Working Force of "All Hope Abandon Ye Who Enter Here" (5)

[BrokenRoad]

lol you crack me up. I still need to get a couple more games. So I take that back I'm not entirely done with the christmas shopping. Although if I don't get the extra games it wouldn't be a huge deal.

[sevillafox]

D, that SUCKS!!!

Sorry.

[Michael_Lambert]

I Ended up ordering

Monster Jam, Call of duty World war, Mario Kart, Endless Ocean.

[FocalPrincess]

Probably be off for the rest of the day...not doing so well mentally today and even though I'm excited by tonight's shoot, its going to be a rough afternoon. Plus I need to clean up a little bit.

Tiff, Abbie and Leigh I'm not sure if I'll be on tonight or not. I may try to get a bit more of this dress done, too.

[Michael_Lambert]

I did not buy the console online cause there are a few stores in my area that sell Modified game systems. So i would prefer to find a place where i could buy the Wii with the modchip already installed.

I am soo freaking rough on my games, it would be nice to be able to do what i do with my PS2 and copy the game and play the copied version putting my original away.

[Michael_Lambert]

Yea my wife was pissed when i called her and asked to clean my studio.. lol I have a lady coming in tonight who wants a couple of shots that resemble as close as i can to this months Vanity Fair cover.

[FocalPrincess]

But to leave you all with a little something beautiful, someone linked me to this.

It is NOT anything like Chet linked to yesterday, and IS work safe. ;)http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_407404.html

[sevillafox]

Probably be off for the rest of the day...not doing so well mentally today and even though I'm excited by tonight's shoot, its going to be a rough afternoon. Plus I need to clean up a little bit.

Tiff, Abbie and Leigh I'm not sure if I'll be on tonight or not. I may try to get a bit more of this dress done, too.


No worries. I've got crap to do myself. More ebay selling, cleaning, paper making, sticker stickying, order packaging, bill making.

[Chet]

...not doing so well mentally today and even though I'm excited by tonight's shoot, its going to be a rough afternoon.




Hope you feel better. I can honestly say that I'm very depressed today.

[sevillafox]

Awww.....Chet. Sorry you're bummed. I hate those days.

[BrokenRoad]

But to leave you all with a little something beautiful, someone linked me to this.

It is NOT anything like Chet linked to yesterday, and IS work safe. ;)http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_407404.html
that looks fun!
Hope you feel better. I can honestly say that I'm very depressed today.
I'm actually having a decent day. However last night I had another anxiety attack brought on by something odd that sent my thoughts to death. I don't have a fear of dying it's the fear of leaving all my family behind. The fear the my children would have to go live with their sperm donor even with my will stating my husband would keep them. I had one similar to this a few months back that a juicer infomercial brought on. In retrospect it's rather humorous. Then it wasn't so.

[BrokenRoad]

oh and Di don't worry about it. I think I'm going to stay off of it tonight. We're hoping the weather holds out and we can get our tree. If we do we'll be too busy with decorating and rearranging to be on the computer anyways. I hope mentally you're feeling better later.

[gjl711]

...However last night I had another anxiety attack brought on by something odd that sent my thoughts to death. I don't have a fear of dying it's the fear of leaving all my family behind. The fear the my children would have to go live with their sperm donor even with my will stating my husband would keep them. I had one similar to this a few months back that a juicer infomercial brought on. In retrospect it's rather humorous. Then it wasn't so.
No sh*t… I have the exact thing happen. It happens every year around thanksgiving. I remember the first time it happened I jumped out of bed convinced that my heart had stopped and I had but minutes to live. This was late at night and everyone was asleep. It happened several times within a few weeks and had me panicked enough to go talk to the doc. They found nothing wrong and I even had a complete stress test.

By December they had stopped but the next year the same thing happened. I went to the doc right away and he did all kind of tests. I was poking myself checking some blood levels every hour and again he found nothing.

By the third year when the same thing happened he concluded that I was suffering from SAD. He recommended that starting early in November I get out a lot and get lots of sun. Since then I still get the attacks but they are much less severe. I can laugh about them during the day but at 3:00 in the morning when I’m frantically looking for a pulse convinced my heart has stopped it’s not so funny.

[Bootsie]

I'll take a set of Alien Bees! Thanks Brooke for asking 1st!

Right! That makes things easier thanks. :rolleyes:

I won't be greedy Brooke...I'll just take one. :lol:

Photoshop Keyboard Shortucts (http://morris-photographics.com/photoshop/shortcuts/index.html#pscs)

Ha ha, well that is nice of you. :)

I'll not be greedy either, one lens would make me really happy. ;) (see siggy if you're not sure which)

My kids are out to make me CRAZY today. That and I need to research some stupid new flammability regulation that frankly may put me out of the diaper business. Honestly at this point, wouldn't miss it. We'll see.

Ok, that should be easy as well.

You guys are crazy haha, if I had that kind of money I would not be freaking out about school and everything else right now. I am just need to think of some nice $10 gifts for my friends.

[Bootsie]

Here is a fun christmas shot that I took last year... do you like the sepia affect on it?

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/vkhadley/Sepia-Nativity-web.jpg

[JakPot]

Here is a fun christmas shot that I took last year... do you like the sepia affect on it?

I do like the sepia affect you've added, just wish it was cropped in to where all the interesting stuff was (I.E. the light area)

[Chet]

Very nice Brook, love the PP as well!

[sevillafox]

Nice Brooke, and yep, I like.

My drive home in the snow, not so much.

[BrokenRoad]

No sh*t… I have the exact thing happen. It happens every year around thanksgiving. I remember the first time it happened I jumped out of bed convinced that my heart had stopped and I had but minutes to live. This was late at night and everyone was asleep. It happened several times within a few weeks and had me panicked enough to go talk to the doc. They found nothing wrong and I even had a complete stress test.

By December they had stopped but the next year the same thing happened. I went to the doc right away and he did all kind of tests. I was poking myself checking some blood levels every hour and again he found nothing.

By the third year when the same thing happened he concluded that I was suffering from SAD. He recommended that starting early in November I get out a lot and get lots of sun. Since then I still get the attacks but they are much less severe. I can laugh about them during the day but at 3:00 in the morning when I’m frantically looking for a pulse convinced my heart has stopped it’s not so funny.
I'm bipolar, very mildly compared to many, but the winter kicks my butt. This is the first year in 4 years that I've had to take antidepressants and anti anxieties. It sucks. Generally I can control it with exercise, diet, sun, and vitamins.
Umm fish oils and extra vit. d via vitamins helps a lot too. I take them both and they help out a lot. I actually need more I'm just about out of the Vit. D and out of the fish oils.

[Rachellebee27]

I Ended up ordering

Monster Jam,

Don't have that, we do have a couple racing games that are a blast though.

Call of duty World war,

I think hubby has that and likes it

Mario Kart,

Have it, it's fun!

Endless Ocean.

lots of fun

[BrokenRoad]

I'll be buying the 1st and 3rd of the ones that Kay has listed for the Wii and Call of Duty world at war for the Xbox 360 for the hubbys stocking. I want to surprise him with something.

[gjl711]

.. Generally I can control it with exercise, diet, sun, and vitamins.
Umm fish oils and extra vit. d via vitamins helps a lot too. I take them both and they help out a lot. I actually need more I'm just about out of the Vit. D and out of the fish oils.That's about what the doc told me. It stems from a difficulty metabolizing vitamin D. The exercise part seems to do the most.

[ssidiv3r]

Morning my loverlies.

see my perk is that my husband is one of the firefighters and none of them have a decent camera and that I can come and go as I please as long as I don't get in the way :D

Well, it helps to know people and it helps even more to be married to one ;) Oh yeah, I forgot to mention my out of state conections ;) (uncle in Connecticut is a Hazmat Instructor and paid FF).

Well, I got my 12 guage shells so I'm ready for shooting tomorrow and my gloves got here a while ago (as everybody knows) so I'm going to be low and dry :)

And, I've got no idea what to get my brother for christmas. We already did shopping for mom (got her some clothes and books [pretty much the two kinds off things on her wishlist]) and I've got stuff like a 580ex II, Domke F-2, battery grip, 1.4x II TC, Adesso 12x7.5in computer tablet, etc. I also don't know what to get for Dad because #1 he's not going to be here anyways and #2 he said he didn't want anything and couldn't really think of anything he needs. So, I guess I could get him a book or two and some jazz cd's but still don't know what to get the bro ???

[abbie]

Hey guys--was just scanning through and trying to catch up. I hope everyone is feeling better mentally this evening!

So, I've got no equipment, no accessories. I've only the Canon Rebel XSi and kit lens. I think, though, that I might be in the market for lighting to use in a home studio type thing. No idea at all what to look for! I need cheap, but not crap. I want my husband to shoot budoir pics of me to hold me over until Diane shoots me. And I want studio pics of the kiddos. So...after I get the little ones in bed, I'll be popping something to dull the pain while I shop around!

Who's going to be around to keep me company in a bit?

[gjl711]

I'm here till midnight workin' :(

[abbie]

I'm here till midnight workin' :(

Ick. I don't think I've figured out what you do yet....so, what do you do?:p

[Chet]

I'm here till midnight workin' :(

Bummer

[FocalPrincess]

Hope you feel better. I can honestly say that I'm very depressed today.

:( I hope by this evening you're feeling better. Stress brings it on for me to a large extent, and I was really feeling that today. Hopefully it'll be slightly better gone by tomorrow....I've got some great pics to process so far and I'm waiting on my friends....

No sh*t… I have the exact thing happen. It happens every year around thanksgiving. I remember the first time it happened I jumped out of bed convinced that my heart had stopped and I had but minutes to live. This was late at night and everyone was asleep. It happened several times within a few weeks and had me panicked enough to go talk to the doc. They found nothing wrong and I even had a complete stress test.

By December they had stopped but the next year the same thing happened. I went to the doc right away and he did all kind of tests. I was poking myself checking some blood levels every hour and again he found nothing.

By the third year when the same thing happened he concluded that I was suffering from SAD. He recommended that starting early in November I get out a lot and get lots of sun. Since then I still get the attacks but they are much less severe. I can laugh about them during the day but at 3:00 in the morning when I’m frantically looking for a pulse convinced my heart has stopped it’s not so funny.

SAD blows. This sounds stupid to a lot of guys, but are you able to visit a tanning bed/booth even once a week?

I do like the sepia affect you've added, just wish it was cropped in to where all the interesting stuff was (I.E. the light area)

I have to agree on the crop, but I love the shot, its beautifully lit! (cuz you know, lmbo, I'm SUCH and expert on lighting. :rolleyes:)

Hey guys--was just scanning through and trying to catch up. I hope everyone is feeling better mentally this evening!

So, I've got no equipment, no accessories. I've only the Canon Rebel XSi and kit lens. I think, though, that I might be in the market for lighting to use in a home studio type thing. No idea at all what to look for! I need cheap, but not crap. I want my husband to shoot budoir pics of me to hold me over until Diane shoots me. And I want studio pics of the kiddos. So...after I get the little ones in bed, I'll be popping something to dull the pain while I shop around!

Who's going to be around to keep me company in a bit?

Ick. I don't think I've figured out what you do yet....so, what do you do?:p

:lol: You know I'll help you shop. ;)

[gjl711]

Ick. I don't think I've figured out what you do yet....so, what do you do?:p I work for a major telephone equipment manufacturing company. I work in R/D creating the new equipment that makes all the cool cell phone features possible. We sell our goods to all the majors, Verizon, Sprint, Alltel, and others. My specific job is managing all the groups that test all the features, debug the system, and put out sellable product. As most of these guys have moved off shore, I do everything remotly. I have a team in Japan, India, Korea, China, Indonesia, and Malasia. It's a diverse group but it keeps me up and online 18 hours a day.

Bummer It ain't so bad, why do you think I hang here so much. Work and hour, play an hour and so forth, sleep, and start it all over again. It pays the bills.

[gjl711]

..SAD blows. This sounds stupid to a lot of guys, but are you able to visit a tanning bed/booth even once a week? ..The doc actually prescribed full spectrum lights. Tanning beds are UV only and don't help metabolizing vit D. I've actually found that spending an hour a day outside in the sun works best so around lunch time I go take a walk. Trouble is that Chicago can be totally cloudy and grey for weeks on end.

[Michael_Lambert]

I know what you mean by the grey... Toronto is the same way.. Great for photography.. but sucks for sucking up the rays!

[PiRho]

I'm Back... kinda! lol at least I decided to take a second and say Hello to ya'lls

Thanksgiving 'Holiday' was good, had the obligatory visit to the extended inlaws... it was fun except the 'family portrait' Uhhg! just wait until I send them the bull MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHaaa :)

Black Friday my wife and I put together the Lego truck that she had gotten me/us for our 2nd anniversary :) I of course had to do a Time-lapse... I am not really happy with the results but if you want to see it.... LINKY-LINKY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNNVR8E9qeg&eurl)(also embedded in my blog (http://pirho-z.blogspot.com/))

oh yeah and does anybody know good free software for making timelapse movies? I HATE that windows movie maker excrement! YUCK!

I've been super super busy at work! and we are going on vacation in a week to go see my SIL and her husband. we are both looking forward to that!

I got 4 new memory cards 1 Lexar 4gb on rebate and 3 Sandisk Extreme III's on rebate :) dirt cheep and I like the 4GB size...

well... time for me to head to bed. I just wanted to make sure you folks didn't worry 'bout me ;)

[Chet]

Good to see ya Z, have been wondering what happened.

[PiRho]

yeah hahaha I have tried to keep up a little LOL but yeah...

If I am bored on vacation next week (doubtful) then I'll get on here more.

this morning was exciting... had the clutch die in our car... and the other car was in the shop LOL so I had to get it towed to the shop and luckily the other car was done and I could just switch cars. LOL fun times!

[Chet]

Very cool time lapse Z. Like the song you put with it. Looks like the engine was missing the heads. I think the pistons were just showing in the block.

[gjl711]

Ick. I don't think I've figured out what you do yet....so, what do you do?:pForgot to add that I am also the unofficial staff photog. I get to take all the exciting photos of base stations, wiring harness, and the real sexy ones, the circuit boards themselves. OOOHHhhh... Just talking about seeing the inside of a cellular base station makes me all atwitter.

Ok, so I take the pics for the customer manuals, training materials, and field notes for the installers. It's actually the most fun part of my job. I get to shoot about once a week or so.

[gjl711]

...Black Friday my wife and I put together the Lego truck that she had gotten me/us for our 2nd anniversary :) I of course had to do a Time-lapse... I am not really happy with the results but if you want to see it.... LINKY-LINKY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNNVR8E9qeg&eurl)(also embedded in my blog (http://pirho-z.blogspot.com/))

oh yeah and does anybody know good free software for making timelapse movies? I HATE that windows movie maker excrement! YUCK!...Awesome video, great song as well. I actually use my Nikon 8700 for time lapse movies. It's real simple to set up and puts the movie together automagically.

[abbie]

Forgot to add that I am also the unofficial staff photog. I get to take all the exciting photos of base stations, wiring harness, and the real sexy ones, the circuit boards themselves. OOOHHhhh... Just talking about seeing the inside of a cellular base station makes me all atwitter.

Ok, so I take the pics for the customer manuals, training materials, and field notes for the installers. It's actually the most fun part of my job. I get to shoot about once a week or so.


Your first description reminds me a bit of what my brother does in HI, but I believe his specialty is in VoIP?? Idk.

[gjl711]

Your first description reminds me a bit of what my brother does in HI, but I believe his specialty is in VoIP?? Idk.Much of cellular is VoIP and soon all will be.

[abbie]

Much of cellular is VoIP and soon all will be.

I seeeee! Glad you enjoy your work!

Yay! Kids are in bed! Shopping time!

[Michael_Lambert]

So what do you guys think???

Link. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=609365)

[Bootsie]

Thanks for the comments everyone!

Here is the original color cropped to an 8x10...

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/vkhadley/Nativity-8x10-web.jpg

And the sepia PP also cropped...
Which do you like better?

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/vkhadley/Sepia-Nativity-8x10-web.jpg

[BrokenRoad]

I like the sepia better.
Abbie I sent you an IM with a link for you.
I went from having a decent mental day to having a really bad one in a matter of minutes earlier. My daughters teacher(and husband's former teacher twice over, 2nd and 5th) son had cancer and was in remission and was in treatment for some of the meds that he had to take during Chemo which brought on another illness passed away yesterday. He was only a sophomore in high school. I just can't imagine. It threw me into a super funk.
However the husband is officially a tow truck driver/fleet mechanic as of tomorrow at 8am. Winter/snow+moron drivers+tow trucking commission=nice money

[BrokenRoad]

Chet it's cute. I think the group photo looks out of place since it's not nearly as bright as the flower photos. Maybe it's just me though.

[BrokenRoad]

The doc actually prescribed full spectrum lights. Tanning beds are UV only and don't help metabolizing vit D. I've actually found that spending an hour a day outside in the sun works best so around lunch time I go take a walk. Trouble is that Chicago can be totally cloudy and grey for weeks on end.
they help me when I can afford it and find the time. That and I kinda like not glowing in the dark
I'm Back... kinda! lol at least I decided to take a second and say Hello to ya'lls

Thanksgiving 'Holiday' was good, had the obligatory visit to the extended inlaws... it was fun except the 'family portrait' Uhhg! just wait until I send them the bull MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHaaa :)

Black Friday my wife and I put together the Lego truck that she had gotten me/us for our 2nd anniversary :) I of course had to do a Time-lapse... I am not really happy with the results but if you want to see it.... LINKY-LINKY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNNVR8E9qeg&eurl)(also embedded in my blog (http://pirho-z.blogspot.com/))

oh yeah and does anybody know good free software for making timelapse movies? I HATE that windows movie maker excrement! YUCK!

I've been super super busy at work! and we are going on vacation in a week to go see my SIL and her husband. we are both looking forward to that!

I got 4 new memory cards 1 Lexar 4gb on rebate and 3 Sandisk Extreme III's on rebate :) dirt cheep and I like the 4GB size...

well... time for me to head to bed. I just wanted to make sure you folks didn't worry 'bout me ;)
going to check it out and glad to see you around. BTW I just noticed you live in my favoritist city ever and would totally move there if I could. We're going to make a trip there this spring/summer. That and I need to go see my family in Atlanta and Chatt. is on my way down :D

[sevillafox]

:lol: You know I'll help you shop. ;)

She helps me a lot. :lol:

Thanks for the comments everyone!

Here is the original color cropped to an 8x10...

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/vkhadley/Nativity-8x10-web.jpg

And the sepia PP also cropped...
Which do you like better?

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/vkhadley/Sepia-Nativity-8x10-web.jpg


Sepia although it's a toughie.

I'm currently having a beer with a sandwich waiting for my double chocolate brownies to bake. I can't wait to eat those suckers!

Abbie, a word of advice, don't get gear crazy. Maybe pick up an external flash and play with that before going too studio and definitely get a nifty...they're cheap.

[BrokenRoad]

I'm currently having a beer with a sandwich waiting for my double chocolate brownies to bake. I can't wait to eat those suckers!

I made brownies earlier. Half the pan is gone now :o oh wait I didn't eat them all by myself I had some help from the kids.

[Chet]

It's hard to be creative in my present state. Just want to say f*ck it right now and go to bed.

[sevillafox]

It's hard to be creative in my present state. Just want to say f*ck it right now and go to bed.

Chet, eat some chocolate, drink a beer, and start over. :D

[gjl711]

It's hard to be creative in my present state. Just want to say f*ck it right now and go to bed.

Chet, eat some chocolate, drink a beer, and start over. :DSounds like good advice from Doc Tiff.

[Chet]

Beer would make me vomit. I can't stand even the smell.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v58/Honushi/smilies/grumpy.gif

[gjl711]

Beer would make me vomit. I can't stand even the smell.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v58/Honushi/smilies/grumpy.gifPlum wine is very nice especially over ice.

[Chet]

The whole alcohol thing has never been my thing. No wonder I didn't fir in in H.S. it all makes sense now.

[Bootsie]

What do you think of this christmas card?

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/vkhadley/Christmas-Card-45-web.jpg

[Chet]

Very nice Brooke.

[sevillafox]

Sounds like good advice from Doc Tiff.

Lol.

What do you think of this christmas card?

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/vkhadley/Christmas-Card-45-web.jpg


Very nice brooke!

Chet, skip the booze then and just have a hot cup of herbal tea.

[gjl711]

What do you think of this christmas card?

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/vkhadley/Christmas-Card-45-web.jpgVery nice and Christmasy

[Bootsie]

Thanks everyone, I even found a cool quote for the inside, I think this is the card I am going to use this year.

[abbie]

I've been very bad this evening and mixed wine with my pain meds. Oopsy.

However, we decided to experiment with lighting/boudoir a bit ago. Between the Christmas tree lights, the raging fire and a couple of desk lamps.....we failed horribly! :D It did give me some ideas for next time. And made me realize I really need a backdrop. lol

[sevillafox]

Abbie, get some king size sheets from wally world...lots of colors and cheap.

Goodnight folks! My brownie ration is done for the evening so it's time to crawl n bed with my boys.

[Chet]

Night Tiff.......

[gjl711]

Nighty night Tiff.

[FocalPrincess]

It's hard to be creative in my present state. Just want to say f*ck it right now and go to bed.

So do.

Chet, eat some chocolate, drink a beer, and start over. :D
Plum wine is very nice especially over ice.

Pomegrante martini. :D Don't ask how I know tho, k?


Thanks everyone, I even found a cool quote for the inside, I think this is the card I am going to use this year.

Its very, very pretty!

I've been very bad this evening and mixed wine with my pain meds. Oopsy.

However, we decided to experiment with lighting/boudoir a bit ago. Between the Christmas tree lights, the raging fire and a couple of desk lamps.....we failed horribly! It did give me some ideas for next time. And made me realize I really need a backdrop. lol

YOU didn't fail horribly silly....remember who your photog was and what you said. ;) He's an artist, webdesigner, great Dad. NOT photog. ;)

Abbie, get some king size sheets from wally world...lots of colors and cheap.

Goodnight folks! My brownie ration is done for the evening so it's time to crawl n bed with my boys.

Ditto on the wally world sheets. Remember that's what I started with too.

YUM to the brownie, and yum to the sheets as well. Not sure I'll hit them right away this evening again. Got to spend the evening shooting and visiting with our friends with the newborn.....that was so fun.

Still in a little bit of a bad mood, but at least I've figured out pretty much what is causing it. Three letters, the ladies had me pegged a while back. lol.

[Chet]

So do.



huH?

[gjl711]

Pomegrante martini. :D Don't ask how I know tho, k? ...Ok, I would ask you.. :)




Anyone other than DB out here know anything about a pomegranate martini?

[Chet]

Nope

[FocalPrincess]

huH?

If you feel like you should quit what you're working on and go to bed, chances are a fresh start in the morning wouldn't be a bad thing. ;) Just don't stay gone from US long, ok?

Ok, I would ask you.. :)




Anyone other than DB out here know anything about a pomegranate martini?

They um, hit ya hard and they hit ya FAST. And apparently I get a wee bit.....sillified on them. :cool:

[gjl711]

They um, hit ya hard and they hit ya FAST. And apparently I get a wee bit.....sillified on them. :cool:Well, thanx for the info, but I didn't ask you. :):):) per your request. :):):)

[FocalPrincess]

Might as well own up to it....Abbie might have better info for ya though. ;)

[Adamora]

mornin.

just got my spy lens.

[FocalPrincess]

mornin.

just got my spy lens.

Morning! Took it long enough to get to you! Goodness!!!

[Adamora]

Morning! Took it long enough to get to you! Goodness!!!


Indeed, and its near impossible to use with a 400 F/5.6 without a tripod ~_~.

70-200 for now.

[PiRho]

Very cool time lapse Z. Like the song you put with it. Looks like the engine was missing the heads. I think the pistons were just showing in the block.
LOL Yeah they are. it is still a pretty awesome model. the pistons even move up and down as they are supposed to.

they help me when I can afford it and find the time. That and I kinda like not glowing in the dark

going to check it out and glad to see you around. BTW I just noticed you live in my favoritist city ever and would totally move there if I could. We're going to make a trip there this spring/summer. That and I need to go see my family in Atlanta and Chatt. is on my way down :D
W00T! for Chatt! hahaha yeah it's a pretty cool little big city. I am a country boy at heart so I live 45 minutes away from the city... but that's ok.

So what do you guys think???

Link. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=609365)
it works for me, I'd say show us the rest. but I'm afraid of where that shoot went... :oops:

Thanks for the comments everyone!

Here is the original color cropped to an 8x10...

[IM G]http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/vkhadley/Nativity-8x10-web.jpg[/IMG]

And the sepia PP also cropped...
Which do you like better?

[IM G]http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/vkhadley/Sepia-Nativity-8x10-web.jpg[/IMG]
definitely the sepia! love it.

I've been very bad this evening and mixed wine with my pain meds. Oopsy.

However, we decided to experiment with lighting/boudoir a bit ago. Between the Christmas tree lights, the raging fire and a couple of desk lamps.....we failed horribly! :D It did give me some ideas for next time. And made me realize I really need a backdrop. lol
what's the fastest aperture you got? the other day I was experimenting with heart shaped bokeh. it was awesome. I'll have to post one up here for ya'll

mornin.

just got my spy lens.

well... do show us! :D


Good morning Thread! hope ya'll have a good day!

[PiRho]

Brooke, that is a neat card! do you have my current address? I wouldn't want that card getting lost in the mail ;) LOL

[Adamora]

i cant take any pics with the spy lens due to the heavy amounts of RAIN.

hope it wont ruin our outing to wild wadi on monday lol.

[Michael_Lambert]

L
it works for me, I'd say show us the rest. but I'm afraid of where that shoot went... :oops:




The shoot stayed completely clean she was looking to recreate the Vanity Fair cover pose i posted here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=608549)

I just have not gotten permission to post any of those shots.

[BrokenRoad]

The whole alcohol thing has never been my thing. No wonder I didn't fir in in H.S. it all makes sense now.
I didn't drink in H.S. I was pregnant very early on in my sophomore year and then was a mommy and wife the remaining.
I've been very bad this evening and mixed wine with my pain meds. Oopsy.

However, we decided to experiment with lighting/boudoir a bit ago. Between the Christmas tree lights, the raging fire and a couple of desk lamps.....we failed horribly! :D It did give me some ideas for next time. And made me realize I really need a backdrop. lol
not horribly and you had a great back drop and Di is right he's not a photog.
Abbie, get some king size sheets from wally world...lots of colors and cheap.

Goodnight folks! My brownie ration is done for the evening so it's time to crawl n bed with my boys.
Yummm brownies. I'm getting a couple more sheets next week. I have 2 blacks that I sewed together, that I haven't been able to use cause the husband will not bring my lights in the house.

Still in a little bit of a bad mood, but at least I've figured out pretty much what is causing it. Three letters, the ladies had me pegged a while back. lol.
lol I suffered from that before you and I'm supposed to after you. Does that give a clue as to why I've been the queen beyotch around my house?

Anyone other than DB out here know anything about a pomegranate martini?
all I know is that she raves about them. I really want to try them. Hmmm the family Christmas party would be a good time to bust one out. I'll need something to allow me to put up with all of my inlaws in MY house.

They um, hit ya hard and they hit ya FAST. And apparently I get a wee bit.....sillified on them. :cool:
and she is rather amusing when drunk. I can't wait to see her drinking one of these.
mornin.

just got my spy lens.
Morning and wow that took forever.

W00T! for Chatt! hahaha yeah it's a pretty cool little big city. I am a country boy at heart so I live 45 minutes away from the city... but that's ok.

Oh believe me I'm a country girl. I don't think I could ever live inside a city. I'd feel too closed in. I live in town but I can seriously walk down the street right into a corn field.
i cant take any pics with the spy lens due to the heavy amounts of RAIN.

hope it wont ruin our outing to wild wadi on monday lol.
I'll trade you 1 degree F weather for rain :)
The shoot stayed completely clean she was looking to recreate the Vanity Fair cover pose i posted here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=608549)

I just have not gotten permission to post any of those shots.
Sounds fun. I hope she gives you permission.

[gjl711]

Heeellloooo everyone...
mornin.

just got my spy lens. Secret agent man. :)

Indeed, and its near impossible to use with a 400 F/5.6 without a tripod ~_~.

70-200 for now.Hmm.. mini secret agent man

A pomegranate martini sounds real healthy. Pomegranate is a powerful anti-oxidant and alcohol a powerful germ fighter.

[abbie]

Di and her pomegranate martinis!:lol: Catch her on chat some night when she's had some...it's great entertainment!

[gjl711]

I’m going to have to try one of these pomegranate martinis. So what king of pomegranate juice is used. Trader Joe’s has some real good pom extract. It’s concentrated stuff. I flavor my water with it. Takes only a tablespoon full or so to flavor the water.

[sevillafox]

They um, hit ya hard and they hit ya FAST. And apparently I get a wee bit.....sillified on them. :cool:

Now that's an understatement. :lol:

mornin.

just got my spy lens.

WOOHOO!!!

Di and her pomegranate martinis!:lol: Catch her on chat some night when she's had some...it's great entertainment!


Yes, yes it is.

Chet, hope you are feeling better.

D, hope your mood is better....can't wait to see the shots.

Good morning all! I'm feeling pretty good today. Ian slept in until almost 6 and Aidan stayed in his own bed all night! YAY!

Oh, and, I'm $250 closer to the 40D!!!!!

I'd be closer if only my senior would order pictures. :mad:

[Chet]

Congrats on the spy lens Adam. I think your supposed to spy on the neighbors daughter, not sure if ya need to go outside for that.

[Chet]

Never heard the alarm clock this morning, so Madi was 20 minutes late for school today.

[sevillafox]

Never heard the alarm clock this morning, so Madi was 20 minutes late for school today.

Ouch. I'm sure it'll be ok. Things happen.

Where's your avi?

[gjl711]

Congrats on the spy lens Adam. I think your supposed to spy on the neighbors daughter, not sure if ya need to go outside for that.
Ok, that sounds creepy.

[Michael_Lambert]

Ok, that sounds creepy.

+1 on that.

[Adamora]

I'll trade you 1 degree F weather for rain :)

Never, its just wrong timing. WOOHOO!!! >:=D Hmm.. mini secret agent man
i wish i was a tiny photographer =] Ok, that sounds creepy. Apartments here, so that wont work ;P

[gjl711]

..Apartments here, so that wont work ;P
So you thought about it. Now that is creepy.

[Michael_Lambert]

Why do you think he bought it..

now he can use his remote shutter and his mono pod and dangle the camera down to shoot in to the window below and above him :D

[Adamora]

So you thought about it. Now that is creepy.

Nah, the risk is too high :D

[BrokenRoad]

Well my friends I will probably talk to you later tonight or tomorrow. The teacher's child's death has affected me really badly and it doesn't help that the husband started a new job today(much much better benys and pay). I'm an emotional wreck. I'm going to go bundle the littlest one up and we're going to go play and freeze our booties off in the snow.
Oh and this is my 500th post. Wow Di I've really slowed down in my days ;)

[Chet]

Well my friends I will probably talk to you later tonight or tomorrow. The teacher's child's death has affected me really badly and it doesn't help that the husband started a new job today(much much better benys and pay). I'm an emotional wreck. I'm going to go bundle the littlest one up and we're going to go play and freeze our booties off in the snow.
Oh and this is my 500th post. Wow Di I've really slowed down in my days ;)


Have a better day....

[sevillafox]

(((((((((leigh)))))))))

[gjl711]

Hang in there. Things will get better Leigh.

[sevillafox]

Not to change the subject but just for the record....

Last night I got the honor of putting both boys to bed at the same time. I was pissy about this because Corey was downstairs. My pissiness disappeared when I came downstairs and found that he had emptied the dishwasher, re-loaded it, and had wiped all the counters down with my clorox cleaner. I was :shock:ed.

[sevillafox]

Fixed...thanks.

[Chet]

We need a feeling down in the dumps cause it's the Holiday season thread....

[sevillafox]

Is that's what's eating at you?

[Chet]

Not sure, but I'm sinking more and more by the minute.

[FocalPrincess]

Now that's an understatement. :lol:
WOOHOO!!!
Yes, yes it is.

Chet, hope you are feeling better.

D, hope your mood is better....can't wait to see the shots.

Good morning all! I'm feeling pretty good today. Ian slept in until almost 6 and Aidan stayed in his own bed all night! YAY!

Oh, and, I'm $250 closer to the 40D!!!!!

I'd be closer if only my senior would order pictures.

Seriously. That's great though! That all your ebay stuffage?

Never heard the alarm clock this morning, so Madi was 20 minutes late for school today.

That makes for a really rough start to the day. :( I'm sorry.

Well my friends I will probably talk to you later tonight or tomorrow. The teacher's child's death has affected me really badly and it doesn't help that the husband started a new job today(much much better benys and pay). I'm an emotional wreck. I'm going to go bundle the littlest one up and we're going to go play and freeze our booties off in the snow.
Oh and this is my 500th post. Wow Di I've really slowed down in my days

You're getting old. ;) Feel better.

Not to change the subject but just for the record....

Last night I got the honor of putting both boys to bed at the same time. I was pissy about this because Corey was downstairs. My pissiness disappeared when I came downstairs and found that he had emptied the dishwasher, re-loaded it, and had wiped all the counters down with my clorox cleaner. I was :shock:ed.

ZOINKS!!!! I'll bet too you were shocked!

We need a feeling down in the dumps cause it's the Holiday season thread....

Ditto. :( Wish we could help you feel better.

Not sure, but I'm sinking more and more by the minute.

See above.... Hmmmmm, maybe we need to photoshop a pic of someone's MIL like a certain someone suggested to me yesterday-ish. ;)

But seriously...I wish there were a way to help you feel better.

[sevillafox]

Seriously. That's great though! That all your ebay stuffage?



No, the ebay thing is looking pretty dismal. That was print orders.

[FocalPrincess]

No, the ebay thing is looking pretty dismal. That was print orders.

Well crapola. But yay for print orders!

[sevillafox]

Yeppers. Now if that senior would only order...


time for lunch!

[FocalPrincess]

So, what's for lunch today? Leftover chili for me, spaghetti for the kids, with an addition of yogurt and leftover pumpkin pie. Some combo, huh?

[gjl711]

Grilled Basil Chicken Healthy choice café steamer and a roll. I’m in the office today so it’s gotta microwave and gotta be quick. I refuse to eat in the café.

[Chet]

KFC

[sevillafox]

So, what's for lunch today? Leftover chili for me, spaghetti for the kids, with an addition of yogurt and leftover pumpkin pie. Some combo, huh?

Taco salad. It was good. They had onions. :D

[FocalPrincess]

Grilled Basil Chicken Healthy choice café steamer and a roll. I’m in the office today so it’s gotta microwave and gotta be quick. I refuse to eat in the café.

YUM

KFC

Yum!!

Taco salad. It was good. They had onions. :D

Blech! :p

[sevillafox]

:D

Onions=student repellant

On another note, the shop teacher had 2 of my apple boxes done. They won't be near as cheap as Jeff's were but they are really nice looking. He used a soft maple and even put a light finish on them. He also dovetailed the corners. They do NOT look ghetto in the least.

[FocalPrincess]

:D

Onions=student repellant

On another note, the shop teacher had 2 of my apple boxes done. They won't be near as cheap as Jeff's were but they are really nice looking. He used a soft maple and even put a light finish on them. He also dovetailed the corners. They do NOT look ghetto in the least.

HAHAHA, didn't think about needing cootie spray.

WOOHOO! That sounds awesome....dovetailing will make it look really nice!

[FocalPrincess]

So last night's session (first one) is thinking she wants an album. Possibly even leather bound. YAY!

[sevillafox]

They do look nice. I'm impressed. It'll probably cost me $40 for just one set of the 8inch, 4 inch, 2 inch, and 1 inch but that's ok. I'm tired of looking ghetto.

And, a friend is going to talk to her aunt about buying my Xti. :D

[sevillafox]

So last night's session (first one) is thinking she wants an album. Possibly even leather bound. YAY!


Excitement!

Ok folks, I'm going home.

[Chet]

C-ya

[gjl711]

have a nice ride home.

[FocalPrincess]

They do look nice. I'm impressed. It'll probably cost me $40 for just one set of the 8inch, 4 inch, 2 inch, and 1 inch but that's ok. I'm tired of looking ghetto.

And, a friend is going to talk to her aunt about buying my Xti. :D

WOOHOO! That's still not bad though for the boxes Tiff....just cuts into the 40D fund a little bit. ;) :cool:

[sevillafox]

WOOHOO! That's still not bad though for the boxes Tiff....just cuts into the 40D fund a little bit. ;) :cool:

I know. But, they will be nice to have.

[abbie]

I had a turkey sammich and a white mocha! Woohoo! I picked up our xmas cards (had them printed at Walgreens...don't shoot me) and envelopes. So tonight, I shall put away 4 loads of laundry that are folded on my couch and then address the cards by the fire. :) Sounds cozy enough.

[Bootsie]

Brooke, that is a neat card! do you have my current address? I wouldn't want that card getting lost in the mail ;) LOL

Haha, if I end up ordering a bunch of them, I will definitely send them to any of you guys that wants one, if I need them I will PM you for addresses.

:D

Onions=student repellant

On another note, the shop teacher had 2 of my apple boxes done. They won't be near as cheap as Jeff's were but they are really nice looking. He used a soft maple and even put a light finish on them. He also dovetailed the corners. They do NOT look ghetto in the least.

Nice Tiff! I bet they look very nice, and sometimes it is worth the extra cost.

Hello all! I am distracting myself in my last class haha. :)

[BrokenRoad]

I had a turkey sammich and a white mocha! Woohoo! I picked up our xmas cards (had them printed at Walgreens...don't shoot me) and envelopes. So tonight, I shall put away 4 loads of laundry that are folded on my couch and then address the cards by the fire. :) Sounds cozy enough.
They're the only ones I'll let print my photos locally. Everyone else sucks butt.

I'm here again for a few. I'm feeling a bit better now.
I'm just now sitting down for lunch. I'm having a bean burrito drowned in cheese.

[PiRho]

hi, bye

hope ya'll have a gooder evening.

[Chet]

Delivered my prints today. That was pretty fast service by Smugmug.

[gjl711]

Quiet here tonight. Whats up?

[Chet]

Price of food.

[gjl711]

Price of food.not gas though.1.35 today

[Chet]

Still $1.70 here, that's quite a difference, luckily WI is one of the highest gas tax states.

[sevillafox]

Still $1.70 here, that's quite a difference, luckily WI is one of the highest gas tax states.


yippeee :rolleyes:

[gjl711]

beer is cheaper though.

[Chet]

I'd say $1.70 is better than $4.23, but I still want to be able to fill my tank for $15 bucks again.

[BrokenRoad]

Filling for $15 would be nice. We filled our van last week at 1.65 for $30 and then for $25 earlier this week at like 1.43 :D.
the price of food isn't even funny how high it is. Try feeding 7 peoples mouths. I swear I feed each child more than I do myself. I don't know where they put it all.
Looking at other houses since it looks like the realtor on the house we put an offer on is a complete flake. I've got better words for her but they're in no way family friendly. My realtor has been calling her almost daily since before my sil's closing and she hasn't been called back, the flake was my sil's realtor who my sil doesn't like either. So we looking at other options. We want to move at the beginning of next year.

[Michael_Lambert]

Haha - My life wants to disown me :D

[gjl711]

... We want to move at the beginning of next year.Should be a good time to move as prices are real low.

[FocalPrincess]

I think I'm actually getting a little tired of looking at pics in ps. At least there's only one more set tomorrow....after I finish these up.

How's everyone's evening other than Michael's life trying to disown him?

[Chet]

Any better? I added the domes outline to the background silhouette.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/430545951_WNeHG-L.jpg

[FocalPrincess]

That's kind of fun Chet!

[FocalPrincess]

Night gang. Won't be on much tomorrow. Guessing Abbie might not be either.... ;) She's probably sleeping by now.

[Chet]

Night

[BrokenRoad]

Should be a good time to move as prices are real low.
ah but the first 6-12 months will have to be on a contract sale. I have to kick my credit score up just a tiny bit more to get a good rate in a 15 year.
I think I'm actually getting a little tired of looking at pics in ps. At least there's only one more set tomorrow....after I finish these up.

How's everyone's evening other than Michael's life trying to disown him?
better. Everyone is asleep. Kyle got home and took over. I had totally wigged out on my horrible not listening being very loud naughty children.
Night gang. Won't be on much tomorrow. Guessing Abbie might not be either.... ;) She's probably sleeping by now.
okey dokey. text me if you get bored. Saturday I won't be on much.

[BrokenRoad]

oh and Chet I like it.

Michael why is your life trying to disown you?

I meant to put those in the last one but I missed them apparently. I'm having special short bus issues tonight.

[gjl711]

ah but the first 6-12 months will have to be on a contract sale. I have to kick my credit score up just a tiny bit more to get a good rate in a 15 year.... I heard some story on NPR on the commute home where as part of the bailout that they are offering some real low rates on 30 year mortgages. I don't know tha particulars but the interest wat 4.5% on a 30 year fixed. Thats a pretty decent rate. Might be workth looking into.

[PiRho]

Morning folks,
I like it chet.



HURRAY for friday :D

[Adamora]

Holy! Taco bell opened up in dubai!

[gjl711]

Hello everybody... I'm-a-gonna-have-a mighty busy Friday, at least for a few hours. :( But I guess that why they pay me. Holy! Taco bell opened up in dubai!Stay away from Taco Hell. The devil lives there. He will possess you and try to escape from you at the most embarrassing times. You will know when this happes as you will clearly smell the fire and brimstone. I know this for fact, I speak from experience.

[BrokenRoad]

I heard some story on NPR on the commute home where as part of the bailout that they are offering some real low rates on 30 year mortgages. I don't know tha particulars but the interest wat 4.5% on a 30 year fixed. Thats a pretty decent rate. Might be workth looking into.
also if you buy a house before June 1, 2009 you get a $7500 tax credit. I believe that the house has to be bought after June 1, 2008. You also can't have held a mortgage in the last 4 years.
My credit is like 40 points too low for a mortgage. I'm talking with a lender now to get my credit bumped up high enough for May. I have a forclosure on my record. My sweet ex husband came up to me after I won the house in court during our divorce and said Congrats. The house is 8 months behind. There was no saving it. Sweet huh?
Also I don't want a 30 year. The houses here are so cheap that a 15 year would only be about 100 less than a 30 year.
Holy! Taco bell opened up in dubai!
Enjoy that
Hello everybody... I'm-a-gonna-have-a mighty busy Friday, at least for a few hours. :( But I guess that why they pay me. Stay away from Taco Hell. The devil lives there. He will possess you and try to escape from you at the most embarrassing times. You will know when this happes as you will clearly smell the fire and brimstone. I know this for fact, I speak from experience.
You are totally cracking me up this early morning. Oh and believe me the devil likes to take over the husbands body and try to kill me at the worst times like when I'm trying to sleep ;)

[BrokenRoad]

oh and because I'm already having one of those super special days.
Good morning. Hopefully when my sister in law shows up in about 30 minutes I can go back to bed. I have a very interesting day ahead of me. I will however be on and off until the husband gets home then we're busy.

[Michael_Lambert]

Good morning people!

[gjl711]

.. Oh and believe me the devil likes to take over the husbands body and try to kill me at the worst times like when I'm trying to sleep ;)Dutch oven... dutch oven...

Good morning people!GM right back.

[gjl711]

Good morning people!BTW.. Hows he ankle?

[Michael_Lambert]

The ankle is feeling great, only because of the injection. However its weird when i walk cause i still have all the swelling just not the pain so when i go to walk i dont have all the moment in the ankle.

[sevillafox]

Morning folks. I'm going to try and be good today and not be on so much so I can get some papers caught up. Ugh. I don't want to.