'08 Assignment- SIGNS OF SPRING- Due June 2

[Big Bully]

Hey everyone, this assignment should be pretty easy for some. But the assignment is signs of spring. I am still waiting for it to get here so I will take what I can. Looking forward to the photos!

Good luck and have fun!!!

[totalmajor]

http://irollerblade.org/tmphoto/roses2.jpg

[SimplyEuphoric]

wow, great picture total!!

[bikefreax]

I have such a good sense of humor I had to submit this. Ha Ha

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m228/bikefreax/_5121646.jpg

[Uglulyx Takes Photos Too]

:lol: Saw that coming. My dad took a picture of the actually sign for Easy Street.

[SimplyEuphoric]

Here's mine
http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com/pictures/files/1/8/4/8/dsc08410.jpg

[saltface]

No fair! Spring ended here in early March.

[Big Bully]

I have such a good sense of humor I had to submit this. Ha Ha

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m228/bikefreax/_5121646.jpg


BIG FAN!!!! hahahaha This sign made my day!!

[Jon0807]

taken with rented 20-700 f2.8L :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2344/2490686967_04425f9dda_o.jpg

[MissPixer]

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm53/MissPixer/Assignments/Springhassprung.jpg
(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm53/MissPixer/Assignments/Springhassprung.jpg)

[dangergoinoff]

What about those of us in the Southern Hemisphere?

[Kanikula]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k126/samantha1983/SJF_0003-8.jpg

[skier66]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/curaPB/04%2013%2008/DSC09148__Large_.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/curaPB/closeups/DSC09406cLarge.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/curaPB/4%2027%2008/DSC09746cLarge.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/curaPB/4%2027%2008/DSC09978c_expupLarge.jpg

[Dioboleque]

What about those of us in the Southern Hemisphere?

Be creative, find a way to put a twist on it... like bikefreax did! :sillysmi:

[federerphotography]

http://externalUse.federerphotography.com/thephotoforum/spring.jpg

Got my family a new puppy for spring (blogged here (http://www.federerphotography.com/blog)). New life, rebirth, spring... it's a stretch, but I'm making it work. ;0)

[Big Bully]

http://externalUse.federerphotography.com/thephotoforum/spring.jpg

Got my family a new puppy for spring (blogged here (http://www.federerphotography.com/blog)). New life, rebirth, spring... it's a stretch, but I'm making it work. ;0)


Hey that works!!! Talk about creative! I like it!!

[laxb0rder]

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/laxb0rder/IMG_4935.jpg

[totalmajor]

federer:

thats a really good pic...
howd you take it?

[Jon0807]

Couple more I took today. I just could not get the focus point right. These things are fast!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2022/2492832301_770b7ec71d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2492832231_8f6658bf81_o.jpg

[Big Bully]

What are you talking about, the focus isn't right.. The bee looks in focus to me.. How did you catch him, and make him look so good?!

[Jon0807]

lol well if you saw the bigger version you'd see he's kinda blurry. And these pics are only 2 of the 10 or so I took lol. The others didn't come out so well

[Big Bully]

Hey, you still did a great job! The bee looks great. And heck if you are getting 2 out of 10 shots that are good, then you are doing great.
One of my photography instructors once said that for every 10 shots you make, 1 might be worth keeping, but just keep practicing.
So if you have 2 in 10.. thats great!

[Jon0807]

hehe thanks :)

[Jon0807]

another from today
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2356/2492873241_e8dce6d323_o.jpg

[Big Bully]

You are welcome, anytime!

[Big Bully]

I really like how sharp and soft that photo is. It is fun to look at and very appealing.

[caspertodd]

another from today
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2356/2492873241_e8dce6d323_o.jpg

I love this photo! :thumbup:

[caspertodd]

What about those of us in the Southern Hemisphere?

You could order yourself some flowers from a non Southern Hemisphere location :mrgreen:

[Jon0807]

Thanks guys :D I rented a Canon 70-200 f/2.8L for a week so I'm trying to get the most out of it as possible. So far I'm loving the pictures they're producing. Most the "bad" pictures are from my mistakes and mishandling of situations. I'm just not used to such a large, heavy and expensive lens in my hands

[Big Bully]

Well here is my attempt at showing some extent of spring here... I will post more later.

GREEN GRASS!!!

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z73/BigBullyphotos/DSCN0802.jpg

[Dioboleque]

This is a passion flower... :sillysmi:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2494078082_aebd7d2e47_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dioboleque/2494078082/in/set-72157604521468700/)

[Rachelsne]

Flowers with in a flower :)

Oh and can i post more than one pic to this thread?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2362/2427041984_c8c0e6b344.jpg

[Dioboleque]

Oh and can i post more than one pic to this thread?

Beautiful pic, and Yes, you can post as many as you'd like. However, keep in mind this is an assignment thread, not a theme thread, and is meant for pictures which were taken specifically for the assignment... but lots of people post pics from before that so don't feel like u should take urs down or anything :sillysmi:

[Rachelsne]

Spring has already happened here in my opinion, there isnt much new flowers, new greenery, there are baby birds, but I cant see them as they are in the nest, only hear them squeeling for food while i try and sleep late LOL

Ill keep an eye out for spring stuff though!

[Big Bully]

It is amazing how different the country is.. We are just now getting spring type weather. Today it is in the 70's, tomorrow 80's and 90's by saturday. We totally by passed spring and are almost to summer!

[Mullen]

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/2680/behindtheflowersnf800x6no9.jpg

[randerson07]

This means spring to me.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2496578717_24127e2810.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/randerson07/2496578717/)

[LaFoto]

Several of the flowers that mean spring to you (poppies) have a clear SUMMER meaning to me, since poppies only bloom in summer here.

But dandelions are done already, in mid-May, so those are "signs of spring" to me.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/coriander2212/May%20Colours/MayColour40.jpg

And the apple trees beginning to bloom is a clear sign of spring to me:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/coriander2212/May%20Colours/MayColour_500x333_11.jpg

Or the cherry tree:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/coriander2212/May%20Colours/MayColour_500x333_12.jpg

Just for example.

[Antarctican]

Signs of spring....the 3 "T"s:
-Tulips
-Trees in bud/bloom
-Tourists

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/1640/dscn3535prby2.jpg

[Rock]

2 thing that make me thing spring......

#1 Nascar
http://www.ckimballphotography.com/potd/tickets.jpg

#2 The Cardinals out back
http://www.ckimballphotography.com/potd/cardinal_2.jpg

[Smilemon]

I took this today, did a walmart fast photo run. I'm not really used to using color film. I shot this with my 55mm lens.
In alaska the leaves are just coming out.

http://web.mac.com/smilemon/Site/Photo_files/Scan.jpg

[Big Bully]

This means spring to me.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2496578717_24127e2810.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/randerson07/2496578717/)


Oooh you soooo took my idea! I was just thinking of doing a baseball picture. Probably because I just got back from a baseball game.. :mrgreen:

[MissPixer]

This pic was taken this morning and was his first cast of the season....

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm53/MissPixer/Assignments/Adayfishin.jpg

We admired some handy work of another frustrated fisherman.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm53/MissPixer/Assignments/FishingMishap.jpg

[randerson07]

Oooh you soooo took my idea! I was just thinking of doing a baseball picture. Probably because I just got back from a baseball game.. :mrgreen:

LOL I was at a game thursday, and had some good seats. I was going to post a pic from the game, but instead this morning setup this shot. I like it much better than pics from a Cubs game.




Im an STL fan.

[Big Bully]

This pic was taken this morning and was his first cast of the season....



We admired some handy work of another frustrated fisherman.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm53/MissPixer/Assignments/FishingMishap.jpg

Wow that looks familiar! Are you sure you weren't photographing me fishing? Thats usually where my casts end up.. lmao! :lmao:

LOL I was at a game thursday, and had some good seats. I was going to post a pic from the game, but instead this morning setup this shot. I like it much better than pics from a Cubs game.




Im an STL fan.


I was at a little league game today, I could have gotten some great shots! I am so taking my camera to the baseball camp tomorrow to see what I can come up with.

[surfndcoolwater]

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff240/gilletteshirley/DSC08675-1.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff240/gilletteshirley/DSC06820.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff240/gilletteshirley/DSC00091.jpg

[Big Bully]

Surf, big fan of the picture with the turtles! They are so cute!!

[msdewberry]

Lilacs are a big sign of spring for me.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff265/msdewberry/DSC01794.jpg?t=1211088252

[Palakaboy]

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm279/poison_arrow_frog/macro/DSC_5816-1.jpg

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http://www.dykstra.us/images/IMG_0239_s.jpg

[SimplyEuphoric]

wow, love the bee shot. thats awsome. Now how in the world did you do that without the bee flying away?

[|)\/8]

wow, love the bee shot. thats awsome. Now how in the world did you do that without the bee flying away?

With the help of my trusty Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens,:D. Exif data should be intact, but here it is in a nutshell....


Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/500 second = 0.002 second
Exposure Program = manual control (1)
ISO Speed Ratings = 100
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/500 second
Aperture = F3.2
Metering Mode = spot (3)
Focal Length = 100/1 mm = 100 mm
Exposure Mode = manual exposure (1)
White Balance = manual (1)

Thanks for the comment/compliment.

[skier66]

My spring bee shot

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/curaPB/closeups/DSC09437c_2Large.jpg

[Mullen]

A waterfall with just a hint of green.
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/1104/waterfall800x600uv7.jpg

[Big Bully]

Ok I am soo not going to post my bee shot.. It is embarrassing. lol

[darkpbstar]

Here are some from my 4.2 mile hike today. had alot of fun (other than wood ticks, which I had 4 of them on me, and have never even seen them so they kind of freaked me out, any tips for stopping them from getting on you? I think I got them when I went off the trail to follow a snake, because my girlfriend had none, and she didn't follow me) anyway, here are a couple. First nature/wildlife pictures with my D40.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk308/darkpbstar5/DSC_0021.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk308/darkpbstar5/DSC_0054.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk308/darkpbstar5/DSC_0016.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk308/darkpbstar5/DSC_0014.jpg

[Big Bully]

Great photo's darkpbstar. As for the ticks, tuck your jeans into your socks and then they can't crawl up your legs. When going on a hike wear long sleeves or just keep an eye on your arms, and wear pants so you can tuck them into your socks and you should be as good as gold with that.
We have a ton of ticks up here in Idaho, so I have learned from others how not to get them.

[darkpbstar]

alright excellent. I will do just that, I just need to get longer socks, and some hiking boots (I was wearing a very low top running shoe) Thanks for the comment on the photos too. First day that I really used my camera, and it was great!

[maytay20]

Here are a few of mine! I had a really hard time choosing! Sorry if there is too many.
http://www.mwphoto.info/tpf%20photos/_MG_38542.jpg
Since it has warmed up we have had 3 of these guys in my porch.:lol:
http://www.mwphoto.info/tpf%20photos/_MG_39922.jpg
http://www.mwphoto.info/tpf%20photos/_MG_40862.jpg
http://www.mwphoto.info/tpf%20photos/_MG_40252.jpg
http://www.mwphoto.info/tpf%20photos/_MG_39272.jpg
I don't know why some od thwm are not showing up:(

[Seefutlung]

http://www.garyayala.smugmug.com/photos/298220314_DHSiC-L.jpg

http://garyayala.smugmug.com/photos/279776123_PC3Cc-L.jpg

http://garyayala.smugmug.com/photos/279778216_asxgb-L.jpg

http://garyayala.smugmug.com/photos/285315814_GLFro-L.jpg

http://garyayala.smugmug.com/photos/298219458_JXbjs-L.jpg

http://garyayala.smugmug.com/photos/298219657_dapsJ-L.jpg

[darkpbstar]

very nice pictures. I see alot of people did flowers, and that is also what I did, and they were my first flower pictures, so it looks like I picked something good to do, and that is what makes me think of spring.

[surfndcoolwater]

Surf, big fan of the picture with the turtles! They are so cute!!

thanks.. i took it at my school.. i paid them to pose.. hehe:D

[dangergoinoff]

Taken today
http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/9074/0521080238edited1dt6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/8034/0521080234edited1xx9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/3609/0521080235edited1cw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/5541/0521080243edited1dn2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[HARTMAN25]

here is my entry
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/Hartman_25/Larry1.jpg

[flashbackpat]

This is just a practice run to see if I have the correct tags. I'm an excited newbie, experimenting with both the camera and the computer.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a61/Flashbackpat/assignments/DSC_0053.jpg

I think the photo is way to big.

[Big Bully]

Welcome to the site flash. Nice picture, way to catch an awesome expression on the goose!

[flashbackpat]

Thank you Bully....I love expressions!

[flashbackpat]

I spent the entire morning looking for "signs of spring" to shoot for this thread. It was a gloomy overcast morning and I couldn't find anything colorful. I decided this toad would have to do. Toads are a sign of spring I suppose. They just aren't too pretty.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a61/Flashbackpat/assignments/DSC_0008.jpg

[John L]

Here is a sign of springtime....At least here in Texas it is. Thunderstorms!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/abilene01stang/DSC_0400-1.jpg

[Big Bully]

How did you catch the lightning?! I am so jealous John!!!
Oh and by the way, Welcome to the forum!

[husky_mom]

Amazing lightning!!... it can be tried on bulb... unfortunately my digi doesn´t go that low... :p

here´s one sign of spring from me... It´s NOT that great as I took it from far far away... I seriously need a telephoto LOL... this is a nest made by a sparrow couple at a window.. can ya tell love is in the air...;)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a95/Husky_mom/photos%2008/photoforums/IMG_1693.jpg

[John L]

How did you catch the lightning?! I am so jealous John!!!
Oh and by the way, Welcome to the forum!

Thank you so much.

It really isn't that difficult you just have to have patience. I set the camera to manual and choose an aperture between f8 and f11. It was on bulb. The ISO was set at 200 and raw format. I then pointed the camera at one section of the sky and began shooting. I just hit the shutter and wait and see if lightning strikes. After about 15 seconds i hit the shutter again to close it and try again. Hope that made sense.:lol:

[Jon0807]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2380/2514313895_05a83b973b_o.jpg

[ruaslacker2]

I belong to Garvin County Camera Club here in South Central Oklahoma, last month's theme was "Spring" here was my entry....;)

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii165/slackster56/spring.jpg

[Cameron Cushman]

There really isnt much of a spring in florida but i thought this photo taken yesterday after a rain storm reminded me of spring.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/slotstikcam/Hibiscus2.jpg

[Big Bully]

I belong to Garvin County Camera Club here in South Central Oklahoma, last month's theme was "Spring" here was my entry....;)

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii165/slackster56/spring.jpg
This picture is just awesome!!

[Mullen]

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/349/littlebeeonaflowerrsmi1.jpg

[Carmel]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b338/Nodnaba/lilac.jpg

Shot without my safety belt, so to speak. All manual, baby! :D

[Doc Wiseman]

http://images35.fotki.com/v1197/photos/5/566682/2108403/FDR2008020-vi.jpg

I tried and tried to catch the little bee in better focus but he just wouldn't hold still.:mrgreen:

[Dioboleque]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/2538260355_1d21c80e6b_o.jpg

[Coldow91]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/2528651355_e62bfb682e.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2465608780_d4f3afc6e3.jpg

[Rock]

http://www.ckimballphotography.com/potd/duck.jpg

[KD5NRH]

Nothing says spring quite like an athletic woman in Spandex...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2369/2514707961_e1516e1f39_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kd5nrh/2514707961/)

[tom.ganc]

Hi There
I'm really new in DSLR's and I just bought Nikon D40 and that's some shots with kit lens. I hope hou like it.
It is all in my front garden ;)
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p245/tom_ganc/nikon%20d40/DSC_0091.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p245/tom_ganc/nikon%20d40/DSC_0093.jpg

[cszakolczai]

I know this is over but I've been out with knee surgery and I had to jump in on this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/cszakolczai/Flower.jpg