Baja trip pics are up
OBsurfr
http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_1.htm
http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_2.htm
Pic of Dan King
http://kneed4speed.com/images/Scan569.jpg
Pic of Terry Hendricks (after he was done showing me up in the water ;) )
http://kneed4speed.com/images/Scan570.jpg
tres banditos
http://kneed4speed.com/images/Scan543.jpg
Dan King, Terry and some tall guy
Missing is "silent" Mike
OBsurfr himself
http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-039F.jpg
OBsurfr
corrected path:
tres banditos
http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-543F.jpg
Dan King, Terry and some tall guy
Missing is "silent" Mike
Also:
Them be REAL bull balls!
http://kneed4speed.com/images/bull_balls1.jpg
"OBsurfr" <g.ba...@home.com> wrote in message
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> Go here for thumbnails
> http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_1.htm
> http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_2.htm
>
> Pic of Dan King
> http://kneed4speed.com/images/Scan569.jpg
>
> Pic of Terry Hendricks (after he was done showing me up in the water
)
> http://kneed4speed.com/images/Scan570.jpg
>
> tres banditos
> http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-543F.jpg
OBsurfr
Neal Miyake
"OBsurfr" <g.ba...@home.com> wrote:
> Go here for thumbnails
> http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_1.htm
> http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_2.htm
Excellent pics!
> tres banditos (correct correct shot)
http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-043F.jpg
Man, you are damned tall!
> OBsurfr himself
> http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-039F.jpg
How was it up the coast? Looking good.
sponge
Joanne VanMeter
knew you were headed to Baja.
Looks like you guys had some good surf and good fun.
Joanne
On Sun, 06 Jan 2002 19:02:54 GMT, "OBsurfr" <g.ba...@home.com>
wrote:
Joanne VanMeter
http://www.letsplay.net
Always Stoke
Top notch.
"OBsurfr"
<g.ba...@home.com> wrote:
--
.....m@rK ~ [190lbs of Hub Dev in action]
"In the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty..."
- Robert Nesta Marley
tdsurf
wrote:
>Go here for thumbnails
Muy Excellente ! Thanks for sharing the fruit of your labors with us.
Almost just like being there.
I hope you arent too surfed out - some nice waves coming our way this
coming week.
td
tdsurf
<joa...@qualcomm.com> wrote:
>Great photos! I was wondering where Dan was these last few weeks. I
>knew you were headed to Baja.
>
Did you get your server / email fixed yet?
td
Doc
"OBsurfr" <g.ba...@home.com> wrote in message
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chops, George. Another one further down.
>
> Pic of Dan King
> http://kneed4speed.com/images/Scan569.jpg
>
> Pic of Terry Hendricks (after he was done showing me up in the water
)
And....I'll be damned. I thought I'd cornered the market on Davis and
Sanford Reditilt tripods. Very nicely made, rugged units.
>
> tres banditos
>
http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-043F.jpg
> Dan King, Terry and some tall guy
> Missing is "silent" Mike
>
> OBsurfr himself
> http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-039F.jpg
Of course, some of us _need_ the extra tall tripods..........
Doc.....
OBsurfr
"Doc" <jfm...@mediaone.two.three.four.net> wrote in message
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>
> "OBsurfr" <g.ba...@home.com> wrote in message
> news:yb1_7.32181$NC1.8...@news1.elcjn1.sdca.home.com...
> > Go here for thumbnails
> > http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_1.htm
> > \
> http://kneed4speed.com/bajanewyear_2.htm - minor correction, not busting
yer
> chops, George. Another one further down.
I fixed all the screw ups. It would be out of character for me if I got it
all right on the first try ;)
> > OBsurfr himself
> > http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-039F.jpg
>
>
> Of course, some of us _need_ the extra tall tripods..........
I really do not like that tripod that much but it is the only one I could
find that was tall enough for me.
> Doc.....
>
>
OBsurfr
"Neal Miyake" <spo...@iav.com> wrote in message
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>
> "OBsurfr" <g.ba...@home.com> wrote:
> > Go here for thumbnails
> > http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_1.htm
> > http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_2.htm
>
> Excellent pics!
>
> > tres banditos (correct correct shot)
> http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-043F.jpg
>
> Man, you are damned tall!
Those other guys are just short :)
> > OBsurfr himself
> > http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-039F.jpg
>
> How was it up the coast? Looking good.
>
> sponge
When it got big a lot of surfers headed north where it was smaller and
cleaner. Of course I stayed put and got thrashed !
OBsurfr
"Joanne VanMeter" <joa...@qualcomm.com> wrote in message
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> Great photos! I was wondering where Dan was these last few weeks. I
> knew you were headed to Baja.
>
> Looks like you guys had some good surf and good fun.
>
> Joanne
There I was, relaxed and having a good time, relishing the fact that those
guys would never find me ;)
Seriously it was great to see them. They camped farther up the point and I
really should have spent more time with them than I did.
OBsurfr
"tdsurf" <tds...@NOwaveSPAMcam.com> wrote in message
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> Muy Excellente ! Thanks for sharing the fruit of your labors with us.
> Almost just like being there.
>
> I hope you arent too surfed out - some nice waves coming our way this
> coming week.
>
> td
old style, stiff and thick. I burned a shoulder out after three days of
paddling with that suit of armor! Can't complain though!
Shoulder is better and I've been surfing the local breaks.
OBsurfr
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> Killer photos George! I've really been enjoying your photos.
> Top notch.
Thanks Mark, it's appreciated.
It is really difficult for me to thin down the pics, I want to post them
all!
The Supreme Court
>Go here for thumbnails
>http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_1.htm
>http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_2.htm
Well done. Excellent pics!
Gracias,
Gamivia Duke, Esq.
"I am unaware of any such activities or operations. Nor
would I be disposed to discuss such an operation if it
did, in fact, exist."
Foon
>Go here for thumbnails
>http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_1.htm
>http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_2.htm
Superb shots George. I hope you were thoroughly tired from your own good
sesh before manning the camera.
I especially liked the tip work of the guy on the red board.
>tres banditos
>http://kneed4speed.com/images/Scan543.jpg
>Dan King, Terry and some tall guy
Dr Hendricks looks like one of those wirey tough guys. I'm not surprised
he surfs at night. I presume you were so tired from paddling you were compelled
to use Dan and Terry as arm rests :)
>OBsurfr himself
>http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-039F.jpg
Stoic in the face of the wavage in the background. How far away is
that peak?
I kinda liked this one too:
http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-056F.jpg
Orca with a spackle job. Looks like he's ready for the final coat.
Nice work. With snow in our forecast you have my full attention and envy.
-Foon
Always Stoke
Wayulll... if this is of any suggested help, my own rule-of-thumb is to
think of the small guy and keep the pics 800pixels wide or less.
Are these straight from the source, or going through a photo editing app?
--
.....m@rK ~ Proud Member, The Church of Surfing since 1983
Carson XP
Nice pix, OBsurfr. Looks like the wall. How was the water
temp/crowd/weather? Did you surf any other spots? Was the left breaking?
Was Hal still down there?
</SCR>
"OBsurfr" <g.ba...@home.com> wrote in message
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> Go here for thumbnails
> http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_1.htm
> http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_2.htm
>
> Pic of Dan King
> http://kneed4speed.com/images/Scan569.jpg
>
> Pic of Terry Hendricks (after he was done showing me up in the water
)
Doc
>
> "Doc" <jfm...@mediaone.two.three.four.net> wrote in message
> news:yv1_7.61481$Sj1.23...@typhoon.ne.mediaone.net...
>
> I fixed all the screw ups. It would be out of character for me if I got
it
> all right on the first try ;)
You and me both.....
>
> > > OBsurfr himself
> > > http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-039F.jpg
> >
> >
> > Of course, some of us _need_ the extra tall tripods..........
>
> I really do not like that tripod that much but it is the only one I could
> find that was tall enough for me.
Uh huh....kinda figured that. Once you get into something tall like that one
you kinda trade off stiffness or else the thing is hernia material. You need
something, what, 70" or so high??
I am given to understand that the really good ones are awfully pricy....and
wooden. An alternative might be one of the stands they make for lasers (
used in alignment systems) very stiff and they can be had quite tall.
Doc
OBsurfr
"Carson XP" <c...@h2ozone.net> wrote in message
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> <SCR>
> Nice pix, OBsurfr. Looks like the wall.
No spot names Carson or I will throw you on the reef next time I see you ;)
>How was the water temp/crowd/weather?
See my "Baja trip" posted yesterday
>Did you surf any other spots?
Naa, hung out with the family. Some people went to: "no spot names allowed"
when it got big.
I stuck around and got worked along with the other three guys with the balls
to try it.
>Was the left breaking?
Yes and no
> Was Hal still down there?
Of course! He took what was left of my torched wetsuit!
Neal Miyake
> > > OBsurfr himself
> > > http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-039F.jpg
> >
> > How was it up the coast? Looking good.
> When it got big a lot of surfers headed north where it was smaller and
> cleaner. Of course I stayed put and got thrashed !
I knew I wasn't clear on this. I meant behind you in the picture. It looks
really good there also.
sponge
OXOMOXO
>"Doc" wrote:
>> Of course, some of us _need_ the extra tall tripods..........
>
> I really do not like that tripod that much but it is the only one I could
>find that was tall enough for me.
>
I know what you mean about wanting to post them all. Culling
is difficult when you've 'scored'. Of course, in my case, if
I get 2 'keepers' on a roll, I'm happy.
Re: tripods....... I use a Bogen 3236, with the 3047 head.
It extends to 78", with the legs 44" apart, and the center
column down all the way. Total height, with legs together,
is 7'6". Comes in handy for shooting spots where you need
some extra height to see over the inside waves.
The head is 3-way pan/tilt, with a large, hexagonal,
quick-release plate. The sucker weighs in at about 12 lbs.
I've had mine a while, seems I recall paying $170, or so.
I know the simple act of scanning and assembling is lots
of work, and can get tedious. May I suggest, however, some
kind of text labels right on the image, as a way to describe,
or ID, the shot/subject?
><><><><
OXOMOXO
OBsurfr
the background to show how the point is set up. When conditions are good the
right is a long ride. the left is short and sweet with a heavy penalty
factor. Last year my daughter and I timed the rights. An average ride with
no "milking" the wave was 45 seconds. Exceptional waves were much longer. It
is a fun wave that can get nasty on occasion. The paddle out can be brutal.
I have been going there for 20 years, there have been a lot changes (mostly
with crowds).
OBsurfr
"OXOMOXO" <nos...@newsranger.com> wrote in message
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> OBsurfr wrote:
> >"Doc" wrote:
> >> Of course, some of us _need_ the extra tall tripods..........
> >
> > I really do not like that tripod that much but it is the only one I
could
> >find that was tall enough for me.
> >
> First, let me add my thanks and appreciation for the pics.
> I know what you mean about wanting to post them all. Culling
> is difficult when you've 'scored'. Of course, in my case, if
> I get 2 'keepers' on a roll, I'm happy.
Good waves with good surfers combined with good lighting really boosts the
"keeper"
percentage. My Sumatra trip was a prime example of that formula. It was the
highest success ratio I have ever had.
> Re: tripods....... I use a Bogen 3236, with the 3047 head.
> It extends to 78", with the legs 44" apart, and the center
> column down all the way. Total height, with legs together,
> is 7'6". Comes in handy for shooting spots where you need
> some extra height to see over the inside waves.
When the waves got big I shot from on top of a friends cab-over camper! it
wsas the only way to get over the inside waves!
> The head is 3-way pan/tilt, with a large, hexagonal,
> quick-release plate. The sucker weighs in at about 12 lbs.
> I've had mine a while, seems I recall paying $170, or so.
My old tripod is a Bogen 3001 with a 329 head. The tripod is to short
and not that stiff. I really like the head.
My current tripod is a Tiltall model TE 01 professional. The head is okay
but not like the Bogen. The tripod has bigger legs and is much stiffer than
the Bogen 3001.
Right now I have a problem switching heads. The existing Tiltal head
doesn't want to come off and appears to pressed on the center post. I will
work something out on this problem.
Question: If your Bogen is 78" tall with the post down you must be a giant
or standing
on a box to use it, right? Man thats a big'n.
> I know the simple act of scanning and assembling is lots
> of work, and can get tedious. May I suggest, however, some
> kind of text labels right on the image, as a way to describe,
> or ID, the shot/subject?
> ><><><><
> OXOMOXO
Yea I hear ya. It took me about 8 hours to select,scan and edit (slightly
sharpen only). If I
post fewer shots I will do as you suggest or just add some text next to the
image on the web page. I do this on some of my web pages , November Sessions
is an example.
Many thanks to you, Doc, Mark and others for helping me with your input. I
have learned alot.
Joanne VanMeter
wrote:
This has been such a long down time.
According to the netsol.com people, it will take them 3-5 days to
change the primary domain server to a new one. We found a place to
put our server for free (!!!) and the speed of the connections is
suppose to be very fast (can't remember the numbers).
Anyway, 3-5 days is the latest I've been told.
I sure have been getting alot of books read finally, now that I don't
have a site to take my time.
Joanne VanMeter
http://www.letsplay.net
Doc
>
> Many thanks to you, Doc, Mark and others for helping me with your input.
I
> have learned alot.
Jeez, don't include me. Between you and Roca and Neal and Lisa...and of
course Rico.... it's me that's been doing the learning.
OBsurfr
"Foon" <fo...@newsguy.com> wrote in message
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> "OBsurfr" says...
>
> >Go here for thumbnails
> >http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_1.htm
> >http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_2.htm
>
> Superb shots George. I hope you were thoroughly tired from your own good
> sesh before manning the camera.
>
> I especially liked the tip work of the guy on the red board.
That would be Glen Horn, the unofficial "mayor" of the point. Glen is a
great shaper, surfer and one of the finest people I have ever met.
> >tres banditos
> >http://kneed4speed.com/images/Scan543.jpg
> >Dan King, Terry and some tall guy
>
> Dr Hendricks looks like one of those wirey tough guys. I'm not surprised
> he surfs at night. I presume you were so tired from paddling you were
compelled
> to use Dan and Terry as arm rests :)
If you look close you can almost see me mumbling "Damn, they found me" ;)
The good doctor dropped in on some very healthy waves. I was very
impressed.
Terry has made quite an impression with my surf buds, many of whom are
hard to get to know and are tough judges of character (I'm probably one of
their few "mistakes").
> >OBsurfr himself
> >http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-039F.jpg
>
> Stoic in the face of the wavage in the background. How far away is
> that peak?
I would guess it is around 300 yards away, maybe a little more.
> I kinda liked this one too:
>
> http://kneed4speed.com/images/MVC-056F.jpg
>
> Orca with a spackle job. Looks like he's ready for the final coat.
I called it "buzzing the boat". The Gray whale would come right at us like
Moby Dick then turn on its side with the fin up (like the photo) and glide
right by a few yards away. It was way cool.
here is the url for anyone interested in the tour
http://www.malarrimo.com/
> Nice work. With snow in our forecast you have my full attention and envy.
>
> -Foon
Thanks Foon.
Andy
> Go here for thumbnails
> http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_1.htm
> http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_2.htm
Once again OB you posted some crisp photos. Looks like you kinda scored...
)
Two of my favorite:
http://kneed4speed.com/images/Scan548.jpg
http://kneed4speed.com/images/Scan564.jpg
The more I see of Baja the more I want to go.
Andy
OXOMOXO
>My current tripod is a Tiltall model TE 01 professional. The head is okay
>but not like the Bogen. The tripod has bigger legs and is much stiffer than
>the Bogen 3001.
>
for further stiffening. All of which is necessary to support my 1000mm lens,
which also weighs in at around 12-13 lbs.
> Question: If your Bogen is 78" tall with the post down you must be a giant
>or standing on a box to use it, right?
>Man thats a big'n.
>
The legs are in three sections, and I usually extend just two,
which puts the top plate about 5' (+or-) off the ground. The
advantage in the three section legs is further stiffening,
and the center column can stay low, to keep it even more stable.
The legs are 1-1/2" diameter at the top section, and the center
column is 1", geared, with a lock. Another advantage with the
3236 is the 3 section legs allow easy setup on uneven terrain.
> Many thanks to you, Doc, Mark and others for helping me with your input. I
>have learned alot.
>
No, thanks to you for sharing your pics. I know how much
work it takes to get them up, and viewable.
You're still shooting slides, aren't you?
><><><><
OXOMOXO
westoz
Tom.
"OBsurfr" <g.ba...@home.com> wrote in message
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> Go here for thumbnails
> http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_1.htm
> http://kneed4speed.com/baja_newyear_2.htm
>
> Pic of Dan King
> http://kneed4speed.com/images/Scan569.jpg
>
> Pic of Terry Hendricks (after he was done showing me up in the water
)
> http://kneed4speed.com/images/Scan570.jpg
>
> tres banditos
> http://kneed4speed.com/images/Scan543.jpg
> Dan King, Terry and some tall guy