GKPE: General Ramblings thread

tag141 wrote in post #2589738
I only have one choice...analog. Does installing DirectX make any difference? I can't update the drivers either. The message says 'turn the display settings to VGA and 640x480 and try again' !!!! It's no biggie but I was going to have a play with Vista 64bit.

Is the monitor brand new? I'm picking it's actually faulty unless there's anything in the manual about not being able to display low res.
The other test would be to try it on another pc.

You may find it works with Vista installation as the Vista installer boots into WinPE at 800x600 to image the hdd (installation is quite different (a lot simpler but a lot more pawerful if you want) to xp).

naqs wrote in post #2589896
Well I'm heading up to my grandparents place again this weekend and thought I would try some Landscape photography, something I have never done

Anyone got some useful tips? I'm sure there are some talented landscape photographers here...

Here is the offical landscape tips page

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=198005

_Jo_ wrote in post #2585120
Greetings - just found this thread! And what a thread...be back in a few days as it will take me that long to read it from the start! lol

Jo, welcome to the wild, wacky, and fun GKPE!

weka2000 wrote in post #2585220
Here is something different from me

Tony - you were on form today! I like this!!!

naqs wrote in post #2589896
Well I'm heading up to my grandparents place again this weekend and thought I would try some Landscape photography, something I have never done

Anyone got some useful tips? I'm sure there are some talented landscape photographers here...

Keeping your horizon level is one tip that some of us (including me) tend to forget. Add foreground interest. Open up your aperture to get good depth of field. Other than that, post your pics when you get back!

John, thats close down your aperture to get good depth of field.

Time to get organised for GKPE 6, so I have started a thread. (See my sig!)

If you are planning to come please visit the thread.

weka2000 wrote in post #2590373
Here is the offical landscape tips page

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=198005

Thanks for this weka I never noticed it

All sorted. Looked like a duff driver. Just uninstalled every display driver I could find. Rebooted and loaded them from the 'net. I even get to see boot options...

tag141 wrote in post #2590587
All sorted. Looked like a duff driver. Just uninstalled every display driver I could find. Rebooted and loaded them from the 'net. I even get to see boot options...

whooh...

Nzshrimper wrote in post #2590707
whooh...

Yeehaa..

Man there was snow chaos this morning.
I had to shovel my drive for about 1/2 an hour before leaving, then I drove nearly 50 km at an avarage speed of about 30 KMh. Took 1 1/2 hours (normally 30 mins) Grr Bloody Mercedes drivers when they see a few specks of snow they are scared to go faster than walking pace. Also the rear wheel drive cars are soooo useless in snow (the ones without the motor in the back).

i am looking at getting a canon 2x converter - but $674 seem expensive.. any better deals around that anyone has seen.. or any second hand ones going.

Anyone in CHC area, or close to Timaru who wants to attend the D1NZ 1st Round 2007 drifting championship?

Media passes available, and if you're really good, some shots may be used in NZ Performance Car mag.

Wazza wrote in post #2590758
Anyone in CHC area, or close to Timaru who wants to attend the D1NZ 1st Round 2007 drifting championship?

Media passes available, and if you're really good, some shots may be used in NZ Performance Car mag.

yes please - this weekend is it not

I believe it's this weekend.

If you're still keen, please PM myself or email direct to Brent@d1nz.com
It looks like it's over 2 or 3 days.

Anybody free on the 24th Feb and interested in photographing a man-man wedding? (civil union). They have budgeted about $500. Its in AKL

MattL wrote in post #2590881
Anybody free on the 24th Feb and interested in photographing a man-man wedding? (civil union). They have budgeted about $500. Its in AKL

who wears the dress..

MattL wrote in post #2590881
Anybody free on the 24th Feb and interested in photographing a man-man wedding? (civil union). They have budgeted about $500. Its in AKL

I personally have no issue photographing any kind of ceremony, same sex doesn't bother me. I'd like to have it in my portfolio, but not enough to fly up for it. I have a greek wedding coming up.