The 2nd official Random Discussion For TPBM Photo's and Photographers Thread (2)

I am off to bed. CYA

I am going up too. *quickly slips into secret tunnel behind book case*

short5 wrote in post #3799779
Thats a bummer it is my favorite lens. I have never heard anyone complain of a soft copy.

I've had some soft issues with mine, but then while doing some testing last night I discovered that the reason my shots were soft was photographer related and had nothing to do with the lens.

MRaiford wrote in post #3801859
2 Umbrella'd Sunpak 383's one camera-right as high as I could get it at 1/2 power. Pretty typical 45° setup. Other was Camera-left, a little lower and at 1/8 power (fill). I use shoot-through umbrellas, so the tines are less obvious in the catch lights.

And thanks guys

Wonderful series.... I turned into a complete newb yesterday when the nephews came round. Their mother wanted pictures of them in their school uniform. Like a complete dolt, I left the camera on the 1/200 sync mode, so all my shots with flash came out way overexposed, all the shots without flash seriously needed fill-in flash.

Darn.

But I got some nice pics of Max (5yrs) demonstrating how well he can ride his bike without stablisers.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #3802042
OK this recipe makes 4 loaves. Make the whole recipe, if you can't eat all 4 loaves, it freezes well.

Bookmarked, but I'm not overly keen on courgettes. I guess grated will be fine though...

Athena wrote in post #3802189
My kids used to drink Ribena - it's made from black currants. VERY different taste.

I used to love cartons of that. We have Robinson's now though. Apple and Blackberry at the moment. Very refreshing

Athena wrote in post #3802200
What is your favorite TV show, what day/time/channel does it come on?

I have no clue about TV here and want some pointers.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/m​ountain/
http://www.bbc.co.uk …_radio/diysos_i​ndex.shtml

thomascanty wrote in post #3802536
The new digs

Nice. Will leave comments on the gallery.
Edit: Yep, looks nice to us, Lonnie. not so sure about the dreamcatchers in the bathroom through (it's been many years since I woke up on the bathroom floor), they look like they might get a bit manky after a few dampenings from the showers. Also (and I'm being paranoid here), the photoshop sticker on the window might tell any potential burgulars that you've got expensive camera gear in your apartment. Most break-ins are opportunistic in nature, I never like to give people a reason to want to come in.

daves-not-here wrote in post #3803490
I've had some soft issues with mine, but then while doing some testing last night I discovered that the reason my shots were soft was photographer related and had nothing to do with the lens.

Woot for common sense. We have liberaly sprinklings of "my lens is back/front/side focusing", or "soft copy", etc. The vast majority of which are use error. If I ever take a bad photo (more often than not), I'll blame myself first and the equipment last.

short5 wrote in post #3803456
I am going up too. *quickly slips into secret tunnel behind book case*

The tunnel is supposed to be secret? Opps!

Pete wrote in post #3804259
I used to love cartons of that. We have Robinson's now though. Apple and Blackberry at the moment. Very refreshing.

We can't get Ribena in Thailand, so the boys haven't really had it since we moved there. And on our last trip to Malaysia they didn't like it anymore. Recently one of the local stores had a couple of Robinson's squashes and I bought the one you mentioned (they love it) and the Summer Fruits (they hate it).

Good Morning from the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.

Lonnie, the new place looks great. I have never lived in an apartment but that one sure does look nice.

Sigh....

It's nice to be sitting out here in our English country garden with the laptop on my lap.

Ali's here with her gossip magazine. She keeps saying "oooh".

Would she be "chimping"?

lol Pete - which one does she have? OK, Hello! ??

Athena wrote in post #3805165
lol Pete - which one does she have? OK, Hello! ??

It's OK! magazine... This one comes complete with OK! USA and Hot (which used to be called "Heat").

On the front cover are:-
* Jordan & Peter Jordan
* Charlotte Church
* Someone from Corenation Street getting married.

Athena wrote in post #3805165
lol Pete - which one does she have? OK, Hello! ??

It's OK! magazine... This one comes complete with OK! USA and Hot (which used to be called "Heat").

On the front cover are:-
* Jordan & Peter Jordan
* Charlotte Church
* Someone from Corenation Street getting married.

I've never bought one of them, but I used to enjoy them in the hair salon in Malaysia.

BTW Pete - I read an article in Time magazine about Facebook.

Zane!

Athena wrote in post #3802329
We were back on holiday. The whole travelling the world thing started young...

As for doom and gloom shows - I like forensics but not all cop shows. probably should steer clear of anything too sad, considering... I just blew through a whole season of 24 in no time at all. Thought that would last me longer.

I like NCIS - sort of a lighter hearted CSI. That and the F1 Grand Prix are bout the only things I'll go out of my way to watch

thomascanty wrote in post #3802536
The new digs

Nice place Lonnie. Like the 'studio'

cfpackerfan wrote in post #3802859
I have a mySpace, but only because my sister forced me to.
I'll join, but I can't guarantee any participation. I forget to check it. In fact, I don't think I've logged on there in months.

short5 wrote in post #3803206
I entered a theme on jpg magazines site. It says to tell a friend to come vote so>>>>Hot Shoe
I normally would think that was cheating but I think they are just trying to promote the magazine and site. If you like it give me a vote. Anyone else entering? There are several themes.

Voted

Athena wrote in post #3805194
BTW Pete - I read an article in Time magazine about Facebook.

Oh yes? What did it say?