skybytch 273 #101 March 31, 2008 After all the jumpers except the tandems had landed, I was walking off the landing area when "someone" told me there were tandems coming in. In my best laden with sarcasm voice I said "so?" Then he reminded me that they make good subjects to practice on. So I went back to the peas and took these. Worth the effort, dontcha think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #102 March 31, 2008 Took this up at the Sacramento Delta. http://www.flymach1.com/wasp1.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #103 April 1, 2008 Quotehttp://www.flymach1.com/wasp1.jpg How do you get such fine detail and such beautiful close-up shots like that? What kind of equipment does it take? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #104 April 1, 2008 QuoteQuotehttp://www.flymach1.com/wasp1.jpg How do you get such fine detail and such beautiful close-up shots like that? What kind of equipment does it take? I was about to ask the same question. I was getting really good close-up shots with my Nikon Coolpix 5700, but it has recently crapped out on me, so I'm in the market for a new camera (one that's good for close-ups). Though I guess I was pretty happy with the Coolpix, so I may just get another one... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #105 April 1, 2008 QuoteQuoteQuotehttp://www.flymach1.com/wasp1.jpg How do you get such fine detail and such beautiful close-up shots like that? What kind of equipment does it take? I was about to ask the same question. I was getting really good close-up shots with my Nikon Coolpix 5700, but it has recently crapped out on me, so I'm in the market for a new camera (one that's good for close-ups). Though I guess I was pretty happy with the Coolpix, so I may just get another one...Macro lenses are tremendous fun. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2823845;search_string=macro;#2823845Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #106 April 1, 2008 My best friend got married! Her wedding was a blast, and it even came complete with a 15-year-old wedding crasher! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #107 April 1, 2008 Here's our one snow day...-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #108 April 1, 2008 Here's a moth that was at the DZ one day. Shot with an EOS 300DI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #109 April 1, 2008 A few more...the Time Warp is the best group dance for a wedding. My date and I took a really nice picture. The last one is of the beautiful ladies There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #110 April 1, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Quote http://www.flymach1.com/wasp1.jpg How do you get such fine detail and such beautiful close-up shots like that? What kind of equipment does it take? I was about to ask the same question. I was getting really good close-up shots with my Nikon Coolpix 5700, but it has recently crapped out on me, so I'm in the market for a new camera (one that's good for close-ups). Though I guess I was pretty happy with the Coolpix, so I may just get another one... Macro lenses are tremendous fun. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2823845;search_string=macro;#2823845 I was not using a Macro lens. I was just using my Rebel XTi with the kit lens at 200 ISO and on Program AE. The wasp was only a few inches from the lense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBob 0 #111 April 1, 2008 These were taken this month at the Vietnam boogie."I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #112 April 1, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote http://www.flymach1.com/wasp1.jpg How do you get such fine detail and such beautiful close-up shots like that? What kind of equipment does it take? I was about to ask the same question. I was getting really good close-up shots with my Nikon Coolpix 5700, but it has recently crapped out on me, so I'm in the market for a new camera (one that's good for close-ups). Though I guess I was pretty happy with the Coolpix, so I may just get another one... Macro lenses are tremendous fun. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2823845;search_string=macro;#2823845 I was not using a Macro lens. I was just using my Rebel XTi with the kit lens at 200 ISO and on Program AE. The wasp was only a few inches from the lense. Which is exactly how a macro lens works... it enlarges the object to the size of the frame (0r larger depending on the design of the macro lens) and the program AE setting on the XTi is intended to set the depth of field such that a range of the some Kit lenses have a macro capability that works when the object is physically close to the lens... and some of them are very good lenses. Of course I could be completely wrong and have absoutely no qualms about that... ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #113 April 1, 2008 I love your picutres pyscho...you always have the biggest smile. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #114 April 1, 2008 Quote I love your picutres pyscho...you always have the biggest smile. That's how I know he's not Billy Idol. No sneer! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #115 April 1, 2008 Didn't you have enough of following me around yesterday?? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #116 April 1, 2008 Quote Didn't you have enough of following me around yesterday?? Can't help it! Your posts are easy to respond to. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #117 April 1, 2008 Quote Quote Of course I could be completely wrong and have absoutely no qualms about that... Scott you areYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #118 April 1, 2008 is that James Everett with you Bob?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #119 April 1, 2008 Does anyone know how to shrink pictures so I can submit them? Paint isn't working. I don't have Photoshop either. Any help?"Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #120 April 1, 2008 Microsoft office picture manager? I think there are some free sites on the web, too."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #121 April 2, 2008 Taken by a friend of mine from what will soon be the tallest building in the world... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #122 April 2, 2008 Quote Taken by a friend of mine from what will soon be the tallest building in the world... Fucking sweet tits! *frenchy knows what I mean* Holy Bu-jesus! (saved to disk)"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 426 #123 April 2, 2008 Skydive Houston - 3/30/08 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #124 April 2, 2008 A Herc buzz job over the packing tents in Thailand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #125 April 2, 2008 It's always a good time with Sudsy. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
