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

04/23/2007 11:13:25 PM · #276

Back from Death Valley and Vegas. Man, Death Valley is one hell of a place. I really wanted to see the "racetrack" but the "High Clearance Vehicle" recommended scared me away. ;-)

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

04/24/2007 12:07:55 AM · #277

Originally posted by EstimatedEyes:

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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! :>)

Speaking of Zion...

Zion is GREAT! So is Bryce. I'm shooting like crazy here. Funny enough when I get out to place like that I forget about DPC.

Zion had a lot of rain while I was there. However weather changes every 15 minutes or so. It goes from sunshine to rain to a bit of snow. Clouds and fog comes in and out just as quick. Too bad tops of mountains are almost always covered by clouds.

I'm at Bryce now and it is snowing like crazy. I'm getting some amazing high key shots. Hopefully it will stop tomorrow so I could do some hiking and catch the sunset.

Will post some pics soon.

Nick

04/24/2007 08:46:08 AM · #278

I was thinking that since we are going to be on this team together, maybe we could get to know each other a little. Like what we do for a living, family, hobbies, etc. What do you guys think?

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

04/24/2007 11:47:08 AM · #279

hi
I think its a great idea Hipychik
OK me first then
33, Service manager in Brother ireland
little boy Dylan,
I love Sci Fi films, Trek and star wars are well up there. Robocop also a stonking good film.

i love Liverpool FC and if you get a chance watch the champions league match tomorrow (Wed) after in the States for a cracking match.

Football is my passion as well as photography,
I am a newly married person to my lovely wife Jodi. and i will shortly set up Brooks Photography full time.

Marc923

04/24/2007 10:53:26 PM · #280

I guess I'll go next.
43, IT work in Boulder, Colorado
Single, no kids.
Love baseball and football (american football, that is.)
I just got a GPS and plan on lugging it around the countryside along with my camera. Geocaching and photography, what a way to spend an afternoon.

And while we're here, I'm in Bubbles II. It could go either way. Not sure on the quality. I had to save for web at 66%. Yikes!

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

04/24/2007 11:13:19 PM · #281

28, Data Manager for litigations support firm in NYC
Computer geek, photographer. Don't watch much TV but like to watch DVDs or prerecorded shows without comercials. I like to travel whenever posible.

04/25/2007 05:29:42 AM · #282

I'm retired from General Motors after 28 yrs. I have 3 grown daughters and 4 grandchildren (one more coming on May 18!) I was married for 25 years and have been divorced for 4 yrs. I just bought my house last year, so I have been doing lots of fix-ups and redecorating (which I love).
I'm a young 49! I still find it hard to believe I'm going to be 50 in Dec!
Since I'm retired I have lots of time for photography.

04/25/2007 07:23:01 AM · #283

36, Live in Washington DC, work closer to Baltimore as a Sales Manager for a Microwave Antenna company (we sell the big antennas on towers and the smaller ones you see on the news trucks).

Love photography obviously, but also enjoy hanging out with friends & hiking.

I don't watch much tv, but do love the Office on Thursdays. ;-)

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

04/25/2007 09:33:25 AM · #284

My turn. I'm an attorney, 46, work in San Francisco and live on the outskirts of the bay area with my wife and three daughters ... one about to enter college, a highschooler who is a member here at DPC, and a younger one who sometimes acts as a model for us.

Photography is my main hobby, and it gives me an excuse to travel, explore and hike, though I don't do any of those things nearly enough. I do watch way too much TV, including The Office, LOST, sporting events (SF Giants and Golden State Warriors) and other reality shows. :>)

Message edited by author 2007-04-25 09:35:08.

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

04/25/2007 10:00:17 AM · #285

Originally posted by EstimatedEyes:

My turn. I'm an attorney,...

Do you need any scanning or EDD work done? Nevermind actually we have enought. :)

kevip6

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/25/2007 04:10:18 PM · #286

I'm 29, been married for 8 months. Currently work in IT for an investment bank but in just over a week i'll be leaving to start out in Photography! Got to a point where i'm getting burnt out in IT and so needed a change of lifestyle.

I have always tried a number of different hobbies, I love cars and so i spent last year building the car i used for my MPH ribbon winner.

I'm also a Liverpool FC fan despite being born and bread in Essex.

Message edited by author 2007-04-25 16:10:53.

04/26/2007 07:51:43 AM · #287

Hello all,
My submission is getting ripped for thirds, never mind eh...
on a good note i got an email from the Official Irish Tourist board (www.ireland.ie) website asking me to submit my details so they could list me on there site.

I dont know the level of exposure but it beats not being there :-)

I will post a link when it goes live.

04/26/2007 09:03:06 AM · #288

Originally posted by Brookied:

Hello all,
My submission is getting ripped for thirds

Sorry to hear that Darren. I'm not getting ripped, but seeing as I submitted what I feel is my strongest image ever here, it's not doing so hot. That goes back to the whole, you never know at DPC rule. ;-)

Originally posted by Brookied:

on a good note i got an email from the Official Irish Tourist board (www.ireland.ie) website asking me to submit my details so they could list me on there site.

That sounds great! Congrats!

Message edited by author 2007-04-26 09:03:30.

04/26/2007 09:21:36 AM · #289

Congrats Darren! That's great!

My thirds is at 6.0 right now.

04/26/2007 10:16:49 AM · #290

ok i am now getting ready for my holibobs, 2 weeks in turkey, Kusadasi.
Great photo ops abound so i look forward to the return and going through the shots i get.

I am also about to sign up to the New York institute of Photography for there professional photography course. I think this may put in in good ground to get the business up and running correctly

Marc923

04/26/2007 04:06:39 PM · #291

Originally posted by Brookied:

I am also about to sign up to the New York institute of Photography for there professional photography course. I think this may put in in good ground to get the business up and running correctly

Darren, It's a good course. I just submitted unit 4 and waiting for my results. The pictures in the books are a bit old (from the 80's), but the material is pretty good. You won't be disappointed.

04/26/2007 04:23:59 PM · #292

Do any of you guys use Paint Shop Pro?

04/27/2007 02:20:18 AM · #293

I use it at work, Paint shop Pro 8, at home is CS3

05/04/2007 02:23:27 AM · #294

morning guys, WOW very little post going on in here. hope were all ok and ready for the off in WPL5

I am off on Sunday so i will try and find a little internet cafe to catch up on events. I know of one in Kusadasi Town so might pop in there a couple of times.

Take care and happy shooting

05/04/2007 02:14:07 PM · #295

Enjoy the trip! We'll sign you up, and the season should be starting right around the time you get back.

I just pulled the trigger on a new walk around lens ... the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8, which is supposed to arrive today. Just in time for the season, and my trip to Costa Rica this July. I'm going to try to use it this weekend for one of this week's challenges.

Speaking of, looked around at everyone's shots over the past couple weeks, some pretty nice shooting out there. As a team we would have been around a 6.3 one week and 5.9 the other ... I'll post a more detailed update over the weekend ...

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/04/2007 02:16:29 PM · #296

Originally posted by Brookied:

We've been exchanging emails more than using this forum to formulate are super secret master plan of dpchallenge domination! ;-)

kevip6

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/05/2007 04:20:02 AM · #297

hi Guys,

Well it was my last day in IT yesterday, so i'm officially a full time photographer now! I've got loads to sort out over the next few weeks but at least it should all be fun stuff!

Not heard much about the WPL5?

Have a good trip Brookied.

05/06/2007 12:42:33 PM · #298

In case you missed it, the new season of DPL will be announced at midnight (or perhaps as early as this evening). Watch for the announcement, and make sure to check your emails for a PM invite once we can sign up!

05/06/2007 09:09:07 PM · #299

Hey Team --

check your emails for an invite and respond soon as you can ... the season is about to begin!

Woohoo!!!!