we just got home from our annual new years eve beach bonfire.

dont know how the rest of the world governs bonfires on public beaches --but down here in florida --an official permit is required.

thats understandable, except its about impossible to ever get one !!

so, rather than go thru all the political red tape --and as long as the winds are not blowing on-shore --
the local fire department is kind enough to 'overlook' this permit matter --

and gives us a pass for 6 holidays nights per year --plus a few full moon parties

anyway --its beer and fun and NICE !!

the first shot is a couple night fishing at the surf -
the rest are the bonfire at 11PM --before the big crowd arrives :

Nothing beats a nice BIG bonfire...throw in pallets, chairs, tables...ANYTHING that burns

-gsbadbmr

Happy New Year Ira! Do you ever take any of your boxes to the beach? Or is that a big no no. I would think you would be quit the center of attention with some of those you have.

anything EXCEPT plywood, painted wood or the neighbors palm trees

do you need permits up there in canada?

hi eric --happy new year to you --

learned the hard way to never take a classic , irreplaceable box onto the sand and close to the surf--
sand and salt is brutal torture to tape decks and all the switches, connections, etc

the only good, loud box to be relaxed about is a kaboom
as they can be replaced, anytime

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:

anything EXCEPT plywood, painted wood or the neighbors palm trees

do you need permits up there in canada?

Yeah...most Canadians do...i however DON'T

-gsbadbmr

thats SO FAR --
the funniest post of 2009 !!

or on you on such a backwards time zone up there -
that its still 2008 ???

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:

thats SO FAR --
the funniest post of 2009 !!

Thanks Ira...NOW will you sell me your bolt box?

2009 arrives here in Canada in 4 days 17hours 11 minutes...i can't wait

Check your pm momentarily

-gsbadbmr

gordie --i've been trying to tell ya --the bolts box is not THAT good !!

so - for some short money -
want i should make you a couple of purple woodie bolts ??

and you could nail em to any conion

Purple woodie bolts it is...gracious amigo

-gsbadbmr

ira you need to come on tour with me. i am sure you would enjoy the experience.

like when ??

Happy new year Ira! Looks like a good time. I don't believe in resolutions but I'll give you a goal not necessarily to complete this year as it's obvious you haven't done it previously...

1. Skip the grail this time and get a quality camera.

2. Learn to effectively use said camera.

agreed !!
also --last night- i forgot the tripod --

and unless some photo/hip member says otherwise --

even the BEST cameras need a tripod for no-flash night shots -right ??????????/

Ira,

Fireside shooting can definitely be challenging and, as Freddie so tactfully pointed out, it really does really help to know what you are doing. Tripod is not always necessary, especially if your subjects are moving around.

Ideally, you should be using a camera that has decent high-ISO performance, a relatively fast lens and the ability to shoot manually.

What camera (make/model) were you using?

its a 1995 sony #900 digital -- sent you a PM - thanks

btw --hope you are correct about the tripod advice --because they take away from the informality of party pictures.

Ira, I would recommend Nikon D40 for your night-time pictures - they are not expensive and are pretty good I'll even trade you mine - for you Bolt box

Your camera is 14 years old.... Things have come a LOOOOONG way since then.

That is 95% of the reason for your results. I'll check PM...

quote:

Originally posted by vladi123456:
Ira, I would recommend Nikon D40 for your night-time pictures - they are not expensive and are pretty good I'll even trade you mine - for you Bolt box

hey vladi...i already called dibs on Ira's bolt box...and besides...Ira would most likely want your Nikon D40 PLUS $737.42 PLUS shipping and handling fees for what may have been your potential "trade"

-gsbadbmr

funny that you mentioned this --as i was just now pricing out my 2009 line-up --
and dont have much too offer you guys for any less than that cheapo $737 threshold

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:
i was just now pricing out my 2009 line-up --
and dont have much too offer you guys for any less than that cheapo $737 threshold

Do you accept payment plans...i hope



-gsbadbmr

the preferred payment plan is ::

you pay -- then you pray

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:
the preferred payment plan is ::

you pay -- then you pray

How about you pray that we pay...what do you say

-gsbadbmr

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:
the preferred payment plan is ::

you pay -- then you pray

AMEN brother!!!!!!