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Title: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: cal_gecko on August 13, 2008, 08:25:11 am
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/2758540643_a5a2d2f77e.jpg) 
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/2759380006_2017fec0f3.jpg) 
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2759379894_2765956c75.jpg) 
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/2759379816_f539ce932a.jpg)



And a few nights ago I went out ..

(http://calgecko.smugmug.com/photos/347039896_XeD2L-M-1.jpg) 
(http://calgecko.smugmug.com/photos/347040395_2YrDf-M.jpg) 
(http://calgecko.smugmug.com/photos/347057537_yYffR-M.jpg)


Title: Re: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: sheep on August 13, 2008, 15:12:04 pm
Holy shit Mark :o Those are some nice photos.


Title: Re: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: Jim Ratto on August 13, 2008, 17:01:00 pm
Very nice work Mark!

no pics of Cisek's Chev?  ;D


Title: Re: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: beetletom on August 13, 2008, 17:11:08 pm
seriously cool!


Title: Re: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: speedwell on August 13, 2008, 20:30:46 pm
8 spokes for miata  :o :o................... ::) ::).......................................... ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: Rennsurfer on August 13, 2008, 20:39:48 pm
Good stuff, Mark. Taking pictures can be fun. My parents got me into it at a very young age. I passed it down to my sons, as well.


Title: Re: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: cal_gecko on August 19, 2008, 01:04:38 am
Thanks guys... no.... no photos of a Chevelle.. as far as I know, it's still stashed away in a storage facility somewhere.. who knows...  ::)

The wheels are Konig Rewinds - they're supposed to be a retro-styled wheel reminiscent of the classic Mini-Lite.  They were specially designed for the 1st Gen Miata, with offset and size that would be appropriate for the car.  They're also pretty light (15x7 is 14.6 lbs).    I like 'em a lot - the size and fitment is exactly what I was looking for,.. I've got Kumho Ecsta MX tires (205-50/15) on them.  But yeah, it's still a Miata,.. I know :)


Title: Re: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: ian c on August 19, 2008, 01:41:58 am
another set of nice pics from you .

i've been trying to photo a humming bird for the last 3 days ....  little bugger keeps darting as soon as i get the zoom set  ::)


Title: Re: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: cal_gecko on August 19, 2008, 01:44:29 am
another set of nice pics from you .

i've been trying to photo a humming bird for the last 3 days ....  little bugger keeps darting as soon as i get the zoom set  ::)

Thanks.. we've got a hummingbird feeder in our yard as well... I'm hoping to attract some little guys to test out some shots.. should be an interesting challenge - I want to go with a high enough speed to make the body sharp, but also show movement of the wings... it will be a lot of trial and error, I'm sure!


Title: Re: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: ian c on August 19, 2008, 02:10:57 am
they were coming each day to the bottle brush trees .
eating the red things .

just arrived at big bear lake and there a squirrel scampering about .....  hes my next challenge ,
then i'll get to chase my little birds again when im back on thursday :D


Title: Re: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: ian c on August 19, 2008, 02:26:34 am
 ::) ::) ::)  as you can see , i need lotsa practice o get to your standard !!!   ::) ::) ::)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x216/iancross182/melissanewcam014.jpg)


Title: Re: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: Harry/FDK on August 19, 2008, 16:59:56 pm
Ian, if that bird come's back (Ever) it's wearing shades ;D


Title: Re: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: Jim Ratto on August 19, 2008, 17:03:24 pm
Mark nothing wrong with Miatas! If I had the room, I'd have one for a weekend go-getter. One of the few sports cars made that your average guy could afford. Modern MGB or Fiat Spider that actually won't rust as you watch it. And has oil pressure.


Title: Re: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: ian c on August 19, 2008, 17:28:46 pm
Ian, if that bird come's back (Ever) it's wearing shades ;D

i dont know what went wrong !!
that picture was taken during the day  ::)
the flash went off , and the picture came out black .
its the only shot i managed to get of the little guy


Title: Re: Sharing some of my recent photos....
Post by: ian c on August 19, 2008, 17:30:33 pm
Mark nothing wrong with Miatas! If I had the room, I'd have one for a weekend go-getter. One of the few sports cars made that your average guy could afford. Modern MGB or Fiat Spider that actually won't rust as you watch it. And has oil pressure.

yip .
excellent d.e.  car too .
people go mad and turbo them etc. no need imho , excellent sports car as is .