Red-Ringed Tupperware Party with (ineffective) Tin Foil Hats

Claire wrote in post #2325466
I recall having a hot blonde wannabe hip hop girl across my window. She was South African & only dated black guys. Now there'd been photo ops if I'd had a lens & better angle...at least by the sound of things...

My daughter had a room mate like that....

Permagrin wrote in post #2325459
You should go out and shoot....I always feel better when I do...

That always worked for me, as well. . . until the end of July. No more.

Wu,maybe you should try a new genre? Might get you shooting again.

wu_wei0 wrote in post #2325646
That always worked for me, as well. . . until the end of July. No more.

Where's Wool? He always cheers you up...

Claire wrote in post #2325677
Wu,maybe you should try a new genre? Might get you shooting again.

I am going to play with my interest in macro. I always enjoyed that so maybe will again. Plus I can do it and still be a hermit

Permagrin wrote in post #2325719
Where's Wool? He always cheers you up...

ROFL those handstands get me every time Hope he's out shooting. I'm still thinking I am going to try the parade tonight, but just so ready to grab a beer and sit on my tush.

Macro is wonderful, Wu. I like to do a lot of macro work in the summer when I'm off work. Is there a butterfly conservatory near you? There' s one I frequent in Indianapolis which has afforded me some great photographic opportunities.

No conservatory here. I haven't done "bugs" in years and years. Used to be really into that. I'll have to re-explore that avenue somehow.
I think I will likely work flowers and fruit/veggies, somewhat more abstract, maybe shallow DOF and focus on light, shadow, and form. . . . Have had some things in mind but don't have the lighting I need and have missed my macro lens.
color is off on these, but there are some things I want to try along these lines, as well:
http://static.flickr.c​om/70/199426703_3e837f​a4b9_b.jpg
http://static.flickr.c​om/68/199412090_17bb1d​b1e7_b.jpg

Permagrin wrote in post #2325202
good point, I think I have about $10 in my purse... but that won't even pay for shipping!

OK, OK. You folks drive a hard bargain. I will reduce shipping specially for you since you asked

Claire wrote in post #2325211
Not worth the money. What would I do with a 300mm? Take pics of the neighbours in their bedroom?

Oh come on! Why can't you be like other NORMAL members of the forum, who buy the red ringed lenses, put them on a trophy case, polish them regularly, take them out, paw them, and put them back and admire them?

.. err.. wait..

That's not normal is it?

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Claire wrote in post #2325240
Oh, ours aren't very hot either...LOL

Now, if I was still at Uni it could have been interesting. I'd have pics to post in the G&N...

mmmmmmmmm...... now THAT is a good use.. and the 300/4 is moderately fast at f/4 (as long tele's go) so you can even take pics of the night parties.

wu_wei0 wrote in post #2325646
That always worked for me, as well. . . until the end of July. No more.

I feel for you... what happened?

Stupid me...I went for a ride this afternoon and came home with this.

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wu_wei0 wrote in post #2326252
No conservatory here. I haven't done "bugs" in years and years. Used to be really into that. I'll have to re-explore that avenue somehow.
I think I will likely work flowers and fruit/veggies, somewhat more abstract, maybe shallow DOF and focus on light, shadow, and form. . . . Have had some things in mind but don't have the lighting I need and have missed my macro lens.
color is off on these, but there are some things I want to try along these lines, as well:
http://static.flickr.c​om/70/199426703_3e837f​a4b9_b.jpg
http://static.flickr.c​om/68/199412090_17bb1d​b1e7_b.jpg

I've always found my 350D's onboard actually made a very nice macro flash because its angle of coverage was so wide. Maximum flash power is generally not a concern (nor the fact that most of it goes wide and is wasted) since you work fairly close.

Need a $40 macro?

wu_wei0 wrote in post #2326252
No conservatory here. I haven't done "bugs" in years and years. Used to be really into that. I'll have to re-explore that avenue somehow.
I think I will likely work flowers and fruit/veggies, somewhat more abstract, maybe shallow DOF and focus on light, shadow, and form. . . . Have had some things in mind but don't have the lighting I need and have missed my macro lens.
color is off on these, but there are some things I want to try along these lines, as well:
http://static.flickr.c​om/70/199426703_3e837f​a4b9_b.jpg
http://static.flickr.c​om/68/199412090_17bb1d​b1e7_b.jpg

Nice ones...How's the parade?

Woolburr wrote in post #2326753
Stupid me...I went for a ride this afternoon and came home with this.

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First time I've owned anything but a Ford. I must be nuts.

SERIOUS? THAT followed you home..... are you going to keep it?!

Lightstream wrote in post #2326748
I feel for you... what happened?

Just lost "it" and haven't regained it yet. Long ol' dry spell.

Woolburr wrote in post #2326753
Stupid me...I went for a ride this afternoon and came home with this.

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First time I've owned anything but a Ford. I must be nuts.

How many bricks will this one hold? Sweet looking ride! How does it feel?

Lightstream wrote in post #2326764
I've always found my 350D's onboard actually made a very nice macro flash because its angle of coverage was so wide. Maximum flash power is generally not a concern (nor the fact that most of it goes wide and is wasted) since you work fairly close.

Need a $40 macro?

I have a macro ring and a sigma 500. what I need is decent lighting for back and under lighting.

What do you have in mind?

Woolburr wrote in post #2326768
Nice ones...How's the parade?

Thanks, Wool. I ended up staying home. Just too comfortable to dress again. I no longer do parades semi skyclad. ROFLMBO

I think it is a done deal...I love the ride!

Woolburr wrote in post #2326828
I think it is a done deal...I love the ride!

I need something like that to follow me home! What did you use as bait? j/k I know it takes what I don't have. I have scrounged up 37 bucks to bid on Yoda's big'un.