Honolulu POTN Meet XVII

[Linkzi]

Update 1/7

Date: 1/10/09 11:00ish
Place: Waikiki Beach across the Zoo parking lot.

Lunch: Potluck
Starch: (Rice - Brandon)
Drinks: (Norris)
Utensils: (Plates, plastic forks, Napkins - Lincoln)
Pupus: (Chips-Kent)
Chicken: (Chicken Katsu - Chris)(Zippy's chicken - Barry)
Chili: (Charlie)
Salad: (Veggie tray - David)
Desert: (Pie-Kevin)

Members so far:
Linkzi (Canopy, cooler, table, chairs)
Aiea1
Zenghost (leaving earlier)
Motion_Projekt
tiare (afternoon)
branmuffindonburi
ishida (afternoon)
samanax
mergecross
Butangviber
Superficialodds

[aiea1]

I can make the 10th ok.

any where flat is best for me :)

[ZENGHOST]

I'm interested. I prefer the 17th over the 10th (I have a dinner thing on the 10th), but don't change it for me--I'll be fine with the majority.

[motion_projekt]

10th would work best for me.

anywhere lots of people are sounds cool. =)

aloha.

[tiarehi]

I am free both weekend, but on the 10Th got doctor in the morning... so will be coming later...

[branmuffindonburi]

Yay for Meet, and Yay for Saturday. I'm down with all of those great suggestions. Hopefully my new camera will be in by then so I've got something to shoot with :).

[ishida]

I'll be able to go for the 2nd half of the 10th or the 17th. Our race #4 & #5 are on those mornings.

As long as the meetup is within a reasonable distance from Ala Moana then I'll most likely be there. Nothing is coming to mind for places....probably because it's almost 1am and I can't sleep :(

[Samanax]

Hopefully my new camera will be in by then so I've got something to shoot with :).Which camera are you getting?

I'm pretty sure I'm free both days so either date is good for me. Potluck sounds good too. Strobist?

:) Chris

[motion_projekt]

Which camera are you getting?

I'm pretty sure I'm free both days so either date is good for me. Potluck sounds good too. Strobist?

:) Chris

im gonna guess 50D?

[ChrisBlaze]

I should be able to make it, I usually work until 1pm

[branmuffindonburi]

I'll post the camera in my signature when it's here, don't wanna jinx it not coming in on time :D.

[mergecross]

I should be able to make it on either day.
Thanks for setting up another one!

[Samanax]

I'll post the camera in my signature when it's here, don't wanna jinx it not coming in on time :D.What happened to your XT?

:) Chris

[branmuffindonburi]

I sold it to a co-worker who really wanted a startup DSLR. I had intended to hold on to it till the new camera came in, but he REALLY wanted it :P.

[Linkzi]

Which camera are you getting?

Potluck sounds good too. Strobist?

:) Chris

Looks like we have enough people for a potluck and strobist stuff are always open. What do you guys think about Waikiki again? I went though the that thread again and saw we that had so much fun and participation.

[Samanax]

Waikiki sounds good to me. Haven't taken any pictures of girls in bikinis yet.

:) Chris

[aiea1]

Waikiki sounds good to me. Haven't taken any pictures of girls in bikinis yet.

:) Chris

Chris, I noticed that all the Bay Watch Girls went back to California

[stu46]

Wow. Missed this thread by a few days. Unfortunately I can't make it. Got drill that weekend.

[ChrisBlaze]

Wow. Missed this thread by a few days. Unfortunately I can't make it. Got drill that weekend. ditto :(

[motion_projekt]

bummer doods!

[ishida]

Wow. Missed this thread by a few days. Unfortunately I can't make it. Got drill that weekend.

ditto :(

bummers

[ishida]

So which area in Waikiki are we meeting?

[motion_projekt]

where are we meeting?

where all the babes are at!

[butangviber]

Count me in. I am down for the 10th.

[Samanax]

Are we doing a BBQ like the last Waikiki Meet (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=380153&page=7)?

:) Chris

[Linkzi]

Wow. Missed this thread by a few days. Unfortunately I can't make it. Got drill that weekend.

ditto :(

Ahh crapo!

Count me in. I am down for the 10th.

Great!

Are we doing a BBQ like the last Waikiki Meet (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=380153&page=7)?

:) Chris

No BBQ because the cooking time cut into the shooting time. We can potluck and I can bring my canopy. I liked the location we were at on that last Waikiki meet because it was close to all the action and parking was closer.

[Linkzi]

For those of you that want to participate in the Potluck, check the first post and to see what is being brought and let me know what you want to bring and I'll update the list. We'll meet at the beach park across the zoo parking lot.

[Samanax]

I'll bring chicken katsu.

:) Chris

[Linkzi]

I'll bring chicken katsu.

:) Chris

Shoot, on the list

[aiea1]

I'll bring a assorted veggie tray

[motion_projekt]

i'll bring a sushi platter?

[Samanax]

I haven't been to the Waikiki/Zoo/Kapiolani area in awhile...how's the parking on the weekends? And where do you guys park? Meters? Bring lots of quarters?

Sorry, I don't get out much.

:) Chris

[tiarehi]

I haven't been to the Waikiki/Zoo/Kapiolani area in awhile...how's the parking on the weekends? And where do you guys park? Meters? Bring lots of quarters?

Sorry, I don't get out much.

:) Chris

Street parking, very crowded on weekend, but if go early, should find parking... forgot how much though... can find parking at the Waikiki shell, and free.

[Linkzi]

i'll bring a sushi platter?

I'll bring a assorted veggie tray

Both noted/posted on first post.

[Samanax]

Street parking, very crowded on weekend, but if go early, should find parking... forgot how much though... can find parking at the Waikiki shell, and free.Thanks Norris. When we do the HBL Century Ride we park in that parking lot on the corner of Paki Ave and Monsarrat Ave...might do that and hike to the meet.

:) Chris

[ishida]

I'll stop by Zippys and get some chicken.

[branmuffindonburi]

Anybody bring rice yet? I know, I'm so cheap, but it's more the fact that I'm big on rice :P.

[Linkzi]

Anybody bring rice yet? I know, I'm so cheap, but it's more the fact that I'm big on rice :P.

You can bring the rice, I'll bring the utensils.

[mergecross]

Anyone bringing chili? I can bring that local staple to every potluck.

When we do the HBL Century Ride we park in that parking lot on the corner of Paki Ave and Monsarrat Ave...might do that and hike to the meet.

:) Chris

I've been wanting to do the Century Ride. Is it hard? I wanted to do it with a fixed gear/single speed setup, but someone told me I'd probably give up when I'm going up koko head.
I don't know why, but I can't figure out how to install the rear deraileur. I feel kinda dumb.

[Samanax]

Anyone bringing chili? I can bring that local staple to every potluck.Sounds good.I've been wanting to do the Century Ride. Is it hard?I only ride 25 miles nowadays...I mostly ride it to get the t-shirt. I went 100 miles once and once was enough. I've done the 50 a bunch of times but I feel it takes too long now and I get too tired to do anything else afterwards. The 25 mile is short so it doesn't take long and I can still do lots of stuff the rest of the day. I road the 40 mile once and it was a nice ride...but I prefer doing just the 25 mile now...much shorter and easier on my behind.I wanted to do it with a fixed gear/single speed setup, but someone told me I'd probably give up when I'm going up koko head.I rode the last one on a single speed mountain bike and I made it up the steep hill in Hawaii Kai (Heart Break Hill) without getting off even though I hardly rode prior to the event. I saw some guys riding fixed gear road bikes that day too.I don't know why, but I can't figure out how to install the rear deraileur. I feel kinda dumb.I can help you with that if you'd like. Do you have all the necessary part? Cables, cable housing, shifters? What kind of shifter do you have? The older friction shifters or newer index shifters?

Oh, I talked to my friend with the worms and he said he would give you some. Apparently he got more not too long ago. If you're still interested I'll let him know and we can arrange a meeting or something.

[tiarehi]

I will bring some drinks and ice.

Thanks

[Linkzi]

Anyone bringing chili? I can bring that local staple to every potluck.


I will bring some drinks and ice.

Thanks

Thanks guys, the first page has been updated with all the stuff that is coming in.

Norris - Do you need a cooler?

[tiarehi]

Thanks guys, the first page has been updated with all the stuff that is coming in.

Norris - Do you need a cooler?

That would be helpful, but I can roll the ice in my rolling cart and swap it to the cooler...

[Linkzi]

That would be helpful, but I can roll the ice in my rolling cart and swap it to the cooler...

OK, I'll bring a cooler with some drinks.

[tiarehi]

Thanks.

[motion_projekt]

is it BYOC? I have some chairs and a nice study table

[Linkzi]

Here is the area we should be at:

[Linkzi]

is it BYOC? I have some chairs and a nice study table

bring anything you want, I'll have a canopy setup.

[Samanax]

Thanks for that map, Lincoln.

I might be a little late...one of our dogs has a vet appointment that morning (it was supposed to be on December 27 but was rescheduled because of the blackout). I'm sure I'll be there before 12:00 though.

:) Chris

[Samanax]

im gonna guess 50D?Check out Brandon's (branmuffindonburi) siggy...he got himself a brand spanking new 5D Mk II!!!

:) Chris

[Superficialodds]

I'm planning on making it to this meet. I'll bring a pie.
Norris don't forget my Umbrella, thanks.
Kevin

[butangviber]

anything I should bring? I am new to this and dont want to be that guy.

[Samanax]

anything I should bring? I am new to this and dont want to be that guy.Check the very first post of this thread to see what is already being brought. I think everything is covered already though...except chips?

:) Chris

[Linkzi]

anything I should bring? I am new to this and dont want to be that guy.

Bring whatever you want, pupus, snacks, deserts can always be added.

[motion_projekt]

i can't bring sushi. I'll bring chips.

aloha.

[Samanax]

Looks like this is gonna be a big turnout. Should be fun.

Heard the weather might not be so good though, they expect showers on Saturday. Hope the showers stick to the mountains.

:) Chris

[ZENGHOST]

Count me in. I am down for the 10th.
Welcome to the new guy.

Haven't decided what to bring yet...will bring something edible (hopefully) :p

[tiarehi]

Bump for tomorrow, I have already picked up the drinks, just the ice left...

[Samanax]

Haven't decided what to bring yet...will bring something edible (hopefully) :pHave you decided yet?

:) Chris

[ZENGHOST]

Have you decided yet?

:) Chris

Nope ;)

Thinking fried noodles--just wondering how well it would keep out there. Wouldn't want it to spoil. So it'd at least start off edible, but then again I'm leaving early so it won't be a problem for me :p:D

[butangviber]

Welcome to the new guy.

Haven't decided what to bring yet...will bring something edible (hopefully) :p
Thank you. See you all tomorrow!!!

[ishida]

getting all my crap together tonight :)

[Linkzi]

Nope ;)

Thinking fried noodles--just wondering how well it would keep out there. Wouldn't want it to spoil. So it'd at least start off edible, but then again I'm leaving early so it won't be a problem for me :p:D

We'll have a cooler, so we can stuff it in there if we have to.

[motion_projekt]

see everyone there tomorrow!

[ZENGHOST]

We'll have a cooler, so we can stuff it in there if we have to.

Noodles it is, then. Damn, It's fricking 3:30--if I was smart I'd be sleeping already but I just got home and not quite sleepy enough yet. I'm going to be jacked up tomorrow.

[Linkzi]

I'm going to TRY and make it out there before 10:00.

[butangviber]

Not going to be able to make it. Flat tire with a nail in it. Gonna have to try to catch up with you guys at another one. Darn odd sized tire!!!!

[ZENGHOST]

Not going to be able to make it. Flat tire with a nail in it. Gonna have to try to catch up with you guys at another one. Darn odd sized tire!!!!

Too bad, I think we'll probably have another one soon--bummer about the tire. Just got home but some of the guys are still there.

I think I have just enough time before my dinner to get some of my "contest" pics up.

[ZENGHOST]

Red & Bikini

http://sksphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p400578445-4.jpg

f/1.8 & Bokeh

http://sksphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p431678580-4.jpg

Communication

http://sksphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p31862346-4.jpg

Serene

http://sksphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p454128733-4.jpg

Kids

http://sksphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p312173086-4.jpg

People at Play

http://sksphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p471081640-4.jpg

Wet & Rain

http://sksphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p118409596-4.jpg

[aiea1]

The Group
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3185970059_9a75c75d56_b.jpg

ishida, branmuffindonburi, Aiea1, tiarehi. Linkzi , samanax, Motion_Projekt
,Superficialodds, Zenghost, and mergecross

Communication
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3186105491_944c048a74_b.jpg

Honolulu POTN Shooter ZENGHOST @ f/1.8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3186947788_d3f20ec782_b.jpg

Serene
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3186106771_8b60d5a005_b.jpg

The Color RED
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/3186107141_e6f7bd5a96.jpg

Grown Kids Playing
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3186107751_a313149789_b.jpg

Bikini
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/3186950018_9c432c5444_b.jpg

[tiarehi]

Nice seeing everyone, it has been a while, glad to know everyone is starting off new year in good shape, thanks for coming out, and the food was Ono!

RED
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3187306106_c7c22d29c2_b.jpg

No F1.8

Communication
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/3187198986_141a9bbe0c_b.jpg

Bikini
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3186357799_dfd6aeb077_b.jpg

People @ Play
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3186392851_698df75557_b.jpg

[tiarehi]

Continue...
Kids
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/3187257040_cd6f075f49_b.jpg

Serene
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/3186376301_842268721e_b.jpg

Rain
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3186406247_62950a9fed_b.jpg

Wet
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/3187250136_e5c6e54415_b.jpg

Bokeh
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/3187268002_734c8dc300_b.jpg

The rest of gallery, click here (http://flickr.com/photos/lwn/sets/72157612377694003/)

Mahalo!

[stu46]

Nice sets guys. Looks like a good turnout. Too bad I missed this one. Hope to make the next one.

[tiarehi]

Nice sets guys. Looks like a good turnout. Too bad I missed this one. Hope to make the next one.

Don't worry man, more meets will come... next one should be north shore...

[stu46]

That should be a very good one. I'll be busy for most of Feb as well. Hope I can squeeze it in.

[butangviber]

Dang, looks like you guys had fun. Good pictures too. Ill take the bus next time if I have to in order to make it. LOL

[branmuffindonburi]

f/1.8 (I thought it'd be double-cool if i shot a camera with an f/1.8 lens attached using the 1.8 setting on my lens)
http://gallery.me.com/brandonkawamura/100230/1.8/web.jpg
Rain (Wouldn't have even thought about a picture like this without overhearing comments from the group :P)
http://gallery.me.com/brandonkawamura/100230/Rain/web.jpg

[branmuffindonburi]

Themed pictures

Red (what can I say, it really stood out to me :P)
http://gallery.me.com/brandonkawamura/100230/Red/web.jpg
Bikini (*shrugs*)
http://gallery.me.com/brandonkawamura/100230/Bikini/web.jpg
Play (My focus wasn't great in this shot...)
http://gallery.me.com/brandonkawamura/100230/Play/web.jpg
Kid (Everyone's favorite little boy)
http://gallery.me.com/brandonkawamura/100230/Kid/web.jpg
Communication (Another cell phone picture...)
http://gallery.me.com/brandonkawamura/100230/Communication/web.jpg
Serene (Don't ask me why I associate cigarettes with "peaceful")
http://gallery.me.com/brandonkawamura/100230/Serene/web.jpg
Bokeh (I think this one looks much better in full resolution, it's not cropped)
http://gallery.me.com/brandonkawamura/100230/Bokeh/web.jpg
Wet (I felt the wetsuit embodied wet)
http://gallery.me.com/brandonkawamura/100230/Wet/web.jpg

[mergecross]

Red
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/3187628492_e109b24d53.jpg

Bikini
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3186789137_63888e77ff.jpg

Play
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/3186825163_0779e20f93.jpg

Kid
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3186789189_cd015820d0_o.jpg

Serene
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3186789447_81dc6368fa_o.jpg

wet
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3186825263_5d157bb864.jpg

rain
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3453/3187628562_5e080dddb8_o.jpg

Bokeh
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3186825225_0d85fc8258.jpg

[mergecross]

F/1.8
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3186755443_5ab375aa28.jpg

Communication
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3186789667_037ed8d51a.jpg

[ishida]

Unfortunately, I didn't get to see the list of shooting assignments until it started raining and close to when I was going to leave. I got some stuffs tho.

The MOB
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/3188795222_47b4ac538c_o.jpg

Bikini
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3188795078_51d89ddcbc_o.jpg

Serene
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3188795030_1007cf4483_o.jpg

Wet
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/3187952277_c941d203f1_o.jpg

Rain
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/3187952223_4f1dfcdf94_o.jpg

Red
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3187952175_38a922f731_o.jpg

[Linkzi]

Hmm, as suspected, we have simular shots, I should've posted them early. I'll have to go though them to find different subjects posted.

It was great seeing a big turnout. Plenty of food and rain. The morning was beautiful with the sun shining, then a big pour for a few minutes, then cloudy the rest of the day with occational drizzles. I should have taken some shots early, then kick back. We always do the opposite. Mahalo everyone for your participation.

[obycity]

great photos guys. I wish I could have made it. Hope to make it to the next one

[motion_projekt]

click the image for the link.

some really rough editing and shooting.

haha. my hands are SHAKY. i need to get better stability.

enjoy.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a89/kentnish/vimeo.jpg (http://vimeo.com/2798570)

[branmuffindonburi]

Ah, that tripod really does make a difference. Is that iMovie 08'? iMovie 09 has video stabilization :). It is recommended to keep HD video in the landscape aspect ratio though hehe, so good job with that.

[ZENGHOST]

click the image for the link.

some really rough editing and shooting.

haha. my hands are SHAKY. i need to get better stability.

enjoy.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a89/kentnish/vimeo.jpg (http://vimeo.com/2798570)

Cool--now you gotta get a video light for it.

[ZENGHOST]

These were from Saturday, they were my favorite shots of the day (at least next to the bikini shots). My first BIF (bird in flight) keepers so far. Think it was mostly dumb luck.

http://sksphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p214282884-4.jpg

http://sksphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p248823611-4.jpg


Also forgot to post a link to the rest of the gallery from the meet: http://sksphotography.zenfolio.com/p821960966 .

[motion_projekt]

Ah, that tripod really does make a difference. Is that iMovie 08'? iMovie 09 has video stabilization :). It is recommended to keep HD video in the landscape aspect ratio though hehe, so good job with that.

wanna hook it up then? :-D

[stu46]

On my iPhone, but what lens did you use? Awesome BIF Shots!

[ZENGHOST]

On my iPhone, but what lens did you use? Awesome BIF Shots!

It was the 300 f/4 IS on my 1D3. I cropped it a bit, but not that much. It looks like it's far away but it's not really--this one was almost accidental as opposed to all the others that I was trying to get but couldn't :rolleyes:.

[mergecross]

Also forgot to post a link to the rest of the gallery from the meet: http://sksphotography.zenfolio.com/p821960966 .

Frame #14 on your zenfolio is nice. If you took 2 steps to the left and rotated to the right a little bit, it would be a perfect shot.

[ishida]

Also forgot to post a link to the rest of the gallery from the meet: http://sksphotography.zenfolio.com/p821960966 .


Real nice shots. great gallery of photos!

[motion_projekt]

Also forgot to post a link to the rest of the gallery from the meet: http://sksphotography.zenfolio.com/p821960966 .

could i get a copy of the photo of me with the 300mm?

aloha. =)

[ZENGHOST]

Frame #14 on your zenfolio is nice. If you took 2 steps to the left and rotated to the right a little bit, it would be a perfect shot.

Thanks for the suggestion--there does seem to be too much room on the left side. I think it was part lazy, part didn't notice and part wishing I had my 5D to use with Lincoln's 17-40. The shot I pictured in my head was wider and I think maybe I could've tried one from a lower angle. I kept waiting for her to jump as her friends were telling her "I don't think that's a good idea." :confused:

Real nice shots. great gallery of photos!

Thanks, Barry.

could i get a copy of the photo of me with the 300mm?

aloha. =)

Sure, Kent--you want me to email it to you the email in your sig?

[Linkzi]

Here are my shots from the Meet (http://flickr.com/photos/linkzi/sets/72157612474587972/), Look at them using the slideshow option. Some of you already peeked at these before I posted them here. :wink: These are some of the subjects listed:

Red. HPD doing their job.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/3191152230_b009f938ba_o.jpg

Wet, rain. GND mounted diagonally. I'm under a tree avoiding the drizzle. Added the "diffuse glow" effect in PS.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3431/3191151762_e59987b526_o.jpg

Communication, Bokeh. A lazy approach to the subject. Shot at f/4.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3191151882_cc86fed708_o.jpg

Kid. Flashed them and applied a 1-stop GND in Lightroom for the sky. Click image for larger pic.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3191152034_836477e982.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3191152034_fef011b962_o.jpg)

Serene. Someone left the flowers in her hands. Click for larger pic.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/3191152366_5270753b10.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/3191152366_951ee476ef_o.jpg)

Play. This guy had the most fun of all! I kept the larger one unaccessable to save your eyes. :lol:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3191152746_4c42a3838f.jpg

I need to process my f/1.8 photo that I forgot to add to my flickr. Also the bikinis went home after the rain so I missed my opportunity.

[Linkzi]

Also forgot to post a link to the rest of the gallery from the meet: http://sksphotography.zenfolio.com/p821960966 .

Great shots, I like using the slideshow to view them. Made me want to use the telephoto more for tighter shots.

[Samanax]

My Meet pics won't be up for awhile. When I got home on Saturday my wife said the main computer suddenly shutdown when she was using it and wouldn't boot back up. I was able to get it to boot up but it's obviously dying. I did download my images to the computer and did edit one image but the performance was real sluggish and I didn't want to stress it anymore. Turned it off and haven't turned it on since.

We do have two other working computers at home but one is way too slow to do photo editing with and I didn't feel like installing my PP software on my wife's computer because I would be on it all the time and she needs it for work.

So I ordered new parts and will be building a newer, more up-to-date computer this weekend. Hope to get my pictures up by Sunday.

Could someone please put up the list of shots we were supposed to take on Saturday...I don't remember everything that was on the list. Thanks.

:) Chris

[ZENGHOST]

My Meet pics won't be up for awhile. When I got home on Saturday my wife said the main computer suddenly shutdown when she was using it and wouldn't boot back up. I was able to get it to boot up but it's obviously dying. I did download my images to the computer and did edit one image but the performance was real sluggish and I didn't want to stress it anymore. Turned it off and haven't turned it on since.

We do have two other working computers at home but one is way too slow to do photo editing with and I didn't feel like installing my PP software on my wife's computer because I would be on it all the time and she needs it for work.

So I ordered new parts and will be building a newer, more up-to-date computer this weekend. Hope to get my pictures up by Sunday.

Could someone please put up the list of shots we were supposed to take on Saturday...I don't remember everything that was on the list. Thanks.

:) Chris

If you look at my post I think it lists everything, although some are grouped together.

My home computer crashed this morning so I have to work on it too. Too bad it's so crazy at work that this is the first break I've had since I got here. Stupid Macs won't work with the new Xerox machines. I hope I can recover everything. My backups weren't up to the minute so I'm crossing my fingers that I can recover everything. Had a weird virus message this morning from McAfee and then everything restarted, now when I boot I get all the way through the login before I get "recovered from fatal error" then a blue screen then a restart. Stupid computers.

[Samanax]

If you look at my post I think it lists everything, although some are grouped together.Okay, will do. Thanks Stacey.
My home computer crashed this morning so I have to work on it too. Too bad it's so crazy at work that this is the first break I've had since I got here. Stupid Macs won't work with the new Xerox machines. I hope I can recover everything. My backups weren't up to the minute so I'm crossing my fingers that I can recover everything. Had a weird virus message this morning from McAfee and then everything restarted, now when I boot I get all the way through the login before I get "recovered from fatal error" then a blue screen then a restart. Stupid computers.Bummer man. Are you using a Windows computer at home? Did you try to start it in Safe Mode yet? I hope you didn't get that nasty AV 2009 malware...I heard it's a nightmare to get rid of.

:) Chris

[ZENGHOST]

Okay, will do. Thanks Stacey.
Bummer man. Are you using a Windows computer at home? Did you try to start it in Safe Mode yet? I hope you didn't get that nasty AV 2009 malware...I heard it's a nightmare to get rid of.

:) Chris

Didn't bother with safe mode--actually I was in such a rush to get to work that I didn't even think of it. I just pulled my drives and brought them to work but it's been so crazy I haven't had time to mess with them.

Yup, Windows XP. What AV 2009 malware? Something new?

[stu46]

It's a few weeks/months old. As long as your AV signatures are up to date, you should be fine.

[Samanax]

Yup, Windows XP. What AV 2009 malware? Something new?I heard about it from the computer forum I hang out in...something pretty nasty. When it first started messing computers up the only thing to do was reformat and reinstall Windows. But I think Malwarebytes (http://www.malwarebytes.org/) can clean an infected computer now.

But if that's not the problem I hope it's something simple like a stick of RAM going bad or a faulty data cable.

:) Chris

[Linkzi]

Here is my f/1.8 photo. I wanted a low angle shot and used the "diffuse glow" effect in PS for more interest. It gave it more separation. I prefocused on the sidewalk waiting for people to walk by so I did not have to look though the view finder to snap the pic.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3196071574_f74fc0e4b6_o.jpg

Samanax - Use the previous photos for the subjects. I hope we covered them all. I lost the paper with the subjects.

[Samanax]

Looks like the new computer parts will be waiting for me when I get home today (that was fast). I hope to put up my pictures by Sunday (if the build goes okay and I don't have any dud parts).

Really enjoying seeing everyone else's Meet pictures...lots of nice shots.

[tiarehi]

What did you end up getting for computer parts?

[Samanax]

What did you end up getting for computer parts?Here are the specs...

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz LGA 775 Dual-Core Processor
ASUS P5Q LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
CORSAIR 4GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 Dual Channel Kit
SeaSonic SS-500ET 500W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V V2.91 Power Supply
SAPPHIRE 100264L Radeon HD 4350 512MB PCI Express 2.0 x16 Video Card
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s HDD
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s HDD
LITE-ON Black 20X SATA DVD Burner - Retail
My old Antec case
WinXP Home

:) Chris

[tiarehi]

nice... no vista? :D

[Samanax]

nice... no vista? :DNo, I like WinXP. I've seen Vista and I can't find certain features easily in it and it seems confusing. I think I'll wait for Windows 7.

:) Chris

[ZENGHOST]

Scanning my HDD right now (taking fricking forever). It's still picking up those virus files that I saw the other day. Generic.dx and Generic FakeAlert.b on three files in the Temp folder. It looks like everything's still there, but wanted to scan before I moved any of the files off--probably go and buy another external to save everything to temporarily just to get the data off the drive. I think I'm going to invest in a drobo--that's going to kill my photography funds, but it'll be worth that and more if I ever need it.

[Samanax]

Scanning my HDD right now (taking fricking forever). It's still picking up those virus files that I saw the other day. Generic.dx and Generic FakeAlert.b on three files in the Temp folder.Just did a Google search on those two and it sounds like they're a pain to get rid of. Funny, they're considered low risk trojans.I think I'm going to invest in a drobo--that's going to kill my photography funds, but it'll be worth that and more if I ever need it.LOL...I had to Google "drobo" to find out what it was. Sounds like a very good product to look into.

:) Chris

[branmuffindonburi]

Drobo's are all the rage on the this week in photography podcast. If you use the coupon code "TWIP" at drobostore.com, I think you get to keep $50. :)

[stu46]

Looks interesting, but expensive.

[ishida]

Cool stuff

[aiea1]

Experimenting with making a Watermark

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3204166361_ec56e9f6a1.jpg

[Samanax]

Experimenting with making a Watermark

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3204166361_ec56e9f6a1.jpgNice font, I like it.

Well, I got my new computer put together and I'm posting from it now. Looks like everything works okay and it's reasonably faster than my old one...not bad considering it cost about half the price. Gotta love how high tech stuff gets cheaper and cheaper.

Finished installing most of my photo editing software but still have to transfer my other files from the old computer. Hope to get that done by the end of the long weekend.

I'll try to get to the Meet photos soon, but don't know if it'll be this weekend...wifey wants to go shopping tomorrow and then has a "to-do" list for me for Monday. We'll see.

:) Chris

[phocalphobe]

Nice font, I like it.

Well, I got my new computer put together and I'm posting from it now. Looks like everything works okay and it's reasonably faster than my old one...not bad considering it cost about half the price. Gotta love how high tech stuff gets cheaper and cheaper.

Finished installing most of my photo editing software but still have to transfer my other files from the old computer. Hope to get that done by the end of the long weekend.

I'll try to get to the Meet photos soon, but don't know if it'll be this weekend...wifey wants to go shopping tomorrow and then has a "to-do" list for me for Monday. We'll see.

:) Chris

Nice build Chris, all parts look well matched. Looks like you future-proofed your build pretty well too. I got the same mobo in one of my rigs along with an Intel Q9550 with Scythe Ninja mini pipe cooler (sort of to match the cooling on the mobo too) I had to trim a few fins to make it fit but it dropped core temp's ~10F from the stock one even for it's "small" size.

I just heard that Intel is gonna reduce their chip prices soon. the Q9650 is gonna drop to around $320 down from around $535. A pretty big price drop, and it's arguable that AMD's pricing is the cause of it.

I'm probably gonna get it once the price drop takes effect and run it with CS4 because I heard (not confirmed) CS4 uses multi-cores alot more efficiently than previous versions, and put the 9550 in my son's gaming rig. Can't wait for added GPU support in the app too.

Sorry for hijacking this thread.:o

[motion_projekt]

dave, looks like you;re doing what norris did awhile back. very cool!

[tommy52]

nice pics, looks like alot of fun

and put the 9550 in my son's gaming rig.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! thats a pretty lucky son and a really cool dad

[Samanax]

Finally edited the pictures from the Meet. Was waiting for the X-Rite Eye-One Display 2 to arrive so I could calibrate my monitor first. The pictures might look a little weird since I haven't edited in awhile and I'm not used to the new monitor yet. I did the Easy Mode monitor calibration just to see what would happen and the colors do look better than without the calibration...gonna do the Advanced Mode when I have time later.

Red (Ring) -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3281878392_ca1849e15b.jpg

Bokeh -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/3281960452_7a3bc3111a.jpg

Bikini -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3267055716_a9ae71ee3b.jpg

Communication -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3268877487_5b85ce7933.jpg

Wet -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3282834019_7cbff97b2f.jpg

Rain -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3563/3282908345_e2a9e010bd.jpg

Kids At Play -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3283055817_2d09e57737.jpg

Serene -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3283932000_761000c7e8.jpg

Didn't do a f/1.8 shot.

[tiarehi]

Cool shots, glad to see you finally had time to process your batch...

[Samanax]

Finally edited a few more pics from the Meet. Still getting used to my new monitor, the color calibration and doing post processing again (haven't been shooting or editing much lately) so the pictures may look a little weird.

While looking at my pictures I realized I enjoy taking candid shots of other photographers more than shooting anything else.

David taking a shot -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3285328686_368cdce57d.jpg

Lincoln and Brandon sharing a light moment -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3284041812_52e09f72a0.jpg

Brandon, Stacey and Norris talking about camera equipment -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3288042566_e6f81be04b.jpg

Brandon chimping by the gear table -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3287223729_dc7507bdcc.jpg

Brandon and Stacey mounting the big guns -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3289748540_0371400fe3.jpg

Lincoln shooting some kids jumping into the ocean -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/3285445514_4a873d465e.jpg

Norris shooting something in the distance -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3287224195_b612b8ef02.jpg

[Linkzi]

thanks for posting them Chris!

[VFTT]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3283932000_761000c7e8.jpg



Hey....when I left Hawaii half a year ago you guys were sitting under a tent on the beach eating.....you are still eating under a tent on the beach? ? ? ? :D

Linkzi - nice to see that I am still in your phone.

I am bummed out because I was supposed to go out there for work (short trip) and I was going to surprise you guys. The trip got cancelled and I don't know when I will be back out there. Ugh....back to the snow.

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/gallery/sledding/images/2133-800.jpg

(extreme sledding.... 2.9 miles down hill)

Aloha

- darren

[tommy52]

2.9 miles down hill????
dam, how fast can you reach and how long does it take

[VFTT]

It is on an old fire wardens trail on a mountain in Maine. It takes about an hour and a half or a little more to hike up and about 15 minutes to sled down. Not sure how fast you get going, but you are really flying on some sections - especially considering you are on a winding hiking trail with trees on the side.

More shots:

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/gallery/sledding/


I'd rather be sitting on the beach under a tent eating manapua though.

- darren

[tommy52]

looks fun