htarragon Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 <p>Finally taking people pics w/o telephoto lens and first time parade pics.<br> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/8791771-md.jpg" alt="" width="679" height="455" /></p> <p><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/8792498-md.jpg" alt="" width="679" height="455" /><br> K10D w/Pentax 18-55mm</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htarragon Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 <p>My faves:<br> Maria - 1 & 3 look like the Agfa film I used to like - nice, soft colors.<br> Ben - snake looks so shiny as to be glazed ceramic and as someone said, well fed.<br> John - Stella is stellar; how do you bribe her to pose like that?<br> Scot - I think you have a new shooting partner and if you keep making smart remarks about her she may become a "shooting" partner :-)<br> Justin - Glad for you for your good news - nice shot!<br> Robert - Old leaf is quite nice; the lighting makes it.<br> Ronny - 1 & 4 nice feel, TVA I'd worry about the electronics in my camera, flash card, brain and body cells. Otherwise, good picture.<br> Michael - great soft colors and patterns in #1 and pow colors in #2. I've been taking pictures of bushes this spring and those colors seem to be all over.<br> Andrew - The colors vs the great skin tone and the framing make this a special portrait.<br> Dave - interesting color palette<br> Great stuff all around<br> Howard</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob-c Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 <p>Maria, the leaves were shot on a very sunny morning. The leaves were sitting on a concrete platform of some sort which ran along the building that is the Second National Bank of America. It is obviously not used much because there was a lot of broken glass and other things along with the leaves. There were a number of trees blocking the light but a few rays were hitting the leaves. I added the blue shade in PS this week.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserere_mei Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 <blockquote> <p>St. Patty's Day Parade NYC</p> </blockquote> <p>Pet peeve of mine: <em>Patty</em> is short for <em>Patricia</em> ; <em>Paddy</em> <strong> </strong> is short for <em>Patrick</em> . So, it's <strong><em>St Paddy's Day</em> </strong> .</p> <p>I don't know why there is such a huge misconception in the US about how to spell this.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj_vesterback Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 <p>Thanks Mis... I hate "Patty" it is a girl's name. I finally got out and shot something other than ice racing... <a title="IMGP0237 by Fnawzm, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3540/3376550603_36a4770796.jpg" alt="IMGP0237" width="335" height="500" /></a> <a title="IMGP0209 by Fnawzm, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3376531611_4de956d94f.jpg" alt="IMGP0209" width="500" height="335" /></a> <a title="IMGP0205 by Fnawzm, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3377347132_d4792e701f.jpg" alt="IMGP0205" width="500" height="335" /></a></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roseberry guitars Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 <p>For those that commented on the wedding photo my wife took, we thank you for the kind words. I have been hinting for a while that it would be perfect to have her as my photo partner. She's very creative, has a good eye and a keen sence of timing. She would be very good. I think she's coming around, the kind words help. Thank you.</p> <p>-Justin, where are you posting your Death Valley shots? I love the American South West and am in need of a good desert experience. Too much cold and rain here, in the Pacific North West.<br> -Markus and Miserere, I always enjoy your B/W stuff. Black and white (Tri-X) was what got me into photography many years ago and is still my first love.<br> -Jemal, the "Old Maried Couple" is awesome. You have a very good eye to be able to see that one coming.<br> -And all others, very good work. It's a real treat to see all the different styles and subjects that get posted here every week.</p> <p>Oh, and Howard. I'm hoping for that "new shooting partner". However, due to the fairly stringent gun laws here in Canada the northern girls are obligated to devise much more fiendishly creative and painful means of disciplining their "smart remarking" mates than their southern sisters. Taking that into consideration, my chances of being a <em>"shooting" partner</em> are slim to nil...but I dare not contemplate the alternative;)</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod_hilner Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 <p>A couple Butterfly captures from last summer (in the wild).</p> <p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2669837607_b016e932b3.jpg" alt="" width="479" height="500" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2883490875_8440ab4482.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="397" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/2987777231_bcbc90a452.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></p> <p>And a yellow snake at the zoo.</p> <p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2715728224_66da8b9725.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewg_ny Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 <p>Bob, like the 3rd butterfly the best. Jemal, agree with others that Old Married Couple came out nice. Also like Dave's Penn Station, Hin's 200x1.7 bird (finch?), and Patrick's deer. Ronny, kind of like #3 & 4, where are these, along US-66? Peter, that appears to be one of Santa's flying reindeer...no?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htarragon Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 <p>Mis,<br> Sorry, it was haste and being ticked off that the pictures didn't load. I normally write out St. Patrick's. I believe I wrote St. Pat's on another thread, is that ok or is Paddy the only alternative?<br> Scot - Maybe the offering of a camera would appease the goddess? :-)<br> Rod- the butterfly shots are amazing!<br> Howard</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htarragon Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 <p>Patrick - I don't know why but the last deer picture seems to want a cartoon balloon over the foreground deer's head with him/her saying something like "Wow, a Pentax!".</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 <p>Wow, Normally It is very difficult to comment on my fav three, but this is by far the most difficult. The degree of photography here is amazing....Will comment later..</p> <p>I went to an ''Anti war rally'' yesterday. Spent the whole day there...While I can agree with some of what they where saying like 5% of it, I was there for the pictures....I got there early while they where setting up, started with them on the march and then rushed off to the top of the Kodak to get some overhead shots..I made friends with a few of the security guards their and so they let me on to level 5 which is a celebrity VIP kind of place, so I had a good view of the march. I will post some pictures in a new thread, but for now here are a couple from the march...</p> <p>This fellow was singing up a storm...happy as a clam...I shot this with my Sons K100D Super and Sigma 10-20mm...I love this lens...I was carrying three cameras yesterday and 5 lenses and it got real heavy...Big mistake, I am still feeling it today...<br> <img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Shows%20and%20events/IMGP2487.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 <p>This event was put together by 6 different universities...There was all kinds there..</p> <p><img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Shows%20and%20events/IMGP2594.jpg" alt="" /><br> <strong>K1OOD SUPER with Sigma 10-20mm</strong></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 <p>Here are some videos I took while down there...There was a ''small pro war contingent'' there as well...As a note, this fellow was taking the verses he was quoting out of context, so I disagree with him also.... But I believe in presenting both sides and let people decide for themselves.<br> <a href="http://s404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Video/?action=view¤t=1.flv">http://s404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Video/?action=view¤t=1.flv</a><br> -<br> Here is a small look at the crowd as it was gathering.<br> <a href="http://s404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Video/?action=view¤t=3.flv">http://s404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Video/?action=view¤t=3.flv</a><br> -<br> Here I am walking through the crowd and video taping some folks.<br> <a href="http://s404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Video/?action=view¤t=2.flv">http://s404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Video/?action=view¤t=2.flv</a><br> -<br> Here is a couple of videos from the Top of the Kodak..It was cool..There was three of us on the roof...<br> <a href="http://s404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Video/?action=view¤t=6.flv">http://s404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Video/?action=view¤t=6.flv</a><br> <a href="http://s404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Video/?action=view¤t=7.flv">http://s404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Video/?action=view¤t=7.flv</a></p> <p>If any one is wondering, I shot the video with my Canon G10 from 5 stories up, or is it 6? hmm, not sure, will have to check next time I am there.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 <p>Ok, my third image...This one was underexposed and normally it would hit the recycle bin, but I rather like the dark dreariness about this one..Does it work? or can it?<br> <img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Shows%20and%20events/IMGP0097.jpg" alt="" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd_phillips3 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 <p>very nice photography here as always.. My 3 faves would be from these: John's Stella, Peter #2, Justin's shot, Rober #3, Beerbrain's last one, Miserere's airport, DAve's penn station, Hin's shots, Dan #1, Patrick #2, Javier #1...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_elenko Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 <p>The pictures this week mostly seem subdued in tone and subject.</p> <p>Of note: Justin's Death Valley shot is contemplative; Robert C. third one has Western US clouds (even though it was taken in the east); Ronny Perry's No. 4, nice color; Miserere M's "Fleeting" may be the best of the bunch; Markus' museum exterior is artful too; Andrew H. first shot is wonderfully radioactive; Rod H's second shot is delicate.</p> <p>ME</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainvisions Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 <p>@ Bob, I didn't read your text when I posted mine. Sorry to hear about what seems like bad news about the job. My situation is kinda funny, I don't believe our contract is going to be renewed and effective Jan 1st 2010, I will also be jobless, it's just the way the government works....but in the meantime I got a big raise (and a lot more work) which will no doubt boost my unemployment check.</p> <p>@ Scot Tremblay, I am SLOOOOOWLY posting them to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mountainvisions/sets/72157615234309592/">Death Valley set on Flickr</a> . At this point I only have about 3 up. There should be a few from sunrise on Zabriske point, and a few widflower shots coming in the next week. I have to drop off, or mail out my rolls of film. I actually shot a decent amount of film (Provia 100F). The conditions kinda stunk for photography, strong mid day sun without any clouds, cloudy sunsets, and windy nights with gale force sunrises. That said, coming away with what I feel are a 3-5 good and large printable images, I am very happy for what I was basically looking at as a getting aquainted trip, rather than a full out portfolio building trip. This is definitely a place with the right weather I could spend a week or two. Considering that sunrise and sunset are really the only time you can shoot (and the night) 2 weeks is only 14 subjects.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shots worth sharing Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 <p>Javier, I think that third shot is absolutely terrific! You've got two normal but interesting people against a subdued and bizarre background--wonderful! I like that first shot a lot as well.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorus Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 <p>Nice work everyone !<br> I've been taking loads of pictures, last week, all rather in a hurry (still gotta work for a living, you see).<br> Anyway, here are a few samples :<br> <img src="http://static.zoom.nl/F7A1099A6E8999CD5734C960DBF8FC63.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="470" /><br> an exercise in hdr</p> <p><img src="http://static.zoom.nl/5157B6B2077E4E19A5831FB417432888.jpg" alt="" width="533" height="700" /><br> pimp your office....</p> <p><img src="http://static.zoom.nl/C85849757C1DA6FAF1921FCD39C0908D.jpg" alt="" width="686" height="700" /><br> gateway to another reality</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewg_ny Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 <p>dorus, like this set, first one is particularly striking. Javier, i don't think that last one is underexposed by much...the shirts still look almost white. It's just a high-contrast scene that may benefit a little from "fill light" added during PP.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainvisions Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 <p>Dorus,</p> <p>I went straight to the bottom of the page and started scrolling up....I knew right off the bat before I even got to your name those were your shots.</p> <p>You have a nice way of turning this heavily digitally altered images into something that you can see past (or in some cases not even notice) the alteration. As usual, well done!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob-c Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 <p>Dorus, I couldn't agree with Justin more. All three are excellent. The last one especially is really eye-catching. Nice work!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_marz Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 <p>Well, awesome stuff by everyone.</p> <p>Justin and Dave, thanks for the concerns. I actually was maybe a little too dour. I actually have not lost my job, yet. I had my hours cutback a few months ago. But things are real tight and a few people will be getting notices soon. I have been told I am safe, but due to the decreased work staff we will be getting vacation cutbacks. Then again, due to these new cutbacks we probably will be back to full time hours. Mixed signals. It has been crazy, but still working for now.<br />Thanks again for the concerns.</p> <p>Bob</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johankruger Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 <p>Well here is my part....<br> Pentax K10D and sigma 70-300</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johankruger Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 <p>Fly!!<br> pentax K10D and sigma 105mm macro</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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