Carl Roberts wrote:

Carl Roberts wrote:
You did not shake hands while in here
Hmm ... wonders why?

You were definately off your feed last night
Hope you get feeling better pookie

This... isn't going to become a trend. See, right now William Beem is laughing victoriously and frankly I cannot allow that to happen

Marliese Leitner wrote:

Is that a furry bird at the bottom of the photo? You decapitated the furry bird.

Can I at least have a furry bird?

Birds don't have fur, but this guy does.

William Beem wrote:

Birds don't have fur, but this guy does.

That's William's outfit on a first date, if they don't run he isn't interested

Walker1812 Photography wrote:

That's William's outfit on a first date, if they don't run he isn't interested

You have your facts wrong.  That's not my first-date outfit.  That's the outfit my blind date wore on our first date.

Marliese Leitner wrote:
This... isn't going to become a trend. See, right now William Beem is laughing victoriously and frankly I cannot allow that to happen

I win.

George Lue wrote:

Probably because people who nap in the afternoon are also closer to the age where strokes are much more common...

You never see a pre-schooler year old get a stoke...

I take unbrage (?) at that statement. Never under-estimate the power of a good nap!

FotoFrank wrote:

I take unbrage (?) at that statement. Never under-estimate the power of a good nap!

Any nap you wake up from is a good one.   Though to be fair and balanced, I have known some pretty intense pre-schoolers

William Beem wrote:

You have your facts wrong.  That's not my first-date outfit.  That's the outfit my blind date wore on our first date.

Was there a second date?

Walker1812 Photography wrote:
Any nap you wake up from is a good one.   Though to be fair and balanced, I have known some pretty intense pre-schoolers

Fair and balanced!! Is this FOX Noise? No airplane ride for you.

Walker1812 Photography wrote:

Was there a second date?

Don't be nosy.

FotoFrank wrote:

Fair and balanced!! Is this FOX Noise? No airplane ride for you.

Noooooo I'll be good.  I'll help you hunt down Mr Beem

Walker1812 Photography wrote:

Noooooo I'll be good.  I'll help you hunt down Mr Beem

Everybody wants some.

William Beem wrote:

Don't be nosy.

With a nose like that on her, how can she not be, good thing she is blind, she'd never be able to see past it... but back to the future Ex-Mrs Beem

William Beem wrote:

Everybody wants some.

I don't know if it's good if everyone wants a piece of you?

So why all the wildlife photos lately?  Models too cranky?

Walker1812 Photography wrote:

I don't know if it's good if everyone wants a piece of you?

So why all the wildlife photos lately?  Models too cranky?

Actually, I have a shitload of wildlife shots in my catalog.  Having mastered the Animal Kingdom in making them bend to my will, I thought I'd give a shot to working with people.  So I'm basically here to learn and experiment.

However, some of my experiences have made me miss my furry and feathered friends.  I can make a crocodile look cuddly, but I have a lot of work to do with people.

William Beem wrote:

Actually, I have a shitload of wildlife shots in my catalog.  Having mastered the Animal Kingdom in making them bend to my will, I thought I'd give a shot to working with people.  So I'm basically here to learn and experiment.

However, some of my experiences have made me miss my furry and feathered friends.  I can make a crocodile look cuddly, but I have a lot of work to do with people.

Well we expect less of animals except being visible I guess.  But models and wild animals you can both bribe with cookies.

Walker1812 Photography wrote:
Well we expect less of animals except being visible I guess.  But models and wild animals you can both bribe with cookies.

Are you kidding?  Animals are emotional critters with feelings, but they can also evoke emotions among people.  Now tell me that this man-eater doesn't look like something you want to scratch under her chin.

William Beem wrote:

Are you kidding?  Animals are emotional critters with feelings, but they can also evoke emotions among people.  Now tell me that this man-eater doesn't look like something you want to scratch under her chin.

the largest lens I have is 70mm, I like to be in close to the model when I work.... can't really do that with wildlife unless I have true ninja skills.  I'd need a super zoom.  What do you shoot with?.... oh yeah, i'd need a certain kind of patience as well.  I can tell models what to do and what time to do it.

Walker1812 Photography wrote:
the largest lens I have is 70mm, I like to be in close to the model when I work.... can't really do that with wildlife unless I have true ninja skills.  I'd need a super zoom.  What do you shoot with?.... oh yeah, i'd need a certain kind of patience as well.  I can tell models what to do and what time to do it.

I shot this one with my 70-200mm f/2.8 VR.  That was the one big enough to club baby seals.  It does really great portraits, too.

You're absolutely right about patience.  It takes time for the animals to get used to your presence before they determine you aren't a threat or an easy meal, and then they get back to doing whatever the hell it is that animals do.  The big cats are usually boring because they sleep all day long, unless it's cold.  Gorillas can be pretty active, but sometimes they get visibly pissed at the tourists over at Animal Kingdom, and then just turn their backs or refuse to move.  Most people only spend a minute or two, but I'll wait for 30 minutes to an hour for some interesting behavior.

What else am I going to do?  Go on a date with Baloo?

William Beem wrote:
I shot this one with my 70-200mm f/2.8 VR.  That was the one big enough to club baby seals.  It does really great portraits, too.

You're absolutely right about patience.  It takes time for the animals to get used to your presence before they determine you aren't a threat or an easy meal, and then they get back to doing whatever the hell it is that animals do.  The big cats are usually boring because they sleep all day long, unless it's cold.  Gorillas can be pretty active, but sometimes they get visibly pissed at the tourists over at Animal Kingdom, and then just turn their backs or refuse to move.  Most people only spend a minute or two, but I'll wait for 30 minutes to an hour for some interesting behavior.

What else am I going to do?  Go on a date with Baloo?

When you do go on your date with Baloo though remember to use the claw when you pick the prickly pear but you don't need to use the claw when you pick a pear of the big paupau

Walker1812 Photography wrote:
When you do go on your date with Baloo though remember to use the claw when you pick the prickly pear but you don't need to use the claw when you pick a pear of the big paupau

Hey, I am a gentleman.  These are things I already know.

Carl Roberts wrote:
Just kind of a nighty night bump

BUMP a by baby in the treetop?

William Beem wrote:
Haircut and new glasses for me.  Enjoy the thunderstorms and hail.

Today is haircut day for me too. Lucky hairstylist gets to have me cough all over her. Poor girl.

The rain is preventing me from being motivated to go to the gym. Oh yeah, my throat's doing that too... damnit. Like that's really what I need to be doing today... stupid obsessions.

Marliese Leitner wrote:

Today is haircut day for me too. Lucky hairstylist gets to have me cough all over her. Poor girl.

The rain is preventing me from being motivated to go to the gym. Oh yeah, my throat's doing that too... damnit. Like that's really what I need to be doing today... stupid obsessions.

I thought you wanted to stay under the covers on a day like this.

William Beem wrote:

I thought you wanted to stay under the covers on a day like this.

Yeah. But it's gym day. Do not question, lol.

Marliese Leitner wrote:

Yeah. But it's gym day. Do not question, lol.

I believe in gym days, but not if you're sick.  Your body needs rest in order to heal and you'll be spreading your nastiness to others who don't want or need it.  If you're that sick, stay home.

William Beem wrote:

I believe in gym days, but not if you're sick.  Your body needs rest in order to heal and you'll be spreading your nastiness to others who don't want or need it.  If you're that sick, stay home.

I know, I know, I know. Thus the reason I'm talking to you in my pajamas instead.

I'm still waiting for my furry bird...

William Beem wrote:
Enjoy the thunderstorms and hail.

Gulp
Really?

Marliese Leitner wrote:

I know, I know, I know. Thus the reason I'm talking to you in my pajamas instead.

I'm still waiting for my furry bird...

Carl Roberts wrote:

Gulp
Really?

Seriously.  I just heard it this morning on WESH news.

Carl Roberts wrote:
Gulp
Really?

William Beem wrote:

Wheee!

Marliese Leitner wrote:

Now I'm kinda glad my shoot today got cancelled.

Marliese Leitner wrote:

Today is haircut day for me too. Lucky hairstylist gets to have me cough all over her. Poor girl.

The rain is preventing me from being motivated to go to the gym. Oh yeah, my throat's doing that too... damnit. Like that's really what I need to be doing today... stupid obsessions.

Sorry you're still sick Ms. M.