Red-Ringed Tupperware Party with (ineffective) Tin Foil Hats [Archive] - Page 179

Maureen Souza

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 20:46

Mooooo M(o)!! How was dinner?

I've been home all day and feeling lazy the whole time. I did shoot a few frames though so I guess it wasn't a total waste of day :)
Yummy, back peppered chicken & veggies with good chow mein.

I am still trying to load this computer and clean house in here as well. Boy, do I have a boatload of junk!!!

wu_wei0

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 20:47

The color got better....but the noise was horrible...had to keep upping the ISO...and slowing the shutter...was already wide open...so I was out of choices...now motion blur comes into play.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/75141656.jpg

Yeah- the only way I got any red (and not much) was to overexpose. sure wish I had made up my mind to try longer when I was out the first time. I couldn't see though and was almost standing in the street. cars were whipping close past me. Kinda scary.

wu_wei0

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 20:50

My dreams are usually very vivid. My subconscience can be very entertaining when it wants to be.
Mine are very realistic and sensory but are just normal things except for some odd twist of some kind, like some people not having eyes or other oddity. Of course, there are the random cannibal cows and biting calfs and sparkling clean bathtubs full of glazed donuts.

Kevin

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 20:57

I usually remember at least one of my dreams every night.

wu_wei0

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:01

I usually remember at least one of my dreams every night.
I used too, but my sleep patterns are even screwier than normal these days. :) I miss my dreams. Even though they are everyday, I have a more fun life in dreamland. Heck, I have a life there period. ;)

Woolburr

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:02

I try to be drunk enough to not have dreams.

CyberDyneSystems

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:06

No, it was too short. I think I'll be giving it another try in a couple hours. No steak dreams so far today. In fact, I don't remember dreaming of anything at all.

I like a good food dream, the only dream that's better is.. well you know. ;)

I've had dreams that were so vivid, so real, that waking up was like dieing and being reborn.. like reincarnation.. as the "other life" had been so compelling. I've carried the weight of loss from a dream for weeks,

However this is not the norm for me, most of my dreams I am totally conscious of the fact that I am dreaming and use that consciousness to exert influence on them.. that can be fun :)

wu_wei0

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:10

I like a good food dream, the only dream that's better is.. well you know. ;)

I've had dreams that were so vivid, so real, that waking up was like dieing and being reborn.. like reincarnation.. as the "other life" had been so compelling. I've carried the weight of loss from a dream for weeks,

However this is not the norm for me, most of my dreams I am totally conscious of the fact that I am dreaming and use that consciousness to exert influence on them.. that can be fun :)

You should ask Lonnie about steak.:lol:

I have had those ultra real dreams quite often. sometimes the sense of loss upon awaking is immense. Sometimes the reality of it is very intense and sometimes frighteningly so. Sometimes I really wonder which was the reality.

I can usually direct my dreams, however . . . when I have them

wu_wei0

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:11

I try to be drunk enough to not have dreams.
hmmmmmm.

just, hmmmmmm

could 'splain a thing or two ;)

thomascanty

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:11

I usually remember at least one of my dreams every night.

I can remember most of my dreams when I try, but I don't always have dreams I'm aware of every day.

I've had dreams that were so vivid, so real, that waking up was like dieing and being reborn.. like reincarnation.. as the "other life" had been so compelling. I've carried the weight of loss from a dream for weeks,

I know exactly how that feels. I've had some like that, too. It just puts me in a bad mood for days!

Lightstream

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:19

I can remember most of my dreams when I try, but I don't always have dreams I'm aware of every day.

I know exactly how that feels. I've had some like that, too. It just puts me in a bad mood for days!

It's worse when the dreams are nightmares...... when you've seen things.. you shouldn't be seeing..

It's not so much the 'horror flick' kind of nightmares where things chase you. It's even more scary than that because these are relatively ordinary scenarios where things go horribly wrong, and they're so much scarier because they are plausible.

liza

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:21

The color got better....but the noise was horrible...had to keep upping the ISO...and slowing the shutter...was already wide open...so I was out of choices...now motion blur comes into play.

The key is to use a tripod, low ISO, a fast shutter, and observe the "sunny 16" rule. I use f/8 rather than f/16, though.

I am still trying to load this computer and clean house in here as well. Boy, do I have a boatload of junk!!!

I do, too! I'm trying to "de-junk" and toss as much as possible. I've also been donating heavily to our local Clothing Bank. In the spring, I'm having a yard sale to get rid of some larger items, and I'm donating some of my excess fabric to our home economics department.

I have had those ultra real dreams quite often. sometimes the sense of loss upon awaking is immense. Sometimes the reality of it is very intense and sometimes frighteningly so. Sometimes I really wonder which was the reality.

I can usually direct my dreams, however . . . when I have them

I have very real dreams like that, too. Some of them I don't want to end, and others are horrifying. I can restart them if my subconcious doesn't like what has occurred. Sometimes I have dreams that are like a movie and don't involve me at all. It's all too bizarre.

thomascanty

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:29

So, has anyone else here besides me had a dream about another POTN member? :rolleyes:

stoneylonesome

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:30

Sandy:
Welcome to the assylum. We have some ongoing therapy being administered here. That's why everyone in this thread is so well adjusted---it's contageous.

OH NO! heaven help me, I don't want to be well adjusted, no one will know me. :rolleyes: I sort of like unadjusted. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Woolburr

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:31

The key is to use a tripod, low ISO, a fast shutter, and observe the "sunny 16" rule. I use f/8 rather than f/16, though.

While that is a great theory for ordinary moon shots...it is totally worthless for shooting an eclipse.:(

liza

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:33

OH NO! heaven help me, I don't want to be well adjusted, no will know me. :rolleyes: I sort of like unadjusted. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Then you should fit in here nicely. :)

stoneylonesome

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:34

So, has anyone else here besides me had a dream about another POTN member? :rolleyes:

You mean Oh no it can't be true. :confused: THIS ISN'T A DREAM. it really is my life. DAMN :eek: :eek:

thomascanty

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:35

You mean Oh no it can't be true. :confused: THIS ISN'T A DREAM. it really is my life. DAMN :eek: :eek:

I meant more along the lines of this (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2716364&postcount=18573)... :lol:

Maureen Souza

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:48

You mean Oh no it can't be true. :confused: THIS ISN'T A DREAM. it really is my life. DAMN :eek: :eek:
Welcome to our wacky world, Sandy.

What took you so long?!;)

wu_wei0

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:49

So, has anyone else here besides me had a dream about another POTN member? :rolleyes:

Yup. Although I have only met a couple IRL.

liza

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:50

I just noticed your special moniker, Sandy. "Barn Stormer" is most appropriate. :)

thomascanty

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:51

Yup. Although I have only met a couple IRL.

I've met quite a few POTN members, but that dream I had was about someone I'd never met before. I don't know what brought that on... :lol:

wu_wei0

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:52

While that is a great theory for ordinary moon shots...it is totally worthless for shooting an eclipse.:(
Especially trying to capture that great color.

wu_wei0

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:52

I've met quite a few POTN members, but that dream I had was about someone I'd never met before. I don't know what brought that on... :lol:

I've done the same. Dreams can be weird things.:lol:

wu_wei0

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:53

OH NO! heaven help me, I don't want to be well adjusted, no one will know me. :rolleyes: I sort of like unadjusted. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

This should be fun!

liza

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:54

While that is a great theory for ordinary moon shots...it is totally worthless for shooting an eclipse.:(

Especially trying to capture that great color.

Sorry. Just trying to help.

aussieskier

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:04

MOOOOO! G'evening folks!

What have I missed?

thomascanty

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:09

What have I missed?

An eclipse, a bunch of dreams and the initiation of a new Tupperville resident.

Woolburr

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:09

It did get better as the eclipse ended.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/75144198.jpg

wu_wei0

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:11

It did get better as the eclipse ended. Nice moon.:)
I'd hoped to camp at a friend's to catch it earlier and shoot a bit as it progressed. I just couldn't bring myself to go sit on a country road in the truck. It seldom has heat and it feels like 14 degrees here.

aussieskier

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:16

Nice moon.:)
I'd hoped to camp at a friend's to catch it earlier and shoot a bit as it progressed. I just couldn't bring myself to go sit on a country road in the truck. It seldom has heat and it feels like 14 degrees here.

Meh.. heat is an unnecessary luxury. Least you have been out of the wind :D

wu_wei0

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:18

Meh.. heat is an unnecessary luxury. Least you have been out of the wind :D

Moooo, Riley!

PErhaps if you are young and sparky but when you get old, a little heat of some sort is a prerequisite to getting out. . . sometimes even staying in. :lol:
I have had a hard time getting warm this winter.

aussieskier

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:21

Moooo, Riley!

PErhaps if you are young and sparky but when you get old, a little heat of some sort is a prerequisite to getting out. . . sometimes even staying in. :lol:
I have had a hard time getting warm this winter.

I must say I am glad that I haven't had to ski in 10-14 degree weather in about 30 mph winds this year, not to say that the skiing wasn't worth it that day it was just really cold!.

I must say that when it actually got cold here back in January, I was happy to be next to the toasty wood stove.

wu_wei0

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:24

Mmmmmmm- a real fire would be nice. always makes me feel warmer

timbernet

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:26

Well - I missed the eclipse... not even sure it happend out here... but I had some nice long exposures!
http://www2.sandynet.org/potn/IMG_4622.jpg

I know - lens flare, yuck... I had a hood on too... it happend with the 19-35, 70-200, and 50mm.... no clue whats up there...

aussieskier

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:30

Well - I missed the eclipse... not even sure it happend out here... but I had some nice long exposures!

I know - lens flare, yuck... I had a hood on too... it happend with the 19-35, 70-200, and 50mm.... no clue whats up there...
Nice.. umm what good is a hood when the source of the flare is almost straight ahead of you... :rolleyes: Is that jonsrud?
\

timbernet

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:34

Jonsrude!

Some more from tonight-
Moon - http://www2.sandynet.org/potn/mooncropIMG_4627.jpg
Landscape - http://www2.sandynet.org/potn/IMG_4651.jpg

wu_wei0

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:36

Jonsrude!

Some more from tonight-
Moon - http://www2.sandynet.org/potn/mooncropIMG_4627.jpg
Landscape - http://www2.sandynet.org/potn/IMG_4651.jpg

Gorgeous!

aussieskier

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:36

Jonsrude!

Some more from tonight-
Moon - http://www2.sandynet.org/potn/mooncropIMG_4627.jpg
Landscape - http://www2.sandynet.org/potn/IMG_4651.jpg
sweet, you know I have never taken a picture from there in all my life here... I am kinda waiting till spring to christian my self over there.

saravrose

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:41

wow! some nice shots tonight... I don't think I have much of a sky this evening... unfortunately

thomascanty

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:41

Landscape - http://www2.sandynet.org/potn/IMG_4651.jpg

Nice!

saravrose

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:43

hey I do have a moon outside..what time was this supposed to happen?

timbernet

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:43

sweet, you know I have never taken a picture from there in all my life here... I am kinda waiting till spring to christian my self over there.

Christan yourself? Do you mean "Christen" part of Christening...

aussieskier

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:45

Christan yourself? Do you mean "Christen" part of Christening...
Yea i wanted to say lose my jonsrude "virginity" but i thought that would sound wrong... then again I just said it oh well... you got the point. Its been a long day, stupid papers.

Belmondo

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:47

sweet, you know I have never taken a picture from there in all my life here... I am kinda waiting till spring to christian [sic] my self over there.

A throwback to yesterday's discussion, I belive.:lol::lol:

Kevin

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:47

Nice ones Scott. I will take a guess, is that Boring in the valley?

Woolburr

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:47

Nice moon.:)
I'd hoped to camp at a friend's to catch it earlier and shoot a bit as it progressed. I just couldn't bring myself to go sit on a country road in the truck. It seldom has heat and it feels like 14 degrees here.

It was 52 here....but so windy that it was shaking the tripod....even with 26 pounds of gear bag hanging on the center column. Just wasn't meant to get a great shot tonight. :(

saravrose

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:48

It was 52 here....but so windy that it was shaking the tripod....even with 26 pounds of gear bag hanging on the center column. Just wasn't meant to get a great shot tonight. :(

does anybody have any idea if i've missed it or not?

aussieskier

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:49

A throwback to yesterday's discussion, I belive.:lol::lol:

Yea.. and neither of us learned a thing. Least mine can be explained by mistyping, Scott failed to learn the concept :lol:

aussieskier

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:49

does anybody have any idea if i've missed it or not?
The eclipse? yes.. It isn't time zone dependant it probably occured before you (or I) could see the moon. Sorry :(

Kevin

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:50

does anybody have any idea if i've missed it or not?
Around 7:00 pm eastern time. Tonight;)

saravrose

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:50

oh. I suppose I won't go get my kit out and put my boots back on in my bathrobe...

saravrose

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:51

Around 7:00 pm eastern time. Tonight;)

so in ten minutes my time?

timbernet

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:51

does anybody have any idea if i've missed it or not?

I have no idea.... I think I missed it - which means you missed it too...

Nice ones Scott. I will take a guess, is that Boring in the valley?

Sorry, that is the Sandy/Sandy River valley...

Belmondo

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:52

so in ten minutes my time?7:00 eastern was about 5 hours ago.

timbernet

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:53

Yea.. and neither of us learned a thing. Least mine can be explained by mistyping, Scott failed to learn the concept :lol:

It takes me a few tries...

Kevin

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:54

so in ten minutes my time?
Actually that would be 4:00 pm west coast time or Pacific Standard Time.

Belmondo

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:55

7:00 eastern was about 5 hours ago.

Actually that would be 4:00 pm west coast time or Pacific Standard Time.

Houston, we have a problem.:lol:

ibdb

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:56

Before the moon was visible over the horizon, even if we'd had the weather and lighting to be able to see it. :(

aussieskier

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:56

Houston, we have a problem.:lol:

Its a good reason to run your life off GMT :).

thomascanty

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:59

Houston, we have a problem.:lol:

Channel 9 news just said it happened about noon our time. Huh? ???

saravrose

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 22:59

oh. well that sucks. next time I suppose....

Kevin

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:00

Houston, we have a problem.:lol:
:oops:

wu_wei0

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:01

Night, all Tuppers!
Pleasant dreams :)

saravrose

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:02

I just realized I wouldn't know how to go about shooting the moon anyway... not something i've ever tried.... what settings would you use?....

dumb question I know.. but, i'm guessing serious heavy tripod, long lens and slow shutter?...

thomascanty

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:03

Night, all Tuppers!
Pleasant dreams :)

G'night. I think it's time for a little nap, myself...

Woolburr

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:03

thomascanty

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:04

slow shutter?...

Fast shutter speed, actually. That's the one thing that trips up people most when shooting the moon. Remember, you're aiming directly at a big bright light source.

timbernet

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:05

dumb question I know.. but, i'm guessing serious heavy tripod, long lens and slow shutter?...

ISO 100 - f/8 and 1/250 to 1/320'ish...

aussieskier

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:06

Fast shutter speed, actually. That's the one thing that trips up people most when shooting the moon. Remember, you're aiming directly at a big bright light source.

Yea its reflecting the light of the sun so its basically a sunny 16 rule (but from what I have gathered this evening that doesn't apply during eclipses?)

Belmondo

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:07

Fast shutter speed, actually. That's the one thing that trips up people most when shooting the moon. Remember, you're aiming directly at a big bright light source.And with a strong lens, it moves remarkablyl fast. I was shooting my 500 f/4 (since sold), and I was having a problem with the moon's movement.

Kevin

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:08

Night wu and Lonnie. I am off to dreamland also to dream about Lunar Eclipse, steak, POTN, Boring Oregon, and.............I think it is time to pay a visit to my Therapist.

Woolburr

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:10

All bets are off during an eclipse...here is one using a touch of sunny....

This was starting to look fairly bright in the sky...but obviously not to the camera.

timbernet

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:10

Please don't dream about Boring, Oregon.....

Maureen Souza

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:28

Goon-Dight guys. I am working on PP'ing tonight and I have cleaned a few gigs of photos out of my computer. How did I manage to take so many junkie shots?

Don't answer that...........;)

Permagrin

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:35

Hey guys,
Didn't get the moon today but I did get a couple of BIF shots...didn't have my tripod so I'm sure they could be better but I had to show you since this is the first trip out with the 30D and the 300 w/the 1.4tc..

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/133463569-L.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/133463541-L.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/133463649-L.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/133463587-L.jpg

aussieskier

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:37

Nice shots Perm!

Woolburr

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:37

Hey Permie...those are excellent shots of the crested sea bass!

Maureen Souza

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:37

Nice job, Lisa. I can see that Practice, Practice, Practice is paying off!

saravrose

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:38

thanks for the tips folks.. I shall give it a try when it's just a bit warmer...

saravrose

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:39

lisa!! I like very cool... you are getting the BIF down pretty well

Permagrin

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:40

Nice shots Perm!

Hey Permie...those are excellent shots of the crested sea bass!

Nice job, Lisa. I can see that Practice, Practice, Practice is paying off!

Thanks Guys :D (really!)

Dan says he thinks these are the best ones I've done to date...that's VERY encouraging. Having the speed of the 30D definitely helps but, DANG, the buffer is SO small on it...

Belmondo

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:46

Nice effect, Permie. That bird looks almost real.

j/k Very nice work.

aussieskier

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:48

Thanks Guys :D (really!)

Dan says he thinks these are the best ones I've done to date...that's VERY encouraging. Having the speed of the 30D definitely helps but, DANG, the buffer is SO small on it...

Dare I say shoot Jpeg? I just for kicks I set it to small jpeg once... no buffer issues there haha.

ibdb

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:48

I really like the third and fourth shots!

The only time I've bumped into buffer problems on my 20D were the two sets of whale shots I posted in the Nature section. I probably could have made it easier had I switched to JPGs instead of RAW, but we were in and out of clouds, so I was afraid of messing up white balance and exposure on what could be once in a lifetime shots. As it was, I know there were a few shots I missed because the buffer was full, but the ones I got more than made up for it.

Now, if I'd gotten used to a larger buffer, or if I was taking shots like that for $$$, I'd be all over the fastest thing I could find quicker than you can type your credit card number onto B&H's website.

Permagrin

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:48

Thanks Chief...apparently it's a crested sea bass...I'll have to go back and edit the captions :lol:

Woolburr

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:50

I'm still trying to decide if it is the green crested or the tangerine crested variety.

puddlepirate44

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:52

I love these BIF shots. They are the best ones she's done so far, I think. I hope this gets that "Must Get Bird In Flight Shot" monkey off of her back.... :rolleyes:

Permagrin

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:52

I'm still trying to decide if it is the green crested or the tangerine crested variety.

Well let me know when you figure it out...then I'll DAZZLE TD with my "knowledge" (because I just KNOW he appreciates well informed birders) :lol:

ibdb

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:53

Around here, wouldn't that be the red-ringed variety?

thomascanty

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:54

Bah... I couldn't fall asleep, so I came back here.

Didn't get the moon today but I did get a couple of BIF shots...

Very nice! I think you have it figured out... ;)

Permagrin

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:55

Dare I say shoot Jpeg? I just for kicks I set it to small jpeg once... no buffer issues there haha.

cough, cough...sputter...holy tupperware bovine man! jpeg?

I really like the third and fourth shots!

The only time I've bumped into buffer problems on my 20D were the two sets of whale shots I posted in the Nature section. I probably could have made it easier had I switched to JPGs instead of RAW, but we were in and out of clouds, so I was afraid of messing up white balance and exposure on what could be once in a lifetime shots. As it was, I know there were a few shots I missed because the buffer was full, but the ones I got more than made up for it.

Now, if I'd gotten used to a larger buffer, or if I was taking shots like that for $$$, I'd be all over the fastest thing I could find quicker than you can type your credit card number onto B&H's website.

Thank you David. Those whale shots were fabulous and I TOO would have shot raw "just in case". For the birds, I worry about the shadows on their undersides & heads...don't want to lose the ability to pull them if I need to...

aussieskier

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:56

cough, cough...sputter...holy tupperware bovine man! jpeg?

Thank you David. Those whale shots were fabulous and I TOO would have shot raw "just in case". For the birds, I worry about the shadows on their undersides & heads...don't want to lose the ability to pull them if I need to...

Personally I always shoot RAW, I am just glad that i have more than 4 shots in my buffer like I did with my 300d :).

Permagrin

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:56

Bah... I couldn't fall asleep, so I came back here.

Very nice! I think you have it figured out... ;)

Thanks Lonnie :D Puddle's been showing me some of your Death Valley shots...WOW! They are great! Tomorrow, when I'm less tired, I'll check them all out.

Belmondo

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:56

Dare I say shoot Jpeg? I just for kicks I set it to small jpeg once... no buffer issues there haha.Heretic! Get the matches and the kindling wood.

aussieskier

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:58

Heretic! Get the matches and the kindling wood.
Sweet, I have been called lots of things but thats a first time I have been a Heretic I feel soo Special!

Permagrin

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:58

Personally I always shoot RAW, I am just glad that i have more than 4 shots in my buffer like I did with my 300d :).

Me too, though a lot of people don't. I just like the "adjustability" of it.

I'm just used to the 5D buffer...the difference btw. it and the 30D is large...

timbernet

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:58

Heretic! Get the matches and the kindling wood.

ooooohh - smite?

Belmondo

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 23:59

Sweet, I have been called lots of things but thats a first time I have been a Heretic I feel soo Special!Sorry. I might've overreacted. I thought you said JPEG. (You really didn't, did you?):lol:

ibdb

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:00

Thank you David. Those whale shots were fabulous and I TOO would have shot raw "just in case". For the birds, I worry about the shadows on their undersides & heads...don't want to lose the ability to pull them if I need to...
Thanks -- I was just showing some of my vacation shots off to my parents tonight, and the whale shots were revisited more than once. I'm going to try to get a slideshow together for my in-laws by tomorrow.

Not to toot my own horn, but have you checked out my peduncle (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=283050) lately? ;):oops::lol:

aussieskier

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:01

Sorry. I might've overreacted. I thought you said JPEG. (You really didn't, did you?):lol:

Just another typo, as the day goes on they get worse :rolleyes::D

ibdb

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:01

So, that would be "jpeg (sic)."

aussieskier

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:04

So, that would be "jpeg (sic)."

Ahhh someone is catching on... maybe scott can copy off of you on the test :lol:

Belmondo

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:05

So, that would be "jpeg (sic)."That would be JPEG sick.

BTW, the proper use of 'sic' is in brackets. So quoting you, we get, "So, that would be "jpeg (sic)." [sic]."

Permagrin

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:12

Thanks -- I was just showing some of my vacation shots off to my parents tonight, and the whale shots were revisited more than once. I'm going to try to get a slideshow together for my in-laws by tomorrow.

Not to toot my own horn, but have you checked out my peduncle (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=283050) lately? ;):oops::lol:

No, I hadn't seen that thread...glad you linked it...though I DID go look up the word peduncle BEFORE I clicked on the link :lol: :lol:

ibdb

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:17

No, I hadn't seen that thread...glad you linked it...though I DID go look up the word peduncle BEFORE I clicked on the link :lol: :lol:
They taught us a few things on the whale watch. Among the highlights -- the name of the muscle that powers the humpback (the peduncle); and how to tell how old a humpback is (the rings in their earwax).

thomascanty

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:21

Were you really getting close enough to dig into their earwax?

ibdb

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:27

Were you really getting close enough to dig into their earwax?
If a humpback ever happens to die and wash ashore, instead of sinking and/or getting devoured, that's when they can check the earwax. The warm waters of the breeding grounds and the cold waters of the feeding grounds apparently make for very distinct patterns.

Me, I figure that if I keep using q-tips, I might be able to pass for 29 (grow old, but never grow up). :D

T.D.

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:29

Greetings PDP!

Anybody here use a "Stormjacket?" I was looking to step up from my shower cap and plastic bags, but was curious about what size to get -- the medium looked generally right, but I didn't want it to be to bulky on a smaller lens. I posted in the accessories forum yesterday, but haven't had any responses yet.

I use one. It's pretty handy in a heavy mist, but I wouldn't trust it in a downpour. If you can sew at all, I'd recommend that you buy a cheap rain coat, cut the sleeve off and put some elastic on each end. Then you have the $40 rain jacket for a couple of bucks. Might want to invest in some water repellant spray as well.

Hey guys,
Didn't get the moon today but I did get a couple of BIF shots...didn't have my tripod so I'm sure they could be better but I had to show you since this is the first trip out with the 30D and the 300 w/the 1.4tc..

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/133463569-L.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/133463541-L.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/133463649-L.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/133463587-L.jpg

Awesome shots Perm! Definitely your best so far. Very impressive with the 30D!! Are you joining us tomorrow?

Heretic! Get the matches and the kindling wood.

YES!!! I sense a good smite is upon us!

ooooohh - smite?

My thoughts exactly! ;)

aussieskier

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:29

ibdb... I like the whale shots. One of these days I want to go on a whale watching thing. Whales have always intrigued me.

Evening TD

timbernet

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:31

ibdb... I like the whale shots. One of these days I want to go on a whale watching thing. Whales have always intrigued me.

Evening TD

First you need a 1D... it is weatherproof enough for a whalewatching session....

Maureen Souza

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:32

Just another typo, as the day goes on they get worse :rolleyes::DTell them to relax. I rarely shoot RAW....too dang much PP'ing, IMO.

If a humpback ever happens to die and wash ashore, instead of sinking and/or getting devoured, that's when they can check the earwax. The warm waters of the breeding grounds and the cold waters of the feeding grounds apparently make for very distinct patterns.

Me, I figure that if I keep using q-tips, I might be able to pass for 29 (grow old, but never grow up). :D
You have whale pictures? I missed them....?

T.D.

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:33

First you need a 1D... it is weatherproof enough for a whalewatching session....

Nahhh. On the right day you wouldn't have any problem. Just stay off the bow when the boat is underway and you'll be fine.

Like here:

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/119953837-L.jpg

ibdb

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:36

You have whale pictures? I missed them....?

I posted a couple. ;) It was an incredible whale cruise.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=282916
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=283050

aussieskier

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:39

Tell them to relax. I rarely shoot RAW....too dang much PP'ing, IMO.
I shoot RAW most the time... I was just being a smart alyck and bringing the crap on myself. I should shot RAW+M more often though cuz often its rather monotonous PPing raw files that don't really need to be fixed.

Maureen Souza

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:39

I posted a couple. ;) It was an incredible whale cruise.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=282916
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=283050
Very awesome.

I have a bunch of film shots of a huge pod of orcas from your area and humpbacks in Alaska. I love whale watching...no pictures can really show how enormous those mammals are!

ibdb

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:40

Nahhh. On the right day you wouldn't have any problem. Just stay off the bow when the boat is underway and you'll be fine.
Love that shot! And I was on the bow -- in rolling 6 - 8 foot seas. That was actually pretty dry. The wet part of the vacation was when I was trying some landscape shots of a blowhole and some unusual lava formations. I picked the windiest days we were there (40 mph sustained with stronger gusts in the most exposed areas) to head down to the water. Made for some dramatic shots, but not so dry.

T.D.

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:41

Love that shot! And I was on the bow -- in rolling 6 - 8 foot seas. That was actually pretty dry. The wet part of the vacation was when I was trying some landscape shots of a blowhole and some unusual lava formations. I picked the windiest days we were there (40 mph sustained with stronger gusts in the most exposed areas) to head down to the water. Made for some dramatic shots, but not so dry.

Thanks. 12/30/06 was a one in a million day for me at the coast. I was there looking for a Snowy Owl that had been lurking on the South Jetty in Newport. Didn't find the owl, but found the USCG playing in the surf.

Maureen Souza

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:42

I shoot RAW most the time... I was just being a smart alyck and bringing the crap on myself. I should shot RAW+M more often though cuz often its rather monotonous PPing raw files that don't really need to be fixed.
I guess I am lazy. And lucky. Most of the shots I keep are only cropped and maybe a tad bit of contrast adjusted. I haven't the time or desire to do much more.

Here's a photo I snapped today...my great-nephew on the swings.

Woolburr

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:43

This stupid little flahr is in trouble. It was almost 70 this afternoon...bright and sunny...popped this guy out of the ground...tonight it is 28 and snowing heavily...arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/75149579.jpg
Also shot in jpeg....I seldom process RAW images...just use the jpegs...

Maureen Souza

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:44

This stupid little flahr is in trouble. It was almost 70 this afternoon...bright and sunny...popped this guy out of the ground...tonight it is 28 and snowing heavily...arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh.

This time of year, Mother Nature can be mighty fickle.
I bought a bunch of English Daisies to plant tomorrow cuz we are supposed to be around 70 degres all week:)

ibdb

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:45

Very awesome.

I have a bunch of film shots of a huge pod of orcas from your area and humpbacks in Alaska. I love whale watching...no pictures can really show how enormous those mammals are!
Thanks! This pair was so close you cold hear them breathe. Add in the sound of them splashing back into the water after breaching, or slapping their fins on the water -- it's awesome.

Woolburr

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:46

Your nephew is a happy looking camper!

T.D.

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:48

Here's my best whale shot:

;)

"Shamu"

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/85007047-L.jpg

Sea World San Antonio

Maureen Souza

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:49

Thanks! This pair was so close you cold hear them breathe. Add in the sound of them splashing back into the water after breaching, or slapping their fins on the water -- it's awesome.
Once, when wewere in the Lynn Canal near Anchorage (on a ferry) we were lucky enough to have the captain point out a pod of humpbacks feeding very close by. We ran outside in time to see them all come up to the surface with their giant mouths open full of krill, bayleens showing and the waters churning. It was the most awesome sight I ever saw.
The next day one humpback whale breeched about 7 times in a row right off the side of our boat. It was quite a rock'nroll show!

Permagrin

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:52

aussieskier

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:53

Spring break needs to get here so I will be done with papers and mid terms so I can get out of the house to take pictures!

Nice Shamu Chris, Orca's have to be my favorite of all whales they are just so cool looking

T.D.

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:54

Wow...we're on a roll tonight...

Beautiful flar Wool! (terrible weather though)...

You know...that whale (shamu) looks like he's looking straight at the camera TD.

Love those curls Maureen...lucky KID!

I think he was. This was with the 24-105 at 58mm. I could almost reach out and touch him. We did the "Dine with Shamu" behind the scenes thing. It was great.

timbernet

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:54

Nice teeth there TD...

T.D.

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:56

Nice teeth there TD...

Thanks.

theflyingkiwi

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:56

Hey everyone, well spent the day on the race track with my family. figured out that I either need to get a lighter zoom lens or build up my mussles. I am finding it hard to get good shots out of the sigma. most of the time user error I am sure.

well I did get better shots of the family this time around, nothing fantasic tho. and nothing that I am going to share, sorry guys and gals.

so with the 7 odd pages I missed, was there anything important or just the normaly stuff.

Woolburr

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:57

Great whales guys!

timbernet

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:58

Mark - you need a "Chuck"

tommykjensen

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:58

Hehe just read the most positive thing about the riots in Copenhagen (yeah sounds strange read on).

Again this night there were trouble makers out in the street to cause havoc and set fires. But the people that live in the streets where these activists starts fires is now fed up with them and taking action themself. So when some acitvists tried to start yet another fire they got their ass kicked and their trousers removed so that had to run around in the streets bare asssed. :lol: :lol:

aussieskier

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 00:59

Well folks, I am going to hit the hay. See you tomorrow after I get some work done on my other paper.
Cheerio

ibdb