NYC Mini Gathering Pics.....

[Lara]

Super-Lara to the rescue!

Thanks, that makes a lot more sense. I'm kinda addicted to the Hybrid look but I'll switch over for a bit - just this once ;)

Thanks again,

Rick

LOL Super-Lara huh? Thanks Rick, I needed that! Happy to help, any time

[walterick]

You are a "Super Moderator" are you not? The extension just seemed natural ;)

So, if Liz and Charles are Moderators, John is the Administrator, does that make you...

GOD?!

[Lara]

You are a "Super Moderator" are you not? The extension just seemed natural ;)

So, if Liz and Charles are Moderators, John is the Administrator, does that make you...

GOD?!

The title isn't something I chose, that's for sure. It's just part of the programming of VBulletin. Not a God by any stretch of the imagination!

Since I dislike that title immensely, I just did a little editing and figured out I could change it without posting much of a bio. I have no real profile, yet ;) Maybe some day I'll have a camera worth shooting awesome photos like yours!

[walterick]

And here I thought you were like Photo-John's boss or something...

Can you still pick on him for me though?

I guess I was wondering what role you play here on the message boards. You seem to pop in at just the right time - like a guardian angel - and fix problems like you did here. You have that "ethereal glow" so I thought maybe you were like the Oracle in the Matrix.
There is no spoon.

You can still do me a big favor though. Tell Photo-John that he owes me a picture of me holding a tarantula. If his brain's not yet fried from running this website he'll know what I mean.

...

Hey flattery will get you everywhere! Thanks for the compliments but remember: any camera is just a box holding film. You can create beautiful images using an old Brownie if you want to. To me it's all about the vision.

Rock on, Super-Lara!

Rick

[Liz]

Ask him if he remembers the "rainbow image" when you tell him about Rick's tarantula pleeeease! And Lara, you're great - I agree 200% with Rick.

Have a great day Rick.

Wonder where Gene & Penny are - they must still be sleeping after those plane rides.

Liz

And here I thought you were like Photo-John's boss or something...

Can you still pick on him for me though?

I guess I was wondering what role you play here on the message boards. You seem to pop in at just the right time - like a guardian angel - and fix problems like you did here. You have that "ethereal glow" so I thought maybe you were like the Oracle in the Matrix.
There is no spoon.

You can still do me a big favor though. Tell Photo-John that he owes me a picture of me holding a tarantula. If his brain's not yet fried from running this website he'll know what I mean.

...

Hey flattery will get you everywhere! Thanks for the compliments but remember: any camera is just a box holding film. You can create beautiful images using an old Brownie if you want to. To me it's all about the vision.

Rock on, Super-Lara!

Rick

[walterick]

From the way they described their trip to NY I wondered if their pilot had ever flown a plane before..

I'm sure they're spending countless hours uploading and editing NY gathering photos for us

Yes Lara just keep nagging Photo-John for us until his head explodes ;)

Rick

[Liz]

I'm so glad you made it safe & sound. It's good you had an uneventful plane trip. You did get some nice shots from different angles. Nice & sharp! I love viewing all these shots from our weekend in NYC. Cool

I'm grateful I was able to take the day off Saturday to meet you - and I really enjoyed our day together. Hopefully it won't be too long before we start planning another one!

Like everyone else, I'm back to work......and trying to find the bottom of the paper work!

Have a great week.

Liz

We know Paul GOT THE SHOT in Central Park, but we tried:

[paulnj]

I THINK I MAY HAVE....... but these are GREAT for a handheld long lens WITHOUT IS!!!!!

some day we can all get together in TRUE NATURE and spend more than 3 hours.

2 days with me and I'll have you stalking nature like a cat ;)

2 days with the Bowhays and i'll be framing landscapes better too

[paulnj]

lighten up the red eared slider image(all actually... could be my monitor though?)

the male cardinal handheld at 1/160th on a 170-500 is great Gene!

The robin is good too!!!!

speeking of " my lens" were are the images taken with my 28-70 f2.8???

I would have passed off ANY GEAR i had with me...... as mentioned in EMAIL and HERE!!!!

A 100-400 ISN'T a big lens....... a 400f2.8 is though

NO BIRD IMAGES from me in this thread...... the AVIAN GLORY belongs to my Bowhay FRIENDS!!!!!

when ever you hit the EAST COAST.... I'll surely try my best to JOIN IN AGAIN!!!

btw... your gear was not too shabby either

[natatbeach]

I won't be discouraging you from moving---that just means you'll be closer to us

these are wonderful Gene especially the turtle and Robin

[Liz]

Nice shots.......I love the landscape with the trees, buds, gentle colors....excellent. I never would have thought of shooting this area......great capture.

It was really good spending time with you and Penny - and the rest of the gang. I hope we can do it again soon.

Liz ;)

After being back in California for a few days, I'm ready to pack up everything and move to New York. The energy in NYC REALLY draws me to that great city. Also, the air is clean and there's much more than skyscrapers.

I took this first picture from the Circle LIne Cruise Boat. This is the woods with the trees getting their spring leaves located near Sugar Hill.

The other bird pictures and the turtle were all taken in Central Park.

I'm ready to start planning another trip to NYC and I know that PhotoExpo is coming sometime in October. What do all of you think about planning another Gathering around that time? Think about it!

Best Regards.
Gene Bowhay
Woodland Hills, CA

P.S. And yes, I'm sure that Paul's pictures are a lot better than mine. You should have seen the glass he had attached to his camera!

[walterick]

I especially enjoyed the Cardinal shot (get it? cardinal shot) because it;s VA's state bird, and hey, it's a great shot

Bad news from me: I can't find the 3 rolls of B+W I shot on the trip I'm always losing film and refinding it though so it'll probably pop up again in no time.

Again, great shots Gene!

Rick

[Jakkar]

Penny,

The one you took from the water of the Colgate clock. The twin red brick towers to the right and behind them is my building. I don't know that I can count up to my 30th floor so maybe I am not in the picture afterall.

Jeff

[Lara]

And here I thought you were like Photo-John's boss or something...

Can you still pick on him for me though?

I guess I was wondering what role you play here on the message boards. You seem to pop in at just the right time - like a guardian angel - and fix problems like you did here. You have that "ethereal glow" so I thought maybe you were like the Oracle in the Matrix.
There is no spoon.

You can still do me a big favor though. Tell Photo-John that he owes me a picture of me holding a tarantula. If his brain's not yet fried from running this website he'll know what I mean.

...

Hey flattery will get you everywhere! Thanks for the compliments but remember: any camera is just a box holding film. You can create beautiful images using an old Brownie if you want to. To me it's all about the vision.

Rock on, Super-Lara!

Rick

LOL Oh my goodness PJ's boss hahahahahaha no! John's the "Master of the House"
I can pick on him for you, but it won't do any good

I do what's called "quality control" dumb title huh? Anywho, there are several sites at Consumer Review, and If someone needs help or assistance, I'm there. Honestly, I didn't have to hang around Photography Review once I was able to guide the members with the ins and outs of new forums, but I just love it here! The people and the photography have me addicted to this site, and if I can still help with forum issues, I'm happy to do it.

Steve has also encouraged me to stay interested in taking the plunge into the world of photography. Once I'm able to buy a decent camera, gulp, I might just post a couple of photos here. Who knows?

[walterick]

Yes I should be going to work right now but I am sitting here in front of this computer wasting away the day...

...sigh..

Hey at least you're getting paid!

Well, just becasue you're not John's boss I still think you should stick whoopie cushions under his chair and stuff. Just tell him Rick did it.

Thanks for hanging around this site. I enjoy your presence here.

Rick
p.s. We'll keep our eyes open for Super-Lara pics in the future ;)

[Lara]

Thanks Rick! See, it's awesome people like you and Liz who motivate me to stay here Have a great day!

Oh yes, and my buddy Steve! Can't forget him