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Title: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 07, 06, 08:41:28 PM
because my stuff isn't as good as wildman's, i thought i would start this area for those of us witn "box cameras" to share our stuff.

here's the first one; this is the part of the big island coast the lava is flowing to.  the dark blue cloud, top center, is the lava condensation we could only get to about two miles of the actual flow.

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P7020078.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 07, 06, 09:06:57 PM
this is from one of the many streams at the princeville hotel at kawaui

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P7100294.jpg)
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Post by: WWMtnGal on Aug 07, 06, 09:38:51 PM
I have been there and those are a beautiful reminder of our trip!
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Post by: Stitches on Aug 07, 06, 10:04:41 PM
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Post by: Wildman on Aug 07, 06, 10:08:27 PM
Wow-singing pilots!  I wonder if that what Peter, Paul and Mary were referring to?

Great shots.  The lava cliffs with the ocean crashing into them is spectacular.  Did you ever see the "green flash"?

Did you try any underwater photography while you were there?
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Post by: Stitches on Aug 07, 06, 10:14:48 PM
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Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 07, 06, 10:47:29 PM
i did not see the green flash, however, my wife recieved an e-mail with a photo of the green flash. if i can find it i'll post it. i have some photos of Hanalei Bay. i'll have to search my archives. as soon as i find them i'll post some.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 07, 06, 11:38:31 PM
this is one of hanalei bay. i don't have any looking out toward the ocean

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P7130412.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 07, 06, 11:42:09 PM

another  2 of the same basic area
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P7130409.jpg)

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P7130408.jpg)
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Post by: Cardinal on Aug 08, 06, 01:54:59 AM
Isn't Hanalei Bay also a surfing spot with the waves breaking next to the point off to the right?  I remember seeing surfing movies with perfect waves at a place named like that.

Nice shots of Hawaii!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 08, 06, 02:30:02 AM
i've never seen surfers there as bay is shallow and the piont you see in the pictuers is pretty rocky. of course the realy good serfers serf anywhere they feel is safe.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 08, 06, 09:28:35 PM
not as exciting as big horn sheep but much easier to "shoot".


(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P1150124.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 08, 06, 11:12:58 PM
great photos, i especially like the lighthouse picture, as i'm a lighthouse fan.
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Post by: Cardinal on Aug 09, 06, 02:37:33 AM
mensajanitor-you had to be close to that elk!! What a creature.

Goatgirl, you photos are great.  The river picture has such energy coming over the falls. 

What a great thread you started.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Aug 09, 06, 02:52:48 AM
Mr. Janitor,
 Since you like light houses, I spent a day on the bluffs of Palos Verdes shooting this light house. Catalina is in the back ground. It's not great but I thought the sun spiltting the light house in two was kinda neat.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Landscape/Lighthouse5.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 09, 06, 03:05:45 AM
 cardinal; telephoto lens got close to the deer

toolman; do you mind if i print the lighthouse?
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Post by: goatgirl on Aug 09, 06, 03:13:02 AM
Toolman....that's a beautiful picture!
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Post by: Chesslike on Aug 09, 06, 03:18:58 AM
Nice pic Toolman! That is the Point Vicente Lighthouse that is in my old stomping ground. I am also a big fan of lighthouses.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Cardinal on Aug 09, 06, 03:23:56 AM
We used to use the lighthouse as a navigational reference when we had a sailboat.  Never seen it from shore.  Very nice
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Aug 09, 06, 01:45:28 PM
Mr. Janitor.....nah I don't mind you printing it. It's much smaller than the original. I reduce all my pics before submitting them to Photobucket.

 Cardinal....since you recognize the Light house you'll surely remember this too. It's 6:30am after sunrise, coffe shop isn't even open yet, and there's allways people on this pier. The marine school is still held inside.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/108_0881MBPierWebsize.jpg)


And for those familiar with the area, you'll remember the Korean Friendship Bell in San Pedro.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/109_0941KoreanBellwebsize.jpg)
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Post by: ElizaBent on Aug 09, 06, 02:41:20 PM
Reminds me of the fishing pier on the Jersey shore.  You take photos that take you back to the place you visited.  Very nice work.
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Post by: Toolman on Aug 09, 06, 03:13:24 PM
Pier? These guys are hilarious, they strut around like they own the place.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/100_0051.jpg)

And these guys....well.... they just be all they can be
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/100_0087.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 10, 06, 02:26:40 AM
now that i've learned to re-size, i can show you the green flash. i have never seen it. iguess one has to get lucky, or it's akin to the "jackalope"

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/zinkova-400x500.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Aug 10, 06, 04:14:28 AM
I agree about cool pier shots.  I liked how these two guys took over this little La Paz boat.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofIMG_0242.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 11, 06, 03:17:52 AM
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P7100278-600x8002-400x600.jpg)

this is an easier to see photo of the nene. they are proported to be descendent of the canadian goose.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Aug 11, 06, 03:39:58 AM
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Post by: gypsywolf on Aug 11, 06, 05:17:18 AM
I just love all of these coastal pics!!!! 

Here is the Haceta House in Haceta Head, Or. It has become a B & B and you are very close to the Haceta Head Lighthouse. It was very misty that day.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/onegypsywolf/HacetaHouse.jpg)


Here is the Fresnel Lens in the Yaquina Head lighthouse. We climbed up the 93 steps to overlook the magnificent Oregon coast. The lens was an amazing sight.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/onegypsywolf/FresnelLens.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Aug 11, 06, 07:08:17 AM
Great shots, everyone!  I'm flying to Portland in a couple of weeks, love Oregon, have seen the Heceta Head lighthouse but probably won't make it over to the coast this trip.  Thanx for sharing!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: kawasaki_girl on Aug 11, 06, 03:03:52 PM
Here are some crater lake photos:
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/iyamrobi/DSC06139.jpg)
can't believe how blue that water was!

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/iyamrobi/DSC06152.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: kawasaki_girl on Aug 11, 06, 03:07:25 PM
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/iyamrobi/039_39.jpg)
the lighthouse at an island in the Bahamas (bad memory!)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/iyamrobi/DSC00281.jpg)
a beach on one of my fav. camping spots, in Washington (Kalaloch State Park, overflow camping)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: kawasaki_girl on Aug 11, 06, 03:11:52 PM
can't believe how awesome Toolman's Lighthouse photo is!!! so clear, and crisp!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 13, 06, 07:06:24 PM
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P7140448.jpg)

here's one i think is interesting at the princeville hotel on kauaii
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Aug 14, 06, 05:41:00 AM
now that i've learned to re-size, i can show you the green flash. i have never seen it. iguess one has to get lucky, or it's akin to the "jackalope"

So THAT'S what the "Green Flash" is!! I've heard about it. Too cool!
So what causes it? The last rays of the sun refracted before going below the ocean horizon?

Robert W? Weigh in...

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/zinkova-400x500.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Aug 14, 06, 02:54:45 PM
I didn't have a tri pod with me this day, so I couldn't get the shutter speed slow enough to show true water flow. But hand held at a shutter speed 1/20 and f-5.6 with IS lens and it didn't turn out too bad. The location isn't any where exotic though :'( It's a water fall and mist sprayer at the L.A. Zoo for the chimps.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/103_0354.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: wwpt on Aug 14, 06, 04:19:49 PM
   

  Tree's are almost human sometimes.
 
 
    (http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f244/wwpt/14.jpg)
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Post by: Chesslike on Aug 14, 06, 04:41:08 PM
Very cool Pete! :thumbs:
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Post by: Calindy on Aug 14, 06, 06:00:08 PM
Here is a photo with that "green flash (hue)" too....now I have to find out what is causing it!!



(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_11991.jpg)
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Post by: Calindy on Aug 14, 06, 06:15:42 PM
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Post by: Toolman on Aug 15, 06, 04:18:28 AM
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Post by: Toolman on Aug 15, 06, 01:49:24 PM
Too bad the haze obscured downtown L.A.  :'(

Another ND graduated filter shot

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Landscape/100_0035cloudsoverla.jpg)
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Aug 15, 06, 03:28:39 PM
Wow, there are some really beautiful and great shots here.....

I am impressed!!!
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Post by: betsylou on Aug 15, 06, 09:46:36 PM
Awesome shot Pete, what a beautiful tree!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Aug 23, 06, 01:28:29 PM
Mrs. Toolman and I use to coordinate ground communications for local Air Fairs.....kinda how we met. During those years I was able to get a few pics when not running around the airport.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Air%20Craft/T6_8x10_4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Air%20Craft/T-6_8x10.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Air%20Craft/F-18_1.jpg)


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Post by: KWBoy on Aug 23, 06, 01:41:35 PM
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Post by: Wrightwood on Aug 23, 06, 01:53:01 PM
Nice shots Toolman  :thumbs:
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Post by: Toolman on Aug 23, 06, 02:14:05 PM
Thank's guys ;D

Here's a couple more, and I'll step aside for other post's

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Air%20Craft/Dauntless_8x10.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Air%20Craft/Spearman_8x10.jpg)
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Post by: KWBoy on Aug 23, 06, 02:17:04 PM
Love the BiPlane  ;)
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Post by: WWMtnGal on Aug 23, 06, 11:49:30 PM
My grandson Tyler who is 3 months old!
GO DODGERS!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/100_04333.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 24, 06, 12:41:56 AM
outstanding photos toolman, you obviously have something better than a "box camera".

MtnGal it appears that Tyler isn't as impressed with the air photos as the rest of us. he is a great looking child.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Aug 24, 06, 01:30:19 AM
When in Little Rock I thought this prospective of the moon was interesting.  It is a rock, just like the signs says!

This was at the riverside market area.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/IMG_2658.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Aug 24, 06, 02:22:09 AM
Great shot chuck....very good eye. I rate that second to Wildman's "moon over hill shot" at the mountain top junction.......and that is a compliment my friend.  :thumbs:

 What tick's me off more than anything, when I see a Kodak moment I don't have my camera with me. :'(




Tyler looks like me after my 30th birthday party ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Hobbes on Aug 25, 06, 07:40:54 PM
 ;D  I think Wrightwood has views that rival anywhere in the whole world.

(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j295/Hobbesphotos/Mt-Baldy.jpg)
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Post by: WWMtnGal on Aug 25, 06, 08:48:05 PM
What a beautiful photo that is, great job!!!


 :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
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Post by: wwpt on Aug 26, 06, 12:41:29 AM
 
    Hobbes says:   I think Wrightwood has views that rival anywhere in the whole world.

 
    You got that right, Pilgrim.

   (http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f244/wwpt/WWMisc002.jpg)
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Post by: kawasaki_girl on Aug 26, 06, 04:57:54 AM
nice photo, Hobbes!! It definitly shows how steep these mountains are!
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Post by: kawasaki_girl on Aug 26, 06, 05:04:50 AM
This is a lake near Susanville, California... Eagle Lake. (home of the pink trout!)(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/iyamrobi/southeaglelake.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/iyamrobi/oldcabin.jpg)and an old cabin near Antelope Lake, above Janesville
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 26, 06, 02:17:08 PM
I shot this one at Santee Lakes near San Diego 

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/100_830-400x4002-400x600.jpg)
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Post by: Toolman on Aug 28, 06, 02:39:04 PM
That shot of Pine Mtn. is nice....you should see the view from the top. You can look down into Lupine and Cabin Flats and watch the bear. To the east you can see Silver Wood Lake....stunning.
Title: Grand Canyon
Post by: angelwolf326 on Aug 28, 06, 05:26:25 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/az---grand-canyon.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/AZ---GC-WITH-TREE.jpg)
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Post by: MikeK on Aug 29, 06, 05:34:22 AM
Grand Canyon...what an awesome place. I think dead trees have so much character and add so much to a photo. Nice job.
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Aug 29, 06, 04:21:07 PM
Thanks Whatever, I love dead trees and agree with you about their great addition to photos.....

I wish there would have been some sun but the clouds provided a dramatic backdroup....

Have a great day!
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Post by: kawasaki_girl on Aug 29, 06, 06:22:29 PM
nice Grand Canyon photos, AW. Karma to you for getting close to the edge, I am afraid of heights... and can't get very close! gives me the heebie-jeebies to look at photos of heights.!
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Aug 29, 06, 09:01:48 PM
I sat on the edge, feet dangling,  it was cool to feel how big the canyon actually is...... 

At one point my hair stood up as I was near the rail so I thought I better move.  We read later in the brochure that if your hair stands up to move from the edge quickly as you are in an electric field and may be a target for lighting.  There was no sun and tons of clouds with lightning so I hightailed it outta there....

:)
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Post by: Toolman on Sep 01, 06, 02:34:21 PM
I sat on the edge, feet dangling,  it was cool to feel how big the canyon actually is......   

Kinda like this  :o

This is one of my favorite places....I don't know why actually. I like to sit and look out over the wash for Big Horns.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Big%20Horn%20Sheep/100_0018_2_8x10.jpg)
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Post by: Hobbes on Sep 01, 06, 03:40:38 PM
 :) Toolman,

That is a beautiful spot.  Not hard to figure why you like it there so much.

These mountains hold great views if people take the time to see them.  I'm not sure why more folks aren't out exploring.

Thanks for sharing the photo.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Sep 02, 06, 03:38:28 PM
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P7120364.jpg)

as we'er showing Grand Canyon photos here's one of the "other" Grand Canyon ( Waimia) on Kauai island. i shot this to try to show the grandure of this canyon. notice the relative size of the tour helicopter upper right center.  i don't get too close to the edge as i have "height-a-phobia". i couldn't do what tooman is doing in his picture.
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Post by: Stitches on Sep 02, 06, 07:22:20 PM
I think I've taken that ride right by the falls.   Is it along the Napali Coast?      Beautiful!!!   Thank you for sharing mensajanitor.

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Post by: mensajanitor on Sep 03, 06, 04:20:15 AM
I think I've taken that ride right by the falls.   Is it along the Napali Coast?      Beautiful!!!   Thank you for sharing mensajanitor.


yes it is. mrs. janitor loves hawaii, ergo, all the hawaii photos
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Post by: RennMan on Sep 04, 06, 01:04:48 AM
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Post by: mensajanitor on Sep 04, 06, 01:54:40 PM
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P7120343.jpg)
same waterfall, different view. the only differance between this canyon and grand canyon is the geographical location, they'er both a spectacular sight to see. i resisted seeing both, but mrs. janitor iinsisted and after all, "a happy wife is a happy life".
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Computerman on Sep 04, 06, 02:49:53 PM
Heres a few:
Monument Valley(http://C:\Documents and Settings\Andrew Karp\desktop\pics\100_0378)(http://C:\Documents and Settings\Andrew Karp\desktop\pics\100_0372)(http://C:\Documents and Settings\Andrew Karp\desktop\pics\100_0373)(http://C:\Documents and Settings\Andrew Karp\desktop\pics\100_0374)(http://C:\Documents and Settings\Andrew Karp\desktop\pics\100_0375)(http://C:\Documents and Settings\Andrew Karp\desktop\pics\100_0376)(http://C:\Documents and Settings\Andrew Karp\desktop\pics\100_0377)(http://C:\Documents and Settings\Andrew Karp\desktop\pics\100_0379)(http://C:\Documents and Settings\Andrew Karp\desktop\pics\100_0380)
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Post by: Computerman on Sep 04, 06, 02:57:25 PM
Sorry, let me c what i did wrong :(
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Post by: Shirelindy on Sep 04, 06, 05:04:07 PM
That looks like where Jurrasic Park was filmed.  Especially the scene where they land the helecopter by a waterfall.  I know they filmed it most of it in hawaii and specificly the Kuaui island. 

Where exactly is that? 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 04, 06, 06:26:40 PM
Computerman, you need to insert a url for us to see the pics...  Upload your pics to either www.photobucket.com or www.phototrail.com.  You should see a url or a img link under the pics, insert one of those and wew will be able to see them....

:)
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Post by: mensajanitor on Sep 04, 06, 07:09:58 PM
That looks like where Jurrasic Park was filmed.  Especially the scene where they land the helecopter by a waterfall.  I know they filmed it most of it in hawaii and specificly the Kuaui island. 

Where exactly is that? 

Waimia Canyon
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Post by: gypsywolf on Sep 04, 06, 08:37:12 PM
Here are some of my favorites from our Colorado Trip.


Rocky Mountain Goat at the top of Mt. Evans

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/onegypsywolf/Mtn_Goat_Little_Guy.jpg)

Rocky Mountain Elk

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/onegypsywolf/Elk_1.jpg)

Me at Canyonlands NP. This is a wonderful area adjacent to Arches.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/onegypsywolf/Cynlands_Sheree_3.jpg)

Clark's Nutcracker

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/onegypsywolf/Nutcracker.jpg)

Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP. Another spectacular NP.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/onegypsywolf/Blk_Cyn_Gunnison.jpg)
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Post by: mensajanitor on Sep 04, 06, 10:52:04 PM
gypsywolf, those are great. i thought my picture of alcatraz was cool but yours make mine look uncool, but here it is anyway.

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P7210023_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 05, 06, 05:00:04 AM
Beautiful pics everyone!!!!

I luv seeing the world thru others' eyes!!!  Thanks for sharing!!

Here's another canyon,

Red Rock Canyon
Outer Red Rock Loop Road
Sedona, AZ

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/as-sedona-red-rock-canyon.jpg)
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 05, 06, 05:07:13 AM
Gypsywolf,

The white hair looks so soft I feel as if I can touch him....  Excellent excellent photo!
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 05, 06, 05:37:26 AM
This was taken on the road from Prescott going to Jerome.  This is a panorama of 5 shots stitched together to get the whole plant.  Not sure of the name but the lil yellow flowers were so pretty.  It was about 3-4 ft high.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/az---jerome-panaroma-plant.jpg)
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Post by: Naughty pines on Sep 05, 06, 02:07:45 PM
From the look of the leaves, I would think it is "milk weed," but I don't know the official name of it. Notice the 'veins' under the leaves.  ??? ::)
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Post by: sallyanne on Sep 05, 06, 11:58:50 PM
I love the clouds over the arizona mesas. :2thumbsup:
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Post by: mensajanitor on Sep 06, 06, 12:29:49 AM
i didn't see that great scenery when we were in sedona. great shots angelwolf
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Post by: angiepoo on Sep 06, 06, 12:50:05 AM
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 06, 06, 03:25:44 AM
Thanks for your kind comments......  Sally Anne

Mensjanitor - where did you go?  Sedona is beautiful everywhere!!!  Red rocks galore.  This is off the road heading towards Cottonwood.  It is Red Rock Canyon, where they filmed many many old movies....

Here is a shot of Oak Creek Canyon after a huge thunderstorm.  It is normally beautiful clear water but it is red from the hard rain.  This is near where the creek dumps into the Verde River.  This was taken in Page Springs.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/az---page-springs-oak-creek.jpg)

Really Cinchy, I would love to see it, is it really tall?
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Post by: angiepoo on Sep 06, 06, 03:59:31 AM
Yes, it is well over five feet tall.  I am dying to know what it is called.  Was going to rip it out a while back, before it grew the flower stalk.  But then I decided to leave it and let it grow to see how it turned out.  If anyone figures out what it is let me know.
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Post by: KathySC on Sep 06, 06, 04:24:11 AM
It's MULLEIN.  Pull it out before it flowers or you will be sorry.  After years of pulling them out and almost getting rid of them, I let two flower beautifully one year and I'll be sorry for that for years.   That is unless you and your neighbors want to completely landscape in Mullein.

http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/veth1.htm

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Hobbes on Sep 06, 06, 05:22:36 AM
 ;)

Just another ordinary day in Wrightwood

(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j295/Hobbesphotos/Wrightwood-to-VV.jpg)
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Post by: Hobbes on Sep 06, 06, 05:24:00 AM
 ;)

And an ordinary Wrightwood evening.

(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j295/Hobbesphotos/Sunset-at-IP.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Sep 06, 06, 05:38:44 AM
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Sep 08, 06, 04:15:45 AM
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P9070004_1.jpg)A
i thought this was interesting. tonight coming home from VV
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 08, 06, 05:03:27 PM
Anyone notice the color of the moon last night?  With all the wind it was kinda creepy with the orange color:

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/P10603281.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 08, 06, 05:04:20 PM
WW - how do I make the pics smaller?  This is a full shot and part of it is not showing..  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Sep 08, 06, 05:39:41 PM
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Sep 08, 06, 06:43:15 PM
WW - how do I make the pics smaller?  This is a full shot and part of it is not showing..  :)
Your photo is 657 X 796 and the appears to be showing correctly on my screen. The moon is in the right side of the frame.

Here's a direct link:

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/P10603281.jpg
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Sep 08, 06, 07:17:12 PM
WW - how do I make the pics smaller?  This is a full shot and part of it is not showing..  :)
Your photo is 657 X 796 and the appears to be showing correctly on my screen. The moon is in the right side of the frame.

Here's a direct link:

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/P10603281.jpg

I see it in firefox and IE just fine  ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Sep 08, 06, 09:56:44 PM
WW - how do I make the pics smaller?  This is a full shot and part of it is not showing..  :)

You can resize right in photobucket.  Try 75%.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 08, 06, 11:27:48 PM
Thanks it is showing correctly on my screen at home, I was on a loaner laptop at work and I guess the screen was too small. 

:)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ezzpete on Sep 09, 06, 03:33:08 AM
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g215/ezzpete/milling.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Sep 09, 06, 03:42:26 AM
Beautiful colors, ezzpete, but what IS it??
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ezzpete on Sep 10, 06, 02:41:58 PM
it's light reflecting off of a vice i was using in a machining operation at work. for some reason it look a lot cooler when i decided to post it, then it does now ???.

but thanks.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: MikeK on Sep 22, 06, 02:47:14 AM
I took this one from Helicopter Hill a week or so ago.
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1621/6543670/12641782/187157635.jpg)
I hadn't been there in years and I couldn't believe all the trash and crap up there...it's sad.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Sep 25, 06, 03:38:31 PM
Every one knows where this is:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Landscape/Blueridge_5x7.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Landscape/Blueridge_5x7_2.jpg)


But can you figure out where this is? Clue; I bet every one has past this location in the last week.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Landscape/Farmfrom3n31.jpg)


Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 25, 06, 04:25:53 PM
This is the road right before Clydes ranch, looking at it from behind.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Sep 25, 06, 05:17:30 PM
This is the road right before Clydes ranch, looking at it from behind.

 Oh....man....your too good girl :o

One of my favorite forest roads is the 3n31 the Lytle Creek truck trail, (just before Clydes). It has a great view at the top over looking Baldy Mesa and the 15 winding it's way up the hill. It goes over to Sheep Creek Rd and I decided to ride it back the opposite direction. Coming back down I noticed the ranch from a different prospective.

 We'll have to get you up on the blue Ridge road sometime.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 25, 06, 05:37:43 PM
how is it going up to the top, i have only been part way up as i was alone and did not know if there was a turn around.......  that is where i took the pic of the snake.....  i'd like to go all the way up...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Sep 28, 06, 12:04:29 AM
great photos toolman, i've always wanted to shoot that view, but never thought to bring my camera whenever i headed that way. :elefant:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Sep 28, 06, 02:33:50 AM
great photos toolman, i've always wanted to shoot that view, but never thought to bring my camera whenever i headed that way. :elefant:

 Thanks bud, It was one of those days to put the tools down and head off on a dual sport ride to decompress. ;D

 The photo's where shot with my old Canon G-3 that fits nicely into my Camel Back. Not bad for an old 4mp pocket cam.

 I found this guy hanging out on the side of the house this morning. I don't have a dedicated Macro lens.....yet. But the one I used today worked out ok. When I left for work in the morning it was there, I came home for lunch it was still there, and even still there when I came home tonight. :o

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Wildlife/Moth_5x7.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Wildlife/Moth2_5x7.jpg)


Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Sep 28, 06, 11:58:08 PM
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P9280010_1.jpg)

i took this one this morning, by dawn's early light. i thought it was worth sharing
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Sep 29, 06, 02:11:28 AM
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wildman on Sep 29, 06, 11:36:16 PM
The view from our front porch changes daily.  Today was spectacular, as always.  I love the way the views change daily and by seasons.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y66/fdwildman/summerviewfrommyhouse.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Oct 03, 06, 03:25:11 AM
I saw Wildman's flower pictures on his thread and thought I would share this one. This was somewhere in Colorado and I loved the effect of the wind and the light on this flower.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/onegypsywolf/WindyFlower.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wildman on Oct 03, 06, 03:31:19 PM
Nice wildflower photo!  Wildflowers anywhere are very special and Colorado, they are spectacular.  The depth of field makes the shot very interesting.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Oct 03, 06, 10:53:59 PM
Here's Marcy Pond from Marcy Dam in the Adirondack mountains on a cloudy day.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/MarcyDam.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: firefightersteve on Oct 04, 06, 04:02:52 PM
Love the wildflower...and the Lakeshot Nolena....very nice reflection of the mountains in the water...
Wildman has an incredible view.....especially sunrises! But you have to up early to catch them...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Oct 28, 06, 11:45:11 PM
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/PA280001.jpg)

as i was watching sc getting beat :'( i looked out my front window and saw this to lift my spirits a little.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Oct 29, 06, 02:35:48 PM
Here's what happened when Chuck retouched the Marcy Dam photo.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/MarcyDam-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 29, 06, 06:58:56 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/backside-of-clydes-ranch-we.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 29, 06, 06:59:30 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/lpc-clouds---web.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 29, 06, 07:00:04 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/lpc-sunrise---web.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 29, 06, 07:00:43 PM
I love the beauty of my morning drive.....

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/vanishing-points---web.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Oct 29, 06, 07:39:48 PM
You were an early riser today, and it paid off!  I didn't even know it was cloudy down the hill.

!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 29, 06, 07:43:54 PM
These are not from this morning....  They are over a series of days, it is this way most mornings...

Thanks Chuck.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Blackcomb on Oct 29, 06, 08:50:07 PM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f185/edm74/IMG_3692.jpg)


Sorry....Just had to share the view from my float tube on Rock Creek Lake earlier this month.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Oct 30, 06, 03:00:00 AM
Awesome stuff, Angel & Whistler!  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Hobbes on Nov 24, 06, 12:08:37 AM
 ;)

A look at our sky last evening.

(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j295/Hobbesphotos/Wrightwood-Sunset.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Nov 24, 06, 03:08:22 PM
Pretty.  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Dec 02, 06, 04:40:50 PM
Here's a model of the Crazy Horse Memorial at dusk.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/CrazyHorseModel2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Dec 07, 06, 09:27:04 PM

Tyler (7 months old) wishes you a Merry Christmas

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/santahat.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Dec 07, 06, 09:32:38 PM
Ten kinds of cute!!  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Dec 07, 06, 10:33:41 PM
What a chubby cheeked little angel blessing!!!!! God did a good job on him.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 08, 06, 09:49:48 PM
Mogli, David  (7 years old) and Oreo

Mogli is 8 months old in 9 days....

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/david-with-mogli-and-oreo-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Dec 17, 06, 03:19:01 AM
Kathysc and I just got back from Malta and found this great picknic spot.  It was just beautiful there.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/IMG_6630esmall.jpg)

In the opposite direction, up a hill this was the other view

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/IMG_6524small.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 20, 06, 05:16:52 PM
(http://static.flickr.com/134/328204642_17f63b7a1c.jpg?v=0)
                                         Surfer_Grommett

Mother Goose is good stuff!
As you can see I don't iron my sheets. ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Dec 20, 06, 05:33:33 PM
Very cool picture SurferDude!  Great job with the new camera and what an innocent beautiful face!!

Chuck,
     Those are just beautiful photos you took and I love the picnic table just sitting there!

Great job to you all!

MtnGal
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Stitches on Dec 20, 06, 07:15:04 PM
SurferDude,
     We are supposed to iron sheets??    I bet it makes them stiff.  :)    Beautiful child.

Angelwolf,
     I can't believe how much Mogli has grown.    Mogli doesn't look like he enjoys sharing the pad with David.   

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jan 02, 07, 11:49:43 PM
Tyler loves the camera!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/tyler1217.jpg)




Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 06, 07, 05:00:37 PM
Here's a thirsty hiker at Yosemite.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Yosemite20070561.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 06, 07, 05:33:10 PM
High winds on Half Dome after a snow storm....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Yosemite2007042.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 06, 07, 05:40:03 PM
Nice Pictures Nolena! We have to take on the pros with our little cameras  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Jan 06, 07, 05:44:21 PM
Nolena, did you use your new camera to take these? i'm still learning how to use mine. :-\
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 06, 07, 05:49:36 PM
Yeah.
I learn about a function a day with this thing. (Wouldn't want to sprain any brain cells.  ;) )
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 06, 07, 06:05:18 PM
Yosemite Falls

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Yosemite20070341.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 06, 07, 06:12:17 PM
At that rate you should know how to use your camera by next year  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Jan 06, 07, 09:09:01 PM
Does Yosemite Falls freeze over?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: bigpines on Jan 06, 07, 09:49:01 PM
I've shown these to people at work and everyone asked if Nolena Jr. was really drinking the waterfall.  I've been to Yosemite in the winter many times and haven't seen the waterfall frozen. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 06, 07, 10:59:04 PM
But you see big chunks of ice fall off, and then you hear huge booms as the ice lands.
It's also cool because the snow falls off the cliffs, along with the water of the falls, and the snow floats on the way down.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 06, 07, 11:10:16 PM
Here's Yosemite Falls with the sun hitting it the morning after it snowed.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Yosemite2007028.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Jan 06, 07, 11:41:32 PM
Does Yosemite Falls freeze over?

Running water usially does not freeze, I've heard.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 06, 07, 11:46:53 PM
tunnel into Yosemite after storm

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Yosemite2007062.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 06, 07, 11:48:21 PM
tunnel into Yosemite before storm

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Yosemite2007011.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: kew on Jan 07, 07, 12:52:21 AM
Upper Yosemite Fall drops 1,430 feet, (nine Niagra Falls stacked on top of each other). In the winter the water falling down Yosemite Creek often freezes as it goes over the top, creating a snow cone or ice cone at the base of upper Yosemite Fall.

The Park website tells us: "During winter, sunny days between storms keep the falls in the valley at a trickle; they are transformed into pillars of ice by freezing night temperatures. The Yosemite Falls ice cone forms when water spray, frozen to the granite wall, loosens as it is warmed by the sun and spills to the base of the upper falls.

Water that does not freeze builds up on the cone, and as the temperature continues to rise, the water falls straight into the cone like a reverse volcano. The cone can grow to heights of 250 feet and can cover up to four acres."

John Muir wrote "In winter the thin outer folds and whirling spray of the great Yosemite Fall are frozen while passing through the air freely exposed, and are deposited around the base of the fall in the form of a hollow, truncated cone, which sometimes attains a height of 400 feet.
http://faculty.deanza.edu/donahuemary/stories/storyReader$406
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 07, 07, 01:45:32 AM
Saw that building up.
Awesome.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 07, 07, 04:58:38 AM
First Picture with the new cam. It isn't the best since we were going 50-60mp and the American Airlines Md-80  was approaching Ontario

(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/AmericanAirlines-1.jpg)

This one is a regular sight we see up here

(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/MormonRocks-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 07, 07, 07:19:44 AM
Cool!
Keep going with the photos.  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 07, 07, 04:07:19 PM
The Moon
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/Moon.jpg)
The Slide
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/slide.jpg)
The View From My Front Door
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/mountains.jpg)
A Fish
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/fish.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 07, 07, 04:08:59 PM
That's a great view you have from your front door!  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 09, 07, 12:33:12 AM
We had a visitor overhead today... I don't know why it was looking in our area for BostonBob  ;D

(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/SBCS.jpg)

I need a better photo editor
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Jan 10, 07, 03:53:31 AM
Wanted to attempt to post a picture here on the forum using Webshots. This is a cropped shot from my new Canon A710 IS, auto focus, continuous shooting mode. I shot this through my dining room window. If I'm successful, I'll post some more from this set.

(http://image59.webshots.com/459/3/19/59/2198319590028218551IzCweb_fs.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Jan 10, 07, 04:08:48 AM
Looks like that one worked, so here are a couple more of the same little guy. Same settings, same continuous shot sequence.

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/IMG_00422.jpg)

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/IMG_00442.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 10, 07, 04:20:41 AM
The wash down the street... Freighthauler this should look familiar to you  ;)
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/mountains2.jpg)

(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/2sunset1-9.jpg)
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/1sunset1-9.jpg)

Still trying to figure out why some pictures come out all pixelated... I guess that is what you would call it.  ???
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Jan 10, 07, 04:27:34 AM
Well, upon testing, it appears that the Webshots links are not working reliably, so I'll go open a photobucket account, copy them there and update.......... Sorry.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Jan 10, 07, 04:33:51 AM
Hey PinonMesaJon,

Your little picture works so that is something! I went through the same thing when I first started to post pics. I did what you are going to do and started using Photobucket and it was smooth sailing after that!

Your scrub jay is showing up!

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Jan 10, 07, 04:34:36 AM
Here's the first one...........
Wanted to attempt to post a picture here on the forum using Webshots. This is a cropped shot from my new Canon A710 IS, auto focus, continuous shooting mode. I shot this through my dining room window. If I'm successful, I'll post some more from this set.

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/IMG_00412.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Jan 10, 07, 04:37:16 AM
Hey PinonMesaJon,

Your little picture works so that is something! I went through the same thing when I first started to post pics. I did what you are going to do and started using Photobucket and it was smooth sailing after that!

Your scrub jay is showing up!



Thanks. I don't understand why the Webshots URL's don't work consistantly, but instead of trying to troubleshoot it, I'll just stick with what works for everyone else.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Jan 10, 07, 04:54:23 AM
Now that I've got my Photobucket account set up, here are a couple more from this morning. This time a Stellar's Jay:

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/IMG_00712.jpg)

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/IMG_00722.jpg)

Wow! This is easy! Don't even have to use CTRL-C in photobucket! Click on the URL and it's automatically copied to the clipboard. Cool!  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Stitches on Jan 10, 07, 05:10:15 AM
Thank you for sharing those PinonMesaJon.   I miss my jays.

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Jan 10, 07, 05:10:55 AM

Still trying to figure out why some pictures come out all pixelated... I guess that is what you would call it.  ???

Funky,
If, by pixelated, you mean that the pictures sometimes appear "rough", what you're probably seeing is what is known as noise in digital images. Do you have your ISO set to AUTO? If so, when your use that ultra zoom on your S3, you're narrowing your field, so the camera may be picking a higher ISO. Check out the ISO on the images in question and see if it's over 100 or 200. You can force the camera to maintain a lower ISO to prevent this. Of course, you'll have a longer exposure time.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 10, 07, 05:35:25 AM
Yes that was the problem... Mine has a range of 80 to 800 ISO... Just took 2 shots one in 100 and one in 800 and the 800 one was "noisy".
Title: A couple from the Fish Hatchery off Hwy 395
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jan 10, 07, 06:33:06 AM
All taken with my Panasonic point and shoot

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/hatchery-big-rock-with-icic.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/fish-hatchery-bld-web.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/hatchery-BIG-reglection-web.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/hatchery-duck-sitting-on-ic.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jan 10, 07, 06:44:33 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/hathery-greens-under-ice-we.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/hatchery-reflection-web.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 10, 07, 07:39:52 PM
I heard a loud rumble so I grabed my camera and ran out of the house and found this.

(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/heli2.jpg)
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/heli3.jpg)
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/heli1.jpg)

I took about 6 and those were the best... I'm just glad I got one good picture
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jan 10, 07, 07:53:21 PM
Really cool pictures you all!!!

 :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 10, 07, 09:48:36 PM
This is my favorite area of the photo room.  :2thumbsup:
Real people with real life and so-so cameras.
Good photo, Funky.  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Jan 10, 07, 11:31:40 PM
I heard a loud rumble so I grabed my camera and ran out of the house and found this.

I took about 6 and those were the best... I'm just glad I got one good picture

Funky,
What shutter speed and focal length were you at on these shots? The stopped rotors have me wondering........
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 11, 07, 12:17:20 AM
Shutter Speed: 1/640 and 1/800
Zoom: 12x optical
F stop: 4.0
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Jan 11, 07, 12:20:58 AM
Great photos, Funky!  I don't know anything about F stops or speeds or anything else, but to see a helicopter in mid-air, with rotors stopped, is amazing!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 11, 07, 12:42:21 AM
Great photos, Funky!  I don't know anything about F stops or speeds or anything else, but to see a helicopter in mid-air, with rotors stopped, is amazing!

Oh it wasn't the camera.... I had the helicopter shut down its engines for a few seconds  ;D I was amazed when I uploaded them to the computer and the rotors were stopped. My other cam made blurs out of helicopters rotors.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Jan 11, 07, 12:45:38 AM
Shutter Speed: 1/640 and 1/800
Zoom: 12x optical
F stop: 4.0

Amazing!  8)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Jan 11, 07, 12:55:36 AM
Hey PinonMesaJon,

Your little picture works so that is something! I went through the same thing when I first started to post pics. I did what you are going to do and started using Photobucket and it was smooth sailing after that!

Your scrub jay is showing up!

Thanks. Sometimes it shows up and sometimes it doesn't; it's not consistant. I copied the shots to Photobucket and reposted them from there. I will continue to use that service from now on.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Jan 11, 07, 01:31:36 AM
Oh it wasn't the camera.... I had the helicopter shut down its engines for a few seconds  ;D I was amazed when I uploaded them to the computer and the rotors were stopped. My other cam made blurs out of helicopters rotors.
I suppose, while you had them turn off the engine, that you also ordered that perfectly blue sky??   ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 11, 07, 01:39:11 AM
I suppose, while you had them turn off the engine, that you also ordered that perfectly blue sky??   ;)

Yes it cost a whole lot for that blue sky... Bostonbob shouldn't mind that I used his credit card for it  ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 11, 07, 04:24:09 AM
Great pictures!
Keep posting. Practice makes perfect.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chesslike on Jan 11, 07, 04:26:51 AM
Great pictures!
Keep posting. Practice makes perfect.

Nolena, please don't encourage him, my credit card is already maxed out. ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 11, 07, 04:33:35 AM
Tried to buy a $1,600 Ip Cam and it rejected his card  :bigcry:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Jan 11, 07, 05:11:44 AM
Hey guys and gals...

Great photos and thanks for the chuckles!!!!

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Jan 11, 07, 05:27:37 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/onegypsywolf/GreenBiplane.jpg)

I was amazed at the air show how the props on these planes were basically stopped in most of the photos. This one is actually more blurry than most, but I liked the plane in the pic.

Hubby sets the speeds. I just shoot. It is mind boggling to me how to figure all of that stuff out. It has been explained by various people and I still don't get it.

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jan 11, 07, 03:23:56 PM
A real dedicated photographer, or idiot, or a good Photoshop job??
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/untitledx.jpg)

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/untitled-2.jpg)

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/untitledm.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Jan 11, 07, 03:44:33 PM
I vote for good Photoshop job!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Jan 11, 07, 03:56:05 PM
I'll 2nd that!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Jan 11, 07, 04:04:00 PM
I got that in an e-mail yesterday - gave me the creeps just to look at the pictures!  It said the canyon is 900 meters deep at that point.  I never thought of Photoshop, but that's a good guess.  Nobody could be that stupid!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 11, 07, 04:10:39 PM
10-4 on the Photoshop!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jan 11, 07, 04:54:31 PM
photoshop......  look at how small the rock is he would have had to jump to........  with all that equipment, impossible....  i would never endanger my camera like that *giggle*
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Jan 11, 07, 04:59:20 PM
I like the flip flop climbing shoes - great traction!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Jan 11, 07, 06:14:33 PM
It looks like two different guys to me...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 11, 07, 11:45:25 PM
Good point.
Did he change pants while photographing?  :o
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Jan 12, 07, 01:37:11 AM
it was selective photography. there is a ledge connecting the two mounds about 9 feet lower. if he had miss-stepped he would only have fallen the 9 feet. possibly acquiring abrasions maybe a broken bone or two.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 12, 07, 03:10:28 AM
Looks like the lighting made the pants look like a different color.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Jan 12, 07, 03:17:48 AM
photoshop......  look at how small the rock is he would have had to jump to........  with all that equipment, impossible....  i would never endanger my camera like that *giggle*

Now there is a quote from a natural born photographer!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jan 13, 07, 04:17:32 AM
Last week was my granddaughter's (the best grandaughter in the world) 1st  birthday and she got to eat Chocolate Cake all by herself.  I loved this picture and have titled it "Umm that cake is gooood!"

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/IMG_6907b-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Jan 13, 07, 05:36:51 AM
i did the same with all of mine (9) on their first birthday. the cake covered face is precious. GREAT SHOT :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 13, 07, 05:38:12 AM
i did the same with all of mine (9) on their first birthday. the cake covered face is precious. GREAT SHOT :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:

You have nine kids  :o
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 13, 07, 06:31:51 AM
Coming down the 241 and almost to the 91 freeway down in Orange County. Look at those houses... Wonder how long till they slide.
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/241and91.jpg)
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/241and91-2.jpg)
This is an interesting formation along the side of the 241.
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/241rocks.jpg)
Some of the many horses at the Green River exit on the 91 freeway.
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/funkygorilla_pics/91andgreenriver.jpg)
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Post by: Wildman on Jan 13, 07, 07:20:25 AM
The horses are all that are left of the Hart Livestock ranch that used to run on both sides of the freeway.  Slim and Donna Hart provide horses for many of the summer camps in the San Bernardino mountains.  Their horses have a white heart brand on their left shoulder.  They provided us with the 40 horses we used when we ran Wrightwood Stables in the late 70's.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Jan 16, 07, 01:48:59 AM
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P1010049.jpg)  here's a photo i took this afternoon, 12:15 PM i think is of the McNaught comet. the diagonal line you see is from the item i used as a filter. i used a blank "fugi film" cd.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Jan 23, 07, 01:00:37 AM
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P1010053.jpg)

this is a photo of Comet McNaught  taken at my school by the science teacher. she used my camera and filter to show the comet to her students. i like the reflection of the comet on the right of the picture. it's much better than the one i took.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Jan 23, 07, 03:41:01 AM
Bobcat on a rock on the way to Campo last weekend.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/onegypsywolf/MrBobcat.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 23, 07, 04:46:07 AM
This is a great thread.
I love the variety of interesting photos.
 :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jan 24, 07, 03:27:41 AM
Hey Nolena, why don't you post some pictures now that you have the new camera?  Have you gotten some good photo software?

Bob has done some all male modeling in his wild days, maybe he will pose for you.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 24, 07, 03:48:15 AM
Hey Nolena, why don't you post some pictures now that you have the new camera?  Have you gotten some good photo software?

Bob has done some all male modeling in his wild days, maybe he will pose for you.

She could sell those on ebay and make a some money. :wink3:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jan 24, 07, 04:14:35 AM
Have you seen BB lately, I don't think she can make money that way.   
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 24, 07, 04:16:00 AM
What has changed in the last 2 weeks  ???
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jan 24, 07, 04:24:03 AM
Segoni - taken on Saturday..

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/segoni-web.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: lostkiwi on Jan 24, 07, 07:16:33 AM
Yep, I am definitely in love.

Beautiful!  :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: rdnckgrl78 on Jan 24, 07, 07:33:44 AM
My cat named Squirt.

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k40/rdnckgrl78/100_0046.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: lostkiwi on Jan 24, 07, 07:48:25 AM
Oooh, that's a big kitty! How heavy is he/she?

I love when they lay on their backs and show their tummies like that. My big Siamese was 19lb before he got sick, adorable every inch and always slept just how Squirt is laying.

Very pretty. :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: rdnckgrl78 on Jan 24, 07, 07:56:37 AM
He is about 20-23 pounds.  He is my baby!  Snuggles with me every night.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KWBoy on Jan 24, 07, 07:57:55 AM
Two of our cats are about that size.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: lostkiwi on Jan 24, 07, 08:34:59 AM
Aha, I thought so. :)

This is a pic of Sandy, he left us in April last year. He blessed us with his placid nature for almost 13 years. :)

(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/7685/fatsandy5ts.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: lostkiwi on Jan 24, 07, 08:43:00 AM
In memory of our beloved Sam, taken from us by a hit and run driver (after he somehow got out of our yard), one year ago.
 
Mama, please may I go out...
(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/6028/sadsam7zo.jpg)
This doggie could grin... :)
(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/1398/smilingsam9pt.jpg)
Yeah, I'm comfy, why do you ask?
(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/269/contortionistsam8bt.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jan 24, 07, 03:10:39 PM
What a beautiful dog Lostkiwi, so sorry for your loss but thank you for sharing the photos with us!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: lostkiwi on Jan 24, 07, 07:15:40 PM
Thank you. He lives in our heart and he also brought Abby to us, she is very like him but smaller and a wide lass,  I can't look at her without thinking of him so there you go.

Actually, if you remember, we found a puppy outside Jensens early last year, I posted here trying to find his owner. Well we kept him for a couple of weeks and then we found him a good home. The day after he left was the day Sam was taken. Karma is an odd thing.

Don't you think he looks like the flying nun in the second picture? I loved how his ears would do that! Oh and the butt up, one leg on the couch sitting, that was a hoot. Three on the floor, I must look for a photo.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Apr 15, 07, 04:01:12 PM
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/waveoverG.jpg)

i thought this was an interesting photo. the glare is the light in the room where it was hanging. there were no details of how or who made the original. i just copied it.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Apr 15, 07, 04:10:38 PM
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/G.jpg)

here's another of he same bridge on a calmer day. needless to say, due to my acrophobia, i did not shoot this one either
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Apr 15, 07, 11:11:43 PM
Somehow....I think the waves washing over the Golden Gate Bridge were an artist's conception.
We would have heard of that tide surge (or the surfer who rode it into Oakland).
But the idea is food for thought.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: K9luvr on Apr 16, 07, 12:54:13 AM
Here is my new house in New Mexico.  I replaced the gate with one 20ft. wide so the fire trucks can make the turn.  The old gate is still laying there...

(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s234/k9luver_photo/4-8-2007-06.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: K9luvr on Apr 16, 07, 01:02:22 AM
Here is the back of the house.  I have a beautiful view of the Sandia, San Pedro, and Sangre de Cristo mountains from various rooms.  

(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s234/k9luver_photo/4-8-2007-05.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Breezymtns on Apr 16, 07, 01:50:44 AM
wow i have always loved the look of the adobe (is that the right word) houses.   Make sure to show some more when the landscaping is done!  ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: K9luvr on Apr 16, 07, 02:30:57 AM
It is actually constructed of stucco but it is a "Santa Fe" style house made to look like adobe.  Real adobe takes a LOT of maintenance!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Apr 16, 07, 02:33:32 AM
Somehow....I think the waves washing over the Golden Gate Bridge were an artist's conception.
We would have heard of that tide surge (or the surfer who rode it into Oakland).
But the idea is food for thought.

i think so too but it didn't look like a painting. maybe some clever graphic artist?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: K9luvr on Apr 16, 07, 02:39:08 AM
I think it is a cool pic but it has to be photoshopped or something.  If you look at the "bay" side, the water is very smooth.  If you look at the "wave" side, the water is rough.  I would think that if a wave that large was coming in, the surface of the "outgoing" water wouldn't be so smooth.  Not only that, I would think that a wave that large would be a tsunami and all the water would have been pulled out of the bay!  When I lived in Hawaii as a kid, it was drilled into our heads that if the water line receeded way back--head for high ground 'cause the big one was coming in! 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Apr 16, 07, 02:51:26 AM
there was a tsunami in 1906 check out this site http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/tsunami/1906_small.html
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Apr 29, 07, 01:44:19 AM
At the country club today I got some special shots to me.  Look at the love of mommies hand.  She is so precious!

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/CountryClublovepeaceandsmilesmall.jpg) 

Grandma brings some great excitement on the slide.  Doesn't she look happy?

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/CountryClubslideexcitementreduced.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Freighthauler on Apr 29, 07, 04:04:13 AM
(http://[URL=http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1378703738072990676Tnkpzm][IMG]http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/3528/1378703738072990676S200x200Q85.jpg)[/URL][/img]
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Freighthauler on Apr 29, 07, 04:06:20 AM
ok....so I dont know what I am doing...lol
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Freighthauler on Apr 29, 07, 04:07:47 AM
(http://)(http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/3528/1378703738072990676S200x200Q85.jpg) (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1378703738072990676Tnkpzm)


Ok.....now if I could only make it bigger. This photo is taken on a NorthWest flight over the midwest
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Apr 29, 07, 04:54:08 AM
How did  you take the picture?  If you took it with a cell  phone you probably have it as large as you can.  If you took it with a camera resize the original to something like 800 x 600.   Your current picture is 200 x 150.     
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Freighthauler on Apr 29, 07, 08:32:21 AM
(http://image48.webshots.com/48/0/37/38/378703738Tnkpzm_ph.jpg?track_pagetag=/page/photo/outdoors/scenerynature&track_action-/Owner/Shortcuts/FullSize)

I took it with a camera.....
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Apr 29, 07, 02:03:16 PM
Cute kid!  :2thumbsup:

Oh, and the little red Xes are cute, too.  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: K9luvr on Apr 29, 07, 09:40:19 PM
there was a tsunami in 1906 check out this site http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/tsunami/1906_small.html

But the Golden Gate Bridge wasn't built until the 1930's... It was started in 1933 and completed in 1937.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on May 03, 07, 03:44:10 PM
(http://www.treasurekingdom.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/06PHddl3a.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: K9luvr on May 04, 07, 07:38:13 PM
What is that, Nolena?  Daffy Duck in the Dark??   ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: sky watcher on May 04, 07, 08:13:12 PM
You guys really quack me up
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on May 05, 07, 12:49:06 AM
But the Golden Gate Bridge wasn't built until the 1930's... It was started in 1933 and completed in 1937.
you're absolutely correct. i guess the photo is some good graphic artist's work :-\ please accept my apologies for misinformation.  :'(
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on May 05, 07, 01:03:35 AM
Just ducky!  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Hillbillies on May 05, 07, 02:36:28 AM
Here's a couple of Lone Pine Canyon....Veronica

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/209/441441010_fe1374c6eb.jpg)

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/202/441441006_e78cfdf5cb.jpg)

Title: day is done 5/4/07
Post by: Suhijita on May 05, 07, 02:56:53 AM
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/IMG_1714.jpg)

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/IMG_1711.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: MazzyStar on May 05, 07, 03:43:47 AM
Beautiful pictures
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on May 13, 07, 02:58:32 PM
Just noticed these while searching for duck lips.

Very nice stuff!
I love that look in Lone Pine Canyon. It looks like a cloud ocean.

And is that a sun rise or a sunset?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 13, 07, 03:43:57 PM
Powerline Sunset

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/web-power-line-sunset-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 13, 07, 07:53:44 PM
close up

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/051307-hummer-close.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on May 14, 07, 02:39:58 AM
Incredible photo, Angelwolf!!!   :2thumbsup:  How close were you to that hummingbird?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: tlc on May 14, 07, 02:41:02 AM
I would call that Powerful Sunset - what a great image. An the bird - incredible. You have such a talent!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 14, 07, 05:46:47 AM
Thanks ladies.  I was about 20 ft from the hummer.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 14, 07, 05:49:07 AM
The birds were aplenty today...

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/051307-looking-at-you-web.jpg)


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/051307-stellar-with-peanut.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/051307-scrub-on-pine-cone.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/051307-pretty-yellow-web.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jun 19, 07, 08:32:45 PM

Near Piont Mugu

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/ocean.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wildman on Jun 19, 07, 10:56:27 PM
Powerful ocean scene!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jul 02, 07, 07:38:54 PM

Tyler wants to hit the beach this summer!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/Tyler1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Jul 02, 07, 09:36:24 PM
The birds were aplenty today...

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/051307-looking-at-you-web.jpg)


This one looks kind of grumpy.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jul 02, 07, 10:30:28 PM
yes he didn't want me taking his pic.....  he was looking for peanuts and another bird got the last one...  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jul 03, 07, 12:01:02 AM
Everytime I look at this picture I'm amazed at the sharpness of detail.  Which lens did you use and settings?  And the BIG question, how many shots did you take to get this good of one?  Be  humble now. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jul 03, 07, 04:06:54 AM
I took about 4 of them.

You know my house right?  I was sitting in my front door and he was on the pillars at the street so I was about 20 feet from him with my big lens.  the 100-400mm stabilized lens.

shutter speed    1/1600 second
f/stop 5.6
iso - 400
focal point - 310mm

Thank you for the compliment.... 

 :D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 26, 07, 04:01:43 AM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carpeicthus/886649356/

All three of my son's FLICKR pictures posted by my brother hit the top ten in interestingness.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/rulesdude/expman.pl.jpg)

It was a fantastic vacation, this picture was taken in Saranac Lake, NY at an ice cream shop.  Having a brother that is a professional photographer for part of it made it even more memorable.

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jul 26, 07, 02:20:01 PM
Surfer_Dude that picture is just too darn cute!  Really awesome!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWDREAMN on Jul 26, 07, 06:49:51 PM
SD jr. Being his usual comical self, I love it!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Stitches on Jul 26, 07, 07:35:32 PM
Lucky for the window cleaner Young SurferDude did not have Bum Steer BBQ sauce on his face.   :o

What a cute kid!!!

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 27, 07, 01:16:05 AM
Thanks everyone for the compliments....
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Hobbes on Jul 31, 07, 07:38:13 PM
 ;)  Okay, so I love golf-sue me.  Okay, so I like taking photos of golf courses-sue me again.  

Anyway; here's a golf course photo.  If you don't like golf or golf courses don't look at it.  But I happen to think its purdy, I hope you think so too...


(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j295/Hobbesphotos/The-18th-at-Brookside_edite.gif)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jul 31, 07, 08:21:13 PM
It is "purdy" Hobbes!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Aug 04, 07, 03:14:25 AM
We just got back from a trip to Mammoth Lakes and it was wonderful.  At Lake Mary and Lake George the bears were amazingly active and casual about taking what they wanted.  One Bear had to killed on Monday because it broke into 3 homes with people there.  Here are a few pictures of the Bears.

I heard some spanish speaking people yelling Las Frutas, Las Frutas.  Yeah the bear really like them.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofBearandfruitsIMG_8942.jpg)     

Well, I have a picnic table and all the fixins from Vons
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofbearhappyvonsshopperIMG_890.jpg)

What shall I take for my hike today?
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofbearfruitsIMG_8941.jpg)

Time for a swim
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofbearswimmingIMG_8974.jpg)

Hey Chuck, what are you looking at?
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofbearswimmingcloseupIMG_8974.jpg)

I'm bashful, don't you know!
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofbearshyIMG_8979.jpg)

The backdrop for all this
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofIMG_1264.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Aug 04, 07, 03:56:40 AM
WOW!! Geat photos!!! I love them!! Thanks for sharing. Love the bears, and that last reflection photo is outstanding!!! :wave:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Aug 04, 07, 02:55:26 PM
Pretty cool photos, Chuck.  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: K9luvr on Aug 04, 07, 03:36:19 PM
these pictures make me so sad and angry at the same time.  This bear will not last much longer.  Once they become aclimated to human food, they become so much more aggressive and wind up being destroyed.  We are working on a "forest order" for my district and the district to the south of me that people who leave their food out unattended will get a large fine.  If you leave your food more than 100 feet away from you and don't dispose of things properly--a ticket will be in your future.  New Mexico Dept. of Game and Fish has had to destroy several bears this summer because of lazy people.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Aug 04, 07, 04:50:12 PM
There were signs up stating that people would be Cited if they left food out, but then virtually every camp site (not ours) had coolers sitting outside during the day while people were off.  It's an enforcement issue.  I guess they have the reputation of not giving citations and word gets around.  I'm wondering if the law just relates to night time??  These bears were so brave they walk right up to people fishing, and lunching, most people just ran off rather than trying to discourage the bears.  Some people would yell at the bears and then they would run off (mostly).           
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Sagebrush on Aug 16, 07, 05:14:10 PM
Costa Rica pics

(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s75/sagebrushpic/IMG_1839.jpg)

(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s75/sagebrushpic/IMG_1862.jpg)

(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s75/sagebrushpic/IMG_1884.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Aug 24, 07, 11:08:27 PM
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/IMG_8133.jpg)


fresh baked
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Aug 24, 07, 11:12:04 PM
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/IMG_8134.jpg)


the top guy took a spill...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 01, 07, 04:33:33 AM
The sunset tonite after the storm from Wright Mountain Road
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/from-wright-mtn-road-web.jpg)
Title: Photos of California Adventure
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Sep 17, 07, 02:48:39 PM
Went to California Adventure yesterday, it was a blast.

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1280/1395645757_0e67695704.jpg?v=0)
Disney's Aladdin: A  Musical Spectacular No Flash Allowed!
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1289/1395883339_9fecb000d5.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1217/1395645739_94195b46dc.jpg?v=0)
Best veiwed large here:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1217/1395645739_94195b46dc_b.jpg
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1075/1395645755_85aa5d2831.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1286/1395645751_cb8a3fb55c.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1291/1395645747_b4ea04d881.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Sep 19, 07, 01:11:07 PM
I forgot the Genie...
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1329/1400727468_974e8bac62.jpg?v=0)

California Adventure
This is just a 40minute show that rivals Broadway quality. Perfect length for kids.  My two and four year old kids were riveted to their seats.  It is worth going early to get a seat near the front.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Sep 19, 07, 01:46:06 PM
Very cool pictures!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: thevampy1 on Sep 20, 07, 10:07:29 PM
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/thevampy1/emerald_forest.jpg)

Don't you love the forest?  Me too!  I wanted to make a forest poster for my wall - but don't have any photos in my gallery that are just of the forest.  (They all have people in them.)  I found this image online, but couldn't contact the owner of the photo for permission to use.  If any of you have a photo you'd like to share with me, I'd love to turn it into a poster.  Kodak says I'd need to have it 1500 x 1200 pixels for a 16" x 20" print or 1800 x 1200 pixels for a 20" x 30" print.  (You can get either of these on sale for under $20, by the way!)  Let me know.
Thanks!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: thevampy1 on Sep 20, 07, 10:58:33 PM
I want to make this an avatar.  I tried converting it on photobucket, but am having problems making this work.  Someone helped me last time - would love any advice.
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/thevampy1/mz_0903_10026894829-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: kew on Sep 20, 07, 11:01:20 PM
The image is too large. It is 67X99px. I believe it needs to be smaller than 60X60 px.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Sep 23, 07, 02:01:16 AM
It's days like this that offer spectacular views, and they change all day.

This is about 5 PM

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Highdesert2r.jpg)   

This is the full shot

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Highdesertr.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Stitches on Sep 23, 07, 02:30:09 AM
Wow Chuck.   I live for days like this.   The monotony of blue skies really get to me every summer.    The clouds give the sky scape a variety.  Awesome shot.

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Sep 23, 07, 03:40:25 AM
Hollyhock in the rain.
The sun was out late this afternoon and it was still raining. Made for some nice photo ops......
I liked the rain drops in the background on this one.
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/IMGP0676_crop2.jpg)

Lower ISO, smaller aperature. No raindrops, but better contrast.
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/IMGP0670_crop2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Sep 24, 07, 05:46:10 AM
PinonMesaJon, I quickly treated your photo with CS3.  You had asked about it, the best way to show someone is with their own photo. Hope you do not mind.

...Auto contrast, color and levels.  Bumped up the saturation lowered the hue, then unsharpmasked it.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/rulesdude/1pmjon-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Sep 24, 07, 05:48:24 AM
BostonBob

This one is for you...
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1375/1430661583_3b20a46908.jpg)

Took this on vacation this summer. Yes, it was summer and people had jackets on. Point and shoot, heavily PSed.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Sep 24, 07, 06:04:31 PM
PinonMesaJon, I quickly treated your photo with CS3.  You had asked about it, the best way to show someone is with their own photo. Hope you do not mind.

...Auto contrast, color and levels.  Bumped up the saturation lowered the hue, then unsharpmasked it.

Wow, Surfer_Dude! Thanks, much! And no, I certainly don't mind your editting my shot.

I'd like to get some more info from you regarding sharpening, if you're willing. I'd like to keep it online to help others. If this is alright with you, I'll continue it under my "Sharpening Hints" thread. If you don't want to, let me know and I'll PM you.

Thanks again!  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 24, 07, 07:08:04 PM
Nice shots Chuck, you have quite the view...  I saw this view but did not have the right camera with me at the time..... 

GREAT capture!
Title: Colombia Protest Photos 9-24-07
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Sep 24, 07, 07:44:29 PM
My brother is a photographer and an employee of Colombia.  Here  are is a link to his photos of today's events:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carpeicthus/sets/72157602136279120/

Too bad my best man isn't a photographer.  He works in the District Attorney's office in Las Vegas.  One heck of a month for both of them.
Title: Re: Colombia Protest Photos 9-24-07
Post by: Jack on Sep 24, 07, 08:21:07 PM
My brother is a photographer and an employee of Colombia.  Here  are is a link to his photos of today's events:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carpeicthus/sets/72157602136279120/

Too bad my best man isn't a photographer.  He works in the District Attorney's office in Las Vegas.  One heck of a month for both of them.
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1161/1433873365_5b644bbd71.jpg)
Faster than a dreidel... Able to leap Matzoh Balls in a single bound... It's... It's....
Title: Re: Colombia Protest Photos 9-24-07
Post by: Jack on Sep 24, 07, 08:27:49 PM
My brother is a photographer and an employee of Colombia.  Here  are is a link to his photos of today's events:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carpeicthus/sets/72157602136279120/

Too bad my best man isn't a photographer.  He works in the District Attorney's office in Las Vegas.  One heck of a month for both of them.

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1208/1434746306_ea6e2e9bc7.jpg)
They loooook mad as heck!  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Sep 29, 07, 03:02:48 PM
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1244/1458826216_424c5b036f.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Oct 03, 07, 10:26:43 AM
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1341/1475634923_9b9030d553.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: thevampy1 on Oct 03, 07, 05:54:55 PM
Gorgeous, Surfer dude!!  I miss Wrightwood sooooo much.  Can't wait to be there later this month.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Oct 20, 07, 12:57:22 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2397/1643180341_29f37e5c51.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/1643323214_54f3f84c08.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: SkierBob on Oct 22, 07, 12:01:28 AM
10/21/2007
(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/ConvictLake/convict1.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/ConvictLake/convict2.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/ConvictLake/convict3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: love_walnuts on Oct 22, 07, 05:54:43 PM
Our basset hound Abby and my wife and I went this weekend to the Basset Hound Club of Southern California Annual Picnic in Arcadia. We had to drive through high winds and fires to get there, but it was with it. I would love to share some of the pictures I took at this event. Hope you like 'em.

love_walnuts.

(Hoping this comes out alright...)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15093010@N03/sets/72157602599811465/show/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15093010@N03/sets/72157602599811465/show/)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Nov 01, 07, 08:51:02 PM
Our basset hound Abby and my wife and I went this weekend to the Basset Hound Club of Southern California Annual Picnic in Arcadia.

Great shots. We've been to our share of dog shows.

Did they have conformation-type competition? Does Abby compete?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: love_walnuts on Nov 02, 07, 05:59:36 AM
Our basset hound Abby and my wife and I went this weekend to the Basset Hound Club of Southern California Annual Picnic in Arcadia.

Great shots. We've been to our share of dog shows.

Did they have conformation-type competition? Does Abby compete?

Kinda. They showed everyone what a conformation competition would be like, but the day was mostly focused on simply raising funds for the various Basset Rescues in the So Cal area. Abby doesn't compete. She is kinda spoiled (well, maybe more than kinda :D ). Bassets are stubborn, and tend to be of their own mind. I took a couple small videos too, that if I can post to FlickR, I will connect them here. There was a howling contest and a tail wag contest. :D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Nov 02, 07, 02:31:51 PM
Fall fun at the country club!

My grand-daughter Ashley and her friend Jack

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/Ashleyjack2.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/Ashleyspumpkin.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 02, 07, 03:09:07 PM
what pretty babies!!!

Abby is cute too!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Nov 02, 07, 03:40:10 PM
Thank you! 

 ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: love_walnuts on Nov 05, 07, 10:24:58 AM
Hello Everyone.
In February of 2003, my wife and I took a trip to Northern Arizona. Beautiful country, around Jerome, Prescott and Sedona. I saw a beautiful church, and when I find the paperwork on it I will tell you more. Here it is for your consideration (ps, it makes a truely wonderful desktop for my computer :D )

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2012/1870296247_5f4ea48b86.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Hillbillies on Nov 05, 07, 02:20:41 PM
10/21/2007
(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/ConvictLake/convict1.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/ConvictLake/convict2.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/ConvictLake/convict3.jpg)

Skierbob.  I don't see where you indicate what lake this is.  I am guessing June Lake.....  :-\
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 05, 07, 04:22:33 PM
That's the "Chapel of the Holy Cross"...  gorgeous shot.  I used to live in Sedona.....  There is so much beauty and so much spirituality....  It is paradise there.......

Thanks for sharing!

Here is a site on it:

http://www.sedona.biz/arizona-seven-wonders.htm (http://www.sedona.biz/arizona-seven-wonders.htm)

I actually have a whole group of photos of Sedona on my website. Check it out if you like....  Sedona is a great place to visit, lots of things to do...

http://www.digitalsbydanna.com/-/digitalsbydanna/gallery.asp?cat=42246&pID=1&row=15 (http://www.digitalsbydanna.com/-/digitalsbydanna/gallery.asp?cat=42246&pID=1&row=15)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Nov 05, 07, 05:48:15 PM
Skier Bob...those are beautiful shots!  The bare trees in the bottom photo make it look like a painting...kinda reminds me of Convict lake. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Breezymtns on Nov 05, 07, 07:03:57 PM
The chaparral appearance of the mountains surrounding that lake reminds me of Silverwood or Littlerock Dam (doubt there is much more than a mud puddle there this time of year though).
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 05, 07, 07:33:51 PM
according to the name of the picture on the properties it is convict lake...

pretty close HB
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Jack on Nov 05, 07, 10:52:01 PM

Click the pic for non-blurry full size

(http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w255/Thiassi/Vacation/PICT0063.jpg)

My attack Pug and I in San Simeon last weekend.  ;D

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: love_walnuts on Nov 06, 07, 01:50:20 AM
What is your vicious, man-eating attack pug's name?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Nov 06, 07, 06:22:01 AM
What is your vicious, man-eating attack pug's name?

Pug-natious ?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Stitches on Nov 06, 07, 02:57:35 PM
Wait.   Is that Peppa??

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Jack on Nov 06, 07, 07:59:45 PM
Yes, that is my cute little Peppar.  ;D
He is getting a little big boned.  ::)
Title: Two sunsets
Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 07, 07, 05:21:34 AM
Phelan gets some gorgeous sunsets.  Captured this evening...

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/11-6-07-from-phelan.jpg)


Sunset from LPC on October 28.....

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/10-28-07sunset651pm-pro.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Nov 07, 07, 05:38:45 AM
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!  :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 07, 07, 05:47:56 AM
:)

Sadly fire makes BEAUTIFUL pictures in the sky...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Nov 07, 07, 05:56:16 AM
The subject is indeed very sad, but the photo is absolutely incredible!   :2thumbsup: 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 07, 07, 06:03:35 AM
 :-*
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Nov 07, 07, 01:39:17 PM
absolutely incredible!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: love_walnuts on Nov 15, 07, 11:37:48 PM
My son took this photo when we were in New Zealand in 2004. It is of the Museum in Aukland, and the beautiful colors were done in honor of the Prime Minister, Helen Clark, who was visiting for a gala event.

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10775/normal_P7260199.JPG)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Nov 16, 07, 12:23:24 AM
Very cool!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Nov 16, 07, 12:26:49 AM

My 18 month old Grandson Tyler looking concerned on this boat!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/Tylersuit.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: love_walnuts on Nov 16, 07, 04:33:37 AM
Thank you, MtnGal

And what a cute grandson. He does look so concerned. He looks like he is all set for Formal Night. :D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Nov 16, 07, 04:12:42 PM
Thank you so much!  He was on the Queen Mary for a wedding and it was a new experience for him!  He does look dapper for a little tyke!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Nov 17, 07, 04:58:22 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2221/2022067200_a2f7f23875.jpg)
This little guy was behind glass at the Big Bear Zoo.  He is pretty close to actual size on my 19" monitor.
Can anyone know why kind of owl this is?  Not a game I just forgot. :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Nov 17, 07, 05:47:36 PM
Excuse the grammatical error, does anyone know what type of owl this is?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Janie on Nov 17, 07, 06:02:43 PM
Excuse the grammatical error, does anyone know what type of owl this is?

I am going to change my mind.

I think I misunderstood the size. It's not nineteen inches, is it? It's more like nine, yes?

Then it's a Western Screech Owl, still an immature because the ear tufts aren't well developed yet.

http://www.owlinstitute.org/owls/wscreech.html



First thought:
I think it is an juvenile Great Horned Owl for two reasons.
1) Its size
2) Its small ear tufts

The only other large owl with ear tufts is the Long-eared Owl which is much slimmer "with proportionately larger ear tufts that are closer together on head"

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Great_Horned_Owl_dtl.html
http://www.owling.com/Great_Horned.htm
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Nov 18, 07, 04:56:16 PM
We went to the Huntington Library yesterday, simply fantastic.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2266/2044043544_37587476b0.jpg?v=0)
 
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2384/2043760082_ef61fc298f.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2290/2043023179_26b4f5f871.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2036/2044029274_09b4ddbc33.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2068/2043760102_0405a1e218.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Hillbillies on Nov 18, 07, 05:21:54 PM
COOL!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Nov 18, 07, 06:14:38 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2001/2043495795_0452026148.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2043521865_bc4df2e7dd.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Nov 18, 07, 06:53:47 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2051/2044372786_46dbf85216.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2254/2044372802_8a85b92f97.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Nov 18, 07, 07:31:37 PM
Very cool!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: lagomorphmom on Nov 19, 07, 04:16:47 AM
I've been there many times over the years but not lately, would love to go again. The museum is something to see, but for me it's the gardens that keep me there rest of the day.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Dec 07, 07, 03:37:15 PM
Good Morning!!!!
Just a few minutes ago.........

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/misc/IMGP2424_small.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Dec 09, 07, 02:02:58 PM
What a beauty!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 15, 07, 07:57:58 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2050/2113544482_61e70a8a67.jpg?v=0)

Taken today at "EAST", some of the best scenery around.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: love_walnuts on Dec 17, 07, 05:56:57 PM
Saturday in Lancaster, my wife and I were previliged to see a lifting of some hot air balloons for a "sunset" excursion. Here are some of the pics I took...

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2291/2118425234_cb99ea771b.jpg?v=0)(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/2118419062_24ef11196f.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2064/2117634923_c877daedea.jpg?v=0)(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2302/2117637967_49839e2e0c.jpg?v=0)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 19, 07, 06:54:46 AM
Boarder Crossing

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/rulesdude/SICKForumshot.jpg)

I hated the border on an earlier post so I fixed it here.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: storm on Dec 21, 07, 02:31:00 AM
Here's a few photos of plant material from here in Port Angeles:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Flora/PlantColors3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Flora/PlantColors2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Flora/PlantColors1.jpg)

I had extracted pigments from these for a class awhile back...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: storm on Dec 21, 07, 02:36:08 AM
Those pics aren't so good, blown up like that...I'll try to make up for it.

Madrone bark:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Flora/MadroneBark1.jpg)

Moneses uniflora (Waxflower).  I think the Clear-Wing Moss underneath came out better:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Flora/monesesuniflora--waxflower.jpg)

Douglas Fir cone:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Flora/DouglasFirCone.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: storm on Dec 21, 07, 02:38:42 AM
Rose Hip:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Flora/RoseHip.jpg)

And some new fungus pics...

Fomitopsis pinicola (Red-Belted Polypore)--unusual layered fruiting habit on it's surface:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Fungi/FomitopsispinicolaRed-BeltedConk6.jpg)

Boletus mirabilis (Admirable Bolete) with Stair-Step Moss underneath it:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Fungi/BoletusmirabilisAdmirableBolete2.jpg)

Gyromitra infula (Hooded False Morel):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Fungi/GyromitrainfulaHoodedFalseMorel.jpg)

A species of Hypholoma?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Fungi/Hypholomasp1.jpg)

Lycoperdon perlatum (Gemmed Puffball):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Fungi/LycoperdonperlatumGemmedPuffball2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: storm on Dec 21, 07, 02:56:41 AM
Those pics came out reasonably well.  It sure is difficult to get whole mushrooms in focus--cap and stem...

Pseudohydnum gelatinosum (Toothed Jelly):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Fungi/PseudohydnumgelatinosumToothedJelly.jpg)

Hericium abietis (Conifer Coral Mushroom):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Fungi/HericiumabietisConiferCoralMushroom.jpg)

Mushrooms on a leaf, possibly a species of Marasmiellus:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Fungi/MushroomsonLeaf.jpg)

Nidula candida (Bird's Nest Fungus):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Fungi/NidulacandidaBirdsNestFungus.jpg)

A species of Otidea--an Ear Fungus:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Fungi/OtideaalutaceagroupBrownClusteredEa.jpg)

Omphalina luteicolor (Orange Conifer Lichen Fungus).  Notice the awesome hairs on the cap:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Fungi/OmphalinaluteicolorOrangeConiferLic.jpg)

Unknown species, but cute!  Did I accidentally catch some sunbeams behind them?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Fungi/AA--Shrooms1.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Dec 21, 07, 02:58:12 AM
Cool pictures.  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: storm on Dec 21, 07, 03:04:16 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Nature/WaterDrop1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: storm on Dec 21, 07, 03:29:40 AM
Some local photos...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Nature/OlympicVisitorCenter2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Nature/OP2.jpg)

Here's a neat old cabin I came across in the woods:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Nature/OldCabin1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Nature/OldCabin2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Nature/OldCabin3.jpg)

I played around with the coloration in order to approximate the look of the old hand-painted postcards of the first half of the 20th century:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/stormbythesea/Nature/TheHarborandStrait1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jan 01, 08, 04:27:15 PM
We went to SD Zoo last weekend and saw this guy.  He was quite a ways from us and while not the sharpest picture, I like it.  Anyone notice a resemblance to Bob?

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofIMG_0329b.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jan 01, 08, 04:57:01 PM
Anyone seen this guys in Wrightwood? 

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/resizemeercat2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Jan 02, 08, 04:47:12 AM
You meen like these guys???

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Varments1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: love_walnuts on Jan 02, 08, 06:01:32 AM
Hey, it's the MeerKats.... a rockband that plays frequently at the Yodeler.

I think they recently played with Hobbes in the Pines.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: BPSquirrel on Feb 23, 08, 05:59:17 AM
My family finally got to get away last weekend for a few days of R&R, so where did we go, Yosemite!!! It was BEAUTIFUL!!!!

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee272/MizTreSsLaceE/048.jpg)
Yosemite Falls (upper, mid and lower falls)2/16/08 8:36AM

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee272/MizTreSsLaceE/003-1.jpg)

Upper Yosemite Falls makes it's own snow storm, see the pile of snow just below the water (2/16/08 12:06PM)

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee272/MizTreSsLaceE/075.jpg)

Yosemite Valley from the tunnel 2/17/08 8:45AM
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Feb 23, 08, 07:08:43 AM
Beautiful!!  :2thumbsup:
My kid & I went there with Bigpines last winter. It was gorgeous! And not really expensive in the winter.
Yosemite is better in the off season.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Mar 01, 08, 03:28:04 AM
Yesterday on my way to customers I traveled the 241 to Irvine.  This is the area that burned last year.  It was just beautiful everywhere. 

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/241bsmall.jpg)   
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Mar 01, 08, 04:50:38 AM
Thanks, Chuck!
It's so great to see all the green everywhere this time of year!  :2thumbsup:

We went down into San Diego county via the 15 last weekend. It was gorgeous. There's even green south of Corona. I don't think I've ever seen it green there before......
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Mar 01, 08, 06:27:17 AM
Beautiful pictures.....  All the rain should make for a gorgeous spring!!!

I have never been to Yosemite, at least I don't remember, I was very young..

Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Mar 01, 08, 05:13:13 PM
You will go crazy in Yosemite!  It is one of the best places on earth   (minus the heavy crowds on holidays).  We went there on  our Honeymoon and make a regular trip (probably been there 30 times).

It's a photographers dream.   
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 03, 08, 12:54:03 AM
HWY @ @ Desert Front Road

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2306248096_35c6c45889.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Mar 03, 08, 01:36:21 AM
Very cool
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Mar 03, 08, 02:16:13 AM
SD - There are a couple of us who have purchased digital SLRS up here and we are looking for a class to attend... Maybe you should have a workshop or something - I bet you would be a good teacher  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 03, 08, 02:51:38 AM
There are a lot of semi-pro/pros in town and teaching them would be awful big shoes to wear.  However, I am working on a Technology in Teaching supplemental authorization that would allow me to teach digital imaging/photography.  Maybe a few "guinea pigs" that feel they are real beginners might be a good to start. 

Thanks for the compliments.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Mar 05, 08, 07:14:22 AM
I am no teacher but I do have a photography group on Care 2.com where we all post pictures and help each other thru comments.  I have tons of learning articles posted there....

If you are interested, let me know via pm and give me your email and I will send you an invite.

It's a neat group as we have people from all over the world.  You get to see things from other countries you would not typically see.

:)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Mar 05, 08, 07:15:09 AM
To brighten your day...

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/wanting-to-come-out.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Mar 05, 08, 01:35:57 PM
So beautiful!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: crew of 9 on Mar 05, 08, 10:15:06 PM
Hi! I have been reading the forum for a couple of weeks now- I love all the photos everyone has posted-- thought I would post a couple of shots I took at Jackson Flat last summer-- I'm new to the area and would be interested if you guys ever decided to get together for a class or just to go shoot! I'd love to get to know the area better!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/sharlenes7/POTN/IMG_9205-copy.jpg)



(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/sharlenes7/POTN/IMG_9209-copy.jpg)



(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/sharlenes7/POTN/IMG_9199-copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: love_walnuts on Mar 05, 08, 11:56:50 PM
Very nice night shots. Did you use a long exposure?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: crew of 9 on Mar 06, 08, 05:37:17 PM
thank you- it looks like these were from 1 second to 8 second exposures... I was experimenting... :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Mar 07, 08, 04:38:16 AM
Finally got back my wedding photos (6 months later!) and thought I would share one of my favorites.  We got married on a yacht in the Newport Harbor...

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/FINAL-BRIDEANDGROOMONBOW-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: BPSquirrel on Mar 07, 08, 05:53:39 AM
Dahling , :f_fullmoon:You look Mahhhhhhhhhhhhovlousssssssssss
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: BPSquirrel on Mar 07, 08, 06:26:39 AM
My best friends Hubby was deployed to Iraq in January (he is in the AF Reserve) he is stationed just outside of Baghdad where alot of the fighting has been recently, we have all been extreamly worried, and today I get tthe proof that there is reason to be concerned. WARNING!!!! These may not be for the faint of heart!!!

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee272/MizTreSsLaceE/062.jpg)

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee272/MizTreSsLaceE/068-1.jpg)

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee272/MizTreSsLaceE/065.jpg)


Now I know I had reason to worry....LOL
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Mar 07, 08, 01:41:58 PM
Angelwolf,
The picture is beautiful but most of all you two look so happy!

BPSquirrel,
Very funny pictures bringing humor to a very intense situation in Iraq.  May he continue to stay safe and return home soon!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Mar 07, 08, 02:42:32 PM
Anglewolf!

You look great!! What a lovely dress and you look just lovely in it. Your new hubby looks very nice, too.

Congratulations sweetie!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Mar 07, 08, 03:16:17 PM
Nice pictures!

Lovely bride!  :2thumbsup:

Nice chicken.` :eyebrows:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Mar 07, 08, 03:29:18 PM
Thank you for your comments, it was a BEAUTIFUL wedding and so much fun, but over so quick...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Mar 07, 08, 08:47:59 PM
Ain't that the truth about weddings! All the work and logistics and wham bam it's over :P



Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Stitches on Mar 07, 08, 08:52:08 PM
Wedding may be over, but the marriage is here to stay.   Wonderful picture Angelwolf and I love the skies behind you.   

Chickenman cracks me up.   See what the heat will do to you??



Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: BPSquirrel on Mar 13, 08, 01:00:34 AM
I am very happy to announce that "Super Chicken" has landed back on USA soil, unplucked, feathers a little ruffled, but no worse for the wear! He is now home freezing his tail feathers off in Wisconson, lol.
Title: Cinbad's Eye-Here's Looking At You
Post by: Wildman on Mar 15, 08, 06:18:54 AM
The eye of a horse is one of the largest of the mammals.  It really gathers a lot of light and information.  In this case, Cinbad's eye looks more like a mirror.  By request from someone with troubled thoughts tonight.  Hope this cheers you up-take your medication, will you?....

"Here's looking at you"! 


(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y66/fdwildman/more%20stuff%20for%20wrightwood/cinbad.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: BPSquirrel on Mar 16, 08, 04:49:00 AM
The view form my front yard early this morning, the herds Large Guard Dogs were doing their jobs.
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee272/MizTreSsLaceE/001-2.jpg)


(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee272/MizTreSsLaceE/002-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Mar 20, 08, 03:35:22 AM
BPSquirrel,
Is that a Pyr I see there?

We lost our Reina last November. Very sad day. She was 10. She died of bone cancer. But, I credit her with saving the lives of many WW dogs, as she was one of the first diagnosed with heartworm in the area. You may have seen my post that started a rather lengthy thread here.

PM me if you have any info on any good breeders in the area, as we are interested "replacing" Reina.

BTW, were is this massive heard of sheep?
Title: Storm's Coming....
Post by: Wildman on Mar 30, 08, 06:29:14 PM
From the archives (note the pre "Caltrans improvements" look).  Storm's pour over the ridge at Mountain Top as they move from the Valley to the Desert.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y66/fdwildman/more%20stuff%20for%20wrightwood/StormsComing.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Mar 30, 08, 07:24:38 PM
Looks like Valyermo to me.
Got a breed for the dog?

The view form my front yard early this morning, the herds Large Guard Dogs were doing their jobs.
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee272/MizTreSsLaceE/001-2.jpg)


(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee272/MizTreSsLaceE/002-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Mar 30, 08, 07:33:16 PM
Maybe a kuvasc?

http://www.kuvasz.com/
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: kew on Mar 30, 08, 10:13:17 PM
My guess would be Great Pyrenees. They are a breed that was developed to blend in with the sheep

(http://www.greatpyrenees.com/DanpyrAmbrosius.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Mar 30, 08, 11:13:06 PM
I vote for the Marrema Sheepdog :)

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/maremmasheepdog.htm
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: DesertRat on Mar 30, 08, 11:32:06 PM
Even Phelan gets snow :) This is from three weekends ago
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL846/4299600/19324741/309938926.jpg)


(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL846/4299600/19324741/309938909.jpg)

And one from my Alaska trip

(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL846/4299600/18703757/296617681.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: BPSquirrel on Mar 31, 08, 05:41:32 PM
Sorry, I have been out of town and had missed the posts about the Dog. I believe it is a Great Pryn. The herd was at 95th East and Ave Q in Littlerock, they have since moved on to "greener" pastures, lol. I belong to a yahoo group Calboers ( Boer Goats) and alot of peopke have them as LGD for their goat herds. And I know there are several that had pups for sale recently, I can send anyone the information that is interested.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 31, 08, 10:19:52 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/2378593442_0135f25066.jpg)

Cool shots....
Anyone know how to get flies out of bushes?  I have been spraying them to no avail (junipers).
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Apr 01, 08, 01:51:49 AM
Nice pics indeed, everyone.  Thanks for sharing.  SD, do you know what kind of plant that is, in the above photo, that is about to burst into bloom?  Can't help you with the fly issue, but that shrub is going to be gorgeous.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: love_walnuts on Apr 01, 08, 06:52:00 AM
SD, here is a site you may like for controlling flies...

http://www.stretcher.com/stories/02/02oct14b.cfm (http://www.stretcher.com/stories/02/02oct14b.cfm)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Apr 02, 08, 03:57:44 AM
Daffodil Perfection

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/flowers/IMGP3348_crop.jpg)

100mm prime lens, f5.6, 1/180 sec, fill flash, straight out of the camera.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Apr 02, 08, 04:08:53 AM
Great shot...you should enter it into one of  the challenge groups I moderate on Flickr.  Pick Your Poison
http://www.flickr.com/groups/pickyourpoisonchallenges/
It will have to beat 5 shots just to make it to the pool.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Apr 02, 08, 11:29:11 PM
PMJ you inspired me to shoot some flowers.....(something I rarely do)
I tried a "low key" shot just to be different

Daffodil, Replete


(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2211/2382993145_866c982b8f.jpg)

View On Black (http://www.bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=2382993145&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Apr 30, 08, 02:49:17 AM
my grandaughter is so cute

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/cutiepie.jpg)

Of course she got her good looks from me

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofResizeofResizeofgrandpaandc.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: MikeK on May 18, 08, 05:05:56 AM
I was inspired by the flower shots. I was shooting some roses at my mom's house and this little guy just popped out.(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m198/imikewhatever/spider31.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: MikeK on May 28, 08, 04:18:20 AM
A little flowering cactus I saw on the road by my house.A lot of little bugs living in it.
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m198/imikewhatever/DSC00111.jpg)

Doesn't seem like many people are visiting the "Photo Room" these days.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jun 04, 08, 02:24:48 PM

Happiness is my 2 year old grandson Tyler's 1st dance!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/tylerandjustusdancing.jpg)



Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jun 06, 08, 02:01:17 PM

5 Years after coming home from Iraq we celebrate again!  The wedding of Jason and Jennie!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/JasonJennieswedding-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Stitches on Jun 06, 08, 02:07:26 PM
I'm so happy for you WWMtnGal!!!    How happy is this couple!!   God's Blessing on them both and little Tyler is beautiful.    I have a brother named Jason and his wife's name is Jennie.   What a coincidence.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jun 06, 08, 07:12:00 PM
Thank you Stitches!  The wedding was beautiful and they are so happy.  He is a Senior at Cal Poly Pomona now working on his degree in Civil Engineering.

Things have changed so much over the past 5 years.

We are all blessed!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 09, 08, 05:09:11 AM
 ;D
Very nice shots...

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2563777692_2a141a60a4_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Up Sheep Creek on Jun 13, 08, 02:15:30 AM
 (http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg39/padooa1/ColtsLakeTahoeMomspassing008.jpg)
 
Sunset at South Lake Tahoe
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Up Sheep Creek on Jun 13, 08, 02:30:53 AM
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg39/padooa1/ColtsLakeTahoeMomspassing006.jpg)

Colts in Carson Valley
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jun 13, 08, 02:51:42 PM
North Kaibab Trail on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/GrandCanyon2008003.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jun 13, 08, 03:14:26 PM
Water Coming Out of the Wall at Roaring Springs

This tunnel has been explored for 2 miles, and the end has not been reached.
All of the water for the South Rim comes from the North Rim. The trails follow the pipeline.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/GrandCanyon2008015.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jun 13, 08, 05:00:35 PM
This is the North Kaibab Trail between Cottonwood Campground and Bright Angel Campground at the bottom.
This area is known as "The Box."

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/GrandCanyon2008020.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jun 13, 08, 05:08:47 PM
The Devil's Corkscrew on the Bright Angel Trail

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/GrandCanyon2008032.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jun 13, 08, 05:23:14 PM
The Colorado River from Pateau Point

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/GrandCanyon2008067.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jun 13, 08, 05:29:59 PM
These next are sunset at Plateau Point.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/GrandCanyon2008087.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jun 13, 08, 05:36:25 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/GrandCanyon2008088.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jun 13, 08, 05:40:27 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/GrandCanyon2008092.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Jun 14, 08, 12:41:45 AM
impressive photos Nolana. I'm glad I didn't have to walk all that way. 8)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jun 14, 08, 04:19:14 AM
Did you see any wildlife?  What areas do you camp in?  Did Dave keep up with all, or  you keep up with them?  Looks like someone is almost running in one photo, show off!

Looks like a great trip.  I bet you didn't have any sore muscles.   
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 15, 08, 05:37:32 AM
Great shots peeps!

Rock Theme...Guess where?

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2579877966_225738bd39_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jun 15, 08, 06:13:59 AM
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2108/9096128/16723879/318393710.jpg)

(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2108/9096128/16723879/318496928.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Jun 15, 08, 02:46:01 PM
red rock canyon??
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jun 15, 08, 03:23:20 PM
Did you see any wildlife?  What areas do you camp in?  Did Dave keep up with all, or  you keep up with them?  Looks like someone is almost running in one photo, show off!

Looks like a great trip.  I bet you didn't have any sore muscles.   

We saw a Grand Canyon pink rattlesnake. Very pretty. Condors. Kaibab squirrels. Lots of wildflowers.
Who's Dave?  ???
Part of the group raced from campground to campground. (They were very sore.) The rest of us touristed & enjoyed the scenery.
Not really very sore at all. Lots of training.
We camped in the three campgrounds along the way.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Jun 15, 08, 04:08:52 PM
red rock canyon??

I second that!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Jun 15, 08, 04:14:34 PM
We saw a Grand Canyon pink rattlesnake. Very pretty. Condors. Kaibab squirrels. Lots of wildflowers.
Who's Dave?  ???
Part of the group raced from campground to campground. (They were very sore.) The rest of us touristed & enjoyed the scenery.
Not really very sore at all. Lots of training.
We camped in the three campgrounds along the way.

Nolena, where did you start and end up?

Really awesome photos. I love the Grand Canyon.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 15, 08, 04:50:24 PM
Yup, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 20, 08, 05:47:53 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2595033717_d393484674.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jun 20, 08, 08:39:44 PM
It must be summer at the Country Club.  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: love_walnuts on Jun 21, 08, 06:27:48 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2595033717_d393484674.jpg?v=0)

Nolena, your Prince Charming has finally arrived. All he needs is a kiss.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jun 21, 08, 09:35:18 PM
Trust me. I've kissed many a frog.  :P
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 22, 08, 11:23:19 PM
Summer Time!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2601337945_6c2a67b5b3_b.jpg)
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Post by: budnett on Jun 23, 08, 05:02:29 AM
Awesome picture Surfer Dude...............

oh and HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY LAUREN.....your party ROCKED!
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 23, 08, 05:11:59 AM
Great party!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2602610399_0ae9f5af43.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: budnett on Jun 23, 08, 05:38:10 AM
horse and a fire hyrant....interesting Surfer Dude

How do u get these shots lol's
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 23, 08, 05:45:00 AM
One special parental request:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/2603543844_bd64aabf65.jpg)
View original here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/2603543844/sizes/o/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/2603543844/sizes/o/)
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Post by: budnett on Jun 23, 08, 07:01:41 AM
Thank you Surfer Dude......awesome~
 :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: 3PinkRoses on Jun 23, 08, 03:26:23 PM
Those are AWESOME action photos of those boys!  What is that thing hanging to the left of the boy in the first picture?  It looks like something Will Smith carried across the Mojave Dry Lake bed in the movie Independence??  Oh, it's a towel :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 01, 08, 11:18:21 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2629409488_2dd940d34f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jul 01, 08, 11:48:22 PM
Very cool pictures!

Good job!

 :2thumbsup:
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Post by: Chuck on Jul 02, 08, 01:39:11 AM
I haven't been down the hill today.  I didn't even know it was cloudy, yet alone snow! ;D
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Jul 08, 08, 07:16:41 AM
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2108/9096128/16723879/324566608.jpg)
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Jul 08, 08, 07:23:31 AM
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2108/9096128/16723879/324564370.jpg)
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Jul 08, 08, 07:23:59 AM
(http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2108/9096128/16723879/324563211.jpg)
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Post by: Nolena on Jul 09, 08, 01:43:30 PM
Nice stuff.  :)
Title: Re: Homeland Security Alaska style
Post by: SkierBob on Jul 11, 08, 05:26:04 PM
Homeland Security - Barrow, Alaska airport
(http://www.palmdalecam.com/junk/HOMELAND.bmp)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: BikingBrian on Jul 12, 08, 06:44:30 AM
That's not how I remember Barrow airport when I had a connecting flight (!) through there over 10 years ago.  Maybe that had more to do with it being -20 F, windy, and pitch black when walking from the plane to the terminal!   ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: kawasaki_girl on Jul 15, 08, 06:14:40 AM
Bald Eagle
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/iyamrobi/Vacations%202008/Alaska/IMG_3346.jpg)
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Post by: kawasaki_girl on Jul 15, 08, 06:15:30 AM
Mendenhall Glacier
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/iyamrobi/Vacations%202008/Alaska/IMG_3501.jpg)
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Post by: kawasaki_girl on Jul 15, 08, 06:16:52 AM
Brown Bear that was near the Visitor Center by the Glacier in Alaska
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/iyamrobi/Vacations%202008/Alaska/IMG_3437.jpg)
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 15, 08, 02:30:56 PM
Neat looking bear.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2670610399_e27efe7fb9_b.jpg)
Taken in Mesa Verde National Park, CO near the Ute reservation.
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Post by: WWMtnGal on Jul 15, 08, 03:26:58 PM
Awesome photos!  Really great pictures, thank you for sharing!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 15, 08, 03:33:10 PM
Cliff Palace Mesa Verde, CO
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2670839963_ccb1963808.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jul 15, 08, 06:10:37 PM
Cool pictures!!  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Jul 15, 08, 08:17:34 PM
Neat looking bear.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2670610399_e27efe7fb9_b.jpg)
Taken in Mesa Verde National Park, CO near the Ute reservation.
 

Looks like a polar bear in a snow storm.  ::)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 15, 08, 10:18:07 PM
Here is that shot again..when I edited it it came down.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2670610399_e9ccb167fb.jpg)
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Post by: Hillbillies on Jul 16, 08, 01:06:11 AM
Cliff Palace Mesa Verde, CO
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2670839963_ccb1963808.jpg)

That looks like a very cool place to check out.  Did you take a close up tour?  And do they know which Indians lived there?  I have read it was home to about 125 people.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: kawasaki_girl on Jul 16, 08, 01:54:18 AM
What area were the deer in, SD?
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 16, 08, 02:37:08 AM
@ HB They now call them the Ancient Puebloans and attribute many surrounding tribes to them.  I took several tours and was done in the ruins. ;D
http://hewit.unco.edu/DOHIST/puebloan/start.htm
Anasazi is on the "outs"


The deer were at the Mesa Verde National park on the mesa top.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 16, 08, 03:28:23 AM
fix
I took several tours in the ruins...
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 16, 08, 04:15:01 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2671862773_1f3697d666.jpg)
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Post by: gypsywolf on Jul 16, 08, 04:45:48 AM
That is beautiful! My kind of country...

Where is it?
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 16, 08, 06:22:34 AM
Somewhere on the 160 leaving the Rockies coming home.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 16, 08, 02:36:55 PM
Sedona, AZ
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2673036145_8cb2a47d80.jpg)
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Post by: Nolena on Jul 16, 08, 03:44:07 PM
Perty.  :)
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 16, 08, 04:18:19 PM
Thanks Nolena
Small tip for new DSLR owners:
When on vacation not only bring a capable DSLR with a good range of lenses..also bring a decent P&S camera. 

There will be times like these:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/2674718050_2d0e5d7ce0_b.jpg)


Also many P&S cameras go real wide.  Mine goes to 7.1 mm.  Hard to get with a DSLR.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Jul 16, 08, 05:07:41 PM
Beautiful shots, S_D!  Looks like you had a great trip!
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Post by: gypsywolf on Jul 16, 08, 06:14:57 PM
SD...

Sounds like it was a great trip. We did the Rockies (Mesa Verde, Durango/Silverton,Eagle, Estes Park and RMNP) in 2006 on the bike. It was the best trip I have even taken. The scenery is just beyond words.

Thank you for sharing the photos:-)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 16, 08, 11:15:16 PM
Oh the Rockies :)...I Didn't yake this photo but was involved in it:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/2648910597_7e8e0569c6.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Jul 17, 08, 01:32:04 AM
That is something I hope to do before I get too old!

We saw a lot of rafters on the Colorado along I-70. Lucky you!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: kawasaki_girl on Jul 18, 08, 04:21:06 PM
We did the Kern river, it was a blast!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jul 18, 08, 11:19:01 PM
Have you ever noticed Surfer's Dudes head!!

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Dude.jpg)

I know I risk finding my head attached to some strange body but I couldn't help myself. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 19, 08, 12:01:36 AM
I'd make fun of you Chuck but it has been done,....and done....and done....
 ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Jul 20, 08, 04:47:45 AM
Looks like Surfer Dude will float...if he falls out of the boat.    ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 28, 08, 07:59:00 PM
I have reached my final frontier, I have commanded the Starship Enterprise.

Balboa Park San Diego
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2710051501_7e1368a4b0.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 28, 08, 08:30:24 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2710817817_870e6e3312.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jul 28, 08, 11:31:23 PM
That's gorgeous!!
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 28, 08, 11:39:27 PM
Wow Nolena, I didn't know you were a big Star Trek fan. ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Jul 28, 08, 11:46:12 PM
Nolena wears foil hats, remember?   ;)

Surfer_Dude, I just set the butterfly and flower one to be my new desktop photo.  Really nice work!   :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 29, 08, 12:25:45 AM
Thanks FG, that is a big compliment.  If you are going to use it as a desktop go here:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2710817817_870e6e3312_b.jpg

If you have a really big screen go here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/2710817817/sizes/o/
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jul 29, 08, 04:47:20 AM
BEAUTIFUL butterfly photo, I love the colors & bokeh!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Jul 29, 08, 04:58:11 AM
What's a bokeh?  I'm not a photographer - is that an exclusive term?   ???
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 29, 08, 02:48:34 PM
It is using out-of-focus areas in a shot to limit distractions or just generally enhance a photograph and usually used to make a subject stand out.

Here I used a shallow DOF (depth of field) to limit almost all distraction except the Butterfly and target flower.


Using a wide aperture lens really helps to create a shallow DOF.
Here I used my 50mm 1.4 at 2.2, ISO 160, 1/5000 sec.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jul 29, 08, 03:05:42 PM
Sorry about that ForestGal, I get used to using terms and I forget others do not use it! My sister and I are always saying "Bokeh!!!!!"...kinda of a running joke btwn us, so I use it as an everyday word. You know how sisters are!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jul 29, 08, 03:09:38 PM
STUNNING work SD!!!!  This should be a magazine cover, printed HUGE on a wall.......  Very professional!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jul 29, 08, 03:21:11 PM
This was taken in Arabu last year. Surfer_Dude's photo reminded me how much I love butterfies!

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_5672_Butterfly-1.jpg)
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Post by: WWMtnGal on Jul 29, 08, 03:34:15 PM
BEAUTIFUL!
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Post by: ForestGal on Jul 29, 08, 05:26:01 PM
Beautiful work, Calindy!   :2thumbsup:

And thanks to you and S_D for the explanation of "bokeh".  I thought maybe that was photographer lingo for "bouquet" - since his pic had flowers in it....  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 08, 08, 05:48:47 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2743628518_21f79a8a1a.jpg)
View On Black (http://www.bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=2743628518&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: love_walnuts on Aug 08, 08, 06:01:37 AM
Interesting composition. Isn't that the couple in times square celebrating D-Day?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 08, 08, 06:04:45 AM
Yes there is a statue of this scene at Broadway Pier in San Diego.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: love_walnuts on Aug 08, 08, 06:17:52 AM
Is this a picture of the statue? Or is this a photoshop comp? My son seems to think photoshop, due to the halo around the kids. But I think the shadowing is all correct, so I am saying it is actual. If real, how tall is this statue?
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 08, 08, 06:24:39 AM
http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=27774
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Post by: love_walnuts on Aug 08, 08, 06:34:14 AM
That is great. I had no idea. I was right, the shadows do tell. I just rubbed this in my son's nose in the story (mr. know it all.... Gosh, where does he get that from? I don't know. :D)

It must've been put up since we were last there. I think that was three o four years ago. I will look for it next time. I love your b/w picture, giving it the feel of the original picture.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Aug 08, 08, 03:12:50 PM
My future granddaughter!  I was very happy how this came out...

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/cherice-with-belly2bw-web.jpg)
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Post by: Calindy on Aug 09, 08, 12:31:06 AM
Very Nice! Congrats!!
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Post by: Nolena on Aug 09, 08, 12:50:23 AM
Lovely pictures, all!  :2thumbsup:
Nice pregnancy shot.
Thank you for sharing the beauty.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Aug 09, 08, 04:51:54 AM
Thanks :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Aug 09, 08, 05:06:06 AM
What a beautiful young mom!  Is that your daughter? 
Great photo, and Congrats!   
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Aug 10, 08, 07:08:18 PM
Yep FG, that's my baby girl...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Aug 11, 08, 02:17:14 AM
Cool pictures! Thank you for sharing!  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: desert5150 on Aug 11, 08, 05:02:21 AM
Angelwolf,

I am very critical of photographs.  Mine, as well as the work of others. 

Based on that, your photo of your daughter, in my critical opinion, is absolutely great. 

Outstanding work.

and congratulations as well.

that's all. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 12, 08, 10:15:06 AM

I think having your own "critical lens" in which you view your own photography is probably a good thing, but it is important to remember that good photography is not necessarily art nor art necessarily represented by good technical photography.  Photography  is truly about imagery and the emotion that it provokes in the different individual viewers.  In short, one person's art is another person's junk. 

Once you know the basic rules of photography, feel free to break them. The famous artist Salvador Dali, could paint  photo like representations of about anything.  He chose another path and that has made all the difference. 

I recently posted a shot to a photography web site that I almost didn't post.  The curators saw it and made it a featured shot.  It was flawed in my mind, but they felt the imagery overcame these flaws. The great thing about photography is that no one shot is truly perfect.  This statement does not hold true when you look upon it as art.  So think of your photography as art, an image to be conveyed, a moment captured, time in a bottle but keep that critical lens.

Last analogy,
There is no perfect shot like there is no perfect wave, we are always paddling out farther for the next one.

Surfer_Dude
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Aug 12, 08, 02:37:36 PM
Thank you desert!!!  Your critique is most appreciated!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Sagebrush on Aug 12, 08, 04:30:38 PM
Danna that photo is beautiful!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Aug 12, 08, 10:42:21 PM
Thanks Allie!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Deadhead on Aug 14, 08, 04:01:19 PM
I spent last week in the Eastern Sierras.  Did the Rush Creek trail loop from Silver Lake to Thousand Island Lake. Here are some of the photos.

http://picasaweb.google.com/jasjeepn/EpicSierraBackpackingJourney808   
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Aug 14, 08, 04:32:59 PM
Very nice pictures, Deadhead!  Looks as if you had a breathtaking trip.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Domingo on Aug 14, 08, 04:56:34 PM
Deadhead, how many miles did you cover per day?  That looks like one fantastic trip.  Thanks for all the photos.  When did the GPS come in handy during the trip?
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Post by: Deadhead on Aug 14, 08, 06:46:50 PM
Day 1 -  Start at Silver lake ( part of the June Lake loop at 7200 ft) hike to 9400 ft and drop to Gem Lake at 9050 ft.  5 miles.

Day 2 -  Start at 9050ft at Gem and hike to 9800 and drop to Waugh Lake at 9500ft.  5 miles.

Day 3 -  Start at 9500 ft at Waugh hike to 10,200ft (Island Pass)and drop to 1000 Island Lake 9850. 5 miles

Day 4 -  GPS came in to play, no packs this day and no trail to follow.    Start at 9850 from 1000 Island Lake and hike to Glacier Pass (11,500 ft) just below Banner Peak.  Back to camp at 1000 Island.    5 miles

Day 5 -  Leave 1000 Island Lake (9850), drop to 9500 only to climb back up to 10,100 ft to an Unnamed Pass at Clark Lakes.  Spend the night at Clark Lake #2 (9960)  5 miles. 

Day 6 -  Leave Clark Lake # 2 and hike to 10,100 ft and it's paydirt time.  Drop 2900 feet in 5 miles through Spooky Meadow back to Silver Lake at 7200 feet.

Total trip distance 30 miles.  60 pound packs.     

   
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: kew on Aug 14, 08, 08:23:46 PM
If any of you think you might like to try this hike, it should be pointed out that altitudes in the range of 10,000  ft and above are extremely difficult, if not impossible, for anyone with any type of respiratory problems - Asthma - bronchitics - COPD - etc.   
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Aug 15, 08, 12:15:36 AM
Breathtaking scenery. You gentleman must be in great shape! What a wonderful trip.

John Muir would be proud, too :2thumbsup:

Thank you very much for sharing.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Aug 15, 08, 04:19:38 PM
The sunset was beautiful last night!  Taken just below Big Pines Y.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/web-signed-firey-sunset-081.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: luvithere on Aug 15, 08, 05:54:34 PM
Absolutely beautiful Angelwolf...breathtaking !!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Aug 15, 08, 05:59:37 PM
thank you!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: treehugger on Aug 15, 08, 07:22:26 PM
I am by no means a photographer and have no business posting on this thread, I mearly got lucky on this one IMHO.


Plaskett Creek Campground, 08-05-08, 8:07pm.

(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj122/moxleyk/IMG_0197_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Aug 15, 08, 07:41:42 PM
Wow where is that Tree Hugger, simply gorgeous!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: luvithere on Aug 15, 08, 08:48:53 PM
Aaawww....another great one. I am a sap for great a great sunrise and sunset....I am always looking for a good shot. Nice treehugger. You don't have to be a"professional" to spot beauty and capture it. Good job!  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Stitches on Aug 15, 08, 11:06:21 PM
Thank you for sharing that treehugger.    Keep 'em comin'.

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: treehugger on Aug 16, 08, 02:50:11 AM
Wow where is that Tree Hugger, simply gorgeous!!!

About 40 miles north of Cambria, 35 south of Big Sur.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Aug 16, 08, 05:27:11 AM
Absolutely wonderful shot :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 17, 08, 11:33:20 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2772785976_b00b96b65a.jpg)


I found myself between the water source and the fire in LA yesterday near Travel Town-Griffth Park area.
LA Fire was amazingly fast with these helos.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Deadhead on Aug 19, 08, 09:38:35 PM
Here's the rest.  Enjoy.  I know I did. 

http://picasaweb.google.com/Brishelsum/EpicAdventure
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Aug 19, 08, 10:56:06 PM
Really awesome!!

 :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 26, 08, 01:21:35 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2799145953_15cabaca7d.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Aug 26, 08, 02:52:06 PM
Ok Surfer Dude...you have some 'splaining to do.  That is a fantastic shot!!
Where was it taken???  What causes those swirl marks on the photo...is it a reflection or photo shop??


Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 27, 08, 12:55:15 AM
Not much was done except the B&W conversion.  Thanks for the compliment.  I will upload another shot to help you answer the other questions.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWDREAMN on Aug 27, 08, 01:10:08 AM
Oh wait, I know, I know (hand waving impatiently)!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 27, 08, 01:15:20 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/2801855240_97809fb96e_b.jpg)

 ;D @ WWDreamn
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Aug 27, 08, 10:49:45 AM
Dude! That is truly and fantastically awesome!!!  Notice the water peeling away from below the throat... Do killer whales have belly buttons?  Because it looks like it.  Every single droplet of water was frozen in time.  How many mega-pixels? What are the details?  That shot kicked down the house!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 27, 08, 12:37:47 PM
I took this with my Canon 40D in a mode called small RAW. I was just playing with that format that day.  Makes it  1288x1936. 
ISO 400
Exposure -1/3
Lens 28-135 IS...I was tired from shooting a wedding the day before so I had on my travel kit lens (lighter) Still a very sharp copy
Small bit of sharpening and bring back the sky in PS and here it is...

Thanks for the compliments.
Here is a link to the original;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/2801855240/sizes/o/

PS the 50D came out yesterday and the word is it has an iso
of 12800 ??? I haven't looked it up.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Aug 27, 08, 03:59:43 PM
Nice!  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: K9luvr on Sep 01, 08, 02:42:40 PM
Do killer whales have belly buttons?  Because it looks like it. 

Yep, all mammals have a belly button, you just may not be able to see it.  And I agree--what a kewl pic!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Sep 15, 08, 08:27:56 PM
No one's posting any pictures here anymore!!!!!!!!!!!
We used to have lot's of posts from all our great photographers around town. What happened?!!!!

Here's one I took a few weeks ago when the sunflowers were in full bloom. The honeybee had his sites set on this one:

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/flowers/IMGP6405_mod_small.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: luvithere on Sep 15, 08, 08:42:50 PM
I feel like I am right there...shooing away the bee  :2thumbsup:
Very vibrant pic!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Sep 15, 08, 09:53:08 PM
BEEchcraft on approach...flaps down...landing gear down...clear to land! :2thumbsup:

Sweet pic! This one could wind up as my background pic. Would that bee OK with you PinonMesaJon?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Sep 15, 08, 10:33:07 PM
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/SanElijoStateBeachJuly17-232008077.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Sep 16, 08, 12:59:19 AM
BEEchcraft on approach...flaps down...landing gear down...clear to land! :2thumbsup:

Sweet pic! This one could wind up as my background pic. Would that bee OK with you PinonMesaJon?

Loved your aviation analogy!  ;D

Certainly you can use it as a background. Let me know if you want a larger copy.......
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Sep 16, 08, 05:05:52 AM
Cool photos! Thanks.  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 16, 08, 07:50:01 AM
Childbirth is an amazing thing.  My new granddaughter!

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/cherice-with-belly2bw-web.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/8263674.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/P1250053_edited-1.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/P1250080_edited-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Sep 16, 08, 07:53:42 AM
Very nice - especially the B/W and Congratulations!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Sep 16, 08, 10:55:08 AM
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Sep 16, 08, 12:15:42 PM
So, I'm leaving the wonderful Laughlin library one early evening (June 19th 2008) heading for the post office...
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF3437.jpg)

...and there's this person...
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF3439.jpg)

...living my dream! To fly...
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF3440.jpg)

Lucky son of a...here is the vid that I manage to capture...
<embed width="448" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://i38.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF3441.flv">

 I swear, my next camera will have Image Stabilization!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Sep 16, 08, 12:24:14 PM
5 tanks of gas (maybe 6, and I could make it to Wrightwood! I know I could!)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Sep 16, 08, 01:07:38 PM
Excellent shots everyone.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Katwest13 on Sep 16, 08, 03:12:34 PM
Congrats Angelwolf!  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Sep 16, 08, 03:20:35 PM
Cangratulations, Angelwolf!!


(http://www.redworkscreations.com/redworks_comments/congratulations/Congratulations.gif)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 16, 08, 03:59:43 PM
Thanks everyone!!!!  Lauglinguy, love those words, much appreciated....
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Sep 17, 08, 01:33:12 AM
Great photo's everyone!!
Angelwolf, what a beautiful baby, CONGRATS Grandma!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Sep 17, 08, 03:37:06 AM
Congrats AW!!! Great shots as usual :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 17, 08, 05:01:27 AM
 :) :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Sep 27, 08, 06:06:19 PM
A Teasel me Sunset

(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/38/l_7248bbef795b42af895c3295fdd02cb3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: love_walnuts on Sep 30, 08, 02:30:16 AM
That is truly a beautiful composition. WOW. I hope it is alright if I use this as a desktop photo for my computer.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Sep 30, 08, 04:06:12 AM
That is truly a beautiful composition. WOW. I hope it is alright if I use this as a desktop photo for my computer.

Thanks..it surprised me because I thought I had my camera set on some funky setting...but it was just on 'Auto' pilot.

Like I'm going to say no? Heck I don't care...knock your socks off. ;D But if I ever go into Halmark and see it used on a greeting card....you'll be the first one I look up.  ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Sep 30, 08, 10:40:27 AM
Tumblebush...what did you do? That is fantastic! Nice job on the flash. You layed down, didn't you? Great comp!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Sep 30, 08, 02:10:12 PM
Oh heck, if I would have laid down to take that shot...I would have gotten nothing but a wall of grass. It was more like knelt down and used a tripod.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Hobbes on Oct 02, 08, 02:08:50 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2906421608_f3ee88d41b.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Hobbes on Oct 02, 08, 02:10:56 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2906421550_9f8a1b8ebd.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Oct 02, 08, 03:19:41 AM
#1: Spirit in the Sky

#2: Where was that taken? Nice colors.  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Oct 02, 08, 05:20:31 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2232/2147826789_08b5d0e3d2_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Oct 02, 08, 02:39:01 PM
That looks like one of those sunsets that happen during fire season. Was it? Just stunning.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Oct 02, 08, 02:54:03 PM
I took this one during last years fire season. But I wish I had less forground in it or something else in the forground besides just blah...I like Surfer Dudes better.

(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/3/l_fc320b60e57542c49aba52f186094185.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: lagomorphmom on Oct 02, 08, 03:11:09 PM
But I wish I had less forground in it or something else in the forground besides just blah...I like Surfer Dudes better.

Just use your favorite photo editing program to crop part of the bottom. This is a simple feature found on most programs, you don't need Photoshop. A good rule of thumb to start with for proportion/composition is the old Rule of Thirds, so for your pic one third foreground and two thirds background. For some reason, half & half is visually not as appealing, I dunno why.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Oct 02, 08, 07:26:46 PM
Surfer_Dude,
One of those "through the windshield while driving to work in the morning" shots, isn't it?     ;)  ;D  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Oct 03, 08, 03:57:14 AM
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/GinormousGrasshopper.jpg)

ginormous grasshopperious
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Oct 03, 08, 04:11:41 AM
Another Contribution.....

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/Taillight.jpg)

1963 Mercury Meteor
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Oct 03, 08, 05:28:39 AM
:o Wow!  Check out those colors on that 'ginormous grasshopperious'.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Oct 03, 08, 05:52:25 PM
Just use your favorite photo editing program to crop part of the bottom. This is a simple feature found on most programs, you don't need Photoshop. A good rule of thumb to start with for proportion/composition is the old Rule of Thirds, so for your pic one third foreground and two thirds background. For some reason, half & half is visually not as appealing, I dunno why.

Thanks for the tip. I have since been cropping all my sunsets and wow...why didn't I think of that. I guess it was too simple a thing. ::)

(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/31/l_98d55cb0732b485db73414656e8b77dc.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 03, 08, 09:48:19 PM
After the rain

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/Leaveswithwaterbig_edited-1.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/BW-ROSE-WITH-WATER-WEB.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: pinetrees on Oct 03, 08, 10:13:08 PM
Hi Danna - Your photographs are amazingly beautiful as always!  Thank you!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 03, 08, 10:24:38 PM
Thank you so much Pinetrees!!!  TGIF!!!  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Katwest13 on Oct 03, 08, 10:30:12 PM
I love the black background. Striking, simple, and elegant all at the same time. Great work! :thumbs:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Oct 04, 08, 01:35:07 AM
Ya know Angelwolf...you continue to amaze me.  That rose is beautiful!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: makgirl on Oct 04, 08, 02:28:07 AM
I notice none of the photos have copywrites on them like I am use to seeing on previous posted photos.  How do you keep people from stealing them and calling them theirs?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Oct 04, 08, 02:33:43 AM
I just love the way it looks as though you can just reach out and touch those leaves. Like it's 3D. Just beautiful.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 04, 08, 03:03:01 AM
Thanks for the comments, they warm my heart.

I usually put copyrights on my shots but actually forgot on these.  They are fairly small though so hopefully no one will steal them.  If someone wants to use on their computer that is fine...  :)  I will see if I can edit the photobucket ones if not I will repost.

Thanks for the reminder Makgirl!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Oct 04, 08, 03:24:07 AM
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/GinormousGrasshopper.jpg)

ginormous grasshopperious

Love pictures like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Oct 04, 08, 03:31:41 AM
Looks like bait for a golden trout to me.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Oct 04, 08, 03:51:36 AM
Thanks for the comments, they warm my heart.

I usually put copyrights on my shots but actually forgot on these.  They are fairly small though so hopefully no one will steal them.  If someone wants to use on their computer that is fine...  :)  I will see if I can edit the photobucket ones if not I will repost.

Thanks for the reminder Makgirl!

Angelwolf, your pictures are so beautiful that I often use them for my temporary desktop photo.  I can't possibly post about  how much I like every single one, or to anyone else either.  I love them all.  I'm not a photographer, and I don't even know how to clear the memory chip in my little camera, so don't worry, I'm not going to "steal" your photos.  Thanks for all the wonderful pics you post.   :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 04, 08, 03:53:02 AM
Thanks alot.  You are welcome to use them for your desktop.  I can show you how to clear your card sometime.  Let me know and I can come by..  4479
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 04, 08, 03:54:33 AM
Wow, thanks to Makgirl I figured out that you can add text to photos that you have already posted to photobucket!!!  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Oct 04, 08, 04:13:21 AM
Looks like bait for a golden trout to me.

Oh, they like worms too....Oh wait....that's not a worm! :o
I found this little guy under a log while while clearing a brush pile one day and thought I had found the largest night crawler alive.
It's called a Rubber Boa.
(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/38/l_d26ec7a467e74f43968a72b29b218ae5.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Oct 06, 08, 05:05:15 AM
Thanks Chuck....those grasshoppers were BIG. 

Thimble...how long was that Rubber Boa ???
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Oct 06, 08, 01:34:35 PM
He was a baby, at just a little over a foot. 
Thanks Chuck....those grasshoppers were BIG. 

Thimble...how long was that Rubber Boa ???
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: cheerfulkim on Oct 13, 08, 04:09:09 AM
My  youngest son and I went up to see one of the two naturally occurring aspen groves in Southern California today.  It's located about 17 miles east of Big Bear on the 38.  I'm still getting the hang of my DSLR, but here are a couple of my shots.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/2936377927_db761ddb5c.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2936333789_b7a89933b9.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: cheerfulkim on Oct 13, 08, 04:11:01 AM
And one more :)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/2937202416_cbd7ee6aa1.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Oct 19, 08, 05:05:11 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2953889416_386d12ce0c.jpg)
Tis the Season!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Oct 21, 08, 03:05:57 PM
Octoberfest!

It's Polka Time!

What a sweet couple.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: luvithere on Oct 21, 08, 03:27:45 PM
How cute are they?? I love it!!  ;D
Family members, Surfer_Dude?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Oct 21, 08, 07:13:08 PM
How cute are they?? I love it!!  ;D
Family members, Surfer_Dude?
No not a relative, the man is a retired MD, who was actively enjoying himself.   Every year there is a fundraiser in Riverside, CA to raise money for hospice work.  One of the most fun I have all year and it is for a great cause.  The festivities included wiener dog races, an Oompa band, silent auction, live auction (included a James Mcneill Whistler sketch) and various types of Bratwurst.  It is great to see what people will donate and the amount they will bid when the money is going to such a good cause.  I enjoy donating my photography services for their promotional use.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: luvithere on Oct 21, 08, 07:38:56 PM
No not a relative, the man is a retired MD, who was actively enjoying himself.   Every year there is a fundraiser in Riverside, CA to raise money for hospice work.  One of the most fun I have all year and it is for a great cause.  The festivities included wiener dog races, an Oompa band, silent auction, live auction (included a James Mcneill Whistler sketch) and various types of Bratwurst.  It is great to see what people will donate and the amount they will bid when the money is going to such a good cause.  I enjoy donating my photography services for their promotional use.

Sounds like a good time and a great cause.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Oct 28, 08, 07:01:35 AM
My favorite time of the year is FALL...my favorite place to go in the fall is Live Oak Canyon....

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/Fall2-1.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/Fall.jpg)

Calabaza blanca
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/calabazablanca.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Oct 28, 08, 07:16:39 AM
THE BEST PUMPKIN EVER!!!


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/BestPumpkinEver.jpg)

The artist herself!!

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/NataliesPicasaPumpkin.jpg)

What is inside?!?!?!
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/Whatsinside.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Oct 28, 08, 12:21:42 PM
These are real seasonal and fun shots, I can't believe the weather we had this weekend.  Snowcone Weather

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2980486889_0972ddeb65.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Oct 28, 08, 07:50:27 PM
Here's some recent shots i took up at Camp Kare this weekend.  The colors were amazing!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/2982335130_abaa9ce850.jpg)


(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/2981477539_3ea177df5a.jpg)


(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2982342622_3fd99ea5f0.jpg)


(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2981487215_ded17d30e8_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Oct 29, 08, 02:24:37 AM
If the Rubber Boa needs a home....?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Oct 29, 08, 12:12:24 PM
Beautiful Robbins Nest!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Oct 29, 08, 12:44:05 PM
All nice pictures. Thanks for sharing.  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: pinetrees on Oct 30, 08, 01:53:40 PM
Thank you - these are the kinds of beautiful images that made us long time beach dwellers fall in love with autumn in the mountains!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Katwest13 on Oct 30, 08, 02:35:02 PM
Beautiful! I love the changing leaves. Makes me want to jump in a big pile of them... ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: cheerfulkim on Nov 01, 08, 04:44:55 AM
We went to Wyoming last week-end and we saw some beautiful scenery.  Here are some of the pictures I took.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2990272663_e2ef64254d.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/2990266267_e68214ab0c.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/2990259275_e2d0d21a76.jpg?v=0[img] http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2990252189_89bd8fd588.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: cheerfulkim on Nov 01, 08, 04:48:07 AM
And one more:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2990252189_89bd8fd588.jpg?v=0)

It is beautiful there!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Nov 01, 08, 08:43:31 AM
wow, cheerful, you hit the deer lotto. Well done.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Nov 01, 08, 05:04:29 PM
Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos of Wyoming. I must get there someday!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Nov 01, 08, 05:54:02 PM
great shots, Kim.  way to work that shutter speed.  Looks like you've got it down.

Here's some shots from downtown WW last night:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2991769651_3017b73321.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2992618538_f76f3d9083.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2991770109_1d235bdb38.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/2992619052_9f6aab51fc.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2991770819_9468ef4900.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2992619716_9768fd42f7.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: cheerfulkim on Nov 01, 08, 07:01:12 PM
Thanks, Kim!  I had so much fun!  I tried several different shutter speeds until I got the results I wanted.  And SurferDude, the deer were everywhere!  When we were driving back to Cody from Sheridan, we'd see about 20 at a time in the fields.  I didn't take pictures because my main job was to be the lookout to make sure that they weren't going to jump into the road while my husband was driving!  I took the picture of these four in a field in a town called Story.  That's where most of these pictures were taken.  It's where we plan to retire.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: betsylou on Nov 01, 08, 09:56:55 PM
We are so happy to back in WW, what a wonderful place to live in...!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Nov 04, 08, 03:52:53 AM
If the Rubber Boa needs a home....?

I returned him to wear I found him so hopefully he will grow big enough to eat some gophers someday.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Nov 04, 08, 09:04:37 AM
Oh well, it's my loss, but, you can't go against the Circle Of Life...(cue Elton John)

           Hey...wait a minute...I could have fed it gophers! Darn!

Good job though Tumble! :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Nov 12, 08, 11:34:08 PM
Hey, I thought you folks might dig this, (pun intended). The largest golden nugget in the world. 61 pounds, worth around 3 million.
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF3836.jpg)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF3810-1.jpg)
At the Golden Nugget in Laughlin. It's name is "The Hand Of Faith."
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Nov 12, 08, 11:50:42 PM
:oDang! That's it....I gotta get me a bigger gold mining pan.

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Nov 14, 08, 03:14:42 AM
Laughlinguy....it looks like the top of the nugget is actually outside of the case?!?!   Is it?

  Tumblebush...looks like you would need a wheel barrel to go with your larger gold mining pan  LOL
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: biker on Nov 15, 08, 03:58:55 AM
WHere in Wyoming is this
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Nov 15, 08, 04:13:20 AM
At the Golden Nugget in Laughlin, Nevada.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Nov 18, 08, 01:49:14 AM
Nice warm day today...found this guy on my front door. 

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/StickBug.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Nov 18, 08, 02:03:58 AM
Nice pic, Forest 1.  What the heck IS that thing?  At first glance, it looks like an interesting twig arrangement, then I realized it's some sort of insect.  I don't think I've ever seen one of those.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Nov 18, 08, 02:09:04 AM
Forestgal...I think he is a stick bug.  I couldn't figure out which end was the ...front.  I got him to crawl onto a stick and grabbed my camera.  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Nov 18, 08, 02:44:13 AM
Walking stick.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Nov 18, 08, 02:45:36 AM
(http://www.mongabay.com/images/peru/manu/Manu_1024_3047.JPG)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Nov 18, 08, 03:05:46 AM
I just read a little bit on Google about them.  Bizarre looking creatures!  It's hard to tell which end is which!   ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Nov 18, 08, 04:21:37 AM
Here are two more pictures of him...he really blends in with branches

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/Blendingstick.jpg)

In this picture...it is facing the camera and is stretched out clinging onto a branch

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/blending2.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Nov 18, 08, 05:28:28 AM
Did you name him?   ;D
Just curious, did you take these pics here in WW?  No wonder I said I've never seen one, I probably have, and didn't notice it cuz they really blend in well with the twigs/branches.  Talk about camo!   ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Nov 18, 08, 05:36:40 AM
LOL...no I didn't name him.  This wasn't in Wrightwood...but I have seen a smaller version in Wrightwood. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Nov 18, 08, 07:04:01 PM
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/EmilysBabies005-1.jpg)

two week old Standard Poodle
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Nov 18, 08, 07:47:12 PM
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Nov 18, 08, 08:31:40 PM
That puppy is adorable, Suhijita!  :laugh:  I don't think I've ever seen a tiny baby poodle. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Nov 19, 08, 01:03:19 AM
That little poodle looks too smart already ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Nov 19, 08, 01:25:46 AM
yes, like he's got plans to decorate the christmas tree on his own or something... now imagine this... I've got seven of them!!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Nov 19, 08, 02:44:00 AM
That is too precious!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Nov 19, 08, 05:27:34 AM
This was taken on the Lido Deck from the cruise ship I took last week!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/valeriescameracruiseandvacation1110.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChrisLynnet on Nov 19, 08, 02:13:04 PM
Is that the Paradise out of Long Beach? We took that cruise in May and had a blast!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Nov 19, 08, 03:09:22 PM
Yes it is the same ship!  What fun it was and a great trip!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Nov 20, 08, 01:58:56 AM
Too cool.....and I thought I was the only one that played with strange bugs. ;D

I'll have to see about getting my Praying Mantis shots on here...I always catch them and place them around in my garden every year and they stay put all year too. Great pets.

Bugs are cool 8)

(http://www.mongabay.com/images/peru/manu/Manu_1024_3047.JPG)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: pinetrees on Nov 20, 08, 02:05:42 PM
What wonderful photographs!  Thank you!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 23, 08, 04:05:41 AM
I took these pictures from the Sam Merrill Trail today.
It looks like a sun tornado.

http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/6626389_QtfD2#422449968_BSrjK

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/422449968_BSrjK-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/422451933_H6P3f-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/422454026_vo4Tn-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/422456293_etouW-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Nov 23, 08, 04:16:00 AM
Those are some interesting pictures. What would cause that light to funnel down like that?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 23, 08, 05:07:46 AM
Those are some interesting pictures. What would cause that light to funnel down like that?
Doesn't it look like a tornado touching down?
I have a nikon d70 and accidentally left the dial on the portrait setting. I thought it might have been reflection off the ocean but it seemed like there was too much haze for that.
Someone should know that is more familiar with photography.
I sure didn't notice it when I was taking the shots although I wasn't looking continuously at the sun either. ;D

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Nov 23, 08, 05:29:39 AM
Hey FIGHT ON, great pics, I'm thinkin' that I might pick the 4th one for my desktop pic for the while, with your permission.  Beautiful!  I'm not a photographer, so I really appreciate great pics such as these.   :laugh:

Welcome to this wonderful forum,  :welcomehere: and it couldn't be better than to welcome another supporter of the the greatest school on the planet!  My alma mater!!  :2thumbsup:  There are 3 of us using the 'SC avatar now, I'm really going to have to do triple takes, instead of double takes, to see if I'm the one who posted something!  ;)  Are you an alum also?  I know, a little  :offtopic:,  but hey...... ;D

BTW, where is the Sam Merrill trail?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 23, 08, 06:13:06 AM
Hey FIGHT ON, great pics, I'm thinkin' that I might pick the 4th one for my desktop pic for the while, with your permission.  Beautiful!  I'm not a photographer, so I really appreciate great pics such as these.   :laugh:

Welcome to this wonderful forum,  :welcomehere: and it couldn't be better than to welcome another supporter of the the greatest school on the planet!  My alma mater!!  :2thumbsup:  There are 3 of us using the 'SC avatar now, I'm really going to have to do triple takes, instead of double takes, to see if I'm the one who posted something!  ;)  Are you an alum also?  I know, a little  :offtopic:,  but hey...... ;D

BTW, where is the Sam Merrill trail?

Hi. Thank you for your forum welcome.
and yes it is the greatest school in the history of the universe! (but I didn't go there, my daughter now attends.) Arizona almost won tonight but don't worry Oregon State still has to beat the ducks.
 
You can use any of my photos. I think you can go on my smugmug site and make any size you want of any pic. How do you make a desktop pic? I have a mac.
That trail starts at the top of Pasadena. Where Lake St. ends.
I waited for the sun to go down. I have about 20 more shots of it setting. Those four were really different.
I am not a photographer either, I just take a lot of pictures and eventually I get lucky.
Thank you for the compliment!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Nov 23, 08, 07:01:45 AM
FIGHT ON, I don't know anything about a MAC.  I don't know very much about ANY computer.  The only way I know how to make a desktop pic, is to right click on it, then pick "save as background".  Which I did, for your beautiful pic. 

Well, you know a whole lot more about photography than I do.  I have a Canon A-520 Powershot, the memory chip is full (250 pics or something), and I don't even know how to put them on the computer, to clear the chip, so, basically, the camera is useless.  I think I'm hopeless in this regard.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 23, 08, 07:14:45 PM
I bet if you look for a message board you can find out quickly about your camera!  (http://www.smugmug.com/photos/422804994_Y4ZAu-S.gif)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Nov 23, 08, 09:21:10 PM
Oh!
I took these pictures from the Sam Merrill Trail today.
It looks like a sun tornado.

http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/6626389_QtfD2#422449968_BSrjK

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/422449968_BSrjK-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/422451933_H6P3f-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/422454026_vo4Tn-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/422456293_etouW-X3.jpg)

Oh, oh, oh! Great composition. Shooting through plants have always been my fav. Celestial mechanics on a micro scale. Thanks!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Breezymtns on Nov 23, 08, 09:56:39 PM
Wow what incredible photos folks!


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/breezymtns/kootenaifalls.jpg)

Kootenai Falls
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Nov 23, 08, 10:59:01 PM
Beautiful, Breezymtns!  Where is that?  Sounds like Alaska, but don't you live in Idaho now?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Breezymtns on Nov 23, 08, 11:13:43 PM
Yes Forest I am in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.  That pic is of the Kootenai River which goes thru Montana, Idaho & into Kootenai Lake in Canada. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 24, 08, 01:10:21 AM
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Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Nov 24, 08, 01:50:48 AM
Yes Forest I am in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.  That pic is of the Kootenai River which goes thru Montana, Idaho & into Kootenai Lake in Canada. 

Great shot Breezymtns.
Thought it looked familiar.
We're darn near neighbors. Priest Lake is one of my favorite places to visit over your way.
Lionshead campground in off season is a dream.
(http://a102.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/107/l_f80b0cdf6ec598457499193f8dc70a45.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Breezymtns on Nov 24, 08, 02:16:39 AM
Where are you tumblebush... if you don't mind i ask.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Nov 24, 08, 04:00:41 AM
Where are you tumblebush... if you don't mind i ask.

Almost directly due west from you...near a little place called Northport, Wa.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Nov 24, 08, 04:59:09 PM
This old barn has seen many a year go by....
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/57/l_db58c7f83204437795b9913678fa0400.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Nov 24, 08, 06:34:55 PM
I love this photo!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 24, 08, 06:53:26 PM
Looks like a giant big fat caterpillar  :wave:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Breezymtns on Nov 25, 08, 06:21:20 AM
Awesome Tumble I love pics of barns... this is one I took think I might have posted it here before not sure if you saw it though...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/breezymtns/coolbarn.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 25, 08, 06:56:12 AM
A friend sent me this picture today.

Try these links if photo doesn't display:
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/424158183_Cvoot/X3.JPG
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/424158183_Cvoot/X3.jpg

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Sedona
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/424158183_Cvoot/X3.JPG)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Nov 25, 08, 03:52:46 PM
Thanks Breezymtns.

It's great to see the old barns still standing. We use them for driving landmarks. If some of them ever fall down we'll probably get lost.

And sorry FIGHT ON, for some reason my browser isn't loading your picture. I'm sure it's pretty though...Sedona is beautiful country.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Stitches on Nov 25, 08, 05:16:45 PM
I went to FIGHT ON's picture and right click on it.   Then I chose View Image and was able to see a beautiful sky, clouds and mountain.   Just beautiful.    I love Sedona.

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Nov 25, 08, 06:07:01 PM
Sweet Creek Falls
(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/9/l_904a9fbfef0144cd85340a6ea5651d76.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Katwest13 on Nov 25, 08, 06:26:21 PM
Breathtaking!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: makgirl on Nov 25, 08, 06:42:08 PM
This old barn has seen many a year go by....
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/57/l_db58c7f83204437795b9913678fa0400.jpg)

Looks like a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Nov 25, 08, 08:00:58 PM
Looks like a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle.

I have a puzzle program on my computer and I made that a puzzle....kept me busy for hours.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Nov 25, 08, 08:08:26 PM
Another of Lower Sweet Creek
(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/11/l_f0634c488f434c63b03122a2b8fbfd06.jpg)

Upper Sweet Creek Falls
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/9/l_4dd19b1d6108443a8962147260fd7f60.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Nov 25, 08, 08:19:10 PM
These are just incredible!!

 :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Nov 25, 08, 08:50:06 PM
Tumblebush, those shots of Sweet Creek Falls are really beautiful.   :2thumbsup:  I've never been there, but it reminds me of a hike I've been on a couple times, in southern Washington, called Falls Creek Falls.  While visiting my sister in Portland, we've driven up the Columbia Gorge to Bridge of the Gods, crossed the river into Washington, and I'm not sure where the trailhead is, but it's a beautiful hike.  Only a couple miles up to the lower falls, the upper one is out of our league, but a very rewarding hike nonetheless.  Maybe you know where it is.  Where is Sweet Creek?  I assume northern Washington? 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Nov 26, 08, 03:01:42 AM
Tumblebush, those shots of Sweet Creek Falls are really beautiful.   :2thumbsup:  I've never been there, but it reminds me of a hike I've been on a couple times, in southern Washington, called Falls Creek Falls.  While visiting my sister in Portland, we've driven up the Columbia Gorge to Bridge of the Gods, crossed the river into Washington, and I'm not sure where the trailhead is, but it's a beautiful hike.  Only a couple miles up to the lower falls, the upper one is out of our league, but a very rewarding hike nonetheless.  Maybe you know where it is.  Where is Sweet Creek?  I assume northern Washington? 
Thanks ForestGal

Haven't even explored the western half of Washington yet. Some day, maybe.
I'm in the northeastern area darn near into Canada.
Sweet Creek is only a minutes from the main road and is in between Ione and Metaline. It's actually a rest stop. Metaline is where they filmed The Postman.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 26, 08, 05:03:48 AM
I went to FIGHT ON's picture and right click on it.   Then I chose View Image and was able to see a beautiful sky, clouds and mountain.   Just beautiful.    I love Sedona.


Thanks. I wish I could take pics like that. My friend who took it used to be a professional photographer. Knows all about filters and stuff! Maybe I can pick up a few pointers and take some shots like this and like Tumblebush and Breezymtns!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Nov 26, 08, 03:31:30 PM
Thanks. I wish I could take pics like that. My friend who took it used to be a professional photographer. Knows all about filters and stuff! Maybe I can pick up a few pointers and take some shots like this and like Tumblebush and Breezymtns!


Why heck FIGHT ON, Just start taking pictures and see what happens. You might surprise yourself.

I know nothing of filters and stuff, in fact...I've had my camera for almost 5yrs and use Auto Pilot  99% of the time.
The rest of the settings confuse my tumbled mind way too much. ::)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 26, 08, 10:18:28 PM
Why heck FIGHT ON, Just start taking pictures and see what happens. You might surprise yourself.

I know nothing of filters and stuff, in fact...I've had my camera for almost 5yrs and use Auto Pilot  99% of the time.
The rest of the settings confuse my tumbled mind way too much. ::)
:) That's just about when I got my camera! Still don't know anything!  I have seen some pictures that were taken with simply having that filter on it. Pretty amazing! It really looks like it makes a difference. I just wish the people who had taken these pics had taken another one without it just to show exactly how much better or worse they compare.
I got a nikon d70 and pretty much know and do what you do. Auto and it's good enough. But after seeing some of these awesome pictures it makes me wonder what my pictures could really look like (OR COULD HAVE LOOKED LIKE!) with just adding a simple filter.
My friend told me to always use a tripod because you have to close the apt thing and it makes the shutter stay open longer. Which if you held it in your hand it would blur. Can't wait to get one!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 27, 08, 02:49:16 AM
Sedona is my favorite place on earth...  I used to live near it when I was very young, too young to enjoy the beauty at the time.  It is my dream to move back there...  Here are some of my shots from there:

(http://digitalsbydanna.smugmug.com/photos/330460794_DzFkK-M-1.jpg)

(http://digitalsbydanna.smugmug.com/photos/367214407_yoA3z-M.jpg)

(http://digitalsbydanna.smugmug.com/photos/330481723_Hak8N-M-1.jpg)

(http://digitalsbydanna.smugmug.com/photos/330492389_LbsaB-M-1.jpg)

(http://digitalsbydanna.smugmug.com/photos/330499533_2dVMJ-M-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Nov 27, 08, 02:53:51 AM
Sedona is amazing. One of my favorite rides is down Oak Creek Canyon and popping out in Sedona. Nice photos :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Nov 27, 08, 03:17:59 AM
Absolutely beautiful photos Danna!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 27, 08, 03:29:27 AM
I like these the best.
The clouds in the second one are very nice. The landscape looks calm in the foreground but as you look up at the clouds it gets progressively darker and unsettling as you look toward the horizon.
Looks like a storm is on the way!

I also liked the sunset one on your site with the bird passing in front of it.
That's a HUGE camera you got there!


(http://digitalsbydanna.smugmug.com/photos/330460794_DzFkK-M-1.jpg)

(http://digitalsbydanna.smugmug.com/photos/330492389_LbsaB-M-1.jpg)

(http://digitalsbydanna.smugmug.com/photos/330499533_2dVMJ-M-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 27, 08, 03:37:12 AM
Thank you everyone!!!  Fight on, it's a Canon EOS 20D, one of the OLD cameras..  there is now a 30 and a 40 and a 50 is coming out, but it works...  The lens is my BABY, it's a 100-400mm...

When you brought up Sedona, I went hey, those pics are not on my site.  So I am uploading all of them now to a Travel page specifically for Sedona, so if you want to check back to my site you can see more...

:)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Nov 27, 08, 08:28:29 AM
Sedona is my favorite place on earth...  I used to live near it when I was very young, too young to enjoy the beauty at the time.  It is my dream to move back there...

It is only obvious that Sedona has captured your soul....as you have captured it's beauty. Have you ever been in the AZ Highways Mag or Calendar? If not, you should be.



Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 28, 08, 03:08:46 PM
Thank you everyone!!!  Fight on, it's a Canon EOS 20D, one of the OLD cameras..  there is now a 30 and a 40 and a 50 is coming out, but it works...  The lens is my BABY, it's a 100-400mm...

When you brought up Sedona, I went hey, those pics are not on my site.  So I am uploading all of them now to a Travel page specifically for Sedona, so if you want to check back to my site you can see more...

:)
I didn't look through your whole site, just skimmed around a bit.
I'm a fan of amazing pictures! It's interesting to see how much goes into it. It's pretty much luck with me as to quality. I see some pretty neat stuff while hiking, don't wanna miss anything! :laugh: so I have my camera hanging around my neck the whole time. Even then I missed a pic of a bear I encountered once. I froze! And he ran away too fast. So any pictures of wildlife I see, clear ones, must be rare indeed! Your camera looks to come in handy for that. Distant objects.  Can't wait to take some time and look at your site. What's with that eye over there?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 28, 08, 06:16:19 PM
Its my eye.  I was working on some wolf eyes and I thought I would play with my eye as well.  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 28, 08, 06:25:21 PM
Its my eye.  I was working on some wolf eyes and I thought I would play with my eye as well.  :)
Pretty serious fixed gaze there! I keep losing when I have stare down contests with it :laugh:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 28, 08, 07:15:34 PM
you are too funny!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 29, 08, 09:22:33 PM
What I think of when I see snow.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/274189034_pZpGm-X3.jpg)
Hurry up and melt!
http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/4643885_cqTMJ#274189034_pZpGm
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 08, 08, 03:53:04 AM
Your pic is not showing, you need to upload it to photobucket and post the image url.....
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 08, 08, 03:54:28 AM
Jackson Lake today.

Panorama of three pictures.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/web-JACKSON-LAKE-PANORAMA-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 08, 08, 04:39:35 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/jweb-ackson-lake-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 08, 08, 05:11:45 AM
Solarized

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/web-jackson-lake-solarized.jpg)

Orten

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/jackson-lake-blurred.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Katwest13 on Dec 08, 08, 03:56:46 PM
Orten was my favorite!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 08, 08, 04:01:37 PM
Thanks Kat!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Katwest13 on Dec 08, 08, 04:03:11 PM
It is now my desktop background. Good job!  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 08, 08, 05:13:37 PM
LOL I made it mine too.....  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 09, 08, 05:07:22 AM
Cool shots Angelwolf and peeps.

Side note: The "Orton effect" was named after the photographer Michael Orton and it is a fairly simple procedure in photoshop.
Some people even use "plug ins" and programs for this effect, but it is so easy not to use one.  Also these "shortcuts" may hinder the final image control.

Here is a short synopsis of the technique and one way to get this, but there are many ways:
http://pcin.net/update/2006/11/01/the-orton-effect-digital-photography-tip-of-the-week/

There are many different tutorials out there for this technique, and by playing around with it you can become a master of it.  These types of manipulations fall into a genre often called "painterly effects." 

The main thing is to just have fun with it.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 09, 08, 06:31:06 AM
Here is an Orton I just completed after talking about it. It has been a long time since I did one, my photography purists friends do not enjoy them as the general public does.

Click Here To View On Black (http://www.bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3094183541)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 09, 08, 01:58:17 PM
BTW, the title is just part of a running joke with a few photographers, I happen to like many Orton shots.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Katwest13 on Dec 09, 08, 03:52:22 PM
That is a beautiful shot SD! Amazing... :laugh:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Breezymtns on Dec 10, 08, 03:14:40 AM
Here is a pic I took of our sunset the other night... lookin out my front door.  I am always amazed at how quickly the sky changes within seconds...  I have been tryin to get dialed in takin pics of my daughter's basketball games but they are horrible & am no where near anything worth posting yet in that department.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/breezymtns/DSC_0042.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/breezymtns/120608sunsethome1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 10, 08, 03:18:27 AM
Very nice Breezy!

You are right about golden hour photos as a photo a few seconds later is much different.

We miss you....  ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Dec 10, 08, 03:24:41 AM
Holy cow, Breezy, those are incredibly beautiful!   :2thumbsup:

Thanks for sharing! 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Dec 10, 08, 03:32:51 AM
Nice stuff!  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 10, 08, 03:51:54 AM
Yep! Those are really nice!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Breezymtns on Dec 10, 08, 04:21:11 AM
Thanks so much everyone :)

I miss you too WW!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 10, 08, 04:40:30 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/432866539_Z3d3J-X2.jpg)
I saw this pretty flower here (http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=34.17643,-118.06137&z=17&t=T&marker0=34.17643%2C-118.06137%2C1.9%20km%20NxNW%20of%20Sierra%20Madre%20CA) earlier this year.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: GARY on Dec 10, 08, 05:24:31 AM
Jackson Hole, Wyo is an amazing place!   

Do you realize the population of Wyoming is less than that of just Riverside County?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 10, 08, 05:47:09 AM
Nice sunsets Breezymtns! :2thumbsup:

Haven't seen one like that over this way for awhile. Kinda miss em'. Thanks for sharing.

But I'm digging on the new snow we got today.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 10, 08, 06:26:48 AM
Our first decent snow today.
  ::)  I may grow old....but I'll never grow up. ;D
Let it snow....let it snow....let it snow....

(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/45/l_7133525971d84421b507bea6b717a7f3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Dec 10, 08, 06:55:01 AM
Great pic, Tumblebush!  Did you construct that wintery guy?

I guess I'm in the minority here, but I want summer back.  I looooove hot weather!   :-\
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Katwest13 on Dec 10, 08, 04:05:09 PM
I'm with you ForestGal. I love summer a thousand times better than winter. Especially a Wrightwood summer!!  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 10, 08, 04:15:45 PM
Great pic, Tumblebush!  Did you construct that wintery guy?

I guess I'm in the minority here, but I want summer back.  I looooove hot weather!   :-\

Thanks Forest, and yes...Mr. Bush and I constructed him, with the help of the dogs. Geez it's hard to build a snowman when the dogs want to attack it. Had to rebuild him a couple times.

Winter is my element, I can spend the whole day hiking in the snow.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 11, 08, 12:25:49 AM
Great shots people,
keep them coming, thanks for the compliments kw13 and wwmg.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Dec 11, 08, 01:02:43 AM
The Golden Hour in the Colorado River basin. 6/8/08 amazingly, it was around 8ish at night!

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF3357.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF3375.jpg)

This was a good idea! Yummm! Notice the gas prices?
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF3382.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Dec 11, 08, 01:10:43 AM
Our first decent snow today.
  ::)  I may grow old....but I'll never grow up. ;D
Let it snow....let it snow....let it snow....

(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/45/l_7133525971d84421b507bea6b717a7f3.jpg)

Must be a female, no beer belly.  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Breezymtns on Dec 11, 08, 01:56:43 AM
cool i am so glad ya'll got some much needed snow :)

We are expecting a blizzard :D

Wyoming's population is around 1/2 a million
Montana is 900 some odd thousand
Idaho is 1.5 million
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Dec 11, 08, 04:04:56 AM
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/malti1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Dec 11, 08, 04:14:08 AM
Adorable!!  :)
I'd love to have one, if I had enough money and time to take care of those I already have.
Love the breed.  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Dec 11, 08, 04:19:48 AM
Puppies!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Dec 11, 08, 04:49:32 AM
Actually Nolena, I would have assumed you fancied a Standard Poodle puppy over a dinky little 3 pound Maltipoo! Here is one for ya!

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/qt075.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 11, 08, 01:43:09 PM
Trying out the features in PS CS4 extended, I took this hand held 4 shots.  A lot I would change if I could go back but I was surprised at how easy the new PS CS4 is for panoramas:

Bryce Canyon Amphitheater: View On Black Click Here (http://www.bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3100413154&size=large)

Cute puppy Suhijita, if I didn't already buy one from you I would be all over it.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 11, 08, 03:00:17 PM
One More:

View On Black, Click Here (http://www.bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3100540482&size=large)

Shooting A Bryce Shooter
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Katwest13 on Dec 11, 08, 03:51:20 PM
Amazing SD!!!!  :o That was 4 shots put together? They are great. I felt like I was standing there, looking over the edge.  ;)
The black background really brings the picture out.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Dec 11, 08, 04:18:45 PM
that is awesome sd!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 12, 08, 03:00:32 PM
three hours ago
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/435146705_MihqR/X2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 12, 08, 03:20:24 PM
very cool SD, I would love PS C4 but I could never afford that hefty price.....

Beautiful work!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 12, 08, 07:55:52 PM

Bryce Canyon Amphitheater: View On Black Click Here (http://www.bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3100413154&size=large)

Awesome Pans of Bryce SD. :2thumbsup:

cool i am so glad ya'll got some much needed snow :)

We are expecting a blizzard :D

Wyoming's population is around 1/2 a million
Montana is 900 some odd thousand
Idaho is 1.5 million
Hey Breezy...we are getting the same blizzard you are. It's darn near white out right now.

Must be a female, no beer belly.  ;D

He's working on that. The next day I went out and he was looking a little tipsy.   ;D
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/4/l_e9957ea8208f4657ab5f3e08a1f30234.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 13, 08, 08:21:19 PM
Early this morning...he was a plastered snowman.
(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/3/l_ade8706d60b1465ea09c31d48d6cb8f5.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Dec 13, 08, 09:02:54 PM
He's working on that. The next day I went out and he was looking a little tipsy.   ;D
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/4/l_e9957ea8208f4657ab5f3e08a1f30234.jpg)

I've never seen anyone drink beer through their ear before.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 13, 08, 09:13:25 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3085/2712263485_36da1238d9.jpg)
Faked a tilt shift lens miniaturization effect

a few errors but you get the idea...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 13, 08, 11:05:13 PM
That's pretty slick SD.

At first glance it looked like a miniature scale scene.
For some reason it brings Mr.Rogers neighborhood to mind.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 14, 08, 05:38:17 AM
Very nice   :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 14, 08, 07:36:14 AM
Thanks all,
I would like to rent a real tilt shift just to see if I could find some crazy use for it.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 15, 08, 12:28:08 AM
On the Sam Merill Trail today I took this picture of this couple.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/436609594_j8eY6-X2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 15, 08, 12:37:11 AM
 :-\ Nice little box with an X in it.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 15, 08, 01:41:16 AM
You could see far! Clear past Catalina!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/436626198_6a3Fa-1000x1000.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Dec 15, 08, 01:45:23 AM
Fight on,

Your two pictures are not showing up in your posts.  :'(
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 15, 08, 01:52:07 AM
Fight on,

Your two pictures are not showing up in your posts.  :'(
That's strange. I see em. I'll try to change some stuff in the smugmug site. Sorry.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Dec 15, 08, 01:59:13 AM
You did it, they are showing now.  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 15, 08, 02:56:03 AM
I'm gonna start over. ::)

I carry a camera when I hike and sometimes I see some people either carrying strange stuff or wearing funny stuff.
Today I saw three examples. All are on the Sam Merill Trail.
Pink fuzzy shoes.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/436609594_j8eY6-XL.jpg)

Orange socks! They were really bright!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/436717636_RDJdk-XL.jpg)

Kid with a baseball bat!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/436720391_3ZaRL-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 15, 08, 03:25:07 AM
I'm gonna start over. ::)

I carry a camera when I hike and sometimes I see some people either carrying strange stuff or wearing funny stuff.
Today I saw three examples. All are on the Sam Merill Trail.

 :2thumbsup: I can see now.

Oh that too funny. Reminds me of hiking at the Grand Canyon years ago. Seen all kinds of people wearing all kinds of things that most people wouldn't wear on a hike.
Dig those fuzzy slippers.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 15, 08, 07:03:48 AM
Yesterday I took a short romp on the snowshoes and played in my backyard for a bit...till my toes tingled and felt like I had no nose.

Bbbbrrr.....wish my swimming/fishing hole was heated.
(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/30/l_61ffe7bd0d284fd3bb0d4d25d73e6e3f.jpg)

Just thought this was kinda cool.
(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/25/l_67c186d8d5cf4bb19b614ea5fda564c1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 15, 08, 07:25:27 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!!!  We should wake up to something like this tomorrow!!!

Great composition and detail!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Mikeswave on Dec 15, 08, 03:12:35 PM
I was going to say there should be a photo contest for best winter picture but i think Tumblebush would win. Some great pictures you have taken
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 15, 08, 04:14:01 PM
Absolutely gorgeous!!!  We should wake up to something like this tomorrow!!!

Great composition and detail!
Thanks Angel. I was worried because the cold makes my lens cloud up sometimes. Hard shooting in the extreme cold.

I was going to say there should be a photo contest for best winter picture but i think Tumblebush would win. Some great pictures you have taken

I'm sure Angel or SD will have some mind blowing pics this winter along with everyone else. Me and my little antique camera can't hold a candle to some of the shots I've seen.
But thanks Mike.

Don't think I'm going to be shooting much today. Got a temp of -10 right now and with the windchill it's probably close to
-20something and Tumbles wants to keep all her toes and fingers.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 15, 08, 05:02:28 PM
OMG that is cold.....  our temp came up to 30!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 15, 08, 06:34:31 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/3110444805_0dbd8d7a73.jpg)

View On Black: Click Here (http://www.bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3110444805)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 15, 08, 06:40:02 PM
Ahh...the ancient art of catching snowflakes on your tongue.
Too cute and look at his little red nose.

Wouldn't catch Tumbles sticking her tongue out today....uh uh....nope. It would turn into tonguecycle.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Dec 15, 08, 07:02:56 PM
Since we could not get to work, here are some pictures from this morning.  It is snowing hard still!

Our poor apple tree still has apples!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/IMG_1317.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/12-15-08.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/IMG_1316.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Dec 15, 08, 07:04:34 PM


(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/1100amtoday.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 15, 08, 07:05:42 PM
Nothing like the pictures of a powerful snowblower to make a grown man swoon.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 15, 08, 08:17:35 PM
 :o

You guys are getting walluped!

I'm envious of your machine WWMtnGal.
Makes my back feel so much better just thinking about having one of dem there blowers.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 15, 08, 08:40:10 PM
Hey I LOVE my snowblower.....  It's bad to the bone, if it would start.....  Got any starter fluid SD?  Hubby is working til 11pm....
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: SkierBob on Dec 15, 08, 08:47:46 PM
It's time to post this link again...

(http://www.v8snowblowers.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/blowing_3.jpg)

http://www.v8snowblowers.com/ (http://www.v8snowblowers.com/)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 15, 08, 09:19:35 PM
LOL

ok starter fluid did not work, the auger does not seem to be moving enough...   :'(
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 16, 08, 03:05:46 AM
It's time to post this link again...

http://www.v8snowblowers.com/ (http://www.v8snowblowers.com/)

Oh yeah.....now we're talkin' snow blower.
Don't know if'n I dare show this to Mr. Tumbles tho....he may drool all over the keyboard.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 16, 08, 03:38:40 AM
(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/30/l_61ffe7bd0d284fd3bb0d4d25d73e6e3f.jpg)
I like this one.(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/422804994_Y4ZAu-S.gif)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 16, 08, 09:09:31 AM
On Sunday I planned to hike to Panorama Point to take some pictures. I saw this sign and neat looking trail. So instead of walking along a dirt road I decided to make a detour. Could you resist?
(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/437671793_rBYDQ-XL.jpg)
Never heard of Muir Peak.
(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/437670918_gojrM-XL.jpg)
Somebody took the sign! People do the strangest things. ::)
(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/437672674_AjyB6-XL.jpg)
Looking west. Looks like you can see forever!
These pictures don't really show how clear it was.
I've never been able to see so far away!
(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/437665900_CNZq4-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Dec 16, 08, 02:46:53 PM
I challenge all of you fine photographers to get entertaining/shocking/strange pictures of snow players this weekend. Let's see who gets the best picture.
(Toolman will probably shovel all of the snow from his driveway into the street and just wait.  ;D )
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angiepoo on Dec 16, 08, 03:43:42 PM
I'll help him!! ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 16, 08, 03:47:38 PM
I challenge all of you fine photographers to get entertaining/shocking/strange pictures of snow players this weekend. Let's see who gets the best picture.
(Toolman will probably shovel all of the snow from his driveway into the street and just wait.  ;D )

But it would be hard for Tumbles to take pictures of herself out playing in the snow since she don't get snow players in her neck of the world. :-\
And I somehow just don't see Mr.Tumbles out playing in it. ::)
Do dogs count as snow players?

But it would be interesting to see since I haven't experienced that scene in years.

On Sunday I planned to hike to Panorama Point to take some pictures. I saw this sign and neat looking trail. So instead of walking along a dirt road I decided to make a detour. Could you resist?

I thought taking detours is what life is all about.
Ya know, taking the road less traveled leads you to wonderful places sometimes. :) Keep it up FIGHT ON :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 16, 08, 06:43:19 PM
I thought taking detours is what life is all about.
Ya know, taking the road less traveled leads you to wonderful places sometimes. :) Keep it up FIGHT ON :2thumbsup:
Believe it or not this was a big decision for me! ::) And what may make it more confusing is that were talking about a very very dinky deviation. I think the peak is less than one quarter mile from the road.
I knew Panorama Point had to be right around the corner from that point. I had studied my Tom Harrison Map before starting from Lake Ave. and knew it was 1.1 miles down the dirt road from Inspiration Point. (The words Muir Peak aren't on the map.) After walking a while I figured I was about half way. I thought since this road is running almost level and even going down hill some that Muir Peak must have better views.
Going off a route that I planned is a big no no for me as I sign in blood where exactly I am going and leave that info at home. When I leave and when I expect to return etc. I am kinda new to hiking and have seen stuff happen to people and realize it could happen to anybody. even me! So hiking on known trails and sticking to my plans makes sense to be the safest for me. I could be easily found if I got bit by a snake or got into a fight with a cougar or a bear or sprained an ankle etc. 
So as I stood there at the sign (tempted) :laugh: I thought for about 5 minutes.  :laugh: I could see the top and it's like right there, so close and I figured I could roll down to the road if something happened. (If you are laughing you are not alone. I think it's funny too! ;)
I ripped my tendons in my ankle on the last 100 feet of the Sam Merill Trail about 3 months ago.  (Here) (http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/5732642_Dpx9o#353983326_5i78s) I had hiked to Inspiration Point and returned in the dark. No problems at all until the very end of the hike where I stepped on some washed out asphalt near the gate at Lake. If that had happened any further up the trail I would have needed to be rescued. So crazy! ::) At least I can walk now!
I put this map (http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=34.21883,-118.10545&z=16&t=T&marker0=34.21406%2C-118.10253%2C3.7%20km%20NE%20of%20Altadena%20CA&marker1=34.21663%2C-118.10271%2C3.9%20km%20NE%20of%20Altadena%20CA&marker2=34.21551%2C-118.10238%2C3.9%20km%20NE%20of%20Altadena%20CA) to show how silly my BIG DETOUR decision really was!  ::)
"A" is Panorama Point. "B" is where the Muir Peak trail starts, and "C" is where Muir peak is.  ::)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Dec 17, 08, 11:17:25 PM
Beautiful Day!!!


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/PineCone2-1.jpg)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/light.jpg)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/MerryChristmas.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Dec 18, 08, 01:19:59 AM
Nice!  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Dec 18, 08, 01:34:30 AM
WOW! Beautiful photo's!! I love looking at them!

I posted this horse & sleigh photo on the road conditions thread (they were going down Phelan Rd today), but thought I would put it here too.
Phelan is a winter wonderland! I am having flashbacks to my Indiana childhood!

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0190.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0846.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/SnowStormDEc172008_20081217_0038.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/SnowStormDEc172008_20081217_0108_ed.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 18, 08, 04:00:52 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/438739399_sJZU9-L.jpg)(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/438739423_saZPv-L.jpg)
You guys don't get to have all the snow!
It snowed in Las Vegas today!

But I like these better
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/SnowStormDEc172008_20081217_0108_ed.jpg)
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/PineCone2-1.jpg) ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Dec 18, 08, 05:01:48 AM
my neighbor's apple tree:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/3116821729_942675bdbf.jpg)

My Golden, Grizzly enjoying a romp in the snow

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/3116822163_05ddbaab27.jpg)

The kids sledding:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/3116822065_e4bee65c14.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/3116821827_c998f93baa.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/3116821899_0a8f860357.jpg)

Every one can't wait until tomorrow!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/3116822119_9bfd7f0dcf.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 18, 08, 05:47:16 AM
Wow, those would be great Christmas cards! :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChrisLynnet on Dec 18, 08, 05:56:28 AM
Great pictures!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Dec 18, 08, 08:44:41 PM
Dude...where's my car???

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/Dudewheresmycar.jpg)


This little bird was trying to keep warm by my porch light last night


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/BirdLight.jpg)


Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Dec 18, 08, 08:49:39 PM
The dogs had a blast in the snow this morning.  Natasha had to stand on her hind legs to see above the snow.

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/Tasha.jpg)

Pixie had fun running along the path we dug in front of the house.  She was running down the path when I caught her with this goofy grin...


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/Pixie.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChrisLynnet on Dec 18, 08, 08:57:44 PM
Hilarious! Absolutely adorable pictures.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 19, 08, 02:32:47 AM
Quick snap of my neighbor....
he was just backing out wasn't driving like this.. ;D
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/3118865337_51e8df7269.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Dec 19, 08, 04:52:18 AM
Great snow photo's!
Surfer_Dude, there were MANY people driving around like that today, some with a little area cleaned off to see out of! It drives me CRAZY the way some people do not clean the snow off their car before they drive! Nothing like being behind someone when the snow on their roof comes flying off and hits your windshield blinding you!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Dec 19, 08, 05:52:27 AM
 I've been behind people who don't clean all the snow off their roof.  Once they get the car all warm inside...the snow starts to melt on the roof....as soon as they stop the snow slides off the roof onto their windshield blinding them. 

Just a friendly reminder....don't forget to clean off the snow from the roof of your car. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 19, 08, 10:26:33 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/Wrightwood%20Snow%20Dec-2008/xxx-locarno-looking-down-we.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/Wrightwood%20Snow%20Dec-2008/zzz-snow-and-fence.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/Wrightwood%20Snow%20Dec-2008/zz---icicles.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/Wrightwood%20Snow%20Dec-2008/garski-frame-web.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/Wrightwood%20Snow%20Dec-2008/yyy-snow-shapes.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 19, 08, 02:15:33 PM
 :o Wow!
That first one really doesn't look real! :2thumbsup:
I really like the icicle one too! The Christmas lights look like berries.
icescapes! very cool! :2thumbsup:
Did you use any special lenses? like one of those polarizing ones?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 19, 08, 06:02:01 PM
nope, just a uv filter...

Thanks!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Dec 19, 08, 07:10:59 PM
Beautiful shots, everyone!  Thanks for sharing with us.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Dec 19, 08, 08:48:27 PM
really beautiful, anglewolf.  Great job!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 20, 08, 12:08:25 AM
nope, just a uv filter...

Thanks!
I meant filter. (http://www.smugmug.com/photos/439650756_F26pY-S.gif)  I think!  ??? So what is the difference between a uv filter and a polarizing one? Do you have any pictures or know where there are examples of the same scene with different filters? I would love to see what those pictures of yours would have looked like w/o a filter.
Thanks!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Dec 20, 08, 12:22:22 AM
Nice stuff!  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 20, 08, 02:28:21 AM
Thanks Robbins Nest, coming from you that means alot!

Here is a site that talks about UV filters and shows samples:
http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam/User-Guide/filter/filter-UV.html  (http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam/User-Guide/filter/filter-UV.html)   

Ultraviolet (UV) Filters - Absorbs the ultraviolet rays which often makes outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct. A multi-purpose fine-weather filter for color as well as black and white photography.

A UV (or Protector or Skylight) filter should be left on your lens at all times.  Not only does it protect your lens from scratches, it protects the threads on your lens when you attach other filters.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 20, 08, 03:04:59 AM

Here is a site that talks about UV filters and shows samples:
http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam/User-Guide/filter/filter-UV.html  (http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam/User-Guide/filter/filter-UV.html)   

Ultraviolet (UV) Filters - Absorbs the ultraviolet rays which often makes outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct. A multi-purpose fine-weather filter for color as well as black and white photography.

A UV (or Protector or Skylight) filter should be left on your lens at all times.  Not only does it protect your lens from scratches, it protects the threads on your lens when you attach other filters.
Thanks for the link and the advice! I will get one to protect the threads for sure. Just have no idea which one is for what. Especially after looking at the large selection in the second example.
I thought there was just one filter for all cameras!!! ::)

The only difference I see in the first example is that she is smiling in the second pic. Like one of those before and after face lift adds. :laugh:

In the next example of the field, it's hard to see any difference because they are so small. (I enlarged them and still can't tell which one is supposed to look good.) ???
Anyway I thought it was a simple topic. I can see it will take a bit of research on my part.
Thanks for the nudge!
 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Dec 20, 08, 03:37:34 AM
(Toolman will probably shovel all of the snow from his driveway into the street and just wait.  ;D  )

 Now, would I do that.....  ::)

This baby tosses that stuff 60 feet or better. This was last year after taking delivery of my new Ariens.....and people said because I bought it we wouldn't have snow....maybe it was my fault.... :-\ but it's a blast. The heated handgrips are cool too.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Mike5x7.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 20, 08, 03:39:46 AM
Come on Toolman... A real tool had to be used to gain entrance to that driveway, after this weeks storm ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Dec 20, 08, 05:37:26 AM
Come on Toolman... A real tool had to be used to gain entrance to that driveway, after this weeks storm ;)


 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Notworthy.gif)         (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Notworthy.gif)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: wwpt on Dec 20, 08, 07:47:49 AM
 
   Heres some photos of a blue angel jet flying by the Golden Gate Bridge for FleetWeek...

      http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 20, 08, 08:39:42 AM
Come on Toolman... A real tool had to be used to gain entrance to that driveway, after this weeks storm ;)

(http://www.jedicinema.com/images/temp/flamethrower.jpg)
This was what I saw in front of Toolman's house shortly before his front gates were open.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 20, 08, 08:52:20 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3263/3119521917_4e3d0c6286.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 20, 08, 02:57:17 PM

   Heres some photos of a blue angel jet flying by the Golden Gate Bridge for FleetWeek...

      http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/
:o wow! I always try to pick a favorite when I see a set of pictures. Thought it was the moon one. But they kept getting better and better!
That must have been awesome!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: SkierBob on Dec 20, 08, 03:30:47 PM
 You guys take some incredible pictures.  Here's a few of mine.

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/DEC18-snow/pic1.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/DEC18-snow/pic2.jpg)

I spent my summer tearing down the two story and building this place.  It's not eye appealing, but it's weather proof.  I only put one sliding window on this side 'south' due to extremely high winds.   It also has a metal roof and flashing, with stucco under the eves for fire prevention.  I'm pretty proud of it.  Monday night will be the first night I spend in the place!

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/DEC18-snow/pic3.jpg)

You can see my double thick exterior wall in the window of this pic :)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/DEC18-snow/pic4.jpg)

The dirt road continues to the top of Tenhi Mt, cell towers and a cable tv head end.   I didn't make to the top on the snomo,, 8ft drifts stopped me.  I'll try it again today.

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/DEC18-snow/pic6.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/DEC18-snow/pic7.jpg)

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/DEC18-snow/pic8.jpg)

This is my driveway. Big Pines can be seen on the very left edge of this pic


(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/DEC18-snow/pic10.jpg)

The road up, and the freeway.

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/DEC18-snow/pic11.jpg)

I was lucky to have the snomos here. (heated hand grips, Toolman)  It was the only way up for two days.  I only had to walk up once. The 12v wind generator in the background and 3 others not pictured continuously charge and run all my radio equipment, and the golf cart

more info on that is at http://www.hydrogenappliances.com (http://www.hydrogenappliances.com)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 20, 08, 05:42:34 PM
Nice shots peeps :thumbs:

Tumbles wishes she could play in the snow too, but waking up to temps close to -20 (that's with wind chill) is keeping her indoors. :-\



Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: gypsywolf on Dec 20, 08, 06:02:47 PM

   Heres some photos of a blue angel jet flying by the Golden Gate Bridge for FleetWeek...

      http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/

Thanks for sharing these fantastic photos! I love airshows. I was in San Rafael that week working and we could hear the practice runs at the office. We had to just stop and wait for the jets to pass to continue conversation. I wanted so bad to leave work and go watch!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: SkierBob on Dec 20, 08, 06:27:36 PM
This site is great if you like airplanes

I really enjoyed those S.F. airplane pictures.

http://www.air-and-space.com/ (http://www.air-and-space.com/)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Dec 21, 08, 06:11:57 AM
Great shots Skier Bob!

MORE snow pictures! A snowy desert...
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/UntitledMA22072359-0002.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/UntitledMA22072359-0001.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/Untitled.jpg)

Our Christmas lights..
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/1217_1573.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/1217_1591.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: K9luvr on Dec 21, 08, 07:36:35 PM
Love the quail pic!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Dec 21, 08, 08:09:09 PM
Took us awhile but we got our driveway dug out!  Yippee!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/IMG_1321.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/IMG_1324.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/IMG_1328.jpg)



Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 21, 08, 09:10:43 PM
Took us awhile but we got our driveway dug out!  Yippee!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/IMG_1321.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/IMG_1324.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/IMG_1328.jpg)




Pretty cool! I don't know much about snow but if you dug those paths with those shovels I bet it was fun! Nice straight sides! What do you do?, use a wheelbarrow? I was going to ask where did you put the snow but I am sure you would have said something like I dug another hole in the back yard and put it in there. ::)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 22, 08, 01:03:51 AM
The shots keep getting better and better...
I especially love Joshua snow shots!

Hannah The Hill Bomber: Click Here To View On Black (http://www.bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3126867114&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 25, 08, 02:15:56 AM
Seasons Greetings from the Tumbles.
I finally got out and been snowshoeing in my backyard. Yeah!

Wishing you all the best in health and happiness and....
...let it snow, let it snow...let it snow!

(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/50/l_94ee3055da674fdc9a54d1f051cd8771.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Dec 25, 08, 04:45:05 AM
WWMtnGal.. Love that ''snow tunnel' shot! I bet you were tired after digging out!

Tumblebush, What a BEAUTIFUL winter wonderland!!

 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 25, 08, 05:03:36 AM
I love this shot. Looks like some really white sand blew into the desert.



(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/UntitledMA22072359-0002.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Dec 25, 08, 05:39:36 AM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0127_edited-1-1.gif)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Dec 25, 08, 05:52:13 AM
During this holiday season, remember the roots of our winter holidays - the hope for the future and the joy of returning Light.
 
Peace,
Jon

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/snow/IMGP7373_mod2.jpg)
Wrightwood, CA - December 18, 2008
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 25, 08, 06:07:27 AM
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/15/l_6e6254d957504784907c16a007cf90fc.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 25, 08, 06:20:10 PM
(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/50/l_94ee3055da674fdc9a54d1f051cd8771.jpg)
:thumbs: :2thumbsup: :thumbs: :2thumbsup: :thumbs::2thumbsup: :thumbs: :2thumbsup: :thumbs: :2thumbsup: :thumbs: :2thumbsup: :thumbs: :2thumbsup: :thumbs: :2thumbsup: :thumbs: :2thumbsup: :thumbs: :2thumbsup: :thumbs:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Dec 25, 08, 10:05:23 PM
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/Babysfirst.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Dec 26, 08, 01:36:37 AM
Toolman, I just plagiarized your pic of the mtns., the snow, and those clouds (Incredible shot  :2thumbsup:), for my desktop pic for now.  Hope you don't mind, and thanks for sharing.   :laugh:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Dec 26, 08, 03:37:09 PM
Toolman, I just plagiarized your pic of the mtns., the snow, and those clouds (Incredible shot  :2thumbsup:), for my desktop pic for now.  Hope you don't mind, and thanks for sharing.   :laugh:


 -FG....no problemo  ;)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/IMG_0348_NDfilter.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Dec 26, 08, 06:31:11 PM
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/Babysfirst.jpg)

Now that baby (and this photo) is a keeper! What a cutie!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 26, 08, 09:51:39 PM
(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/gallery/albums/userpics/12622/Picture_087.jpg)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/gallery/albums/userpics/12622/Picture_100a.jpg)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/gallery/albums/userpics/12622/Picture_099a.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Dec 27, 08, 04:45:00 AM
Thank you Calindy :)

Tumblebush, those photos are outstanding!  Where were they taken?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 27, 08, 05:16:19 AM
Thank you Calindy :)

Tumblebush, those photos are outstanding!  Where were they taken?

Thanks Cal
Oops...sorry. I was pretty pooped out after my little hike today and forgot to make mention of the location.

It's a 100yr old  homestead that sits adjoint to my property. There's a cool old piano in the house. Hopefully the owner will do something before the house falls in like the barn.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 27, 08, 05:40:34 AM
(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/gallery/albums/userpics/12622/Picture_099a.jpg)
:2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 27, 08, 06:05:39 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/Wrightwood%20Snow%20Dec-2008/wrightwood-mtns-from-wright.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 27, 08, 06:07:54 AM
Samantha Rose

3 months and 10 days....

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/Wrightwood%20Snow%20Dec-2008/babysamanthainsantasuitbig.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 28, 08, 12:25:39 PM
I went on a hike yesterday and took my bum ankle with me, (http://www.smugmug.com/photos/444112839_VocQ4-S.gif)26 miles 385 yards to be exact.:laugh:

Eaton Saddle in the foreground with snow all over the Baldy area.
(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/444108765_YaDZ6-X3.jpg)

At Red Box I had to take a picture of this baby giving me a dirty look!
(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/444109165_VoLsA-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Dec 28, 08, 06:54:26 PM
Why we love Pinon Mesa:

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/snow/IMGP7353.jpg)

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/snow/IMGP7400.jpg)

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/snow/IMGP7397.jpg)

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/snow/IMGP7384.jpg)

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/snow/IMGP7360.jpg)

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/pinonmesajon/snow/Image001.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Dec 29, 08, 01:44:54 PM
really nice, Jon.  We don't get that nice orange glow up here in WW.  I need to get my camera down by you for the next sunset.  Anyone catch the one two nights ago with the red and purple ribboned clouds? beautiful.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 30, 08, 09:02:33 PM

So cool!
Imagine hiking for a few hours, alone, and seeing the trail pass next to all this!
Nobody around!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/445480303_gsXoU-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/445483067_LyjkQ-X3.jpg)

It's still there! (http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=34.29523,-117.91901&z=11&t=T&marker0=34.25434%2C-118.16465%2C4.8%20km%20SxSE%20of%20Big%20Tujunga%20Reservoir%20CA)
All you gotta do is walk!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Dec 30, 08, 09:20:58 PM
Perty!  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Dec 31, 08, 03:38:45 AM
Beautiful shots, FIGHT ON!!!!  Where was this?  It almost looks like some of the hikes I've been on in the Mt. Hood forest in Oregon, with my sister.

Hey,  :offtopic:, but who's gonna win on Thursday?!   ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: MojaveSidecar on Dec 31, 08, 04:05:17 AM
Almost looks like Wright's Lake Bog.... home of the bog people... ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 31, 08, 05:04:56 AM
Beautiful shots, FIGHT ON!!!!  Where was this? 

It almost looks like some of the hikes I've been on in the Mt. Hood forest in Oregon, with my sister.
Thanks!
Darn! You were supposed to click on the word "there", up there, where I made it red! "It's still there! (http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=34.29523,-117.91901&z=11&t=T&marker0=34.25434%2C-118.16465%2C4.8%20km%20SxSE%20of%20Big%20Tujunga%20Reservoir%20CA)" It's a map showing where it is!

Hey,  :offtopic:, but who's gonna win on Thursday?!   ;D
Let's spell it out!  ;) (Nobody is going to understand all them ooo's)
Aaaaah, hey hey hey hey  hey hey.....
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/445845538_vddpd-X3-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Dec 31, 08, 05:28:04 AM
Well, I did click on that red thingie, but I was still confused.

Computers weren't invented yet, when I graduated about 800 years ago,,,,,,,,, ;D

Anyway,  Rose Bowl 2009, and USC!!!   ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Dec 31, 08, 08:09:14 AM
I know you all will hate me, and I just want to say I understand...but...

GO PENN STATE!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Dec 31, 08, 08:50:52 AM
So cool!
Imagine hiking for a few hours, alone, and seeing the trail pass next to all this!
Nobody around!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/445480303_gsXoU-X3.jpg)


 :2thumbsup:

Hard to believe nobody around.
Must have been cause they were all in WW playing in the snow. ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 31, 08, 02:46:14 PM
:2thumbsup:

Hard to believe nobody around.
Ya I know! Very special! Nobody from the (B) Bear Canyon fork to (C) Gould Mesa! (http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=34.24154,-118.15513&z=14&t=T&marker0=34.25434%2C-118.16465%2C4.8%20km%20SxSE%20of%20Big%20Tujunga%20Reservoir%20CA&marker1=34.25684%2C-118.15371%2C5.1%20km%20SE%20of%20Big%20Tujunga%20Reservoir%20CA&marker2=34.22222%2C-118.17819%2C4.1%20km%20N%20of%20Devils%20Gate%20Reservoir%20CA)
I actually like to run into others along the way but it's always nice to be alone too.
Must have been cause they were all in WW playing in the snow. ;)
:laugh: They weren't all in WW! I forged through dozens of their relatives at Red Box Gap!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Jan 01, 09, 03:24:15 AM
 Took a Sunday Drive on a Wednesday.
Looking over Northport and the Columbia River and off into Canada
(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/36/l_52185941b6d64e81b5dbbedeed540bca.jpg)

(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/35/l_2fec83a8c58449a2b1287f9617ee97f2.jpg)

Oooh....Tumbles tried to talk Mr. Tumbles into hopping into Canada for a spell....but then she remembered we didn't have our passports with us.  :-\
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/19/l_1ce5706cc0994bfda322dbaf0aed5230.jpg)

Looking up the Columbia River
(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/33/l_14f8c22fca464b13b94231d0665a1497.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Jan 01, 09, 03:30:32 AM
Ooops...forgot this one. A nature made snowdog....looks like a Lab or could be a Pointer...hmmmm.. ::)

(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/54/l_b9b56e2c9d0e4960bb567803c319917e.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jan 01, 09, 04:18:53 AM
So very pretty!!!! thanks for sharing your part of the world....
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jan 01, 09, 05:44:58 AM
WOW! Great photo's everyone!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 01, 09, 06:00:16 AM
Crazy hike today! (http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/6972075_nq4iV#446255899_Mydm5)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWDREAMN on Jan 10, 09, 04:20:42 PM
Guess I still don't quite get it :(  I tried to post a photo, but.......
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Jan 11, 09, 02:36:38 AM
Guess I still don't quite get it :(  I tried to post a photo, but.......

Tell us what you did, and we can help you out..........

Typically, you upload your photos to a photo hosting site like photobucket.com and then link to them in your post.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Jan 11, 09, 02:47:54 AM
This topic describes how to post photos on the Wrightwood forum:
http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php/topic,1897.0.html
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 12, 09, 07:07:31 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/453401323_pJwey-XL.jpg)
hike (http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/7075391_azH4e#P-1-20)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWDREAMN on Jan 12, 09, 02:17:51 PM
I clicked the image button and between the two [img] [img], I copy and pasted the url of my photo from flicker.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 12, 09, 03:17:37 PM
Flickr is a bit of a different beast..not sure which url you are using so look  above your pic ....click images sizes..... Medium is good for this site....then look under the image... there will be html then there will be a url under that ...put that one between the image brackets. Don't forget the forward slash on the end one [/img]
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWDREAMN on Jan 13, 09, 01:20:22 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3185226560_6cb2aa57f7.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 13, 09, 02:44:59 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3185226560_6cb2aa57f7.jpg)
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/453960202_o4rbU-S.gif)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWDREAMN on Jan 13, 09, 03:22:31 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3185226560_6cb2aa57f7.jpg)
Sunrise over Dixie Lake in Springfield Township, Michigan.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jan 14, 09, 04:00:35 AM
very nice dreamin!!!  great composition and the color is yummy
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Jan 19, 09, 06:13:29 AM
My grandaughter

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/samanthauponelbowswithframe.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/011709-sami-smiling-web.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/samantha-rose-011709-web.jpg)
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Post by: Forest 1 on Jan 19, 09, 06:38:02 AM
What BIG eyes she has grandma!!! 
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Jan 19, 09, 06:43:47 AM
and she giggles now....

 javascript:void(0); what a sound 
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Post by: Forest 1 on Jan 19, 09, 03:14:25 PM
She is cute.  Love the sound of a baby when they giggle  ;D
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Post by: Nolena on Jan 19, 09, 03:28:44 PM
Cute!  :)
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Jan 20, 09, 01:25:19 AM
Thanks Ladies.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Jan 20, 09, 03:32:47 AM
QQQQQQQQQQ


TTTTTTTTTTTTT

       PIE
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 21, 09, 02:08:56 AM
Here is one from the Halloween bash.


Click Here (http://www.bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3206304605&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 21, 09, 02:10:22 AM
Real cute kid, btw.
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Jan 21, 09, 03:37:35 AM
Thanks SD.

GREAT detail on the blue man!
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Post by: Laughlinguy on Jan 21, 09, 07:37:03 AM
seriamente bello!
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Post by: WWMtnGal on Jan 21, 09, 03:08:40 PM
Angelwolf,
Your grand-daughter is just so beautiful!
I know you are a proud grandmom!

Grandchildren are just so fun!

MtnGal
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jan 21, 09, 04:02:35 PM
Thanks wwmtngal!  yes they are the best, you get to give them back...  LOL
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Jan 21, 09, 05:28:03 PM
Found out, quite by accident, that Joe Biden has a page on Flickr, just like the rest of us common folk.  ;D

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joebiden/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joebiden/)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 27, 09, 12:49:45 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3230556977_70e62c8908.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Domingo on Jan 27, 09, 07:01:48 PM
Surfer Dude, where was the photo of the giant dinosaur taken from?  Just curious.
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Post by: Firemn41 on Jan 27, 09, 08:09:35 PM
Tell em Large Marge sent ya.... Surfer Dude is that the big dinosaur from Pee Wee's Big Adventure over in Cabazon?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 28, 09, 02:40:27 PM
Tell em Large Marge sent ya.... Surfer Dude is that the big dinosaur from Pee Wee's Big Adventure over in Cabazon?
Bingo!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 28, 09, 10:49:23 PM
Gotta watch out for that first step outside the upper door.
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Post by: RobertW on Jan 29, 09, 04:09:27 AM
The dinasour is a really cool gift shop.  We stop off to have breakfast at Denny's and then walk across the parking lot to walk through the dinasour each time we go to the River on the Parker Strip.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jan 31, 09, 08:20:56 AM
We were talking about Sedona in another thread

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/slide-rockweb.jpg)



(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/outer-sedona-web.jpg)

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Post by: pinetrees on Jan 31, 09, 12:47:49 PM
thanks Angelwolf, so beautiful!  Have you visited Sedona when the hot air balloons are up?  They are so colorful and beautiful in the sky over the red rocks! :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jan 31, 09, 06:37:37 PM
nope what time of year is that
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Post by: fisherman on Jan 31, 09, 07:55:17 PM
Used to spend weekends in the upper end of Oak Creek Canyom, the inlaws ran the Chipmunk store and Motel inthe 50's and 6o's for George Babbet, also ran the trout fishing pond prior to the store. Had some great times in the area
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Post by: K9luvr on Jan 31, 09, 08:31:31 PM
I put in for the district ranger job at Red Rocks RD.  got picked for the one I'm at now instead (they were advertised at the same time).  Looks like a great area but has its management problems just like every place.  Will try to get there to visit in a couple of years. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 07, 09, 12:21:42 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/469007745_qywqv-X3-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 07, 09, 02:07:39 PM
ooh that is wicked.....   :2thumbsup:
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Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 07, 09, 02:34:32 PM
... if you listen very very carefully, you can hear a wolf howling waaay off in the distance!
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Post by: Nolena on Feb 07, 09, 03:35:43 PM
That's very nice!  :2thumbsup:

Now we have great opportunities for snow pictures.  :)
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Post by: Moose on Feb 07, 09, 07:50:29 PM
Snow this morning in the trees and on my antennas.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3260402671_422273986e.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3260401959_2d94b414a5.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/3260401607_9690eaeb0b.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 07, 09, 07:52:50 PM
makes me wanna fill my lungs with all that blue clean air!
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 07, 09, 08:08:41 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/wolveshowlingatthesnowymtns-feb09.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Feb 07, 09, 09:03:21 PM
View From Wright Mtn road Click Here (http://www.bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3261447664&size=large)
Nice shot peeps!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 07, 09, 11:46:59 PM
Fresh clean cold crisp air! You guys live in paradise! INHALE!
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Post by: Nolena on Feb 08, 09, 02:26:13 AM
Nice, Surferdude.
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Feb 08, 09, 03:37:14 AM
Thanks Nolena, I think I saw Chuck up there.
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Post by: Chuck on Feb 08, 09, 05:28:42 AM
Actually couldn't have seen me since my gray hair blends in so well with the snow.  I've been thinking of tinting my hair, then you will be able to see me.     
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: kew on Feb 08, 09, 07:04:44 AM
I find something magical about this picture. I have found myself returning to this photograph many times today and just allowing myself to be transported.
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 08, 09, 07:12:55 AM
Thanks Ken.....   I transported the wolves from the sanctuary to Inspiration Point.  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Feb 10, 09, 02:53:54 PM
                                (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3268840565_14503fd464.jpg)

                                                                 Large On Black (http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3268840565&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Feb 10, 09, 03:01:21 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3268539878_e2e83c1fa9_b.jpg)

                                                                                            View On Black (http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3268539878&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Hobbes on Feb 10, 09, 04:32:20 PM
Here's a photo looking out over my woodpile; my outdoor bathtub is buried under the snow just on the other side of the pile.  Man, I can't wait for Summer!  The thought of a semi annual bath is beginning to sound appealing...

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3269024393_6304c65bd8.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Hobbes on Feb 10, 09, 04:35:39 PM
Here's another photo; but in this one the darn clouds got in the way of the mountains in the background, Holy Crud, I wish I could figure out how to use my stinking camera...

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3269845508_72a1d02918.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Feb 10, 09, 04:55:33 PM
Absolutely awesome pictures!
Great job to all of you!
 :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: kew on Feb 11, 09, 02:50:05 AM
I can't wait for Summer!  The thought of a semi annual bath is beginning to sound appealing...

2 baths a year. ??? Isn't that a little extreme ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 11, 09, 02:54:20 AM
2 baths a year. ??? Isn't that a little extreme ;D

Yeah......   after all, you don't want TOO many people hanging out around you, do you?   ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Feb 11, 09, 03:35:42 AM
Here's another photo; but in this one the darn clouds got in the way of the mountains in the background, Holy Crud, I wish I could figure out how to use my stinking camera...

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3269845508_72a1d02918.jpg?v=0)

Those greens don't look like they are from here.  Sort of Lime green (like your teeth). ;D   
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Feb 13, 09, 11:43:16 PM
Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3277734178_b0167ce958.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Feb 14, 09, 04:01:32 PM
Very cute!  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Feb 15, 09, 01:06:10 PM
This is one of my favorites taken by myself last year.
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/Wien09-07Bodensee10-07114.jpg)
Ooops, sorry, how could I have gotten it smaller? It's my first post and I'm willing to learn!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Feb 15, 09, 05:28:27 PM
Beautiful Snowbird!!  R Nest, very cute, and clever photo!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Feb 17, 09, 02:45:28 PM
Nice stuff!!  :)
I took the one below out my front window at the height of the storm.

(http://www.fredaldous.co.uk/shop_images/product_fullsize/412630002.jpg)
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Post by: Nolena on Feb 17, 09, 08:20:08 PM
I work and I slave for days over getting this picture just right, and everyone ignores me.
Go figure.  ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Feb 17, 09, 09:09:21 PM
I work and I slave for days over getting this picture just right, and everyone ignores me.
Go figure.  ;)

Too little contrast.  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Agape_is_love on Feb 17, 09, 09:45:44 PM
Nice stuff!!  :)
I took the one below out my front window at the height of the storm.

(http://www.fredaldous.co.uk/shop_images/product_fullsize/412630002.jpg)

Can't see the pic  ???
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Feb 17, 09, 09:52:32 PM
It's obviously a polar bear in a snow storm.  ;)
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Post by: Snowbird on Feb 17, 09, 10:13:22 PM
It's obviously a polar bear in a snow storm.  ;)
I see two polar bears - an adult and a cub  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 18, 09, 05:15:06 AM
Can't see the pic  ???

Faithalone2, you are fairly new to the forum.  Lesson, #1, virtually NEVER take anything Nolena says seriously.   ;D
Sometimes she is, but more often than not......   ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Agape_is_love on Feb 18, 09, 05:19:46 AM
Faithalone2, you are fairly new to the forum.  Lesson, #1, virtually NEVER take anything Nolena says seriously.   ;D
Sometimes she is, but more often than not......   ;)

Yeah I kind of thought that after I posted.....she a funny one  :2thumbsup:! I can be pretty out there and not catch the joke until after the fact   ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Feb 19, 09, 03:52:25 AM

Our driveway today!!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/IMG_1352.jpg)

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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Feb 19, 09, 04:18:18 AM
Nothing more beautiful than a cleared driveway.
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Post by: ForestGal on Feb 19, 09, 04:39:01 AM
Nothing more beautiful than a cleared driveway.

Yeah, TELL me about it!   ;D  I am sooooooo totally done with winter I could just screeeeeeeeeccccchhh!!!!!   :-X  After paying a backhoe man to clear out the @#%&+*& white stuff, AGAIN, and then AGAIN, to clear the ice wall, so I could get out yesterday, I'm totally sick of this.  I'm so praying for warm weather and sunshine.   :sunny:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 19, 09, 02:21:03 PM
Yeah, TELL me about it!   ;D  I am sooooooo totally done with winter I could just screeeeeeeeeccccchhh!!!!!   :-X  After paying a backhoe man to clear out the @#%&+*& white stuff, AGAIN, and then AGAIN, to clear the ice wall, so I could get out yesterday, I'm totally sick of this.  I'm so praying for warm weather and sunshine.   :sunny:
lol me too and I'm not even near any snow!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Feb 20, 09, 01:13:17 AM
"Nothing more beautiful than a cleared driveway."

 :'(  Sniff!!  That's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen!!
Sniff!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 24, 09, 06:57:12 AM
A few to warm you all....  spring will be here someday...  :)

(http://www.digitalsbydanna.com/photos/308453960_wzoi7-M-5.jpg)

(http://www.digitalsbydanna.com/photos/308455059_qD7Zb-M-5.jpg)

(http://www.digitalsbydanna.com/photos/308452396_LppBe-M-5.jpg)

(http://www.digitalsbydanna.com/photos/308452926_xJrAC-M-5.jpg)

(http://www.digitalsbydanna.com/photos/308448390_XFe4Z-M-5.jpg)

(http://www.digitalsbydanna.com/photos/368854135_fmdtF-M-3.jpg)

(http://www.digitalsbydanna.com/photos/368857464_XFPQe-M-3.jpg)

(http://www.digitalsbydanna.com/photos/308454684_PcmYj-M-5.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: pinetrees on Feb 24, 09, 01:40:45 PM
Thanks Angelwolf - breathtakingly beautiful photographs!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChrisLynnet on Feb 24, 09, 02:37:12 PM
GORGEOUS!

Yet I must point out that I love the snow and am waiting for more. Spring and summer will come soon enough.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: lagomorphmom on Feb 24, 09, 03:31:47 PM
Yet I must point out that I love the snow and am waiting for more. Spring and summer will come soon enough.

Yup, me too. Not to be a broken record, but it's not an Montana winter after all, and the good health of our trees depends on this water.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 25, 09, 05:26:30 AM
I like winter too!  Thanks for the comments!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 25, 09, 04:39:44 PM
Great shots, Angelwolf!  Thanks for the reminder that the snow will melt, spring will come, and we will see flowers again!  :sunny:  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Feb 28, 09, 06:41:51 PM
Wow! Haven't had a chance to get on here for a while and was wowed once more on some great shots. Love the one of the water lily AW.

Anyhoots, I will miss the serenity of the snow....yet will be glad to see the colors of spring.

Here's a couple shots I took a couple weeks ago when I was flying back from AZ. Oh...I was so glad to get out of Pheonix and back to Wa.  Can't take that city life...nope nodda.....too many people fer me.

(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/63/l_47b9028833e84cf3b177226abcfdb73b.jpg)

(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/45/l_713c866d464647d88553085ef96cf842.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Feb 28, 09, 06:51:57 PM
And since the old barns are starting to thaw and I was able to walk on top of the snow this morning without snowshoes on...I decided to walk over and click a couple shots off. It's too cool to hike on top of 2ft of snow like it was concrete. Like walking on water.....oh....wait....I guess it is water...just the frozen kind. ;D

(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/46/l_0feb6530feca494f875c138c922f291a.jpg)

(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/53/l_8dcb62c2b2224ed1a9c238edf3021bf5.jpg)

(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/56/l_4d99781d3a044f588a6efee4e9f3d987.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 01, 09, 11:09:16 AM
Some Poppies along the trail to Santa Paula Peak.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/482585152_V4YDd-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/482588721_afpj9-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/482629908_Y9LhF-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/482587049_dqsce-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/482623482_sqyff-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mtntrekker on Mar 01, 09, 03:07:24 PM
Nice pictures, Fight on.  You ought to post that last one on your summitpost page.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 01, 09, 04:10:20 PM
Nice pictures, Fight on.  You ought to post that last one on your summitpost page.
Thanks, the pictures don't show how beautiful it really is! I kept spinning that polarizing lens around and around. It finally just fell off my camera on the ground.  :P I guess I was unscrewing it.  :P :P Got to turn it clockwise from now on.  ;D
on my summit page? I have a summit page? where?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mtntrekker on Mar 02, 09, 01:48:53 AM
Thanks, the pictures don't show how beautiful it really is! I kept spinning that polarizing lens around and around. It finally just fell off my camera on the ground.  :P I guess I was unscrewing it.  :P :P Got to turn it clockwise from now on.  ;D
on my summit page? I have a summit page? where?

 ;) Sure you do.  It's right here:
http://www.summitpost.org/user_page.php?user_id=47345

Now, you may have to make a page for Santa Paula Peak, but you could sure post it in the wildflowers album.

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 02, 09, 02:53:44 AM
;) Sure you do.  It's right here:
http://www.summitpost.org/user_page.php?user_id=47345

Now, you may have to make a page for Santa Paula Peak, but you could sure post it in the wildflowers album.
Oh THAT! I just don't know the internet terms. (and that's not really me)
So are you saying I should make a topic for the flowers on Santa Paula Peak? I couldn't find any wildflowers album. Where is that?
(this may be going too off topic so let's be brief)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 03, 09, 02:24:28 AM
I was wondering if anyone thinks the snow on the left is the Blue Ridge section of the San Gabriel Mountains. Maybe the high peak on the far left is Baden Powell?
Look here (http://www.smugmug.com/photos/482608650_VeTKK-X3.jpg) to zoom in closer
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/482608650_VeTKK-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Mar 04, 09, 05:13:37 AM
Tumblebush,
I love your pictures!  The old barns are just so awesome!

MtnGal
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Mar 04, 09, 05:22:20 AM
Our daughter (on right) passed her State Board exam and is now a licensed RN!!

Congratulations Kristal!!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/kristalgraduation.jpg)

She is now an Emergency Room nurse!  We are so proud!



Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 04, 09, 05:39:00 AM
Congratulations Kristal  :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Mar 04, 09, 05:39:42 AM
Congratulations, Kristal!!!  I'm so proud of you!  You done good, girlfriend!!   :wave: :wave: :grouphug:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Mar 04, 09, 06:12:31 AM
Woo Hoo, Congrats!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Mar 05, 09, 04:10:41 PM
Well done, Kristal! Congratulation! Keep on enjoying your work.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Mar 05, 09, 06:26:53 PM
We need more RN's! Being in the ER is one of the hardest, but I loved every minute of it!! Congrats and stay strong Kristal, if you ever need advice, I would love to hear from you!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Mar 05, 09, 07:02:35 PM
We need more RN's! Being in the ER is one of the hardest, but I loved every minute of it!! Congrats and stay strong Kristal, if you ever need advice, I would love to hear from you!!

Kristal, you will see some of the ugliest parts of nursing in the ER with many of the trauma patients.  Be strong and don't let it get to you too badly.
Congratulations and best of luck to you.
Jerry the naughty pines
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Mar 05, 09, 08:10:02 PM
Our daughter (on right) passed her State Board exam and is now a licensed RN!!

Congratulations Kristal!!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/kristalgraduation.jpg)

She is now an Emergency Room nurse!  We are so proud!






WOOOHOOOOO!!!!  :wave: You go, girl!!!!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Mar 05, 09, 08:13:20 PM
I was wondering if anyone thinks the snow on the left is the Blue Ridge section of the San Gabriel Mountains. Maybe the high peak on the far left is Baden Powell?
Look here (http://www.smugmug.com/photos/482608650_VeTKK-X3.jpg) to zoom in closer
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/482608650_VeTKK-X3.jpg)


Looks like Baden Powell and the WW slide to the left.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Mar 06, 09, 02:18:22 AM
The sunsets have been beautiful lately!!! 

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/NBS.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 06, 09, 02:30:03 AM
The sunsets have been beautiful lately!!! 

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/NBS.jpg)
ooooooooooooooooooooh!  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Mar 06, 09, 04:25:28 AM
Absolutely beautiful photos!

All of them are beautiful!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Mar 06, 09, 04:31:25 AM

WOOOHOOOOO!!!!  :wave: You go, girl!!!!!!

Thank you all so much!  She has worked for 7 years to make this dream become a reality.
She interned as an ER nurse but it still is very new to her and she really does love the fast
 pace and having each moment be different from the one before.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Mar 11, 09, 06:36:34 PM
 :2thumbsup:
Thumbs up
to both you and your daughter WWMtnGal!

My Aunt at age 55 isn't too far behind her.

She is going cause she wants to help with Autistic kids and Kids ADD.

 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Mar 11, 09, 07:28:35 PM
Tumblebush,
Now that is  :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: to your Aunt!  That is just incredible that she has such ambition to go into such an honorable profession at her age!

What a wonderful example!

WWMtnGal
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 16, 09, 02:22:34 PM
Me and my friend walked along the Twin Peaks Trail on Saturday from Three Points.
From a few points along that trail we could see over the top of Mt. Wilson at what looked like a sea of clouds covering the LA area.
I guess the wind picked up on our way back because it looked like a tsunami flooding over Newcomb Pass/Eaton Saddle and crashing into that range. pictures (http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/7603147_nQGz2#491826259_xbbaf)
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Post by: ChrisLynnet on Mar 16, 09, 03:18:01 PM
Wonderful pictures! Thanks for posting them. BTW, your tagline -- couldn't agree more!  :2thumbsup:
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Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 17, 09, 02:47:18 AM
Wonderful pictures! Thanks for posting them. BTW, your tagline -- couldn't agree more!  :2thumbsup:
Thank you! You should go there. It's an easy trail, like 1000 feet gain in five miles. Didn't see anyone the whole hike either.  ;D
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Post by: ForestGal on Mar 17, 09, 04:28:14 AM
FIGHT ON, are you talking about the Mt. Waterman trail?  You didn't actually take the "goat trail" up to Twin Peaks, did you?  I've hiked the Mt. Waterman trail many times, it's one of my favorites.  Several times taking 2 cars, parking one at Three Points, another at the Mt. Waterman trailhead, and hiking through, or vice versa, and one time taking one car, parking at 3 Pts., hiking on the PCT/Silver Moccasin/Mt. Waterman trail (I think that's why it's called Three Points), all the way through, and back, about 17 miles RT.  I've never been up to the top of either Twin Peaks, it's waaaaaaaaaaaaay out of my league, but my friend has.  She's in a lot better shape than I am.  Anyway, loved your photos, so many of them look so familiar, been there so many times.  One time we hiked from the Mt. Waterman trailhead, through to 3 Points, in May, and we saw almost 100 snowplants.  We couldn't even believe it, it's so rare, and fun, to see even one.  I can't wait for H2 to re-open, so we can get back out there without having to drive 2 hours, the long way around.

But I'll wait to do that trail when the snow is all gone, thank you very much.  I love exploring on top of Mt. Waterman, once you get up there, it's pretty flat, lots of nice terrain, and gorgeous views. 
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Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 17, 09, 02:15:36 PM
FIGHT ON, are you talking about the Mt. Waterman trail?  You didn't actually take the "goat trail" up to Twin Peaks, did you?  I've hiked the Mt. Waterman trail many times, it's one of my favorites.  Several times taking 2 cars, parking one at Three Points, another at the Mt. Waterman trailhead, and hiking through, or vice versa, and one time taking one car, parking at 3 Pts., hiking on the PCT/Silver Moccasin/Mt. Waterman trail (I think that's why it's called Three Points), all the way through, and back, about 17 miles RT.  I've never been up to the top of either Twin Peaks, it's waaaaaaaaaaaaay out of my league, but my friend has.  She's in a lot better shape than I am.  Anyway, loved your photos, so many of them look so familiar, been there so many times.  One time we hiked from the Mt. Waterman trailhead, through to 3 Points, in May, and we saw almost 100 snowplants.  We couldn't even believe it, it's so rare, and fun, to see even one.  I can't wait for H2 to re-open, so we can get back out there without having to drive 2 hours, the long way around.

But I'll wait to do that trail when the snow is all gone, thank you very much.  I love exploring on top of Mt. Waterman, once you get up there, it's pretty flat, lots of nice terrain, and gorgeous views. 

ForestGal, FIGHT ON! ;)
We parked at Three Points and walked east. The Tom Harrison map calls it the Twin Peaks Saddle Trail.(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/493302871_WPFvN-S.gif)
We did not go to the top of Twin Peaks. Too much snow for us but the trail was easy to follow other than a few spots that we had to be careful on.
The trail forks after 5 miles. One fork goes up over Mt. Waterman and the other down toward Twin Peaks Saddle.  We went down and made it to the top of a little hill. We almost took the fork up to Mt. Waterman on the way back. We were lucky we didn't. The north side is solid snow and we were only wearing off road tennis shoes and shorts and No snow gear.
When the snow is gone we will go back.
 
I looked up snow plant. I think they are red right? But it didn't look like this.
Is this a snow plant??
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/304791432_JNaRU-L.jpg)
I saw this last year north of Cloud Burst Summit.


Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Mar 17, 09, 05:57:27 PM
Yup, that's a snow plant, and that's a really good picture!   :)  It's a real treat to see them, especially when there are several in one spot. 

If you've never been to the top of Mt. Waterman, you will love it.  The trail up, from that fork, where the sign is, is about 3/4 mile.  Before that trail ends, there is another trail that forks off to the left, and goes up to some beautiful rock formations.  (Steep, but short little trail.)  From there, you can head west and north, and it's fairly flat and really nice to explore around.  Many times we've taken the trail up, then walk through the ski area and take the service road back to the car (parked near the Mt. Waterman trail head).  It's shorter to go down that way, but it makes a nice loop.
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Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 18, 09, 01:51:50 AM
Thanks for your compliments.
I will check out those places eventually.
When we got back to Three Points I wanted to go look at the Buckhorn Campgrounds, but the road was closed and full of snow. That's when I noticed all the snow at Waterman trail head and up the side of where people ski.
I sure am glad we didn't try that loop.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Mar 18, 09, 07:44:52 AM
Sounds as if we're talking more about hiking, than about pictures.  I still don't even know how to get the pics off the memory chip in my camera, into the computer.  I think I'm a hopeless computer dolt.  But I'm too busy the next few weeks, to worry about that.  Whatever.  I would never try that loop with snow on the ground.  But, I'm pretty chicken, and scared to death of slipping and falling.  Color me old, I guess.

I personally can't wait to get to that trail head, when H2 opens, and it's a 45 min. drive instead of a 2 hr. drive!   :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 18, 09, 02:21:40 PM
Sounds as if we're talking more about hiking, than about pictures.  I still don't even know how to get the pics off the memory chip in my camera, into the computer.  I think I'm a hopeless computer dolt.  But I'm too busy the next few weeks, to worry about that.  Whatever.  I would never try that loop with snow on the ground.  But, I'm pretty chicken, and scared to death of slipping and falling.  Color me old, I guess.

I personally can't wait to get to that trail head, when H2 opens, and it's a 45 min. drive instead of a 2 hr. drive!   :2thumbsup:
We're talking about the pictures.(maybe too much though. ???)
oh no?! You have pictures and haven't shared them?? That's not fair ;D
It's pretty easy but I can't explain it if that makes sense?  I'm sure you just need one of those cords that plug into your camera and into your computer. and then a few places to move them to. (my daughter told me how to do mine and I just memorized it)
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Post by: Tumblebush on Mar 18, 09, 03:41:42 PM

Northern Pygmy Owl
(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/13/l_b6792ad3804748f5bcf2d977ea8edb57.jpg)

Wished I could have gotten some better shots of the little bugger, but the weather up here is just not the best lately. :P
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Post by: Tumblebush on Mar 18, 09, 03:44:36 PM
oops...I guess I should have posted that under the 'Pets And Wildlife Photos'. See how I am? ::)
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Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 21, 09, 02:46:40 AM
If you like poppies check this out! http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=44120
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 21, 09, 05:01:16 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3431/3372212795_32271dbd73.jpg)
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Post by: Domingo on Mar 21, 09, 05:52:11 PM
Surfer dude, where is that photo taken from?  Interesting place.
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Post by: Suhijita on Mar 21, 09, 06:34:33 PM
Surfer dude, where is that photo taken from?  Interesting place.

legoland!! ? did you go to the new aquarium there?
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Post by: Stitches on Mar 21, 09, 11:58:28 PM
My favorite city!!   Thanks SurferDude.   I just may go to Legoland soon.   Seem like the only way I can get home.   :'(
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 22, 09, 12:35:48 AM
Yes, Legoland.  I went to the aquarium, it was real nice.  But , I recently went to Sea World and their aquariums are fantastic.
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Post by: Up Sheep Creek on Mar 22, 09, 04:45:06 PM
Tumble,
Good pic.  That pygmy blends right in with the tree.  Beautiful.  I know what you mean about the weather.  Yesterday we were at Dog Beach and Fiesta Island in San Diego today we are home with snow showers.  Life is good.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 22, 09, 07:38:00 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/496534613_5nQoo-X3.jpg)
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Post by: Nolena on Mar 23, 09, 12:24:04 PM
That's really nice!!  :)
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Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 23, 09, 12:38:24 PM
That's really nice!!  :)
thanks!
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Post by: Tumblebush on Mar 23, 09, 04:44:58 PM
Tumble,
Good pic.  That pygmy blends right in with the tree.  Beautiful.  I know what you mean about the weather.  Yesterday we were at Dog Beach and Fiesta Island in San Diego today we are home with snow showers.  Life is good.

Thanks.

It seems like when we start getting the spring fever up here...another cold snap kicks in. But we don't mind too awful much because it means a good slow thaw so the ground can soak it up. I mean snow = water after all.

Anyhoots, took advantage of having a beautiful day yesterday and went for a Sunday drive with a couple friends. We couldn't resist a stop at a couple of the land marks around here. We were really happy to see they survived the snow loads this year.

Anybody Home?
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/65/l_87955e5d17524f0492fcc35b0be5a96c.jpg)

(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/74/l_b7c6e39211a345a2bb7761c8572d294a.jpg)

(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/69/l_4a76e3771c124db1a1dc66f522d77a4c.jpg)

(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/93/l_acbd69a3b9354ac0be5cfa4faf1ebf50.jpg)

Hmmm...I wonder where this ladder goes?
(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/89/l_a2b8a6d8433049c798d0461477b564df.jpg)

PS
Love that Lego Land shot SD. :2thumbsup: Had me going there until I got wondering why the roof on the trolley looked funky.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: cheerfulkim on Mar 23, 09, 08:06:23 PM
It's wildflower time!  I took these near Tehachapi.  The displays are spectacular!  The fiddlenecks and popcorn flowers (I think that's what they're called) are everywhere.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3361317351_55d2d0f591.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/3361299147_166ca95733.jpg?v=0)
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Post by: cheerfulkim on Mar 23, 09, 08:09:06 PM
And a few more...

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3362122682_db393b48f2.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3361311727_2f40caa922.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3450/3361323037_1760dac685.jpg?v=0)
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Post by: cheerfulkim on Mar 23, 09, 08:11:45 PM
And lastly, some poppies from Lake Elsinore for good measure.  Did I mention that I love Spring?  :)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3362175120_d05b0526a8.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3362166836_b6ef88aa38.jpg?v=0)
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Post by: WWMtnGal on Mar 23, 09, 09:05:40 PM
I love spring too and these pictures are beautiful!!
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Post by: Suhijita on Mar 23, 09, 10:48:01 PM
I really like the last one (verticle w/ the closed flower in the middle)! ooh is that like a spring promise?!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 24, 09, 03:32:13 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/497140245_idqmj-L.jpg)
Pictures from my hike on Saturday. Pics (http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/7681338_HNa3V#P-1-20) Btw does anyone know what the name of that plant is?
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Post by: Tumblebush on Mar 24, 09, 04:34:20 PM
Ahh...the sweet sights of spring. Thanks Cheerfulkim :2thumbsup:

I don't think I'll be seeing our spring till April sometime. Although I did see a bulb shoot poking out from the snow the other day.
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Post by: Tumblebush on Mar 26, 09, 12:35:05 AM

Ferry crossing at the Columbia River

(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/79/l_487c7e67955e4ec99364dc291cc875d3.jpg)

(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/99/l_3a8579510cc6414e8d0b5c51fbe4a76e.jpg)

(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/78/l_37c1a893143a4488a33e4033acb07e51.jpg)

(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/104/l_7d944db2148e4d42bb149c419a6cfa06.jpg)
Riding aboard the Columbian Princess.
(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/71/l_717a4797c1ec4d849118439e827cdd7f.jpg)
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Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 26, 09, 12:54:30 AM
The clouds in this one look to go on forever!
My favorite although I like the mirror one too!
(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/78/l_37c1a893143a4488a33e4033acb07e51.jpg)


Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Mar 27, 09, 09:38:31 PM
Here's few shots that I took up at Mt. High this week.  They're kind of abstract and random and I've been playing around with post processing.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3385327405_2643217da8.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3386140024_f137effcd2.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3385327459_f8647317a6.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3446/3386140092_6203a3f561.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3386140244_8d0af48e50.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3386140448_7b04e5cda7.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3385327987_2f65a594f5_o.jpg)

Taken on my Nikon d300 with an 80-200mm 2.8f nikkor lens
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 27, 09, 09:53:04 PM
Dude! Those are awesome! the first and third ones are so cool! Funny that you thought to take a picture that way!  :laugh: ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Mar 28, 09, 12:19:24 AM




(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/beach-sceneweb-with-sig.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Mar 28, 09, 12:30:57 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/beach-with-vollyball-net--s.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 28, 09, 12:56:58 AM
Angelwolf?
I'm trying to figure out which one you took first.  :-\ (I'm assuming they were taken the same day.)
I'm guessing the one with two nets was first and the close up with one net was second.
Did you run :laugh: to get the second one? (I thought the second pic was a blown up one of the first but the palm tree is in. And it looks like the sun is barley touching the horizon in both pics too so you ran didn't you!)
Did you use a tripod?
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Post by: mensajanitor on Mar 28, 09, 01:08:45 AM
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l279/mensajanitor/P1010572.jpg)[/img]

I buy food for the birds and I get this guy instead. The jays are constantly scolding me because there is not enough food, then they let this guy have it all. ;)
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Mar 28, 09, 06:48:09 AM
I drove like crazy to get these.  I was in Palos Verdes for a party and wanted to get the sunset at Hermosa, I used to live there.  I knew I could drive fairly close to the beach just past the pier.  I was on the strand for the net picture which was taken first.  Then back a bit for the first shot.  They were taken handheld with my Panasonic.

Yes I did run, people thought I was crazy.  I got it before it hit the horizon and then all the way down.  I have about 30 of them.  A few with a man walking, I will process and post another day....

Going to sleep now, thanks for the comments!!!

I also got some pelicans in formation!  I did not know they flew that way...
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 29, 09, 04:50:21 AM
Great shots everyone...
I like the direction Kim, very much I must say...

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3394320702_156316696b.jpg)
                      "Chip Duck Shot"

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3393587515_bfc0def336.jpg)
                                            "Peek-A Grahm"


My daughter's Wrightwood Elementary Kindergarten class put on a show for Spring.  My son enjoyed it immensely.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Mar 29, 09, 05:25:09 AM
Did a wedding up here in WW today.  I had so much fun!  Can anyone guess where these were taken?

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3393547947_7f55ce5d5d_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3393547785_ee5b56720f.jpg)
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 29, 09, 05:26:35 AM
Behind the Racoon?
Beautiful shots and couple..
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Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Mar 29, 09, 05:28:15 AM
Oh and this one too.  The original color is much more green.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/3393548111_08075da50d.jpg)
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Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Mar 29, 09, 05:29:16 AM
Right, Surfer! the top one is behind the Racoon/Evergreen.
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Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 29, 09, 06:57:31 AM
I saw two deer! (I never see deer)
(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/500931194_oaPuG-X2.jpg)

(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/500933876_NuFw6-2X.jpg)

(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/500925789_DoXvp-X2.jpg)

(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/500936334_yQQti-X2.jpg)

(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/500938985_8eksy-X2.jpg)

(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/500928494_MHb7f-X2.jpg)
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Post by: lagomorphmom on Mar 29, 09, 03:27:25 PM
Fight On, Janie would know better, but looks like a Viburnum to me.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 30, 09, 02:35:06 AM
Fight On, Janie would know better, but looks like a Viburnum to me.
Ha! I thought you were saying it wasn't really a deer!  ::)
Title: goats
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 30, 09, 02:54:39 AM
These goats were in Laguna up away from the beach in the hills.
They let them roam around and eat everything to control the fire danger. Cracks me up! They come with a shepherd and dogs. Been doing it since 2003 some lady told me.
 
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/501488992_fML3W-X2.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/501496715_z3toj-X2.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/501512194_kVWoa-X2.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/501542486_xkcCY-X2.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/501538491_3KMqc-X2.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/501557288_o9ceR-X2.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/501546644_KeHEs-X2.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/501551338_hy6rN-X2.jpg)
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Post by: ChrisLynnet on Mar 30, 09, 03:17:16 AM
Wow, those are some happy goats! I get such a kick out of sheep and goats, I think they're so funny.
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Post by: cheerfulkim on Mar 30, 09, 03:38:43 AM
Kim,
Love your shots! Very creative!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 30, 09, 04:04:46 AM
Thanks!
All you can eat! Forever!
I had to pull over. I swear I am taking my camera with me where ever I go from now on. Nobody would believe half the stuff I see.
Are some of them sheep? She told me they were goats. I believe the last one is a traffic goat!  ::)
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Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 30, 09, 09:06:21 AM
Love the idea of bringing in goats..they are so unusual..

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/2771236441_745f448d9a.jpg)
                                           "Kids These Days"
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChrisLynnet on Mar 30, 09, 02:19:21 PM
No sheep in that bunch, but they're similar to goats and they both crack me up.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: pinetrees on Mar 30, 09, 04:34:16 PM
sorry, somehow I posted my reply on wrong thread - Thanks so much for the beautiful photos!  The goats and other photos are awesome!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Mar 31, 09, 03:24:48 AM
THAT'S A LOT OF GOATS!   :laugh:

btw, thanks Kim.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 31, 09, 12:42:18 PM
Mt. Wilson Toll Road repair.
I think it's neat the way they just stack the unmixed concrete bags up. Eventually the rain hardens them.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/502502908_izAGb-X2.jpg)
Rebar Graduation Day!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/502498888_stzUG-X2.jpg)
It's a proud ceremony!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/502518216_39gwk-X2.jpg)
spooky!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/502512128_Xd5YD-X2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Apr 01, 09, 06:24:50 PM
 :o  That's alot of goats.

If we had that many goats around here...we would be having to fend off the mountian lions.

Having goats up around my neck of the woods is like playing Jerasic park....stake a goat out and it ends up dinner.

Love that CHIP DUCK SHOT

What kind of duck is that anyhoots...looks like he's got a shiner from hanging around the golf course too long.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Apr 02, 09, 12:50:39 PM
That is know as a Sierra Lakes Fowler.
:)
Thanks for the compliment tumblebus.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Apr 05, 09, 10:55:55 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3415466755_757e9cc2d7_b.jpg)

                                                               "Daffodil Sprinkles"
Handheld, Fong Lightsphere on Camera 1/8000 a sec @ f/2.2, 50mm, ISO 250

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 06, 09, 04:47:30 AM
This is a pic taken on 1-24-09 of the west entrance to Mueller Tunnel. It's right around the corner from Eaton Saddle.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/464866133_BYy93-XL.jpg)

Walked through the tunnel today from the east only to see the west entrance nearly blocked completely.  The cliff took out the concrete entrance facade and part of the road as well!

From inside the tunnel looking at the west entrance.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/506290639_Nb8jH-XL.jpg)

More pics (http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/7818500_yXVdX#506331516_XaJPq)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Apr 06, 09, 03:08:02 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/pano-poppy-web.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/poppies-framed-and-distorte.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/poppy-field-1--web-with-fra.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/abstract.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Apr 06, 09, 03:11:22 PM
Love all these flower pics!  Makes me sad it's probably going to snow this week  :(   Angelwolf:  Where did you take these?  I'm looking for a location like this for a bridal session.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Apr 06, 09, 03:24:10 PM
Nice shots.  I am taking a couple to the Gormin poppy fields next weekend for their engagement shoot if the weather cooperates.  That might be a great idea for your bridal shoot. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Apr 06, 09, 04:52:19 PM
Thank you!

I went to the poppy fields in Lancaster.

Take the 14 to Ave I and go left, its a ways out there.

The actual park did not have a lot so I did not pay the $7 to go in and kept on down the road a bit.  After the curve there was a nice patch of poppies.  You can take a right onto 170th and there are even more.....  After that I took another right onto Ave D and there are places you can drive down paths and get out to more......
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Apr 06, 09, 10:00:15 PM

BEAUTIFUL!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 07, 09, 02:12:41 AM
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Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 07, 09, 03:55:21 AM
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Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Apr 08, 09, 04:21:43 AM
Eye popping  :o  poppies Angelwolf!  It's nice seeing some color since we are just now thawed out up here with only a few patches of snow here and there.

And look, we have minnows on a stick. Poor little guys never had a chance to grow up.  ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Apr 10, 09, 07:52:22 PM
5 days ago I started a new project called 365.  I'm going to be taking a photo a day for one whole year.  I'm posting them all on my blog but I thought I'd share day one with you.  I'm sure you can all guess where it was taken.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3419464217_0df42a1c1f.jpg)

I'd love to get some others to do this project with me.

Here's a flickr group that is all about this project:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/project_365/ (http://www.flickr.com/groups/project_365/)

come and join me and keep up with my progress on my blog:
http://kimrobbins.net/blog (http://kimrobbins.net/blog)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Apr 10, 09, 10:01:34 PM
Cool stuff! Thanks, everyone!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Apr 10, 09, 11:36:55 PM
The photographers on this forum are really sharing some BEAUTIFUL photo's!!

Angelwolf, did you take those awsome poppy photo's this week??
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Apr 11, 09, 12:16:54 AM
5 days ago I started a new project called 365.  I'm going to be taking a photo a day for one whole year.  I'm posting them all on my blog but I thought I'd share day one with you.  I'm sure you can all guess where it was taken.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3419464217_0df42a1c1f.jpg)

I'd love to get some others to do this project with me.

Here's a flickr group that is all about this project:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/project_365/ (http://www.flickr.com/groups/project_365/)

come and join me and keep up with my progress on my blog:
http://kimrobbins.net/blog (http://kimrobbins.net/blog)

Your photos are awesome and you do such a wonderful job with that camera!

Very cool!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 11, 09, 04:38:54 AM
Happy Easter!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/509858793_EG89S-X3.jpg)

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Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Apr 12, 09, 04:32:19 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3432904423_555046cf35.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/3432898699_6d63c587aa.jpg)

Ran into more of those weed killers today.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Apr 12, 09, 05:12:59 AM
SurferDude your pictures are awesome!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Apr 12, 09, 06:19:04 AM
Nice, Doug.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Apr 12, 09, 07:09:46 AM
Thanks! Coming from you two it means a lot!


Happy Easter!  Happy Easter!  Happy Easter!  Happy Easter!  Happy Easter!  Happy Easter!


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Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: pinetrees on Apr 13, 09, 05:31:18 AM
Such beautiful photos surfer_dude and angelwolf!  The small white goat is such an angel!  And the poppy fields are captured in such a beautiful way!  thanks!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Apr 13, 09, 04:51:55 PM
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/MaltaHighlight10.jpg)
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Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Apr 13, 09, 05:07:22 PM
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/12MaltaBus.jpg)
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/6Marsaxlokk4.jpg)
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/3Mosta.jpg)
At the end of last month I spent a few days on the island of Malta. These are some impressions:
1: a colorful old bus typical of Malta
2: fisherboats of the fishermen's village Marsaxlokk
3: the dome of Mosta with a british telephone booth
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Apr 13, 09, 07:39:01 PM
Those are great, Snowbird.  You must have had a lot of fun.

Here's a couple from my Dad's rose garden down the hill.  I'm so jealous of all his grass.  Their backyard is a quarter of an acre and so beautiful.

I processed these in photoshop and put a light texture over them to give them a vintage feel.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3438548275_7895937715_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3438548417_c856468940_o.jpg)
 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Apr 14, 09, 12:18:06 AM
Surfer Dude, Snowbird, & Robbin's Nest, great photo's!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on Apr 14, 09, 02:54:13 PM
One of my photos went weird and I can't figure out how to edit my post so, here you go.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/3440233830_bed96657ae_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Apr 14, 09, 09:20:20 PM
Great photos, Robbin's Nest, Surfer Dude, and Snowbird!!  :2thumbsup: Thanks!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Apr 15, 09, 12:45:22 PM
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Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Apr 15, 09, 12:47:52 PM
These little blackbirds (one is hiding) hatched about 6 days ago and are being well fed by both their parents in our garden.

(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/IMG_3147-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 15, 09, 01:58:55 PM
These little blackbirds (one is hiding) hatched about 6 days ago and are being well fed by both their parents in our garden.

(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/IMG_3147-1.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXiOwqMEUC0
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Apr 15, 09, 06:40:02 PM
I love all of these photos!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 15, 09, 08:10:12 PM
I love all of these photos!
I know! pretty cool stuff!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: pinetrees on Apr 16, 09, 01:47:53 AM
Yes, very cool - and, those are some darling baby birds too!!  thank you all! :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Apr 17, 09, 05:56:28 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/peach-tulip-web-signed.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Apr 17, 09, 05:15:04 PM
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Angelwolf, did you take those awsome poppy photo's this week??
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Angelwolf, When did you take these beauiful shots???
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: tlc on Apr 17, 09, 07:09:34 PM
This thread is one of my favorites. No ill will, no rants or raves. Just life as life is. Thanks to all who have posted and continue to share these wonderful images.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Apr 17, 09, 10:59:19 PM
Calindy I took this last one yesterday.  The others a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 17, 09, 11:44:03 PM
Must be nice to take beautiful pictures like that, at will! (So much for a jealous, covet, envious, rant free thread!) ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Apr 18, 09, 01:26:23 AM
Must be nice to take beautiful pictures like that, at will!
You bet it is  :elefant:
It is a great thing that we all share the sense of beauty. Thanks to all visiting this thread and a special thanks to mensajanitor for starting it!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Apr 18, 09, 02:04:25 AM
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Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 18, 09, 02:23:41 AM
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Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 18, 09, 02:30:36 AM
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Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Apr 18, 09, 03:26:36 AM
We drove our son to his new base in Fallon, NV last weekend, and I loved watching the fighter jets do touch & goes! Right across the street I spotted a nest with some Red-Tailed Hawks, and some yellow headed blackbirds. I could not decide what to take a picture of...the red tailed hawks, black birds, or the jets!! 
Of course it was almost dark when I took these, so I look forward to taking some with blue skys!!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_2623_hawk-1.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_2581_edited-1-1.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_3064-1.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_3029BIRDd-2-1.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_2558_edited-1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Apr 18, 09, 03:56:22 AM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/jet.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/jet2.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/jet3.jpg)

...and Mt Whitney on the drive back home

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/Whitney.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: pinetrees on Apr 19, 09, 06:49:41 AM
What beautiful photos, Calindy - thank you so much!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Apr 19, 09, 05:44:38 PM
Just awesome!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 20, 09, 04:46:58 PM

 Since we use to work ground comm. at So. Bay air shows we had opportunity to shoot from the tower from time to time during media day before the crowds. Being a Navy brat myself and Pop's in service when this bird was in service.. kinda cool.

Go Navy!   :wave:


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Air%20Craft/T6_8x10_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 20, 09, 04:49:57 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Air%20Craft/F-18_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 20, 09, 04:50:41 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Air%20Craft/T-6_8x10.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 20, 09, 04:52:03 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Air%20Craft/Dauntless_8x10.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 20, 09, 05:08:59 PM

 I use to fool around with Macro years ago with ring adaptors and waste an awful lot of 35mm film. I recently upgraded my old Canon G-3 through the Canon upgrade system to a G-9. Too bad they don't offer upgrades for SLR's  :'(   

 I walked past our blooming cherry tree and heard the swarm and thought I'd try out the Macro setting with the G-9 on complete Auto settings and see what I'd get.

 I was pleasently surprised with the results from a simple pocket cam. Even though you can set white balance manualy I was equally impressed with the AWB setting.

 It's no sport's or high speed action camera, but I think I'll enjoy it's features for hikes and what it was intended for, simplicity.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Macro/Bee2copyright.jpg)



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Macro/Bee1copyright.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: cheerfulkim on Apr 20, 09, 09:14:12 PM
Beautiful!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Apr 20, 09, 09:14:55 PM
Nice shots, Toolman!   :2thumbsup:  Everyone else who posts photos too!  There are some great photographers in this group!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Apr 20, 09, 10:05:46 PM
Great photos, everyone!!
 :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Apr 21, 09, 12:41:37 AM
Cool pics Toolman!
By the way, on Sept. 11th, 2009, there will be a show with the Blue Angels at the Navy Fallon, NV Base...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Apr 21, 09, 01:07:38 AM
stunning picture(s), toolman!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Agape_is_love on Apr 21, 09, 01:14:10 AM
Just repeating what others have already said, Toolman those pictures are awesome!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 21, 09, 01:25:26 AM
Toolman? Is the propeller on that yellow plane stuck or are you using some kinda supersonic camera shutter?  ???
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 21, 09, 01:51:28 PM
Toolman? Is the propeller on that yellow plane stuck or are you using some kinda supersonic camera shutter?  ???


 Camera setting details,manual RAW focal= 200mm, F-2.8, ISO 200, shutter 1200

Photoshop= crop to 8x10, 1.5% unsharp mask

that's it, noth'n fancy
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 21, 09, 02:26:16 PM
 Here's a few shots you don't get to take every day. Last year we were invited to participate in demonstrating some of our projects for the TV show " Amazing Marvels " and was able to get a few shots of the Swat guys haming it up for the cameras. All weapons unloaded except the live flash bangs they tossed in the excersize houses.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Sheriff/Swat55_5x7.jpg)



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Sheriff/Swat77_5x7.jpg)




(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Sheriff/Swat33_5x7.jpg)



In this shot, what's the rear back up doing wrong ?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Sheriff/Swat23_5x7.jpg)




(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Sheriff/Swat44_5x7.jpg)




Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 21, 09, 02:46:15 PM
In this shot, what's the rear back up doing wrong ?
Stepping on the garden hose! (http://www.smugmug.com/photos/431228449_7FHAu-S.gif)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 21, 09, 02:58:32 PM
Your close, yes he could trip.... but there's a never should do action he's doing while in training, weapon handling, or live magazine handling.

 Keep looking  ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Horse Apples on Apr 21, 09, 03:31:48 PM
Tell him to get his finger out of the trigger guard ....
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: SkierBob on Apr 21, 09, 03:56:39 PM

impressive pics,, those guys are ready to kick some ass.  :2thumbsup:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Sheriff/Swat23_5x7.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 21, 09, 04:11:41 PM
Tell him to get his finger out of the trigger guard ....

 And the winner is Horse Apples  ;)

Rule is, never, ever, insert your finger into the trigger guard or place your finger on the trigger until your ready to launch.


 Ok, any body tell me what this might be.....and yes it's real.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Sheriff/Ray11_5x7.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Apr 21, 09, 04:12:34 PM
The position of the muzzle of his weapon is too close to the officer in front of him.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chesslike on Apr 21, 09, 04:29:54 PM
 Ok, any body tell me what this might be.....and yes it's real.

That's the newest version of the Ron Popeil Pocket Fisherman.

Nice pictures you've been posting lately buddy, along with the rest of you who have posted some great shots.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 21, 09, 04:39:00 PM
Ok, any body tell me what this might be.....and yes it's real.

That's the newest version of the Ron Popeil Pocket Fisherman.

Nice pictures you've been posting lately buddy, along with the rest of you who have posted some great shots.

 Thanks dude  ;)
I'll give a hint on what it does,
It's powered by battery and a magnatron produces what?

 The military has a larger device which produces the same element of surprise vehicle mounted for cival unrest non lethal use.

 What is the weapon the SWAT officer holding looking down the barrel do?
Since Wrightwood has seen it in action when I was in the middle of testing it he can't guess. But it does fire a projectile.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: GARY on Apr 21, 09, 09:37:42 PM
The SWAT officer (third man in) has his finger on the trigger, seems too close to the second man, and, is not covering his left flank
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Apr 21, 09, 10:06:25 PM
Neither of the two guys in the rear have any type of eye safety on. An ejected shell by another officer could put the guy out of commission.

I don't think you can judge the distance from photos taken at a distance.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: MojaveSidecar on Apr 21, 09, 11:49:25 PM
And the winner is Horse Apples  ;)

Rule is, never, ever, insert your finger into the trigger guard or place your finger on the trigger until your ready to launch.


 Ok, any body tell me what this might be.....and yes it's real.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Sheriff/Ray11_5x7.jpg)


Looks like a heavy duty tazer to me.    zapppp
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 22, 09, 12:02:20 AM
That's the newest version of the Ron Popeil Pocket Fisherman.
:laugh: I was trying hard to think of something. Couldn't come up with anything good.
That's sooo funny dude!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Horse Apples on Apr 22, 09, 01:01:20 AM

I'll give a hint on what it does,
It's powered by battery and a magnatron produces what?

 The military has a larger device which produces the same element of surprise vehicle mounted for cival unrest non lethal use. - Toolman, I saw a large, vehicle mounted weapon that produced a direct line of heat.  Any chance this is a smaller version? 

 What is the weapon the SWAT officer holding looking down the barrel do?
Since Wrightwood has seen it in action when I was in the middle of testing it he can't guess. But it does fire a projectile
 - The closest guess I have is that the projectile is bean bags or a net.  The bean bag weapon I have seen in the past is closer to an M203 though ....
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: MojaveSidecar on Apr 22, 09, 02:29:08 AM
I'll give a hint on what it does,
It's powered by battery and a magnatron produces what?

 The military has a larger device which produces the same element of surprise vehicle mounted for cival unrest non lethal use. - Toolman, I saw a large, vehicle mounted weapon that produced a direct line of heat.  Any chance this is a smaller version? 

 What is the weapon the SWAT officer holding looking down the barrel do?
Since Wrightwood has seen it in action when I was in the middle of testing it he can't guess. But it does fire a projectile
 - The closest guess I have is that the projectile is bean bags or a net.  The bean bag weapon I have seen in the past is closer to an M203 though ....

It a portable, purple, people toaster............ ::)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 22, 09, 02:31:03 AM
Neither of the two guys in the rear have any type of eye safety on. An ejected shell by another officer could put the guy out of commission.

I don't think you can judge the distance from photos taken at a distance.

 True, but in the real deal they do wear eye and ear protection.....remember, this was a reinactment segment we did for a TV program. We all wore ear and eye protection when we did the entry-flash bang event.

 We are getting off topic of posting pictures and it's my bad, all wonderfull I may add also.

 Horse Apples gets the "less lethal" guess correct. It launches what is called a RAP projectile meening "Ring Airfoil Projectile" and it is 64mm in diameter filled with a chemical substance known as tear gas. Upon impact it breaks a membrain on the projectile. For demonstration purposes it is filled with baby powder. There is information about the design features of the RAP on the web. I was given the ( one of a kind) weapon to test and develop repair velocity and function aspects. My paper is close to being completed and in the publishers rap.... pun intended.  ;D

 The second weapon is in fact a smaller (hand held) version of what the military is currently using. It's basically what the DOJ calls the RAY gun that emits a microwave towards a centuralized object, or subject. Cooking hot dogs at 50' is kinda cool.

 I get paid to test and anylize this stuff.... woo as me  ;D

 Ok, back to cool pictures from members of this forum who do such a great job.... much talent here.

 But.... one last one... Me with my best "Ok Punk....Make My Day Face"

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Sheriff/Raygunmike2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 22, 09, 03:16:28 AM
There's this dog that lives in the house behind us. Don't know her name but she barks a lot close to when the sun is going down. A few months ago I poked through the bushes and wedged my way over this brick wall to check it out and its this cool lab.
I don't think anyone plays with it much so I cut a spot out of all the trees and vines and started to visit a few days a week. Just barely able to climb up and lean over to pet her and stuff. She whines and seems so lonely so I've been going pretty regularly. Some times I don't and I can hear her barking for me. so I go out in the dark. She's always there waiting for me. We have this routine. I pet her for a bit while she struggles to reach up as high as she can. Once she gets tired enough about five minutes she falls down and runs away to get a ball or an orange or something to play with. When she gets back she gives it to me and I toss it and we play fetch for a while. Yesterday she found and brought me this huge piece of leather. We ripped it to shreds playing tug o war. I finally convinced my wife to check her out so we both squeezed up and leaned over the wall. She watched as me and the dog went through our greeting. Eventually my wife  said we should go and get a ball for her. I told her that we didn't need to and to wait cuz the dog has stuff that she will go get. Well she ran away and came back alright but this time she brought this dead squirrel! I almost reached down to play tug o war thinking it was a rubber toy. My wife got grossed out and left. And I went and got my camera.
Look how proud she is!  more pics (http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/7974909_wG5wS#518103626_E2ZLA)
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/518103626_E2ZLA-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 22, 09, 03:14:30 PM
F-O Awesome story




(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/MikeKerin.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Apr 22, 09, 04:31:07 PM
Fight On...too bad you cannot make that doggie YOURS! I hate to hear of loney dogs :(! He must love you to offer such a "wonderful" prize ;D!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Apr 22, 09, 06:16:44 PM
The squirrel is his prize trophy and he wouldn't share it with just anybody. He seems to love you as much as you love him.  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 23, 09, 12:29:01 AM
Fight On...too bad you cannot make that doggie YOURS! I hate to hear of loney dogs :(! He must love you to offer such a "wonderful" prize ;D!!
I think it's a girl dog, I never really looked. Do girl dogs bring prizes too?
That was the first thing my wife said. That we should kidnap her. :) I don't know the neighbor and we are still getting over the loss of our own dog so we aren't ready to kidnap yet.  Anyway don't worry, I'll keep visiting her.  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 23, 09, 12:35:09 AM
The squirrel is his prize trophy and he wouldn't share it with just anybody. He seems to love you as much as you love him.  :2thumbsup:
So it was a gift! Thought she wanted to play fetch, no way. Well I am honored!  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Apr 23, 09, 01:51:30 AM
He/She may have just been showing what good hunter He/She is. Kind of like saying, hey look what I just caught. Probably wanted to keep it on  the mantle of the dog house though.
Dogs have to brag too.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 25, 09, 03:41:23 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/IMG_0396_NDFilter.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Apr 25, 09, 05:13:58 PM
very pretty!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Agape_is_love on Apr 25, 09, 08:44:06 PM
WOW! Amazing shot
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Apr 25, 09, 11:00:02 PM
My doggies playing...and running!

(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p800317961-3.jpg)
(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p593476767-3.jpg)
(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p995975133-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 26, 09, 02:20:30 PM
While we're on patrol all day the weather changes drastically. I started taking a small pocket cam since we need to document incidents sometimes with photo's. Got these the last couple weeks. No photoshop, just a circular polarizer on a lensmate with a Canon G-9 auto mode.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/129_2914.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/100_0054.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/129_2912.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/100_0050.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Apr 26, 09, 05:33:06 PM
that g9 is a great lil' Semi P&S!
I am thinking hard about the Canon g10 and the Panasonic LX3.
great shots everyone.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Apr 26, 09, 05:57:36 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3476357171_b9eca2ca52.jpg)

Canon 40D
1/8000 sec @ f 2.8, ISO 400, 180mm (70-200mm f2.8L IS)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Apr 26, 09, 07:37:10 PM
SD...VERY nice!
I had to send my Canon 100-400 L IS lens to Canon repair because it was not focusing right. It is not under warranty any longer, it is costing $318 for calibration..yikes! I have no choice, what good is a lens like that if it cannot focus??
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Apr 26, 09, 08:04:03 PM
Thanks!
Calindy will be real happy when you get it back.  There is nothing like a good tele especially an L series.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 27, 09, 01:36:31 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3476357171_b9eca2ca52.jpg)

Canon 40D
1/8000 sec @ f 2.8, ISO 400, 180mm (70-200mm f2.8L IS)

Amazing shot! I wish I had your camera yesterday. My friend and I stopped just short of Mt. Baldy summit in some rocks to hide from a high gust of wind. We sat there very still for a minute facing east and from our left came what looked like a dart! It passed right by my face and stopped right in front of my friends jacket. It was a humming bird! My buddy was wearing a cardinal SC jacket with a bright yellow image of Tommy on the chest. That bird buzzed so loud and in so close, checked him out real good and then just bolted out across the bowl! Out of sight in less than one second! Man I wish I had my camera ready. What is a humming bird doing above 9500 ft?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 27, 09, 01:42:57 AM
It was right there.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/521156382_q4tG4-X2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 27, 09, 01:45:19 AM
very pretty!
yep!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: SkierBob on Apr 27, 09, 02:32:07 PM


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Sheriff/Raygunmike2.jpg)

Microwaves you say?  So that things lic. by the FCC?  and your amature radio lic. qualifies you to operate that thing?

Now I see why WW has so many amature radio operators. 

but does it melt the ice berm left by the snowplow?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Apr 27, 09, 05:29:23 PM
Holy smokes, that thing looks serious!!  Skier Bob, yer too funny!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Apr 27, 09, 06:10:41 PM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Sheriff/Raygunmike2.jpg)

Toolman is a RAPper !  ;D

Picture didn't copy.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Apr 27, 09, 07:44:38 PM
I want one of these baby's so I can blow snow clear over to Bob C's house  ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/100_0043-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Apr 30, 09, 03:37:30 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/042809-sun-is-a-blowin-web.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/042709-trees-rocks-mtns-web.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/042709-lone-tree-solarzized.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Apr 30, 09, 04:14:26 PM
Beautiful Angelwolf! Are these HDR photo's?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChrisLynnet on Apr 30, 09, 04:57:02 PM
Angelwolf, these are WONDERFUL! I absolutely love them.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Apr 30, 09, 04:59:26 PM
Thanks!

No, the last one I solarized.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 30, 09, 07:23:16 PM
Wow, I don't get that last one. the middle one wins for sure! Where is that? details please. :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 01, 09, 03:37:11 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/042709-lone-tree-web.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 01, 09, 03:38:55 AM
That's around Vincent Gap huh! I bet it is! do tell!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 01, 09, 04:14:57 AM
It's btw Grassy Hollow and VG on the left side.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Agape_is_love on May 01, 09, 04:32:56 AM
very nice.....i wish i could take great pictures like ya'll
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on May 01, 09, 04:34:16 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 01, 09, 04:53:35 AM
very nice.....i wish i could take great pictures like ya'll
I know, Look at that tree! :o
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 02, 09, 03:49:31 AM
:)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on May 02, 09, 07:36:57 PM
On Phelan Rd I saw Red Tailed Hawks in a nest on one of the power poles. So I went home and got my telephoto lens to take pictures and there are 2 babies! I did not stay long cause mom & dad had "dinner" to deliver!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_5761_edited-1.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_5918_edited-1.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_5940_edited-1.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_5386.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_5416_edited-1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 02, 09, 08:23:00 PM
very cool.......
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 02, 09, 09:43:39 PM
 ???
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/526493665_fkrDw-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on May 02, 09, 10:41:21 PM
If you've seen one red flag stuck in the sand, you've seen them all.
What is that supposed to be ?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 03, 09, 02:00:30 AM
not sure exactly, I think it was some kind of game. I walked by and a few people were reading some of them and heading off toward the water.
Then I came back by a while later and the flags were still there!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on May 03, 09, 02:41:02 AM
My son & daughter in law have some new chickens.  This chicken (actually all of them) will sit on the post, fall asleep and its head hangs down.  Sorry for the poor quality picture but I didn't have my good camera.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/sleepingchickenc2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: pinetrees on May 03, 09, 06:00:58 PM
Thanks everyone!  What breathtakingly beautiful photos! 

I believe those red flags may be for United States fallen military men and women - maybe the names are on the flags, not sure.  Is that photo of red flags taken near Santa Monica? 

I have seen articles in LA Times about citizen memorials like that one for our military men and women.  So sad to think of our soldiers being lost - I wish they would come home soon.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 03, 09, 06:27:40 PM
I believe those red flags may be for United States fallen military men and women - maybe the names are on the flags, not sure.  Is that photo of red flags taken near Santa Monica? 
I have seen articles in LA Times about citizen memorials like that one for our military men and women.  So sad to think of our soldiers being lost - I wish they would come home soon.

Yep! Santa Monica north of the pier. I was on a CF walk.
Now that you mention fallen military men look at the walkway on this pic. (http://www.smugmug.com/photos/526909275_HZgCK-X2.jpg)
outlines of people laying on the ground? ???
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on May 03, 09, 09:23:33 PM
Cool pictures, all!  :)
Regarding nesting birds on Phelan road, some ravens have been nesting on  power pole on the south side west of the light at Wilson Ranch Road for years.
Also, small birds nest inside the arms which hold the traffic lights at Sheep Creek, Johnson, and Baldy Mesa roads. You can see them go in and out through holes in the arms as you sit at red lights.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ckrobbinsnest on May 04, 09, 02:09:36 AM
Here's some pictures from the Circle H Youth Ranch open house BBQ in Pinon Hills yesterday.  For those of you who don't know about Circle H, check out their website: http://www.circlehyouthranch.com (http://www.circlehyouthranch.com)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3499177696_7023e66165_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3499178294_566664e5e7_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3498363755_380cd82465_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3385/3499180392_6e54d5e118_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3498365847_b82a620938_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3556/3499181352_60457f2281_o.jpg)

You can see more on their website under "photos"
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 05, 09, 01:05:28 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/hdrpanodesertbw.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 05, 09, 01:09:45 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/5-1-09-MountBaldyfromInspirationPt-.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 05, 09, 01:19:30 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/5-1-09-MountBaldyfromInspirationPt-.jpg)
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/519485845_aTF9P-S.gif)(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/456454048_AVGU2-S.gif)(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/519485845_aTF9P-S.gif)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 05, 09, 01:27:20 AM
Inside Dawn Mine
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/527936591_u8wJM-X3-1.jpg)
Boo!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 05, 09, 03:36:43 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/050409-apple-tree-blossom-w.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/moon-web.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: kew on May 05, 09, 04:54:00 AM
I'm curious, do you have a lens that's capable of taking the moon shot, or a telescope with a camera attachment, or is it cropped?

However you did it, its beautiful.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 05, 09, 02:15:43 PM
Thanks Ken.

It was with my 100-400mm lens and cropped.  Taken with my Canon EOS 20D handheld.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 05, 09, 02:23:35 PM
Thanks Ken.

It was with my 100-400mm lens and cropped.  Taken with my Canon EOS 20D handheld.
So when you say handheld that means you didn't use a tripod?
If you didn't would the image have been any clearer? Looks very clear to me, just interested if tripods make that much of a difference. Thanks!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 06, 09, 05:28:13 AM
It may have been clearer.  I don't use it much as my lens has image stabilization.  I usually prop myself against something.  If I use a tripod I have to turn the stabilization off.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: pinetrees on May 06, 09, 12:15:43 PM
Thanks for the beautiful photos! ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angiepoo on May 07, 09, 12:14:28 AM
All of the pics on this thread are all so cool.  I'm leaving for Key West (where I was born) on Monday for 7 days.  Will be taking alot of pics so hopefully I will have some cool ones to post on here if I can figure out how. ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 07, 09, 05:24:52 AM
Lucky you Cinchy!!!  Have a good time and be safe!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 07, 09, 05:25:45 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/050609-joshua-tree-with-moo.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Agape_is_love on May 07, 09, 05:47:29 AM
All of the pics on this thread are all so cool.  I'm leaving for Key West (where I was born) on Monday for 7 days.  Will be taking alot of pics so hopefully I will have some cool ones to post on here if I can figure out how. ;D

Okay I am Jealous  ;) Can't wait to see the pictures. Have a safe trip
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 10, 09, 04:03:18 AM
Thru-hikers.
 
Islip Saddle this morning.
That pvc pipe with the holes in it is for his umbrella when he crosses the desert. Says it makes it 10 degrees cooler!
(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/532463806_Z5pza-XL.jpg[ /img]All these other guys are on the trail to Baden Powell.[img]http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/532464957_FjQVm-XL.jpg)

(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/532466142_Mfsoj-XL.jpg)

(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/532467325_fn7qy-XL.jpg)

(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/532468418_RG3wv-XL.jpg)

(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/532470805_Mm4aY-XL.jpg)
 
(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/532472024_QQ8ti-XL.jpg)
This is Smith. 69 years old. He just found a aaa battery on the ground.
(http://fighton.smugmug.com/photos/532474605_j8NUU-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 10, 09, 01:07:59 PM
Hot dog.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/532669897_S4HrZ-L.jpg)(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/532659577_z2YcZ-L.jpg)(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/532664796_kMhaP-L.jpg)(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/532665355_rk5vk-L.jpg)(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/532622573_HiMY4-L.jpg)(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/532623366_oaRVB-L.jpg)(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/532647260_Dafg5-L.jpg)(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/532650138_RvHkT-L.jpg)(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/532631627_nJwux-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 10, 09, 01:16:10 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/532651421_HtWF3-L.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/532656436_3vhVy-L.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/532610546_M5Gpi-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on May 11, 09, 05:27:35 AM
Nice shots everyone, I hope you l had a great Mother's Day.

A Shot from the Day (http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3521356054)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on May 12, 09, 12:09:36 AM
 :wavey:
Howdy Hi from Washington and Great Photos Everybody!!!

Angelwolf your photos are so inspirational and always pleasing to the eye. :2thumbsup:

And Surfer_Dude you really now how to capture the human spirit. :2thumbsup:

Anyhoots, I'm glad I finally got a chance to get online and catch up on all the cool shots. Been so dern busy since the snows are gone....also it's so hard to pull myself away from the outdoors and sit behind a computer when there is so much to see and do now. Heavy spring showers finally drove me in today. :P

Oh how I love Moral Season.........

(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/48/l_cf87ce542e374f5993a757f9f9b97eb6.jpg)

(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/92/l_563a8f8c04b64f368434ce34e26633dd.jpg)
Ahhhh......Spring......after a long winter....it's a great thing to see the flowers springing to life around these parts.
(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/87/l_62149c8fbea64c65afe4f9041a82454d.jpg)
Wild violas and strawberries are everywhere
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/90/l_5c4c868428f243ffb77f9fc4736716d8.jpg)
(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/90/l_5a70971b20e645a09bbbc96fc2a3c3b6.jpg)
Skunk cabbage
(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/82/l_bab73572212841cc87bde183d68d39eb.jpg)
and even dandilions are a welcome site
(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/100/l_e7c2ee4223404e5ebbb25ec6f5b4e15a.jpg)
Cicadas are starting to appear and soon thier sound will fill the evening air.......
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/79/l_36ac8725349e4a4fb0278c715cf8456c.jpg)
Fuzzy face.....almost looks like part rat.
(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/74/l_9ab0d137d706451b9ff72eecd17b4931.jpg)

Until I type again........it's back out on my deck to watch the grass grow and the deer kicking their heels up.

Chow fer now..... :wavey:
and keep on keepin' on everyone.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 12, 09, 01:39:10 AM
The rusted bent nail is soooo cool! :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on May 12, 09, 05:17:11 AM
The rusted bent nail is soooo cool! :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:

That thar nail n board are 100yrs old too....dem thar are antiques. ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on May 12, 09, 09:20:17 AM
Really good eye Tumblebush, also thanks for the nice words.  :)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3521195522_7419c3339b.jpg)
Took this just outside the Old Spaghetti Factory in Riverside on Mother's Day just as we were leaving.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on May 16, 09, 06:33:05 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch/v/OkpQNcxHY5A
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on May 16, 09, 08:05:52 PM
nice little league photos; is one of the children yours?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on May 16, 09, 08:31:45 PM
Thanks!
I went down to took these for family friend, WWdreamn. 
My daughter did not want to play this year, she prefers ballet and other "girly" adventures.  Too bad, but I didn't want to force her.  However, I have a little four year old boy in the bullpen. I think he will love it.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 16, 09, 09:40:25 PM
Great shots Tumblebush.  Interesting plants and great composition.

Thanks so much for the nice words....  Much appreciated!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on May 18, 09, 02:14:36 AM
Anyone go to the Planes of Fame Air Show this weekend???

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/jc.jpg)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/stripes.jpg)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/03-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: in my dreams on May 18, 09, 04:45:08 AM
OOOHH! Nice pics. We didn't go, but I currently (and hopefully not for long) live about 4 or 5 miles to the north, if that much. I will not miss ONT noise, but there is no sweeter machine-made sound than that of those planes!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on May 19, 09, 01:29:44 AM
Thanks InMyDreams,
  You are gonna love Wrightwood.  I moved there because I was in a grocery store in Rancho Cucamonga, with my kids, during an armed robbery.  I grew up in the area and that event was enough to motivate me.  Great place to raise kids, great schools, small community where you actualy get to know your neighbors.  People give you eye contact as you walk down the street, in the stores, and at the post office.....  Oops!!   :offtopic: 

  Love the old planes and air show, it has been quite a few years since I last visited.  Well done show, very well organized. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angiepoo on May 19, 09, 03:13:15 AM
Ok, so I think I have some pretty good shots to post on here from Key West. How do I go about doing so?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chesslike on May 19, 09, 04:22:49 AM
Ok, so I think I have some pretty good shots to post on here from Key West. How do I go about doing so?

http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php?topic=1897.0
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angiepoo on May 20, 09, 04:53:01 PM
(http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/3415key_west_025-med.jpg)(http://)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angiepoo on May 20, 09, 04:59:01 PM
(http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/3415key_west_034-med.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angiepoo on May 20, 09, 05:03:04 PM
I have a ton of pics but apparently the size of them won't all fit on photobucket.  So when I get more time I will figure out how to put more on here.  The first pic was taken from the trolly.  This is the most southern point of the united states.  The second pic is my daughter and I at Smather's Beach on Key West.  The weather was beautiful.  Not too humid because we had the ocean breeze all day.  Plus Key West is only 4 miles wide and 1 1/2 miles long.  Pretty small.  Trust me, I didn't want to come home.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Agape_is_love on May 24, 09, 01:12:23 AM
I went by the Veteran's Park today and it is just amazing. Thank you to all who made it possible. It is absolutely gorgeous

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/knmartinez/IMG_0950.jpg)

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/knmartinez/IMG_0951.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Agape_is_love on May 24, 09, 01:17:38 AM
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/knmartinez/IMG_0950-2.jpg)

Larger View
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on May 24, 09, 01:54:31 AM
Great pics everyone!
 
I saw this bird flying over my house earlier today (Phelan) and thought it was a hawk...but it was a Turkey Vulture! So I grabbed my camera. These are not the best photo's but the first I have taken of a turkey vulture. Are they common around here and I just have never noticed?

(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p369591705-3.jpg)
(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p346456303-3.jpg)
   

 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 24, 09, 03:49:13 AM
More of em that I saw today.

Can't remember his name but he said he was 62 years old.
HUGE thumbs!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/544132443_sB2Y3-XL.jpg)

This guys name I remembered, Ken. I think he said his internet name is "Sir Ken".
71 years old! Amazing!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/544133298_suRPo-XL.jpg)
dudes hands were HUGE!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/544134131_77rxP-XL.jpg)

Right behind Sir Ken were his wife and daughter.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/544135029_CBUog-XL.jpg)

These girls were at Cooper Canyon.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/544135907_f5WgA-XL.jpg)

These two were going the wrong way! I caught up to them on the way up to Mt. Williamson from the Eagles Roost side. I asked them where they were going and he said, Canada! :lol:
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/544136732_zhF7B-XL.jpg)

These two guys I caught cheating!  :lol: They had someone drive their packs to Eagles Roost while they did the loop from Islip Saddle. so funny!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/544137562_3y9ZB-XL.jpg)

I forgot this guys name too. He said his wife was right behind him on the way up.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/544138460_w3Lpq-XL.jpg)

And here she is about a half a mile down the trail. After I took this picture and walked past her I made her promise to hike with her husband! At least until she got far away from the L.A.
areas. Told her there are a bunch of freaky weirdos around this area. She got scared. :cry: Hey don't get mad at me, I think women who hike alone up in the mountains are crazy!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/544139460_4HiwY-XL.jpg)

And the best for last!
A lady riding Traveler!
FIGHT ON!
A THROUGH RIDER!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/544142916_L44wX-XL.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/544141314_uJM74-XL.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/544142127_PeNGu-XL.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/544140412_RiYLC-XL.jpg) (http://[/url)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ProjectNova on May 24, 09, 03:58:11 AM
I enjoy taking photos of cars and planes, the other thing I enjoy doing is photo editing. This is pic of my Jeep a week or so after my Wife and I bought it.
I should post both before and after pics so you can see all that I did to the photo to make you draw attention to the Jeep, but I can't find the before.


(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d80/projectnova1970/DuanesJeep3a.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on May 26, 09, 12:50:54 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/3563911895_fc39304b72.jpg)
                       Multi-tasking

There are quite a few of us that spend a lot of time post processing.   ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on May 28, 09, 11:59:28 PM
Hello again from the north country...... :wavey:

Taking a break from a little hike we took this morning. Pretty cool air show shots Forest 1 and the Turkey Vulture is cool too Calindy...they are all cool shots and always a treat coming in here and seeing them all. :thumbs:

Anyhoots....here's a few shots of our hike. It's great that we don't have to go very far around here, plus we always have the trails to ourselves....ok...we might run into the occasional neighbor out getting firewood or a neighbor out grouse or mushroom hunting, but very seldom.

Our goal, to an old slash pile via an old logging road. This mountain had a nasty little fire a year before we moved here. It's still pretty and fun watching it grow back little by little. I always sit and watch the elk and moose roam the hill side.
(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/88/l_e9350dbd4120425da2b30241d602ac35.jpg)

Two hours later.....we made our goal. It wasn't quite the top, but the view was still breath taking. You can barely make out the Upper Columbia River and the town of Northport sitting along it's banks.
(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/80/l_70a689ae43d24d0197298dacce5b2a79.jpg)

Our place is there somewhere.
(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/73/l_69690f8b9cc54a7491e23f78cf7bdd4a.jpg)

This shot shows our roof a little better......I think...(squinting a little).
(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/80/l_229503dc76224ac49db4a1ef4475657a.jpg)

Home sweet home. And man....I was glad to get back down. I swear it was raining ticks up there. I'll be itching all the rest of the day and into the night.
(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/88/l_159032fa7e7441f3ac57b012d3c7f3a5.jpg)

Well, time to grab something cold to drink and head down to the fishing hole.

Hope everyone is doing great and keep on keepin' on......... :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: sage on May 29, 09, 01:08:43 PM
Your home and surrounding area looks a little like paradise!!!  Absolutely beautiful pictures.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on May 29, 09, 11:05:35 PM
WOW Tumblebush, what a great place to live! Nice photo's too!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on May 29, 09, 11:08:13 PM
Fight on..nice series!

Project Nova & Surfer_Dude....great PP!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on May 31, 09, 01:42:27 AM
Thanks Calindy...everyone shots are only getting better and better.
 I didn't do much post processing to the clown shot..here is a B&W conversion that was only post processed in Lightroom 2.0.

                                                         (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2143/3541900707_1a67812cdc.jpg)

                                                                                  View On Large Black (http://www.bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3541900707&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 31, 09, 09:29:24 AM
Pictures (http://fighton.smugmug.com/gallery/8383090_mYBkF#550121854_bsdpW)
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/550131264_3SDvS-XL-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 02, 09, 01:59:31 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/3587426157_477a1504bb_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jun 02, 09, 05:04:00 PM
SD....great shots, you have a LOT of fun taking pictures don't you?? Me too ;D ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jun 02, 09, 09:45:32 PM
From Hwy 2

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/photo44---052809.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jun 05, 09, 03:21:59 AM
The clouds yesterday were spooky, but beautiful. 

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofResizeofResizeofparkave.jpg)

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Resizeofparkaave2b.jpg)



At home a different but great view.  Mountain High on the left and table mountain to the right.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Resizeoforchardview2.jpg)

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofMountainHightablemountain.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jun 05, 09, 03:35:10 AM
wow those are beautiful!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jun 07, 09, 05:40:07 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/556668783_zyw6M-X2.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/556660789_XeFfL-X2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 07, 09, 01:48:08 PM
Really cool cloud shots Chuck and FO, great captures of the beauty of our home town.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jun 15, 09, 12:01:16 AM
Really cool cloud shots Chuck and FO, great captures of the beauty of our home town.
Thanks! Shoulda been there! You know how pictures (at least mine) don't reflect what's really there...

If you are ever in or around the Chilao area, watch out for Jack!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/563102780_ZSNy3-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/563099132_fa6jV-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: tlc on Jun 16, 09, 04:00:49 PM
I sent the page to my Meteorologist friend John Fredericks. He  indicated that they were "mammatus" clouds. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammatus

John has also written a book about his life and travels with his late dog Jordan who was on tv every day with John and at all events. Partial proceeds from book sales go to animal rescue groups.

www.paws-across-america.com

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Sagebrush on Jun 16, 09, 05:45:49 PM
LOL FO!! Jacks legs look like they are going faster than his front ones! Too cute!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 18, 09, 06:13:08 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3639213204_a4a32243e8_o.jpg)                                                                   

                                                                          View On Black Large (http://www.bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=3639213204&size=large)

I recreated an earlier panorama shot with a tripod and ball head. It is about 23 different shots stitched together.  I was able to get rid of most of the geometric distortions with CS4.  Next time I will use a pano head or go the inexpensive route and create an arca swiss style slider. I have been busy doing events, it was fun to try my hand at landscapes again.  ;D
Canon 40D
17-35mm 2.8L
22mm
100ISO
1/125 sec
f/13
Adobe CS4
Lightroom 2.0
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jun 18, 09, 11:59:24 PM
I love this photo!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jun 19, 09, 12:26:12 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3639213204_a4a32243e8_o.jpg)                                                                   

                                                                          View On Black Large (http://www.bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=3639213204&size=large)

I recreated an earlier panorama shot with a tripod and ball head. It is about 23 different shots stitched together.  I was able to get rid of most of the geometric distortions with CS4.  Next time I will use a pano head or go the inexpensive route and create an arca swiss style slider. I have been busy doing events, it was fun to try my hand at landscapes again.  ;D
Canon 40D
17-35mm 2.8L
22mm
100ISO
1/125 sec
f/13
Adobe CS4
Lightroom 2.0


Just don't stand there too long......  ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jun 19, 09, 04:21:23 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3639213204_a4a32243e8_o.jpg)                                                                   

                                                                          View On Black Large (http://www.bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=3639213204&size=large)

I recreated an earlier panorama shot with a tripod and ball head. It is about 23 different shots stitched together.  I was able to get rid of most of the geometric distortions with CS4.  Next time I will use a pano head or go the inexpensive route and create an arca swiss style slider. I have been busy doing events, it was fun to try my hand at landscapes again.  ;D
Canon 40D
17-35mm 2.8L
22mm
100ISO
1/125 sec
f/13
Adobe CS4
Lightroom 2.0

dude! the black really makes a difference.
Why so many shots to make this picture? (23) I don't get it.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Jun 29, 09, 09:34:03 PM
MALTESE IMAGES
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/Malta%202009/12MaltaBus.jpg)(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/Malta%202009/6Marsaxlokk4.jpg)(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/Malta%202009/3Mosta.jpg)(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/Malta%202009/1QawraPromenade.jpg)(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/Malta%202009/20Mdina5.jpg)(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/Malta%202009/14GoldenBay2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 02, 09, 09:37:36 AM
Wonderful images!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Jul 04, 09, 12:59:44 AM
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/IMG_3222.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Jul 04, 09, 01:02:49 AM
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/IMG_3223.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Jul 04, 09, 01:08:01 AM
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/IMG_3204.jpg)


(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/IMG_3287.jpg)


Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Jul 04, 09, 01:10:46 AM
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/IMG_3286.jpg)


(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/IMG_3267.jpg)


Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Jul 04, 09, 01:17:43 AM
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/IMG_3265.jpg)

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/IMG_3268.jpg)

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u51/suhijita/IMG_3229.jpg)



Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jul 05, 09, 12:01:51 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/582023381_3ESgC-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/582024632_bx3K6-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/582024028_t9Ywi-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/582025421_CKpqf-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Agape_is_love on Jul 06, 09, 06:11:01 AM
Took some pictures of the parade and bed race, if anyone is interested. Who knows maybe you are featured in one of my shots  ;D

http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=3v2f8rg3.1n8yqqwz&x=0&h=1&y=-asixnq&localeid=en_US
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jul 06, 09, 01:39:04 PM
Nice stuff!  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jul 06, 09, 04:15:15 PM
All of these photos are just incredible!!

GREAT JOB!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 06, 09, 04:37:17 PM
Nice use of DoF people...
well done.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jul 07, 09, 10:00:20 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/582795778_zKW4x-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 16, 09, 04:27:45 AM
(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs130.snc1/5572_101239861247_527611247_2013002_5611828_n.jpg)
Mahalo!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Suhijita on Jul 16, 09, 03:01:25 PM
I haven't heard the term DOF since high school photography class - and I took photography in college as well - are  you patronizing us SD? :P
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 16, 09, 04:42:56 PM
All that is old from film is still the standard in digital...That term is used all the time in professional circles as well as amateur ones.  Many photographers use the broader term DOF when they specifically mean selective focus, differential focus or shallow focus. This is how I was using the term.  As far as being patronizing...no ...just enjoying and trying to be encouraging.  I know the amount of effort , passion and creativity that can go into photography. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 18, 09, 01:51:50 AM
(http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs130.snc1/5572_102025821247_527611247_2022182_7616901_n.jpg)
Processing with the worst scenarios but you have to use what you can. Kite Beach, Maui
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Jul 18, 09, 07:19:01 AM
Hi neighbors! Laughlinguy is now a Phelan guy & my sunsets now look like this...
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF4628.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF4612.jpg)

I love it! I've gained Joshua trees and hearing peacocks throughout the day, and lost 103 degrees at 9 in the morning. See you all around town.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jul 18, 09, 08:07:29 AM
Hi neighbors! Laughlinguy is now a Phelan guy & my sunsets now look like this...
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF4628.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF4612.jpg)

I love it! I've gained Joshua trees and hearing peacocks throughout the day, and lost 103 degrees at 9 in the morning. See you all around town.
:2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jul 19, 09, 01:32:40 AM
Yay Laughlin guy....  A little cooler for you in Phelan then Laughlin.  But not at fun.  LOL
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jul 19, 09, 01:42:45 AM
I wish I had my feet in this stream.....

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/stream.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/streamwithflowers.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Jul 19, 09, 11:25:30 PM
Wasn't sure if I should have put this under a new title "Baby Photos" or just share it here....

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/BabyBooTwo.jpg)

Sure is photogenic isn't she....
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Jul 19, 09, 11:26:45 PM
Dana...where were your photos taken??  Sure looks nice and COOL.....sigh
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jul 20, 09, 01:59:58 AM
Twin Peaks from the ACH this morning.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/595860939_Kvkym-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jul 20, 09, 10:01:22 PM
Coyote Hills Golf Course in Fullerton.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 21, 09, 11:44:44 PM
(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v5207/115/54/527611247/n527611247_2046031_1878448.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2609/3743798011_afe103df60.jpg?v=0)

(http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v5207/115/54/527611247/n527611247_2046086_1880023.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Jul 28, 09, 05:35:21 AM
Wow! Great Pics Everyone!

Like those action images SD, something I need to work on.
Tried getting shots of my dogs catching frisbee, but still haven't mastered it yet.

Anyhoots, just thought I'd share a sunset. The last of the thunderstorms finally departed as the low heads off, made for some nice sunsets.
Couldn't help but watch this one with David Bowie playing in my head..........Golden Years........

(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/21/l_cbb2f7eeb847473b9a965700b30bb16f.jpg)

(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/75/l_19491efb2f244ddd89c1ff00f56fac67.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 28, 09, 06:01:35 AM
Well captured TB, you don't see sunsets like that often.
Also thanks for the compliments.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 03, 09, 03:38:14 AM
Click Here to View On Black Large (http://www.bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=3783117425&size=large)

The Faces of Summer
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: SkierBob on Aug 03, 09, 05:22:19 PM

woke up this morning to rap music and riff raff on my mountain. I'm sick and tired of the trash and crap left behind,, plus it's my property so I called LASD.

(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/riffraff/pic1.jpg)

When I saw this on my PTZ camera I called them back and warned them the guy in black has a handgun. 
(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/riffraff/pic2.jpg)

I went down the hill and met 6 or 7 of LASD finest.  A few shotguns and AR15's later they rolled up on the riffraff and hauled them off to jail..

 (http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/riffraff/pic3.jpg)


Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Aug 03, 09, 05:38:04 PM
Great surveillance photos.
What zoom level does the camera have and was it on max zoom?
Is the property posted?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: SkierBob on Aug 03, 09, 05:54:22 PM
Great surveillance photos.
What zoom level does the camera have and was it on max zoom?
Is the property posted?

Yes the property is posted. What I need is a fence. The camera is  a Sony SNC-RX30N/2 with 26x optical zoom.  mounted on top a 50ft tower.  It wasn't at full zoom.  full zoom with the wind blowing is a bit blurring due to wind vibration in the tower.

It's not as web friendly as the canon so I don't give controllable access to web users.  The Sony is setup to pan the horizon during daylight hours.  I'm feeding the video from the Sony into the Canon VB101 camera server to limit viewer time to 30 seconds.  The Sony is more of a security camera then anything.  The Canon VB101 was a great server for giving public access due to limited bandwidth option, programmable PTZ do not view areas, and the ablity to limit viewing time. 

I scratched the lens on my canon vc-c4r so although the camera and server are fully functional the lens is ruined.  Someday I'll replace it.. 

http://www.palmdalecam.com/cam.htm (http://www.palmdalecam.com/cam.htm)
the winds not blowing 117mph... there's a short in the wiring going to the sensor..  so my weather station is off line until tomorrow

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Aug 04, 09, 05:49:50 AM
Awesome photos to all of you!!

Danna and Doug what incredible photos!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Aug 04, 09, 06:08:53 AM

Richard and Kristal Lane
July 11, 2009


(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/WWMtnGal/brideandgroom2.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 04, 09, 03:20:06 PM
Thanks for sharing a few moments of such a fantastic day!
Best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Aug 04, 09, 04:15:03 PM
Good job!!  :2thumbsup: We all need to curtail this behavior.
My experience from supervising inmates says that they may (probably will) send out their gang banger buddies to seek revenge, so be vigilant for a week or so. These are not nice people.

Yes the property is posted. What I need is a fence. The camera is  a Sony SNC-RX30N/2 with 26x optical zoom.  mounted on top a 50ft tower.  It wasn't at full zoom.  full zoom with the wind blowing is a bit blurring due to wind vibration in the tower.

It's not as web friendly as the canon so I don't give controllable access to web users.  The Sony is setup to pan the horizon during daylight hours.  I'm feeding the video from the Sony into the Canon VB101 camera server to limit viewer time to 30 seconds.  The Sony is more of a security camera then anything.  The Canon VB101 was a great server for giving public access due to limited bandwidth option, programmable PTZ do not view areas, and the ablity to limit viewing time. 

I scratched the lens on my canon vc-c4r so although the camera and server are fully functional the lens is ruined.  Someday I'll replace it.. 

http://www.palmdalecam.com/cam.htm (http://www.palmdalecam.com/cam.htm)
the winds not blowing 117mph... there's a short in the wiring going to the sensor..  so my weather station is off line until tomorrow


Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: SkierBob on Aug 05, 09, 12:09:59 AM
Good job!!  :2thumbsup: We all need to curtail this behavior.
My experience from supervising inmates says that they may (probably will) send out their gang banger buddies to seek revenge, so be vigilant for a week or so. These are not nice people.


I thought of the possibility of some type of revenge.. I appreciate the heads up.. I'll keep an eye out, but I'm not going to be afraid of them.

When my employee and friend got shot by 17 year old gang banging punk in a drive by they were afraid to go to court.  I drove them each day and made sure we sat where the punk could see us.  The judge gave the shooter 40 years.  He is sitting in prison as I type...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Aug 05, 09, 05:57:31 AM
Thanks for sharing a few moments of such a fantastic day!
Best wishes for a long and happy marriage.

Thank you, you are the best!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Forest 1 on Aug 07, 09, 07:09:43 PM
Scolopendra heros arizonensis (Arizona Centipede)
Scardesis the Hellious out of me....found him in my luggage after a trip to our Arizona property.  I did the "silent scream dork dance" when I found him.

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/Grooming.jpg)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/DBitter/Legnth.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: SkierBob on Aug 12, 09, 03:17:22 PM
Trucker has problem getting his trailer to fit under the railroad overpass at Fort Tejon and Hwy 138. 
(http://www.palmdalecam.com/gallery/junk/doesnotfit.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Aug 12, 09, 03:32:01 PM
It looks like the railroad overpass won that battle.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 14, 09, 05:00:25 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/3819900854_d1919f9a63.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2609/3819931424_8ff196c602_b.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/3819017713_e820cb4df1.jpg)

Thanks Jay Ray and all the performers it sounded great.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Aug 16, 09, 02:13:38 AM
The Classic Car Show was wonderful! I usually don't take pics of myself, but I thought this one would be ok. I even waved.
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF5537.jpg)
Did y'all catch the 4X4 Corvette? Crazy. (All right, I'll admit it, I wanted it)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF5479.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 16, 09, 02:25:51 AM
All the cars were really cool, but that crazy Vette really stood out.  Does anyone know how it was built?

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3825184604_ab968226ab.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 16, 09, 02:39:10 AM
Cool shots LauglinG!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3824953608_7c8e1132e1.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/3824134193_77b699a9fe.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/3824162559_48133ae7b2.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3824951818_5d631a124a.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/3824455163_fd2451272f.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Bob C on Aug 16, 09, 02:42:09 AM
All the cars were really cool, but that crazy Vette really stood out.  Does anyone know how it was built?

There was a Vette in that photo? ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 16, 09, 02:45:04 AM
There was a Vette in that photo? ;)

Oh duh, there was the owner right there...I could have just asked him.  ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Aug 16, 09, 03:13:41 AM
The Monte Carlo was drivable  ::)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF5385.jpg)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF5377.jpg)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF5379.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Aug 18, 09, 01:39:53 PM
Polar Bear: I come in Peace
 
Norbert Rosing ' s striking images of a wild polar bear coming upon
tethered sled dogs in the
 
wilds of Canada ' s Hudson Bay.
 
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/623264755_8QuEG-L.jpg)
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/623265116_SJn4s-L.jpg)
The
photographer was sure that he was going to see the end of his dogs when the
polar bear wandered in.
 
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/623266220_pAaBL-L.jpg)
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/623265856_G7V3R-L.jpg)
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/623266031_ovnMg-L.jpg)
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/623266447_VqAQu-L.jpg)
The Polar Bear
returned every night that week to play with the dogs.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: sage on Aug 18, 09, 01:55:13 PM
Fight on I love those pictures!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: mensajanitor on Aug 18, 09, 10:52:13 PM
polar bear/dogs------why can't we all get along like that? :-\
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Aug 18, 09, 11:39:49 PM
That is really cool!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Aug 19, 09, 05:11:25 PM
Scolopendra heros arizonensis (Arizona Centipede)
Scardesis the Hellious out of me....found him in my luggage after a trip to our Arizona property.  I did the "silent scream dork dance" when I found him.

Eeeww......and Mr. Bush thought it was creepy when he flew to Cali. last month and had a couple earwigs (aka pincher bugs) crawl out of his briefcase. So...he ended up importing Wa. earwigs into Cali. New movie.....Earwigs on Planes. :P
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Tumblebush on Aug 19, 09, 05:15:03 PM
One of the best art galleries around........is all around us, thanks to mother nature.

(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/92/l_040d94ac05354f20bb21b4d5bc0c9379.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Aug 19, 09, 05:37:02 PM
 :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Sep 06, 09, 05:42:09 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3892078226_e63531e055_b.jpg)
Last Night's Fiery Moon

View On Black Large (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=3892078226&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Sep 06, 09, 10:32:27 AM
Hi Surfer_Dude!

What equipment did you use for this one?!

Everytime I'm taking a photo of the moon it only comes out as a bright spot surrounded by blackness  :-\
It would be great if you could reveal your "trick"!  :)

Thanks!
Snowbird

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Sep 06, 09, 11:34:50 AM
This is how...
(http://www.chapelhillmemories.com/uploads/Image/Apple%20Chill%20Juggler%20Chapel%20Hill%20Medium%20Web%20view.jpg)
 ;D


Snowbird,
Here are the specs for that shot...
1/60 sec
2.8/f
200mm
ISO 400
(EF 70-200mm 2.8l IS)
Canon 40 D
Set Camera on timer or remote
Live view avoids mirror slap (you can lock up the mirror on many cameras)
Carbon fiber tripod (dampening)
Ball head

Add patience..
There was still smoke in the sky so I added a few touches in Lightroom 2.0 to sharpen, but there was no processing to enhance the color. 
The original is a large file:   
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3892078226_8b2ccc4a66_o.jpg 

Here it is cropped:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/3891861841_94204a1aab_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Sep 06, 09, 11:56:09 AM
Thanks for the info, Surfer_Dude!
It's truely appreciated!
Now I just have to get the right camera (I have a simple but good Canon ISO 860).
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Sep 06, 09, 04:33:43 PM
SD, love the moon, mine did not turn out as good. Here is what the smoke looked like yesterday in Phelan:
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_9828.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_9849.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_9973.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0009.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0048.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Sep 06, 09, 04:37:06 PM
"One of the best art galleries around........is all around us, thanks to mother nature."
TB...Love that photo!!

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Sep 06, 09, 05:10:26 PM
@ Calindy and Tb ...True, great stuff.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 07, 09, 01:25:47 AM
Thanks for the setting SD, I will try that tonite.  I can get a great shot with my Panasonic but can't quite seem to get the settings right on my 20D or Rebel.

I got a few of the smoke yesterday, took a drive up N4.  I have not had time to load them as I am trying to paint....  :)

Great work Calindy and TB.  The MOON SHOT ROCKS SD.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Sep 09, 09, 03:22:27 PM
AWESOME PHOTOS!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Cardinal on Sep 09, 09, 04:35:53 PM
During Viet Nam. the AFVN radio network had a program that was tongue in cheek called, "The Adventures of Chicken Man".  Always looked forward to listening to it each day and getting a chuckle.  Glad to see he is still alive and making folks smile.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 08, 09, 06:21:10 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/706880156_MLjkk-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Nov 19, 09, 02:41:22 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2578/4115808435_53d3565450_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 21, 09, 05:17:05 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/712499889_tbwVa-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Nov 28, 09, 07:46:09 PM
"The Official UnOfficial Measurement"
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2628/4140590527_19c58e64a1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 03, 09, 03:14:08 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/298177811_cY7ji-X2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Dec 03, 09, 03:53:29 AM
Nice stuff!  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: SkierBob on Dec 04, 09, 09:56:58 PM
I think Toolman and a few others could appreciate these photos. 
(http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nevada421/hotrod1.jpg)

(http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nevada421/hotrod2.jpg)

(http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nevada421/hotrod3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Dec 04, 09, 11:33:04 PM
I want one, I want one !
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 05, 09, 12:59:14 AM
SkierBob give us some details, if you know.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 06, 09, 03:53:02 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/733020212_Nxgrj-M.jpg)

More pics of this baby ---> pics (http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/10554663_o5hmM#733045596_2Fyjo)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Dec 06, 09, 04:50:33 PM
SkierBob give us some details, if you know.

 Seen all the details I need to see !

I'd love to matt the pedal on that thing !

Let's build one with a jet motor... oh oh, that won't work... you'd melt the ice and sink...... my bad...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 08, 09, 03:42:05 AM
Cool Shots! ;D

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2791/4167536477_d083857eaf_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 08, 09, 04:29:05 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/4168423744_537559bf57.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 11, 09, 01:42:22 PM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/sets/72157622832345097/show/
A slide show of running "Elvi" and others from the Las Vegas Marathon..
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: garski on Dec 12, 09, 10:18:43 PM
Here is a photo from todays storm on the east side of town
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab248/garski1/PC120005.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 12, 09, 10:55:26 PM
Here is a photo from todays storm on the east side of town
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab248/garski1/PC120005.jpg)
very nice!  8)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Dec 13, 09, 12:57:05 AM
Same rainbow with desert in the background.  Beautiful day for rainbows.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Resizeofrainbow2-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Dec 13, 09, 01:10:18 AM
Thanks, Garski and Chuck!  I love rainbows.  Nice shots! 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Dec 13, 09, 02:01:59 AM
Ahhhhhhhh. Nice.  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 13, 09, 02:58:18 AM
It was indeed beautiful, I happened to be going to VV and saw it myself, here are a few from me.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/rainbow-12-2-09-2-web.jpg)


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/rainbow-12-12-09-web.jpg)


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/partial-rainbow-web-12---12.jpg)

One from Main Street/15

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/desert-clouds-web-12-12-09.jpg)


One of my neighbors trees after the snow

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/12-08-09-two-trees-web.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Dec 13, 09, 03:05:11 AM
Nice shots, AW!  You really captured the purple at the bottom of the rainbow.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 13, 09, 03:24:49 AM
Nice shots, AW!  You really captured the purple at the bottom of the rainbow.
indeed!  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 13, 09, 03:57:54 AM
thanks...  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 13, 09, 04:48:23 AM
I see a Roadrunner, what do you see?

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/roadrunner-cloud-12-12-2009.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Dec 13, 09, 05:15:39 AM
All cool shots, I saw that rainbow coming down the Mtn to do some X-mas shopping and almost turned around to get my camera, but I was unfortunately on the clock.  It was amazingly close as we drove down Wright Mtn. road.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 03, 10, 09:11:11 PM
Here they come!  :o
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/755160952_7WRNY-L.jpg)

http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/10845322_UCVz9#755217975_EionK
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 18, 10, 02:22:26 PM
Hey! where's all the pictures of the snow???  ???
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 18, 10, 04:00:11 PM
Right now it's rain.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 20, 10, 04:46:36 AM
Right now it's rain.
what about now?  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 21, 10, 02:52:16 AM
Right now it's rain.
did it snow?  :laugh:
Title: Snow Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 22, 10, 01:52:30 AM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4293740041_3dafec30c8.jpg)

This was at dusk, it really was this blue outside. :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jan 22, 10, 02:33:45 AM
Time for a picnic
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Resizeofgoodtimetoloungeondeck.jpg)

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Resizeoftimeforapicnic.jpg)

then time for the spa
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Resizeofspatime.jpg)

then for a BBQ
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofacoolBBQ-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 22, 10, 06:28:29 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4295987212_16c69d51e6.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 23, 10, 12:27:58 AM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4295987212_16c69d51e6.jpg)
Wow Dude! Really nice! I love the sky in the background. Looks unreal!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jan 23, 10, 04:00:36 AM
Chuck & Surfer Dude, GREAT pics!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jan 23, 10, 05:25:24 AM
We had a great living room view today.  Of course the sun was out only 5 minutes?  Off in the distance is El Mirage.

Saturday will be Gridlock traffic.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Resizeofsnoweverywhere.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 23, 10, 08:07:44 AM
Thanks all...


(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4296945740_30c92cf853.jpg)
The Unshoveled
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jan 23, 10, 04:11:02 PM
That is beautiful Surfer_Dude!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 23, 10, 04:39:17 PM
Looking in...


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Snow1.jpg?t=1264264575)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 23, 10, 07:42:41 PM
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jan 23, 10, 08:29:34 PM
This is why everyone is coming to Wrightwood!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_03441.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0321_edited-2.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0333.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 23, 10, 08:58:56 PM
Beautiful Calindy...New camera eh?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jan 24, 10, 12:27:56 AM
Looked at th EXIF huh? ;)  Now, if I could figure out how to micro-adjust my lenses with it!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 24, 10, 02:11:27 AM
I took a 7d for a spin the other day and have often have  5D II on loaner from work.  They are both amazing cameras.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jan 24, 10, 04:37:00 AM
I really like it!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Jan 24, 10, 04:43:51 AM
Calindy, those shots you posted earlier today are just beautiful!  But how in the world did SD know you had a new camera, just by looking at the pictures?  If you do, I thought your old one took fantastic pics!  But, I'm not a photographer.  I tried to take a pic of my back deck this morning, and my little camera told me to change the batteries.  I put it down and went to take a shower.  So much for the picture.   ::)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 24, 10, 04:50:38 AM
Not by the Exif data, looks like it was saved for web...
which strips that info...
:)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jan 24, 10, 05:46:08 AM
So you just knew ;D...oh now I know, I sold my 40d!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 24, 10, 03:53:49 PM
 ;)@ Calindy,

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4297451374_5ab757329c.jpg)
                                       
Moving to Wrightwood


View On Black & Biggah (http://www.bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=4297451374&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 24, 10, 06:38:18 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4300557527_061ce9e250.jpg)

                         View On Black Large (http://www.bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=4301381640&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 24, 10, 11:22:15 PM
Impromptu Diaper Changing Station:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Snow%202010/Snowdiaper-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 25, 10, 06:46:23 PM
Photo Op:
A Fenner crew is digging out hydrants in town.
Just seen digging one out on Spruce & Edna.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Laughlinguy on Jan 25, 10, 11:29:45 PM
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/Laughlinguy/DSCF7493.jpg)
I don't know why "Old No. 7" tastes so much better when you're outside in these conditions, but, it sure does. I took this walking home from Staters.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jan 28, 10, 03:01:59 AM
Very nice, Laughingguy, I just love Joshua Trees & Palm Trees with snow (a little bit anyway)!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 30, 10, 08:18:50 PM
Mt High North

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4316985244_df7869433e.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2731/4316999804_3dba91187a.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2780/4317021294_03fd82a9e4_b.jpg)

Quick shots, didn't have my polarizer or other various filters...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 30, 10, 08:55:32 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/4317055164_d3256dddd4.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jan 30, 10, 09:05:46 PM
Great pics, and I love the smiles on the kids, they are having a blast!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 30, 10, 09:34:55 PM
Thanks Calindy,
It was a lot of fun!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4316428763_6b1283d1fa_b.jpg)

I liked the boy shot so I went back and reworked it.

           Click Here to View Sledder On Black (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=4317180620&size=large)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4316313339_cca8b3bf69_b.jpg)

The kid was OK, they just got a little too much speed...Thank goodness for the net, or they might have had to get picked up in Phelan.   ;)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 01, 10, 01:21:58 PM
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/778292004_NE3jp-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 01, 10, 04:32:35 PM
Great shots SD and love that one LaughlinGuy.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 01, 10, 05:11:03 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/bigtree012410-1.gif)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 02, 10, 01:58:47 AM
Love the clouds!
 :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 05, 10, 02:49:20 PM
swatimtalkinabout! (http://sangabrielmnts.myfreeforum.org/Photo_Climb_Trek_up_to_Mt_Baldy_Feb_04_2010_about2480.html)
man I wish this guy knew how to take panos!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: in my dreams on Feb 05, 10, 04:31:42 PM
 :o I Love that picture at the top of their forum page  :2thumbsup: .
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 05, 10, 11:33:37 PM
:o I Love that picture at the top of their forum page  :2thumbsup: .
You didn't like any from that guys TR? I thought some were amazing! So clear!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: in my dreams on Feb 06, 10, 12:25:52 AM
I only had time to check out what popped up when I went to the site, and I didn't have time to wait for all of them to download  ::) . But it looks like a really usefull forum--thanks for sharing the picks and inadvertantly introducing a new resource.

But still, that photo at the top---I'm big on clouds, and that is pretty unique!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KC6ZGG on Feb 07, 10, 07:00:52 AM
Out taking storm related photos today and this is what I saw.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/Krmit/IMG_2550.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 07, 10, 07:14:17 AM
Beautiful rainbow shot!   :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Feb 09, 10, 06:18:23 PM
Couple of local scenery

Imagine Jackson Lake with no people on it? Nope not PS'd the new signs must be working, not a foot print on the lake.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Jacksonlakeempty.jpg)

Couple of Pine Ridge and Baldy from yesterday.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/IMG_0219PineridgeBaldy.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/IMG_0232Baldy.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 09, 10, 08:09:27 PM
ooh lovely, I really need to make a drive to the top!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Feb 09, 10, 09:07:28 PM
Great shots!

KC6zgg, where was the picture taken?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Feb 10, 10, 12:20:54 PM
Nice capture of the rainbow. KC6ZGG

Great shots toolman! Did you use a polar filter? 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Feb 10, 10, 02:33:04 PM
Toolman the photos are just amazing!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Feb 10, 10, 02:36:24 PM
Tubing looks so fun!  Now that is awesome!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Feb 10, 10, 03:13:50 PM
Nice capture of the rainbow. KC6ZGG

Great shots toolman! Did you use a polar filter? 

 Hi Big -D

Yes I did use a circular polarizer filter on a Lensmate adaptor for the body of the G-9. It's been a great little camera when I don't want to lug around the SLR and leneses. Auto white balance works pretty well also.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Feb 10, 10, 03:20:25 PM
I was trying to figure that shot out, it looked polarized but not like a 20d shot.  Darn little G9 works sweet!
I had to take the day off today, maybe I will get a chance to slap a polarizer on when the sun comes out.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: KC6ZGG on Feb 10, 10, 03:24:41 PM
Great shots!

KC6zgg, where was the picture taken?

Taken at the Saddle d**e off of Arrowhead Lake road. Essentially the beginning of the Mojave river bed. You can see the overflow spillway on the right.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Feb 10, 10, 03:30:06 PM

Here's another one with the little G-9


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/IMG_0396_NDFilter.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Feb 10, 10, 03:34:25 PM
Perty!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Feb 10, 10, 03:39:40 PM
Thank's Nolena

I think I posted this before but here goes again. The G-9 has a macro setting that works pretty well too.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/Macro/Bee1copyright.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 14, 10, 04:24:26 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/787978664_u3L6v-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: GRAHAM_RANCH on Feb 15, 10, 05:32:19 PM
surferdude, I really enjoy your photos....thanks for sharing them. They are great!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Feb 15, 10, 06:04:18 PM
Toolman,
you inspired me to break out my 6 year my old Canon S50 P&S...
Darn thing still can create decent shots.  However, I wouldn't mind one of those G-series cameras.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4359277129_0d22eaf006.jpg)


Thanks Graham..
I think we all love the Wrightwood shots.

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Feb 21, 10, 03:49:04 AM
My granddaughter has the greatest smile ;D ;D

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofSierrasmiley.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 21, 10, 03:54:01 AM
There's a very strong family resemblance, Chuck!   ;D
Cute pic.   :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Feb 21, 10, 04:15:01 AM
Are you saying we have big heads? :'( :'(
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Feb 21, 10, 04:24:44 PM
ForestGal
I can't let you say she got her looks from me.  So, my 4 year old granddaughter took this picture of me- 
NO RESEMBLANCE!!

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Resizeofgrandpa.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 21, 10, 05:09:30 PM
Chuck, you and she both have the same friendly smile........ :laugh:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 23, 10, 08:03:52 AM
Lots of ice today....

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/web-ice-1.jpg)


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/web-ice-2.jpg)


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/web-ice-3.jpg)


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/web-ice-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Feb 23, 10, 01:14:39 PM
Very pretty!  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 25, 10, 02:19:37 AM
(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/snowplay/WW.2.13.2010.JPG)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: in my dreams on Feb 25, 10, 03:14:50 AM
Angelwolf: AwEsOmE  :2thumbsup:
(I can't write in All caps and break forum rules  ;) )
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 25, 10, 03:49:08 AM
Here's another one with the little G-9


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/IMG_0396_NDFilter.jpg)
what really makes this picture for me is the reflection on the snow.
pretty cool!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Mar 03, 10, 05:22:06 AM
Last night's sunset:
(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v11/p85534287-3.jpg)
(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v9/p8824534-3.jpg)
(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p943991196-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 04, 10, 12:36:02 AM
Very cool....shots John,AW and Calindy.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 07, 10, 05:14:31 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/803744142_f8a6h-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 07, 10, 04:28:52 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4409741445_629fa33a99.jpg)

Guess the location...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 07, 10, 05:27:27 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 07, 10, 05:30:30 PM
Memorial Park looking nw at St. Andrews.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: MojaveSidecar on Mar 07, 10, 07:27:12 PM
Memorial Park looking nw at St. Andrews.

+1
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 09, 10, 09:40:22 AM
Winner-Fight On.
That is it!

Just shot a wedding in Malibu with my brother on Sunday, here are a few of my shots. Thought I would share this one because it was so unique.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/sets/72157623584287920/show/

The bride and groom were computer nerds and also anime enthusiasts.  They did their own "thang!"
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 09, 10, 10:27:03 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2775/4418956577_9d47b145ec.jpg)
Caliamigo Ranch, Malibu CA

We found an old carousel that looked like it hadn't been on in ions and I fired her up for a spin.

It was an amazing shoot.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/sets/72157623584287920/show/

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 09, 10, 02:10:03 PM
Winner-Fight On.
That is it!

me thinks you waz just at samy's   
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 10, 10, 12:56:47 AM
No, not at Sammys.  I did hit up General Camera Repair and found two rare screws for a lens for $2.  But I am not sure if I could recommend the place for a fix.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Mar 11, 10, 05:57:09 PM
WOW! Great wedding shots! I loved them!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 12, 10, 11:43:22 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/808435612_WFjMd-M.jpg)

pics (http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/11492219_E9YZT#808435612_WFjMd)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: in my dreams on Mar 13, 10, 01:01:39 AM
Those wedding shots are awesome! The champagne glasses w/strawberries belongs in a foodie magazine  :2thumbsup: .
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 13, 10, 03:05:49 AM
Thanks ladies, it has been a good week for me as far as photography goes.
Today an educational motivational graduation slide show I made was featured on two ginormous screens inside a large gym filled with well over a thousand students. 
I saw more than a few of them welling up in tears.  It was a good day for photography. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 14, 10, 11:37:26 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4432546559_5f02e75928.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 14, 10, 11:57:06 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4433883700_711a65c709.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 18, 10, 12:52:02 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/812977907_iPhu6-X3.jpg)
http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/11544243_tiERM#812977907_iPhu6
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Mar 18, 10, 07:15:31 PM
That is so pretty! Nice sot, yea spring time!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 18, 10, 08:32:44 PM
That is so pretty! Nice sot, yea spring time!
:) thanks! I had to take a picture of it!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: GRAHAM_RANCH on Mar 18, 10, 09:24:11 PM
marvelous shot!!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 19, 10, 02:37:33 PM
marvelous shot!!!!
tytytytyty! ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 22, 10, 07:07:55 AM
Nice color and perspective fight on.

This gentleman came right through the middle of an engagement shoot, I am glad he did.

View On Black (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=4453421660&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 23, 10, 08:13:14 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/817391442_qVUJc-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/817390877_Je7HB-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/817390263_ADJvW-X3-1.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/817389756_azarX-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 25, 10, 02:06:27 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/818837014_feGjw-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 26, 10, 01:22:24 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/819835243_E6be3-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/819832504_ZFzy4-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/819832825_VFFZw-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/819833225_edRDb-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Mar 26, 10, 07:47:46 PM
Besides on the corner of Bonita and Camulous, what city is this?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 26, 10, 11:12:42 PM
Besides on the corner of Bonita and Camulous, what city is this?
here (http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=34.17948,-118.23171&z=10&t=T&marker0=34.17948%2C-118.23171%2C3.1%20km%20SxSW%20of%20Montrose%20CA)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Mar 27, 10, 12:53:48 AM
Great shots Fight on...you inspired me to take pics of the flowers, these were taken in an exotic place!! Phelan Post Office ;D!
(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p422844421-3.jpg)

(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v9/p331899434-3.jpg)

(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v12/p317018782-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Mar 27, 10, 02:34:22 AM
here (http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=34.17948,-118.23171&z=10&t=T&marker0=34.17948%2C-118.23171%2C3.1%20km%20SxSW%20of%20Montrose%20CA)

Oh!  It's there!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 27, 10, 03:20:36 AM
Great shots Fight on...you inspired me to take pics of the flowers, these were taken in an exotic place!! Phelan Post Office ;D!
(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p422844421-3.jpg)

(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v9/p331899434-3.jpg)

(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v12/p317018782-3.jpg)
Thanks! For some reason I am noticing flowers.
They really seem to be exploding! Got to stop, and take pics of them!
btw, do you know the names of any of them? I don't!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Mar 27, 10, 03:53:07 AM
I believe the ones I took a picture of are Sargent Cherry.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Mar 28, 10, 01:03:37 AM
I stopped by a nursery today, and the pictures I took posted above are Fruitless Plums! The trees with the white flowers (and some of the pink) are most likely Almond Trees. So while I was there, I took more pictures, he said we have about 3 weeks, and the flowers will be gone. :(
(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p1031088327-3.jpg)

(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p868874956-3.jpg)

(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/v11/p716790688-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 11, 10, 09:15:29 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833740152_HTtnR-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833739010_ixKmm-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833741272_J5gur-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833742579_Umg9p-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833743890_VHHZv-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833745422_J5Efy-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833746656_G6zKm-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833750169_au3Ly-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833749171_6u9QU-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833751305_WUukZ-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833753498_cjmpC-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833752454_8qJg5-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833754621_vBDZz-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833755601_mv2tY-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/833757091_gNnj8-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 17, 10, 09:05:02 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/839523893_nwADq-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 18, 10, 01:09:51 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/839580102_SNta3-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/839565723_fZQVk-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/839581252_eyCUH-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/839557221_Gwg5E-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/839563974_Davp8-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/839526920_VF4TW-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/839525813_NNE9p-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/839574190_tq5Vf-X3.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 13, 10, 02:08:09 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/861995827_RqBnp-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on May 22, 10, 01:12:15 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3309/4627611023_1c927a2146.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on May 23, 10, 12:16:23 AM
Lurking in the shadows some dude is pointing his camera at me.  What kind of SD cap is that?  No flash around!

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Resizeofdude.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on May 23, 10, 01:06:18 AM
I looked for the most heinous retro baseball cap I could find....
I decided on the 1984 Padres.... AKA Taco Bell Cap.  Plus I used to live in San Diego.

(http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/0725/mlb_g_gossage2_sw_sq_600.jpg)

The SD is a coincidence.......
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on May 24, 10, 01:33:09 AM
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/Diverses2009-2010148-1.jpg)

sunset at lake Muggel (Muggelsee) in Berlin, Germany, March 25th 2010
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 24, 10, 04:15:48 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/876901191_6Qkjw-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 31, 10, 02:55:57 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/884141645_RRQrX-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on May 31, 10, 03:54:09 AM
Great photo's everybody :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Stitches on May 31, 10, 03:57:37 AM
FIGHT ON.   Is that a surveyor monument implanted in that huge boulder?    How big was that boulder?   I always thought they would put it in bedrock.

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 31, 10, 10:06:29 AM
FIGHT ON.   Is that a surveyor monument implanted in that huge boulder?    How big was that boulder?   I always thought they would put it in bedrock.



It's kinda small actually.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/884483311_8uxmK-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/884485633_45wEX-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/884486615_htaxH-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/884486295_6hHjD-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/884486910_7mztZ-X3.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/884488280_36BZB-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on May 31, 10, 04:05:00 PM
:) haha cute dog..










and nice shots...



Everyone!








Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on May 31, 10, 04:12:28 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4656016335_fd0450a722_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on May 31, 10, 04:18:00 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4656731178_1d103ddc94_b.jpg)

View Larger on Black (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=4656731178&size=large)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on May 31, 10, 06:00:02 PM
Love those trains! I take pictures going by in the car! I need to stop and try to take better ones. Nice job SD!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 01, 10, 12:11:12 PM
Thanks Calindy!
<a href="http://www.bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=4659201483&amp;size=large" rel="nofollow">View Large On Black[/url]
Here's another...

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jun 02, 10, 03:59:10 AM
Where were you standing to get those shots Doug?  They are stunning!!!  What were your settings?  How much PS work was done...  It jumps out of the screen!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 02, 10, 12:41:16 PM
Where were you standing to get those shots Doug?  They are stunning!!!  What were your settings?  How much PS work was done...  It jumps out of the screen!!!
Thank you.
Sadly I had to turn down a digital imaging teaching job that would have started today due to prior commitments...but you are making me feel better about it by asking these types of questions.

I took out an entire pole in PS, and then slightly simmered it to how I like it in Lightroom. ;)

The shot could have been even better had I been ready for the train, I was setting up for a pano when it suddenly appeared.
Shutter speed was a tad slow,
1/30
ISO 100
f16
50mm 1.4 lens
the 1:3 crop is because I have a 36 x 12 frame that I want to use.
Here is how it looked out of camera:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4662515283_1eb5aca008.jpg)

with the crop, the pole was distracting....
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jun 04, 10, 12:42:37 AM
So were you on the dirt road on the other side of 138 or were you on the same side as the train?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jun 04, 10, 02:38:41 AM
At my mother in law's she has hanging plants.  Each year these birds have their little chicks.  Out of reach from cats.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Resizeofcloseupdove.jpg) 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jun 04, 10, 03:26:58 AM
Awwww...love the baby birdie!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jun 04, 10, 05:53:31 PM
Recent pics from Kona, Hawaii:

Akaka Falls
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0323largeprint.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0395WATERFALL4.jpg)

I forgot what beach this sunset was:
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0002sunset.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jun 04, 10, 06:04:42 PM
A few more:

Geeko:
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_7630geeko.jpg)

Yellow-Billed Cardinal:
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_7896Cardinal.jpg)

Mynah Bird:
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_8754Mynah.jpg)

Grey-Crowned Crane
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_8461CrownedBird.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jun 04, 10, 06:17:17 PM
The last ones:
Hawaii Botanical Gardens
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0498largeprint-1.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0454.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0451.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/WaterfallLARGEPRINT2.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0457.jpg)

Sea Turtle swimming and resting on the beach:

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_7340.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_7429.jpg)










Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 05, 10, 02:09:27 AM
Love those shots, especially the turtle.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jun 05, 10, 02:50:34 AM
Thanks, of course everytime I look at the picture, I think of those poor sea turtles, and other wildlife in the oil spill....
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jun 05, 10, 04:49:59 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/890195637_YBTpX-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 05, 10, 06:15:35 AM
So were you on the dirt road on the other side of 138 or were you on the same side as the train?
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1295/4670374691_8fac2352dd_b.jpg)

same side, 50MM...
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jun 05, 10, 01:59:51 PM
I forgot what beach this sunset was:
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_0002sunset.jpg)
 :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jun 05, 10, 04:01:58 PM
Thanks Fight On! It was so hard to leave Kona, it was very relaxing and healing!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jun 06, 10, 07:17:04 AM
STUNNing, Calindy...  You should make a book out of these!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jun 06, 10, 07:17:38 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/67-web.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 14, 10, 09:53:10 AM
Always love the shots...


I have been shooting quite a few weddings lately...it's a ton of work but also  a lot of fun...
Click Here to View On Black (http://www.bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=4699468286&size=large)

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1272/4699468286_9dd4164635_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jun 15, 10, 01:25:35 AM
Are you far away and use a zoom lens? To make the background fuzzy I mean.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 15, 10, 03:57:40 AM
No, on this shot I used a 50mm prime 1.4 lens....
There is a lot of ways to make a picture fuzzy.... to create beautiful "fuzziness" known as bokeh is another matter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokeh

However I did use a telephoto on some of these shots....
or my wife did...(she tried out as my new assistant, works inexpensively ;D)

http://animoto.com/play/sYbY0ZbGxvXtI04A54zclQ?utm_content=main_link&utm_campaign=elements_air&utm_source=share&utm_medium=email
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Jun 15, 10, 04:48:44 AM
Great shot SD.....  Love the detail....  sorry I missed your call, I was at WMS all day for the Memorial.  We have lost 3 wolves in the last month. 

Will im you my cell.

:)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jun 15, 10, 02:31:30 PM
No, on this shot I used a 50mm prime 1.4 lens....
There is a lot of ways to make a picture fuzzy.... to create beautiful "fuzziness" known as bokeh is another matter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokeh


Good to know.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jun 15, 10, 03:32:44 PM
Great shot SD, love the bokeh!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jul 02, 10, 02:01:58 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/920391200_CsBYi-M-1.jpg)
http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/12770431_PuY3A#920297055_9sP56
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jul 02, 10, 04:40:27 AM
Why did the Canadian Geese cross the road?? ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jul 05, 10, 02:58:40 PM
What a great looking group of kids!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Regionals%202010/PIC_0368_edited.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jul 05, 10, 04:58:37 PM
Great shot of some very happy kids!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Jul 05, 10, 07:45:41 PM
We went to one of the ER Docs I worked with to see fireworks. He lives in San Juan Capistrano, on a hill overlooking the ocean. We got to see FIVE fireworks show all at once, what a show!
(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v4/p539254723-3.jpg)

(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v14/p1069082906-3.jpg)

(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v13/p72273998-3.jpg)


(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v9/p786749462-3.jpg)

(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v4/p561669092-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 06, 10, 04:16:47 AM
Next year I will definitely be down there in San Juan Cap!
Great shots..
Congrats Nolena on your child's big achievement...she did everyone proud.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Jul 06, 10, 04:18:29 AM
Great pics, all you photographers!  For a while, I was afraid to click on this topic cuz every time I did, my computer would freeze and I would have to shut it off manually and reboot.  It seems fine now, and I'm glad to be able to view all these beautiful pictures!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jul 06, 10, 01:32:43 PM
I am also glad it's working again.
I love all of these great pictures!  :2thumbsup:
Nice job, Surfer_Dude, Calindy, Fight On, Angelwolf, and all other contributors.  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 07, 10, 01:52:47 PM
I think we just overloaded some computers with directly linking too many larger images on one page.
We can just save for web versions and create links to bigger images should anyone desire to see it larger.
Go back to the offending pages (pg.55) and see if your computer still has problems. If so it is image size (slower processor) and DL (download) speed causing it.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4771436778_8ddc31bfd2.jpg)


View On Black Large (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=4771436778&size=large)



Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jul 07, 10, 03:17:16 PM

Go back to the offending pages (pg.55) and see if your computer still has problems.
Can I downsize those images at this point or is it too late? The modify option is long gone on those posts.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Bob C on Jul 07, 10, 03:52:22 PM
Can I downsize those images at this point or is it too late? The modify option is long gone on those posts.

Yes, you should be able to make the photos smaller, and reduce the quality.

Remember, you've just "linked" to images you have stored on your photo sharing site (they aren't stored on this forum), so as long as you go to that site, and edit those photos, and don't change their names, the newly edited photos will be updated in this forum.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 07, 10, 04:13:34 PM
As Bob C said, the file names "must" remain the same for the images to continue to be properly linked. Honestly, it might be easier to leave them the way they area and in the future make sure to use smaller size photos.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jul 07, 10, 04:24:38 PM
As Bob C said, the file names "must" remain the same for the images to continue to be properly linked. Honestly, it might be easier to leave them the way they area and in the future make sure to use smaller size photos.
Here's a link to a gallery of some of the flowers on page 55. http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/11544243_tiERM#812977907_iPhu6 I don't know how to change them there. Maybe smugmug can help? In the share tab they show a list of different sizes to select. I had been selecting the largest not knowing it would be a problem. In the future I will select a smaller link and if I can change the others I will. Sorry bout that.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 17, 10, 04:52:08 AM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4800376187_f789975de8.jpg)

View On Black Large (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=4800376187&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 17, 10, 05:20:24 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4801785853_0bc7f75615.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: TooSlim on Jul 18, 10, 02:20:10 AM
[img][http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg71/leichtlaw/GreatviewfromthedeckoftheHalfMoonBa.jpg?t=1279418441/img]View from my favorite bar in Big Sky, Montana.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 18, 10, 03:27:32 AM
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg71/leichtlaw/GreatviewfromthedeckoftheHalfMoonBa.jpg?t=1279418441)

Dave, your link was broken..here is t is TOOSLIM

Great place for a brewski!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jul 18, 10, 03:50:50 AM
that's funny. I was gonna do the same thing but didn't post it because it was too big.
I thought maybe he intended just to put the link.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 18, 10, 05:50:00 AM
life imitates art
View On Black (http://www.bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=4803429149&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: TooSlim on Jul 19, 10, 06:50:47 PM
Dude...those are good photos on your link.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 27, 10, 05:35:55 AM
Not sure which link....I have a few links ..but thanks!

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4830181717_3603843abb.jpg)
Yesterday's wedding....

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jul 28, 10, 04:15:50 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/946085167_nbELk-L.jpg)
Lunch 7-24-10 :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: tach18k on Jul 28, 10, 08:47:09 PM
Winter in WW backyard
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y252/tach18k/cabinbackside.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Jul 29, 10, 11:08:45 AM
Quote
Winter in WW backyard
I love it! The perfect shot to cool down in a hot summer!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: tach18k on Jul 29, 10, 03:46:03 PM
I love it! The perfect shot to cool down in a hot summer!

To have got up the morning to see it was wonderfull, and that weekend it snowed several times and kept replacing the snow everytime. It had been a while to wake up with the new snow all around. The only thing really missing was the old lake behind my neighbors out buildings. Those were the days when we had a clear shot of the lakes.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jul 29, 10, 06:26:47 PM
To have got up the morning to see it was wonderfull, and that weekend it snowed several times and kept replacing the snow everytime. It had been a while to wake up with the new snow all around. The only thing really missing was the old lake behind my neighbors out buildings. Those were the days when we had a clear shot of the lakes.
[/quote]
I just wanna smash my face in it! ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: tach18k on Jul 29, 10, 10:05:40 PM
To have got up the morning to see it was wonderfull, and that weekend it snowed several times and kept replacing the snow everytime. It had been a while to wake up with the new snow all around. The only thing really missing was the old lake behind my neighbors out buildings. Those were the days when we had a clear shot of the lakes.

I just wanna smash my face in it! ;D


A winter's day
In a deep and dark December;
I am alone,
Gazing from my window to the streets below
On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow.


Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Aug 30, 10, 08:49:54 PM
Now THERE'S, some clouds!  ;D
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/988502624_dKSTr-S.png)
Title: Special Thanks to Wrightwood John and Gus!!!
Post by: angelwolf326 on Sep 05, 10, 05:26:37 AM
Samantha loved it...  Check these out!!!  You two are the best!!!!
Thanks so much!!!

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/090410-sami-2-web.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/090410-sami-1-web.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/090410-sami-4-web.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/090410-sami-3-web.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Freebird on Sep 10, 10, 12:55:10 AM
Got a fish eye!

(http://i1038.photobucket.com/albums/a461/freebird25/Fish%20Eye/IMG_0050-1.jpg)

(http://i1038.photobucket.com/albums/a461/freebird25/Fish%20Eye/IMG_0067-1.jpg)

(http://i1038.photobucket.com/albums/a461/freebird25/Fish%20Eye/IMG_0031-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Sep 10, 10, 01:35:45 AM
Fish eye huh? What's that for?  ???
Is that Ventrua Pier?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Freebird on Sep 10, 10, 02:25:55 AM
Fish eye huh? What's that for?  ???
Is that Ventrua Pier?

Fish eye camera lens.  Gives that wide, round effect.

Newport Pier.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Sep 17, 10, 10:53:23 PM
Fish eye camera lens.  Gives that wide, round effect.

Newport Pier.
Now I see!
(http://img.skitch.com/20100917-fk4iwpugu67npfisaxdmyun22r.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Sep 17, 10, 10:58:24 PM
Blue Ridge was pretty today.

Heath Slide

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Blue%20Ridge/PIC_0423.jpg)

Guffy Spring House

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Blue%20Ridge/PIC_0434.jpg)

Proliferous elderberries & currants at Guffy Spring

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Blue%20Ridge/PIC_0437.jpg)

Heath Slide from Lark Trail

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Blue%20Ridge/PIC_0438.jpg)

Hiker on Slide

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Blue%20Ridge/PIC_0428.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Sep 17, 10, 11:54:28 PM
Car in Heath Canyon

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Blue%20Ridge/PIC_0432.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Sep 18, 10, 02:47:10 PM
Guffy Spring

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Blue%20Ridge/PIC_0435.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Sep 30, 10, 01:35:43 PM
(http://img.skitch.com/20100930-bt3df9xsj54rf5ybyj57wbm5nd.jpg)
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1028383803_ZYSTw-X3.jpg
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Oct 17, 10, 11:41:17 PM
Stella Luna and Juneau
(http://img.skitch.com/20101017-xxke62h6p84ebwhqs724d26ngb.jpg)
(http://img.skitch.com/20101017-ruqjke85x3sj2c16pdce1f5rb3.jpg)
(http://img.skitch.com/20101017-qkbpn1x4qu166921562hidjaca.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Oct 26, 10, 12:28:36 AM
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1075/5116254478_5653e9e829.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5116254478/)
Fast-Wieners-Slow-Bone (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5116254478/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr

Click Here to View Biggah on White (http://www.bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=5116254478&size=large&bg=white)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Oct 31, 10, 12:55:01 PM
Happy Halloween
View On Black (http://www.bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=5131115765&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 02, 10, 02:29:31 AM
(http://img.skitch.com/20101102-qdcqux3ps8b6nunqgg36cdmkn1.jpg)

(http://img.skitch.com/20101102-cfecayn9a81ycpjgw13a93yeqp.jpg)

(http://img.skitch.com/20101102-b8antgbug5dtpiu2mh6cdktrww.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Nov 09, 10, 04:09:46 AM
We were lucky enough to catch this Hawk taking a bath in our pond yesterday.  Pictures are through windows.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Resizeofhawk2.jpg)

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Resizeofhawk.jpg)

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/Resizeofhawk5.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Nov 09, 10, 04:27:05 AM
Beautiful photos!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: lynnc on Nov 09, 10, 06:09:30 AM
Chuck,
do you know what kind of hawk that is?  I saw one the other day when I was walking on Edna (near Forest Gal's house)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Nov 09, 10, 02:26:18 PM
This is what someone else said-
likely a juvenile Cooper's Hawk. possibly a juvenile Sharp-Shinned Hawk. Very difficult to distinguish, but the curved tail in the first picture seems to indicate juvenile Cooper's Hawk. it's definitely one of the two.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Nov 09, 10, 04:28:18 PM
Nice pics, Chuck.  Your windows must be a lot cleaner than mine are, to get shots that clear through them!  ;)  That bird looks as if it's staring right at you.  Is one leg tucked up under its body?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Nov 09, 10, 04:37:58 PM
It was staring right at us.  I used a 300 mm lens so we were a ways from it protected by walls for sound.  It heard us but didn't know whether to fly off.

They come of course each day for water but only by change do we catch them.   
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: lil red on Nov 09, 10, 07:34:48 PM
WOW!! Very cool!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 23, 10, 04:27:23 AM
(http://img.skitch.com/20101123-rsaikbyregphthf9j5jmbgwyur.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Nov 26, 10, 03:26:53 PM
Real cool... has an ominous feel.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Nov 26, 10, 04:32:31 PM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5208852605/#/photos/brenizer/5208852605/lightbox/
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 26, 10, 05:25:49 PM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5208852605/#/photos/brenizer/5208852605/lightbox/

oh yeah! was that this morning? I like that other one better though, the one with the road winding in the foreground, sun reflecting off the bottom of the clouds on the fog!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 27, 10, 03:42:25 PM
(http://img.skitch.com/20101127-81a1qg9qmtc1wpqcppth7xync2.png)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 07, 10, 03:57:27 AM
(http://img.skitch.com/20101207-bsnw9n1au5e95xnsbh9hhtaqsy.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 09, 10, 01:47:16 AM
(http://img.skitch.com/20101209-nse2xcxekrrb4fykuuh41au22d.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 02, 11, 10:42:51 AM
no image
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: lagomorphmom on Jan 02, 11, 05:50:53 PM
FO, are those gingko leaves? Nice pics! (Are they a bit large tho' or is it my connection?)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Jan 02, 11, 07:35:51 PM
Those with slow Internet connections must really get frustrated viewing this topic.

This has been posted a few time before as this entire topic loads very slow due to extra large images being posted:

PLEASE.....
Resize your photos to a 750-800 width maximum. If you don't the forum software resizes your image on the screen, takes way too long to load and your photo may not appear as sharp as the original.

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 02, 11, 08:39:39 PM
(https://img.skitch.com/20110102-t2qx2ufcqsn9g9pdiqawi398gc.medium.jpg)

(https://img.skitch.com/20110102-mi2h9ic6ekhjscipminxyc9sik.medium.jpg)

(https://img.skitch.com/20110102-rcg1tbqf5ekqsh24w51p8y8gd6.medium.jpg)







Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 02, 11, 08:50:52 PM
Those with slow Internet connections must really get frustrated viewing this topic.

This has been posted a few time before as this entire topic loads very slow due to extra large images being posted:

PLEASE.....
Resize your photos to a 750-800 width maximum. If you don't the forum software resizes your image on the screen, takes way too long to load and your photo may not appear as sharp as the original.


Can you please post an image of the max size? Have no idea how to measure that. Thank you.
Is it the size of the image or how many pixels it has? or both?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 02, 11, 08:56:28 PM
FO, are those gingko leaves? Nice pics! (Are they a bit large tho' or is it my connection?)
I was wondering what that was. sure looks like a gingko to me.
(I think my pics are to large...  :P)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Jan 02, 11, 09:39:19 PM
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 02, 11, 10:21:21 PM
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Jan 02, 11, 11:05:37 PM
The photo is 637pixels wide x 424 pixels high
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 08, 11, 03:44:44 AM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5334995450_7b11dcd314.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5334995450/)
Ocean Beach Cutback (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5334995450/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 08, 11, 05:06:07 PM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5336406182/#/photos/brenizer/5336406182/lightbox/

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5336406182_4c883fbd84.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5336406182/)
Ocean Beach Pier (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5336406182/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 08, 11, 06:02:51 PM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5335898515_ac7b34de71.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5335898515/)
OB Longboarder (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5335898515/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 09, 11, 02:12:54 AM
(http://surfdaddy.smugmug.com/photos/1150847217_RmsVG-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: TooSlim on Jan 09, 11, 03:04:41 AM
Doug, you're a pro or you could be. These surf pictures are great action pictures. I have one of your Morman Rocks  with RR tracks pictures on my screen saver. :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 09, 11, 04:12:57 PM
Thanks, tooslim.  I really enjoy capturing important moments for others-weddings, events, family photography and my own family.  Being busy in 2010 and being able to get paid for it was just a bonus.  But being able to give back was the my favorite highlight of 2010.  I was able to sponsor a few different fund raisers, all for really important causes.
Here was the last one:
http://www.operationjack.org/61/

Click Here to View Surf Collage  (http://www.bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=5339470244&bg=white&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 14, 11, 04:27:53 AM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5353092445/#/photos/brenizer/5353092445/lightbox/
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Mrs. Hillbilly on Jan 14, 11, 05:12:16 PM
(https://img.skitch.com/20110102-t2qx2ufcqsn9g9pdiqawi398gc.medium.jpg)

(https://img.skitch.com/20110102-mi2h9ic6ekhjscipminxyc9sik.medium.jpg)

(https://img.skitch.com/20110102-rcg1tbqf5ekqsh24w51p8y8gd6.medium.jpg)


Hey FIGHT ON,
Were these taken at this year's Rose Bowl game?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 15, 11, 12:25:53 AM
Hey FIGHT ON,
Were these taken at this year's Rose Bowl game?
yep. santa got me a new lens for my nikon d70 so I tried it out.
sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 dc
different than 18-70 that came with the camera.
smaller diameter but man it sticks waaaaay out when you zoom in!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 18, 11, 02:48:18 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1158115500_BvBVX-L.jpg) :laugh:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 24, 11, 10:42:16 AM
(https://img.skitch.com/20110124-x4yns116n2i7ackrpxtmr5gdtp.medium.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jan 27, 11, 03:55:59 AM
Wonderful Sunset..

http://www.easyreadernews.com/operation-jack-marathon-raises-money-for-autism/

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 08, 11, 02:59:11 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1180864463_VMwPZ-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Feb 16, 11, 07:23:45 PM
Rainbow

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Storms/Storms006.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Feb 16, 11, 07:28:51 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Storms/Storms005.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 17, 11, 12:18:47 AM
Beautiful shots, Nolena!   :2thumbsup:    I love rainbows, wish I had seen them this morning.

Where was the 2nd pic taken?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Feb 17, 11, 12:36:36 AM
Both at the Country Club.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 17, 11, 12:54:06 AM
After I posted, I realized that the 2 shots were taken from the same spot, and tried to amend my post, but my stupid computer was so slow that I finally shut it off and let it sit a while.   :P

Anyway, I recognized the CC finally, and thanks for sharing the gorgeous rainbows!   :2thumbsup:



Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: in my dreams on Feb 17, 11, 03:26:34 AM
I'm so glad someone got rainbow pics and posted them! I saw them all around town and down to Phelan this morning. People were pulling over (o.k., 2. . . ) and taking pictures on HWY 2. Spectacular!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 19, 11, 04:02:22 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1191619451_yVRds-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: in my dreams on Feb 19, 11, 04:45:37 AM
Like it!!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Feb 20, 11, 05:57:30 PM
Picnic time!!

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/ResizeofdeckIMG_3616.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Feb 20, 11, 11:50:08 PM
Snow cones!!  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 22, 11, 03:23:55 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1194204084_AgrMq-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Feb 22, 11, 03:29:42 AM
Awwww!
Bath time coming soon!  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Feb 22, 11, 06:04:49 AM
Now, that's a real cutie!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Naughty pines on Feb 22, 11, 06:09:40 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1194204084_AgrMq-M.jpg)

Looks a lot like my Bud.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 25, 11, 08:53:22 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/treetops-with-pink-sunset-W.jpg)


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/trees-framing-sunset-web--0.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 25, 11, 09:02:37 PM
Gorgeous, AW!   :2thumbsup:
I'd like to set the top one for my desktop background, if you don't mind.   :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 25, 11, 09:11:15 PM
I would be honored!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 25, 11, 09:14:53 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/365-27-02202011---icicles.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/web-slivery-snow-with-tree-.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 25, 11, 09:16:16 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/web-icy-tree-mtn-top.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/Project-365---22-02152011.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 25, 11, 09:19:22 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/mountain-top-with-snow-web.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/iweb-nsp-pt-02232011.jpg)(http://)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 25, 11, 09:26:56 PM
Wow, now I don't know which one to pick!  I think I'll stick with that first one for now.  Good Job, AW!   :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 25, 11, 09:39:30 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 25, 11, 09:53:35 PM
All images are copyrighted, please do not use without permission.  Thanks!

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/01032011---mormon-rocks-tra-1.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/01032011-mormon-rocks-3WEB-1.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/01032011-lone-pine-snowy-vi.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/01032011-lone-pine-canyon-l.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Feb 26, 11, 02:39:48 AM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5477182089/#/photos/brenizer/5477182089/lightbox/
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 26, 11, 03:52:20 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/treetops-with-pink-sunset-W.jpg)


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/trees-framing-sunset-web--0.jpg)
Those are nice!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 26, 11, 03:54:03 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/mountain-top-with-snow-web.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/iweb-nsp-pt-02232011.jpg)(http://)
Did you use a tripod? These are nice too!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 26, 11, 08:08:57 PM
I can't see what photos you commented on but I did not use a tripod.  The shots in the mountains were taken from my car, I don't get out when I'm way up there alone.

The trees were from my deck and I did not use a tripod.

Some were taken with my little Olympus Stylus point and shoot and some with my Canon Rebel.  Both have stabilizers on them.

Thanks for the comments!!!  These are a few of my favorites!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 26, 11, 08:23:32 PM
Photo album of the February Snow!

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=333342&id=692471756&l=976ad79b63 (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=333342&id=692471756&l=976ad79b63)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: MMB on Feb 26, 11, 09:14:18 PM
Great work Angel Wolf, you and Doug Brenizer are Master Photographers! 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Feb 26, 11, 09:28:55 PM
Great shots AW & SD!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 26, 11, 10:40:35 PM
awwww, thanks a bunch.  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Feb 27, 11, 04:02:44 AM
and you too Fight on!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 27, 11, 04:04:44 AM
I can't see what photos you commented on but I did not use a tripod.  The shots in the mountains were taken from my car, I don't get out when I'm way up there alone.

The trees were from my deck and I did not use a tripod.

Some were taken with my little Olympus Stylus point and shoot and some with my Canon Rebel.  Both have stabilizers on them.

Thanks for the comments!!!  These are a few of my favorites!
Yer welcome. always nice shots and some I really like. Stablizers huh? Does that eliminate the need for a tripod? I've been shopping for one thinking I needed one.  :P
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 27, 11, 04:06:15 AM
and you too Fight on!
:)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 27, 11, 05:35:22 AM
What are you shooting with?  A DSLR?  If so the stabilizer is in the lens.  They are more expensive but worth it.

I have two tripods but never really use them.  I do have a mono pod that I use when I shoot sporting events as my big lens 100-400MM gets very heavy.

I do try and get shots right so I don't have to edit much, this is where composing the shot comes in handy.  I try to shoot in a way where there are not alot of distractions but that is darn near impossible.  I hate fences and power lines and remove them when I can in most photos.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Feb 27, 11, 05:51:55 AM
Today in Phelan it rained, it snowed, and the sun came out once in awhile. So I took a picture of the snow melting off the pampas grass. I was able to get the reflection of the pampas grass in the water drop.

(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v25/p503066392-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 27, 11, 06:03:34 AM
That's a great shot, Calindy!  :2thumbsup:
Looks like a little tree frog, hanging on for dear life......
No, I'm not on drugs..... ;D 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 27, 11, 06:48:50 AM
Gorgeous Calindy!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 27, 11, 01:42:51 PM
Today in Phelan it rained, it snowed, and the sun came out once in awhile. So I took a picture of the snow melting off the pampas grass. I was able to get the reflection of the pampas grass in the water drop.

(http://DebMann.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v25/p503066392-3.jpg)
very cool. so what kind of lens and camera did you use?  ???
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 27, 11, 02:17:57 PM
What are you shooting with?  A DSLR?  If so the stabilizer is in the lens.  They are more expensive but worth it.

I have two tripods but never really use them.  I do have a mono pod that I use when I shoot sporting events as my big lens 100-400MM gets very heavy.

I do try and get shots right so I don't have to edit much, this is where composing the shot comes in handy.  I try to shoot in a way where there are not alot of distractions but that is darn near impossible.  I hate fences and power lines and remove them when I can in most photos.
one of my lens has it... :P on my d7k which I have not used yet so that's my excuse for not knowing! my other lens don't have it.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Feb 27, 11, 03:39:20 PM
All great shots ...peeps! I am liking how you are making your new camera hum AW,
and I always love Calindy's stuff !
BTW, the shot in the link I posted hit #43 on Flickr Explore today.
Not bad...for millions of shots uploaded a day. To those that faved it, thanks!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Feb 27, 11, 04:24:41 PM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5481921375_588c971624.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5481921375/)
Winter Eden (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5481921375/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Feb 27, 11, 06:49:21 PM
Thanks everyone! LOVE that picture SD, it's a Christmas card!
F.O. I used a Canon 7D, and Tamron 18-270 mm. I used the telephoto, not macro, and I think the sun's position made that shot.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 27, 11, 11:53:02 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/WEB-Huge-Icicle---Wrightwoo.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 28, 11, 07:19:01 AM
This was just on the news!  Channel 7.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChattyCathy on Feb 28, 11, 07:42:39 AM
I was in my room, but could hear Channel 7 news in the other room.  I heard them talking about a 4-foot icicle - then I saw your post. 

I was able to back up the DVR and saw it!  Pretty cool!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 28, 11, 07:55:40 AM
It was exciting.  I did not know they were going to show it...  They usually send you an email...  Thank goodness for dvr's to back up so you can record!!!!  2nd pic that made the news!!!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Feb 28, 11, 10:25:45 AM
Congrats Dana!
I hope they at least gave you credit.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 28, 11, 10:41:34 AM
Yep my name was posted!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 28, 11, 01:40:50 PM
Yep my name was posted!
that's pretty cool. did you give them permission to use it?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Feb 28, 11, 02:48:31 PM
You go girl!!!!  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Feb 28, 11, 04:54:53 PM
Congrats AW! FO: when you send a picture in like that, I believe you give permission by entering it.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Feb 28, 11, 07:25:57 PM
Yes when you fill out the form there is a box you click that gives them the right to publish it.  Last time I got an email that they were going to use it and what time so I could watch.  I sent this in at about 3pm to they probably did not have time.....  I mean the awards were on, that seemed to be the only important thing on the news last night......  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 01, 11, 12:56:31 AM
Congrats AW! FO: when you send a picture in like that, I believe you give permission by entering it.
Oh, I thought they just swiped it from this message board!  ;D Like they and the "Whole Wide World" is watching, and waiting, for our photos to put them on their tv show!  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 01, 11, 12:57:34 AM
Yes when you fill out the form there is a box you click that gives them the right to publish it.  Last time I got an email that they were going to use it and what time so I could watch.  I sent this in at about 3pm to they probably did not have time.....  I mean the awards were on, that seemed to be the only important thing on the news last night......  :)
got it.  :P
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 01, 11, 03:55:23 AM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5487828628_ac9783ce6f.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5487828628/)
Liber Tribute (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5487828628/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr


http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5487828628/#/photos/brenizer/5487828628/lightbox/
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 07, 11, 05:38:43 AM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5505383826_369399021a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5505383826/)
For That One... It Made all the Difference (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5505383826/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr


View On Black (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=5505383826&size=large)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Mar 07, 11, 11:00:23 PM
Some pics I took of my granddaughter Samantha Rose:

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/web-samantha-1-03-03-2011.jpg)


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/samibw04big-03022011.jpg)


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/web-2--3-22-11.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on Mar 07, 11, 11:15:30 PM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/sami-bw-08-face-web-0302201.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/web-samantha-04-03-2011.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 12, 11, 01:21:24 PM
Cute kid AW!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5514353361/in/pool-theicebox#/photos/brenizer/5514353361/in/pool-1022390@N23/lightbox/
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 13, 11, 07:52:49 AM
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 13, 11, 07:57:56 AM
I entered a 64 photographer peer reviewed competition..I made it the final 2..^^^this is my entry.
Wish me luck.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 21, 11, 12:44:06 PM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5100/5545180367_0a73577e53.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5545180367/)
Cameron (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5545180367/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Mar 21, 11, 01:02:29 PM
Who is it?   ???
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 21, 11, 02:03:09 PM
Who is it?   ???
my brother!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 21, 11, 03:23:39 PM
Tell your brother I like his acting.....
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2340261/ ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Mar 22, 11, 12:37:46 AM
Bob C wants to know where the Bikini shots are?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: MMB on Mar 22, 11, 01:30:49 AM
Tell your brother I like his acting.....
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2340261/ ;)

Brother, please allow this realist and appreciator of reality tell you to tell Cameron, that SHE made a great choice allowing you to be the photographer.  Tell her that now.. you hear me?  You feel me?  You don't even need to tell her the investment was well worth it... she already knows that you are very good!   Moreover,  I love your responses to stupid answers offered to good questions.  Cameron is beautiful and you nor I... and dumb retorts meant probably as "a joke"... could ever take that away from her.  But you and I, unlike dumb answers...can at least enhance her beauty... as YOU did.  I'm always always proud of real MEN like you SD. 

Peace,
E.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 22, 11, 04:37:14 AM
Bob C wants to know where the Bikini shots are?
I never took those shots of you and Bob C in bikinis....it must have been a real VIVID dream...STOP asking.

Thanks MMB..you are too kind.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Mar 22, 11, 02:03:35 PM
my brother!  :laugh:

Apparently the operation was quite successful!  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Mar 22, 11, 02:05:21 PM
"I never took those shots of you and Bob C in bikinis....it must have been a real VIVID dream...STOP asking."

I have a really interesting picture of Chuck in a bathing suit, if you want it......  :o
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 23, 11, 01:11:07 PM
Apparently the operation was quite successful!  ;D
nope, no operation, he's a Transvestite! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transvestite)  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I swear if he would shave his beard you wouldn't be able to tell.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 23, 11, 01:23:21 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1225933883_iVVdR-M.jpg)
(http://)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/1225933816_dEUkZ-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 24, 11, 03:00:23 AM
Click Here to View Large On Black (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5554253607/#/photos/brenizer/5554253607/lightbox/)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5554253607_c0bd0272d4_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5554253607/)
It's Spring Somewhere (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5554253607/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: CA5th on Apr 02, 11, 10:01:05 PM
This is sunrise Saturday 4/2/11 looking east from Wrightwood.

(http://www.cig.usa.canon.com/ph/OPA/aig/IlwjfKe3po0L1iXx0503ks3kskXL010102123kskXLQ2Jq9q7c.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 09, 11, 03:56:22 AM
? nobody took any pictures of the amazing clouds today??  ??? :-\ :(
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: in my dreams on Apr 09, 11, 03:58:41 AM
But we have amazing clouds here alllllll the time!  ;)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Apr 25, 11, 01:40:10 AM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/5651426071_52063262c1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5651426071/)
Wonderful! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5651426071/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: MMB on Apr 26, 11, 12:49:35 AM
Greg!  Precioso talento fotografo!!!  If I could blow that up and put it in my hallway... I swear I would... dam dude... well done! :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: MMB on Apr 26, 11, 12:38:47 PM
Greg!  Precioso talento fotografo!!!  If I could blow that up and put it in my hallway... I swear I would... dam dude... well done! :2thumbsup:

I meant Doug...not Greg.  Man...I'm losing it.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Apr 26, 11, 01:18:12 PM
(http://www.surfdaddyphotography.com/Weddings/Kevin-and-Wendy/i-TVsC4fh/0/M/_mg_0594-M.jpg)

Thanks anyway...
 ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 27, 11, 02:29:02 AM
nice pic Dougreg.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Apr 28, 11, 01:35:25 AM
Thanks Fight Off
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Apr 28, 11, 02:07:29 AM
I'd rather be called that then Greg...  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 09, 11, 12:16:31 AM
The Taunting Squirrel.
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-j43bk2G/0/M/i-j43bk2G-M.jpg)
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-j43bk2G/0/XL/i-j43bk2G-XL.jpg
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on May 16, 11, 12:41:29 AM
Reminds me of the dog vs cat joke..:

(http://www.surfdaddyphotography.com/Weddings/Kevin-and-Wendy/i-RVxW8z5/0/X2/MG0247-X2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on May 16, 11, 08:57:22 PM
This photo was taken on April 14th on my flight to California (above Canada). You can even see the curvature of the earth!

(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/Snowbird8081/toSFOApr14th2011007.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 21, 11, 05:29:39 AM
I took a pic of this rock before it was moved to Grassy Hollow.  I thought it was an interesting rock even more so after reading about it.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/textures-web-1.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/rock-at-grassy-hollow.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 21, 11, 06:04:08 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/tree-buds-05192011-web.jpg)

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/tulip-may-2011-with-sig.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: angelwolf326 on May 21, 11, 06:19:49 AM
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/dannacruzan/yawto-wms.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on May 22, 11, 07:43:30 AM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5745791996_3b22ee5ffb_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5745791996/)
2 points (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5745791996/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on May 29, 11, 07:01:24 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-gXQBs5s/0/M/i-gXQBs5s-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on May 29, 11, 07:45:39 PM
Beautiful lupines!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: be8dad on May 31, 11, 03:08:44 PM
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j444/be8dad1/P4222035c.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 09, 11, 11:30:28 PM
Welcoming a new Wrightwoodian...MaryLou

(http://www.surfdaddyphotography.com/Portraits/MaryLou/i-zkXJK9h/1/XL/MG2804-XL.jpg)

86" Umbrella reflector-Monolight, reflector fill.

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jun 24, 11, 04:22:33 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/5866809584_8e876b7e93_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5866809584/)
Dancer's Choice (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/5866809584/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jun 27, 11, 05:15:16 AM
East Mt. Lowe Trail
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-SKJqLGh/0/S/i-SKJqLGh-S.jpg)

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-SKJqLGh/0/X3/i-SKJqLGh-X3.jpg
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: be8dad on Jul 03, 11, 02:42:50 AM
Here's another one from our trip this April...were not at the zoo.
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j444/be8dad1/P4211676.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Jul 13, 11, 11:00:07 AM
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LXUoubkXLrw/Th0ShN_cBSI/AAAAAAAACEQ/8uHyZl64DZU/s1152/_MG_7157.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Aug 15, 11, 01:28:30 PM
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6044262661_b718246b05_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/6044262661/)
Loyola Marymount Chapel Wedding (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/6044262661/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr

Saturday, I was fortunate enough to shoot a wedding in the Loyola Marymount Chapel.  There are specific shooting rules based on sanctity of the church that the professional photographer must abide by, which made it especially challenging.
Here is a quick edit of a few of the shots:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/sets/72157627430530558/show/


Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: MMB on Aug 15, 11, 05:52:46 PM
I'm fond of that chapel Doug.  In addition to my FB compliment, I forgot to say that I'd visit there often in the mid 80s.  I had a girlfriend who went to Loyola.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Aug 22, 11, 02:49:16 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-wHJptKC/0/M/i-wHJptKC-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Sep 07, 11, 03:26:37 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-jf5qbqm/0/M/i-jf5qbqm-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Sep 07, 11, 03:31:24 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-fThXnxq/0/M/i-fThXnxq-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: YardBird on Sep 07, 11, 04:02:57 AM
Gorgeous! Both of them.
If you don't mind, I'd like to use the first one for wall paper on my computer.  I think I see 7 ridges?  Where was it taken?

YB
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Sep 07, 11, 02:08:23 PM
Gorgeous! Both of them.
If you don't mind, I'd like to use the first one for wall paper on my computer.  I think I see 7 ridges?  Where was it taken?

YB
Sure! ;D
It was looking southwest, between Pine Mt. and Dawson Peak on the way back from Baldy Saturday night. map (http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=34.30303,-117.63971&z=14&t=T&marker0=34.30480%2C-117.63971%2C1.8%20km%20NxNE%20of%20Mount%20San%20Antonio%20CA)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Sep 07, 11, 03:03:28 PM
about the same place but look at the trail on the right! I love trails!!!!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-MJshV3h/0/M/i-MJshV3h-M.jpg)

(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-QDwjc5b/0/M/i-QDwjc5b-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Sep 09, 11, 04:02:20 PM
When I see this picture
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-kbkfvNm/0/M/i-kbkfvNm-M.jpg)
I think of this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlPjlFQQ3fs&feature=fvst) song... 8)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: YardBird on Sep 09, 11, 11:03:00 PM
Fight On,

First of all, thanks for the OK to use your photo as wallpaper.

As for the train picture and first song that pops in to my head, Johnny Cash, "Folsom Prison Blues." 
(I got Led Zeppelin'd to death when my kids were teenagers..lol)

YB
Title: Wilderness pics
Post by: konaluvr on Sep 12, 11, 12:12:36 AM
Here's a few pics taken the other day and evening over at Inspiration Point and Table Top area.

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Misc/001-1.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Misc/002-2.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Misc/009-1.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Misc/013-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Wilderness pics
Post by: KW on Sep 12, 11, 12:32:50 AM
Great!
Title: Lightning pictures, the skies were angry last night!
Post by: Calindy on Sep 12, 11, 12:45:06 AM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_8797-Copy.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_8767.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_8690-Copy.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_8559-Copy.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_8535-Copy.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_8760-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Lightning pictures, the skies were angry last night!
Post by: konaluvr on Sep 12, 11, 12:46:41 AM
Wow! beautiful!
Title: Re: Lightning pictures, the skies were angry last night!
Post by: ForestGal on Sep 12, 11, 01:08:32 AM
Great shots, Calindy!  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Sep 12, 11, 04:28:33 AM
Calindy, did you use a tripod? and do you have some sensor to take the pic or do you just wait until you see the lightning and then click and hope to catch it?
konaluvr, nice sunset pics, did you use a tripod?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Sep 12, 11, 10:26:49 PM

Thanks FIGHT ON, no trippod, just my little Canon Power Shot camera.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Sep 13, 11, 12:29:57 AM
Fight on & Konalvr, great shots!
 
Fight on, Funny story. I took a bunch of lightning pictures earlier that evening. I took those on a tripod, with a 3-6 sec delay. I would keep hitting the shutter and the delay caught the lightning. I did not post those. The lightning got more intense while I was in bed, so I got up, and went outside and put the camera on a wall since I did not want to wake anyone up by getting my tripod. If I had used the tripod, these pics would have been much sharper! The 4th picture of the lightning was taken like that because I did not put it on the wall the right way, so it only caught the corner. Here are a few taken on a tripod earlier that evening, with a 4 second delay, much sharper:
 
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_7125.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/IMG_6904-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Sep 13, 11, 01:13:02 AM
Hey Calindy, those shots are sweeeet!  I love the ones you posted also FIGHT ON....verrry cool.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Sep 13, 11, 01:21:00 AM
I took those on a tripod, with a 3-6 sec delay. I would keep hitting the shutter and the delay caught the lightning. Here are a few taken on a tripod earlier that evening, with a 4 second delay, much sharper:
I never heard of a delay. Is that a feature on your camera? Does it keep your shutter open for as long as you program it?
is your camera an slr?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Sep 13, 11, 01:28:54 AM
Here are a few more shots taken last year at St Andrews Abbey in Valyermo

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Valyermo/Nov2407DSCF0009.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Valyermo/Dec05DSCF0046.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Valyermo/Nov2407DSCF0045.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Valyermo/Dec05DSCF0044.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Sep 13, 11, 02:29:37 AM
I never heard of a delay. Is that a feature on your camera? Does it keep your shutter open for as long as you program it?
is your camera an slr?

I have a Canon 7D SLR, and I put it on Manuel, so I could set how long the shutter stays open. I try different times till I think it looks good. For the last ones I posted, 4 seconds was the set delay.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Sep 13, 11, 12:56:39 PM
I have a Canon 7D SLR, and I put it on Manuel, so I could set how long the shutter stays open. I try different times till I think it looks good. For the last ones I posted, 4 seconds was the set delay.
exciting! :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Sep 13, 11, 10:25:47 PM
Konalvr, nice pics! I have a real neat bundle program called Topaz Labs. I took 2 of your pictures and used 2 different filters on them. Some of the filters are to make a picture bolder, or show more detail. What do you think of the filters?

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/Nov2407DSCF0009.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/Dec05DSCF0044.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Sep 13, 11, 10:32:19 PM
Thank you Calindy....love the change with the filter!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChattyCathy on Sep 16, 11, 06:13:43 PM
(http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/48930/2000454110029221877S500x500Q85.jpg)

Just a snapshot, nothing great about the photography.

My nephew, a West Point graduate, is on his way to Afghanistan.  This is his third tour.  The first two, he wasn't married.  Now he is married with two kids.  The picture says it all.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Sep 16, 11, 06:36:52 PM
(http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/48930/2000454110029221877S500x500Q85.jpg)

Just a snapshot, nothing great about the photography.

My nephew, a West Point graduate, is on his way to Afghanistan.  This is his third tour.  The first two, he wasn't married.  Now he is married with two kids.  The picture says it all.

Cathy, this picture brought tears to my eyes.  I'll be praying for his safe return home, as I do for all our service people overseas.  Thanks for sharing this.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Calindy on Sep 16, 11, 06:45:48 PM
Beautiful Cathy!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Sep 25, 11, 05:18:59 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-Ht7LPfV/0/M/i-Ht7LPfV-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Oct 01, 11, 10:59:09 PM
Beautiful sunset shot FIGHT ON!

Here are some shots from around Inspiration Point taken a couple of days ago.

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Misc/002-1.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Misc/008-2.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Misc/011-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChattyCathy on Oct 02, 11, 12:47:12 AM
The sunset was spectacular from the desert yesterday, too.

(http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/49030/2550138420029221877S500x500Q85.jpg)

(http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/24466/2029183390029221877S500x500Q85.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Oct 02, 11, 01:05:37 AM
We are sunset warriors!  :2thumbsup:
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-QzwQTJF/0/M/i-QzwQTJF-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Oct 02, 11, 03:00:33 AM
Awesome pics Cathy and FIGHT ON    :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Oct 08, 11, 02:18:11 AM
Reflection in a puddle along the Arroyo Seco.(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-MxRXQzc/0/M/i-MxRXQzc-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Oct 08, 11, 02:53:06 AM
Neat pic, Fight On!
I'd like to put that one on my  computer screen for now, if you don't mind.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: in my dreams on Oct 08, 11, 02:54:00 AM
Very very nice! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Oct 08, 11, 09:54:29 PM
Neat pic, Fight On!
I'd like to put that one on my  computer screen for now, if you don't mind.
thanks! I don't mind. you could get lost looking into it if its full screen though. ;D
Title: 911 Memorial, New York
Post by: Calindy on Oct 12, 11, 08:58:33 PM
Beautiful pictures Fight On, Cathy, & Konalvr!
 
My hubby & I were in NY and had secured tickets to the 911 Memorial a month before we went. It is beautiful. Looking at all those names was overwhelming. Something that I have never seen before was how they listed the names of the victims if they were pregnant, it showed their name, and following "and unborn child."
 
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/NewYork976of1461.jpg)
 
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/NewYork1110of1461.jpg)
 
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/NewYork1189of1461.jpg)
 
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Calindy/NewYork1138of1461.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Nov 01, 11, 07:12:37 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-bZ6VGTf/0/M/i-bZ6VGTf-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Nov 10, 11, 01:36:12 AM
Here's a few pics taken today at Inspiration Point

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Misc/008-3.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Misc/004-4.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Misc/003-5.jpg)

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: jek134 on Nov 10, 11, 03:32:05 PM
Konaluvr,

Those pictures are beautiful!!! How do you get to Inspiration Point from town? I would love to take my kids!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Nov 10, 11, 03:42:43 PM
Thank you jek134.  I really love taking pics there.  Just head west on Hwy 2 and you'll see the sign.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Bob C on Nov 11, 11, 03:32:57 AM
And to add to what Kona said..

Inspiration point is about 1 or so miles past Mountain High.

And after you've discovered Inspiration Point, keep on going another 1/2 mile or so, and you'll come to Grassy Hollow visitor center.. lots of neat stuff there: http://grassyhollow.net/ (http://grassyhollow.net/)

The next thing you'll come up to past Grassy Hollow is Vincent Gap. Plenty of parking, and good hiking.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Nov 11, 11, 05:34:45 AM
I was up at Grassy Hollow today, walked from the gate near the highway up to Jackson Flat.  Lots of neat photo ops on that road.  That's about a 2-1/2 mile RT walk, pretty easy.

Inspiration Point is 2 miles from Big Pines, up H2. I've walked that several times, and it only seems like 1 mile on the way down, but more than that on the way up....  You can also walk up Blue Ridge Road from there for more photo ops.  Haven't been that way since the storm, the gate is closed so don't know the road condition. 

Those were great pics from Inspiration Point, Konaluvr!  So clear that day.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Dec 08, 11, 12:08:37 PM
A Still Life Watercolor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t6gUHLD4AQ)
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-FJcGQ9j/0/M/i-FJcGQ9j-S.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Jan 02, 12, 03:29:10 AM
That's a beautiful shot FIGHT ON :)

Here are a couple of shots takes the other day near Grassy Hollow and Vincents Gap

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Misc/018-3.jpg)  (http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Misc/016-2.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Misc/042.jpg)  (http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Misc/023-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 04, 12, 02:53:32 AM
I wanna walk right up on top of that Pine Mt. Ridge!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 08, 12, 05:56:27 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-HRmSt7N/0/M/i-HRmSt7N-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 30, 12, 01:10:42 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-tQ88r88/0/M/i-tQ88r88-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Jan 30, 12, 04:38:01 AM
Wow! fabulous sunset shot
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jan 30, 12, 01:12:02 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: WWMtnGal on Jan 31, 12, 04:29:44 PM
These photos are absolutely beautiful!!   :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PatPack on Feb 01, 12, 06:16:14 AM
I've tried multiple times and I just can't figure out how to post pictures on the forum. Can anyone break it down for me step by step?? I'm obviously not doing it right---as you can see by the lack of a photograph!! ;) THANKS! :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Bob C on Feb 01, 12, 07:06:52 AM
Information on how to post photos: http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php?topic=1897.0 (http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php?topic=1897.0)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PatPack on Feb 02, 12, 04:52:55 AM
Thanks, Bob!  ;D I know what I was doing wrong now--- I was trying to download it directly from my computer. Guess I will have to check out one of the websites that was mentioned.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Feb 02, 12, 06:29:16 AM
google + & Flickr have some of the best resolutions for free..but FB will do in a pinch.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 02, 12, 07:14:07 AM
SD, what's your opinion of Photobucket?  Or does that even still exist?  Obviously I don't know how to post pics either.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 02, 12, 02:37:12 PM
SD, what's your opinion of Photobucket?  Or does that even still exist?  Obviously I don't know how to post pics either.
I'll trade ya, I'll teach you how to post pics if you teach me how to use the ham radio!  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Feb 02, 12, 04:01:15 PM
I've used Photobucket for years and have had no problems whatsoever.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 03, 12, 01:03:20 AM
I'll trade ya, I'll teach you how to post pics if you teach me how to use the ham radio!  ;D

Haha,  did you ever get your license?  We went to great lengths one Sunday evening, several months ago, to try to entice you to join us.   :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 03, 12, 03:42:48 AM
Haha,  did you ever get your license?  We went to great lengths one Sunday evening, several months ago, to try to entice you to join us.   :)
no... It is funny though that you have never posted a pic and I think it's the easiest thing in the world to do and you probably think the same about me with the license.  :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Feb 03, 12, 04:22:42 PM
So..... FO what's your excuse?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njJ1z2mGyg8
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 03, 12, 05:25:44 PM
So..... FO what's your excuse?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njJ1z2mGyg8
:brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Feb 27, 12, 04:02:01 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-HXWvNHT/0/M/i-HXWvNHT-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Feb 27, 12, 06:23:12 PM
Awwwwww, puppy love!  Cute pic :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ProTek-IT on Mar 14, 12, 03:43:45 AM
Snapped a shot of my baby girl (Lylah) exploring the abandoned mines of Calico Ghost Town while our GSD (Bella) watched out for her...

(http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb349/mhastings2704/Kids/IMG_6020.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChrisLynnet on Mar 14, 12, 03:55:19 AM
Outstanding picture!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 14, 12, 05:01:48 AM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6835076448_4334fc4bf1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/6835076448/)
Huntington Cherry (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/6835076448/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 19, 12, 02:00:24 PM
I thought for sure people who lived in Wrightwood had cameras... or maybe the snow storm missed the town altogether?  (http://www.smugmug.com/photos/462601610_ouPW3-S-1.gif)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 19, 12, 02:12:15 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-JLQmvdh/0/L/i-JLQmvdh-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 20, 12, 04:06:42 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-jfnx3QF/0/M/i-jfnx3QF-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Mar 20, 12, 12:58:21 PM
Love those pics FIGHT ON :)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Mar 20, 12, 03:18:58 PM
A great collection of WWII photos shot with good lenses and a BIG film format, Hard to beat old school photography.
 
http://pavel-kosenko.livejournal.com/303194.html?thread=22669914
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 20, 12, 03:26:14 PM
What great shots. Kodachrome is hard to beat.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 24, 12, 02:16:41 AM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/7009920883_8359c4734a_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/7009920883/)
 Mission San Juan Capistrano (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/7009920883/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Mar 24, 12, 03:16:25 AM
That's a great shot Surfer_Dude.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 24, 12, 12:54:27 PM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/7010822827_9494cea37c_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/7010822827/)
Mission SJ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/7010822827/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr
Thanks Kona..we were at San Juan Cap Mission  and thought I would take a few touristy snaps...:)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Surfer_Dude on Mar 25, 12, 12:07:43 AM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7229/6866314596_1c22e4f82e_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/6866314596/)
Big Horn Mine (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brenizer/6866314596/) by SurfDaddy (http://www.flickr.com/people/brenizer/), on Flickr

Took the "point and shoot" out for a spin today....It was a fun hike, and with the wash outs and the snow tougher than usual.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Snowbird on Apr 05, 12, 01:33:39 AM
Please, I need some help... I want to upload pictures by using [ img] p h o t o [/img ]... but it doesn't work :-(

Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Joe Schmoe on Apr 05, 12, 05:45:32 AM
Please, I need some help... I want to upload pictures by using [ img] p h o t o [/img ]... but it doesn't work :-(
What is the address of the picture?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Bob C on Apr 06, 12, 04:38:38 PM
Info here: How To Post Photos (http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php/topic,1897.0.html)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Apr 14, 12, 03:56:01 PM
Finally some snow.  These don't show it but looks like we got 8 inches here.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/rIMG_6147.jpg)

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/rIMG_6150.jpg)

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/rIMG_6154.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Apr 14, 12, 04:02:39 PM
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/rIMG_6156600x450.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Mrs. Hillbilly on Apr 14, 12, 05:30:50 PM
Chuck, your view and pics are awesome!
I am guessing we got 10 inches here according to our picnic bench.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Apr 23, 12, 03:53:54 PM
Gorgeous shots, Chuck. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on May 23, 12, 04:18:22 AM
Love those pics Chuck, thanks for posting.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Sandyz on May 23, 12, 03:47:42 PM
I'm new to the forum and have so enjoyed this topic, as well as the nature one and photos.  There are so many wonderful photos with this last one I saw particularly (little girl and dog exploring in Calico)...being the one I'll comment on right now.

I'll be moving up soon to the area and hope to join in with some of my own photos.  I might even start early, before I get up there.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jul 03, 12, 04:49:45 AM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-4FFwzGq/0/L/i-4FFwzGq-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Jul 28, 12, 06:04:55 PM
good MORNING!!!!!
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-kzBWLCJ/0/M/i-kzBWLCJ-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Aug 14, 12, 04:39:57 PM
I was down in Torrance for physical therapy yesterday and took a drive up to Palos Verdes and grabbed this shot of the thunder heads above the mountains.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/100_0013_levelcorrection.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Aug 14, 12, 05:22:44 PM
Great shot Toolman....
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Aug 14, 12, 05:26:44 PM
Great shot Toolman....
I agree! Would be cool to get a time lapse of the clouds and the surf at the same time! :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Aug 14, 12, 08:20:24 PM
Thanks !

Here's another one about 20 minutes later higher up on the the Palos Verdes Peninsula. I am using a Lee #3 ND filter 4x4 attachement and circular polarize filter together. It's hard to meter the light correctly without them. The clouds are so bright the rest of the frame goes away so I used the filters to bring out the dark area detail.

Done with a cheap Canon G-9 point N shoot.  :o

You can see how the clouds have moved in just 20 minutes.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/MikeWorshum/100_0030.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: NylanaD on Aug 15, 12, 04:37:41 PM
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l258/nylanad/4thofjuly2011.jpg)


Howdy ya'll. This was taken on the 4th of July 2011, up near Ski Sunrise. My favorite kinda day
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: twinkie on Aug 15, 12, 04:39:00 PM
That photo is beyond beautiful! 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: NylanaD on Aug 15, 12, 04:42:40 PM
Thank you...ya shoulda seen the storms before this. Breathtaking!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Aug 16, 12, 03:19:05 AM
Wow! Awesome pics you guys  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: NylanaD on Aug 22, 12, 08:05:05 PM
This was not taken with a "box Camera", Just my cell phone. Whateva...
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l258/nylanad/loveintheclouds.jpg)
<3 Wrightwood
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l258/nylanad/luv.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: tlc on Aug 22, 12, 08:23:08 PM
Great photos NylanaD - was the one a few posts above the clouds taken with your phone too?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: NylanaD on Aug 22, 12, 08:48:47 PM
Thank you :]

The photo of the sunset on the 4th of July was taken with my digital camera. Nothing fancy, just a Sony Cybershot.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Nov 05, 12, 01:25:05 AM
Beautiful shots NylanaD.

Here are a few taken about three weeks ago.

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Wrightwood%20and%20Jackson%20Lake%20CA%20%20Fall/020.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Wrightwood%20and%20Jackson%20Lake%20CA%20%20Fall/016-1.jpg)

And here's the link to my album with more pics.   http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Wrightwood%20and%20Jackson%20Lake%20CA%20%20Fall/
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Nov 07, 12, 06:03:46 AM
Here's a pic from Big Rock Creek

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Wrightwood%20and%20Jackson%20Lake%20CA%20%20Fall/014.jpg)

More pics here  http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q77/Lauriebeast/Wrightwood%20and%20Jackson%20Lake%20CA%20%20Fall/
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: NylanaD on Nov 07, 12, 06:52:07 AM
Lovely photos Konaluvr! I could never pick a favorite season, every day is beautiful!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: The Boys Dad on Dec 10, 12, 08:08:30 PM
Went for a drive today and had to try out my new phone camera with the panorama mode.  I as amazed at how easy it was and how good it looks.  This is Inspiration Point from Blue Ridge Rd to Mount Baden Powell.  It was hard to believe it was fall up there.  Warm and clear.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ae2n9vxzb7p6wu2/2012-12-10%2010.14.39.jpg


(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ae2n9vxzb7p6wu2/2012-12-10%2010.14.39.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jan 08, 13, 02:27:52 AM
beautiful sunset tonight (cell phone pics)

Wright Mountain Road
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/20130107_170939800x600_zps7e4f3b5c.jpg)

Looking toward Mountain High
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/chuck3195/20130107_17094b7800x474_zpsecf13564.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 08, 13, 03:22:41 AM
Nice! Saw that on my ride home.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Jan 08, 13, 03:24:03 AM
Wow! beautiful shots Chuck.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Jan 08, 13, 03:49:59 AM
Great pics, Chuck!  I saw that this evening also, from the warmth of my kitchen.....  It started out that gold color, then turned various shades of pink.  Really pretty sky this evening!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChattyCathy on Jan 08, 13, 05:13:44 AM
I got some amazing shots tonight!  Here's a couple

(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w216/cdw46f/2013-01-07171007_zps7b002b95.jpg)

(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w216/cdw46f/2013-01-07171510_zpsa5755d20.jpg)

And when it got a little darker

(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w216/cdw46f/2013-01-07171907_zps6568ed16.jpg)

One from yesterday

(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w216/cdw46f/2013-01-06170443_zpsda517f5f.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 08, 13, 02:39:07 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Jan 08, 13, 05:14:15 PM
Wow Cathy, those shots are incredible!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChattyCathy on Jan 10, 13, 04:50:20 PM
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w216/cdw46f/2013-01-09164758_zpsd2a244cc.jpg)
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w216/cdw46f/2013-01-09165326_zpsfdb716ed.jpg)

Some pictures from yesterday.  Now that I live in the desert, I've been totally enjoying my view of the sky every night and I've tried to capture the images.  Some of them are absolutely breathtaking and the pictures just don't do it justice.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nanette on Jan 10, 13, 06:00:33 PM
Absolutely beautiful! What camera are you using?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChattyCathy on Jan 10, 13, 08:42:47 PM
My cell phone with 8 megapixels with HD.

Absolutely beautiful! What camera are you using?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: konaluvr on Jan 11, 13, 05:25:16 AM
WOW!!!!! Beautiful!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChattyCathy on Jan 12, 13, 04:45:00 AM
From tonight.
(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w216/cdw46f/2013-01-11165805_zps0d316a9d.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Jan 15, 13, 02:07:30 PM
That's mighty perdy!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: FIGHT ON on Mar 17, 13, 07:45:37 PM
(http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-W5mCc9D/0/XL/i-W5mCc9D-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Sep 10, 13, 07:16:58 AM
Calindy, I'm just now looking at today's Daily Press and saw your pic of the grasshopper in Indiana.  It's so beautiful and you really need to post it for everyone to enjoy!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Apr 02, 14, 04:38:18 PM
(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/news/WW.Snow.4.2.14a.JPG)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 14, 14, 12:49:54 AM
Last night's sunset looking towards Big Pines

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/nature/MD_SwarthoutGolden.JPG)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: lynnc on Jul 14, 14, 02:34:04 PM
John,  that is stunning.  I especially love the reflection of the clouds in the lake.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Chuck on Jul 14, 14, 06:33:41 PM
Using that really long tripod again!!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: MojaveSidecar on Jul 14, 14, 06:38:38 PM
John, that picture is an award winner somewhere.... absolutely stunning.

I sent it to Karen, who is baby sitting for 10 days in Vancouver WA so she wont get home sick.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 14, 14, 06:52:07 PM
Taken:
7-12-14 8:07pm
1/160 sec, f/2.8, ISO 100
305 feet altitude
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Jul 14, 14, 08:01:23 PM
A truly amazing shot!  Thanks for sharing.   :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Domingo on Jul 15, 14, 05:30:16 AM
John, was that taken from a radio-controlled helicopter or plane or did you take it from the top of a hill?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 15, 14, 03:18:27 PM
It was taken from a quad copter or drone at 300 feet above the ground.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: lynnc on Jul 16, 14, 04:23:46 AM
That makes it even cooler!!!!!   ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 28, 14, 03:56:23 AM
Tonight's sunset was another good one.

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/nature/MD_7.27.14a.Sunset.JPG)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ChrisLynnet on Jul 28, 14, 04:59:18 AM
SO beautiful!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 13, 14, 12:21:44 AM
About 1 hour ago at 335' altitude - looking North at Table Mountain from base of Heath Canyon
(Country Club is near center)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/weathernews/LG_12.12.14.1stSnow3.JPG)

335' altitude - looking East at Circle Mountain from base of Heath Canyon

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/weathernews/LG_12.12.14.1stSnow8.JPG)

335' altitude - looking North East towards downtown from base of Heath Canyon

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/weathernews/LG_12.12.14.1stSnow6.JPG)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Dec 13, 14, 02:21:38 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/Nolena/Winter%202014/winter1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Nolena/media/Winter%202014/winter1.jpg.html)

Highway 2 Near Big Pines
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 13, 14, 02:49:03 AM
Looks like some real snow up there
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Dec 13, 14, 07:53:51 AM
Gorgeous picture, Nolena!  And the road wasn't bad at all up there this afternoon, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't wanna drive up there right now though.  It's like you took that pic with black and white film.  Which is what it looked like anyway.

And John, I was just looking at the similarities between the first of the 3 pics you posted this afternoon, versus the one you posted on July 27th of pretty much the same view, just a tad bit different weather.  Pretty amazing shots.   :2thumbsup:
Title: Inspiration Point after 1st snowfall
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 14, 14, 07:41:42 AM
Inspiration Point from an altitude of 120 feet

Entrance to Blue Ridge Road (3N061) - Pacific Crest Trail

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/drone/LG_InspPtBlueRidge.JPG)

Pine Mountain Ridge - Pine Mountain

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/drone/LG_InspPtPinMtnRidge.JPG)

Mount Baden-Powell

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/drone/LG_InspPtBaden.JPG)

Inspiration Point looking North

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/drone/LG_InspPtPotty.JPG)
Title: Jackson Lake after 1st snowfall
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 14, 14, 07:57:53 AM
Jackson Lake from an altitude of 238 feet

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/drone/LG_JacksonLake.JPG)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Joe Schmoe on Dec 14, 14, 09:46:24 AM
This one is a winner: http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/drone/LG_InspPtPinMtnRidge.JPG

What kind of equipment are you using?
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Toolman on Dec 14, 14, 03:11:59 PM
Your going to make me go out and buy a new Phantom 2 aren't you.  ;D
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: joemsosa on Dec 14, 14, 03:54:07 PM
Gorgeous shots John! Thank you.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Jim Wilkins on Dec 14, 14, 04:32:09 PM
Some nice glass on that bird!  Simply amazing what they have come up with with this little ships and how big of a payload they can carry. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 15, 14, 01:44:48 AM
The drone is a Phantom 2 Vision with a Taco Brushless Gimbal

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/drone/MD_Drone.JPG)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 17, 14, 07:52:06 PM
Swarthout Valley view from 398 feet - after 4" snowfall

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/weathernews/MD_12.17.14.4inSnowA.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/weathernews/MD_12.17.14.4inSnowB.JPG)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ralberts630 on Dec 17, 14, 07:58:48 PM
Wonderful!
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 18, 14, 03:37:58 AM
A quick 360 video from this morning:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUPW2SjPTfU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUPW2SjPTfU)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Mikeswave on Dec 18, 14, 03:09:27 PM
How hard is it to operate the drone and are you able to control the individual pictures you take.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Mikeswave on Dec 18, 14, 04:15:12 PM
Never mind I went on YouTube to get my answer
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ralberts630 on Dec 18, 14, 07:41:14 PM
the straight and narrow way

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah103/ralberts630/straightnarrow_zpscf1c0e58.jpg)

Lone Pine Canyon
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 18, 14, 07:59:31 PM
Great photo
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: AvocadoFlyer on Dec 18, 14, 10:12:51 PM
Ralberts630 and Wrightwood...your photo's are fantastic!!  Inspiring me to take more photos...thanks!   Keep posting your pic's
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ForestGal on Dec 19, 14, 01:49:33 AM
Good job to all who post pics on here!  John, that 360 video is really cool, and beautiful. 
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ralberts630 on Dec 19, 14, 02:16:40 AM
Thanks FireFly. iPhone pics.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 03, 15, 02:45:02 AM
Been waiting for snowfall to take drone photos and finally gave up this afternoon. These were while it was trying to snow.....

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/drone/MD_3.2.15.b.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/drone/MD_3.2.15.a.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/drone/MD_3.2.15.c.JPG)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ezzpete on Mar 03, 15, 04:14:13 AM
wow, those are really clear.

a couple of months ago i was camped out in the desert by a warm well oasis which is also a nudest area. i was in my trailer when i heard a strange sound that i thought was an ATV at first. i came out and looked all around but didn't see anything, but the sound was real loud. then i looked up and there it was, a drone about 100 feet up right above me. as soon as i looked up it took off towards and past a camp about 1/8 mile away. it really pissed me off, but i wasn't sure exactly where it came from since it went past the camp and over a hill where there were more camps.

later that day the owner came over with a lame story for why he was flying it above my camp, saying the resolution of the camera was really low and he can't make out anything (yeah right). i told him i was about to shoot it down, and he said he was glad i didn't. i didn't see him fly it again while i was there.
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 03, 15, 04:12:41 PM
Snow at 300 feet

http://www.youtube.com/v/yZ4J0p2Rdfw?color2=FBE9EC&amp;version=3">
        <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yZ4J0p2Rdfw?color2=FBE9EC&amp;version=3" />
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        <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" />
        </object><div style="font-size: 0.8em"><a href="http://www.tools4noobs.com/online_tools/youtube_xhtml/">Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code</a></div>
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 03, 15, 07:32:34 PM
Pete,
Drones in the hands of some will violate the right's of others and break laws just like any other technology.

Many drones are capable of high resolution images and from my experience it's unlikely that pictures or video would be able to identify an individual unless it's very low to the ground and you'd surely hear and see it as you did.   

This photo was taken at 210 feet above ground and you could not identify a person at this altitude.

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/drone/MD_3.2.15.d.JPG)
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: ezzpete on Mar 03, 15, 09:25:54 PM
i agree that he probably couldn't see the expression on my face. but i'm not OK with people flying them in my air space. i was where few people were at the time, so he was just being a jerk. but if they start flying over my house, i would consider it an invasion of privacy. i would imagine if you took video of someone, even by accident, and uploaded to YouTube, you could be in for a potential law suit if there were no "model release form" with the persons signature.  i'm sure they are very cool to mess with, but i'd be mindful, that not everyone wants to be a star.
Title: House Exterior - Night
Post by: ralberts630 on Mar 06, 15, 04:46:45 AM
Shot earlier this week in Fort Lauderdale using mirrorless camera.

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah103/ralberts630/ExtNight_030215_FM_zpspryzpbwg.jpg)

Fuji XE-2  10-24MM  f16  20 seconds  640 ISO
Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: SkierBob on Apr 01, 15, 08:16:35 PM
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Title: Re: Photos to share
Post by: Nolena on Apr 01, 15, 08:25:38 PM
Finally! A good use for that Half Dome thing!!
Too bad it's not a whole dome. You could have twice as many wind machines.