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

[Maureen Souza]

Well, I was really pleased with the 85 today. (the only thing I don't like is the minimum focus distance) but otherwise, I am just thrilled with this lens :)














Are you shooting that wide open, Lisa?

[aussieskier]

But they're good to eat, so it's all good.. sushi!



:mrgreen:

This is what happens when the tourism advertising campaigns backfire, often these campaigns are the only introduction to the culture that most people have and the one that sticks with them. If there are inaccuracies then they will stick, sometimes for decades (the campaign dates back to '86).

Don't look at me, I have been in AU for a cumulative total of 5+ years and I know their ways, they have more of a drinking problem, I hardly ever see the shrimp anyway ;) :mrgreen:

Steve was a good dude, while I don't appreciate his presentation style, I do appreciate the serious conservation work he did 'behind the scenes'. It was hard to look past the presentation and see the meaning though.

I too deal with the stereotypes from home.. but I have learned to deal with them in good grace, usually by inviting others and offering to show them a chance to see it for themselves :)

Usually a popular gripe is that our law enforcement is overly heavy handed. Truth to be told, I've never ever been stopped or talked to all these years, the worst I have ever gotten was a parking ticket for parking where I shouldn't have (and I kinda deserved that because I should have known better and still did it anyway :p)

(and I got more tickets in AU in six months than I have gotten in a LIFETIME back home......WTF!!!!!)
I am sure that Irwin did good things behind the screen I just can't stand him on screen! The problem with bringing people over and showing them "my ways" is that its damn hard to get good sausage and various other bbq worthy foods here!

[Permagrin]

Are you shooting that wide open, Lisa?

yeah, I was just playing with the bokeh :D (why?)

[Woolburr]

Make my portion 'lots of garlic and butter' :D



:lol:

and PG, nice flahrs.. even nicer bokeh ;)

Lots of butter and garlic works for me!

And yep...nice flahrs Permie...add a tube to the 85 if the MFD is too long.

[Lightstream]

You can have the sushi...where I come from, raw seafood is known as bait! Serving raw fish, meat or poultry is gross. That's why we have fire.


No, that's why I microwave my steak to ensure that the center is all cooked through.

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wait for it..

*sounds of Wool puking in the background*


There's a little bit of irony in the fact that you like your steak raw in the center ;) (a real rare steak should be nearly raw in the center)

[puddlepirate44]

You can have the sushi...where I come from, raw seafood is known as bait! Serving raw fish, meat or poultry is gross. That's why we have fire.

OOO, me man. Me luv fire. Mak fud gud. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/400010392_c5831afaa2_o.gif

[Lightstream]

I am sure that Irwin did good things behind the screen I just can't stand him on screen! The problem with bringing people over and showing them "my ways" is that its damn hard to get good sausage and various other bbq worthy foods here!

Oh dear, now that is a tough life. I thought the US was the land of good meats, or is it just Boring? ;)

We adapt.. I'd use solid cuts of meat instead, if possible.

[Maureen Souza]

You can have the sushi...where I come from, raw seafood is known as bait! Serving raw fish, meat or poultry is gross. That's why we have fire.
I like it both ways. When it comes to seafood, I go nutz...I love it.

[Lightstream]

OOO, me man. Me luv fire. Mak fud gud. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/400010392_c5831afaa2_o.gif


Tupperware Party....where men are cave men and (some) women (allegedly) microwave chicken ;)

[aussieskier]

I've got a Flahr picture tonight too!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/Aussieskier/IMG_2772.jpg

[Maureen Souza]

yeah, I was just playing with the bokeh :D (why?)
Just wondering what your shutter speed was...around 8000? :lol: :lol:

[Woolburr]

No, that's why I microwave my steak to ensure that the center is all cooked through.

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wait for it..

*sounds of Wool puking in the background*


There's a little bit of irony in the fact that you like your steak raw in the center ;) (a real rare steak should be nearly raw in the center)

Steak is the only thing I like rare...everything else I like cooked.

[aussieskier]

Oh dear, now that is a tough life. I thought the US was the land of good meats, or is it just Boring? ;)

We adapt.. I'd use solid cuts of meat instead, if possible.
We've got Brilliant pork and beef solid cuts, but sausages are nasty for the most part.

Let's just say that I ate LOTS and LOTS of food when I was over there last summer :D

[Permagrin]

Just wondering what your shutter speed was...around 8000? :lol: :lol:

Well I was practicing shooting in manual too....so today was a study in new things ;)

[Permagrin]

pretty tulips Riley :)

[Woolburr]

You must live in the wrong place...we have great sausage!

[Lightstream]

We've got Brilliant pork and beef solid cuts, but sausages are nasty for the most part.

Let's just say that I ate LOTS and LOTS of food when I was over there last summer :D

I can definitely agree with you that there is absolutely nothing like food from home, even when you're far and away. I eat lots when I'm back home too :)

I'll say this much, AU sausage is quite unique. I'm used to things like frankfurters and so on, which you get in hotdogs around the world, but the AU sausage seems in a class of its own. The texture and the skin are noticeably VERY different... here's your chance to edjumacate me on its finer points ;)

[Maureen Souza]

Here's one I took in the early evening yesterday. AV 1.8, SS 1/5000.

[Woolburr]

Must be spring...everybody is bloomin'

[Permagrin]

Pretty Maureen :)

[aussieskier]

I can definitely agree with you that there is absolutely nothing like food from home, even when you're far and away. I eat lots when I'm back home too :)

I'll say this much, AU sausage is quite unique. I'm used to things like frankfurters and so on, which you get in hotdogs around the world, but the AU sausage seems in a class of its own. The texture and the skin are noticeably VERY different... here's your chance to edjumacate me on its finer points ;)
I dunno the uniqueness the why they cook it and the seasonings they us just seem so perfect for one another. I think something that you don't find here is lamb and garlic etc. That is probably my favorite, along with risoles. I dunno its hard to explain I just know it is amazing! Along with meat pies and pasties (spelling Pahstee is how it is said).

[puddlepirate44]

I've got a Flahr picture tonight too!



Practicing for tomorrow, eh, Riley? ;)

[aussieskier]

Must be spring...everybody is bloomin'
I know it is exciting!!

Nice shots Maureen! and you too Perm, ought to get some fun shots tomorrow!

[aussieskier]

Practicing for tomorrow, eh, Riley? ;)
Maayyyybbbeeeee :D:rolleyes:

[Permagrin]

Hey Maureen, I just looked...the shutter speeds were 1/2000, 1/3200, 1/800, 1/2500, 1/2500, 1/4000

[puddlepirate44]

Yeah? Well, my shutter speeds were around 1/1.2 million! So there!

[Maureen Souza]

I know it is exciting!!

Nice shots Maureen! and you too Perm, ought to get some fun shots tomorrow!
Are you going to the tulip festival, Riley? That is a beautiful tulip shot... i love the angle. You shots are all so beautiful!

[Permagrin]

:lol: :lol: look! I got bif (bug in flight) :lol:

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/141695694-L.jpg

[Lightstream]

I dunno the uniqueness the why they cook it and the seasonings they us just seem so perfect for one another. I think something that you don't find here is lamb and garlic etc. That is probably my favorite, along with risoles. I dunno its hard to explain I just know it is amazing! Along with meat pies and pasties (spelling Pahstee is how it is said).

Ahh, the rissoles and the meat pies are definitely unique. For those who have eaten either, no explanation is necessary. You're right, the secret is in the seasoning. I have never eaten a meat pie anywhere else in the world that has quite that particular taste.

[Woolburr]

Hey Mo...you have image editing on...I just played a bit.
http://www.pbase.com/image/76764361.jpg

[Woolburr]

Nice BIF Permie...hehehe

[Permagrin]

:D thanks!

Just out of curiosity, what did you do to Mo's photo? (and btw. you can always edit any of mine should you feel led :lol: )

[Woolburr]

Crop, soft focus and sat bump...tough to get real good with a small file to start...but I liked the effect...

[thomascanty]

Hey Mo...you have image editing on...I just played a bit.

For some reason, that reminds me of one of my favorite flahr pictures. This is from film, a long, long time ago.
http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf/flahr.jpg

[Permagrin]

Crop, soft focus and sat bump...tough to get real good with a small file to start...but I liked the effect...

I liked it too!


and Lonnie, that's a lovely photo!

[aussieskier]

Are you going to the tulip festival, Riley? That is a beautiful tulip shot... i love the angle. You shots are all so beautiful!
Thank you for the kind comments. Yes I am, I am hoping for good weather so I can get some good shots!

[JSolie]

Mooo!

What's new?

I spent the day in San Diego with Alyssa, my sons, and some of the kids from the youth group at our church. We went to the USS Midway, walked over to Seaport Village for some very expensive chow, bought some hot salsa and some habanero jelly beans, drove across the Coronado bridge, circled around part of the Hotel Del Coronado, stopped at one of the beaches for a few minutes, and then drove home. I'm tired...

Now, can anyone guess who my avatar is? And Alyssa, keep your fingers off the keyboard...

[Maureen Souza]

Hey Mo...you have image editing on...I just played a bit.

That looks great, Dan. Feel free to play with anything I post.... I love to see what other peope can do.

[Woolburr]

That's a nice one Lonnie!

[Permagrin]

Mooo!

What's new?

I spent the day in San Diego with Alyssa, my sons, and some of the kids from the youth group at our church. We went to the USS Midway, walked over to Seaport Village for some very expensive chow, bought some hot salsa and some habanero jelly beans, drove across the Coronado bridge, circled around part of the Hotel Del Coronado, stopped at one of the beaches for a few minutes, and then drove home. I'm tired...

Now, can anyone guess who my avatar is? And Alyssa, keep your fingers off the keyboard...

sounds like a fun day John :)

Ray Collins?
aka Lt. Arthur Tragg

[Woolburr]

If you dump your cache or refresh the page a couple of times...the actual shot I finish edited is up...I thought I had rotated it a few degrees.

[JSolie]

sounds like a fun day John :)

Ray Collins?
aka Lt. Arthur Tragg

It was a lot of fun, and I'm probably going to pay for it tomorrow, what with how my knees feel right now.

You sure guessed it fast. My MIL got Alyssa some Perry Mason DVD's for Christmas, and I've discovered that Tragg is probably my most favorite character. If there were a Lt. Tragg fan club, I'd be a member... :rolleyes:

[aussieskier]

It was a lot of fun, and I'm probably going to pay for it tomorrow, what with how my knees feel right now.

You sure guessed it fast. My MIL got Alyssa some Perry Mason DVD's for Christmas, and I've discovered that Tragg is probably my most favorite character. If there were a Lt. Tragg fan club, I'd be a member... :rolleyes:
Are you sure there isn't :D

[Permagrin]

I used to be a Perry Mason addict ;)

[saravrose]

hi folks....

[aussieskier]

Well folks, I've got to get up early tomorrow to get the the tulip festival. So bed time for me. Cheerio.

See you other Oregon folks tomorrow.

[JSolie]

I used to be a Perry Mason addict ;)

Used to be? Jessica Fletcher didn't take over, did she? ;)

[JSolie]

Here's a pic of my ugly mug whilst at the beach. Picture is courtesy of Alyssa.

And, yes, that is a Bubba's Diner cap.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/176/449074650_c024529b89_o.jpg

[JSolie]

Are you sure there isn't :D

Probably not. I should be more careful about posting things like that as that pesky title fairy could be flitting about :p

[Permagrin]

Used to be? Jessica Fletcher didn't take over, did she? ;)

...or Columbo :)

[asolie]

Nice avatar, Lieutenant!! :D

[Permagrin]

Alyssa you took a nice portrait of your pop :)

[thomascanty]

And, yes, that is a Bubba's Diner cap.

No fair! He didn't have any caps when I was there...

I did get a t-shirt, though.

[asolie]

Alyssa you took a nice portrait of your pop :)

Thanks!! :)

[JSolie]

...or Columbo :)

Columbo? That reminds me, I have one more question... :cool:

[JSolie]

No fair! He didn't have any caps when I was there...

I did get a t-shirt, though.

That's my favorite cap, I've worn it to all sorts of things. Dante would be pleased.

[timbernet]

Lots of catching up to do-
Puds - nice TR, very, umm, odd ;-)

Perry Mason is cool, I still watch that from time to time. Jessica Fletcher never did anything for me. Columbo is cool, great mind ;-) Rockford Files was also a good show...

Steve Irwin was annoying - Paul Hogan was the real aussie! "That's not a knife... THIS is a knife!"

[Maureen Souza]

Here's a pic of my ugly mug whilst at the beach. Picture is courtesy of Alyssa.

And, yes, that is a Bubba's Diner cap.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/176/449074650_c024529b89_o.jpg
She did a very nice job....you just gotta smile, John:D

[timbernet]

Mooo!

What's new?

I spent the day in San Diego with Alyssa, my sons, and some of the kids from the youth group at our church. We went to the USS Midway, walked over to Seaport Village for some very expensive chow, bought some hot salsa and some habanero jelly beans, drove across the Coronado bridge, circled around part of the Hotel Del Coronado, stopped at one of the beaches for a few minutes, and then drove home. I'm tired...

Now, can anyone guess who my avatar is? And Alyssa, keep your fingers off the keyboard...

Sounds like a good, but busy day!

[JSolie]

She did a very nice job....you just gotta smile, John:D

I was smiling ;) I've been learning from Belmondo :rolleyes:

[Maureen Souza]

I was smiling ;) I've been learning from Belmondo :rolleyes:
I'm going to have to come down there and whack both of you:p :D ;)

[Lightstream]

Is that my favorite lens in the portrait? Very cool :)

And she should have used your 85/1.2L to bokeh out the background :)

Speaking of lenses, my FIRST ever post to POTN I believe was asking about whether I should buy the 35 f/2. I suspect I am about to come full circle, and buy the 35/2 at long last - a year and a half late.

Then someone will ban me from POTN and the circle will be complete :p

[tommykjensen]

pretty much what I mean. It's a hassle. And WTD is good stuff, too. It's almost impossible to break into that market.

I've considered doing a one-off thing; not syndicate, but a book/collection. But then you have the whole publishing merry-go-round. Yikes.

Look at self-publishing, say with Lulu. Rain, who does Ozy and Millie (http://www.ozyandmillie.org/) was being published by Plan9, but got fed up with their performance and is now self-publishing that way. I ran a calendar for our Peke rescue group through them too, and they're quite good and easy to work with.


Check www.blurb.com which we will be using for the POTN book.

[coreypolis]

Check www.blurb.com (http://www.blurb.com) which we will be using for the POTN book.
have we found out if they will remove their logo from it? Bruce a Blurb rep comes in from time to time, but flaked when I invited him to a few different meet and greets for POTN and OSP.

[tommykjensen]

have we found out if they will remove their logo from it? Bruce a Blurb rep comes in from time to time, but flaked when I invited him to a few different meet and greets for POTN and OSP.

I don't think any of us have asked. Does it matter ? I mean unless it is plastered all over the photos then what does it matter?

[T.D.]

Greetings Plastic Dish People!

I just got home. When I pulled in I was brought in the Garbage/Recycling cans and the frogs were going nuts. It was almost deafening. Then we had a little bit of lightning and BAM they all stopped in unison. Really weird how they do that.

[Lightstream]

Well, Up There needed some way to tell the frogs to shush :p

[T.D.]

Well, Up There needed some way to tell the frogs to shush :p

Good one!

[Maureen Souza]

Greetings Plastic Dish People!

I just got home. When I pulled in I was brought in the Garbage/Recycling cans and the frogs were going nuts. It was almost deafening. Then we had a little bit of lightning and BAM they all stopped in unison. Really weird how they do that.
Hi Chris. Did you have a hot date? ;)

[T.D.]

Hi Chris. Did you have a hot date? ;)

Dinner and games with friends. Laughed so hard that my sides hurt.

They are really competitive so there is usually at least one yelling match where names are called. In the beginning it was really unnerving, but now it's just funny as heck. Usually some good nicknames come out of it. Kind of like the title fairy does.

[Maureen Souza]

Dinner and games with friends. Laughed so hard that my sides hurt.

They are really competitive so there is usually at least one yelling match where names are called. In the beginning it was really unnerving, but now it's just funny as heck. Usually some good nicknames come out of it. Kind of like the title fairy does.
Sounds fun. We are going out with friends tomorrow night.

[aussieskier]

Dinner and games with friends. Laughed so hard that my sides hurt.

They are really competitive so there is usually at least one yelling match where names are called. In the beginning it was really unnerving, but now it's just funny as heck. Usually some good nicknames come out of it. Kind of like the title fairy does.

And I suppose you won't make us privy to the ones that came about for you :grin:

[Jon]

We've got Brilliant pork and beef solid cuts, but sausages are nasty for the most part.

Let's just say that I ate LOTS and LOTS of food when I was over there last summer :DGo East, young man!

You must live in the wrong place...we have great sausage!
Beat me to it. The Pennsylvania Dutch have even better than the Deep South.

[T.D.]

And I suppose you won't make us privy to the ones that came about for you :grin:

Of course not!

Is it raining up your way? It is here just a bit. :cry:

[puddlepirate44]

Of course not!

Is it raining up your way? It is here just a bit. :cry:

It's raining here a bit, too. If it's raining, the balloonists won't even bother unpacking.

[Woolburr]

Go East, young man!


Beat me to it. The Pennsylvania Dutch have even better than the Deep South.

I kind of partial to the stuff that comes from upstate NY....but Amish sausage is very good too...just don't try to feed me scrapple....now that stuff is flat out nasty.

[Woolburr]

Kinda quiet over night...be glad it is just rain you are getting....we have several inches of snow....and record cold...not nice at all.

[Permagrin]

Kinda quiet over night...be glad it is just rain you are getting....we have several inches of snow....and record cold...not nice at all.

that's sad for all your pretty flowers! :confused:

(I opted out of the shoot today...it was drizzling until about 15 min. ago...I'm just not as adventerous as "da guys")

[ofdphoto]

Ahhh, snow. If only we got some of that in Oz. It is raining here, however ;-)

Hi everybody. I thought I might join in here. Hopefully you can forgive me for only catching up on the last 10 or so pages ... and also for not fully comprehending what this thread is actually about ;-)

And for the record, the only time I have ever cooked prawns (aka shrimp) was on a BBQ. Then again, I don't cook very often and that was with my Maltese in-laws ... so you're probably right that BBQ'ing prawns isn't overly Aussie :-D

[Permagrin]

Ahhh, snow. If only we got some of that in Oz. It is raining here, however ;-)

Hi everybody. I thought I might join in here. Hopefully you can forgive me for only catching up on the last 10 or so pages ... and also for not fully comprehending what this thread is actually about ;-)

And for the record, the only time I have ever cooked prawns (aka shrimp) was on a BBQ. Then again, I don't cook very often and that was with my Maltese in-laws ... so you're probably right that BBQ'ing prawns isn't overly Aussie :-D

Well welcome to tupperware linarms :)

You'll find a bit of everything here from gear questions to daily photos to chatting about what's on our minds...and people pop in and out all the time....we're an odd bunch (I won't name names but we've got some real doozies around here :lol: ) but friendly ;)

(and don't worry, we realize it'd be overwhelming to catch up on this thread from the beginning...:lol: )

[Jamie Holladay]

Good moooooorning all.
Just in case you don't pop in and out of the TPBM chatter box thread check out this invitation (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2996759&postcount=31358). You might want to read a few of the other post for more details that was just a start.

[ofdphoto]

Well welcome to tupperware linarms :)

You'll find a bit of everything here from gear questions to daily photos to chatting about what's on our minds...and people pop in and out all the time....we're an odd bunch (I won't name names but we've got some real doozies around here :lol: ) but friendly ;)

(and don't worry, we realize it'd be overwhelming to catch up on this thread from the beginning...:lol: )

Thanks for the welcome :-) It's hard to believe how huge this thread is!! One heck of a Tupperware Party ... we should all get free corn cob holders or Tupperware keyrings or something from the plastic makers themselves for this ;-)

[Woolburr]

I got a cease and desist order from the CEO of Tupperware...does that count? ROFL....

Actually, you will find this is a pretty laid back place...lots of photos, lots of ideas...and lots of talent. On top of that, we can be fairly helpful should a question arise. Glad you stopped in...don't be shy! Welcome to Tupperville.

[Woolburr]

Mooooooooooooooooooorning Jamie...I like the idea of a book signing...

[coreypolis]

I don't think any of us have asked. Does it matter ? I mean unless it is plastered all over the photos then what does it matter?
not really, but considering how many we are ordering and who is buying it seems like they could cut us a break or atleast put in a POTN logo. Its usually on the 2nd and last page IIRC. Oh well just curious. Off to shoot, enjoy your weekend guys

[Permagrin]

Well, I just got a call from Puddle...it's raining on them...not just sprinkling. :confused: I told him they should go for bfast or something fun and see if it clears up. He said TD couldn't be in charge of the weather forecasts any more :lol: :lol:

[Permagrin]

Good moooooorning all.
Just in case you don't pop in and out of the TPBM chatter box thread check out this invitation (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2996759&postcount=31358). You might want to read a few of the other post for more details that was just a start.

Mooooooooooooooooooorning Jamie...I like the idea of a book signing...

Thanks Jamie...it sounds like fun but I don't think we're going to be anywhere near Alabama this year ;)

[Woolburr]

I can't believe they aren't blaming it on the Boring boys....hehehe

[Permagrin]

I can't believe they aren't blaming it on the Boring boys....hehehe

I think Puddle always blames TD (it's some weird thing with them I think)...every time we get together (until the last time anyway) we never see ANY birds until he heads home...P says TD's got some bad juju following him :lol:

[Jon]

I kind of partial to the stuff that comes from upstate NY....but Amish sausage is very good too...just don't try to feed me scrapple....now that stuff is flat out nasty.
You must be basing your opinion on the junk they sell down in NC. Habbersetts makes an outstanding scrapple; I stock up whenever I get up into their distribution area. Proper spices are essential. My sister likes Kunzler's, but that's too liver-heavy for my taste.

[Jamie Holladay]

Mooooooooooooooooooorning Jamie...I like the idea of a book signing...
Yeah we all thought it would be fun. I got home last night and a few friends were over and I told them that I had invited 97,409 people to the house for a BBQ some time this summer for a book signing and a photoshoot of all of our cars. You should have seen the smiles. Then the number sunk in. LOL
Thanks Jamie...it sounds like fun but I don't think we're going to be anywhere near Alabama this year ;)
Well you could always plan a road trip. It would be fun. There is a pack of cars to shoot when you get here. LOL

[Woolburr]

I'm going to behave...hehehe

Hey Permie...perhaps since you won't be in Alabama this summer we could try something like this brainstorm. I would love to have my book signed by all the Tuppervillagers and TPBM regulars that I can get. I don't know how many of us it will ultimately be, but if everyone was interested, I think it could be done fairly simply for those of us in the US...might be a bit more difficult to get our folks from beyond the border, but not impossible.

Basically it involves finding out how many of our folks are interested in having a signed book. Everyone that wants a signed copy ships their books to me or whoever...I sign each of the books and then send it to the next person on the list...they sign them all and forward it on to the next person until all of us have signed. If there was a meet or something where more than one person was present, it would speed up the process.

Just a thought...........

[Woolburr]

You must be basing your opinion on the junk they sell down in NC. Habbersetts makes an outstanding scrapple; I stock up whenever I get up into their distribution area. Proper spices are essential. My sister likes Kunzler's, but that's too liver-heavy for my taste.

ROFL...I know what goes in scrapple...I'll pass! And for the record...I won't be dining on any haggis either...hehehe:D

I've never even seen scrapple here in NC...they eat some other strange type with liver in it....Banner Sausage or something like that. Also not fit to eat.....

[Lightstream]

Ugh......

Wool....I don't mean to be a wet blanket.....but it reminds me of an interesting story I had.

I did a gear passaround, something like Nifty's journey. Got everybody to sign a scrapbook, write something fun and put in a photo. We actually made it, all the way to the end, and I was quite pleased.

While said piece of gear was in the last recipient's kitchen, the kitchen burned down thanks to something catching fire. Sounds ludicrous? Sure is.

The scrapbook escaped the fire, but got lost in the mail.

This guy was a respected, trusted member of the community in exceptional standing, so I have reason to believe that the kitchen really did burn down. It's not worth burning down half the house to run off with $30 of stuff.

[Permagrin]

I'm going to behave...hehehe

Hey Permie...perhaps since you won't be in Alabama this summer we could try something like this brainstorm. I would love to have my book signed by all the Tuppervillagers and TPBM regulars that I can get. I don't know how many of us it will ultimately be, but if everyone was interested, I think it could be done fairly simply for those of us in the US...might be a bit more difficult to get our folks from beyond the border, but not impossible.

Basically it involves finding out how many of our folks are interested in having a signed book. Everyone that wants a signed copy ships their books to me or whoever...I sign each of the books and then send it to the next person on the list...they sign them all and forward it on to the next person until all of us have signed. If there was a meet or something where more than one person was present, it would speed up the process.

Just a thought...........

:lol: :lol:

It would be cool to get them signed...it might be hard to do the out of country ones though...too bad we're all so spread out, and yet, it's very cool to think that our friends from all over the world will be in one book together :) The ones in the U.S. should meet somewhere mid-country (I STILL think yellowstone would be fun...) :D

[Permagrin]

ROFL...I know what goes in scrapple...I'll pass! And for the record...I won't be dining on any haggis either...hehehe:D

I've never even seen scrapple here in NC...they eat some other strange type with liver in it....Banner Sausage or something like that. Also not fit to eat.....

Scrapple (just liver and oatmeal right?) sounds too much like mad cow to eat! (although I eat braunschweiger with no compunction whatsoever...)

and haggis...no thank you!

[Woolburr]

:lol: :lol:

It would be cool to get them signed...it might be hard to do the out of country ones though...too bad we're all so spread out, and yet, it's very cool to think that our friends from all over the world will be in one book together :) The ones in the U.S. should meet somewhere mid-country (I STILL think yellowstone would be fun...) :D

Geography isn't your strong suit....hehehe....St. Louis might be a more reasonable mid-country locale...or Kansas City...

Who else has a picture in that is outside of the states besides Tommy and Claire? Does Pete have one? Athena will be in NC over the summer...so we could catch her easily.

[wu_wei0]

Moooooooo y'all/

I promise Permie a flower. I know I'm late. My apologies.

Garden of Eden:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/251/449446540_3086d58c87_o.jpg

[Jamie Holladay]

I vote for an Atlanta meet. They have a BIG airport. LOL

[Jamie Holladay]

Beatuiful Wu!

[Woolburr]

Scrapple (just liver and oatmeal right?) sounds too much like mad cow to eat! (although I eat braunschweiger with no compunction whatsoever...)

and haggis...no thank you!

Traditional scrapple is made with ANY part of a pig that isn't nailed down. The prime flavor is liver, but kidneys, heart, tongue and other entrails are generally included. Then it is mixed with corn meal and flour...spiced and fried in lard...at least that is how the Amish purists do it. I'm not a big fan of organ meats to begin with...hearts are ok...and I don't really much care for corn meal. I guess I will just have to have bacon instead...:lol: :lol: :lol:

[wu_wei0]

Geography isn't your strong suit....hehehe....St. Louis might be a more reasonable mid-country locale...or Kansas City...

Who else has a picture in that is outside of the states besides Tommy and Claire? Does Pete have one? Athena will be in NC over the summer...so we could catch her easily.

Emporia kansas isn't far from the center of the US, you guys!!

[Woolburr]

I vote for an Atlanta meet. They have a BIG airport. LOL

Atlanta works...less than 3 hours....hehehe

[Permagrin]

Geography isn't your strong suit....hehehe....St. Louis might be a more reasonable mid-country locale...or Kansas City...

Who else has a picture in that is outside of the states besides Tommy and Claire? Does Pete have one? Athena will be in NC over the summer...so we could catch her easily.

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/133738065-Th.gif

Moooooooo y'all/

I promise Permie a flower. I know I'm late. My apologies.

Garden of Eden:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/251/449446540_3086d58c87_o.jpg

Ooooh, a lovely morning flower!! :)

[Woolburr]

Very nice marigold wuudle!

[wu_wei0]

Thanks Jamie. Glad you like it.

I think a book signing sounds lovely. I'll watch to see if I got anything in. there were still some shares out when I last checked and I refuse to go snooping. Keep me informed, JIC I do get one in. I'd still Like to have an autographed copy.

[Jamie Holladay]

Atlanta works...less than 3 hours....hehehe
1.5 for me. And my sister lives there. Great places to shoot cars......

[Lightstream]

PG/puddle: I test drove the 35/2 today.. and I am VERY impressed. The focus is dead-on accurate. While resolving power wide open is not quite on par with the 24-105 f/4L wide open, I do recall the 24-105 is already two stops down (f/4 vs f/2.0). And the difference is so close that I actually have to compare two crops side by side to tell. I'm suitably impressed.

Love the 35/2 on the 5D. Never thought I would be impressed with a 35mm ever again, for years I lived with 35mm as a LIMITATION on a P&S. Of course, now I can just switch down to my 17-40/4.....

It sounds good. One step closer to my 35/2.

[Permagrin]

Thanks Jamie. Glad you like it.

I think a book signing sounds lovely. I'll watch to see if I got anything in. there were still some shares out when I last checked and I refuse to go snooping. Keep me informed, JIC I do get one in. I'd still Like to have an autographed copy.

Yeah, that'd be really nice to have :)

Wool, I don't remember who else among us is outside the US...but I thought there were a couple more, if you include TPBM, Neil is in the UK...and I forgot Athena would be in the states this year.

[Permagrin]

PG/puddle: I test drove the 35/2 today.. and I am VERY impressed. The focus is dead-on accurate. While resolving power wide open is not quite on par with the 24-105 f/4L wide open, I do recall the 24-105 is already two stops down (f/4 vs f/2.0). And the difference is so close that I actually have to compare two crops side by side to tell. I'm suitably impressed.

Love the 35/2 on the 5D. Never thought I would be impressed with a 35mm ever again, for years I lived with 35mm as a LIMITATION on a P&S. Of course, now I can just switch down to my 17-40/4.....

It sounds good. One step closer to my 35/2.

I really like that lens...it really is nice and sharp (it's colors are very good too...definitely one of those "best lenses for a reasonable price")...and it has a nice min. focusing distance too...the ONLY thing I remember not liking about it was when I wanted to take a photo of a deer (I had a telephoto on and Puddle had the 35) and he focused quite loudly on a plant and scared the deer away :lol:

[wu_wei0]

Ooooh, a lovely morning flower!! :)

Very nice marigold wuudle!

Thanks guys. One of my favorite so far. I was frustrated with it and ready to give up. Tried leaving it as it was but it didn't fit my mood.
Here's the original with just spotting done.

Tequila Sunrise:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/449463170_ad13c7bdc8_o.jpg

[Permagrin]

that one is pretty too! (the first is still my favorite though...) what did you do to achieve that effect? (if you don't mind my asking? I just love the softness of it...)

[Lightstream]

I really like that lens...it really is nice and sharp (it's colors are very good too...definitely one of those "best lenses for a reasonable price")...and it has a nice min. focusing distance too...the ONLY thing I remember not liking about it was when I wanted to take a photo of a deer (I had a telephoto on and Puddle had the 35) and he focused quite loudly on a plant and scared the deer away :lol:


Yeah the buzzing hornet AFD has a habit of giving you away :) however I will be using this at indoor events, which are typically noisy enough nobody will notice another photog. And once I bust out the flashgun, they will ALL know I am here anyway :mrgreen:

The 28/1.8 is almost 2X the price and while I really liked that lens I'm not in the mood to spend so much money. The 35/2 seems to be another hidden gem, lots of bang for the buck and so much more than the horrible 50/1.8.

MFD is good, 25cm, just like the 28/1.8. However, due to higher magnification you actually get 0.23X mag ratio, instead of a 0.18X.. that is nice.

I used my 28/1.8 on the 1D a fair bit, essentially turning it into a 36/1.8 USM.. now that the 1D is gone I won't have to worry about that, but the 35/2 will be a true 35/2 on my 5D.

[Permagrin]

I used my 28/1.8 on the 1D a fair bit, essentially turning it into a 36/1.8 USM.. now that the 1D is gone I won't have to worry about that, but the 35/2 will be a true 35/2 on my 5D.

I take it then that the owner of your old 28 doesn't want to sell?

[Jon]

While we don't have as much snow as Wool does, here's my morning flower (yes, this morning):

[Lightstream]

I take it then that the owner of your old 28 doesn't want to sell?

Oh yeah, forgot to mention that.

New owner loves the 28/1.8 to death. Says it's now his second most used lens. Of course not willing to sell, but I understand perfectly because I know everything that makes it special.

So that leaves me with the tough executive decision of whether I want to go back to the 28/1.8. I've reiterated the things I love about the 35/2 in the previous post, but the part I like about the 28/1.8 is the build, USM/FTM, focus accuracy, and optical quality is good. I get a third of a stop, just a hint more speed to make up for slightly less bokeh. And I get better OOF highlights thanks to the 7-bladed aperture. Now the tough call is deciding whether all of that is worth 2X the money....

Plus, 44mm on a crop camera is more appealing to me than 56mm. I prefer to shoot wide.

[Permagrin]

Jon that's just crazy! I cannot imagine snow at this time of year...I hope your flowers don't all die! (I'm glad you posted it though...I admit it looks really cool (no pun intended) to see such a lovely spring flower in the snow!)

[wu_wei0]

Jon, those are great! I wish I had had more flowers close when it snowed here a couple days ago. I did spend a long time out shooting the lilacs in the back yard and a couple of shattered tulips next door. It was exciting to be out in the snow taking pictures of flowers.

[wu_wei0]

that one is pretty too! (the first is still my favorite though...) what did you do to achieve that effect? (if you don't mind my asking? I just love the softness of it...)

Don't mind at all. Let me open the file and look at which of my adjustment layers I actually had active. It took me an awfully long time but I had many versions of it. I imagine there is a quicker way. I know one of the steps was that high pass sharpening then invert the layer thing.

[Jamie Holladay]

Snow in April is just wrong.

Here is one from the other day I made for my buddy for a contest he has entered. It was a rushed shot. Not a lot of great locations here in town.

http://www.24zero.com/lee/V2/IMG_5589-700.jpg

Couple more here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=301131)

[Woolburr]

It really did snow here last night...the flahrs are whipped.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/76785082.jpg

[wu_wei0]

It really did snow here last night...the flahrs are whipped.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/76785082.jpg

What a sad tulip. Lovely, though. How much snow did you get?

[Woolburr]

Even the little shrubs are not liking this.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/76785365.jpg

[Woolburr]

We got 5-6 inches here...it is disappearing fast though...the ground is fairly warm and we have bright sunshine...

[Jon]

Jon that's just crazy! I cannot imagine snow at this time of year...I hope your flowers don't all die! (I'm glad you posted it though...I admit it looks really cool (no pun intended) to see such a lovely spring flower in the snow!)

Jon, those are great! I wish I had had more flowers close when it snowed here a couple days ago. I did spend a long time out shooting the lilacs in the back yard and a couple of shattered tulips next door. It was exciting to be out in the snow taking pictures of flowers.

It really did snow here last night...the flahrs are whipped.
That's actually the second blooming for the quince; it also bloomed back in January, which is even wronger than the snow here and now (IMO; Ann was cringing, I was hoping for more so I could actually get some cross-country skiing in this year). They were calling for an inch overnight and another couple today. I haven't given up hope yet!

[Woolburr]

Daffydils took it hardest of all.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/76785868.jpg

[Permagrin]

oh gosh you guys! I was laying here trying to cat nap (woke up at 5 am) and suddenly realized that what I was hearing was a LOT of wind/rain pouring on the house...I called Dan and he said they're all huddled under some sort of awning....:lol: :lol: (they're nuts you know)!


nice photos everyone...now I'm heading back to nap.

[wu_wei0]

Daffydils took it hardest of all.

Our daffies have been long gone. This has been the weirdest spring. Things have been not blooming as well and not lasting as long. now the snow!

(they're nuts you know)!


Yup! we know!!

[Woolburr]

This has been a weird year thus far.

[Woolburr]

OK....so far I have found 18 folks that have contributed to the Tupperville community that have shots that have made the book. I suspect we will be adding at least two more to the list in the very near future, perhaps even more.

Here are the ones I found so far in no particular order...CDS, CalicoKat, eenorton, lord_malone, T.D., Permagrin, Neil_R, 24Zero, Claire, Short5, Athena, ThomasCanty, LaniKai, TommyKJensen, Catsith, CoreyPolis, Blonde and Woolburr

[wu_wei0]

and you, right?

[Woolburr]

And me....:oops: :oops: :oops:

[wu_wei0]

:D :D :D . . . and you ;)

[Woolburr]

I fixed it....I guess Mac Davis said it best..."Oh Lord, Its hard to be humble...."

[T.D.]

that's sad for all your pretty flowers!

(I opted out of the shoot today...it was drizzling until about 15 min. ago...I'm just not as adventerous as "da guys")

WIMP!!!;)

Well, I just got a call from Puddle...it's raining on them...not just sprinkling. I told him they should go for bfast or something fun and see if it clears up. He said TD couldn't be in charge of the weather forecasts any more

He forgot to mention your suggestion! :mad:

I can't believe they aren't blaming it on the Boring boys....hehehe

LOL! That's the first thing I did! Dan wasn't there yet.

I think Puddle always blames TD (it's some weird thing with them I think)...every time we get together (until the last time anyway) we never see ANY birds until he heads home...P says TD's got some bad juju following him :lol:

Yes, I'm a total victim of his blaming!


oh gosh you guys! I was laying here trying to cat nap (woke up at 5 am) and suddenly realized that what I was hearing was a LOT of wind/rain pouring on the house...I called Dan and he said they're all huddled under some sort of awning....:lol: :lol: (they're nuts you know)!


nice photos everyone...now I'm heading back to nap.

We did huddle under the awning while Dan was out talking tractors with a guy starting a fire in a steam tractor.

Overall it was a good outing, but would definitely have preferred a little more sun. We cut it waaaaaay short.

The Boring Boys were soaked!

[saravrose]

so.... who has tulip pictures??

[T.D.]

so.... who has tulip pictures??

I've got a few...but first things first....

The Boring Boys are full of mischief!

If you'll all recall a recent TR, here they are re-enacting the event:

[thomascanty]

The Boring Boys are full of mischief!

If you'll all recall a recent TR, here they are re-enacting the event:

http://www.ldphotography.net/Smilies/rotfl.gif

[T.D.]

Speaking of mischief, I have to confess. The real reason we left early was not because of the downpour. Puddle got us all kicked out. :confused:

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/141800367-L.jpg

[saravrose]

so... I wanna see a shot of Chris!! fairs fair..

[saravrose]

I've got a few...but first things first....

The Boring Boys are full of mischief!

If you'll all recall a recent TR, here they are re-enacting the event:

LMAO.. why am I not suprised?.. that's fabulous!! :lol: :lol:

[Pete]

Hehe.. Just laughing at the last couple of shots, wonderful...!!

Here's one from today for Kevin.
http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_2114.jpg

And for the Americans...
http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_2135.jpg

[saravrose]

beautiful!! where did you take these?

[T.D.]

so... I wanna see a shot of Chris!! fairs fair..

Sorry, didn't take any self portraits. :rolleyes:

I know the Boring Boys were clicking away like Stalkarazzi though. So I'm sure they'll oblige. You can search this thread and find some from our Oregon Coast Mini POTN Meet. Believe me, it's not worth the effort. :confused:

[saravrose]

Sorry, didn't take any self portraits. :rolleyes:

I know the Boring Boys were clicking away like Stalkarazzi though. So I'm sure they'll oblige. You can search this thread and find some from our Oregon Coast Mini POTN Meet. Believe me, it's not worth the effort. :confused:

I just think it's fair. I showed my mug you should show yours.. :cool: :cool: .. searching this thread is like looking for a needle in a haystack.. how about a link?

[aussieskier]

Sorry, didn't take any self portraits. :rolleyes:

I know the Boring Boys were clicking away like Stalkarazzi though. So I'm sure they'll oblige. You can search this thread and find some from our Oregon Coast Mini POTN Meet. Believe me, it's not worth the effort. :confused:
I didn't get any of you actually, I got one of dan on the phone though :D

[saravrose]

I didn't get any of you actually, I got one of dan on the phone though :D

Boring boys are disappointing me.. Where's Scott?.. maybe he came through... ;) ;)

[saravrose]

I added more shots from Seattle to my thread...

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=300569

[T.D.]

Uh, I'd have to search for it too, and it's really not worthy of the effort!

I think Perm is the one who posted them, so that's only about 15,000 posts to search through. Have fun with that. ;)

[timbernet]

TD is the second one in from the left:
http://www2.sandynet.org/potn/IMG_5911.jpg