CeasarsDad

I hear ceasar do this once in awhile. I think it's there way of trying to sound out different things.. It does sound scary your right... :evil:

Hi Judy. I certainly can't do anything about the "Stupid" on my forehead that Talon so astutely noticed.. But I can do something about the "Do Rag" photo... Any better.. I figured I would give you the Kinder gentler me.. But I planned on the opposite view also.

Melissa, It's amazing to watch your photos change. You are fine tuning your bounce flash techniques but wonderfully. See how the increase of exposure compensation makes the photos look so much better.. They are starting to take on that smooth look of bounce flash... I think you are just about there.. tweak up the exposure another .5 and see what the results are. In the future, you can use the amount of your exposure compensation as a guide to start with.. I think you clearly understand its' effects.. If you have any questions on this subject don't hesitate to ask me.. I am here for you.. There is one more thing you want to look into for your flash... http://www.lumiquest.com/lq872.htm I want you to tell MOM.. You need to have this.. OK.. tell her it's very important and is considered a must have for all flash photography that used external flash heads.. Good luck Kiddo...<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/20 18:55

He eats the wood? Is that good for them? Better look this one up...

TalonSis wrote: Hi Melissa.. How are you this fine day? Glad you asked about the camera.. I did bang up a $1500 lens but it still works. Usually I don't use a camera strap but this day I did. If it weren't for that strap I would have dropped it over the edge.. That water does look cool doesn't it.. You have a GREAT eye for the details in a photo.. You keep it up girl. See Ya Kiddo..<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/20 18:43

Talon wrote: Yes, stupid is written on my forehead... Your right..

Today was suppose to be a pool/beach day but ended up almost getting me killed. FOR REAL. I'll tell you about it. The day started with Anna and I taking a run on the beach. Holy cow did that feel so good. I have been frustrated like crazy lately. Mostly because I have not been able to sleep at all. I can not get past 3am asleep. So getting out and burning up all this excess energy seemed to help.. At least for the short term. The sweat and pain felt good in a strange kinda way. My ankle is still hurting me ever after 4 + months of healing. It would be this ankle pain that would almost finish me today. Now how would that look? Vacationer killed in Hawaii taking photos.. Yikes... Before I get into that story I wanted to share with you a series of photos I took of a group of mini penguins. These guys were the cutest little things you ever saw.. This little fellow was afraid.. Then these guys started to show off for us. Did I tell you I love show off's? The rest of the follows were just standing around. I wish you could see how these guys walk.. It's really funny. They were fun to shoot.. So let me tell you the story of what almost get me killed.. We were at breakfast with some of friends when someone had the idea to go to a rain forest in the area. After some debating, the guys said yes, the gals said... well you know... We decided to go.. It seemed like a good idea.. Especially since it was a "free" area.. Shooting in a rain forest has its challengers. It's DARK and there are lots of trees, plants and other stuff all around that sort of makes shoot difficult. I got a few shots that were worth anything and the rest was trash.. Then the fun starts.. We come upon an area that has a nice little waterfall.. There is this sign posted DANGER.. Well, that only means EXCITING to me so I do what I am not suppose and cross the cable barrier.. You see I am thinking about you guys and want to get the best shot I can of this Waterfall.. That shot is out over the rocks sort of in the center of the area.. Where I am NOT suppose to go... No one, not even my friend and wife stop me.. Not that I would have listen but at least I would have thought that they cared about my safety.. So out I go.. The rocks are all slippery.. I get about half way out and my injured ankle gives way. I slip.. I crash elbow first and then start sliding down to the edge of a 30 foot drop onto rocks. Just at the edge of that drop my guardian angel must have stepped in and said "Frankie, you're not gonna die here today".. All of a sudden my foot hits a small protruding rock and I stop sliding. I look up and realize no one even saw me slip. So rather then having to listen to them tell me to come back I now find myself in a great position to try the shot I was looking for in the first place.. So here it is..You can see how rocky the area is.. Boy that was a trip I will always remember. My elbow is swollen but I'll survive thank you.. We are not off to the "Biker Night" dinner. I am not taking my camera to the party but here are a couple of shots of Anna and Me... Complete with that "Do Rag" I promised Talon.. How do I look? Tough enough..? B) We are going to Maui to see if I can get some real Hawaiian photos for you. This place is TOO commercial . Until then.. Take care everyone.

TalonSis.. You never mind that.. I am going to the company dinner.. I have lots of special photos to share with you and the others here.. but especially you... I'll have a complete update on my day for you when you wake up tomorrow... Until then... See Ya Kiddo...

Melissa, Yo shouldn't have to increase th exposure when using that flash. Only when you are doing natural light shots. You are in the correct mode. I want you to increase the exposure compensation +5. I noticed that your bounce flash shots have been slightly under exposed. This adjustment should help alot.

Beccy Do you have a scale? If not you need to get one ASAP.. Weight loss is the first sign of serious problems.. Without having those daily weight numbers you have little to go on.. We certainly have less.. Birds, all birds are masters at hiding illnesses but they can't hide weight loss.. Most likely Brian is fine.. but for the future GET A SCALE.. Go on ebay and buy a gram postal scale.. I paid $19 for mine.. Keep us posted

Hi BirdLady. So glad to see you in our forum here. Excellent on the potty training subject.. Thanks again and welcome..

Hi Welcome to the club.. Glad you made it.. You are correct, this was as good a time as any to make your first post.. I hope you like it here as I am sure you will. There are wonderful, caring folks here... only too willing to help with any Grey related question.. So, post away my friend..

Actually, I wouldn't dream of not updating you guys on this trip. I said I was gonna do this and by golly... is GOLLY an actual word.... and more importantly.... what the heck am I using it for..... I'm gonna do it.. <br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/19 17:16

Again I'm not able to sleep. I woke up at 3:30 am. Please don't make me that any more of that Valium . It actually does things to me other then put me to sleep.. I am dreading the trip home where I am gonna lose 6 hours.. Today is the first day of the company program trip. There are a few activities scheduled through out the day. Not sure what I'm gonna do for photos. Tonight is what they call "Biker Night" What's conservative joe like me gonna do at a "Biker Night". They gave us a special "do rag" to wear on our heads.. that should be the picture of the day.. Talon is still bugging me for a speedo shot.. If it was 4 months ago, before I almost broken my ankle and way before I put on 15 lbs because I couldn't run, I would sweetie.. But the "Do Rag Photo" will have to suffice for now.. We are gonna see what tours they have today. I need to get off this Island. It's too "city like" for me.. Yeah I know what you're thinking.. "Too city like Frankie", what does a country boy like you know about the city... :laugh: :laugh: Talon, here's more Peacocks for ya... And last but certainly not least I have this view for you sweetie.. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: But before I go and try to go back to sleep here's that little red-headed guy again. This guy looked like he wanted to be my friend.. Imagine that, he actually likes me.. B) Till later people..<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/19 16:33

The first full day we had here was more or less a day for relaxing around. We spent the better part of the morning hanging around the resort. We got some early morning shots.. Here's a nice shot of some flamingos. There were also some other birds around this watering hole. Check out this guy trying to eat a giant Coy fish. It was funny to watch because the Coy could care less he was trying.. There was also a duck hanging around. Check out this guy. I caught him as he just came up from under water.. Look at how the water is frozen on his back After breakfast I realized why we were there.. To relax that's why.. Before we set out for a drive around Hawaii I got these two captures of the parrots on display. I figured you would like to see these.. I tried to play with these guys but they would have none of it. Next it was into our rented Jeep for a ride to where ever.. We stopped along the side of the road somewhere and I got this shot of some Lava that had been there for quite some time. I did'nt see any volcanos around so it must have been like hundreds of years ago. Anna was SCREAMING at me because.. Don't ask me why.. I think it has something to do with these photos.. Hey sometimes a photographer has to go out of the ledge.. Right?:blink: Here's another shot of me Anna got. But in the end we were still friends..and obliviously I survired the cliff hanger.. B) Next it was off to the Waimea Valley Audubon Center. We stumbled upon this while driving around. Here's a few shots from there. I think it's time to leave this Island and try Maui.. There will be better photographic opportunities there I think. We will see ya tomorrow.. <br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/19 07:59

Yes, Melissa. Mom is correct.. You are going very well with this new bounce flash. You need to try to boost the exposure compensation. Try increasing the exposure compensation on the camera by about .5 to 1.0. I am starting to see the look I am expecting. The last photo is close but there are others you posted that are also good.. The one where Talon is upside down looks good to. If you increase the exposure compensation like I suggest you will see a marked improvement.. Try it and post some new photos Regarding the flash mode.. You want to make sure you are in the TTL or Through The Lens mode.. Check it out. See Ya Kiddo..<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/19 17:18

Anna didn't take more photos then I did smarty pants.. :laugh: I didn't expect to wait for the things I had to wait for.. and who says New Yorks are use to waiting.. The only time I wait is when I am in traffic.. :blink: Otherwise the service there is TOPS in the world.. and I have been a few places in my 48 short years on this planet.. B)

Hey TalonSis.. Think you can teach mon to to that? Now that's something I would pay to see.. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

How are you bouncing this TalonSis.. Are you going off the ceiling? or just straight on? We have to develop your flash skills now.. :=) I like the shots but I doesn't look like you have the bounce thing set just right yet.. Post more examples.. Also make sure your camera is in the correct flash mode with should automatically happen but check.

Well it's 6:32 am as I write there now.. It's like I don't know.. Close to 70 degrees..

I was hoping to catch the sunrise from my Hotel room but that would be too easy.. So I guess I will have to get up about 4;30 am and drive to the other side of the island to get that.. I can get the sunsets I think. We shall see.. Did I tell you the weather is beautiful yet?

Holy cow... What a trip... I am writing this at 4am eastern time.. I have not had any sleep going on 24 hours now. Anna is out cold. Even the Valium I popped hasn't been able to knock me out.. Perhaps I'll up the dose.. :blink: So we left the house at around 11:30 am to get to the Airport.. it was pretty smooth. The taxis arrived right on time and we were waiting for him with the bags outside. We made it to the airport just fine and in plenty of time to spare, but Anna caught got me checking the board just to be sure. I thought I was gonna have problems getting my photo gear through TSA but it was my laptop that get me stopped. They took my entire laptop and bag apart.. Looking for.....who knows what? I didn't get a photo of that since I was already in trouble.. I wasn't suppose to photography anything the terminal but you know me.. Here's a couple of photos of our plane.. Hurray... We made it to Hawaii.. Boy I didn't think 10 hours was gonna be as bad has it was. I had kids in front on me and kids in back of me. Like I said.. The Valium didn't work to sedate me to the point where I wouldn't have cared.. I'm praying that getting our bags would be smooth so here is me getting ready to look for our bags. Still happy right? And here is like. 30 minutes later.. I'm still relatively happy but as you can see from this photo.. my blood is beginning to boil.. FINALLY.. the bags come and ALL my bags are there.. Good.. LET START PARTYING.. Hang on.. Not so fast.. Because I left for Hawaii 1 day sooner then the company program I do not have company arranged transportation to the Hotel.. No problem, I'll rent a car.. That can't be that difficult right.. WRONG.. The first place we called was Thrifty.. The lady says they have cars and she is sending a shuttle for me.. GREAT.. No problems so far.. The shuttle arrives quick.. Again.. No problems.. everything is going great.. Then the other shoe falls.. While on the shuttle I find out the only cars they have are 2 seater Chrysler Crossfires.. No way I'm taking that.. I want a jeep... Off the shuttle bus we go Not so easy because we have like 6 bags.. Well, I have one bag and Anna has 5. :blink: The driver was kind enough to let us off right by a Alamo car rental.. Perfect.. We can fix all this up ASAP.. WRONG again.. I am battling a long line As you can see from the hands on my cheeks in this photo I was not too happy.. We waited like 45 minutes to get a car.. Boy did I wish I was back in NY at this point.. Finally I got my Jeep and we are off to the check in counter at the Hilton village.. Here's a shot of me at the counter.. Do I have to tell you what happened there too? They didn't have my room the way I wanted it. Which is ONE BED... NOT TWO DOUBLE BEDS.. :angry: So we finally made it to the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Awesome place so far. I did get this shot of the staircase leading up to one of the villas.. Not Mine. We have a waterfront room in the hotel. We are on the 28th floor so the view is well, spectacular.. I couldn't get that shot for you today because by the time I got into the room it was dark out.. I did get this time lapse shot though.. Anyway.. I'm here.. Tomorrow I'll get you guys lots of pretty shots.. See ya soon.. and thanks for reading.<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/18 11:14

judygram wrote: Hi Judy Well, of course I love the oldies too but I can also listen to heavy metal rock. and do so when I run. It gets me motivated sometimes.. I wanted to tell you about a Broadway Play I saw.. It was called "Jersey Boys".. and it was the life story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.. I highly recommend this play if you are a fan of that kind of music and or era.. I loved every minute of it..

Well, this is the day. "We're leaving... on a jet plane" .... Can you sing that? You remember the song right.. Anyway, my next entry won't be until about 12pm eastern time since I will be about 10 hours in the air starting at 1:30 eastern I got my Valium ready to go as I think... "20 20 24 hours to goooo oo ooo.... I want to be sedated"... Yeah. I'm sure you know that one right.. Can you sing it? B)

Hi and welcome to the forum. Normally the first poop in the morning will be quite large. Nothing to worry about there.. Also the color sounds OK too. Your Grey won't really talk until he is around 1 year old. He could talk earlier but usually It's around the 1 year mark. It takes time for this to happen so be patience and you will be rewarded. You need a cage for those times when you are out and he needs to be protected.. from himself sometimes.. Play stands are great for those times when you are home watching him. NEVER leave your Grey out alone.. He will get into trouble. Again, thanks for joining. I am sure others will offer you more advice.<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/17 06:20