Post a recent picture of your vehicle(s)

[nate]

To my knowledge, there is compilation thread on this point.

[nate]

2000 BMW 328Ci, taken yesterday at my gym.

I know it sucks, don't complain to me. I am proud that I finally got it washed.

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5093&stc=1&d=1268410554

[JST]

The picture of the p-car was taken a couple of weeks ago. All the snow is gone now and I have my permanent plates.

The Mini and the BMW were photographed during snowmaggeddon.

[Sharp11]

Here's the Infiniti from a couple of days ago while loading it up for a trip to the recycle center ... the BMW from last summer and this winter.

[nate]

Here's the Infiniti from a couple of days ago while loading it up for a trip to the recycle center ... the BMW from last summer and this winter.

You live in a forest?

I was actually (briefly) in Connecticut for the first time ever last week. I bet the countryside is very pretty in the summer when things are green.

[undefined]

2000 BMW 328Ci, taken yesterday at my gym.

I know it sucks, don't complain to me. I am proud that I finally got it washed.

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5093&stc=1&d=1268410554


59 & 45 huh?

[nate]

59 & 45 huh?

Yes, those are two highways that run through Houston. They have nothing to do with my picture.

[undefined]

that's where the pic was taken, according to you camera's GPS data.

[nate]

that's where the pic was taken, according to you camera's GPS data.

I did not know that iPhone pics had GPS tags. A bit creepy.

59 & 45 is way off. I suppose that it does not work well in underground garages.

Here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2130+W.+Holcombe+Blvd.,+Houston,+tx&sll=29.70631,-95.407205&sspn=0.004058,0.00515&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=2130+W+Holcombe+Blvd,+Houston,+Harris,+Texas +77030&ll=29.706552,-95.407548&spn=0.008079,0.0103&t=h&z=17) is where i was if you care.

[undefined]

Darn :D

[nate]

That is a pretty amazing feature. It is flawed though. The GPS chip can work without internet service, so why does the camera feature only record the coordinates if there is an internet connection?

No internet connection at the shark tank, but internet connection at the beach.

[undefined]

But yeah, I was just trying to warn you about posting pics with GPS data in them

[SARAFIL]

From last week... 1st wash of 2010.

[Mr. The Edge]

that's where the pic was taken, according to you camera's GPS data.

How were you able to derive that information from the pic that Nate posted?

[kognito]

How were you able to derive that information from the pic that Nate posted?

:+1

[Sharp11]

You live in a forest?

I was actually (briefly) in Connecticut for the first time ever last week. I bet the countryside is very pretty in the summer when things are green.

Some shameless CT is beautiful stuff, from trees to beaches, and Porches (this is a car forum after all:)) - these are from up and down the western corridor (alongside NY state) and along the shore.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3618971338_5536b8cc07_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2795056484_ff14e801bd_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3362149904_b6f6a956a9_b.jpg

some more ...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2794238771_94f1b00801_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2702969530_791329a5fe_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2664913776_2f4a2d0c85_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/2579503408_e7d63ddcb6_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2544189800_1604106700_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2544192474_aa7e9ff8c4_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/3661017657_6fe50d6ace_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/3060198986_268f37a6b1_b.jpg

[Sharp11]

I've got equ covered :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2062/2445776879_8ec01f61c7_b.jpg

[Sharp11]

Plaz's Mini on the left ;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2221/2446606152_4d05e693c7_b.jpg

[JST]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2795056484_ff14e801bd_b.jpg

That's a lot of porkchops, but no applesauce.

[Mr. The Edge]

That's a lot of porkchops, but no applesauce.

Some of the younger whipper-snappers won't get that reference. :D

[lip277]

Not that great a pic, but....
I like the threesome.

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5104&d=1268421391

This one isn't too bad either....
:)


http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5106&d=1268421634

[SCA]

A couple of weeks ago.

[lupinsea]

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5107&stc=1&d=1268422125



http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5108&stc=1&d=1268422125
This is the best of only two photos of our Volvo V50.



http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5109&stc=1&d=1268422125



http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5110&stc=1&d=1268422125



http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5111&stc=1&d=1268422125



http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5112&stc=1&d=1268422125
This was my son's first open-topped Jeep ride. We just went around
the block but when we pulled back into the driveway he kept saying "more! more!"
so we headed out again for another 15 minute drive. During the drive he'd
randomly giggle, laugh, throw his hands up in the air and kept
repeating "Jeep! Jeep! Jeep!".







.

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[nate]

How were you able to derive that information from the pic that Nate posted?

Save the pic and open it in Picasa.

[undefined]

Save the pic and open it in Picasa.

much easier:

right click>properties

[undefined]

That is a pretty amazing feature. It is flawed though. The GPS chip can work without internet service, so why does the camera feature only record the coordinates if there is an internet connection?

No internet connection at the shark tank, but internet connection at the beach.

I don't think internet access has anything to do with it. When you open your camera, it asks you if it can use your current location. If you click okay, then it will record the GPS data. If you click Don't Allow, it won't.

I think.

[undefined]

see :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4427995488_f9c484b9a1_o.jpg

you can even click the Map Link to be taken to a map of the exact location :eek:

[nate]

much easier:

right click>properties

Doesn't work in Safari or Firefox for Mac (at least in the default setup).

[undefined]

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5673

[undefined]

mods feel free to split all of this into a different thread

[nate]

I don't think internet access has anything to do with it. When you open your camera, it asks you if it can use your current location. If you click okay, then it will record the GPS data. If you click Don't Allow, it won't.

I think.

I can't recall if it asked me the first time I used the iPhone camera, but it certainly does not ask every time that you open the program.

I don't see a GPS tag on the shark tank photo, do you? I know that I did not have internet access when I took it because I have international data roaming turned off. In the other pic, I had a wifi connection.

[undefined]

my phone asks me every time I use the camera. Do you have Location Services turned off?

[nate]

my phone asks me every time I use the camera. Do you have Location Services turned off?

It doesn't ask me and I do have Location Services on.

[undefined]

I'm reading on various forums that once you click "allow" twice in a row it won't ask you again.

I have no idea :dunno:

[GimpyMcFarlan]

Photos of my X3 and my brides Beetle vert...

[ff]

My S2000 is still sitting in a garage in southern GA, so no pics to show. And I doubt that anyone cares to see the 4Runner.

[SCA]

I doubt that anyone cares to see the 4Runner.

LOL

[Josh (PA)]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/4161823728_a37477d06b.jpg

Now that the weather has warmed up sufficiently to get some traction in the M5 I am really, really, really loving that car. I was a little afraid to drive it over the winter on the summer tires, but the last two weeks have opened my eyes to its capabilities. It's nice too that the M3 feels different enough to be a pleasant switch, especially with the top down (It hit 63F earlier this week and I got to convert for a bit).

[Sharp11]

Eh, what can I say, bored today - here's another from last fall. I was invited to Lime Rock with the Porsche club to hang out and run some "parade laps".

"Twas fun :) I'm at the lower right.

[Theo]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/4161823728_a37477d06b.jpg

Now that the weather has warmed up sufficiently to get some traction in the M5 I am really, really, really loving that car. I was a little afraid to drive it over the winter on the summer tires, but the last two weeks have opened my eyes to its capabilities. It's nice too that the M3 feels different enough to be a pleasant switch, especially with the top down (It hit 63F earlier this week and I got to convert for a bit).

Nice pic Josh. Wish I still had my E36. You have a great Combo.

[stuka]

No pictures yet, but the E30 is getting the plastic bumpers put on. Got a smoking deal on a set of used plastics, though I did have to change out the rusted out rear bumper shocks.

[equ]

Not great pics, but they are from this morning, the trio in their natural habitats...

The Honda looks good from 10ft, not too shabby for a car with 133k on it. It does sleep on the street. :( .

And no, the Smart is of no relation to us. It just squeezed itself into the half-spot behind the Si. I guess that's the whole point of that car so it's excused.

[kognito]

From this summer in northern CA

[hfh330i]

A couple of weeks ago; iphone pick. Yes that's a box of Shamwows, no they are not worth a damn, yes they do get brake dust off wheels, no I didn't buy them, yes they were given to me, why because the didn't work worth a damn.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/500/535ispic.jpg

[Plaz]

A couple of weeks ago; iphone pick. Yes that's a box of Shamwows, no they are not worth a damn, yes they do get brake dust off wheels, no I didn't buy them, yes they were given to me, why because the didn't work worth a damn.


:lol:

Beautiful. I've always thought those wheels must be the motherf***iest of all motherf***ers to keep clean though. :ack:

[undefined]

A couple of weeks ago; iphone pick.

Careful posting pics with embedded GPS data...

[hfh330i]

:lol:

Beautiful. I've always thought those wheels must be the motherf***iest of all motherf***ers to keep clean though. :ack:

Thanks. These aren't near as bad as the wheels on my old ZHP.

[hfh330i]

Careful posting pics with embedded GPS data...

Crap...oh its a FF add-on. Well, f-it I'm armed to the teeth...I've got a terrier too.

[JST]

Tidal basin.

[3LOU5]

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=98

I LOVE the versatility of my Odyssey. It has proven to be one of the best vehicles I've ever owned. My 325 is my first BMW, and I plan on keeping it until the last bolt falls off the thing.



http://forums.carmudgeons.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=99

My snow beater and boat hauler. Over 160k miles, and still pulling like a banshee.



http://forums.carmudgeons.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=89

"If I had to explain, you wouldn't understand" ;)

[lupinsea]

Forgot about this thread.


http://web.me.com/jgreening/Site/HG_H_Shed_Project/Entries/2010/1/29_demolition_files/P1060719.jpg

[stuka]

Plastic bumpers on.

[nate]

This morning

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6501&stc=1&d=1306941066

[zcasavant]

Looking good, Nate.

Here's mine from this weekend.

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6502&stc=1&d=1306941654

[nate]

Looking good, Nate.

Here's mine from this weekend.

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6502&stc=1&d=1306941654

Nice.

That is a bit prettier than 40ft below ground in Downtown Houston.

[zcasavant]

Nice.

That is a bit prettier than 40ft below ground in Downtown Houston.

Thanks. That is Vermont, about halfway between Okemo and Killington. We've had so much rain that everything is very green.

[lupinsea]

This morning

Does your car ever leave the parking garage? It's like it hasn't moved much since March 2010. :D






Here's mine from this weekend.

Vermont looks like it's a gorgeous state. Very beautiful. Nice setting for a car photo, too!






As for my most recent car related photo. . . about the only thing I take pictures of is the Jeep.


http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/9691/p1100572.jpg








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[TD]

Plastic bumpers on.
LOL...

I am still waiting for stuka to post a decent pic of any one of his cars.

Even though Nate's pic suffers from garage lighting, it's taken from a height level with the car and the entire vehicle is in the frame.

And if stuka wanted to show off the new bumpers, maybe they should be visible in the pic and not buried in the shadows.

[nate]

Does your car ever leave the parking garage? It's like it hasn't moved much since March 2010. :D


Different parking garage. :eeps:

Will try to get an outdoors shot for this thread.

[Sharp11]

From April - two different focal lengths ...

[John V]

Most recent pic.

[Plaz]

From April - two different focal lengths ...

Classic. Both yours and nate's. I think the E46 design is aging very well, aesthetically. It's pretty timeless.

Love the 'vert's ass, especially... also the wagon's ass.

[lip277]

This is a picture of my car at the LeMay Museum....
The coupe is in the middle - amongst good company.

:)

[Jeff_DML]

My UK rental car..

[operknockity]

From the series for my automobile burglary project in my Forensic Photography class....

[nate]

Even though Nate's pic suffers from garage lighting

No garage lighting:

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6511&stc=1&d=1306981138

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6512&stc=1&d=1306981246

[zcasavant]

No garage lighting:

That's a beauty. I remember I was in college in 2000 when the e46 coupes first came out. I thought they were awesome.

Ever think about trying center caps on the wheels just to mix it up a bit?

[wdc330i]

...from last year.

[nate]

Ever think about trying center caps on the wheels just to mix it up a bit?

Nope.

I like them without the caps.

[operknockity]

Nope.

I like them without the caps.

I've been running without caps for almost a year now. The little plastic clips that hold the circular spring thingy broke on all of my caps so none of the them would stay in. I did get replacements, but have just never gotten around to putting them in. Now I'm kinda used to the look of them without the caps.

[Sharp11]

Classic. Both yours and nate's. I think the E46 design is aging very well, aesthetically. It's pretty timeless.

Love the 'vert's ass, especially... also the wagon's ass.

Thanks Plaz - yes, I still like to look at it :)

[JST]

This one is fairly recent.

Specs and a detailed explanation will follow at some point, but it's a 535xit 6M in deep green over natural brown. M3 replacement--Carmax made me an offer I couldn't refuse on the old car.

[Theo]

This one is fairly recent.

Specs and a detailed explanation will follow at some point, but it's a 535xit 6M in deep green over natural brown. M3 replacement--Carmax made me an offer I couldn't refuse on the old car.

Nice color combo. The 90's are far enough away where its cool again.

[TD]

I'm still not over the '90s and the dark green cars. But I'll wait to see it either in better pictures or in person.

Still, nice car choice. We can't always be picky on used car color - especially when looking for manual tranny wagons.

[wdc330i]

This one is fairly recent.

Specs and a detailed explanation will follow at some point, but it's a 535xit 6M in deep green over natural brown. M3 replacement--Carmax made me an offer I couldn't refuse on the old car.

Excellent. Now you need to get a dog to put in the back. (Or, if you're Mitt Romney, on the roof.)

[equ]

I love the dark green on my motorcycle, I'd own an e60 in dark green... Congrats, and enjoy! Surprised it was the m3 that went but I think I didn't pay attention to some of your earlier posts.

[wdc330i]

I love the dark green on my motorcycle, I'd own an e60 in dark green... Congrats, and enjoy! Surprised it was the m3 that went but I think I didn't pay attention to some of your earlier posts.

Ground work for a 911 when he discovers he needs some sort of back seat in the second car. :)

[nbj]

In the spirit of Nate's garage-lit photos, here's the "collection" stuffed into the garage. Yeah, there are a lot of duplicates - not exactly by choice.

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6523&stc=1&d=1307070596

[SARAFIL]

In the spirit of Nate's garage-lit photos, here's the "collection" stuffed into the garage. Yeah, there are a lot of duplicates - not exactly by choice.

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6523&stc=1&d=1307070596


Do you run an Audi dealership?

[nbj]

Do you run an Audi dealership?

Somewhat. My garage is basically a used car lot full of cars acquired through probate laws. The first two A4's, a TT that's hidden behind the 4Runner, and potentially the M3 are up for sale.

[SARAFIL]

Somewhat. My garage is basically a used car lot full of cars acquired through probate laws. The first two A4's, a TT that's hidden behind the 4Runner, and potentially the M3 are up for sale.


I'll give you $10k for the M3. :D

[nbj]

I'll give you $10k for the M3. :D

If find something more interesting/captivating than the M3 and then I'll be more motivated to sell it, albeit for likely more than $10k.

[SARAFIL]

fine, fine, fine..... I might be willing to pay $11k.

[AF]

Here are 2 pics ... not the greatest shots since none of them are freshly washed .... the X5 in the background is not mine

[AF]

Since my last post received some much response I feel a need to post our new addition ;):D

[FC]

Very nice. I really want one of those.

Now even more after having a 320 diesel following me at 135mph near Munich. It looked awfully stable for such a big car.

[Jeff_DML]

diesel ML seems slightly interesting, 20/25 is not that impressive though

http://www.insideline.com/mercedes-benz/m-class/2012/2012-mercedes-benz-ml350-first-drive.html

[TD]

With the rest of the family out of town, I washed two of the three today.

[undefined]

you may want to check your camera/lens for focusing issues

or perhaps you were just drunk :D

[TD]

you may want to check your camera/lens for focusing issues

or perhaps you were just drunk :D
Both are possible.

Actually, there is a focusing issue. Not sure what to do about it.

But that's another thread.

[BahnBaum]

I don't see it as a camera or lens problem. Looks to me like a combination of wrong focus point, relatively wide open aperture (shooting at f5 your depth of field is going to make it difficult to get all of a car in focus) and some camera shake.

Nice rides btw!

Alex

EDIT: try the same shots at f8 and set your camera's AF for a single point instead of the multiple points, jack up your iso a bit so that your shutter speed doesn't fall below say 1/250, and i bet your shots are in focus.

[TD]

I don't see it as a camera or lens problem. Looks to me like a combination of wrong focus point, relatively wide open aperture (shooting at f5 your depth of field is going to make it difficult to get all of a car in focus) and some camera shake.

Nice rides btw!

Alex

EDIT: try the same shots at f8 and set your camera's AF for a single point instead of the multiple points, jack up your iso a bit so that your shutter speed doesn't fall below say 1/250, and i bet your shots are in focus.
Actually, the lens is acting up. It's my 18-200. Even in my kitchen just now, I can't get it to focus on objects I've set out. It keeps going from one stop to the other and won't find focus.

It was acting weird when I was taking the shots, but it was acting like it was finding focus. And some of the shots are pretty close. But now it won't find focus at all.

Switch to the crappy kit lenses that came with the camera and there's no problem.

[operknockity]

I don't see it as a camera or lens problem. Looks to me like a combination of wrong focus point, relatively wide open aperture (shooting at f5 your depth of field is going to make it difficult to get all of a car in focus) and some camera shake.

If he was using only a single AF point, and that point was on one of the completely black areas, then it would be very difficult to lock focus. There has to be a decent amount of contrast for a good focus lock.

[JST]

Recreating the Porsche "everyday" ad...

[Sharp11]

Here's an example of what Alex is talking about - had I used f8 or greater, I might have had a good pic, but at f5 or whatever it was I used, I lost focus on the bike closest to the camera.

I'd like to try this shot again - will take more time to get it right next time. ;)

[BahnBaum]

Actually, the lens is acting up. It's my 18-200. Even in my kitchen just now, I can't get it to focus on objects I've set out. It keeps going from one stop to the other and won't find focus.

It was acting weird when I was taking the shots, but it was acting like it was finding focus. And some of the shots are pretty close. But now it won't find focus at all.

Switch to the crappy kit lenses that came with the camera and there's no problem.

Well there's that.

:p

Alex

[BahnBaum]

If he was using only a single AF point, and that point was on one of the completely black areas, then it would be very difficult to lock focus. There has to be a decent amount of contrast for a good focus lock.

I find something to focus on and recompose. I don't like multiple AF points and not being sure what the camera is focusing on.

Alex

[BahnBaum]

Here's an example of what Alex is talking about - had I used f8 or greater, I might have had a good pic, but at f5 or whatever it was I used, I lost focus on the bike closest to the camera.

I'd like to try this shot again - will take more time to get it right next time. ;)

That's cool.

Alex

[clyde]

Actually, the lens is acting up. It's my 18-200.

Check this thread out (http://www.flickr.com/groups/nikon_18-200_vr/discuss/72157604812437107/). Apparently there is a common problem with the lens that has a pretty easy at-home fix that I didn't know of until now. If that's not the issue...

Consider sending in to Nikon. If it's under 5 years old (and US market), it should still be under warranty. They'll fix or replace. If they fix, they'll also recalibrate, check everything and fix anything else that's wrong. What you get back is essentially a "brand new" refurb. Even if it's not under warranty, send it in. If it's cheap enough to be worth fixing, they'll do all the same stuff as if it were under warranty, but only charge you the tier price of the major repair. If it doesn't make economic sense to fix, they'll probably offer you a decent discount on buying a new one.

The biggest complaint I (and most others) have with their service is that wait time can be long. It often isn't, but you just don't know until it's done. It's been a slightly bigger problem since the earthquake because their parts supplies have been constrained, but it sounds like things are getting back to normal.

[clyde]

Here's an example of what Alex is talking about - had I used f8 or greater, I might have had a good pic, but at f5 or whatever it was I used, I lost focus on the bike closest to the camera.

I'd like to try this shot again - will take more time to get it right next time. ;)

I think the shot would be 10x better if you just had a different focal point...like the skull and crossbones on the closest bike. I'd probably even open up the aperture a little more to reduce the DOF.

For something like this, though, do it a bunch of ways. Only takes a minute to take the pics, doesn't cost any extra, and then you can take some more time at editing to figure out which ones you like better and why...then apply those lessons next time, repeat, repeat, repeat. :)

[Terry Kennedy]

Check this thread out (http://www.flickr.com/groups/nikon_18-200_vr/discuss/72157604812437107/). Apparently there is a common problem with the lens that has a pretty easy at-home fix that I didn't know of until now. If that's not the issue...

[...]

The biggest complaint I (and most others) have with their service is that wait time can be long. It often isn't, but you just don't know until it's done. It's been a slightly bigger problem since the earthquake because their parts supplies have been constrained, but it sounds like things are getting back to normal.
Does Nikon have something similar to Canon's CPS, and do you own enough stuff to qualify?

I'm less than an hour's drive from one of the 2 Canon USA repair facilities, and they have a dedicated entry / lounge / counter / repair facility for CPS members. All the service I've had done there, I just waited for an hour or so while they did it, and then got it back (free) and went on my merry way.

There's no charge unless they have to replace a major component (lens element, motor, and so on). Stuff like disassembly, cleaning, replacing the O-rings, and so on is free (each year I receive a booklet with coupons for free service - more than I ever use). I think this is to prevent people from dropping off everything they own to be cleaned.

A couple years ago, they fixed the lens that I dropped during the close encounter in the woods with the bear:

http://www.tmk.com/transient/Bimmerfest%20Trip%202004/040503%20-%20Sequoia%20Park/images/6F5S3305.jpg

on the way back from Bimmerfest 2004. The lens still worked, it just made unhappy grinding noises.

Last year, I had a different lens (the "bicycle pump" 100-400 IS) cleaned as it is always sucking in crud, as well as the sensor cleaned and a general check-out on one of the 1D bodies.

The price for CPS membership is really nominal - I think it's around $200/year. The real cost is in acquiring sufficient equipment to qualify :eek:. Plus, you have to have credited work appear in media.

[Sharp11]

I think the shot would be 10x better if you just had a different focal point...like the skull and crossbones on the closest bike. I'd probably even open up the aperture a little more to reduce the DOF.

For something like this, though, do it a bunch of ways. Only takes a minute to take the pics, doesn't cost any extra, and then you can take some more time at editing to figure out which ones you like better and why...then apply those lessons next time, repeat, repeat, repeat. :)

Yes, I did a stupid thing, I was with my wife at a local fair, and rather than hold her up (and she wasn't complaining), I took just one quick shot. Too bad because the lighting and the set up was perfect.

I thought, later, about different DOF's and came upon the idea you're suggesting, however, I didn't think of the skull and crossbones bike as the focal point. Thanks for the tip - I think you're quite right though, it's a good idea to shoot it a few different ways, how can you lose.

[clyde]

Does Nikon have something similar to Canon's CPS, and do you own enough stuff to qualify?



The price for CPS membership is really nominal - I think it's around $200/year. The real cost is in acquiring sufficient equipment to qualify :eek:. Plus, you have to have credited work appear in media.

Nikon has Nikon Professional Services, but they try to limit membership to people making their living with Nikon produts. Owning a few pro bodies and lenses with a few tear sheets isn't always enough. It offers a lot, but they're pretty tight about who can get in.

[clyde]

Yes, I did a stupid thing, I was with my wife at a local fair, and rather than hold her up (and she wasn't complaining), I took just one quick shot. Too bad because the lighting and the set up was perfect.

I thought, later, about different DOF's and came upon the idea you're suggesting, however, I didn't think of the skull and crossbones bike as the focal point. Thanks for the tip - I think you're quite right though, it's a good idea to shoot it a few different ways, how can you lose.

If I had a nickel for every time I got it totally wrong in the field and saw the solution as soon as I saw the image on my computer screen...

Focusing on the one bit of color in that shot definitely wasnt a mistake, and I would have done the same thing. Hopefully, I would have taken one like I suggested...but probably not. This, I think is the real trick to becoming a photographer...figuring out what to shoot when you're there. Becoming a good photographer takes it a step further. You get there when you skip all thhe shots that would be less than the best. ;)

[BahnBaum]

Hopefully, I would have taken one like I suggested...but probably not. This, I think is the real trick to becoming a photographer...figuring out what to shoot when you're there. Becoming a good photographer takes it a step further. You get there when you skip all thhe shots that would be less than the best. ;)

+1,000,000

Alex

[Sharp11]

If I had a nickel for every time I got it totally wrong in the field and saw the solution as soon as I saw the image on my computer screen...

Focusing on the one bit of color in that shot definitely wasnt a mistake, and I would have done the same thing. Hopefully, I would have taken one like I suggested...but probably not. This, I think is the real trick to becoming a photographer...figuring out what to shoot when you're there. Becoming a good photographer takes it a step further. You get there when you skip all thhe shots that would be less than the best. ;)

So true, and I'd add it's the true goal of any artistic endeavor - trying to get it right as you're doing it.

I've worked with many musicians who never got that message - they'd lay down a million tracks of garbage, then sort through it, for weeks on end, trying to make an "arrangement". It's the old "throw it against the wall and see what sticks" mentality.

I've finally gotten to a good place in my professional life, getting to that core fairly quickly, but with photos, I've got a ways to go. As you know, every "mistake" is an excellent learning tool - in fact, I'll be so bold as to say, missing the shot I could've had with the motorcycles has made me an even better photographer than had I gotten "lucky" ;)

Lately though, all I've been doing is photographing cats for our shelter's website adoption ads - lots of black cats at that, if you ever want a challenge :lol:

[Plaz]

http://plaz.net/plaz/1M/20110822-0008_2.jpg

[Jeff_DML]

finally a decent pic, looking good

[clyde]

finally a decent pic, looking good

I don't know. There are a couple of substantially sized pieces of white shit on the windshield that just make the whole thing look wrong.

[Terry Kennedy]

There are a couple of substantially sized pieces of white shit on the windshield that just make the whole thing look wrong.
I can't help with the registration / inspection sticker, but I do still have the EZ-Pass blackout kits available. I don't know if I have any of the die-cut self-adhesive felt pieces left, but I do have sheets of adhesive felt and the black 3M Dual Lock (that's the official EZ-Pass fastener, only in black instead of clear). Makes it almost invisible if your pass is mounted above the AS-1 line - about as visible as the rain sensor module.

[Plaz]

I hate the inspection sticker. Stupid in this day and age. Cops should be able to run the plates for inspection status.

I don't really give a crap about the EZ pass though. I just can't get that anal anymore. I placed it where I don't see it from the driver's seat. That's good enough for me. :lol:

[lupinsea]

Nice pic, Plaz. Looks sweet.




This is from a recent Jeep run from last weekend.


http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6785&stc=1&d=1314379665






.

[rumatt]

During Irene

6787

[3LOU5]

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=128

My run-to-the-corner-grocery-store-for-milk-and-other-minor-things vehicle.

:D

[3LOU5]

Uh....yeah.

BOTH these water vehicles are mine. :D

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=129

[3LOU5]

And lastly, our 27-foot motorhome somewhere in eastern California:

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=130

It rained 95% of the time, and we would've been miserable if we used our 5-man tent....

:)

[SARAFIL]

With several pics showing up on Facebook of friends' cars under fallen trees, I decided to finally to check out my car a few minutes ago. Still safe (ad dry) where I left it last night in the garage. :)




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[BahnBaum]

BOTH these water vehicles are mine. :D


I have one of those two. Here's a shot of it in use by another 'mudgeon. Only you can't really see him here.

Alex

[clyde]

I have one of those two. Here's a shot of it in use by another 'mudgeon. Only you can't really see him here.

Alex

That's because he wasn't really using it any more.

[3LOU5]

I have one of those two. Here's a shot of it in use by another 'mudgeon. Only you can't really see him here.

Alex

I have one of those as well, but mine is a Rave Tirade:

http://www.directinflatables.com/files/1645801/uploaded/Rave%20Tirade%202-person%20tube%202208%20in%20action%20-%203.jpg

Here's all of my water vehicles, with the single seat Airhead on the bow and the two seater Tirade directly behind it:

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=131

[BahnBaum]

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=131

Very nice. Looks like lots of fun! :thumbup:

Alex

[kognito]

That's because he wasn't really using it any more.

:lol::lol: good one

[TD]

Actually, the lens is acting up. It's my 18-200. Even in my kitchen just now, I can't get it to focus on objects I've set out. It keeps going from one stop to the other and won't find focus.

It was acting weird when I was taking the shots, but it was acting like it was finding focus. And some of the shots are pretty close. But now it won't find focus at all.

Switch to the crappy kit lenses that came with the camera and there's no problem.
My lens is due to arrive back from Nikon today. Still don't know exactly what happened to it to make the AF stop working. But a few weeks and ~$110 later it's fixed.

[clyde]

My lens is due to arrive back from Nikon today. Still don't know exactly what happened to it to make the AF stop working. But a few weeks and ~$110 later it's fixed.
They usually aren't very explicit, which can be kind of annoying. Glad it worked out well so far and hope it continues.

[nate]

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7073&stc=1&d=1326061281
http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7074&stc=1&d=1326061281

[wdc330i]

in the country.

[lupinsea]

So, uh, I don't really have any "new" images. . . but I haven't posted these in this thread yet. Does that count?



http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/8918/miata03.jpg


http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/4813/miata01.jpg

[bren]

Does it count if you haven't technically signed for it yet?

[Sharp11]

Through some fog from a distance ...