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04/15/2007 07:46:44 PM · #251

I'm awake ... but no bugs in sight, at least none that I could catch. Weekend got away from me without as much time to shoot as I hoped, so I may end up passing on both sets of challenges this week.

My plans for a mega-panorama didn't quite pan out, but I learned a little bit about autostitch, so not a total waste of an effort. Thought about trying again tomorrow, but going to see Willie Nelson at the Fillmore tomorrow night, so don't want to lug my camera around the City with me (and, no, they won't let cameras into the show!)

04/16/2007 04:39:43 PM · #252

Hey all ... just went through the Chains scores and we are looking good for our little smackdown challenge with the Spartans. Won't know for sure until the night shot and bicycle scores come in. With 5 scores in for each team, we've got them beat at the top (with Terry and Nick leading the way) so far, but they've got us beat at the bottom:

Goldeneye: 6.1750 - 6.0065 - 5.5260 - 5.4845 - 5.4304
Spartans: 5.8553 - 5.7375 - 5.6562 - 5.6329 - 5.5098

Stay tuned ... scores for both teams will probably improve quite a bit on Tuesday, as many of the above scores fall out.

04/17/2007 02:37:38 AM · #253

Hi all,
I am going to again try for landscape tonight, fingers crossed i see something that works.
good luck team on the above scores posted.

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

04/17/2007 12:32:49 PM · #254

I found an outtake to submit to landscape as well. Its a nice pic, but just basic editing and will probably score in the mid-5s.

After climbing above 6.12 and staying there for much of the week, my Night Shot dropped to 6.04 between votes 260 and 270. I think people are taking another look and adjusting their scores downwards ... I'm hoping it'll still be above 6 when the challenge ends.

Message edited by author 2007-04-17 12:33:51.

Marc923

04/17/2007 02:08:36 PM · #255

I gave myself today to do a landscape shot. It's been raining since last night. Cloudy right now and may rain, but I'm still going to go out and get something.

Marc923

04/17/2007 10:51:28 PM · #256

Well, I went out to shoot my landscape and forgot to take my tripod. Oops. I ended up with nothing worthwhile. I had my shutter speed at 500, and with my zoom, it needs to be at least 750 to reduce camera shake. My camera has the shake reduction, but guess who didn't turn it on? Another oops. All the shots have just a hint of fuzziness. Nothing is razor sharp. So, I'm not entering anything. On the plus side, I know where to go to get some good shots. And now have a better handle on what settings to use. I might reshoot for the free study. If my other idea doesn't work, that is.

I've been in a funk and just not getting any good shots. Unless anything really grabs my attention, I probably won't enter any other challenges until the WPL starts up. We don't have any smackdowns this week, do we?

MAK

Leica M Monochrom

04/18/2007 11:52:18 AM · #257

looks like you guys won but I have not had the time or chance to check yet ... so Congrats on the slap see you in the Arena for the real battle

04/18/2007 03:07:35 PM · #258

MAK if we did win i think it would be a close call, see you in the challenge though,

good luck

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

04/18/2007 03:18:12 PM · #259

Yep guys, we won!. Nice shooting all around. Special kudos to

Nikolai1024 and

hipychik who both had two images above 6 this week (though only one could count towards our score) -- including a new PB for Nick.

Way to go, team. No more smackdowns scheduled, and I don't plan to try to set any more up so we don't burn out before the season. I'll continue to track scores for us as we all continue to tune up for the season.

Hipychik

Sony Alpha a6000

04/18/2007 08:51:48 PM · #260

Good thing the landscape challenge isn't counting for anything. I'm heading towards a new PW. 4.5!

I only have one comment so I don't really know what's wrong with it. Well...I didn't think I would score really high but...

Oh well...just as well to get it out of the way now. LOL

kevip6

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/19/2007 03:41:59 AM · #261

Great work on the smackdown guys!

My landscapes at a very dissappointing 5.5 (really thought it would be a 6+) and my insect is at 6.5

Not long to go now, going to be very exciting!

LanceW

Nikon Z9

Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

04/19/2007 09:46:19 AM · #262

Congrats guys!

Just checking in from the Palms in Las Vegas. One more day of work, then head out of town to Death Valley for some photography this weekend. It doesn't look like much in the way of challenge opportunities except for possibly "Rule of Thirds III."

Cya later!

Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

04/19/2007 09:52:00 AM · #263

Originally posted by tooohip:

doesn't look like much in the way of challenge opportunities except for possibly "Rule of Thirds III."

What, you're not going to fill the hot tub in your room with champagne and photograph that supermodel you've been hanging with for teh Bubbles challenge? I thought you were in Vegas. :>)

LanceW

Nikon Z9

04/19/2007 09:55:13 AM · #264

Originally posted by EstimatedEyes:

Originally posted by tooohip:
doesn't look like much in the way of challenge opportunities except for possibly "Rule of Thirds III."

What, you're not going to fill the hot tub in your room with champagne and photograph that supermodel you've been hanging with for teh Bubbles challenge? I thought you were in Vegas. :>)

LOL! I gotta say, being in Vegas and having a 6:00 AM wakeup call just isn't lending itself to much fun. ;-) Maybe tonight though, LOL.

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

04/19/2007 10:01:45 AM · #265

Originally posted by tooohip:

Originally posted by EstimatedEyes:

Originally posted by tooohip:
doesn't look like much in the way of challenge opportunities except for possibly "Rule of Thirds III."

What, you're not going to fill the hot tub in your room with champagne and photograph that supermodel you've been hanging with for teh Bubbles challenge? I thought you were in Vegas. :>)

LOL! I gotta say, being in Vegas and having a 6:00 AM wakeup call just isn't lending itself to much fun. ;-) Maybe tonight though, LOL.

How long will you be in Las Vegas? I'm flying there Saturday for Red Rock GTG.

Message edited by author 2007-04-19 10:02:15.

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

04/19/2007 10:12:37 AM · #266

ahhhh i was in Vegas last September, Stayed in the Venitian what a place. i can not wait to get back there.

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

04/19/2007 10:28:51 AM · #267

Originally posted by Brookied:

ahhhh i was in Vegas last September, Stayed in the Venitian what a place. i can not wait to get back there.

Busy Saturday?

Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

04/19/2007 11:38:56 AM · #268

busy yes i have a photoshoot for a web developer, and if i told my other half i was off to Vegas at the weekend she would have my head :-)

LanceW

Nikon Z9

04/20/2007 12:32:53 AM · #269

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

How long will you be in Las Vegas? I'm flying there Saturday for Red Rock GTG.

I actually fly out of LAS on Monday, but will be in the Death Valley area until then. I don't think I'll make it to Red Rock, but you guys should have a great time there. The weather is just lovely and actually a bit cool for the area at the time.

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

04/20/2007 09:11:51 AM · #270

Originally posted by tooohip:

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

How long will you be in Las Vegas? I'm flying there Saturday for Red Rock GTG.

I actually fly out of LAS on Monday, but will be in the Death Valley area until then. I don't think I'll make it to Red Rock, but you guys should have a great time there. The weather is just lovely and actually a bit cool for the area at the time.

As soon as I fly in I'll be driving to Zion NP for 2 day and then to Bryce Canyon for 2 more day. It would be great to meet fellow GoldenEye but it seems like not this time. If your plans are flexible join me at Zion.
Nick

04/20/2007 11:32:53 AM · #271

good news, i maybe!! just maybe the owner of a D200 this time tomorrow;-)

Ill let you know if it works out

04/20/2007 12:01:44 PM · #272

Congrats ... I hope it works out. That's a nice upgrade from the D70, which itself is pretty sweet on its own.

Just don't let MAK try to turn you into a Spartan!

04/22/2007 03:17:55 PM · #273

I made it into kitchenware, but I have no clue how it will do. I like it, which means its probably heading for a 5.5.

Have a couple shots for Bubbles, but nothing I really like. I'm tempted to throw one of them up there just to see how it does, but still have a couple days to think about it some more and reshoot.

Of course if I was running around Death Valley or Zion, or playing with my new D200, I might have a little more inspiration this week. Playing with bubbles in my backyard just don't compare! :>)