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[Angel Dog and Beer]

That was incredibly well done. Makes the city look really bright and vivid. I liked the pulled-back shots with the fireworks over the city. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

On 9/15/2016 at 10:43 PM, Stradling said:

I like that this was rhe forst photo after confirming that dick pics were kosher for the thread.

Well played, strad.

[ten ocho recon scout]

On 9/15/2016 at 1:32 PM, Tank said:

is it okay to post in this thread if, oh i don't know, let's say i was shooting on a camping trip and some bear grabbed my camera bag and started to run off.

I took that pic a few years ago when i hit the arctic. That was some lady's purse.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Anyone have good recommendations for photo spots? Orange county area?

[arch stanton]

It actually looks more like a checklist bag that an aircrew member would carry onboard

[ten ocho recon scout]

One of the things i like most about that pic is that the thief bear is just walking away, trying to look nonchalant. The crime partner bear is looking back, trying to see if were following or calling the cops.

Just like in real life. You can tell theyve done this before.

[red321]

yeah...yeah...bear takes bag...we've all been there before

[red321]

17 hours ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Anyone have good recommendations for photo spots? Orange county area?

What are you trying to photograph? People? Architecture? Pretty sunsets?

[ten ocho recon scout]

12 hours ago, red321 said:

What are you trying to photograph? People? Architecture? Pretty sunsets?

All of the above. But lets start with sunsets (maybe someday ill get crazy and do sunrises).

Also, i know its late in the season, but is there anywhere local to see fall foliage? 

[red321]

Sunsets are tough in orange county seeing as the sun tends to set too far north for our south and west facing beaches. The closer you are to winter the better. Any of the beaches with a pier can make for interesting opportunities, pick a day with a storm clearing or coming in and you can get some pretty spectacular shots. Laguna has a lot of litle coves, HB, Seal Beach, San Clemente have some great pier related shots.

Not a lot of fall foliage local, you'll have to head up to the mountains. Eastern Sierra is your best bet...peak color was last week from what I understand. Local mountains are supposed to have some color, but after you visit the Eastern Sierra not really worth it.

Next big event would be poppy/wildflower season in the March timeframe....but again, that's usually desert regions.

Reality is, Orange County isn't the most exciting photo location. Architecture and street scenes are probably more exciting.

[Tank]

the sunsets in maui were absolutely rich with color (and not the kind of color we get from our smog-enhanceed sunsets here). we were there for 12 days and made a point to get outside each day to see the sunset. each day was just a little more spectacular than the one before.

 

[ten ocho recon scout]

7 hours ago, red321 said:

Sunsets are tough in orange county seeing as the sun tends to set too far north for our south and west facing beaches. The closer you are to winter the better. Any of the beaches with a pier can make for interesting opportunities, pick a day with a storm clearing or coming in and you can get some pretty spectacular shots. Laguna has a lot of litle coves, HB, Seal Beach, San Clemente have some great pier related shots.

Not a lot of fall foliage local, you'll have to head up to the mountains. Eastern Sierra is your best bet...peak color was last week from what I understand. Local mountains are supposed to have some color, but after you visit the Eastern Sierra not really worth it.

Next big event would be poppy/wildflower season in the March timeframe....but again, that's usually desert regions.

Reality is, Orange County isn't the most exciting photo location. Architecture and street scenes are probably more exciting.

Thanks for the tips. Im gonna try to head up north tomorrow, early morning, maybe come back saturday. 

The sunsets recently have been pretty nice, cloud and color wise. Was in laguna a few days ago, got a few nice pics. Ill try thr pier shits for sure.

[ten ocho recon scout]

@red321, any places un the sierras you recommend? Bishop? 

[Tank]

speaking of sunsets, anyone catch tonights? unreal with color.

[red321]

18 hours ago, Tank said:

the sunsets in maui were absolutely rich with color (and not the kind of color we get from our smog-enhanceed sunsets here). we were there for 12 days and made a point to get outside each day to see the sunset. each day was just a little more spectacular than the one before.

 

one time...in bandcamp...

[red321]

15 hours ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

@red321, any places un the sierras you recommend? Bishop? 

easiest answer....Drive 395, pick a road that heads off into the mountains and drive up it...it usually ends at a lake or follows a river.

Bishop Creek is usually a good bet, both the road to Sabrina and South Lake have some great vistas. North Lake turnoff is pretty awesome as well. The links below usually have up to date fall color reports for the Sierras.

Convict Lake can be gorgeous, as well as some of the others on the north side of Sherman Pass like Rock Creek, but it might be too late in the season.

https://parchersresort.net/fallcolor.htm

https://www.californiafallcolor.com/

At the lower elevations there are some areas in Bishop around the Owens river area, but you don't get big groves of color...your best bet for that area is too look for photos with interesting foreground. I love driving the roads outside of Bishop where the farms are located. Buttermilk road (if you have the right vehicle) can be pretty awesome as well. No trees, but like Alabama Hills some fascinating rock formations.

 

[ten ocho recon scout]

I wussed out. Too late to jump in the truck and head north for 2 days, have too much to do at home. Gonna head to lake arrowhead later today or tomorrow and hope to see something cool.

[red321]

I thought about it too, but too much on the plate. Have to start planning on wildflower trip for March so it doesn't become too late