Photography thread.

[N7YA]

Ive been trying to improve my skills in this area in hopes that i can get good enough to make a little bit of money doing it one day. I have simplified my gear and the way i carry it to save my back and time....sling bag ($100 Lowepro sling bag i got for $36 from a camera store that was going out of business, along with a cool, airgel neck strap for the camera itself for $10...score!), monopod that doubles as a walking stick/weapon, small tripod that fits inside the bag nicely, filters so i dont need lens caps anymore, microfibre cloth...as well as good hiking shoes and gear so i can get to locations better. I even carry a pointed Kubaton for city shoots. I dont like taking pictures of people, but ill jab one in the pecs and traps if they try to gank my shit. But i digress....

I am really starting to geek out in this field, and i know there are some bad ass photographers on the Island...nothing special here, lets talk gear, share photos, help oneanother...i could sure use it, and would simply enjoy reading or having conversations about it. My website has been transformed into nothing but photography, i have stowed away the pens and paper as art has no place in this dead city, but photographers are still respected. Ok, show off time!

Here are a couple of pics i resized. I am now starting to notice flaws and imperfections in my older shots that i was all proud of that i never noticed before...and frankly, im appalled! These days, I am trying to get bright, exciting and interesting shots with minimal post-editing, next to no cropping, and as little digital noise and over-saturation as i can. I hope to be as good as some of you veterans (Bob '0RT) and would love to hear from you guys...and by all means, post your shots! I would love to see them, it really helps.

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[K7SGJ]

I like the stop sign. I'm a sucker for b/w. The second one reminded me I need to water the oleanders today, thanks. There are some places north of me I want to get to soon to get the changing of the leaves. Up around Sedona, there is a place where there are some old shacks and such that should photograph well. Of course, up there, there is all the Red Rock and mountains it's famous for, too. I still haven't had much of a chance to put many miles on my new Nikon, other than the GD kitchen remodel. (still in progress) We are also in the process of shutting down my wife's business which is consuming all my free time, and that that was never free.

I use UV lens protectors and polarizers, too. Although they do protect the lens, I still use lens caps since it's so dusty/dirty out here and the wind is always blowing one way or the other. I don't have a problem losing them because I use those cap keepers that have a little elastic band on one end to go around the lens, and a little sticky goddamnit on the other end that sticks to the outside of the lens cap.

Nice pix Adam, keep on clicking.

[KG4CGC]

Dude. Anyone ever tell you that your shit is better than average? I'm thinking, National Geographic.

[NQ6U]

If you really want to make your stuff stand out, start playing around with the creative use of flash and other forms of artificial lighting. It's a lot of fun.

[K7SGJ]

If you lived closer, I'd let you take a close up of the fucking tooth I just cracked. Boy, when cold water hits it, I go ballistic, so use a really fast lens.

[KG4CGC]

Keep doing what you're doing. It looks good.

[WØTKX]

I just play around with the camera on my Lumia 900. Here's one of a structure at work.

https://lkoh9g.blu.livefilestore.com/y1phRMTVIYlaY_4KbIMYeNiSxDuBHCWT1iymljGUl9mYv0JfGk IGjR-IZwcoJsVRywIkzu-M2uF-uOOdCN1ASCakYSmREyUhqk5/WP_000104.jpg?psid=1

[KG4CGC]

I just play around with the camera on my Lumia 900. Here's one of a structure at work.

https://lkoh9g.blu.livefilestore.com/y1phRMTVIYlaY_4KbIMYeNiSxDuBHCWT1iymljGUl9mYv0JfGk IGjR-IZwcoJsVRywIkzu-M2uF-uOOdCN1ASCakYSmREyUhqk5/WP_000104.jpg?psid=1
HAARP reflectors?

[KG4CGC]

Y'all prolly see most mah stuff.



http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Dog%20Walk/ffc9e784.jpg














http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Dog%20Walk/71c56a77.jpg

[WØTKX]

LOL! RFID detectors, reading the chips in yer head. Here's one I think I posted before, using the macro feature.

https://28lvea.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pKNyywNeVPP3mjkJRcL_NBRO8ai2cm_G6am1Z8B6QJjbcor_ 0b_H88jOCSqk8dfYGtPQczQ3uEPOQP3wZI1EaOGa4wJSuPQ_q/WP_000093.jpg?psid=1

[WØTKX]

Scooter for the bartender...

https://xeuada.blu.livefilestore.com/y1phwWiCSOoxp3ax2u2WXqLqgnZ9rxC1ZVq57D-sbnnXxR6I9fsoJ42OcDPWFhz3cD2M2X0oWBO3n_gTq5e_OqOxH xKAc5xeZJa/WP_000056.jpg?psid=1

[K7SGJ]

Scooter for the bartender...

https://xeuada.blu.livefilestore.com/y1phwWiCSOoxp3ax2u2WXqLqgnZ9rxC1ZVq57D-sbnnXxR6I9fsoJ42OcDPWFhz3cD2M2X0oWBO3n_gTq5e_OqOxH xKAc5xeZJa/WP_000056.jpg?psid=1

Aint no place fer all the bottles.

[wa6mhz]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8191/8082999265_8f4dba370c_z.jpg

[KG4CGC]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8191/8082999265_8f4dba370c_z.jpg
Hey neat! Got anymore like that?

[wa6mhz]

That was an Antique Mic display at the Pacificon/ARRL National Convention last week.

[kf0rt]

All I've been shooting lately is pics of the minor work (that's taking weeks) at the kid's house.

Here's a shot of the podzilla making a delivery. That thing's pretty cool.

http://www.westton.com/misc/rifleway2/content/bin/images/large/IMG_1405.jpg

[N8YX]

A few of mine are in the "Bicycling" thread in the Sports area.

Have to scan some of my severe WX stuff in one of these days. Also need a digital SLR - my film camera is a Pentax K1000 and while it's a durable old cuss the unit isn't capable of the things which a modern Nikon or Canon is.

[K7SGJ]

A few of mine are in the "Bicycling" thread in the Sports area.

Have to scan some of my severe WX stuff in one of these days. Also need a digital SLR - my film camera is a Pentax K1000 and while it's a durable old cuss the unit isn't capable of the things which a modern Nikon or Canon is.

Funny you should mention that. We have three Pentax ME series cameras with all the lens, auto-winders, and all the goodies, stored in the closet. Although I know I'll never use them again, I just can't seem to part with them. Probably wouldn't get diddly squat for them anyway. Too bad the lens won't work with DSLRs.

[kf0rt]

Too bad the lens won't work with DSLRs.

You can actually use any older Pentax lens on a Pentax DSLR. If it's the old M42 screw mount, you'll need a K-mount adapter, but it'll work. I've been half thinking of getting a used Pentax DSLR just to use some old glass I have. Pentax glass on a Nikon, though? Ain't happening, sadly.

I used Pentax film gear almost exclusively for many years; still have a couple K2 bodies. Spotmatics? Ohhellyeah! ;) Been slowly selling it all off -- the film bodies (of any brand) sure don't go for much on the used market these days. Some of the older SMC lenses still sell pretty well, though.

[K7SGJ]

You can actually use any older Pentax lens on a Pentax DSLR. If it's the old M42 screw mount, you'll need a K-mount adapter, but it'll work. I've been half thinking of getting a used Pentax DSLR just to use some old glass I have. Pentax glass on a Nikon, though? Ain't happening, sadly.

I used Pentax film gear almost exclusively for many years; still have a couple K2 bodies. Spotmatics? Ohhellyeah! ;) Been slowly selling it all off -- the film bodies (of any brand) sure don't go for much on the used market these days. Some of the older SMC lenses still sell pretty well, though.

I had a sweet deal back when I used those. I was working for a TV station, and they developed film every day because the field crews would turn a few stills. Since is was no more effort or cost, they would process all my slide film at the same for free, but I had to mount them which was fine since all were nor keepers. Hell, they even gave me all the film I wanted. My wife and I shot film like crazy, and still have a bazillion slides packed away. I guess I should transfer them to a digital medium some time. Or maybe I'll just die and they will all get shit canned. Seems to be the way of the world any more.

[kf0rt]

That is a sweet deal! Growing up, my Dad had a darkroom, so processing was "free," just had to do the work. Still has it, but it hasn't been used in eons (if anyone wants a good deal on a Beseler 23 Dichro enlarger with all the goodies...) I'm soooo done with shooting film. One of my big side projects is converting years and years of film to digital -- royal PITA, that.

[K7SGJ]

That is a sweet deal! Growing up, my Dad had a darkroom, so processing was "free," just had to do the work. Still has it, but it hasn't been used in eons (if anyone wants a good deal on a Beseler 23 Dichro enlarger with all the goodies...) I'm soooo done with shooting film. One of my big side projects is converting years and years of film to digital -- royal PITA, that.

I'm with you on that. I have all the stuff for the conversion, except for the time.

[kf0rt]

I'm with you on that. I have all the stuff for the conversion, except for the time.

Scanning film goes well with a Netflix subscription. :rofl:

[K7SGJ]

Scanning film goes well with a Netflix subscription. :rofl:

Although I have Amazon prime, I agree.

[AE1PT]

The unfortunate thing is that a lot of the spectacular professional work is shot in RAW format and heavily post processed. A new thing is HDR--which just a bit of can give incredible pop--but the trend is to heavily apply it and get a surreal gamma across the exposure. Gets tiring after a bit... Remember though that the difference between an average photo and an incredible one is a two parter. Henri Cartier-Bresson aptly stated that it's in the moment--and Ansel Adams correctly showed us the power of the light. Moment and light.

I still prefer working in traditional film. Got to get my darkroom back up and running here at the new house. There is a little fun to be had with digital--but the outcomes seem contrived. Here is a smattering of some of my work--the site has not been updated in over two years...

http://www.blogmudgeon.com/photography/

[kf0rt]

I kinda dig HDR, but not if it's too velvety Elvis.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8004/7530672426_855b1a6bb5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tatanka/7530672426/)
Holzwarth Historic Area, Rocky Mountain National Park (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tatanka/7530672426/) by tatanka01b (http://www.flickr.com/people/tatanka/), on Flickr

[KG4CGC]

I kinda dig HDR, but not if it's too velvety Elvis.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8004/7530672426_855b1a6bb5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tatanka/7530672426/)
Holzwarth Historic Area, Rocky Mountain National Park (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tatanka/7530672426/) by tatanka01b (http://www.flickr.com/people/tatanka/), on Flickr

Want.

[NA4BH]

Pat, that shot of Camp Nelson is powerful. NICE.

[KG4CGC]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Dog%20Walk/fcfce56c.jpg

[kf0rt]

Want.

Choice of sizes. :lol:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tatanka/7530672426/sizes/l/in/photostream/

[kf0rt]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Dog%20Walk/fcfce56c.jpg

Nice! You spend a lot of time after the shot, eh?

[KG4CGC]

Nice! You spend a lot of time after the shot, eh?
Eh, about 15 minutes. Not trained in PS so some stuff has to be done by hand. (mouse and clicks)

[N7YA]

I kinda dig HDR, but not if it's too velvety Elvis.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8004/7530672426_855b1a6bb5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tatanka/7530672426/)
Holzwarth Historic Area, Rocky Mountain National Park (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tatanka/7530672426/) by tatanka01b (http://www.flickr.com/people/tatanka/), on Flickr

Yeah, that one! I love this pic...thats worthy of various periodicals.

[KJ3N]

Here are a couple of pics i resized. I am now starting to notice flaws and imperfections in my older shots that i was all proud of that i never noticed before...and frankly, im appalled!

Adam,

If you really want to see bad photography, head over to my barely used Flickr account.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21017459@N02/

I have so many pics I've taken, but few I'd be comfortable posting. I've posted more to my FB account (where I don't think it really matters) than the Flickr account.

[NA4BH]

The Las Vegas Hilton (which is no more). You brought back a lot of memories. THANKS.

[N7YA]

Dude. Anyone ever tell you that your shit is better than average? I'm thinking, National Geographic.


Wow...Thanks Charles. I dont think im to that level by any means, but i certainly aspire to be and i really appreciate the compliment. I have to admit, i tried shooting a wedding and a walk down the strip...only got about 3-5 useable shots from those because the subject matter didnt interest me as much, so my eye wasnt tuning into it. This is something i need to fix if i want to do anything with this. I have a rehearsal tomorrow at 1pm, just one 45 minute set for our new singer. But when its done, i am all loaded up and ready to hit the road with a few good hours of sunlight. Ill try to nail down some more shots.


Ok, more show and tell! Heres a couple i shot on the mountainside north of here in the low angle sun.

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[KG4CGC]

Of course you don't think you are. Duh.

[N7YA]

Adam,

If you really want to see bad photography, head over to my barely used Flickr account.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21017459@N02/

I have so many pics I've taken, but few I'd be comfortable posting. I've posted more to my FB account (where I don't think it really matters) than the Flickr account.


Come on, those arent bad at all...first off, i love Star Trek. Good night shots of Bellagio and Paris, thats what i was struggling with the other night, yours are great. The moon pics have eluded me because im just not set up for it, nice and clear...and i like the sinister pic of Digit. All of my cats have that same look of "sleep well, asshole, for tomorrolw, we eat your face!".

[N7YA]

Of course you don't think you are. Duh.

Seriously, those guys are sick!! We have a Peter Lik gallery here in town and i just sit and marvel at his post-editing skills alone!

[NA4BH]

Wow...Thanks Charles. I dont think im to that level by any means, but i certainly aspire to be and i really appreciate the compliment. I have to admit, i tried shooting a wedding and a walk down the strip...only got about 3-5 useable shots from those because the subject matter didnt interest me as much, so my eye wasnt tuning into it. This is something i need to fix if i want to do anything with this. I have a rehearsal tomorrow at 1pm, just one 45 minute set for our new singer. But when its done, i am all loaded up and ready to hit the road with a few good hours of sunlight. Ill try to nail down some more shots.


Ok, more show and tell! Heres a couple i shot on the mountainside north of here in the low angle sun.

7751

7752

7753

I want a copy of the first photo. It will compliment the drawing I already have from you. 8X10, Will pick it up when we come out there. Let me know how much $$$. You're costing me a fortune in framing, take up knitting or something. Please !!

JUST KIDDING

[NA4BH]

We have a Peter Lik gallery here in town!

I have one upstairs, but I spend my time here. :rofl: :rofl:

[KJ3N]

Come on, those arent bad at all...first off, i love Star Trek. Good night shots of Bellagio and Paris, thats what i was struggling with the other night, yours are great.

They're not bad considering they were taken with a Canon S50 point & shoot 5MP camera.


The moon pics have eluded me because im just not set up for it, nice and clear...and i like the sinister pic of Digit. All of my cats have that same look of "sleep well, asshole, for tomorrolw, we eat your face!".

The moon shots were taken with a Canon SX-30 IS and cheap-ass tripod. Had a real hard time keep that setup still. The cats were taken by hand with a Canon Rebel XTi.

[N7YA]

I used a Rebel 400D for these shots. Nice job on the moon shots, since it is a moving object, afterall. I took a bunch of beautiful shots of my cats, one was great. It had all 3 of them bunched up together and looking at me...then i looked at my desk and saw my SD card sitting there. I took pictures of nothing. Lesson learned.

[N7YA]

I have one upstairs, but I spend my time here. :rofl: :rofl:


Yep, he has the most awesomest name one could have. :lol:

[N7YA]

Bob, you cover lunch and ill take care of the rest. :yes: You are getting gifts when you get here.

[W7XF]

I just play around with the camera on my Lumia 900. Here's one of a structure at work.

https://lkoh9g.blu.livefilestore.com/y1phRMTVIYlaY_4KbIMYeNiSxDuBHCWT1iymljGUl9mYv0JfGk IGjR-IZwcoJsVRywIkzu-M2uF-uOOdCN1ASCakYSmREyUhqk5/WP_000104.jpg?psid=1

So that's how Colorado rapes and pilfers the finances of the public?

[NA4BH]

Awesomeness to the 10^.

[N7YA]

At least they get THAT political reach-around.

[KJ3N]

I took a bunch of beautiful shots of my cats, one was great. It had all 3 of them bunched up together and looking at me...then i looked at my desk and saw my SD card sitting there. I took pictures of nothing. Lesson learned.

:lol:

One of these days I may get around to uploading more pics to Flickr so you real pros can pick them apart. ;)

[NA4BH]

Bob, you cover lunch and ill take care of the rest. :yes: You are getting gifts when you get here.

You betcha !!!!!

[wa6mhz]

I hava Canon 120is Powershot I carry around on my belt in a carrier 24/7. I don't like the Piss Poor Cellphone cameras. The Canon has a 10X zoom lens and also functions as a decent camcorder. The Flash is pretty good too. So since I have this on me all the time, it is easy to WHIP IT OUT and shoot what I see. I take lotsa pix of the cats, and whatever project I am working on. But, if I am out and a PHOTO OP emerges, I am always ready. Oh yes, also carry spare batteries along in my tool pouch. If U visit the "other" forum, U will see the various travelogues I do on trips I get to go on. Dayton, San Francisco, Taiwan, Santa Clara. Wherever I go, the Camera documents every bit of it. U can also view my FLICKR site to see all the pix.

[NQ6U]

If I had the space for a darkroom, I'd still be working B&W film. Alas, my house is tiny (I had to struggle to find a 5' x 5' area for my radio station) so I'm pretty much stuck with digital photography. I've been using Photoshop since v 1.0 so I'm comfortable with it but it doesn't do the same thing for me as real darkroom work.

[KJ3N]

One of these days, I hope to get some really nice shots of the foxes we have around here.

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Problem is, you usually have to get up at the crack of dawn to catch them and I'm not an early riser. The above happened purely by accident.

[W3WN]

Funny you should mention that. We have three Pentax ME series cameras with all the lens, auto-winders, and all the goodies, stored in the closet. Although I know I'll never use them again, I just can't seem to part with them. Probably wouldn't get diddly squat for them anyway. Too bad the lens won't work with DSLRs.I have the same issue with my old Minolta SLR's. I couldn't tell you the last time I used one of them, but I hate to just toss them. Selling them is not a viable option; I'd be lucky to get a nickel on the dollar.

[kf0rt]

Wow...Thanks Charles. I dont think im to that level by any means, but i certainly aspire to be and i really appreciate the compliment. I have to admit, i tried shooting a wedding and a walk down the strip...only got about 3-5 useable shots from those because the subject matter didnt interest me as much, so my eye wasnt tuning into it. This is something i need to fix if i want to do anything with this. I have a rehearsal tomorrow at 1pm, just one 45 minute set for our new singer. But when its done, i am all loaded up and ready to hit the road with a few good hours of sunlight. Ill try to nail down some more shots.


Ok, more show and tell! Heres a couple i shot on the mountainside north of here in the low angle sun.

7751

7752

7753

Those are really good, Adam. Good reason to "not fear the macro."

[AE1PT]

If I had the space for a darkroom, I'd still be working B&W film. Alas, my house is tiny (I had to struggle to find a 5' x 5' area for my radio station) so I'm pretty much stuck with digital photography. I've been using Photoshop since v 1.0 so I'm comfortable with it but it doesn't do the same thing for me as real darkroom work.

Sometimes one has to be novel in how to do this--once upon a time in the photo rags (remember those?) lots of plans and tips were to be had on turning the bathroom into a darkroom for a dev and print session. When we first moved to Kentucky, I set up in a tiny bathroom--with a Laborator 1200 in the corner. Hard to hide that...

Hotel bathrooms were always my favorite. :irked: This was often necessary when doing large format to make sure that the day's work was in order and nothing needed a reshoot. If you have the right stuff, LOC archival work can come out the the bathroom. Here is an example where all the negs were processed at the hotel;

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=thrush&co=hh

There are 3-4 more projects currently headed to HABS. The NPS takes YEARS to complete measured drawing sets. I shot this series in 2004 and it only appeared last year!

I put this site up when we moved to a bigger house in 2004. The darkroom shared half of the space with the bench and later ham station. My office was shoved in there as well...

http://timescapeconsulting.com/newdark/

In the new house here, the shack will share the space with the darkroom also. Don't know when that will happen--the sink is in, a Drainosaur installed for discharge--but the electronics end is taking a lead!

[K7SGJ]

Sometimes one has to be novel in how to do this--once upon a time in the photo rags (remember those?) lots of plans and tips were to be had on turning the bathroom into a darkroom for a dev and print session. When we first moved to Kentucky, I set up in a tiny bathroom--with a Laborator 1200 in the corner. Hard to hide that...

Hotel bathrooms were always my favorite. :irked: This was often necessary when doing large format to make sure that the day's work was in order and nothing needed a reshoot. If you have the right stuff, LOC archival work can come out the the bathroom. Here is an example where all the negs were processed at the hotel;

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=thrush&co=hh

There are 3-4 more projects currently headed to HABS. The NPS takes YEARS to complete measured drawing sets. I shot this series in 2004 and it only appeared last year!

I put this site up when we moved to a bigger house in 2004. The darkroom shared half of the space with the bench and later ham station. My office was shoved in there as well...

http://timescapeconsulting.com/newdark/

In the new house here, the shack will share the space with the darkroom also. Don't know when that will happen--the sink is in, a Drainosaur installed for discharge--but the electronics end is taking a lead!

I really do like the b/w pix. Nice job

[kf0rt]

Pentax glass on a Nikon, though? Ain't happening, sadly.

Hmmm... http://www.cowboystudio.com/product_p/pk-nikon.htm :chin:

[N7YA]

Those are really good, Adam. Good reason to "not fear the macro."

Thanks Bob! I do well in close like that. I looked back through some wedding shots i did and felt like an ass. Its a good idea to stick to what im better at. :lol:

[KG4CGC]

Madison Wisconsin October 2003. Last weekend of the farmer's market which wraps around the state capitol building.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Wisconsin%202003/06f9e4e5.jpg



Same area but down State St.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Wisconsin%202003/d674a96d.jpg


Canon SD100 ELF. 2000 model.



http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Trip%20Through%20SC%20and%20NC/833cb85c.jpg

Pisgah Forest 2010 October. Off the beaten path down by the river. Nikon D50.
Same area, Looking Glass Falls. 6 frame vertical and horizontal pan.



http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Trip%20Through%20SC%20and%20NC/aea9483a.jpg

[kf0rt]

Got my mitts on three boxes of my grandfathers slides earlier this year (he died in 1985, born in 1897). Here's a couple shots he took in May 1937 on a trip to Glacier National Park. Early Kodachrome film, camera unknown. On some, the color has held up well -- others, not so much.


"Empire Builder at Whitefish, MT." (Was that the name of the train?)
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Snowmobile crew
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Victoria Glacier, from hotel window
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[N8YX]

"Empire Builder at Whitefish, MT." (Was that the name of the train?)

Yes:

http://www.gnrhs.org/empire_builder.htm

The route was taken over by Amtrak some time prior to 2007 and they still run the "Empire Builder" as a daily train.

Good find. :agree:

[kf0rt]

Yes:

http://www.gnrhs.org/empire_builder.htm

The route was taken over by Amtrak some time prior to 2007 and they still run the "Empire Builder" as a daily train.

Good find. :agree:

Cool... Here's the Amtrak site: http://www.amtrak.com/empire-builder-train

Two tickets, one-way from Chicago to Portland, OR will set you back about $418. That'd be damn tempting if Chicago or Portland were closer.

[NQ6U]

I took the empire builder from Seattle to Chicago back in 1978. Got laid in the sleeper dome while passing though the Cascade Tunnel, too.

[N7YA]

Oooh, i like that waterfall pic!

[N7YA]

Got my mitts on three boxes of my grandfathers slides earlier this year (he died in 1985, born in 1897). Here's a couple shots he took in May 1937 on a trip to Glacier National Park. Early Kodachrome film, camera unknown. On some, the color has held up well -- others, not so much.


"Empire Builder at Whitefish, MT." (Was that the name of the train?)
8413

Snowmobile crew
8414

Victoria Glacier, from hotel window
8415

This is really cool! I want one of those snowmachines and turn it into a sleeper...just need snow, of course. Old pictures are the real deal. They stand out in this age of digital...you had to work for those.

[kf0rt]

I took the empire builder from Seattle to Chicago back in 1978. Got laid in the sleeper dome while passing though the Cascade Tunnel, too.

This isn't going to look good on your Pope resume.

[kf0rt]

This is really cool! I want one of those snowmachines and turn it into a sleeper...just need snow, of course. Old pictures are the real deal. They stand out in this age of digital...you had to work for those.

Fun stuff, for sure. Want... MORE! Wish I was retired so I could do this full-time.

[N7YA]

I have the entire month of january off...its good and scary at the same time, so i am going to make good use of it and get outdoors with my camera. I need some good winter shots, and i have learned a few things since the first posting. I also want more pics from members.



....i think its almost turkey time, gotta run!

[kf0rt]

I have the entire month of january off...its good and scary at the same time, so i am going to make good use of it and get outdoors with my camera. I need some good winter shots, and i have learned a few things since the first posting. I also want more pics from members.



....i think its almost turkey time, gotta run!

Lucky you on the time off! Please do share the results....

I'm 4 days into an 11-day "vacation." Wanna do some macro work. I broke out the water drop stuff yesterday, but the valve is hosed beyond immediate repair. Now wondering what I might be able to do with 15 Bud "Platinum" beer bottles.

Stay tuned, I guess.

[KG4CGC]

Fun stuff, for sure. Want... MORE! Wish I was retired so I could do this full-time.

Nice old pics, Rob. Thanks.

[N7YA]

I want to experiment with the water drop thing as well...looks like fun. I need a dedicated macro lens, though. They arent that expensive, i guess i should say a decent one can be had for an affordable price.

[N7YA]

Drove out to the dam with my son and got a couple of cool night shots.

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[NA4BH]

Dayum Adam, that is nice. Even got a "shooting star" in there.

[N7YA]

Thanks, Bob...more like a "shooting airliner", as i used a 10 second exposure.

[kb2crk]

I have a question on editing software.. Which one works well without costing an arm and a nut..
My wife is playing with picasa right now as it was free.....

[kf0rt]

Depends on what you intend to do.

For a basic free editor, there's a program called paint.net that has my attention lately. Download link here: http://download.cnet.com/Paint-NET/3000-2192_4-10338146.html

[kb2crk]

Depends on what you intend to do.

For a basic free editor, there's a program called paint.net that has my attention lately. Download link here: http://download.cnet.com/Paint-NET/3000-2192_4-10338146.html

Not really what I am going to do.... The Wife is the shutter bug... She is working with a couple pictures of the storm clouds that are overhead right now. Can't hurt to try it though.

[NQ6U]

Oops.

[NQ6U]

I have a question on editing software.. Which one works well without costing an arm and a nut..
My wife is playing with picasa right now as it was free.....

The Gimp works if you're running Linux or Unix (including Mac OS X). It can be made to run under Windows but I don't know how well it works.

[kb2crk]

I took a look at paint but it does not do the RAW editing from what is said on cnet.... The camera does take some really nice pictures....

[kf0rt]

Not really what I am going to do.... The Wife is the shutter bug... She is working with a couple pictures of the storm clouds that are overhead right now. Can't hurt to try it though.

Of course, I meant "you" in the collective sense.

RAW, eh? You might give RAW Therapee a try (yeah, real name): http://rawtherapee.com/downloads I've never tried it, but have heard good things. Carlo mentions Gimp which is thought of as the "open source Photoshop." It's available for Windows -- a lot of people find it hard to use, but it does a lot.

[K7SGJ]

You might try the demo of Photoshop LightRoom4. I took a look at their site, and it appears the 350D is supported. I use it, and really like it. It's under $80, and even less if you catch a special at Newegg, or a sale somewhere. I think Rob uses it, too. He could probably give you more insight as he is more of a guru, and I am but the grasshopper trying to snatch the pebble from his hand, or, trying to pebble the snatch from his hand. I always get that shit mixed up.

[kf0rt]

Yeah, if you don't mind spending a little $$$, Lightroom is probably the way to go. Full version is $114 at Newegg right now, but like Eddie says, there are deals from time to time. There is still some stuff that Lightroom can't handle, though. HDR, panoramas, focus stacking... the "fringe" stuff. And Lightroom may be a little "heavy" if you just want to edit pictures once in awhile. It's more of a "digital asset manager" with a good editor. Perfect for most of what I do and I use it a LOT...

ETA: Lightroom also uses Adobe Camera RAW (ACR) for full RAW file support. That's pretty much the standard in the pro world.

[KG4CGC]

For RAWR images I use the software that came with the camerar, convert those to tiff and then work them in PS. If you are going to spend some bucks, Adobe Image Raw is awesome but I've only seen it used on a MAC.

[N7YA]

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[NY4Q]

Forestry Servie sign above FS42 near Dahlonega
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[NY4Q]

A critter on the Appalachian Trail near Gooch Gap.
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[wa6mhz]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8077/8313828285_082e090b9e_c.jpg

Taken at 80MPH on I-17 north of Phoenix

[NY4Q]

Taken at 80MPH on I-17 north of Phoenix

Who were you riding with because we all know the ole Crown Vic won't go that fast. :)

[wa6mhz]

I was driving my wifes 2005 Camry. The Town Car has done over 100 before, but not often as the BEAR would POUNCE on it.

[NY4Q]

I was driving my wifes 2005 Camry. The Town Car has done over 100 before, but not often as the BEAR would POUNCE on it.

Oops. My apologies for mixing up the Town Car with a Crown Vic. Who's wrecker was it on when it did 100? :)

Anudder pic from a bike ride on a bike trail near the Ranger Camp in Dahlonega.

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[NY4Q]

And anudder from up near Gooch Gap on the Appalachian Trail. That white spot up from center is the water tank at the Army Ranger Camp.

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[kf0rt]

Pretty country. Bet you get snakes and shit.

[KG4CGC]

Oops. My apologies for mixing up the Town Car with a Crown Vic. Who's wrecker was it on when it did 100? :)

Anudder pic from a bike ride on a bike trail near the Ranger Camp in Dahlonega.

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TVA huh? I understand that Tennessee was trying to take about a mile or more of Georgia land not too long ago claiming the land and the water was theirs and that the maps were drawn incorrectly oh loe those many years ago.

[NY4Q]

Pretty country. Bet you get snakes and shit.

Yessir; in the snake world I've seen Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, and Water Moccasins.

I've seen a lot of black bears and coyotes. I've seen evidence of wild hogs but never crossed one's path (and don't want to).

I took this from the owner on a bike trail one day.

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[kb2crk]

TVA huh? I understand that Tennessee was trying to take about a mile or more of Georgia land not too long ago claiming the land and the water was theirs and that the maps were drawn incorrectly oh loe those many years ago.


It was the other way around.. Atlanta was trying to get more water...

[KG4CGC]

It was the other way around.. Atlanta was trying to get more water...

Ah ha. For a small amount of infrastructure, Atlanta could extract water daily out of thin air.

[kf0rt]

Really wanted to fire up the water drop photo stuff with the time off here. Got started on that and the valve on the Camera Axe is hosed (replacement on order). So, here's one from a year ago.

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[K6CPO]

Photographer for 45+ years... Made a little money at it over the years, but not enough to live on and once it becomes a job, it takes a lot of the enjoyment out of it. My recent digital stuff is on line at http://johnwright.smugmug.com


You might try the demo of Photoshop LightRoom4. I took a look at their site, and it appears the 350D is supported. I use it, and really like it. It's under $80, and even less if you catch a special at Newegg, or a sale somewhere. I think Rob uses it, too. He could probably give you more insight as he is more of a guru, and I am but the grasshopper trying to snatch the pebble from his hand, or, trying to pebble the snatch from his hand. I always get that shit mixed up.


Yeah, if you don't mind spending a little $$$, Lightroom is probably the way to go. Full version is $114 at Newegg right now, but like Eddie says, there are deals from time to time. There is still some stuff that Lightroom can't handle, though. HDR, panoramas, focus stacking... the "fringe" stuff. And Lightroom may be a little "heavy" if you just want to edit pictures once in awhile. It's more of a "digital asset manager" with a good editor. Perfect for most of what I do and I use it a LOT...

ETA: Lightroom also uses Adobe Camera RAW (ACR) for full RAW file support. That's pretty much the standard in the pro world.

Once Lightroom came out, I started using it and rarely use Photoshop for photo editing these days. I use PS more for graphics and layout work. I'm up to Lightroom 4.3 now and it does way more than I need. With a couple of plug-ins from Nik it's near perfect...


I took the empire builder from Seattle to Chicago back in 1978. Got laid in the sleeper dome while passing though the Cascade Tunnel, too.

I've ridden Amtrak's Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle twice in the last couple of years. It's one of Amtrak's premier trains and well worth the trip. I prefer to have a sleeper compartment because meals are included in the fare and it gives a place to escape from the mob.

[N7YA]

I need to look into the Lightroom program. I have the luxury of numerous close friends who are talented pros...its all they do, so i'll take any info i get. :yes:

[kf0rt]

Here's a grab shot from today:

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Tarantula at the Butterfly Pavillion (in a cage - shot through glass).

Eldest grandkid is somewhat fearless:

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[KG4CGC]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Pika_zps138a9751.jpg

[W3WN]

National Zoo, Washington DC, 09 July 2011:
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[N7YA]

That will give some nasty Vietnam flashbacks right there!

[NQ6U]

Nice kitty.

[K7SGJ]

Get your fucking cat off my lawn.

[NQ6U]

Get your fucking cat off my lawn.

You live in Arizona. You aren't even allowed to have a lawn.

[K7SGJ]

Never mind.

[W3WN]

Get your fucking cat off my lawn.It's not my cat. It's the Nation's cat. So it's your cat & your lawn too.

Not bad for a little $200 Cannon digital camera, though I wish the autofocus had caught the tiger, not the grass blades. Zoom was somewhere around 20X as I remember, holding the damn thing steady was tough enough!

[W3WN]

Get your fucking cat off my lawn.
On second thought, considering the tiger's expression, I think HE'S telling YOU to get off HIS lawn.

[K7SGJ]

On second thought, considering the tiger's expression, I think HE'S telling YOU to get off HIS lawn.

And I would gladly comply, quickly. He looks hungry, too.

[W3WN]

OK, here's one for you baseball fans in Boston... enjoy the cardiac kid aka the Hammer this year, we'll miss him:
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[K7SGJ]

OK, here's one for you baseball fans in Boston... enjoy the cardiac kid aka the Hammer this year, we'll miss him:
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What's with all the empty seats in the stands?

[NQ6U]

What's with all the empty seats in the stands?

They were playing Houston. No one cares about the Astros outside of Houston.

[W3WN]

What's with all the empty seats in the stands?Top of the ninth (4:18 PM), Pirates had a comfortable lead (for once), and it was Mother's Day. So you know there's ALWAYS people who have to leave early, just to get out of the parking lot first (for all the good it does, since so many do it at once).

Here's a shot from the same seats, looking at Steve Pearce, who... dare I say it?... who is on first, in the top of the first (1:37 PM). This gives you a better idea of what the stands looked like for the bulk of the game.
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[NA4BH]

OK, here's one for you baseball fans in Boston... enjoy the cardiac kid aka the Hammer this year, we'll miss him:
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The guy in the blue shirt ripped good fart and ran them off. Look at his red face. The girl to his right is plugging her nose.

[K7SGJ]

The guy in the blue shirt ripped good fart and ran them off. Look at his red face. The girl to his right is plugging her nose.

I dunno, it looks like she is moving in for a closer whiff.

[KG4CGC]

Taint mine but I like it.


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Aliens%20Guy/406604_347652888675579_1416204130_n1_zps4923f41d.j pg

[WA4TM]

I dunno, it looks like she is moving in for a closer whiff.

That's what I was thinking. :sick:

[KG4CGC]

Do YOU, support our troops? I do.




http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Parts/0022_Acopy_zps98e1ef87.jpg

[N7YA]

The guy in the blue shirt ripped good fart and ran them off. Look at his red face. The girl to his right is plugging her nose.


Oh, im sure that fat slob bastard can bust out pure demons from his mancave with the darkest of intents....he looks like a Bratwurst/lukewarm beer/liquid cheese kind of belching pig.



(or, he could be a kind and polite gentleman who is respectful to those around him...but my story is more fun)

[N7YA]

Do YOU, support our troops? I do.




http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Parts/0022_Acopy_zps98e1ef87.jpg



YES!!! With all my heart i support our troops!!


Please dont report me!

[KG4CGC]

YES!!! With all my heart i support our troops!!


Please dont report me!

I support the troops but not the Pentagon rape of the troops or the Congressional rape of VA benefits.

[W3WN]

< snip >
(or, he could be a kind and polite gentleman who is respectful to those around him...but my story is more fun)Yeah, it is. But you owe me a QSO on 160 before you move for it.

[KG4CGC]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Pika_Mountaincopy_zps99ad0c60.jpg

[N7YA]

Thats nice....i like water reflection shots. :)

[KG4CGC]

Thank You.
I was lucky to catch Pika.

[N7YA]

Now you have to catch them all.

[KG4CGC]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/cfbf8f9e-668e-4f72-aeca-65991ade47841_zps2dde84dc.jpg

[KG4CGC]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Poinsette%20Bridge%20Greenville%20Asheville%20High way/PoinsetteBridge_zps77140169.jpg

[K7SGJ]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Poinsette%20Bridge%20Greenville%20Asheville%20High way/PoinsetteBridge_zps77140169.jpg


Neat picture, but where's the troll?

[KG4CGC]

Neat picture, but where's the troll?

On a raft.

[NY4Q]

All the trolls that used to live under the bridge are embedded in the threads of forums all over the Earth...

[W3WN]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Poinsette%20Bridge%20Greenville%20Asheville%20High way/PoinsetteBridge_zps77140169.jpg

Neat picture, but where's the troll?Had to be edited out, since that particular troll is no longer a member of these forums.

[K7SGJ]

Had to be edited out, since that particular troll is no longer a member of these forums.


A butt hurt troll. Who knew?

[WA4TM]

A butt hurt troll. Who knew?

Wouldn't that be Burt hurt troll?:lol:

[W3WN]

Now, now gentlemen (and the rest of you). I mentioned no names. Which troll is best left up to your (rather fertile) imaginations.

[N8YX]

Now, now gentlemen (and the rest of you). I mentioned no names. Which troll is best left up to your (rather fertile) imaginations.

There are many to choose from. It's almost as if they re-spawn as soon as they're booted.

ETA:

Nice work, Charles. If I think about taking the camera along on the next foggy morning bicycle ride, there's a blue heron hatching area located several miles up the trail - in a swamp which sits in the middle of Akron. Behind it is the old Firestone R&D facility; it's still kept brightly lit. A swamp sporting dead trees - each complete with largish nests - shrouded in fog and all of it backlit by the factory is something off the cover of a good sci-fi novel or out of an equally good acid trip.

I'll let the viewer decide.

[KG4CGC]

Old houses have a thing too.


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Sun_Moon_Sky_Stars/Anderson_House_01_ReS_zpsf5c9535b.jpg

[KG4CGC]

This one has more of that thing.


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Houses/Piedmont_House_01_zpsb15a67ff.jpg

[KG4CGC]

And some local landmarks. (a local landmark)


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/Demolition_Emulsioncopy.jpg

[N7YA]

Love it....i am off for a month so i have plans to hit the road, looking for things to shoot. I have a place in mind, Death Valley Junction, creepy and abandoned, but its also a crossroads for two back country highways to the west of here. After that, who knows?

[KG4CGC]

Love it....i am off for a month so i have plans to hit the road, looking for things to shoot. I have a place in mind, Death Valley Junction, creepy and abandoned, but its also a crossroads for two back country highways to the west of here. After that, who knows?

I'd like to get out more but I'm just not feeling the weather. Old bones. OK, I'm really feeling the weather.

[N7YA]

I hear you. My heater is broken and it was 29f last night...its simply cold in here! I have a heating guy coming out, but im not sure when they will be here. We've waited a couple of weeks, but its really starting to cool off now, im over it!

[KG4CGC]

That sucks. I wear neck sock. Found it at the sporting goods store in the hunting section.