*OFFICIAL* Snapshot of the Day (one image per post please) #1

dcstep · 02-01-2012, 05:16 PM

Sunset at Laguna Beach:

Sunset at Laguna Beach, looking toward Catalina by dcstep, on Flickr

The1 · 02-01-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

Hopefully this makes up for it...

overdressed.

UdubBadger · 02-01-2012, 07:51 PM

haha i think it needs more contrast...

The1 · 02-01-2012, 07:52 PM

yours or dave's?

UdubBadger · 02-01-2012, 08:07 PM

nice shot dave

The1 · 02-01-2012, 10:28 PM

just playing.

Weebl · 02-02-2012, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adrean8j

So I drive in to work and find this parked in my usual spot....needless to say I wasn't mad and quickly shot this with the few seconds I had available before rushing to clock in:

Corvette by Adrean8j, on Flickr

So you normally take up 4 spots?

at least that is what it looks like with the lines on the ground.

UdubBadger · 02-02-2012, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The1

yours or dave's?

mein

adrean8j · 02-02-2012, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weebl

So you normally take up 4 spots?

at least that is what it looks like with the lines on the ground.

Yeah one of those 4 spots happened to be where I normally park (far away from everyone else)....I was mildly irritated that he parked like that...but I wasn't gonna let it ruin my day...

RedBarron · 02-02-2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UdubBadger

Hopefully this makes up for it...

stop being stingy, more!!!

Chewy734 · 02-02-2012, 05:35 PM

3 candles

MaximusJ · 02-02-2012, 06:10 PM

MATT0404 · 02-02-2012, 08:56 PM

Intruder! by mkrepp, on Flickr

M_Six · 02-02-2012, 09:13 PM

Wow, nice shot, Matt. You nailed the focus on the geese.

MATT0404 · 02-03-2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Wow, nice shot, Matt. You nailed the focus on the geese.

Thanks, Mark.

I swear, wild geese can see/hear you coming a mile away.

My dirty photomobile shot with Olympus 100/2.8:

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee by mkrepp, on Flickr

dcstep · 02-03-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MATT0404

My dirty photomobile shot with Olympus 100/2.8:

I needed that, the Jeep, today. My M3 shooting blind almost got stuck turning around in a heavy snow. The snow on top was dry and cold, but it'd been in the 40s yesterday, so the ground was not frozen and very slick. Thankfully I was able to rock it out. Plan B was to have the rangers push me out, in appreciation for the calendars I gave them at the first of the year. (Always think ahead.)

Dave

MATT0404 · 02-03-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dcstep

I needed that, the Jeep, today. My M3 shooting blind almost got stuck turning around in a heavy snow. The snow on top was dry and cold, but it'd been in the 40s yesterday, so the ground was not frozen and very slick. Thankfully I was able to rock it out. Plan B was to have the rangers push me out, in appreciation for the calendars I gave them at the first of the year. (Always think ahead.)

Dave

Glad you made it out! I've had a few times that I've been out shooting in the M5 where I really wish I'd taken the Jeep. Now I try to take it whenever I go out. More room for gear, and just more capable. I'd hate to miss a shot because I didn't want to take my car down a certain road or trail.

The1 · 02-03-2012, 12:07 PM

How do you like the new Cherokee? I was thinking it would be the one to replace my 04 with. Unless i move out west.

traded a non working car for it

then lifted it 2 inches and threw some big tires on it.

MATT0404 · 02-03-2012, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The1

How do you like the new Cherokee? I was thinking it would be the one to replace my 04 with. Unless i move out west.

traded a non working car for it

then lifted it 2 inches and threw some big tires on it.

Nice Jeep

I really like the new Grand Cherokee. It's very comfortable, quiet, and spacious inside. Power is pretty good with the new Pentastar V6. The 2011's have a 5 speed automatic transmission which I don't think mates very well to the V6. It tends to bog a bit and hunt for gears too long. I think this is something they are looking to change in the years to come. Overall, I'm very satisfied with it.

Here's a shot of the M5 from today:

BMW M5 by mkrepp, on Flickr

TL · 02-03-2012, 04:38 PM

The T by GQjai, on Flickr

The1 · 02-03-2012, 04:43 PM

Thanks! It's kinda on it's last legs sadly.

yeah, I'm noticing that with a lot of the newer transmissions, I think the companies are lost for what to do. I feel like it's an argument over comfort vs. emissions.

I had a debate at a dealership i worked at long ago at how the automatic was shifting too early and the engine was bogging down. The final answer really is that all of them are doing it to get every last drop of fuel on the EPA testing. In the real world however, it can cause carbon build up and let's face it, it is a bit hard on an engine when it bogs down. Long story short, average driver is going to get worse mileage with it, unless they drive like a grandma. But as long as it hits the EPA targets, people seem happy.

Love that version of the M5, just looks classy.

The1 · 02-03-2012, 04:44 PM

nice shot Tim.

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The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	Thanks! It's kinda on it's last legs sadly. yeah, I'm noticing that with a lot of the newer transmissions, I think the companies are lost for what to do. I feel like it's an argument over comfort vs. emissions. I had a debate at a dealership i worked at long ago at how the automatic was shifting too early and the engine was bogging down. The final answer really is that all of them are doing it to get every last drop of fuel on the EPA testing. In the real world however, it can cause carbon build up and let's face it, it is a bit hard on an engine when it bogs down. Long story short, average driver is going to get worse mileage with it, unless they drive like a grandma. But as long as it hits the EPA targets, people seem happy. Love that version of the M5, just looks classy.
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