Another Arizona POTN get together (4)?

[Hatch1921]

Thought she had a sweet face... missed the shot of her looking right at me... :(

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/5697873672_0aa500f510_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5697873672/)
Phoenix Pet Expo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5697873672/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/5697873690_9027b85664_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5697873690/)
Phoenix Pet Expo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5697873690/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

[FlyingPhotog]

200mm?

[Hatch1921]

200mm?


85L :) For the Dane... 200mm for the jump shots.

[Hatch1921]

Missed the splash on this one... :(


01
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5027/5697737851_c8897a5dc9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5697737851/)
Phoenix Pet Expo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5697737851/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

02
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/5698311396_6bb578ac25_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5698311396/)
Phoenix Pet Expo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5698311396/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

03
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5027/5698311366_485f43c823_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5698311366/)
Phoenix Pet Expo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5698311366/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

04
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5698311458_901500780d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5698311458/)
Phoenix Pet Expo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5698311458/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

[disneydork06]

again nice captures Hatch, if only you had Jay's 1dmk4. you would have gotten enough shots to make a nice gif :-)

[FlyingPhotog]

85L :) For the Dane... 200mm for the jump shots.

No camera prohibitions? MkIV + 300/500 would be pretty outstanding, eh?

[ToferPhotography]

Great shots, wish i had known there would be dock dogs, we would have gone too!

[azbojo22]

Great shots Frank. The dog refusing to jump is hilarious.

[Hatch1921]

again nice captures Hatch, if only you had Jay's 1dmk4. you would have gotten enough shots to make a nice gif :-) So very true. Looking back.. I should have shot some video as well.

No camera prohibitions? MkIV + 300/500 would be pretty outstanding, eh?
none that I could find. In the pdf they have... there was an official photographer... but.. I think it was more about the advertising. There were 4 of us there shooting... not a lot of shooters.

Great shots, wish i had known there would be dock dogs, we would have gone too! thanks.. it was pretty cool.

Great shots Frank. The dog refusing to jump is hilarious. Many thanks. She had him/her up there for about 5 min trying to get him/her to jump in after the ball. Wasn't happening. LOL

[ToferPhotography]

Reminds me of when it was at Westworld a couple years back:
http://toferphotography.smugmug.com/Animals/Dog-Agility-event-Scottsdale/IMG5464-cw/408621425_3eYn3-M.jpg

http://toferphotography.smugmug.com/Animals/Dog-Agility-event-Scottsdale/IMG5484-cw/408622611_Kw75o-M.jpg

[Hatch1921]

Look at the stretch and height in #2... cool shot.


More images from yesterday added here.
http://www.hatch1921.com/splash-dogs-competition/

[navin2233]

Wonderful pics Frank. You've got some awesome lenses.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/5698548998_197b238551_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/navinography/5698548998/)
Sunset at San Diego (http://www.flickr.com/photos/navinography/5698548998/) by Navins (http://www.flickr.com/people/navinography/), on Flickr

[AZAlphaDog]

03
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5027/5698311366_485f43c823_o.jpg


Excellent work Frank. I like how you dealt with the challenging lighting conditions and distracting backgrounds. I've shot in there with "All" the lights at full-tilt and it's not easy, never mind with all the lights dimmed for a "pet" event.

Once again, nice work.

[-AP-]

Wonderful pics Frank. You've got some awesome lenses.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/5698548998_197b238551_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/navinography/5698548998/)
Sunset at San Diego (http://www.flickr.com/photos/navinography/5698548998/) by Navins (http://www.flickr.com/people/navinography/), on Flickr

This is a Krackin nice shot man..

[Michael O]

Hey Frank, you got some fun shots there. Love them.

Navin, beautiful photograph, love the light.

[Kristy]

Love the dog series Frank... pretty cool shots. :) How did you know that was going on down there? Did a friend of yours have a dog in the competition?

[Kristy]

Wonderful pics Frank. You've got some awesome lenses.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/5698548998_197b238551_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/navinography/5698548998/)
Sunset at San Diego (http://www.flickr.com/photos/navinography/5698548998/) by Navins (http://www.flickr.com/people/navinography/), on Flickr


ahhhh...my heart wants to be here.... so calm and relaxing! Love the image Navin. :)

[Hatch1921]

Excellent work Frank. I like how you dealt with the challenging lighting conditions and distracting backgrounds. I've shot in there with "All" the lights at full-tilt and it's not easy, never mind with all the lights dimmed for a "pet" event.

Once again, nice work.

Many thanks! The last time I shot there was with the 20D... so... being able to take advantage of the higher ISO's with the 5D2 made a huge difference. The AF tracking is weak to say the least.. but.. I did the best with what I had. I appreciate the comments. Glad you enjoyed the images.

Hey Frank, you got some fun shots there. Love them.
.
Thank you Michael, glad you liked them.

Love the dog series Frank... pretty cool shots. :) How did you know that was going on down there? Did a friend of yours have a dog in the competition?

Just saw the commercial for the pet expo.. checked out the site and on the info pdf it listed the different events they had going on for the day. Glad you like the images.


Really nice capture Navi2233.


Thanks again all.
Hatch

[Kristy]

Kinda funny.... shooting on location in the desert... I've been stuck by cactus a few times when shooting flowers... and the wind-blown lightstands... Steve, Hatch and I should have done a video from the Papago Park Hole in the wall a few years back.. it was pretty comical.

http://www.photovisionvideo.com/blog/

[Hatch1921]

Just watched it... and ... I can fully relate... the cholla cactus is a nightmare to work around!


Here is something you all might want to pass on to friends and family members who are just starting out with a new dSLR.

http://camerasim.com/camera-simulator.html

Hatch

[Kristy]

Playing with photos and words again.... I'm kind of sappy sometimes...

I'm making a book for my cousin in the hospital. She's been in there for months, with no signs of leaving anytime soon... so anyway, I photographed these flowers by the window today.. what do you think of the texture? good or bad?

I would love to pick up some of the Flora-Bella stuf sometime, but I can't rationalize it at the moment.... so I landed here..

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Other/Photos/i-MMX6PF8/0/XL/IMG9992-14x9-XL.jpg

[cntry]

Nice Kristy........
Playing with photos and words again.... I'm kind of sappy sometimes...

I'm making a book for my cousin in the hospital. She's been in there for months, with no signs of leaving anytime soon... so anyway, I photographed these flowers by the window today.. what do you think of the texture? good or bad?

I would love to pick up some of the Flora-Bella stuf sometime, but I can't rationalize it at the moment.... so I landed here..

[FlyingPhotog]

Really nice Kristy!

My day was comprised of things far less warm and fuzzy:
http://crosswindimages.com/img/v26/p214272382.jpg

http://crosswindimages.com/img/v24/p206903429.jpg

And, I've managed to sell seven prints in the last two days! :D

[*sigh*]

Excellent shots as always Jay :D

[-AP-]

Playing with photos and words again.... I'm kind of sappy sometimes...

I'm making a book for my cousin in the hospital. She's been in there for months, with no signs of leaving anytime soon... so anyway, I photographed these flowers by the window today.. what do you think of the texture? good or bad?

I would love to pick up some of the Flora-Bella stuf sometime, but I can't rationalize it at the moment.... so I landed here..


Very nice Kristy.. I would love to see the whole book.
Whatever happened to your cousin must be pretty bad to be laid up for so long.
I hope she recovers well however long it takes
Your gift sounds like a real uplifting idea .

Best wishes..

[navin2233]

This is a Krackin nice shot man..


Navin, beautiful photograph, love the light.

ahhhh...my heart wants to be here.... so calm and relaxing! Love the image Navin. :)


Really nice capture Navi2233.

Hatch

Thanks all!! :)

[navin2233]

Playing with photos and words again.... I'm kind of sappy sometimes...

I'm making a book for my cousin in the hospital. She's been in there for months, with no signs of leaving anytime soon... so anyway, I photographed these flowers by the window today.. what do you think of the texture? good or bad?

I would love to pick up some of the Flora-Bella stuf sometime, but I can't rationalize it at the moment.... so I landed here..

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Other/Photos/i-MMX6PF8/0/XL/IMG9992-14x9-XL.jpg

Looks good Kristy. My prayers and wishes for your cousin to get well soon.
Really nice Kristy!

My day was comprised of things far less warm and fuzzy:
http://crosswindimages.com/img/v26/p214272382.jpg

http://crosswindimages.com/img/v24/p206903429.jpg

And, I've managed to sell seven prints in the last two days! :D

Superb Jay!

[sundevilstormin]

good news today - six of my images taken with the 'secret' 3D camera have been selected for use as the Demo images to be stored on production models.... Cash money coming my way! Got a box of logo'ed swag stuff today , too.

WIN for Facebook networking!

[Kristy]

Thanks for the kind words guys....

Jay, I don't think there is anything warm and fuzzy about flying metal... well, maybe except for the feeling you get when it's published in some amazing book, or magazine... and when people actually purchase it to decorate their homes... That's super warm and fuzzy! ;)

Even so.... you manage to capture an audience that otherwise would be uninterested (aka warm fuzzy female types.... lol). Really love the second shot! Amazing as always.

Happy Wednesday! Double Ad day at Sprouts for anyone needing some fresh fruits and veggies. ;)

[Hatch1921]

good news today - six of my images taken with the 'secret' 3D camera have been selected for use as the Demo images to be stored on production models.... Cash money coming my way! Got a box of logo'ed swag stuff today , too.

WIN for Facebook networking!


A big congrats. :)

Nice work Jay and Kristy. :)

Free food photography course on Creative Live this week... starts Friday... just passing it on if anyone is interested.

Hatch

[Hatch1921]

http://imgur.com/tCp90.gif

[scottcolbath]

And, I've managed to sell seven prints in the last two days! :D


That's some great news. From Ground Central or some other outlet?

S.C.

[FlyingPhotog]

That's some great news. From Ground Central or some other outlet?

S.C.

All straight off the website.

Four via a cold Internet search for "P-51 Mustang" (SEO works i guess) and three via a business connection of my wife's.

[scottcolbath]

All straight off the website.

Four via a cold Internet search for "P-51 Mustang" (SEO works i guess) and three via a business connection of my wife's.

Well done. Looks like the camera habit is starting to pay for itself. :cool:

S.C.

[FlyingPhotog]

Baby Steps... :D

[disneydork06]

http://azstateparks.com/find/downloads/AZ_Highways_Coupon_2011.pdf
For anyone going to cOnvention center this weekend.

[BrianAZ]

congrats, Jay! Pretty cool.

[-AP-]

Greetings...


http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/i-m5SKbtC/0/L/i-m5SKbtC-L.jpg

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/i-tdhwkbF/0/L/i-tdhwkbF-L.jpg

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/i-nFLHSQ6/0/L/i-nFLHSQ6-L.jpg

My subject for the evening...

[BrianAZ]

WOW! Kenny, those are really cool!

[Hatch1921]

Nice captures Kenny. :)
Hatch

[FlyingPhotog]

congrats, Jay! Pretty cool.

Thanks Brian.

Nice falls Kenny!

[Michael O]

Greetings...

My subject for the evening...

Really nice. Where is this place?

[-AP-]

WOW! Kenny, those are really cool!

Thanks Brian.. It was raining just a bit and all cloud covered which made it easy to get the exposures..

Nice captures Kenny. :)
Hatch

Thanks Hatch..!



Nice falls Kenny!

Nice Planes..!! Congrats on the sales too... I just cashed out my Smugmug account this week.


Really nice. Where is this place?

Thank you Michael, it's the Chicago Botanical Gardens. The place is absolutely spectacular. I've been there 3 times already and I saw maybe a 3rd of the place.

[azpix]

Greetings...


http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/i-m5SKbtC/0/L/i-m5SKbtC-L.jpg

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/i-tdhwkbF/0/L/i-tdhwkbF-L.jpg

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/i-nFLHSQ6/0/L/i-nFLHSQ6-L.jpg

My subject for the evening...

Those are really nice.

[azbojo22]

Kenny, really great captures of the falls.

Jay, Congrats to you on the sales of your work. The shots where you can clearly see the pilot are just great.

[itsmejson]

Nice Ken!

[AZAlphaDog]

Nice picts everyone.

Those pictures from the Chicago Botanical Gardens are really nice Ken.

That's great that you sold some prints Jay.

Kristy, I hope your family illness becomes healthy and the sun once shines in your house of health and well being.




Because the title of this thread is "Another Arizona POTN get together"

when do we actually "get together?"

[cntry]

Because the title of this thread is "Another Arizona POTN get together"

when do we actually "get together?"

I'm leaving for Washington State today or tomorrow so it should be soon :)

[Kristy]

Kenny, really great captures of the falls.



I agree.. they are gorgeous! Nice!! :)


Kristy, I hope your family illness becomes healthy and the sun once shines in your house of health and well being.

Because the title of this thread is "Another Arizona POTN get together"

when do we actually "get together?"

Thank you.. I just keep her in my prayers..

Are we actually supposed to get together? lol.. We are looooong over due! lol.. what's happening around town that people might be interested in?

[AZAlphaDog]

Noted without comment:

[Hatch1921]

Nice shots Doug. I like the bold red in #1


Interesting article...
http://laurencekim.com/2011/04/28/the-photography-business-and-the-american-dream/

Hatch

[itsmejson]

nice doug bringing it back;)

@frank - are you using a zeikos grip on your 5d2? how is that treating you? would you recommend it over the oem?

[Hatch1921]

nice doug bringing it back;)

@frank - are you using a zeikos grip on your 5d2? how is that treating you? would you recommend it over the oem?

Yes and Yes :) Built very well... couldn't tell the difference between the Canon version and the Zeikos I have. Does a great job for me.

This is the one I bought. (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/650550-REG/Zeikos_ZE_CBG5DII_ZE_CBG5DII_Power_Battery_Grip.ht ml/BI/7919/KBID/8427)

Saved me a ton of cash over the Canon as well.

Hope this helps,
Hatch

[AZAlphaDog]

Oh come on!

Vintage vinyl, original issue release date of 1973 with track No. 1 being KODACHROME and your best response is . . .

I like the bold red in #1


OK, I figured some people might not get the connection (Kodachrome, Film, this being a photography forum, cameras . . . Hello, is this thing on?, is anyone out there).

I guess I am the only one here that is old as dirt . . .

And I was worried that 1973 might not be old enough, or maybe Paul Simon might not be as well known as some other artists so I thought I would pull out all the stops with some original Beatles, Apple Records Beatles, the "Let it be" album with producer credit to Phil Spector . . .

Sorry, I didn't mean to show a picture of something that is so strange no one would know what it is.

Must be Fri. the 13th and everyone is hiding under their desks hoping that Freddy Kruger isn't out looking for them . . .

[Hatch1921]

Oh come on!

Vintage vinyl, original issue release date of 1973 with track No. 1 being KODACHROME and your best response is . . .




OK, I figured some people might not get the connection (Kodachrome, Film, this being a photography forum, cameras . . . Hello, is this thing on?, is anyone out there).

I guess I am the only one here that is old as dirt . . .

And I was worried that 1973 might not be old enough, or maybe Paul Simon might not be as well known as some other artists so I thought I would pull out all the stops with some original Beatles, Apple Records Beatles, the "Let it be" album with producer credit to Phil Spector . . .

Sorry, I didn't mean to show a picture of something that is so strange no one would know what it is.

Must be Fri. the 13th and everyone is hiding under their desks hoping that Freddy Kruger isn't out looking for them . . .


I've had 3 hours sleep....:) All I saw was the pretty color red... no thinking required. ;)

Hatch

[itsmejson]

Yes and Yes :) Built very well... couldn't tell the difference between the Canon version and the Zeikos I have. Does a great job for me.

This is the one I bought. (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/650550-REG/Zeikos_ZE_CBG5DII_ZE_CBG5DII_Power_Battery_Grip.ht ml/BI/7919/KBID/8427)

Saved me a ton of cash over the Canon as well.

Hope this helps,
Hatch

sweet thanks. I'm thinking of picking one up when my 5d2 comes in, I don't plan to use it that much so that's why i was looking into a cheaper option.

[Hatch1921]

sweet thanks. I'm thinking of picking one up when my 5d2 comes in, I don't plan to use it that much so that's why i was looking into a cheaper option.


I've had a grip on all my cameras. Having to not throw you elbow up in the air to shoot portraits is a nice thing. With the controls on the grip it makes adjusting the camera settings very easy. Most of all, for me... it balances out my lenses. Without a grip I felt like the camera was top heavy. Now.. not the case. And of course... the spare battery isn't a bad thing either.

Congrats on the new 5D2... great camera!

Hatch

[BrianAZ]

Oh come on!

Vintage vinyl, original issue release date of 1973 with track No. 1 being KODACHROME and your best response is . . .




OK, I figured some people might not get the connection (Kodachrome, Film, this being a photography forum, cameras . . . Hello, is this thing on?, is anyone out there).

I guess I am the only one here that is old as dirt . . .

And I was worried that 1973 might not be old enough, or maybe Paul Simon might not be as well known as some other artists so I thought I would pull out all the stops with some original Beatles, Apple Records Beatles, the "Let it be" album with producer credit to Phil Spector . . .

Sorry, I didn't mean to show a picture of something that is so strange no one would know what it is.

Must be Fri. the 13th and everyone is hiding under their desks hoping that Freddy Kruger isn't out looking for them . . .


What's Kodachrome? What's the Beatles? What's a "Record"?

Above all, what was it like living in 1973? I thought anyone who could remember that time would be senile by now. ;)

[BrianAZ]

Just an FYI, but if any of you ever have a commercial shoot, and need a licensing release for the clients unrestricted use of the images in their advertising, I've got a good one. This isn't a copyright release, but a licensing agreement so you would still retain the copyright.

[TauntDevil]

Are we actually supposed to get together? lol.. We are looooong over due! lol.. what's happening around town that people might be interested in?
I totally agree.

[FlyingPhotog]

What's Kodachrome? What's the Beatles? What's a "Record"?

Above all, what was it like living in 1973? I thought anyone who could remember that time would be senile by now. ;)

Easy there cowboy...

[itsmejson]

I've had a grip on all my cameras. Having to not throw you elbow up in the air to shoot portraits is a nice thing. With the controls on the grip it makes adjusting the camera settings very easy. Most of all, for me... it balances out my lenses. Without a grip I felt like the camera was top heavy. Now.. not the case. And of course... the spare battery isn't a bad thing either.

Congrats on the new 5D2... great camera!

Hatch

yeah i definitely agree. I had one on my 50d but i only put it on when planning to do alot of portrait shooting.

thanks :) i'm still waiting for it to come in. it was on back order and said it would take about 1mos to get them in. I had a 5d2 about 2.5 wks ago then decided to sell because the baby is on the way. but after talking w/ the wife again - got the green light to pick up another one lol.

are you using aftermarket batteries (sterlingtek)? or would you advise not to go cheap on those and pick up the oem ones?

thanks frank for your comments!

[BrianAZ]

Easy there cowboy...

whoops! Unintended collateral damage on that salvo, I guess. I forgot about Jay (AKA "Gramps"). :) I have to remimber that there are a good portion of the population on this board who were shooting back when cameras used "film".

[BrianAZ]

Got to shoot a real cutie today.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1PuvOtXJkiU/Tc9AcqRHvjI/AAAAAAAAAKY/fMvMBk-AO-E/s1600/IMG_8161.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yolQZkIwfuM/Tc9AcXgUp3I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/wXEQNu_y6Xk/s1600/IMG_8189.jpg

I know I'm not the funniest guy, but I can't be this borring:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--NEvfhoINXk/Tc9AcRmhbOI/AAAAAAAAAKI/iv2oiTG-7a0/s1600/IMG_8184.jpg

[sundevilstormin]

Got to shoot a real cutie today.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--NEvfhoINXk/Tc9AcRmhbOI/AAAAAAAAAKI/iv2oiTG-7a0/s1600/IMG_8184.jpg

AWESOME!

[Hatch1921]

Have to agree... the last shot... 15 years from now when she is headed on a date... you have to bust this out on her. AWESOME! :)

[sundevilstormin]

run up to Payson for brunch. My bro-in-law's first long trip on his 1200cc ride.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2403/5720659989_4475794a4e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundevilstormin/5720659989/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2025/5721218458_5de7b190fb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundevilstormin/5721218458/)

[FlyingPhotog]

Got to shoot a real cutie today.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--NEvfhoINXk/Tc9AcRmhbOI/AAAAAAAAAKI/iv2oiTG-7a0/s1600/IMG_8184.jpg

I'm guessing that in Lightroom, this one was a "pick?"

That's some great high key work Brian!

[Hatch1921]

Just finished some thoughts on the 85L if anyone is interested.

LINK (http://www.hatch1921.com/lens-review-canon-85l-f1-2-mkii/)


Looks like a fun day out on the motorcycles. :)
Hatch

[sundevilstormin]

Just finished some thoughts on the 85L if anyone is interested.

LINK (http://www.hatch1921.com/lens-review-canon-85l-f1-2-mkii/)


here's some good commentary on the 85L
http://laurencekim.com/2011/05/04/american-dream-follow-up-how-much-does-a-lens-cost/

see also this on the 'state of the photo business;
http://laurencekim.com/2011/04/28/the-photography-business-and-the-american-dream/

[Hatch1921]

Interesting post.

What’s the difference? The 1.2L gives you some extra light if you’re shooting in the dark. It will also give you a dof a millimeter thin if that’s what you’re looking for. I’ve never had a need for either. At ISO 1600 or 3200 shooting at f2.0 on my 85mm f1.8 gives me everything I need, even when shooting a dark reception.

It meets his needs... and the 85L meets mine. It's worth the extra $ to me....to each his own :)

Hatch

[Hatch1921]

100 Ways Adobe® Lightroom™ Kicks Adobe® Bridge’s™ A$$ for Photographers!

LINK (http://www.photoshopuser.com/lightroom)

[itsmejson]

Have to agree... the last shot... 15 years from now when she is headed on a date... you have to bust this out on her. AWESOME! :)

bw!

[BrianAZ]

Thanks, everyone. It was a really fun shoot.

[disneydork06]

run up to Payson for brunch. My bro-in-law's first long trip on his 1200cc ride.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2403/5720659989_4475794a4e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundevilstormin/5720659989/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2025/5721218458_5de7b190fb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundevilstormin/5721218458/)

very cool, how was the ride? and what's considered a long trip? I had to ride out to queen creek from my place in peoria. that was definitely a long trip. had to gas up in order to make it back home :-P

[TauntDevil]

Its whatever.
Delete this post please or ignore it (Which isnt to hard to do since its me lol)

[Hatch1921]

Chirp Chirp....Chirp Chirp :)

[AZAlphaDog]

Shouldn't you be getting some sleep Frank? I can't have you trying to operate on 2 or 3 hours of sleep.

[Hatch1921]

Shouldn't you be getting some sleep Frank? I can't have you trying to operate on 2 or 3 hours of sleep.


It's early... lol couple hours to go. Why are you up at 12 :) LOL

[FlyingPhotog]

Fortunately, Frank's better on a couple hour's sleep than most folks are on eight or more...

[Hatch1921]

Fortunately, Frank's better on a couple hour's sleep than most folks are on eight or more...


So nice of you to say Jay... but.... Doug is talking about my post from his records... as I said... I just saw a nice red color... was running on fumes. :)

Anything new going on?

Nothing much here... working on another review... 35L... finished up the 85/200 reviews... other than that... nada.

[FlyingPhotog]

Nothin' new here really. Shot some F/A-18A Hornets out at Willie this afternoon. The old 100-400 isn't quite as snappy as the 500 but I didn't feel like dragging the "beast" out with me so...

http://crosswindimages.com/img/v24/p82860731.jpg

http://crosswindimages.com/img/v24/p82482714.jpg

This is VFA-204 "River Rattlers" from NAS Joint Reserve Base New Orleans. They had their CoNA (Centennial of Naval Aviation) bird with them as well.
Not as sharp as the first two. You don't realize what the f/4 aperture of the 500 does for you until you realize that it's two stops faster than the sweet spot of the 1-4 and you could have been at 1/2000 instead of 1/750.
http://crosswindimages.com/img/v24/p57597721.jpg

Always cool to see a Centennial Bird. Especially when I saw most of them in San Diego back in February.

[AZAlphaDog]

It's early... lol couple hours to go. Why are you up at 12 :) LOL

Rust never sleeps . . .

it's better to burn out than to fade away . . .

I'm waiting to turn back into a pumpkin . . .

I'm always up at midnight, but I think I'll go to bed now

You didn't like my records so maybe you will like my business cards better . . .

[FlyingPhotog]

I also had a "Family Shoot" today:
http://crosswindimages.com/img/v21/p727897322.jpg

[Hatch1921]

LOL Doug... I didn't say I didn't like your shots... I just missed what they were all about... was in a daze.

Like the business card... creative! Like the back of the cards as well... Moo prints?


Nice captures Jay. I'm sure the family shoot will turn out nice :)

[FlyingPhotog]

You've got releases from ASU and the NCAA right Doug? ;)

[navin2233]

This must be a crazy thread. All the activity is going on at midnight!!

Jay, Looks like the difference the 500L makes is huge compared to 100-400L.

[navin2233]

93" BMW 525i

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/5729123893_342127694d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/navinography/5729123893/)
My Beemer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/navinography/5729123893/) by Navins (http://www.flickr.com/people/navinography/), on Flickr

[Hatch1921]

This must be a crazy thread. All the activity is going on at midnight!!

Jay, Looks like the difference the 500L makes is huge compared to 100-400L.


Since I left the military last year... my sleep habits have changed drastically. I'm a night owl...always have been. It killed me to get up at 4 and 5 in the morning... I now get up at 8 most days... but..I'm up until 2-3... nutty... but... it is what it is. LOL

[Hatch1921]

Nice capture :) I had an older BMW while stationed in Germany... ran great...really liked the car.

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice Bimmer Navin...

If one didn't have a 500 to do direct side by side comparisons, I don't think the difference would be quite as dramatic. I know I didn't pan the 3rd jet as smoothly as the first two though.

The 1-4 holds its own pretty well I think.

[*sigh*]

Jay, are we still on for Saturday?

[FlyingPhotog]

Jay, are we still on for Saturday?

Yes please! :D

[TauntDevil]

93" BMW 525i

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/5729123893_342127694d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/navinography/5729123893/)
My Beemer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/navinography/5729123893/) by Navins (http://www.flickr.com/people/navinography/), on Flickr

I find that funny. I was just offered a 94 540i for trade haha. Didnt get it though.
Great shot i love it.

Im currently having an issue with lightroom uploading. I keep getting an error. When i searched it i found a few things on it which i tried but they didnt work so... i think im going to start editing lightroom's code to make it work out and maybe edit some of its stuff like being able to change the spotting tool shape and what not.

[Hatch1921]

Have a little poll going and some comments about the subject if you all want to check it out.

http://www.hatch1921.com/providing-images-to-your-clients-on-dics/

Hatch :)

[TauntDevil]

Is there going to be a meet by any chance?

[itsmejson]

Is there going to be a meet by any chance?

i'm game, it's just hard getting it to work out w/ everyone's busy schedule.
if we do i'm on the west side - anyone wanna carpool;)

[Michael O]

A meet would be great...:)

[navin2233]

Hatch, Jay and Tauntdevil - Thanks for your comments.

I'm in for a meet. I live on Glendale - Peoria border.

[Michael O]

Not going to make it on the 28th or 29th, otherwise I am open. At least for now. :)

[TauntDevil]

I say lets plan a month ahead so everyone will have enough time to prepare. Also to find out what part of az everyone lives in and find a center point maybe so its equal for us all. Just some ideas.

[Michael O]

I will travel anywhere, location is no problem for me. :)

[TauntDevil]

I will travel anywhere, location is no problem for me. :)

Same here but just for others who dont want to drive to far i think it would be best. I think a month is a good enough head start and gives enough time to plan everything and prepair.

[BrianAZ]

Have a little poll going and some comments about the subject if you all want to check it out.

http://www.hatch1921.com/providing-images-to-your-clients-on-dics/

Hatch :)

I think we have to face facts and that the reality is moving towards a digital only format. People want to be able to carry around images on cell phones/iPods/iPads, etc, and share them instantly on FB rather than get prints. Not ALL clients are like that, but the demand is definately increasing.

Of course, the common logic that goes with that is that since we aren't having anything printed/shipped/packaged, it should be cheaper, shouldn't it? Which means that a photographer is never going to make money doing that unless they have some non-standard pricing.

Do I do it? Yup. not high res, of course. I only for images that the client purchased as a print first, or when they buy a package. I would never do it as an A' La' Carte item, unless it was getting the same returns as a print sale. I've also determined that I will never transfer copyright, EVER. I'll license the hell out of an image, but never give up the copyright.

What is really bugging me is the cheap-skate commercial requests I had been getting. One was for a multi-billion dollar company which wanted me to "volunteer" my time to cover their charity event. I figued it might be some good exposure, but when I got their contract there was no way in hell I would sign it. It demanded that I not only give them the copyright, but they were the sole and exclusive owner of the use of images. I couldn't even get them to license them back to me to use for self-promotion. I could also never even disclose to ANYBODY that I had been involved with the project, asked to be part of the project, knew about the project, or that I had ever signed a contract. So, I wouldn't get paid, wouldn't get any promotional advantage, or even mention I did some charity event. I told them to go get bent. (nicely of course)

The latest commercial request was a guy who is a small biz owner who wanted some product shots for his website. He offered me $20 to drive out to Maricopa, shoot his products, and give him the copyright. He figured that since I was just shooting them on a white background, and doing it all digitally, it would be easy. $20 wouldn't even cover my gas to get there. I told him to search on CL.

[TauntDevil]

I think we have to face facts and that the reality is moving towards a digital only format. People want to be able to carry around images on cell phones/iPods/iPads, etc, and share them instantly on FB rather than get prints. Not ALL clients are like that, but the demand is definately increasing.

Of course, the common logic that goes with that is that since we aren't having anything printed/shipped/packaged, it should be cheaper, shouldn't it? Which means that a photographer is never going to make money doing that unless they have some non-standard pricing.

Do I do it? Yup. not high res, of course. I only for images that the client purchased as a print first, or when they buy a package. I would never do it as an A' La' Carte item, unless it was getting the same returns as a print sale. I've also determined that I will never transfer copyright, EVER. I'll license the hell out of an image, but never give up the copyright.

What is really bugging me is the cheap-skate commercial requests I had been getting. One was for a multi-billion dollar company which wanted me to "volunteer" my time to cover their charity event. I figued it might be some good exposure, but when I got their contract there was no way in hell I would sign it. It demanded that I not only give them the copyright, but they were the sole and exclusive owner of the use of images. I couldn't even get them to license them back to me to use for self-promotion. I could also never even disclose to ANYBODY that I had been involved with the project, asked to be part of the project, knew about the project, or that I had ever signed a contract. So, I wouldn't get paid, wouldn't get any promotional advantage, or even mention I did some charity event. I told them to go get bent. (nicely of course)

The latest commercial request was a guy who is a small biz owner who wanted some product shots for his website. He offered me $20 to drive out to Maricopa, shoot his products, and give him the copyright. He figured that since I was just shooting them on a white background, and doing it all digitally, it would be easy. $20 wouldn't even cover my gas to get there. I told him to search on CL.

Crazy stuff.
Sadly though i myself would do the last one mainly because i live in Mericopa hahah. Got a number? rofl

I agree about digital and i also think digital is harder to market as you have to show you have your own style and not the same as others which is extremely difficult now days unlike film as there is so much to do and its like $4 a photo just taking it so you have to do good as quickly as possible and then process it and what not for the clients. Then you scan them because they are not digital etc etc etc blah. Anyhow my point is since digital is so cheap now days just costs a lot of our time and knowledge people think its simple to do and don't want to pay so much because they think a friend with a pns will get the same photo no problem (not saying they cant but rarely will they have a friend who knows how to use the camera that way and all that).

I hope i made sense. Im tired as heck from my car. Goodnight everyoneZZZZzzzzz.......z

[FlyingPhotog]

When push comes to shove, POTN is a perfect example of where the world is at.

There are probably a dozen people on here (maybe two dozen) who could easily command $150/hr or more to teach people what they know but instead, they give it up for nothing on the web.

[AZAlphaDog]

I believe the opposite is also true . . .

There are a dozen or so people on here who hand out free, and often unsolicited advice that is grossly incorrect, unfounded and at times just flat-out wrong . . .

problem is you can't tell which one is which.

[FlyingPhotog]

I don't care about the chaff...

I'm referring to those who really are "experten" in a given field and have authored the lion's share of the stickies. Many of them could easily be published and contain as much or more info than a lot of what I see on the shelves at Borders.

René Demkot's knowledge of colorspace theory, TMR Design (Robert?) and his knowledge of lighting equipment, "Ben's Newbie Guide To Photography," Skip D's tome on perspective control and on and on...

[disneydork06]

So I'm down for a meet up soon. just next month could be quite warm...

[ToferPhotography]

So I'm down for a meet up soon. just next month could be quite warm...

Yeah, that was my thought as well. But sometime I have to actually meet you folks! :lol:

[Michael O]

Shorts, t-shirt, water and some shade, should be all we need....:)

[itsmejson]

Shorts, t-shirt, water and some shade, should be all we need....:)

can't be as hot as when we all met at rula bula for that meetup lol - where we all decided to sit outside in the heat! remember that michael?

[Michael O]

can't be as hot as when we all met at rula bula for that meetup lol - where we all decided to sit outside in the heat! remember that michael?

That was hot...we moved inside once you left. :)

[AZAlphaDog]

Could just meet inside, in a big air-conditioned space, like oh, I don't know:

ComicCon is at the end of this month for a major geek-fest

The cheap bleacher seats at a Diamondbacks game

The cheap upper level seats of an Arena Football Rattlers game

A "moving" meet up on the light rail downtown with lots of "mini" meet up stops along the way for food or photography

There is a free, open to the public night at the museum every week (like Wed. or Thurs. nights or something)

Or

Nights are not as hot and some full moon or light-painting sessions in the desert could be fun

The possibilities are endless . . .

[cntry]

There's always Fossil Creek in Payson.........

[scottcolbath]

I have to remimber that there are a good portion of the population on this board who were shooting back when cameras used "film".

I would be one of them as well. I got my first 35mm in 1975 when I was 13. I still have it.

I turn 49 this Sunday. Sh*t. :cry:

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

run up to Payson for brunch. My bro-in-law's first long trip on his 1200cc ride.

In order to call it a "long" trip, I'm assuming you left from Nogales. :razz:

Is that a Bandit your BIL is on?

S.C.

[sundevilstormin]

In order to call it a "long" trip, I'm assuming you left from Nogales. :razz:

Is that a Bandit your BIL is on?

S.C.

well long for local commuters - Payson from Queen Creek = ~150mi round trip.

Yeah - he just picked that bike up - nice smooth ride compared to my twin.

[matrix311]

Picture of my dogs from the other day. I said "cheese" which they love to eat and this was their reaction.

http://eschlaht.smugmug.com/photos/i-s9tSQTV/0/L/i-s9tSQTV-L.jpg (http://eschlaht.smugmug.com/Other/Email/9064043_jptsC#1299378032_s9tSQTV-A-LB)

[scottcolbath]

well long for local commuters - Payson from Queen Creek = ~150mi round trip.


Ping me some time if you want to make a run up to Prescott via Wickenburg.


Yeah - he just picked that bike up - nice smooth ride compared to my twin.


They are solid machines. I almost bought one a few years back. Wait.......Ten years back. Geezus, I've been riding Busas for almost ten years now.

S.C.

[sundevilstormin]

Ping me some time if you want to make a run up to Prescott via Wickenburg.

well now that it is BLAZING HOT! I think our next ride will be a Superior, Kearny, Globe loop...

Ten years back. Geezus, I've been riding Busas for almost ten years now.

time flies!

[disneydork06]

Could just meet inside, in a big air-conditioned space, like oh, I don't know:

ComicCon is at the end of this month for a major geek-fest

The cheap bleacher seats at a Diamondbacks game

The cheap upper level seats of an Arena Football Rattlers game

A "moving" meet up on the light rail downtown with lots of "mini" meet up stops along the way for food or photography

There is a free, open to the public night at the museum every week (like Wed. or Thurs. nights or something)

Or

Nights are not as hot and some full moon or light-painting sessions in the desert could be fun

The possibilities are endless . . .

I'm in for comicon! But I can only make it to Thursday. Working the other days.

[disneydork06]

Ping me some time if you want to make a run up to Prescott via Wickenburg.
S.C.

that sounds fun. How long is the trip to Prescott from you?

[AZAlphaDog]

I'm in for comicon! But I can only make it to Thursday. Working the other days.

Not sure what time we are going on Thurs. let me know whats up and we will see you there.

[disneydork06]

Yeah, that was my thought as well. But sometime I have to actually meet you folks! :lol:
well...I guess. find something you want to do and give us invites!
Not sure what time we are going on Thurs. let me know whats up and we will see you there.
ok, I might be bringing a friend into the zoo that morning then definitely gonna try and get there before it opens up.
Anyone know the price for thursday?

[Kristy]

Been busy planning my youngest's 7th birthday party... among other things... Last night I had 16 energized children running around my house! A little crazy, but fun. She wanted a "Disco" party, so we did the whole retro thing with a disco ball and music, blah blah blah...

Few pics of the birthday girl.. Darn it if I don't know how to use my flash in a low-light situation... :(

Posing before her friends arrived.... (and yes I know she has a string coming out of her dress, darn it. I was really rushing for time.) Flash just pointed behind me and bounced.
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Family/2011-May/i-jn8vLbh/0/XL/IMG0196-10x14-XL.jpg

Big sister and friends playing with jumps after the party ended.. My flash batteries were fried by this point... (no backups in the drawer either.. :( )
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Family/2011-May/i-4Dft5xV/0/XL/IMG0255-10x7-XL.jpg


The cake shot.. We accidentally got a hand in the corner while setting up the pose.. lol..
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Family/2011-May/i-nngGWbb/0/XL/IMG0199-10x13-XL.jpg

[cntry]

Nice shots Kristy, looks like they had a blast.
If anyone is looking 85LII locally:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1044950

[TauntDevil]

Nice shots Kristy, looks like they had a blast.
If anyone is looking 85LII locally:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1044950

I am but im looking for the 1.8. Awesome shots of the lens itself though.

[Hatch1921]

Looks like a fun night Kristy. Nice shots :)

[disneydork06]

nice colors kristy

[BrianAZ]

Disco party looks like fun.

[ToferPhotography]

Great shots Kristy and will make for great memories!

[jbdavies]

Hi everyone. :) How's everyone doing? I've seen a lot of great shots coming through here. Glad everyone is keeping busy.

I just got back from hiking Havasupai (Havasu Falls, Mooney Falls, etc.) and then took a quick stop at the South Rim on the way home to SLC.

Here's one shot that I've edited so far...

First it was normal...
http://www.sur-realphotography.com/gallery/display/grandcanyon/_MG_1318.jpg

Then, there was a rainbow. ;) Haha.
http://www.sur-realphotography.com/gallery/display/grandcanyon/_MG_1318Rainbow.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice Kiddo shots Kristy!

Beautiful landscapes there dood! Did you pre arrange the meet up with Connor?

[jbdavies]

Nice Kiddo shots Kristy!

Beautiful landscapes there dood! Did you pre arrange the meet up with Connor?
Thanks Jay. Congrats on being picked for photo of the month (It was that, wasn't it?), BTW.

No. I went with a couple friends from up here in SLC. I was supposed to meet with some friends from down in Tucson... but they all bailed last minute.

[FlyingPhotog]

It was photo of the year but who's counting...

So you didn't meet Connor Surdi on your trip? I swear he's posting nearly the exact same images you did.

[jbdavies]

Well... an even bigger congrats! Haha.

Nope. Don't even know who that is. Haha.

[FlyingPhotog]

Well... an even bigger congrats! Haha.

Well Played...

Nope. Don't even know who that is. Haha.

You might have been stalked and didn't even know it! Creepy... :shock:

[jbdavies]

Eh, just as long as I don't get kidnapped/hurt/killed... it's all good. :p Hahaha.

[TauntDevil]

I couldnt find any on craigslist for a good price so i was wondering if by any chance someone would have a 85mm 1.8 i could use for a few hours tomorrow (Tuesday) or a 24-70 2.8 maybe?

Just throwing it out there.

[Michael O]

I couldnt find any on craigslist for a good price so i was wondering if by any chance someone would have a 85mm 1.8 i could use for a few hours tomorrow (Tuesday) or a 24-70 2.8 maybe?

Just throwing it out there.
I do, but its Nikon :)

[itsmejson]

I couldnt find any on craigslist for a good price so i was wondering if by any chance someone would have a 85mm 1.8 i could use for a few hours tomorrow (Tuesday) or a 24-70 2.8 maybe?

Just throwing it out there.

looks like you may have to hit up tempe camera if can't find one.
Too bad hatch sold his 85 1.8, i remember he sold one last month or so.

[FlyingPhotog]

I think Hatch had the 85mm f/1.4 Sigma...

And IIRC, he wasn't impressed.

[Hatch1921]

I think Hatch had the 85mm f/1.4 Sigma...

And IIRC, he wasn't impressed.


Correct... erratic focusing issues.. sent it back to B&H... picked up the 85L... love the 85L.

Some shots I've seen from the Sig 85 have been outstanding... I just didn't want to play the Sigma lottery in hopes of getting a good copy.

:)
Hatch

[itsmejson]

Correct... erratic focusing issues.. sent it back to B&H... picked up the 85L... love the 85L.

Some shots I've seen from the Sig 85 have been outstanding... I just didn't want to play the Sigma lottery in hopes of getting a good copy.

:)
Hatch

ahh gotcha i could have swore it was a canon 85 - i think it was back in march
oh well lol

(still waiting for the 5d2 to come in....) haha

[*sigh*]

I have an 85 1.8 and if it was any other day I'd offer it up, but my cousin graduates tomorrow night, so I need it for that. :/

[JmprSteve]

I couldnt find any on craigslist for a good price so i was wondering if by any chance someone would have a 85mm 1.8 i could use for a few hours tomorrow (Tuesday) or a 24-70 2.8 maybe?

Just throwing it out there.

if you need the 85mm 1.8 let me know.

[TauntDevil]

if you need the 85mm 1.8 let me know.
I need it tomorrow from 5pm to about 8pm if possible. Can sign whatever insurance paper.


looks like you may have to hit up tempe camera if can't find one.
Too bad hatch sold his 85 1.8, i remember he sold one last month or so.

I would hit Tempe camera if it didnt take them a month to return my money. Still waiting for the 1k back from the end of april ha.

[JmprSteve]

I need it tomorrow from 5pm to about 8pm if possible. Can sign whatever insurance paper.
I would hit Tempe camera if it didnt take them a month to return my money. Still waiting for the 1k back from the end of april ha.
you've got a pm

[itsmejson]

I would hit Tempe camera if it didnt take them a month to return my money. Still waiting for the 1k back from the end of april ha.

haha wow, seriously??