I'd like to extend an invitation to all to drop by for my first slide show, to be held in Fayetteville this Thursday evening at the PSNWA (Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas) monthly meeting. The program starts at 6:30; the location is the Whole Hog Cafe at 3009 N. College Ave. So if you get bored, you can always duck out and enjoy some good Bar BQ. The process of putting all this together has given me a greater appreciation for all the work that goes into creating a good presentation.
On a separate note, early last month NOAA announced the arrival of another El Nino climate pattern that is expected to last into 2010. What that means is that southern states may see an increase in rainfall this fall and winter. That would seem to fit with the generous rainfall we've had so far this year. The last El Nino occured in 2006, and I'm sure many of you remember what the waterfalls were like THAT year. If you don't, go to the Cloudland Journal archives and take a peek.
Bill, thanks for the reminder about El Nino, maybe the few wateralls in MO will get jazzed up!
I would like to make the 7-hour drive to see your slide program and sample the BBQ but I must financially pass unless you are giving out loans.
I do hope to see it sometime. Is prairie the subject? I plan to put together a slide program for my new book. I won't use music but plan to talk my way through it. That way, there should be less folks falling asleep, plus I have a green laser pointer that has incredible reach.
I was wondering what program you used to put together your slide show? I see there is one in Lightroom and Microsoft has Movie Maker, both of which I have. I don't have PowerPoint.
I was going to be out of town this Thursday but maybe I will stick around. I love your work and know this will be a real treat for the PSNWA. Whole Hog Cafe is my favorite BBQ which would be a nice bonus!
Maybe El Nino will finally allow me to get a tea kettle falls image. Three trips there and zip for images.
Great idea about the laser pointer, Don! How many volts does that baby pack? I'll probably need something comparable to a taser gun.
I do plan to talk about prairies, but don't have enough images yet to do a whole program. There will also be a limited number of copies of MDC's publication Public Prairies of Missouri available.
The software I used is called Pictures to Exe. It takes a while to learn the features, but you can make an executable file that will run on any PC without having to download any software. It can also create DVDs, AVI files, screensavers, iPhone videos, and HD video files for PCs and Macs. It's also a breeze to synchronize music, if you're so inclined.
Bill I won't be able to make it but I know it will be a beautiful show. Good luck.
That would be great to have some fall color and water to shoot this year. We will have to wait and see.
Bill, thanks for the tip on the slide show program. I'll probably go with that one.
The green laser I have is not the brightest nor the most expense but it has tremendous projection, far greater than a red laser. A person could use it to point out stars at night...seriously. The green laser is the one that kids have gotten in trouble over for shining a laser into plane cockpits as they flew by.
The label on the tip warns not to shine it in people's eyes because laser radiation is emitted. Peak power is less than 5mW. That sounds pretty harmless to me.
Best,
Don
Posted by Tom Kennon on August 3, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Bill, I will try to find a way to make the show. I know it will be great!
Bill I would love to see the show, but there is no way I can make it. Good luck to you, I think I would be a bit nervous, but I think your images will probably speak for themselves.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on August 4, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Man, you need to move your slide shows much further north, possibly a little west too! You know I'd love to see the show but it's not in the cards. Best of luck!
Posted by Karla Hall on August 4, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Bill, would love to see it, but like many of the others, it's not possible. I'm sure it will be fabulous!
Hey Bill, I was headed into town for your program tonight but just found out my girls are coming home in a few hours (a day early) from a week-long shopping trip - I'm hoping they have presents for me so I need to stay here to greet them! Hope you have a great crowd tonight! (and don't eat too much BBQ before the show...)
Posted by Aaron Szabo on August 6, 2009 at 11:29 PM
I was planning on the Slideshow extravaganza, but old Bedfords wanted me to stay 2 1/2 hours late for a store meeting... The cool news is the we'll be doing LENS RENTALS soon.
Sorry you guys weren't able to attend - I know it's quite a haul for most of you.
The show went pretty well - not the caliber that Tim produces, but not bad for my first one I guess. There was only one technical problem that I'm still working on. On the frames that had the pan effect applied, there was a noticable jerk as the image played. It didn't do that on my laptop or desktop monitors, just when it ran through the projector. I'm thinking it may be a crappy graphics card on the laptop. I haven't tried running the show on my desktop - will try that next. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be much obliged if you would share them.
Tim, the best show will be the next one at the Trade Center - you know, the one with all the great FREE food, I hope! I'll let you know when I find out the date. I hope the girls had a safe return trip.
Aaron, I'll let you know as well about the next show at the WTC. I'm glad to hear you guys are going to be renting some lenses. I'd really like to use a 600mm for some wildlife work, but need to concentrate on getting a D3x first.
Posted by Aaron Szabo on August 7, 2009 at 9:47 PM
I'd bet is was the graphics card or ram. Definitely the computer. Some people think a D700x might be next and that could be worth waiting for.
Posted by Marc Langille on August 8, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Bill's presentation was very well received by all of the attendees!!!
I got some goose bumps watching those images roll by on the screen = great stuff Bill...
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15 repliesOn a separate note, early last month NOAA announced the arrival of another El Nino climate pattern that is expected to last into 2010. What that means is that southern states may see an increase in rainfall this fall and winter. That would seem to fit with the generous rainfall we've had so far this year. The last El Nino occured in 2006, and I'm sure many of you remember what the waterfalls were like THAT year. If you don't, go to the Cloudland Journal archives and take a peek.
I would like to make the 7-hour drive to see your slide program and sample the BBQ but I must financially pass unless you are giving out loans.
I do hope to see it sometime. Is prairie the subject? I plan to put together a slide program for my new book. I won't use music but plan to talk my way through it. That way, there should be less folks falling asleep, plus I have a green laser pointer that has incredible reach.
I was wondering what program you used to put together your slide show? I see there is one in Lightroom and Microsoft has Movie Maker, both of which I have. I don't have PowerPoint.
Thanks,
Don
Maybe El Nino will finally allow me to get a tea kettle falls image. Three trips there and zip for images.
I do plan to talk about prairies, but don't have enough images yet to do a whole program. There will also be a limited number of copies of MDC's publication Public Prairies of Missouri available.
The software I used is called Pictures to Exe. It takes a while to learn the features, but you can make an executable file that will run on any PC without having to download any software. It can also create DVDs, AVI files, screensavers, iPhone videos, and HD video files for PCs and Macs. It's also a breeze to synchronize music, if you're so inclined.
Hey Ed, I hope you can make it!
That would be great to have some fall color and water to shoot this year. We will have to wait and see.
The green laser I have is not the brightest nor the most expense but it has tremendous projection, far greater than a red laser. A person could use it to point out stars at night...seriously. The green laser is the one that kids have gotten in trouble over for shining a laser into plane cockpits as they flew by.
The label on the tip warns not to shine it in people's eyes because laser radiation is emitted.
Best,
Don
I hope it went well!
Is there some way I can see it?
The show went pretty well - not the caliber that Tim produces, but not bad for my first one I guess. There was only one technical problem that I'm still working on. On the frames that had the pan effect applied, there was a noticable jerk as the image played. It didn't do that on my laptop or desktop monitors, just when it ran through the projector. I'm thinking it may be a crappy graphics card on the laptop. I haven't tried running the show on my desktop - will try that next. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be much obliged if you would share them.
Tim, the best show will be the next one at the Trade Center - you know, the one with all the great FREE food, I hope!
Aaron, I'll let you know as well about the next show at the WTC. I'm glad to hear you guys are going to be renting some lenses. I'd really like to use a 600mm for some wildlife work, but need to concentrate on getting a D3x first.
I got some goose bumps watching those images roll by on the screen = great stuff Bill...
Regards,
Marc