Red-Ringed Tupperware Party with (ineffective) Tin Foil Hats

[wu_wei0]

ice house....think ice house...
Sorry. They still don't look familiar. :)

[Permagrin]

ice house....think ice house...

THINK ICE HOUSE

[theflyingkiwi]

The next person that calls me an asset is going to get kicked in the shins!

I think you are a great asset to this forum. :)

Now I would like to see you try and kick me from where you are :) I will give $50 if you do.

[wu_wei0]

THINK ICE HOUSE
Now I don't see any bricks. Perm, did you tell your hubby about CF bandying?

[liza]

That's the kind I'm talking about. Pantyhose are a no-no- always stockings and a nice set of "frames"

I've got to get over to Victoria's Secret and get some of those. :)

[Permagrin]

Now I don't see any bricks. Perm, did you tell your hubby about CF bandying?

yes, but he prefers it if I stick with one brand...:lol: :lol:

[Woolburr]

What I want to know is why my wife is holding Wool's bricks. This is getting a little awkward.... :shock:

Fear not...I don't think she could hold my bricks for long...seems like her arms may have fallen off already...rofl :lol:

[wu_wei0]

I've got to get over to Victoria's Secret and get some of those. :)
Have multiple colors. Always have been a fan of them

[Woolburr]

I think you are a great asset to this forum. :)

Now I would like to see you try and kick me from where you are :) I will give $50 if you do.

Hot dang Mark...you aren't as slow as you make yourself out to be. :D

[wu_wei0]

Fear not...I don't think she could hold my bricks for long...seems like her arms may have fallen off already...rofl :lol:
:shock::D

[puddlepirate44]

Fear not...I don't think she could hold my bricks for long...seems like her arms may have fallen off already...rofl :lol:


I'm beginning to think that the best way out of this is so just "unsubscribe".... :)

[wu_wei0]

yes, but he prefers it if I stick with one brand...:lol: :lol:

Brand loyalty can be a good thing. :)

[theflyingkiwi]

Hot dang Mark...you aren't as slow as you make yourself out to be. :D

slow. who me, yep I got it for a reason :)

[Permagrin]

Brand loyalty can be a good thing. :)

like Starbucks!

(see, everything really does come back to coffee)

[wu_wei0]

I'm beginning to think that the best way out of this is so just "unsubscribe".... :)
You can't unsubscribe from "family"

[Woolburr]

I'm beginning to think that the best way out of this is so just "unsubscribe".... :)

And a couple of hours back we were set to write you a testimonial....:confused:

[Woolburr]

slow. who me, yep I got it for a reason :)

And I will ultimately collect my 50 bucks!

[Permagrin]

And I will ultimately collect my 50 bucks!

Hey Wu, just call him an asset and he'll be honor bound to collect....

[puddlepirate44]

You can't unsubscribe from "family"

And a couple of hours back we were set to write you a testimonial....:confused:

Ahh, guys... I'm feelin' the love here. I can't leave y'all! Family; it's like an addiction! :)

[wu_wei0]

Hey Wu, just call him an asset and he'll be honor bound to collect....
well, at the moment, I'm close to broke for another week and my shins are already bruised. we'd have to work out something else.

[wu_wei0]

Ahh, guys... I'm feelin' the love here. I can't leave y'all! Family; it's like an addiction! :)
You know, it is sociologists like me who put the "fun" back in dysfunctional!

[Woolburr]

You know, it is sociologists like me who put the "fun" back in dysfunctional!

And yet you just dys'd me....:D

[liza]

Have multiple colors. Always have been a fan of them

Of garter belts or stockings? I have a number of the pretty ensembles of the other unmentionables, but for stockings, I just stick with nude or black.

You can't unsubscribe from "family"

True. You're stuck with us. :)

[wu_wei0]

And yet you just dys'd me....:D

Did I? How? I must have missed it. Show me the error of my ways.

[liza]

You know, it is sociologists like me who put the "fun" back in dysfunctional!

And me as well. Sociology was my minor, and I have an endorsement to teach it at the secondary level.

[wu_wei0]

Of garter belts or stockings? I have a number of the pretty ensembles of the other unmentionables, but for stockings, I just stick with nude or black.

garter belts. stockings are nude and black. Do have a pair of black fishnets somewhere too.

[liza]

garter belts. stockings are nude and black. Do have a pair of black fishnets somewhere too.

Me, too. Great minds think alike. ;)

[Woolburr]

Did I? How? I must have missed it. Show me the error of my ways.

I should probably quit while I am behind. :p

[puddlepirate44]

You know, it is sociologists like me who put the "fun" back in dysfunctional!

Hey, I'll have you know that I lettered in dysfunctional in High School.

[wu_wei0]

I should probably quit while I am behind. :p
another one to just let pass on by. . .

[theflyingkiwi]

And I will ultimately collect my 50 bucks!

huh, just keep trying.

I should probably quit while I am behind. :p

Hey isn't that my line. :lol:

[wu_wei0]

And me as well. Sociology was my minor, and I have an endorsement to teach it at the secondary level.

double the pleasure, double the fun!

[Woolburr]

huh, just keep trying.

Hey isn't that my line. :lol:

You are welcome to it!

[liza]

double the pleasure, double the fun!

Oh,dear. Now I have this image burned in my brain of Wu and I dressed up like the Doublemint Twins. :lol:

[Woolburr]

Am I the only person still here?? And more importantly...am I the only person deeply disturbed by this??? Abuse (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2348836&postcount=8)

[theflyingkiwi]

oh I have given up on trying to keep up. I don't even remember what the topic was. again I was late to the party.

[Woolburr]

Oh,dear. Now I have this image burned in my brain of Wu and I dressed up like the Doublemint Twins. :lol:

I can think of a whole lot worse things to be dressed as!

[wu_wei0]

Oh,dear. Now I have this image burned in my brain of Wu and I dressed up like the Doublemint Twins. :lol:

But just think how we could put our own special twist on this!

[wu_wei0]

Am I the only person still here?? And more importantly...am I the only person deeply disturbed by this??? Abuse (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2348836&postcount=8)
I'm here. just been mating sox and answering PMs lol

Candypet productions scores another one.
I can think of a whole lot worse things to be dressed as!

me too. Like clowns! yuck!

[liza]

But just think how we could put our own special twist on this!

How about little green French maid outfits with green fishnets? ;)

[wu_wei0]

How about little green French maid outfits with green fishnets? ;)

You know, I used to have a little green french maid's apron. . . Perhaps we could pull it off, but I prefer an olive or a deep, nearly black green.

[Woolburr]

Time for pictures!

[liza]

You know, I used to have a little green french maid's apron. . . Perhaps we could pull it off, but I prefer an olive or a deep, nearly black green.

I like it. Dark forest green uniforms, black fishnets, and black ankle strap stilettos. Wonder if Wrigley would be interested in doing a new ad campaign with us. :lol:

[wu_wei0]

Time for pictures!
you're gonna make us set up and use a remote? what fun is that?

[wu_wei0]

I like it. Dark forest green uniforms, black fishnets, and black ankle strap stilettos. Wonder if Wrigley would be interested in doing a new ad campaign with us. :lol:

well, we could try!
Outfit sounds good. I'm good to go on the fishnets. have to whip up the rest of the uniform somehow.

[liza]

you're gonna make us set up and use a remote? what fun is that?

I assumed Wool would take the pictures. ;)

[Woolburr]

you're gonna make us set up and use a remote? what fun is that?

Hell no...I'll be the trigger man. ;)

[Permagrin]

Am I the only person still here?? And more importantly...am I the only person deeply disturbed by this??? Abuse (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2348836&postcount=8)

I'm still here but just to say goodnight. And yes I never cease to be slightly shocked and amazed...

Candypet productions scores another one.


You said it!

You know, I used to have a little green french maid's apron. . . Perhaps we could pull it off, but I prefer an olive or a deep, nearly black green.

The only "maid" outfit I have is the genuine article...sweats and a t-shirt....not photo worthy for sure! :lol:

night guys/gals ;)

[wu_wei0]

I assumed Wool would take the pictures. ;)

Hell no...I'll be the trigger man. ;)

I prefered a commitment from a shooter rather than making assumptions. Glad to hear we are of like minds. :) Guess we are all set now!

[wu_wei0]

The only "maid" outfit I have is the genuine article...sweats and a t-shirt....not photo worthy for sure! :lol:

Now, that just depends, Permie. I could coe up with something to work with those.

[Woolburr]

Night Permie....sweats can be interesting too. Just don't tell PP I said so...;)

[wu_wei0]

Gonna try to head off to dreamland myself. Should be up again ina couple hours though. sleep well all. Pleasant dreams

[liza]

Pleasant dreams to all. Night.

[Woolburr]

Night ladies...it was fun.

[Claire]

Whoaa, Liza & Wu really went nuts last night. Stockings, clamoring for Wool etc. Perma holding Wool's bricks...

LS,go get the girl. Just talk to her. Maybe set a date for when you get back. I understand about you not wanting long distance, but how long you gonna be in Aus? Days? Weeks? Months? Years? If the latter two, then go for it. If it's weeks, still go for it. We all need some fun in our life, and even if it's only one coffee it can be very nice.

Don't have any expectations, just see it as meeting a new nice person. Then let things happen/not happen. The minute you start to think about a possible future with someone you haven't even gotten to know yet, that's when all the doubts & excuses set in. I never think "This guy might be a boyfriend" when meeting a man. I think "He seems nice, let's find out if he is". Besides, even if you leave the country some day, why shouldn't you have some romance in life? :)

[wu_wei0]

we missed you claire.

[theflyingkiwi]

that's good advice Claire, he should be around, depending on where he is in Oz he is either 2 to 4 hours behind me.

[Woolburr]

He did mention work being busy

[Claire]

we missed you claire.

Awww, thanks! I don't have any internet at home right now. My dad decided not to renew it as mom got internet connection on the other line, and they hardly use the net anyway. I will probably try to get some temporary internet connection for a couple of months until I move out.

that's good advice Claire, he should be around, depending on where he is in Oz he is either 2 to 4 hours behind me.
Well, I am a bit of a realist (unfortunately). I don't believe in love at first sight, I only believe in lust at first sight. ;) And for me to count someone as my boyfriend, well, that either has to feel very natural very quick, or I take time to count the person as it. Just because I'm hanging out with him all the time it doesn't necessarily mean I define him as my boyfriend. So, I never go on a date thinking "this guy might be nice and I might end up being his gf". Never. I go thinking "He's nice, cute and hopefully a fun guy. We'll see if there's any chemistry and go with that." Heck, I get a bit freaked out if a guy says I'm his girlfriend within days! I get freaked out if he thinks "This is the girl I'm gonna marry" on the first date. (Ok, if he DID think that and faaar in the future he porposes, then it's of course cute if he tells me this, but don't tell me within hours of meeting!)

He did mention work being busy

Work? Bah!! :p Oh wait, I'm at work now. :(

[Woolburr]

Well...since you have no internet at home....you need to stay at work so we can keep track of you!

[Claire]

Well...since you have no internet at home....you need to stay at work so we can keep track of you!

LOL Also a way of looking at it!!

[wu_wei0]

Happy midmorning all.
Claire, I second Wool's suggestion:)

[Claire]

It's 5:24pm. I'm still at work. :p

[wu_wei0]

It's 5:24pm. I'm still at work. :p
:lol::lol: Good girl. What dedication! Now give it up and go home! Time for life. We'll have to learn to get along without you til you have better access to the net. :( Plus, if you are having a life, then we get to live vicariously through you. :D

[Belmondo]

It's 5:24pm. I'm still at work. :p

Nope. Stay there with your internet connection. We need you.

[Claire]

:lol::lol: Good girl. What dedication! Now give it up and go home! Time for life. We'll have to learn to get along without you til you have better access to the net. :( Plus, if you are having a life, then we get to live vicariously through you. :D

I don't have a life. I sleep, eat, work, eat, watch tv, sleep and all over again. lol
I will be leaving within a few though. Gonna catch the 6:17pm train home. Mom will pick me up at the train. I think this week will be lots of overtime as we're going live with Virgin Blue next week!


Nope. Stay there with your internet connection. We need you.

Awww, you're so sweet. :D

[wu_wei0]

I don't have a life. I sleep, eat, work, eat, watch tv, sleep and all over again. lol

HEY! that's my life. I hope you are having more fun with it than I am :D

We do miss and need you, but you have such potential for life that it is a shame that we place such demands on you. We are a selfish bunch!

[Claire]

HEY! that's my life. I hope you are having more fun with it than I am :D

We do miss and need you, but you have such potential for life that it is a shame that we place such demands on you. We are a selfish bunch!

"...such potential for life..." :lol: You make it sound so...promising. ;)

Ok, ok, I'll try to get a life when I get my flat. Then I'll try to go out and meet some new people, party a bit (unless I'm totally broke) and see if I can pick up some cute guy to christen the flat with...

[wu_wei0]

I knew we could count on you! :)

[Claire]

I knew we could count on you! :)

:p

But if I actually got a life you guys wouldn't see me here as much and I can't let Belmondo down.

[wu_wei0]

OK then, a part time life will have to do. :) If that interferes with your POTN duties we will have to cut that life stuff down to quarter time. ;)

[Belmondo]

:p

But if I actually got a life you guys wouldn't see me here as much and I can't let Belmondo down.

Okay, I'm being selfish. You deserve a life.

[Permagrin]

Morning All!

Claire, that was great advice. And the others are right....get out and have some fun (then come back and tell us about it).

As for yesterday/last night, I have absolutely no recollection of anything whatsoever. I'm sure I've been asleep for the last quadzillion hours recovering from a MIL visit.

Belmondo, are you anywhere near Morongo (sp?) Valley?

[Belmondo]

Belmondo, are you anywhere near Morongo (sp?) Valley?

Pretty close...maybe a half hour drive from here. Why, are you going to be there?

[Permagrin]

Pretty close...maybe a half hour drive from here. Why, are you going to be there?

Mother in law winter's down there and she's heading down after Christmas...we were thinking of going down in the spring before she heads back north.

[Belmondo]

Mother in law winter's down there and she's heading down after Christmas...we were thinking of going down in the spring before she heads back north.


Well, it that happens, you know who to call. I'll PM you the phone number, etc..

[wu_wei0]

Morning All!

Claire, that was great advice. And the others are right....get out and have some fun (then come back and tell us about it).

As for yesterday/last night, I have absolutely no recollection of anything whatsoever. I'm sure I've been asleep for the last quadzillion hours recovering from a MIL visit.

Belmondo, are you anywhere near Morongo (sp?) Valley?
good noon-ish to you Permie! I'm glad you caught up some on your sleep.

[Permagrin]

Yes, we thought we'd take about 10 days and divert over to hit Dante's diner and Yosemite (thusly, greetings to Maureen) on the way back as well....make it a regular "hullo POTN" trip.

[Permagrin]

good noon-ish to you Permie! I'm glad you caught up some on your sleep.

I really did. Went to sleep at 9:30 and woke up at 9:30. I was so exhausted...since you know what it's like to have had MIL that doesn't like you, I'm sure you'll "understand" the fatigue. :)

[Claire]

OK then, a part time life will have to do. :) If that interferes with your POTN duties we will have to cut that life stuff down to quarter time. ;)

Hehe I'm sure I'll still be around a lot. Not like I can afford going to the movies or partying every weekend anyway...

Belmondo, I haven't had a life for 4 years. I've got some catching up to do, but I will never leave my POTN family. *violins playing in the background*

[Permagrin]

Hehe I'm sure I'll still be around a lot. Not like I can afford going to the movies or partying every weekend anyway...

Belmondo, I haven't had a life for 4 years. I've got some catching up to do, but I will never leave my POTN family. *violins playing in the background*

(accompaniment) http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/108967239-S.gif

[wu_wei0]

Yes, we thought we'd take about 10 days and divert over to hit Dante's diner and Yosemite (thusly, greetings to Maureen) on the way back as well....make it a regular "hullo POTN" trip.
Kansas isn't very far off that path :D

[Permagrin]

Kansas isn't very far off that path :D

Well Wu, if Toto and I can find a handy cyclone then maybe...otherwise, we'll have to schedule it another time :)

You know, the PNW is a lovely place to photograph, should you ever decide to head out here...scenes to the left of us, scenes to the right....(sadly our valley is as boring as heck) but the ocean and the mountains are not far away...

[Woolburr]

So Permie...has the stress finally drained from the system? Your visit with the MIL reminds me of a saying..."All our family visits bring us great joy...Some when they begin and some when they end!"

[Woolburr]

Hehe I'm sure I'll still be around a lot. Not like I can afford going to the movies or partying every weekend anyway...

Belmondo, I haven't had a life for 4 years. I've got some catching up to do, but I will never leave my POTN family. *violins playing in the background*

Great shades of the godfather....

[Permagrin]

So Permie...has the stress finally drained from the system? Your visit with the MIL reminds me of a saying..."All our family visits bring us great joy...Some when they begin and some when they end!"

It's true Wool....that definitely fits.

...and MIL stress has drained...can't say so much for some general POTN irritation....think it's time to use Liza's method of stress removal in a couple of areas.

How goes your day?

[Woolburr]

Tis a grand day...the sun is shining...what more do we need? About 50 degrees warmer would be a sweet start....30 and very windy here.

[Permagrin]

Tis a grand day...the sun is shining...what more do we need? About 50 degrees warmer would be a sweet start....30 and very windy here.

It's a little overcast here, but you're right...a generally good day....I think I'll go out and try to find some bird of prey later. Nothing like watching avian hunters in action...

[Claire]

....think it's time to use Liza's method of stress removal in a couple of areas.

If you mean what I'm thinking I could use sum of that as well. Sigh, stress & hormones are a bad combo...

[Woolburr]

It's a little overcast here, but you're right...a generally good day....I think I'll go out and try to find some bird of prey later. Nothing like watching avian hunters in action...

Ah yes...another day of scaring poor birdies...:lol: tease tease......;)

[condyk]

MIL stress has drained...can't say so much for some general POTN irritation....think it's time to use Liza's method of stress removal in a couple of areas.

Well you can suppress your emotions or be open and assertive and challenge those that are subject of your anger. I would recommend the latter. Much healthier than the emotional suppression, drink or drugs that many use :D

[Permagrin]

If you mean what I'm thinking I could use sum of that as well. Sigh, stress & hormones are a bad combo...

;) No, just using the "ignore" button....(but yours isn't a bad idea) :lol:

[Permagrin]

Ah yes...another day of scaring poor birdies...:lol: tease tease......;)

:lol: Well, scaring them is about all I'm successful at but I do love watching them. Until I found this place, I'd never seen bald eagles in the wild. (and there are so many other birds...it's just a soothing place to be....also freezing :) ).

[Woolburr]

Watching the eagles is very relaxing...I used to go watch them for hours when I lived in NY....but there are none around this area....we have a few hawks...but that is about all you ever see here. Whenever I go back north for a while I try to get out for a day or two to see the eagles..they have a couple of prime spots not all that far from where I used to live. As far as taking photos of them....I have never had much luck at catching them close enough for shoot.

[liza]

It's true Wool....that definitely fits.

...and MIL stress has drained...can't say so much for some general POTN irritation....think it's time to use Liza's method of stress removal in a couple of areas.

How goes your day?

If you mean what I'm thinking I could use sum of that as well. Sigh, stress & hormones are a bad combo...

;) No, just using the "ignore" button....(but yours isn't a bad idea) :lol:

This is hilarious! I certainly wish this was my method of stress reduction at the moment, but the "ignore" button must suffice. :lol:

[saravrose]

I am home!! somebody quick tell me what i've missed in the last two days.. I don't wanna have to read the whole dang thread.....

sari

[Permagrin]

This is hilarious! I certainly wish this was my method of stress reduction at the moment, but the "ignore" button must suffice. :lol:

Just finished exercising/shower....and that works as an antidote as well...but yes, though I've only ever used it once before, I think it'll suffice.

I am home!! somebody quick tell me what i've missed in the last two days.. I don't wanna have to read the whole dang thread.....

sari

Well, a lot...the last 4 or 5 pages are some pretty hot stuff!

but welcome home. We missed you!

[saravrose]

Just finished exercising/shower....and that works as an antidote as well...but yes, though I've only ever used it once before, I think it'll suffice.



Well, a lot...the last 4 or 5 pages are some pretty hot stuff!

but welcome home. We missed you!

thank you. I have returned with one embarrassing cativity in my mouth filled a VERY strong suggestion from the dentist that I toughen up and get my wisdom teeth removed and ofcourse laringitis?.. how did I manage to get sick i'll tell you...... I don't know. but i'm currently down to making a sound like a croaking bullfrog...:rolleyes: :rolleyes: ... wish me luck I have my voice by tomorrow so I can go to work.. dang embrassing not being able to talk..... :confused: :confused: ..

sari

[Claire]

LS chickened out with the girl.:(

[saravrose]

LS chickened out with the girl.:(

no he didn't!!! come on after all that energy we spent talking him into it!! I'm annoyed... LIGHTSTREAM GET YOUR BUM OVER HERE AND EXPLAIN YOURSELF :evil: :evil: ....

[liza]

His excuse was that he's going to be relocating and didn't want to start a relationship only to move away in a short time.

[Lightstream]

Sorry, not explaining anything. Leave it to the folks on the ground to make the final call.

I do appreciate the advice given though.. it does make a difference (has already) and it WILL make a difference the next time this stuff comes up.

[condyk]

LS chickened out with the girl.:(

... and I'm now on at least 4 people's ignore list :lol: :lol: which means, by even the most basic Freudian deduction, let alone Myers-Briggs, I am opposite to their personality types :p

[saravrose]

Sorry, not explaining anything. Leave it to the folks on the ground to make the final call.

I do appreciate the advice given though.. it does make a difference (has already) and it WILL make a difference the next time this stuff comes up.

re-evaluating my above post.. considering my own present attitude I have no room to make such comments.. apologies... up to you completely...

[condyk]

Sorry, not explaining anything. Leave it to the folks on the ground to make the final call.

I do appreciate the advice given though.. it does make a difference (has already) and it WILL make a difference the next time this stuff comes up.

That's cool ... I am a man and understand. These ladies and lady-boys don't. They expect you to do stuff they wouldn't do themselves :confused: They offer good advice (of a kind) but at the end of the day don't see it is basic cost/benefit analysis and all will compute it different. For some, being alone is better ... and then one day it isn't and there is a change. Just flow ... it's no big deal :D

[Lightstream]

... and I'm now on at least 4 people's ignore list :lol: :lol: which means, by even the most basic Freudian deduction, let alone Myers-Briggs, I am opposite to their personality types :p

I have one good story of how a fly sat for a MBTI personality inventory..

We had a briefing and there was this gigantic annoying as heck fly buzzing around the room. The speaker brought up the MBTI charts on the projector and asked "Any comment?" just as the fly landed on the screen in one of the boxes..

"Yes, I think the fly is a E... personality" [forgot the letters]

:D

Probably funnier if you were there :D

re-evaluating my above post.. considering my own present attitude I have no room to make such comments.. apologies... up to you completely...

Apology accepted.. it's ok..

[condyk]

Probably funnier if you were there :D

You could be right :p

[Woolburr]

Did the fly offer up any further insight as to his personality?

[wu_wei0]

My you guys are quiet.

[theflyingkiwi]

well I am not much of a talker. plus I am at work. also it seems to take some time to figure out what you guys are going on about :o

[Woolburr]

Everyone is taking a nap.

[wu_wei0]

lucky them. Wish I could do that. Pretty restless night.
Tis class is wide awake. exam time!!

[Woolburr]

testing...testing...one, two, three....;)

[Permagrin]

HI guys...I'm now back from the refuge. I saw the most beautiful owl...no good shots....(go figure) and bald eagles, harriers...and ELK! They weren't supposed to be where they were, (way too far away to get a good shot but it was cool) but tell that to wild animals...

Beautiful sunset too...came out just below the gloom for some lovely colors (for like 4 min. before dark)!

[Woolburr]

Cool...get any shots of the sunset or were you too busy watching?

[Permagrin]

Cool...get any shots of the sunset or were you too busy watching?

I took several but I'm waiting for half-time (football) before I download them :) Don't know if they are good though because I was using the 100-400 (it was the only lens I'd brought) and so I took a couple with it and a couple with my A620 P&S....

[wu_wei0]

at least they won't be testing my one last nerve :). No actually, this is a good class. I'll miss some of them.

Can't wait to see your shots, Permie!

[Lightstream]

lucky them. Wish I could do that. Pretty restless night.
Tis class is wide awake. exam time!!

Hey prof, aren't you the one who's supposed to sleep well, the kids are supposed to stay awake..

:D

[Lightstream]

HI guys...I'm now back from the refuge. I saw the most beautiful owl...no good shots....(go figure) and bald eagles, harriers...and ELK! They weren't supposed to be where they were, (way too far away to get a good shot but it was cool) but tell that to wild animals...

Beautiful sunset too...came out just below the gloom for some lovely colors (for like 4 min. before dark)!


I typically find the sunset time for my intended location using the GPS, then I pop up at the place half an hour before sunset, and stay for half an hour (give or take a little, how hungry, and how patient I am) after the indicated time.

Some of my favorites are half an hour after the 'official' sunset.

1-4 is good for the 'great ball of fire' effect when you rack it out to 400 and point it at the sun just about to sink below the horizon.

(Note: In the interest of eye safety one should NOT point the lens at the sun especially when looking through a viewfinder, however at the VERY last light of day (minute or so before sunset), it may be possible.. use your better judgement!!)

[Woolburr]

I typically find the sunset time for my intended location using the GPS, then I pop up at the place half an hour before sunset, and stay for half an hour (give or take a little, how hungry, and how patient I am) after the indicated time.

Some of my favorites are half an hour after the 'official' sunset.

1-4 is good for the 'great ball of fire' effect when you rack it out to 400 and point it at the sun just about to sink below the horizon.

(Note: In the interest of eye safety one should NOT point the lens at the sun especially when looking through a viewfinder, however at the VERY last light of day (minute or so before sunset), it may be possible.. use your better judgement!!)

The time after the official sunset is some of the best light there is...the other thing people sometimes forget to do is to turn around...sometimes 180 degrees from the sunset you will find some pretty impressive sky images.

[Permagrin]

I typically find the sunset time for my intended location using the GPS, then I pop up at the place half an hour before sunset, and stay for half an hour (give or take a little, how hungry, and how patient I am) after the indicated time.

We try to get there about an hour before sunset to set up...the birds all come out about a half an hour or so before sunset...and hunt. My owl, whom I'm photographed twice is SO beautiful...but fast...and he's never still, until he gets his rodent or whatever...then he's gone.

The time after the official sunset is some of the best light there is...the other thing people sometimes forget to do is to turn around...sometimes 180 degrees from the sunset you will find some pretty impressive sky images.

The sun sets behind the mountains there...so if it's overcast we rarely see it...but it makes for some lovely skies...sunset is my favorite time for landscapes.

[Lightstream]

Cool...

BTW - hit me with C&C on this image (no holds barred - no worries about my photos)

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1676&g2_serialNumber=2

Planning on turning this one into a print.. I'm titling it "Guiding Light". I felt that the arc lamp with its unusual coloration stands out in the middle of the scene. Took a little bit off the top and bottom for the final crop too. Taken 25 minutes after actual sunset just as I was about to wrap up the mission and go home.

[wu_wei0]

Hey prof, aren't you the one who's supposed to sleep well, the kids are supposed to stay awake..

:D

ROFL
There are many reasons I don't sleep.:)
My students laugh at me though 'cause I have pretest jitters as badly as some of them do.

[Lightstream]

We try to get there about an hour before sunset to set up...the birds all come out about a half an hour or so before sunset...and hunt. My owl, whom I'm photographed twice is SO beautiful...but fast...and he's never still, until he gets his rodent or whatever...then he's gone.

The sun sets behind the mountains there...so if it's overcast we rarely see it...but it makes for some lovely skies...sunset is my favorite time for landscapes.

Yours truly the lazy @ss is pretty much assured of not having many sunset shots to show off ;) whenever possible, I sleep till 11 because I am so dang tired!! Even on vacation.

The only time I am awake early in the morning is when I am headed out to work or when I am on a plane at an odd hour..


So I make do with sunsets :D they only have to compete with food (dinner time) instead of sleep. As you can tell, sleep takes priority.

[Lightstream]

ROFL
There are many reasons I don't sleep.:)
My students laugh at me though 'cause I have pretest jitters as badly as some of them do.

You are the boss! You are supposed to rub your hands and cackle diabolically as you filter the wheat from the chaff :mrgreen:

Naww.. I am sure you are much kinder than that. :)

[Woolburr]

Yoda...I like the interesting light in that shot...very cool...I think I would crop a bit more....too much negative space to the right...and your light is too centered...if you trim the right side and a bit of the sky....I think it will strengthen the impact of your light. You don't have image editing turned on...so it is kind of hard to explain without a diagram.

[Lightstream]

Thanks.. I'll give you explicit permission to edit this one but I think I know what you mean :)

[Woolburr]

If you take a 4x6 crop overlay hold it to the left of the image....bring the top down to just under the big cloud right in the center....it will automatically pull the right side in....see how that looks to you.

[Permagrin]

okay, these are completely unedited and it was almost full dark, so they're a bit noisy. This is what the sky REALLY looked like tonight.

400mm f6.3 ISO 3200
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/114891216-M.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/114891445-M.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/114891853-M.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/114891651-M.jpg

[Lightstream]

AHA! Got it.. yes, it does place the focus on the light instead of making the viewer sweep their eyes across the whole landscape (which was initially the vision I had).

I am not normally a stickler for composition rules, but the rule of thirds seems to fit this image particularly well. My edit places all the key elements along the thirds and it looks good. Thanks Wool!

[wu_wei0]

okay, these are completely unedited and it was almost full dark, so they're a bit noisy. This is what the sky REALLY looked like tonight.
On the home computer now. That's one gorgeous sky. I hope you had fun out there.

Is POTN really slow tonight for anyone else? I am getting lots of lag and server busy messages.

[Permagrin]

On the home computer now. That's one gorgeous sky. I hope you had fun out there.

We did. A really nice time. Froze but enjoyed bird watching...and sky watching. A little sore from working out though...I had the camera on the tripod the whole time because my limbs decided they'd had absolutely enough work today. :)

[Woolburr]

The noise...the noise....make it go away! ;) I don't notice that much noise...nice looking sunset...seems to even be some ducks in the one shot!

[Permagrin]

The noise...the noise....make it go away! ;) I don't notice that much noise...nice looking sunset...seems to even be some ducks in the one shot!

Geese...there were hundreds and hundreds that flew by in intervals....I took some shots but I haven't looked at them yet. I put that one on my desktop. (I think I'm a noise-freak...)

[Woolburr]

On the home computer now. That's one gorgeous sky. I hope you had fun out there.

Is POTN really slow tonight for anyone else? I am getting lots of lag and server busy messages.

I keep getting unable to connect messages....there don't appear to be that many users that it should be clogging the system.

[wu_wei0]

seems to even be some ducks in the one shot!

Permie's a woman now!! hooray!

I'm still waiting for my womanhood rofl

[Woolburr]

Permie's a woman now!! hooray!

I'm still waiting for my womanhood rofl

Oh my....;)

[wu_wei0]

Oh my....;)

I've never shot a duck with a camera. I thought that was part of the requirements. :)
Or am I missing something else, here?

[Woolburr]

AHA! Got it.. yes, it does place the focus on the light instead of making the viewer sweep their eyes across the whole landscape (which was initially the vision I had).

I am not normally a stickler for composition rules, but the rule of thirds seems to fit this image particularly well. My edit places all the key elements along the thirds and it looks good. Thanks Wool!

Cool....that light really does cast an interesting light on the picture....and needs to be the focal point. I think you might end up with a great print.

[Woolburr]

You quack me up wu!

[wu_wei0]

We did. A really nice time. Froze but enjoyed bird watching...and sky watching. A little sore from working out though...I had the camera on the tripod the whole time because my limbs decided they'd had absolutely enough work today. :)

Not to mention all that brick holding last night. Girl, your arms fell off!

[wu_wei0]

You quack me up wu!

Happy to oblige, Mr Wool! (however, I think you might have been a bit quackers already:))

[Permagrin]

Permie's a woman now!! hooray!

I'm still waiting for my womanhood rofl

Wow, a woman.....I achieved womanhood on POTN ;)....(somehow I thought there'd be less people around when IT happened) :lol: :lol:

[Permagrin]

Not to mention all that brick holding last night. Girl, your arms fell off!

:lol: that MUST be it...http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/113293243-M.gif

[wu_wei0]

Wow, a woman.....I achieved womanhood on POTN ;)....(somehow I thought there'd be less people around when IT happened) :lol: :lol:
Its a family affair. . . Its a family affair
It's a family affair, it's a family affair
One child grows up to be. . .
. . . a woman now
she's found out what it's all about
And she's learning, learning to live

Two earworms for the price of one!!

[Woolburr]

Sly and the Union Gap....or is it Gary Puckett and the Family Stone?

[Permagrin]

Its a family affair. . . Its a family affair
It's a family affair, it's a family affair
One child grows up to be. . .
. . . a woman now
she's found out what it's all about
And she's learning, learning to live

Two earworms for the price of one!!

Well, I was thinking of the Gary Puckett and the Union Gap "This Girl is a Woman Now" (I'm not sure where yours is from....)

I also don't get the earworms thing....must have missed something...

[wu_wei0]

the last half is Puckett, first half is Family Affair from Sly and the Family Stone(d) (You have lots of observers to your transition because this thread is a family affair)

earworms are those songs that you just can't get out of your head.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3221499.stm

'Night all. I'm going to see if I can sleep for an hour or so.

[Woolburr]

Man...this football game just took a turn...

Nobody liked my bands?

[wu_wei0]

Man...this football game just took a turn...

Hope a good one.