POTN Aussie Club #3: This one's going straight to the pool room.

[Jim G]

Went to Canon Melbourne today and noticed a huge "For Lease" sign :O

Are they moving or something? The current location is so convenient for me though :(

I also went in just as this staff member was filling up all the brochures and scored some nice brochures (though some of it was very old...50 f/1.0...300 f/4 non IS... Ancient lol)

I also took a quick snap of their pen holder which I found hilarious, posted it up: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=533015

heh, that's an awesome pen holder :p

[Jim G]

Some phototax from thisevening:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/2649376880_2c9.jpg

[ofdphoto]

Beautiful image Jim!

Clarence: not complaining about the linkage, but it was the second time you'd mentioned the items in a short space of time ;) I prefer to see just one post when things are for sale :p

I emailed Adorama, then called them early in the morning to follow up. All cancelled and dealt with quite quickly. They replied to the email too ;)

[Greg_C]

Guys I fleshed out the review of Windows Home Server
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5870874#post5870874

[tangcla]

I emailed Adorama, then called them early in the morning to follow up. All cancelled and dealt with quite quickly. They replied to the email too ;)
I sent them a followup email asking what the status of the order is. Hopefully this time thye'll tell me what's going on...

[photobitz]

Went to Canon Melbourne today and noticed a huge "For Lease" sign :O

Are they moving or something? The current location is so convenient for me though :(

I also went in just as this staff member was filling up all the brochures and scored some nice brochures (though some of it was very old...50 f/1.0...300 f/4 non IS... Ancient lol)

I also took a quick snap of their pen holder which I found hilarious, posted it up: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=533015

Brochures for the 50/1.0? Those must be collectors items these days!!

Pen holder would look better with the rubber grip. Tell them it costs $23 from Canon parts :lol:

[coalcliff]

Nice one Jim..where is your entry in photogolf? we need more players other wise it may die. then again we could just change the title to Tour de Canon... suggestions to spark the thread welcome.

[photobitz]

Nice one Jim..where is your entry in photogolf? we need more players other wise it may die. then again we could just change the title to Tour de Canon... suggestions to spark the thread welcome.

I really want to join in but I'm having trouble finding the time to take any shots at the moment

[tangcla]

Morris at Adorama is a tool.
sorry item is no longer available
So apparently the whole order was put on hold and I wasn't told which item is not available, and that's it.

I think I might cancel the order, and re-create it. No need to order the Rayflash any more :p cos I have one here.

[AdamC]

Some phototax from thisevening:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/2649376880_2c9fc8a9b2.jpg

That's lovely Jim!

I was looking out my office window around 4.30pm admiring the golden light. Of course by 5pm it was well and truly gone. Damn winter.

[coalcliff]

I really want to join in but I'm having trouble finding the time to take any shots at the moment

ha ha ha.. that is sooo fricken funny Dan... you can be up till 4 am fiddling with bits of camera, posting messages on forums etc etc but don't have time to take a photo. That was my whole idea of running this competition so we would be made to use our gear rather than talk about it. 4 holes awaiting your creative genius.... Go Dan Go! BTW didn't bid on the 800mm lens, the manual focus put me off lol.

[photobitz]

:shock: You were seriously thinking about bidding?

OK, what I meant was I don't have any time during the day to get out and take pictures of the necessary requirements for each hole because of my work commitments. If it could be done using my home-made light tent I wouldn't have an issue doing it at 3am in the morning :p

Shooting for the 3rd and 4th holes may require thinking outside the box, if not thinking outside the space-time continuum in which the box sits.

[wakko]

Morris at Adorama is a tool.

So apparently the whole order was put on hold and I wasn't told which item is not available, and that's it.

I think I might cancel the order, and re-create it. No need to order the Rayflash any more :p cos I have one here.

lmao :)

where's all the other stuff you ordered?

[tangcla]

OK so I've been emailing Fanny (heh) and they've cancelled the order but my money is sitting in credit in their account, they never mentioned anything about the $70-odd postage cost.

Does anyone want anything? If they are unwilling to refund the postage cost (why? I don't know, just if), I can go ahead with the order to satisfy the retail hunger of Shane, Feng, Angus and others, if need be.

[photobitz]

OK so I've been emailing Fanny (heh) and they've cancelled the order but my money is sitting in credit in their account, they never mentioned anything about the $70-odd postage cost.

Does anyone want anything? If they are unwilling to refund the postage cost (why? I don't know, just if), I can go ahead with the order to satisfy the retail hunger of Shane, Feng, Angus and others, if need be.

Sure Claz, I'll take an EF 600mm IS. Ummm... you were paying weren't you?

[tangcla]

No, it's coming out of Angus' creditcard.

Any other 600mm lenses? :p

[photobitz]

No, it's coming out of Angus' creditcard.

Any other 600mm lenses? :p

Oh, in that case I'll go for the EF 800 instead!

[tangcla]

Was that one or two, sir?

[Banno]

Better make in 4. I'll take one and a backup ;)

Oh and a 1DsMkIII and a 1DMkIII (gotta have the best of both worlds you know ;))

Thanks

[photobitz]

Was that one or two, sir?

Think I'll only need one. Although... Maybe I could get a 600 AND an 800?

[coalcliff]

What about that massive 1200mm??

Dan you are allowed artistic licence in the comp so you can shoot you barbie doll, your matchbox car and whatever part of you can fit in the light tent for th self portrait.

[coalcliff]

Seriously Clarence i am looking for the manfredo 055xpro b tripod and the 488RC2 ball head which is roughly $360 us inc shipping. Can you fit that in your order and how do you get it to me up here?

[tangcla]

I could, it'd probably cost about $20 in postage from me to you.

Let me find out what exactly is happening with Adorama first... and then I'll worry after that. :)

[aaronactive]

went and took some skate photos @ lunch..

bit better than last time..now that the flash is off camera

1
http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs31/f/2008/190/9/7/97fee0b74007912b23c57c56c2e27c69.jpg

2
http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs31/f/2008/190/8/1/812d083a2669d2e66917c0f111c76dbc.jpg

[coalcliff]

Aaron, it must be hard to shoot fast action with that bright sky behind you. I find that the subjects are not separated from their dark backgrounds enough to stand out.

Could you shoot from the other side of the wide rail??

[tangcla]

Aaron! You need a rim light! :D

Second 580EX ftw!

[coalcliff]

Clarence
B and H have a cheaper deal on the tripod system than Adorama so I think i will order thru those guys.

[tangcla]

ok - in that case I will try to cancel my order fully thru Adorama :)

[Michael]

Clarence
B and H have a cheaper deal on the tripod system than Adorama so I think i will order thru those guys.
Adorama will price match that deal...

[coalcliff]

But I am thinking of just getting it off Stu at QCSA as his price is $385 aussie, no currency charge on the credit card that always whacks up your buy price when buying OS, and he has been very helpful in the past. Plus I can claim the GST back and that brings it to a no brainer for me.Uh Oh gst is added in the checkout proceedure.bugger.

[photobitz]

Aaron! You need a rim light! :D

Second 580EX ftw!

That's what I was thinking too... another remote flash off to the right somewhere would have really lit thm up nicely.

[Michael]

But I am thinking of just getting it off Stu at QCSA as his price is $385 aussie, no currency charge on the credit card that always whacks up your buy price when buying OS, and he has been very helpful in the past. Plus I can claim the GST back and that brings it to a no brainer for me.
Yeah, if Stu is doing a good price I would go for him... He's a great bloke!

[smorter]

Brochures for the 50/1.0? Those must be collectors items these days!!

Pen holder would look better with the rubber grip. Tell them it costs $23 from Canon parts :lol:

Sorry my post was worded poorly, I mean brochures with the 50 f/1.0 and other older lenses listed in them

Sorry

There is a 5D brochure though? On black shiny paper and looks really sexy with 5D and 24-105 images etc.

I asked the brochure filler dude when 5D II was coming out and he just smiled and said there hadn't been an official announcement yet

[aaronactive]

thanks for the critique guys..am in the process of getting another flash...soon!

i have to make do with what i have for now

[AdamC]

Here's one for you guys. Do you 'go out shooting' (IE leave the house for the specific purpose of shooting?) Do you have a specific destination or subject in mind, or just wander off? How often? Day, night, or both? How do you find the time?

Discuss.

[tangcla]

Speaking of 580EX... my second 580EX-II finally arrived today!

[::John::]

Here's one for you guys. Do you 'go out shooting' (IE leave the house for the specific purpose of shooting?) Do you have a specific destination or subject in mind, or just wander off? How often? Day, night, or both? How do you find the time?

Discuss.

yup

usually with a destination in mind - sometimes to improve on a picture I may have already taken but have a different idea for it now - sometimes to explore something I may have seen earlier and want to check it in different light.

It usually means, though, I am leaving home around 5am on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

[Greg_C]

Here's one for you guys. Do you 'go out shooting' (IE leave the house for the specific purpose of shooting?)
Yes, but a lot of the time it's just out the back door into the back yard.
Do you have a specific destination or subject in mind, or just wander off?
Sometimes I wander down to the local creek and just amble along the banks looking for birds or insect life. Trouble is, each means a total lens and flash swap. Nothing worse than seeing a cute little wren when I have a macro lens on. Insect life is usually sparse in Winter so I go more for birds and often drive to reserves etc.

About once a month the Brissie folks meet somewhere and we try to mix it about so we're not shooting the same stuff.
How often? Day, night, or both?
Depends, at home I'll wander out about mid morning when the sun reaches certain parts of the garden. I like to try to get out once a week at least if I can, it helps keep me sane. I'm on holidays this week but I haven't been out yet. Bad weather and household jobs (painting) have been getting in the way.
How do you find the time?

Usually on a Sat or Sun I can get away for a few hours.

[Backflipboy]

Here's one for you guys. Do you 'go out shooting' (IE leave the house for the specific purpose of shooting?) Do you have a specific destination or subject in mind, or just wander off? How often? Day, night, or both? How do you find the time?

Discuss.
Yes, there are times I go off on what I like to call a "photo safari" to some place I either haven't ever been too or haven't been to for a long time. Sometimes it's for a specific reason, but others just to see what's there. At the moment, I want to get back into Sydney for some cityscape work with the new camera and figure out how to get photos of Lighthorse Interchange on the M4 without getting run over by freeway traffic.

Mostly day trips because I haven't got the hang of shooting at night just yet, although once I get off these awful early mornings and can stay up past 8:00pm, I might go for a wander and see what I can do at night.

Since I work irregular shift work (not the standard 6 - 2, 2 - 10 type), I tend to have a lot of time during the day either before or after work to get out and do things.

[AdamC]

It usually means, though, I am leaving home around 5am on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Ergh!

Yes, but a lot of the time it's just out the back door into the back yard.

heh, damn macro shooters! :P

I like to try to get out once a week at least if I can, it helps keep me sane.

I'm realising this is my problem - I'm not making time to just get out and shoot, and my sanity is starting to suffer for it. Kids, kids' sports, work, housework and everything else just seems to leave me with little time or energy.

[Greg_C]

heh, damn macro shooters! :P

I'm realising this is my problem - I'm not making time to just get out and shoot, and my sanity is starting to suffer for it. Kids, kids' sports, work, housework and everything else just seems to leave me with little time or energy.
hehehe,

I spend far less time gardening than I used to. Our water restrictions have sort of forced me in this direction, if it can't survive on the limited rain we get then it just to bad. This time has now gone towards photography, either here or out shooting.

[coalcliff]

hey Backflipboy, looks like it is just you and me on hole 2 of the photo golf challenge! i might pull my entry so you win that hole, unless we get more action.

Adam,

i regularly see a mate who takes off from his hectic home life to shoot for an hour or so to retain his sanity. I wont fill up 10 pages telling the whole details but he needs his "release' from the pressures at home.

[Backflipboy]

hey Backflipboy, looks like it is just you and me on hole 2 of the photo golf challenge! i might pull my entry so you win that hole, unless we get more action.
Would be the only hole of golf I would have ever won in my entire life. Got a great idea for hole three, just got to figure out how to get the car in, take the pic and get out before security catches me....

[tangcla]

wait! I got a hole2 entry!

[-Pleiades-]

hey Backflipboy, looks like it is just you and me on hole 2 of the photo golf challenge! i might pull my entry so you win that hole, unless we get more action.

Adam,

i regularly see a mate who takes off from his hectic home life to shoot for an hour or so to retain his sanity. I wont fill up 10 pages telling the whole details but he needs his "release' from the pressures at home.

I just entered a photo to the photo golf comp for you!

[::John::]

I'm realising this is my problem - I'm not making time to just get out and shoot, and my sanity is starting to suffer for it. Kids, kids' sports, work, housework and everything else just seems to leave me with little time or energy.

I looked around in POTN ages ago and found the 'World Wide' series and joined that.

Sorta.

There is a new theme every week and it motivates me to look at things differently and get out and shoot them.

[photobitz]

Here's one for you guys. Do you 'go out shooting' (IE leave the house for the specific purpose of shooting?) Do you have a specific destination or subject in mind, or just wander off? How often? Day, night, or both? How do you find the time?

Discuss.

I rarely have the time (or rather, I am rarely given permission ;)) to go out specifically to take photos except for about half an hour during my lunch break. If it's a nice day I'll take my camera to work in case I get a chance to go out at lunch. Usually I'll choose a subject, media or whatever beforehand so that I don't have to haul around 20kg worth of camera gear. ie. I decide to only shoot IR, or playaround with my 50mm lens for that etc. for that session. If I am travelling anywhere with the family I'll take a little more gear with me and take pictures of interesting things along the way... and pics of the kids of course. I am rather uninspired when it comes to night-time photography so most of my shooting is odne during the day.

[photobitz]

when does hole 2 close?

[coalcliff]

Monday morning 7 am, that is two workday lunch breaks away lol

and thanks to Clarence and Kinnon for their entries, doubling the number!!

[aaronactive]

Aaron, it must be hard to shoot fast action with that bright sky behind you. I find that the subjects are not separated from their dark backgrounds enough to stand out.

Could you shoot from the other side of the wide rail??

Nah you cant shoot from the otherside otherwise you'd be taking their backs, they grind on one side so I try to get the side where they are facing the camera..

[coalcliff]

get em to ride backwards...make for great footage as they grief it up too!

[aaronactive]

lol..yeah..switch tricks are a pain in the arse..

im looking for a 285hv which seems to be a good choice atm, tons of skater photogs using them...and their cheap..perfect for off camera

[coalcliff]

Anyone know if you are allowed to bring in radio poppers (remote flash firing system that converts the IR signal from your speedlites to a radio signal so you can have your flashes fire out of line of sight and 100ft away plus in broad daylight) into Australia?

[aaronactive]

why wouldnt you be able to?

[Banno]

Something rings bells about certain frequency ones being illegal due to shared use by another industry.... but cant remember which...

In other news.. I thought that the 70-200 f/4 was a big lens. Damn was I wrong! The 70-200 f/2.8 dwarfs it! It is massive in comparison. Kinda nice to be able to hold each one and compare them :p

[-Pleiades-]

Something rings bells about certain frequency ones being illegal due to shared use by another industry.... but cant remember which...

Funny you should say that......sometimes my studio lights go off for *no reason at all*

[Jim G]

I've emailed the Radiopopper guys a few times in the past few months enquiring as to whether they're allowed to sell/use them in Australia and each time it's been a "no but we're working on it, check the blog for details in a few weeks/months and see how we're progressing" response.

[coalcliff]

I shoot a few homes and those poppers would be ideal for my needs, plus a few extra speed lites.... and a model and a full tank of petrol and the wish list goes on.

[Jim G]

I shoot a few homes and those poppers would be ideal for my needs, plus a few extra speed lites.... and a model and a full tank of petrol and the wish list goes on.

well... I was hanging out for the Radiopoppers but I don't know if they're going to be coming anytime soon and I think I'm going to be needing more reliable triggering in the not too distant future. Skyports look like they may fit the bill... it'd just be so convenient to be able to change settings from afar.

[aaronactive]

quick check your PM i want that 285

[matt84au]

just wondering if anyone from here ended going to OP last sat for The SuperLap.
it was pretty good well it was my first time ther with the cars.
here one i took it's ok
http://mattypix.smugmug.com/photos/326426158_7pSea-M.jpg

[Banno]

That sounds like a good lotta fun!

[Banno]

It's official (and posted just once officially for you John ;))


For Sale: 70-200 f/4L IS (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=533625)

[::John::]

huh?

It's Luke that doesn't like the multiple posts in here.

For the record, though - I will thank you for putting your location in the title - I really don't like having to open a heap of threads of items for sale, only to find that they are in Timbuktoo ;)

[::John::]

aaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnndddddddddddd

on another 'note' you have handled the link in your signature properly, too.

See here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=476102) for clarification.

Well done and thanks.

[Banno]

huh?

It's Luke that doesn't like the multiple posts in here.

For the record, though - I will thank you for putting your location in the title - I really don't like having to open a heap of threads of items for sale, only to find that they are in Timbuktoo ;)

aaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnndddddddddddd

on another 'note' you have handled the link in your signature properly, too.

See here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=476102) for clarification.

Well done and thanks.

What can I say... I'm a model POTN'er ;)

[::John::]

LMAO

yeah - right ;)

[ofdphoto]

Sorry.

I can shut up about the multiple posts if you like.

I just (personally) hate it when stuff doesn't sell so it gets repeatedly mentioned here. Nothin' to do with the rules tho :p

In other news:

arrived today:
http://www.onefinedayphotography.com.au/images/20080709/080709_0003.jpg

and a bonus shot with the 50/1.2L (also arrived today):
http://www.onefinedayphotography.com.au/images/20080709/080709_0004.jpg

[::John::]

no need - I kinda like the way we tend to keep the place pretty clean - it makes my 'job' easier.

That really is a nice looking logo - is it on a shirt or something?

And that 50mm looks like it's doing a 'fine' job - great control on the DOF there

[ofdphoto]

Yep, black long sleave shirt for weddings. I have a couple of grey polos with it on there too.

So in lurv with the 50/1.2L. Mwa. Mwa mwa mwa.

Just need the 85/1.2L to complete the collection now...

[AdamC]

I rarely have the time (or rather, I am rarely given permission ;)) to go out specifically to take photos except for about half an hour during my lunch break. If it's a nice day I'll take my camera to work in case I get a chance to go out at lunch.

A nice idea, especially if you work right in the city. Unfortunately, I work on the outskirts of town so there's nothing much within range. I only get 30 minutes for lunch and often I'm so busy I don't even get that.

on another 'note' you have handled the link in your signature properly, too.

See here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=476102) for clarification.

Well done and thanks.


Following that link, I noticed that gear lists are expressly allowed. Personally that ****s me to tears. I wish more people would just link to a post in the gear list thread.

[::John::]

*grinz*

I saw the new prices on the lenses at D-D and was very surprised. The 50 f/1.2 has become very reasonable - the 85mm is still a bit steep for me.

I'm still humming about a Canon 24-70

and I have my eye on a 135mm

but not yet - lotsa personal stuff coming up that needs cash - like the trip back to NZ for Christmas.

[::John::]

Following that link, I noticed that gear lists are expressly allowed. Personally that ****s me to tears. I wish more people would just link to a post in the gear list thread.

That's why you still see a few lists floating around.

Personally, I agree that a link is better - cleaner.

I used to have a link to my gearlist - which was a link to my server - but I removed it quite a while ago.

Hmmm - I think I am the only mod without an avatar, too...


radical! :)

[AdamC]

Hmmm - I think I am the only mod without an avatar, too...


radical! :)


Nothing wrong with minimalistic. :)

[-Pleiades-]

Shame on you John. You can have a supersized avatar but don't take advantage of it.....tsk tsk.

[tangcla]

Following that link, I noticed that gear lists are expressly allowed. Personally that ****s me to tears. I wish more people would just link to a post in the gear list thread.

Even mine? Even though it's only a one-liner in the smallest possible font allowed?

[::John::]

Nothing wrong with minimalistic. :)

lol - er - IRL I am a LARGE size - so that's quite a complement :)

Shame on you John. You can have a supersized avatar but don't take advantage of it.....tsk tsk.

of what?

The kiwis made mention of it - and I issued them with a challenge. If they came up with a really cool one, I would use it.

I really like the one Pekka has (no - I am not brown nosing) and something along that line would be acceptable ;)

<hint>

Even mine? Even though it's only a one-liner in the smallest possible font allowed?

Have you tried Garamond at that size?

LMAO!

[-Pleiades-]

The kiwis made mention of it - and I issued them with a challenge. If they came up with a really cool one, I would use it.

I really like the one Pekka has (no - I am not brown nosing) and something along that line would be acceptable ;)

<hint>


Hmmm....a really cool avatar hey.....I shall put my advanced photoshop skills to use! :rolleyes:

I actually really like Pekka's too, I have a little internal giggle everytime I see it.

[willstar]

Here's one for you guys. Do you 'go out shooting' (IE leave the house for the specific purpose of shooting?) Do you have a specific destination or subject in mind, or just wander off? How often? Day, night, or both? How do you find the time?

Discuss.

As Greg said, we tend to go to different locations (although always start at Campos Coffee :lol:) around Brissie. Kinda decide over coffee on what location. Greg and I once went to Brissie Powerhouse in New Farm - planned to specifically go there, and brought some fast glass for the dark interior, but that was the only time we've specified location and limited glass use. Most of us bring a selection of lenses to suit a selection of conditions every time.

Speaking of 580EX... my second 580EX-II finally arrived today!

Woohoo! Mine will be back soon - all in working order, too (thanks Dan!)

Even mine? Even though it's only a one-liner in the smallest possible font allowed?

Primes always take up less space (well, your sized primes, that is) - even in sigs.....

[::John::]

Hmmm....a really cool avatar hey.....I shall put my advanced photoshop skills to use!

I actually really like Pekka's too, I have a little internal giggle everytime I see it.


Cool - if you design me one that gets me to have a little internal giggle, I shall wear it with pride ;)

[wardie]

Guys, If any of you use XP & Zone Alarm be warned re the latest MS Updates.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5878371#post5878371

Wardie

[tangcla]

I think I lost my second Honl Speestrap... in the time that I sold my 430EXs and got my second 580EX-II, I don't know where it's gone...

[::John::]

Thanks Wardie - left you a note over there ;)

[willstar]

lol - er - IRL I am a LARGE size - so that's quite a complement :)



of what?

The kiwis made mention of it - and I issued them with a challenge. If they came up with a really cool one, I would use it.

I really like the one Pekka has (no - I am not brown nosing) and something along that line would be acceptable ;)

Could always use this - not brown nosing, more black eyeing....



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[::John::]

Yeah - I read you tried to headbutt an immovable object

I bet it bled like hell, too

[wardie]

I've been offline on all my PC's (3) tonight, luckily my work notebook does not auto update or use Zone Alarm so I could research it.

[-Pleiades-]

Cool - if you design me one that gets me to have a little internal giggle, I shall wear it with pride ;)

Here ya go John, I put a lot of time and effort into this one :lol:

287028

Told you I'd use my advanced photoshop skills :rolleyes:

[::John::]

OMG!

I am SO touched


(and will appear so if I use that one!)

Thank you

If you don't mind, I'll wait and see what others come up with ;)

[photobitz]

Cool - if you design me one that gets me to have a little internal giggle, I shall wear it with pride ;)

Do a take on Pekka's using Golem (from The Lord of the Rings - I'm sure you knew that already...)

"My preshusssss...!!"

You can be Lord of the Red Rings :lol:
(although that could have a completely different meaning to some :oops:)

[::John::]

yup

sorta like tonights curry...

[-Pleiades-]

OMG!

I am SO touched


(and will appear so if I use that one!)

Thank you

If you don't mind, I'll wait and see what others come up with ;)

But but......I even made it blue to convey the feeling of cold.

Surely no-one will make one as good as mine!

At least now I can go to bed happy knowing that I touched John in a special way....

[willstar]

Yeah - I read you tried to headbutt an immovable object

I bet it bled like hell, too

Oh, the car door was definitely "moving" when I was opening it :rolleyes:

Here ya go John, I put a lot of time and effort into this one :lol:

Told you I'd use my advanced photoshop skills :rolleyes:

You didn't do that - we all know it was Aaron.....:p

[-Pleiades-]

You didn't do that - we all know it was Aaron.....:p

Shhhh David, I told you that was our secret!

[willstar]

Shhhh David, I told you that was our secret!

Doh! (Sorry)

[willstar]

Meanwhile,......

"1. photobitz has exceeded their stored private messages quota and can not accept further messages until they clear some space."

Get busy and clean up yer room!

[::John::]

aha!

Sprung!


And, yes, I noticed the cold reference.

My little travellers from Melbourne tell me the temp here is about the same as there ;)

[photobitz]

Meanwhile,......

"1. photobitz has exceeded their stored private messages quota and can not accept further messages until they clear some space."

Get busy and clean up yer room!

Ah bugger it. I swear I have to empty that thing every week!

[-Pleiades-]

aha!

Sprung!


And, yes, I noticed the cold reference.

My little travellers from Melbourne tell me the temp here is about the same as there ;)

*sigh* I have never been in temperatures this cold before :( Not even in one of those walk in freezers they had at the coles I used to work at.....

But on the upside, don't know if you saw in the Brissy thread, but I went for a drive yesterday and saw snow for the first time everer! Very cool (in more ways than one).

I have to go to Ballarat on friday morning, so hopefully there will be some more snow by then!

[willstar]

Haha! Guess the room'll need a weekly tidy then ;)


empty recycle bin
clean up PM's
have a rest after a hard day's work!!
Ah bugger it. I swear I have to empty that thing every week!

[::John::]

*sigh* I have never been in temperatures this cold before :( Not even in one of those walk in freezers they had at the coles I used to work at.....

But on the upside, don't know if you saw in the Brissy thread, but I went for a drive yesterday and saw snow for the first time everer! Very cool (in more ways than one).

I have to go to Ballarat on friday morning, so hopefully there will be some more snow by then!

Take water - lotsa water.

Their dam is down to about 6.7% and they don't have much to spare ;)

We are waiting for the snow to get close to here - but no luck (?) yet.

[photobitz]

*sigh* I have never been in temperatures this cold before :( Not even in one of those walk in freezers they had at the coles I used to work at.....

But on the upside, don't know if you saw in the Brissy thread, but I went for a drive yesterday and saw snow for the first time everer! Very cool (in more ways than one).

I have to go to Ballarat on friday morning, so hopefully there will be some more snow by then!

Where you at Kinnon? I thought you were in Newcastle?

[Banno]

Hey Clarence, whats the go with our Adorama order now? Are you just gonna cancel and leave all of us without our medication? You know what happens when we dont get our medication.... :confused:

[-Pleiades-]

Take water - lotsa water.

Their dam is down to about 6.7% and they don't have much to spare ;)

We are waiting for the snow to get close to here - but no luck (?) yet.

lol, I'll take as much as I can fit in the boot of my barina....

You should see the Merrimu Reservoir which supplies Bacchus Marsh and Melton, it's barely a puddle :( Though, in saying that a puddle is a lot more than what is in the "lake" in Ballarat.

The novelty of the snow will wear off very shortly for me. Why can't snow be warm!?!?

[-Pleiades-]

Where you at Kinnon? I thought you were in Newcastle?

Bacchus Marsh, about 55k's west of melbourne city, a looong way from newcastle.

Originally from far north coast of NSW though a qld'er at heart.

[ANGUS]

Clarence, Have both Adorama orders been canceled or what? I want my card holders :( ... or my money back :lol: i need to make an adorama order myself soon so if you canceled it i dont mind if you just send me the $40 and not worry.

[::John::]

lol - you will probably be real annoyed to hear I gave my extra one away then :)

[photobitz]

Bacchus Marsh, about 55k's west of melbourne city, a looong way from newcastle.

Originally from far north coast of NSW though a qld'er at heart.

Sounds like a interesting place...

Bacchus being the Roman God of drunkeness and all :rolleyes:

[ANGUS]

Yours wasnt ThinkTank.

[-Pleiades-]

Sounds like a interesting place...

Bacchus being the Roman God of drunkeness and all :rolleyes:

There are a few vineyards around here, but I was just reading an article (http://www.smh.com.au/news/Victoria/Bacchus-Marsh/2005/02/17/1108500206190.html)and apparently the town is named after "However, the town is named after Captain William Henry Bacchus (also of Van Dieman's Land) who occupied the valley when Clarke headed west in 1838. The 'Marsh' part of the equation reflects the fact that the valley was once full of marshland associated with the river system, although these were drained and the riverbed altered by early European settlers."

But I always thought it was named after the God, shows how much I know!

[photobitz]

There are a few vineyards around here, but I was just reading an article (http://www.smh.com.au/news/Victoria/Bacchus-Marsh/2005/02/17/1108500206190.html)and apparently the town is named after "However, the town is named after Captain William Henry Bacchus (also of Van Dieman's Land) who occupied the valley when Clarke headed west in 1838. The 'Marsh' part of the equation reflects the fact that the valley was once full of marshland associated with the river system, although these were drained and the riverbed altered by early European settlers."

But I always thought it was named after the God, shows how much I know!

Maybe William H. Bacchus was a God :D

...to the ladies?

[photobitz]

Well... I'm turning in. Gotta be up early to drive to Sydney in the morning. Busy day ahead. At least I will be getting paid consultant rates for some of it :D

[willstar]

Yep - outta here too. Long walk to work tomorrow (200 metres!)

Wayyy past my bed time.

Plus Kinnon's being mean....

[tangcla]

Hey Clarence, whats the go with our Adorama order now? Are you just gonna cancel and leave all of us without our medication? You know what happens when we dont get our medication.... :confused:

Got Alan's first order (Angus, got one of your Thinktanks) and the second one they refunded me minus the cost of postage, so I'm hassling them about that.

Hopefully this time they'll be a bit more coordinated with their order processing and canceling... :roll: and we'll do another order as there are a few little things I am after.

[tangcla]

Morning all! hehe

[AdamC]

Even mine? Even though it's only a one-liner in the smallest possible font allowed?


Ok Ok, yours is a lot less annoying than most. Still, it's the idea of it that bothers me. While I'm bitching about sigs, people putting their age in their sig irks me too. :rolleyes:

[coalcliff]

Good Morning all,

The third hole for Photo golf, "your means of transport" closes on Monday morning at 7am..just a reminder for you all, I iwonder if Clarence can take a pic of a car yet??

[coalcliff]

Sorry.

I can shut up about the multiple posts if you like.

I just (personally) hate it when stuff doesn't sell so it gets repeatedly mentioned here. Nothin' to do with the rules tho :p

In other news:

arrived today:
http://www.onefinedayphotography.com.au/images/20080709/080709_0003.jpg

and a bonus shot with the 50/1.2L (also arrived today):
http://www.onefinedayphotography.com.au/images/20080709/080709_0004.jpg

Gee Luke that would make a great entry in the photo golf hole two comp, and the shirt looks very snappy too. Well done on getting the 501.2L.

[willstar]

Ok Ok, yours is a lot less annoying than most. Still, it's the idea of it that bothers me. While I'm bitching about sigs, people putting their age in their sig irks me too. :rolleyes:

Oh, now you're just being picky.

David, 24, married, financial planner, lives in Brisbane; 40D; 24-105; 70-200; 50 1.4; other stuff.....

Was kidding about the age....

[tangcla]

... I iwonder if Clarence can take a pic of a car yet??
Nope :p haven't driven my car since the week before last :p

Also, I thought it was once a week that the holes close? Hole 2 is closing this Monday... shouldn't hole 3 be the week after??

[tangcla]

Ok Ok, yours is a lot less annoying than most. Still, it's the idea of it that bothers me. While I'm bitching about sigs, people putting their age in their sig irks me too. :rolleyes:
Clarence Tang - Age 23

Canon EOS 5D, RS-80N3, BP-511A x2 | 15mm f/2.8 fisheye | 28mm f/1.8 | 50mm f/1.4 | 85mm f/1.8 | 100mm f/2.8 macro | 580EX-II x2 | Manfrotto 055MF4+322RC2 | Transcend 133x 16GB + 8GB | Hoya Pro1Digital UV+CPL+ND4 filters | Gary Fong Lightsphere | Lumiquest Softbox, Honlphoto goodies)


How bout that? ;) got enough crap in there? :p

[Banno]

Got Alan's first order (Angus, got one of your Thinktanks) and the second one they refunded me minus the cost of postage, so I'm hassling them about that.

Hopefully this time they'll be a bit more coordinated with their order processing and canceling... :roll: and we'll do another order as there are a few little things I am after.

Sweet, then could you add a 2g Extreme3 to my order? Cheers :)

[ANGUS]

Got Alan's first order (Angus, got one of your Thinktanks) and the second one they refunded me minus the cost of postage, so I'm hassling them about that.

Hopefully this time they'll be a bit more coordinated with their order processing and canceling... :roll: and we'll do another order as there are a few little things I am after.


Perfect thanks. Want to send me back the $20? I wont be in on the second order, need one of my own (Want a larger roller bag for trip at end of the year and shipping to you then to me would cost toooooo much)

[tangcla]

Sure thing Angus - PM me your bank details.

[Hazey]

After reading that some people are losing sleep over the size, length, colour and information being displayed in gear signatures...I have made mine the smallest and lightest reasonable colour available. If I knew how...I would make a link instead. Hope y'all sleep well now. Nigh night! :)

[coalcliff]

Hazey, can I borrow your macro so i can read your gear list!!!!

[coalcliff]

Clarence and others..... re photo Golf


Please note that Holes two and three close this coming Monday Morning at 7 am and holes 4 and 5 close the following Monday morning at 7 am. The first week was one hole to trial our voting page linkage.

[photobitz]

Clarence and others..... re photo Golf


Please note that Holes two and three close this coming Monday Morning at 7 am and holes 4 and 5 close the following Monday morning at 7 am. The first week was one hole to trial our voting page linkage.

So now I have to do 2 hole entries by Monday!?!? :mad:

Ummm... Maybe I should have phrased that differently... :confused::o

[coalcliff]

ROLF!:lol::lol::lol:

Well technically if the one you live with is also your form of transport you can just have the one pic in both holes.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[tangcla]

I think you mean ROFL :p


ummm, I'll see how I go for this weekend for hole 3... methinks I'm gonna be busy. :( but yeah, should be able to tee smething up! ;)

[ANGUS]

ROLF!:lol::lol::lol:

Well technically if the one you live with is also your form of transport you can just have the one pic in both holes.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:


Rolling on Laugh Flooring?

[wakko]

ROLF!:lol::lol::lol:

Well technically if the one you live with is also your form of transport you can just have the one pic in both holes.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

HARRIS!

[coalcliff]

Um,,,
Remember
Online
LittleOnes
Fellows

As this is an open forum.....

How did I do with the cover up!!!????:o:o:o:o:lol::lol::lol:

[coalcliff]

but yeah, should be able to tee smething up! ;)[/quote]

Very dry Clarence very dry!

bit like getting you to take a pic of your car for the photo golf challenge with a Driver in it lol.

[photobitz]

ROLF!:lol:

Well technically if the one you live with is also your form of transport you can just have the one pic in both holes.:rolleyes:

Sorry, I had to laugh at that. The only thing she is capable of driving is the TV.

I'll just take a pic of myself and enter it for the next 4 holes.


BTW, I am coming over to take a picture of your kestrel.

[coalcliff]

No worries.. he comes about 2 days a week! But he doesn't tell which days.

[tangcla]

bit like getting you to take a pic of your car for the photo golf challenge with a Driver in it lol.
hehe. don't tempt me. :p

or I can get someone else to do the photos for me, like with this shot:

http://www.tangcla.com/temp/bl5/splash-1.jpg
http://www.tangcla.com/temp/bl5/splash-2.jpg

[photobitz]

No worries.. he comes about 2 days a week! But he doesn't tell which days.

OK... looks like I'll be camping in your back yard then. LOL

[eXc450]

Clarence - there are easier ways of cleaning under the gaurds you know? :p

I am away for the weeknd, I'll try to get a photo of the bus we are on and upload it monday if i get time

[tangcla]

Clarence - there are easier ways of cleaning under the gaurds you know? :p

hehe, yes I think it was from that and the big flash flooding we had in Melbourne around Christmas time last year that ended up breaking/losing a lot of plastic clips holding my underbody tray to the car... :oops:

[Michael]

Morning all.... Wait... it's afternoon.. Talk about sleeping in. :rolleyes:

[AdamC]

lol..yeah..switch tricks are a pain in the arse..

im looking for a 285hv which seems to be a good choice atm, tons of skater photogs using them...and their cheap..perfect for off camera

I did a bit of research a while ago and the general consensus was that the Vivitar 285s were good, but the Sunpak 383s were better, for the same or less money. Just thought I'd mention it.


Clarence - there are easier ways of cleaning under the gaurds you know?

Easier, yes. More fun? I doubt it! :)

[eXc450]

Easier, yes. More fun? I doubt it! :)


Well...he was trying to clean it. Really....:rolleyes:

[tangcla]

Well...he was trying to clean it. Really....:rolleyes:
Wow, gotta give respect, his splash was higher than mine :lol:

[willstar]

Wow, gotta give respect, his splash was higher than mine :lol:

Heh - Booyahsplashah... Respect!

[willstar]

Man, you talk a lotta carp, Clarence - wasn't that many days ago that I was just ahead of you in posts. Now you're almost 200 ahead.

[ANGUS]

Anyone want to do a BH order, got a small thing or 2 i want from there and some stuff i want that only Adorama sells.... grrrr wish they would merge into a super store!

[ANGUS]

YUB! YUB! YUB! (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5884097)

Hows that for subliminal messaging :lol:

[Jim G]

hehe. don't tempt me. :p

or I can get someone else to do the photos for me, like with this shot:




I really like the second one, especially the lines in the water spray - hope you don't mind a crop ->

[-Pleiades-]

oooh Jim, your new avatar is kinda scary....:?

[Jim G]

oooh Jim, your new avatar is kinda scary....:?

Playing with new toys, got carried away in Photoshop... I blame the utter lack of sleep :p