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[tomf]

That is one big wave, did you work on a ship?

I love the water but I do not think I would like waves that big. It does not take to big of a wave to be bigger than my boat. My sports car is a boat, that on in the photo is mine. It is a barefoot boat and will do 70mph.

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[Charlie MV]

tomf, my destroyer was in storms with 80 foot seas a few times. Green water breaking over a bridge deck is an unforgettable experience. 15 footers on our boat was an equal rush.

I have salt water in my veins but now live inland and have to settle for organic tomatoes in my mouth. That works too.

[tomf]

Wow 80' wall of water would be a sight, I think even on a big ship it would be scary. I would never go in the ocean in my little boat you can see it is low to the water. Even on the river the waves can get a bit scary and one has to know how to handle a boat, it is the waves that come between waves in a different direction that make it hard not to take on water. I have had waves come over the bow and get me wet. I used to live north of Boston and went to the ocean all the time, now it is 2 or more hours away. The west coast ocean is ruff and the waves are way bigger than the east coast.

[tomf]

colorful photos from the Oregon state fair.

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[Charlie MV]

tomf, are those frogs attacking your family:)


The waves between waves are chop. Deep offshore the waves are more regular, evenly spaced and predictable. Storms get crazy because the waves become basically large chop.

The biggest waves I ever saw were rollers. The ship ,along with the rest of the fleet - and the world for that matter- disappear in the trough and reappear on the crest.

After watching the very experienced officer of the deck during my first helm watch in bad weather, I stopped worrying. The only thing the guy seemed worried about was spilling his coffee.

I used to barefoot and really love fast boats. Geezerfication has helped me become an 8 mile per hour kind of guy.

[tomf]

Geezerfication; that is funny. You know your old when your back goes out more than you do.

[tomf]

Charlie The photos are of some kids I walked up to and asked if I could take their picture, I ask people that look interesting if I can take their picture and they all love that I asked.

[tomf]

We have a number of fine gardens in Oregon, in the city of Portland the Rose Garden, the Japanese Garden, the Chinese Garden and the Rhododendron Garden are a must see.

The Photos are from the Oregon Gardens in Silverton if you go it takes most of a day to see the entire garden.

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[tomf]

Some more of the Oregon Gardens.

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[Charlie MV]

tomf, we are picture takers. You sir are a photographer. Thanks for the eye candy.

[tomf]

Thanks Charlie, I took this photo on Mt. Hood in Oregon, I like combining 3D and digital painting with photography, and I also do this with video. Video is a bit more of a challenge. I find it fun as there are always new things to learn and I like having things to do like art and music when it rains in the winter.





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[tomf]

Todays photo is of my cat she loves to be with me in my studio, she is jamming out on the keys.

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[tomf]

I took this the other day on a garden hike.

We need more people posting photos here.

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[tomf]

Today's photo.

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[tomf]

Todays Photo.

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[applestar]

I haven't been contributing, but I'm enjoying your photos immensely

[jal_ut]

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Swarm of Honey Bees

[rainbowgardener]

Gorgeous! I was out this AM taking some flowers after the rain shots. Haven't looked at them yet; if any of them turn out nice, I'll post one...

[tomf]

I saw a bee swarm once it was so strange then the next day they were gone.
I do not fear bees to much as they do not bother you but a swarm is spooky.

[tomf]

This is down the street from me, it is at a farm I get my rhododendrons from.

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[kammie]

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[saku]

MY Backyard
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Thurlow Dam in Tallassee, AL
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Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, SC
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[tomf]

Nice photos love the sunsets and the plantation.

This is a composite.

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[tomf]

Some flowers for you all.

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[Rissa-Lynn]

Here are some flower photos I've taken =) Sadly none are from my own garden, but if you check out my forum post under the introduce yourself section you'll find out why =D

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[tomf]

Lovely flower close ups Rissa-lynn.

This is a comp of a woman and a cat; a human cat.

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[tomf]

I just want to brag, I made the saddle holder for my wife’s saddle. I made it and some other furniture to match our furniture in the living room. This photo was taken in our old house. Sorry for sounding boastful but I feel it came out nice.

[tomf]

Some flower photos I just took.

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My wife thinks they look like dancers, maybe I will play with them in Photoshop.
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[tomf]

Today's photo is of a girl with a snake, are you afraid of snakes, look how brave the little girl is.

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[tomf]

This was taken at Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood.

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[applestar]

I love all the photos you're posting!

Tomf, I agree with your wife about the fuchsia flowers. Reminds me of the animated Disney movie Fantasia.

[tomf]

Thanks Applestar,; I loved that movie.

This is an idea I have for a short movie about a war between dragon riders and dragon clans. I have been working on a few movie clips with the dragons flying and fighting. When I find time I may finish a few sections of a short movie. I have a woman I videoed on green-wall acting like she is ridding a dragon using a sward and I have done some clips of her fighting while flying on a dragon. Much of what I am doing is to learn how to make special effects.

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[applestar]

Thosre are great looking dragons -- are they your own design?
And the scene is superb! I'm impressed by all your composites -- you are very talented.

[Charlie MV]

They look like South Carolina mosquitoes.

Great picture Tom.

[tomf]

The dragons are a 3d model I bought, I did how ever modify them to my liking. I did the posing, rendering and compositing. I do have a number of 3d models I have made. My dragons are not quite as good, 3D drawing is very involved.

[Charlie MV]

The way that two of them are sitting they looked like those creatures from men in Black 2 that Will Smith stashed the heroine with.

[tomf]

I made all the 3d models in this picture and the woman was a model I hired, I have some more interesting photos of her but I would not post them here. My wife was taking figure studies in school at the time.

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This is another model I hired I drew the wings and the dress on her.

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[tomf]

I got this photo of a dinosaur on the beach, I know people think they are extinct but photos don't lie.

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[tomf]

This is from a photo I took of my wife at sunset on the beach .

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[tomf]

Steam punk Borg.
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