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

[Claire]

Oh, business class is definitely available.

Problem is.... the damage for international travel is eye popping... that would buy you a couple of L's.. and not cheap ones either!

This is the bloody problem with being stationed far from home in the name of a career.. it's not like moving between cities in the US, if there was a land bridge, I don't care if I have to floor the throttle for 4000km, I'll make it home one way or other.

Problem is, the car don't drive so hot in water.......

Where are you & where is "home"?

[liza]

Speaking of weight training, this bowflex is supposed to guarantee weight loss and tone in 6 weeks...so maybe, I'll give an update in 6 weeks, just to see if it works or not.

If it works for you, I may have to get one. Trouble is, I really need someone else to work out with me, or I will become unmotivated. When I run, there are plenty of kids at school who like to run with me. And taunt me. :lol: :lol:

[Lightstream]

Where are you & where is "home"?

As my photography will give away, currently in Melbourne Australia.

Home is somewhere much further north along the Asia Pacific rim (won't give away too much in this department :) )

[Permagrin]

If it works for you, I may have to get one. Trouble is, I really need someone else to work out with me, or I will become unmotivated. When I run, there are plenty of kids at school who like to run with me. And taunt me. :lol: :lol:

It was funny, because my husband was reading the bowflex manual and it said "your partner should not be your spouse". I had to laugh because we're "it" so we'll have to agree not to kill one another doing this. But yes, I can see how having teens around to motivate, would inspire (or kill) one...:lol:

[saravrose]

I have a thought.. I just got off the phone with my bestfriend.. thinking maybe after Africa I should spend next winter in San Diego.. I've been saying for a long time that I want to go back there as a photographer.. there were soo many places and things that I want to shoot in that area.... I could easily go work for one of the hotels, nice climate, even in the winter, i'm fairly sure that i'll be done with the snow by next fall... could be fun.. and sounds better than going off alone to a random place... atleast until next the spring after next when I want to head to Yellowstone... just thinking out loud... I think i'm a little compulsive trying to plan the next step and then the next one and the next....

sari

[Woolburr]

Back to the drawing board.

[Lightstream]

You're up early....thought the crack-of-dawn folks usually take over from the night shift crew (me) a bit later... :)

[wu_wei0]

I have a thought.. I just got off the phone with my bestfriend.. thinking maybe after Africa I should spend next winter in San Diego.. I've been saying for a long time that I want to go back there as a photographer.. there were soo many places and things that I want to shoot in that area.... I could easily go work for one of the hotels, nice climate, even in the winter, i'm fairly sure that i'll be done with the snow by next fall... could be fun.. and sounds better than going off alone to a random place... atleast until next the spring after next when I want to head to Yellowstone... just thinking out loud... I think i'm a little compulsive trying to plan the next step and then the next one and the next....

sari
Sari,
This sounds like a great opportunity and a wonderful way to start your adventure. Great photo ops, familiarity with the terrain, some personal relationships already in place seems like a nice transition. How lucky you are! :)

[Woolburr]

Good morning sunshine....how are things at the salt mine?

[Permagrin]

Morning all, though it's almost not morning. Not much happening around here today it seems...

[saravrose]

you're right.. not sure why, i'm a little blurry eyed but still managing to post every once in awhile despite being at work... good grief I hate five in the morning..

[Permagrin]

Morning Sari...your San Diego adventure sounds fun. Although I hate Calif. (well, I love to visit but would hate to live there)...too many cars, too long of commutes. But of all the large metrop., SD is one of the nicest.

[saravrose]

Morning Sari...your San Diego adventure sounds fun. Although I hate Calif. (well, I love to visit but would hate to live there)...too many cars, too long of commutes. But of all the large metrop., SD is one of the nicest.

I lived down in Point Loma for about six months.. but, most of my time there was surrounded by my grandmother's illness and death.. I wasn't able to really enjoy myself and I wasn't a photographer but, I did love the ocean and it is an incredibly pretty area.. so, maybe get a job spend some time with Jeff and stay for six months or so.. I'm just passing ideas around myself really.. It seems like I just got here and all I want to do is plot the next adventure..

[Permagrin]

I lived down in Point Loma for about six months.. but, most of my time there was surrounded by my grandmother's illness and death.. I wasn't able to really enjoy myself and I wasn't a photographer but, I did love the ocean and it is an incredibly pretty area.. so, maybe get a job spend some time with Jeff and stay for six months or so.. I'm just passing ideas around myself really.. It seems like I just got here and all I want to do is plot the next adventure..

Well why not? Sounds fun.
Seriously, with Jeff around you'll have the connections and not be too lonely that far from home. And it is a beautiful place. And the best part....if you don't like it, you can find another job elsewhere ;)

[saravrose]

I lived down in Point Loma for about six months.. but, most of my time there was surrounded by my grandmother's illness and death.. I wasn't able to really enjoy myself and I wasn't a photographer but, I did love the ocean and it is an incredibly pretty area.. so, maybe get a job spend some time with Jeff and stay for six months or so.. I'm just passing ideas around myself really.. It seems like I just got here and all I want to do is plot the next adventure..

Well why not? Sounds fun.
Seriously, with Jeff around you'll have the connections and not be too lonely that far from home. And it is a beautiful place. And the best part....if you don't like it, you can find another job elsewhere ;)

very true.. and I know my father would like to see me... it's been awhile.. and he's not as young as he used to be.. But, I wouldn't move there to be by him.. our conversations are productive for about three minutes and then we both run out of anything to say to the other.. But, Jeff has been around for about thirteen years and anywhere he's at is just 'home' to me as corny as that sounds.. He asked me for years to move up to Portland when he was there and I wouldn't do it. But, now he's moved to SD and I think we'd have a great time.. Besides, the brat absolutely refuses to go to Alberto's for carne asada fries until I get there... :rolleyes: :lol: ..

sari

[wu_wei0]

Good morning sunshine....how are things at the salt mine?
Salty and dessicating! I was up early this morning but crashed out again before you posted. this plave was pretty dead. I thought I was awake but glad I disabused myself of that foul notion. GOt to sleep in one more hour before I had to hit the classroom.
GOrgeous 70s here today after refreshing rain last night. The forecast is that the bitter cold will hold off until after the parade tonight. IF s, I may venture downtown with the 30D. or not.

Got a call from a former student- he transfered to KU (much to my delight and disappointment both) He is having his first article published soon; a revision of a paper he did for one of my courses. I am so proud of him. he is such a brilliant young scholar. Miss him too. Miss the challenge!

What's going on in the rest of the world?

[Permagrin]

Salty and dessicating! I was up early this morning but crashed out again before you posted. this plave was pretty dead. I thought I was awake but glad I disabused myself of that foul notion. GOt to sleep in one more hour before I had to hit the classroom.
GOrgeous 70s here today after refreshing rain last night. The forecast is that the bitter cold will hold off until after the parade tonight. IF s, I may venture downtown with the 30D. or not.

Got a call from a former student- he transfered to KU (much to my delight and disappointment both) He is having his first article published soon; a revision of a paper he did for one of my courses. I am so proud of him. he is such a brilliant young scholar. Miss him too. Miss the challenge!

What's going on in the rest of the world?

Very descriptive Wu...bleah...when I checked in an hour or so ago it was pretty quiet too.

That's really cool re: your student. I'm sure it's nice to see tangible evidence that the effort in your courses has paid off...especially when it's been so stressful in other areas there.

[Lightstream]

Anybody wants a $0.99 Canon 300 f/4L IS on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190056843130&rd=1&rd=1

I heard this seller sometimes knows what he is talking about or likes to think he does... http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/crackup.gif

[Permagrin]

Anybody wants a $0.99 Canon 300 f/4L IS on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190056843130&rd=1&rd=1

I heard this seller sometimes knows what he is talking about or likes to think he does... http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/crackup.gif

I'd buy it but I'm broke right now ;)

[Lightstream]

I'd buy it but I'm broke right now ;)

Oh come on. 99 cents! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[wu_wei0]

I have a buck fifty in my pocket.

[Permagrin]

I have a buck fifty in my pocket.

good point, I think I have about $10 in my purse...:lol: but that won't even pay for shipping!

[Claire]

Not worth the money. What would I do with a 300mm? Take pics of the neighbours in their bedroom?

[Permagrin]

Not worth the money. What would I do with a 300mm? Take pics of the neighbours in their bedroom?

not if they were my neighbors...:lol:

[Claire]

not if they were my neighbors...:lol:

Oh, ours aren't very hot either...LOL

Now, if I was still at Uni it could have been interesting. I'd have pics to post in the G&N... ;)

[wu_wei0]

no hot neighbors in my area. Even the University is lacking in that area. :(

[saravrose]

no hot people where I live.. a lot of cold people though!!..

[wu_wei0]

Since there are no hotties to shoot, I finally gave in and bought a set of tubes for my already unused camera. makes sense, huh? ROFL

[Permagrin]

Since there are no hotties to shoot, I finally gave in and bought a set of tubes for my already unused camera. makes sense, huh? ROFL

You should go out and shoot....I always feel better when I do...

[Claire]

I recall having a hot blonde wannabe hip hop girl across my window. She was South African & only dated black guys. Now there'd been photo ops if I'd had a lens & better angle...at least by the sound of things...:lol:

[Permagrin]

I recall having a hot blonde wannabe hip hop girl across my window. She was South African & only dated black guys. Now there'd been photo ops if I'd had a lens & better angle...at least by the sound of things...:lol:
:oops:
My daughter had a room mate like that....

[wu_wei0]

You should go out and shoot....I always feel better when I do...
That always worked for me, as well. . . until the end of July. No more.

[Claire]

Wu,maybe you should try a new genre? Might get you shooting again.

[Permagrin]

That always worked for me, as well. . . until the end of July. No more.

Where's Wool? He always cheers you up...

[wu_wei0]

Wu,maybe you should try a new genre? Might get you shooting again.
I am going to play with my interest in macro. I always enjoyed that so maybe will again. Plus I can do it and still be a hermit :)

Where's Wool? He always cheers you up...

ROFL those handstands get me every time;) Hope he's out shooting. I'm still thinking I am going to try the parade tonight, but just so ready to grab a beer and sit on my tush.

[liza]

Macro is wonderful, Wu. I like to do a lot of macro work in the summer when I'm off work. Is there a butterfly conservatory near you? There' s one I frequent in Indianapolis which has afforded me some great photographic opportunities.

[wu_wei0]

No conservatory here. I haven't done "bugs" in years and years. Used to be really into that. I'll have to re-explore that avenue somehow.
I think I will likely work flowers and fruit/veggies, somewhat more abstract, maybe shallow DOF and focus on light, shadow, and form. . . . Have had some things in mind but don't have the lighting I need and have missed my macro lens.
color is off on these, but there are some things I want to try along these lines, as well:
http://static.flickr.com/70/199426703_3e837fa4b9_b.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/68/199412090_17bb1db1e7_b.jpg

[Lightstream]

good point, I think I have about $10 in my purse...:lol: but that won't even pay for shipping!

OK, OK. You folks drive a hard bargain. I will reduce shipping specially for you since you asked ;)

Not worth the money. What would I do with a 300mm? Take pics of the neighbours in their bedroom?

Oh come on! Why can't you be like other NORMAL members of the forum, who buy the red ringed lenses, put them on a trophy case, polish them regularly, take them out, paw them, and put them back and admire them?

.. err.. wait..

That's not normal is it? http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/crackup.gif


Oh, ours aren't very hot either...LOL

Now, if I was still at Uni it could have been interesting. I'd have pics to post in the G&N... ;)

mmmmmmmmm...... now THAT is a good use.. and the 300/4 is moderately fast at f/4 (as long tele's go) so you can even take pics of the night parties.

That always worked for me, as well. . . until the end of July. No more.

I feel for you... what happened?

[Woolburr]

Stupid me...I went for a ride this afternoon and came home with this.
http://www.pbase.com/image/70941535.jpg
First time I've owned anything but a Ford. I must be nuts.

[Lightstream]

No conservatory here. I haven't done "bugs" in years and years. Used to be really into that. I'll have to re-explore that avenue somehow.
I think I will likely work flowers and fruit/veggies, somewhat more abstract, maybe shallow DOF and focus on light, shadow, and form. . . . Have had some things in mind but don't have the lighting I need and have missed my macro lens.
color is off on these, but there are some things I want to try along these lines, as well:
http://static.flickr.com/70/199426703_3e837fa4b9_b.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/68/199412090_17bb1db1e7_b.jpg

I've always found my 350D's onboard actually made a very nice macro flash because its angle of coverage was so wide. Maximum flash power is generally not a concern (nor the fact that most of it goes wide and is wasted) since you work fairly close.

Need a $40 macro?

[Woolburr]

No conservatory here. I haven't done "bugs" in years and years. Used to be really into that. I'll have to re-explore that avenue somehow.
I think I will likely work flowers and fruit/veggies, somewhat more abstract, maybe shallow DOF and focus on light, shadow, and form. . . . Have had some things in mind but don't have the lighting I need and have missed my macro lens.
color is off on these, but there are some things I want to try along these lines, as well:
http://static.flickr.com/70/199426703_3e837fa4b9_b.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/68/199412090_17bb1db1e7_b.jpg

Nice ones...How's the parade?

[Lightstream]

Stupid me...I went for a ride this afternoon and came home with this.
http://www.pbase.com/image/70941535.jpg
First time I've owned anything but a Ford. I must be nuts.

SERIOUS? THAT followed you home..... are you going to keep it?!

[wu_wei0]

I feel for you... what happened?

Just lost "it" and haven't regained it yet. Long ol' dry spell.

Stupid me...I went for a ride this afternoon and came home with this.
http://www.pbase.com/image/70941535.jpg
First time I've owned anything but a Ford. I must be nuts.
How many bricks will this one hold? :) Sweet looking ride! How does it feel?

I've always found my 350D's onboard actually made a very nice macro flash because its angle of coverage was so wide. Maximum flash power is generally not a concern (nor the fact that most of it goes wide and is wasted) since you work fairly close.

Need a $40 macro?
I have a macro ring and a sigma 500. what I need is decent lighting for back and under lighting.

What do you have in mind?
Nice ones...How's the parade?
Thanks, Wool. :) I ended up staying home. Just too comfortable to dress again. I no longer do parades semi skyclad. ROFLMBO

[Woolburr]

I think it is a done deal...I love the ride!

[wu_wei0]

I think it is a done deal...I love the ride!
I need something like that to follow me home! What did you use as bait? j/k I know it takes what I don't have. I have scrounged up 37 bucks to bid on Yoda's big'un. :lol:

[Woolburr]

How many bricks will this one hold? :) Sweet looking ride! How does it feel?

Thanks, Wool. :) I ended up staying home. Just too comfortable to dress again. I no longer do parades semi skyclad. ROFLMBO

This will hold way more bricks than the Focus...and just what do you mean....No more semi-skyclad parades....??? You promised.;)

[wu_wei0]

This will hold way more bricks than the Focus...and just what do you mean....No more semi-skyclad parades....??? You promised.;)
shhhhhh! Private parades get the both the semi and the full deal as the situation warrants.;) I'm a woman of my word.

[Woolburr]

shhhhhh! Private parades get the both the semi and the full deal as the situation warrants.;) I'm a woman of my word.

Well...hush my mouth....hehehe....I certainly would never question your veracity. :D

[Lightstream]

I need something like that to follow me home! What did you use as bait? j/k I know it takes what I don't have. I have scrounged up 37 bucks to bid on Yoda's big'un. :lol:


Bait is easy....

Walk into car dealership...

Shake head coyly at salesGUY (must be a guy.. and you must be a girl.. unless you aren't straight in which case all bets are off) and stammer "Ooooh I'd love a car and I'm not sure.. but this looks wonderful"

Like dumping a few hundred gallons of blood into the water near a school of sharks...

I am no fan of the car dealers... even as a guy they try to squeeze you for everything they can get.. I recently very nearly got railed.


Apart from that....more pleasant topics - macro.

You can build a $40 macro lens, no joking. It will give you far more than 1:1 magnification as well, I'd daresay at least 1.5 or 2X if you go all the way. You get, uhh, semi-automatic aperture control in the $40 version. Aperture is controlled by the exact science of guesstimation, by sticking blue tack or something solid in the stop down lever. ;)

However, optical quality is excellent. You make one by purchasing Ebay $20 'dumb' extension tubes, then supergluing a $20 Canon 50mm f/1.8 FD lens to the part where you would normally mount the lens.


If you are not scrounging, then buy something nice like the Super Takumar 1.4 50mm ($60?), a M42 to EOS adapter ($20) and the ex tubes ($20). This'll give you a very nice manual focus 50mm with full PROPER manual control of the aperture ring, but it doubles the price. Put the ex tubes on for macro, take 'em off for a fast 50/1.4 MF.

[Lightstream]

This will hold way more bricks than the Focus...and just what do you mean....No more semi-skyclad parades....??? You promised.;)

shhhhhh! Private parades get the both the semi and the full deal as the situation warrants.;) I'm a woman of my word.

Well...hush my mouth....hehehe....I certainly would never question your veracity. :D


ooooooooooh..... :oops::oops:


The sparks are gonna fly... :D

[Lightstream]

More on the EOS FD Macro Project:
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=231379

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=981&g2_serialNumber=2

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=984&g2_serialNumber=2

No Photoshop. Just Araldite 2-part extreme strength epoxy, mix, apply, and leave to cure for 24 hours (72 to maximum bond strength).

You need not sacrifice the camera, because you can still remove the ext. tubes at the camera-side EOS mount. You glue the lens to the TUBE EOS mount (silver ring in the second picture), not the camera EOS mount. (of course if you mess this part up I am not responsible :p)

[Woolburr]

Why not just get a 50mm threaded adapter....and use the lens reversed?

[Lightstream]

I initially thought that the Canon would give me full mechanical aperture control. Sadly, after buying the hardware, I found out the hard way that you set the aperture on the lens, which signals the camera to stop it down. Rather than the normal M42 screwmount way of "turn aperture dial makes blades close or open". Damn.

So... I make the best of it :oops:

[wu_wei0]

More on the EOS FD Macro Project:
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=231379

No Photoshop. Just Araldite 2-part extreme strength epoxy, mix, apply, and leave to cure for 24 hours (72 to maximum bond strength).

You need not sacrifice the camera, because you can still remove the ext. tubes at the camera-side EOS mount. You glue the lens to the TUBE EOS mount (silver ring in the second picture), not the camera EOS mount. (of course if you mess this part up I am not responsible :p)
Read that thread earlier. Might be an idea.

Why not just get a 50mm threaded adapter....and use the lens reversed?
I've considered this too.
Or I might just ask the kids to buy me a lens for the holidays. Actually should have them put the cash toward the computer josh wants to build me.

[Permagrin]

Wook! Nice wheels!

[saravrose]

I think I might get bored enough this winter to buy a lensbaby....:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D :D

[wu_wei0]

Wook! Nice wheels!
and it holds lots of bricks!
Wool, just remember to leave room for your gear and a place to tuck the curly toed shoes and santa hat. :D Make sure they are easily accessible.

[Lightstream]

and it holds lots of bricks!
Wool, just remember to leave room for your gear and a place to tuck the curly toed shoes and santa hat. :D Make sure they are easily accessible.


hmmmmm? Brick for Christmas? If it's the Ronald kind of brick (24-70/2.8L) sign me up I want one :D

[wu_wei0]

hmmmmm? Brick for Christmas? If it's the Ronald kind of brick (24-70/2.8L) sign me up I want one :D
No, not bricks for Christmas. just bricks-- building materials--and requested delivery uniform.:lol::lol:

[Lightstream]

No, not bricks for Christmas. just bricks-- building materials--and requested delivery uniform.:lol::lol:


That'd be a sight worth seeing..... take pics and show us :D :D :D (if you can :D) (though I must say you've been far more easygoing with the pics than most people :) )

[Woolburr]

Don't expect to see any pics from this show.

[Lightstream]

Don't expect to see any pics from this show.

*quietly tiptoes back into the shadows before Wool goes http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/fishslap.gif*

[Woolburr]

*quietly tiptoes back into the shadows before Wool goes http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/fishslap.gif*

No...no....no....everyone will be too busy unloading bricks to take pictures. Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh....you guys!:lol:

[Lightstream]

No...no....no....everyone will be too busy unloading bricks to take pictures. Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh....you guys!:lol:


:mrgreen:

Had to come up with an excuse to use the new fish-slap smiley I found....

(old school IRC'ers will know and loathe the origin of the trout slap)

[Permagrin]

Don't expect to see any pics from this show.

aw, I guess I'll just wait for subtitles...

[Woolburr]

:mrgreen:

Had to come up with an excuse to use the new fish-slap smiley I found....

(old school IRC'ers will know and loathe the origin of the trout slap)

I recognized it right away...Happiness is smacking someone with a big floppin' fresh trout.

[Woolburr]

aw, I guess I'll just wait for subtitles...

Subtitles you might see....just don't expect subtle! ;)

[Permagrin]

Subtitles you might see....just don't expect subtle! ;)

....hmmm....I think I'll stick to Gilligan then....

[Permagrin]

tell me about the car!

[Woolburr]

2007 HHR....loaded...1 of 4000 Limited Edition Stealth models. Full leather, sunroof, 6 disk CD w/XM satellite, special edition floor and cargo mats, Onstar....cruise, tilt, power everything.

[Permagrin]

2007 HHR....loaded...1 of 4000 Limited Edition Stealth models. Full leather, sunroof, 6 disk CD w/XM satellite, special edition floor and cargo mats, Onstar....cruise, tilt, power everything.

Very nnnnnice....although I'm wondering how you know it's still in the driveway if it's a stealth model...(are we talking Batman type stealth?)

(just exactly what do they mean by that?)

[saravrose]

well, it's official y'all have lost me on this thread...

[Permagrin]

well, it's official y'all have lost me on this thread...

Wool bought a new stealth car.

With it, he'll be delivering bricks to Wu...in only a pair of curly toed elf shoes and a taped on santa hat. When he arrives, he will do handstands and they will drink beer.

Have I left anything out?

[Woolburr]

Very nnnnnice....although I'm wondering how you know it's still in the driveway if it's a stealth model...(are we talking Batman type stealth?)

(just exactly what do they mean by that?)

Very hard to see....and it is stealth in that the chrome is not shiny...I has what is called black nickel chrome. I took a pic of a regular model....I'll try to post them side by side so you can see the difference.

[Permagrin]

:mrgreen:

Had to come up with an excuse to use the new fish-slap smiley I found....

(old school IRC'ers will know and loathe the origin of the trout slap)

Here's a couple of other fun ones...
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/113294473-S.gif http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/113293202-S.gif http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/113291619-S.gif

[Woolburr]

The Stealth is on the left, regular model on the right.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/70950204/medium.jpghttp://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/70950206/medium.jpg

Hard to see in these shots....the sun wasn't real cooperative. The chrome on the left one isn't really shiny....that is the best way I can describe it.

[Permagrin]

Wook, there's an HHR club....www.hhrclub.org

It's a nice looking vehicle! I'm sure you'll enjoy it....so when's your first road trip?

[liza]

Not worth the money. What would I do with a 300mm? Take pics of the neighbours in their bedroom?

I wouldn't mind having a 300, but I think I'd rather have an f/2.8 aperture. Or more likely the Sigma 120-300. It's the most versatile zoom for field sports. I couldn't take pics of my neighbors. You can't see any other houses from here.

No conservatory here. I haven't done "bugs" in years and years. Used to be really into that. I'll have to re-explore that avenue somehow.
I think I will likely work flowers and fruit/veggies, somewhat more abstract, maybe shallow DOF and focus on light, shadow, and form. . . . Have had some things in mind but don't have the lighting I need and have missed my macro lens.
color is off on these, but there are some things I want to try along these lines, as well:
http://static.flickr.com/70/199426703_3e837fa4b9_b.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/68/199412090_17bb1db1e7_b.jpg

I like floral macros, too. I think my next road trip is going to have to be the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis. They have a butterfly house, also.

No...no....no....everyone will be too busy unloading bricks to take pictures. Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh....you guys!:lol:

Not me. I'm never too busy to take pictures. :D

[Woolburr]

Wook, there's an HHR club....www.hhrclub.org

It's a nice looking vehicle! I'm sure you'll enjoy it....so when's your first road trip?

I found this one through the HHR Club. That is how I first discovered the limited edition even existed. :D Thanks for sharing that.

This is the scoop on the model I have. (http://www.hhrclub.org/models/2007/chevy_hhr/fall_edition.php)

[Lightstream]

Hey, speaking of photos, PG and I were wondering if our own Tupperware Party Photo Assignment would be a good idea......

It gives the bored something to do.....

Format's still undecided, but it's pretty much going to be a general topic (or no topic at all, since when have we ever needed a specific topic for our thread :D), over a few days or a week.... what do you all think? Would you participate?

[Permagrin]

akkk. laptop batteries are dying...must go find cord...see you all later.

[liza]

Hey, speaking of photos, PG and I were wondering if our own Tupperware Party Photo Assignment would be a good idea......

It gives the bored something to do.....

Format's still undecided, but it's pretty much going to be a general topic (or no topic at all, since when have we ever needed a specific topic for our thread :D), over a few days or a week.... what do you all think? Would you participate?

It depends on the topic. My shooting time is fairly restricted.

[Lightstream]

It depends on the topic. My shooting time is fairly restricted.


Yup.....no worries. Participation is entirely optional of course, and I was thinking we would try and find something that accomodates the diversity of our thread participants (all input is welcome!)

Sounds like interpretive topics could be best though, that way we can each put our own 'spin' on them.

[Claire]

Why do Americans always threaten with sueing??

[liza]

Yup.....no worries. Participation is entirely optional of course, and I was thinking we would try and find something that accomodates the diversity of our thread participants (all input is welcome!)

Sounds like interpretive topics could be best though, that way we can each put our own 'spin' on them.

About all I shoot are sports, macros, and portraits. Oh, and the occasional cat picture. :)

[Lightstream]

Actually this reminds me of associative therapy (psychology) and all the attendant jokes. The shrink gives you a word and you say the first thing that comes to mind.

"Food". "Cat eating"
"Rest". "Cat sleeping"
"Photography." "Taking pictures of the cat"
"Work." "Waking up to feed cat."
"Oh dear, you seem very preoccupied with your cat." "mmmm cat"

(so one animal can double for virtually any imaginable subject....not saying that you are cat crazy or anything ;) )

It'll be interesting to see how we can shoehorn our own interests into the given topic though.. :mrgreen:

[wu_wei0]

That'd be a sight worth seeing..... take pics and show us :D :D :D (if you can :D)
Sorry- I think those pics will be limited editions and not POTN-ready.
(though I must say you've been far more easygoing with the pics than most people :) )
How so?

[wu_wei0]

No...no....no....everyone will be too busy unloading bricks to take pictures. Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh....you guys!:lol:
However, it may be a good time to break out those remotes!
Subtitles you might see....just don't expect subtle! ;)
:D;)

2007 HHR....loaded...1 of 4000 Limited Edition Stealth models. Full leather, sunroof, 6 disk CD w/XM satellite, special edition floor and cargo mats, Onstar....cruise, tilt, power everything.
wow! very nice. Sounds very comfy.
....so when's your first road trip?
Yes, when can I expect that "special delivery"?

Liza, how far is St Louis from you? It is quite a haul from me but perhaps, if timing and all works out, I could find a way to meet you there.

[saravrose]

Wool bought a new stealth car.

With it, he'll be delivering bricks to Wu...in only a pair of curly toed elf shoes and a taped on santa hat. When he arrives, he will do handstands and they will drink beer.

Have I left anything out?

well that makes perfect sense.. but, what's a stealth car?....

[wu_wei0]

Feels like the end of the world as we know it-- 70s yesterday- today 25 degrees right now with thunder, lightening, and SLEET all together.:(

[saravrose]

Feels like the end of the world as wee know it-- 70s yesterday- today 25 degrees right now with thunder, lightening, and SLEET all together.:(

we are at -14 degrees... yep, that's a minus sign.. that kind of cold cuts right into you.. non of that I smell winter breathing into your mittens kind of cold.. I am right now plotting the panty hose i'm gonna buy to wear under my work slacks.. seriously cold, wonder how long my camera batteries will last in this kind of weather..

sari

[ejwebb]

the end of the world as wee know it

"and I feel fine...."

[wu_wei0]

"and I feel fine...."
:lol:

Earworm success!!

[Permagrin]

Morning All...well, barely morning...but really I'm just saying "greetings earthlings"....

[saravrose]

Morning All...well, barely morning...but really I'm just saying "greetings earthlings"....

good afternoon.. i'm watching the clock in my empty restaurant, and waiting for something interesting to come up on POTN... how are you?..

[Permagrin]

Just fine...it's cold here (but not as cold as where you are)...it was 21 last night and I was just freezing! Otherwise it's a very quiet....today was the day that I was supposed to do that "re-shoot"....I can't tell you how nice it is to sit here and be smug about NOT going! :lol:

[saravrose]

Just fine...it's cold here (but not as cold as where you are)...it was 21 last night and I was just freezing! Otherwise it's a very quiet....today was the day that I was supposed to do that "re-shoot"....I can't tell you how nice it is to sit here and be smug about NOT going! :lol:

Yes! good for you i'm soo proud.. Doesn't it make you feel just a little bit better?.. did you call and cancel or just not show up?... :D

[Claire]

Sari, is that -14 Fahrenheit or Celsius?

[Permagrin]

Yes! good for you i'm soo proud.. Doesn't it make you feel just a little bit better?.. did you call and cancel or just not show up?... :D

OH, I sent an email. Just said I would be unable to do the shoot. No explanations or offer of reschedule. I'm still too mad. And yes, I do feel good about it. I was inspired by Wool's burning of his negatives....I hate being used. I think someday, I might just ask "exactly what was your perception of our agreement"? But not until I can be completely calm...

[saravrose]

Sari, is that -14 Fahrenheit or Celsius?

farenheit over here.. actually it's warmed up a bit.. it's now 7 degrees.. but, there's a storm rolling in and it'll go back down in a couple of hours..

sari

[saravrose]

OH, I sent an email. Just said I would be unable to do the shoot. No explanations or offer of reschedule. I'm still too mad. And yes, I do feel good about it. I was inspired by Wool's burning of his negatives....I hate being used. I think someday, I might just ask "exactly what was your perception of our agreement"? But not until I can be completely calm...

very cool. Living through you and wish that I had done the same thing... :( .. Congratulations. The hard part is getting family/ friends to treat you like a photographer someone with a legitimate skill and talent instead of some random person with a camera...

sari

[Claire]

How cold is -14 F in Celsius?

[saravrose]

Sari, is that -14 Fahrenheit or Celsius?

I googled it.. - 25 celcius...

[Claire]

I googled it.. - 25 celcius...

Yikes! :eek: :eek: And you're not wearing tights yet?! You should be wearing tons of clothes!

[Permagrin]

I'd not stop with tights....we're talking several clothing layers and then heavy furs (or simulated furs if one belongs to PETA)...and then I'd be in front of a large fire, luxuriating....now that sounds nice ;)

[saravrose]

Yikes! :eek: :eek: And you're not wearing tights yet?! You should be wearing tons of clothes!

I'd not stop with tights....we're talking several clothing layers and then heavy furs (or simulated furs if one belongs to PETA)...and then I'd be in front of a large fire, luxuriating....now that sounds nice ;)

yes I know.. I keep forgetting to buy some.. but I will.. It's not soo cold at work but walking to and from my glasses fog up and my nose starts to run.. and i'm automatically cranky just from being cold.. I leave my work shoes here and wear my snowboots back and forth.. but, as cold as it is it's that much more beautiful. I really can't wait for the lake to freeze I just hope to catch it before the snow piles up... and luckily the resort has giant old windows looking right out of over the lake so I don't have to freeze outside.. :D

[Claire]

Eh, the lake hasn't frozen yet?? How long it been this cold?

[saravrose]

Eh, the lake hasn't frozen yet?? How long it been this cold?

maybe three or four days... It might take a couple of more weeks..

[Lightstream]

OH, I sent an email. Just said I would be unable to do the shoot. No explanations or offer of reschedule. I'm still too mad. And yes, I do feel good about it. I was inspired by Wool's burning of his negatives....I hate being used. I think someday, I might just ask "exactly what was your perception of our agreement"? But not until I can be completely calm...

:mrgreen:

Good on ya... :)

[liza]

Liza, how far is St Louis from you? It is quite a haul from me but perhaps, if timing and all works out, I could find a way to meet you there.

I have to drive all the way across Illinois, so it would take 3 or 4 hours, I suppose. I'll have to do a Mapquest to find out just how long it would take. I probably won't go until next summer, though. I'll let you know when I plan to head that way. That would be great fun to meet you there!


we are at -14 degrees... yep, that's a minus sign.. that kind of cold cuts right into you.. non of that I smell winter breathing into your mittens kind of cold.. I am right now plotting the panty hose i'm gonna buy to wear under my work slacks.. seriously cold, wonder how long my camera batteries will last in this kind of weather..
sari

Our weather was still pretty balmy today. A lot of the kids have been wearing shorts, and I had my classroom windows open with the ceiling fans running full blast. But tomorrow is supposed to bring a cold front and possible snow storm with 16 degree weather. Brrrrr!

And, Sari, keep an extra camera battery in your front pants pocket next to your body. That helps a lot in cold weather.

very cool. Living through you and wish that I had done the same thing... :( .. Congratulations. The hard part is getting family/ friends to treat you like a photographer someone with a legitimate skill and talent instead of some random person with a camera...
sari

It's taken me years to get to this point, but people are finally taking me seriously and have stopped asking for freebies. Kudos to you, Permie, for standing up to them.

[ejwebb]

:lol:

Earworm success!!

Thanks for enlightening me -

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

Never heard of this before...

[Lightstream]

Welcome to our thread... :)

[wu_wei0]

Thanks for enlightening me -

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

Never heard of this before...

welcome. Thanks for the link. I love that sort of stuff. Sad thing is, when I read it I started thinking of all the bits of songs that get stuck in my head and now there is thes cacaphony playing in my head!

someone help me! anyone have a good earworm to replace these others fighting for dominance?

[ejwebb]

welcome. Thanks for the link. I love that sort of stuff. Sad thing is, when I read it I started thinking of all the bits of songs that get stuck in my head and now there is thes cacaphony playing in my head!

someone help me! anyone have a good earworm to replace these others fighting for dominance?

I know exactly what you mean:lol::lol:

Gone, Daddy, Gone ....

[ejwebb]

Welcome to our thread... :)

Thanks, I think I may have posted here occasionally but mostly just read occasionally. I could never keep up with you guys!! :lol::lol:

[Lightstream]

welcome. Thanks for the link. I love that sort of stuff. Sad thing is, when I read it I started thinking of all the bits of songs that get stuck in my head and now there is thes cacaphony playing in my head!

someone help me! anyone have a good earworm to replace these others fighting for dominance?

Here, try this....

(I must be on a roll today. I just Photoshopped an excellent 'movie poster' as an inside joke...)

[wu_wei0]

:lol::lol: I LOVE it! She's adorable (in a cannibal cow sort of way) and so articulate!
Now, what's the title of this mooooovie? How are the major players and produuuucers? I'll save my money to see it in the theater.
However, I must say, beer through the nose is an unpleasant sensation. Let's just hope that it sanitized my sinuses!

[Lightstream]

Wait... I am doing up the US/Intl' poster.. the 'inside story' one has too many colloqial references for the international audience to catch ;)

[Lightstream]

DONE! (thank god for Photoshop layers.. it is so easy to do editing with a layered .PSD)

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1654&g2_serialNumber=1

Original photography by youknowwho.. I love the bokeh in the foreground and background, it blends perfectly with the space I need to add letters to (and does not distract from them), just like the pro's..

COMMENTS WELCOME!!

[wu_wei0]

DONE! (thank god for Photoshop layers.. it is so easy to do editing with a layered .PSD)

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1654&g2_serialNumber=1

Original photography by youknowwho.. I love the bokeh in the foreground and background, it blends perfectly with the space I need to add letters to (and does not distract from them), just like the pro's..

COMMENTS WELCOME!!

Is there an image? I don't see one. :( :cry:

[wu_wei0]

Wool, how many miles on that stealthy ride of yours? or did you lose it in the driveway?

[Lightstream]

Fixed! Sorry, access control on my gallery defaults to quite restrictive permissions.

It's funnier if you know the story too.... :mrgreen: but that is another story for another time.... (the poster was originally done for my guys who were there when it all went down, but I liked it so much I decided to release it)

[wu_wei0]

nice poster! I bet the story is a hoot.
duck balls, huh? I've had fishball soup with Kim Chee. Always liked kim chee, but fish ball soup must be an acquired taste- well, it did taste better than it smelled when cooking.

[Lightstream]

The background of the story is that basically, one of my guys and I were doing lunch (as we often do). Now my crew are exceptionally capable people who do the extraordinary on a regular basis... (I am one of the less-capable unfortunately, although they keep assuring me this is not the case). And the original dish is duck soup with kim chee, which is phenomenally good that we'll drive 20 miles just to eat it. Thus begins the story...

So we're talking at lunch, and I'm mentioning I have seen something rather incredulous (I forget exactly what it was). And my friend goes "Dude, that's as rare as duck's balls."

And I shoot right back "DUDE, duck's don't *HAVE* balls." (if you've seen the 'diving duck' POTN shots, you'll realize, the uhh, underside.. is, uhh, flat.)

"Well, if I find some, will you eat them?"

And I back off double quick since I KNOW these people are so damn capable they will end up finding duck's balls and I WILL end up eating them :lol:

Since that day, "serving duck's balls" has been synonymous with proving that it can be done despite what the skeptics say. They all told us it was impossible.. we made it happen. And the duck is still looking for its extra bits ;)

(no ducks were emasculated during the making of this production. However, tough luck to the one in the soup....)

[wu_wei0]

. . .

And I shoot right back "DUDE, duck's don't *HAVE* balls." (if you've seen the 'diving duck' POTN shots, you'll realize, the uhh, underside.. is, uhh, flat.)

"Well, if I find some, will you eat them?"

And I back off double quick since I KNOW these people are so damn capable they will end up finding duck's balls and I WILL end up eating them :lol:

Since that day, "serving duck's balls" has been synonymous with proving that it can be done despite what the skeptics say. They all told us it was impossible.. we made it happen. And the duck is still looking for its extra bits ;)

(no ducks were emasculated during the making of this production. However, tough luck to the one in the soup....)

ROFLMBO! That's a great story

[Woolburr]

Wool, how many miles on that stealthy ride of yours? or did you lose it in the driveway?

340 miles and climbing....had a whole 6 on it when I bought it. I had to go back to the dealer today to drop off the check...pick up some paperwork and jump through a few hoops...I stopped on a back country road to take a picture and almost couldn't find it again!

[Maureen Souza]

OH, I sent an email. Just said I would be unable to do the shoot. No explanations or offer of reschedule. I'm still too mad. And yes, I do feel good about it. I was inspired by Wool's burning of his negatives....I hate being used. I think someday, I might just ask "exactly what was your perception of our agreement"? But not until I can be completely calm...
That a girl!!! I am so proud of you!:D :D :D

[Woolburr]

Everyone must be sleeping in late today.

[saravrose]

Everyone must be sleeping in late today.

not me. I went to bed at about seven last night and got up at five.. took a little melatonin slept like a baby but had some weird dreams.. Good morning how are you?

sari

[Claire]

I almost overslept this morning.

[Woolburr]

Hey....it is a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Weird dreams eh? See any of these?
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/70999723.jpg

Wu....here is one for you to think about!

[wu_wei0]

I wouldn't mind dreaming of this at all! that's lovely- and just the right colors.

[Woolburr]

I wouldn't mind dreaming of this at all! that's lovely- and just the right colors.

Thanks...Shanghai Momma is the working title....I think I will print this version and see how it looks on paper.

[saravrose]

very cool wool.. I dreamed strangely enough that it was eight in the morning last night and I was two hours late for work. I was halfway dialing my managers phone number when I realized it was night time.. and then I dreamed that Ryan and Marvin were trying to break into my apartment.. and I thought I should get up and tell them to just knock and they can come in.. Turns out my neighbors door lock had frozen and he couldn't get in... weird night...

sari

[Woolburr]

At least there is a semi-logical explanation for some of the dream...Better invite Ryan and Marvin over for a beer and explain the rules to them....;)

[saravrose]

At least there is a semi-logical explanation for some of the dream...Better invite Ryan and Marvin over for a beer and explain the rules to them....;)

I don't have any beer.. I have wine. and i'm reminded constantly that beer needs to be on the grocery list... :rolleyes: .. oh well.. the funny part is that Ryan has a master key (Oh powerful one that he is).. No reason to brake into my apartment.. but, the dream part didn't register that information.. :confused: .. I suppose that the melatonin 'natural sleep supplement' was a bad idea.. not sure if I should try it again.. atleast i'm not tired today.. I'm just waiting around to hear if other pipes are going to freeze around here... I didn't dare turn my heat off in my house..

sari

[Woolburr]

Invite them over for a beer....and then instruct them to bring their favorite flavor...guys are dumb like that...we will bring our own beer...and think it was a good idea.:confused:

[saravrose]

Invite them over for a beer....and then instruct them to bring their favorite flavor...guys are dumb like that...we will bring our own beer...and think it was a good idea.:confused:

:lol: :lol: .. I'll remember that.

[wu_wei0]

Invite them over for a beer....and then instruct them to bring their favorite flavor...guys are dumb like that...we will bring our own beer...and think it was a good idea.:confused:
guess I have been doing it wrong my whole life.

[Woolburr]

guess I have been doing it wrong my whole life.

Hell no....men are also quite capable of drinking someone else's beer. Having some on hand is never a bad thing...besides...you like beer too.;)

[Digital_Duck]

I'd not stop with tights....we're talking several clothing layers and then heavy furs (or simulated furs if one belongs to PETA)...and then I'd be in front of a large fire, luxuriating....now that sounds nice ;)
PETA?

"P"eople
"E"njoying
"T"astey
"A"nimals

:~( - the devil made me post this ... :rolleyes:

[saravrose]

PETA?

"P"eople
"E"njoying
"T"astey
"A"nimals

:~( - the devil made me post this ... :rolleyes:

that's terrible.. :evil: :evil: ..

I remember when I was waiting tables in san diego and somebody asked me how the tofu burger was.. I said, "I don't know where i'm from we eat real meat"... :lol:

sari

[Digital_Duck]

that's terrible.. :evil: :evil: ..

I remember when I was waiting tables in san diego and somebody asked me how the tofu burger was.. I said, "I don't know where i'm from we eat real meat"... :lol:

sari

:rolleyes: of course it's terrible!

Consider this ... I always say how awesome my wife is!

Reason being: Every devil deserves his angel - the more of a devil one is - the more of an angel one gets!

and MINE is the BEST! :lol:

[Woolburr]

Tofu? Is that something you use to deodorize your smelly sneakers?

[saravrose]

Tofu? Is that something you use to deodorize your smelly sneakers?

yes. yes it is.. but you can buy it in the grocery store.. it's gray and comes in the shape of hamburger patties and hot dogs.. :p :p

[Woolburr]

How Nasty...!!!:p

[Digital_Duck]

yes. yes it is.. but you can buy it in the grocery store.. it's gray and comes in the shape of hamburger patties and hot dogs.. :p :p
oh! I was confused with toe jam - man alive! some times I am just way too clueless.

[Permagrin]

(almost)...."AFETERNOON ALL"!

I'm guessing it's gonna take forever to catch up....I only checked in twice yesterday...too busy.

[saravrose]

hi Perma.. how are you?..

[Permagrin]

hi Perma.. how are you?..

sore (bowflex :lol: :lol: :lol: ) but happy.
Daughters coming down for the weekend!

What's been happening around here? Anything?