Paulk Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thanks for a great binding Bomber! Sunday 1/11/09 We are long overdue for a Daily Rub-in:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crucible Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Now that's just mean... all of that pow and you don't give up the goods on where in BC? C'mon, throw a dog a bone here! Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Did you finally switch to step-ins Paul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulk Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Monday 1/12/09. Location: Revelstoke, B.C. Daily rub-in Todays weather played havoc on an early departure. Didn't really matter in the end because when we finally flew into the mountains, a layer of freezing rain turned us back in a hurry. After lunch we made it out into the snow, but the low ceiling kept us on some short runs. Not much for pics today, so instead how about trying to hold the camera while taking a run? It's not pretty, and if you get seasick.... TT, no step-in's for me. Not a fan in waist deep snow. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5MEoGGnBB0&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5MEoGGnBB0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSdPIMD3ceA&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSdPIMD3ceA&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Ong Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 When i grow up i wanna be just like you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 ya know Paul... if you want to continue this annual rub-in thing, it would be nice if you learned about exposure compensation! :p Or at least doesn't your camera have a snow/beach setting?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulk Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 ya know Paul... if you want to continue this annual rub-in thing, it would be nice if you learned about exposure compensation! :p Or at least doesn't your camera have a snow/beach setting?? Must be *ell to look at poor quality pictures when you're a tech geek:) :) In all honesty, I'm not. That said, the dim, gray look is a pretty accurate representation of the conditions here right now. I am messing with the quality of the pics by changing the file sizes, and I'll look into the snow setting thing... Where's Shred? he's always good at this stuff!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Paul do we need to start a "Daily Rub-In" fund for a new camera for you? I mean hell if you are going to torture us with pictures they better be damn good:D Have fun buddy, the whole rest of BOL viewing this thread is andat you Can we just pllllleeaaaaasseee trade our lives just for one season pllllleeeaasssseee Kara is a great cook and you'd love my kids:1luvu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Must be *ell to look at poor quality pictures when you're a tech geek:) :) Guilty. Something I've learned about photography is that the "accurate representation" is rarely the best picture. If you're not savvy with Photoshop, try Picasa for free. It's easy. http://picasa.google.com Edit - here's what Picasa can do: original: one click fix - "I'm feeling lucky": I'm feeling lucky plus one click color fix: I'm feeling lucky plus some fill light: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Fixing it "in post" will only give you mediocre results. Better to dial in some positive exposure compensation before you take the shot. Shoot, check your histogram, then dial in compensation until you have the exposure correct. The camera isn't recording an "accurate representation" of anything other than 17% grey, which is not actually what you're seeing. The precise amount of compensation you'll need varies depending on how you're using your camera, the weather, and a number of other things, but it will probably be something from +1/3 to +1 2/3 stops. Whilst you can correct colour on jpegs (as shown here), it's really not that good. If you have the choice, shoot raw and set the white balance later; it's much easier to do this before a conversion to jpeg. Revelstoke heli accessed powder is no stranger to hard gear ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulk Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 It's tuesday already? Up at 6am for a soak in the hottub, breakfast at 7am, Load the van by 8:15ish. In the air by 8:45ish. Eight runs by 1pm(we were slacking). Lunch back in the hanger, while we refuel the copter. Another three runs after lunch, back on the ground by 3:30ish. An hour of ICE for the knee back at the hotel. Sushi for diner at 7pm. I'll be sleeping by 9pm. Geoff, Do you really think we could set up a camera fund? I'm afraid this will start sounding like Gilmore:) Send donations to my paypal account! I'm not even going to mention the rest of that to Kara:) Anyways...found the snow setting on my camera(thanks Jack), but it can't fix my lack of talent..More movies than pics again today, and the guys with the Macs are working on an epic movie that may find it's way to you-tube this week..Here's a teaser. EDIT: looks like the music got tagged in the video...maybe if you hum a song while watching.... <object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6tlg_gVn8E&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6tlg_gVn8E&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Awesome Paul! Looks like you are having a wonderful time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmax Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Ray, how is Aspen at the moment snow and weatherwise? Can't wait to do some Speedcarving with you and your Evo. Hope you can keep up with me and my "Ute" sponsored by Viagra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Geoff, Do you really think we could set up a camera fund? I'm afraid this will start sounding like Gilmore:) Send donations to my paypal account! Hey, I think Carvedog is in for $20! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Fixing it "in post" will only give you mediocre results. Better to dial in some positive exposure compensation before you take the shot. Shoot, check your histogram, then dial in compensation until you have the exposure correct. The camera isn't recording an "accurate representation" of anything other than 17% grey, which is not actually what you're seeing.The precise amount of compensation you'll need varies depending on how you're using your camera, the weather, and a number of other things, but it will probably be something from +1/3 to +1 2/3 stops. Whilst you can correct colour on jpegs (as shown here), it's really not that good. If you have the choice, shoot raw and set the white balance later; it's much easier to do this before a conversion to jpeg. Agreed all around, but he's using a point-n-shoot, and I think photography is not his concern on this trip. Except I must correct you sir, it's 18%. :p ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulk Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Agreed all around, but he's using a point-n-shoot, and I think photography is not his concern on this trip. Except I must correct you sir, it's 18%. :p ;) It's a real challenge to stop yourself mid-pitch, throw a mitten off, grab the camera, and try to catch some action, without holding the group up. When we bring out the "good" camera its a 10 minute delay setting up the shot..and as it turns out, that footage hasn't been very good..I have plenty of respect for people who can shoot well, and with a minimal of fuss. Keep in mind, all of the runs we do are 1st tracks, and sometimes you ride through the best stuff before you have a chance to think about it. That said, thanks for the tips. I'm listening and trying to make some adjustments! These were shot in SNOW mode..I'll play with compensation a little today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Geoff, Do you really think we could set up a camera fund? I'm afraid this will start sounding like Gilmore:) Send donations to my paypal account! Hey, I think Carvedog is in for $20! You guys are both b@stards for different reasons. The heli trip rubin is cool, I'll go along with that. Just remember that I offered the $20 up, to call out a poser wannabe for talking a lot of sh!t and not putting up the goods. I thought he was an a$$ before, now I know it. Glad you are getting some good turns in Paul. I have been lucky enough to heli several times myself though not nearly enough in recent history. Get some. And John you seem like a nice guy, but come to find out you are mean as a snake. Good one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmut Karvlow Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Paully, you are my hero!!!!!! see ya on the 6th:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulk Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 See "Tuesday", repeat with warmer weather, and a little sunshine. And substitute Italian food for the sushi. Looks like the "you tube" video got yanked, I suspect it's under going some revisions, I'll talk to the producer in the morning. Today was highlighted with a trip south into an area that saw heavy natural avalanche activity last week. As a result, this week the area is still prone to man made avalanches..we stayed below tree line and in protected areas..Some of the visible fracture lines were over 3 meters deep. Pictures from the day: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulk Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 <object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwRBM13MnEM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwRBM13MnEM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulk Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 The day started grey and warm in town. The pilot unsure if we could fly in the fog. We show up at the hanger just as the valley clears enough for a run to the hills. We zig and zag our way across the river, heading south. We spot a hole in the low overcast and pop up into another world of blue skies, and white mountains. Should've put on the sunblock. The avalanche activity picked up as the sun warmed the slopes facing south. Witnessed alot of sluffing and one fairly large slide with a debris cloud. We stuck to the high Glaciers, and a particularly good run called "Big Apple". Turns for the soul today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulk Posted January 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Life is short. Epic boarding trips even shorter. Today was the last full day in the mountains. Yesterdays warm sun created a crust for us today above tree line..Sort of like carving, but not. Surviving the first turns, we were rewarded with soft, sparkling snow below the tree line. Natural gullies provided ample room for wide open banked GS turns..9000(or so) meters later we called it a day. Tomorrow is a half day, then a bus ride back to Calgary for the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman0177 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Paul, you are an evil man! It's not fair to tempt me like that in the midst of a credit crunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortcutToMoncton Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Oh. My. God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulk Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I'm back at work finally..The pics from the 1/2 day saturday no better than any others. We booked a charter flight for the afternoon, so we could make the trip back to Calgary a little less painful. We celebrated with one member of our group finally logging over one million vertical feet with CMH. Being the newest member, I have now logged over 150,000 feet.. Pictures of our fearless guide, high in the alpine zone. Temps around 30 degrees f.. "I think our pickup is over there"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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