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I have not rented lenses although there is certainly a market for it. I just had my 100-400 serviced. All lenses will loosen over time but the 100-400 has bearings in it that wear due in art to it's push/pull design.

Food was horrible. The only reason we ever went there was back when I worked with a cool company up off Polaris and several of us would just go there to shoot the shit and enjoy an extended lunch. I agree that the limited audience they target is likely not going out as much. Just not as much fun going on out there as there was years ago.

The photo isn't mine. If I knew Victoria Justice, believe me, I'd have marriage issues :masturboy: Wish I could take credit for it but it's not mine. I just simply used it to show as an example of fine hair extraction. However since you pointed it out, the reason for the quality is the lighting. Photography = Painting with light.

Use a lens hood 100% of the time. Unless your lens is an external zoom or too long and interferes with the stock flash. Then just simply remove the hood. Otherwise, leave it on whenever using your camera. The "punch" you're used to seeing from a P&S vs SLR is from the filters over the sensor of the SLR. Also, check your settings for the camera. I don't shoot in jpeg mode, but most cameras have adjustments and presets for those that do. If you're not into processing the images after then go that route. P&S cameras tend to over-process images. Unknowingly people tend to really like the deep saturated and punchy images from digital cameras, but truth is the opposite is better. Softer images with more dynamic range that is more true to life allows for on Computer processing to do the job. Much better job too.

I rarely carry my gear with flash mounted unless I'm ready to shoot. Main reason is risk vs cost. If one of my kids or a knucklehead at the zoo back into me or what not, there goes a $500 flash and a possibly a couple grand in camera body. It's not safe to mount it and leave it in a bag either.

Outdoors is where you'll use the flash most; or should. Especially when subjects are backlit like that.

I had a nice post typed out at work but never hit submit then shut my browser :dumb: My insight would be to invest in the 430 or greater. I run a couple 580ex's and never looked back to smaller units. The main reason is the 430 will swivel and the extra power, you'll need it when bouncing light and using a diffuser. Trust me, it's worth it. The key to photography is lighting. Get a good one. The 270 will be fine if cash it tight and all you're looking to do is average around the house stuff. However, the hobby is addictive and you'll find yourself at the top of the learning curve quickly. Mod bugs are just like cars. Upgrades await :masturboy: Flash wise, whichever you get, look into one to two of these: Stofen Omnibounce http://www.stofen.com/images/OM_MZ3.gif http://www.stofen.com/index.asp Well worth the $20. Carries around easy and does wonders. You'll leave it on indoors wherever you are shooting so long as the ceilings are no more than 10ft. The other is Gary Fong I have both the Whale Tail Reporter and the Lightsphere II. Pricey gear but the flat out work and are by far the best I've used in terms of output. Here's an image of Gary with them on his camera's: http://www.garyfong.com/imagesdaily/garystudioreporter.jpg http://garyfonginc.com/images/product/sizecomparison.jpg

Looks nice. Love the sleeper look. Now call Andy, invest a few bucks in him and show it off.

http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/122295912/original.jpg http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_13146598528acea1e27.jpg

^^ this could be the case, but honestly, I don't see it. IMO, it's a way for seat manufacturers to continue to sell more seats. I mean, these things don't wear out and breakdown in simply a few years. No way. If that were the case, the cheap plastics and seat belts in my car would be toast. It's just their way of introducing FUD into the mix to insure future sales. That's just my opinion though. Hopefully someone finds them a good deal and takes them home.

Andy you did great! I love that blue Chevy. If I was that guy, I'd be polishing it all day too. Nice job and looks like you're enjoying that camera!

So folks who do editing know that extracting subjects and replacing backgrounds can be tough depending on the setting. However, once you learn, it's really a time saver. Especially when shooting models against a white, gray or green screen. 30 seconds and viola you have a new backdrop without all the hassles. Extracting hair can always be frustrating. There are simple tricks to keeping it a simple task though. The devil truly is in the details. Victoria Justice I would marry you in a heartbeat. :gabe: Let's see what you've done. Post up some examples. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/137673617/original.jpg Due to the fact that animated gifs are limited to 256 colors thus there may appear to be some pixelation not all the fine details of hair that were able to be retained are easily seen. If you wish to see the images static follow these links: Image 1: Blue Background Image 2: Brown Background

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92598&highlight=lawn+care Congrats on moving out on your own.

In for nudes of your girl. Welcome.

You sir win the photo contest. Now tell me more about the blonde. :gabe:

Im 100% confident no user group studies or surveys were conducted on the drawings created on this design. Like the new Speed 3 ugly if you ask me. Only thing going for it may be the new power plant options used.

I trust you've seen the photo of it showing tons of plastic? May as well have had a blanket over it. 5 yrs is light in my booked. Their actions took a life /discussion. They weren't simply involved in an accident. They intentially caused one.

I live. In the Dublin area. Everyone paints theirs.

the fact that a girl posted this resulted in this thread being elevated to a new level.

If women aren't involved I can't help you

Care to outline the details and reasonings a bit more?

That Monte Carlo leaves me with puke in my mouth.

Now we're winning. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/137646097/original.jpg

or he's trying to supplement for not having the some of the other right things in life.

Here's one of our Mixed Breed Rescue Pup Patches, age 15 months, 65lbs 11yr. Old Sony 717 Bridge Camera PS CS5 for shadow balance & framing http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/137641038/original.jpg