The REAL "what I got for Christmas" thread

[janikphoto]

Originally Posted by Eyemfaster

Sorry, but i think that car is hideous compared to its predecessor. What made you go with that?

I agree... just wasn't going to say anything, since I don't have to drive it.

[heard03]

Originally Posted by klynam

We cut way back on Christmas gifts this year and tried to do something for a family in need.

We arranged a session for the 3 daughters of our close church friends (he lost his job over a year ago and they've never had portraits taken of their girls). It was an awesome session and we created a custom folio and printed out 11x14 and 16x20 enlargements for them. The girls bought frames, put everything together, and gave their parents all the photos on Christmas morning. You can imagine the results!!!

So I didn't get that 5DmkII or 100mm/f2.8-IS on my list, but in the true spirit of Christmas I got SO much more by giving this...

Love the B&W. Awesome idea, great job! The eyes of the one on the left are big+gorgeous, you caught them well! You rock Kevin!

[heard03]

Originally Posted by RKEnnis

I bought myself a like new 2009 Acura TL with Tech package. It has Navi, one of the best audio systems in any production car, and a ton of other gadgets.
Here is a shot of the car, taken with my new lens:

2009 Acura TL txphotoblog

Nice picture, sweet car. I dig that front end.

[klynam]

Originally Posted by heard03

Love the B&W. Awesome idea, great job! The eyes of the one on the left are big+gorgeous, you caught them well! You rock Kevin!

Thanks - they were SO excited to be taking photos and they did a great job!!!

[babybluetx23]

Originally Posted by janikphoto

I agree... just wasn't going to say anything, since I don't have to drive it.

My fiancee got it for me as a gift for xmas. I am TOTALLY new to the Nitro car scene. he used to run HPIs and Traxxas nitro rustlers several years ago. he thought it was a good car for me to start out learning with. The first 5 minutes i had a chance to play with a nitro car i wrecked it pretty badly. did about 75 bucks in front end damage hitting a semi trailer wide open! heheh So far i like it alot. i have only run it in a local parking lot across the street from our house in the warehouse area. Im not looking to race any time soon, just having fun with it and learning it.
He bought a traxxas jato last night....ugh! heheh im starting to see the addiction that comes with the hobby!

[janikphoto]

The quote you took from my post was regarding the Acura, not the Traxxas. I'm not a nitro fan, but I am a Traxxas electric fan. I'd drive one!