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

[Woolburr]

Hey Johan....I just discovered that the 33v is my 7NE....what would you like to know about it?

[Woolburr]

that is funny.... and my not speaking is almost as bad as the new server from Hungary who doesn't really speak or understand english... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: ... we can't understand her the tables can't understand her but the manager who hired her thinks that it adds character... :confused: ..

sari

Just keep saying "Paprika" and "goulash"....;)

[Johan Groenewald]

No reason to feel out here...everyone is welcome. And we all had limited post counts at one point.
Im big mouth because Im too far for you to kick me on the bum. What persentige of a big post count consists of talking nonsence? Just asking, so I can see if my 90 % is in line with the pro's

[Woolburr]

Im big mouth because Im too far for you to kick me on the bum. What persentige of a big post count consists of talking nonsence? Just asking, so I can see if my 90 % is in line with the pro's

90% is a good starting point...but if you need a straight answer...you can get that too.:)

[Johan Groenewald]

I just discovered that the 33v is my 7NE
It is realatively inexpensive to digital, a third the price of my 350D although I think it is a better build? I want to use it mainly for long exposures.

[Johan Groenewald]

but if you need a straight answer...you can get that too.
What is that? the kick on the bum or the 90%?

[Johan Groenewald]

WOW I just reached 200!!

[Woolburr]

I have used mine for long exposures....works very well. I have the battery grip on mine...it is a bit cheesy...but overall the build seems pretty decent. I've burned a lot of rolls of film thru it over the years and have been very satisfied with the results...the metering system works very well and the camera has a nice feel to it.

[Woolburr]

What is that? the kick on the bum or the 90%?

Take your pick...both can be arranged! ;)

[Permagrin]

Take your pick...both can be arranged! ;)

yes, you've already got one on your list right? Or was that a kick in the shins? Can't remember :lol:

[Woolburr]

I have to run off to a meeting...If you have any specific questions on the 33v...just shoot me a private message and I will get back to you with an answer. Or if you want to build up your post count...put your question here and I will answer you when I get back...provided one of the others doesn't have the answer already.

[condyk]

WOW I just reached 200!!

Your life is complete ;) Stay here and you'll be in the thousands :rolleyes:

[Woolburr]

yes, you've already gone one on your list right? Or was that a kick in the shins? Can't remember :lol:

That was shins...but butts or bums or whatever you choose to call it...can be accommodated. :p

[Woolburr]

Your life is complete ;) Stay here and you'll be in the thousands :rolleyes:

The voice of experience! ;)

[Johan Groenewald]

Hell, now I need to change my location. Thanks for the info on the camera Woolburr, I need to do some homework on it before I buy.

[condyk]

The voice of experience! ;)

I thought I was 'ignored' :cry: :cry: :cry: Now you spoilt all my fun here :evil:

[Lightstream]

Hey PG, feeling better?

[Permagrin]

Hey PG, feeling better?

yep....I'm going to listen to the general advice and just have fun again. (a little sleep helps a great deal) I'll probably still go and photo birds, but not exclusively like I've been doing. Around here, it's a very dull winter. Rarely is there snow, and no evergreens to speak of.....so grayness & sticks don't make for interesting shots...

Wool's point about forgetting the expectations is quite good. I was shocked when I couldn't easily come back with a bird in flight shot that seemed so simple...and then I was bound and determined to make it happen.....(I was the kid that played with the rubik's cube UNTIL I solved it :)). Guess you could say that I don't take defeat well...:lol: :lol: :lol: So, I'm re-thinking, as advised.

[Lightstream]

Expectations matter a lot. BTW - I spent the whole freaking weekend re-framing expectations - it's not easy, yeah?

[Permagrin]

Expectations matter a lot. BTW - I spent the whole freaking weekend re-framing expectations - it's not easy, yeah?

yeah...but it's good for "singularly focused" people like us to "re-frame" occasionally :lol:

[condyk]

As the Buddha said: comparison kills. Expectation is another form of comparison and kills engagement with life. Expectation is simply your fantasy in advance of the reality of the moment and when reality fails to meet fantasy then life loses lustre. Drop it. We can all be happier by so doing :-)

[Claire]

Ok, whassup dudes/dudettes?Give me a summary.

[Permagrin]

Ok, whassup dudes/dudettes?Give me a summary.

not much...words of wisdom have been bandied today, instead of CF cards.
I'm about to head out and photograph "something" ;)

How's that for a summary? I'd call it concise and non-informative...:lol:

[Claire]

I have xmab smorgasbord pics to post here tomorrow.:)

[liza]

Ok, whassup dudes/dudettes?Give me a summary.

We actually discussed photography last night, Claire. It was an event. :)

[Woolburr]

You picked a poor time to not have internet service Claire. Much grand photographic knowledge has been shared in the past day.

[Claire]

Bah! I don't come to this thread for photography! :p

[Woolburr]

OK...we can talk about anything you like...we are nothing if not flexible.

[Claire]

I'm off to bed now.Nite all!

[wu_wei0]

I guess we don't get to talk then.
Sleep well, Claire!

[Woolburr]

I thought you were going to bed early too.

[wu_wei0]

Nope

[wu_wei0]

I won't even try til much later. Bed always sounds good. just can't stay there. I'm pretty wired right now

[Woolburr]

Caffeine buzz? Or brick anticipation?

[wu_wei0]

I seldom drink caffeine and even my one morning coffee is half-caf.

So. . . what does that tell you? ;)

[Woolburr]

Well if you were Ronnie Senior Junior....this shot would excite you...official "Brick" hauler. :lol:
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/71261424.jpg

[Woolburr]

I have the feeling you are waiting for something else...perhaps a teaser is in the offing....Syracuse is playing Oklahoma State at this very moment...and I can't get the game....arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh.

[wu_wei0]

Well, looks like you are all loaded up. see you soon. :) I assume the other essentials are tucked away in the secret hat and shoe compartment. :lol:
I'm not RSRJR, btw. Just thought I'd let you know. I do appreciate bricks of many kinds, however.

[wu_wei0]

I was reading some other threads.
Meet you at the game in 15 minutes? :P

[Woolburr]

Well, looks like you are all loaded up. see you soon. :) I assume the other essentials are tucked away in the secret hat and shoe compartment. :lol:

You have done your homework well...this does indeed have a secret hat and shoe compartment. Actually 3 if you configure it right....no one would ever guess that you had such valuable cargo on board. ;)

Wish I could get to the game...

[wu_wei0]

You have done your homework well...this does indeed have a secret hat and shoe compartment. Actually 3 if you configure it right....no one would ever guess that you had such valuable cargo on board. ;)

Wish I could get to the game...
No homework. Just trusted you would do what is right and get a vehicle with such. :)

Too bad. I'll just get unready and hang out here. Figured we could go to the game and then to B&H for a nightcap. Oh yeah- you have one of those in the secret compartment. :)

[Woolburr]

Not doing another pitcher of Bloody Marys for a nightcap any time soon...Maureen wouldn't help me finish them....I got a bit happy....;)

[wu_wei0]

hey-- guess what's on my tvs?

[wu_wei0]

Not doing another pitcher of Bloody Marys for a nightcap any time soon...Maureen wouldn't help me finish them....I got a bit happy....;)
Lost me

[Woolburr]

Oh sure....rub it in....

[wu_wei0]

certainly

[Woolburr]

Because I am nice...here is a brick teaser.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/71261934.jpg

[wu_wei0]

You are such a tease. Don't you know that can get you in trouble?

Nice lichen. Is there any on my bricks?

[Woolburr]

Your bricks had some greenery on them...now if it will stand up to the rigors of delivery....I can not say.

[wu_wei0]

Yeah. I guess it would tend to wear off with handling.
thanks for the photo

[Woolburr]

As long as it was handled with care...it might survive...this one seems a bit more delicate.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/71262597.jpg

[Permagrin]

GUYS GUYS GUYS...

Went out today to photograph...(NOT birds). Saw about 45 elk (all wild), a glorious sunset, a beautiful moonrise and a flock of geese that numbered into the thousands...I have photos of it all, downloading...after dinner I'll see if I can find some highlights to post.

oh, as a subtle aside...I captured geese in flight. Nice shots...not a bird of prey but still, real birds, in genuine FLIGHT!

WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!

I'll have to catch up on everything later.
ttfn

[Woolburr]

Ah...life is good!

[wu_wei0]

that's gorgeous, Wool. It does look very delicate.

permie, I can't wait for your wonderland shots!

[Woolburr]

I continue to edit as we speak...perhaps I can find something of a more curious nature.

[wu_wei0]

You've provided me with lovely brick teasers so far.

67-63 with 1:36 left to go. who's up?

[Woolburr]

The only score I have seen was the halftime one...OSU was up at that point by 5 or so.

[wu_wei0]

72-68!! final osu

[Woolburr]

Yikes....I may have to go into mourning.

[Woolburr]

These bricks seem to have some sort of personality disorder.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/71263562.jpg

[wu_wei0]

need some consolin'? :D

[wu_wei0]

These bricks seem to have some sort of personality disorder.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/71263562.jpg
dysgraphic brick with Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

[Woolburr]

need some consolin'? :D

That would be nice...volunteering to pass me the tissues?

[Woolburr]

dysgraphic brick with Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

I think if I flip it...it might just qualify as an "odd" brick.

[wu_wei0]

That would be nice...volunteering to pass me the tissues?
yes. i have an extra box and a hug if you need one.

[Woolburr]

yes. i have an extra box and a hug if you need one.

Thanks...you are ever too kind...tis tough when you have two old schools locked in mortal combat.

[wu_wei0]

well dry your eyes . . at least one old school won! From what I saw of it, it was a pretty good game.
I need to check the lineup. I think I saw some of my old boys on the court.
I miss watching BBall with my buddies. SOme of them sure could get rowdy (oddly, the females in the group) and it was contagious!

can you believe it? Except for a bit of reading, some copying, a bunch of grading, and buyng donuts and fruit, I am pretty well done with the semester

[Woolburr]

Yes...I suppose it wasn't a total loss.
Here is the next selection of bricks....they too seem to be suffering from that same "odd" malady.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/71264292.jpg

[wu_wei0]

Yes...I suppose it wasn't a total loss.
Here is the next selection of bricks....they too seem to be suffering from that same "odd" malady.
will we have to do an analysis of the incidence and prevalence of "odd" in the brick population of a midsized NC urbanized area? Looks like there might be something going on.

Bricks sure have pretty colors. and no two are the same

[Woolburr]

I am of the mindset that these bricks were probably hand cast. Some appear to be hard as rock...others are literally turning to powder. There is no uniformity to the size or texture. They do offer an interesting spectrum of colors.

[Permagrin]

anyone around here? :lol:

[Woolburr]

yup

[Permagrin]

I'm viewing them in reverse order...so here's a few of the sunset from wonderland today :) (animals to follow in a bit)

sunset
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/115103549-M.jpg

more sunset
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/115102820-M.jpg

nightfall illumination
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/115102169-M.jpg

the moooooon
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/115102291-M.jpg

btw guys, it really was a great day...thanks for all the advice because IMO, it paid off ;)

[Woolburr]

It appears you have 4 keepers in that bunch!

[Permagrin]

and the animals...these are just quick edits (I took almost 300 shots...to show you guys the "day"). The photos aren't super saturated...it was an overcast day (that made for a great sunset) :)

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/115102700-M.jpg

birds in FLIGHT!
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/115109336-M.jpg

all the dark things all over the ground are geese, thousands of them...
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/115109444-M.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/115109700-M.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/115109887-M.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/115109572-M.jpg

[wu_wei0]

wow. looks like as soon as I walked away from the computer you posted.
yup- looks like wonderland. More!

[Woolburr]

See how easy it was to catch a bird in flight? Very nice Permie...looks like one heck of a place to go shooting...wish I had something like that around here.

[Woolburr]

wow. looks like as soon as I walked away from the computer you posted.
yup- looks like wonderland. More!

The bricks bored you to sleep? :lol: I still have one more.

[wu_wei0]

nope. didn't go to sleep. a student called and I wandered the house.
bricks are fun. Please, sir, may I have more?

[Permagrin]

wow. looks like as soon as I walked away from the computer you posted.
yup- looks like wonderland. More!

I'm done for tonight...I FAST sorted all those shots, just to find ones that would edit quickly...now I want to chat :)

See how easy it was to catch a bird in flight? Very nice Permie...looks like one heck of a place to go shooting...wish I had something like that around here.

It's a wonderful place. You never know what you're going to see. And honestly, I've never seen so many elk there and definitely never seen that many geese.

Wool, did you go back to the ice house today? I love the brick shots. (including the lichen)!

[wu_wei0]

See how easy it was to catch a bird in flight? Very nice Permie...looks like one heck of a place to go shooting...wish I had something like that around here.
Multiples. I could go for a place like that, too!
Wool, next time she invites us for dinner let's forego the shades and make her show us this place.

[Woolburr]

Multiples. I could go for a place like that, too!
Wool, next time she invites us for dinner let's forego the shades and make her show us this place.

Indeed....I think that is a must.

[wu_wei0]

I'm done for tonight...I FAST sorted all those shots, just to find ones that would edit quickly...now I want to chat :)
ok- you go first! :D



It's a wonderful place. You never know what you're going to see. And honestly, I've never seen so many elk there and definitely never seen that many geese.

Wool, did you go back to the ice house today? I love the brick shots. (including the lichen)!
The lichen were very nice, weren't they?

[Woolburr]

Actually....I only have one last brick for the evening.....But I thought the reds and greens sort of fit in with the holiday season.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/71267174.jpg

[wu_wei0]

just needs a santa hat and we could say ho ho ho
Thank you for not denying me one last brick for the night. That would have been just too Dickensian.

[Woolburr]

I'm afraid the hat is safely packed away....just didn't seem fitting to waste it on the bricks....I don't think they appreciate all the symbolism.

[Permagrin]

Multiples. I could go for a place like that, too!
Wool, next time she invites us for dinner let's forego the shades and make her show us this place.

Sounds good! And multiples obviously are a must! You know what's weird. I can't get a flight shot in aiservo to save my soul but in "one shot" I took several today. Do you think something's wrong with the lens, or is it user error?

Indeed....I think that is a must.

So when are you guys coming??

[wu_wei0]

I'm afraid the hat is safely packed away....just didn't seem fitting to waste it on the bricks....I don't think they appreciate all the symbolism.
Oh yeah. the secret compartment.
You're right. No need to waste a hat that might go unappreciated. Will save the ho ho-ing til later.

[Permagrin]

Oh yeah. the secret compartment.
You're right. No need to waste a hat that might go unappreciated. Will save the ho ho-ing til later.

I think I missed where the "secret" compartment was...although, I'm REALLY afraid to ask, since we're still talking about the santa hat and bricks...

[Woolburr]

Sounds good! And multiples obviously are a must! You know what's weird. I can't get a flight shot in aiservo to save my soul but in "one shot" I took several today. Do you think something's wrong with the lens, or is it user error?



So when are you guys coming??

I think you just need to get some practice with the lens...shooting birds is not easy....do you have your focus moved to the * button for AI Servo? That really helps when working in that mode.

I'm game to make the trip any old time...I just need a certain traveling companion to promise me that she will behave better the next time out.

[Woolburr]

I think I missed where the "secret" compartment was...although, I'm REALLY afraid to ask, since we're still talking about the santa hat and bricks...

There are 3 secret storage compartments built into the new "brick" hauler....one of them contains a special pair of shoes and a Santa hat.

[Permagrin]

I think you just need to get some practice with the lens...shooting birds is not easy....do you have your focus moved to the * button for AI Servo? That really helps when working in that mode.

I'm game to make the trip any old time...I just need a certain traveling companion to promise me that she will behave better the next time out.

yes, it's moved to the * (cf4 thing).
What's so funny is that I was bound and determined NOT to shoot birds today. But with thousands of geese, I just couldn't help it!

And she's already promised not to wear the lampshade...that's a start, right? :lol: :lol:

[T.D.]

Perm, your shots are spectacular! I especially love the 2nd sunset shot.

Very well done!

[Woolburr]

yes, it's moved to the * (cf4 thing).
What's so funny is that I was bound and determined NOT to shoot birds today. But with thousands of geese, I just couldn't help it!

And she's already promised not to wear the lampshade...that's a start, right? :lol: :lol:

Nobody is going to wear that lampshade...I'll personally drive over it should I ever encounter it again. Thing is...she promised me that she would behave when we did the whole lasagna gig....you saw how that turned out....;)

[wu_wei0]

I think you just need to get some practice with the lens...shooting birds is not easy....do you have your focus moved to the * button for AI Servo? That really helps when working in that mode.

I'm game to make the trip any old time...I just need a certain traveling companion to promise me that she will behave better the next time out.
I promise no lampshades. What else do you require?

[wu_wei0]

Nobody is going to wear that lampshade...I'll personally drive over it should I ever encounter it again. Thing is...she promised me that she would behave when we did the whole lasagna gig....you saw how that turned out....;)
darn- it seems I had a real good time- I know how good I can be when I'm bad. Just wish I could recall.

But, then again, I'm still waiting for womanhood, so I must not have been all that misbehaved.

[Woolburr]

I promise no lampshades. What else do you require?

I require that we not have to make a desperate trip home as soon as the evening slows down...I would rather spend a day or two and enjoy the trip.:cool:

[Permagrin]

There are 3 secret storage compartments built into the new "brick" hauler....one of them contains a special pair of shoes and a Santa hat.

Oh, okay...makes sense now!

Perm, your shots are spectacular! I especially love the 2nd sunset shot.

Very well done!

Thanks Turnerzdad...isn't that place just awesome?!?!

Nobody is going to wear that lampshade...I'll personally drive over it should I ever encounter it again. Thing is...she promised me that she would behave when we did the whole lasagna gig....you saw how that turned out....;)

Well, lasagna can do that to the best of us...or was it the ouzo that I served with it?

[Permagrin]

But, then again, I'm still waiting for womanhood,

I require that we not have to make a desperate trip home as soon as the evening slows down...I would rather spend a day or two and enjoy the trip.:cool:

Reading both these posts together really makes me want to SAY SOMETHING I SHOULDN'T!

[wu_wei0]

I require that we not have to make a desperate trip home as soon as the evening slows down...I would rather spend a day or two and enjoy the trip.:cool:
Sorry- I was soon edge about work that I had to play dedicated prof and try to make it back for work.
I Promise we can linger.


Well, lasagna can do that to the best of us...or was it the ouzo that I served with it?
and fevered pneumonia doesn't help

[Woolburr]

darn- it seems I had a real good time- I know how good I can be when I'm bad. Just wish I could recall.

But, then again, I'm still waiting for womanhood, so I must not have been all that misbehaved.

What the hell does shooting a duck have to do with the price of beer in Pakistan? ???

[wu_wei0]

Reading both these posts together really makes me want to SAY SOMETHING I SHOULDN'T!
ahhh- what the heck. go ahead.

pssst- permie-- PM me and tell me what I did that was so bad. It can't just be the lampshade and needing to get back.

[Permagrin]

What the hell does shooting a duck have to do with the price of beer in Pakistan? ???

awk! I hope that "womanhood" has nothing to do with "beer in Pakistan" either or I'm a lost cause!

[Woolburr]

Reading both these posts together really makes me want to SAY SOMETHING I SHOULDN'T!

Does the phrase "cluck, cluck, cluck" ring any bells?

[wu_wei0]

What the hell does shooting a duck have to do with the price of beer in Pakistan? ???
well I wasn't running around in public with that blasted shade on trying to shoot the local ducks.:rolleyes:

[Permagrin]

ahhh- what the heck. go ahead.

pssst- permie-- PM me and tell me what I did that was so bad. It can't just be the lampshade and needing to get back.

pssst, Wu, yeah, I'll pm you...wouldn't want Wool to blush :oops:

[Woolburr]

well I wasn't running around in public with that blasted shade on trying to shoot the local ducks.

At least you would have earned your womanhood if you had!:lol:

[Permagrin]

Does the phrase "cluck, cluck, cluck" ring any bells?

It has nothing to do with being chicken! I don't want to get banned for 3 days! :lol: :lol:

[wu_wei0]

At least you would have earned your womanhood if you had!:lol:
There's no pleasing you

[Permagrin]

At least you would have earned your womanhood if you had!:lol:

especially if she only had that lampshade on...:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Woolburr]

Oh sure...turn it around...blame it all on me...fine....I have big shoulders....

[wu_wei0]

especially if she only had that lampshade on...:lol: :lol: :lol:
I would never go out in only a lampshade!! I would go out properly dressed- lampshade, stockings, and shoes!

[Permagrin]

Oh sure...turn it around...blame it all on me...fine....I have big shoulders....

did I miss something? What's being blamed on you? Except when you lured Wu into the...oh, wait, I wasn't supposed to say. Blast my fool tongue anyway...

[Woolburr]

I would never go out in only a lampshade!! I would go out properly dressed- lampshade, stockings, and shoes!

You, my dear....are a class act! :p

[wu_wei0]

Oh sure...turn it around...blame it all on me...fine....I have big shoulders....
big shoulders and a load of bricks.

no blame. Just first you say I misbehave then say I didn't misbehave enough. and I still don't know what all really went on.

[Woolburr]

big shoulders and a load of bricks.

no blame. Just first you say I misbehave then say I didn't misbehave enough. and I still don't know what all really went on.

Be glad it is a load of bricks...it could be worse....:lol: :lol: :lol:

[wu_wei0]

did I miss something? What's being blamed on you? Except when you lured Wu into the...oh, wait, I wasn't supposed to say. Blast my fool tongue anyway...
It's OK Permie, I bet he didn't do any luring.
You, my dear....are a class act! :p
A woman must be properly attired.

[Woolburr]

did I miss something? What's being blamed on you? Except when you lured Wu into the...oh, wait, I wasn't supposed to say. Blast my fool tongue anyway...

Yeah, yeah....sure...right...uh huh....

[wu_wei0]

Be glad it is a load of bricks...it could be worse....:lol: :lol: :lol:
no doubt.

[Permagrin]

It's OK Permie, I bet he didn't do any luring.


It's still called luring even if the lure-ee is willing :lol: :lol: :lol:

Yeah, yeah....sure...right...uh huh....

...oops, does this mean I lose my subscription to the club?

[wu_wei0]

Yeah, yeah....sure...right...uh huh....
see. I told you I bet he did no luring

[Woolburr]

It's OK Permie, I bet he didn't do any luring.

A woman must be properly attired.

You know how bad I want to say to that..."You bet your sweet ah something"? ??? ??? ???

[wu_wei0]

You know how bad I want to say to that..."You bet your sweet ah something"? ??? ??? ???

???

I wish I had a beer, or some asparagus, or something.

[Permagrin]

"whew"...it's getting a little warm in here :lol:

(there are many things that are making me bite my tongue tonight! :lol: :lol: )

[Permagrin]

You know how bad I want to say to that..."You bet your sweet ah something"? ??? ??? ???

she'd lose her...um....well...(moderating self)....she'd lose :lol: :lol:

[Woolburr]

she'd lose her...um....well...(moderating self)....she'd lose :lol: :lol:

Lampshade?

[Lightstream]

Well if you were Ronnie Senior Junior....this shot would excite you...official "Brick" hauler. :lol:
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/71261424.jpg

dayaam...... that is a nice haul. Had all the middle three. Why the duplication of 24-70 and 24-105? Just curious. "Just 'cuz" is fine with me too.. (since when did we do anything logical anyway)

I'm viewing them in reverse order...so here's a few of the sunset from wonderland today :) (animals to follow in a bit)

sunset
more sunset
nightfall illumination
the moooooon


btw guys, it really was a great day...thanks for all the advice because IMO, it paid off ;)

Nice sunset, leaves and moon...

Hey, I got owned* by the birds today.. despite not parking near trees on a site visit, the car got dive bombed.. the splatter pattern is kinda like what happens if you throw an egg forwards rather than dropping it straight down so yeah, it was definitely an air raid. :p

(for those unfamiliar with the vernacular: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=owned)

and the animals...these are just quick edits (I took almost 300 shots...to show you guys the "day"). The photos aren't super saturated...it was an overcast day (that made for a great sunset) :)



birds in FLIGHT!


all the dark things all over the ground are geese, thousands of them...


http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/115109700-M.jpg


I feer your geese...

You have been reading the Luminous Landscape thing I told you about, no? On Michael Reichmann's bird shooting technique.. well either way you did as he said.... :)

[Woolburr]

???

I wish I had a beer, or some asparagus, or something.

I'll have a beer...you can have the asparagus. :confused:

[wu_wei0]

she'd lose her...um....well...(moderating self)....she'd lose :lol: :lol:

Lampshade?

you forget- I have hat pins and doublesided sticky tape for emergencies.

[Permagrin]

Lampshade?

right. lampshade.

(am I back in?)

[wu_wei0]

I'll have a beer...you can have the asparagus. :confused:
beer is my first choice. I just want something and nothing here is quite making it.

[Woolburr]

There's Yoda....I also have a 16-35 to go with my 17-40....go figure...
actually the 24-105 and the 24-70 are such different lenses that I think there is a need to own both.

[Permagrin]

I'll have a beer...you can have the asparagus. :confused:

I never thought beer and asparagus were interchangeable actually...I frankly wouldn't like solid beer or liquid asp...

[Lightstream]

right. lampshade.

(am I back in?)


I'm not.....

[Woolburr]

beer is my first choice. I just want something and nothing here is quite making it.

How bout a brick, a beer and we go look at the moon for a while...I hear there is a great ice ring around it tonight.

[Woolburr]

I'm not.....

Come in out of the darkness..............

[Lightstream]

There's Yoda....I also have a 16-35 to go with my 17-40....go figure...
actually the 24-105 and the 24-70 are such different lenses that I think there is a need to own both.


Cool... I find that I have never needed 2.8 on the ultrawide end because most of my UW work is done at f/8 for landscapes. If the light falls, out comes the tripod - practically the ONLY time you will see me with a tripod.

I caught myself looking at a Sigma 24-70/2.8 today.. I feel ill.. :confused:

(should be looking at the HoLy L but fear the price tag will make me feel even MORE ill ;) )

[wu_wei0]

How bout a brick, a beer and we go look at the moon for a while...I hear there is a great ice ring around it tonight.
That just might work.
I like the moon when it is like that and beers and bricks are a good combo

[Lightstream]

Come in out of the darkness..............

Check out my solution to the darkness :D
http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/carfnbr/0/prrfnbr/24187

This is the equivalent of the 70-200/2.8 zoom in its business.. actually it is more like a 24-200/2.8 IS USM L.

Very useful when you need to rig gear in pitch black conditions (ISO 400, f/4, 30 seconds, when I really should have been one or two stops brighter)

[Permagrin]

How bout a brick, a beer and we go look at the moon for a while...I hear there is a great ice ring around it tonight.

Now Wu, this sounds like an invitation too good to refuse...

There is a lovely ring around the moon tonight but I didn't have my beer when I saw it, so I don't know if it's ice :)

[Permagrin]

Oh, and Lightstream, thanks for the comments re: the bird shots. I did everything wrong (no aiservo), didn't try to shoot them at all and viola...there they are :lol:

[Woolburr]

That just might work.
I like the moon when it is like that and beers and bricks are a good combo

I knew I could sweet talk ya. :D

[wu_wei0]

I knew I could sweet talk ya. :D

as I said earlier- you are such a tease and that can get someone in trouble.:)

[wu_wei0]

You know how bad I want to say to that..."You bet your sweet ah something"? ??? ??? ???
yes, I bet my sweet ah something.:lol:
Now Ireally wonder what you were up to lasagna night.

[Woolburr]

Check out my solution to the darkness :D
http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/carfnbr/0/prrfnbr/24187

This is the equivalent of the 70-200/2.8 zoom in its business.. actually it is more like a 24-200/2.8 IS USM L.

Very useful when you need to rig gear in pitch black conditions (ISO 400, f/4, 30 seconds, when I really should have been one or two stops brighter)

300 bucks seems rather pricey for a flashlight....it better fetch me a beer and have my slippers waiting at the door for that kind of money.

[Woolburr]

yes, I bet my sweet ah something.:lol:
Now Ireally wonder what you were up to lasagna night.

You know...in the grand scheme of things...it is probably better you didn't take that silly a$$ lampshade off...;)

[Permagrin]

yes, I bet my sweet ah something.:lol:
Now Ireally wonder what you were up to lasagna night.

Hey ya know...if "silence can be bought" sqealing can be "bought for more" (I'm just saying this "HYPOTHETICALLY" wool, nothing to really worry about...)

[wu_wei0]

Check out my solution to the darkness :D
http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/carfnbr/0/prrfnbr/24187

This is the equivalent of the 70-200/2.8 zoom in its business.. actually it is more like a 24-200/2.8 IS USM L.

Very useful when you need to rig gear in pitch black conditions (ISO 400, f/4, 30 seconds, when I really should have been one or two stops brighter)
wow that's pretty spendy!

[Permagrin]

Check out my solution to the darkness :D
http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/carfnbr/0/prrfnbr/24187

This is the equivalent of the 70-200/2.8 zoom in its business.. actually it is more like a 24-200/2.8 IS USM L.

Very useful when you need to rig gear in pitch black conditions (ISO 400, f/4, 30 seconds, when I really should have been one or two stops brighter)

You know...spend $29 bucks at target, use the rest to buy the 85. And coffee.

(husband says surefire makes good flashlights...I say, just "curse the darkness" and go with cheap)

[wu_wei0]

You know...in the grand scheme of things...it is probably better you didn't take that silly a$$ lampshade off...;)
I'll bring my own hat next time. And I can leave it on

btw- do you know the song?

Hey ya know...if "silence can be bought" sqealing can be "bought for more" (I'm just saying this "HYPOTHETICALLY" wool, nothing to really worry about...)

I have been saving for the photographer fofr Josh's wedding. . . so hypothetically, how much squealing can I buy for what amount?