The 10th UK South-East "Don't Forget Your Geiger Counter" Gossip Thread (All Welcome)

ies photos wrote in post #11124071
Might be up for an early one on sat but I fancy spurs v everton at 1245. Just got in work, oops

Late night much? lol.. How was the gig?

Swaffs wrote in post #11124055
I've looked into thsi before bet never noticed it opening early enough.
According to the http://www.royalparks.​org.uk …ark%20opening%2​0times.pdf Timetable, it opens from 7AM at the moment.

Isn't that to traffic using the roads? I thought you could gain entry on foot earlier?

Anyone going to Wetlands during next week?
Down the Plughole
London Wetland Centre, half-term week 2010
This new exhibition will take visitors on an extraordinary journey into a real sewer
pipe (never actually used for its intended purpose!). This exciting new exhibit tells
the story of what happens when we drain the bath, flush the toilet or use the
washing machine. As well as venturing down the plughole guests can also play a
fun interactive game to create a perfect wetland. You can explore the rest of the
new high-tech pond zone where you can operate the underwater camera or play in
a digital pond, to discover: small fish and minibeasts swimming past.

Matt Photog Peters wrote in post #11124088
=Matt 'Photog' Peters;11124088]Late night much? lol.. How was the gig?

Only in for 3 songs, lighting was horrible, couple of pics on fb under iesphotography

I'll have a nose..

Just got in from my long weekend. Spent Fri/Sat packing & moving flats (just upstairs in the same building so not too bad, but still annoying) and then Sunday was up near Birmingham for a wedding. 4 day weekend but still didn't seem long enough.

Did get some nice shots of the wedding (the bride asked me to bring my camera along, I was planning on leaving it at home), so should have those online soon.

Sylvester XxX wrote in post #11111622
'twas a hard source, I;m trying out some configurations regardless if they are suitable for the subject or situation over the next couple weeks lol

18 cm reflector bear in that one, wanted to see how closer it would be to a beauty dish I would have added reflector in that image but I wanted to see transition from the light to the shadows as well.

another one, same source.

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Nice stuff Sly, is this with your new elinchrom gear?

Ronin Silv wrote in post #11113061
While out with the dog today I saw woman holding up a 550d and framing her shot using live view on the LCD as I got nearer I saw that the camera was set to Manuel, I approached saying that I didn't want to sound like I was interfering but it might be easier if she framed her shots using the viewfinder. I was told that she didn't really know how to use the camera and she always used a camera like that and she didn't want to mess about with the settings and point the camera and shoot, and with that she walked off with her friend. I wonder how her photos turned out?
Anyway here a few of mine from today.

People are funny. I had a guy come up to me at the wedding on sunday and ask me how to use his new camera. It was a new 5d II with a 24-105 attached...he couldn't figure out why the focusing was broken. It turns out he was using live view the whole time and didn't know that was manual focus only. He also had his mode dial set to Bulb

ies photos wrote in post #11117313
Morning! Felt like the middle of the night when the alarm went off this morning.
Mixed bag of weekend, 10km race and then footy on sat. Uploaded and tagged all the pix only to find out my recent upgrade to the software didn't work so now the search function doesn't work. Spent all Sunday trying to fix it before I gave up. Shame as this would have been a good race aswell. On the positive side 3 more baby bookings, so thats me booked up til xmas. Stereophonics tonight. Need a rest.

Good lord man! When are you hiring an assistant?

bridge99 wrote in post #11118055
just thought I would post my 'duck shot' from my newish 85L, unfortunately my little boy decided to eat it.

Lovely shot! Very cute.

Kaben wrote in post #11119003
Just accepted a job working for Tia Maria on Friday. Will be working in the VIP bar for the Britains Next Top Model Live show at the Excel.

Pay is OK,( it actually went up from what I expected when I confirmed, which was a nice surprise!) but I'm nervous due to the fact that I don't read the magazines or watch any shows that contain "celebrities". I think i may need a a spotter lol!

Thanks for taking my call by the way Rich-definitely made me see sense.

Now the important bit - must decide what toys to buy with the pay?

Woohoo! Nice one mate, that's brilliant. I wouldn't have a clue who the 'celebrities' are either, better watch a few episodes of the show to familiarize yourself (you can have the volume off if that makes it easier)

TCIK wrote in post #11119055
congrats on the gig Rob!

I can recommend a grip for the 5D mkII! (picked mine up on Saturday and I'm attatched already!)

Umm...I'm not sure that's where you're supposed to put the battery grip...

courier wrote in post #11124046
what sort of time are we talking?

I tend to get there for sevenish...

Swaffs wrote in post #11124055
I've looked into thsi before bet never noticed it opening early enough.
According to the http://www.royalparks.​org.uk …ark%20opening%2​0times.pdf Timetable, it opens from 7AM at the moment.

I sometimes park outside and walk in before the car gates open...

Matt Photog Peters wrote in post #11124091
=Matt 'Photog' Peters;11124091]Isn't that to traffic using the roads? I thought you could gain entry on foot earlier?

yep!

souporman wrote in post #11124171
... People are funny. I had a guy come up to me at the wedding on sunday and ask me how to use his new camera. It was a new 5d II with a 24-105 attached...he couldn't figure out why the focusing was broken. It turns out he was using live view the whole time and didn't know that was manual focus only. He also had his mode dial set to Bulb ...

I think someone forgot to tell Canon that about the 5D MkII.

I wonder if it depends which shooting mode you are in?

Mike wrote in post #11123900
Morning. I wish I had too - I have had the man-flu for over a week now and I feel pretty rough still. Get back to bed!

I'm in bed mate, so don't worry! First day i've had to myself in ages and I can't go out, I'm so bored it's unreal..

TCIK wrote in post #11124175
I tend to get there for sevenish...

i will decide on friday. That would mean up at 5 for me - im not great at mornings..

Quick one from this morning........

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …j_photography/5​095867199/

courier wrote in post #11124220
i will decide on friday. That would mean up at 5 for me - im not great at mornings..

I'm gonna wait to confirm til I get a half decent "nearer the time" weather report, if you need a lift from somewhere en route let me know!

vmlopes wrote in post #11124223
Quick one from this morning........

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …j_photography/5​095867199/
Autumn Sunrise by vmlopes, on Flickr

great stuff Victor!

courier wrote in post #11124220
i will decide on friday. That would mean up at 5 for me - im not great at mornings..

I'm generally not to bad, but I doubt I can make it this week.

vmlopes wrote in post #11124223
Quick one from this morning........

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …j_photography/5​095867199/
Autumn Sunrise by vmlopes, on Flickr

Wow!