Went out to the Tampa Bay Brewing Company for Stacie's birthday/SGFL event. Had a good time even though I was probably a little anti-social. Sorry guys...it was just one of those nights. Had a good time hanging at the bar with Kattaryna and Barbie.
I am getting the slides back today from a shoot that I did last week...I am concerned, but then again I...
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I am getting the slides back today from a shoot that I did last week...I am concerned, but then again I...
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Can I live without making my art? For some reason I don't think I want to try. Gotta figure out how to do it with little or no money, Not going to be easy.
Beauty demands a sacrifice of us all I suppose. This will be my time.
Beauty demands a sacrifice of us all I suppose. This will be my time.
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stacie:
Thank you sooo much for making it out to the birthday gig.. and I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the jewelry you made me.. it rocks!!!! Thank you soo much!!!!
stacie:
AND!!! the decals!!!!
I guess I should learn not to get my hopes up to high anymore. Looks like I will be thinking about a second job for the weekends soon. Not like the 55 hours a week I already do isn't enough. Hell doesn't everybody want to work 7 days a week? 
Just kinda getting alot of hopes and dream dashed on the rocks it seems. So...
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gotham2:
i relate. uncertainty's a bitch. i'm selling off all my earthly possessions and taking off soon...maybe i'll find my hopes and dreams out on the open road.
take care sweetie,
Gotham.
take care sweetie,
Gotham.
violentlydave:
well the botched shots will be only a few of the 10, but
it's some out of the fed-5c that i liked because you see
part of the negative, and i'm worried that the zoom+crop
will screw that up. luckily the main 2 prints that someone
had been bugging be for.. for like 6 months (sad they had
to bug me that long, but i'm slow
, were straight from my
digital so the actual sizing of the shot should be fine and
not have any or much changing done to it.
havne't used the peel apart film before, but had read
alot about it and even have a few mini-books i downlaoded
as pdfs.. just figured it'd be fun, and i helped my sister's
boyfriend move into a new house and the lady who sold
it to him left some crap in a garage, one of which was
a 600 series camera.. so figured that'll be fun to try..
something to do on my nearly week off between jobs..
yeah rigos is fine. just tried it a week or so ago when
i had some folks in from out of town, glad it was decent
since i dragged guests along for the experiment.. plus
i tbeing like only 3 miles from my place makes it nice
and conveinent..... but yeah lemme know!
it's some out of the fed-5c that i liked because you see
part of the negative, and i'm worried that the zoom+crop
will screw that up. luckily the main 2 prints that someone
had been bugging be for.. for like 6 months (sad they had
to bug me that long, but i'm slow
, were straight from my
digital so the actual sizing of the shot should be fine and
not have any or much changing done to it.
havne't used the peel apart film before, but had read
alot about it and even have a few mini-books i downlaoded
as pdfs.. just figured it'd be fun, and i helped my sister's
boyfriend move into a new house and the lady who sold
it to him left some crap in a garage, one of which was
a 600 series camera.. so figured that'll be fun to try..
something to do on my nearly week off between jobs..
yeah rigos is fine. just tried it a week or so ago when
i had some folks in from out of town, glad it was decent
since i dragged guests along for the experiment.. plus
i tbeing like only 3 miles from my place makes it nice
and conveinent..... but yeah lemme know!
I'm still here...just kinda taking a breather.
Having a long lunch on Tuesday to go look at someone's property for an outdoor shoot. Nice and private and secluded. AND it belongs to some fellow artists so they are totally cool with shooting nudes and the like on their land. I cannot wait to see it. Thinking woodland nymphs and such for a possible theme...depends on...
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Having a long lunch on Tuesday to go look at someone's property for an outdoor shoot. Nice and private and secluded. AND it belongs to some fellow artists so they are totally cool with shooting nudes and the like on their land. I cannot wait to see it. Thinking woodland nymphs and such for a possible theme...depends on...
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violentlydave:
woop lemme know next time yer in TPA, we'll do lunch.
i'm as settled as I will be... oh and I got first roll back from
the FED-5c.. it's *NICE*.. I'm very very happy w/ it
over all, plus as a fully manual its a good exercise for
me..
i'm as settled as I will be... oh and I got first roll back from
the FED-5c.. it's *NICE*.. I'm very very happy w/ it
over all, plus as a fully manual its a good exercise for
me..
Gotta sort through all my stuff to see what to put in the yard sale my folks are having next weekend.
When's the last time you cleaned your house from top to bottom and sorted out all your stuff?
Cameras and stuff will go on Ebay if I decide I want to sell some, but everything else will hit the tables for a buck or...
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When's the last time you cleaned your house from top to bottom and sorted out all your stuff?
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kattaryna:
everything is fine... you know how it is
It's funny how even the most innocent of gatherings can become so political and frustrating when people are involved.
I went to my P.M.S. meeting this past Sunday. For those of you playing along at home, PMS stands for Pagan Men's Society. We were supposed to be discussing arrangements for festivals and rituals that are coming up, which we did. But it seems that things...
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I went to my P.M.S. meeting this past Sunday. For those of you playing along at home, PMS stands for Pagan Men's Society. We were supposed to be discussing arrangements for festivals and rituals that are coming up, which we did. But it seems that things...
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I did something today that I have not done in many years...I shaved off my mustache. I look completely different without it. Melissa hates this look with a passion. 
I think it's not too bad. i'll have to post a pic of me with it first. I always have my head shaved completely, but I have never gone without the mustache. We'll see, but I...
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I think it's not too bad. i'll have to post a pic of me with it first. I always have my head shaved completely, but I have never gone without the mustache. We'll see, but I... Read More
violentlydave:
it's actually a fed 5c, not the b.. but only diff is the C has
a light meter on it.. same past that.. but i don't think the
B comes in such a disgusting (but cool at same time) orangeish redish color!!
curious, do yo use any local photo shops in TPA that will
just develop the film?..
also the "hard nights work" shot or whatever rocks btw.
love the shades + focus (or semi lack there of?).... you
should have fu nw/ the holga!!
i'm really starting to contemplate another holga to get
really wacky w/ on some modifications. there are some
crazy crazy peeps out there.. pretty much all the stuff
that the holgamod dude does is available in instructions
online
a light meter on it.. same past that.. but i don't think the
B comes in such a disgusting (but cool at same time) orangeish redish color!!
curious, do yo use any local photo shops in TPA that will
just develop the film?..
also the "hard nights work" shot or whatever rocks btw.
love the shades + focus (or semi lack there of?).... you
should have fu nw/ the holga!!
i'm really starting to contemplate another holga to get
really wacky w/ on some modifications. there are some
crazy crazy peeps out there.. pretty much all the stuff
that the holgamod dude does is available in instructions
online
gotham2:
visual facial change is always a huge adjustment...but i find it's good every now and then. keeps people guessing.
how is everything else for you? i hope it's well.
take care,
gothy.
how is everything else for you? i hope it's well.
take care,
gothy.
Went for a nice long drive on a few forgotten roads yesterday for a couple of hours. It was very relaxing. I just threw my cameras in the car and drove.
Made a few images that will be ok I am sure.
Found a new state park that is in the middle of nowhere and ideal for outdoor nude shoots. I cannot wait to shoot...
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Made a few images that will be ok I am sure.
Found a new state park that is in the middle of nowhere and ideal for outdoor nude shoots. I cannot wait to shoot...
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violentlydave:
dude word to the holga. i need to get my development
stuff ordered so i can keep rocking the b+w film, just
devleop it at home and scan the negs.. i have a few other
holga shots.. but they're just interesting. i'm sure you've
seen the mods and stuff suggested for 'em, but lemme know
if not, i can go over the required stuff... just requires some
tape, a bit of cutting and more tape.
stuff ordered so i can keep rocking the b+w film, just
devleop it at home and scan the negs.. i have a few other
holga shots.. but they're just interesting. i'm sure you've
seen the mods and stuff suggested for 'em, but lemme know
if not, i can go over the required stuff... just requires some
tape, a bit of cutting and more tape.
violentlydave:
profreshional computer geek, basically is what I am.
well, I figure w/ the development stuff it's worth my while
to learn, but keeps my costs low.. it's 100% hobby fo rme..
yeah I've read alot about holgamods.com, almost bought
from them then decided not to. i like their mods, but keeping
the cost low was a plus. I did the basics, 6x6 film mask,
35mm film mod (though hard to call it a mod!)..etc..
gonna put a tripod mount on it once i figure where the
hell I put the acorn=nuts i bought for that purpose..
probably lost for good after the move!
and just got my fed 5c in the mail today! woop! waiting
for the end of the day + gonna load a roll of b+w c41
kodak into it just for fun...
well, I figure w/ the development stuff it's worth my while
to learn, but keeps my costs low.. it's 100% hobby fo rme..
yeah I've read alot about holgamods.com, almost bought
from them then decided not to. i like their mods, but keeping
the cost low was a plus. I did the basics, 6x6 film mask,
35mm film mod (though hard to call it a mod!)..etc..
gonna put a tripod mount on it once i figure where the
hell I put the acorn=nuts i bought for that purpose..
probably lost for good after the move!
and just got my fed 5c in the mail today! woop! waiting
for the end of the day + gonna load a roll of b+w c41
kodak into it just for fun...
Some say a comet will fall from the sky.
Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still.
Followed by millions of dumbfounded dipshits.
Some say the end is near.
Some say we'll see armageddon soon.
I certainly hope we will cuz
I sure could use a vacation from this
Silly shit, stupid shit...
One great big festering neon distraction,...
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Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still.
Followed by millions of dumbfounded dipshits.
Some say the end is near.
Some say we'll see armageddon soon.
I certainly hope we will cuz
I sure could use a vacation from this
Silly shit, stupid shit...
One great big festering neon distraction,...
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violentlydave:
woop, will do! actually I am looking forward to the more
urban stuff. been doing alot of nature stuff (living on
the water near parks does that to ya, I guess!), but it
sorta feels like cheating. it's so freakin' gorgeous, if you
can hold a camera level and get it in focus, you're gonna get
some beautiful shots. already spotted some run down
b uildings and some graffitti i wanna shoot near the houes
i'm renting in TPA (hillsborough+habana)... .i'll get in touch,
definately! might be a week or two but like i said, it'd
be fun to talk to a photo geek, especially one more
skilled than I that I could learn some from!!
urban stuff. been doing alot of nature stuff (living on
the water near parks does that to ya, I guess!), but it
sorta feels like cheating. it's so freakin' gorgeous, if you
can hold a camera level and get it in focus, you're gonna get
some beautiful shots. already spotted some run down
b uildings and some graffitti i wanna shoot near the houes
i'm renting in TPA (hillsborough+habana)... .i'll get in touch,
definately! might be a week or two but like i said, it'd
be fun to talk to a photo geek, especially one more
skilled than I that I could learn some from!!
gotham2:
hey sweetie! how is everything? i hope life has begun to settle a bit for you.
i know how to swim, but i can't ride a bike...
i know how to swim, but i can't ride a bike...
This weekend has been pretty nice and mellow. Went yesterday with a car load full of friends for lunch. Yummy seafood!!! Found a great restaurant to go to that I didn't know was there. Ended up in monsoon-like weather on the way back to the friends' house. Uugghh lightning struck very close to the car several times while we were driving back. Shitty weather all...
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alisa:
oh wow we love stalag 17!!! it's our relaxing movie and i love it when the rat gets it in the end. hey...did you ever get creeped out by the guy that was always accusing septin(sp). everytime he would strike a match on his face it seemed like he liked it a little toooo much? especially at the end of the movie when they found out that he wasn't the stoolie. creepy. i think he had a crush on septin.
oh wow again you like to go thrifting??? i love doing that when i have the extra money. cause you can get sooo much for so little.
xxx
oh wow again you like to go thrifting??? i love doing that when i have the extra money. cause you can get sooo much for so little.
xxx
alisa:
doot doot~~ dootitooty~~ doot doot
doot doot~~ dootitooty~~ doot
HEY!!!
ok i know that's probably not the way you'd spell that song but it's the best i could come up with so fast. we love that movie sooo much. oooh and what about:
shapiro...shapiro....shapiro...
nothing for stanislov castava??
shapiro...shapiro...
have you seen victory with michael cane and sylvester stallone?
doot doot~~ dootitooty~~ doot
HEY!!!
ok i know that's probably not the way you'd spell that song but it's the best i could come up with so fast. we love that movie sooo much. oooh and what about:
shapiro...shapiro....shapiro...
nothing for stanislov castava??
shapiro...shapiro...
have you seen victory with michael cane and sylvester stallone?
Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead (minus Jerry) are playing in Tampa tonight and I am missing it. 
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sadie:
arent they just called the dead now??
evillyn:
Bob Dylan, yes. But I could do without The Grateful Dead.
Things seem to be evening out some now. I am taking my dad out to the flea market for a few hours this morning and then off to lunch for a bit. It's my job to keep him away from town while everybody sets up for his surprise birthday party. He's turning 50 on Monday and we're throwing a huge surprise bash for him. We...
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stacie:
since im living in a furnished condo i would find no change in the couch.. but i did find a kernel of popcorn in it and 2 sticks of big red gum underneath it.. i stopped snooping after that since it scared me..
hope all is well and that life is being enjoyed out there in florida...
take care,
Gotham.