Another Arizona POTN get together (3)?

[Hatch1921]

Some fashion events went on this weekend and I bumped into Tagg working the runways.

Nice work Doug! You have a clean style to your work... I dig it.

[Hatch1921]

I like shots #2 and 3 AP... pretty cool stuff.


Nice shot Rick :)

Jeremy... didn't have a clue you were working for Fedex... this is a busy time of year... hang in there.

A couple of shots from this evenings session...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/5156534959_215f52c334_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5156534959/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5156534959/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1340/5157144704_0610024846_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5157144704/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5157144704/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

[scottcolbath]

I can so relate we have been delivering more packages and catalogs since Nov 1.

My B&H catalog showed up last Friday. I tossed it in the recycle bin. Can..........Not..........Resist.......

Seriously, I look at that catalog and only want to burn more money I don't have.

S.C.

[sundevilstormin]

Something about this shot I just dig... very well done IMO.

Thanks - when we pulled up to the parking lot there I said 'we gotta have them jumping in the background' Worked out well.

something is setting off the virus scanner.

yeah, we've been round and round with our domain provider about that, nobody seems to be able to do anything about it...

[BrianAZ]

some nice work, everyone.

So, anybody going to the Joe McNally seminar next month. I just got my flyer in the mail. $100 for an all day seminar doesn't seem to bad.

[sundevilstormin]

some nice work, everyone.

So, anybody going to the Joe McNally seminar next month. I just got my flyer in the mail. $100 for an all day seminar doesn't seem to bad.

I did one with Joe 'numnuts' in California a couple years ago - spent the week shooting with him and the class - lotsa fun, but a WEEK was like trying to sip from a fire-hose, wonder what a day would be like.

[TauntDevil]

Zenfox nice. She looks good and the lighting looks great i just tend to see on so many model shots of legs being... dim or i dont know... just seems to me the legs are not something the photographer pays attention to alot. I can understand on why but just i made myself a checklist kinda to what to look for and what to have when shooting depending on what it is (in my mind type of checklist)
Im not saying your picture is bad in any way i hope you dont take it in a bad way just saying i see in the glamour section how alot of photographers miss lighting on the legs or dont pay much attention to them.

Awesome shots as well Hatch. Love looking at baby pictures. Cutest age in the world. They grow up so fast

[Hatch1921]

some nice work, everyone.

So, anybody going to the Joe McNally seminar next month. I just got my flyer in the mail. $100 for an all day seminar doesn't seem to bad.


Didn't know he was coming... would be pretty cool to attend... hmm

Thanks for the info.

[Hatch1921]

Awesome shots as well Hatch. Love looking at baby pictures. Cutest age in the world. They grow up so fast


Many thanks. Kristy and I had another fun session with Seth and his family... the little guy doesn't take a bad photo... he's happy all the time.

Thanks again.
Hatch

[TauntDevil]

Many thanks. Kristy and I had another fun session with Seth and his family... the little guy doesn't take a bad photo... he's happy all the time.

Thanks again.
Hatch

Best thing is to have fun.
Really fun though, made me thing when you said "Seth" as thats my name as well hahahah

[BrianAZ]

Didn't know he was coming... would be pretty cool to attend... hmm

Thanks for the info.

http://kelbytraininglive.com/flash-photography-tour

Might be a nice change of pace to learn from someone who shoots a Nikon!

[AZAlphaDog]

Nice work Doug! You have a clean style to your work... I dig it.

Thanks Frank.

I think you have a very defined, clean "style" to your work as well.

Here is a couple from today's Red Mountain Eagle Pow Wow. Native American culture is rich in history and tradition and is very interesting, well at least to me.

[azbojo22]

My B&H catalog showed up last Friday. I tossed it in the recycle bin. Can..........Not..........Resist.......

Seriously, I look at that catalog and only want to burn more money I don't have.

S.C.

I got mine this week also and I feel your pain! What scared me as well was that it was addressed to my 11 year old son! I better start looking over the credit card bills carefully.

Frank and AP, great captures!

I celebrated my niece's sons 1st birthday party this weekend. Here are some candids from the cermonial 1st birthday cake eating festival!....
#1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5156748921_bc0602122f.jpg
#2 - I would like this one the best except for Dad's arm in the background. Gotta remember to always check the background!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/5156749531_9a7f585fc5.jpg
#3
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1047/5157358664_fbbf1005c5.jpg

[tommykjensen]

I find it ironic that the guy has "squidface" in his screen name, and he's commenting on how unappealing the model looks. He must be a real looker. :lol:

S.C.

gotta be ugly to know ugly... and Im ugly


LAST warning. Stop the personal attacks !!! Next time disciplinary actions will result.

[jbdavies]

I can so relate we have been delivering more packages and catalogs since Nov 1.
Who do you work for?

Jeremy... didn't have a clue you were working for Fedex... this is a busy time of year... hang in there.
Yeah. Been there two months as of yesterday (Sunday)... and just got "promoted" to full time. :) Woot. It's gonna be hella busy. But, makes time go by faster. :)

A couple of shots from this evenings session...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/5156534959_215f52c334_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5156534959/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5156534959/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1340/5157144704_0610024846_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5157144704/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5157144704/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr
Excellent shots... as always. He's such a happy go-lucky kid. Cute. :)

[john69az]

Who do you work for?


Yeah. Been there two months as of yesterday (Sunday)... and just got "promoted" to full time. :) Woot. It's gonna be hella busy. But, makes time go by faster. :)


Excellent shots... as always. He's such a happy go-lucky kid. Cute. :)

I am a 15 year veteran of the "Micro Management Wars" I mean I work for the U.S. Postal Service. Letter Carrier AKA Government Mule. It is good to be busy not only does time go faster but it's also job security.

[Hatch1921]

Nice shots Doug. Really like the colors!

Good shots Bob... maybe a slight curves adjustment to give them a little "pop" ? Funny... I eat my cake the same way. LOL Nice captures.

Congrats on the promotion Jeremy and thanks for the kudos. Kristy and I had fun with this little guy..easy to work with.

Have a fun day all.
Hatch

[Dean Rachwitz]

Damn, I'm away for a few days and I miss all kinds of fun!

Squids and asshats and mods, oh my! :p

Doug, I really like #2 in your last post.

[AZAlphaDog]

Thanks Dean, everyone seems to like the attractive Native American woman.

Maybe it's just because everyone is so afraid of the guy with the painted face.

[disneydork06]

Thanks Dean, everyone seems to like the attractive Native American woman.

Maybe it's just because everyone is so afraid of the guy with the painted face.

maybe it's cuz the b/w on his face doesn't work that well for the overall picture...?

[TauntDevil]

Anyone know of anything going on Thursday (veterins day)? Was hoping to get out of the house to an even and shoot abit but I don't know of anything happening that day or anything near mesa.

[irishman]

Guys been trying to sell this for over a week. Good deal?:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pho/2050598554.html

[TauntDevil]

Guys been trying to sell this for over a week. Good deal?:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pho/2050598554.html

Looks like a good deal but may be stolen or have something wrong.
Hes looking to trade of camera etc... hmmm i have many things i could trade him. Few cameras or tv's..hmmm. haha

Looks like a good deal but almost a to good deal so just check all the alternatives about the camera to make sure its... "legit"

[Hatch1921]

Looks like a good deal but may be stolen or have something wrong.
Hes looking to trade of camera etc... hmmm i have many things i could trade him. Few cameras or tv's..hmmm. haha

Looks like a good deal but almost a to good deal so just check all the alternatives about the camera to make sure its... "legit"


Going to say it's a legit deal...

http://www.chadwickfowler.com/index.php#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=1&a=0&at=0

Recognized the name... same phone # listed.

Hatch

[sundevilstormin]

Guys been trying to sell this for over a week. Good deal?:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pho/2050598554.html

"Has only 6,300 clicks on the shutter!" - that's only one wedding!

[Hatch1921]

"Has only 6,300 clicks on the shutter!" - that's only one wedding!


Maybe it was a backup body?

[TauntDevil]

Maybe it was a backup body?

Yeah thats what it says in the ad. :)

Any chance anyone know of anything going on tomorrow?
An event?

[Hatch1921]

Yeah thats what it says in the ad. :)

Any chance anyone know of anything going on tomorrow?
An event?


Good guess on my part... I didn't read the ad... just recognized the name. LOL

[-AP-]

Yeah thats what it says in the ad. :)

Any chance anyone know of anything going on tomorrow?
An event?

I don't know what side of town you are on, but Gilbert has free concerts in the park, and Thursday they are having an Elvis impersonator.


http://www.gilbertaz.gov/calendar/eventDetail.cfm?recordID=2302

[ToferPhotography]

Wow, did I miss an awful lot in the last week or so...

Great shots of the pow-wow, they can be tough with by standers and equipment cluttering the background (*I have been to several*).

Love that Hatch got to learn a new word this week too!
(oh the kiddo shots are :D - love the eyes!)

[Hatch1921]

Love that Hatch got to learn a new word this week too!
(oh the kiddo shots are :D - love the eyes!)


Many thanks :) Glad you like the shots.




Passing on a link... Lightroom plugins. (http://www.photographers-toolbox.com/index.php)..(free) and paid.

[RickRandhawa]

Someone should grab this.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pho/2052746588.html

Edit-Not my listing, just good deal.

[scottcolbath]

Score!

Got my hot pit pass for this weekend's NASCAR race at PIR. I did this last year and it was an excellent photo op. I wonder if I should wear the only NASCAR shirt I own...........:lol:

http://www.yarnellpics.com/Friends/AzBusas-Gathering-May-2009/AzBusasDinner045/526910323_g2BxD-L.jpg

S.C.

[Hatch1921]

Score!

Got my hot pit pass for this weekend's NASCAR race at PIR. I did this last year and it was an excellent photo op. I wonder if I should wear the only NASCAR shirt I own...........:lol:

http://www.yarnellpics.com/Friends/AzBusas-Gathering-May-2009/AzBusasDinner045/526910323_g2BxD-L.jpg

S.C.

Congrats... I shot there a few years ago... lots of fun... loud.. but fun.

[Hatch1921]

Not photography related... but... if anyone is in need...

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/app/2053110954.html

Hatch

[scottcolbath]

Not photography related... but... if anyone is in need...

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/app/2053110954.html

Hatch

Good deal. Someone should scoop it up.

Those friggin' water filters are a fortune. I have a GE fridge also. For some reason, the first one clogged up in a couple months, but it would still dispense water, allthough a little slower. The big problem was that ice production almost stopped. Since the fridge was still under warranty, and I thought I had an ice maker problem, I called out the repair dude. He took one look and said "Filter's clogged and this won't be a warranty repair". I said fine and he put in a new filter. The price for just the filter.........$70. :mad:

I took my lumps on that one and proceeded to find replacement filters online for about $25 each, so I keep a couple on hand now. They aren't GE, but they are just as good. I couldn't find the GE replacements for less than $35.

S.C.

[Hatch1921]

Good deal. Someone should scoop it up.

Those friggin' water filters are a fortune. I have a GE fridge also. For some reason, the first one clogged up in a couple months, but it would still dispense water, allthough a little slower. The big problem was that ice production almost stopped. Since the fridge was still under warranty, and I thought I had an ice maker problem, I called out the repair dude. He took one look and said "Filter's clogged and this won't be a warranty repair". I said fine and he put in a new filter. The price for just the filter.........$70. :mad:

I took my lumps on that one and proceeded to find replacement filters online for about $25 each, so I keep a couple on hand now. They aren't GE, but they are just as good. I couldn't find the GE replacements for less than $35.

S.C.

thanks. I think we paid $35 at Lowes... can't recall... it needs a new one ... new owners can handle that ;) when and if it sells.

[ToferPhotography]

Not photography related... but... if anyone is in need...

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/app/2053110954.html

Hatch

I think you are my neighbor now... I am at Litchfield/Thomas... wish (sorta) we needed a fridge, but glad I don't. At that price/condition i think you will do fine!

[TauntDevil]

I don't know what side of town you are on, but Gilbert has free concerts in the park, and Thursday they are having an Elvis impersonator.


http://www.gilbertaz.gov/calendar/eventDetail.cfm?recordID=2302

Awesome, thank you.
Should work good :) Some practice.

I would think a parade or memorial would be going on since its veterans day...

[Dean Rachwitz]

Not photography related... but... if anyone is in need...

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/app/2053110954.html

Hatch

Frank - if that's yours...I'll take it. Been wanting a black fridge. Sending you a PM.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Score!

Got my hot pit pass for this weekend's NASCAR race at PIR. I did this last year and it was an excellent photo op. I wonder if I should wear the only NASCAR shirt I own...........:lol:

S.C.

Congrats, Scott. Looking forward to seeing what you get!

[Hatch1921]

Sold to Dean :) you have mail. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

DON'T DO IT DEAN! I mean, c'mon, it's EMPTY!!!!

<j/k>

[Hatch1921]

DON'T DO IT DEAN! I mean, c'mon, it's EMPTY!!!!

<j/k>
ROFL
I'll put a beer in it... I think I have 2 in the new fridge... the way I drink... they will go bad before I drink them. :oops:

[FlyingPhotog]

ROFL
I'll put a beer in it... I think I have 2 in the new fridge... the way I drink... they will go bad before I drink them. :oops:

Do be sure to put them in there during shipping...

That's always good comedy! :lol:

[Hatch1921]

Do be sure to put them in there during shipping...

That's always good comedy! :lol:

I just cleaned it out this morning... nice a fresh... exploding beers wouldn't make Dean very happy.. I'm guessing... ;)

[FlyingPhotog]

I just cleaned it out this morning... nice a fresh... exploding beers wouldn't make Dean very happy.. I'm guessing... ;)

No, no it wouldn't. But this really isn't about Dean. It's about amusing the masses...

Comedy isn't pretty...

[Hatch1921]

No, no it wouldn't. But this really isn't about Dean. It's about amusing the masses...

Comedy isn't pretty...


Lol... I have it cooling down now... but.. no beer in it... :D

[Ruckus99ss]

two from the other night
http://www.photosbyruckus.com/Landscapes/Arizona-Randoms/IMG8949/1068305490_CEUKy-L.jpg
http://www.photosbyruckus.com/Landscapes/Arizona-Randoms/IMG8970/1068306072_WYn2k-L.jpg

[Hatch1921]

two from the other night
http://www.photosbyruckus.com/Landscapes/Arizona-Randoms/IMG8949/1068305490_CEUKy-L.jpg
http://www.photosbyruckus.com/Landscapes/Arizona-Randoms/IMG8970/1068306072_WYn2k-L.jpg


For a quick glance.. I thought it was all one image. :)

Is the 2nd shot the building off the 202? I thought Doug did a sunset shot there?

[scottcolbath]

Congrats, Scott. Looking forward to seeing what you get!

Hopefully better than last year. I lost any sense of composure due to the huge amount of sensory stimulation in the pits. The place is insane, and awesome. I really don't know how spectators can sit in the stands for hours just watching the cars go round and round, when the pits are so much more interesting. Then again, getting in the pits is not easy.

http://www.yarnellpics.com/Auto-Racing/NASCAR-Phoenix-Oct-2009/NASCAR0046a/714656084_6Qp58-L.jpg

Uncle Jack, my best uncle.

http://www.yarnellpics.com/Auto-Racing/NASCAR-Phoenix-Oct-2009/NASCAR0002a/714656690_xHf3s-L.jpg

Ever wonder what is on the screens in pit lane?

http://www.yarnellpics.com/Auto-Racing/NASCAR-Phoenix-Oct-2009/NASCAR0287a/714651970_mQ9GU-L.jpg

Jimmie Johnson.

http://www.yarnellpics.com/Auto-Racing/NASCAR-Phoenix-Oct-2009/NASCAR0224a/714652627_RgwTZ-L.jpg

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

No, no it wouldn't. But this really isn't about Dean. It's about amusing the masses...

Comedy isn't pretty...

I am completely on board with this comment. :cool:

In the world of comedy, someone pays, every time.

S.C.

[Ruckus99ss]

For a quick glance.. I thought it was all one image. :)

Is the 2nd shot the building off the 202? I thought Doug did a sunset shot there?

nope more like off the 303

[sundevilstormin]

shot the sunset with my S80 (top) and DroidX (bottom) for comparison. The S80 just hangs there in case I want to snap shot. The Droid was GPS mapping and timing my route and playing MP3s...:lol:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/5165295153_2ce887cf76_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundevilstormin/5165295153/)

[sundevilstormin]

for those of you visiting the racetracks - be careful where you place your camera! (At least it was a Nikon)... hope he had coverage!

http://www.petapixel.com/2010/11/10/11000-in-camera-gear-destroyed-in-a-split-second-at-drag-race/

[AZAlphaDog]

I didn't follow your link, but yes Mark has coverage.

[AZAlphaDog]

For a quick glance.. I thought it was all one image. :)

Is the 2nd shot the building off the 202? I thought Doug did a sunset shot there?

My shot was of Tovrea Castle I think the thing he shot was at the DBG, but I'm not sure.

[AZAlphaDog]

Score!

Got my hot pit pass for this weekend's NASCAR race at PIR. I did this last year and it was an excellent photo op. I wonder if I should wear the only NASCAR shirt I own...........:lol:

S.C.

Where will you be?

Are you going to shoot tomorrow?

[scottcolbath]

for those of you visiting the racetracks - be careful where you place your camera! (At least it was a Nikon)... hope he had coverage!

http://www.petapixel.com/2010/11/10/11000-in-camera-gear-destroyed-in-a-split-second-at-drag-race/

The term "mitigated risk" comes to mind when sooting such an event. You take it or leave it. It's that simple.

Shoot your cat at home if you don't want any risk.

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

Where will you be?

Are you going to shoot tomorrow?

I'll be anywhere I want, for the most part, and I'll surely be there Saturday, and likely Sunday. It depends on what is going on with other commitments on Sunday.

You going to be there?

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

I didn't follow your link, but yes Mark has coverage.


How the hell did you know a guy named Mark had coverage if you didn't check out the link? :confused:

Inquiring minds want to know. :cool:

S.C.

[TauntDevil]

The term "mitigated risk" comes to mind when sooting such an event. You take it or leave it. It's that simple.

Shoot your cat at home if you don't want any risk.

S.C.

I agree. I still have my camera covered though just in case ;)

[scottcolbath]

I agree. I still have my camera covered though just in case ;)


Insurance on the camera is not a bad idea, but doesn't your homeowners' cover it?

I'm going to have a chat with my insurance agent ASAP about this.

S.C.

[AZAlphaDog]

I'll be anywhere I want, for the most part, and I'll surely be there Saturday, and likely Sunday. It depends on what is going on with other commitments on Sunday.

You going to be there?

S.C.

I will be there for the Silver Crown cars on Thurs. and the Trucks practice as well as Fri., Sat. and Sun. for everything in between.

How the hell did you know a guy named Mark had coverage if you didn't check out the link? :confused:

Inquiring minds want to know. :cool:

S.C.

When you see Mark at the race you can ask him about it, but first you could read about it on his blog and hear his take on his gear loss here:

Mark's Blog (http://markjrebilas.com/blog/?p=10225)

(FYI, mark also has some documentation on the firebird Antron Brown crash that took the life of a spectator with lots of included pictures)

[TauntDevil]

Insurance on the camera is not a bad idea, but doesn't your homeowners' cover it?

I'm going to have a chat with my insurance agent ASAP about this.

S.C.
Im not sure. I called and added it to home insurance but i also found out you can add it to your car insurance if you have full coverage so.. i did.

My fathers girlfriend's family is all law. CSI, FBI, cops, lawyers and all that. Usually they help me with a lot.


Tomorrow i was hoping to go out and shoot an event but i havent been able to find any going on. Im in the Mesa area if anyone knows anything going on between the times of 12pm - 6:30pm. Driving to California to visit my family and friends for the weekend so. Was just hoping to do something tomorrow. Let me know, thanks

[FlyingPhotog]

Just a heads up on the Insurance thing...

If you're making money or are just a declared "Professional", chances are your homeowners/renters insurance companies will balk at insuring your gear. You may have to look into a Business Insurance policy. The nice thing is, business policies also extend to things like your computer, printer, files and other misc. stuff... FWIW, I pay about $700/yr and have full replacement, no questions asked coverage on everything I own that is related to photography. Lights, bags, CF cards, stands, tripods, etc... There is also $1,000,000 worth of liablility insurance ($2Mil Aggregate) as well as some coverage for medical expenses (mine or a "victim") and other stuff.

If you're setting foot in anyone else's home or office or have them out in the field where they could get injured on a location or by tripping over a lightstand or cable, you really ought to get some proper coverages.

Also, read the fine print to be sure they are covering you at "full replacement value." You don't want to lose say, your 40D, only to find out that they'll only give you enough to get a "new" used 40D and not a 7D which is the current equivalent model.

[scottcolbath]

I will be there for the Silver Crown cars on Thurs. and the Trucks practice as well as Fri., Sat. and Sun. for everything in between.


PM me a phone number. Maybe we can get together at some point.


When you see Mark at the race you can ask him about it, but first you could read about it on his blog and hear his take on his gear loss here:

Mark's Blog (http://markjrebilas.com/blog/?p=10225)


Goddamm. :shock:


(FYI, mark also has some documentation on the firebird Antron Brown crash that took the life of a spectator with lots of included pictures)


I handed Antron a CD with my pics a couple weeks ago in Vegas.

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

Just a heads up on the Insurance thing...

If you're making money or are just a declared "Professional", chances are your homeowners/renters insurance companies will balk at insuring your gear. You may have to look into a Business Insurance policy. The nice thing is, business policies also extend to things like your computer, printer, files and other misc. stuff... FWIW, I pay about $700/yr and have full replacement, no questions asked coverage on everything I own that is related to photography. Lights, bags, CF cards, stands, tripods, etc... There is also $1,000,000 worth of liablility insurance ($2Mil Aggregate) as well as some coverage for medical expenses (mine or a "victim") and other stuff.

If you're setting foot in anyone else's home or office or have them out in the field where they could get injured on a location or by tripping over a lightstand or cable, you really ought to get some proper coverages.

Also, read the fine print to be sure they are covering you at "full replacement value." You don't want to lose say, your 40D, only to find out that they'll only give you enough to get a "new" used 40D and not a 7D which is the current equivalent model.

Well put Jay. Thanks.

S.C.

[AZAlphaDog]

PM me a phone number. Maybe we can get together at some point.
S.C.

I can never hear my phone at the track so it would really be pointless for me to give you my number because there is always some cars on track and I will have earplugs in from dusk till dawn for the next 4 days.

You can't miss me at the track, I will have the same dorky blue/white camo hat on and my backpack just like I always do. More than likely you will find me somewhere up and down pit road, along the turn two wall, shooting through one of the photo holes on the inside of the track, shooting through one of the photo holes on the outside of the track, in the garages, in the media center, or in victory lane.

If you are in the media center around feeding time I'll be the guy stuffing cookies and brownies in his pockets for snacks later during the race.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Just a heads up on the Insurance thing...

If you're making money or are just a declared "Professional", chances are your homeowners/renters insurance companies will balk at insuring your gear. You may have to look into a Business Insurance policy. The nice thing is, business policies also extend to things like your computer, printer, files and other misc. stuff... FWIW, I pay about $700/yr and have full replacement, no questions asked coverage on everything I own that is related to photography. Lights, bags, CF cards, stands, tripods, etc... There is also $1,000,000 worth of liablility insurance ($2Mil Aggregate) as well as some coverage for medical expenses (mine or a "victim") and other stuff.

If you're setting foot in anyone else's home or office or have them out in the field where they could get injured on a location or by tripping over a lightstand or cable, you really ought to get some proper coverages.

Also, read the fine print to be sure they are covering you at "full replacement value." You don't want to lose say, your 40D, only to find out that they'll only give you enough to get a "new" used 40D and not a 7D which is the current equivalent model.

Thanks Jay - any recommendations on a company to talk to for this?

Oh, and thanks Frank for a great fridge at an awesome price. My wife loves it! And thanks for not putting a beer in the fridge :D

[ToferPhotography]

nope more like off the 303

That up on Estrella Mtn Ranch?

[scottcolbath]

Well well. I had been having issues with the calendar battery draining on my SX-10 is, so I sent it to Canon for a look. They could not duplicate the problem either time, but oddly enough, they would ship it back to me each time with a new calendar battery which was dead by the time the camera made it to my door. The camera made it home to me today for the second time and still didn't work. I was pissed.

I called Canon and spoke to a couple of different people. The end result is that they are sending me a brand new SX-30 and refunding me the $139 repair cost. And I'll have the camera Monday.

Friggin amazing. I never would have thought they would go that extra mile.

S.C.

[FlyingPhotog]

Amazing how you can get your wheel greased if you squeak a little bit, eh?

Glad it got sorted out.

[scottcolbath]

Amazing how you can get your wheel greased if you squeak a little bit, eh?

Glad it got sorted out.

Truly shocking. I would have been happy just being able to talk with the tech and sort through this to fix my SX-10. They don't allow that, so I guess this other option is what I'm stuck with. :lol:

Can't wait to try out this puppy. The optical zoom goes out to 840mm.

S.C.

[FlyingPhotog]

Truly shocking. I would have been happy just being able to talk with the tech and sort through this to fix my SX-10. They don't allow that, so I guess this other option is what I'm stuck with. :lol:

Can't wait to try out this puppy. The optical zoom goes out to 840mm.

S.C.

Wow...

That's like being able to turn it up to 11...!

[scottcolbath]

Wow...

That's like being able to turn it up to 11...!

:cool:
http://coleyperry.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/spinal_tap_but_it_goes_to_eleven.jpg

S.C.

[FlyingPhotog]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

"Hello Cleveland!"

[john69az]

Wow 840mm that will be a handy feature. Hope everyone is having a nice Veteran's Day.

[TauntDevil]

On my way to Cali to see friends and family. Wont be back until Monday. Will have some pictures to post ;)

[Hatch1921]

Oh, and thanks Frank for a great fridge at an awesome price. My wife loves it! And thanks for not putting a beer in the fridge Thank you for the purchase... glad she is happy with it :)

Washer/Gas Dryer? Anyone? Anyone? LOL

[FlyingPhotog]

Washer/Gas Dryer? Anyone? Anyone? LOL

Does it come with beer?

[Hatch1921]

Does it come with beer?


yes... it's the new "Tide":D

[scottcolbath]

Hope everyone is having a nice Veteran's Day.

I hugged a vet tonight at the local American Legion post I belong to.

S.C.

[Hatch1921]

Just thought the expression the little guys face was funny.... an outtake.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5168732407_42c79b0622_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5168732407/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5168732407/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

[azboricua]

Just thought the expression the little guys face was funny.... an outtake.



He has a "What you talkin bout Willis?" expression! :lol:

I hugged a vet tonight at the local American Legion post I belong to.

S.C.

I would of loved to go to the VA parade. Unfortunately by jod does not give the day off like most places do. :mad:

[Hatch1921]

Ipad owners....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H84EpXXcG_o

Might be useful to you?
Hatch

[RickRandhawa]

Ipad owners....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H84EpXXcG_o

Might be useful to you?
Hatch

Man, I was super excited about this....but $130 card, $20 app, and have to jailbreak my Ipad....i dont think i'll do it.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Ipad owners....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H84EpXXcG_o

Might be useful to you?
Hatch

Sweeet! Thanks. I knew I needed an iPad.

[macroshooter1970]

Just thought the expression the little guys face was funny.... an outtake.


Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5168732407/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr


That kid makes the shot :lol:

[john69az]

Man, I was super excited about this....but $130 card, $20 app, and have to jailbreak my Ipad....i dont think i'll do it.

I think you could do this with a card and send it too a laptop too. I want an Ipad but waiting to see what's coming in the 2nd generation.

[JmprSteve]

Took a road trip today and ended up at the Natural Bridge State Park at Payson, AZ.

The Bridge and a little rainbow:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5173960128_0330bc7d96_b.jpg

Reflections:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5173960368_8384b0a139_b.jpg

It was a fun day and will need to make the trip again.

[scottcolbath]

Did me some NASCAR today........The goal was to "Git 'er done"" :cool:

http://wookiee.smugmug.com/Auto-Racing/NASCAR-Phoenix-November-2010/IMG3765/1089730446_4u5Co-L.jpg

http://wookiee.smugmug.com/Auto-Racing/NASCAR-Phoenix-November-2010/IMG3805/1089708116_Crtd5-L.jpg

http://wookiee.smugmug.com/Auto-Racing/NASCAR-Phoenix-November-2010/IMG3809/1089734774_wdgS5-L.jpg

http://wookiee.smugmug.com/Auto-Racing/NASCAR-Phoenix-November-2010/IMG3762/1089718695_E2JqZ-L.jpg

http://wookiee.smugmug.com/Auto-Racing/NASCAR-Phoenix-November-2010/IMG3787/1089722306_mrGJr-L.jpg

Going back tomorrow to hunt down Doug and force a beer or ten down his throat. :cool:

Oh, and also use my wide lens a little.

S.C.

[disneydork06]

Took a road trip today and ended up at the Natural Bridge State Park at Payson, AZ.

It was a fun day and will need to make the trip again.
nice shots! loved tonto natural bridge while I was growing up. been wanting to make a visit there myself to see it again since it's been about 10 yrs since I last was there.

[AZAlphaDog]

Did me some NASCAR today........The goal was to "Git 'er done"" :cool:

Going back tomorrow to hunt down Doug and force a beer or ten down his throat. :cool:

Oh, and also use my wide lens a little.

S.C.

Didn't see you there, but I did see this guy there. :D:D

[Hatch1921]

Really nice captures Steve,Scott, and Doug. Really like your second shot Doug... nice timing!

I posted a couple of shots of the little guy the other day... here are some more with the parents included.



1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5175237687_877f8378be_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5175237687/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5175237687/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5175237805_a4a3d199f9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5175237805/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5175237805/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

3
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5175237947_53eababfd8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5175237947/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5175237947/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

4
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5175842642_aaa21c7d13_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5175842642/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5175842642/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

5
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5175842536_5699fabc0f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5175842536/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5175842536/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

6
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/5156534959_215f52c334_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5156534959/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5156534959/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

7
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1340/5157144704_0610024846_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5157144704/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5157144704/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

[RickRandhawa]

#4 is my favorite, but you should lower the reds a bit in that image.

[Hatch1921]

#4 is my favorite, but you should lower the reds a bit in that image.


I can pull some more out of it... I think I reduced it by 15 or 20.... with selective color... hmmm.

[irishman]

Those are great car shots, Doug! If I was that guy holding the flag, I would want that shot! Fantastic composition and even the flare looks like it belongs. Great stuff!

[Hatch1921]

One from this evening... Kristy and I had fun with Olivia and her family....

She was a little shy at first... but.. opened up...

We photographed her and her family last year... she has really grown this past year.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5177195264_6a587689b6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5177195264/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5177195264/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

Good times!

Hatch

[deadpass]

Hey everyone, I have to sell the rest of my gear, so if you know anyone looking for a 5D and 24-105 let me know, looking to get 1600 for both.

thanks.

[-AP-]

Love the Nascar shots guy's..!!

Hatch, your images are just so damn SOLID...

I would love to get some feedback on these...... (http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/Portraits/Andersons/14659860_e9s2y#1090970980_jpLLd)

Please rip them apart. My buddy at work ask me to do these for him. I seem to have a bunch of folks asking for portraits and I really lack the experience...

Steve, I'm going to have to look that place up..

[Hatch1921]

Love the Nascar shots guy's..!!

Hatch, your images are just so damn SOLID...

I would love to get some feedback on these...... (http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/Portraits/Andersons/14659860_e9s2y#1090970980_jpLLd)

Please rip them apart. My buddy at work ask me to do these for him. I seem to have a bunch of folks asking for portraits and I really lack the experience...

.

Many thanks! It's a team effort... Kristy is giving 100% behind be me getting the kids to look my direction. Not an easy task at all... this little one was strong willed to say the least. She chilled out as the shoot progressed... a good thing :)

You images..

The good/great. Lots and lots of personality in the images... not an easy task...to capture the moments as you did.. fantastic. 1,4, 8,10 and 13 catch my eye. #4.. the Dad... he is a little clipped with the bright sun... but.. I like the moment. Very nice... she holds the attention in the shot. #2 is good as it is a loose crop of #4... but.. I like the crop on #4 more.

Some stuff to work on.. and I have to put this disclaimer in now... Kristy and I make mistakes each and every shoot.... you name a mistake... and I'm sure at some point in time we have done it. You only see what we want you to see... you don't see the 20 shots from last weekend I ruined from not having my shutter speed up high enough to stop motion blur/camera shake. SO.... don't think we just show up... shoot... and it's all unicorns and rainbows. :) LOL

#3... like the pose.. the eye contact... only thing I would do is warm it up a little... skin tones look a little cool... maybe a slight curves adjustment to give the image some "Pop"

#5... I would ditch.. looks under exposed and her expression isn't speaking to me :)

#6... I like the background... well exposed.. I would apply a curves layer here as well to bring her up... and then mask out the adjustment to not impact the already nicely exposed background.

#7... Curves adjustment to the face area.. to bring more attention to her... I like the image...

#8 same thing as #7 nice capture/pose.

#9 a little more light on her...

#10... just a fun family shot... skin tones look nice as well.

#11... I think if you would have brought the flash around to your left... you would have evenly exposed all three of them... in the shot... the Dad is hot... and the daughter is being lost in the shadows.

#12... a little more light on the face?

#13 nice interaction between the couple... wouldn't change anything .. they should love it.

#14 Something about the angle and the stare isn't doing it for me... they might dig it... it's what the client loves that matters. I can't tell you how many times Kristy and I have loves a particular shot... picked it as the "Artist Choice" to have the clients just pass it up.. and pick some shot that we just can't comprehend why they would like it . LOL

#15.. a fun shot... just a little heavy on the vignette.

Hope this helps... again.. I have to go back to the unicorns and rainbows... we all make mistakes... trick is to not repeat them. Tonights session... I made it a goal of mine to not slip up on the shutter speed... and it was a successful shoot.

Keep shooting! You'll get more comfortable over time... no worries. You have the skills. I think ...and I think Kristy will agree... the hard part isn't the technical stuff... it's the interaction between you and the clients and capturing the expressions.. or helping create the expressions... it's a huge challenge.

Ok... enough babble.. :D nice shots!

Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Big brother... another from tonights session...


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5177697664_35aa9ef858_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5177697664/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5177697664/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

[-AP-]

Wow. Thanks so much Hatch.. Way more than I was expecting. I opened both the POTN window and the gallery window and see each and every point you made.

The funny thing on #5 was that I really liked that one untilI took a second look at it. I have several more from that spot, so hopefully there will be a better one.

I can't tell you how much I appreciate the candor in your reply as well.

Thank you,

Kenny..

[irishman]

Kenney---I'm not a portraitist like Hatch so I'll give you the laymans view. Like the pose on #5 but it needs more fill light and the facial expression isn't the best. The two action shots are the weakest in the set---one hides part of her face and the other is cropped a bit too tight. All in all, very good work and you should be proud of it.

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice to see everyone is busy...
- Great stuff from the track
- Hatch, your family stuff is right on the money. Nice work by you and Ms Snyder!
- Steve: Didn't realize they kept Tonto Bridge open .. Thought that park was on the state's hit list...
- Kenny: The biggest general "knee-jerk" nit I can throw at you: Inconsistant Exposures.

A little gallery of how I spent my weekend (and money...): Transportation Thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=959296)

[RickRandhawa]

john69az
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1408/5178056634_a229d3abce_b.jpg

[disneydork06]

Hatch! great shots of the little boy. love #5. nice work
john69az
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1408/5178056634_a229d3abce_b.jpg

he looks familiar but can't place it....
:-P

[RickRandhawa]

Hatch! great shots of the little boy. love #5. nice work


he looks familiar but can't place it....
:-P


Simon cowell from American Idol.

[tommykjensen]

Not photography related... but... if anyone is in need...

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/app/2053110954.html

Hatch

Sold to Dean :) you have mail. :)


Sorry about turning the thread in to my personal yard sale. Please forgive me :)
Hatch

Members migth forgive you but moderators migth punish you for selling outside marketplace!!!!

Selling is ONLY allowed in the for sale forum.



Amazing that we have to monitor closely what is posted in this thread............ All need to stick to the rules or the thread will be closed.

[FlyingPhotog]

Members migth forgive you but moderators migth punish you for selling outside marketplace!!!!

Selling is ONLY allowed in the for sale forum.

Amazing that we have to monitor closely what is posted in this thread............ All need to stick to the rules or the thread will be closed.

Tommy, the items being offered were certainly not being offered to POTN as a whole but only to those who participate in this thread and who happen to be flesh and blood neighbors in the same city.

[tommykjensen]

Tommy, the items being offered were certainly not being offered to POTN as a whole but only to those who participate in this thread and who happen to be flesh and blood neighbors in the same city.

I do not care! Sorry but rules are rules and for sale must be done in marketplace or via pm. If members that post in this thread cannot respect that then this thread will be closed.


Further comments? Send them in pm.

[-AP-]

Simon cowell from American Idol.

He does, look a little like Simon.. :)

irishman
Kenney---I'm not a portraitist like Hatch so I'll give you the laymans view. Like the pose on #5 but it needs more fill light and the facial expression isn't the best. The two action shots are the weakest in the set---one hides part of her face and the other is cropped a bit too tight. All in all, very good work and you should be proud of it.

Thank you... Looks like 5 should just go in the trash, I'll leave that for now just to keep the integrity of the comments. I agree on the action ones as well. It was tough because she was actually doing cartwheels and dad we were following with the flash on a stick..

FlyingPhotog

- Kenny: The biggest general "knee-jerk" nit I can throw at you: Inconsistant Exposures.

Thanks Jay, I know..:( I went into it knowing the limitations, or byproduct, of the Minitt1 and Flex 5 in ttL (and my SKILLS of course) I struggled keeping up even with the PW's so forget about being in manual. I didn't want to be fumbling to the point of making them nervous. My main goal was to get the sunset, and had it all planned in my head. I put the flash on full manual and blew the shots completely. Just have to keep on practicing.

One thing that is confusing me was it seems at longer focal lengths the aperture needs to be stopped down considerably . Some shots were f6.3 and f8 and when a persons head was a few inches behind another, the focus was off. Does that make sense?

Thanks again for the comments all..!!

[Hatch1921]

Thanks all for the comments on the shots... glad you enjoyed the images. Kristy and I have fun on the shoots and I hope it shows in the images of the clients...

Jay... thanks for going to bat for me... :) I appreciate the effort.

Last thing I want is the thread closed... we have a great group of folks here and I do not need to be the one who causes the thread to be closed.

Tommy... Group hug... my apologies... won't happen again.

Have a fun Monday all.
Hatch

[RickRandhawa]

Looks like Kristy is being a bad influence on you Hatch...
:D

[Hatch1921]

Looks like Kristy is being a bad influence on you Hatch...
:D


? LOL she didn't make me list my moving items... lol.... I get it.. from the other day... bad man... bad!

[tommykjensen]

Tommy... Group hug... my apologies... won't happen again.


Good :D because I really do not want to have to close the thread over something like that ;)

[Hatch1921]

Good :D because I really do not want to have to close the thread over something like that ;)


No worries... lessoned learned.. ;) Would like to see the thread live on... lots of talent in here... fun group.

Hatch

[disneydork06]

Hatch! how could you :-P and we're so close to getting to thread 4! oh well, at least we're not closed yet. thank you Tommy!

so back to editing photos for me...:-) have a great day everyone!

[Kristy]

Not playing fiddler to the on line yard sale guy..... lol.. Hatch.. you're going to be but in time out!

Cool pics of Tonto, Steve. What else did you shoot that day?

Looks like Mr. ZenFox is getting a lot of practice in with new lights. Lookin' good mister. :) Nice.

Jay, it looks like you were in 7th heaven with your airplane excursion.. fun weekend for ya, and great images too....

I missed a few pages at least.. but nice to see everyone shooting...

Today's new daycare kiddo.... pretty cute little guy, but he isn't so quick to warm up to the environment as most kiddos I care for... anyway.... thought I'd share a snap of when he wasn't crying this morning... lol...

Happy Monday! hope everyone has a great week!

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Recent/Recent-Work/IMG0103-10x13/1092103112_k5rCQ-XL.jpg

f/4, ISO 1600, @ 65mm... Window Light, of course.

[azbojo22]

Hatch - Your portraits are exceptional. That boy is so cute! Kudos to you and Kristy.
Great shots from PIR! Doug, your two shots really are knock outs.
AP - your portrait session looks really good IMHO. The suggestions put out by our fellow POTNrs should help. I know I would be proud of this set.
Jay - your Air to Air shots are awesome. Love the perspective and #4 is my favorite.
Kristy, love the portrait of the new kiddo.

[azbojo22]

Took my new flash out (Lumopro LP-160) for some test shots. I made a couple of snoots out of cereal boxes and wanted to try them out as well. Let me know what you think...

#1 - Single snooted flash, camera right. Desaturated a bit in PP.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1384/5179603073_95c0488a57.jpg
#2 - Added back light (snooted flash from behind)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1023/5180204644_f822551aba.jpg
#3 - Added 1/2 CTO gel to back light.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1039/5179604045_695c9d79d7.jpg

Let me know which one you like and/or suggestions for improvment. Thanks!

[AZAlphaDog]

Really nice captures Steve,Scott, and Doug. Really like your second shot Doug... nice timing!

Those are great car shots, Doug! If I was that guy holding the flag, I would want that shot! Fantastic composition and even the flare looks like it belongs. Great stuff!

Love the Nascar shots guy's..!!

Great shots from PIR! Doug, your two shots really are knock outs.

Thanks guys. If you press the shutter button enough times, at some point even a guy like me is bound to get lucky every now and again.

[azboricua]

My zooms are up for sale: 70-200mm F4 IS (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=959701) and 24-105mm F4 IS (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=959702). Better prices for locals. PM me.

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks guys. If you press the shutter button enough times, at some point even a guy like me is bound to get lucky every now and again.

You've just described my entire approach to photography...

[RickRandhawa]

My zooms are up for sale: 70-200mm F4 IS (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=959701) and 24-105mm F4 IS (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=959702). Better prices for locals. PM me.

Of course they are...:D

[Hatch1921]

Took my new flash out (Lumopro LP-160) for some test shots. I made a couple of snoots out of cereal boxes and wanted to try them out as well. Let me know what you think...


#2 - Added back light (snooted flash from behind)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1023/5180204644_f822551aba.jpg



Let me know which one you like and/or suggestions for improvment. Thanks!

I like this one the most. the rim light is nice... maybe the position of the snoot could have been a little higher to get all of your hair? Other than that.. I think it's a nice shot. The gel wasn't doing it for me... but... if you like it. :) Position of the main.. maybe a little more to your right... when I look at the image... my eye goes to the brightest part of the image... just under the nose... could just be the position of your head? Really minor... nice capture.
Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Of course they are...:D

Someone is going all primes? ;)

[Hatch1921]

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Recent/Recent-Work/IMG0103-10x13/1092103112_k5rCQ-XL.jpg

f/4, ISO 1600, @ 65mm... Window Light, of course.

Really nice capture! Fun expression. :D

[azboricua]

Someone is going all primes? ;)

Ive been thinking about it for a while, will post them and then take them down post them up again, lol, I really do like both of these zooms though. BUT, I used my 135L this weekend and yes I wanna go all primes.

[Hatch1921]

Ive been thinking about it for a while, will post them and then take them down post them up again, lol, I really do like both of these zooms though. BUT, I used my 135L this weekend and yes I wanna go all primes.


As I have mentioned to Rick... I do like zooms... I would still own them if I felt comfortable about them hitting the mark through the zoom range. I just didn't... and I sold them off for the primes. I now know... when I miss a shot... it's because of me and not because of the lens. I also think my compositions have improved some... since you zoom with your feet... you see different angles to try...

So...once these sell... what is on the short list to purchase?

[azboricua]

As I have mentioned to Rick... I do like zooms... I would still own them if I felt comfortable about them hitting the mark through the zoom range. I just didn't... and I sold them off for the primes. I now know... when I miss a shot... it's because of me and not because of the lens. I also think my compositions have improved some... since you zoom with your feet... you see different angles to try...

So...once these sell... what is on the short list to purchase?

Right now its looking like 35L and Kegma.

[Hatch1921]

Right now its looking like 35L and Kegma.


Nice combos....I've been following the Sigma as well... lots of very nice images being produced with it... looks on par with the 85L for 1/2 the price...

[Kristy]

Kristy, love the portrait of the new kiddo.
Thank you.. pretty cute little guy... I never get tired of little faces...

Took my new flash out (Lumopro LP-160) for some test shots. I made a couple of snoots out of cereal boxes and wanted to try them out as well. Let me know what you think...

#1 - Single snooted flash, camera right. Desaturated a bit in PP.

#2 - Added back light (snooted flash from behind)

#3 - Added 1/2 CTO gel to back light.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1039/5179604045_695c9d79d7.jpg

Let me know which one you like and/or suggestions for improvment. Thanks!

I like this one, but maybe tone down the warmth a teensy bit.... The warm tones make it feel like a soft glow... I'd try sofen or eliminate the highlight on the elbow though..... just my 2-cents.... :D

Really nice capture! Fun expression. :D
Thanks... he's pretty cute although he did cry for a little while.. and whenever someone else cried, he decieded he needed to cry too. Needless to say, my day yesterday was a bit hectic... lol...

couple more... great eyes! :) I know the background is busy.. but, hey.. it's what you get when you have a handful of little ones running around the playroom.... pretty much take what you get, and call it journalism... lol.. HAPPY TUESDAY! :)

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Groups/Mr-E/IMG0088-10x14/1093155363_C28MU-XL.jpg
70mm, @f/4 ISO 1600

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Groups/Mr-E/IMG0083-bw/1093155819_JMfax-XL.jpg
70mm @f4.5, ISO 1600

[RickRandhawa]

As I have mentioned to Rick... I do like zooms... I would still own them if I felt comfortable about them hitting the mark through the zoom range. I just didn't... and I sold them off for the primes. I now know... when I miss a shot... it's because of me and not because of the lens. I also think my compositions have improved some... since you zoom with your feet... you see different angles to try...

So...once these sell... what is on the short list to purchase?

Zoom with your feet? Pssh...what are we, animals? It's 2010 Hatch...technology has advanced! :D :D

[Hatch1921]

Zoom with your feet? Pssh...what are we, animals? It's 2010 Hatch...technology has advanced! :D :D


All I think about is the Wall-e when you say stuff like this... I can see you riding around on your hover lawn chair slurping down 64oz sodas. bw!Technology can't replace better compositions achieved from not standing in one place and zooming for 10 shots.

We are going to battle to the death with zooms vs. primes! ;)

Hatch

[Kristy]

All I think about is the Wall-e when you say stuff like this... I can see you riding around on your hover lawn chair slurping down 64oz sodas. bw!Technology can't replace better compositions achieved from not standing in one place and zooming for 10 shots.

We are going to battle to the death with zooms vs. primes! ;)

Hatch


Difficult to challenge prime vs. zoom, unless of course you own a Nikon system.... lol.... Canon is missing the boat with accuracy on zooms.... some of us choose to live with and adjust our shooting style according,
others demand perfection and resolve to switching lenses as needed.

I think primes win it hands down (even though my bag only has one prime, and one zoom.... if the cash landed in my pocket... I'd be sure to have a nice set of primes along WITH my zooms... lol.)

[matrix311]

Hey everyone great shots! Sorry I haven't posted in a while, been super busy which is good. Here are a few over the past month I took from recent shoots.

http://www.esimaging.net/Portraits/Wallace-Family/Wallace-Family-Portraits-117/1091400696_ZqDnB-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Portraits/Wallace-Family/14663416_tvJEY#1091400696_ZqDnB-A-LB)

http://www.esimaging.net/photos/1091346690_vA6Jx-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Weddings/Stephanie-and-Darrell/14563756_kniAi#1091346690_vA6Jx-A-LB)

http://www.esimaging.net/Weddings/Adam-and-Luz-Engagement/Adam-and-Luz-E-Session-112L/1068425562_8deHg-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Weddings/Adam-and-Luz-Engagement/14410612_QSdjf#1068425562_8deHg-A-LB)

http://www.esimaging.net/Weddings/Matt-and-Unica/Matt-and-Unica-Wedding-1245/1048966092_WTgMV-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Weddings/Matt-and-Unica/14203052_N8jP3#1048966092_WTgMV-A-LB)

http://www.esimaging.net/Weddings/John-and-Danielle-Vow-Renewal/Thornton-Vow-Renewal-165-Edit/1035429378_tmkm4-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Weddings/John-and-Danielle-Vow-Renewal/14062360_vEPzm#1035429378_tmkm4-A-LB)

http://www.esimaging.net/photos/1086799101_BmUeC-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Architecture/Coverall-Stone-Wild-Horse/14610805_vp6ur#1086799101_BmUeC-A-LB)

[Kristy]

Looks like you've been busy.. :) Nice shots

Love the location of your family shoot.... where is that? West side?

The guitar pic is cool and I like the PP on it too. Looks like Mesa Art Center, maybe?

That last shot is pretty cool too.. what is the place? An athletic club, hotel, or just a clubhouse? Nice framing on it.

[matrix311]

Looks like you've been busy.. :) Nice shots

Love the location of your family shoot.... where is that? West side?

The guitar pic is cool and I like the PP on it too. Looks like Mesa Art Center, maybe?

That last shot is pretty cool too.. what is the place? An athletic club, hotel, or just a clubhouse? Nice framing on it.

Thanks!

The location of the family shoot was at the AZ Grand Resort in Tempe.

The guitar pic was at the Mesa Art Center correct :)

The last shot was at the Wild Horse Pass Casino in Chandler. I did a shoot there for a stone company that built the fountains you see in the picture. They hired me to take some shots of their finished work.

[ChristinaMae]

Hey there! I've been so swamped at work that finding time for photography has been difficult. Saturday morning I read that the neo-N*z!'s were going to march downtown, so I grabbed my gear and headed down. It turned out to be a really interesting day of dodging pepper spray, tear gas and rubber bullets!

(The posting of these photos should not be misunderstood as an endorsement of any group or their actions in these photos. I was merely documenting the event.)


****** EDITED*********
Photos removed by request. Please accept my apologies for posting them.

[ChristinaMae]

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Recent/Recent-Work/IMG0103-10x13/1092103112_k5rCQ-XL.jpg

f/4, ISO 1600, @ 65mm... Window Light, of course.

Love this!

[azboricua]

I seriously hate Craigslist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad: The last two emails about my 24-105 were:

1) Is this an "L" lens? Which seeing the types of pictures I posted you have to be stupid to ask that.
2) I can offer you $700. Um yeah, Im asking $875, Ive only seen one for $700 and it was like 5 years old and beat the hell up.

[matrix311]

I seriously hate Craigslist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad: The last two emails about my 24-105 were:

1) Is this an "L" lens? Which seeing the types of pictures I posted you have to be stupid to ask that.
2) I can offer you $700. Um yeah, Im asking $875, Ive only seen one for $700 and it was like 5 years old and beat the hell up.

It's a love/hate relationship. I've sold and bought a ton of stuff off CL. You get some genuine people that wont low ball you but most of them are looking for a bargain and will low ball you. You'll find a good buyer that knows what he/she are looking for and the value's of your equipment. Most the other people just got an SLR and are looking for a lens but have no idea what they need or what. Good luck with your sales! I'm sure they will go quick.

[RickRandhawa]

It's a love/hate relationship. I've sold and bought a ton of stuff off CL. You get some genuine people that wont low ball you but most of them are looking for a bargain and will low ball you. You'll find a good buyer that knows what he/she are looking for and the value's of your equipment. Most the other people just got an SLR and are looking for a lens but have no idea what they need or what. Good luck with your sales! I'm sure they will go quick.

Good to see you back with us Eric.

[matrix311]

Good to see you back with us Eric.

yeah been slacking on the forum lately. Between photography, editing endless photos and COD Black Ops, I see no forums! So when is the next time you are getting together with some POTN Members and doing a shoot? I need to join you guys sometime soon.

[azboricua]

It's a love/hate relationship. I've sold and bought a ton of stuff off CL. You get some genuine people that wont low ball you but most of them are looking for a bargain and will low ball you. You'll find a good buyer that knows what he/she are looking for and the value's of your equipment. Most the other people just got an SLR and are looking for a lens but have no idea what they need or what. Good luck with your sales! I'm sure they will go quick.

Pretty much, I quit CL for a while and did forums and ebay only, tried CL again last night and man im not happy to be answering such stupid emails.

Good to see you back with us Eric.

I better not find out its you playing jokes on CL, :lol:

[icassell]

[quote=ChristinaMae;11295271]Hey there! I've been so swamped at work that finding time for photography has been difficult. Saturday morning I read that the neo-N*z!'s were going to march downtown, so I grabbed my gear and headed down. It turned out to be a really interesting day of dodging pepper spray, tear gas and rubber bullets!

Excellent job, Christina. I had thought of going and decided not to. To my mind, the last of your images is the most powerful. Seeing the little kid with his hand in salute is downright terrifying.

[Shawnc]

Hello to all!
I have been lurking in POTN for quite a while now with a few posts here & there.
I stumbled across this thread and was suprised to find so many AZ Photogs!
Thread title of "Another Arizona POTN get together (3)?" led me to think there were some activities that I may be able to participate in, local small trips to take advantage of AZ's beauty.
Looks like there is some tremendously talented photogs here and I am always looking to improve my new found skills.
My first love is landscape, especially here in AZ.
I have been shooting as a second for a local wedding photog which really allows me to learn a lot about my equipment.
I would love to be able to hook up with like minded folks and gleen some of their techniques & experience.

Have a great day,

Shawn Carden
Scottsdale, AZ.

[RickRandhawa]

Hello to all!
I have been lurking in POTN for quite a while now with a few posts here & there.
I stumbled across this thread and was suprised to find so many AZ Photogs!
Thread title of "Another Arizona POTN get together (3)?" led me to think there were some activities that I may be able to participate in, local small trips to take advantage of AZ's beauty.
Looks like there is some tremendously talented photogs here and I am always looking to improve my new found skills.
My first love is landscape, especially here in AZ.
I have been shooting as a second for a local wedding photog which really allows me to learn a lot about my equipment.
I would love to be able to hook up with like minded folks and gleen some of their techniques & experience.

Have a great day,

Shawn Carden
Scottsdale, AZ.

Welcome to the group. You'll find that this group is very generous with their knowledge which is what I love about it.



I better not find out its you playing jokes on CL, :lol:

LOL, dude I actually considered doing that. I thought about jumping on there and offering you some random stuff for your lens.