Emil St-Hilaire

Don't even know,how to post pics,anymore !!!

RMurphy

Okay... why does the middle kid have a rocket up his butt?

RMurphy

I was most definitely three sheets to the wind and feelin' happy in that shot. I think it shows. Nicely done, Patty. Thanks!

RMurphy

Congrats! Amazing pics too. Very cool that you are able to wear the same dress. I know I wouldn't be able to wear the same clothes as 30 years ago!

RMurphy

Yes, Don is 6'5" and I am 5'4". And most of Don's height is in his legs. But he folds up much smaller for travel. So yeah, he has some challenges in the S and especially in the Lotus, but he does fit. He actually says he's fine once he gets in to the car. It's the ingress/egress that is the interesting part. I have video of him getting out of the Lotus and it's funny as all hell. Like watching clowns exit the clown car at the circus.

So glad you got to see those, Patty. Was hoping you would see the signs for it and take the exits. Yes, they are indeed HUGE. Even Don felt small next to them.

Yeah... I was kind of going nuts with all the stops and the view of his tailgate. What a funny candid shot. Never even saw you snapping it, Patty. Glad you did. And I needed those little gloves when we got in the car after lunch! The wheel and the knob were unbearably hot!

Lainey

Thanks. I had fun taking the pics in Maine, but sometimes I think my photography hobby is as frustrating as a game of golf.

BTW, I think I may have filled the dress a bit differently, than 30 years ago, gravity and all, but it did fit which pleased me. I'm not sure why I left it in the closet all these years, but it didn't seem right to toss it. Glad I didn't. Wonder if it will still fit in 10 more years........

skunkworks

Thanks. I had fun taking the pics in Maine, but sometimes I think my photography hobby is as frustrating as a game of golf.

BTW, I think I may have filled the dress a bit differently, than 30 years ago, gravity and all, but it did fit which pleased me. I'm not sure why I left it in the closet all these years, but it didn't seem right to toss it. Glad I didn't. Wonder if it will still fit in 10 more years........
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Most professional photographers have few specialties. They use their waking hours perusing and perfecting those photographic skills. Those professionals shoot hundreds (maybe thousands) of shots just to produce a few noteworthy photos. In the past, I’ve known of those that have chosen a subject, arranged it, and then have mapped the direction of the sunrise, sunset, sweet photographic lighting conditions (normally low level) and bracketed each shot in order to produce outstanding results. It’s time consuming and possibly taking days/weeks to achieve. They’re also experts in their post processing and camera skills (i.e. selecting ISO numbers, aperture, shutter speeds, depth of field, color balance, RAW controls, etc.).


You’re good now but you’ll get better with a devotion of great fervor. That’s what it takes. Jeez, I only wish I was committed enough to be amongst them.

gary

Lainey

Thanks Gary I'm using many more settings of my own choosing. Getting there. Never will be a professional just want to enjoy the time I spend with the camera. Most days I do.

skunkworks

I bought a lightly used Nikon P7700 camera with an auxiliary flash on Friday for an exceptionally good price. After two day’s of cramming the contents of the owner’s manual and physically fumbling with it, I’m now ready to do some night photography in the Denver area. Good or bad, I’ll post my results tomorrow. You've been warned!!

Quasimodo

buckeyesue

I look forward to seeing some of your night photography.

You are probably aware that there is a "Supermoon" tonight.