Another Arizona POTN get together (3)?

[Becca]

I see John is a fellow Central Michigan University Alum. Nice...

Looks like a pretty full day of learning.

Hey, Fire up Chips! :)

It looks like a great seminar but I have finally convinced my husband that he should try camping with me and that's the weekend we have chosen. If I cancel, I may never get him into a tent! :D

[Dean Rachwitz]

Anyone want a Domke vest? I have an XL in khaki that is practically new. I only wore it a few times. It is too big for my skinny self now. :p Never got it sweaty or dirty. $50 sound good?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/16245-REG/Domke_734_004_PhoTOGS_Vest_X_Large.html

[Hatch1921]

testing it and it's an interesting setup for the iphone. only thing though is that I'm unable to head back to the homepage after say going through your port. I hit a button on top left and it takes me back to the webpage that I was on before yours. the text is quite small even with my binocular glasses any other questions/comments you want from me, I just emailed you and if it works you have a way to get back to me


Thanks Ryan. I tested it today... just glad people can see it on their cell phones....and if for some reason a person doesn't have the Flash plugin installed... there is an HTML version of the site out there as well.

Working on the blog at the moment... good times!

[FlyingPhotog]

Looks like it's all coming together nicely Frank. Well Done.

Off to Vegas in the morning for the ISAP Symposium. Nervous as hell to put my images on display next to some of the best in the aviation-photography business but you have to step off the ledge eventually. Just hope I don't get shredded too badly.

We get to shoot from between the runways at Nellis AFB on Friday! That ought to be pretty cool as there is a Red Flag exercise going on right now with B1 bombers in the mix. May need the 17-40!

Have a great week/weekend all...

[lilminijpc]

Looks like it's all coming together nicely Frank. Well Done.

Off to Vegas in the morning for the ISAP Symposium. Nervous as hell to put my images on display next to some of the best in the aviation-photography business but you have to step off the ledge eventually. Just hope I don't get shredded too badly.

We get to shoot from between the runways at Nellis AFB on Friday! That ought to be pretty cool as there is a Red Flag exercise going on right now with B1 bombers in the mix. May need the 17-40!

Have a great week/weekend all...
gluck jay! let us know how it goes! i'm sure you'll do great. :)

[Hatch1921]

Looks like it's all coming together nicely Frank. Well Done.

Off to Vegas in the morning for the ISAP Symposium. Nervous as hell to put my images on display next to some of the best in the aviation-photography business but you have to step off the ledge eventually. Just hope I don't get shredded too badly.

We get to shoot from between the runways at Nellis AFB on Friday! That ought to be pretty cool as there is a Red Flag exercise going on right now with B1 bombers in the mix. May need the 17-40!

Have a great week/weekend all...


Have a blast Jay and thanks for the kudos. You are going to do great!!! Your work is topnotch!!!

[cntry]

You'll be fine Jay!

[-AP-]

Jay your images are amazing... You'll hold your own for sure..

[disneydork06]

Looks like it's all coming together nicely Frank. Well Done.

Off to Vegas in the morning for the ISAP Symposium. Nervous as hell to put my images on display next to some of the best in the aviation-photography business but you have to step off the ledge eventually. Just hope I don't get shredded too badly.

We get to shoot from between the runways at Nellis AFB on Friday! That ought to be pretty cool as there is a Red Flag exercise going on right now with B1 bombers in the mix. May need the 17-40!

Have a great week/weekend all...
any other lenses you don't need I can take care for you while you're gone. just drop them by the zoo on your way out :-D oh and good luck! have fun!

[Becca]

Have a great time, Jay! I'm sure your photos can stand up against anyones! Have fun!

[BrianAZ]

Good luck Jay.

[ToferPhotography]

Becca,

Fabulous cactus shots!

[scottcolbath]

Looks like it's all coming together nicely Frank. Well Done.

Off to Vegas in the morning for the ISAP Symposium. Nervous as hell to put my images on display next to some of the best in the aviation-photography business but you have to step off the ledge eventually. Just hope I don't get shredded too badly.

We get to shoot from between the runways at Nellis AFB on Friday! That ought to be pretty cool as there is a Red Flag exercise going on right now with B1 bombers in the mix. May need the 17-40!

Have a great week/weekend all...

Good luck.

Have fun storming the castle!

http://www.noaura.com/images/pbride15.jpeg

S.C.

[BrianAZ]

Good luck.

Have fun storming the castle!

http://www.noaura.com/images/pbride15.jpeg

S.C.


LMAO

[CanonGolfer]

Alright, some new web site CC. I am starting a sister company to Steven Michael Photography called Puzzle Piece Photography. As a father of 3 special needs children I have discovered that there are hardly any, if any at all, photographers that do Special Needs so my wife and I are deciding to do it as we know the challenges of taking these photos. I made a simple flash site (don't mind the deep lack of contact, it's still in the works) and am just looking for some basic CC. The color scheme (yellow, blue, red and light blue) are the autism communities color scheme.
Thanks
www.puzzlepiecephotography.net

[Dean Rachwitz]

Look good Steven. On my 20" 1600x1200 monitor here at work it seems a little small for my tastes.

[CanonGolfer]

Look good Steven. On my 20" 1600x1200 monitor here at work it seems a little small for my tastes.

Yeah that is a problem I have been having is sizing the site. WIX doesn't do a good job at it. I don't need anything too fancy because my market isn't going to be too fancy either. Just as long as they can somewhat read it :)

[SVTmaniac]

I like it. Looks good on my end.

[-AP-]

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[Dean Rachwitz]

Wow, check out this guy's website. Stunning wildlife photos!

http://jaimejohnson.zenfolio.com/

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9734948#post9734948

[Becca]

Wow, check out this guy's website. Stunning wildlife photos!

http://jaimejohnson.zenfolio.com/

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9734948#post9734948

Wow! Amazing work!

[irishman]

Can anyone give me any good ideas of what to shoot this weekend? My trigger finger is getting itchy!

[AZAlphaDog]

Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, a dog show, the Renaissance Festival, Arizona Beer Festival, bad drivers, your neighbor that makes too much noise, that barking dog down the street, Harlem Globetrotters, other people and/or just about anything that moves and stands still in the rain or shine.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4324056907_c8e09bd0f5_o.jpg

[-AP-]

The only plans I have this weekend are to shoot my buds T&I photos and then edit the Memory Mates.

I usually check:
Here...... (http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/events/search/?date=2010-03-06)

Here...... (http://events.getoutaz.com/search?srad=30&swhat=&swhen=3%2F6%2F2010&swhere=&srss=50)

And Here...... (http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/events/search/index.php?todowhat=&todowhere=gilbert&todowhen=This+weekend&x=42&y=10&category=Event&pricerange=0&daterange=2010-03-05)

The wildflower walk sounds good to me if I had time for something else..

Also, I have a 65 foot mast for sale on CL and have a gentleman coming by to look at it. I use it for elevated/aerial shots of local real estate. If anyone here is interested in such a thing, let me know..

Here is an example of elevated..

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/Other/Mast/UD/406790292_dgYts-M.jpg

And this....

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/Other/Mast/357298433img13612x18matsky3/380380324_tcSsi-M.jpg

[CanonGolfer]

I love zenfolio (don't care for the price tag that goes with it) for the ease and everything. Wix is good if you have the time and want to really personalize your site. I just have my domain through 1&1 and have the premium for wix (4.95 a month) so I can use my own domain name. I wanted my site to reflect that which parents of children with autism seek. Easy and fun. Unless you have ever really dealt with trying to photography children with autism (we will just say that most family pictures will have the kids back or side of their head) you really don't understand how frustrating it is and patient you must be. But I really feel that it is a market that is both untapped and highly needed.

[azpix]

The only plans I have this weekend are to shoot my buds T&I photos and then edit the Memory Mates.

I usually check:
Here...... (http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/events/search/?date=2010-03-06)

Here...... (http://events.getoutaz.com/search?srad=30&swhat=&swhen=3%2F6%2F2010&swhere=&srss=50)

And Here...... (http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/events/search/index.php?todowhat=&todowhere=gilbert&todowhen=This+weekend&x=42&y=10&category=Event&pricerange=0&daterange=2010-03-05)

The wildflower walk sounds good to me if I had time for something else..

Also, I have a 65 foot mast for sale on CL and have a gentleman coming by to look at it. I use it for elevated/aerial shots of local real estate. If anyone here is interested in such a thing, let me know..

Here is an example of elevated..

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/Other/Mast/UD/406790292_dgYts-M.jpg

And this....

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/Other/Mast/357298433img13612x18matsky3/380380324_tcSsi-M.jpg


thats a sick piece of equipment. i know i'd end up with a camera falling over . the bear creek shot is a great perspective.

what does something like that go for?

[disneydork06]

Can anyone give me any good ideas of what to shoot this weekend? My trigger finger is getting itchy!

...we can always go to the zoo :-)
my seasonal job there is almost up. gotta enjoy the benefits while I (we) can :-D

[-AP-]

thats a sick piece of equipment. i know i'd end up with a camera falling over . the bear creek shot is a great perspective.

what does something like that go for?

It's actually pretty inexpensive compared to other styles, but 3500.00. It was manufactured in Germany and assembled in Canada. I have a custom built Carbon Fiber, remote controlled gimbal that allows 360 Pan and 360 Tilt. (Not part of it, but could be) It has the ability to be used wired or wireless, depending on what you want to do. If I sell it, I plan on upgrading my 70-200 to a Canon with IS and a 100-400 lens..Sooooo I would consider a little trading there as well..

[Kristy]

For those looking for something to do.....
-------------------------------------------------
Via Colori
10-5 Today and Sundaiy

Murphy Park, Glendale 9802 N. 59th Ave

"Local artists, and special guest Curtis Goldstein will create more than 150 elobarte drawings on cement... " Goldstein works with sidewalk chalk and creates images that apear 3-D when viewd from a certain angle. "
www.viacolori.com
-----------------------------------

Could be fun to see, and fun to photograph. The event is free... I'd love to goif I can fit it into my schedle this weekennd.. Today is out.... but maybe tomorrow.... depending.

[PicBug]

Thanks for posting that Kristy! I think I'm going to check the Vicolori out today. :-)

Has anyone seen the wildflowers really in bloom yet? I'm not seeing much yet....

[disneydork06]

nice find Kristy! that's not too far from me for a change :-) I may check it out later today after I go work out.

[Kristy]

Your'e welcome ... :) Post pictures if you guys go. :) I hope I can find the time at some point. My girls would like it.. but isn't it supposed to rain tomorrow.....? that would mess things up a bit.

[disneydork06]

Your'e welcome ... :) Post pictures if you guys go. :) I hope I can find the time at some point. My girls would like it.. but isn't it supposed to rain tomorrow.....? that would mess things up a bit.

...yeah that's one of the things that's supposed to happen tomorrow...go today! I'll help watch the kiddos while you take pics
bad weather (http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=85345&hourly=1&yday=65&weekday=Sunday)

[irishman]

What would be cool would be a time lapse sequence of the art.

[disneydork06]

What would be cool would be a time lapse sequence of the art.

if I had a newer camera...I remember the d200 had a way to do that.

[PicBug]

O gosh...I was on my way to the Glendale thing, not far from home, and got a call from one of my mommy's I did maternity shots for and they had the baby on Monday and are free to do baby pics.....NOW!!!! Eeeep. This will be my second baby session, I'm on my way, wish me luck!

[Hatch1921]

FYI

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Stumbled on this ...thought I would pass it on.
Hatch

[Kristy]

O gosh...I was on my way to the Glendale thing, not far from home, and got a call from one of my mommy's I did maternity shots for and they had the baby on Monday and are free to do baby pics.....NOW!!!! Eeeep. This will be my second baby session, I'm on my way, wish me luck!


ooooohhh.. how exciting! :) Hope it went well... Let us know, and share pics. :)

[Hatch1921]

A few shots from this afternoon.

01
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/oldglendale/002.jpg
02
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/oldglendale/003.jpg
03
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/oldglendale/004.jpg
04
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/oldglendale/005.jpg
05
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/oldglendale/006.jpg
06
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/oldglendale/007.jpg
07
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/oldglendale/008.jpg

[SingingSabre]

So...my website is up for renewal and I want a domain easier to remember than www.ariessun.com (what I use now). edwardarriola.com is too hard to spell, as my last name (Arriola) gets butchered to "areola" all the time.

Any suggestions?

This will be in addition to ariessun.com.

[CanonGolfer]

So...my website is up for renewal and I want a domain easier to remember than www.ariessun.com (what I use now). edwardarriola.com is too hard to spell, as my last name (Arriola) gets butchered to "areola" all the time.

Any suggestions?

This will be in addition to ariessun.com.

Arri-photography.com
Edwarri.com
EdwardOla.com
Arri-zona.com

[AZAlphaDog]

A few shots from this afternoon.

Fantastic shots, and great presentation!

Well done!

[Adam B.]

Great shots Frank!!!

[Adam B.]

Has anyone seen the wildflowers really in bloom yet? I'm not seeing much yet....

I was up near Lake Pleasant today, lots of green stuff up there and some wildflowers blooming. I think by next weekend stuff will be blooming all over the place.

[macroshooter1970]

A few shots from this afternoon.

01

02

03

04

05

06

07


nice colors

[Hatch1921]

Fantastic shots, and great presentation!

Well done!

Great shots Frank!!!


Many thanks! I just hope the rain doesn't wash all their hard work away... they were only 50% on some of the drawings.

Good to know about the wildflowers. The desert is a blanket of green right now.... this is going to be a great year.

[Hatch1921]

nice colors


Thanks Mike. How goes it?

[PicBug]

Hatch, those are awesome! We just got rain where I'm at. :-( Maybe I'll get out there tomorrow too if it's not too bad rainy.

Got some great baby/family shots though. Got to go with the flow.

[Hatch1921]

Hatch, those are awesome! We just got rain where I'm at. :-( Maybe I'll get out there tomorrow too if it's not too bad rainy.

Got some great baby/family shots though. Got to go with the flow.


Many thanks! We have had rain off and on this evening. Just as we were leaving Glendale it started to sprinkle. I hope all the hard workd isn't washed away.

Looking forward to the shots :)
Hatch

[macroshooter1970]

Thanks Mike. How goes it?


Your're welcome. Just enjoying a nice Texas night.

[disneydork06]

Hatch! great shots. looks like you were there just after I was. I'm not too far from there and it's been raining here a bit. afraid to see what it will look like tomorrow morning cause i think there will be quite a bit of rain on those pieces of art.

[disneydork06]

Your're welcome. Just enjoying a nice Texas night.

did you get any snow?

[macroshooter1970]

did you get any snow?

Some but I wasn't here when it did.

[PicBug]

Here's some from my baby session yesterday. C&C welcome. Little man was pretty fussy, so we did what we could; I'm sure he slept very peacefully after I left lol!

Raining pretty steady, don't think I'll make it out to the sidewalk art show. :-(

http://calicorose.zenfolio.com/img/v9/p608128027-4.jpg

http://calicorose.zenfolio.com/img/v9/p976403959-4.jpg

http://calicorose.zenfolio.com/img/v9/p750610987-4.jpg

[Hatch1921]

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[PicBug]

Thanks Hatch, fixed.:oops:

[Kristy]

Nice job on the chalk shots Hatch... really awesome. :)

PicBug... I love that last shot... really great connection and the back light is so soft and pretty

[Hatch1921]

Really like the last shot as well Picbug :) Anyone shoot today with the weather being bad?

[FlyingPhotog]

Howdy Sports Fans...

Back from Vegas in one piece. Had a great week despite feeling very much like a small fish in a very big pond. My images were well received and I know that next time I'll have no qualms about displaying prints as well as submitting images for a bio as well.

Nice chalk work Frank and lovely squishy photos PicBug.

For those who may be interested, I populated a thread with some early edits over HERE (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=837876).

Feedback most welcome. Time to flake out for the night I think...

Good to be home.

BTW, there were quite a few little purple flowers along 74 from Wickenburg Way to I-17 going past Lake Pleasant so I would agree that wildflowers are probably imminent! Let's go find some one of these days.

ETA: CONGRATS DEAN ON YOUR SMWYG WIN!!!

[Becca]

Welcome home, Jay! Looks like your time in Vegas was well spent!

[scottcolbath]

For those who may be interested, I populated a thread with some early edits over HERE (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=837876).



Great pics.

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

I can get on base whenever, just let me know. Thursdays I am free also!


Getting back to this...........Anyone else besides me going?

Steve, do you know when the best time to be there is on Thursday before the show?

BTW, a friend who is USAF Ret. is thinking about heading down with his motorhome. He says there is a great camping setup on base.

S.C.

[CanonGolfer]

Sorry Scott. Wish I knew. I haven't been to the Air Show out here in about 15 years. We can meet up whenever. Is Thursday when the Air Show starts or is it still practice?

[scottcolbath]

Sorry Scott. Wish I knew. I haven't been to the Air Show out here in about 15 years. We can meet up whenever. Is Thursday when the Air Show starts or is it still practice?

Thursday is just the arrivals, I believe.

S.C.

[matrix311]

I had a great opportunity to photograph some NFL stars on Saturday at the Kurt Warner's Ultimate NFL Experience. This was held at the Cardinals training facility in Tempe, this past Saturday. It was a great day, perfect temp and I had a blast shooting all of these people.

Here are a few pics from the event, enjoy!

http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/IMG3262-Edit/805549904_BaRNy-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/11454585_bJH74#805549287_aJHFL-A-LB)

http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/IMG3280-Edit/805583508_iG3mQ-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/11454585_bJH74#805549904_BaRNy-A-LB)

http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/IMG3334-Edit/805585089_jamxK-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/11454585_bJH74#805583508_iG3mQ-A-LB)

http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/IMG3348-Edit/805586229_tVXG4-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/11454585_bJH74#805585089_jamxK-A-LB)

http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/IMG3363-Edit/805548846_Hqzkn-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/11454585_bJH74#805586229_tVXG4-A-LB)

http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/IMG3411-Edit/805548453_w5mfF-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/11454585_bJH74#805548846_Hqzkn-A-LB)

http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/IMG3591-Edit/805585580_8dWDM-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/11454585_bJH74#805548453_w5mfF-A-LB)


http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/IMG3665-Edit/805583971_XCJxW-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Sports/Kurt-Warners-Ultimate-NFL/11454585_bJH74#805584683_MiTzK-A-LB)

[Dean Rachwitz]

Yay me! http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=9747088&postcount=418
Surprised at my win.

ETA: CONGRATS DEAN ON YOUR SMWYG WIN!!!

Thanks Jay! Pleasant surprise. :)

Frank, PicBug, Jay & Matrix - great shots! So much talent in here.

[matrix311]

Yay me! http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=9747088&postcount=418
Surprised at my win.

congrats!

[PicBug]

Ooooooh congrats, Dean! Very pretty capture. Was that here in Phoenix, with all that lovely green ivy?

[irishman]

Congrats, Dean! I shot a door like that once in Jerome (but didn't win anything for it).

[-AP-]

Very nice Dean... Congrats..!!

Hey, while doing my T&I photos Saturday, one of the fathers was looking for head-shots. I told him I would look around for someone. If anyone is interested, can you pm me a price and contact email. I will then forward your info on to him. He apparently does tv commercial type modeling..

Thanks,

Kenny..

Also, he is in the East Valley..

[CanonGolfer]

Posted a few engagement pics from the other day. Let me know what you guys think.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9757018#post9757018

[Dean Rachwitz]

Ooooooh congrats, Dean! Very pretty capture. Was that here in Phoenix, with all that lovely green ivy?

Nope, not in Phoenix. It was in...

Congrats, Dean! I shot a door like that once in Jerome (but didn't win anything for it).

Jerome. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

^^^ Very Paul Harvey-esque ^^^ :lol:

[Kristy]

22-hours ago....????
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/794616064_MJRBD-L.jpg

[macroshooter1970]

22-hours ago....????



nice, she's looking older now. hope she don't grow to fast for you though.

[ChristinaMae]

So many posts to catch up on! I've been traveling for work, slammed at work after being gone and then sick from traveling. :( It looks like everyone has been posting great stuff. I finally got a copy of my magazine cover and hopefully a box will be delivered this week.

Saturday I might meet up with a couple photographers at Vulture Mine. The last time I was there I really didn't know what I was doing with a camera.

Any plans for a wildflower meet up? I've got an appt in the morning, but then I thought I'd check out Bartlet Lake and see what the flower situation is out there.

[scottcolbath]

Saturday I might meet up with a couple photographers at Vulture Mine.


Ping me if you do Vulture Mine. It's only a couple minutes from my home.

S.C.

[disneydork06]

Never noticed the green before. The backside of A mountain in Tempe is sooo green. all this rain is getting ridiculous.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Kristy - lovely photo, adorable young lady. :) I confess that I covet your skills with natural light. Do you use any modifiers at all, or did you set up the room somehow to enhance the soft light?

Just heard a quick ad for the Ansel Adams exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum. Would like to see that with my colleagues from POTN. I work just up the road from there - maybe we could do it after work some day? Weekends are so busy lately...

[FlyingPhotog]

I suggested a while ago maybe do the Adams Exhibit and have a nice Dinner afterwards...

[Dean Rachwitz]

I suggested a while ago maybe do the Adams Exhibit and have a nice Dinner afterwards...

You absolutely did. Didn't mean to suggest otherwise. I was just bumping the idea.

[ChristinaMae]

Ping me if you do Vulture Mine. It's only a couple minutes from my home.

S.C.

Will do!

I suggested a while ago maybe do the Adams Exhibit and have a nice Dinner afterwards...

It runs thru early June, so maybe we could plan something in April or May?

[Kristy]

nice, she's looking older now. hope she don't grow to fast for you though.

Your aren't kidding... growing up waaaay too fast... :( I enjoy every second though.. :)

I finally got a copy of my magazine cover and hopefully a box will be delivered this week.

Saturday I might meet up with a couple photographers at Vulture Mine. The last time I was there I really didn't know what I was doing with a camera.

Any plans for a wildflower meet up? I've got an appt in the morning, but then I thought I'd check out Bartlet Lake and see what the flower situation is out there.

Congrats on your magazine cover.. :) I know what you mean about being behind on the thread. Happens to me constantly.. lol...

We must shoot wildflowers in the next few weeks... I will be away the weekend of the 26th, so hopefully we can plan it around that weekend as I would love to go. :) But if it doesn't work out that way.. I'd understand. :)

Never noticed the green before. The backside of A mountain in Tempe is sooo green. all this rain is getting ridiculous.

Oh my gosh.. I was driving up by Lake Pleasant a couple weeks ago, and it is soooooo green... can't wait to shoot some flowers. :)

Kristy - lovely photo, adorable young lady. :) I confess that I covet your skills with natural light. Do you use any modifiers at all, or did you set up the room somehow to enhance the soft light?

Just heard a quick ad for the Ansel Adams exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum. Would like to see that with my colleagues from POTN. I work just up the road from there - maybe we could do it after work some day? Weekends are so busy lately...

Haha.. thanks Dean.. this was just a snapshot... playing around. It was cloudy and raining that day, and she wanted me to take some pictures of her with her baby... I pulled out a silver foam core sheet to bring in some fill.. Basically it was leaning against my legs and chest while I tried to hold the camer over it and frame her face... It was inches from her because it was so dark that day.... appreciate the kind words... but it's a snapshot.. haha.. typical of me... snapshot queen.

I suggested a while ago maybe do the Adams Exhibit and have a nice Dinner afterwards...

Totally.. I would love to do the exhibit and have some social time. :) So many things to do....

[Becca]

Totally.. I would love to do the exhibit and have some social time. :) So many things to do....

I agree! I work just up the road from the Art Museum, too!

[scottcolbath]

Oh my gosh.. I was driving up by Lake Pleasant a couple weeks ago, and it is soooooo green... can't wait to shoot some flowers. :)


You should see it now. Even greener.

Seeing how I drive by there three days a week on my commute into town, I think I'm going to pack my gear in the car one day soon and get some pics.

S.C.

[ChristinaMae]

I went out by Bartlett Lake this afternoon. It is so green out there! The poppies are just starting to bloom, but it's still pretty early. Maybe next weekend would be good. Anyone know what the wildflowers look like out by Superstition Mtn?

[irishman]

Signed up for this seminar Saturday----did anyone else?

http://www.gerlachnaturephoto.com/SeminarSchedule.html

[disneydork06]

I agree! I work just up the road from the Art Museum, too!

I do three...kinda down the road :-)

[cntry]

Great shots all, still in Hawaii should be done Saturday then over to Kauai for 5 days r&r, should ave some pics next week.

[scottcolbath]

Signed up for this seminar Saturday----did anyone else?

http://www.gerlachnaturephoto.com/SeminarSchedule.html

I assume that's the one at the Crowne Plaza, and I will be there.

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

I went out by Bartlett Lake this afternoon. It is so green out there! The poppies are just starting to bloom, but it's still pretty early. Maybe next weekend would be good.


How is that area doing as far as bouncing back from the fire a few years ago?

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

Just a couple casual shots I got yesterday with my P&S out by Lake Pleasant, as I was on my way in to Phoenix to look at another motorcycle I may buy.

http://wookiee.smugmug.com/Other/Southwest-Wildlife/IMG0558/807460332_8jXPe-L.jpg


This one is making some noise.

http://wookiee.smugmug.com/Other/Southwest-Wildlife/IMG0560/807460319_F2Sir-L.jpg

S.C.

[ChristinaMae]

I'm not sure if anyone is interested, but True West Magazine in having a photography contest - http://www.truewestmagazine.com/stories/have_your_photos_published_in_i_true_west_i_win_ca sh_prizes/1419/

I don't have anything to submit, but I'm sure you guys do. ;)

[ChristinaMae]

How is that area doing as far as bouncing back from the fire a few years ago?

S.C.

It's bouncing back. It's nice to see everything so green out there.

Just a couple casual shots I got yesterday with my P&S out by Lake Pleasant, as I was on my way in to Phoenix to look at another motorcycle I may buy.

This one is making some noise.

Too cool! Where did you see them? I'll be on the look out Saturday.

[scottcolbath]

Too cool! Where did you see them? I'll be on the look out Saturday.

They were just before the Scorpion Bay turnoff on 74 on the North side of the road.

I've seen them out there several times lately.

S.C.

[matrix311]

Just a couple casual shots I got yesterday with my P&S out by Lake Pleasant, as I was on my way in to Phoenix to look at another motorcycle I may buy.

http://wookiee.smugmug.com/Other/Southwest-Wildlife/IMG0558/807460332_8jXPe-L.jpg


This one is making some noise.

http://wookiee.smugmug.com/Other/Southwest-Wildlife/IMG0560/807460319_F2Sir-L.jpg

S.C.


What kind of bike are you buying? I just picked up a Yamaha Warrior last month and loving every mile I put on it.

http://www.esimaging.net/Cars/2004-Yamaha-Roadstar-Warrior/IMG2898/786731624_vwgrZ-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Cars/2004-Yamaha-Roadstar-Warrior/11219004_myV5f#786731624_vwgrZ-A-LB)

[FlyingPhotog]

If anyone is interested in getting a crack at shooting some truly classic aircraft, the Collings Foundation will be back in Arizona in April with their B-17G, B-24 and P-51C...

Hopefully they'll get enough riders to fly at each location. In any event, you can walk out to and around each aircraft as well as tour the interiors. IIRC, they get somewhere between $5 and $15 to do so at each stop.

4/16 - 4/19 .. Scottsdale
4/19 - 4/21 .. Deer Valley
4/21 - 4/23 .. Phoenix - Gateway (Best Location of the four IMO)
4/23 - 4/26 .. Tucson

[scottcolbath]

What kind of bike are you buying? I just picked up a Yamaha Warrior last month and loving every mile I put on it.


Those Warriors are good bikes.

I'm looking at a BMW R1150RT or R1200RT to park next to my Hayabusa and KTM 640 Adv.

I want a long haul bike for the wife and I.

S.C.

[ChristinaMae]

If anyone is interested in getting a crack at shooting some truly classic aircraft, the Collings Foundation will be back in Arizona in April with their B-17G, B-24 and P-51C...

Hopefully they'll get enough riders to fly at each location. In any event, you can walk out to and around each aircraft as well as tour the interiors. IIRC, they get somewhere between $5 and $15 to do so at each stop.

4/16 - 4/19 .. Scottsdale
4/19 - 4/21 .. Deer Valley
4/21 - 4/23 .. Phoenix - Gateway (Best Location of the four IMO)
4/23 - 4/26 .. Tucson

I'm interested! Thank you for the info!

[azbojo22]

Hi all. Jay referred me to this forum awhile back, so instead of lurking I thought I would introduce myself...

My name is Bob. I've had my DSLR for a few months now and I am learning as much as I can from POTN. I still have a lot to learn though, and I'm really enjoying it.

The images I have seen from you folks are great and I can only hope to do as well
some day. My photography interests are pretty general right now. I do like photographing landcapes, machines (cars, bikes), and I really want to get more into OCF and portraiture.

I've got some time off coming up this week as my son will be on spring break and I hope to be doing some more shooting.

I hope to join one of your outings soon. Perhaps for shooting the wildflowers.

[FlyingPhotog]

I'm interested! Thank you for the info!

Glad to be of service... ;)

Hi all.

Welcome Bob! Glad you came over to find us...

We're trying to herd the cats for an outing in the near future so stay tuned. We've also been trying to figure out a way to get a bunch of us together to go down and see the Ansel Adams exhibit and maybe do dinner afterwards.

[AZAlphaDog]

Welcome.

I wonder what sort of commission Jay gets for recuiting new members to PTON?

Whatever happened to our OCF outing?

and the "fry Dean's back tire" underground event?

[FlyingPhotog]

To PTON? Nothing...

To POTN, well, still nothing...

:p

ETA: Very sad day down my way. P-51D Mustang crashed at Stellar Airpark killing the pilot.

[AZAlphaDog]

To PTON? Nothing...

To POTN, well, still nothing...

:p

ETA: Very sad day down my way. P-51D Mustang crashed at Stellar Airpark killing the pilot.

Sure, have you never heard of the Photograph The On Net?

Plane crashes are never good . . .

[Dean Rachwitz]

ETA: Very sad day down my way. P-51D Mustang crashed at Stellar Airpark killing the pilot.

Sad for the loss of life and also for the loss of one of the few remaining P-51s. :(

http://www.abc15.com/content/news/southeastvalley/chandler/story/FD-1-killed-after-plane-crashes-into-Chandler/Bs_-WdZOhEiHD0ZNdbm1AQ.cspx

[scottcolbath]

If anyone is interested in getting a crack at shooting some truly classic aircraft, the Collings Foundation will be back in Arizona in April with their B-17G, B-24 and P-51C...

Hopefully they'll get enough riders to fly at each location. In any event, you can walk out to and around each aircraft as well as tour the interiors. IIRC, they get somewhere between $5 and $15 to do so at each stop.

4/16 - 4/19 .. Scottsdale
4/19 - 4/21 .. Deer Valley
4/21 - 4/23 .. Phoenix - Gateway (Best Location of the four IMO)
4/23 - 4/26 .. Tucson

What exactly is a "rider"?

Regardless, I would like to check this out.

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

and the "fry Dean's back tire" underground event?

Dean, you do burnouts on your motorcycles? You hooligan! I have never done such a thing! Well, maybe once or a dozen times. :cool:

http://wookiee.smugmug.com/Motorcycles-and-rides/Motorcycles/burnoutsalute/684824732_m6HHd-L.jpg

http://wookiee.smugmug.com/Motorcycles-and-rides/Motorcycles/burnout360/684824772_8dyaB-L.jpg

http://wookiee.smugmug.com/Motorcycles-and-rides/Motorcycles/burnoutcircle/684824711_8pzK8-L.jpg

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

ETA: Very sad day down my way. P-51D Mustang crashed at Stellar Airpark killing the pilot.


Yup. Just saw that. Horrible.

By some crazy chance, I also watched a car just depart the roadway at 101 and 50 today and slam into the concrete barrier. WTF?

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

OK kids, which memory cards do I want for my new 7D I am ordering tonight?

Also, suggestions on a wide lens for landscapes. I have none at the moment. (Remember the 1.6 crop. I am thinking the 10-22 EF-S)

Also, a nice carbon tripod and head. My Manfrotto I have now is very nice, but it's not backpack small, or backpack light.

Maybe a Speedlite also. Which one? :lol:

Yeah, an unexpected check showed up in the mail today, and I'm burning it up at B&H. :cool:

S.C.

[FlyingPhotog]

What exactly is a "rider"?

Regardless, I would like to check this out.

S.C.

You can go fly in the aircraft...

More info at www.collingsfoundation.org (http://www.collingsfoundation.org) under Wings Of Freedom Tour.

[FlyingPhotog]

And a correction on the Collings Foundation "Tucson" stop.

They'll actually be at Marana and not Tucson International.

I'm told Marana is very photographer friendly when something special like Collings is in town so this might be a good locale for our Tucson members.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Dean, you do burnouts on your motorcycles? You hooligan!
I don't do it too often - tires are expensive!

I wanted to recreate this shot, but we need to find some place where I won't get arrested. :)

http://www.rideicon.com/images/culture/photos/small/SmallSacrifice.jpg

[Dean Rachwitz]

Just found out that one of my photos will be used in an ad in a (what many consider 'the') national motorcycle roadracing magazine. WOOT!

http://roadracingworld.com/magazine/current-issue/

[Blue-J]

Those Warriors are good bikes.

I'm looking at a BMW R1150RT or R1200RT to park next to my Hayabusa and KTM 640 Adv.

I want a long haul bike for the wife and I.

S.C.

Scott,

The RT, whether 1150 or 1200 is the perfect long haul bike. If you can find one, a later 1200RT might have ESA (electronic stability assistance) besides ABS and even cruise control.

I have been riding BMWs for years, I have a different kind of R1200, and I have used it for long hauls too:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/3802573130_609a68db27.jpg

[Blue-J]

Just found out that one of my photos will be used in an ad in a (what many consider 'the') national motorcycle roadracing magazine. WOOT!

http://roadracingworld.com/magazine/current-issue/

Sweet Dean, congratulations!

[scottcolbath]

You can go fly in the aircraft...

More info at www.collingsfoundation.org (http://www.collingsfoundation.org) under Wings Of Freedom Tour.

Cool, and I've been curious about Marana for a while now. Getting in there and poking around sounds like a great time.

It's also an excuse to get a Sonoran hot dog while I'm in the area. :cool:

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

Just found out that one of my photos will be used in an ad in a (what many consider 'the') national motorcycle roadracing magazine. WOOT!

http://roadracingworld.com/magazine/current-issue/

Sweet.

Which pic?

Is that link just a generic one, or is the front page yours?

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

Scott,

The RT, whether 1150 or 1200 is the perfect long haul bike. If you can find one, a later 1200RT might have ESA (electronic stability assistance) besides ABS and even cruise control.

I have been riding BMWs for years, I have a different kind of R1200, and I have used it for long hauls too:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/3802573130_609a68db27.jpg

Real sweet bike, Blue-J.

I don't need lights and bells. I've been riding for 40 years. ABS or any of that other stuff is nice, but fluff to me. That aside, I'm not shunning it. I understand that along with BMW ownership comes many gadgets and gizmos.

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

I don't do it too often - tires are expensive!



You should always save your burnouts for the night before you put on new rubber. That is how I have always done it. Why waste good rubber?

Here's a pic of me on my old Softail from 2001.

http://wookiee.smugmug.com/Motorcycles-and-rides/Motorcycles/scottburnoutresize/66068619_YTWic-L.jpg

This pic appeared in the March, 2001 issue of Hot Bike. I did a shoot for them on a front end mod that netted me a ton of free billet goodies for my bike.

S.C.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Sweet.

Which pic?

Is that link just a generic one, or is the front page yours?

S.C.

That's just a generic link. The photo will be one from this set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/deanrachwitz/sets/72157614594005587/

Not sure which one he picked. It will be part of a full page ad for USGPRU.

Blue-J - thanks! That's a beautiful bike!

You should always save your burnouts for the night before you put on new rubber. That is how I have always done it. Why waste good rubber?


That's what I do as well. I have new rubber waiting to be mounted, so I can burn up the rest of this Maxxis with gusto.

[scottcolbath]

That's just a generic link. The photo will be one from this set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/deanrachwitz/sets/72157614594005587/

Not sure which one he picked. It will be part of a full page ad for USGPRU.


Cool.


That's what I do as well. I have new rubber waiting to be mounted, so I can burn up the rest of this Maxxis with gusto.

I have a changer and balancer at my place if you need an excuse to get out to Wickenburg with your bike and camera.

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

And what the hell? No suggestions/comments on my gear questions?

S.C.

[Dean Rachwitz]

And what the hell? No suggestions/comments on my gear questions?

S.C.

I am not qualified to comment on Canon gear choices :)

I have the Manfrotto 055XB Pro/486RC2, and would love to have it in CF. If you want smaller, maybe the 190CXPRO3 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=548524&is=REG&A=details&Q=)?

Money no object? I like the Gitzo CF. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/548364-REG/Gitzo_GT1541T_GT_1541T_Traveler_6X_Carbon.html

This new ballhead by Arca Swiss is kick ass, but spendy: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/658840-REG/Arca_Swiss_801213_Monoball_P0_with_Panning.html
This Acratech ballhead is also uber cool: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/250107-REG/Acratech_1110_Ultimate_Ballhead_with_Quick.html

[FlyingPhotog]

I quit making gear suggestions after about the 10th time someone came back bitching and moaning after buying something other than what the majority had originally suggested.

By and large, people here are adults capable of doing their own research and balancing the specs/price against their needs/wallets.

I'm more than happy to give feedback on something if I personally use it but blind reccomendations? Nope, not any more...

[Dean Rachwitz]

Scott, maybe you should get THIS (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800622963-USE/Canon_2527A001_Super_Telephoto_1200mm_f_5_6L.html) .

[disneydork06]

ok, sorry in advance for long reply...
Just a couple casual shots I got yesterday with my P&S out by Lake Pleasant, as I was on my way in to Phoenix to look at another motorcycle I may buy.

while you're at it can you buy me a bike too :-) anything cheap but at least 500cc is fine :-D
What kind of bike are you buying? I just picked up a Yamaha Warrior last month and loving every mile I put on it.

http://www.esimaging.net/Cars/2004-Yamaha-Roadstar-Warrior/IMG2898/786731624_vwgrZ-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Cars/2004-Yamaha-Roadstar-Warrior/11219004_myV5f#786731624_vwgrZ-A-LB)
wow, nice bike!
Hi all. Jay referred me to this forum awhile back, so instead of lurking I thought I would introduce myself...

My name is Bob. I've had my DSLR for a few months now and I am learning as much as I can from POTN. I still have a lot to learn though, and I'm really enjoying it.

The images I have seen from you folks are great and I can only hope to do as well
some day. My photography interests are pretty general right now. I do like photographing landcapes, machines (cars, bikes), and I really want to get more into OCF and portraiture.

I've got some time off coming up this week as my son will be on spring break and I hope to be doing some more shooting.

I hope to join one of your outings soon. Perhaps for shooting the wildflowers.
welcome! there are quite a few places to photograph cars as well as this weekend at the DUB show which I just found out I will be attending. fun stuff
Scott,

The RT, whether 1150 or 1200 is the perfect long haul bike. If you can find one, a later 1200RT might have ESA (electronic stability assistance) besides ABS and even cruise control.

I have been riding BMWs for years, I have a different kind of R1200, and I have used it for long hauls too:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/3802573130_609a68db27.jpg
wow...:drool:
OK kids, which memory cards do I want for my new 7D I am ordering tonight?

Also, suggestions on a wide lens for landscapes. I have none at the moment. (Remember the 1.6 crop. I am thinking the 10-22 EF-S)

Also, a nice carbon tripod and head. My Manfrotto I have now is very nice, but it's not backpack small, or backpack light.

Maybe a Speedlite also. Which one? :lol:

Yeah, an unexpected check showed up in the mail today, and I'm burning it up at B&H. :cool:

S.C.
If you can find the first versions of the 580ex or 430ex flashes you can get them for a decent deal. still work well, just doesn't have the weather sealing if you want that. I still even use a 420ex flash and wouldn't mind getting more of those.
Scott, maybe you should get THIS (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800622963-USE/Canon_2527A001_Super_Telephoto_1200mm_f_5_6L.html) .
HAHAHA...and then don't forget to let us all borrow it :-D

[scottcolbath]

I am not qualified to comment on Canon gear choices :)


Yeah, why to we let this Nikon user hang around here anyway? :p


I have the Manfrotto 055XB Pro/486RC2, and would love to have it in CF. If you want smaller, maybe the 190CXPRO3 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=548524&is=REG&A=details&Q=)?


Too big folded. This needs to go on my Tamrac back pack, so I'm looking for a folded length of less than that. The tripod doesn't have to be badass. It's for those times I take my gear on the KTM out to the middle of nowhere on occasion.


Money no object? I like the Gitzo CF. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/548364-REG/Gitzo_GT1541T_GT_1541T_Traveler_6X_Carbon.html


Nice, but I've already burned up the money I had budgeted, and then some. I may now wait on the tripod until I can spend more money without the check book wincing.


This new ballhead by Arca Swiss is kick ass, but spendy: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/658840-REG/Arca_Swiss_801213_Monoball_P0_with_Panning.html
This Acratech ballhead is also uber cool: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/250107-REG/Acratech_1110_Ultimate_Ballhead_with_Quick.html

Everything we buy is spendy and cool. :lol:

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

I quit making gear suggestions after about the 10th time someone came back bitching and moaning after buying something other than what the majority had originally suggested.

By and large, people here are adults capable of doing their own research and balancing the specs/price against their needs/wallets.


Understood.


I'm more than happy to give feedback on something if I personally use it but blind reccomendations? Nope, not any more...

And I'm betting you don't use the 10-22 EF-S. :cool:

That seems to be the only lens that would fill the gap in my lens lineup. as far as EF-DS lenses go, I have the cheapo 18-55 kit lens amd the 28-135 kit lens. In regular EF lenses, I have the 85mm F/1.8, a 100-300 which I never use, the 70-200 F/2.8L IS, and the 400mm F.5.6L.

From looking at that list the lack of a decent quality wide lens is apparent.

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

while you're at it can you buy me a bike too :-) anything cheap but at least 500cc is fine :-D


Picky, aren't we? :lol:


If you can find the first versions of the 580ex or 430ex flashes you can get them for a decent deal. still work well, just doesn't have the weather sealing if you want that. I still even use a 420ex flash and wouldn't mind getting more of those.


Thanks for the info.

S.C.

[Dean Rachwitz]

From looking at that list the lack of a decent quality wide lens is apparent.

Don't know if you're opposed to third party lenses, but I am very happy with my Sigma 10-20. Very sharp and nice colors. 10mm is lots of fun! best part is I picked mine up for about $400 used.

Here's a few:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4028071576_a6195d0b13_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/3978535558_9bc53e4ec9_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/3967513069_dcee6c2074_b.jpg

[disneydork06]

Understood.



And I'm betting you don't use the 10-22 EF-S. :cool:

That seems to be the only lens that would fill the gap in my lens lineup. as far as EF-DS lenses go, I have the cheapo 18-55 kit lens amd the 28-135 kit lens. In regular EF lenses, I have the 85mm F/1.8, a 100-300 which I never use, the 70-200 F/2.8L IS, and the 400mm F.5.6L.

From looking at that list the lack of a decent quality wide lens is apparent.

S.C.
why don't you use the 100-300? I thought about picking it up since it's cheap and just use it for some shots around the zoo. it's longer than my 200 so I would hope to get some decent closeups
Picky, aren't we? :lol:

S.C.
haha...500 isn't being picky...:-D

[Kristy]

From Facebook....

onOne Software is releasing free versions of PhotoTools 2.5 and PhotoFrame 4.5. These are great plug-ins, and the Free versions don't have a time limit or watermark—they're fully functional. What a great way to give customers a taste of onOne products. Check out onOne Exchange and onOne University on the same site page, too.

http://www.ononesoftware.com/free/

[Dean Rachwitz]

Hey Ryan, check your Gmail. :)

Kristy - very cool! Thanks for the link.

[scottcolbath]

Dean, I have thought about trying other brand lenses, but I haven't had the courage yet. And I PM'd you my cell #.

Ryan, it's not a bad lens, but having that 70-200 L glass makes it tough to want to toss on the 100-300 when the former reaches fairly well in most cases.

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

Oh, and my wallet is now almost $3,000 lighter. Thank you B&H. :cool:

Can't wait for the package to arrive.

S.C.

[matrix311]

From Facebook....

onOne Software is releasing free versions of PhotoTools 2.5 and PhotoFrame 4.5. These are great plug-ins, and the Free versions don't have a time limit or watermark—they're fully functional. What a great way to give customers a taste of onOne products. Check out onOne Exchange and onOne University on the same site page, too.

http://www.ononesoftware.com/free/

I sometimes use PhotoTools when doing my PP. They have some nice stuff in there and the new update released finally allows their software to work properly with Win7 64bit. I have been using Nik Software for Lightroom. Their software works great for my needs. But if OnOne is offering up free software, can't beat that with a stick.

[AZAlphaDog]

OK kids, which memory cards do I want for my new 7D I am ordering tonight?

Also, suggestions on a wide lens for landscapes. I have none at the moment. (Remember the 1.6 crop. I am thinking the 10-22 EF-S)

Also, a nice carbon tripod and head. My Manfrotto I have now is very nice, but it's not backpack small, or backpack light.

Maybe a Speedlite also. Which one? :lol:

Yeah, an unexpected check showed up in the mail today, and I'm burning it up at B&H. :cool:

S.C.

Get the Canon 10-22, it's a rockin' lens for all kinds of things. :lol: You could also use it for landscapes.

[scottcolbath]

You cropped that one too much on the left. :lol:

S.C.

[Bhargav]

Get the Canon 10-22, it's a rockin' lens for all kinds of things. :lol: You could also use it for landscapes.

nice bw!

[Bhargav]

From Facebook....

onOne Software is releasing free versions of PhotoTools 2.5 and PhotoFrame 4.5. These are great plug-ins, and the Free versions don't have a time limit or watermark—they're fully functional. What a great way to give customers a taste of onOne products. Check out onOne Exchange and onOne University on the same site page, too.

http://www.ononesoftware.com/free/

I got mail from onOne
Thank you for requesting an onOne Software download.
Trial versions of our software will expire 30 days from the date of installation. Trial software is fully functional, but it may add a watermark to the results. Buy the full version to remove this limitation.
There is no trial period limitation for PhotoTools Free Edition, PhotoFrame Free Edition, PhotoPresets for Lightroom, PhotoPresets for Adobe Camera Raw, and DSLR Camera Remote Server. These products are free and fully functional.
time limit? no time limit?
watermark ? no watermark?

[Kristy]

I got mail from onOne

time limit? no time limit?
watermark ? no watermark?

Don't shoot the messenger.... :lol: I have no clue... lol...

[Kristy]

I sometimes use PhotoTools when doing my PP. They have some nice stuff in there and the new update released finally allows their software to work properly with Win7 64bit. I have been using Nik Software for Lightroom. Their software works great for my needs. But if OnOne is offering up free software, can't beat that with a stick.

I love the nic software too.. but I don't use lightroom as i should be... :o But you are right.. free is always nice for trying out new things. :)

[AZAlphaDog]

NOTHING is really free, you might think it is, but there always seems to be some kind of catch.

You like cheerleaders? Just don't forget that there is a basketball game going on in the background that you should be watching.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4406532337_cfff7b7d7f_o.jpg

Are you having a hard time paying attention to the game, try a game without cheerleaders, like hockey.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4424923751_1eca951c9e_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4425689040_a93d2faf0f_o.jpg

[Dean Rachwitz]

I got mail from onOne

time limit? no time limit?
watermark ? no watermark?
The have free stuff and trial stuff.

The free stuff Kristy linked to has no time limit and no watermark.

Doug - nice shots!

[AZAlphaDog]

So, the Chandler Ostrich Festival is this weekend. Anybody want to meet up at the festival on Sat. afternoon for some afternoon/evening/nighttime photo safari action?

[-AP-]

So, the Chandler Ostrich Festival is this weekend. Anybody want to meet up at the festival on Sat. afternoon for some afternoon/evening/nighttime photo safari action?

I plan on being there..

Crazy nice pictures all too..!!

[AZAlphaDog]

I plan on being there..

Crazy nice pictures all too..!!


What time?

Should I look for you? Do you want to meet up and sing "why can't we be friends" while listing to the smooth sounds of the band "WAR?"

[Blue-J]

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Blue-J - thanks! That's a beautiful bike!


Thanks, it now has its red seat back on too. And, you can forget how beautiful it is on the AZ "twisties", it is sweet, light, and flexible. I don't need much more.

[disneydork06]

Dean, I have thought about trying other brand lenses, but I haven't had the courage yet. And I PM'd you my cell #.

Ryan, it's not a bad lens, but having that 70-200 L glass makes it tough to want to toss on the 100-300 when the former reaches fairly well in most cases.

S.C.
haha, well I actually got to try Joyce's 1.4 tc and was loving the reach I could get inside of Monkey Village at the zoo. I'm actually planning a little project for myself cause I'm having a hard time identifying the monkeys (they used to wear collars) so I was just looking for a way to get in nice and close with the monkeys to help me get some nice headshots of the monkeys.

[SingingSabre]

I swear, guys, this is the perfect time of year. Just wrapped up another shoot at the falls in Tucson. I'm loving this!