Photo's worth sharing

[ErikLS2]

Can anyone recommend a decent tripod that's stable but not too heavy in the $200 range or so? My brother said "oh just get a Gitzo", but at what they cost not going to happen. Costco has a couple Dolica's that have decent reviews. Any thoughts?

[Sieg]

Sieg, I know you created this thread for unedited pics (sorry for posting the ones I did not realizing this). It may not be your thing like it is mine but if you bracketed this shot in say 3 different exposures of -2.0, 0.0, +2.0 and then merged them together with something like Photomatix software it would blow you away. Great shot as it is though and loving this thread :thumbsup:

Thanks and don't worry about posting tweaker pics :lmao: Not a problem! :thumbsup:

I did bracket that shot and most of my shots but not at that extreme range. Don't know about Photomix.........I'm finding Windows 8 isn't loved by many photo software developers........can't blame them AT ALL, I'm on the brink of switching back to Win7 so I can use my Canon software that came with the camera.

Any examples of a merged composition?

[barrrf]

I didnt know this thread existed until today. Hoping to learn some. Hoping to post some too!

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa70/barthautala/Chevelle%20Photo%20Log/IMG_5192_zpsed7793b3.jpg

[toy71camaro]

Can anyone recommend a decent tripod that's stable but not too heavy in the $200 range or so? My brother said "oh just get a Gitzo", but at what they cost not going to happen. Costco has a couple Dolica's that have decent reviews. Any thoughts?


I've heard good things of Manfrotto tripods. They had some at my local costco a few months back for around 120-150 (i forget. as i just drooled on them) heheh.

[GregWeld]

We USED to use a remote "shutter releaser" that screwed into the "button" to keep from shaking the camera... it was a simple cable and sheath.


Now you need a (relatively) expensive wireless remote...

[Sieg]

We USED to use a remote "shutter releaser" that screwed into the "button" to keep from shaking the camera... it was a simple cable and sheath.

Now you need a (relatively) expensive wireless remote...
Poor mans release is the built in self-timer.

The Canon wireless remote is $21, off-brand that looks to be identical $9.99 via Amazon Prime.

[Sieg]

Last night of the U of O Girls Basketball Camp at Matt Knight Arena.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Kid-Stuff/i-KQShZB5/1/XL/_MG_3078-XL.jpg

Last year my daughter couldn't get off the ground to save her soul, this year things are changing........not enough in this mismatch though. :D
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Kid-Stuff/i-LBT7rSb/1/XL/_MG_3154-XL.jpg

They brought the girls in to watch the last 4 minutes of the NBA game on the scoreboard screens and then handed out camp awards.
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Kid-Stuff/i-hdGTzJn/0/L/_MG_3273-L.jpg

Volleyball Coach on the wall in the outer corridor
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Kid-Stuff/i-nBZ7mHF/1/L/_MG_3295-L.jpg

Notes:
1) This is when than 50-150 f2.8 lens would make a difference
2) That floor design in the arena plays h*ll with light meters!
3) My kid is very fortunate to capitalize on Phil Knight's generosity.

[toy71camaro]

Poor mans release is the built in self-timer.

The Canon wireless remote is $21, off-brand that looks to be identical $9.99 via Amazon Prime.

If you do anything with Off camera flash, the yongnuo triggers work as remote shutter releases well (as well as off camera flash triggers). And they're cheap.. $30-40.

[ErikLS2]

We USED to use a remote "shutter releaser" that screwed into the "button" to keep from shaking the camera... it was a simple cable and sheath.


Now you need a (relatively) expensive wireless remote...

No you don't, get an ML-L3 for yours. A genuine Nikon one is less than $20 (I think you can afford it :) ) or a cheap aftermarket one for much less.

[ErikLS2]

Thanks and don't worry about posting tweaker pics :lmao: Not a problem! :thumbsup:

I did bracket that shot and most of my shots but not at that extreme range. Don't know about Photomix.........I'm finding Windows 8 isn't loved by many photo software developers........can't blame them AT ALL, I'm on the brink of switching back to Win7 so I can use my Canon software that came with the camera.

Any examples of a merged composition?

Check this out: http://www.hdrsoft.com/ especially the gallery, amazing and you can see all the camera settings used as well

[Sieg]

Check this out: http://www.hdrsoft.com/ especially the gallery, amazing and you can see all the camera settings used as well

WOW - Surreal. The ISO bracketing of 100/200/300 created a unique look.

The Yonguno transceivers look like the ticket, thanks. :thumbsup:

[toy71camaro]

WOW - Surreal. The ISO bracketing of 100/200/300 created a unique look.

The Yonguno transceivers look like the ticket, thanks. :thumbsup:

HDR stuff is pretty slick if you got some good contrasting colors to work with (cloudy days are awesome). Looks like you got some stuff to test this weekend! hahah

I use the Yongnuo's, and have been happy with them. I got the older version, where one unit was the receiver and one was a trigger. The newer ones are both a receiver and transmitter in each one. But still, for the price, you cant beat it.

[Sieg]

:ups:

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-dXFDsxG/0/XL/_MG_3319-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-t5sGCX9/0/XL/_MG_3324-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-ZKRWgt4/1/XL/_MG_3317-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-FrSJcJ4/0/X2/_MG_3326-X2.jpg
This shot was taken at 136mm zoom, 1/400 f/4 ISO 100 then cropped about 60%.

Right out of the box! Daddy likey!!

[GregWeld]

No you don't, get an ML-L3 for yours. A genuine Nikon one is less than $20 (I think you can afford it :) ) or a cheap aftermarket one for much less.



I didn't know! I ASSumed that because it would need to be "electronic" that they'd be expensive (relatively).


I never shoot that way... and only have a monopod (Manfrotto) for use with the long lens -- I want to just stabilize the lens while being able to "follow the action". Monopods work great for that.

[Diognes56]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7385/9103692197_8ae9fed782_b.jpg

My little girl is 2 today. I haven't decided on a wide angle lens yet (thanks for the suggestions btw), but I am so glad I have my 50mm f1.8!

David

[Sieg]

Great picture David! Memories are priceless with photo's like that. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Great picture --- Priceless!!

[GregWeld]

While outside trying to get some photos of my new awning on "the rig".... I went in the shop and just sat the camera on an upside-down Home Depot bucket... Next thing you know I snapped this off.... NO TOUCH UP or photo anything -- this is straight out of the camera.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/file-3.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/1932%20Ford/file-3.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

Scarlet's ride?

Nice to know that bucket is actually out of the trailer.........don't tell me you have more than one Homer B. :lol:

[GregWeld]

Playin' with the 10-24....


I sent this to Sieg --- and said --- The manhole cover says it all. Do you guys think there's a reason my power bill is high? LOL






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/House/file.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/House/file.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

New lens.........Fair warning!

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-2mfxTbC/1/XL/_MG_3333-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-M5nxLJG/0/XL/_MG_3342-XL.jpg

Sharpness test
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-sx4Vh3v/0/XL/_MG_3374-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-C8RMQxt/0/XL/_MG_3401-XL.jpg

New Speedlite flash test
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-F2cVhjQ/0/XL/IMG_3438-XL.jpg

This was about 30' and it was getting pretty dark outside
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-gb4KkTc/0/XL/_MG_3449-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-tzj5XzK/0/XL/_MG_3347-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-f4rh2PJ/1/XL/_MG_3454-XL.jpg

[intocarss]

:king: :thankyou:

[GregWeld]

Ya gotta like that lens Sieg!


Very crisp!

[Sieg]

Ya gotta like that lens Sieg!

Very crisp!

Yes Sir!! As close as I've ever had to a real lens. I hope the 18-135 is close because it's a LOT smaller and lighter! I packed the new one 1.5 hours this morning...........guess it could be considered exercise. :sieg:

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-qvQfXW8/0/XL/_MG_3474-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-2TnrjMD/0/XL/_MG_3483-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-vwHxQt3/0/XL/_MG_3515-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-f5X94R6/0/X2/_MG_3462-X2.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-xgwv7cr/0/XL/_MG_3508-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-9B2sDRG/0/X2/_MG_3469-X2.jpg

[Blake Foster]

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/CSC_0174_zpsf88358f2.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/killer72nova/media/CSC_0174_zpsf88358f2.jpg.html)

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/CSC_0175_zps4102e40a.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/killer72nova/media/CSC_0175_zps4102e40a.jpg.html)


This was at the St George Airport.

[WSSix]

Awesome! It looks like a model being suspended by wires.

[waynieZ]

Wow nice pictures.

[GregWeld]

The man can build cars - kool parts AND shoot a camera shot!!

Nice Blake!!



Or did Anita take them? LOL

[Blake Foster]

The man can build cars - kool parts AND shoot a camera shot!!

Nice Blake!!



Or did Anita take them? LOL

NO!!! Anita did not take the picture lol
That was just after take off and a 180 bank back over the field at maybe 200 mph and 70 ft off the ground then he pulled up and banked right and rolled into it and was GONE.
Damn that is such a cool plane with such a cool sound!!

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/CSC_0173_zps5f0a42b8.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/killer72nova/media/CSC_0173_zps5f0a42b8.jpg.html)

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/DSC_0128_zpsb030cd53.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/killer72nova/media/DSC_0128_zpsb030cd53.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

I was at the Palm Springs air museum when a B-17 and P-51 were there for a show. They did multiple passes on the deck, the B-17 slow and low (50-75') with the P-51 tight on top of it, then the P-51 did a low high speed fly bye that was flat out awe inspiring. The sound is something else, especially when paired with the beautiful fuselage styling. :thumbsup:

[ErikLS2]

Wish I had a super zoom for this super moon

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac65/PuckheadCamaro/DSC_2822.jpg

[intocarss]

RUN!!!!! IT'S THE SWAMP THING :hairpullout:

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-2TnrjMD/0/XL/_MG_3483-XL.jpg

[Sieg]

Maybe.......but he's also a Happy Swamp Thing!

City water supply pump in the orchard......
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Sigma-50-150F28-APO-DC-HSM/i-WHwFPBb/0/X2/_MG_3465-X2.jpg

[Sieg]

The age old question.........are they watertite? :D

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-GrSBwKz/1/XL/i-GrSBwKz-XL.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

Taken at Niagara Falls Air Base today by an individual other than myself.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/NiaFallsAirBase062713_zpsd11e23ad.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/NiaFallsAirBase062713_zpsd11e23ad.jpg.html)

[WSSix]

Pretty! Couple weekends ago when I was in Colorado, I was coming up I25 passing Ft Carson and I swear a C5 was taking off. It was huge and sloooooooow but man was it beautiful seeing it lift towards to sky.

[syborg tt]

This is a really cool picture

Taken at Niagara Falls Air Base today by an individual other than myself.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/NiaFallsAirBase062713_zpsd11e23ad.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/NiaFallsAirBase062713_zpsd11e23ad.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

Definitely a cool shot, the clouds really make the photo. Look's as if it could have been shot with a GoPro.

[Sieg]

One of Rev & Tucker's morning walk buddies, 12 year old Lilly who's just a little bigger than Tucker's head. :D

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-18-135-EFS-STM/i-BtRvssC/1/XL/_MG_3658-XL.jpg

[Rick D]

Taken at Niagara Falls Air Base today by an individual other than myself.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/NiaFallsAirBase062713_zpsd11e23ad.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/NiaFallsAirBase062713_zpsd11e23ad.jpg.html)

That is an awesome shot!!!! As Seig said the clouds really make the shot!

[Sieg]

Taken at Niagara Falls Air Base today by an individual other than myself.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/NiaFallsAirBase062713_zpsd11e23ad.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/NiaFallsAirBase062713_zpsd11e23ad.jpg.html)

Here's a larger version of the above image: http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-R8SLXr3/0/O/i-R8SLXr3.jpg
May need to click image to see full resolution............

[fleetus macmullitz]

Here's a larger version of the above image: http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-R8SLXr3/0/O/i-R8SLXr3.jpg
May need to click image to see full resolution............

Thanks for the help Sieg, much better. :thumbsup:

[protour73]

I just went through all 55 pages of this thread, and for the second time today Sieg......you have inspired me. This was a great idea starting the thread!!

Gotta get out with the camera now!!

[Sieg]

I just went through all 55 pages of this thread, and for the second time today Sieg......you have inspired me. This was a great idea starting the thread!!

Gotta get out with the camera now!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-18-135-EFS-STM/i-tJ8LdFZ/0/XL/_MG_3666-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-18-135-EFS-STM/i-V3pNXFf/1/XL/_MG_3661-XL.jpg

[Sieg]

End of the first 90* day of the year
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-18-135-EFS-STM/i-GwKBtCK/0/XL/_MG_3695-XL.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

End of the first 90* day of the year
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-18-135-EFS-STM/i-GwKBtCK/0/XL/_MG_3695-XL.jpg

That'a a 'Topshot' Sieg. :cool:

[Richio1]

I've been slacking on getting recent pics into photobucket. Will post up some more when I have time. So many great photo opps here in Napa Valley.

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/9d5945e1017b5711fe02182254056621_zpsdac23788.jpg

[Sieg]

Nice shot Jeff :thumbsup:

You're definitely in a target rich environment!

[fleetus macmullitz]

I've been slacking on getting recent pics into photobucket. Will post up some more when I have time. So many great photo opps here in Napa Valley.

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/9d5945e1017b5711fe02182254056621_zpsdac23788.jpg

Excellent shot Jeff. :thumbsup:

'Wow' on the view and the colors in it.


Another shot off our deck; just used the iPad. I never get tired of looking at Lake Ontario shimmering from the sun. Pic doesn't do it justice of course.

http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo46/nolasark/da9867bff080259bc579fe5208beaf08.jpg (http://s360.photobucket.com/user/nolasark/media/da9867bff080259bc579fe5208beaf08.jpg.html)

[Richio1]

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/24cdd576f489636954b1ef68112daedf_zpsd66c1d3b.jpg

[Sieg]

Skip, if you have some polarized sun glasses, try taking that shot through the sunglass lens and see what happens.

[Richio1]

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/565b56858d0e2e53347a557e31fb3e13_zpsf9bc34dc.jpg

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/17cb6ba5e8bda87af7b46ef98df22ca5_zpsabbe35c8.jpg

[Sieg]

I'm really liking the images my new Canon 18-135 STM lens is delivering!
For a cheap ($400) lens it's pretty sharp handheld.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-18-135-EFS-STM/i-rRQnCmB/0/XL/_MG_3807-XL.jpg

[GregWeld]

Are you kidding me!?!?! That's tremendous!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Are you kidding me!?!?! That's tremendous!

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

4qLPdI7bZnI&feature

You too Jeff. :cool:²

[Sieg]

Are you kidding me!?!?! That's tremendous!

Thanks go to Ken Rockwell's review on this lens and you for recommending Ken's site to me. :thumbsup:

[Lenie]

Washington State, rode the loop around the hood canal again yesterday, stopped by Lake Cushman and snapped a quick pick w/my handy dandy cheapo camera but you get the idea. It was 93* out and saw a lot of old cars and bikes also doing the loop. If your ever in the area, it's a can't miss ride.

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/6746/7vrv.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/46/7vrv.jpg/)

[Lenie]

Since the newspaper here posted this pic of the John C Stennis, thought I'd share. This is what I do to make ends meet.

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1923/dpcn.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/266/dpcn.jpg/)

[GregWeld]

Since the newspaper here posted this pic of the John C Stennis, thought I'd share. This is what I do to make ends meet.




What do you do? Float around in a dock?

[Sieg]

What do you do? Float around in a dock?

Takes pictures of top-heavy barges? J/K What do you do!?

[Sieg]

Are you kidding me!?!?! That's tremendous!

This one was shot at the same time using the Speedlite flash....it may be sharper.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-18-135-EFS-STM/i-9Q6ngzm/1/XL/_MG_3808-XL.jpg

[Lenie]

What do you do? Float around in a dock?
If I fall in :badidea: :lol:

Takes pictures of top-heavy barges? J/K What do you do!?
Dock/Undock/berth navy vessels.

[Sieg]

How hot has it been around here lately...........

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-6hnnmXP/1/XL/_MG_3868-XL.jpg

[Sieg]

Overnight bloom......

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-X452V6g/1/XL/_MG_3922-XL.jpg

[intocarss]

You keep getting better and better Sieg :thumbsup:

[Richio1]

Sieg, love the squirl shot.




http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/88d1ccfb3c69629d76316c5e051b9b6c_zpsaf696993.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

You keep getting better and better Sieg :thumbsup:

X2. :thumbsup:

[Diognes56]

Wow, a lot more great shots since the last time I checked!

I tried out a 24-85mm f2.8-4D for the Street Machine Nationals. I liked the focal ranges of it and so I think I would be happy with the 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR (which is the cheaper option), but I am still kind of leaning towards an 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G. What do you guys think?

Here is one of my favorite shots from the Nationals.

David

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3665/9250955269_4c7ba5bc91_b.jpg

[Sieg]

You know better than to ask!

I think you should get both of them and not the cheaper version of the 24-85mm. :rules:

You asked :D

I just picked up a 10-22mm for my 1.6 sensor 7D and I'm very happy, especially when shooting cars, architecture, and landscapes. Also bought a 18-135mm EF-S STM that is very sharp and versatile...........and the new Sigma 50-150mm 2.8/f is money!!! :sieg:

[Sieg]

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-18-135-EFS-STM/i-T4czvxk/1/XL/_MG_3959-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-18-135-EFS-STM/i-dStwDq8/1/X2/_MG_3974-X2.jpg

Shadow play
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-18-135-EFS-STM/i-rvdNtCB/0/X2/_MG_3970-X2.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3665/9250955269_4c7ba5bc91_b.jpg

David,

Well done. :thumbsup:

Do you have a link to more pics?

[Diognes56]

Nice shots Seig, I really dig the top one. What kind of flower is that anyway?

Thanks Skip here is my facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BurntBridgeImages) hobby page.

David

[Sieg]

Nice shots Seig, I really dig the top one. What kind of flower is that anyway?

Thanks Skip here is my facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BurntBridgeImages) hobby page.

David

It's a Neighbor Flower.......as in next door. :D

I believe it's a Tiger Lily.

[Sieg]

Took 540 images at the wife's company picnic today. :wacko:

Couple keepers......

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-s23Mvhz/0/XL/_MG_4212-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-s39LN4R/0/XL/_MG_4218-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TvjzP7m/0/XL/_MG_4224-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-x357xxC/0/X2/_MG_4317-X2.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Lz55RPK/0/X2/_MG_4311-X2.jpg

[Richio1]

Mumm Winery last weekend walking out to the parking lot. Wifeys birthday.

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/b120aa38fbb77de4557934f8c288da22_zpsae6647e0.jpg


This is one of my favorites. Looking up at Stags Leap rock for,action. One of the best apilations in the Valley. This was last fall.

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/924b42795b578f18f5140b031a5d0e70_zps031750db.jpg

Castillo de Amarosa in Calistoga. A must see if you come to Napa. A real castle in wine country. It's a pretty amazing place and story.

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/c139b11b01680225ce3319999fe81db4_zps0e5b77c5.jpg

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/f3465bb12f021a82543863b39aa5728a_zpsc7dea472.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

It got a little weird looking tonight 'out back'.

Pic came out lighter than it was. Strange seeing the water look so dark around 7 pm.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/houses/231_zpsfb243bc1.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/houses/231_zpsfb243bc1.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

New inheritance that created some photo op's while cleaning and repairing today. Ernest Gabler & Bro Parlor Grand built in 1908, company was established in 1854 and a victim of the great depression in 1932. It's in remarkably good shape for 105 years old. No.......I don't know how to play.........yet. :sieg:

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Family-Stuff/i-hV6PMJx/0/XL/_MG_4885-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Family-Stuff/i-mdcThxL/1/X2/_MG_4891-X2.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Family-Stuff/i-JNcNxx3/2/X2/_MG_4872-X2.jpg

[bdahlg68]

Gotta love the Nürburgring.... didn't take the pic, but that is pretty damn cool!

http://www.zf-world.com/ml/Z/News_Zentral/Images_2013/07/Truck_Grand_Prix/2R5K1701-1000.jpg

[Rick D]

Took these last night at our Founders Day festival, sorry not with the good camera. The crazy thing is that it didn't rail until the dark clouds past by, then it opened up real heavy for about half an hour.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/RS_427/f3c7623a91c228670c6dc93642d4561e_zpscb711df0.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/RS_427/eaa8e5a3849d013ae5ba5d261c6e4e36_zps5d4c8b68.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/RS_427/6e5e4e1e66214e83187c437fe18416f6_zps04c92d80.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/RS_427/64946203d11d77f6ab2966229744e77b_zpsa8ccb838.jpg

[Yan69]

We got the car home after 4 yrs of getting bounced around, my wife was so happy she decided to match the outfit to the Car. Love you baby!

[Sieg]

Green with envy! :thumbsup:

[toy71camaro]

Took this one yesterday for a client of her 94 years young mother in one of her favorite hats:

Thought it turned out pretty good. :)

http://albertdphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v114/p1861875954-4.jpg

[Sieg]

Nice shot Albert! Well staged :thumbsup:

[glassman]

That is a great picture! Tells so much..

[syborg tt]

I agree that is a great picture.

[Greg from Aus]

A few pictures from my US trip.

Yellowstone

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Mesa Verde

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[Sieg]

Nice shots mate! :thumbsup:

Yellowstone is only 15 hours from me and I've never been there. :sieg:

[Greg from Aus]

Nice shots mate! :thumbsup:

Yellowstone is only 15 hours from me and I've never been there. :sieg:

We did just under 3000 miles this trip, we drove from Jackson Hole -Yellowstone - Mesa Verde - Monument Valley - Zion - Phoenix - Vegas - LA, It was a fantastic trip. I drove 15 hours from Yellowstone to Mesa Verde in the one day.

[Sieg]

We did just under 3000 miles this trip, we drove from Jackson Hole -Yellowstone - Mesa Verde - Monument Valley - Zion - Phoenix - Vegas - LA, It was a fantastic trip. I drove 15 hours from Yellowstone to Mesa Verde in the one day.

Didn't have 11 and 14 year kids in the car did you.............:catfight:

:D

[intocarss]

Those are awsome shots!! Enjoy your trip!!

Don't feel bad Sieg..it's only 5 hours from me.... I have NO kids and I've never been :lostmarbles:

[WSSix]

You're in California and Yellowstone is only five hours from you, Jerry? Just how fast do you drive?:confused59:

I was in Yellowstone last year at the beginning of September and it was amazing. I recommend everyone go but then again, I'm a science nerd so I like all this geological stuff. I'm headed to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, AZ, and the Hoover Dam this year in a few weeks. I'm stoked about taking the tour of the dam.

[intocarss]

You're in California and Yellowstone is only five hours from you, Jerry? Just how fast do you drive?:confused59:

. My bad, I was thinking Yosemite

[Greg from Aus]

My bad, I was thinking Yosemite

Ive been there too.

[WSSix]

My bad, I was thinking Yosemite

lol, I figured. Yosemite is on my list to see as well. I'm only half way across the country so it's still a long ways from me. One day I'll get there though.

[Greg from Aus]

lol, I figured. Yosemite is on my list to see as well. I'm only half way across the country so it's still a long ways from me. One day I'll get there though.

Come on I'm on the other side of the world and Ive seeYosemitete, Yellowstone, Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon and Zion. :poke:

[Sieg]

Local car show yesterday in the little community Coburg, OR.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LbSZNGz/1/XL/i-LbSZNGz-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HgtsKKv/0/XL/i-HgtsKKv-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2ZG54L4/0/XL/i-2ZG54L4-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-NDwCsBD/0/XL/i-NDwCsBD-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rKQFjRc/0/X2/i-rKQFjRc-X2.jpg

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http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Mk2r7vK/1/XL/i-Mk2r7vK-XL.jpg

[WSSix]

Come on I'm on the other side of the world and Ive seeYosemitete, Yellowstone, Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon and Zion. :poke:

ha, very true but I only get two weeks off a year. I'm also originally from the east coast and have seen most of that part of the country. I've been elsewhere too. There are a lot of places I want to see in this country. I'll get there eventually.

[Sieg]

Friends ratty truck grocery getter.......

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7qmX3qF/0/XL/i-7qmX3qF-XL.jpg

[Sieg]

Don't Stop!

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-bpZkXLd/1/X2/i-bpZkXLd-X2.jpg

[Sieg]

Jake's on the road again! Last time I saw Jake was in my buddy's funeral procession in '96.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-rgcLL3T/1/XL/i-rgcLL3T-XL.jpg

[intocarss]

Very nice. You make them come alive Seig!!

[waynieZ]

Beautiful photos . you guys had me chasing a big 6" yellow and black butterfly with my camera to take a picture of it while my dog was trying to eat it. She was no help! Only got a shot of it about 15' away and from the front not the colorful side.

[intocarss]

Beautiful photos . you guys had me chasing a big 6" yellow and black butterfly with my camera to take a picture of it while my dog was trying to eat it. She was no help! Only got a shot of it about 15' away and from the front not the colorful side. I HOPE SOMEONE GOT A VID OF YOU AND YOUR DOG CHASING IT LOLOLOLOOLOL

[Sieg]

Beautiful photos . you guys had me chasing a big 6" yellow and black butterfly with my camera to take a picture of it while my dog was trying to eat it. She was no help! Only got a shot of it about 15' away and from the front not the colorful side.

:lmao:

You should see this idiot trying to catch hummingbirds in the yard. :sieg:

Them bastages aren't easy to photograph! I had one framed up in good lighting and composition and was just depressing the shutter to lock focus and shoot and my daughter yell's "dad where are MY shoes" and off it goes! :bang:

[DaleTx]

My wife was out for a walk the other day and took these pictures. The owl blends in pretty well to it's surroundings.


http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s364/daltol/owl1_zpsd67c297c.jpg (http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/daltol/media/owl1_zpsd67c297c.jpg.html)

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[Sieg]

Really enjoy those birds, we have 5 or 6 residents at the ranch in Echo and a couple in the orchard behind the house. :thumbsup:

[Greg from Aus]

Great shots Sieg, a true artist.

[Greg from Aus]

Nice Dale, amazing ability to blend in.

[Sieg]

Great shots Sieg, a true artist.

Thanks mate :thumbsup:

[speedjohnston]

A few I took last week in Cape Cod.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/127_zps6750b6aa.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/121_zps2283561e.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/071_zpsf6a6d055.jpg

[ALLBOTTLEMONTE]

69 Camaro Desert Pic Nice

[WSSix]

ooooooh humpback whales. That's awesome. Was it by chance or were you on a whale watch cruise?

[speedjohnston]

I was on a private whale watch with with my wife and my dog. We were on a smaller 28' boat.
A few years ago in Argentina I got these photos.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Argentina%202010/DSC01659.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Argentina%202010/DSC01668.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w136/speedjohnston/Argentina%202010/DSC01656.jpg

[Greg from Aus]

Awesome, I was on a whale watch in Victoria Island Vancouver, watching
Orca whales, but we couldn't get close enough to get a good picture.

[Sieg]

Few shots of some Oregon "Varmints" from my quick road trip to Coos Bay yesterday. These Elk are a common site in the meadows along Hwy 36 just east of Reedsport at beginning of the Siuslaw River Valley.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZC6crL2/1/XL/i-ZC6crL2-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3mF4BBW/1/XL/i-3mF4BBW-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-N4Mq5T5/1/XL/i-N4Mq5T5-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-N6gJc7z/1/XL/i-N6gJc7z-XL.jpg

[Sieg]

Played with the flash on second curtain exposure last night.........this could get addicting.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Family-Stuff/i-nqvpK5K/1/XL/_MG_5283-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Family-Stuff/i-9Lmb79v/0/XL/_MG_5258-XL.jpg

[WSSix]

I'm no photographer but I thought maybe some of you would like to see places you might not have seen before. I know I like looking at what the world has to offer even if I'll never see it with my own eyes.

Today, I bring you a part of the Oklahoma panhandle believe it or not. Most of the panhandle is flat and, quite frankly, nothing special to look at. This is the Black Mesa Nature preserve though. I hiked to the top of Black Mesa which is OK's highest point at just under 5000 ft.

http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr90/Speed_Hound/004_zpsf3900fac.jpg

This little town in the distance is Kenton

http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr90/Speed_Hound/012_zps1a12568c.jpg

You're looking at New mexico here
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr90/Speed_Hound/014_zpsa6fa7223.jpg

This is why it's called Black Mesa. It's covered in basalt which is volcanic rock from eons ago

http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr90/Speed_Hound/019_zps2cb9c6ce.jpg

[GregWeld]

You sure you weren't on HWY 38.... and passing the Elk preserve.




Few shots of some Oregon "Varmints" from my quick road trip to Coos Bay yesterday. These Elk are a common site in the meadows along Hwy 36 just east of Reedsport at beginning of the Siuslaw River Valley.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZC6crL2/1/XL/i-ZC6crL2-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3mF4BBW/1/XL/i-3mF4BBW-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-N4Mq5T5/1/XL/i-N4Mq5T5-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-N6gJc7z/1/XL/i-N6gJc7z-XL.jpg

[Sieg]

Looks like a great place Trey :thumbsup:

[Sieg]

Tail end of a thunderstorm system that rolled through yesterday.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-6ntwhw8/1/XL/i-6ntwhw8-XL.jpg

Played with the remote flash a little after that...........

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Flash-Experimentation/i-m5RBTvc/0/XL/_MG_5354-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Kk2w5Tj/0/L/i-Kk2w5Tj-L.jpg

[waynieZ]

Nice sieg.

[WSSix]

Thanks Scott. It's interesting what you can do with the remote flash. The silhouette looks cool

[GregWeld]

Woke up to find this dude in the yard.... Ya think he was eying the pool???




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Heron/file-3.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Heron/file-3.jpg.html)






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[Sieg]

That looks like a Great BIG Blue Heron!?

It is the largest North American heron and, among all extant herons, it is surpassed only by the Goliath Heron and the White-bellied Heron. It has head-to-tail length of 91–137 cm (36–54 in), a wingspan of 167–201 cm (66–79 in), a height of 115–138 cm (45–54 in), and a weight of 2.1–3.6 kg (4.6–7.9 lb).[4][5][6] Notable features include slaty flight feathers, red-brown thighs, and a paired red-brown and black stripe up the flanks; the neck is rusty-gray, with black and white streaking down the front; the head is paler, with a nearly white face, and a pair of black plumes running from just above the eye to the back of the head. The feathers on the lower neck are long and plume-like; it also has plumes on the lower back at the start of the breeding season. The bill is dull yellowish, becoming orange briefly at the start of the breeding season, and the lower legs gray, also becoming orangey at the start of the breeding season. Immature birds are duller in color, with a dull blackish-gray crown, and the flank pattern only weakly defined; they have no plumes, and the bill is dull gray-yellow.[3][7][8] Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 43–49.2 cm (17–19.4 in), the tail is 15.2–19.5 cm (6.0–7.7 in), the culmen is 12.3–15.2 cm (4.8–6.0 in) and the tarsus is 15.7–21 cm (6.2–8.3 in).[9][10]
The heron stride is around 22 cm (9 in), almost in a straight line. Two of the three front toes are generally closer together. In a track the front toes as well as the back often show the small talons.[11]
The subspecies differ only slightly in size and plumage tone, with the exception of subspecies occidentalis, which as well as normal colored birds, also has a distinct white morph, known as the Great White Heron (not to be confused with the Great Egret, for which "Great White Heron" was once a common name). It is found only in south Florida and some parts of the Caribbean. The Great White Heron differs from other Great Blues in bill morphology, head plume length, and in having a total lack of pigment in its plumage. This is mainly found near salt water, and was long thought to be a separate species. Birds intermediate between the normal morph and the white morph are known as Würdemann's Heron; these birds resemble a "normal" Great Blue with a white head.
The theory that Great White Heron may be a separate species (A. occidentalis) from Great Blue Heron has again been given some support by David Sibley.[12]
Voice[edit source | editbeta]
The call is a harsh croak. The heron is most vocal during the breeding season, but will call occasionally at any time of the year in territorial disputes or if disturbed.

[glassman]

That is a bada$$ pic of what we think is a big friggen bird!!

Rare?

WTF, sieg, you sit home and read the encyclopedia all daY? that was quite an explanation....:lol:

[bdahlg68]

That is a bada$$ pic of what we think is a big friggen bird!!

Rare?

WTF, sieg, you sit home and read the encyclopedia all daY? that was quite an explanation....:lol:

Not so rare around here. Wikipedia is always only a few keystrokes away!

[Sieg]

WTF, sieg, you sit home and read the encyclopedia all daY? that was quite an explanation....:lol:

Well........there are these seemingly little known websites called Google and Wikipedia that can really make a person look smart in short order.

Though the family ranch in Echo, OR has one of the larger Heron Rookeries in the state so I've done a little research prior to GW's exposure of the prehistoric beauties. They are exceptional to watch stalkers of prey around rivers, lakes, and ponds in our region.

:thumbsup:

[ErikLS2]

Saw this while making my lunch for tomorrow. Not photographic genius but kind of cool.

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac65/PuckheadCamaro/IMG_20130811_225107_453.jpg

[Sieg]

Life is awfully good thanks to this wonderful woman!

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Family-Stuff/i-JS9Xfzb/0/X2/_MG_5620-X2.jpg

I usually wouldn't share images of this nature out of fear of decapitation but I consider this a real trophy out of the thousands of shots I've taken in the past months. :underchair:

[96z28ss]

A picture like that posted would have me in the dog house so fast. :smiley_smack:

[Sieg]

A picture like that posted would have me in the dog house so fast. :smiley_smack:
I know, I know.......I couldn't resist. It wasn't a pose pic (those don't happen)........my daughter and her were on the trampoline last night and she was recovering from getting bounced off her feet and I quick-snapped two shots. From a photog perspective it's more "I can't believe this shot from that situation" scenario.

The dogs never complain about their glamour shots? :sieg:

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vfhgXbt/1/XL/i-vfhgXbt-XL.jpg

[intocarss]

Great stuff as always Seig!!!!

[Sieg]

So.......a car buddy puts a water feature in his backyard and a few Chorus Frog's take up habitat in the five star resort he created.......we're having a couple beers and he goes on a major rant about the noise these little *#@!*!* frogs are making. He's tried numerous tactics to eradicate them with little success. Well........I found this unfortunate guy in my yard 5 weeks ago and set him out in the sun to mummify and built this little gift for my buddy yesterday

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-4t8VkFg/0/XL/i-4t8VkFg-XL.jpg

Presentation tomorrow.........:unibrow:

[Flash68]

That is killer! His own little amphitheater in there. LOL

[syborg tt]

that's just wrong.... but funny as hell

[Greg from Aus]

You are one sick unit Sieg, I love it.

[waynieZ]

Awesome I love it!

[Sieg]

That is killer! His own little amphitheater in there. LOL
What do you get a guy that has everything? http://img.printfection.com/14/51290/BdhgI.jpg

that's just wrong.... but funny as hell
For clarification - I didn't kill the little guy, found him deceased and recycled him. :unibrow:

You are one sick unit Sieg, I love it.
Some friends deserve more special attention that others! :D

Awesome I love it!
:thumbsup:

[intocarss]

Thats Awesome.... You're The Man!!!

[GregWeld]

Some "artistic" shots from our Sun Valley property....




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Sun%20Valley/file-37.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Sun%20Valley/file-37.jpg.html)







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http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Sun%20Valley/file-39.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Sun%20Valley/file-39.jpg.html)

[Shmoov69]

This is all I can think about...! LMAO!!:rofl:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hMqoqk9lK64/Tjm9CEbu5KI/AAAAAAAABDY/sxaLkye5IMQ/s1600/Michigan+J.+Frog.jpg

So.......a car buddy puts a water feature in his backyard and a few Chorus Frog's take up habitat in the five star resort he created.......we're having a couple beers and he goes on a major rant about the noise these little *#@!*!* frogs are making. He's tried numerous tactics to eradicate them with little success. Well........I found this unfortunate guy in my yard 5 weeks ago and set him out in the sun to mummify and built this little gift for my buddy yesterday

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-4t8VkFg/0/XL/i-4t8VkFg-XL.jpg

Presentation tomorrow.........:unibrow:

[Sieg]

This is all I can think about...! LMAO!!:rofl:
That's hilarious because I visualized the exact frog when designing the little amphitheater! :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

Put a top hat on that little dude and give him a cane.......thats money :lol:

[glassman]

check these out, from the rim fire near yosemite.....

http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013/08/yosemite-wildfire/100581/

[Sieg]

Had the Bentley of pit scooters at the house today for a while :D

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vN2kx2j/1/X2/i-vN2kx2j-X2.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KdfNf2j/1/X2/i-KdfNf2j-X2.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LR6VVFs/1/L/i-LR6VVFs-L.jpg

[Sieg]

Got lucky this morning. Feathers & Fur......

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2CWWqLK/1/X2/i-2CWWqLK-X2.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-dcJnVf6/1/XL/i-dcJnVf6-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-wtS9rSw/1/X2/i-wtS9rSw-X2.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-m5pmDHw/1/XL/i-m5pmDHw-XL.jpg

[waynieZ]

Awesome pictures is that a Falcon ?

[Sieg]

Awesome pictures is that a Falcon ?
Yes it is an American Kestrel. He's been around the orchard for a few years. Very cool bird, he'll taunt the dogs occasionally, my neighbor said he's been perched on the gable of our house a few times in the last week.

[Yan69]

Shot by the water Quebec City

[Yan69]

Night out in town with the misses

[glassman]

Thats poster material right there ^^^^^^

[intocarss]

Some pit pics from SM

[intocarss]

Some more

[WILWAXU]

Santa Maria is a fun little track!

[intocarss]

Santa Maria is a fun little track!IT'S OUR FAVORITE :thumbsup: LONG DRIVE FOR YOU LOL ;)

[WILWAXU]

IT'S OUR FAVORITE :thumbsup: LONG DRIVE FOR YOU LOL ;)

Not to mention the long swim ;)

[Richio1]

It's getting to be that time of year in the valley



http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/87e044c0dfa7973927f8dc5ebe7383d7_zps555a9893.jpg

[Sieg]

Awesome colors Jeff! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

It's getting to be that time of year in the valley



http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/87e044c0dfa7973927f8dc5ebe7383d7_zps555a9893.jpg





Will it still be like that -- or harvest time -- in the middle of October?

[Sonar Chief]

Call me weird, but ..... as a Fisheries Biologist Entomology is a big deal and I've been playing with the macro on my camera and came up with these photos.

http://imageshack.us/a/img46/6710/q8xj.jpg
Mayfly sitting on our Yamaha 225!
http://imageshack.us/a/img844/1334/81l3.jpg
Shuck from a stonefly!

[Sieg]

All those need is a hook and some leader to produce dinner. :D

[Richio1]

Will it still be like that -- or harvest time -- in the middle of October?

Likely. Harvest is in full swing. Mainly the whites though and pinot.

Last night was the Harvest moon (full moon in Sept). Was amazing this morning. They have crews working all night picking.

A lot of the cab and zin grapes won't be ready to pick for a few weeks. All depends on the weather. If harvest is wrapping up then crush will be in full swing which means many crush parties at the wineries. Great time of year here in the valley.

You coming to town?

[GregWeld]

Likely. Harvest is in full swing. Mainly the whites though and pinot.

Last night was the Harvest moon (full moon in Sept). Was amazing this morning. They have crews working all night picking.

A lot of the cab and zin grapes won't be ready to pick for a few weeks. All depends on the weather. If harvest is wrapping up then crush will be in full swing which means many crush parties at the wineries. Great time of year here in the valley.

You coming to town?



Will be in Willows at Thunderhill October 11/14 -- so will be close. If Gwen was with me I'd shoot over for a drive thru the valley. But since I don't drink and she'll be in Prague or somewhere like that.. I probably won't. I'll have the "rig". But we'll leave it open cause it might be worth the trip "just because".

[GregWeld]

I found a really sweet shot of Sun Valley (ranked #4 for skiing ahead of Vail etc!!!) and someone needs to tell me how to shoot a shot like this -- the lighting is amazing! They got awesome reflections off the Big Wood River... and that takes patience!





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Sun%20Valley/file-40.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Sun%20Valley/file-40.jpg.html)

[toy71camaro]

I found a really sweet shot of Sun Valley (ranked #4 for skiing ahead of Vail etc!!!) and someone needs to tell me how to shoot a shot like this -- the lighting is amazing! They got awesome reflections off the Big Wood River... and that takes patience!





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Sun%20Valley/file-40.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Sun%20Valley/file-40.jpg.html)

Looks to me they used a tripod and a looong exposure at the very edge of dusk to capture that. I'm guessing the long exposure by the fact you can see some of the stars in the upper left corner, and what looks to be a road in the middle/right of the picture has "red lights".. ie.. someone(s) tail lights going through the shot during the shutter being open.

But, even knowing that, that's going to be a tough shot, just at the right time of day and year to get those colors.

[waynieZ]

That's beautiful.

[Sieg]

Hopefully a real pro chimes in.........

I'm guessing it's a tripod and second plus exposure time. Not sure what the aperture setting would be, f8 or higher?

When all else fails, shoot it underexposed and enhance it with software. :D

[glassman]

Just beautiful though, i could sit and look at that for a while....i almost can see the jolly green giant come up out of nowhere lol

[toy71camaro]

I shoot pics at my sons soccer games each Saturday. Snagged this one just after a goal was made by my sons cousin. Kids caught in the act of celebrating is just priceless!

http://albertdphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s4/v66/p2065935162-5.jpg

[smhigh]

Took my Nova to Sonoma Raceway for the Wednesday Night Drags. The cars best time was 10.45 @ 127. Not bad for a SBC!


http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac82/smhigh-photos/68Nova_zpsa9c9c12d.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/smhigh-photos/media/68Nova_zpsa9c9c12d.jpg.html)

[toy71camaro]

Nice! Great picture too!! Was there a couple weeks ago for the first time to see the WTCC & Porsche GT3 series race. Was pretty neat.

[Sieg]

Dinking in the garage tonight, had an idea grabbed the camera and shot this with the lights out and no flash........used my Streamlight pencil inspection light and painted the car on a 6 second ISO 200 exposure.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-6RnWnsT/0/XL/i-6RnWnsT-XL.jpg

[WSSix]

cool!

[waynieZ]

Sweet picture!!

[Richio1]

That's an awesome pic Sieg.

Greg come on over. Harvest is in full swing and will be for a while. Maybe these will get you motivated.

It rained on Saturday which made for a super clear blue sky Sunday. The blue was incredible.

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/b64c97f07e6ce47d4c670712cb948db4_zps526b8d4b.jpg

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/12499ff6b3df8d256f1a74a747636e1d_zpsdd8ed7fd.jpg

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/b91a0351d818deb6432a73732bb1271b_zps2a4b75d5.jpg

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/ed7bc837b36300b8372db619be1f7ac7_zpse01105b7.jpg

[GregWeld]

I can smell it from here Jeff!!


Nice pics!



I should tell you a funny story...


Gwen and I were at Thunderhill... and I said - hey, lets go over to the wine country. Done. I ask my buddies how to get there... "OH, just go down to hiway such and such (20) and head west til you see the lake". Easy. Stop at Granella's etc... and off we go... I drive and see a nice lake and then I drive and drive -- thru all these little tiny towns -- along the edge of a beautiful lake -- and 5 or more hours later end up with a sign I finally recognize -- Santa Rosa or Petaluma or something. Turns out we'd missed the part about TURN WHEN YOU SEE THE LAKE and pretty much circumnavigated Clear Lake - all the way on 20 to 29 and then back down.

We didn't care - but I was hauling the trailer and dude! Some of those turns are getting pretty narrow!!!


HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Richio1]

That is funny. The little details make all the difference. Yeah some of those windy roads are tight but the scenery is great.

If you end up making it over let me know and we'll get some folks together for some good eats. Several great new restaurants in town.

[Richio1]

Sorry but I just had to share... LOL


http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/photo_zpseb420b48.jpg (http://s855.photobucket.com/user/Richio1/media/photo_zpseb420b48.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

One thing I like about going to volleyball games is the proximity to the action.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Volleyball-2013/i-Kc6gJjS/1/XL/_MG_6112-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Volleyball-2013/i-PnSqTkk/0/XL/_MG_6115-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Volleyball-2013/i-ZRgb2BG/0/X2/_MG_6124-X2.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Volleyball-2013/i-2b82h7J/1/X2/_MG_6110-X2.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Volleyball-2013/i-Dq58JBs/1/XL/_MG_6117-XL.jpg

[Sieg]

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Volleyball-2013/i-mHQbbT2/2/X2/_MG_6382-X2.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Volleyball-2013/i-Sj9fHPq/2/XL/_MG_6365-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Volleyball-2013/i-ZbJNpTw/2/X2/_MG_6166-X2.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Volleyball-2013/i-3c8rcmR/2/L/_MG_6348-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Volleyball-2013/i-WPHFG59/2/XL/_MG_6160-XL.jpg

Puddles snatched my wife's bag of popcorn, she collared him by the bill.
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Volleyball-2013/i-9mVFjZQ/0/XL/_MG_6277-XL.jpg

[GregWeld]

Really?!?!?!?!


All of that and not a single camel toe??





:disgusted:

[Sieg]

Really?!?!?!?!


All of that and not a single camel toe??


:disgusted:

There's one but this is a family site.

Obviously you've lost your imagination........

:slingshot:

[Sieg]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Br2fp8D/0/XL/i-Br2fp8D-XL.jpg

[Sieg]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SxpxvfT/0/XL/i-SxpxvfT-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-f2gLQxH/0/XL/i-f2gLQxH-XL.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

Not mine...not at all. :underchair:

Rodent freak.

lol



http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Funnies/e7339aef-5110-4822-b55f-5323da080603_zps957b5ce3.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/Funnies/e7339aef-5110-4822-b55f-5323da080603_zps957b5ce3.jpg.html)

[fleetus macmullitz]

Squirrels...quite squirrelly

[Sieg]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-msLRz4j/0/XL/i-msLRz4j-XL.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

I like it Sieg. :cool:

[Sieg]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pmv844Q/0/X2/i-pmv844Q-X2.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

"That's your big boy."


:cool:

[syborg tt]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pmv844Q/0/X2/i-pmv844Q-X2.jpg

That's is a great picture

[Richio1]

Agreed. Love those pics when playing with the exposure/lighting.

[Richio1]

This is one of my all time favorites. It's one of the members here.
http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab116/Richio1/447d6edfac8fae6001b45ee23e487384.jpg

[Sieg]

Jeff - I wish I had the space to "attempt" to create a shot like that. :thumbsup:

[Sieg]

Anybody thirsty?
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-kvJVHzk/0/XL/i-kvJVHzk-XL.jpg

Antique tripod from Weir McDonald's collection
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-XRKQgbL/0/X2/i-XRKQgbL-X2.jpg

Fading remnants of Oregon's summer
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-NPMbJb2/0/XL/i-NPMbJb2-XL.jpg

Trusted companions
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-xBtSg5X/1/XL/i-xBtSg5X-XL.jpg

[cluxford]

1st time novice D-SLR user.

My dad passed away in 2009. He was into this and has a Canon 450D SLR with 3 lenses larges being a 80-400

I have no idea what I am doing and finally decided to get it out and start to learn.

Like always I started without reading the manual.

I put the biggest lens on and walked out in the front yard this morning and snapped the photo below.

It was really really dark, so had to enhance brightness using the PC. Still figuring out shutter speed, aperture etc

Anyway reasonably happy with 1st attempt....

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_6387_zps74b5ce27.jpg

[GregWeld]

I like it!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


Experimenting with the cameras these days is so easy... and fun... you take a bunch of shots -- mess with them if you choose - and hit delete on the one you don't like. Digital is great - Kodak hates it - but that's there problem! LOL

[GregWeld]

Trusted companions
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-xBtSg5X/1/XL/i-xBtSg5X-XL.jpg




Is Rev showing some grey in that beard???



I miss little Stella. I just hope she's happy with her training over at SOB Farms.

[intocarss]

Great stuff SIEGGY!!

[Sieg]

Is Rev showing some grey in that beard???



I miss little Stella. I just hope she's happy with her training over at SOB Farms.
You should be taking her with you as Toter Homeland Security. You can always drop her off with us on your way through.........if you'd take the time to stop!!! LOL

Yes, he's graying faster than I am and he's not even 28 in dog years!

Great stuff SIEGGY!!
Thanks Dawgers!

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-6C3bZMr/1/XL/i-6C3bZMr-XL.jpg

[cluxford]

a couple more....


http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_6412_zps84cc784f.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/cluxford/media/IMG_6412_zps84cc784f.jpg.html)


http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_6409_zps4dd7e7c8.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/cluxford/media/IMG_6409_zps4dd7e7c8.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

Clux - It looks like you're getting the hang of it!

Here's some great reading: http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech.htm

:thumbsup:

[Sieg]

Seasonal transition......
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-n2nVHCL/1/XL/i-n2nVHCL-XL.jpg

[glassman]

Meanwhile its 85* here in sunny Livermore.

Nice new Av Seigstar!

[Sieg]

Meanwhile its 85* here in sunny Livermore.

Nice new Av Seigstar!

It was a balmy 43* when I took that pic, 4* warmer than yesterday at the dame time..............:smiley_smack:

[GregWeld]

Walked out tonight (just minutes ago) to get the mail and saw this and had to come in and get the camera and get a shot off.... The fall colors this year are just amazing.







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/0865c4ab-d797-479a-949c-fc47585163ac.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Fun%20Fotos/0865c4ab-d797-479a-949c-fc47585163ac.jpg.html)

[Sieg]

Coupple days late on capturing the true beauty but I think it's still worth a share.
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SZ2hHz4/0/XL/i-SZ2hHz4-XL.jpg

[cluxford]

Beautiful spring day here in Oz, was sitting in my study that overlooks our pond.

This little guy ventured out to catch some rays.

They are called a blue tongue lizard as their tongue is bright blue. I'm not quick enough to get a shot with his tongue out (haven't toyed with continuous shooting yet).

They grow to about half a foot long and are pretty slow and lumbering. Harmless although this may explain why 3 weeks ago we had small goldfish in the pond and now we don't !!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_6503_zps0c504540.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/cluxford/media/IMG_6503_zps0c504540.jpg.html)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_6468_zps7e4193c9.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/cluxford/media/IMG_6468_zps7e4193c9.jpg.html)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_6489_zps4938b90e.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/cluxford/media/IMG_6489_zps4938b90e.jpg.html)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_6507_zpsbe4f1487.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/cluxford/media/IMG_6507_zpsbe4f1487.jpg.html)

[Richio1]

Coupple days late on capturing the true beauty but I think it's still worth a share.
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SZ2hHz4/0/XL/i-SZ2hHz4-XL.jpg


AWESOME

[mdprovee]

I agree great picture.

I love looking at and into old barns. You can just feel the history.

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[SSLance]

In honor of rifle deer season opening up this weekend, I share these pictures captured by Mrs SSLance from our back deck last Friday evening

The setting...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1ogEapv7W1Q/Un8JtHM1QhI/AAAAAAAAKPw/OHA-mbd-H_s/w751-h563-no/DSC03911.JPG




The attraction to the left...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T23Vnr7sFOM/Un15QOaqYUI/AAAAAAAAKNs/YQdH2kNDk1w/w905-h563-no/DSC03912.JPG



The attractee to the right...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8-QFbWlD6Rk/Un15TrFNRJI/AAAAAAAAKOI/hm3tuvbxPGY/w751-h563-no/DSC03915.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z5oakLKM1Uw/Un15RPglX7I/AAAAAAAAKNw/LdbHiB80uj4/w706-h563-no/DSC03913.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4znXNc5E3FE/Un15Pt2j5XI/AAAAAAAAKNk/FdzIGnV60LM/w851-h563-no/DSC03910.JPG




The next morning another picture perfect setting...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3k-C8AvsDF8/UoEHVvuiVqI/AAAAAAAAKRw/vQu8vdtUtHc/w751-h563-no/DSC03918.JPG


Camera she's using is a Sony HX100v, basically a 30x zoom, 16 mp, point-n-shoot. Very user friendly camera with the ability to reach out pretty far and grab some excellent shots.

[SSLance]

Was looking back through the thread and saw the wine country pics, reminded me of a few we took while out there first weekend in Sept.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OJrrzCPzUYM/UivKOtn3jTI/AAAAAAAAI_Y/MSAKOxCcubc/w751-h563-no/DSC03474.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zJWiVLwiI8I/UivKQCZ2yGI/AAAAAAAAI_w/Nx5A8Zb1f7g/w751-h563-no/DSC03480.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--MzVSWtUjqE/Ui3rLMnAyzI/AAAAAAAAJD8/1RHkPSdAXak/w751-h563-no/DSC03524.JPG


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qWH6mU4fkE4/Ui3rN3KbH3I/AAAAAAAAJEk/LWnzk3Ezv0U/w751-h563-no/DSC03541.JPG


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_PZiNFrSBjA/UjRhXWnm8CI/AAAAAAAAJRA/aGK478q11EM/w751-h563-no/DSC03601.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qCBw6Kfv3sc/UjRhh0fWmxI/AAAAAAAAJWk/KnJl0NTzXlc/w367-h563-no/DSC03621b.jpg


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4VGRtif1Jxw/UjRhfRCeeoI/AAAAAAAAJSI/qF8jCoh8vCc/w751-h563-no/DSC03614.JPG


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-PiAlaDdCb9Q/Uis6V7QwzVI/AAAAAAAAI9o/6TaxBr6UgHA/w751-h563-no/DSC03452.JPG

[SSLance]

Just to show the capabilities of my little point and shoot...

We handed the camera off to a stranger to take this picture of our group on the trail in the park between Fort Mason and Fisherman's wharf, with Alcatraz in the background.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VKUgVlhWmx0/UoLHtvBGEbI/AAAAAAAAKSM/-xHKdoZklGk/w913-h685-no/DSC03315.JPG

I then turned around and took this picture of Alcatraz from the same spot freehand...

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9O47SvXnSBo/UoLHtj9apuI/AAAAAAAAKSQ/tKaM1xHkZ-g/w913-h685-no/DSC03316.JPG

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[glassman]

"^^^^^^"No more car for you! Get out"

[BMR Sales]

"^^^^^^"No more car for you! Get out"

Jerry was buying the 962 that day, as I remember it was just under a 1/2 Mil.

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I love those! :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

I love those! :thumbsup:

Me too!

[BMR Sales]

I love those! :thumbsup:

It was really cool seeing them together! That was at the Lake Mirror Classic in Lakeland. Cool Show every Fall.

T.C.

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https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-czvhIspoPe0/UoUNQlEDUHI/AAAAAAAAKVk/J8MfNIKG4m8/w749-h562-no/DSC02467.JPG

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1988 IMSA Watkins Glen Race right after the Start of the Race as they were coming down the Straight for the first time approaching 200 MPH! 15 Minutes later I won a Merkur XR4Ti from Camel Cigarettes!

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Here's the Merkur!

T.C.

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[Sieg]

Had one of those, lowered, inter-cooled, and the boost bumped. Great car......except the motor ran circles around the brakes. :confused59:

[BMR Sales]

A Hertz Rental Race Car - Took out all the Insurance they would sell me - almost T-Boned a Car that Spun in front of me - other than that I wore the Tires way down!

T.C.

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[Sieg]

Balmy 25* this morning..........time to walk the dogs :sieg:

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-JNRp9ns/0/XL/i-JNRp9ns-XL.jpg

[frankv11]

took a few pictures during vacation in dominical & platanar costa rica
ok photos w iphonehttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps64927c0e.jpg[/URL[URL=http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zpsf24aa92c.jpg.html]http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zpsf24aa92c.jpg[/URL[URL=http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zps85bd48b4.jpg.html]http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zps85bd48b4.jpg[/URL[URL=http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo4_zps9c943f7b.jpg.html]http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo4_zps9c943f7b.jpg[/URL[URL=http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zpsed9ea836.jpg.html]http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zpsed9ea836.jpg[/URL[URL=http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo5_zps3c3b252e.jpg.html]http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo5_zps3c3b252e.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps64927c0e.jpg.html)

[toy71camaro]

We went out Saturday to "Explore" (aka. find some places to take some pics of the kids, but thats no fun for the kids. So we call it "exploring". lol). We ended up in Knights Ferry, CA. Quite a beautiful little place. While we took some great shots of the kiddos, I wont bore you with those. But I also snagged these couple shots as we were walking around... Enjoy. :)

Trying to figure out which of these I want to make some good sized prints of and hang near the PC to give me a place to stare into and relax.

http://albertdphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v96/p633503865-4.jpg


http://albertdphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v130/p494347124-4.jpg

http://albertdphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v122/p252066460-4.jpg

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[ProTouring442]

A couple from our vacation last month.

http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z336/OneBill2mny/DSC_0114_zpsb7c26b80.jpg

http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z336/OneBill2mny/DSC_0073_zps4dadac7f.jpg

http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z336/OneBill2mny/DSC_0075_zps8bb40026.jpg

http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z336/OneBill2mny/DSC_0064_zpsc2c45c63.jpg

http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z336/OneBill2mny/DSC_0014_zpsd1c52f6d.jpg

http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z336/OneBill2mny/DSC_0012_zps7f0b6360.jpg

[frankv11]

o k lets try this again
some pictures with iphone during vacation in costa http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff363/frankv11/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps7ef9f4ec.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps7ef9f4ec.jpg.html)

[toy71camaro]

A couple from our vacation last month.

http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z336/OneBill2mny/DSC_0073_zps4dadac7f.jpg


Diggin that pic. Nice job!

[65 347]

What are you guys using for cameras? I have see some unbelievable pictures in this thread. I have a Canon SX120 and I get better pics with my Iphone sometimes.
Is there some help with all the setting on this or am I wasting my time?
:thankyou:

Mike

[Phaeton]

My son and I going for a ride on Thanksgiving. Teaching him what to be thankful for.Taken with droid.
http://www.cafehusky.com/attachments/2013-11-28-10-39-27-jpg.34174