General Wedding Chit Chat Thread... (Part 3)

Hey there Jim - thanks. Don't know if I'd say I'm a master of the blue sky, but I sure know how to put a proper spin on a CPL .

JimAskew wrote in post #5400407
Stu,

Just simply beautiful. You are the master of blue skies The scene is so restful looking it could put one to sleep

Thank you Suzy - things are very fresh and budding and alive right now, and gnerally stay that way into a good part of the summer. But come hot dry August, some of the plants get a little crispy and the water level drops. At least all the goose crap dries up by then .

SuzyView wrote in post #5400618
Stu, stunning wide picture. Love the composition. It's a gorgeous site. Congrats!
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sapearl wrote in post #5402552
Hey there Jim - thanks. Don't know if I'd say I'm a master of the blue sky, but I sure know how to put a proper spin on a CPL .

I recently picked up a CPL for my 16-35L II. That sucker was expensive . It's an 82mm lens, and I bought the thin B&W polarizer. I really could have bought an entire lens for what that bit cost.

When you need them, though, nothing else will really do the trick properly, so I bit the bullet. $220 did make me swallow hard.

Hi Tom - once upon a time - albeit quite briefly - I entertained the thought of getting that very nice 16-35..... and then I further investigated the additional expenses of special oil changes, tune-ups, and the larger filter size; ouch!!. I ended up going for the 17-40 instead so I could use my 77mm threaded stuff.

But you are absolutely right about the performance. Those things really do darken the sky nicely and reduce reflection like nobody's business. They've given me some of my nicest landscapes.

Well, lunch break is over and it's back to the grindstone - see 'ya all later folks....

belmondo wrote in post #5402599
I recently picked up a CPL for my 16-35L II. That sucker was expensive . It's an 82mm lens, and I bought the thin B&W polarizer. I really could have bought an entire lens for what that bit cost.

When you need them, though, nothing else will really do the trick properly, so I bit the bullet. $220 did make me swallow hard.

Hi Stu, did not see ya there....Hope you had a nice lunch.

I've been "thinking" about the 16-35 also, but need (notice the word "need") a mac notebook for the business. On we go...more stuff mo money mo money mo money

sapearl wrote in post #5402622
Hi Tom - once upon a time - albeit quite briefly - I entertained the thought of getting that very nice 16-35..... and then I further investigated the additional expenses of special oil changes, tune-ups, and the larger filter size; ouch!!. I ended up going for the 17-40 instead so I could use my 77mm threaded stuff. ...

I just got the 17-40MM f/4 EF L for that very reason UWA on the 5D w/77MM thread...fits to my B+W CP nicely

sapearl wrote in post #5402622
Hi Tom - once upon a time - albeit quite briefly - I entertained the thought of getting that very nice 16-35..... and then I further investigated the additional expenses of special oil changes, tune-ups, and the larger filter size; ouch!!. I ended up going for the 17-40 instead so I could use my 77mm threaded stuff.

But you are absolutely right about the performance. Those things really do darken the sky nicely and reduce reflection like nobody's business. They've given me some of my nicest landscapes.

Well, lunch break is over and it's back to the grindstone - see 'ya all later folks....

The funny thing is, I really believe the 17-40 is very nearly the optical equal of the 16-35 in IQ. You give up a little bit in speed, but not that much. I believe it is probably the closest thing to a bargain in the L line.

Jim, I think the ND with the hood should do it.

Ok, how cool is this...
tonight EVERYONE has to watch Inside Edition

They are featuring a story of a wedding I shot that the maid of honor was at a state track meet and broke her leg, of course missing the wedding. Pretty dramatic break, but I just got off the phone with some guy at Inside Ediiton and sent him over a few pics for them to choose from.

Should I have asked them to say my name? LOL

Rakefet wrote in post #5402809
Ok, how cool is this...
tonight EVERYONE has to watch Inside Edition

They are featuring a story of a wedding I shot that the maid of honor was at a state track meet and broke her leg, of course missing the wedding. Pretty dramatic break, but I just got off the phone with some guy at Inside Edition and sent him over a few pics for them to choose from.

Should I have asked them to say my name? LOL

That is AWESOME! So exciting! What channel does it come on? and What time? maybe I can DVR it.

I just finished working on the order for a e-shoot. She picked all the 'classic' shots. This was the couple that she told me that she didn't want to do any 'intimate' shots. No touching the face endearing shots. I was a little disappointed b/c my first e-shoot i just stuck to the basics and this one i was ready for more fun stuff. So she is a traditionalist. I made up for it with my bride i shot last Saturday. She was FUN.

Stephanie Powers wrote in post #5402914
That is AWESOME! So exciting! What channel does it come on? and What time? maybe I can DVR it.

I just finished working on the order for a e-shoot. She picked all the 'classic' shots. This was the couple that she told me that she didn't want to do any 'intimate' shots. No touching the face endearing shots. I was a little disappointed b/c my first e-shoot i just stuck to the basics and this one i was ready for more fun stuff. So she is a traditionalist. I made up for it with my bride i shot last Saturday. She was FUN.

oh and his socks were showing and they were white, so i had to edit them, per her request. I made his jeans 'longer' in one and made his socks dark brown in the other.

Rakefet wrote in post #5402809
Ok, how cool is this...
tonight EVERYONE has to watch Inside Edition

They are featuring a story of a wedding I shot that the maid of honor was at a state track meet and broke her leg, of course missing the wedding. Pretty dramatic break, but I just got off the phone with some guy at Inside Ediiton and sent him over a few pics for them to choose from.

Should I have asked them to say my name? LOL

Holy cow. That's awesome. Now I have to find out when it's on here....maybe they'll show the thing online too.

Leesa, Congrats on the coverage.

Rakefet wrote in post #5402809
Ok, how cool is this...
tonight EVERYONE has to watch Inside Edition

They are featuring a story of a wedding I shot that the maid of honor was at a state track meet and broke her leg, of course missing the wedding. Pretty dramatic break, but I just got off the phone with some guy at Inside Ediiton and sent him over a few pics for them to choose from.

Should I have asked them to say my name? LOL

Wow!! A celebrity in our midst.

You guys are too much, they probably won't even mention my business name, HOPE they do...

I should write and ask him to mention it? should I?

I had to look it up to see what channel is on. for me it's a local network wfmj at 7pm eastern
i had to dvr it I won't be here I do not think...