emailing back or anything, unkess it's verifying the email address...

[S-S]

do they have a nigerian bank account?

[manipula]

The charity is apparently Finnish, no mention of wanting details or anything....

[theflyingkiwi]

Hey photography can be like a lover. Sometimes the spark goes out. Why hang on. Once a joy now a dead weight.



man sometimes you know how to talk crap :)

[weka2000]

man sometimes you know how to talk crap :)

I base mine on experence. You?

I dont talk out my A$$

[sothen]

Matt can have mine as well ....models yawn been there done that.
Oh Dave ..... "Show me your money not your breasts (TFCD)"

Dave just sell up. You can always get into it latter in life.
When its dead its dead.
That or move into Medium/large format with film.

I guess thats the joy of landscapes. The peace and serinty of it all. You just open your eyes and all the beauty surround you. makes not demands doesnt expect anything. She just invites you to enjoy.


You can send me some if you want, but I want to do my own thing, not studio stuff - and they must keep their clothes on, in fact I want some with cool long dresses and jackets and stuff....

And they have to not flake - I'm sick of the "oh yeah yeah for sure!"......*silence*

[weka2000]

You can send me some if you want, but I want to do my own thing, not studio stuff - and they must keep their clothes on, in fact I want some with cool long dresses and jackets and stuff....

And they have to not flake - I'm sick of the "oh yeah yeah for sure!"......*silence*

starnow.co.nz

[naqs]

I guess thats the joy of landscapes. The peace and serinty of it all. You just open your eyes and all the beauty surround you. makes not demands doesnt expect anything. She just invites you to enjoy.

I with you 100% on that one... That was one of the big reasons I love 4wding, Getting out in the NZ native bush is just beautiful and being able to put two hobbies together makes it all the more worth it.

[scotttnz]

Well aren't we a jolly lot tonight!

I'm going through some old photos to see what I can find....

[S-S]

what are u looking for

[kelstar]

As a soon to be Kiwi, do I qualify to post here?

Hope to be a citizen of Whangarei within the next 3 months, if INZ doesn't mind too much!
Welcome to GKPE.

[Belmondo]

Well, how are you all getting along in the new digs? I'll bet you're finding that life isn't all bad in 'General Chat.'

Incidentally, I'm going to share a little known bit of trivial with you. As a brand-new POTN moderator a couple years ago, the first member to tell me to go do something to myself was a Kiwi. Unfortunately I was unequipped to comply with his wishes.:o I've had special affection for you guys ever since.

[S-S]

LOL 'mondo

[jasestu]

I think we're coping okay so far thankyou sir...

Ummm, were we going to start using other threads for some of the more specific kiwi discussions? Who's keeping the index of those for me? :)

[S-S]

http://www.rinkworks.com/dialect/

go here, then add any url to the box and choose the dialect you want to read it in...
i like redneck

[scotttnz]

Photo time:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_2544.jpg

Is that still allowed in General chat?

[S-S]

Photo time:
Is that still allowed in General chat?

thats awesome
it better be or we're going back ;)

[weka2000]

Sorry Scott cant comment as its not in the critque thread :lol:

[scotttnz]

thats awesome
it better be or we're going back ;)

Thanks. I quite like it, apart from the crap HDR job. I so suck at photoshop!

Sorry Scott cant comment as its not in the critque thread :lol:

And the critique thread is......where?

[weka2000]

And the critique thread is......where?
Lookie in my sig :lol:

[S-S]

Sorry Scott cant comment as its not in the critque thread :lol:

dont you start! no more devil's advocate!

Thanks. I quite like it, apart from the crap HDR job. I so suck at photoshop!

And the critique thread is......where?

that was hdr? didnt even realise - which is a good thing

the serious critique 'thread' is the rest of potn... :rolleyes:

gkpe itself has 3 main threads, one for challenges, this one, and one for event notifications and discussion
maybe you should link to your own post from last night... :p

[weka2000]

dont you start! no more devil's advocate!

But Im good at it. In fact my boss often uses me for that exact job.

So what other threads do we need added?

Is the compations going to be a roll on thread?
What about Minis and Maxies meets?

[S-S]

we already HAVE those threads...
stop overcomplicating things, 3 gkpe threads is plenty to be keeping track of

events (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=430636)

challenges (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=213944)

[akiwi]

I guess. Perhaps a slightly strong phrase. You get what I mean though.

On another note, not having taken a photo except for that rugby job this year is feeling strangely calming. Which is playing on my head a little as I'm getting fired up about certain photos and things I see again, but have zero drive to take them myself.

Still not conviced at all that I should just sit and be passive with this photo thing and help where I can and admire from a distance.

I hate having a head that torments itself at times. :)

On the plus side however, the elephants upstairs have been quiet today, I can hear the sea through the open window, and we got a decent night's sleep for the first time since we've been in the new place last night. We swapped the donated airbed for a loaned futon matress last night and I can walk now during the day without having a stiff back. Result! 8)
Things are looking positive then!

You can send me some if you want, but I want to do my own thing, not studio stuff - and they must keep their clothes on, in fact I want some with cool long dresses and jackets and stuff....

And they have to not flake - I'm sick of the "oh yeah yeah for sure!"......*silence*
Thank goodness that has only heppened to me once where a model didn't turn up. I was pretty pissed off. I talked to her later & it turns out it was a misunderstanding. Apparently she was waiting for a call back from me & was also pissed of I hadn't rung! Comunications!
I haven't photographed anything with clothes off for a long time. Maybe about time again.

Well, how are you all getting along in the new digs? I'll bet you're finding that life isn't all bad in 'General Chat.'

Incidentally, I'm going to share a little known bit of trivial with you. As a brand-new POTN moderator a couple years ago, the first member to tell me to go do something to myself was a Kiwi. Unfortunately I was unequipped to comply with his wishes.:o I've had special affection for you guys ever since.


And who was it?

Photo time:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_2544.jpg

Is that still allowed in General chat?
Not bad... but missing something. Probably no real focal point and needs a bit of a sharpen