Forum Members Action Pics - Just For Fun!

[martinastro]

As John requested here is the new thread for members to include images of themselves, - preferably when out on a photo shoot in the middle of the action  . This is an easy going and fun thread for members to put a face to the name so post as many as you like.

[JohnMurphy]

Here is the most recent shot of me I have (from last night). 


Face Down Thursday ? by John C. Murphy, on Flickr

Just teasing - I'll post a more revealing shot later (no not that revealing).

[rjgjr]

Good to see you and the reverse Snow Angel, looking forward to the front half!

[JohnMurphy]

The above was intended for Face Down Tuesday on Flickr, a great fun group check it out http://www.flickr.com/groups/fdt/ . Unfortunately I can't use it 'cause its not taken on a Tuesday.

I only have one other pic of myself and this was taken a couple years back on an astronomy outing in Greece, we spent 4 or 5 days up Mt. Parnon with wonderful dark skies. We even got hit by an earthquake magnitude 6.4. The greek astronomers were some of the best people I have ever met. This shot was taken on my old 350D by Vagelis Tsamis.


Moi by John C. Murphy, on Flickr

[martinastro]

Great to put a face to the name John!, both images are great, that looks like a fabulous location in the second, the dark skies and earthquake more than qualify it as 'middle of the action''. Nice one on the face-down snow lol, saw that one on FB. Thanks for getting the thead started 

[JohnMurphy]

Cheers Martin. The Greek trip was one of the best in a lifetime. It is organised every year, and there is a standing invitation to all Irish Astronomers. There are three trips, one in June, July and August every year. I recommend the June one as its a bit cooler and the mosquitos aren't as bad. Check it out on the IFAS boards next year, they'll announce the dates usually by May.

[JohnC]

The snow photo is is great  That was very brave. too. it is good to have these photos-I got you wrong John. LOl.

Can I be excused for posting another one.... taken  in Oklahoma (I think) with TIV 2 this year. Not the country gent look this time   

[rjgjr]

That's a great shot of you and the TIV 2 John. Did you get to meet Sean Casey and the crew from the TIV 2? I just finished watching the season finally of Storm Chasers last week on The Discovery Channel. I would imagine everyone was pretty busy!

[JohnC]

There were a lot chasers around it talking to the crew,Richard and I held back until they'd cleared. I did meet a well known  seasoned chaser in 2009 in Wakita OK  with Vortex 2. I'm trying to remember his name.I have a photo of him with one of the Vortex 2 pods. Got it..Tim Marshall. He came to the UK to assess tornado damage in Birmingham last year. he;'s a civil engineer  and asses tornado damage.

[martinastro]

That is a classy photo John - you chasing in the US and the beastly TIV2 - love it 

[rjgjr]

I haven't come up with a recent shot of myself either, this will have to do for now. This was taken a couple of years ago at a Tall Ship Festival held in Crescent City, CA. I'm now minus the beard.

[paulster78]

This is a great thread!  Love the one of you face down in the snow John,  dead jealous of that shot posing with TIV 2 John and good to put a face to you as well Richard 

[JohnMurphy]

Great to finally meet you Richard.
Love the TIV shot John, I've followed their antics for some years now.
I don't think any of us are as we expected (I think thats a good sign?).

[JohnC]

 A very cool photo - I think we're  of the 60's pop age, Richard. You look like a seasoned pop group member- The Eagles ?   Fairport Convention ?  The Doobie Brothers etc.. brill !    A great time to be young.  Do you have a guitar ?

We have tall ships call in here to our docks every year but I'd like to see the real biggies one day.

[Conor McDonald]

This is a shot Martin took of myself last year during the hard winter. I love this one