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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

03/10/2008 10:10:07 PM · #776

Originally posted by levyj413:

Originally posted by purpleflutterby13:
In the life of one very soaked, tired chugger, you have no idea how much difference this made. It's been 3 years, and thinking back through it still made me smile :)

Bet it made ya feel like this lady:

lol Spot on actually.
I seem to recall dancing to 'I'm singing in the rain', with the teddybear swaying in the appropriate rhythm :)
Well, ok, maybe a few more people around... But other than that :)

raish

Olympus C-2500L

03/11/2008 04:44:32 AM · #777

Originally posted by Bruce_the_Robert:

Okay, I need some Team Suck inspiration (pretty please). One of my local arts organizations is holding a photo competition with the theme of:

Little Things

That's all they say (which I like), but what popped into my head immediately was "macro". And now that's all that's in my head (those of you who have chatted with me will know that my mind has a limited capacity; usually it's "beer" "beer" "beer" but tonight it's "macro" "macro" "macro").

Anyone who would care to give me stream of conscience thoughts on "Little Things", it would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Bruce

Small beer?

Bruce_the_Robert

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

03/11/2008 06:24:42 AM · #778

Originally posted by posthumous:

BruceRoger,

"Little" is a comparison word, so think of pictures of things much smaller than a big thing, but have the attention drawn to the little, not the big. You can do this by cropping out part of the big thing.

That seems like a very narrow minded approach to me . . . I was thinking of taking pictures of really, really big things, with just normally big things beside them to make them look like small things . . .

Say, a big beer factory with a keg of beer next to it . . .

~~Rog~~, erm, Bruce

03/11/2008 08:37:34 AM · #779

"Little Things"

Things that seem insignificant when looked at, but are of a huge, overwhelming importance to the person who owns it.

For example :
I own a beanbag frog. Brown corduroy on one side, black velveteen on the other, brown wood bead eyes.
It's not large, nor fancy. It's not old enough to be antique, nor young enough to be new.
It smells faintly of smoke.
It's kind of ugly even.

Doesn't sound very special does it ?

But - it is.

It belonged to my mother. For my entire life, that frog has sat above or beside her bed. Through three husbands, many homes, many years.
The day my mom passed away, I asked my stepfather for the frog. He brought it for me on the day of her visitation.

Now, it sits along side MY bed.

So - it may just be a little thing. But it's a little thing which is a HUGE thing to me.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

03/11/2008 03:28:56 PM · #780

Okay guys - my membership expires in 6 days.

I *will* be renewing it. But not until hubby is back at work. He's on an indefinite lay-off right now (take a look at any news article about UAW and American Axle in the US right now for the story), so we're conserving our pennies as much as possible.

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

03/11/2008 04:07:30 PM · #781

Originally posted by kashi:

Perhaps you qualify for the newly-invented, world-changing, fantastically titled "DPC Membership Grant for people who epitomize sucking." Brought to you by ... me. Here are the criteria:
1) You're breathing.
2) You've been a Team Suck member for long enough that I know you.
3) You're cool (as evaluated by the sole grandpoobah and eternal judge, me).
4) Did I mention breathing?

I do believe you qualify. Shall I begin the paperwork, to be filled out in quadruplicate?

Message edited by author 2008-03-11 16:07:53.

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

03/11/2008 04:14:03 PM · #782

Originally posted by levyj413:

Originally posted by kashi:
Okay guys - my membership expires in 6 days.

I *will* be renewing it. But not until hubby is back at work. He's on an indefinite lay-off right now (take a look at any news article about UAW and American Axle in the US right now for the story), so we're conserving our pennies as much as possible.

Perhaps you qualify for the newly-invented, world-changing, fantastically titled "DPC Membership Grant for people who epitomize sucking." Brought to you by ... me. Here are the criteria:
1) You're breathing.
2) You've been a Team Suck member for long enough that I know you.
3) You're cool (as evaluated by the sole grandpoobah and eternal judge, me).
4) Did I mention breathing?

I do believe you qualify. Shall I begin the paperwork, to be filled out in quadruplicate?

Let me know if you need any testimonials, Jeffrey!

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

03/11/2008 04:16:12 PM · #783

Originally posted by posthumous:

Let me know if you need any testimonials, Jeffrey!

I *always* need testimonials. Oh, you mean about Kashi? ;)

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/11/2008 04:53:08 PM · #784

So I don't have fun stories to tell about the Middle East anymore (oh darn) but I did get out this Sunday to see the Easter market in Wiesbaden. Kind of like a big vendor/flea market complete with street performers and a marching band and activities for kids of all ages. The stores were open as well (they're usually closed on Sundays here).

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(for Jeb)

And Rob, here's your "little thing"

Edit to add that I'm trying out Gordon's suggestion of just using a prime lens for awhile, though I can't quite commit myself to a full month's worth. These were all taken with the 100mm.

Message edited by author 2008-03-11 17:28:00.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

03/11/2008 06:58:14 PM · #785

Originally posted by levyj413:

Well, I guess that means I don't qualify unless I get my asthma under better control, huh ? Good thing I've got an appointment with my doctor tomorrow, or I just may end up failing qualifications 1 & 4.

Thank you muchly Jeffrey.

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

03/11/2008 07:23:33 PM · #786

Originally posted by kashi:

Lea, I dunno if you're carrying any extra weight on your upper body or not, but my asthma has become more manageable since dropping weight, my snoring has diminished greatly, AND......my sleep apnea has virtually disappeared.

I have been doing exercise as well, and concentrating on what works to help build wind.

You may find that people who have met me claim I'm windy, though......8>)

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

03/11/2008 07:26:38 PM · #787

Originally posted by Melethia:

Edit to add that I'm trying out Gordon's suggestion of just using a prime lens for awhile, though I can't quite commit myself to a full month's worth. These were all taken with the 100mm.

Go on, you know you want to. Why would you stop when you are doing so well with just that one lens ? :)

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

03/11/2008 07:34:02 PM · #788

Originally posted by Melethia:

(for Jeb)

What a cutie!!!

Don'tcha just love that wholesome, fresh-faced look?

These kids are always so nice, so sweet, so full of the joie de vivre that gives me hope for the up-and-coming generation.

Great shot, Deb!

snaffles

Nikon D7100

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

03/11/2008 08:18:41 PM · #789

Lovely shots Deb! And thanks to all TSers who liked my LZ shot...and two wonderful TSers faved it too! yay!

03/11/2008 08:29:47 PM · #790

Originally posted by kashi:

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Lea, I dunno if you're carrying any extra weight on your upper body or not ...

That all depends on whether the babe has nursed recently or not ;)

All said - I do carry a lot of extra weight, and I know that I'll feel better when I lose some. I'm walking the dog every day, which helps.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

03/11/2008 09:39:04 PM · #791

I'm in for blur. This was a fun challenge to shoot, and it's unlike my usual style.

krnodil

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

03/11/2008 10:49:34 PM · #792

bleh. I tried for Blurry Mess, really I did, shot a few hundred frames. But absolutely nothing inspires me to submit it. Right challenge, but wrong time for inspiration, I guess. I will content myself to sit on the sidelines and cheer on my fellow Suckees.

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

03/11/2008 10:52:00 PM · #793

I'm blurry. I'm messy. I'm IN.

Hipychik

Sony Alpha a6000

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

03/11/2008 10:58:37 PM · #794

Mine is dirty and blurry and I like it. :)

see

Canon PowerShot S95

03/11/2008 11:33:58 PM · #795

Mess is in, I had fun with this one..

03/12/2008 12:08:04 AM · #796

Tilted Silverware entries and team scores are up in the results thread (I'd link it, but the message format buttons aren't doing anything right now). Congrats to

sherpet and

Melethia for leading the scores in the open challenges; the rest of us look forward to your comments. Weekly bragging rights to go

basssman7.

Is it just me, or are random things on the site's page (like the menus across the top) missing or not working right?

Message edited by author 2008-03-12 00:08:38.

03/12/2008 12:09:54 AM · #797

I misread the current open challenge as "Feces". Good thing I didn't rush to get an entry for that!