Tales of Wonder and Woe: UWOL #7

Carl Middleton · February 13th, 2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catherine Russell

Shoot (with film that is) those buzzards over the golf course..... sounds like an adventure to me....

Especially if they just found themselves one of your golfers you mentioned, Steven! CSI will even be there! Make sure to get some video of those Hummer H2's they apparently drive around in here in FL. ;)

Meryem Ersoz · February 13th, 2008, 05:53 PM

aw, man! no disney world?? dang!

that was the cornerstone of our whole "our world, your vision" diversity program!

while the rest of us are trotting the globe in search of nature's exotica, we could always count on a trip to disney world at the end of this thing. what a letdown!

and Cat, glad to see you weren't sucked into a giant snowbank or blown away by the 80 mph winds!

of course, it's hard to beat Brian for the Nasty Weather prize, but it has not been easy shooting in these parts lately....

Bob Thieda · February 13th, 2008, 08:29 PM

Ya...who!....On the way home today I had an idea....
Did some research after work...and it might work....
There's somethin' special just a few miles from my house and if the weather is good this weekend....I...might...just....have...somethin'....

At least there is hope.... :)

Catherine Russell · February 13th, 2008, 11:31 PM

Go for it Bob! I'm all for hope. Hope is a wonderful, powerful thing.

Cat

Eric Gulbransen · February 14th, 2008, 02:33 AM

My last two UWOL shooting trips found me in glorious places, but blindingly soaked in pea soup fog. I had the location right, but I got the timing all wrong. So today I tried again, only this time I headed south instead - and again to a place I had never been before. No need to leave at 5am like I did though - When I got there I was surrounded yet again, by fog. You'd think I was shooting in England...

I'm still not sure exactly how this will be an adventure on tape, but it sure has been one to shoot.

Glad everyone seems to be doing well. I'm still struggling, but getting better by the hour.

Marj Atkins · February 14th, 2008, 06:06 AM

So nice to see you back Cat. Hope you didn’t go through too much trauma to get that concussion and hope you are feeling a lot better now.

David Gemmell · February 14th, 2008, 06:37 AM

My wife and I were looking at Per's picture of the eagle eating the fox and I called out to my 11 year old son Arran, "Hey Arran, come and have a look at what Per's filming for UWOL 7" (my son knows who I mean when I say Per). He looked at the picture and said "Dad, don't worry about filming UWOL this time - as your wasting your time". I quickly reminded him that winning wasn't everything, and he just grinned in sympathy as he patted my back. My wife and I just looked at each other and laughed.

Per Johan Naesje · February 14th, 2008, 07:26 AM

LOL, that was the best story I have heard for a long time :-)))))
David, tell your son which I think is a BIG fan of me, that I have to come and visit him one day!
But, you must also tell him to have more faith to his own father!!! And there is much more to get a decent film than just a razor sharp and stunning footage. Think I'm struggling a bit to get my story through!

Catherine Russell · February 14th, 2008, 09:00 AM

Hi Marj:

On the mend! I think all I need now is a good South African adventure to push me to a full recovery. Looking forward to what you've cooked up for us!

David:

Too funny! Tell Arron that his dad has wowed us many a time with his entries, right along with Per, and UWOL just wouldn't be what it is without him!

We are getting close now.... I'm starting to feel that craving to submerge myself in UWOL film and adventure!

Cat

Meryem Ersoz · February 14th, 2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Gulbransen

I'm still not sure exactly how this will be an adventure on tape, but it sure has been one to shoot.

well, i'm glad to see that someone is finally getting the point!

i'm editing a bit this morning. still need footage, but i won't be getting what i need in this current snowstorm, bah...no time yesterday and it was 65 degrees, lots of time this morning, and it's dumping again. grrrrrr...

buck up, david, you've made some awesome stuff....the interesting thing this year will be to see if UWOL can crown its first-ever 2-time winner. should be tough for everyone, there's some serious contenders joining the fray, i'm betting! besides, our kids are always the last people on the planet to appreciate how remarkably talented we are...

Dale Guthormsen · February 14th, 2008, 07:44 PM

Meryem,

Was curious if you sent out the uploading details as yet? Not that i am ready, but i am getting there.

HAVING A TUFF TIME WITH A NARATIVE!!!

AND YOU WERE GOING TO MAKE THIS AN EASY ONE!!!!!

Ruth Happel · February 14th, 2008, 11:49 PM

Well, Robin and I have wrapped up this challenge, since we are off later this week for a few days as part of her mid winter break to visit an old friend of mine in CA. He and I used to do recording trips around the world, making environmental albums and wildlife sound installations. So we will reminisce, while Robin can hopefully avoid being bored :)

I also wanted to let everyone know we were busy during the UWOL break the past few months. If anyone wants to see our videos, they are posted on our rockfowl.com and naturepalooza.com sites. We posted them all to revver.com starting last week, and I am proud to say that as of today, Marvelous Mammals is on the first page of their editor's picks. So our UWOL entry is being seen beyond the contest!

I'm looking forward to seeing all the video adventures here on UWOL soon-the anticipation is building with all the exciting field reports.

Ruth

David Gemmell · February 14th, 2008, 11:59 PM

Hi Guys,

Per; Yes, like all of us, my son is a big fan of yours, and would love you to visit us down us. Actually, you stay there and we'll come to you whilst visiting my country of birth - Scotland. When in Scotland I practiced the sport of falconry for many years however, it is illegal in Australia. So I haver a real affinity with your Golden Eagle entry.

Meryem; with three competitive young boys, I have learned to become very resilient - especially when they say "Dad wouldn't be able to do that...". Then again, that wakeboard Arran got for his birthday has done something to my back. They might have a point sometimes.

Cat; Hope your entry is coming along. Actually, you probably have adventures on the farm all the time! I am struggling big time, but will come up with something.

Eric Gulbransen · February 15th, 2008, 12:27 PM

Has anyone else ever gotten the eerie feeling while out there shooting, that WE are the ones being watched?

I'm shooting a cute little chipmunk of a bird yesterday when for some strange reason, and spurred on by not one ounce of a sound, I look up over my right shoulder, and....

YIKES!

This adventure is getting interesting

Mat Thompson · February 15th, 2008, 01:21 PM

wow Eric thats some close up! Maybe he thought the chipmunk might try and knock you off and he fancied a scrap or two!

oh and is this a secret bird of prey round or something ? :-)

February 13th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#93
Bob Thieda Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 541	Ya...who!....On the way home today I had an idea.... Did some research after work...and it might work.... There's somethin' special just a few miles from my house and if the weather is good this weekend....I...might...just....have...somethin'.... At least there is hope.... :) __________________ Bob T.

February 14th, 2008, 06:37 AM	#97
David Gemmell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bendigo, Australia Posts: 234	Funny Moment... My wife and I were looking at Per's picture of the eagle eating the fox and I called out to my 11 year old son Arran, "Hey Arran, come and have a look at what Per's filming for UWOL 7" (my son knows who I mean when I say Per). He looked at the picture and said "Dad, don't worry about filming UWOL this time - as your wasting your time". I quickly reminded him that winning wasn't everything, and he just grinned in sympathy as he patted my back. My wife and I just looked at each other and laughed.

February 14th, 2008, 07:26 AM	#98
Per Johan Naesje Trustee Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Akershus, Norway Posts: 1,413	LOL, that was the best story I have heard for a long time :-))))) David, tell your son which I think is a BIG fan of me, that I have to come and visit him one day! But, you must also tell him to have more faith to his own father!!! And there is much more to get a decent film than just a razor sharp and stunning footage. Think I'm struggling a bit to get my story through! __________________ - Per Johan

February 14th, 2008, 07:44 PM	#101
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Meryem, Was curious if you sent out the uploading details as yet? Not that i am ready, but i am getting there. HAVING A TUFF TIME WITH A NARATIVE!!! AND YOU WERE GOING TO MAKE THIS AN EASY ONE!!!!! __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

February 14th, 2008, 11:49 PM	#102
Ruth Happel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Black Mountain, NC Posts: 488	Well, Robin and I have wrapped up this challenge, since we are off later this week for a few days as part of her mid winter break to visit an old friend of mine in CA. He and I used to do recording trips around the world, making environmental albums and wildlife sound installations. So we will reminisce, while Robin can hopefully avoid being bored :) I also wanted to let everyone know we were busy during the UWOL break the past few months. If anyone wants to see our videos, they are posted on our rockfowl.com and naturepalooza.com sites. We posted them all to revver.com starting last week, and I am proud to say that as of today, Marvelous Mammals is on the first page of their editor's picks. So our UWOL entry is being seen beyond the contest! I'm looking forward to seeing all the video adventures here on UWOL soon-the anticipation is building with all the exciting field reports. Ruth __________________ http://rockfowl.com/ Last edited by Ruth Happel; February 15th, 2008 at 12:21 AM. Reason: typo

February 13th, 2008, 05:53 PM	#92
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	aw, man! no disney world?? dang! that was the cornerstone of our whole "our world, your vision" diversity program! while the rest of us are trotting the globe in search of nature's exotica, we could always count on a trip to disney world at the end of this thing. what a letdown! and Cat, glad to see you weren't sucked into a giant snowbank or blown away by the 80 mph winds! of course, it's hard to beat Brian for the Nasty Weather prize, but it has not been easy shooting in these parts lately....

February 13th, 2008, 11:31 PM	#94
Catherine Russell Trustee Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lyons, Colorado Posts: 1,224	Go for it Bob! I'm all for hope. Hope is a wonderful, powerful thing. Cat

February 14th, 2008, 02:33 AM	#95
Eric Gulbransen Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Palo Alto, California Posts: 520	My last two UWOL shooting trips found me in glorious places, but blindingly soaked in pea soup fog. I had the location right, but I got the timing all wrong. So today I tried again, only this time I headed south instead - and again to a place I had never been before. No need to leave at 5am like I did though - When I got there I was surrounded yet again, by fog. You'd think I was shooting in England... I'm still not sure exactly how this will be an adventure on tape, but it sure has been one to shoot. Glad everyone seems to be doing well. I'm still struggling, but getting better by the hour.

February 14th, 2008, 06:06 AM	#96
Marj Atkins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Johannesburg South Africa Posts: 768	So nice to see you back Cat. Hope you didn’t go through too much trauma to get that concussion and hope you are feeling a lot better now.

February 14th, 2008, 09:00 AM	#99
Catherine Russell Trustee Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lyons, Colorado Posts: 1,224	Hi Marj: On the mend! I think all I need now is a good South African adventure to push me to a full recovery. Looking forward to what you've cooked up for us! David: Too funny! Tell Arron that his dad has wowed us many a time with his entries, right along with Per, and UWOL just wouldn't be what it is without him! We are getting close now.... I'm starting to feel that craving to submerge myself in UWOL film and adventure! Cat

February 14th, 2008, 11:59 PM	#103
David Gemmell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bendigo, Australia Posts: 234	Hi Guys, Per; Yes, like all of us, my son is a big fan of yours, and would love you to visit us down us. Actually, you stay there and we'll come to you whilst visiting my country of birth - Scotland. When in Scotland I practiced the sport of falconry for many years however, it is illegal in Australia. So I haver a real affinity with your Golden Eagle entry. Meryem; with three competitive young boys, I have learned to become very resilient - especially when they say "Dad wouldn't be able to do that...". Then again, that wakeboard Arran got for his birthday has done something to my back. They might have a point sometimes. Cat; Hope your entry is coming along. Actually, you probably have adventures on the farm all the time! I am struggling big time, but will come up with something.

February 15th, 2008, 12:27 PM	#104
Eric Gulbransen Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Palo Alto, California Posts: 520	Has anyone else ever gotten the eerie feeling while out there shooting, that WE are the ones being watched? I'm shooting a cute little chipmunk of a bird yesterday when for some strange reason, and spurred on by not one ounce of a sound, I look up over my right shoulder, and.... YIKES! This adventure is getting interesting Attached Thumbnails

February 15th, 2008, 01:21 PM	#105
Mat Thompson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 1,397	wow Eric thats some close up! Maybe he thought the chipmunk might try and knock you off and he fancied a scrap or two! oh and is this a secret bird of prey round or something ? :-)