The 11th official Random Fire Pole Discussion For TPBM (11)

thomascanty wrote in post #5892691
I just want to get all of my teeth yanked out and have a set of dentures made. Seems like it would be cheaper in the long run...

I found out the other day that my grandmother got dentures at age 37. She's in her mid 70's now and has had the SAME dentures the entire time. Talk about CHEAP!! $300 for the set and never looked back. lol

Harm wrote in post #5892736
I am half tempted (not in a S&M way mind you) to get my wisdom teeth removed...maybe a brace put on, but I doubt i need the latter. I just don't want all my teeth bunched up like a freak'o'nature...

I've had that done. That was last year. At least with that pain meds helped and I was so out of it I just slept the whole time. This is just plain irritating!!

thomascanty wrote in post #5862156
I'm working through the infrared shots from my trip right now, and I find it odd that in them, the blue channel always looks the best. But, it's infrared photography. Isn't it supposed to be all about the reds?

Things react differently to different wavelengths (no surprise). But the "blue" pixels will get less non-IR since IR and blue wavelengths are furthest apart.

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #5862451
Why? I've always heard that, but I never understood why...

It's called the "Wood Effect" - live, healthy chlorophyll is a very good IR reflector. Wood, BTW, was a person, it's not referring to tree trunks.

thomascanty wrote in post #5862462
Same way night vision goggles work. They look for a heat source. IR photography captures the heat reflected back. Dead vegetation has no warmth. Live trees and grass do. That's why they come out snow white in an IR photo.

Not exactly. Thermal IR's at a way different wavelength than what you're photographing. By the time you picked up the heat emitted by an object on photographic IR, it'd be about to burst into flames. Thermal IR is down in the 300-400K range, not the 2300-2600K of near IR. It's, as noted above, the Wood Effect, the way chlorophyll and healthy plant matter reflect incoming IR.

JWright wrote in post #5892842
I've used one of the original 4X5 Grafires for years. It has some issues and seems to be losing it's pressure sensitivity, but it's not abig deal. Ever since Lightroom came along, I've had less need for Photoshop and the tablet.

I was given an Intuos 9X12, one of the old serial connection ones. It needs a new cord and I could get it repaired for less than the cost of a new one but since I don't really need it I'm holding off. I'm going to see if the new version of Lightroom supports tablets, then I might get it fixed.

If you ever get the Intuos hooked up, you'll love it. Mine is an intuos, just a small one. The biggest issue I'm having is when I lift off the pad my hands get a bit shaky (Thank God I'm not a surgeon ...) which, if the tip still has a tiny bit of pressure can cause a selection to draw improperly, or move something that I didn't want moved. I often wind up resorting to the mouse when things require a steady release.

I might just spring for the monster and see if I can cram it on my desk.

theague wrote in post #5892866
I found out the other day that my grandmother got dentures at age 37. She's in her mid 70's now and has had the SAME dentures the entire time. Talk about CHEAP!! $300 for the set and never looked back. lol

You proved my point! *doing a Google search for local dentists...*

Jon wrote in post #5892874
Not exactly. Thermal IR's at a way different wavelength than what you're photographing. By the time you picked up the heat emitted by an object on photographic IR, it'd be about to burst into flames. Thermal IR is down in the 300-400K range, not the 2300-2600K of near IR. It's, as noted above, the Wood Effect, the way chlorophyll and healthy plant matter reflect incoming IR.

So I've been learning, and I'm now more confused than ever. When I first started experimenting with IR seven or eight years ago, I remember reading some web pages and forum posts (here and elsewhere). I vaguely remember the heat radiated IR being mentioned numerous times. The photos I got with my converted 10D last week don't always jive with what my memory is telling me I read back then...

I have more experimenting to do.

bloody impressive:

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=533065

and the fact he tells you how to do it all...

Harm wrote in post #5893047
bloody impressive:

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=533065

and the fact he tells you how to do it all...

Yeah i saw that the other day. Flippin awesome.

theague wrote in post #5893071
Yeah i saw that the other day. Flippin awesome.

Yup it is...the 2nd link he has is interesting about changing the IR/UV filter. Not something I'd do for a long, long time!!

Oh and nice avatar. That is one damn good single-malt whisky....I am almost out of my Bowmore, I need to get another bottle of the good nectar....I'll try a different brand next time.

what have you had that you really enjoy? Ever had Lagavulin? You in the USA?

Yes, I am in the US...for now...but whenever I go back home (newcastle) I pick up a nice bottle or two...

I like bowmore, laphroaig, glenmorangie, glen livit, ardburg and isle of jura...

I think my fave would have to be glenmorangie...such a smoooooooooooooth taste it is.

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #5892412
What a coincidence. I just got the couch bug. In about a year's time, I'll be doing some serious sitting with the occasional eating. If I practice enough, make certain sacrifices, maybe employ a trainer/coach, I'll try for the Winter Olympics in 2012. Maybe do the Couch Pentathalon

-sitting
-remote surfing
-scarfing microwaved foods
-snoring
-reduced metabolism relay

I never shared this but I won these events at the last Olympics

Harm wrote in post #5893183
Yes, I am in the US...for now...but whenever I go back home (newcastle) I pick up a nice bottle or two...

I like bowmore, laphroaig, glenmorangie, glen livit, ardburg and isle of jura...

I think my fave would have to be glenmorangie...such a smoooooooooooooth taste it is.

Try Mortlach Flora and Fauna 16yr... it's amazing. I got it at Royal Mile Whiskies. When you're in the UK you can get it via post for fairly cheap. It's a VERY good one.

I have been enjoying cragganmore lately. Very smooth, almost caramel flavor. I haven't read the tasting notes on it to know if that's in there but that's how it comes across to me. I had a special edition Laphroaig that I also got in Edinburgh last year. That was amazing. Bottle 290 of 291.

Miniflash wrote in post #5893206
I never shared this but I won these events at the last Olympics

Deb, I always knew you were a champion.

theague wrote in post #5893234
I had a special edition Laphroaig that I also got in Edinburgh last year. That was amazing. Bottle 290 of 291.

Jammy little so-and-so....best i got to try out was when I went to visit my mate up in aberdeen....we went on a whisky tasting tour...

I think there were 6 distilleries within 10 miles of his house..

Yeah Aberdeen is a good area for it. We didn't do that but I would like to. I have friends in Aberdeen as well.