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

[wu_wei0]

According to legend and Procol Harum....there are 16 of them in Vestal, NY. However, I grew up not all that far from there...and most of the guys I know spent all their free time in search of the elusive Vestal Virgins...to the best of my knowledge, none of my crowd ever found one. But perhaps Kevin might have better luck...he needs a break in something!;)
I KNEW you were gonna say that. :);)

[Woolburr]

Had to take advantage of the chance when offered!

[Permagrin]

:lol: You guys...something funny just happened! My daughter asked us to shoot her engagement photos...(suddenly I was very glad Dan bought me the 85L). Anyway, I thought...wouldn't it be too amusing (or perhaps it's just my twisted sense of humor) to start a thread in the wedding forum entitled:

"Another Newb taking bread out of your mouths...please help"

:lol:

p.s. seriously though, if the 85L doesn't communicate ttl w/the camera (which I've read it doesn't) how do you adjust flash exposure? Trial and error?

[wu_wei0]

Had to take advantage of the chance when offered!
Good job! It's a great story. Too bad you never fulfilled your quest.
I wonder if they even make them anymore???

[timbernet]

:lol: You guys...something funny just happened! My daughter asked us to shoot her engagement photos...(suddenly I was very glad Dan bought me the 85L). Anyway, I thought...wouldn't it be too amusing (or perhaps it's just my twisted sense of humor) to start a thread in the wedding forum entitled:

"Another Newb taking bread out of your mouths...please help"

:lol:

p.s. seriously though, if the 85L doesn't communicate ttl w/the camera (which I've read it doesn't) how do you adjust flash exposure? Trial and error?

A- no clue about the 85L... with my 85 1.8 (which was way cheaper and still has pretty bokeh ;-) I shoot on M mode, ISO 400, 1/250, f/4 ... and then adjust up or down...

B- hahah - that is a funny title... But you really don't need to be super fancy.

On the Seattle POTN day we ran into a pro-photographer taking engagement shots of a couple. He was just using his L and SLR, no flash...
He then had our group take photos of the couple (like they were famous) and he took a photo of them with us in the background... (Very funny shot) - but with no real aiming of my camera - not metering, nothing fancy I got a shot like:
http://www2.sandynet.org/potn/POTN-NW-033107/IMG_5376.jpg

It could be a lot better, but I was very happy with it considering how little work I had to do.

[Maureen Souza]

:lol: You guys...something funny just happened! My daughter asked us to shoot her engagement photos...(suddenly I was very glad Dan bought me the 85L). Anyway, I thought...wouldn't it be too amusing (or perhaps it's just my twisted sense of humor) to start a thread in the wedding forum entitled:

"Another Newb taking bread out of your mouths...please help"

:lol:

p.s. seriously though, if the 85L doesn't communicate ttl w/the camera (which I've read it doesn't) how do you adjust flash exposure? Trial and error?
I have found it harder to figure out my 580EX than any of my lenses, Lisa. I shot a bunch of pics at a retirement talent show last Sat. night and tried a few things....but the flash unit remains a mystery. Try to shoot your daughter outside:D

[Permagrin]

That's a good idea Scott...I do pretty well w/o flash (that's what I'm used to) and using a reflector would work for making sure there was no shadow on their faces.

The "engagement" isn't official yet...so I have time to learn (and there's NO WAY I'm really posting on the wedding forum). I know I can get the help I need here. I've shot portraits before but only with the 135L (which I no longer own) and it communicated w/the flash thru the cam. SO I'm just a bit confused...

[Permagrin]

I have found it harder to figure out my 580EX than any of my lenses, Lisa. I shot a bunch of pics at a retirement talent show last Sat. night and tried a few things....but the flash unit remains a mystery. Try to shoot your daughter outside:D

LOL! That's where I do all my portrait shots :lol: :lol: The last ones I shot though I was frustrated by shadows (didn't use a reflector though) on the faces.

I getcha! My 580 flash is totally confusing. I mastered all the stupid button combos on the MKIIN before I figured the flash out (actually, I still haven't figured it out except how to dial it down so it's not at full strength...)

[timbernet]

So, I have tried many lenses with my 430EX ... my 50 f/1.8, my late Tokina and my 85 f/1.8 --- when shooting under "P" mode it would give me a shutter speed of 1/60 ... then with "M" and the settings above I got an image that looked better than "P" mode...

Does that mean my lenses aren't talking to the camera right?

[Permagrin]

So, I have tried many lenses with my 430EX ... my 50 f/1.8, my late Tokina and my 85 f/1.8 --- when shooting under "P" mode it would give me a shutter speed of 1/60 ... then with "M" and the settings above I got an image that looked better than "P" mode...

Does that mean my lenses aren't talking to the camera right?

I don't know...I'm the last person that could answer a flash question. I'm only aware of the 85 thing because I read in a review of the new 85L II (we bought the used version one) that:

Now with distance information. Unlike its predecessor, the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM Lens passes distance information to the E-TTL II flash algorithm. This lens is going to show up at a lot of weddings and other similar events where flash is often used. Adding this parameter to the flash exposure computation is beneficial.


so this is what's confusing me...

For your question, I think when you change from manual to program mode, some of the parameters change which causes a different reading in the flash (I'm just hypothesizing here...ask Wool :D )

[timbernet]

Now with distance information. Unlike its predecessor, the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM Lens passes distance information to the E-TTL II flash algorithm. This lens is going to show up at a lot of weddings and other similar events where flash is often used. Adding this parameter to the flash exposure computation is beneficial.


I would think that it still works in TTL mode... maybe not TTL II, but plain-jane TTL... I don't know - haha. I have the umbrellas, and the radio slaves, etc - I have fun with it all, but I have no idea what the heck is going on...

[Maureen Souza]

LOL! That's where I do all my portrait shots :lol: :lol: The last ones I shot though I was frustrated by shadows (didn't use a reflector though) on the faces.

I getcha! My 580 flash is totally confusing. I mastered all the stupid button combos on the MKIIN before I figured the flash out (actually, I still haven't figured it out except how to dial it down so it's not at full strength...)
I can also use the dial....and the reflector decently. I have read the book several times but it is all greek to me.

I am off to work, folks. Have a good one. If I am not swamped, I'll try to check in later.

[timbernet]

How are you feeling Maureen? Did your week of rest help?

[Belmondo]

I have found it harder to figure out my 580EX than any of my lenses, Lisa. I shot a bunch of pics at a retirement talent show last Sat. night and tried a few things....but the flash unit remains a mystery. Try to shoot your daughter outside:DFlash photography is the closest thing to the black arts I can think of. I have tried to read through the 580EX manual a couple times, and I don't get any of it.:(

[aussieskier]

So, I have tried many lenses with my 430EX ... my 50 f/1.8, my late Tokina and my 85 f/1.8 --- when shooting under "P" mode it would give me a shutter speed of 1/60 ... then with "M" and the settings above I got an image that looked better than "P" mode...

Does that mean my lenses aren't talking to the camera right?

Short answer... don't shoot in P mode :). Long answer do some searching but I recall that for some odd reason P sticks to 1/60. Why not shoot AV or TV or M? Most the time when I use a flash I will stick it at 1/250 and adjust apeture and ISO as needed. You avoid WB issues and its just all easier that way. Someone can correct me if I am way off base, but that is how I do things :D

[Permagrin]

Flash photography is the closest thing to the black arts I can think of. I have tried to read through the 580EX manual a couple times, and I don't get any of it.:(

LOL!! I feel so much better now! I've read that thing...and it's SO blasted confusing! If you and Mo are confused too, well at least I'm in good company :lol:

[aussieskier]

Those are GREAT shots, Riley. Care to share your lens and settings?
Thank ya kindly ma'am.

All of those were with the 70-200 F4 @ f4 and about 1/500 between ISO 200-500 as the lighting changed to keep a shutter speed that stops action (for the most part bats and balls are faster than people sometimes :) ).

[Permagrin]

And for the big 9000th Post (since all my milestones are on tupperware) and in honor of my favorite season:

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/140579133-L.jpg

[aussieskier]

LOL!! I feel so much better now! I've read that thing...and it's SO blasted confusing! If you and Mo are confused too, well at least I'm in good company :lol:
I really haven't used it too much but bouncing flash seems easy to me, its when you want to use umbrellas and everything that it gets confusing to me :D. I avoid the flash section, I get woozey when I wander in there :lol:.

[aussieskier]

YAY! PERM!!!! WOOOHOOO WOOHOO!!!

[Permagrin]

Thank ya kindly ma'am.

All of those were with the 70-200 F4 @ f4 and about 1/500 between ISO 200-500 as the lighting changed to keep a shutter speed that stops action (for the most part bats and balls are faster than people sometimes :) ).

You know, those photos/settings you posted are yet ONE more reason why I don't belive the bunk that you need 2.8 to stop action (if there's enough light).

[cylentka]

Congrats, Permie!! :D

Purty flowers, too. :)

[Mgdh]

And for the big 9000th Post (since all my milestones are on tupperware) and in honor of my favorite season:

Woohoo - Congrats, Permie.

Beautiful flower shot too. The spring colours are really intense :D

[Permagrin]

Congrats, Permie!! :D

Purty flowers, too. :)

:D Thanks Wanda. I found a bunch of flower shots today when I was looking for my pansy "macro". I'd used the 24-70 and the MKIIN with these and I'd FORGOTTEN how beautiful the colors were...for some reason, after I bought the 5D I never looked back and while that's good in one way (I won't "re-buy" it) I am pretty happy with a lot of shots I took with it...now I'm having to search my archives and see what else I'd forgotten. (though I do wish I'd clipped that dead head off that one iris!) :lol:

[aussieskier]

You know, those photos/settings you posted are yet ONE more reason why I don't belive the bunk that you need 2.8 to stop action (if there's enough light).

I used scott's weekend before last and it was nice when the field lights came on, but I probably could have survived with the 4 by dropping the shutter speed a bit more. I have realized that for the most part it doesn't need to be as fast as you would think (tho admittedly the faster the better...) to stop humans and a little motion blur on a bat or ball is a nice way to imply motion.

My further thoughts on using the f4 versus the 2.8. I like the fact it is super light comparatively. And I feel that its easier to quickly manipulate the zoom ring (since it is smaller), so on a double play it is easier to go from 3rd to 1st. I am also in debate about mono pods. It was really nice not having to hold the 2.8 but I found it kind of awkward to quickly move and zoom and rotate (but that could be that I am not used to it). Anyways, thats my 2 cents on the whole thing!

[Lightstream]

Been reprocessing shots... Seriously love the 5D and 24-105...

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/large/IMG_0801.jpg
http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/large/IMG_0800.jpg (big rescue of deep shadow, but love the look it gave)
http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/large/IMG_0779.jpg

Awesome. I did bitch to the service center that my 5D and 24-105 were the Chosen Ones.

The thing I love most about the 24-105 and the 17-85 are their awesome reliability. The 17-85 in particular has withstood sun, sea, sand, rain, being cooked in a car boot/trunk (UK/US ;) ), jammed zoom ring, spent time at repair dock (different facility back home - and they DID fix it instead of declaring it was 'within spec'), flown as check-in luggage in nothing but a daypack, awesome sharp from 28-85mm, the whole nine yards. Bit weak at 17mm, but the most endearing thing about this lens - 15K frames later, it keeps firing shot after shot after shot.. legendary reliability appeals to me.

But he has spent so much time and money on this issue... I doubt he would want to drive out there again and have to hand him over his 30D for a few weeks...

I can understand that...I just hate to see him taking such a loss (if he can't sell it and can't use it). Poor guy...just trying to problem solve over here...

I wonder why it won't work on his camera and will on theirs...too weird!

Yes, that is pretty much the reason why. After going through so much pain you finally decide to cut your losses. My time is valuable too, and after spending so much dealing with this situation, I can't afford any more. In fact I haven't been this happy to wake up and see Paypal for the longest time - yes I finally let it go, and yes I made doubly sure the buyer knows what he is getting. To make up for it, I gave him a very special price.

Kevin...you need to sacrifice a virgin or something. You have more bad mojo and doo-doo than 50 people should have...:(

Sacrifice? Naah, I would ask her out... but knowing my luck she's taken :(

I did however do the next best thing.

It's almost Easter and I put my @ss on a plane back home - if for just a short while. Believe me that is worth more than glass. Maybe it will break this evil spell.

[Permagrin]

Well Yoda, I'm glad it's sold then. And I'm glad this episode in your life is over. I hope you have a really good time at home too!


and Riley, it took me a couple of days to get used to the new monopod w/pan head and now that I am, I'm THRILLEd to have it...

[Lightstream]

Well Yoda, I'm glad it's sold then. And I'm glad this episode in your life is over. I hope you have a really good time at home too!


and Riley, it took me a couple of days to get used to the new monopod w/pan head and now that I am, I'm THRILLEd to have it...

Thanks, I hope it is over for good....

You can imagine me doing a Bart Simpson on the chalkboard.....

I will support local camera dealers
I will not ship internationally
I will support local camera dealers
I will not ship internationally
....

[aussieskier]

Well Yoda, I'm glad it's sold then. And I'm glad this episode in your life is over. I hope you have a really good time at home too!


and Riley, it took me a couple of days to get used to the new monopod w/pan head and now that I am, I'm THRILLEd to have it...
That is probably the case but I don't need one with the f/4 :) I also like the ability to move out of the way quickly when balls come at me... mono-pods hamper me in that too :lol:

[aussieskier]

Yoda... your not the only one that is having problems. This weekend my laptop decided that it doesn't want to display any video when I turn it on. I mean nothing no post screen or anything. Now I know it is running since I can login and get my welcome sounds etc, but the Lcd or the video card (or both) are not working. It has been intermitted last week and then it worked once this weekend and now all day I was trying to get it to turn on with no success! BAH.. I hate tech support, even as a small business customer it sucks! Least the 3 yr warranty came included and they rush ship stuff. So if I have to send it in, it won't be too long (I hope).

[Permagrin]

Yoda... your not the only one that is having problems. This weekend my laptop decided that it doesn't want to display any video when I turn it on. I mean nothing no post screen or anything. Now I know it is running since I can login and get my welcome sounds etc, but the Lcd or the video card (or both) are not working. It has been intermitted last week and then it worked once this weekend and now all day I was trying to get it to turn on with no success! BAH.. I hate tech support, even as a small business customer it sucks! Least the 3 yr warranty came included and they rush ship stuff. So if I have to send it in, it won't be too long (I hope).

What kind of laptop do you have? This same thing happened to my son's computer (he has a macbook pro) and it took them less than 7 days to repair it and get it back to him) Thankfully it was also on warranty because the repair charges were $790!

[aussieskier]

What kind of laptop do you have? This same thing happened to my son's computer (he has a macbook pro) and it took them less than 7 days to repair it and get it back to him) Thankfully it was also on warranty because the repair charges were $790!
Its a dell d620... :rolleyes: I really like it, expect for this little problem.

[timbernet]

Sacrifice? Naah, I would ask her out... but knowing my luck she's taken :(


Haha - so true :cry:

[Permagrin]

Evening all :)

Here's the "TR" for tonight :)

http://tuppervilleranch.com/comics/30Panningpractice.jpg

[Belmondo]

There is nothing....I repeat, NOTHING....that makes me feel quite as stupid as laughing outloud when I'm in the house alone.

Your best one yet.Evening all :)

Here's the "TR" for tonight :)

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/139136894-L.jpg

[timbernet]

Evening all :)

Here's the "TR" for tonight :)

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/139136894-L.jpg

Hahaha

[Jon]

:lol: You guys...something funny just happened! My daughter asked us to shoot her engagement photos...(suddenly I was very glad Dan bought me the 85L). Anyway, I thought...wouldn't it be too amusing (or perhaps it's just my twisted sense of humor) to start a thread in the wedding forum entitled:

"Another Newb taking bread out of your mouths...please help"

:lol:

p.s. seriously though, if the 85L doesn't communicate ttl w/the camera (which I've read it doesn't) how do you adjust flash exposure? Trial and error?Please! DO!!!!! They deserve it!

The 85 L Mk I will do E-TTL II. It just won't communicate distance info to the camera, thus to the flash. But it'll work just like most any other EF lens that doesn't communicate distance (and that's most of the non-L glass and a bunch of the Ls too).

[wu_wei0]

And for the big 9000th Post (since all my milestones are on tupperware) and in honor of my favorite season:

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/140579133-L.jpg
Congrats sis! Didn't you just have a milestone? Better than a kidney stone!
Lovely photo! I think I bought some of the blues to plant. gotta get them in the ground or in planters pretty quickly!

[Permagrin]

Please! DO!!!!! They deserve it!

The 85 L Mk I will do E-TTL II. It just won't communicate distance info to the camera, thus to the flash. But it'll work just like most any other EF lens that doesn't communicate distance (and that's most of the non-L glass and a bunch of the Ls too).

Jon, thank you. This is an explanation I understand! I appreciate it :)

[Jon]

Now go make that post on Weddings!

[Permagrin]

Congrats sis! Didn't you just have a milestone? Better than a kidney stone!
Lovely photo! I think I bought some of the blues to plant. gotta get them in the ground or in planters pretty quickly!

Yes, the milestone I just had was (*ssssh* 4K posts in here...)

Will they bloom this year? I planted mine last year and they didn't bloom at all...I'm hoping for this year...I've got a couple blacks that I'm just WAITING to see their blossoms.

Oh and I FINALLY after many hours of searching, found an "inner flower" actual macro for you ;)

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/140582028-L.jpg

[Permagrin]

Now go make that post on Weddings!

LOL...I AM A COWARD and have already been ripped apart by those people for daring to state an alternate opinion...I think I'll just pass :lol:

[wu_wei0]

There is nothing....I repeat, NOTHING....that makes me feel quite as stupid as laughing outloud when I'm in the house alone.

Your best one yet.

If that were me, I'd feel stupid all the time! I'm always alone and I'd never get to laugh if I waited.


Fab TR as usual. Hooray Pudsy!!!

[Jon]

We've got your back. I just shredded a thread over there today.

[wu_wei0]

Yes, the milestone I just had was (*ssssh* 4K posts in here...)

Will they bloom this year? I planted mine last year and they didn't bloom at all...I'm hoping for this year...I've got a couple blacks that I'm just WAITING to see their blossoms.

Oh and I FINALLY after many hours of searching, found an "inner flower" actual macro for you ;)

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/140582028-L.jpg
That is superb! great job. :) I sure wish I could see to focus. what am I going to do in a couple years?

[T.D.]

And for the big 9000th Post (since all my milestones are on tupperware) and in honor of my favorite season:

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/140579133-L.jpg

Congrats Lisa!

We better start planning the 10K party now. A couple more weeks of Tuppeware and you'll be there! ;)

[Permagrin]

We've got your back. I just shredded a thread over there today.

I saw that thread but only after you rendered it antiseptic :lol:

[Jon]

Nice - colours, composition, the lot. Great shots Lisa.

[Permagrin]

That is superb! great job. :) I sure wish I could see to focus. what am I going to do in a couple years?

(this is why I use AF ;) when I macro )

Congrats Lisa!

We better start planning the 10K party now. A couple more weeks of Tuppeware and you'll be there! ;)

:p :p

[Permagrin]

Nice - colours, composition, the lot. Great shots Lisa.

thanks :)

[timbernet]

I saw that thread but only after you rendered it antiseptic :lol:

Got a link to it?

[Jon]

I saw that thread but only after you rendered it antiseptic :lol:
It wasn't pretty. Be glad. And remember, The Mod Squad hangs out here. Or at least a fair chunk of us.

[timbernet]

Good afternoon/evening TD! I had something I wanted to talk to you about .... but I forgot... blasted old age...

[Jon]

Oh, and for those interested, Post # 1 now also has a link to The Tupperware Ranch Index (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2938145&postcount=32784) so you can review the commentary along with the artwork.

[Permagrin]

It wasn't pretty. Be glad. And remember, The Mod Squad hangs out here. Or at least a fair chunk of us.

and we're all happy to have you guys! (even with the occasional threat of a lightning bolt now and then...after all, it keeps us on our toes)

Sorry Scott, I'm not subscribed to it and don't remember the title. It was in the wedding forum though...sorry not much help.

[T.D.]

Good afternoon/evening TD! I had something I wanted to talk to you about .... but I forgot... blasted old age...

Hey Scott.

Old age?! Don't even start with me Mr. 19 year old! :twisted:

[Permagrin]

Hey Scott.

Old age?! Don't even start with me Mr. 19 year old! :twisted:

did you see the current TR? :lol: :lol:

[T.D.]

did you see the current TR? :lol: :lol:

Yes, it's a good one!!!

Who is the Mooer in the leather jacket?

[aussieskier]

That TR was awesome as usual!

Update on my computer... I finally broke down and called tech support, my LCD is fried and I have to send it in to get a new one! yay! (Now what I am I supposed to do during down time at school)!

[Permagrin]

Yes, it's a good one!!!

Who is the Mooer in the leather jacket?

lol...uh, that would be you...and I won't make any comments on your fashion statement either :lol:

[Permagrin]

Oh, and for those interested, Post # 1 now also has a link to The Tupperware Ranch Index (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2938145&postcount=32784) so you can review the commentary along with the artwork.

LOL...I can't believe you are keeping track of this! (btw. Thanks :) )

[T.D.]

lol...uh, that would be you...and I won't make any comments on your fashion statement either :lol:

Oh CRAP! Are you serious?! I can never tell which ones are me unless he says my name. :oops:

[Permagrin]

Oh CRAP! Are you serious?! I can never tell which ones are me unless he says my name. :oops:

Yep...serious. The Chief wear a hawaiian shirt and wool has glasses and a 'stache and Puddle has spots...that leaves you, oh paragon of "interesting" fashion sense...

[Belmondo]

Not to interrupt, but the Military Channel is showing the Battle of Tal Afar right now....(6:00 Pacific Time)...

[aussieskier]

Not to interrupt, but the Military Channel is showing the Battle of Tal Afar right now....(6:00 Pacific Time)...

Dang it! Now I am done housesitting I don't have access to the channel!

[T.D.]

Yep...serious. The Chief wear a hawaiian shirt and wool has glasses and a 'stache and Puddle has spots...that leaves you, oh paragon of "interesting" fashion sense...

Uh, that's 2 for you in fashion police mode. That's about 2 over your limit! :evil::p

Not to interrupt, but the Military Channel is showing the Battle of Tal Afar right now....(6:00 Pacific Time)...

Oh bummer, I don't get that channel.

[wu_wei0]

Yep...serious. The Chief wear a hawaiian shirt and wool has glasses and a 'stache and Puddle has spots...that leaves you, oh paragon of "interesting" fashion sense...
You can tell by the horns too.

[Permagrin]

You can tell by the horns too.

yeah...Puddle's horns always look like he's surprised about something :lol:

[wu_wei0]

Not to interrupt, but the Military Channel is showing the Battle of Tal Afar right now....(6:00 Pacific Time)...

I can't find my glasses!!

[T.D.]

You can tell by the horns too.

:shock::confused::razz:

[wu_wei0]

I saw Malone!

[Jon]

I was looking for a moustache on the biker in homage to one of Tom's earlier avatars . . .

[T.D.]

I saw Malone!

With or without your glasses?



Was he wearing his manties?

[Jon]

No cable, period. We find enough TV not worth watching on the airwaves, neve mind coughing up $50 a month for more stuff to not watch :{)#

[Permagrin]

No cable, period. We find enough TV not worth watching on the airwaves, neve mind coughing up $50 a month for more stuff to not watch :{)#

we don't have it either...usually we just buy dvd's that we want to watch and read news on the computer.

[wu_wei0]

With or without your glasses?



Was he wearing his manties?
Without them. I went and sat in front of the tv and ran back to post when there was a pause.

He was wearing a uniform so I didn't get to see if there were manties.

[timbernet]

Without them. I went and sat in front of the tv and ran back to post when there was a pause.

He was wearing a uniform so I didn't get to see if there were manties.

But she was looking!! :lol:

[Belmondo]

He's wearing camo manties under his uniform.

[Woolburr]

Moooooooooooooodley Doooo

Love today's TR...leather???...Chris...what are ya thinkin' dood?

Permie...did Jon get you sorted on the 85?

Riley...the principal difference between shooting in M and P is the camera uses P mode strictly as fill flash. M mode gives you full control.

http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/76582686.jpg

[puddlepirate44]

Greetings, Everyone! How's the evening proceeding for you all?

[Permagrin]

Moooooooooooooodley Doooo

Love today's TR...leather???...Chris...what are ya thinkin' dood?

Permie...did Jon get you sorted on the 85?

Riley...the principal difference between shooting in M and P is the camera uses P mode strictly as fill flash. M mode gives you full control.

http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/76582686.jpg

Very lovely Wool! And yes, thanks, Jon explained it w/o all the verbage I'd been reading on the net...and it makes perfect sense.

[wu_wei0]

But she was looking!! :lol:


NUH-UH!! I was not!
not really ;)
Moooooooooooooodley Doooo

Love today's TR...leather???...Chris...what are ya thinkin' dood?

Permie...did Jon get you sorted on the 85?

Riley...the principal difference between shooting in M and P is the camera uses P mode strictly as fill flash. M mode gives you full control.

http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/76582686.jpg
Purty purty and another of my faves. Is this in your yard?

[Woolburr]

Nope...I have a handful of lame daffydils...that is the extent on my flora this spring...once the house is restored, I might be more in the mood.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/76584381.jpg

[JSolie]

Moooo!

Permie, congrats on the 9K!

Puddle, loved the TR. Now is that jacket leather or naugahide? (and how many poor nauga's does it take to make a coat large enough to circumnavigate a bovine?)

Chief, missed the show. My subscription level for cable isn't sufficient to warrant getting that particular channel :(

Wool, nice flower. It's so colorful it's making my eyes hurt. Need my shades :cool:

[wu_wei0]

Nope...I have a handful of lame daffydils...that is the extent on my flora this spring...once the house is restored, I might be more in the mood.

My daffies are gone as are the paperwhites and hyacinth. Lilacs have started clooming but they're pretty sparse this year. Looks pathetic.

I accidentally killed my only tulip during that midnight rain shoot. I gave one to TPBM chat last night . you guys get one tonight. I am going to take more shots using just the porchlight one of these days. gonna use a tripod though!
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/441838605_9314ff9b48_o.jpg

and an attempt at salvage. Fandango

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/441398519_046a231476.jpg

[timbernet]

Very pretty tulip!

[Permagrin]

My daffies are gone as are the paperwhites and hyacinth. Lilacs have started clooming but they're pretty sparse this year. Looks pathetic.

I accidentally killed my only tulip during that midnight rain shoot. I gave one to TPBM chat last night . you guys get one tonight. I am going to take more shots using just the porchlight one of these days. gonna use a tripod though!
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/441838605_9314ff9b48_o.jpg

and an attempt at salvage. Fandango

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/441398519_046a231476.jpg

this tulip is a lovely shot and it makes me sad at the same time. WTG manipulating my emotions like that :lol:

[timbernet]

Okay guys - I am moving to switzerland...

We have some friends over at our house and they brought their exchange student who is from switzerland - WOW! She is so pretty and so nice!

[puddlepirate44]

Very pretty flahrs, Wu! I like the tulips.

Wool, great shots on your flahrs, too!

[wu_wei0]

this tulip is a lovely shot and it makes me sad at the same time. WTG manipulating my emotions like that :lol:

well, thanks guys.
Permie, it was so heavy with rain it couldn't stand erect. I liked the curves of the stem. I think you saw one of the other shots of it with just its head bowed. Maybe not. I'll have to look.

[puddlepirate44]

Okay guys - I am moving to switzerland...

We have some friends over at our house and they brought their exchange student who is from switzerland - WOW! She is so pretty and so nice!

Uh oh. Looks like we've lost one of our BB's to an international romance....

[T.D.]

Okay guys - I am moving to switzerland...

We have some friends over at our house and they brought their exchange student who is from switzerland - WOW! She is so pretty and so nice!

How about if you start with a date first.

Just a thought.

[Permagrin]

Okay guys - I am moving to switzerland...

We have some friends over at our house and they brought their exchange student who is from switzerland - WOW! She is so pretty and so nice!

oh why not?!?! Sari's been all over the western half of the US in just a couple of weeks...write us when you get there ;)

[puddlepirate44]

How about if you start with a date first.

Just a thought.

Ah, yes. A little date at a quiant bistro.... In Zurich.

[Woolburr]

Subtle red stuff
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/76586591.jpg

[puddlepirate44]

Yup. Subtle. That's what I thought, too.

Very nice, Wool.

[Permagrin]

RED! My favorite color :) (pretty WoolE)

[Woolburr]

Sorta like TD in leather!

[puddlepirate44]

Sorta like TD in leather!

Just like! ;) :D

[wu_wei0]

oooooooooo, wool! I really like that!

[T.D.]

Sorta like TD in leather!

Just like! ;) :D

Ahem...hello! I'm right here!!!:rolleyes:

[coreypolis]

post removed to please the mods:rolleyes:

[puddlepirate44]

Ahem...hello! I'm right here!!!:rolleyes:

Oh... Hi.

[Woolburr]

That baby is kinda in your face...and all that was done to it was a crop and base 1Ds USM.

[T.D.]

sorry, had to ;)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/viperx27/NWTrek-1-2.jpg


and pepperoni


:lol:

YES!!!

[Permagrin]

Ahem...hello! I'm right here!!!:rolleyes:

being subtle again? :lol: :lol:

[Woolburr]

Uh...Hey Chris...didn't see ya standin' there...hehehe

[Permagrin]

sorry, had to ;)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/viperx27/NWTrek-1-2.jpg


and pepperoni

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/viperx27/NWTrek-1-3.jpg


:lol:

LOL! Thanks Corey :D

[T.D.]

Okay, we've got a profile and 1/2 of a portrait. A bit more and we're going to have quite the composite of her!

Now we just need to convince the Boring Boy to post a decent shot of her and we'll be set!

[wu_wei0]

That baby is kinda in your face...and all that was done to it was a crop and base 1Ds USM.
I love that s curve that draws you in. Makes me want to trace the edges of the petals with my fingertips. very nice.

[timbernet]

Okay, we've got a profile and 1/2 of a portrait. A bit more and we're going to have quite the composite of her!

Now we just need to convince the Boring Boy to post a decent shot of her and we'll be set!

I was told to respect her wishes!
:confused:

[Maureen Souza]

Flash photography is the closest thing to the black arts I can think of. I have tried to read through the 580EX manual a couple times, and I don't get any of it.:( Whew. I am in good company.;)

How are you feeling Maureen? Did your week of rest help?
I am still coughing but feeling more human. I only have 2 patients tonight so it is very do-able here at work.

[T.D.]

I was told to respect her wishes!
:confused:


By Puddle!

Since when do you listen to him?

[Maureen Souza]

Yay, Corey..... he blew Sari's cover. i was wondering who the brave one would be!!!

[puddlepirate44]

OK, here's a teeth gnashing moment....

My step-brother-in-law and his wife went on a cruise around the Cayman Islands. They spent the evening showing their shots to the family (we weren't there, we just heard about it). Lots of shots.

All taken on his cell phone. :evil: GAAAAA!!!

[T.D.]

OK, here's a teeth gnashing moment....

My brother-in-law and his wife went on a cruise around the Cayman Islands. They spent the evening showing their shots to the family (we weren't there, we just heard about it). Lots of shots.

All taken on his cell phone. :evil: GAAAAA!!!

Oh no....:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Your BIL meaning Perm's brother or your sister's husband?

Either way, you're going to have to dis-own them.

[Permagrin]

Oh no....:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Your BIL meaning Perm's brother or your sister's husband?

Either way, you're going to have to dis-own them.

my father's current wife's eldest son...

[timbernet]

Okay - I won't post a picture of Sari....

[T.D.]

my father's current wife's eldest son...

Oh good. This will be a lot more do-able.

You already know this, but from this point forward you can never speak to them again!

;)

[Permagrin]

Oh good. This will be a lot more do-able.

You already know this, but from this point forward you can never speak to them again!

;)

definitely...that's a given!

[timbernet]

Uh oh. Looks like we've lost one of our BB's to an international romance....

:o

How about if you start with a date first.

Just a thought.

Pfft - this one has a boy friend already... but if one is like this, maybe there are more :shock:

oh why not?!?! Sari's been all over the western half of the US in just a couple of weeks...write us when you get there ;)

Hehe - now I where is that Concorde....???

Ah, yes. A little date at a quiant bistro.... In Zurich.

mmm, yea... that sounds nice... or a picnic on the hills...

[T.D.]

Okay - I won't post a picture of Sari....


Boring Boy!!

Just a few stitches and we'll have a full composite!!!

Way to go!!!

[Woolburr]

So Scott...life insurance paid?

[Permagrin]

So Scott...life insurance paid?

I was thinking along similar lines...Sari's gonna filet him...

[T.D.]

I have this great software that can take several likenesses of someone and put together a composite. We use it at work.

As luck would have it, I have my laptop from work right here!

Give me a minute and we'll see what she looks like.

This software is really amazing. It will fill in the missing parts.

Standby for Sari!

[Permagrin]

I have this great software that can take several likenesses of someone and put together a composite. We use it at work.

As luck would have it, I have my laptop from work right here!

Give me a minute and we'll see what she looks like.

This software is really amazing. It will fill in the missing parts.

Standby for Sari!

lol...I'm guessing this is going to be really good or really bad....

waiting with the aforementioned baited breath...

[Woolburr]

Not Sari
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/76588614.jpg
Canon EOS 1Ds ,Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/60s f/5.6 at 105.0mm iso640

[T.D.]

Okay, here she is.

An exact likeness of our beloved Sari!

[aussieskier]

Wow that software sounds like fun T.D!

[T.D.]

It's really astounding!

The likenesses that it produces is eerie!

Ask Scott, he's seen her. It looks just like her doesn't it?!

[theflyingkiwi]

Not Sari
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/76588614.jpg
Canon EOS 1Ds ,Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/60s f/5.6 at 105.0mm iso640

it needs water ;) nice shot. in fact of what I have seen so far since my last post has been good indeed.

Okay, here she is.

An exact likeness of our beloved Sari!

I know what 2 things you need, 1, drawing lessons and 2, a wacom tablet.

[wu_wei0]

looks all sunshiney and pouty. :)
purty.
When I get some free minutes I am going to a student's place to shoot her tulips. don't knwo what kinds they have, though.

[Woolburr]

Okay, here she is.

An exact likeness of our beloved Sari!

Stunning...a perfect match!:cool:

[Permagrin]

Okay, here she is.

An exact likeness of our beloved Sari!

I don't know who's going to be in more trouble...you, Scott or Corey...:lol: :lol: (I'm betting on you though..you seem to excell at it) :lol: :lol:

[wu_wei0]

Okay, here she is.

An exact likeness of our beloved Sari!

OH NO!! Sari is mising!!

[aussieskier]

It's really astounding!

The likenesses that it produces is eerie!

Ask Scott, he's seen her. It looks just like her doesn't it?!

:D:lol:

[timbernet]

It's really astounding!

The likenesses that it produces is eerie!

Ask Scott, he's seen her. It looks just like her doesn't it?!

100% perfect! No wonder OSP catches so many bad guys ;-)

[T.D.]

I know what 2 things you need, 1, drawing lessons and 2, a wacom tablet.

Dood! That's no drawing. That's a composite of all 3 photographs. I really don't know what you're talking about.

Stunning...a perfect match!:cool:

I knew I could count on you, Wool!

I don't know who's going to be in more trouble...you, Scott or Corey...:lol: :lol: (I'm betting on you though..you seem to excell at it) :lol: :lol:

Well, we all know it should be the Boring Boy, but somehow I know you're right. :confused:


(Good thing I did a save as on all 3 shots right away in case she gets to them and they get cold feet!)

[aussieskier]

100% perfect! No wonder OSP catches so many bad guys ;-)
He is with Marion county mate:rolleyes: OSP doesn't have the fund for that stuff quality tech... they use squirrels in cages to power their cars :)

[T.D.]

He is with Marion county mate:rolleyes:

Thanks Riley! I was trying to think of a nice way to say it without planting one of the size 15s in his hind end! ;)

[Woolburr]

That is so much better than the work our sketch artists did over the years...technology is a wonder!

[Permagrin]

I think I'm about to get in trouble on the wedding forum.

[aussieskier]

Thanks Riley! I was trying to think of a nice way to say it without planting one of the size 15s in his hind end! ;)

I gotta to return all the favors you do me with typo correction :D.

[T.D.]

I think I'm about to get in trouble on the wedding forum.

I just saw your post. I was thinking of posting and saying, "I'm so glad I found this thread..." and then post my TPBM post.

I gotta to return all the favors you do me with typo correction :D.

Excellent point!

[Permagrin]

I just saw your post. I was thinking of posting and saying, "I'm so glad I found this thread..." and then post my TPBM post.



Excellent point!

YOU SHOULD!!! :lol: :lol:

[aussieskier]

YOU SHOULD!!! :lol: :lol:

These posts are worthless with out a link :evil:! I want to come harrass people too :D!

[T.D.]

These posts are worthless with out a link :evil:! I want to come harrass people too :D!

Here's mine. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2975370&postcount=30321)

[Maureen Souza]

I think I'm about to get in trouble on the wedding forum.
Oh goody! Can I play too?;) :D

[T.D.]

These posts are worthless with out a link :evil:! I want to come harrass people too :D!

Here is Perm's. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2975435&postcount=131)

Riley, you've really got to investigate the forum features. Try clicking on a username and hitting the "find other posts" button and you will see a nice list.

;)

[Permagrin]

Oh goody! Can I play too?;) :D

well someone said something with a dose of reality...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2975079&postcount=126

then there was more nonsense and so I said
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2975435&postcount=131

You know, I have to pay for a wedding soon. And I will not pay exhorbitant prices for a photographer. What the pros don't realize is that with the advent of software and the new digital age, the margin btw what they can do and an average photographer (I'm not talking about a non-photographer) is very small.