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Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on October 09, 2006, 03:27:09 PM: I too was trying to figure out my camera settings with some sunset shots yesterday, I'm not of Ripy's level, but some came out pretty good.

Anyway, some outdoor shots for the ones still stuck in their cubicals.

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160425369_antilope1.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160425735_antilope2.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160425769_antilope3.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160425812_antilope4.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160425846_antilope5.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160425890_antilope6.jpg)
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Nilsen on October 09, 2006, 03:29:06 PM: were are they?
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: BlueJ1 on October 09, 2006, 03:30:46 PM: Purely amazing pictures. Im at a loss for words.

:p
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Golfer on October 09, 2006, 03:31:16 PM: wow those are crystal clear. literally. so clear that you see right through them to the HTC BBS background.
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: BlueJ1 on October 09, 2006, 03:35:04 PM: Nice! I smell Buffalo. Oh wait...
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on October 09, 2006, 03:38:41 PM: :lol I clicked a wrong button ... here's more. All those are un-edited.

Some tries with counterexposure, yours trully getting some love.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160425970_antilope8.jpg)

Little girl being a kid.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160426093_antilope9.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160426150_antilope10.jpg)

Sunset gold.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160426185_antilope11.jpg)

Falling asleep in my arms.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160426259_antilope12.jpg)
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on October 09, 2006, 03:41:52 PM: Firy aircut.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160426304_antilope13.jpg)

Bystanders strolling the beach.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160426376_antilope14.jpg)

The little girl walking back from the water.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160426424_summer.jpg)

Antilope Iland, 20 miles from Salt Lake City, what a way to clear up your mind from the daily city life.
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Nilsen on October 09, 2006, 03:50:10 PM: excellent Frenchy!
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: slimm50 on October 09, 2006, 04:19:30 PM: Admit it...you drugged her, didn't you!

Nice pics, though. Thanks for rubbing it in...er, I mean sharing.

edit: oh wait, when did you move to Houston?
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Maverick on October 09, 2006, 04:28:19 PM: Falling asleep on your shoulder huh. Admit it you bored the snot outa her didn't you.........

:p
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on October 09, 2006, 04:31:05 PM: :lol The fun and axcitment of the foreign accent starts to wear off :cry
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Golfer on October 09, 2006, 06:49:50 PM: Maybe something else needs to wear off, Frenchy :)

(http://www.nonstick.com/sounds/Pepe.gif)
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: DiabloTX on October 09, 2006, 06:53:00 PM: That sure ain't Houston.

And that Bison is photoshopped!!

:D
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Ripsnort on October 09, 2006, 07:37:56 PM: I'm honored but I'm no where near good yet! I consider myself okay with sports, but everything else I'm average.

Nice clarity. If you want a bit of advice, use the 1/3rd rule.

Rip-n-pasted:

The rule of thirds is the most basic composition rule in photography. It means, essentially, that you should imagine lines going through the frame at 1/3 and 2/3 of the way through. This can be horizontally, vertically, or both.Just imagine these crosshairs on your viewfinder, and try to line things up with the lines or fill up each successive section with a different, interesting thing. Often, it's better to fill up just 1/3 of the image with one thing and 2/3 with something else.

So essentially, when taking pics of sunsets or horizons, get mostly sky or mostly land, never split a photo down the middle with the horizon.
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: midnight Target on October 09, 2006, 07:42:55 PM: The one of the girl jumping is fantastic. Could easily be a poster. Think of some uplifting saying like "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now" and print it to right = dorm rooms all over the nation.
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: vorticon on October 09, 2006, 07:45:18 PM: (http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/53_1160440808_backdoorsunset.jpg)

try ignore the dirt that was on the scanner...
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: eskimo2 on October 09, 2006, 10:34:40 PM: Great pictures; love the buffalos and the west!

Here are my latest pics:

(http://hallbuzz.com/images/2006/oct/annika_granola.jpg)

(http://hallbuzz.com/images/2006/oct/annika_cookie.jpg)
Title: Re: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: RAIDER14 on October 09, 2006, 10:51:46 PM: Quote
Originally posted by SFRT - Frenchy
I too was trying to figure out my camera settings with some sunset shots yesterday, I'm not of Ripy's level, but some came out pretty good.

Anyway, some outdoor shots for the ones still stuck in their cubicals.

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160425369_antilope1.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160425735_antilope2.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160425769_antilope3.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160425812_antilope4.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160425846_antilope5.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/82_1160425890_antilope6.jpg)

oh give me a home where the buffalo roam...............:D
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Tac on October 10, 2006, 03:07:54 AM: Frenchy...

what camera you using? thats what we want to know

(and yeah the pic of your kid jumping is really darn good)
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Saintaw on October 10, 2006, 03:46:30 AM: Could you people not quote a message with the complete sets of pictures in it? Jeeeeeeeez...

On T: Nice stuff again Frenchy!
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Nilsen on October 10, 2006, 03:54:21 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Saintaw
Could you people not quote a message with the complete sets of pictures in it? Jeeeeeeeez...

On T: Nice stuff again Frenchy!

even with broadband that gets anoying
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: eskimo2 on October 10, 2006, 05:40:34 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Saintaw
Could you people not quote a message with the complete sets of pictures in it? Jeeeeeeeez...

On T: Nice stuff again Frenchy!

Does it reall increase bandwidth to load the same pic with the same url?

I'm not sure, but I don't think so.
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on October 10, 2006, 05:43:07 AM: Cheap stuff man, it's a Powershot A540, $270 at bestbuy, saw it at $160ish on the web.

(http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a540/a540_front_blk.jpg)
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Saintaw on October 10, 2006, 05:58:17 AM: Quote
Originally posted by eskimo2
Does it reall increase bandwidth to load the same pic with the same url?

I'm not sure, but I don't think so.

No it doesn't... but that's not my point.
While you are trying to scroll or read the page, it will scroll wildly while you are trying to read something, it's annoying. And it also serves no purpose.
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: BlueJ1 on October 10, 2006, 07:36:34 AM: Thats my camera! I hope I get good enough to take pictures like that. I bought it for $200 online.
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Sparks on October 10, 2006, 08:04:24 AM: REALLY nice Frenchy.

That is a fantastic place - now on my list of places to see.

I loved the silouhettes (can't spell that ....)

Sparks
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Angus on October 10, 2006, 08:13:33 AM: Not up to Rips level?
These were absolutely nice shots, - one word is wonderful.
I'll post some humble ones from my territory later ;)
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Mightytboy on October 10, 2006, 08:45:05 AM: Some of my favorites from Key Largo this summer.

(http://www.nlcs.k12.in.us/dewey/key%20largo%202006/imag0044.jpg)

(http://www.nlcs.k12.in.us/dewey/key%20largo%202006/imag0042.jpg)

(http://www.nlcs.k12.in.us/dewey/key%20largo%202006/imag0026.jpg)

(http://www.nlcs.k12.in.us/dewey/key%20largo%202006/imag0011.jpg)

(http://www.nlcs.k12.in.us/dewey/key%20largo%202006/imag0053.jpg)

Can you find the fish?

(http://www.nlcs.k12.in.us/dewey/key%20largo%202006/imag0055.jpg)

(http://www.nlcs.k12.in.us/dewey/key%20largo%202006/imag0056.jpg)
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Angus on October 10, 2006, 09:36:09 AM: "Find the Fish" was one episode in Monty Python's "Meaning of life".
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: eagl on October 10, 2006, 10:35:12 AM: Rule of thirds on wikipedia...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds

It's great advice for new photographers. Use it as a rule of thumb for a while and you'll start framing your pics better.

I have almost 3 gig worth of pics from a 5-day trip to China I just finished, and maybe one or two will be good enough to post up here ;)
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Ripsnort on October 10, 2006, 11:39:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Mightytboy

Whoa! Nice..what camera?
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Mightytboy on October 10, 2006, 12:15:30 PM: Sealife Reefmaster DC310 Pro (http://www.sealife-cameras.com/cameras/dc310_pro.html)

It takes video also.

This video was taken right after I got it but before I got the filter so everything has a green tint to it..

Short Video (http://www.nlcs.k12.in.us/dewey/stthomas/mov_0138.avi)

I've had it for about a year and have gotten some really good shots.
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on October 10, 2006, 11:00:39 PM: Holly smokes, awsome pics.
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Enduro on October 11, 2006, 01:02:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by SFRT - Frenchy
Cheap stuff man, it's a Powershot A540, $270 at bestbuy, saw it at $160ish on the web.

(http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a540/a540_front_blk.jpg)

:D

ah, i'm glad to see it's a Canon!!! I'm actually considering the 8.0 Megapixel camera that's part of the same Canon product line. about $270 at Costco. :)

Frenchy, do you have a sample of the video capabilities of that camera to share, by chance? I'd love to see how good the video comes out.

Please, please? :)

Thanks!
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Saintaw on October 11, 2006, 02:47:40 AM: :furious :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :D
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Golfer on October 11, 2006, 08:58:04 AM: It wouldn't be the Powershot A630 would it?

The one exactly like the one I have :)
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Ripsnort on October 11, 2006, 10:07:05 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Enduro
:D

ah, i'm glad to see it's a Canon!!! I'm actually considering the 8.0 Megapixel camera that's part of the same Canon product line. about $270 at Costco. :)

Frenchy, do you have a sample of the video capabilities of that camera to share, by chance? I'd love to see how good the video comes out.

Please, please? :)

Thanks!

The video capability is identical to that of the Canon G6, I believe its limited to 3 min max (160 and 320 res) and 30 seconds max (640 res) Here is an underwater sample (shrugs)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FaOp6Tz-bM
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: xrtoronto on October 11, 2006, 12:39:13 PM: Woah!

Really beautiful shots Frenchy, eskimo, mightyboy!!!
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Golfer on October 11, 2006, 02:23:47 PM: I took 13:24 worth of movie today. Only about 3 minutes are anything you'd be looking for. I started the camera on 3 mile final and remembered to shut it off after the pax had disembarked and were well on their way to wherever it is they are going to.

I forgot my camera to computer cord otherwise it'd be in your email by now.

I'll try to take another video on the way home that with any luck doesn't involve crashing a trailing link gear airplane onto the ground hard enough to knock the camera off it's perch. ugh...my teeth still hurt! (wasn't my landing!)
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Enduro on October 11, 2006, 03:54:50 PM: If the video is limited, there'd be no sale. hehe

Golfer,
That would be much appreciated, man! :) I'd love to see the videos, and don't worry---aviation films never bore me.

Yes, the A630 is a camera that I'm considering. Or, for an extra $100, I can get the A710 with 6x zoom.

I've been meaning to ask my brother to film some of his runs.

btw, he'll be in a 2-week training later this month in order to fly his new bird:

N214DV

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/77_1160601428_flight0355289.jpg)
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Saintaw on October 11, 2006, 04:05:50 PM: :rofl

TBolt, check your picture hosting!!! lmao!!!
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Enduro on October 11, 2006, 04:15:25 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Saintaw
:rofl

TBolt, check your picture hosting!!! lmao!!!

lol. aw, crap.

that's why Picture Hangar is the best!!! :)

switching the host, now.
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: LePaul on October 11, 2006, 04:54:42 PM: Nice resolution....so those little Powershots do a really nice job.

I was eye'ing the Sony Mavica's still...wonder how those match up to your Canons
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Golfer on October 11, 2006, 07:32:39 PM: TBolt I will say the quality of the video is GREAT!!!!!

The only problem I'm having is it saves it as an .avi file and when I try to open it in Sony Vegas it doesn't show a video.

It opens and plays in Winamp just fine...but I can't get any video in Vegas.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm?
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Enduro on October 11, 2006, 09:58:25 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Golfer
TBolt I will say the quality of the video is GREAT!!!!!

The only problem I'm having is it saves it as an .avi file and when I try to open it in Sony Vegas it doesn't show a video.

It opens and plays in Winamp just fine...but I can't get any video in Vegas.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm?

Try installing the test version of this file converter (http://www.download.com/AVS-Video-Tools/3000-2194_4-10557877.html). If you're trying to go from .avi to .wmv or something, this prog should work just fine.

Let us know how you do.

My email address for the video files is: tbolt at picturehangar dot com :D

Thanks again!
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Golfer on October 11, 2006, 10:17:02 PM: I know the email...problem is the file as it's now is 4:14 of movie is 309mb.

Giving the file converter a shot!

If all else fails i'll burn it onto a CD and send it priority mail.
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Golfer on October 11, 2006, 10:51:48 PM: Good news...it works.

Bad news...watermark.

If I can get it shrunk down to something send-able in size i'll fire it away tonight.
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Golfer on October 11, 2006, 11:11:28 PM: and finally a stop to my thread spamming...here ya go tbolt:

Right click, Save As!
Powershot A630 Movie Demo converted to .mpg from .avi for y-o-u to e-n-j-o-y (http://www.furballunderground.com/Guest/Golfer/tboltdemo.mpg)
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Enduro on October 12, 2006, 02:15:42 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Golfer
and finally a stop to my thread spamming...here ya go tbolt:

Right click, Save As!
Powershot A630 Movie Demo converted to .mpg from .avi for y-o-u to e-n-j-o-y (http://www.furballunderground.com/Guest/Golfer/tboltdemo.mpg)

Ah, thanks for going through the trouble, Golfer. :) So beautiful -- flying through those clouds.

Video quality is excellent. I have a question about the sound, though. Does it record a normal conversation pretty well in a quieter environment?

Based on Frenchy's pics and your video, I'd say I'm sold on a Canon.

Thank you again, sir.
Title: More pictures It's Ripsnort's fault
Post by: Golfer on October 12, 2006, 04:37:19 AM: yes it does. it honestly doesn't do a bad job in the airplane considering its a few feet away from us with the mic pointing the other way while we were not trying to be heard.

I can't say enough good things about the A630. I haven't had to change the batteries with regular use (a few pics/movies per day) for the last 2 weeks. I use Energizer E2's, however YMMV.
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Post by: Enduro on October 12, 2006, 10:10:06 AM: Thank you, again. :)