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02/13/2007 11:13:14 AM · #104

Originally posted by Redjulep:

... I live in Phoenix where people don't go on the street if they can help it. You never see anyone on a sidewalk here. I'm wracking my brain...

Here are some ideas for Phoenix:

1-Photograph people at malls... there are plenty there.

2-Go downtown or along Central Ave. (I realize that might be a LONG drive)
You will find the complete spectrum of humanity there.

3-Parks in the evening... people are always walking dogs, etc.

4-Along the canals... people jog and ride bikes there

5-Master Planned Communities... a primary constituent of urban Phoenix culture

Phoenix even has street people, as evidenced by this image:

alfresco

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

02/13/2007 11:15:51 AM · #105

Interestingly enough the BBC has In pictures: Cartier-Bresson Scrapbook, not many but interesting none-the-less.

doug61853

Nikon D80

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

02/13/2007 11:20:57 AM · #106

Wrong week for this challenge. I am the middle of a snowstorm with blizzard warnings for the next 2 days. No one is out on the street.....except me if I take my camera out..........brrrrrrr

02/13/2007 11:30:49 AM · #107

Ok its -30C with the wind chill today....and apparently we are waiting for all that snow.

I love this challenge..I am hating the timing...

alfresco

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

02/13/2007 11:35:05 AM · #108

Originally posted by Rae-Ann:

Ok its -30C with the wind chill today....and apparently we are waiting for all that snow.

I love this challenge..I am hating the timing...

I'm sure there's a transvestite prostitute pining to have his/her photo taken during a snowstorm ...

02/13/2007 11:39:23 AM · #109

Originally posted by alfresco:

Originally posted by Rae-Ann:
Ok its -30C with the wind chill today....and apparently we are waiting for all that snow.

I love this challenge..I am hating the timing...

I'm sure there's a transvestite prostitute pining to have his/her photo taken during a snowstorm ...

LOL good memory!! Those are fair weather trannys tho :) they aren't out now!!

Seriously tho...is it too cold to take the camera out?? Not that I will see much out there but I am on my way out anyway ...
Its -18 without the windchill...

zeuszen

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

02/13/2007 11:45:33 AM · #110

Originally posted by Rae-Ann:

......is it too cold to take the camera out??...Its -18 without the windchill...

I've shot at -20º C and froze up my 1Ds2 within five minutes. Mind you, it was stormy with a wind chill factor likely below that temp. This is the last picture the camera produced (until it thawed out again - a few minutes later):

alfresco

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

02/13/2007 11:46:01 AM · #111

I've had mine out at -20F, I started out putting it in my jacket to warm up but eventually became comfortable with it being cold. And my batteries held up much longer than I thought they would.

YMMV, I would recommend what the specs are on the camera - I think I was pushing a limit.

Also, I'd recommend that if you do go out, when you come back in allow the camera ample time to warm up letting any condensation evaporate *before* turning the camera on ... just to be safe.

(Whoda thought there were fair-weather trannies?)

ETA - I was in straight-cold, no wind, and sunny. The sun probably helped a lot keeping the black body of the camera temps stablish.

Message edited by author 2007-02-13 11:47:43.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

02/13/2007 11:49:14 AM · #112

Yea I read the book but it didnt give me any temp specs...I am not going far and I will assume there is not that many peeps out there, but I will give it a go....
Thanks for the condensation tip...I did read that.

alrighty..I am going tranny hunting..er grocery shopping :)
Back later

Hey.. maybe the Hoes will be shopping...Now THAT would be a shot :)

Grandad

Nikon D70

02/13/2007 11:50:37 AM · #113

Market day here, where I live, I have got a few good shots, I wonder how many out takes will go in the free study

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

02/13/2007 12:07:00 PM · #114

Originally posted by Rae-Ann:

I'll be looking for those Canadian tranny's - ain't been the same without 'em! Grocery store might be worthwhile, too. Get 'em heading back out into the freezing weather, or coming in with red faces and coated in snow. :-)

pawdrix

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

02/13/2007 12:11:55 PM · #115

Originally posted by Rae-Ann:

alrighty..I am going tranny hunting..er grocery shopping :)
Back later

Hey.. maybe the Hoes will be shopping...Now THAT would be a shot :)

Shooting Tranny's and Ho's can get you dead. Very risky bidness.

BTW, This is commonly refered to as "The Walk Of Shame". It means you left the Bar or the Nightclub well after sunrise.

I suppose, what would make The Walk Of Shame" sting just a little more, would to be doing it in a Purple or Blue Sparkle Chiffon Dress and high heels...especially if you're a dude.

I dunno...I'll check with Pedro about that. ;P

Message edited by author 2007-02-13 13:11:32.

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

02/13/2007 12:19:51 PM · #116

Originally posted by zeuszen:

Originally posted by Rae-Ann:
......is it too cold to take the camera out??...Its -18 without the windchill...

I've shot at -20º C and froze up my 1Ds2 within five minutes. Mind you, it was stormy with a wind chill factor likely below that temp. This is the last picture the camera produced (until it thawed out again - a few minutes later):

I shot in -40F(-40C) in Banff a few years ago. My Canon G2 survived just fine. Though it was a sunny, windless -40F day ;) The batteries didn't last too long though, but keeping them warm helped. Just make sure you stick the camera inside a sealed, airtight bag before you bring it back indoors, or the condensation will mess up your camera.

option

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

02/13/2007 12:37:34 PM · #117

I've been shooting in -10 C with my K10D all winter up at whistler. I'm not shooting all day long, but the camera stays in my backpack, so it never warms up. No problems with anything so far, aside from my fingers!

02/13/2007 12:50:04 PM · #118

Originally posted by pawdrix:

Originally posted by Rae-Ann:
alrighty..I am going tranny hunting..er grocery shopping :)
Back later

Hey.. maybe the Hoes will be shopping...Now THAT would be a shot :)

Shooting Tranny's and Ho's can get you dead. Very risky bidness.

I live in the second largest Gay community, in the most multi cultural city in North America..I dont go looking for the ho's and the tranny's its all just part of the hood.
You just gotta remember the junkies are slooow, no ones gonna drop their kit to chase you... the crackies they are a whole nuther case..

All kidding aside, I appreciate your concern and since my tranny attack last year I am careful

02/13/2007 12:52:38 PM · #119

zeuszen

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

02/13/2007 03:21:34 PM · #120

Originally posted by Gordon:

Originally posted by zeuszen:

Originally posted by Rae-Ann:
......is it too cold to take the camera out??...Its -18 without the windchill...

I've shot at -20º C and froze up my 1Ds2 within five minutes. Mind you, it was stormy with a wind chill factor likely below that temp. This is the last picture the camera produced (until it thawed out again - a few minutes later):

I shot in -40F(-40C) in Banff a few years ago. My Canon G2 survived just fine. Though it was a sunny, windless -40F day ;) The batteries didn't last too long though, but keeping them warm helped. Just make sure you stick the camera inside a sealed, airtight bag before you bring it back indoors, or the condensation will mess up your camera.

Zip-Locks.

It's the weather-sealed 1Ds which froze up. The 30D held out ok. My old 10D never gave up its ghost either in local winter temps...

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

02/13/2007 03:41:20 PM · #121

Originally posted by zeuszen:

Zip-Locks.

It's the weather-sealed 1Ds which froze up. The 30D held out ok. My old 10D never gave up its ghost either in local winter temps...

Although, in the last few years I've only had the exact opposite problem. Going outside, my camera would be so cold from the air conditioning and it would be so humid outside, that I'd have to let the gear acclimatise to the outdoor temp before using. I've had lenses fog up from going outside too quickly here.

LanceW

Nikon Z9

02/13/2007 05:17:36 PM · #122

Originally posted by candlerain:

/rant on

Who had this great idea of street photography IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER! There are people from Canada on this site... White pictures are not all that cool.

/rant off

If you are a dang Canadian, you shouldn't be bitching about the cold but out celebrating winter! ;-)

Get out and take some photographs. Winter is the best time of year!