A Tree - Theme of the Week - Dec 6 - Dec 12

[Diamond Lil]

Thanks for voting in the poll and picking our winner for the coming week. Our theme for the week Dec 6 - Dec 12 is

A Tree

Another theme which may have a very long life. The possibilities are endless.



Remember, at any time you can submit an idea and it will be added to the Theme of The Week Brainstorm List (http://www.moviephotoforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448).

[Diamond Lil]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/508/Cherry_Tree.jpg
Cherry Tree

[Heavens Thunder]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/waterfront_016.jpg I like you nice Cherry Tree Lil ! Here is my Oak tree with Gray moss on it from Downtown .

[LunaTique]

Lil that tree's branches are very ineteresting
Wow HT That is great.

http://lunatique.smugmug.com/photos/733454288_CRsRX-L-1.jpg

[Heavens Thunder]

LT Beautiful Ice Tree and shines in the light !

[LunaTique]

Thank you
As distrucive as an ice storm is It is also beautiful .

It was like I woke up and in a fairy tale. Everything sparkled like they were covered with little diamonds

[echo3]

Great pictures girls and guy!!
I took a couple today, but they didn't turn out so great....but you know me,
I'll share anyway! :D

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0050sundrive.jpg

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0213sundrive.jpg

[EZE RIDER]

Nice shots!

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/672/medium/DSC_2091.jpg

[echo3]

I recognize that guy! :p

[EZE RIDER]

Thats Mr Tree. :)

[pegdragger]

here's one from my cousin's yard in Virginia.

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/tree1.jpg

[echo3]

New York...
http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC_0038tree.jpg

New Jersey....
http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/Walpack_ride_MS_017tree.jpg

Pennsylvania.....
http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC_0036barn.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

Another perspective

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/508/medium/Up_On_The_Hill_-_A_Cherry_Tree.jpg
Up On The Hill - A Cherry Tree

[echo3]

I like that perspective Lil... very much!

[Diamond Lil]

Thank you Erin.

How did you sneak those three photos in behind me? I love the colors in the first one!!!

[echo3]

Ancient chinese secret...:p

[Diamond Lil]

Calgon?!?!?!
:rofl:

[echo3]

Take me away............................................

[LunaTique]

Some really cool trees everyone:D

http://lunatique.smugmug.com/photos/733427152_8X95x-L.jpg

[echo3]

That's beautiful Luna!:)

[LunaTique]

Thanks Erin You are very kind, but it doesn't hold a candle to your New York picture That is amazing Talk about being at the right place and the right time Insert picture of me drooling here :D

[echo3]

Thanks Luna. The sun was just setting when we pulled in, so you're right, perfect timing! I think there is a lot of luck involved in this photography thing!! Of course talent doesn't hurt! ;)

[Shoe]

Well, it is a tree and it's Christmas, so here's my entry.

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/541/medium/2009_xmas_tree_01.JPG

[Diamond Lil]

I was wondering when someone would post one! Good thing you got us started Shoe. It is a very pretty tree.
How have you been?

[echo3]

Great Christmas tree Shoe!!!!
....that reminds me.....I still have to get one!:D

[Vrod-Brad]

Gotta get a tree as well this wekend...

Shoe, nice tree - how many miles ya got on that?

Brad

[Shoe]

I was wondering when someone would post one! Good thing you got us started Shoe. It is a very pretty tree.
How have you been?

Doing well, Just celebrated my Silver Anniversary! And finally got my home refi done! (it only took 7 months to do). :) This year we went big-er and got a 14 footer - had to buy extra lights and ornaments. Now if I can only keep the cats out of it.......

Gotta get a tree as well this wekend...

Shoe, nice tree - how many miles ya got on that?

Brad

130,000! Man, I love that bike!

[EZE RIDER]

Thanks Shoe, Now I'm just going to leave your pic up on my screen instead of putting up a tree. :D

[Heavens Thunder]

Nice Tree Shoe !

[LunaTique]

Beautiful Tree!
How the heck did you get it in the house?

[Diamond Lil]

Shoe! It sounds like a good year for you! Congratulations on your 25th! What a wonderful milestone!

How is your daughter doing?

[Shoe]

Beautiful Tree!
How the heck did you get it in the house?

It wasn't easy, thank God I have double doors! :)

Shoe! It sounds like a good year for you! Congratulations on your 25th! What a wonderful milestone!

How is your daughter doing?

Thanks Lil. My daughter is doing well, she's in college now studying to be a teacher.

[Diamond Lil]

Good to hear Shoe. Does she have any Service responsibilities ahead?

[Shoe]

No, but my God-daughter that lives with us does. She's a Marine and was just notified Monday that she'll be deployed to Afghanistan later next year.

[Diamond Lil]

May God bless her and keep her near.

[AtillasGirl]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=159&pictureid=1497

Tree down the street from my house.....

[AtillasGirl]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=159&pictureid=1498

I haven't taken photos in years. The snow was a little inspiring....:cool:

[echo3]

Molly and I think that it beautiful Lori!! :):)

[AtillasGirl]

Thanks..... I seem to only take photos when in Nevada... Kinda funny to take snow pictures..... I gotta find my "other" tree photo.....

[Diamond Lil]

Lori! Wonderful additions to this thread!

[AtillasGirl]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=159&pictureid=1500

One of my favorite Nevada trees..... :D It's hard to see, but was interesting with the moon. I haven't learned photoshop or any photo enhancements yet. I still love this shot taken from the hot tub while sipping a glass of diet coke with, well, nevermind.... *sigh* I need a plane ticket..... :o

[EZE RIDER]

Lori, great pics and nice tease!

[echo3]

I hope you don't mind Lori, i was very curious to see the tree so I played with it a little in PSE....
http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/user244_pic1500_1260587769lori.jpg

[echo3]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0312prom.jpg

[echo3]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0258megtree.jpg

[EZE RIDER]

Cool!

I used to do that all the time. When the tree was moist and healthy I would climb near the very top on a windy day and sway back and forth. That was fun. Nowadays I prefer the ground.

[echo3]

I used to love climbing trees too Ed. Seems like kids don't do stuff like that anymore!
Here are a couple close-ups!!

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0234Megtree.jpg

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0250megtree.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

Way to go Molly!

In our old home there was a big maple tree. A centerpiece for the backyard. One time, at a barbecue, five or six adults all climbed the tree. They were giddy and gleeful as it was the first time they'd been up in a tree since childhood. Thanks for sparking a great memory you two.

[echo3]

Glad to help Lil!!;)

[echo3]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0008tr.jpg

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0009tr.jpg

[Vrod-Brad]

I like these a lot!

[LunaTique]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0008tr.jpg


http://lunatique.smugmug.com/Other/smilies/wow/473373261_UfLHG-O.gif

This one blows me away Erin. EXCELLENT great focus, colors ,subject and balance. You got them all.

[Heavens Thunder]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/pool_031.jpg Great Pictures all, and remember the fun climbing trees and old tree forts . This is my only Tangerine tree in back yard and produces over 400 fruit each year. I give away most of them to friends at christimas time and eat a few and make fresh Juice with rest. It has a picnic table under one side and board holding up a few limbs. Almost ready to pick very soon.

[LunaTique]

That's a lot of tangerines.
How old is the tree?

[Diamond Lil]

Wow Wow Wow Erin! Awesome perspective and color!!!!!

Very nice for us to see this time of year Jeff.

[pegdragger]

Erin, that picture is absolutely perfect. Great color and comp. I am beginning to think you were sandbaggin' us...

[echo3]

Thanks guys. The sun had just set behind the trees. Timing is everything. Someday I might try getting up early and capturing a sunrise....nah!!:rolleyes:

[EZE RIDER]

Thanks Luna and Lil. The sun had just set behind the trees. Timing is everything. Someday I might try getting up early and capturing a sunrise....nah!!:rolleyes:

Fantastic photo. Erin just stay up a little later. ;)

[EZE RIDER]

Jeff, Thats an impressive harvest for one tree. Enjoy!

[echo3]

Fantastic photo. Erin just stay up a little later. ;)

Good idea Ed! It's easier for me to stay up than get up!:D

[echo3]

Jeff, your tree is eating your picnic table!

[EZE RIDER]

I'm in the same boat. :)

[Heavens Thunder]

Tree is about 11 years old and so loaded branches would brake off if I did not place the picnic table under it and a few boards. I also tie a rope around it for support but was too late in doing it this year.

[LunaTique]

Thanks guys. The sun had just set behind the trees. Timing is everything. Someday I might try getting up early and capturing a sunrise....nah!!:rolleyes:


I on the other hand am up way before the sun This is what it looks like Erin :D

I shot this today from the sunroon.

http://lunatique.smugmug.com/photos/739491859_LRFGv-L.jpg

[echo3]

Beautiful Luna!

[echo3]

Kind of look the same..:D

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0024tr.jpg

[LunaTique]

:rofl: Yes it does.

[AtillasGirl]

I hope you don't mind Lori, i was very curious to see the tree so I played with it a little in PSE....
http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/user244_pic1500_1260587769lori.jpg

No problem...... Looks cool .......

[Vrod-Brad]

As I look at all of your photos - not just in this thread but the others as well, I can easily see a lot of a persons personality and a little insight into what each of you care about and how you see the world around you - very cool...

Brad

[echo3]

As I look at all of your photos - not just in this thread but the others as well, I can easily see a lot of a persons personality and a little insight into what each of you care about and how you see the world around you - very cool...

Brad

Be afraid....be very afraid!

http://bestsmileys.com/scared/8.gif

[Vrod-Brad]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/a-bomb.gif

[echo3]

http://bestsmileys.com/panic/1.gif

[Heavens Thunder]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/beachl_112.jpgOne of my special trees and many in the south and Bike and 76 degrees out in December at the Beach . Brad was that the Bikini Islands ?

[LunaTique]

Be afraid....be very afraid!

http://bestsmileys.com/scared/8.gif



:rofl:

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared004.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Vrod-Brad]

One of my special trees and many in the south and Bike and 76 degrees out in December at the Beach . Brad was that the Bikini Islands ?

I do believe it is or was...

[echo3]

Nice picture Jeff, I like the way your bike 'pops'....great colors!

[Diamond Lil]

Jeff, your bike photos could be compiled to tell the stories of where you have been.

[Heavens Thunder]

Thanks Lil and Erin , I always enjoy riding it and taking pictures as I go and have a few stories for each one.

[LunaTique]

Thanks Lil and Erin , I always enjoy riding it and taking pictures as I go and have a few stories for each one.

That is great. You can keep us in sunny warm pictures of riding while those of us in the northeast that are iced in at the moment with little chance of getting out for a :ride: sit and drool.:D

[Kodatech]

This photo is a bit old....about a year....but the tree is gone now, and I really did like it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3064901936_d01567fb1c_b.jpg

I guess it finally fell down the mountain.... :)

[LunaTique]

Great tree. Beautiful picture.

Even in death it still is clinging to the side of the mountain Sad to hear it finally gave up

Recycling in the truest form.

[Diamond Lil]

I like it and think it is great that you have that photo of the tree Mike. You will probably always see the tree there in your mind.

[EZE RIDER]

Thanks Lil and Erin , I always enjoy riding it and taking pictures as I go and have a few stories for each one.

We enjoy your pics with little stories too Jeff. Keep them coming please.

[echo3]

What a beautiful picture Mike. RIP little tree.

[Heavens Thunder]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/waterfront_021.jpgWas down town for Live Navity scene and Animals at Orangehall and stopped and took pictures of live old oaks lit up for Christmas.

[Vrod-Brad]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/View_.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

I love sunsets this time of year Brad and with the trees all bare the silhouettes work so well.

[LunaTique]

Beautiful Picture Brad

[Vrod-Brad]

Thanks....

I gotta tell you all that I eventually have to migrate to a DSLR. When I see some of the stuff you guys do it kills me.

Granted my point and shoot Canon D10 is great fun, the quality just can't compare to the DSLR look.

Patients....

[Diamond Lil]

Didn't you talk with Santa when you were down on the beach?

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/532/santa.jpg

[Vrod-Brad]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/smiles_407.gif

[Diamond Lil]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/532/sigpic6866_18.gif Don't cry Brad.

[Heavens Thunder]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/waterfront_027.jpg Picture taken in misty rain downtown at Orange Hall with Live Navity scene with animals. There was minuture horse and pony and goats and sheep and ox and donkey. The two Christimas Trees on front porch and choir singing. It was about 44 out at 7pm.

[Vrod-Brad]

Baaahhh Humbug... Great shot...

[Diamond Lil]

I think you have a cool town Jeff. Always something worth making a photograph of to share with us.

[EZE RIDER]

Great night shot Jeff.

[tude]

Here is a tree from Yellowstone
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/jeptransport/284758526_JQGwJ-O-1.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

Mike, not having the good fortune to have been there yet, would you explain the white on the cliff/mountainside? Is it snow?

[LunaTique]

Amazing
The harshness of the growing conditions on the side of the mountains and the survival of the fittest.

Heavens Thunder were you using a tripod or is that a hand held shot?

It is nice to see a community come together for special events

[LunaTique]

http://lunatique.smugmug.com/photos/745449310_8PBzr-L.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

Is that near/at home LT?

[Heavens Thunder]

All pictures were taken by free hand and no tripod LT . Got more to post later in my Gallery. Nice mountain side Mike and LT of snowy field with tree .

[Heavens Thunder]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/waterfront_036.jpg A picture of a Ox a Lady was feeding carrots and little girl petting. He was realy big and friendly with long horns . The Community enjoys the nice small town .

[Diamond Lil]

Wonderful Jeff!

[tude]

Mike, not having the good fortune to have been there yet, would you explain the white on the cliff/mountainside? Is it snow?
Not snow but ashen rock (probably snow covered about now):D

[Diamond Lil]

Thanks Mike. I keep going back to that photo. The DOF is great!

[tude]

Thanks Mike. I keep going back to that photo. The DOF is great!
Thanks Lil it was actually shot with our old P&S (Olympus 580) before I got into photography..

[Diamond Lil]

Well, you did good! Sometimes it is the artist. ;)

[pegdragger]

Ok, I have another one to add to the Tree theme....

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/tree2.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

Yeah! Christmas tree!

[Heavens Thunder]

Nice Christimas Tree !

[LunaTique]

Is that near/at home LT?

Yes it was taken a few miles from home.

Thanks everyone

You have a very steady hand I used to be able to free hand night shots but those days are long gone:( I have to lean against something or use a tripod these days.

Although I held my breath and managed to get this one I will admit I shot it 30+times :rofl: the curly rope lights and the wheels lights were chasers So trying to catch it with them all lit was not real easy

The tractor is pulling a dog sled with a Christmas tree and packages in it.
When we decorated it I didn't think ahead Next time I will foil the wedged sides of the sled to distingush it better.

http://lunatique.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/December-2009/Christmas-Tractor/743194476_pRcib-M.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

Yes it was taken a few miles from home.

...

Beautiful scene again!


Your attempts at getting all of the lights lit reminds me of when I tried to photograph the electric alarm clock going from one minute to the next. Your task was most likely more challenging and certainly produced a prettier result.

[Heavens Thunder]

Cool Picture !

[EZE RIDER]

Yes it was taken a few miles from home.

Thanks everyone

You have a very steady hand I used to be able to free hand night shots but those days are long gone:( I have to lean against something or use a tripod these days.

Although I held my breath and managed to get this one I will admit I shot it 30+times :rofl: the curly rope lights and the wheels lights were chasers So trying to catch it with them all lit was not real easy

The tractor is pulling a dog sled with a Christmas tree and packages in it.
When we decorated it I didn't think ahead Next time I will foil the wedged sides of the sled to distingush it better.

http://lunatique.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/December-2009/Christmas-Tractor/743194476_pRcib-M.jpg


Nice dedication. Great looking shot, it reminds me of the game I had as a kid with the light pegs you plug in to make pictures. I cant believe I forgot the name. :confused:

[LunaTique]

Would it be Lite-Brite?:D

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/747223981_eYCA8-O.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

I always wanted that toy! Very cool find.

[tude]

Ok, I have another one to add to the Tree theme....

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/tree2.jpg
Nice!

[EZE RIDER]

Would it be Lite-Brite?:D

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/747223981_eYCA8-O.jpg

Thats it, thanks! I actually never owned it but I had friends who did.

[Heavens Thunder]

Cool tree on hill side, J R .

[Vrod-Brad]

Perfect /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ !

[J. R. Weems]

NOTHING SO FANCY HERE ~

http://www.fototime.com/3C69AEC9C80836A/standard.jpg

[echo3]

:heartWhat a beautiful picture J.R.:heart

The kids didn't want to get a tree until Nick got home. We went Sunday night, but the pickin' was slim!

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0002pine.jpg

[LunaTique]

NOTHING SO FANCY HERE ~

http://www.fototime.com/3C69AEC9C80836A/standard.jpg

What a wonderful shaped tree and I like the shades of blue Nice one J.R.

What time of day did you take it?

[Diamond Lil]

The tree is nice J. R. There are technically great things about it: you did not blow out the exposure, you maintained contrast and color. All signs of skill! Good job!

[J. R. Weems]

What a wonderful shaped tree and I like the shades of blue Nice one J.R.

What time of day did you take it?
:) about 1 hour before dark-- one can never be sure about such things- THANKS! :)

[J. R. Weems]

The tree is nice J. R. There are technically great things about it: you did not blow out the exposure, you maintained contrast and color. All signs of skill! Good job!

Lil~ THANKS so much, but it was more luck than anything else. :) :o

[Heavens Thunder]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/beachl_028.jpgOut for a cruise and love the feeling of beautiful old oaks covering the road and letting rays of sun light through on the bike.

[Vrod-Brad]

HT.

This photo I believe was intended for me - am I correct?

Brad

[LunaTique]

What a great road with the tree branches making a tunnel to drive through.

Beautiful.

[Diamond Lil]

Nice scene Jeff!

[Heavens Thunder]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/waterfront_054.jpg In the park and looking through the trees and see shrimper and other boats tied up at the dock. This is nice day to enjoy and take pictures.

[Heavens Thunder]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/waterfront_055.jpg Just one you may like of Foutain and trees .

[Vrod-Brad]

OH! Just more wonderful scenery during my hibernation period!

[Heavens Thunder]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/waterfront_053.jpg My bike next to palm tree and old house is how I got to the waterfront.

[Diamond Lil]

:heartWhat a beautiful picture J.R.:heart

The kids didn't want to get a tree until Nick got home. We went Sunday night, but the pickin' was slim!

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0002pine.jpg

Erin, I don't know how I managed to miss this great little tree. It reminds me of the trees we grew up having at home. Our apartment in Queens, NY was small and such little wonders worked perfectly, as I'm sure this one will for you. Oh, so very Merry Christmas to you all, home together!!!

[Heavens Thunder]

Merry Christmas Erin and that is is Special Tree to many who had one just like it growing up. I did have one too !

[echo3]

We ended up getting one a little bigger, but not much! :)
It really is the getting out and finding one together that is important!
Nick being home is such a blessing! I just wish we had time to visit all of my photo friends over the holidays!
I really feel like we are all a family here!
I wish you all the merriest Christmas ever!
http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/10.gif

[Diamond Lil]

You have a beautiful perspective Erin!


My wishes for the Merriest Christmas to you and to all here.

Internet is limited to the iPhone rightnow so my posting will be limited, but that is okay because I post too much anyway. :D

[echo3]

There is no such thing as posting too much...
or too many pictures!!
http://bestsmileys.com/christmas4/11.gif

[Heavens Thunder]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/xmas09_038.jpg Just a picture I took to show how loaded my tree was on one branch this year.

[Diamond Lil]

Do you have any idea how inconceivable such a scene in winter is for those of us north east oriented folk? :laugh

Thanks for sharing Jeff.

[Vrod-Brad]

Do you have any idea how inconceivable such a scene in winter is for those of us north east oriented folk? :laugh

Thanks for sharing Jeff.

I believe Jeff is posting WAY too much! :ride:

[Diamond Lil]

:laugh :laugh :laugh

[Heavens Thunder]

It is nice to have dsl and post a few now and then. Brad how was your Christmas and any snow pictures. Lil did you get a Ipod ? How is Charlie and Ali doing ?

[Diamond Lil]

Hi Jeff, already having an iPod there was no need for one, but I did receive a very special and wonderful gift. My sister felt good enough to spend the day up and around with family for the entire day. It was a great joy and blessing.

Ali & CHarley must have doubled their weights with all the food they snagged from complicit members of the family. They work the cute factor to no end and get all the food they want. Neither one of them wants to do much of anything today. They are happy to be here and will be very excited to return home.

[Vrod-Brad]

It is nice to have dsl and post a few now and then. Brad how was your Christmas and any snow pictures. Lil did you get a Ipod ? How is Charlie and Ali doing ?

Jeff - All's good - now can't you see I'm a little bit busy!

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[Heavens Thunder]

Sounds great Lil and my three have Turkey sleeping time too ! Brad cool toy ! Don't loose the focus on fling it .My daughter got a ipod and helped her load system on computer to work it.

[Vrod-Brad]

Sounds great Lil and my three have Turkey sleeping time too ! Brad cool toy ! Don't loose the focus on fling it .My daughter got a ipod and helped her load system on computer to work it.

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[EZE RIDER]

A friend at work bought one of those in one day and we had a ball messing with it until it broke that is. He told me the key to not breaking it is to kill the power before it hits whatever it's going to hit.

[EZE RIDER]

Not to highjack


http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/672/medium/DSC_2152.jpg

[pegdragger]

Wow! Ed! Look at that! Spectacular!

[EZE RIDER]

Thanks Mike I just wish that power line wasnt there.

[Heavens Thunder]

Very nice shot Ed with a mountain side veiw.Brad sorry to here the flying machine crashed.Can it be repaired ?

[Vrod-Brad]

Very nice shot Ed with a mountain side veiw.Brad sorry to here the flying machine crashed.Can it be repaired ?

Probably not - I might do a final underwater flight before I dispose of it :)

[LunaTique]

Broken toys how sad :(

[tude]

Jeff - All's good - now can't you see I'm a little bit busy!

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Dude love these things...Lmao

[tude]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/xmas09_038.jpg Just a picture I took to show how loaded my tree was on one branch this year.
Nice Jeff
I brought some to Canada with me this week and Customs decided they wanted them more than I did..
Oh well Merry Christmas:D
Here is a tree here in Montana but like a rookie I didn't check my ISO settings before I decided to shoot yesterday...
Such a wasted effort:mad:
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/jeptransport/IMG_1010.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/jeptransport/IMG_1019.jpg

[Vrod-Brad]

I'm on a Helicopter replacement hunt to help get me thru the winter. Love when the cats scatter during emergency landings....

[Diamond Lil]

Mike, I love the composition of the second photo.

[Diamond Lil]

I'm on a Helicopter replacement hunt to help get me thru the winter. Love when the cats scatter during emergency landings....

A helicopter replacement hunt? Did you crash the first one?

[Vrod-Brad]

A helicopter replacement hunt? Did you crash the first one?

Yes and broke the main shaft... Stopped at Walmart and they are totally out of RC Heli's.

Ironman and Star Trek Blu-Ray had to be a quick substitute tonight :)

[Diamond Lil]

Yes and broke the main shaft... Stopped at Walmart and they are totally out of RC Heli's...


Oops!

...
Ironman and Star Trek Blu-Ray had to be a quick substitute tonight :)
But don't make for such exciting photos as those of you flying your helicopter.

[Photogirl]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/2/medium/DSC02585_1_.JPG

[Vrod-Brad]

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[Diamond Lil]

It makes you wonder why they hang out in such climates.

[echo3]

Pretty Christmas tree, and I love the birds!
Here is one from today I took out the window when my son was practice driving.

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0001tree.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

Erin, do you have a circular polarizing filter or a graduated neutral density filter?

[Vrod-Brad]

So smart to practice driving in the "country"... Jersey is another story - great pics....

Brad

[echo3]

No filters Lil, why?
There are some advantages to living here Brad, and that is one.:ride:

[Diamond Lil]

Just for the fun of it! Others will for sure have more to say, but here are a few discussion.

Circular Polarizing Filter Test (http://www.moviephotoforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=547&highlight=filter)
Circular Polarizing Filters (http://www.moviephotoforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=397&highlight=filter)
Very first experience with circular polarizing filter (http://www.moviephotoforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=412&highlight=filter)
UV vs. NON-UV usage (http://www.moviephotoforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7715&postcount=9)

[echo3]

Thanks Lil, I will check those out!
For now...

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_00562.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

Cool Erin! You could label that scene from The Chosen Spot and unless you truly knew the hills you'd think it came from up here.

[LunaTique]

Cool Erin! You could label that scene from The Chosen Spot and unless you truly knew the hills you'd think it came from up here.


Or here:D

Nice one Erin
The swirling little snow tornados tells me how cold you must have been to be without your gloves on. Burrrrr

[Photogirl]

Ohhhhhh Erin...very arctic.

[echo3]

Thanks girls, I was hoping the frigid temps would come through in the pictures.

[LunaTique]

I was hoping the frigid temps would come through in the pictures.

It worked.

Burrrr

[pegdragger]

I wanted to add this one that I took yesterday at Thacher Park.

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/Tree3.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

I'm glad to see you making photographs Michael! Nice.

[pegdragger]

Thanks Lil. That is straight out of the camera, with the border and signature being the only edits.

[LunaTique]

Nice shot Michael

If that tree could talk I just wonder how many times it has been photographed over the years In fact I think I will dig through my attic one of these days and see if I still have any from the 60's

[J. R. Weems]

GREAT TREES!! Sure looks cold. :D Erin & Mike, I really like these. :)

[pegdragger]

Nice shot Michael

If that tree could talk I just wonder how many times it has been photographed over the years In fact I think I will dig through my attic one of these days and see if I still have any from the 60's

Do you know that while I was there shooting, the police woman was sitting in her car at the other end of the overlook. Was shooting with a regular lens. As soon as I put the 70-300 on, she came over and gave me the 'come hither' finger. So, I went to the car and she asked if the photos were business or personal. Apparently, you have to have a permit to shoot there if you plan on selling the photos, or profiting from them in any way.

She was really nice, and we talked about the Drop Off sign. She mentioned how she has used pics of that sign many times in court to charge people. I also mentioned that it has been used on here several times for comedy purposes. She also said that there is a zero tolerance policy for people that climb over the wall.

[Diamond Lil]

I wonder how many times that regulation is broken Michael?

Where do you go to get the permit? In NYC for still photography in the parks you must apply through the Office of the Mayor.

[pegdragger]

I wonder how many times that regulation is broken Michael?

Where do you go to get the permit? In NYC for still photography in the parks you must apply through the Office of the Mayor.

She told me that the office just a few hundred feet away was the place to go to apply.

[Diamond Lil]

That is good. Hopefully it is open a good deal.

[EZE RIDER]

Cool shot Mike! It represents winter for me. I enjoyed your story as well.

[AtillasGirl]

Love the Vapor trail Pegdragger..... Made me realize how blue the sky is!!!!

[LunaTique]

A sister of a girl I went to high school with disobeyed that sign and fell to her death many years ago.

[Diamond Lil]

How simply awful LT.

[pegdragger]

A sister of a girl I went to high school with disobeyed that sign and fell to her death many years ago.

I was discussing that with the officer as well. That is why they are so strict on the zero tolerance policy. We all see it as funny that "Violators will be prosecuted, if you survive", but it has a very serious side, and they are try to protect us from ourselves. Very sorry to hear about your friend's sister.

[LunaTique]

Thanks Like I said it was a very long time ago

I will admit when I was younger I would sit on that stone wall and dangle my feet on the "wrong" side of the line. but I never touch a foot down in the restricted zone.

Michael I never heard about the need for photo permits before Is that something new?
It sounds like just another way of grabbing more money from New Yorks hard working citizens.:mad:

[pegdragger]

LT, I am not sure if it is a new thing, but it is the first time I have heard of it. Without getting into politics, Paterson is trying to cover the budget gap and taxing everything he can, so it's possible this is a result of it.

[echo3]

http://bestsmileys.com/cold/8.gifWow it was cold, snowy and windy today, but I did manage a couple of tree pics between the white outs!

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0136coldride.jpg

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0164coldride.jpg

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0259coldride.jpg

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0249coldride.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

That second photo is one of your best ever Erin. Very nice.

[echo3]

Wow Lil, thank you!
I didn't even think it was very nice shot, I was getting back in the car and I just liked the way the snow was clinging to the front of the trees!
You never know!! :)

[Diamond Lil]

Erin, it is a very beautiful photograph. Have you considered straightening it?

[LunaTique]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0164coldride.jpg




Wow Erin This is great I love it Insert 2 thumbs up Great eye

[echo3]

Thanks Luna. Lil, I thought about straightening it, but it was on the top of a hill, and I wasn't sure I shot it crooked, or that is the way it looked. :confused:
I can try it and see what happens, sometimes when I do that, I lose parts of the photo I like, like the tops of some of the trees etc....

[Diamond Lil]

Thanks Luna. Lil, I thought about straightening it, but it was on the top of a hill, and I wasn't sure I shot it crooked, or that is the way it looked. :confused:
I can try it and see what happens, sometimes when I do that, I lose parts of the photo I like, like the tops of some of the trees etc....

I hate when that happens.

[echo3]

I know...the slightest straightening can really change the pictures in ways that are not good! :(

[echo3]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0164_2coldride3.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

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[echo3]

:blush:blush:blush:blush:blush:blush:)

[EZE RIDER]

OK I didnt look at this whole thread but heres a few shots from my less than a years archives (stack of pics).

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC_0441_NEF.jpg

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC_0440.JPG

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC_0425_NEF.jpg

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC_0459.JPG

[Diamond Lil]

Good additions to the thread Ed! I could look at the first one over and over again, but! The bark picture! I really like bark!

[Heavens Thunder]

Very nice Ed !

[Vrod-Brad]

When our kids turned one, we had live tabletop Christmas trees and then planted them outside on the side of the house...

Now they are approximately 30' tall and full of snow..
http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/Spruces.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

That is beautiful in so many ways Brad. Thanks for the story of the trees.

[echo3]

As beautiful as your picture is Brad, it really makes me love Ed's!!;)

[LunaTique]

Good additions to the thread Ed! I could look at the first one over and over again, but! The bark picture! I really like bark!


I agree

Brad It is always nice to have a story of what I am looking at .
Do you still add lights to the tree for Christmas?

[Vrod-Brad]

I agree

Brad It is always nice to have a story of what I am looking at .
Do you still add lights to the tree for Christmas?

Nope - I'm too lazy:rofl:

[echo3]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/590/medium/DSC_0184atree.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

Erin, such beautiful winter colors!!!

[echo3]

Thanks Lil, the osprey were flying over it!!

[Diamond Lil]

Our skies have been pretty gray. You are lucky!

[Diamond Lil]

.
.
.
http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/530/medium/Tree_sm.jpg

Tree

[EZE RIDER]

Nice work ladies.

[Heavens Thunder]

Beautiful Clouds and Skies Ladies with Tree !

[Vrod-Brad]

Erin - Lil,

Excellent trees.. We expect nothing less!

[LunaTique]

.
.
.
http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/530/medium/Tree_sm.jpg

Tree


I like this Lil

[Diamond Lil]

Thank you very much folks.

[EZE RIDER]

Taken in a Wild life refuge on Long Island

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC_4295.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

It makes one wonder what ever possessed it to grow that way. Cool spiral.

[J. R. Weems]

I have wanted to take some on naked trees but thought it was a waste of time. I see from these OUTSTANDING captures that IS NOT the case. WELL DONE GANG! :thumbsup

[J. R. Weems]

SHENANDOAH BIRCH

http://www.fototime.com/AD041446102900C/standard.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

My favorite tree of all time is the birch! Wonderful J. R.!

[J. R. Weems]

Found this one today while riding around. Seemed to be about perfect to me. :)

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/676/medium/DSC_0448.jpg

[Vrod-Brad]

A perfect princess!

[Diamond Lil]

A beautiful tree J. R., but is it truly considered a pest??

[echo3]

Pretty in Pink

[LunaTique]

Beautiful J R

[J. R. Weems]

A beautiful tree J. R., but is it truly considered a pest??

A PEST?? Haven't heard that, but I know very little about them. I know now, they will be getting some GIANT size leaves. I have caught my neighbor a couple times putting some in my yard, over the fence. :rofl::rofl::paper:

[Diamond Lil]

Well, then your neighbor seems to fit the description pest! ;)

[J. R. Weems]

Well, then your neighbor seems to fit the description pest! ;)

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[J. R. Weems]

Found this in my travels this morning. :)


SOUTHERN CATALPA:

http://www.fototime.com/FB99A3150E47B50/standard.jpg

[Bluesbird]

Absolutely beautiful, JR. I love these trees. Such amazing flowers.

[Diamond Lil]

Beautiful flowers J. R.!!!

[echo3]

:iagree

[J. R. Weems]

Well, I DO like trees. :)

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/762/medium/MAY_2010_85.jpg

FRINGE TREE IN THE SPRING:

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/762/medium/MAY_2010_9.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

Another very special beauty. I've never seen such a tree. If I were to head down your way, I'd get lost in all of the newness. Nice J. R.!

[J. R. Weems]

Absolutely beautiful, JR. I love these trees. Such amazing flowers.

B` HAVE YOU BEEN TO 'BROOKSIDE" IN WHEATON??

[J. R. Weems]

From East Asia ~ fossils have been found dating these trees back 270 million years. They do get berries, but raw, they are deadly to humans. They can be cooked and eaten, but can still cause problems. In the Fall, the leaves get a bright yellow. Not sure when the berries arrive, but will be on the look out. Hope you enjoy these as much as I do. :)

GINKGO GROVE:

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/762/medium/DSC_1696.jpg
GINKGO TREE:

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/762/medium/DSC_1705.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

Wow! J. R., both are nice but the second is outstanding! Congrats!

[J. R. Weems]

Sometimes a different view creates a whole different appreciation of things. The first tree is I believe, a Walnut, caught at sunrise.

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/762/medium/DSC_1782_.jpg

This second tree was caught at sunset and as yet remains unidentified. The small dots you see are seeds?? :)

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/762/medium/DSC_1803.jpg

[LunaTique]

Wow! J. R., both are nice but the second is outstanding! Congrats!


:iagree

[Bluesbird]

Wow! J. R., both are nice but the second is outstanding! Congrats!

:iagree

[J. R. Weems]

The trees at Assateague can take many forms. I found this one while looking for ponies. There is one in the photo, can you sopt him? :)

WIND BLOWN:

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/762/medium/DSC_3360.jpg

[Diamond Lil]

No wonder you appreciate your time spent there J. R. Very nice!

[Bluesbird]

Beautiful, JR. I'm not sure I see the pony. There is something white towards the right hand side of the shot?