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VaughnA · 08-07-2011, 06:21 AM

I missed yesterday and we'll have to see about today.

I was doing some recon shooting at a wedding rehearsal last night. As I was doing the shots of th bride and groom I was backing up out of the church when I felt a pop. I've torn a calf muscle and I can barely walk, more like hobble at best. The last thing on my mind was SIA. I'll try to get something today but it might be of my ice pack..

**Rense** · 08-07-2011, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by VaughnA

I missed yesterday and we'll have to see about today.

I was doing some recon shooting at a wedding rehearsal last night. As I was doing the shots of th bride and groom I was backing up out of the church when I felt a pop. I've torn a calf muscle and I can barely walk, more like hobble at best. The last thing on my mind was SIA. I'll try to get something today but it might be of my ice pack..

Hope you will feel ok quickly! Not in the first place for SiA btw.... But I would like to see that ice pack! Make the best of it Vaughn!

Duh_Vinci · 08-07-2011, 08:13 AM

Not good, hope you recover well and sooner than expected (no matter what, these take a while to heal)!

Regards,
D

VaughnA · 08-08-2011, 05:34 AM

I survived yesterday. Ice and compression helped, and the adrenaline of shooting my first wedding helped shield the pain. I finished up around dinner time and just collapsed. I actually think I got some decent shots. I did it for free as he's a good friend, and I'm sure the groom got what he paid for. So I missed my SIA weekend shots. I've got something crappy from Friday to post and hopefully I'll get back in the groove later today.

Jools · 08-08-2011, 10:11 PM

I just wanted to say that August 8th fotos are great.
Excellent selection of fotos. Kudos to all.
A most enjoyable visual of Pentax and others at work.
You all make me meek.

Zorglub · 08-09-2011, 08:51 AM

Oi! I found out that I am doing a church theme this month. Anyone else themed up their month?

JeffJS · 08-09-2011, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by Zorglub

Oi! I found out that I am doing a church theme this month. Anyone else themed up their month?

Sort of. I've found I'm kind of liking the train shots this month..

Single In August - a set on Flickr

eddie1960 · 08-09-2011, 10:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JeffJS

Sort of. I've found I'm kind of liking the train shots this month..

Single In August - a set on Flickr

This Month!!!

JeffJS · 08-09-2011, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by eddie1960

This Month!!!

Yeah, well, the real theme is post processing but the trains are the stars of most of the shots (so far)..

**OzzRod** · 08-11-2011, 03:41 AM

Jack, I just have to say how much I'm enjoying this. I'm only just into my first month, and it's already been difficult to get a "good" shot every day, but seeing what others have achieved, and getting responses on my own efforts is both rewarding and hugely enjoyable.

**jackassp** · 08-11-2011, 03:54 AM

Originally posted by OzzRod

Jack, I just have to say how much I'm enjoying this. I'm only just into my first month, and it's already been difficult to get a "good" shot every day, but seeing what others have achieved, and getting responses on my own efforts is both rewarding and hugely enjoyable.

Your shots have been delightful, creative and interesting, you are doing great.

Having said this, it now starts to get a little harder, the last 20 days can be like torture, and I'm fairly sure the others will agree it becomes harder by the day.

But hang in there, the feeling you get after you post the last for the month is totally worthwhile.

Jack.

patolds · 08-11-2011, 04:22 AM

Yeah that last post is bonzer, water under the bridge at last, then....strewth, I forgot I had this lense, another month won't hurt, here we go again!

Jack's been at at 12 months now, me, missed Oct, part of Dec and Feb, Bruce bit like me, but solid since Jan I think, and many others here are old timers too! I'm quite happy to occassionally go back over the last year and revisit some of my posted shots, and other's contributions, to see progress (?) and where I could improve. Many I revisited over the challenges to shoot again. It's been a fair dinkum ridgy didge ride, and I reckon I'll hang in a bit longer! We're a weird mob!

Cheers Paddy

PS Maybe the best bit...people you've never met before, from all over the world, become mates...like you would know them if you met them in the street!

JeffJS · 08-11-2011, 06:46 AM

I hope everyone participating is posting in the daily group threads and (if you have flickr) is also uploading to the group on Flickr.. Great stuff from everyone so far. As said, now the grind kind of begins. I've been at this since November.

**jmschrei** · 08-11-2011, 06:55 AM

It has been great to see the new participants and I agree that the shots have been great even if I have not had time to comment much. I have found week two a grind but more because of the recent upheavals at home that have drained much of my creative spirit. I am hoping for a second wind as the mid-point nears...

VaughnA · 08-11-2011, 08:46 AM

Folks, I think I'm out. I've already missed 3 days and I'm busy with a lot of things on my plate right now. Unless I have the time to shoot my shots AND be able to return the favor of commenting on others shots I don't think I'm doing the contest justice. I'll keep peeking in from time-to-time though. Have fun!

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08-07-2011, 06:21 AM	#76
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363	I missed yesterday and we'll have to see about today. I was doing some recon shooting at a wedding rehearsal last night. As I was doing the shots of th bride and groom I was backing up out of the church when I felt a pop. I've torn a calf muscle and I can barely walk, more like hobble at best. The last thing on my mind was SIA. I'll try to get something today but it might be of my ice pack..

08-07-2011, 06:28 AM	#77
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by VaughnA I missed yesterday and we'll have to see about today. I was doing some recon shooting at a wedding rehearsal last night. As I was doing the shots of th bride and groom I was backing up out of the church when I felt a pop. I've torn a calf muscle and I can barely walk, more like hobble at best. The last thing on my mind was SIA. I'll try to get something today but it might be of my ice pack.. Hope you will feel ok quickly! Not in the first place for SiA btw.... But I would like to see that ice pack! Make the best of it Vaughn!

08-07-2011, 08:13 AM	#78
Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300	Not good, hope you recover well and sooner than expected (no matter what, these take a while to heal)! Regards, D

08-08-2011, 05:34 AM	#79
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363	I survived yesterday. Ice and compression helped, and the adrenaline of shooting my first wedding helped shield the pain. I finished up around dinner time and just collapsed. I actually think I got some decent shots. I did it for free as he's a good friend, and I'm sure the groom got what he paid for. So I missed my SIA weekend shots. I've got something crappy from Friday to post and hopefully I'll get back in the groove later today.

08-08-2011, 10:11 PM	#80
Jools Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Wisconsin by way of Venezuela Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,398	I just wanted to say that August 8th fotos are great. Excellent selection of fotos. Kudos to all. A most enjoyable visual of Pentax and others at work. You all make me meek.

08-09-2011, 08:51 AM	#81
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486	Oi! I found out that I am doing a church theme this month. Anyone else themed up their month?

08-09-2011, 10:43 AM	#82
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Zorglub Oi! I found out that I am doing a church theme this month. Anyone else themed up their month? Sort of. I've found I'm kind of liking the train shots this month.. Single In August - a set on Flickr

08-09-2011, 10:47 AM - 1 Like	#83
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by JeffJS Sort of. I've found I'm kind of liking the train shots this month.. Single In August - a set on Flickr This Month!!!

08-09-2011, 04:36 PM	#84
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by eddie1960 This Month!!! Yeah, well, the real theme is post processing but the trains are the stars of most of the shots (so far)..

08-11-2011, 03:41 AM	#85
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322	Jack, I just have to say how much I'm enjoying this. I'm only just into my first month, and it's already been difficult to get a "good" shot every day, but seeing what others have achieved, and getting responses on my own efforts is both rewarding and hugely enjoyable.

08-11-2011, 03:54 AM	#86
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813 Original Poster	Originally posted by OzzRod Jack, I just have to say how much I'm enjoying this. I'm only just into my first month, and it's already been difficult to get a "good" shot every day, but seeing what others have achieved, and getting responses on my own efforts is both rewarding and hugely enjoyable. Your shots have been delightful, creative and interesting, you are doing great. Having said this, it now starts to get a little harder, the last 20 days can be like torture, and I'm fairly sure the others will agree it becomes harder by the day. But hang in there, the feeling you get after you post the last for the month is totally worthwhile. Jack.

08-11-2011, 04:22 AM	#87
patolds Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Macedon Ranges, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 300	Yeah that last post is bonzer, water under the bridge at last, then....strewth, I forgot I had this lense, another month won't hurt, here we go again! Jack's been at at 12 months now, me, missed Oct, part of Dec and Feb, Bruce bit like me, but solid since Jan I think, and many others here are old timers too! I'm quite happy to occassionally go back over the last year and revisit some of my posted shots, and other's contributions, to see progress (?) and where I could improve. Many I revisited over the challenges to shoot again. It's been a fair dinkum ridgy didge ride, and I reckon I'll hang in a bit longer! We're a weird mob! Cheers Paddy PS Maybe the best bit...people you've never met before, from all over the world, become mates...like you would know them if you met them in the street!

08-11-2011, 06:46 AM	#88
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	I hope everyone participating is posting in the daily group threads and (if you have flickr) is also uploading to the group on Flickr.. Great stuff from everyone so far. As said, now the grind kind of begins. I've been at this since November.

08-11-2011, 06:55 AM	#89
jmschrei Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,884	It has been great to see the new participants and I agree that the shots have been great even if I have not had time to comment much. I have found week two a grind but more because of the recent upheavals at home that have drained much of my creative spirit. I am hoping for a second wind as the mid-point nears...

08-11-2011, 08:46 AM	#90
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363	Folks, I think I'm out. I've already missed 3 days and I'm busy with a lot of things on my plate right now. Unless I have the time to shoot my shots AND be able to return the favor of commenting on others shots I don't think I'm doing the contest justice. I'll keep peeking in from time-to-time though. Have fun!

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