Another Arizona POTN get together (3)?

[disneydork06]

Psh, well that's lame. :p lol

Soo... why haven't you been accepted then? :)
too many random photos and my iso has been like 800 or higher of the photos that I turn in...although I haven't really noticed the noise in the photos but they have.

[jbdavies]

Well, aren't they picky. ;) lol

[joeb1]

Did you just say... read?! :shock: :lol:

Where's that text to speech translator when you need it. ;)

Great shots.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/joeb1_01/SMILEYS/m0374.gif

[FlyingPhotog]

Where's that text to speech translator when you need it. ;)

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/joeb1_01/SMILEYS/m0374.gif

Hey,

Where's some pics from Valle last weekend?

[joeb1]

Got sick around Prescott. Turned around and came home. Was in bed for two days.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/joeb1_01/SMILEYS/36_2_45.gif

[joeb1]

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/joeb1_01/SMILEYS/bdaycake.gif

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...-video-ap.html (http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/08/090831-internet-40th-video-ap.html)

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/joeb1_01/SMILEYS/m0374.gif

[Adam B.]

Wow Joe your just full of smiley thingies.

Jeremy, All your shots are good, however that last was is great. Well done.

[lilminijpc]

Got sick around Prescott. Turned around and came home. Was in bed for two days.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/joeb1_01/SMILEYS/36_2_45.gif

ouch... there seems to be some kinda bug going around... i noticed a lot of ppl have been sniffling... :( hope i can ward off the germs so i don't get sick over labor day...

[jbdavies]

Wow Joe your just full of smiley thingies.

Jeremy, All your shots are good, however that last was is great. Well done.
Thanks! I totally 100% copied Jay on that one though.... http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/Smilies/icon_whistling.gif

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks! I totally 100% copied Jay on that one though.... http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/Smilies/icon_whistling.gif

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Anywho...

Any of my AZ Bretheren or Sistern doing their own sensor cleaning? I'm considering tackling that chore on my 5D and I'm wondering what methods folks are using on their gear?

[jbdavies]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Anywho...

Any of my AZ Bretheren or Sistern doing their own sensor cleaning? I'm considering tackling that chore on my 5D and I'm wondering what methods folks are using on their gear?
I just cleaned mine a few weeks ago using the Copper Hill Images(ing?) stuff. Seemed to do a pretty good job. I'm 99% certain I did it wrong though. :p lol

[JmprSteve]

Anywho...

Any of my AZ Bretheren or Sistern doing their own sensor cleaning? I'm considering tackling that chore on my 5D and I'm wondering what methods folks are using on their gear?

For my 5D:
I cleaned my sensor once, then took it to Tempe Camera to have them clean up the mess I made. The second time, I just took it to Tempe Camera. I can't remember what cleaning kit I used.

When I cleaned the sensor on my 20D, I didn't have a problem - quick and easy.


Here's an image I took over the weekend, AB800, AB Beauty Dish, Vagabond II. I think the settings were f16 iso 100 ss 1/200 and my attempt at a black and white conversion. About 9:30 AM in a very small semi-shady area.
Sam (the model) is 13 and was volunteered by his mother to pose.
let me know what you think

[jbdavies]

For my 5D:
I cleaned my sensor once, then took it to Tempe Camera to have them clean up the mess I made. The second time, I just took it to Tempe Camera. I can't remember what cleaning kit I used.

When I cleaned the sensor on my 20D, I didn't have a problem - quick and easy.


Here's an image I took over the weekend, AB800, AB Beauty Dish, Vagabond II. I think the settings were f16 iso 100 ss 1/200 and my attempt at a black and white conversion. About 9:30 AM in a very small semi-shady area.
Sam (the model) is 13 and was volunteered by his mother to pose.
let me know what you think
Cute.

Great shot Steve... as always. :)

[BrianAZ]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Anywho...

Any of my AZ Bretheren or Sistern doing their own sensor cleaning? I'm considering tackling that chore on my 5D and I'm wondering what methods folks are using on their gear?

I do it myself. It's really not that hard.


BTW,

Nice shot Steve.

[Adam B.]

Good job Steve

[JmprSteve]

Thanks all, Sam was easy to work with, considering he was volunteered by his mom and had to get up early on a Saturday morning!

[jbdavies]

5,000 POSTS!!!

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/Smilies/bd0ae011.gifhttp://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/Smilies/bd0ae011.gif

[Hatch1921]

For my 5D:
I cleaned my sensor once, then took it to Tempe Camera to have them clean up the mess I made. The second time, I just took it to Tempe Camera. I can't remember what cleaning kit I used.

When I cleaned the sensor on my 20D, I didn't have a problem - quick and easy.


Here's an image I took over the weekend, AB800, AB Beauty Dish, Vagabond II. I think the settings were f16 iso 100 ss 1/200 and my attempt at a black and white conversion. About 9:30 AM in a very small semi-shady area.
Sam (the model) is 13 and was volunteered by his mother to pose.
let me know what you think

Nice capture Steve.


Congrats Jeremy... I think you are just 50K post shy of catching up with Jay ;) Not that it's a bad thing Jay. LOL :D

[jbdavies]

Nice capture Steve.


Congrats Jeremy... I think you are just 50K post shy of catching up with Jay ;) Not that it's a bad thing Jay. LOL :D
Close... only 15,000 shy. :p lol Almost.

[jbdavies]

Thanks all, Sam was easy to work with, considering he was volunteered by his mom and had to get up early on a Saturday morning!
Hey Steve!

When/how did you get your... thingy changed under your user name? And what does "NUMERO 19159" mean?

[FlyingPhotog]

And You Can All BITE ME...

(BTW, check my Sig. I'm claiming the name for the new 100 IS Macro...)

Hatch, check your email at work plz Re: Tuesday...

[disneydork06]

haha...nice all. Jay, I took my camera to photomark. they did all the work for me. :-) so anyone want to loan me a 1dmk3 or 135L for a volleyball tourny tomorrow and saturday? :-D
Jay, are you happy today that it's thursday?

[FlyingPhotog]

haha...nice all. Jay, I took my camera to photomark. they did all the work for me. :-) so anyone want to loan me a 1dmk3 or 135L for a volleyball tourny tomorrow and saturday? :-D
Jay, are you happy today that it's thursday?

Immeasurably happy...

Forgot to mention my impulse buy today at TCR: I picked up one of them fancy-schmancy Lumiquest Promax flash bouncer systems.

Haven't tried it out yet but it gets good reivews here so we'll see. I may play photographer on Sept 12 at a reunion being thrown by folks my wife used to work with.

[jbdavies]

Immeasurably happy...

Forgot to mention my impulse buy today at TCR: I picked up one of them fancy-schmancy Lumiquest Promax flash bouncer systems.

Haven't tried it out yet but it gets good reivews here so we'll see. I may play photographer on Sept 12 at a reunion being thrown by folks my wife used to work with.
Just looked that up. Interesting. Sounds nifty. Will you give us a full report afterwords? :D

[lilminijpc]

w00t!!! yay thursday & it RAINED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[disneydork06]

w00t!!! yay thursday & it RAINED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thought that was dust :-P that's all I see on my car now is dirt :-)

[FlyingPhotog]

Just looked that up. Interesting. Sounds nifty. Will you give us a full report afterwords? :D

Yepper, will do.

BTW, go check out (Air) Sled Driver over in transportation. Managed to squeeze out something kind of creative from my last visit to the Pima Museum.

[JmprSteve]

Hey Steve!

When/how did you get your... thingy changed under your user name? And what does "NUMERO 19159" mean?

I didn't do anything.. it just appeared one day.

[cntry]

PhotoVision is here........... :)

[Hatch1921]

PhotoVision is here........... :)
The PhotoVision double bonus Issue 76 was just placed in the mail this past Tuesday. Based on the response of those who have already received the issue, we are experiencing exceptionally high read errors with the 76A disc.

It appears to be something in the encoding which allows it to be viewed on some players and computers while not on others. Because this problem appears wide spread, we have decided to re-duplicate the 76A disc.

As soon as we isolate the exact problem, we will mail a replacement disc to all PhotoVision subscribers.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Sincerely, Ed Pierce



Only 1 video on the disc will play :confused:

[cntry]

Guess I got lucky, my A disk is working fine...........Never mind, so do some don't.........

The PhotoVision double bonus Issue 76 was just placed in the mail this past Tuesday. Based on the response of those who have already received the issue, we are experiencing exceptionally high read errors with the 76A disc.

It appears to be something in the encoding which allows it to be viewed on some players and computers while not on others. Because this problem appears wide spread, we have decided to re-duplicate the 76A disc.

As soon as we isolate the exact problem, we will mail a replacement disc to all PhotoVision subscribers.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Sincerely, Ed Pierce



Only 1 video on the disc will play :confused:

[lilminijpc]

hi everyone! quick question, what are some good tips for taking good pictures in rainy/cloudy conditions? i'm thinking about heading up north to the gc this weekend, but it seems as though it will be cloudy... :( past experience, my images have come out too dark.
thanks!
-joyce

[FlyingPhotog]

hi everyone! quick question, what are some good tips for taking good pictures in rainy/cloudy conditions? i'm thinking about heading up north to the gc this weekend, but it seems as though it will be cloudy... :( past experience, my images have come out too dark.
thanks!
-joyce

Tripod and Bracket, Bracket, Bracket...

What you may not get in one frame can always be "assembled" in post processing (HDR, Exposure Blending, Etc...)

I'm envious. All I got up there a couple of weeks ago was severe clear skies. :(

[cntry]

Like Jay said Bracket, also, use in camera light meter on dark areas to fiqure exposure, just watch not to blow out the sky. Clouds are good at GC! :)

hi everyone! quick question, what are some good tips for taking good pictures in rainy/cloudy conditions? i'm thinking about heading up north to the gc this weekend, but it seems as though it will be cloudy... :( past experience, my images have come out too dark.
thanks!
-joyce

[jbdavies]

So, today I went over to a friends house to help him try and calibrate his monitor/printer. I took over my laptop+monitor so that we could compare, since mine is calibrated. I also took a long a print I had printed by Mpix.com just so we could compare his prints to that.

I get there, pull up the image on both his and mine monitors... and the print from Mpix... looks more accurate on his monitor than mine... ??? WTF?! lol I'm the one with the so called "calibrated" monitor... why does his look more accurate to the professional print?

Granted... I haven't re-calibrated my monitors in a couple weeks... but would that really make a difference? Or, maybe I calibrated my monitors completely wrong? (which is totally possible).

What do ya'll think?

[FlyingPhotog]

Could just be blind luck. Some systems come out of the box close enough for Government Work. Did you print anything on the uncalibrated system before and then after calibration?

Samples from the Lumiquest Flash thingy. All 5D + 85mm f/1.8 All WB to 5500K

Direct 580EXII
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/116890086/large.jpg

Lumiquest "Birdcage" on flash but no insert (Approx 80 Up / 20 Out)
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/116890087/large.jpg

White Insert
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/116890088/large.jpg

Silver Insert
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/116890089/large.jpg

Gold Insert
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/116890090/large.jpg

White Insert + Difuser Over Front
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/116890091/large.jpg

Notes:
- All these seem a tad reddish but that could be bounce from the desk
- Open Birdcage with standard white ceiling could be pretty good. Adds catchlights nicely
- White Insert may need -1/3 or -2/3 FEC. Pretty Stark
- Silver Insert: Nice Sparkle
- Gold Insert: Wouldn't use unless there's a sunset/rise to match.
- Difuser: Gives typical blue-ish plastic look look. Needs 200K warmer or so.

Final Thought: Shape of device not good for shooting down at someone. Need subject at least at lens height.

[jbdavies]

Could just be blind luck. Some systems come out of the box close enough for Government Work. Did you print anything on the uncalibrated system before and then after calibration?
Well, we didn't actually calibrate his system, since his looked to be pretty spot on. All we were trying to do is make the printer print something that looked like the Mpix print.... which we weren't able to do (probably something with the printer profile?).

I don't know.... lol

Samples from the Lumiquest Flash thingy. All 5D + 85mm f/1.8 All WB to 5500K

Notes:
- All these seem a tad reddish but that could be bounce from the desk
- Open Birdcage with standard white ceiling could be pretty good. Adds catchlights nicely
- White Insert may need -1/3 or -2/3 FEC. Pretty Stark
- Silver Insert: Nice Sparkle
- Gold Insert: Wouldn't use unless there's a sunset/rise to match.
- Difuser: Gives typical blue-ish plastic look look. Needs 200K warmer or so.

Final Thought: Shape of device not good for shooting down at someone. Need subject at least at lens height.
Hmmmm.... nifty. I have no official say. lol Still know nothing about flash. :p

[joeb1]

Hmmmm.... nifty. I have no official say. lol Still know nothing about flash. :p

He looks like this...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/joeb1_01/TheFlash.jpg

[jbdavies]

He looks like this...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/joeb1_01/TheFlash.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/Smilies/laughing.gif

[joeb1]

Here's how a how to.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/joeb1_01/2137a9950nf3.jpg

[lilminijpc]

Like Jay said Bracket, also, use in camera light meter on dark areas to fiqure exposure, just watch not to blow out the sky. Clouds are good at GC! :)
@ randy: cool, thanks! will give it a try. i hope it won't rain...

Tripod and Bracket, Bracket, Bracket...
What you may not get in one frame can always be "assembled" in post processing (HDR, Exposure Blending, Etc...)

I'm envious. All I got up there a couple of weeks ago was severe clear skies. :(
@ jay: thanks for the tip! :) will give it a try an post my results.
it's a 3 day weekend, ya still got time to head up also!... ;)

Could just be blind luck. Some systems come out of the box close enough for Government Work. Did you print anything on the uncalibrated system before and then after calibration?

Samples from the Lumiquest Flash thingy. All 5D + 85mm f/1.8 All WB to 5500K

Direct 580EXII

Lumiquest "Birdcage" on flash but no insert (Approx 80 Up / 20 Out)

White Insert

Silver Insert


Gold Insert

White Insert + Difuser Over Front


Notes:
- All these seem a tad reddish but that could be bounce from the desk
- Open Birdcage with standard white ceiling could be pretty good. Adds catchlights nicely
- White Insert may need -1/3 or -2/3 FEC. Pretty Stark
- Silver Insert: Nice Sparkle
- Gold Insert: Wouldn't use unless there's a sunset/rise to match.
- Difuser: Gives typical blue-ish plastic look look. Needs 200K warmer or so.

Final Thought: Shape of device not good for shooting down at someone. Need subject at least at lens height.

@ jay: i think the birdcage one seems to give the most natural lighting.

[FlyingPhotog]

@ jay: thanks for the tip! :) will give it a try an post my results. it's a 3 day weekend, ya still got time to head up also!... ;)

Oh, I'll get back up there sooner rather than later but I think we're going to Tubac and Patagonia on Sunday. One day trip so we're not coming home with the masses.

Watch yourself on I-17 if you're coming home on Monday.

@ jay: i think the birdcage one seems to give the most natural lighting.

In this particular case, I think so too. Looks like surroundings and angle to subject will play a big part with this kit. We're supposed to go to a work-related reunion on 9/12 so maybe I'll drag it along and play Paparazzi that night and try it out.

[JmprSteve]

Well, we didn't actually calibrate his system, since his looked to be pretty spot on. All we were trying to do is make the printer print something that looked like the Mpix print.... which we weren't able to do (probably something with the printer profile?).

I don't know.... lol


Hmmmm.... nifty. I have no official say. lol Still know nothing about flash. :p

Because your monitor is calibrated has nothing to do with printing, it helps but...
for each type of paper being used (glossy HP paper, glossy Epson paper, etc) each will probably require a different printer profile. You have to remember all the settings used on the printer (print quality, type of paper - what you use may not be listed in your printer) have to remain constant. Each time you change a print cartridge you need to check your profile and may need to re-profile. Don't forget to turn off the option to have the printer do the color management and let your editing software do the color management (ie photoshop). Look up the videos for the color monkey (or however you spell it) and they discuss how this device is used to calibrate your monitor and printer. Then if you want to have more fun, add a scanner and you get to build a profile for that as well!
And after all the ink and paper you burn through, you might find it cheaper to do your proofs at costco (I've had really good luck with them), then send the images to your favorite lab!
If I remember correctly, Terry is doing his own printing so you might ask him about printer profiling.

[jbdavies]

Because your monitor is calibrated has nothing to do with printing, it helps but...
for each type of paper being used (glossy HP paper, glossy Epson paper, etc) each will probably require a different printer profile. You have to remember all the settings used on the printer (print quality, type of paper - what you use may not be listed in your printer) have to remain constant. Each time you change a print cartridge you need to check your profile and may need to re-profile. Don't forget to turn off the option to have the printer do the color management and let your editing software do the color management (ie photoshop). Look up the videos for the color monkey (or however you spell it) and they discuss how this device is used to calibrate your monitor and printer. Then if you want to have more fun, add a scanner and you get to build a profile for that as well!
And after all the ink and paper you burn through, you might find it cheaper to do your proofs at costco (I've had really good luck with them), then send the images to your favorite lab!
If I remember correctly, Terry is doing his own printing so you might ask him about printer profiling.
:shock:

I think I'll just stick with Mpix.com. :lol:

The friend just bought a really nice Epson printer, so we were trying to figure the damn thing out. lol I'm totally clueless when it comes to this type of stuff. :D

Thanks for all the info though, Steve. :)

[JmprSteve]

Could just be blind luck. Some systems come out of the box close enough for Government Work. Did you print anything on the uncalibrated system before and then after calibration?

Samples from the Lumiquest Flash thingy. All 5D + 85mm f/1.8 All WB to 5500K


Lumiquest "Birdcage" on flash but no insert (Approx 80 Up / 20 Out)
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/116890087/large.jpg



Final Thought: Shape of device not good for shooting down at someone. Need subject at least at lens height.
Like this one, the Lumiquest seems to open the shadows more. At least the object in the lower right corner is more distinct in the shots with the lumiquest and her hair is better separated from the background.

[FlyingPhotog]

Like this one, the Lumiquest seems to open the shadows more. At least the object in the lower right corner is more distinct in the shots with the lumiquest and her hair is better separated from the background.

For this quick and dirty test, I agree...

I actually like what the Silver Insert does as well but Kristy was sitting down at a reddish wooden desk and I think some of that red got picked up as well.

I want to try the Silver Vs Sunlight and the Gold Insert against a late afternoon shot.

I was suprised how much of a kicker effect I still got just with the open "Birdcage" structure. I was not suprised that the Difuser cast a rather nasty Bluish tone on things. I've yet to find any "On Flash" difuser that didn't.

The White Insert throws a lot of light. I think for a normal 10' distance, it's gonna need a little minus FEC.

[Hatch1921]

A macro morning at the Hassayampa Preserve. The overcast skies were great!!! Not to mention a slight breeze. It has been ages since I shot macro... plenty of mistakes... but... a fun morning out.

Thanks for looking... have a fun weekend all.
Hatch


01

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/3889966935_5e71182931_o.jpg



02
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/3890759706_c5ee4a265d_o.jpg



03
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3890759646_3ed3dc9549_o.jpg



04
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2495/3890759400_1e6dbf736a_o.jpg



05
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/3890759304_0c20eb1caf_o.jpg



06
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2491/3889966159_5f362114bf_o.jpg



07
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/3889966229_d39265de73_o.jpg



08
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3443/3890759048_4a92e9d7db_o.jpg

[JmprSteve]

Frank,
They look fantastic, wouldn't have know you haven't shot macro in awhile.

BTW... you disgust me with your talent :p

[jbdavies]

plenty of mistakes... but...
Yeah, no ****. Those are HORRIBLE............ :rolleyes: :lol:

BTW... you disgust me with your talent :p
Agreed.:cool:

[BrianAZ]

Gosh, Frank. You really suck.

Not your photography, of course as it's just stellar as always, but you really make me want a Macro lens now. I'm really not much of a bug person either. I guess I'll have to shoot flowers.

You using the 180 macro with close up filters?

[Hatch1921]

Frank,
They look fantastic, wouldn't have know you haven't shot macro in awhile.

BTW... you disgust me with your talent :p

Thanks Steve... just a little luck here and there. I missed a ton of shots... didn't bring a diffusor for the 580...was a challenge to shoot and avoid harsh shadows. I forgot the teleconverter as well.... all in all...still a fun shoot.

Yeah, no ****. Those are HORRIBLE............ :rolleyes: :lol:


Agreed.:cool:

Gosh, Frank. You really suck.

Not your photography, of course as it's just stellar as always, but you really make me want a Macro lens now. I'm really not much of a bug person either. I guess I'll have to shoot flowers.

You using the 180 macro with close up filters?

Thanks Jeremy and Brian. :)


Brian... the new or old 100mm macro would be useful for other than bugs... think babay photos... taking detail shots of the feet and hands?

No close up filters... straight up lens. Sigma 180mm macro... LOVE IT!!!

Thanks again all!
Hatch

[FlyingPhotog]

@ Hatch: Nice work Frank. No visible rust there pal.

@ Brian: Wanna buy a 100mm f/2.8 Macro? Very lightly used.

[Hatch1921]

@ Hatch: Nice work Frank. No visible rust there pal.

@ Brian: Wanna buy a 100mm f/2.8 Macro? Very lightly used.


Many thanks Jay!


Brian... buy it... the Canon 100mm macro is a wonderful chunk of glass...

Jay... if Brian doesn't pick it up... shoot an email to Kristy... she has always wanted one.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Steve - nice pic of the young man. Nice conversion, too. I gotta keep working on my portraits!

Frank - AWESOME macros. I love macros and love bugs. Could you please describe your set up for these shots? Numbers 1 & 7 are my faves.

[Hatch1921]

Steve - nice pic of the young man. Nice conversion, too. I gotta keep working on my portraits!

Frank - AWESOME macros. I love macros and love bugs. Could you please describe your set up for these shots? Numbers 1 & 7 are my faves.


Many thanks Dean.

I used....

Canon 5D
Sigma 180mm macro lens (love this lens)
Canon 580ex flash...

Being that it was overcast I had to shoot around ISO 800 to keep the shutter speed up... around 1/100th-1/250th a sec... slower at times if I was using the monopod. Majority of the shots were hand-held as the insects were not in the best locations. LOL

I had the flash set from - 1 1/3rd to +1 depending on the lighting and the magnification. You lose a stop or more when you shoot the lens at 1:1.

I try to allow for enough ambient light to make the shot look decent...

Most shots were f/9.0 on up to f/13

Hope this helps. :)
Hatch

[Kamrie]

O my goodness.... we've gone through a couple splits since I was last on. School got the best of me! ANY WHOOO.... excited to share that I just bought an XSI!!!!! SO exciting!

Here's a picture of me and my boyfriend of almost 4 years. First self portrait of us @ our friends wedding rehearsal... Still playing with the new toy ;)

PS. My friend just got engaged and I told her i'd like to take some pictures of them, any suggestions on where to go??? THANKS!

Hope all is well with everyone! <3

[Adam B.]

Frank, your still a witch!!! Nice shots.

[Hatch1921]

O my goodness.... we've gone through a couple splits since I was last on. School got the best of me! ANY WHOOO.... excited to share that I just bought an XSI!!!!! SO exciting!

Here's a picture of me and my boyfriend of almost 4 years. First self portrait of us @ our friends wedding rehearsal... Still playing with the new toy ;)

PS. My friend just got engaged and I told her i'd like to take some pictures of them, any suggestions on where to go??? THANKS!

Hope all is well with everyone! <3

Frank, your still a witch!!! Nice shots.


Congrats on the new purchase Kamrie.


Thanks Adam... just a little eye of newt and all is well. ;)

[disneydork06]

hi guys. hows everyones weekend so far?

[FlyingPhotog]

Off to Tubac and Patagonia in the morning. Be back sometime tomorrow night.

[BrianAZ]

@ Hatch: Nice work Frank. No visible rust there pal.

@ Brian: Wanna buy a 100mm f/2.8 Macro? Very lightly used.


Maybe. I just don't know if I want the 100mm Macro, or if I want something like the 150mm Macro.

[BrianAZ]

Many thanks Dean.

I used....

Canon 5D
Sigma 180mm macro lens (love this lens)
Canon 580ex flash...

Being that it was overcast I had to shoot around ISO 800 to keep the shutter speed up... around 1/100th-1/250th a sec... slower at times if I was using the monopod. Majority of the shots were hand-held as the insects were not in the best locations. LOL

I had the flash set from - 1 1/3rd to +1 depending on the lighting and the magnification. You lose a stop or more when you shoot the lens at 1:1.

I try to allow for enough ambient light to make the shot look decent...

Most shots were f/9.0 on up to f/13

Hope this helps. :)
Hatch

You using the flash on the hot shoe, or OCF?

[FlyingPhotog]

Maybe. I just don't know if I want the 100mm Macro, or if I want something like the 150mm Macro.

Did I mention the 100 doubles as a helluva head and shoulders lens...

[lilminijpc]

Oh, I'll get back up there sooner rather than later but I think we're going to Tubac and Patagonia on Sunday. One day trip so we're not coming home with the masses.

Watch yourself on I-17 if you're coming home on Monday.

We're supposed to go to a work-related reunion on 9/12 so maybe I'll drag it along and play Paparazzi that night and try it out.
have fun on your day trip! :) thanks for the caution about I-17, prolly will be heading back on sunday, hopefully to beat the crowds.


hi guys. hows everyones weekend so far?
pretty good. enjoying the cloudy and sprinkly weather. :)


A macro morning at the Hassayampa Preserve. The overcast skies were great!!! Not to mention a slight breeze. It has been ages since I shot macro... plenty of mistakes... but... a fun morning out.

Thanks for looking... have a fun weekend all.
Hatch

awesome macro shots!! :) you have quite the steady hand there.

[lilminijpc]

Did I mention the 100 doubles as a helluva head and shoulders lens...
i 2nd that... that's what i used to help my friend take some portraits (she needed some pix while posing with her camera.) i'm not much of a portraiture person (had a hard time trying to pose her), but i used my 100 macro for this shot.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/3783255853_8a8c466b16.jpg

[Hatch1921]

You using the flash on the hot shoe, or OCF?


Used the flash in the hot shoe... I sold my bracket last year...

Thank you lilminijpc :)

Nice shot BTW. The 100mm is a wicked little lens!

[Kamrie]

lilminijpc: i like it!! I'm not a pro or anything, but i think it is a very nice capture :)

[cntry]

In case you didn't see it, 11% cash-back from adorama........... http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=747979

[FlyingPhotog]

A handful from the last couple of days:

"Focus Check"
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p1073365129-5.jpg

"HEY!"
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p545271302-4.jpg

"Hibiscus Blossom" (This thing was easily 12" in diameter)
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p855414192-5.jpg

"Prickly Pear Fruit"
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p975342654-4.jpg

"Clouds Building Near Gates Pass"
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p745984911-4.jpg

[Hatch1921]

Good to see the 135mm is hitting where you want it. Nice shots!

Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Proposal for the outing... I know the topic is a few threads back... so...

What about......


October 10th
Red Rock Crossing near Sedona
0800 when the park opens
We have a model or models to shoot.... for those of us who would like to add to the portfolios and work on outdoor lighting.

Or... if you are not interested in shooting a model (if I can round a couple up) then you would have the nice landscapes to shoot.

This puts Randy and Jeremy a little closer to us... and we get to take a nice trip to a scenic location.

For the model/s and possibly a MUA.... would anyone consider kicking in for the MUA or if the model/s charge a fee for a model release?

Just tossing the ideas out there.....

What do you all think?

Hatch

[jbdavies]

A handful from the last couple of days:
Nice! :D Where is the first? Looks slightly familiar....

Proposal for the outing... I know the topic is a few threads back... so...

What about......

October 10th
Red Rock Crossing near Sedona
0800 when the park opens
We have a model or models to shoot.... for those of us who would like to add to the portfolios and work on outdoor lighting.

Or... if you are not interested in shooting a model (if I can round a couple up) then you would have the nice landscapes to shoot.

This puts Randy and Jeremy a little closer to us... and we get to take a nice trip to a scenic location.

For the model/s and possibly a MUA.... would anyone consider kicking in for the MUA or if the model/s charge a fee for a model release?

Just tossing the ideas out there.....

What do you all think?

Hatch
Me like. :)

And I'd chip in, just let me know... so I can save up. :lol:

And we could do model in morning... landscape in afternoon/evening!! :D :D lol Yay for long days!!

[JmprSteve]

sounds like a good excuse to get out of town and shoot.
I'd chip in and could bring some lighting equipment if needed. Let me know.

[jbdavies]

sounds like a good excuse to get out of town and shoot.
I'd chip in and could bring some lighting equipment if needed. Let me know.
If Steve is going... everyone has too. ;)

[jbdavies]

Digging through some old photos. This was on my way back from the wedding I went to in Texas. This is in New Mexico on Mount Baldy (I believe).

HDR (3 exposures). Tweaks in PS.

http://www.sur-realphotography.com/gallery/display/_MG_3832_3_4web.jpg

[disneydork06]

Proposal for the outing... I know the topic is a few threads back... so...

What about......


October 10th
Red Rock Crossing near Sedona
0800 when the park opens
We have a model or models to shoot.... for those of us who would like to add to the portfolios and work on outdoor lighting.

Or... if you are not interested in shooting a model (if I can round a couple up) then you would have the nice landscapes to shoot.

This puts Randy and Jeremy a little closer to us... and we get to take a nice trip to a scenic location.

For the model/s and possibly a MUA.... would anyone consider kicking in for the MUA or if the model/s charge a fee for a model release?

Just tossing the ideas out there.....

What do you all think?

Hatch
sounds like fun. I'm sure we can find some that needs some tf work instead of charging...but if I can get a job before then then I can chip in as well :-)

Jeremy, cool shot!

[cntry]

Off all summer an no meet ups........ supposed to be headed to cali around oct 1, but if I'm still here I'm in. If I'm here I can bring a 2000 watt Honda generator(good for laptops and fine electronics) and a cheap set of strobes with the new pw's for all to play with........

[disneydork06]

Off all summer an no meet ups........ supposed to be headed to cali around oct 1, but if I'm still here I'm in. If I'm here I can bring a 2000 watt Honda generator(good for laptops and fine electronics) and a cheap set of strobes with the new pw's for all to play with........
yay toys!

has anyone heard of a free day at the phx zoo tomorrow? I have some friends going so I'm thinking of tagging along as well. Apparently you get in free with a frys card? But yeah, thought I'd throw that out there since I'll be going and possibly some other people would like to go as well.

[Hatch1921]

Fun day out with Jay at the Red Rock Crossing... I shot mostly macro....


01
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/3901900485_1a10551160_o.jpg
02
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3901900799_f9af6f5743_o.jpg
03
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/3901909143_96d7aa0dfd_o.jpg
04
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3902680082_a773743988_o.jpg
05
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3901900661_31bcc2bfd8_o.jpg


More info about the trip in October... we learned a few things today... I will post the details later this evening.

[jbdavies]

Nice shots Hatch! What's the last thing?

[Hatch1921]

Nice shots Hatch! What's the last thing?

Thanks... that is a robberfly... it was laying eggs as well... but... I screwed up with those shots... .well... the whole series as this shot I wouldn't print past an 8x10 if that... just isn't a decent shot... good for web... not for print... the others are cropped to 11x14 and look nice.:D

[FlyingPhotog]

Those turned out nicely Frank. Lesson learned today: Sedona is not as good in morning light as it is in afternoon, dusk light. Just Sayin'

Four from my end of things today:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/117051986/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/117051988/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/117051991/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/117051994/original.jpg

[Rutha73]

Hatch, those Macro shots are amazing as usual. Now I want a macro lens, guess I will have to keep saving. Did Jay say he was selling one?
Jay, I like that fly fisher! what river was that on? Looks like he could have stayed closer to the bank and threw more line!

[FlyingPhotog]

Hatch, those Macro shots are amazing as usual. Now I want a macro lens, guess I will have to keep saving. Did Jay say he was selling one?
Jay, I like that fly fisher! what river was that on? Looks like he could have stayed closer to the bank and threw more line!

Location: Grasshopper Point on Oak Creek...

[BrianAZ]

Nice work, gents.

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice work, gents.

You must be talking to Frank...

:lol:

[Rutha73]

Location: Grasshopper Point on Oak Creek...

did he catch anything? always looking for a new fishin hole :D

[FlyingPhotog]

did he catch anything? always looking for a new fishin hole :D

Think he mentioned he'd managed six keepers. Don't know what constitutes a "keeper" per AZFnG though.

[Rutha73]

Think he mentioned he'd managed six keepers. Don't know what constitutes a "keeper" per AZFnG though.

BTW did you have to do any post on the line to get it so easily visible? I have tried shots like that before and I all but lose the line. What lens were you using?

[FlyingPhotog]

BTW did you have to do any post on the line to get it so easily visible? I have tried shots like that before and I all but lose the line. What lens were you using?

1DMkIII + 70-200mm f/2.8L IS .. 1/750 @ f/2.8 ISO 100 153mm

[lilminijpc]

lilminijpc: i like it!! I'm not a pro or anything, but i think it is a very nice capture :)
thanks Kamrie! :)


Nice shot BTW. The 100mm is a wicked little lens!
thanks Hatch! i love your new set of macro from sedona, especially the bee! :) ooh a get together up there sounds fun!

[lilminijpc]

Those turned out nicely Frank. Lesson learned today: Sedona is not as good in morning light as it is in afternoon, dusk light. Just Sayin'

Four from my end of things today:


love the squirrel shot!
btw- i'm so glad i didn't wait until monday to return home... the train INTO sedona on sunday was insane, i can only imagine what would have happened on monday night...:confused:

[Rutha73]

1DMkIII + 70-200mm f/2.8L IS .. 1/750 @ f/2.8 ISO 100 153mm

Damn, I need one of those too... I wonder if Tempe Camera takes Fords?

[FlyingPhotog]

love the squirrel shot!
btw- i'm so glad i didn't wait until monday to return home... the train INTO sedona on sunday was insane, i can only imagine what would have happened on monday night...:confused:

Thanks!

Oddly enough, the cops were very busy popping folks coming south this morning as well. Frank and I were wondering if maybe they were making a few extra bucks off folks who thought they'd be smart and stay until this morning and boogie back to the valley after the rush.

Smart Cops .. Dumb Motorists! :lol:

[Hatch1921]

Thanks all.

Nice shots Jay! Really dig the guy fishing... awesome shot!

Fun day out...

Off to bed... g'nite.

[jbdavies]

More info about the trip in October... we learned a few things today... I will post the details later this evening.

Fun day out...

Off to bed... g'nite.
:confused: :lol: Nice one Frank. ;)

Great shots Jay!! I like the fisher guy too!

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks...

Found this link on another thread. Thought maybe some here might find it useful:
http://www.seniorpictures.com/

[jbdavies]

Thanks...

Found this link on another thread. Thought maybe some here might find it useful:
http://www.seniorpictures.com/
Nice find...

Soooo... B&H shopping cart = .3, .6, .9 Lee GND Filters + Cleaner + Pouch = Extremely Tempting to click "Buy Now". lol

Any one get the AZ Highways Photo Issue this month? My mom picked it up for me :D and it has the hike of the month thing... up in Flagstaff. I really want to get up there this fall before it gets too cold up there. Which is why I want some GND's.... Hmmmm... what to do what to do... lol

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice find...

Soooo... B&H shopping cart = .3, .6, .9 Lee GND Filters + Cleaner + Pouch = Extremely Tempting to click "Buy Now". lol

Any one get the AZ Highways Photo Issue this month? My mom picked it up for me :D and it has the hike of the month thing... up in Flagstaff. I really want to get up there this fall before it gets too cold up there. Which is why I want some GND's.... Hmmmm... what to do what to do... lol

Filter Holder? Or were you planning on just holding the filter in front of the lens (which does work by the way...)

Can you PM me the actual links to said Lee Filters? I think I want to dump my Cokins and get Lee instead.

[jbdavies]

Filter Holder? Or were you planning on just holding the filter in front of the lens (which does work by the way...)

Can you PM me the actual links to said Lee Filters? I think I want to dump my Cokins and get Lee instead.
I was thinking just holding for now. A link somewhere here showed some guy "feathering" the filter. I'll see if I can find it...

And yeah, I'll PM ya.

[FlyingPhotog]

I was thinking just holding for now. A link somewhere here showed some guy "feathering" the filter. I'll see if I can find it...

And yeah, I'll PM ya.

"JDIZZLE" (Julian) mentions "feathering" in one of his threads.

Thanks for the links.

[jbdavies]

"JDIZZLE" (Julian) mentions "feathering" in one of his threads.

Thanks for the links.
Yeah! It was him. Can't find the link though...

[FlyingPhotog]

Did you notice the "Pouch" is for only one filter per pouch?

(I think I'm reading that right)

[jbdavies]

Hmmmm... no, no I didn't. LOL!! Dammit.

[jbdavies]

Filter Holder, Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002E1S2S/ref=s9_simz_gw_s0_p23_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0419ZMGHK834FZXSEN9Q&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846)

[FlyingPhotog]

Filter Holder, Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002E1S2S/ref=s9_simz_gw_s0_p23_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0419ZMGHK834FZXSEN9Q&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846)

Yeah... There you go!

[jbdavies]

Arizona Highways, Hike of the Month (http://arizonahighways.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=1306)

This is the hike I'm going to be doing. Anyone care to join? :)

[disneydork06]

Arizona Highways, Hike of the Month (http://arizonahighways.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=1306)

This is the hike I'm going to be doing. Anyone care to join? :)
cool, weatherford trail...I think they have a bar in downtown flag called the weatherford...anyways, sounds like fun. wish i could go. are you gonna do the whole 14.8 miles in a day jeremy? :-)

[jbdavies]

Ummm... probably. But if I needed to, I could do it in two. I haven't really pounded out all the details yet. Just got the mag today. :p lol

[cntry]

3500 ft in 7.4 miles, by me lol. Great shots guys!
PS: for those of you that use Firefox, you can control++ to zoom in on a web page, just like photoshop! Hard to read the AZ Highways page, Getting old lol.

[jbdavies]

That's not that bad really. Plus, it's the last bit that'll be the steepest (as always lol).

[disneydork06]

3500 ft in 7.4 miles, by me lol. Great shots guys!
PS: for those of you that use Firefox, you can control++ to zoom in on a web page, just like photoshop! Hard to read the AZ Highways page, Getting old lol.
yay! thank you for this info. now maybe i can see a whole pic on my screen :-P

[jbdavies]

Just entered these three photos into our County fair. You'll never guess what the "grand winner" gets... a whopping THREE dollars!! WOOOHOOO!!! lol Anywho...

http://purchase.sur-realphotography.com/img/v5/p631245791-4.jpg

http://purchase.sur-realphotography.com/img/v4/p402152521-4.jpg

http://purchase.sur-realphotography.com/img/v2/p918009730-4.jpg

All three of them printed at 11x14 on foam boards by Mpix.com. I can say this though... I do have the largest pictures there. ;) lol Everyone else had smaller pictures with matting that went up to 11x14. :p

[cntry]

Straight to Mickey D's with the Winnings!!
Seriously though, I think your a shoe in........
Good Luck and Great shots!


Just entered these three photos into our County fair. You'll never guess what the "grand winner" gets... a whopping THREE dollars!! WOOOHOOO!!! lol Anywho...

All three of them printed at 11x14 on foam boards by Mpix.com. I can say this though... I do have the largest pictures there. ;) lol Everyone else had smaller pictures with matting that went up to 11x14. :p

[disneydork06]

good luck Jeremy! i like the first of the bunch .

[jbdavies]

Straight to Mickey D's with the Winnings!!
Seriously though, I think your a shoe in........
Good Luck and Great shots!
lol Thanks! I decided to donate the winnings (if any) back to the fair fund. lol

good luck Jeremy! i like the first of the bunch .
Thanks! It's my most popular on Flickr.

[Rutha73]

Good luck Jeremy! That first one is pretty cool, but I think I like the 2nd one better. Looks like it could be right off the pages of AZ Highways!

[jbdavies]

Good luck Jeremy! That first one is pretty cool, but I think I like the 2nd one better. Looks like it could be right off the pages of AZ Highways!
Thanks Jake. :)

The guy that's doing the judging... is actually an AZ highways photographer! :shock: So that's pretty cool. lol

[cntry]

Well here is some free stuff I thought I would share:
Great Wallpaper! Really......
http://www.digitalblasphemy.com/freegallery.shtml
Not sure if you Guys and Gals use Firefox, but they have persona's now, you can dress up your browser. Heck you can even put your own photo's on your Firefox! (I can see Kristy's little one's faces in the corner of her browser already!)
http://www.getpersonas.com/

Enjoy!

[FlyingPhotog]

Good Luck Jeremy...

Nice work all around. The storm image is very powerful but I'm really liking the "alternate" view of San Xavier.

[jbdavies]

Good Luck Jeremy...

Nice work all around. The storm image is very powerful but I'm really liking the "alternate" view of San Xavier.
Thanks! Where are you desert light photos?! :p

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks! Where are you desert light photos?! :p

I'll toss 'em up shortly...

[jbdavies]

Sweet.

[FlyingPhotog]

So here's my Desert Light images for October.

The theme is "Moving Images"

It wouldn't be me without one aircraft image:
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p726305047-4.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/114692367/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/111395187/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/94405064/original.jpg

Comments Welcome Of Course...

[jbdavies]

Sweet shots Jay. Like the first one. What's the story behind the second?

[FlyingPhotog]

Sweet shots Jay. Like the first one. What's the story behind the second?

Father/Daughter at an outdoor concert event in Daytona, Florida.

The little girl didn't seem to be liking being in a crowd but she looked quite safe in Daddy's arms.

[jbdavies]

Who wants to go hiking?! :D :D :D :D

Weatherford Trail (http://arizonahighways.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=1306)

Length: 14.8 miles round-trip (to Doyle Saddle)

Elevation: 8,020 to 11,354 feet

Difficulty: Moderate

Directions: From Flagstaff, drive 2 miles north on U.S. Route 180 to Forest Road 420 (Schultz Pass Road). Continue on FR 420 past the end of the pavement for approximately 5.5 miles to the trailhead, which is on the right (south) side of the road. FR 420 is closed in the winter because of snow.
I'm wanting to go in late September early October, right when the fall colors should be good. Thinking of driving up Sunday, hiking a little. Camping. Hike more Monday. Drive home. Still haven't decided though. lol

[jbdavies]

Father/Daughter at an outdoor concert event in Daytona, Florida.

The little girl didn't seem to be liking being in a crowd but she looked quite safe in Daddy's arms.
Oh nice. :) Good capture.

[Kamrie]

Great pictures Jeremy! I love the lightning photo! We haven't seen a whole lot of that this summer :/

Jay- <3 the father/daughter pic! :)

[disneydork06]

Who wants to go hiking?! :D :D :D :D


I'm wanting to go in late September early October, right when the fall colors should be good. Thinking of driving up Sunday, hiking a little. Camping. Hike more Monday. Drive home. Still haven't decided though. lol
I've never done a hike/camping trip before. could be fun. if my job status stays the same I might just try and escape the valley for a bit and join you.

Jay, awesome pics. what tunnel is the last one from?

[FlyingPhotog]

Jay- <3 the father/daughter pic! :)

Thank You Ma'am... :D

Jay, awesome pics. what tunnel is the last one from?

Thanks Ryan...

That's actually in Vegas. It's the moving sidewalk that goes from the street into Bally's. IIRC, 10 second exposure with the camera just riding along on the moving handrail...

[FlyingPhotog]

Who wants to go hiking?! :D :D :D :D


I'm wanting to go in late September early October, right when the fall colors should be good. Thinking of driving up Sunday, hiking a little. Camping. Hike more Monday. Drive home. Still haven't decided though. lol

Dunno if I'd really want to camp but a little walking around for part of the day might be nice.

One logistical issue Dude: Some of you can get up there a lot quicker than others. One person's "Up At Six" is another person's "Up At Three" :shock:

[disneydork06]

Dunno if I'd really want to camp but a little walking around for part of the day might be nice.

One logistical issue Dude: Some of you can get up there a lot quicker than others. One person's "Up At Six" is another person's "Up At Three" :shock:
hey, nothing wrong with waking up after noon...:-D

[FlyingPhotog]

hey, nothing wrong with waking up after noon...:-D

So I guess you'd catch up with everyone on the way back? :lol:

[disneydork06]

So I guess you'd catch up with everyone on the way back? :lol:
I can do that :-) or just stay up late as usual...but then I'd be sleeping while the hike is going on....

[FlyingPhotog]

I can do that :-) or just stay up late as usual...but then I'd be sleeping while the hike is going on....

I can see how that would go...

Take a Picture .. Drag Ryan
Take a Picutre .. Drag Ryan
Take a Picture .. Drag Ryan

:lol:

[cntry]

LOL, sounds interesting........

I can see how that would go...

Take a Picture .. Drag Ryan
Take a Picutre .. Drag Ryan
Take a Picture .. Drag Ryan

:lol:

My first attempt at HDR overdone but I like it......http://www.bamphoto.com/POTN/driveway.jpg

[jbdavies]

Great pictures Jeremy! I love the lightning photo! We haven't seen a whole lot of that this summer :/
Thank you. :) We've actually been getting some weather like that every day for a week!! It's been real nice.

I've never done a hike/camping trip before. could be fun. if my job status stays the same I might just try and escape the valley for a bit and join you.
:shock: Really?! It's loads of fun.... well, not the hiking in all your gear... but it's still fun. :D lol

Dunno if I'd really want to camp but a little walking around for part of the day might be nice.

One logistical issue Dude: Some of you can get up there a lot quicker than others. One person's "Up At Six" is another person's "Up At Three" :shock:
What? Don't like getting dirty? :p lol

Like I said... it's still up in the air whether I'll be camping up there or not. Once nice thing about camping up there, is you know for sure that you'll catch the sunrise/sunset. If you drive, you just can't be sure all the time.

Plus... my damn work can't decide if we're going to be open or closed on Mondays now. LOL So, we'll see.

[jbdavies]

LOL, sounds interesting........

My first attempt at HDR overdone but I like it......
Cool shot Randy.

How many shots? Was this hand held or windy? Looks like there's some movement in the trees.

[Rutha73]

Thanks Jake. :)

The guy that's doing the judging... is actually an AZ highways photographer! :shock: So that's pretty cool. lol

Take a pic of him. Lets see if he looks like a pro like Jay does when he is out taking photos!

[FlyingPhotog]

Take a pic of him. Lets see if he looks like a pro like Jay does when he is out taking photos!

Har Har Hardee Har Har... :lol:

[jbdavies]

Take a pic of him. Lets see if he looks like a pro like Jay does when he is out taking photos!
LOL! He did it today... and I wasn't allowed in there today... so no can do. :(

[FlyingPhotog]

Nobody looks like me when I'm out shooting...

Er, something like that.

[Hatch1921]

I'm way behind as usual...

Great shots Jeremy and Jay.... Randy I like clouds in the HDR image. I've only played around with HDR a little. Pretty cool looking.


Okay.... so...input requested.

Jay and I shot up at Red Rock Crossing on Tuesday.... what we learned.

1. Have to shoot from 3-8 in the afternoon/evening. With the sunset the mountains will look amazing. Morning shots are not the best as they are in the dark and the sun is so strong....
2. The place is going to fill up with people.
3. The water is going to be really cold... it was cold while we were there and I'm not sure if we have a model or models they will get in the water. Not a huge issue as there are some really nice places to shoot outside the water.
4. Proposed dates... would a weekday be out of the question to avoid a ton of people?
5. Proposed dates.... 10th or the 17th both are Saturdays.


This is all that I have now... let me know what you think. We are far enough out to make changes to have a nice gathering.

Hatch
4.

[jbdavies]

I'm way behind as usual...

Great shots Jeremy and Jay.... Randy I like clouds in the HDR image. I've only played around with HDR a little. Pretty cool looking.


Okay.... so...input requested.

Jay and I shot up at Red Rock Crossing on Tuesday.... what we learned.

1. Have to shoot from 3-8 in the afternoon/evening. With the sunset the mountains will look amazing. Morning shots are not the best as they are in the dark and the sun is so strong....
2. The place is going to fill up with people.
3. The water is going to be really cold... it was cold while we were there and I'm not sure if we have a model or models they will get in the water. Not a huge issue as there are some really nice places to shoot outside the water.
4. Proposed dates... would a weekday be out of the question to avoid a ton of people?
5. Proposed dates.... 10th or the 17th both are Saturdays.


This is all that I have now... let me know what you think. We are far enough out to make changes to have a nice gathering.

Hatch
4.
As of right now, I have Wednesdays off. But that could change to Mondays. The people running the show here are going insane! lol

[JmprSteve]

I'm way behind as usual...
Okay.... so...input requested.

Jay and I shot up at Red Rock Crossing on Tuesday.... what we learned.

1. Have to shoot from 3-8 in the afternoon/evening. With the sunset the mountains will look amazing. Morning shots are not the best as they are in the dark and the sun is so strong....
2. The place is going to fill up with people.
3. The water is going to be really cold... it was cold while we were there and I'm not sure if we have a model or models they will get in the water. Not a huge issue as there are some really nice places to shoot outside the water.
4. Proposed dates... would a weekday be out of the question to avoid a ton of people?
5. Proposed dates.... 10th or the 17th both are Saturdays.


This is all that I have now... let me know what you think. We are far enough out to make changes to have a nice gathering.

Hatch
4.
The weekends would be better for me, either the 10th or 17th.
The plus side of a late afternoon shoot is I get to sleep in!
Would the park have a problem with a group of photographers/models shooting? or would we need to get permission? It would suck to drive all that way then being told we need a permit due to the size of the group.
Any recommendations for a place to stay Saturday Night in Sedona? I might stay the evening and head back in the morning.

That's about it!

[FlyingPhotog]

Sedona got crushed todayby 3" of rain

[jbdavies]

Sedona got crushed todayby 3" of rain
Jerks stole all our rain.... lol

[FlyingPhotog]

Jerks stole all our rain.... lol

I guess that Telaquepaque shopping district down in the hole where 179 turns and crosses Oak Creek at the base of Schnebly Hill Road had cars piled on cars in mud and debris with people needing to be rescued.

Pretty intense scene.

[jbdavies]

Yeah, just saw it on the news. :shock: