Brisbane POTN: General Ramblings Thread v2.0

Greg_C wrote in post #4935628
Great series Andrew, and thanks again for the lift.


I'm awake now!
A few more

More excellent shots

Odd ladybug, furry - I've seen the shiny ones before (and failed to photograph them), but a furry one is new to me.

The spider shot is very nice indeed. One thing I need to work on more is getting more background in the shot (i.e. colour, rather than black).

Meaty0 wrote in post #4936994
Wow Greg! This is a beaut. I never knew these guys were fuzzy!

Hmmm...you need to start a book.

Did you use the ring flash for this? Which lens?

Fuzzy? No, doesn't look fuzzy to me.

Better have an eye test - could be cataracts........

willstar wrote in post #4937089
Fuzzy? No, doesn't look fuzzy to me.

Better have an eye test - could be cataracts........

I'm tellin' ya....that Ladybug is in dire need of a Gillette...and then a wax and polish.

AMD72 wrote in post #4936900
No worries about the lift. It was great to get out with the specific task of just taking pictures. That spider with the water drops and his outstretched leg is fantastic - great angle

Andrew

Thanks Andrew

Meaty0 wrote in post #4936994
Wow Greg! This is a beaut. I never knew these guys were fuzzy!

Hmmm...you need to start a book.

Did you use the ring flash for this? Which lens?

Thanks Paul, Canon 180+36mm tube and ring flash

Book, now there's an idea.

These great macro shots just keep on comin'. Nice work guys!

Congratulations on your famous Crumpler, Sam!

willstar wrote in post #4936936
Or you could study to become a financial planner........

Sidebar please David - How does one go about becoming a financial planner? Is a specific degree required or does it mainly involve diploma level courses?

DAdeGroot wrote in post #4937025
More excellent shots

Odd ladybug, furry - I've seen the shiny ones before (and failed to photograph them), but a furry one is new to me.

The spider shot is very nice indeed. One thing I need to work on more is getting more background in the shot (i.e. colour, rather than black).

Thanks Dave,

slower shutter speeds, highter iso is usually how I get this. Trade off with the slower shutter speed is camera shake, so I'm using a tripod a bit more now to compensate.

Meaty0 wrote in post #4937143
I'm tellin' ya....that Ladybug is in dire need of a Gillette...and then a wax and polish.

Ahh, denial. I checked hereand it says that "seeing smooth ladybugs appearing fuzzy is the first sign". And we all know how accurate the Wiki is - the source of truth......

Oh - hang on - reading between the lines, it mentions that lack of caffeine is also likely to cause fuzziness. Solution - a short macchiato.....

Nick C. wrote in post #4937165
Sidebar please David - How does one go about becoming a financial planner? Is a specific degree required or does it mainly involve diploma level courses?

Degree helps in a related subject, but to become Certified Financial Planner nowadays you do the first eight modules (takes about 2 years) then a further 5 (I think) advanced modules to get CFP status - another two or so years worth.

Luckily I completed mine (Deakin Uni) when only 8 subjects were required

Being CFP makes sense, as it's when the income reflects the level of study completed, although most financial planners don't have that level of education - usually you can start planning after completing five of the eight subjects.

Oh, CFP also requires three years of industry experience, too.

-Pleiades- wrote in post #4934039
Am I speaking to myself here.....south people, south!

Okay...well I'm a bit keen to get a photo of the Fingal Lighthouse at dawn and planning on next Saturday. So there you have it...

My 100-400mm L lens has been delivered after repairs from Canon

willstar wrote in post #4937255
Ahh, denial. I checked hereand it says that "seeing smooth ladybugs appearing fuzzy is the first sign". And we all know how accurate the Wiki is - the source of truth......

I hope I don't have cataracts....I've seen the surgery "specialists" do on them....Brrrrrrrrrrr

luke001 wrote in post #4937295
My 100-400mm L lens has been delivered after repairs from Canon

What did you do to it?

Meaty0 wrote in post #4937312
What did you do to it?

I think it jammed from memory?

How much did it cost Andrew?

On another note... I LOVE the 135L!!!

Greg_C wrote in post #4937161
Book, now there's an idea.

I'm hoping my test Lulu book should arrive this week (but it might be next week yet - depends on shipping).

Greg_C wrote in post #4937193
Thanks Dave,

slower shutter speeds, highter iso is usually how I get this. Trade off with the slower shutter speed is camera shake, so I'm using a tripod a bit more now to compensate.

Ah, I figured it might be the case - stands to reason really. I have enough trouble holding this lens steady at 1/100 while also holding a speedlight.

Meaty0 wrote in post #4937273
Okay...well I'm a bit keen to get a photo of the Fingal Lighthouse at dawn and planning on next Saturday. So there you have it...

Hmmm, Dawn at Fingal... I've often wanted to go to the Giant's Staircase there for a dawn shoot - hell of a long way from here though, and if this weather continues like this, dawn would be a fizzer anyway.


Back to yesterday's shoot - I'm not overly impressed with my creek shots from yesterday - I think I was in the wrong frame of mind.

Here's one:

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/dadegroot/22731​28980/

Yeah the focusing ring broke or something got wedged in there. Looks like brand new

Meaty0 wrote in post #4937308
I hope I don't have cataracts....I've seen the surgery "specialists" do on them....Brrrrrrrrrrr

Yeah - your eyes before surgery

and your eyes after surgery....