Really considering saving up for some high quality graduated density filters. I could really, really, really, use them.

Really considering saving up for some high quality graduated density filters. I could really, really, really, use them.

Bracket shooting on a tripod in the mean time?

Frostedflakejake, on 03 October 2012 - 11:30 PM, said:

Really considering saving up for some high quality graduated density filters. I could really, really, really, use them.

Bracket shooting on a tripod in the mean time?

I admit that I'm too lazy to devote the necessary time to learn how to manipulate digital photos, as well as raw image files, using software. I barely find enough time to shoot as it is with school, girlfriend, and other bits of life's bullshit. Hence my interest in a more hardware oriented solution.

Of course, in my opinion, no amount of filtration beats optimal lighting. But it sure as beats lackluster lighting without using any filters at all. And seeing as I don't have as much time as I like, lackluster lighting is almost always what I get.

Frostedflakejake, on 03 October 2012 - 11:30 PM, said:

Really considering saving up for some high quality graduated density filters. I could really, really, really, use them.

Bracket shooting on a tripod in the mean time?

I admit that I'm too lazy to devote the necessary time to learn how to manipulate digital photos, as well as raw image files, using software. I barely find enough time to shoot as it is with school, girlfriend, and other bits of life's bullshit. Hence my interest in a more hardware oriented solution.

Of course, in my opinion, no amount of filtration beats optimal lighting. But it sure as beats lackluster lighting without using any filters at all. And seeing as I don't have as much time as I like, lackluster lighting is almost always what I get.

Yeah I don't know jack about photography, but filter seems easy enough. Though if your computer is decent then I don't see why taking a few different exposures, and piecing them together in photoshop taking very long. Perhaps I imagine a few photos, and not dozens.

(*v*)

Can I ask why you feel diesel has been a failure?

Sales figures

Not worldwide...

Yeah, but I live and work in the US.

Our industry in the States is completely different from the rest of the world. I don't mean just sales figures either. OBDII is unique to the US, and so are many other forced safety and emissions products. Our diagnosis and repair are worlds apart from anywhere else in the world.

Frostedflakejake, on 03 October 2012 - 11:30 PM, said:

Really considering saving up for some high quality graduated density filters. I could really, really, really, use them.

Bracket shooting on a tripod in the mean time?

I admit that I'm too lazy to devote the necessary time to learn how to manipulate digital photos, as well as raw image files, using software. I barely find enough time to shoot as it is with school, girlfriend, and other bits of life's bullshit. Hence my interest in a more hardware oriented solution.

Of course, in my opinion, no amount of filtration beats optimal lighting. But it sure as beats lackluster lighting without using any filters at all. And seeing as I don't have as much time as I like, lackluster lighting is almost always what I get.

Yep, and I am a moron. Went out on the lake yesterday to shoot some Panorama's of the leaves and left off the polarizer. I didn't notice because I was wearing my Maui Jim's.

Speaking of, any good software for making a pana pic? I've never done it before.

Can I ask why you feel diesel has been a failure?

Sales figures

Not worldwide...

Yeah, but I live and work in the US.

Our industry in the States is completely different from the rest of the world. I don't mean just sales figures either. OBDII is unique to the US, and so are many other forced safety and emissions products. Our diagnosis and repair are worlds apart from anywhere else in the world.

I agree that diesel sales have been a failure here, but for that I blame the fucking dipshit liberals and their stupid policies. Big government, over regulation, and of course scare tactics are the reason. Fucking sucks too, because I really wanted a Q7 V12 Diesel

First snowmami of the year is supposed to hit MN today.

i personally dont care for scrambled eggs.. but i do how ever know how to make them with pazazz

I want to know how to make eggs Benedict.

I don't know what a snowmami is, but keep everything with that nasty word up there.

I am allergic to eggs. Even smelling them makes me vomit.

Well mercury doesn't have much to do with flavor.

But I do admit I often eat some pretty bland shit, and im a terrible cook.

I'm kind of the same way, but it's mostly due to very limited time, cooking for 1 human & 1 schnauzer , dietary needs with the amount of exercise I get.

i personally dont care for scrambled eggs.. but i do how ever know how to make them with pazazz

I want to know how to make eggs Benedict.

Need a double boiler then it's easy.

Poaching eggs is lesson 1:

Get a large pot of water boiling. Add a heavy splash of white vinegar to it.

Once it's rolling crack in your eggs and roll them out of the shell to keep them intact. Set a timer for 3 minutes and they are DONE. I'd use normal large eggs and adjust the timing slightly if they are larger or smaller. Mine vary a lot since they are from the farm.

Warm Canadian bacon. Slightly toast a English Muffin under the broiler.

While your water is starting to boil, you can start your hollandaise.

Need water boiling under a double boiler.

Have ready:

3 egg yolks

A stick of butter cut into little pats

some cayenne pepper

a few tbsp of water

a couple tsp of lemon juice

Once the double boiler is warm. Add the egg yolks. From this point on you CANNOT stop stirring. As they start to thicken add a little of the water. Keep doing this until you are out of water. About 3-4 times. Once this happens you'll get to pull the double boiler off the heat. Start adding 1-2 pats of butter at a time and whisking them in to melt.

If necessary put back over the boiling water (not touching) to gain heat. Take your time an emuslify the rest of the butter. Once it is all integrated add enough lemon juice to taste. You'll need at least a teaspoon and potentially a couple. Since you have them in a little boil add a little at a time until it tastes right to you. Once you are here.

Add salt, white pepper and cayenne to taste.

Now throw your first batch away and do it over. Doing it twice in a row will only waste a stick of butter and the eggs but will seriously help you master it.

Can I ask why you feel diesel has been a failure?

Sales figures

Not worldwide...

That is the direction I was kind of leaning. I still want a number of diesels. A 7.4L Ford truck (for my end of the world get the F out of town), a 1998 300D (uber miles per tank, cruising in a great car), Jetta Sportwagen (turbo, inter, electronics swap = fun and goofy sleeper), 1974 240D (in the boring stop and go with moderate highway speeds during commuting, might as well get 47mpg and stay classy).

I can go from nothing to full breakfast in this mode including with cut fruit in about 10 minutes. I do cheat though as I have two ovens.

I put one on warm (170) and the other on broil. I like to broil the english muffins as I think they are better only cooked on the cut surface. You could make your life easier and use a toaster, but don't toast them deeply.

I then multi task. I use the broiler to brown the muffins and meat. Have the water boiling for the eggs and drop the eggs into the water about the time I finish integrating the butter. While the water boils I cut the fruit.

Garnish to your liking. Some fresh tarragon from the spice garden doesn't suck, nor does italian parsley, an olive, some seafood or plenty of other things. I adjust the amount of lemon depending on the protein used. ie, seafood needs more than canadian bacon.

And first time out AFTER all the mise en place, give yourself 15 minutes to make it and then 10 for the second batch to actually eat.

As for a general cooking lesson. There are two things I'd ALWAYS teach first. 1) Knife skills and 2) mise en place as without that sort of planning every meal will end up being eating tuna out of a can and then having something else. I like my meals integrated.

I do always wonder for those that eat tuna out of a can why you don't just buy portions of frozen tuna sashimi. Tons of ways to add very little to it and make it super yummy.

I do always wonder for those that eat tuna out of a can why you don't just buy portions of frozen tuna sashimi. Tons of ways to add very little to it and make it super yummy.

I've always bought food I knew of.

Frostedflakejake, on 03 October 2012 - 11:30 PM, said:

Really considering saving up for some high quality graduated density filters. I could really, really, really, use them.

Bracket shooting on a tripod in the mean time?

I admit that I'm too lazy to devote the necessary time to learn how to manipulate digital photos, as well as raw image files, using software. I barely find enough time to shoot as it is with school, girlfriend, and other bits of life's bullshit. Hence my interest in a more hardware oriented solution.

Of course, in my opinion, no amount of filtration beats optimal lighting. But it sure as beats lackluster lighting without using any filters at all. And seeing as I don't have as much time as I like, lackluster lighting is almost always what I get.

Yep, and I am a moron. Went out on the lake yesterday to shoot some Panorama's of the leaves and left off the polarizer. I didn't notice because I was wearing my Maui Jim's.

Speaking of, any good software for making a pana pic? I've never done it before.

I believe photoshop has a function for that.

<-doesn't have photoshop