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Shooting in the Bahamas with One of my Blog Readers

By Scott on Monday, July 28th, 2008 at 5:10 am | Photography.

This weekend Matt, RC, Larry Becker and I were down in the Bahamas (on business), and I knew we’d have one afternoon open for shooting, and I knew that at least one of my blog readers lived down in Nassau (because each time he posts, he puts his city under his name).

So, I dropped Nassau-based photographer Dwayne Tucker an email, asking for ideas on where to shoot in and around Nassau, and he offered to take us around, so we spent a great afternoon with Dwayne (shown pictured above with Larry, me and Matt—photo by RC Concepcion). It started off raining cats and dogs (that didn’t stop us), but after shooting in the rain at some pretty cool places, the clouds cleared, and we had a blast (I’ll post some photos later this week, once I get a chance).

Thanks to Dwayne (a very talented photographer [link], and one heck of a nice guy), for spending the day with us, and for being such a gracious host. People who read this blog rock!

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^#1

It was nice having you guys here; had a great day!!

Next time Matt won’t bring the rain and we can go to other islands

Dwayne.D.C.Tucker II
Nassau,Bahamas

Dwayne.D.C.Tucker II on July 28th, 2008 at 9:12 am

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Sounds like a blast. Group collaborations are so fun. If your ever in the Eastern WA area you’re welcome to drop in on me.

Gav
SeimEffects.com
ProPhotoShow.net

Seim Effects on July 28th, 2008 at 12:07 pm

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Man, I love reading this blog. It’s amazing how personal it is and I love hearing about things like this trip which took place with one of your blog readers. Scott, your books are great and it’s always fun reading and watching the lessons that you put out. Thanks again.

Cody F. on July 28th, 2008 at 2:44 pm

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Hey Scott,

I’m amazed at where your job takes you. Dubai one month, Italy the next, and now the Bahamas. Incredible.

I have a website question, and hopefully you or one of your readers can lead me in the right direction. I notice that when you post pictures, the enlargement appears over the existing page, and darkens the area not in use by the picture. What are you using to achieve this effect? While I assume it’s Flash, I can’t be certain.

Thanks for any time spent on this,

Josh

Joshua Houk on July 28th, 2008 at 3:42 pm

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Very Nice Keep up the good work

Barbara Saunders on July 28th, 2008 at 10:22 pm

^#6

Scott - Awesome. People have to know from this blog and in all your work (especially your self interview) that you’re very personal and real! Great stuff. Did I miss it or where is the Bahama portfolio? You’re welcome to come to Guatemala, but I could not show you around. I could put you on the tourist bus to Pacaya and active volcano and you could get GREAT shots there. Only 2.5 hr flight from MIA. As a former Career PSer and Kelby Training from 96-04, I am now a stay-at-home-mom and missionary still Clinging on to my 10yr NAPP membership and love of photoshop. Thanks for keeping on being real and producing great stuff. I’ll be back once these kids grow up, LOL!

Dwayne - Awesome portfolio. You might be getting more calls for tour guide! LOL - Isn’t Scott and crew GREAT!

Josh - it’s called Lightbox effect - search for it. I got the instructions off Dynamic Drive, here’s one: http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex4/lightbox/index.htm or the page of other effects: http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex4/indexb.html

A big fan,
Jackie Davis in Guatemala
Swinging through your neighborhood in Oct.

Jackie Davis on July 28th, 2008 at 11:58 pm

^#7

Hey Scott.

its about time you come visit Australia!

Akiva on July 29th, 2008 at 9:48 am

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Hey Joshua:

RC here - figured i’d help. Lokesh Dhakar made a very popular script to install on your websites called Lightbox — now on version 2. Using the Prototype Framework and the Scriptalicious Effects Library, you can just add a rel=”lightbox” tag to an image and pop it in a Lightbox window.

Go here:
http://www.lokeshdhakar.com/projects/lightbox2/

Setting it up to work on a website is -incredibly easy- and requires no coding, but If you want to see a tutorial, send us an email through the layers magazine contact page. I’m sure we can whip something up.

Thanks,

RC

RC on July 29th, 2008 at 10:42 am

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