Another Arizona POTN get together (3)?

[jbdavies]

You crack me up... Honestly... I don't I have ever used the other modes... maybe spot metering... but I can't recall why/when I would have used it.

Evaluative does a nice job... IMO
I don't even know what the other ones do... let alone what the difference would look like. :p :lol:

[FlyingPhotog]

I think I'd pull this last set back by 1/2 Frank. OMM, I'm losing some highlights right off into the BG.

Looks hella sharp though.

[Hatch1921]

I don't even know what the other ones do... let alone what the difference would look like. :p :lol:


This will come as a huge shock... the little green/white book that came with your camera... it is loaded with all kinds of useful information. Scary...but true.... take it out of the plastic and give it a read. ROFL good times!

[jbdavies]

This will come as a huge shock... the little green/white book that came with your camera... it is loaded with all kinds of useful information. Scary...but true.... take it out of the plastic and give it a read. ROFL good times!
I think I threw that away right when I got my camera. ;)

[Hatch1921]

What is the tally for the 19th? 6-7?

Anyone else coming out to brave the cold night air and the interesting people of Mill Ave on the 19th?

[Hatch1921]

I think I threw that away right when I got my camera. ;)


With the magic of the internet... I know where you can download one.;)

[jbdavies]

What is the tally for the 19th? 6-7?

Anyone else coming out to brave the cold night air and the interesting people of Mill Ave on the 19th?
ME ME ME!!

I'm excited for Saturday. :)

[jbdavies]

With the magic of the internet... I know where you can download one.;)
I'll pass. But thanks. lol It's worked fine for me so far. :D

[GuitarFreak]

I wish I was coming out earlier on saturday. We're leaving at 5pm EST, so we won't be out there til 10-11 or so.

[Hatch1921]

I wish I was coming out earlier on saturday. We're leaving at 5pm EST, so we won't be out there til 10-11 or so.


You never know... some of us might still be in the area... things get going around 8/9...

[GuitarFreak]

You never know... some of us might still be in the area... things get going around 8/9...

Well if I can get over there, I'll try. Doubt it though as we're going to see my sister who we haven't seen since last christmas. Maybe we can have another meetup. I'll be out there til Jan. 6th I think.

[FlyingPhotog]

Well if I can get over there, I'll try. Doubt it though as we're going to see my sister who we haven't seen since last christmas. Maybe we can have another meetup. I'll be out there til Jan. 6th I think.

Sorry but we're only good for about one every three years...

<Kidding .. More or Less> :lol:

[Hatch1921]

I think I'd pull this last set back by 1/2 Frank. OMM, I'm losing some highlights right off into the BG.

Looks hella sharp though.


I missed this Jay...sorry. Going by the numbers in LR3... I pulled the highlights back until there was no more clipping. Not to say it isn't close... but I get what you are saying. Prints look nice though.


Pretty sharp right out of camera... just need to get the lenses dialed... for peace of mind...

[FlyingPhotog]

I missed this Jay...sorry. Going by the numbers in LR3... I pulled the highlights back until there was no more clipping. Not to say it isn't close... but I get what you are saying. Prints look nice though.


Pretty sharp right out of camera... just need to get the lenses dialed... for peace of mind...

Just eliminating the Red means that nothing is clipping. It doesn't however, mean that parts of your subject aren't an identical luminance value as the background (unless this is what you intended. In which case, I'll shaddup...) ;)

[Hatch1921]

Just eliminating the Red means that nothing is clipping. It doesn't however, mean that parts of your subject aren't an identical luminance value as the background (unless this is what you intended. In which case, I'll shaddup...) ;)


I'm picking up what you are laying down. :) LOL Third shot is hot on the cheek... others... I can live with it...

[FlyingPhotog]

I'm picking up what you are laying down. :) LOL Third shot is hot on the cheek... others... I can live with it...

The one you just sent me back channel is almost too sharp.

Might need a little Vaseline on the lens for women. ;)

Interesting to see that even f/5 is so shallow. I'm guessing you'd gave to go to f/8 to get all the way back to the ears?

[Hatch1921]

The one you just sent me back channel is almost too sharp.

Might need a little Vaseline on the lens for women. ;)

Interesting to see that even f/5 is so shallow. I'm guessing you'd gave to go to f/8 to get all the way back to the ears?


I was up close... not at the minimum focusing distance... but... close. I should know better...

I tend to shoot to close and I tend to foget to stop down... it is a bad practice I haven't been able to tame. :o

Right Kristy? :)

[Kristy]

I was up close... not at the minimum focusing distance... but... close. I should know better...

I tend to shoot to close and I tend to foget to stop down... it is a bad practice I haven't been able to tame. :o

Right Kristy? :)


Ha ha.. the shots look razor sharp.. quit obsessing already.. the highlights are a little hot... but you do that sometimes.. as well as shooting in someone's face making them look like big nose freaks. hee hee.... ;) (teasing) We are both guilty of shooting too close...

Okay, so I'm in for Saturday... not that I remember how to shoot, but at least I'll be in good company. :)

You guys crack me up! :) Off to bed for me. *yawn*

[jbdavies]

Ugh... what do you guys do to get motivated to edit pictures? I just can't get myself there. Haha... which is bad, I know... but geeze it's so boring sometimes...

[FlyingPhotog]

Ugh... what do you guys do to get motivated to edit pictures? I just can't get myself there. Haha... which is bad, I know... but geeze it's so boring sometimes...

More "Right" in the camera = Less time "Making Right" in front of PC ;)

[Becca]

I'm going to try to get down there on Saturday. I don't know that I have a lens that is up to the task, but I'll give it a try.

[Hatch1921]

Ugh... what do you guys do to get motivated to edit pictures? I just can't get myself there. Haha... which is bad, I know... but geeze it's so boring sometimes...


Think about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ you will make................. cry a little... think about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ you will make.............cry a little... vicious cycle but it works. LOL

[Hatch1921]

Ha ha.. the shots look razor sharp.. quit obsessing already.. the highlights are a little hot... but you do that sometimes.. as well as shooting in someone's face making them look like big nose freaks. hee hee.... ;) (teasing) We are both guilty of shooting too close...

Okay, so I'm in for Saturday... not that I remember how to shoot, but at least I'll be in good company. :)

You guys crack me up! :) Off to bed for me. *yawn*


I wonder where i got that from? HA HA HA! See what you have done to me.:D

Lens Align is on the way... I will be able to sleep once I know the lenses are hitting. Then I can sell the 5D Classic :)


Have a fun day all.


Becca... I'm sure we you will have fun... no worries :)

[-AP-]

A little something I cooked up called:

"In Tribute I"
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p790267719-5.jpg

"In Tribute II"
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p48597200-4.jpg[/QUOTE]

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This a great shot Jay. Considering the amount of people all over the place and distracting backgrounds.
Actually, seeing this great shot really taught me a lot about composing and seeing things differently. So a big thanks..

That pilot really seemed like one hotdog when he got out of the plane upon arrival.

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/741614811_mXf36-O.jpg

This one was one of my favorites of the day.

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/741614809_KqzEe-O.jpg

[Dean Rachwitz]

Jay,

I really think you should pick yourself up one of these: http://www.prideaircraft.com/flanker.htm

[Adam B.]

What is the tally for the 19th? 6-7?

Anyone else coming out to brave the cold night air and the interesting people of Mill Ave on the 19th?

Just found out that I'm working that night. :( I wanted to make this one, but money must come first at this stage in my life. Maybe next time.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Frank and Jay - really nice shots! AP, really like the one of the Apache. That might lend itself well to a B&W conversion.

[FlyingPhotog]

This a great shot Jay. Considering the amount of people all over the place and distracting backgrounds.
Actually, seeing this great shot really taught me a lot about composing and seeing things differently. So a big thanks.

Thanks. Glad it helped you. I always try to "box the viewfinder" for distracting elements and either frame them out or shoot so I can crop them out.

That pilot really seemed like one hotdog when he got out of the plane upon arrival.

This one was one of my favorites of the day.

Where's you catch "Cripes?" Nice head-on of the AH-64...

Jay,

I really think you should pick yourself up one of these: http://www.prideaircraft.com/flanker.htm

It's on order... ;) I can't begin to fathom what that goes for an hour! :rolleyes:

[Dean Rachwitz]

What is the tally for the 19th? 6-7?

Anyone else coming out to brave the cold night air and the interesting people of Mill Ave on the 19th?

Pencil me in as a maybe. Definitely would like to join you all for this. What lens do you find works best for this sort of thing?

[GuitarFreak]

Jay,

I really think you should pick yourself up one of these: http://www.prideaircraft.com/flanker.htm
I wish I had a few million dollars for that :(

[FlyingPhotog]

Pencil me in as a maybe. Definitely would like to join you all for this. What lens do you find works best for this sort of thing?

Fastest Glass you own...

I can't decide if I want to use the 5DC or the MkIII but the only lenses I'm considering are 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.8 and 135 f/2 and the 135 is a big maybe because I suck at hand holding it.

[Hatch1921]

Fastest Glass you own...

I can't decide if I want to use the 5DC or the MkIII but the only lenses I'm considering are 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.8 and 135 f/2 and the 135 is a big maybe because I suck at hand holding it.


Bring the 135L and a monopod?

[jbdavies]

More "Right" in the camera = Less time "Making Right" in front of PC ;)
This is me we're talking about... lol

Think about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ you will make................. cry a little... think about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ you will make.............cry a little... vicious cycle but it works. LOL
Haha!! That's what I do at work!! Haha!

[FlyingPhotog]

Bring the 135L and a monopod?

Mebbe...

We'll see. It might just end up being the MkIII and 50 f/1.4 with a flash for possible low fill.

[-AP-]

AP, really like the one of the Apache. That might lend itself well to a B&W conversion.

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

Where's you catch "Cripes?"
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. Here's my angle.. Not nearly as nice.
http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/741990489_GrAS7-L.jpg
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What is the tally for the 19th? 6-7?

Anyone else coming out to brave the cold night air and the interesting people of Mill Ave on the 19th?

Spoke to my better half the other day and didn't get shot down, so, I'm a "probable".

Kenny.

[FlyingPhotog]

. Here's my angle.. Not nearly as nice.
http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/741990489_GrAS7-L.jpg


Au Contraire! Works for me!! :D

[jbdavies]

What do ya'll think? Too much editing?

http://www.sur-realphotography.com/gallery/display/shepherds/_MG_8793.jpg

Or B&W?
http://www.sur-realphotography.com/gallery/display/shepherds/_MG_8793BW.jpg

[BrianAZ]

I think her skin looks good, but their eyes and teeth are way too white.

[jbdavies]

I think her skin looks good, but their eyes and teeth are way too white.
Okiedokie. I brought the eyes down to 50%... I can bring them down more though. And I didn't touch his teeth. They're actually that white!! :shock:

[Hatch1921]

Agree with the whites of the eyes... skin... hard to tell at this size... maybe a little smooth on Mom? I like the color version :)

[Hatch1921]

Tried out the 24-70 and the 70-200L IS this morning. I hope you all are not growing to bored with these shots. The 70-200L is a little soft wide open...need to make an adjustment. Shooting with the 5D2... and all I can say... is what a fantastic camera so far... really enjoying it. The 24-70 hits the mark...wide open or stopped down... very pleased with how it performed.

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70-200 @ F/2.8 1/200th a sec ISO 100
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/luke/030.jpg

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24-70 @ F/4.0 1/160th a sec @ 66mm
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/luke/031.jpg

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24-70 @ F/6.3 1/100th a sec @65mm
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/luke/032.jpg

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70-200 @ F/4.5 1/160th a sec @190mm
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/luke/033.jpg

[azpix]

hacth,

what is your conversion on those? the B &W looks great

[Hatch1921]

hacth,

what is your conversion on those? the B &W looks great


Thanks :)

Using Nik Silver eFex Pro for the conversion... really enjoy the app.

[lilminijpc]

wow... great shots everyone! i feel so behind in trying to catch up with everything!
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i have an issue and need help. i went and took pictures of a rocket launch over the weekend. i noticed on the right side there was a light band at the edge of the image.

i know its not part of the sky. i'm not sure what is causing it... is it an issue of my shutter? light leak somewhere? help/ideas... :( :(

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4188814305_db5c3ebb05.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

wow... great shots everyone! i feel so behind in trying to catch up with everything!
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i have an issue and need help. i went and took pictures of a rocket launch over the weekend. i noticed on the right side there was a light band at the edge of the image.

i know its not part of the sky. i'm not sure what is causing it... is it an issue of my shutter? light leak somewhere? help/ideas... :( :(

Any filter in place Joyce? Hood was on securely? All images show this?

[lilminijpc]

Any filter in place Joyce? Hood was on securely? All images show this?
@ jay,
filter: UV filter, had it since I got the lens
hood: hm...should have been, i checked it several times, can't remember...
unfortunately for all the pictures i took during that day yah...some images are more obvious than others.
here's another one, w/o any clouds as a distraction... :(
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/4189676912_0c4918fbe0.jpg

[lilminijpc]

What is the tally for the 19th? 6-7?

Anyone else coming out to brave the cold night air and the interesting people of Mill Ave on the 19th?

hm...so tempting... now if it weren't for 1) my camera acting finicky, 2) having to wake up @ 4am on the 20th to go to the airport... count me as a maybe :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Hate to say this but you might have the beginnings of a shutter issue Joyce.

[lilminijpc]

Hate to say this but you might have the beginnings of a shutter issue Joyce.
@ jay, ugh... i was afraid of that diagnosis... any suggestions on what i should do? layoff using it? (i wont have enough time to get it fixed, gonna be doing some travelling over the hollidays -- not sure if it is even worth it at this point...?)

[FlyingPhotog]

@ jay, ugh... i was afraid of that diagnosis... any suggestions on what i should do? layoff using it? (i wont have enough time to get it fixed, gonna be doing some travelling over the hollidays -- not sure if it is even worth it at this point...?)

Yeah, tough call really.

Personally, I'd say get an estimate from Tempe Camera, Photomark or from Canon themselves but I think you might find the cost / value equation lacking in the long run.

You might try a search here on POTN for "30D shutter replacement" and see what kind of numbers people mention.

[jbdavies]

Joyce... I have no idea what that could be... but it sucks... whatever it is. Could be an excuse to get the 7D? ;) lol
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For some reason... I always want to do B&W with this family... here's their daughter...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/65ec373a.jpg

[disneydork06]

great shots jeremy! I like the color version of the parents and the b/w here of the girl is good. their skins all look pretty smooth. I think maybe you missed an edge with the daughter here on her face?

Anyways, as for saturday night, all I have is a party with the other wedding party folks. Don't think it will last long so I should be making an appearance :-) key word should :-P

[jbdavies]

great shots jeremy! I like the color version of the parents and the b/w here of the girl is good. their skins all look pretty smooth. I think maybe you missed an edge with the daughter here on her face?

Anyways, as for saturday night, all I have is a party with the other wedding party folks. Don't think it will last long so I should be making an appearance :-) key word should :-P
Oops! There was a hair there... didn't notice that. lol Thanks! :D

And yay!!

[joeb1]

Great photos everyone.

I've been trying to catch up. Too many messages and pics.

[joeb1]

Got a Christmas card from Tiger and his wife yesterday.


















http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/joeb1_01/SMILEYS/christmas-cards1.jpg

[BrianAZ]

Hate to say this but you might have the beginnings of a shutter issue Joyce.

Agreed. Your second curtain doesn't look like it is closing all the way.

[BrianAZ]

Joyce... I have no idea what that could be... but it sucks... whatever it is. Could be an excuse to get the 7D? ;) lol
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For some reason... I always want to do B&W with this family... here's their daughter...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/65ec373a.jpg


Wow! The skin is a tad too soft, but this is a gorgeous pic. You might try bluring/burn the tree just a little bit, as the rough texture of the bark contrasts with her skin quite a bit and is a little distracting.

[jbdavies]

Wow! The skin is a tad too soft, but this is a gorgeous pic. You might try bluring/burn the tree just a little bit, as the rough texture of the bark contrasts with her skin quite a bit and is a little distracting.

Okiedokie. That can be done. :) Thanks!!

[Dean Rachwitz]

Looove that pic, Jeremy! I'd like to see more natural skin for my taste, but otherwise its awesome.

[Kristy]

I love the image too Jeremy... you really nailed it nicely. :)

The skin is oversoftened IMO... and I'd lighten up the shadows some to help bring more tones to the image.. (masking off her skin of course, as it is already so light).

Quick take on what I'm thinking... I'm happy to remove it if you prefer.. just say the word and no hard feelings... ;)

Happy Day!

ps... after looking at it, it seems washed out next to yours... but maybe somewhere in between would work. I'd like to see more separation between her hair and the tree trunk... Maybe if you mask the lightening off of her hair too.. that would keep it nice and rich looking, while at the same time softening the BG enough that there is some separation... I could just keep rambling about it all day long... but I think at this point I've already overstayed my welcome... lol...

blah, blah, blah, blah.. (ain't it nice having chatty-talk too much females in our corner... hee hee)

[Dean Rachwitz]

. Here's my angle.. Not nearly as nice.
http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/741990489_GrAS7-L.jpg
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Kenny, here's my quick-n-dirty, over the top laptop edit, with all the sliders turned up to 11. Hope you don't mind. :p

http://dean.rachwitz.com/APCripes.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

I think you need to back up to about 9 Dean. 11 is a little "loud" ;)

[Dean Rachwitz]

I think you need to back up to about 9 Dean. 11 is a little "loud" ;)

I think my crappy work laptop mutes things a bit. I can't wait to see this on my monitor at home, LOL.

[FlyingPhotog]

I think my crappy work laptop mutes things a bit. I can't wait to see this on my monitor at home, LOL.

If it looks "muted" to you at work, I definately think you'll be suprised when you get home... :lol:

[Dean Rachwitz]

Well, I intentionally went a little loud, cause I like it that way. I just think my laptop makes 11 look like 9, if that makes sense.

[FlyingPhotog]

Well, UPS tracking shows my Pelican stuff is in town so I should get it tomorrow! YAY!! :D

[AZAlphaDog]

Well, UPS tracking shows my Pelican stuff is in town so I should get it tomorrow! YAY!! :D


Jay, this is wrong on so, so many levels . . .

and let me tell you why . . .

1) save your tweets for twitter, we don't need that stuff here

2) a quick web search tells me exactly what street and house (with street level photos) to follow the UPS truck to to pickup my prize!

3) even if you are home to get the pkg. now me and all the other freaks out there know what kinda stuff to look for when we pillage your home.

Not that I would, but you get the idea . . .

might be best to keep that kind of information to yourself, or at least not post it to the interwebs (I'm just saying . . .)

[jbdavies]

Looove that pic, Jeremy! I'd like to see more natural skin for my taste, but otherwise its awesome.
Thanks Dean. I can't remember what all I did to her skin... I've slept since then... lol

I love the image too Jeremy... you really nailed it nicely. :)

The skin is oversoftened IMO... and I'd lighten up the shadows some to help bring more tones to the image.. (masking off her skin of course, as it is already so light).

Quick take on what I'm thinking... I'm happy to remove it if you prefer.. just say the word and no hard feelings... ;)

Happy Day!

ps... after looking at it, it seems washed out next to yours... but maybe somewhere in between would work. I'd like to see more separation between her hair and the tree trunk... Maybe if you mask the lightening off of her hair too.. that would keep it nice and rich looking, while at the same time softening the BG enough that there is some separation... I could just keep rambling about it all day long... but I think at this point I've already overstayed my welcome... lol...

blah, blah, blah, blah.. (ain't it nice having chatty-talk too much females in our corner... hee hee)
You're always more than welcome to edit my shots. :) Specially since you taught me my people editing stuff. ;)

Jay, this is wrong on so, so many levels . . .

and let me tell you why . . .

1) save your tweets for twitter, we don't need that stuff here

2) a quick web search tells me exactly what street and house (with street level photos) to follow the UPS truck to to pickup my prize!

3) even if you are home to get the pkg. now me and all the other freaks out there know what kinda stuff to look for when we pillage your home.

Not that I would, but you get the idea . . .

might be best to keep that kind of information to yourself, or at least not post it to the interwebs (I'm just saying . . .)
Jay's a master-karate-judo-crazyass-badass-dude. I wouldn't worry. ;) :lol:

[FlyingPhotog]

Jay, this is wrong on so, so many levels . . .

and let me tell you why . . .

1) save your tweets for twitter, we don't need that stuff here

2) a quick web search tells me exactly what street and house (with street level photos) to follow the UPS truck to to pickup my prize!

3) even if you are home to get the pkg. now me and all the other freaks out there know what kinda stuff to look for when we pillage your home.

Not that I would, but you get the idea . . .

might be best to keep that kind of information to yourself, or at least not post it to the interwebs (I'm just saying . . .)

Not to worry! I have two friends helping watch the house.

One's name is Smith. Care to guess the other? ;)

[jbdavies]

Not to worry! I have two friends helping watch the house.

One's name is Smith. Care to guess the other? ;)
Tammie? :p

[FlyingPhotog]

Tammie? :p

You...are NOT helping... :lol:

[Dean Rachwitz]

Jay, this is wrong on so, so many levels . . .

and let me tell you why . . .

1) save your tweets for twitter, we don't need that stuff here

2) a quick web search tells me exactly what street and house (with street level photos) to follow the UPS truck to to pickup my prize!

3) even if you are home to get the pkg. now me and all the other freaks out there know what kinda stuff to look for when we pillage your home.

Not that I would, but you get the idea . . .

might be best to keep that kind of information to yourself, or at least not post it to the interwebs (I'm just saying . . .)

You should go back and read the last 10,000 posts or so in this and preceding threads. :cool: You'll see this is completely normal behavior.

[jbdavies]

You...are NOT helping... :lol:
Ooooooooooooooooh... my bad. :p lol

[FlyingPhotog]

You should go back and read the last 10,000 posts or so in this and preceding threads. :cool: You'll see this is completely normal behavior.

I assumed he was just yanking my chain but if not, I'll add that this thread is meant specifically for AZ POTN-ers to share.

Share Photos
Share Info and Techniques
Share News both Good and Bad

We're friends here both in a cyber sense and in every real sense as well. Come join us on Mill Ave on Saturday and you'll see what I mean.

[jbdavies]

I assumed he was just yanking my chain but if not, I'll add that this thread is meant specifically for AZ POTN-ers to share.

Share Photos
Share Info and Techniques
Share News both Good and Bad

We're friends here both in a cyber sense and in every real sense as well. Come join us on Mill Ave on Saturday and you'll see what I mean.
And sometimes we wish we weren't friends in the real sense... :lol:

Totally kidding... kinda. ;)

[FlyingPhotog]

And sometimes we wish we weren't friends in the real sense... :lol:

Totally kidding... kinda. ;)

Careful what you wish for...

[jbdavies]

Careful what you wish for...
Haha. I'd be sad if I lost any friends from here. I've learned soooo much from you guys... and continue to learn. :)

*gets off soap box*

[-AP-]

Kenny, here's my quick-n-dirty, over the top laptop edit, with all the sliders turned up to 11. Hope you don't mind.
I don't mind at all... My original version was HDR'd, but I felt the one posted was a bit more natural. And I did not feel like color matching the area where it halo'd underneath the prop. ;) Just a little lazy I guess because I wasn't entirely happy with it.

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/741614818_eYrTZ-M.jpg

For some reason... I always want to do B&W with this family... here's their daughter...

That is indeed a great picture to me. I am left wondering what area is "soft"? Is it the skin smoothing or PP overdone, or is the image not "sharp"? If not "sharp" I don't see it on my monitor.

[jbdavies]

That is indeed a great picture to me. I am left wondering what area is "soft"? Is it the skin smoothing or PP overdone, or is the image not "sharp"? If not "sharp" I don't see it on my monitor.
I think it's a little of everything. The image originally really wasn't that sharp to begin with... which makes me mad... but that's a different topic... lol

[-AP-]

Quote:
Originally Posted by lilminijpc
@ jay, ugh... i was afraid of that diagnosis... any suggestions on what i should do? layoff using it? (i wont have enough time to get it fixed, gonna be doing some travelling over the hollidays -- not sure if it is even worth it at this point...?)
Yeah, tough call really.

Personally, I'd say get an estimate from Tempe Camera, Photomark or from Canon themselves but I think you might find the cost / value equation lacking in the long run.

You might try a search here on POTN for "30D shutter replacement" and see what kind of numbers people mention.
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I will say Tempe camera seems unusually busy. I'm going on 3 weeks for a lens repair, and they called today it will be another week. It took the first week just to get the part price, a week for delivery (??) and then it needs to get in the Que... Oh well hopefully by the holiday.

So if you decide to drop it off there it may be a while for even an estimate. Or who-knows, maybe you'll get lucky.

Has anyone ever used C.R.I.S? Any thoughts or opinions?

Kenny..

[AZAlphaDog]

I know a guy who knows a guy who has a friend who heard about this story:

Guy comes home from work and notices a strange car in front of his house (kinda small crappy car) so he drives past his house and turns around to see a strange person leaving HIS front porch with a big brown box under his arm . . .

[I'm going to stop the story here for a minute to say that if you shoot the guy or assault the guy with the box the police will arrest you as well as the guy! and that's no lie]

back to the story, so the owner of the house waiting in his car 50 yards away sees the stranger take a box from HIS front porch and gets into the crappy little can and drives off at which point he gives chase and calls 911. Ends up being a bit of a scary situation with lots of dangerous driving and cutting through parking lots and high speed stuff when the bad guys toss the box out the window and drive over curbs and over yards (places the box owner won't go) to loose the box owner but he gives the license to the 911 operator who keeps telling the guy to stop giving chase or face arrest . . .

So, the moral of the story is even if you didn't post the info. on a public internet forum there are still guys that follow UPS, FedEx trucks and steal stuff from your front porch . . .

So, once again ... I'm just saying.

[jbdavies]

I know a guy who knows a guy who has a friend who heard about this story:

Guy comes home from work and notices a strange car in front of his house (kinda small crappy car) so he drives past his house and turns around to see a strange person leaving HIS front porch with a big brown box under his arm . . .

[I'm going to stop the story here for a minute to say that if you shoot the guy or assault the guy with the box the police will arrest you as well as the guy! and that's no lie]

back to the story, so the owner of the house waiting in his car 50 yards away sees the stranger take a box from HIS front porch and gets into the crappy little can and drives off at which point he gives chase and calls 911. Ends up being a bit of a scary situation with lots of dangerous driving and cutting through parking lots and high speed stuff when the bad guys toss the box out the window and drive over curbs and over yards (places the box owner won't go) to loose the box owner but he gives the license to the 911 operator who keeps telling the guy to stop giving chase or face arrest . . .

So, the moral of the story is even if you didn't post the info. on a public internet forum there are still guys that follow UPS, FedEx trucks and steal stuff from your front porch . . .

So, once again ... I'm just saying.
That sucks!

Lucky for me... I usually have a police car parked in my driveway. :D lol

[FlyingPhotog]

I know a guy who knows a guy who has a friend who heard about this story:

<SNIP>

Well, you better get busy posting this little tale on every "I Just Pulled The Trigger On..." thread then.

Good Luck and let us know how it's going... ;)

[-AP-]

This is my cat Mindy. I really don't like her, but she makes a good practice subject sometimes..

1/320 @ F1.8 1600 ISO...

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/742972567_kZVH2-L.jpg

[jbdavies]

HAHA!! The Bitch. Love it.

[Michael O]

Now that's funny. :)

[Kristy]

Geez you guys......!! It takes a girl 20-minutes to read through your psycho babble about thefting from the delivery man... and paranoid skitsofrenic (okay I can't spell.. so what..?) fears from posting fun news on the internet.... And I'm even a saftey freak!

hahaha....

Okay so.. I like your cat Kenny.. and the title of your image made me almost laugh out loud. haha

Nice editing on the airplane... sorry I don't comment on those much.. just don't have the eye for large pieces of tin with colorful painting on them.. (hee hee .. sorry couldn't resist).

And yeah.. I hate everyone, I mean I love these guys.... and I'm pretty sure I'll be going on Saturday, so anyone who doesn't think they want to come might as well reconsider... After all, what could be more fun than getting harrassed by a bunch of photographers who wish they knew what they were doing, and walk around like a band of gypsies snapping photos of everything and anything that dares to stand in their general path of travel.....

With that I'm exhaused and officially going to sleep.... haha (don't you love me when I'm wierd..?):rolleyes:;):D:oops:

[jbdavies]

(don't you love me when I'm wierd..?):rolleyes:;):D:oops:
Does that mean we have to love you all the time? :p

[Kristy]

Does that mean we have to love you all the time? :p

Pretty much nailed it mister... ;)

[jbdavies]

Pretty much nailed it mister... ;)
Haha! Ok... just wondering. :) See you Saturday! Sleep well. :)

[Michael O]

For Saturday: What is a good place to park? It's been a while since I went downtown Tempe.
I hope I can make it.

[AZAlphaDog]

We should meet up before sunset and try something like this: Street Portraits (http://www.zarias.com/?p=465)

[Michael O]

We should meet up before sunset and try something like this: Street Portraits (http://www.zarias.com/?p=465)

I wish, if I make it it will be after 7pm.

[FlyingPhotog]

Just in case anyone was really worried, my Pelican was delivered today and I didn't have to shoot anyone over it...

Just Sayin' ;)

See some of you on Saturday.

[Hatch1921]

Good deal Jay... always nice when the brown truck rolls up.

It brought me the Lens Align Pro this afternoon... testing the lenses now(super super exciting) HA HA! If you would like to see the results.... http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/846903 hate to bounce you all... but... POTN makes you size your shots to 1024px and I don't want to do that with these shots.

So far... things are looking good... real world testing (tomorrow and Saturday) will put the adjustments to the test.

GOOD TIMES!
Hatch

[jbdavies]

For Saturday: What is a good place to park? It's been a while since I went downtown Tempe.
I hope I can make it.
The Starbucks is right here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=33.425587,-111.940127&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mi&mrsp=0&sz=18&sll=33.425693,-111.939949&sspn=0.002588,0.005681&ie=UTF8&ll=33.425644,-111.939949&spn=0.002682,0.005681&t=h&z=18), so anywhere around that. I don't know about parking and paying. I hardly ever park around there. I know some places charge, some don't, so... not real sure.

[lilminijpc]

This is my cat Mindy. I really don't like her, but she makes a good practice subject sometimes..

1/320 @ F1.8 1600 ISO...


I will say Tempe camera seems unusually busy. I'm going on 3 weeks for a lens repair, and they called today it will be another week. It took the first week just to get the part price, a week for delivery (??) and then it needs to get in the Que... Oh well hopefully by the holiday.

So if you decide to drop it off there it may be a while for even an estimate. Or who-knows, maybe you'll get lucky.

Kenny..
@ Kenny, great shot of the kitty! is she sitting in front of a xmas tree w/ pink lights?
thanks for the heads up, i think ill just have to stick it out... don't want to risk not having my camera for a month. :confused:

[jbdavies]

We should meet up before sunset and try something like this: Street Portraits (http://www.zarias.com/?p=465)
That would be fun... but I have to work... then drive an hour to get down there... lol Lame.

[disneydork06]

For Saturday: What is a good place to park? It's been a while since I went downtown Tempe.
I hope I can make it.

The Starbucks is right here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=33.425587,-111.940127&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mi&mrsp=0&sz=18&sll=33.425693,-111.939949&sspn=0.002588,0.005681&ie=UTF8&ll=33.425644,-111.939949&spn=0.002682,0.005681&t=h&z=18), so anywhere around that. I don't know about parking and paying. I hardly ever park around there. I know some places charge, some don't, so... not real sure.

I've parked in that area over by ash and 5th st. maybe that can work for you? it's not that far of a walk from there.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Good deal Jay... always nice when the brown truck rolls up.

It brought me the Lens Align Pro this afternoon... testing the lenses now(super super exciting) HA HA! If you would like to see the results.... http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/846903 hate to bounce you all... but... POTN makes you size your shots to 1024px and I don't want to do that with these shots.

So far... things are looking good... real world testing (tomorrow and Saturday) will put the adjustments to the test.

GOOD TIMES!
Hatch

Very cool, Hatch! Thanks for sharing. Now I want to test all of my lenses. :cool:

[Dean Rachwitz]

What do you all use for portrait processing? I just downloaded the trail version of Portrait Professional and wow! Easy results and the skin looks great with so little work.

I'd like to hear from any of you who are using this software or others what you think.

[Kristy]

Very cool, Hatch! Thanks for sharing. Now I want to test all of my lenses. :cool:

Attention, Attention...:

Lens testing workshop put on by Hatch1921... $25.00 per person.. (helps to fund the new lens align purchase).

:lol::lol:

[-AP-]

Attention, Attention...:

Lens testing workshop put on by Hatch1921... $25.00 per person.. (helps to fund the new lens align purchase).


It may sound silly, but I would actually pay 25 dollars for that..

@ Kenny, great shot of the kitty! is she sitting in front of a xmas tree w/ pink lights?

Actually, red and clear lights. That's just how they came out..

************************************************** ************************************************** ****
DEAL ALERT at Staples (some of them) They have 1 TB hardrives on clearance for $69.00
The model is Western Digital My Book Essential Edition.

I believe the SKU is 718037122700

I found the deal at the one in Mesa off Alma and Southern, but they were sold out. The gal checked the computer and said the Tempe store as well as Chandler store had a few left. I purchased mine in Chandler.

I believe this is an "unadvertised Clearance" so I would suggest calling them if your interested.

I have a 500 gig now for almost 3 years and it works great.(knock on wood)

$69.00 is hard to beat.

[FlyingPhotog]

DEAL ALERT at Staples (some of them) They have 1 TB hardrives on clearance for $69.00

Great Find!

So, here's the Pelican I got. The 300 is laying in there with the hood in the shooting position!

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p99084652.jpg

Lot's of filling and re-arranging to be done but I think I'm gonna like this case!
It's big enough that I could get a body, couple of lenses and a couple of lights in it as well!

[Dean Rachwitz]

Nice Jay! You can use that to live in when your wife kicks you out for having too much gear. :p


New glass alert! After much research, I picked up a Tamron 17-50 2.8. According to reviews it is as good as anything out there IQ-wise, and 1/3 the price of the pro-level Nikon. To make it better, I got a smoking deal from the Best Buy Outlet store.

I also pulled the trigger on the brand new Nikon 35 1.8. This one is designed for crop sensor cameras and every reviewer says its a great lens. The best part is it sells for only $200. I'll be trying it out on Saturday night.

[-AP-]

I picked up a Tamron 17-50 2.8
Is it the "VC"? I have the regular non VC and like it a lot..

Where is the Bestbuy outlet store??

Sounds like you got a great deal.

[lilminijpc]

Great Find!

So, here's the Pelican I got. The 300 is laying in there with the hood in the shooting position!
@ jay, HOLY CARP!!! haha.... is that plane ready?!

Nice Jay! You can use that to live in when your wife kicks you out for having too much gear. :p

@ dean, congrats on the new toy! :)

[Dean Rachwitz]

Is it the "VC"? I have the regular non VC and like it a lot..

Where is the Bestbuy outlet store??

Sounds like you got a great deal.

No, the new VC model is quite a lot more. The Best Buy Outlet Store I got it from is on eBay.

lilminijpc - Thanks!

[FlyingPhotog]

@ jay, HOLY CARP!!! haha.... is that plane ready?!

Nah... Not intended for travel other than by vehicle. I just really needed a "home base" for gear where I can find everything in one convenient place. I've been spread out over three bags, a table and some pack mules for too long now! ;)

[Dean Rachwitz]

The Best Buy outlet store also has some of the same lens (review: Tamron 17-50 f2.8 (http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Tamron-17-50mm-f-2.8-XR-Di-II-Lens-Review.aspx)) for Canon for sale: http://photography.shop.ebay.com/Lenses-Filters-/78997/i.html?_catref=1&_fln=1&_ipg=&_ssn=best_buy_outlet&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282

[FlyingPhotog]

It probably goes without saying but Spouses/Families are certainly welcome to join in the festivities on Mill tomorrow night. I'm bringing my better half...

[Becca]

My better half just left for Mt Pleasant for Christmas with his family so I guess I'm flying solo!

[AZAlphaDog]

There is an ASU basketball game Sat. night so that may cause some parking issues, but I don't know.

And, this might be interesting Play (http://www.straycattheatre.org/) from what I can tell it's free, but I don't know much about this either.

[GuitarFreak]

I can't wait to come out :D It'll be so nice to get away from this 10 degree weather. I just wish we were coming out earlier saturday. Oh well.

[FlyingPhotog]

My better half just left for Mt Pleasant for Christmas with his family so I guess I'm flying solo!

And we'll be headed there on Christmas Day...! Hope the weather is better than last year. Damn near wrecked the rental car on 96 near Brighton. :shock:

There is an ASU basketball game Sat. night so that may cause some parking issues, but I don't know.

I wonder how late the parking lot at Rio Salado (Tempe Beach) is open in the evenings?

I can't wait to come out :D It'll be so nice to get away from this 10 degree weather. I just wish we were coming out earlier saturday. Oh well.

Weather is really nice out here right now. Hope you have a great visit.

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Got the Pelican initially configured. The Lid Organizer is still a work in progress...
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p37915730.jpg

[-AP-]

^^^^Sweeeeeeeeeeeettttt... Does that thing have wheels?^^^^
Also, is there any foam on the top lid to prevent the smaller items from rattling around? Whats the AUW??

Very nice set-up ...

[FlyingPhotog]

^^^^Sweeeeeeeeeeeettttt... Does that thing have wheels?^^^^
Also, is there any foam on the top lid to prevent the smaller items from rattling around? Whats the AUW??

Very nice set-up ...

Wheels: Yes and a retractable handle.
AUW: Heavy as Hell (It's 30lbs Empty!)
Foam: No but the Sonex in the top has been replaced by an orgainzer with about a dozen mesh pockets. I suppose I could lay the foam over the gear and carefully close the lid though. I'll have to try that.

[GuitarFreak]

And we'll be headed there on Christmas Day...! Hope the weather is better than last year. Damn near wrecked the rental car on 96 near Brighton. :shock:



I wonder how late the parking lot at Rio Salado (Tempe Beach) is open in the evenings?



Weather is really nice out here right now. Hope you have a great visit.

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Got the Pelican initially configured. The Lid Organizer is still a work in progress...


Oh I will. I love coming out there :D

And your gear in that case looks awesome. Wish I had it :(

I'm hoping to rent a 35mm or 50mm f/1.4 when I go to zoo lights. Hopefully I'll get some decent pictures.

[cntry]

So who all is going to the PW seminar?

[Becca]

And we'll be headed there on Christmas Day...! Hope the weather is better than last year. Damn near wrecked the rental car on 96 near Brighton. :shock:

Mom said they are expecting a storm on Christmas Eve (although how they can predict it that far out when they don't get tomorrow right most times is a mystery!) Have a great trip... and be safe!

[BrianAZ]

Anybody else feel like when they were kids, and the neighbor kid always had a toybox 3X as big as yours. It always just happened to be filled with the toys your parents wouldn't buy you.

[disneydork06]

Anybody else feel like when they were kids, and the neighbor kid always had a toybox 3X as big as yours. It always just happened to be filled with the toys your parents wouldn't buy you.
seriously!

[cntry]

If anybody wants a ticket to the Mark Walace P/W seminar today I have one, can't make it.

[AZAlphaDog]

Anybody else feel like when they were kids, and the neighbor kid always had a toybox 3X as big as yours. It always just happened to be filled with the toys your parents wouldn't buy you.


I think everybody had one of those kids around . . .

[Dean Rachwitz]

Did I miss the start time and location for this evening? Not sure if it went beyond the discussion phase.

Jay - nice kit!

[JmprSteve]

Did I miss the start time and location for this evening? Not sure if it went beyond the discussion phase.

Jay - nice kit!

last I heard from Frank:

"I will be at the Starbucks on Mill Ave...I think it is on 5th and Mill... at 6:00 (18:00) on the 19th if anyone wants to meet up and shoot the street scene."

I'll be coming from the PW seminar thing.

[BrianAZ]

Have fun tonight, y'all. I'm doing the daddy day-care thing so my wife can have a night off.

[Hatch1921]

"I will be at the Starbucks on Mill Ave...I think it is on 5th and Mill... at 6:00 (18:00) on the 19th if anyone wants to meet up and shoot the street scene."

.



Yep... that would be it :)

[TammieO]

Got the Pelican initially configured. The Lid Organizer is still a work in progress...
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p37915730.jpg[/QUOTE]

Gasp! Jay's gear lineup looks just like mine, except I don't have a 1DMkIII, a 5D, 40D, 85, 50, 17-40, 580 EXII, 430 EX or skyports :lol:

Hope everyone has a good time tonight. Time for me to go back to the nightmare work schedule.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Yep... that would be it :)

Cool, thanks!

[Kristy]

Woo Hoo! :) Heading out soon! It's gonna be a fun night trying to figure out what to shoot and why... ;) See ya at Starbucks :)

[Becca]

I'm getting ready to head out myself. See you all at Starbucks!

[Dean Rachwitz]

Well, poo. My last project ran over so I am running 30 minutes late. If you get this, don't wait for me. I'll find y'all when I get there.

[-AP-]

That was an absolute hoot.. Can't wait to see the great photos.

[Hatch1921]

Great to meet everyone tonight...lots of new faces. Had a a really nice time. No telling if I have any keepers... moving the files over now.... will post them if I do.


Exciting night out!
1. Near death experience on I-10
2. Fantastic burger at Five Guys
3. Photographed interesting looking individuals
4. Got to see some folks I haven't seen in a long time

All in all... a fun night out. We need to do this at least every 4-6 months.. :)

Post your shots people :)

Hatch

[FlyingPhotog]

Great time this evening folks. Thanks for coming out! Ditto what Frank said about doing this more often. Perfect opportunity to swap ideas and gear (right Kristy?)

I've got five I managed ot squeeze something out of:

"Yes, We're..."
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p617437319.jpg

"I Have But Two Of Many"
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p635939603.jpg

"C'mon In"
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p988310637.jpg

"Just Another Brick In The Wall"
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p838490519.jpg

"Tempe Town Lake"
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p785870053.jpg

[JmprSteve]

From today (but not from this evening)!

Taken during the Pocket Wizard Seminar, interesting product but not sure if I can justify the price of the units. Having ETTL is nice, but I've gotten used to manual mode so I'm really debating this.

Too many toys and not enough money!

Nice seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Had a good time in tempe, will look at the attempt at night photography tomorrow!

This seems a little red, but it's late and I should know better than to try to edit when I'm tired.

Nice shots Jay!

[AZAlphaDog]

OK, I'll bite. I struggled with a lack of creativity this evening but managed to save a few keepers.

I'm going to start out slow with a story and build to my best for the night.

Let's get this party started by telling a story . . .
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4199654690_f141f73861_o.jpg

Wow, this is rough, I think I need a drink . . .
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2761/4198900479_fa5554fbf9_o.jpg

Struggling with very high ISO and very bad light for me . . . so I'll try on camera flash (best I could do with my skills and on camera flash)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4199654734_8e9ff4d162_o.jpg

I don't know why I like this one, but I do.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/4199654758_69f6dfba61_o.jpg

I think this might be my best shot of the night.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4199654784_ecf78aacb8_o.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks Steve. Really nice to meet you face to face after all this time.

If ^^^ is red, it's by the slimmest of percentages. Lovely portraiture!

Nice work Doug. I know why I like that one but then I'm biased. ;)

[GuitarFreak]

Looks like it was fun :D Too bad I'm stuck in Chicago :( Just got here an hour ago and we're not leaving til 7CST. Oh well.

[Hatch1921]

Really nice captures all. Good times!

Here comes the flood... I have a few more to work on... but... it's late!

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/01.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/02.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/03.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/04.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/05.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/06.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/07.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/08.jpg

[Hatch1921]

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/09.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/010.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/011.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/012.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/013.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/014.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/millave/015.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Ok, you guys rock.

I'm sticking to aircraft. :shock:

[Hatch1921]

Ok, you guys rock.

I'm sticking to aircraft. :shock:


No way... your shots are great. Can't wait to see the red bokeh shot... string of lights....

G'nite all.
Hatch

[GuitarFreak]

I'll have to get some shots of Tempe Town Lake when I get there :D Nice shots everyone!

[joeb1]

Got the Pelican initially configured. The Lid Organizer is still a work in progress...
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p37915730.jpg

Nice bag Jay... Too bad you don't have anything to put in it. http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/joeb1_01/SMILEYS/0011b.gif http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/joeb1_01/SMILEYS/3D_emoticon_208.gif

[joeb1]

Great photos. http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/joeb1_01/SMILEYS/3D_2_25thumbsup.gif Looks like you guys had fun.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Wow, great shots all! Steve, love that one from the PW workshop, beautifully done!

I too struggled, but feel like I got a few keepers, even if I did brak out the flash a few times. By the way, Kristy makes a GREAT light stand in a pinch. :p

Inspired by Frank's 'Mobster,' mine comes complete with cheesy Photoshop lighting effects.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2713/4199031941_d4be5fc451_b.jpg


The master himself at work. Struggled to get a decent white balance here. Still don't think it is great. I think Hatch has a little Tony Soprano going on here.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2612/4199031331_4f7e4eaaaa_b.jpg


Took lots of bridge photos. I got some cool car light trails in some a this spot, but like the strong blue color in this one.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4198996119_982fc7491a_b.jpg


One of my favorites of the night. Love the light here and this brick wall.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/4199749708_a14c902231_b.jpg


Our little bongo buddy. Definitely not short on character.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/4198994519_f5250d4a5b_b.jpg

[Dean Rachwitz]

This guy was really shy, but we eventually got him to open up a bit for the camera. LOL!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/4198993751_05efc15163_b.jpg


A group of kids came and stood in front of my camera while I was taking pictures of the bridge. And Kristy helped them! :cool: Lighting is the on-camera flash and an SB-800 Speedlight held by Kristy camera left. Could have dialed the flash back a stop or so, me thinks.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2638/4198992899_71111bf4c4_b.jpg


After you all left, surfer girl Kristina skated by and stopped to say hello. She posed for a few frames without hesitation. This has very little PP. SB-800 Speedlight high camera right.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4199746452_6140cd7cdf_b.jpg



Thanks again for the invite! Comments and critique welcome. I need to shoot RAW next time. These are all JPEGs with very little PP (except the gangsta).

[FlyingPhotog]

Really nice stuff Dean!

Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery and all that:
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p121866189.jpg