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Stefan-A
01-08-2011, 02:49 PM
Comments about this month's photo and caption contest get posted here, so that we keep the contest threads free of clutter.

Before submitting any pictures, please read the rules.
gregmonsta
01-08-2011, 02:54 PM
Dull ..... I missed the perfect feeding session today :( .... mind you :rolleyes: Wednesday sounds like camera battery obliterating time. Something to do on my day off :D
guidofatherof5
01-08-2011, 02:55 PM
How's that Sony holding up?
gregmonsta
01-08-2011, 02:58 PM
By the skin of it's shutter :rolleyes: screen likes to have funky time every now and again. ;) It still takes nice pics and vids though.
ConcinusMan
01-11-2011, 12:28 AM
I tried today and I swear my camera has a mind of it's own, and only takes lousy shots at the perfect moment. Works great for every shot except the right moment. The very second it's too late, it starts cooperating again.
guidofatherof5
01-11-2011, 06:39 AM
I tried today and I swear my camera has a mind of it's own, and only takes lousy shots at the perfect moment. Works great for every shot except the right moment. The very second it's too late, it starts cooperating again.

Excuses are like armpits. Everybody's got a couple and they usually stink:D
Sounds like "operator error":D
PINJOHN
01-11-2011, 06:46 AM
hey steve :) stop winding up richard:D
guidofatherof5
01-11-2011, 06:50 AM
hey steve :) stop winding up richard:D

OK. Thank Dad.:D
infernalis
01-11-2011, 09:33 AM
Hey Richard, have you tried holding the button half way down so the auto-focus can do it's job?:p
ConcinusMan
01-11-2011, 02:02 PM
Yes, that's what I'm saying. Works perfectly during test shots. Got everything setup, working great. Got the right position, got focus, etc. Once I put the food in the mouth, I do that halfway button thing, focus fails until the food is down the throat, then viola! I got focus.:mad:

There's plenty of time, I'll get it in time. I kinda like this one, but It's not very sharp. I'll keep trying. It's time to feed big bertha a mouse. maybe I'll get good shot of her.

This one's cute, but I want to keep trying to get a sharper, brighter image.
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7661/amyeating006large.jpg


hey steve :) stop winding up richard:D

Like water off a ducks back. Besides that, I deserve it. I've been trying to wind Steve up a bit here lately.:rolleyes:
infernalis
01-11-2011, 02:13 PM
A little secret I do (I guess it's no secret anymore) lighting is everything, I sometimes hold a maglight (flashlight or torch as they are called in Europe) shining it on the snake, the auto focus on my camera works better.

Some of my cages have the basking light hanging from a ceiling hook "swag style" so I leave the light on.

Shadows are your enemy when taking pictures with an auto-focus camera.
ConcinusMan
01-11-2011, 02:20 PM
I know, I am getting better at it creating the right conditions and using the right settings. I actually have several focus options, and have had better luck at close-ups by using one of the manual settings. All that being equal, you're left with getting the timing right for that perfect shot.
HazAnga
01-11-2011, 06:00 PM
I gotta question, the picture with comments contest, does that have to be a thought, or can it be like something said by a second person who's not in the picture?
guidofatherof5
01-11-2011, 07:34 PM
It's a "caption" contest. I don't think it has to be a thought only.
I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong.:D
HazAnga
01-11-2011, 10:13 PM
well I'm going with your answer lol so it'll be too late cuzz I'm going to bed after I post it lol.
HazAnga
01-14-2011, 09:08 PM
darn the pictures are getting better and better it's gonna be a good contest yet again.
mustang
01-24-2011, 07:39 PM
:pdang it was tough just narrowing it down to ten!!!!:p
drache
01-27-2011, 06:09 PM
oh no - the one time I think of a caption, it's too late to enter
my life is seriously infringing on my forum time
ConcinusMan
01-27-2011, 11:32 PM
LoL! Well obviously, you need to get your priorities straight.:rolleyes::p
guidofatherof5
01-28-2011, 12:25 AM
Looks like some good numbers in the polls.;)
ConcinusMan
01-28-2011, 12:49 AM
Suck-ups!

First off, Zooplan's photo is fantastic and perhaps even the greatest photo, but it's obvious to me that the snake has a mouthful of finger, not food. Just sayin!

Don't get me wrong, I love that photo, but heck, does it really fit the theme?

*awaiting angry mobs throwing tomatoes* :o
guidofatherof5
01-28-2011, 01:26 PM
Suck-ups!

First off, Zooplan's photo is fantastic and perhaps even the greatest photo, but it's obvious to me that the snake has a mouthful of finger, not food. Just sayin!

Don't get me wrong, I love that photo, but heck, does it really fit the theme?

*awaiting angry mobs throwing tomatoes* :o


Sounds to me like we need to replace that bearing again.:D
ConcinusMan
01-28-2011, 02:05 PM
*hold head down, kicking rocks*
Stefan-A
01-28-2011, 02:33 PM
Don't get me wrong, I love that photo, but heck, does it really fit the theme?
I think you have a good point there. But it's a bit late to do anything about it.
ConcinusMan
01-28-2011, 03:07 PM
Well, it's an awesome photo anyway.
ConcinusMan
01-28-2011, 03:08 PM
0 votes for me. C'mon, what is this, some kind of conspiracy? I posted a great photo. Not a single vote? unbelievable.:rolleyes: Unlike some people around here, I don't vote for my own photo.:cool:
guidofatherof5
01-28-2011, 03:28 PM
You don't want pity votes, now do you?:D
Stefan-A
01-28-2011, 03:58 PM
0 votes for me. C'mon, what is this, some kind of conspiracy? I posted a great photo. Not a single vote? unbelievable.:rolleyes: Unlike some people around here, I don't vote for my own photo.:cool:
Complaining about not getting votes is a good way to make sure you don't get any votes. You know that. :rolleyes:
ConcinusMan
01-28-2011, 04:48 PM
You don't want pity votes, now do you?:D

Like I need them to be pity votes! What are you getting at.:mad: It's an awesome photo.:p

*kicking rocks again*
guidofatherof5
01-28-2011, 05:07 PM
Nothing meant towards your photo. Nice photo.;)
I didn't vote for it only because I felt another photo was better. I also didn't vote for 9 other photos.
We're not talking about the cover of a magazine here. I love to see the community share their photos.
The voting is even fun to watch. I like it when a new member enters a great photo.
It's all just for enjoyment.
ConcinusMan
01-28-2011, 05:54 PM
I know this Steve. I am saying all of this with a light heart. I don't really feel jolted about it. It just came a surprise is all. I thought I had a good chance of being at least in the top 3. Just goes to show you that you can't always figure on how people will vote.

Even if the photo wasn't mine, looking at all of them, I would still put my own at least #3. :rolleyes:

You guys should know, I'm not really upset or anything like that. That would be stupid. This has been a great contest. Lots of fun!
guidofatherof5
01-28-2011, 06:02 PM
Best of luck to all the contestants.;)
Mommy2many
01-29-2011, 07:45 PM
I call it "finger food" Enough said.
ConcinusMan
01-29-2011, 08:03 PM
Finger food. Yeah, good one.
mustang
01-30-2011, 03:31 PM
Sounds to me like we need to replace that bearing again.:D
haha:D:D
zooplan
01-30-2011, 03:46 PM
haha:D:D

Nice to see you can laugh about it:mad:
There must be a hidden meaning
I knew it, but couldnīt find it :confused:
There are so many significations in my translator progam
I canīt choose:D

BTW:
More than eighty users visited the forum, since the poll started!
guidofatherof5
01-30-2011, 03:48 PM
Usually you replace the whiney bearing in a machine.:D
mustang
01-30-2011, 03:55 PM
Nice to see you can laugh about it:mad:
There must be a hidden meaning
I knew it, but couldnīt find it :confused:
There are so many significations in my translator progam
I canīt choose:D

BTW:
More than eighty users visited the forum, since the poll started!
(it sounded funny but with steves explanation its funnier....we americans love play on words:))
zooplan
01-30-2011, 03:56 PM
whiney:confused:

oh

:D
mustang
01-30-2011, 04:02 PM
whiney:confused:

oh

:D
lightbulb!
zooplan
01-30-2011, 04:05 PM
(it sounded funny but with steves explanation its funnier....we americans love play on words:))


We Germans like to play on words too

on German words:D;):D
mustang
01-30-2011, 04:07 PM
We Germans like to play on words too

on German words:D;):D
examples?...Mach schniel! atleast i think thats how to spell hurry up in german is
zooplan
01-30-2011, 04:13 PM
http://www.zooplan.net/images/quailcaption.jpg
Blumento Pferde
guidofatherof5
01-30-2011, 04:16 PM
Nice!
ConcinusMan
01-31-2011, 04:46 PM
Usually you replace the whiney bearing in a machine.:D

I won't dignify that with a response. I get the feeling that Steve is trying to get me riled up again.:p Even Stefan said I had a good point. I know other people were thinkin' it but didn't say anything. I should be patted on the back for having the guts to say something. Can't you find anyone else who's a much fun as me, to pick on?:rolleyes: C'mon now! Steve, you couldn't replace me if you tried.:p

Congrats to the whiner. I mean, the winner. It is a great photo, Udo.;)
mustang
02-03-2011, 01:10 PM
I won't dignify that with a response. I get the feeling that Steve is trying to get me riled up again.:p Even Stefan said I had a good point. I know other people were thinkin' it but didn't say anything. I should be patted on the back for having the guts to say something. Can't you find anyone else who's a much fun as me, to pick on?:rolleyes: C'mon now! Steve, you couldn't replace me if you tried.:p

Congrats to the whiner. I mean, the winner. It is a great photo, Udo.;)
i hear a challenge
RADIX
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Concinnus
SMACK DOWN!!!!!