The 34th Random TPBM Chat and Bubble Wrap Bursting Thread

Skrim17 wrote in post #9532792
I can't wait to see how you like it Fafa, I am torn between it and an 85 for my next purchase, but I can't afford the L version of the 85.

I'm interested too.

I do so adore my 85 1.8....it's rarely off my camera.

sevillafox wrote in post #9532505
I can be a little dense at times.

So I've noticed.

I don't get too awful excited about new camera stuff, keen would be a better descriptor. Probably because I don't use what I have often enough lately.

What I am getting excited about as far as purchases go, is setting up a nice woodworking shop here at home. Most of the tools I have, or have had, were absorbed into the company. Many need replacing, plus there is stuff I never had that I will be getting. I used to do lots of woodworking before starting my company, then backed away from it when I ended up doing it as part of 'the job'. Now I am keen to do a few projects for myself. Tool shopping has become fun for me once again.

Oh, and getting pumped to head out on this ski trip in 3 1/2 weeks.

G'morning. weird morning. ungh. And it's pouring and grey outside.

I need to be over the rainbow. Man do I ever.

short5 wrote in post #9531479
Okay a 5 minute pano job of some shots off the deck this morning. 180 degree view. Now I sleep ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZz

my gosh you have a lovely view!

Belmondo wrote in post #9529849
Funny, Dan.

FWIW, I didn't know what that button did, either.:o:o

Same as the one you used to have, doesn't it?

JWright wrote in post #9530351
AHAYWEH?

It's . . .

Permagrin wrote in post #9530358
DUDE!! I just saw this....now we know!


John, the abandon all hope thread.

That, and I never made any secret about it. I didn't point them to any specific place, just told 'em to get out of their little tent into the bigger world . . . Seems to have worked - there are only a couple of them who don't turn up outside that thread more than inside it any more.

So Jon, how did you like your new gear on the trip?

Really nice. Did everything I could have asked, and at ISO 800 or higher the whole time (moving dinghies and long lenses are a tricky combo). Started getting stuff up at jonbarrettphoto.smugmu​g.com/Travel/Galapagos​, mostly from the 5D2 so far.

sevillafox wrote in post #9532673


I do like some star trail shots more than others....the ones where you get the almost circular trails.

I think you have to be shooting the north star to get circular trails. And for longer than 50 minutes also.

Love "Sleeping Lion" Jon!

Jon, some of us are very grateful for the nudges out of the all hope thread....it was too much stress!

Very nice star trails, Kody. I too am extremely interested in getting some good star trails. Not easy from where I am now, but when I get to my in-laws, with the low light pollution, it should give me ample opportunity to get some, when the weather is good! Hopefully I can get something nice out there.

Jon wrote in post #9528965
Yeah. I know - I encouraged you girls (and Chet, and the others) to get out in the Real (POTN) World . . .

AHA!!!! The smoking gun.

Harm wrote in post #9533167
Very nice star trails, Kody. I too am extremely interested in getting some good star trails. Not easy from where I am now, but when I get to my in-laws, with the low light pollution, it should give me ample opportunity to get some, when the weather is good! Hopefully I can get something nice out there.

Thanks dude. I think even in Boston area you could get some decent trails. Just do 30 second exposures like I've been doing, could probably get away with shorter if needed. Even with the light shining across my image I still managed to get some trails. My next attempt is hopefully going to include the Narrows Bridge so I can get some car headlight/tail light trails also. Or I'm going to go down to a ferry dock and see if I can get some interesting foreground elements. Get out and try it at any rate!

Jon wrote in post #9528965
If she'd just stayed in AHAYWEH, she'd have been able to resist . . .

Yeah. I know - I encouraged you girls (and Chet, and the others) to get out in the Real (POTN) World . . .

What does AHAYWEH stand for? lol

theague wrote in post #9533311
What does AHAYWEH stand for? lol

All Hope Abandon Ye Who Enter Here. Thre's a chat thread with that title somewhere.

Belmondo wrote in post #9533337
All Hope Abandon Ye Who Enter Here. Thre's a chat thread with that title somewhere.

And a couple members around still that haven't been banned yet.

Harm wrote in post #9532157
you must be foaming at the mouth!

no that would be me
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