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Forests and Rainforests. Fine art wilderness photography by Chad Dutson.
Second Light
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA
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++ This image featured by USA Today November 21, 2014
It was my first visit to Rocky Mountain National Park. I wanted to catch a spectacular image showing the beautiful transition from fall to winter. Unfortunately stormy weather predominated the trip, like on this particular morning. Fellow photographer, Dustin LeFevre, and I awoke to mostly overcast skies, with only a single star visible above. Regardless, we gathered the stamina to ready ourselves and drive up the canyon. Within a few minutes we ran into a snow storm. What? Hope was nearly diminished. We decided to change directions and head up a different canyon. As we arrived, we were greeted with light snowflakes, and so the situation was still dire. But as I packed my ClikElite backpack, Dustin prodded me to look over my shoulder. Behind us there were hints of pink showing on the skyline. This was incredible! We were no fewer than 30 minutes BEFORE official sunrise, yet color was already visible. We literally sprinted up the trail to a pre-determined location along a lake. I gasped for air as I carried my 30-pound pack. About half way up, I told Dustin to move on without me --- my heart just couldn't take the pace. I setup near there and shot sunrise from an outcrop. And sunrise continued to blaze, so much that I decided I should continue up the trail to make an attempt at the other location. As I arrived at the lake, I setup my shot, disappointed I missed peak light, as the view was incredible! Then suddenly a wave of second light appeared, created an incredible alpenglow on the distant mountainside. I felt so fortunate, to experience such a spectacle in nature!
Golden Lake
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
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As a youngster, I often roamed the Wasatch Mountains with my family. One of my favorite features of the forest is the aspen tree -- the sound it makes when the wind blow, the way it glistens in the sunlight, and especially during autumn when its leaves turn a bright yellow. I captured this shot high in the Wasatch, right before sundown, making a beautiful golden lake!
Classic Zion
Zion National Park, Utah, USA
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Autumn sunlight glistening through cottonwood trees along the Virgin River in Zion National Park of southern Utah. Yes, this is *the* classic Zion shot, and everyone needs one. Such a beautiful place to stand and admire nature!
Passing Through
Ozark Mountains, Arkansas, USA
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My wife and I visited Arkansas in early fall and anticipated the trip to be more of a scouting adventure for future trips in the area that would be longer. As we were passing through a portion of the Ozarks, I saw this scene. I immediately turned the car around and unpacked the gear. I only took pics for a few minutes, because I knew couldn't top this one. The color added to the stillness of the water made the scene perfect.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, USA
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My wife and I were privileged to have a few autumn days in the Smokies, and one afternoon while meandering through the forest, we stumbled across an incredible red tree. With all the dark green trees around, it stuck out like the bright sun. I spent 15 minutes walking around it, looking for a perspective that demonstrated its incredible beauty. This was my preferred angle.
Fall Mist
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina, USA
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A downpour of rain plagued the forest as my wife and I wandered from overlook to overlook. As a result we took break from photography and wandered through the woods. It was there I saw this scene. I had to grab the camera and capture the scene! Such a beautiful glow as a the rain thinned some, and the fog still moved through the trees.
Down Below
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina, USA
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I visited Great Smoky Mountains during the 2014 fall season. The trips was planned months in advance with specific dates in mind. I had grand plans to capture the vast vistas located throughout the Smokies; however overcast skies, fog, and rain plagued the entire visit. On one day, the sky opened just enough to catch glimpses of distant hillsides, enough to capture some scenes. While standing atop the mountain, I walked over to the North Carolina side of the mountain, and caught a glimpse of a winding road down below. Notwithstanding the rain, I took the risk of changing lenses, and zoomed in to this scene!
On the Hill
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
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I watched the sun set through the aspen treetops, then at dusk I setup this long exposure. I found the topography most interesting, with aspens growing in different directions on the steep hillside. Thanks to Joshua Kelsch for joining in for an exciting evening!
West Jordan, Utah, USA
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I was fortunate to spend an evening wandering through the Conservation Garden Park before fall colors were gone. My standard all-around telephoto lens is out for repair, so spent the evening capturing perspectives with my 150-600mm. While glimpsing through the viewfinder, I came across this scene, showing incredible depth and backlight from the sunset.
Smoky Stream
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina, USA
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For the first time I visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park this fall. I was excited to capture grand views from the myriad of overlooks in the area; however the weather had a different plan, as through the week the area was socked in with fog and overcast skies. As a result, I sought out new perspectives that were more intimate, such as this one. I captured this autumn scene along the Oconaluftee River as it drains down the North Carolina side of the Smokies.
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
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Fall came early in Utah this year. As a result, I frequently found myself struggling to find new perspectives from which to capture new scenes, primarily due to time constraints. This week I found myself not too far from Mount Nebo, in the Wasatch Mountains. As the sun began dipping over the horizon, I saw the highlights of the sun glistening among the leaves in the treetops of some nearby aspens. "This is it, go back!" I yelled out to the driver and colleague -- actually my beautiful wife. She turned the vehicle around and parked. I scrambled down the hillside, setup my tripod, and captured this scene. A scene that called out to me, making a comparison of the already-dormant aspens on the left, and the living, vibrant aspens on the right! Amazing sight! And a special thanks to Josh for coming along, too!
After Rain
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA
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As I meandered along slippery boulders on a mountainside, I came across this simple scene -- raindrops clinging to the already fall-turned red/yellow leaves. Normally I am so involved in capturing grand scenes, it is easy to overlook such small things. You know, the scenes that make your jaw gape open; but on this occasion nature's beauty was seen best in such a succinct moment. My eyes peered gleefully at a such magical contrast and color!
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
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I visited this area as a young boy, long ago. I come back frequently to the area, and somehow kept forgetting to stop here. Thanks to a recent post by fellow photographer, Christian Peay, it reminded me of a treasure hidden in the Wasatch Mountains. So I jumped in the Jeep with my son, prepped for a journey to the pre-destined location. Upon arrival, I packed my gear, and hiked up to this spot with master photographers Dustin LeFevre, Peter Irwindale, Emily Dickey.
The hike was grueling, well at least for me, since I am an older, overweight guy. Upon reaching the lake, I knew I only had single-digit minutes to setup and capture what I wanted. I extended the tripod legs, affixed the camera, and snapped this multiple-exposure shot. The wind created an insatiable glow. And just two minutes later the sun began receding from view.
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
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I went on an evening excursion with my family through the Wasatch Back near Salt Lake City. We meandered from forest to forest, until coming across an overlook near Deer Valley, a few minutes before sunset. From there, we walked through the shrubs and trees, and I saw this grouping of leaves, jutting out towards the sun. The wind was howling and a chill filled the air. I setup the shot for a fast shutter speed, to capture the leaves as if they were still.
Meadow Highlights
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
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My wife and I awoke early in the morning to catch a specific scene high in the Wasatch Mountains. Alarm was set for 5:00AM, to provide time to pack the Jeep, then rush up into Utah's high country in time to catch alpenglow on the back side of Mount Timpanogos. To our dismay, a dog we were watching for family had an "accident," so we were delayed due to cleaning up the mess. The diversion took an extended period of time, making our arrival late at the pre-determined location. As a result we wandered away from the scene disappointed.... until I came across this spot. The sun's morning rays glowed, creating highlights in the trees all around. I setup the tripod with a low perspective, and captured this incredible meadow scene, high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Evening Layers
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
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High in the Wasatch Mountains, I enjoyed a beautiful sunset with the company of my wife. Under the cool temperatures of late summer, we watch the sun recede over the distant horizon. The lowers lines blazed red, while the upper layers turned orange and yellow. I then glanced at the evening layers, made more prominent by a gentle haze. The warm tones glowed all around!
Under Clear Skies
Lake Tahoe, Nevada, USA
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My goal this year was to visit Lake Tahoe during summer. I realized last week I had not fulfilled this task, so in a last-ditch effort caught the Amtrak train to Reno and drove down to Tahoe for 3 days of shooting.
The lake is so huge, it is a difficult task to determine where you want to be for sunset --- there are so many good views from the Nevada and California side! About two hours before sundown, I determined this was the spot! Although I was yearning for drama on the horizon, all shooting was under clear skies. Notwithstanding this setback, the sun cast an amazing glow on the normally white rocks of the shoreline, providing its own kind of drama. The waves raged on the shore, and a long exposure helped capture the intense blues!
Afternoon Light
Glacier National Park, Montana, USA
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The first week of summer is a magical time to visit Glacier. The sun is at its peak, seeing the depths of the canyon that are not visible the rest of the year! Captured this shot over the still lake under late afternoon light.
Enduring Winter
North Cascades National Park, Washington, USA
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Although I visited Washington in early summer, the enduring winter just seemed to linger in the Cascade Mountains. Snow persisted in glacier-like patterns throughout the forest. So glad I decided to wear long pants! The air was filled in a bone-chilling breeze, and the area was covered in an overcast layer. Just as I was about to give up on the light, a little glimmer of sunset's rays cast through the layer onto Mount Shuksan. I pointed the camera in that direction and captured this shot.
Glacier Glow
Glacier National Park, Montana, USA
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Late evening glow in Glacier National Park. I raced the setting sun, with a pre-determined location for best light. Unfortunately I mis-timed my arrival, so the precarious cliffs in the area seemed like such a burden. I arrived just in time to capture sunset's peak light from within Flathead Indian Reservation! Beautiful Glacier!!
Upper Waterton Lake
Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Captured this shot of Upper Waterton Lake from the shoreline in the town of Waterton. Although light was mostly even and boring, the drama in the clouds made for an interesting composition. Although the foreground is Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, the distant background has two peaks within Glacier National Park in Montana, Goat Haunt Mountain (elev. 2603 m, 8541 ft) and Mount Cleveland (elev. 3190 m, 10466 ft). The foreground peaks are Vimy Peak (elev. 2385 m, 7824 ft) and Mount Boswell (elev. 2454 m, 8051 ft).
Warm the Soul
Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada
I visited Waterton Lakes National Park for the first time this spring. No words can describe the incredible experiences of the day.... dramatic overcast skies, to pouring rainstorm, to windy conditions, and finally to a incredible light display -- All in a day's work for a photographer. This shot was captured just as the rain stopped, with the ground completely saturated. My feet were soaked, and although the air was cold, the warm light seemed to warm the soul.
Waterton Lakes National Park is in Alberta and British Columbia, situated at the extreme southern border of Canada, along the 49th Parallel with the United States. The combined Waterton Lakes and Glacier National Parks create the world's first International Peace Park.
Zion National Park, Utah, USA
I wandered through Zion National Park, alone, watching winter light fade along the sandstone cliffs. The air was brisk, yet the light was warming, both to the soul and touch. I setup the tripod and awaited the perfect moment, right as the sun last touched the sandstone mound on the hill. Then click!
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
A few photographer friends invited me to capture fall colors below Mount Timpanogos. As I meandered through a grassy meadow, sunset light glistened along the tops, an incredibly beautiful Utah fall scene! Wow!
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
Late fall is a wonderful time to visit the Wasatch Mountains, and one more I decided to take a Jeep trip up to the ridge tops with my wife. We met up with friend and photographer, Dustin LeFevre. As we drove along this scene passed by my periphery, and knew I needed it. I captured this shot under late afternoon light, providing excellent highlight on the yellow leaves.
Wall Reflection
High Uintas, Utah, USA
Late summer sunset reflections over Wall Lake in the High Uintas of the Uinta National Forest.
Hint of Fall
Provo Canyon, Utah, USA
Mid-September always brings interesting weather to Utah, from cold, windy weather to warm, sunny days. This particular chilly evening came the day after a fall "winter" storm passed through the area. The fall season is well upon the state of Utah.
Touch of Winter
Oquirrh Mountains, Utah, USA
The Oquirrh Mountains stretch in a north-south direction along the west side of the Salt Lake Valley. Compared to the rest of the Wasatch Range, they appear from a distance to merely be hills. The highest peak of this range is Flap Top Mountain, reaching 10,620 feet (3,237m).
On this particular occasion, fall was well upon area, with colors ranging from yellow and orange to deep red. My wife joined me and we Jeeped through the area. A winter storm hit the area, dropping up to a foot of snow. Thankfully our Jeep pressed through it and we blazed a trail to this vantage point. As we reached here the sun broke through just enough to highlight the area in a gorgeous yellow and orange light, providing this amazing scene!
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Sunset light capturing water frozen as a bridge, with icicles hanging several feet down from above. Notwithstanding the beauty, it is surprisingly perilous to spend significant time standing under these beautiful features!
Lone Aspen in Fall
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
Lone aspen tree captured during late fall in the Wasatch Mountains of northern Utah. I went out in pursuit of contrasting reds and yellows, and this is the scene I discovered near Park City.
Bridge Below Rainier
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
An early fall visit to Mount Rainier National Park in Washington, captured under stormy and foggy skies.
Falling Leaf
Brian Head, Utah, USA
I saw a picture of fall on television reminding me that fall was raging in the upper country of southern Utah. My wife and I decided it was time for an overnighter. We packed up that minute and headed south for the four-hour drive to Brian Head. Upon arrival we meandered through the city streets, most of them dirt, looking for a vantage point. I saw a street lined with tall aspens and walked up to one. I looked straight up and saw this sight. Loved it! I setup the tripod and snapped this shot, catching a falling leaf.
Timp Fall Glow
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
Fall view from the east side of Mount Timpanogos. Once the sun sets over Timp, the canyon on the back side is filled with deep shadows. Meanwhile when clouds are present over the peaks, the sky comes alive, reflecting colorful light deep into the canyons.
Utah, USA
Looking up vertically out of an ice sculpture towards a glowing, overcast sunset sky. Light captured the blue hues of the ice, while the sun cast a pink glow that covered the sky!
Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
Early fall at Sol Duc Falls in Olympic National Park. Rain was prevalent, which graciously provided an overcast sky, permitting beautiful even lighting throughout the image! The water quickly split here, then converged again at the base of the falls, an incredible beautiful sight! There was a large number of visitors, adding to the complexity of capturing this shot without bystanders --- LOTS of waiting! Another fun adventure with fellow photographer, Dustin LeFevre!
Cecret Reflection
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
The Cottonwood Canyons of northern Utah hide so many surprises. One surprise, Cecret Lake, is a short hike, about a mile, from the parking lot. During winter this lake is completely covered in snow, but in the spring, summer, and fall it makes an incredible destination. I captured this shot one evening at the beginning autumn's official entry in 2013. Light was fairly even for this one, and just a few minutes later it exploded to an incredible warm glow!
Crater Storm
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA
Fires spread throughout the West this season, and on this particular night, smoke from the surrounding fires plagued the views of almost everything; that is until a summer storm filled the skies, creating a situation in which smoke, clouds, and rain created an atmosphere that was nothing short of magnificent!
A friend and I setup for long exposures, to attempt to catch lightning before the rain caught up to us. Rain trickled for about 15 minutes leading up to the moment. Then it began pouring. While heavy rain fell, I snapped this last shot and shazam! I had the shot. We sprinted to the car, but it was too late -- we were soaked all the way through! At least I got the shot!
Storm Atop Oquirrhs
Oquirrh Mountains, Utah, USA
A late fall storm loomed over northern Utah, so late morning my wife and I drove up into the Oquirrhs to catch the breaking storm. The road was covered by up to a foot of so, and the Jeep did a fantastic job in taking us tot he top. Magnificent light shone through the clouds for brief moments. I captured this shot as golden hour was just underway.
Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
While hiking through the rainforest of Olympic National Park, I stumbled across this tree branch. In each direction I saw green. The forest was completely lush, and an overcast sky helped to provide even lighting throughout the scene.
Utah's Cecret
Albion Basin, Utah, USA
A friend, my wife, and I took an evening to take a jaunt up Little Cottonwood Canyon, to visit the Albion Basin -- this basin is situated among Alta Ski Resort. A mile hike up from the trailhead is Cecret Lake. Several passersby made the hike to the area, and thankfully most of them disappeared when the sun set, creating a sacred moment to enjoy this little secret in Utah.
Green Seasons
Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA
Along Oregon's historic Highway 30, in the Columbia River Gorge, are several waterfalls, all categorized as natural jewels. This particular fall, the lower along McCord Creek, drops several hundred feet straight down into a beautiful pool, then cascades over several sections before flowing into the Columbia River. The force of the falls creates endless flows of mist in the air, making photography extremely difficult. This particular section of the creek is littered with natural debris, but the constant presence of moisture covers all surfaces with beautiful, lush moss and other vegetation. I captured this composition with the help of some useful waders, just shortly before dusk.
Elowah Falls drop approximately 213 feet (65 m) and flow year round. The falls previously had other names, such as McCord Creek Falls and Pierce Falls [source: www.waterfallsnorthwest.com].
Moonlight Sonata
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
Summer is always a special experience in Grand Teton National Park, and one feature this week is the full moon. Supermoon light cast immediately after sunset on the Tetons of western Wyoming, captured under diffused moonlight. The long exposure caught the shadows cast on the majestic mountain peaks. A slight breeze kept the water from reaching a full mirror-like reflection, yet the peace of the moment was sufficient to capture the serenity of the scene. I sat on water's edge, listening to coyotes calling in the distance, snapping shot after shot, and a glimmer of light from a passing auto helped cast a yellow hue to the right side of the image. I knew after the click of this one that I had what I wanted and called it a night.
Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA
In spring I hiked alone up the trail to this wondrous location in the Columbia River Gorge. The air was cold, rain fell gently, and the waterfall spray was excessive. The result was a very difficult shooting session. Regardless, the experience was extraordinary. Since I had forgotten my boots, I carefully made my way to the center of the river, using rocks and trees to get to this vantage point. I took my time setting up the composition I wanted, then click.
Wasatch Sunrise
Salt Lake Valley, Utah, USA
Winter sunrise captured from the vantage point of West Jordan, Utah. The Wasatch Mountains extend from central Utah northward through the metropolitan areas of Provo, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and then up to the Utah-Idaho border. This mountain range is colloquially referred to as the "Wasatch Range," Wasatch Front," or simply "Wasatch." The mountains are rugged and almost always sport a fantastic sunrise as the sun elevates from the east over the peaks. This particular winter morning brought about a splendid array of color shining through the clouds, with the snow-covered mountains nearly glowing. The highest peak visible in this image is Lone Peak, at 11,253 feet (3,430 meters), and is the landmark found within the Lone Peak Wilderness Area.
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+ 60" print of this image is only recommended if the viewing distance is 4+ feet (1.2+ meters); Otherwise 48" is recommended.
Sacred Light
Redwood National Park, California, USA
** Featured in the Bighorn Gallery at Deadhorse Point State Park, March 1 - April 29, 2014
Mid-morning misty light in Redwood National Park of northern California. A friend and I hiked up from the beach into the forest filled with redwoods and ferns. When I climbed over the ridge to see this sight, my jaw gaped open. What an amazing scene! The moment was sacred, and very little was said between friends. We took a minute or two to admire the scene, think of a composition, and click the shutter release. This single exposure drew out the best of the scene, deep shadows and strong highlights!
Rainforest Path
Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
** Featured in the Bighorn Gallery at Deadhorse Point State Park, March 1 - April 29, 2014
On an early fall evening I enjoyed a stroll down to a beach in Olympic National Park. I meandered down a path through rainforest and marveled at all the green vegetation. Green, green, and more green. The skies were overcast, so I did not expect any spectacular light, but as I turned a corner in the forest my mouth sprung open in surprise as I saw the sun shedding its rays in between the trees. I setup for this shot with aperture narrowed in order to capture all the fine details of the scene.
Moonlit Ruby
Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
I meandered down to the beach in the middle of the night to capture light from the full moon cast down onto the shore in Olympic National Park. The long exposure appropriately showed the clouds racing across the sky, while the stars immediately around Polaris remained sharp in the upper part of the composition. A beautiful night catching this scene, while sea otters played in the sea off to my left (too long of an exposure to show them).
Last Fall
Tooele County, Utah, USA
Fall has been surprisingly slow in showing itself in northern Utah; however the colors just came to peak, when a surprise winter storm descended on the area. This shot was captured immediately after the storm, as the first rays of light fell upon the colored ridges of the Oquirrh Mountains.
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I have to agree with your point Toleros, but I was just afraid ( even though its a sketch idea ) to put people in a spot they shouldn't be into or the lack of knowledge might drag the idea into the negative side. But its true tips can be made here and there, and you don't need to be from to give a good advice.
As mentioned it's a sketch that can be made in more well organized way.
Would be at some specific spots and bases, when I look into someones armory of a class I have no clue how to play by I look into details that matters compared to other classes and how do they build their classes.
I know Frost mages stack haste then crit to the cap of 26.25% then the rest to the mastery if I see a mage with the same build I would assume this mage knows how to build that spec
Then I would look into the gems enchants etc trying to break that person toon into pieces following a guide for the class and what must be done ( Such as Icy veins, manaflask, or method).
The build of the thread I was thinking of was mostly a page that has Names Btags and what class to ask as trusted source of info, I might have been bit harsh writing only 2 requirements, but mostly my point is to spread the knowledge that you have Toleros and you mentioned earlier that you don't need to be top raider to pass a tip while my goal was mostly having a full trusted people that knows their class pretty well at many aspects (Gearing, rotation, mechanics.. etc ) Which I was mostly presented the point of having a requirement.
Suggesting the use of logs is an alright idea, but there is only a very limited population who may actually enter those rankings (conservative 200k per spec means that only the top 0.125% of players will rank, roughly).
True Ranking might be asking too much in our realm in its current status, though we still can use WoL to figure out many things skill wise.
One more thing these all are ideas being put on the table to be think of and improved by suggesting, hoping at some point it would build into something in the future. Please spread the word and ideas, show your support and help us /Mass Raise Dentarg.
I love each of the suggestions posted here. You've got my support and any help that I may be able to contribute. Here is my personal suggestion is this:
In each person, we find ourselves to some percent successful. Then we ask ourselves what did WE do to make ourselves successful? Websites? Tutorials? Strat Guides? High-Ranked-Comparisons? Being thrown in and told to swim?
ALL of these have been useful to someone in some way or another. And I think what we could do is to create a community, (like that of icy-veins or Method) that doesn't only function a specific guild, but gives helpful info to anyone on the entire realm. Kind of a "by the people, for the people".
Whether it is fashioned into a collective website or a sticky forum thread, I say we have places where potential raiders (skilled, unskilled, curious) can go.
~~ A thread or sub-link for members who are interested in raiding to post their info, so that guilds and pugs can scope those interested prior to raiding (which saves time come raid nights).
~~ A thread or sub-link for guild recruitment that includes all info that is normally spamming trade.
~~ A thread or sub-link for tips and tricks on how to play classes and specs where (most) anyone can contribute, if not discuss, the pros and cons of pushing which buttons and which times and such. Allowing those willing to coach to drop their contact information, and those learning to SEEK help should they desire it.
~~ A thread or sub-link for strat guides in both PvE and PvP.
While the above is only scratching the surface, It has the potential to rapidly expand, where instead of clogging the forums, or trade and guild chat with "Come to Dentarg Before we have to Pull Out the Goblin Jumper Cables" posts, or a thousand websites of everyone ELSES tips and tricks, we can simply refer them to a single link, Dentarg's link. We can build our community, recruit, teach, and learn.
That's another good idea Kal. Personally, I'd love a server web site, but sticky threads wouldn't be so bad either.
Jumping on that recruitment idea, perhaps we could also use these "advice" threads to attract off-server individuals if they see that the our community as a whole is friendly and goal-oriented toward improving not only ourselves, but the server. Wishful thinking at least! :)
True Ranking might be asking too much in our realm in its current status, though we still can use WoL to figure out many things skill wise.
Yeah, we've actually been using WoL to compare our current raiders performance to top performers (like skill use breakdown for example). I came across a web site where you can actually input parses, and it will put it in a nice spreadsheet for you to compare performances (http://raidbots.com/comparebot/).
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I'm willing to help with Prot Pally/Prot Warr/Blood DK/Mage/Warlock. Played all of them at a high level in MoP, and dentarg is my second home.
While the above is only scratching the surface, It has the potential to rapidly expand, where instead of clogging the forums, or trade and guild chat with "Come to Dentarg Before we have to Pull Out the Goblin Jumper Cables" posts, or a thousand websites of everyone ELSES tips and tricks, we can simply refer them to a single link, Dentarg's link. We can build our community, recruit, teach, and learn.One thing that I am concerned about is with this sort of idea would be the method of presentation. A forum post here alone would be hard to keep up to date; with people with various backgrounds in all different classes and specs contributing, a single person compiling into one thread might be difficult. Instead, a dedicated forum with people handling moderating themselves and their own threads may be the most helpful.
Hrmh... *taps chin*
Edit: Something to try... http://www.reddit.com/r/dentarg/
Edited by Shiá on 5/14/2013 7:16 PM PDT
Edit: Something to try... http://www.reddit.com/r/dentarg/
Subscribed!It's a first step and it's there now for anyone to use if they want to give it a shot. At some point I might try to put up a guide of my own, but not right now; I'm sure there are more qualified people around anyway.
Temporarily privatizing the subreddit; however, I can at the moment provide you with a little sneak peek of things to come, partly from my smashing my hands on the keyboard (as well as a fellow member of your community doing far more intelligent things with a keyboard): http://goo.gl/gt754
Yes, I know the image quality is bleh, but that's .jpg for you. I hope we can show the community what we have soon(ish), though having some people interested in a little writing would be very helpful.
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According to NanoLumens President & CEO, Rick Cope, the company has entered into a contract manufacturing agreement with PartnerTech AB, the owner and operator of an ISO 9001 Certified United States manufacturing center in Lawrenceville, Georgia. PartnerTech AB, headquartered in Vellinge, Sweden, develops and manufactures products on behalf of leading businesses in the Defense and Maritime, Industry, Information Technology, MedTech & Instrumentation, CleanTech and Point of Sale industries. PartnerTech provides its clients with production expertise across the entire life cycle of a product, along with leading edge skills in electronics, mechanics and systems integration. The company employs approximately 1,300 people at plants in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, the UK, and the United States.
âPartnerTech is a world-class contract manufacturer that has a demonstrated track record of working successfully with rapidly growing technology companies,â Cope said today. âWe believe that the combination of their expertise in electronics, systems integration, and manufacturing and our proprietary technology will enable NanoLumens to cost-effectively meet the growing market demand for our innovative LED flexible and fixed signage solutions. At the same, the demand for our signage solutions will ensure that more jobs are created and maintained here in the United States.â
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There is a new Adam Sandler on view in "Punch-Drunk Love"--angry, sad, desperate. In voice and mannerisms he is the same childlike, love-starved Adam Sandler we've seen in a series of dim comedies, but this film, by seeing him in a new light, encourages us to look again at those films. Given a director and a screenplay that sees through the Sandler persona, that understands it as the disguise of a suffering outsider, Sandler reveals depths and tones we may have suspected but couldn't bring into focus.
The way to criticize a movie, Godard famously said, is to make another movie. In that sense "Punch-Drunk Love" is film criticism. Paul Thomas Anderson says he loves Sandler's comedies--they cheer him up on lonely Saturday nights--but as the director of "Boogie Nights" and "Magnolia" he must have been able to sense something missing in them, some unexpressed need. The Sandler characters are almost oppressively nice, like needy puppies, and yet they conceal a masked hostility to society, a passive-aggressive need to go against the flow, a gift for offending others while in the very process of being ingratiating.
In "Punch-Drunk Love," Sandler plays Barry Egan, an executive in a company with a product line of novelty toiletries. Barry has seven sisters, who are all on his case at every moment, and he desperately wishes they would stop invading his privacy, ordering him around and putting him down. He tries at a family gathering to be congenial and friendly, but we can see the tension in his smiling lips and darting eyes, and suddenly he explodes, kicking out the glass patio doors.
This is a pattern. He presents to the world a face of cheerful blandness, and then erupts in terrifying displays of frustrated violence. He does not even begin to understand himself. He seems always on guard, unsure, obscurely threatened. His outbursts here help to explain the curiously violent passages in his previous film, "Mr. Deeds," which was a remake of a benign Frank Capra comedy. It's as if Sandler is Hannibal Lecter in a Jerry Lewis body.
Most of Sandler's plots are based on predictable, production-line formulas, and after "Punch-Drunk Love" I may begin seeing them as traps containing a resentful captive. The quirky behavior may be a way of calling out for help. In "Big Daddy," for example, the broad outlines are familiar, but not the creepy way his character trains his adopted 5-year-old to be hostile. At one point, ho, ho, they toss tree branches into the path of middle-aged in-line skaters, causing some nasty falls. The hostility veiled as humor in the typical Sandler comedy is revealed in "Punch-Drunk Love" as--hostility.
The film is exhilarating to watch because Sandler, liberated from the constraints of formula, reveals unexpected depths as an actor. Watching this film, you can imagine him in Dennis Hopper roles. He has darkness, obsession and power. His world is hedged around with mystery and challenge. Consider an opening scene, when he is at work hours before the others have arrived, and sees a harmonium dumped in the street in front of his office. It is at once the most innocent and ominous of objects; he runs from it and then peeks around a corner to see if it is still there.
In the Paul Thomas Anderson universe, people meet through serendipity and need, not because they are fulfilling their plot assignments. Barry meets Lena Leonard (Emily Watson), a sweet executive with intently focused eyes, who asks him to look after her broken-down car and later goes out on a dinner date with him. They like each other right away. During the dinner he gets up from his table, goes to the men's room and in a blind rage breaks everything he can. "Your hand is bleeding," she gently observes, and after they are thrown out of the restaurant, she carries on as if the evening is still normal.
Barry is meanwhile enraged by an ongoing battle he is having with a Utah phone-sex company. He called the number and was billed for the call, but he was unable to talk easily with the woman at the other end, or even quite conceive of what she wanted him to do. Then she pulled a scam using his credit card number, and this leads to mutual threats and obscenities over the phone, and to a visit from the porn company's "four blond brothers," who want to intimidate him and extract cash.
Barry is frightened. He knows Lena is going on a business trip to Hawaii. They definitely have chemistry. This would be an ideal time to get off the mainland. He has discovered a loophole in a Healthy Choice promotion that will allow him to earn countless American Airlines frequent flier miles at very little cost. (This part of the story is based on fact.) It is typical of an Anderson film that Barry, having hit on his mileage scheme, cannot use his miles so quickly, and so simply buys a ticket to Honolulu and meets Lena for a picture-postcard rendezvous on Waikiki Beach. Here and elsewhere, Anderson bathes the screen in romantic colors and fills the soundtrack with lush orchestrations.
I feel liberated in films where I have absolutely no idea what will happen next. Lena and Barry are odd enough that anything could happen in their relationship. A face-to-face meeting with the Utah porn king (Anderson regular Philip Seymour Hoffman) and another meeting with the four blond brothers are equally unpredictable. And always there is Barry's quick, terrifying anger, a time bomb ticking away beneath every scene.
"Punch-Drunk Love" is above all a portrait of a personality type. Barry Egan has been damaged, perhaps beyond repair, by what he sees as the depredations of his domineering sisters. It drives him crazy when people nose into his business. He cannot stand to be trifled with. His world is entered by alarming omens and situations that baffle him. The character is vividly seen and the film sympathizes with him in his extremity.
Paul Thomas Anderson has referred to "Punch-Drunk Love" as "an art house Adam Sandler film." It may be the key to all of the Adam Sandler films, and may liberate Sandler for a new direction in his work. He can't go on making those moronic comedies forever, can he? Who would have guessed he had such uncharted depths?
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Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪvə /
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1A paving stone.
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"We called down there to ask permission because the home team gets the right to approve it or not to approve it," Patterson said. "It wasn't like we called down and asked to wear maroon while they are wearing red and we got turned down."
Apparently, according to Patterson, the decision made Pac-12 history.
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Dallas City Hall and Trinity East Have Teamed Up to Keep Their Fracking Fight in the Dark
Back in February of 2013, Schutze shook loose a secret memo showing that City Manager Mary Suhm had struck a secret deal with Trinity East Energy to allow gas drilling on city parkland while, at the same time, promising the City Council that there would be no gas drilling on city parkland. The memo offered a rare glimpse behind the curtain at City Hall, a place where an unelected bureaucrat can and often does flout the will of the people.
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John Jebbia wrote: I've had plenty of models want to take a photo of themselves naked with me. I've even had some come running and jump into my arms and wrap their legs around me while they were totally nude. I've also had a handful sit in my lap nude while reviewing photos. All on their own accord.
But then, I'm incredibly good looking so I don't blame them.
Some of us photographers are a bit picky about it so we make sure that the model is clean first
Cleanliness is important you know
MelissaAnn wrote: Yeah, as far as models go, I'm about as creepy as they come.
Photographers, beware.
I like your creepiness.
I don't scare easy!
John Jebbia wrote: I found this quote quite interesting from Anne Hathaway:
Interestingly, big time Hollywood directors aren't held to the same scrutiny as we hold ourselves to. Seems she's able to laugh it off.
Why is that?
http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entert … es#slide=3
jesse paulk wrote: why you ask
because women are continuously objectified and still have to put up with sexist bigotry, abuse, and harassment, or they are considered bitchy or cunty and they stop getting work.
nothing about this story or any of the other stories are "cool" or "awesome" or "bravado" its sexual harassment.
sorry im not sorry
(and dont take it as anything against you john( or anyone else), im just saying, its never not creepy, its always shitty and should stop. just because the environment helps re-enforce the behavior doesnt make it ok)
Just out of curiosity, would you feel the same way if a female director wanted to "jump into bed" with a few male actors? Is THAT exploitative?
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Just my $0.02
I nominate this for best post of the day.
Keith Allen Phillips wrote: I'd bet the whole thing would sound a lot less sinister than that shitty caption on Fox News makes it out to be. Remember, these people had probably been working 14 hour days together for months at that point. I'm sure they had quite the chemistry at that point.
Nor would I be surprised if the director was messing with their heads to get them to deliver the reactions or looks they wanted.
While shooting "the Usual Suspects", Bryan Singer had his entire cast convinced they were the infamous Keyser Soze. So much so that when actor Gabriel Bryne discovered (at the premiere of all places) he wasn't the aforementioned character, he spent & an hour afterwards arguing with the director.
Natalie Portman reports during an interview that "Black Swan" director Darren Aronofsky, kept messing with her head, calling up that fellow costar Mila Kunis was light-years ahead of her in the special(?) ballet training that they were taking for the film to highten the competiveness of their characters. It supposed worked for a few weeks until they actors started actually talking to each other.
Patrick Walberg wrote: Fast Times At Ridgemont High - I love that move! That's what high school was really like for me in many ways back during the late 70's early 80's. (Yeah, I've hit the big 50 recently!) It's amazing I survived!
Being in the music business, I've got similar true stories to tell. Many a "wanna be artists" who have been taken into hotel rooms by various road managers.
Or how about mothers who bring their under age daughters, and hand them over on the hopes that they will get a break.
Herman Surkis wrote: Or how about mothers who bring their under age daughters, and hand them over on the hopes that they will get a break.
Stage moms are the worst!
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Stunningly designed with magnificent facilities, this Villa is world class.
KAMEKURA Bombora, part of the KAMEKURA Signature collection, is truly a spectacular villa ideally located between Newport and Bungan Beach in Sydney's Northern Beaches, approx. 40 minutes from Sydney Harbour and 20 minutes from Manly - ensuring the best of city and Beachside living. The villa is around an 8 minute walk from the most natural of beaches, Bungan Beach; a rugged 600m of unspoiled character, the beach is highly valued by the community. From surfing to romantic walks, beach combing to sunrise jogs.
The Villa features a contemporary open plan interior which harmonises with the surroundings offering up great energy. Complete with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, spa bath and spectacular views, KAMEKURA BOMBORA is named after the surf break it overlooks affectionately known as 'Bomie'. This is the perfect all encompassing vacation home. A modern open kitchen is guaranteed to inspire exceptional culinary creations. Three decks with glass bi-folds ensures delightful sea breezes and everyone will have their favourite space to chill out. And for the budding novelist or to keep an eye on how work is doing while you and your family enjoy a break, a study space completes the picture.
For those wanting to stay in shape the wet-edge heated pool with swim jets is ideal for hard training or gentle workouts.
The internal courtyard in warm weather and the living room fireplace during winter make this villa perfect all year round and with a wine bar/kitchenette and large entertainment area including a pool table that easily converts to a table tennis table, you may never want to leave this villa! But if you have to there is so much to do in the area, you will be spoiled for choice. From the regular newport markets, to the endless cafe and dining options; from relaxing spas to the adrenalin rush of surfing, this is as much a romantic getaway as it is a family vacation and is the perfect venue for a very special holiday. Minutes from Avalon, Newport and Palm Beach to the North, and approx. 30/40mins to Manly and Sydney CBD, KAMEKURA BOMBORA with its breathtaking northerly views over Newport Beach, is ideally located whether your first time to the region or a regular.
KAMEKURA BOMBORA comes with our signature services and attention to detail. As with all our villas it includes wireless internet, welcome Nespresso pack, all bed, bath and beach linen, exit cleaning and access to our Concierge Service should you be needing anything during your stay.
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About Bettina Schreiber
Bettina Schreiber created the KAMEKURA brand, which is an Aboriginal word and means 'wait till I return', to promote the best villas and experiences Sydney has to offer. With her love of Australia, hospitality and a passion for real estate, coupled with two decades in Asia & The Middle East, Bettina instinctively knows what travellers want and need. Encouraging an international community to visit her homeland, Bettina has not only provided countless guests a taste of Australia, but equally reintroduced this amazing country to her compatriots back home reminding them of what a great part of the world they live in. Bettina has assembled a team of experienced hoteliers and service providers who are all committed to service excellence and the Guest experience.
'It's a commitment to provide more than just room nights; we want to deliver five star service to guests in properties owned by people who care and understand our philosophy; who open their doors so others can experience the magic of KAMEKURA. Together our team of talented individuals enjoy creating unique, tailor-made experiences for our guests but equally providing an uninterrupted, hassle-free vacation for those needing nothing more than peace and serenity.'
Over the years Bettina has also built amazing relationships with great providers of services and unique talents within the communities of the properties KAMEKURA represent. They are the 'locals' that add even more flavour making each holiday a rich and memorable one. Take a few moments to look through our Friends on our website who help deliver the magic to our KAMEKURA Villas.
Why Bettina Schreiber chose Newport
Meeting with the owners of Bombora was one of my favourite experiences. They were so passionate about creating such a unique villa which was delightful to see. It was evident too when seeing the hand picked pieces selected with careful consideration to make every room outstanding. KAMEKURA Bombora combines world class luxury and space with ocean view living.
What makes this villa unique
Bombora is an indigenous Australian term for an area of large sea waves breaking over a shallow area such as a submerged rock shelf, reef or sand bank that is located some distance from the shoreline and beach surf break. In slang it is also called a bommie!
As the wave passes over the shallow area its shape is raised and steepened, creating a localised wave formation. The size and shape of bombora waves makes them attractive to surfers willing to take the risk of riding what is generally considered a hazardous pursuit.
These 'bommies' are the inspiration of the Villa name and can be seen from the front deck as they form out from Newport Beach.
From the villa you can be on the beautiful and rugged Bungan Beach in a few minutes by foot, or a short drive to Newport Beach and Newport Village for local shops and cafes.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the villa has everything we needed and we all had such a good time here. Thank you for all the additional information about the area it was really useful. We'll be back!