RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
[quote]ORIGINAL: So Cal Nitro Basher You take amazing pictures! [/quote] Thanks. I just practice and then practice some more.
Posted on: 12/31/2008 1:11 AM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Some experimental HDR photographs of my baby
[quote]ORIGINAL: annie_himself I think HDR shots favor natural/outdoor subjects. [/quote] Here's a psuedo-HDR photo I created from only one photo taken indoors, handheld, and without a flash. [image]http://image2-5.rcuniverse.com/e1/forum/upfiles/70716/Sj73295.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 12/31/2008 1:09 AM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: HDR photography
You may want to check into the Nikon D200 since it can bracket exposure, white balance, and so on. Although I purchased my D200 new, some good deals can be found on both new and used D200s as a result of the release of the D300 and the D700. Just note that the D200's high ISO noise performance is not as high quality as the newer Nikons.
Posted on: 12/26/2008 11:19 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
[quote]ORIGINAL: So Cal Nitro Basher Well I have too many to post...[/quote] I know how that goes since I just deleted 200GB worth of photos and just purchased a 1TB hard drive. Of course, I haven't updated my website in ages and only put up a sampling on Flickr. Here's a few that were mostly taken in November and December. One particular photo is older than that but I finally got around to looking at it when I was trashing all those other photos.
Posted on: 12/26/2008 11:12 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
[quote]ORIGINAL: Nick2618 this one is just funny to look at the people... [/quote] I'd laugh at some of those people, but I'd probably look just as bad. [:)] Regading white tigers, I saw Siegfriend & Roy the other day while I was taking photos at a K9 competition. However, I am still going through car photos from the day before. This coming weekend, a car show. And soon SEMA, so that means more car photos. Then jets. [quote]ORIGINAL: slayerphonics Here is a great shot of my cat, shes nuts like most cats [/quote] I don't know if my cats are "nuts" or even crazy since I have to do all the work around the house. [;)] A few photos examples from Saturday.
Posted on: 10/22/2008 2:08 AM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: What's The Most You'll Spend...
Several years ago, I spent $500.00 for a specific Movado (square instead of round) when it came out at a jewelry trade show for a watch that retailed for 2x that or $1,000.00. Most of the watches I saw were marked up between 2x-4x at retail. This also included brands such as Rolex. Most Rolex's I've seen don't keep all that great of time and are more of a status symbol than anything else. Before anyone writes anything, the watches at the trade show also weren't "knock offs" but the real thing since the trade show is where retailers go to purchase the jewelry before they sell them at retail price. The bottom line is when it comes to purchasing another watch, I'm going to hit the trade show again. I've also made a few decent deals at other trade shows as well, including camera equipment and R/Cs. Lately, I've received price quotes on a 2009 Lincoln MKS at manufacturer "employee" cost. [:D]
Posted on: 10/3/2008 6:12 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: post your photo shoped images
Here's "one" of mine using a few photos merged together using CS2. The colors actually appear slightly brighter and more intense before it was uploaded. [image]http://image2-0.rcuniverse.com/e1/forum/upfiles/70716/Om34310.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 10/3/2008 1:43 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
[quote]ORIGINAL: st_dragn_wagen setting the camera on the ground works, but my personal opinion is that its to low for most cars. height of the camera should be dictated by the height of the car. my personal general rule is keep the camera as level to the center point of nearest wheel as possible. i get better results doing that [/quote] That appears to be pretty good general rule. [;)] For me, it also depends on the type of car since if the automobile is "dropped", I won't even consider the center point of the wheel if I am trying to show how low the car is to the ground. I also find myself considering the type of fenders, lighting, and so on or basically where I want to try and place focus on since to me some automobiles appear to look better at certain angles because of certain body parts much like certain autos look better with certain color paint. For me the background is also a consideration. For example, in the Corvette photo I took above, I wanted the Corvette to actually help direct focus to the jets in the background in order to give a sense of the area surroundings of the event. The same with the drift car photo with the jets in the background. After all, I have "drift" photos as well, but I wanted to tie everything together. A personal preference. Of course, a fisheye lens should capture the entire car, a wide or semi-wide angle lens will get most everything without having to back up, and a telephoto will usually require some backward movement (I used three different lenses for those drift photos). Then again, I don't even follow the rule of thirds all the time. [:D] If you are coming down for SEMA (11/4/08-11/7/08), let me know since I will be there taking photos. http://www.semashow.com
Posted on: 10/3/2008 1:34 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
[quote]ORIGINAL: Stampede Killer how do people take pictures like this? [/quote] I usually set the camera on the ground and click the shutter.
Posted on: 10/1/2008 8:33 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
Thanks for the comments on the photos. Regarding the jockey, he eventually walked away after tumbling around on the ground near the horses a few times. I have photos of that as well. This past Saturday, it was full-size drifting.
Posted on: 10/1/2008 8:02 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: What cell phone you have?
Retired the Blackberry and picked up the new iPhone. I like it and really use the heck out of the applications.
Posted on: 10/1/2008 7:53 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
Nice catch of the big cat. Regarding the tripods, I have two and hardly ever use either one of them. [;)] Here's a few photos from the last couple of days, two from Cali and two local. Soccer on Sunday.
Posted on: 9/20/2008 9:29 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
Tigger is laying now. At least your camera is ok. Here's one of several photos I took
Posted on: 9/1/2008 4:05 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: 2008 Las Vegas Tracks and Events
If anyone is interested.... 2008 International Indoor Championship (onroad RC) is taking place throughout this week. The layout is apparently slightly different from last year. Riviera Hotel & Casino August 25 - 30, 2008 http://www.intchamps.com/schedule.php Edit: After I watched the 1/12th Scale A-Mains at the 2008 International Indoor Championships, I stopped by the Silver Bowl track. One photo is a good example of why I use a lens filter.
Posted on: 8/31/2008 12:58 AM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "RC Regional Racers & Bashers"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
[quote]ORIGINAL: Safety Hawk I used to do that, but I've gotten lazy recently. I probably should start again. [/quote] Too much time in Nassau? [;)] After I watched the 1/12th Scale A-Mains at the 2008 International Indoor Championships, I stopped by one of the local offroad tracks and snapped a few pics. One photo is a good example of why I use a lens filter.
Posted on: 8/31/2008 12:55 AM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
[quote]ORIGINAL: turbodremz23 Tigger, I have to apologize. I uploaded the wrong photo..I am deeply sorry. I have changed the picture to the one that was supposed to be uploaded. I wouldnt think of stealing credit for someone photos, and I'm sorry for the confusion..this is what I get for uploading pictures and not checking the post. I had used the photo in another thread as an example
Posted on: 8/30/2008 2:50 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: SO Who loves Cats!
[quote]ORIGINAL: turbodremz23 again, as I posted in the Photography thread, I posted the incorrect photo. That is not my cat, and I did not mean to take credit for it. Tigger again, I am very sorry for my mistake. I truly didnt mean to try and take credit for your photo.. I know how annoying it can be to have someone steal pictures and say they took them, and honestly didnt mean to take "
Posted on: 8/30/2008 2:47 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: SO Who loves Cats!
In comment to the original photo posted, no, my Siamese/Russian Blue mix doesn't wear contacts. He probably also appreciates the comments on his eyes as well as I do on the photo despite the fact that someone apparently accidently uploaded a photo of my cat.
Posted on: 8/30/2008 2:46 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
You may want to at least watermark your photos on this forum, especially since I just noticed that someone recently uploaded a photo of one of my cats that I took and is now trying to pass himself off as the owner/former owner of my cat two years after I originally posted the photo on RCU. Unless the admins remove the posts, see here.... http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7884323/mpage_2/tm.htm Then from 2 years ago. RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more >> RE: Pet Photos & RCs (non-abusive only!) http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3360249/mpage_8/key_/tm.htm
Posted on: 8/30/2008 1:22 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Any Fellow Military Guys?
[quote]ORIGINAL: screaminglife If so, what branch, whatcha do? etc. As for me. E-1 in the Navy with a SEAL contract. [/quote] Have you completed boot camp yet? I was Army Airborne with some time in an SF unit.
Posted on: 8/27/2008 9:48 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
I was able to capture a few R/C action shots with my ol' Sony P&S, but I doubt if I could with the new iPhone I received last Friday. The phone itself is cool, but I haven't even tried downloading the noisy low-level lighting photos I took the other night.
Posted on: 8/27/2008 9:34 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: SO Who loves Cats!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Cam_132 So who loves cats, and if anyone has funny cat photos then go ahad and post them... [/quote] Of course, I have two cats... One Siamese/Russian Blue mix and one Bengal.
Posted on: 8/27/2008 9:30 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Playing with the camera today (New goodies for the baja)
It's a baja5, where's the dirt? The action photos? [:D]
Posted on: 8/21/2008 7:42 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Digital Camera & Photo Editing"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
I dug out my ol' Sony P&S and after I clicked the shutter, I waited, and waited, and waited some more. I'd actually forgotten how slow the shutter was though I have used a P&S a time or two for the tourists who stop and ask to have their photo taken.
Posted on: 8/21/2008 7:39 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
[quote]ORIGINAL: Safety Hawk Thanks TNB. It looks like you have lots of photo ops living in Vegas. I don't think I'd be able to get any work done there. [/quote] Here, it would be very easy to spend every day and night taking photos. However, I usually avoid Las Vegas Blvd and Downtown during the weekend unless I am meeting someone who is visiting, attending a convention, or something really catches my attention like the tiger cubs. About a week or two before I took this weekend's photos from the Rio, I was also up on the Paris-Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Eiffel Tower with someone taking photos though I didn't even bother to go through those photos since I already knew I had better photos. The trip itself was just to take someone up there with a camera who had never been. Sometimes, I don't mind playing tour guide when the company is good.
Posted on: 8/19/2008 5:13 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
Nice lightning capture Hawk. A few handheld photos from last night... bored I guess. [;)]
Posted on: 8/16/2008 5:59 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Photography - Post your best pictures
A few sample photos from last night. Just trying something different.
Posted on: 8/10/2008 7:33 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: at what age did you get a cell phone?
[quote]ORIGINAL: dsales My BMW navigation system also does that (but you have to pay extra), its crazily cool, you can just tell in a phone number and it will type it in, or name a track on your ipod. Beware, it usually misunderstands you and takes about 2 years to understand your accent [:@] I only found it useful to show off to my friends for a week, then its a total waste of money. Ron: They do sell those computers which you can talk to but their for disabled people.... Not cool... Just buy a bigger jeyboard! [:D] [/quote] It's actually an option on the Lincoln as well. I was also curious about how well the "car" would learn one's speech based on some older recognition programs I used to own. However, the Lincoln representative programed it while I was in the car and it worked quite well. I was surprised since the older "programs" required the reading of certain pages of text into the computer.
Posted on: 7/29/2008 12:54 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: toyota solara converdibale
I'll use caps lock anytime I feel like it. After all, what are you going to do about it? Sorry for trying to make a joke and help answer your own question since you apparently can't figure out the answer to what you believe to be a problem and read the article linked too which would have answered your original inquiry. Hint: The article discusses both "passenger" room and trunk room. Don't worry, I'll just ignore your posts. They should be easy to spot based on the spelling.
Posted on: 7/27/2008 11:54 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: toyota solara converdibale
Simple, READ THE ARTICLE LINKED TO SINCE IT DISCUSSES INTERIOR AND TRUNK ROOM.
Posted on: 7/27/2008 11:43 PM by Author "Tigger N. Bennie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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