General Wedding and Hannah Montana Chit Chat Thread... (Part 5)

[SuzyView]

I have a small business insurance policy, I had to get it. With the traveling I am doing and having people actually working for me and with my equipment, it just became a necessity. And the Smithsonians require liability that is more than just a rider on our homeowners policy. So I pay $500 a year for my insurance but it covers up to 8 employees and other things. I may change carriers, though to cut costs, but I feel much better traveling with the new gear when it's clearly insured. I did this 3 years ago when I got my first museum assignment. Now I am ready to go anywhere. People like to see the policy before working with photographers here.

Glad your lenses were okay, Maureen. Which ones are you going to bring. I only carry the 17-40, 70-200 2.8 IS with me while the 5D has the 24-70 attached. I take filters for outdoor shots and a lot of CF cards. That's about it. So, I travel lighter. I may leave the tele at home, though if we do a lot of walking.

[Chris Dana]

It is on my To-Do list today, Jim.

Our homeowner's policy covers all of my camera gear automatically. We pay an extra 17/year so there is no deductible. Check your homeowner's policy to see if things are covered. I know there are issues when it comes to what the equipment is used for though.


I'm headed out to the hospital today. My wife's paternal grandmother is in the hospital for colon cancer. It was just discovered in the last week or so and she'll undergo surgery tomorrow, so I thought it'd be nice for her to see her great granddaughter before. I'm also printing out some of the photos I've taken recently for her to have in her room as the recovery is expected to be 2 weeks in the hospital.

[LeesaB]

Hey Chris, I've always thought that we needed more insurance because once we start shooting as pro's then our homeowners is not going to cover. Maybe it was an Ohio thing.

I have business insurance. It covers me, my stuff, liability It's well worth it. Probably the only insurance that I think is!

[SuzyView]

Mine even covers water back up. :)

[SuzyView]

I hope everything is okay with Jeff & Natalie.

[LeesaB]

So I was wrong, it's a 3G, not a 2.0 (I have the 2.0 in Nikon Mount). It will include the standard aperture kit plus bag - the box is no longer there. $160 + shipping.

I think he will let us know....

[arch1tect]

Morning all.

[LeesaB]

Morning Michael!

[arch1tect]

4 Cabinet doors down. 16 more to go!

[LeesaB]

You probably have less to do then we do! But we are down to the trim and ceilings in most of the rooms, and trim is SO expensive right now!

[arch1tect]

You probably have less to do then we do! But we are down to the trim and ceilings in most of the rooms, and trim is SO expensive right now!

Buy in bulk!

[arch1tect]

You probably have less to do then we do! But we are down to the trim and ceilings in most of the rooms, and trim is SO expensive right now!

I don't know about that though. Once I'm finished with the cabinets. I then have to tile the countertop, put HW flooring, install recessed lighting. paint the ceiling, walls and trim. After that I have to paint all the other rooms in the house.

[SuzyView]

Hey, Mike! How've you been? The doors seem like a lot of work, but will be worth it in the long run.

I'm off to Costco and lunch at Wegmanns. I'm so hungry.

[LeesaB]

Michael, we buy oak and refinish it ourselves and around here, no one does bulk anything besides costco! :-)

So here is a fact about the new Safari 4 beta and POTN

Last night I ticked the quote button on someone's thread, but forgot to respond and went to sleep...all day today as I go to respond in that thread I get that quote, can't figure it out and the page wont' advance to the new posts.

It holds you on that page, where you clicked on the quote till you either use it ( I was not going to) or find it and unclick it.

WOW!

[Maureen Souza]

Suzie, I am thinking about bringing my 50D with the 135 on it and for sure the 5D with the 24-105. When I went to Italy I just took the 5D with my Tamron 28-75 (didn't have the 24-105 yet) and it was enough.

[Jon]

Jeff - our best wishes to Natalie and Jacob . . .

and Chris is having an auction. I wonder if we're breaking any marketplace rules? Tom, Jon, we need help here?Not that I can see . . . He didn't actually come out and ask for buyers; more expressed the opinion that he'd have to sell some stuff off - sounds like a "feeler" to me, and those aren't allowed in Marketplace.

No problem as far as I know. I've sold things that I only mentioned in the Tupperware thread. I'd much rather deal with people I know, or at least feel I know.So far, nothing I've bought here has been listed in Marketplace. and 60% of it has been from other Mods. And same reasoning applies here.

Wow Jeff!!! Hope everything goes smoothly :) Keep us posted!

We had a heartstopping moment today. Skip opened my pelican case to get something and forgot to latch it shut. When we got home, he pulled it out of he car and all my lenses fell onto the cement driveway!!!!! The 70-200, the 24-105, the 50/1.4 and gasp, my beloved 85/1.2!

Fortunately, I tried them all out and it appears no damage was done. Thank goodness i had all the hoods on over the lens bodies!Wow - how close you came to being a widow . . . No jury of your peers (photographers) would convict! :{)#

Our homeowner's policy covers all of my camera gear automatically. We pay an extra 17/year so there is no deductible. Check your homeowner's policy to see if things are covered. I know there are issues when it comes to what the equipment is used for though.


I'm headed out to the hospital today. My wife's paternal grandmother is in the hospital for colon cancer. It was just discovered in the last week or so and she'll undergo surgery tomorrow, so I thought it'd be nice for her to see her great granddaughter before. I'm also printing out some of the photos I've taken recently for her to have in her room as the recovery is expected to be 2 weeks in the hospital.

Hey Chris, I've always thought that we needed more insurance because once we start shooting as pro's then our homeowners is not going to cover. Maybe it was an Ohio thing.

I have business insurance. It covers me, my stuff, liability It's well worth it. Probably the only insurance that I think is!If you start making real money (a significant part of your income) I think they want you to get pro insurance. What the exact threshold is will vary from company to company. But if you've got a business license, you'd better get the pro coverage.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

WE'VE GOT A HEALTHY BABY BOY!!!!!!!

Jacob Scott
2:03pm
4lbs 9.5oz
18.5" long

Things are good - They are monitoring him. He is in the nursery under the heat. He's so cute and tiny. Natalie did fantastic!

I'll post photos soon.

[JimAskew]

WE'VE GOT A HEALTHY BABY BOY!!!!!!!

Jacob Scott
2:03pm
4lbs 9.5oz
18.5" long

Things are good - They are monitoring him. He is in the nursery under the heat. He's so cute and tiny. Natalie did fantastic!

I'll post photos soon.
Congratulations to Natalie and Jeff :) Welcome to our world Jacob Scott!!

[Maureen Souza]

That's wonderful news, Jeff! My niece weighed 4-11 when she was born and went home at 3 days old because she was eating well!

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[SuzyView]

Congrats, Jeff & Natalie! Wow, that was unexpected and wonderful! We need pictures! But take your time, Jeff. Enjoy the moments. Life will never be the same again as you love 2 now more than yourself.

[Bobster]

WOOOOOOO!!! congrats :)

can't wait to see pics of the little guy :D

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Thank you all very much! It was pretty expected Suzie - after yesterday I knew he was coming within a day or two. He's precious. They have a feeding tube in him right now because he didnt take to nursing yet, and it is the least invasive for him. In another week or two, I am sure he will be able to suck and breathe so he can eat.

This is a cool feeling. I am really proud of Natalie. She did a super job and made a gorgeous baby.

I think he may be in here for a week or so. But he may surprise us as he did with his presence! I'm super happy he is doing well. And even better, he came early and is doing well :)

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Here's quick camera phone photos. Yes, I do have my gear here, but have had more important things to tend to today. I'll post more as time goes.

[SuzyView]

What a cute baby! So, no red hair, huh?

[Chris Dana]

Here's quick camera phone photos. Yes, I do have my gear here, but have had more important things to tend to today. I'll post more as time goes.

Congrats!

[kja]

Jeff - congratulations!!!

[SoaringUSAEagle]

What a cute baby! So, no red hair, huh?

It's got a reddish tint to it. Like I said, better photos on the way :)

[LeesaB]

wooo hoooo.....Congrats to you both....
We knew you could do this!!! Now your an expert!

[Belmondo]

WE'VE GOT A HEALTHY BABY BOY!!!!!!!

Jacob Scott
2:03pm
4lbs 9.5oz
18.5" long

Things are good - They are monitoring him. He is in the nursery under the heat. He's so cute and tiny. Natalie did fantastic!

I'll post photos soon.

Welcome to the world, Jacob.

Congratulations to Mom and Dad. This is a day to remember.

[Kathy H]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa13/babycomments/congrats_on_the_new_baby.gif

I'm so excited for you guys, Jeff, Natalie and Jacob.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Thank you all very much. Natalie thanks you too... for all the wishes and prayers that are out there. You guys rock.

- Daddy of the Crop :)

[Belmondo]

Thank you all very much. Natalie thanks you too... for all the wishes and prayers that are out there. You guys rock.

- Daddy of the Crop :)

So you are. :lol:

[SoaringUSAEagle]

hehehehe :D I figured that may work out haha.

Thank you Title Fairy!

[Belmondo]

hehehehe :D I figured that may work out haha.

Thank you Title Fairy!

Nah......that wasn't TF. That was me. When you're ready to change it back, let me know.

TF isn't working regularly these days, and isn't able to keep up with current events.;)

[kja]

Speaking of titles - Kathy, I just saw yours and it made me laugh out loud! I had the funniest sheep experience in the Falklands ... well, our little group did. Not sure it would translate well if you weren't there, but boy did seeing your title bring back a good memory!

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Ah, well thank you Tom. I am perfectly happy with it :)

[Maureen Souza]

Nah......that wasn't TF. That was me. When you're ready to change it back, let me know.

TF isn't working regularly these days, and isn't able to keep up with current events.;)
You are so cute:D

[Derweissehai]

Congrats Jeff on the new addition to the family. Jacob welcome to the family....I'm sure dad will have a camera in your hands as soon as he can.:)

[SuzyView]

Nice new titles everyone!

That cute Jacob has a bit of weight to gain, but it takes no time. Don't buy too many premmie outfits.

Give Natalie our love, Jeff.

[LeesaB]

Jeff's a daddy day 2!

How is everyone this morning?

I'm getting rid of the old windows at the house and a glass french door that is not wanted...

It's a good day!

[Tommy]

Morning everyone!

Jeff & Natalie:: Congratulations!!!

[SuzyView]

Jim, the CD you sent me was so good, I added the whole thing to the smugmug gallery. They'll love them. You did a great job!

If anyone wants to see the Chinese New Year Gallery, it's protected, but I'll let you see it.

[JimAskew]

Jim, the CD you sent me was so good, I added the whole thing to the smugmug gallery. They'll love them. You did a great job!

If anyone wants to see the Chinese New Year Gallery, it's protected, but I'll let you see it.
Suzy,

Thank you :oops: PM me the link and PW I would like to see the whole collection. My co-workers here at the office all have dragons for wallpaper this week :D

[JimAskew]

Here's quick camera phone photos. Yes, I do have my gear here, but have had more important things to tend to today. I'll post more as time goes.
Jeff,

What a cute youngster :) You two are blessed.

[Derweissehai]

Morning all. Just got back from a meeting that never happened. Lisa the new Safari beta rocks.So now I have to goto work today...was looking forward to a day off. But not going in till later...hehe

[Bobster]

less than 3 hours until the most important shoot of my life!

[LeesaB]

Bob

Can't wait for you to get back and tell us about it!!!

Adam, i agree, I really like it....

[Bobster]

im just having my butt owned by my pano for the school, i did some cloning on another layer and its grown to 4.4GB!

[Derweissehai]

Yeah it does Lisa. Well work is not happening tonight. Both of my kids are home from school and I have to take care of them....yeah! Let us know how it turns out Robert.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Good morning/afternoon everybody. Jacob is now in our room with us, sleeping with mommy right now. The nurse brought him in and said that overnight he really proved himself and could be with us from now on with monitoring only at feedings just to make sure his oxygen levels are good. He's such a champ. We are very blessed and I know all the prayers that were being sent yesterday really helped.

Here is another quick blackberry photo of him. I will get better ones soon enough. I am sure he is thankful I am sparing him right now hahaha. I want to get some good ones, but he and mommy are resting. It's so cute.

http://jeffreyallred.com/Jacob/images/2009/02/20090226-1.jpg

[LeesaB]

Jeff, you have your own built in model now...

[SoaringUSAEagle]

I know it! It is very exciting haha. We're just thrilled. I can't help but smile and be the proudest guy ever!

[Chet]

I can still remember when you weren't yet ready for a wee one Jeff, how you've grown! Happy to hear all is going so well. How is Natalie doing? Itching to get out yet?

[SuzyView]

Jeff, even that Blackberry image is wonderful. He's so cute, and so small. You are so going to love being parents!

[kja]

Awww, he's just adorable, Jeff! And I looked at the first shots again - he has such LONG legs!

I hope mum is doing is great, too.

Looks like we might get thumped by a cyclone and I am not impressed. They are such pains the butt to get ready for. Wish us luck.

[Maureen Souza]

Keeping my fingers crossed that it moves the other direction, Kristen.

Jacob is so sweet, Jeff. Awwwwwwwwww.

Dragon wallpaper, Jim? That sounds COOL!

[LeesaB]

Wondering how Bob did with shoot of a lifetime today???

Kristen, I know I am experienced when I say this but I'd probably love a cyclone, I'd chase a tornado if I could (may get my chance in Missouri)

But since you don't want it, we will wish it away for you!

[SoaringUSAEagle]

As promised...

http://www.jeffreyallred.com/Jacob/images/2009/02/20090226-2.jpg

http://www.jeffreyallred.com/Jacob/images/2009/02/20090226-3.jpg

http://www.jeffreyallred.com/Jacob/images/2009/02/20090226-4.jpg

[Chet]

Perfect Jeff, love the wink one. Like sure dad you get me that pony and I'll mug for the camera. Natalie looks very motherly already.

[LeesaB]

Awwwwwwww.....

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Thanks Chet.. :) She is a good mommy and I was lucky to get that shot - he was yawning. Hehe, I had a nurse print out some 4x6 photos for us to show off too. We've had a really great experience here so far.

[Bootsie]

Umm... Hi everyone!

Most of you know me, I am a regular over in AHAYWEH, but I thought I would come see what you guys are all about. :)

Jeff, those shots are absolutely awesome! He is so beautiful! I am so happy for you guys!

[Bobster]

great shots Jeff :D

[Bobster]

ok, shoot of my life - i was crapping myself worse than when i shoot a wedding! the local music leg end Pete Christie (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=115464870)

but turned out ok! :) we had a laugh after the shoot, im only going to show the 1 shot, this was from a lighting test (not going in the album)
http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/109623972.jpg (http://www.petechristie.co.uk)

[Belmondo]

As promised...








Wow, Jeff!! He's a great-looking little guy. Keep the photos coming.

[sidx001]

Hello all, been a while since I last posted. Life happens!

Congrats Jeff on the new arrival! Way cute :) I'm glad all are doing well.

Hope everyone has a wonderful evening, I'm off to clean cameras and lenses for tomorrows shoot!

[SoaringUSAEagle]

ok, shoot of my life - i was crapping myself worse than when i shoot a wedding! the local music leg end Pete Christie (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=115464870)

but turned out ok! :) we had a laugh after the shoot, im only going to show the 1 shot, this was from a lighting test (not going in the album)


Looks like a nice test shot. Wish we could see more, but I am glad to hear the shoot went well since it was such a big concern of yours.

Wow, Jeff!! He's a great-looking little guy. Keep the photos coming.

Thanks Tom - We are very partial to the little man. The photos won't stop. The nurse that was taking care of Natalie on Monday night just came in and was surprised she had given birth hehe. She saw the photos I took and said she wanted to see an album within a month LOL. We've got a nice start. :)

He's just a twitching away as he is sleeping with mom right now. I took a nice nap with him in my arms earlier and he was twitching then too. It's fun to see that now, instead of just feeling it from the outside of Natalie's belly. Thanks again all for the support here :D Every bit counts!

[LeesaB]

Okay back from the thunder storm...

Jeff...AWESOME

BOB...Great shot...LOL

[SuzyView]

Brooke, welcome to our little party here.

Robert, very nice shot, very crisp.

Jeff, you are such a great photographer and your son will have so many wonderful pictures for his wife to enjoy in 25 years. :) Seriously, boys just don't care. It's us parents and wives, that's it.

Hi, Leesa. Are we getting that storm Saturday?

James, welcome back. Life does happen. It's all good.

[Bootsie]

Thanks Suzie!

[Tommy]

Kristen, I know I am experienced when I say this but I'd probably love a cyclone, I'd chase a tornado if I could (may get my chance in Missouri)

Having spent part of my childhood living in the Philippines, and going through many typhoons, I can honestly say that you would not love it!

Having spent a later part of my childhood living in Colorado (military family, if you haven't guessed yet, lol), and watching a neighboring town get nailed by a tornado, I can honestly say that you wouldn't want to chase one once you saw it...

And if you want to take it a little further, while I was living in the Philippines, I also felt the wrath of earthquakes... you don't want to go through that either. But luckily, we left the Philippines just before Mt. Pinatubo erupted, so I didn't get to experience a volcano yet... lol...

;)

[Tommy]

Jeff! Awesome shots! You're gonna love being a daddy! ;)

Brooke! Welcome! I'm Tommy!

[Maureen Souza]

Jeff. he is such a teeny pumpkin and so sweet!!!

[kja]

Adore the photos, Jeff!!!

bob - very very nice.

Lisa - having been through a Category 5 in 1999 that destoyed the entire town, I'm pretty sure you wouldn't love it ;) And honestly there is often nothing to see at all. Just wind and torrential rain. No pretty clouds or impressive skies usually. Just blech.

[Bootsie]

Jeff! Awesome shots! You're gonna love being a daddy! ;)

Brooke! Welcome! I'm Tommy!

Haha thanks Tommy!

[Belmondo]

Adore the photos, Jeff!!!

bob - very very nice.

Lisa - having been through a Category 5 in 1999 that destoyed the entire town, I'm pretty sure you wouldn't love it ;) And honestly there is often nothing to see at all. Just wind and torrential rain. No pretty clouds or impressive skies usually. Just blech.

Hey Kristin.

I was talking about your here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=7415053&postcount=66).

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Thank you all again and again. I am glad ya like the shots of the little guy. He is pretty awesome.

[kja]

LOL Tom - at least you had all the right letters!

[SoaringUSAEagle]

All righty Tom, you helped me out with the title, so here is a shot just for you :)

http://www.jeffreyallred.com/Jacob/images/2009/02/20090227-1.jpg

[kja]

OH man, he gets cuter with every photo!!

[SuzyView]

Jeff, he's so beautiful! He has the face of an angel and so kissable. :) You are going to love that kids so much more as time passes. It will shock you. And don't get too used to sleeping with him after a few months. They get spoiled that way. Our last one refused to sleep without us. He got used to the warmth.

[JimAskew]

All righty Tom, you helped me out with the title, so here is a shot just for you :)


Cute...cute...cute :)

[LeesaB]

Having spent part of my childhood living in the Philippines, and going through many typhoons, I can honestly say that you would not love it!

Having spent a later part of my childhood living in Colorado (military family, if you haven't guessed yet, lol), and watching a neighboring town get nailed by a tornado, I can honestly say that you wouldn't want to chase one once you saw it...

And if you want to take it a little further, while I was living in the Philippines, I also felt the wrath of earthquakes... you don't want to go through that either. But luckily, we left the Philippines just before Mt. Pinatubo erupted, so I didn't get to experience a volcano yet... lol...

;)

Adore the photos, Jeff!!!

bob - very very nice.

Lisa - having been through a Category 5 in 1999 that destoyed the entire town, I'm pretty sure you wouldn't love it ;) And honestly there is often nothing to see at all. Just wind and torrential rain. No pretty clouds or impressive skies usually. Just blech.

I guess I phrased it wrong, I'd not love the destruction...I've been through a tornado before in Ohio (Niles Ohio in 85, I forgot about that) and I guess I respect them more then anything and the awesomeness of the power that they have. I will probably one day chase a tornado if I don't see one here myself. The power of the earth is an amazing thing.

I don't awe the destruction or the damnation it brings.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Yeah we are going to start him off in the crib from the get go. He is doing so good. Last night was our first night with him, and he did very well. The nurse said they are going to do at least one nipple feed a day to see how that goes. He's just too young to breastfeed and needs to grow a bit and develop them sucker muscles. :) He lost .3oz yesterday so he is really doing quite well with maintaining weight. He should start putting it on after today.

[JimAskew]

I guess I phrased it wrong, I'd not love the destruction...I've been through a tornado before in Ohio (Niles Ohio in 85, I forgot about that) and I guess I respect them more then anything and the awesomeness of the power that they have. I will probably one day chase a tornado if I don't see one here myself. The power of the earth is an amazing thing.

I don't awe the destruction or the damnation it brings.
I went through a CAT 4 Typhoon in Vietnam (Cam Rahn Bay) in 1970. The eye went right over us. It was an awesome thing to behold but we had massive destruction and four deaths. I don't think I ever want that experience again.

However, in my next life I am torn between being a Paleontologist (geology has always been my first love) or a Storm Chaser :) I watch the Storm Chasers on the Discovery Channel and drool with envy!

[Chet]

Thanks Chet.. :) She is a good mommy and I was lucky to get that shot - he was yawning. Hehe, I had a nurse print out some 4x6 photos for us to show off too. We've had a really great experience here so far.


You paying for the hospital photographer to take pictures? We declined when our kids were born.....

[SuzyView]

Our last son's photographs got lost after we paid for them. So we did a reshoot and they came out terrible. Why can't they just hire us to do such things. I'd go in once a week to do them. :)

And I've been through some major hurricanes here in VA. Yes, we've had some. But I think the worse weather events here are rains after snow storms. The thaw and melt can cause major flooding.

[Chet]

Our last son's photographs got lost after we paid for them. So we did a reshoot and they came out terrible. Why can't they just hire us to do such things. I'd go in once a week to do them. :)



NO KIDDING! They did the courtesy shots of our kids for the hospital website and they looked horrible. I was almost going to tell them not to post the pics, but I choose not to give out the url of the pictures and just post my own.

[LeesaB]

Having spent part of my childhood living in the Philippines, and going through many typhoons, I can honestly say that you would not love it!

Having spent a later part of my childhood living in Colorado (military family, if you haven't guessed yet, lol), and watching a neighboring town get nailed by a tornado, I can honestly say that you wouldn't want to chase one once you saw it...

And if you want to take it a little further, while I was living in the Philippines, I also felt the wrath of earthquakes... you don't want to go through that either. But luckily, we left the Philippines just before Mt. Pinatubo erupted, so I didn't get to experience a volcano yet... lol...

;)

I shot all my kids in the hospital. and my grandson. I'm not sure who they hire, even here with senior pictures it's done at the school with a blue motted screen. It's stupid and they won't let anyone advertise in the schools, I have 2 years to get seniors to get out and get some awesome pictures taken...My son is a sophomore right now, so we will see what happens...

Jeff your son has changed just in a day....You're blessed!

[Bobster]

we have a dodgy company who comes round and takes photographs (Bounty), but i took the ones of Maisy when she was in hospital (640 of them to be precise!) i only had a couple of 256MB cards at the time, so i had my laptop and would be pulling off one card while shooting on the other.. i got the nickname of Daddy Laptop while we were there..

Jeff, is he flicking the tube out of his nose, or do they change it daily?

[SuzyView]

I wish I had my current gear when my kids were born. I could have done so much more damage. :)

[LeesaB]

Adore the photos, Jeff!!!

bob - very very nice.

Lisa - having been through a Category 5 in 1999 that destoyed the entire town, I'm pretty sure you wouldn't love it ;) And honestly there is often nothing to see at all. Just wind and torrential rain. No pretty clouds or impressive skies usually. Just blech.

I don't think they are pretty, I think they are powerful! I am sure I would photograph one if I saw it.

I guess it's just me, I sit outside during heavy storms, I'm amazed at the power and possible the threat.

I can't explain it. There is nothing you can do when a storm is coming, but prepare and hide or watch. I'd be a watcher until it was no longer safe (I'd probably push the button on that also).

I guess I admire the awesomeness of the power and control.

[LeesaB]

Brooke, welcome to our little party here.

Robert, very nice shot, very crisp.

Jeff, you are such a great photographer and your son will have so many wonderful pictures for his wife to enjoy in 25 years. :) Seriously, boys just don't care. It's us parents and wives, that's it.

Hi, Leesa. Are we getting that storm Saturday?

James, welcome back. Life does happen. It's all good.

Hey Suzy, just saw this as I went back up to read what others wrote...I have NO idea, I'm in Missouri now, we had a nice line of storms go through last night with possibility of hail...but it was just a bunch of lightening and wind.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

You paying for the hospital photographer to take pictures? We declined when our kids were born.....

Nope, no need for them now. They took some of him first thing in the nursery with their p&s.


Jeff your son has changed just in a day....You're blessed!

A bath does wonders huh. :)

[minimi.4214]

I wish I had my current gear when my kids were born. I could have done so much more damage.

haha, good point...http://www.temp6783745.dreamhosters.com/Bj/V.gif:)

[LeesaB]

Having spent part of my childhood living in the Philippines, and going through many typhoons, I can honestly say that you would not love it!

Having spent a later part of my childhood living in Colorado (military family, if you haven't guessed yet, lol), and watching a neighboring town get nailed by a tornado, I can honestly say that you wouldn't want to chase one once you saw it...

And if you want to take it a little further, while I was living in the Philippines, I also felt the wrath of earthquakes... you don't want to go through that either. But luckily, we left the Philippines just before Mt. Pinatubo erupted, so I didn't get to experience a volcano yet... lol...

;)

Jeff how long do you have to stay at the hospital? When does everyone come home?

[sidx001]

I don't think they are pretty, I think they are powerful! I am sure I would photograph one if I saw it.

I guess it's just me, I sit outside during heavy storms, I'm amazed at the power and possible the threat.

I can't explain it. There is nothing you can do when a storm is coming, but prepare and hide or watch. I'd be a watcher until it was no longer safe (I'd probably push the button on that also).

I guess I admire the awesomeness of the power and control.

That's me too! I've been through some pretty awesome storms, hurricanes, typhoons etc. I love the power of nature and love to photograph it! I'm a storm chaser here in my home town and it has taught me to respect the power of nature, but has also shown me that there is a beauty to that side of nature as well. eh, to each their own! (My wife doesn't understand it either!!)

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Wow what is going on with the crazy quote things. It says my name with the post above yours Lisa, and that was Suzie who said that.

Anyway, I am here because I want to be. I am okayed at work. I will go back Monday. Natalie is technically being released today by the sounds of it. They are going to let us keep the room (at no charge) since the little guy has to stay. We'll be here until he can come home.

[LeesaB]

Having spent part of my childhood living in the Philippines, and going through many typhoons, I can honestly say that you would not love it!

Having spent a later part of my childhood living in Colorado (military family, if you haven't guessed yet, lol), and watching a neighboring town get nailed by a tornado, I can honestly say that you wouldn't want to chase one once you saw it...

And if you want to take it a little further, while I was living in the Philippines, I also felt the wrath of earthquakes... you don't want to go through that either. But luckily, we left the Philippines just before Mt. Pinatubo erupted, so I didn't get to experience a volcano yet... lol...

;)

YES! I felt like I was digging myself out of a well....I signed up to do storm chasing in Ohio but never did the training. Not sure about here...too many people I think here do chase them. More reason to watch for them here, then in Ohio.

BTW, going back to Ohio on Monday for almost a week, coming back and doing that bridal show in St. Peters.

[LeesaB]

Wow what is going on with the crazy quote things. It says my name with the post above yours Lisa, and that was Suzie who said that.

Anyway, I am here because I want to be. I am okayed at work. I will go back Monday. Natalie is technically being released today by the sounds of it. They are going to let us keep the room (at no charge) since the little guy has to stay. We'll be here until he can come home.

I think it may be this new program by Safari, for some reason it holds on to the quote button and won't let go....I did not even notice it was doing it again...SORRY!

[Belmondo]

All righty Tom, you helped me out with the title, so here is a shot just for you :)

http://www.jeffreyallred.com/Jacob/images/2009/02/20090227-1.jpg

Trains!!

Love it. I'm happy to see you're getting the young fellow off to an excellent start.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Hehe, figured you would Tom. I am a train fanatic too. Grew up with a set of tracks just south of my house. I was always out near them riding my bike on the trail and stuff like that.

[Belmondo]

Hehe, figured you would Tom. I am a train fanatic too. Grew up with a set of tracks just south of my house. I was always out near them riding my bike on the trail and stuff like that.

Once you get the bug, you're hooked. One of my earliest memories (and we're going back a looooong way) was Dad taking me to the scene of a big derailment in Pomona,CA. I was maybe 3 years old. I don't remember many of the details, but I know I was always fascinated with trains forever more.

[Bobster]

I think it may be this new program by Safari
Safari, do they make Apple? ;) :p

[JimAskew]

Once you get the bug, you're hooked. One of my earliest memories (and we're going back a looooong way) was Dad taking me to the scene of a big derailment in Pomona,CA. I was maybe 3 years old. I don't remember many of the details, but I know I was always fascinated with trains forever more.
Tom & Jeff,

I agree. My Dad was an engineer for Southern Railroad. When I was 7 years old (1951) I got to ride in the cab of a "pufferbelly" from Atlanta to Birmingham and help the fireman shovel coal...I will always remember the "butterfly" doors to the boiler firebox...you stepped on a foot lever to open them to shovel in the coal :)

[Belmondo]

Safari, do they make Apple? ;) :p

Do you know what they call a person who can sit on an ice cream cone and tell you the flavor?

A smart ass.
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[JimAskew]

Do you know what they call a person who can sit on an ice cream cone and tell you the flavor?

A smart ass.
:lol::lol::lol::lol:
bw!ROFLMAO!!!

[LeesaB]

Having spent part of my childhood living in the Philippines, and going through many typhoons, I can honestly say that you would not love it!

Having spent a later part of my childhood living in Colorado (military family, if you haven't guessed yet, lol), and watching a neighboring town get nailed by a tornado, I can honestly say that you wouldn't want to chase one once you saw it...

And if you want to take it a little further, while I was living in the Philippines, I also felt the wrath of earthquakes... you don't want to go through that either. But luckily, we left the Philippines just before Mt. Pinatubo erupted, so I didn't get to experience a volcano yet... lol...

;)

Do you know what they call a person who can sit on an ice cream cone and tell you the flavor?

A smart ass.
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

oooo FUNNY! hahahahahahha (leave my safari alone! HA!)

[Tommy]

Why did it have to be my post that Lisa keeps repeating?? lol...

[LeesaB]

I have NO Idea...maybe I just wanted to hear your words resound over and over and over again?

So you WPPI rested yet?

[Bootsie]

Hey everyone!

What do you think of these shots? I am getting them printed and hanging them in black frames with white mattes. I am going to try and do a blossom shot for the "spring" picture to stay with the tree theme, but for now I like the Tulip as well. (I am not printing them as a collage, but it shows how they will be displayed better)

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/vkhadley/Seasons-collage.jpg

[Tommy]

Very pretty and vibrant Brooke! I love 'em! ;)

[LeesaB]

I like it Brooke, but I do agree with another tree shot and x out the tulip.

[Tommy]

I have NO Idea...maybe I just wanted to hear your words resound over and over and over again?

So you WPPI rested yet?

Still recovering from the flu... lol...

[LeesaB]

I heard a lot of people caught that virus....must have been in the "air"

[JimAskew]

Hey everyone!

What do you think of these shots? I am getting them printed and hanging them in black frames with white mattes. I am going to try and do a blossom shot for the "spring" picture to stay with the tree theme, but for now I like the Tulip as well. (I am not printing them as a collage, but it shows how they will be displayed better)


What a great idea for a Four Seasons photo set...these are very well done!

[SuzyView]

I like that, Brooke.

Didn't know you had the flu, Tommy. Hope it's a lot better now. I just tutored a 6th grader yesterday and he was breathing on me with a bad cold. He was full of germs and I was getting really weirded out. But I get over things quickly, so I finished the lesson.

I shot a concert last night. I don't put kids' images on the web, but I think I'm letting the parents get these off my gallery. They were wonderful. The 70-200 2.8 IS is insane!

[SoaringUSAEagle]

I like the concept behind the shot Brooke. Is this to be displayed on a wall?

[SuzyView]

Wow, it's quiet tonight. Fridays are pretty busy, though.

After some more reading, I figured out the cropping thing tonight. I'm so relieved.

[JimAskew]

Wow, it's quiet tonight. Fridays are pretty busy, though.

After some more reading, I figured out the cropping thing tonight. I'm so relieved.
Suzie,

In PSE 6.0 there is a box for width and height displayed at the top of the screen whenever the crop tool is selected. Just enter your dimensions and you should be set. Either 4x6 or 6x4 depending on portrait or landscape crop.

[LeesaB]

Just got back from the accountant,,,can I say I love my accountant? I DO!!!!

[Maureen Souza]

I am at work but have no patients. All our surgeons are at a convention in Vegas :)

[LeesaB]

Just a picture or two of Ami's last day, it took me a bit to get around to doing them....

tears and all!

http://www.pbase.com/leesabee/image/109659852.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/leesabee/image/109659853.jpg

[LeesaB]

Okay so I get to spend a little of the money from our refund.

I need a macbookpro for travel and editing weddings.

I want to keep the cost down and I won't be using it much except travel and editing when I am away...

SOOOO...do I go refurbished?

I think I will go with the 15 inch only because of carrying it back and forth in the airport

then again...here we go with the screen. Glossy is out. what is the deal with backlit? I don't even see a matte model anymore

Thanks for the input...remember...I want to spend the least amount I can!

[Bootsie]

Well I absolutely love my MacBook Pro, it is the early 2008 model, I bought it the day after the new ones came out, that way mine was on clearance. I have the 2.5(mid model) 15" Matte version, and I added 4GB of ram to it (never pay apple to do this, it is way easy, and they charge way too much) I got it all for $1599.

If it was me, I would go refurbished for sure, but these models are known to have a few graphics card issues, so applecare would be a good idea. I am not too worried about it though, if is gets messed up I have applecare haha.

This is my first Mac and I love it!

[Belmondo]

Just a picture or two of Ami's last day, it took me a bit to get around to doing them....

tears and all!

http://www.pbase.com/leesabee/image/109659852.jpg


Well, the kid is cute enough, I suppose. :rolleyes:

But Gramma?.......VA VA VOOM!! HUBBA HUBBA!!! :lol:

That really is a lovely picture. Ami truly is a cutie.

[Belmondo]

I am at work but have no patients. All our surgeons are at a convention in Vegas :)

Tough duty. As long as you get paid. :wink:

[Maureen Souza]

Tough duty. As long as you get paid. :wink:
Tonight is free money. To offset any teensy bit of guilt for making hundreds of dollars for nuthin', I have stocked the nurse stations and done some tidying up.

About 10 minutes worth of work. We have housekeepers, ya know :)

[JimAskew]

Just a picture or two of Ami's last day, it took me a bit to get around to doing them.... tears and all!
Lisa,

I love your grandson...he is entirely too cute AND you are entirely too young to be a grandma :) I don't see a gray hair on your head ;)

[JimAskew]

Tonight is free money. To offset any teensy bit of guilt for making hundreds of dollars for nuthin', I have stocked the nurse stations and done some tidying up.

About 10 minutes worth of work. We have housekeepers, ya know :)
Maureen,

I have days like that...I feel like I need to back up to the pay window...then I think about all the hours I work long or at home and conclude it all balances out in the end. :)

[JimAskew]

Good Morning, All :)
Elaine and I are off to the Manassas Cracker Barrel in a few minutes to meet Suzie for breakfast and to meet up with GoHokiesGo (Jason) to discuss his wedding plans and photography requirements.

Hope all have a wonderful weekend.

[SuzyView]

I'm off to meet Jim, but I only have to drive 25 minutes instead of 45. It will be fun to see him and Elaine. We enjoy time together a lot. Jim is the nicest person I've ever shot with as a partner. He never complains and is constantly complimenting my work. Makes me get a big head. Jon is my favorite POTN friend who always buys stuff before me and makes me crazy. Oh, Dave does that, too but he's in UT.

Leesa, your grandbaby is so cute! Nice shot. Boys are cute, too.

Maureen, make sure you save some of that hard earned money so you can spend a little bit here. :)

I wonder if Jeff got any sleep last night? ;)

[Maureen Souza]

I already have it stashed away, Suzie. I am getting so excited to get back there, meet you and have some FUN!
One of my friends here thinks I am crazy. When I told her about my trip she got all bug eyed and said "You are going across the country alone and staying with a stranger?". LOL, I told her I wasn't worried and that I am a very adventurous soul!

[LeesaB]

Well, the kid is cute enough, I suppose. :rolleyes:

But Gramma?.......VA VA VOOM!! HUBBA HUBBA!!! :lol:

That really is a lovely picture. Ami truly is a cutie.

Lisa,

I love your grandson...he is entirely too cute AND you are entirely too young to be a grandma :) I don't see a gray hair on your head ;)

I'm off to meet Jim, but I only have to drive 25 minutes instead of 45. It will be fun to see him and Elaine. We enjoy time together a lot. Jim is the nicest person I've ever shot with as a partner. He never complains and is constantly complimenting my work. Makes me get a big head. Jon is my favorite POTN friend who always buys stuff before me and makes me crazy. Oh, Dave does that, too but he's in UT.

Leesa, your grandbaby is so cute! Nice shot. Boys are cute, too.

Maureen, make sure you save some of that hard earned money so you can spend a little bit here. :)

I wonder if Jeff got any sleep last night? ;)

Awwww...Thanks everyone. I love Ami to life! He's amazing and his voice is so cute and being a grandma is fun to sit back and actually enjoy watching a baby grow!

Thanks Tom ;)

Jim, there are a few gray hairs up there, I just hide them very very well! :-)

[LeesaB]

I already have it stashed away, Suzie. I am getting so excited to get back there, meet you and have some FUN!
One of my friends here thinks I am crazy. When I told her about my trip she got all bug eyed and said "You are going across the country alone and staying with a stranger?". LOL, I told her I wasn't worried and that I am a very adventurous soul!

I love to travel and always will. Meeting new people is awesome also.

Oh and guess what, we've decided not to stay at this house FOREVER! We've squashed our big addition plans, now we are just going to add on my office and a bathroom, maybe a small bedroom. We're gonna move again....I can't believe I'm saying this. Maybe in a couple years. Let Luke graduate.

Now that we are here there are so many wonderful places to move and see....So...for now, this is home, but I'll be doing it again.

[Bobster]

hi guys, just back from a Rallye :)
http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/109669991.jpg

[Kathy H]

Good morning everyone! I had a pretty rough week between school business and getting all the yearbook finals done, but I made it and next week promises to be much calmer.:)
This is my first weekend "off" in months, I don't have any shoots and I can honestly say it's about time, I am pretty worn out and need a little break from the photo business.

Bob and Leesa, I love the images you posted. And Jeff, your baby is adorable!

Hope everyone has a great day, I am headed outside to help my husband cut up some more firewood. Have I mentioned lately that I LOVE my woodstove?:D We have never turned on the electric heat all winter and our electric bills have been next to nothing compared to last years nearly $500. a month! The woodstove is the best investment we have ever made.:D

[Bobster]

break from photography? NEVER!! ;)

rest of the shots (well some) can be seen here > http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=654158

[SuzyView]

Just met with Jim & Elaine, and Jason for the wedding shoot in May. Jason is so adorable. It'll be great to do this for him. Jim paid for breakfast, again! :) I'll have to talk to the waitress the next time. I think we almost overwhelmed poor Jason. He's not used to our constant chatter. :)

[JimAskew]

Just met with Jim & Elaine, and Jason for the wedding shoot in May. Jason is so adorable. It'll be great to do this for him. Jim paid for breakfast, again! :) I'll have to talk to the waitress the next time. I think we almost overwhelmed poor Jason. He's not used to our constant chatter. :)

We had a great time this morning, Suzie :) I'm sure that Jason thinks we are "camera nutz" for sure :)

Jason and I went over to the Manassas Battlefield National Park afterwards to do some landscape photography. That didn't last very long: it was 37 degrees, damp, and very windy. After 15 minutes my hands were numb...so we gave it up and headed home.

Elaine and I stopped at Border's Book store on the way home and I found a new book to read tonight: "Night & Lowlight Digital Photography" by Michael Freeman, Lark Books.

[LeesaB]

Okay back from picking up a few things and

GOING TO GET AN IPHONE TONIGHT

yeah yeah yeah!!!! I won't get it turned on till my contract is over with Alltel, but I'll have it.

Got a great deal at best buy!!!

[SuzyView]

Post that picture of the two of us, Jim. :)

I'm cleaning and then off to Fair Oaks again.

I found a whole bunch of "to do" stuff in piles. I'm so messed up.

iphone, Leesa? That's one beautiful toy. :) I have Verizon and a Blackberry. I can't even imagine the trouble I can get in with one of those iphones.

[LeesaB]

Well, the kid is cute enough, I suppose. :rolleyes:

But Gramma?.......VA VA VOOM!! HUBBA HUBBA!!! :lol:

That really is a lovely picture. Ami truly is a cutie.

Lisa,

I love your grandson...he is entirely too cute AND you are entirely too young to be a grandma :) I don't see a gray hair on your head ;)

I'm off to meet Jim, but I only have to drive 25 minutes instead of 45. It will be fun to see him and Elaine. We enjoy time together a lot. Jim is the nicest person I've ever shot with as a partner. He never complains and is constantly complimenting my work. Makes me get a big head. Jon is my favorite POTN friend who always buys stuff before me and makes me crazy. Oh, Dave does that, too but he's in UT.

Leesa, your grandbaby is so cute! Nice shot. Boys are cute, too.

Maureen, make sure you save some of that hard earned money so you can spend a little bit here. :)

I wonder if Jeff got any sleep last night? ;)

I have the blackberry also, we were waiting to see what was going to happen with the Verizon/Alltel merge, seems they are going to stay two separate companies...My contract has two months on it, but I am a rewards memeber at Best buy and I have a 20 dollar off coupon and a 25 dollar GC, SO...I'll be betting that phone for around 40 dollars! Yeah

[LeesaB]

dang it, it did it again, the need to fix that....

[JimAskew]

Post that picture of the two of us, Jim. :) ...

Here is Suzie and Jason (GoHokiesGo) and here is the cold & dreary landscape at the Manassas Battlefield...

[SuzyView]

Wow, that's a good shot! I don't even look very fat in it. :)

[Kathy H]

break from photography? NEVER!! ;)

rest of the shots (well some) can be seen here > http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=654158

But Bob, don't you know that I am living the dream, I am a full time photographer and a full time teacher, other than that, I have NO life! lol

Seriously, I'm not really complaining, I love photography and am very lucky to be able to have it as a career, but.......in the last 9 months I have had about 3 whole days off.....Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. If photography was my only job it would be much easier. As it is, for 10 months out of the year every day I have something photography related to do, either shooting, processing, ordering, delivering, packaging, or making appointments, making phone calls, or emailing clients, blogging and web site upkeep and then there's also all the bookkeeping and financial stuff to deal with + I have to go do my real job.:lol: There is so much more to this business than just getting the shots. And since I am carrying on, I might as well also add in there's cooking, house cleaning, laundry, yardwork, grocery shopping, blah, blah, blah...NO WONDER I'm always so tired.:p And once in awhile I have to sleep.

AND BY THE WAY.....I took time to go comment on the motorsport pics!

So now if I just hired Bob to do all my PP and editing work, I would be able to watch a movie once in awhile!:D:p;)

[Kathy H]

OMG!! I have a wedding next weekend! How did March get here so fast!:confused:

[Belmondo]

Okay back from picking up a few things and

GOING TO GET AN IPHONE TONIGHT

yeah yeah yeah!!!! I won't get it turned on till my contract is over with Alltel, but I'll have it.

Got a great deal at best buy!!!

I'll be interested in hearing how you like it. I generally like mine, although I am still fairly clumsy at touch pad typing. I suspect my fingers are just a little too chubby for the task (and uncoordinated).

[Bootsie]

Okay back from picking up a few things and

GOING TO GET AN IPHONE TONIGHT

yeah yeah yeah!!!! I won't get it turned on till my contract is over with Alltel, but I'll have it.

Got a great deal at best buy!!!

You will LOVE it! I really love mine, and it takes a few days to get used to typing on the iphone, but once you do, it is better than texting on anything else, it is great! You just have to remember that you do not have to hit the correct letter or you will get frustrated, just hit the right area and trust the phone, and most of the time it will figure out what you are trying to type.