ontos
Tech Sergeant
Fantastic shots Eric, makes me want to go out and buy a good camera, and go back to school for photography courses.
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evangilder
"Shooter"
Getting digital means you can experiment like crazy and learn a heck of a lot. I have never had any formal photography training, believe it or not. I have read up and listened to other great photographers, soaking up as much knowledge as I could. Once the gear is in your hands, you experiment with different settings and setups.
ontos
Tech Sergeant
Great advise mate. I'll start doing that. I think they have lenses for the Cannon A630 Power Shot, I'll check it out. 
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evangilder
"Shooter"
What a weekend. No photography, but some photo viewing. I had my water heater leak, badly last week. What didn't look too bad turned into a big job that took about 10 hours to complete. Since we rented a dumpster for this, I have been clearing the garage at the house, which has been long overdue.
In going through the boxes o' crap that I have out there, I came across my Sony Mavica, my first digital camera. IN those days, it used floppies! It looks something like this one:
I also found my old dog tags. I put them on and wore them today for the first time in over 20 years. It is interesting how those things clanging around my neck brought back some memories.
I will be posting some pictures of the progress and some of the things I found soon.
Tomorrow, I will be photographing the final QB show in Camarillo. Jack Broome, who was the host for the QB shows every June, passed away in April. His family wanted one last one for his final hurrah.
Between D-Day, going through my old stuff, and the final QB show coming up, I have been feeling a bit nostalgic. As I sat on the floor tonight, cleaning my lenses and cameras, I thought back to the old days, cleaning my rifle and gear before heading off to an op somewhere. I guess some things haven't really changed.
In going through the boxes o' crap that I have out there, I came across my Sony Mavica, my first digital camera. IN those days, it used floppies! It looks something like this one:
I also found my old dog tags. I put them on and wore them today for the first time in over 20 years. It is interesting how those things clanging around my neck brought back some memories.
I will be posting some pictures of the progress and some of the things I found soon.
Tomorrow, I will be photographing the final QB show in Camarillo. Jack Broome, who was the host for the QB shows every June, passed away in April. His family wanted one last one for his final hurrah.
Between D-Day, going through my old stuff, and the final QB show coming up, I have been feeling a bit nostalgic. As I sat on the floor tonight, cleaning my lenses and cameras, I thought back to the old days, cleaning my rifle and gear before heading off to an op somewhere. I guess some things haven't really changed.
wheelsup_cavu
1st Sergeant
I just checked some of the photos from past events at your site.
It seems to have brought out an eclectic array of aircraft.
It's a shame they won't be continuing the event past this year.
Wheelsup
It seems to have brought out an eclectic array of aircraft.
It's a shame they won't be continuing the event past this year.
Wheelsup
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evangilder
"Shooter"
Well, you never know what could happen next year. This year was smaller, but a great group of airplanes and people. I am downloading my cards right now, but I got some fun shots this year. There was a great mix of aircraft from all eras.
109ROAMING
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Real nice shots Eric! 8)
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Chief Master Sergeant
Holy macaroni Eric as usual bang on shots my fav is the Trojan banking with the guys looking across Lovely Jubbly
Did you get the D300 or are you still running your old kit ive been looking at the the D90 it seems good value as it runs the same metering and CMOS as the 300 700 but having not handled it I'm not sure the build quality will match my old D200 but IYO would the improved metering and 12.3 meg CMOS be worth while forgoing build?
Did you get the D300 or are you still running your old kit ive been looking at the the D90 it seems good value as it runs the same metering and CMOS as the 300 700 but having not handled it I'm not sure the build quality will match my old D200 but IYO would the improved metering and 12.3 meg CMOS be worth while forgoing build?
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evangilder
"Shooter"
Thanks Lee. I'm still using the D80 with the damaged 18-200mm for my air-to-air stuff. It took quite a while to get the setting on the D80 where I want them. The latest batch seems to be good and I feel comfortable that I finally found the sweet spot. I will say that the D80 has challenged me more than any other camera.
I still want the D300 and if things go well for later in the year, I should be able to get it. It just depends on how the business does and it's tough right now for everyone. But I have a couple of opportunities that I am waiting to pan out.
I haven't touched a D90, but have known a couple of people that have bought them and they liked it a lot. These are not pro shooters though, so you can kinda take that with a grain of salt. But having the CMOS and firmware like the D300, it is the next generation and is probably a real good camera.
If I had big bucks, I'd get the D3X at 24 megapixels! But I don't have that kind of money just 'laying around'.
I still want the D300 and if things go well for later in the year, I should be able to get it. It just depends on how the business does and it's tough right now for everyone. But I have a couple of opportunities that I am waiting to pan out.
I haven't touched a D90, but have known a couple of people that have bought them and they liked it a lot. These are not pro shooters though, so you can kinda take that with a grain of salt. But having the CMOS and firmware like the D300, it is the next generation and is probably a real good camera.
If I had big bucks, I'd get the D3X at 24 megapixels! But I don't have that kind of money just 'laying around'.
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Chief Master Sergeant
Gotta admit Eric the Nikon 3 is very nice if I had very deep pockets Id get the Hasselblad for studio,landscape etc and the Nikon for action shots.
18 grand for the Blad and 5 for the Nikon is a tad pricey, but I suppose I could cut down and replace the Blad with a Mamiya thats only 7 grand. and a selection of lenses for both of course.
Nice to dream isnt it Eric.
I was lucky enough to get a few snaps of Southend airshow on the local BBC web page (no money of course)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/essex/content/image_galleries/festival_air_ugc_gallery.shtml?5
18 grand for the Blad and 5 for the Nikon is a tad pricey, but I suppose I could cut down and replace the Blad with a Mamiya thats only 7 grand. and a selection of lenses for both of course.
Nice to dream isnt it Eric.
I was lucky enough to get a few snaps of Southend airshow on the local BBC web page (no money of course)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/essex/content/image_galleries/festival_air_ugc_gallery.shtml?5
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evangilder
"Shooter"
Cool, Lee. Getting your name in print isn't a bad thing.
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evangilder
"Shooter"
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Dang all that culture and refinement!!
Seriously, your shots are excellent! Great colors on the flowers, and the bee shot was really nice!
I like the lizard's look, trying to figure out what the heck you were doing
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
The dragonfly shots are excellent!
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evangilder
"Shooter"
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Those are some cool shots!
The black bust looks Greek, though it's hard to guess the period.
And this was at the J. Paul Getty museum?
The black bust looks Greek, though it's hard to guess the period.
And this was at the J. Paul Getty museum?
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evangilder
"Shooter"
Yes, the one up in the Sepulveda Pass, not the one on PCH. The new one, in the Sepulveda Pass is just called the Getty Center. It's free to get in and parking is $10, so its a nice afternoon out. Laura and I were there from 10 to 3 today before heading down Sunset to the PCH, down to the Santa Monica Pier and then back North through Malibu. It was a nice day.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Sounds like it was a great day outing!
I was up to the J. Paul Getty museum a few times, but that was years ago, both visiting and on business. There are times that I miss Southern California and all the cool places!
I was up to the J. Paul Getty museum a few times, but that was years ago, both visiting and on business. There are times that I miss Southern California and all the cool places!
wheelsup_cavu
1st Sergeant
Shoot I don't know about half of them apparently..
Great shots Eric.
Wheels
Great shots Eric.
Wheels
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Chief Master Sergeant
More good shots Eric
Bloody good detail and depth of field on the dragon fly and I really like the lighting on the pale bust.
Thanks the posting you know how much I love seeing your and all the guys photographic work I learn more each time I see something new still not happy at all with my aircraft shots so i keep reviewing your cracking images trying to analis your technique and glean some tips. Id love to have a day shooting with you at Chino and pick your brains.
Bloody good detail and depth of field on the dragon fly and I really like the lighting on the pale bust.
Thanks the posting you know how much I love seeing your and all the guys photographic work I learn more each time I see something new still not happy at all with my aircraft shots so i keep reviewing your cracking images trying to analis your technique and glean some tips. Id love to have a day shooting with you at Chino and pick your brains.
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