to peek or not to peek.

[MJS]

So Christmas just passed, my 25th anniversary is tomorrow and the 27 anniversary of my 21st birthday is early February. My beautiful wife and I learned long ago just to leave subtle hints, pictures, emails and whatnot, of what we would really like for a gift. We just act surprised when it gets here. This year the love of my life is getting laser surgery on her eyes and I asked for the D200. No problem really, just waiting and hoping. Except for one glitch. We have a corporate ac**** with B&H and my email is the listed address for shipping notification. Now I don't know if Adrienne overlooked that fact or did it on purpose because I got notice of the shipment and confrmation of delivery, I just don't have it in my hands yet and I'll be dying to play with the camera until I hopefully get it tomorrow. So what do you think, absent minded omission, or cruel toying with my head?

[Asylum Steve]

So what do you think, absent minded omission, or cruel toying with my head?..

My devious nature says you could take a peek at the email, then mark it as unread...:thumbsup: :ihih:

Of course, if it really were me, I would wait...:idea:

BTW, just curious: how did your wife leave hints that she wanted eye surgery???

[jorgemonkey]

My wife did the same thing for Christmas. She forgot to change the email adress the confirmation was sent to, and I had about a week and a half of torture wanting to open the email.

Later I found out my wife did it on purpose. My vote is for cruel toying with your head

[MJS]

I'm leading towards torture, espedially since I have the studio gear set up to try some lighting schemes.

Steve, she flat out told me that's what she wanted. She's a journalist and PR writer, so she knows the shortest way to the truth and what she wants. Let me know what you think about the deckcadet shot below in VF.

[Asylum Steve]

Steve, she flat out told me that's what she wanted...

Well, you did mention subtle hints, so I tried to picture her sitting across from you at the breakfast table, SQUINTING around at everything...

DC shot looks good. I think a bit more seperation from the bg would improve it, though...

[deckcadet]

I know if I were her, I'd torture you, too!

;)

Steve, I think that's the plan for the shots, but that day we turned up short one sync cord for the ABs, so the setup was....to say the least... far from optimal. We had to mess with the positioning a bit to get them to fire. (that and a flash (pun intended) of inspiration on using the built-in flash at minimum power to trip it...)

[Asylum Steve]

that day we turned up short one sync cord for the ABs, so the setup was....to say the least... far from optimal...

Sync cord??? Wow, that so last millennium...

[deckcadet]

how would you suggest we fire them with zero budget and a room coated entirely in matte black paint?

[jorgemonkey]

Well if you were REALLY good & quick, you could just have somebody stand there and hit the button to set the strobes off

[MJS]

Problem solved on all counts. It's the 15th and the D200 is in my hands. Second strobe problem fixed with a short PC/mini-plug cord and a wein sensor. The grids closed down the flash field so much, they couldn't see each other.

[deckcadet]

Congratulations !

Of course, now I guess *I* have to do my Menu Thing

[Asylum Steve]

how would you suggest we fire them with zero budget and a room coated entirely in matte black paint?

Yeah, I'm sure you're working with bed sheets and pinhole cameras made from oatmeal tins...

Truth is, I know from Michael that you guys have some nice toys to play with... :yesnod:

So, go have a weekend car wash or something, and raise some quick dough for some PocketWizards, and quityerbellyachin'... :thumbsup:

[MJS]

We could tell people to get their car washed or I will take off my shirt. That oughta scare them into a donation.

[Asylum Steve]

I will take off my shirt. That oughta scare them into a donation...

What, you don't have any girls in that class??? Ok, just kidding. I know I shouldn't make inappropriate comments like that.

At least until they're over 18...

[deckcadet]

we put a paper bag over his head every morning so the students don't suffer.