82nd Airdrop Reunion.

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

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.
From RMStringer

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

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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

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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