DSC08038

DSC08038, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Not sure what this is exactly. Perhaps it is a Mosquito hawk? He was in our garage the other morning so i took a photo of him.

Exposure: 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 160 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Praying Mantis 1.2

Praying Mantis 1.2, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Taken at a different angle using flash.

Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 300 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: Flash fired

Praying Mantis 1.4

Praying Mantis 1.4, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

I was out at an Aspen tree in our cutting some limbs and i saw this little dude on the trunk. I ran inside to get my camera and shoot some photos of him. I love the color scheme that he has going. Brown and Green go well with the Aspen. I used the back flash on several of these photos and this was one of them.

Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 300 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: Flash fired

DSC08116

DSC08116, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Nickname "Devils in Baggy Pants." The nickname was taken from an entry made in a German officer's diary.

I would have loved to have gotten a full frontal photo of him.

Exposure: 1/3200 sec
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Mountain Bike Ride

I went and meet a new group to ride with last night.  The trails were located in Edwardsville Il and we got in a 10.3 mile ride.  There were 6 of us on the ride including the lease owner of the trail system. Most of the trails were like Lake View 1-3 in Pocahontas State Park in Virginia that I rode many times.  The group affiliated with the trail system is called

 

I made some great contacts and got some numbers to call if I want to try to get a ride going.  More later and pics to follow.

 

 

 

 

 

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Darkseid: The Anti-Life Equation here is revealed to be

loneliness + alienation + fear + despair +

self-worth ÷ mockery ÷ condemantion ÷

misunderstanding x guilt x shame x failure x

judgment n=y where y=hope and

n=folly love=lies life=death self=dark side

 

1 Soldier...

DSC08157, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Nickname "Devils in Baggy Pants." The nickname was taken from an entry made in a German officer's diary.

I walked up to the soldier and asked him if he would mind me getting a photo and he said, " It would be my pleasure." I took the photo and then i shook his hand and thanked him for the photo op.

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 400

DSC08266

DSC08266, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Free falling...

Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/9
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 100

DSC08271

DSC08271, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Floating Down To Earth! This was after the 1st pass of the C130. Each aircraft made 3 passes over the field. I love how they are just suspended in the air by the photograph.

Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/9
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 100

DSC08261

DSC08261, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Still Jumping!!

62nd reunion in St Louis. 82nd Airborne Division
"All American" / "America's Guard of Honor" C130 was held at the Mid-America on 8-14-2008

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 135 mm
ISO Speed: 100

DSC08232

DSC08232, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

First One out! Another waiting...

62nd reunion in St Louis. 82nd Airborne Division
"All American" / "America's Guard of Honor" C130 was held at the Mid-America on 8-14-2008

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 135 mm
ISO Speed: 100

DSC08239

DSC08239, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

62nd reunion in St Louis. 82nd Airborne Division
"All American" / "America's Guard of Honor" C130 was held at the Mid-America on 8-14-2008

Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture: f/6.3
Focal Length: 135 mm
ISO Speed: 100

DSC08260

DSC08260, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 135 mm
ISO Speed: 100

82nd Airborne Division "All American" "America's Guard of Honor"

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I attended this today and took over 480 photos! I used my Quantaray LD af 70-300mm lens and i took most in "Action Program"

Please feel free to go and look at them. I only posted 46 of the photos. What i did post is a complete action set of the troops jumping out of the aircraft, a C130.


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82nd Airdrop Reunion.

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
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Sitting 1.1

Sitting 1.1, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

She was sitting on the second landing and i got her attention. She looked at me and i was able to get a great shot of her. I live the sun in her face and the contrast between he and the carpet. She really is a fun cat to take pictures of.

Exposure: 0.077 sec (1/13)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 75 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Sitting 1.2

Sitting 1.2, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

She was sitting in the big picture window that we have on the second landing of the stairs in our home. I love the contrasting color of her with the glass and sunlight that is present in the window. I was able to get multiple shots in B/W using the 70-300mm lens and hood. Some were with flash, this was not.

Exposure: 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Ready TO Jump!

Ready TO Jump!, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

She was at the second landing on the stairs and i had been taking some pictures of her. She was getting ready to jump and run up to the second floor. I still had my camera so i took a flash shot of her. Crazy Photo!!

Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Outside...

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
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9 WORDS WOMEN USE (and the true meaning)

 

 

9 WORDS WOMEN USE (and the true meaning)

(1)Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument, when they are right and you need to shut up. 

(2)Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. 
Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house. 

(3)Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine. 

(4)Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Do Not Do It! 

(5)Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.) 

(6)That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake. 

(7)Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome.   (I want to add - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - then it is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' .... that will bring on a 'whatever'). 

(8) Whatever: Is a women's way of saying SCREW YOU! 

(9)Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.

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No Longer Used: Color

No Longer Used: Color, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

This is the color photo brother to the B/W photo of the same title. There was a spec of dust on the lens that pisses me off at the upper center.

Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/32
Focal Length: 120 mm
ISO Speed: 400

DSC07978

DSC07978, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

These are blooming outside of my home on the front walkway. They have nice little flowers on them. I used the Macro setting on my 70-300mm lens to take this photo.

Exposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 300 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Supertanker 1.1

Supertanker 1.1, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

From about 4 till 10pm the all come back to land at Scott Air Force Base. It is really close to our home. Using the Quantaray 70-300mm for this photo as it flew over me.

Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 300 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Evening Sky 1.2

Evening Sky 1.2, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

I walked out of my home and i saw this cloud formation. I know that the lines are a con trail but the colors are so soft and nice. I was shooting in Landscape Creative style using Apature Mode and my 70-300mm lens.

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 90 mm
ISO Speed: 400

I will be at this show.

September 20-21, 2008
I cant wait to go to this. It has been years since i have attended one of these and with my new camera, it will be awesome to take some amazing pictures at the event.

DATES, TIMES & COST

Air Show Dates: September 20-21 2008

Air Show Times: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Air Show Flying Times: To Be Determined

Shiloh & Belleville Gates: Open at 9:00 AM

Cost: FREE

Parking: FREE

DIRECTIONS TO SCOTT AFB

Scott AFB is located by Shiloh, Illinois and is approximately 19 miles east of St. Louis By Auto: From Interstate 64 take exit 19 towards Shiloh and follow the signs to enter through the Shiloh Gate. From Illinois Route 161 the base is located between Belleville and Mascoutah where you can enter through the Belleville Gate. By Metro Link (highly recommended): You can take the Metrolink to the Shiloh-Scott station where buses will take you to the Air Show area of the base. Normal Metrolink and bus fees apply.

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Sunset 1.1

Sunset 1.1, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

We had some nice evening clouds. I was out just shooting away trying to drain one of my batteries. I took this in Sunset Style shooting in Apature Mode using my 70-300mm lens.

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Alton Illinois 1.7

Alton Illinois 1.7, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

This is an interesting night photo because it has a car standing still i it with a light trail of a car that is making a left hand turn. You do not see that much in this type of photography.

Exposure: 8 sec (8)
Aperture: f/6.3
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Yello Baron...

Yello Baron..., originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Is it Real or a Fake?

Exposure: 1/4000 sec
Aperture: f/6.3
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 400

WATER IN bLACK AND wHITE.

WATER IN bLACK AND wHITE., originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Taken downtown St Louis close to Union Station.

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 400

All Alone...

All Alone..., originally uploaded by RMStringer.

I walked up to find it laying like this. It looks either really tired or lonely. I'm not sure which it is. I thought that it was a really good photo. I took 468 that day, all in 16:9 format like this picture using my 70-300mm lens.

Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 160 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Tell Your Representatives to Stop Big Media

Dear Friend,

I just wrote my representatives in Congress, asking them to stand up for better media in America. There is a bill in the House right now that would protect journalism, diversity, and competition. The Senate just approved a companion bill with near-unanimous support -- a truly bipartisan effort.

On Dec. 18, 2007, the Federal Communications Commission voted on sweeping changes to media ownership rules. This is just the most recent in a long series of outrageous moves the FCC has made to avoid public scrutiny.

Congress has the power to throw out these rules -- and if hundreds of thousands of people demand it, they'll have to listen. Will you join me in this effort to stop further media consolidation?

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The Arch!

The Arch!, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Taken from the M.L. King Bridge driving East over the Mississippi River.

Exposure: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 60 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Down 2 Earth Travel Link.

For those of you that like to travel, check out this link: Down 2 Earth Travel

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Were Going to FAST!!!

Were Going to FAST!!!, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

This is the longest exposure that i have taken to date. It turned out to be one of my better Long Night Exposures clocking in at 192 seconds. It was very dark at the lake where my Grandparents live so i was able to open the aperture all the way open.I used my 70-300mm lens in 16:9 Aspect Ratio to make this photo. I set up the camera shooting to the Southeastern sky.

Exposure: 192 sec (192)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 90 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Gate 21

Gate 21, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Taken while i was waiting to catch an early morning flight from Houston Texas back to St Louis. It has a very big contrast between the light and dark tones.

Exposure: 0.1 sec (1/10)
Aperture: f/6.3
Focal Length: 105 mm
ISO Speed: 200

BIG Mushroom!

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
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New York gig marks end of the road for The Police

Truly the end of an era. I loved The Police back in the day and also Sting and saw him in concert several times in Houston. They did amazing things in the music industry and many bands copied their styles and sounds.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - British rock trio The
Police played their final concert together on Thursday and were joined
by the real police -- the New York City police band.

By Claudia Parsons

NEW YORK (Reuters) - British rock trio
The Police played their final concert together on Thursday and were
joined by the real police -- the New York City police band.

Singer and bassist Sting, drummer Stewart Copeland and guitarist Andy
Summers reunited for a world tour last May and have since played 150
concerts for 3.7 million people, Sting told the crowd between songs at
Madison Square Garden.

"The real triumph of this tour is that we
haven't strangled each other," he said, adding: "That's not to say it
hasn't crossed my mind, or Stewart's, or Andy's."

There were
touches of the surreal in the final gig by the band that made its name
in the late 1970s and 1980s with such hits as "Walking on the Moon" and
"Every Breath You Take."

Sting took an unusual break after the
main set and before the first encore -- lying back in a barber's chair
backstage as two blond women shaved the salt-and-pepper beard that he
had been sporting, the most obvious sign of the passing years.

The beard had come in for some harsh criticism from fashion mavens in
recent days, though the former teacher was quoted by media this week as
saying, "The ladies love it."

His make-over was beamed to a
giant screen above the stage as fans cheered and chanted for more
music. He bounced back on stage fresh-faced and looking as lithe as
ever without his shirt to deliver crowd-pleasers "Roxanne" and "So
Lonely."

The band opened with the Cream song "Sunshine of Your
Love" and were then joined by around 20 drummers and musicians of the
police band for "Message in a Bottle."

They may be more used to
playing in a marching band, but the burly uniformed police officers
sang along and banged their drums with gusto as Sting strutted his
stuff in a police cap.

Later in the set, three young women who
looked like fans popped up on stage, joking around, dancing and taking
snapshots as the band played "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic."

"These are my daughters," Sting explained.

The band played all of its big hits, as well as a few cover songs,
ending the encore with "Every Breath You Take." The band came back for
a brief second encore before finally calling it a day with the song
"Next to You."

The concert marked the end of a tour that has grossed more than $350 million and was the biggest selling tour of 2007.

The Police fused punk with reggae grooves and intricate arrangements to
gain global popularity before splitting in 1984. Sting went on to a
hugely successful solo career, while Copeland and Summers have also
stayed in the business, recording and scoring music for the movie
industry.

(Editing by Vicki Allen)