How many from Michigan?

[Mike30D]

In case anyone's interested, there's a Michigan P.O.T.N. group page on Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=178487682387&ref=nf

You can upload photos there also.

[PhotosGuy]

Explain to this fossil the benefits of posting there? ;)

[Mike30D]

Explain to this fossil the benefits of posting there? ;)

Not really sure there are any "benefits" :)

I'm sure it would let any "friends" on fb see more of your work seeing as how the group is public.

I dunno, just something different...

[Jon Foster]

I'm from White Lake, Michigan near Waterford off M-59 and the big rivalry game is not going as hoped - Michigan is LOSING today! Argh!

PM me if interested in a local gathering in White Lake, Waterford, Clarkston, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Novi or somewhere near these cities. I'm thinking of starting up a local meet for avid POTN lurkers since the weather is turning cold on us and some of us are about to go into hybernation! Lol!

Let us know if you have anything in mind... We're in White Lake too.

Jon.

[rd757]

Hey guys,

I've only lived in MI for a little over a year (I go to Eastern), but I originally hail from the OH. :lol: I'm in my second year there and looking to get into airplane photography. No camera yet, but one is on the way! Anyway, just thought I'd drop by to say hey! Ask A2EVOMR about my aerial photography platform abilities :D

Ryan

[Burton8787]

welcome man

[The Stig]

Explain to this fossil the benefits of posting there? ;)

Just another way to share, maybe drive more members to this site once your contacts there see the group.

[carianoff]

Cool good idea. Sometimes coming here to check the Michigan threads is annoying.

[TroyRaymond]

Ask A2EVOMR about my aerial photography platform abilities :D

RyanHard to imagine if you don't have a camera yet. I'd say RC airplane since that is what you mentioned. Do you fly FPV? How much weight can it carry?

Edit: I viewed a few of your posts and see that your a full scale pilot. You do real FPV "first person view". A commercial rating is required if you receive compensation of any form.

Troy

[Jon Foster]

Explain to this fossil the benefits of posting there? ;)

None. But here's a interesting video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpLNlSKugHw

Jon.

[lonelyjew]

Hey I live in Michigan! Anyone know of any good places to catch the fall colors near the Detroit Metro area?

[PhotosGuy]

Anyone know of any good places to catch the fall colors near the Detroit Metro area?Have you looked at any of the metro Parks? It might be a bit early for it. The trees have just changed 100 miles N of here:
Blowing in the wind. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=765683)

Fall Leaves Blowing in the Wind. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=766708)

[TroyRaymond]

I'm near Cadillac. Yes a lot has changed here. My family is planning a trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes this weekend.

Troy

[Jon Foster]

There's a few color changes around here but nothing to get excited about yet. Hopefully we have a color change this year! I hate it when everything just turns brown and drops.

Jon.

[tekkie]

a month and no posts :(

anyone know of any good places to get acrylic glass ? I mean good stuff live uv free / anti glare

I ordered some online but if there was somewhere local I would probably just buy it if its reasonable

[captain chaos]

Don't know of anything local...I order mine online as well...precut to size because I'm lazy :lol:

[tekkie]

where do you get yours? I get mine from framedestination.com they have decent prices, reasonable shipping pricing and great packaging

[yoopergirl]

Hi, I am in the Upper Peninsula. :) I'm Ashlee 27 from Michigan. I have been into photography for a year and a half now and have a ton to learn.

[rs2sensen]

I'd really like to do a meetup in the Grand Rapids area sometime soon. We could do urban stuff downtown, or head out to the lake and catch a couple beaches/lighthouses. I also heard about a large farm which is availlable for rent locally that was quite cheap the last time I shot them an email. I don't know if it'd be worth it or not, as there is an abundance of beautiful nature locally. (Here's a link to some shots, not be me: http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z319/plafkinfarms/)

Please send me an email if you'd be interested in hooking up some weekend soon, and especially if you have ideas for good locations in this area during the winter!

[tuaz0090]

I am in waterford and am itching to meet up.

Anyone near? I really would like to learn a lot more.

[PhotosGuy]

I am in waterford and am itching to meet up. Welcome! Seen these?
Talk about what to shoot in Michigan (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=626294)

POTN at Waterford Hills - Open Wheel Club Racing. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=543685)

[tuaz0090]

Didnt see the Wheel Club one, but it is also really old. Plus, its winter lol.

ARe you here in Waterford?

[Jon Foster]

Tuaz, Frank (PhotosGuy) has put together several shoots at Waterford Hills over the last few years. Every time we've been there with him we've had a lot of fun. Lots of photography talk, tons of shooting, a bit of tailgating and a very relaxing time...

I think we've all gone home with several sun burns there too.

Jon.

[PhotosGuy]

ARe you here in Waterford? Troy. Waterford Hills was almost my 2nd home on Summer weekends. ;)

[ISantus]

I wasn't sure where to post, but was looking for others in Michigan. This is my first post. I have been around the site for a few months now but have only been learning by reading, never posting or asking. Anyway, just bought a T1i and a couple lenses and am looking to learn.

Is there a group that meets somewhere near the Royal Oak/Detroit area or other members in that area?

[izthistaken]

I am in St. Clair, I'm up for a meet sometime although my schedule is kinda screwy. There is a photography group on meetup.com that I recently joined and they seem to have a lot of meets. Hopefully this summer we can get a POTN meet. Welcome!

[tuaz0090]

I am in waterford for the moment. I will be moving back up to flushing at the end of the month though.

[ISantus]

I am in St. Clair, I'm up for a meet sometime although my schedule is kinda screwy. There is a photography group on meetup.com that I recently joined and they seem to have a lot of meets. Hopefully this summer we can get a POTN meet. Welcome!

Thank you for the information about meetup.com. I have joined the group and will be attending this saturday.

I also have a rough schedule. Any interesting places in St. Clair to shoot? I went out there once just looking for any place and wondered down to Gross Pointe. Nice areas.

[Jon Foster]

Would this group happen to be the Royal Oak Photography group?

Jon.

[izthistaken]

Thank you for the information about meetup.com. I have joined the group and will be attending this saturday.

I also have a rough schedule. Any interesting places in St. Clair to shoot? I went out there once just looking for any place and wondered down to Gross Pointe. Nice areas.
Yup, no problem. I'm in St. Clair, not St. Clair Shores. :) There is farm land out here....and the river. :)
Would this group happen to be the Royal Oak Photography group?

Jon.
Yes sir it would be.

[deebee925]

My name is Danielle and I am in Saint Clair Shores. I am noob and looking to meet up and learn/practice! :cool:

[say_cheese]

Welcome Danielle. Spring is almost here and it will feel good to get outside with the camera. I live up in Marysville and there's another fellow up in St.Clair on this forum. What type of photography is your interest?

[izthistaken]

I'm from St. Clair. :D

[Mooseknuckle]

Checking in from Rochester Hills!

[Kurotinka]

Whats up Michigan?! Kurt, 21, from Detroit. When/wheres the next meet?

[PhotosGuy]

Welcome to POTN! What do you like to shoot?

Seen this thread? Talk about what to shoot in Michigan (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=626294)

[LaurieZehn]

Macomb Twp.

[EOlsenPhoto]

PhotosGuy just pointed this thread out to me, so...

Erik Olsen, checking in from Traverse City, MI.

local stuff here. http://www.eolsenphoto.com

[res]

My name is Rick and I am in the Cadillac area. Do a lot of wildlife, landscapes, and special site shots.

[dawnwithacamera]

Anyone from the K-zoo area? Would love to meet some like minded people. I can't find any photo groups in the area.





Dawn P

XSi, 18-55mm, 50mm, 60mm, 75-300mm, Speedlight 580 EX II

[PhotosGuy]

Anyone from the K-zoo area? Would love to meet some like minded people. I can't find any photo groups in the area.

Dawn P

XSi, 18-55mm, 50mm, 60mm, 75-300mm, Speedlight 580 EX II Tried a forum search? PM Sickness, s8langwo, HeatherSik, ypx3 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=105229), Kristic, natureswonder...
And, welcome to POTN!

[xPoorboyx]

nice to see more people in MI, I didn't think anyone would ever post in this thread again.

[Jon Foster]

We have plenty of shooters here in Michigan...

Jon.

[tjames]

I'm from Canton.. if anyone is around this area drop me a line!

[santrully]

my name Santoso i just move from ohio to Michigan 4mo , ilve at fenton , this is my hobby to shot and mostly i shot my family , people and like try some thing new. please let me know the place to take a good pic in michigan please , i just new in here kind a new bee at every thing but will learn everything.:oops:

[PhotosGuy]

Welcome to POTN, guys! What do you like to shoot?

[kouman]

From clinton twp! Just got my 550d couple weeks back. Mostly will be shooting family group pictures and portraits. Then a little of cars, landscape, and sports here and there. My plans are getting the sigma 30mm 1.4, canon 85mm 1.8, and 70-200mm 2.8L. That will cover the whole spectrum of what i want to mostly shoot.

[randy98mtu]

From clinton twp! Just got my 550d couple weeks back. Mostly will be shooting family group pictures and portraits. Then a little of cars, landscape, and sports here and there. My plans are getting the sigma 30mm 1.4, canon 85mm 1.8, and 70-200mm 2.8L. That will cover the whole spectrum of what i want to mostly shoot.

Hey. I'm right down the road in Macomb. You'll love the 30/85 combo. To me they are the must have pair of primes for a crop.

[izthistaken]

I'm in St. Clair, not too far away. We still have never set up a group shoot. :lol: Michigan, the land of the unmotivated. :lol:

[randy98mtu]

I'm in St. Clair, not too far away. We still have never set up a group shoot. :lol: Michigan, the land of the unmotivated. :lol:

:lol: Your contributions in the self portrait thread prove you are anything but unmotivated. If something does come together I'll try to come. But I have 2 little ones under 2, so I am unlikely to take on any planning.

[izthistaken]

:lol: Your contributions in the self portrait thread prove you are anything but unmotivated. If something does come together I'll try to come. But I have 2 little ones under 2, so I am unlikely to take on any planning.
:lol: :lol: believe me, I am unmotivated. There is a difference between motivated and forced.. :lol: ;) Thanks for noticing though!

I can't plan bathroom breaks...:lol:

[kouman]

Anyone know a camera shop around here which actually let's you try out the lens before buying? Been looking for one but no luck.

[dave kadolph]

Anyone know a camera shop around here which actually let's you try out the lens before buying? Been looking for one but no luck.

If you want to go to Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo check out Norman Camera.

They have a good selection up to a 300 f4.0 and a 100-400 that you are welcome to try on site.

A case full of Sigma too--but not sure of the selection as third party glass is not my thing;)

[mtbdudex]

Hello fellow Michiganders, we live in Hartland M59/US23 area.

I like to shoot family stuff, outdoor/nature, astrophotography, basically whatever the day presents itself with.

[BigStig]

Hi Mike. I'm not that far from you.
That is one serious home theare you built.

[blueM]

Anyone know a camera shop around here which actually let's you try out the lens before buying? Been looking for one but no luck.

Where have you looked? Have you tried Here (http://www.cameramartusa.com/)

[mtbdudex]

Hi Mike. I'm not that far from you.
That is one serious home theare you built.

Thx Steve, when I "get into" a project it sorta overtakes me, kinda fun.
Guys @ avsforum.com and the Cult of IB subwoofers great also, w/o them I never would have attempted a DIY theater.

fwiw, tomorrow I'm doing a outdoor movie theatre nite for 30 family/friends, put the 16' wide x 9' tall screen up just tonight, electronics/ 6.1 speakers tomorrow, here is build thread and pict from last fall.
http://backyardtheater.com/forums/index.php?topic=4331.0
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FqTNmgNQHz8/SqJJpcEFvvI/AAAAAAAAHYY/E197MikbfOw/s400/IMG_3803.JPG

btw, I get bagels/coffee from the store behind speedway M59/Old23 , and my kids love "doodles" for ice cream.
I support the owner there with my business, he supports our community events always.
Take care.

[izthistaken]

^Holy crap, that is awesome!! I'll be there! :lol:

[mtbdudex]

^Holy crap, that is awesome!! I'll be there! :lol:

let me "borrow" your 70-300 IS for 1 week - evaluation of course - as admission ticket and it's a deal!

seriously, I saw Canon just released new 70-300L and possible the old 70-300 IS (non DO version) might be worthwhile to get before existing stock is run out.....

[izthistaken]

You can borrow it for longer than that. It's not that great of a lens. :(

The Tamron is nicer. :D

[Mike30D]

Hello fellow Michiganders, we live in Hartland M59/US23 area.

I like to shoot family stuff, outdoor/nature, astrophotography, basically whatever the day presents itself with.

Not that far from you either, we're right in Highland.

[SCROOGE-McDUCK]

Noob from Owosso here (it's between Flint & Lansing).

Does anyone know of any good camera stores in the Flint or Lansing area?

[tuaz0090]

nope. Only camera mart inpontiac or fenton

[santrully]

at fenton have one mane is Billmeir and very friendly and always help me out and the can do repair camera also, i love to go there bw!

[PhotosGuy]

Welcome to POTN!

Let's try to keep the OT talk in the "Talk" thread here. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=626294)

[ajaxthe2nd]

I'm from Michigan as well. Washington Twp to be exact. I'm still learning and this site has been a huge help!

[izthistaken]

Hey, I work at the Ford Proving Grounds, you're really close. Ha.

[ajaxthe2nd]

Hey, I work at the Ford Proving Grounds, you're really close. Ha.

That is close. And according to your signature, the same first name!

[izthistaken]

Cool man. Let me know if you ever want to shoot. I work 12 hour days so I'm usually burnt out after work, but I am still down to do a little bit sometimes, depending what it is. I still have just under 100 days on my 365 project. :lol:

[Woodsmoke]

Another Flintstone here from the great General Motors ghost town of Flint.

Mott Lake has some pretty nice opps for photos with Crossroads Village, the Huckleberry Railroad, Steppingstone Falls and the Genessee Belle riverboat.
If you like shooting people, thousands gather for the Crim race every year and for old car shots, we have the Back To The Bricks Festival too.

[PhotosGuy]

Welcome to POTN! Here's another thread for you: Talk about what to shoot in Michigan (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=626294)

[pantherphotos]

I don't know if this counts, but I'm originally from St. Johns. My parents live now in Howell, and I live in SW Montana. Glad to see so many folks from Michigan.

[mcain]

Born and raised in Lansing, MI!!!

[shankarhokie]

Hello Michigandres!

New member from Saline Michigan.

Rabid VT Hokie fan.

Hi to Matt who works at the Ford proving Grounds. You may know me.

Driving to Petoskey tomorrow for fall colors!

[izthistaken]

Welcome to the forums sir. Nice to see you here. Didn't know you were a photographer. You'll learn a lot here.

[shankarhokie]

Welcome to the forums sir. Nice to see you here. Didn't know you were a photographer. You'll learn a lot here.

Thanks Matt... This site is overwhelming..

[izthistaken]

It is indeed. There is so much good information/people here though, it's like free schooling! I never thought I could learn so much from a site!

[OregonRebel]

I'm originally from Detroit and still own some land near Gaylord.

[MotorCityJim]

Whoa! no one's given a shout out from our 'hood since Oct., 2010!!!

O.K...so, here comes some guy from Dearborn Heights, just on the outskirts of Detroit, waking this thread back up...heheh

I shoot all kinds of stuff...cars, planes, landscapes, wildlife/birds, but not alot of people shots...humans in my viewfinder would just mess up a good photo ;)

'nuff said?

Jim K... http://www.flickr.com/photos/motor_city_jim/

[MOkoFOko]

I'm from Flint, MI. There are always plenty of corpses on the side of the road for me to photograph. Sometimes, there are even dead animals.

[Sarab]

Anyone from MI is going to this workshop :http://www.theboulders.com/NGTraveler/ ?

[PhotosGuy]

You should ask that in this thread: Talk about what to shoot in Michigan (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=626294)

[gottahaveitjen]

Hey all! Lewiston here! About 30 minutes from Gaylord. Born and raised within 20 miles of here. Would love to meet up and shoot!

[say_cheese]

I'm from Flint, MI. There are always plenty of corpses on the side of the road for me to photograph. Sometimes, there are even dead animals.

The body count on the road side must have gone down since they caught that guy who was knifing those poor people a couple of months back in the Flint area.

[MOkoFOko]

The body count on the road side must have gone down since they caught that guy who was knifing those poor people a couple of months back in the Flint area.

He started in flint, and then moved east. Sad isn't it? Michigan can't even hold onto its serial killers!

[locky]

The only serial killer left in Michigan is Governor Snyder. He is killing thousands of State workers with his cuts lol. I'm not trying to sound bitter but I am a State worker.

[silversldr]

I am in the Coast guard and transferring to Detroit in the summer. Have no idea where to live but will be somewhere around there.

[izthistaken]

I'm sorry to hear you'll be moving to Michigan. I'd rather leave then be coming to. :lol:

[silversldr]

Well I am coming from a town on the border of Texas and Mexico and the border violence is getting out of control, so I am plenty happy to be leaving here.

[MOkoFOko]

Well I am coming from a town on the border of Texas and Mexico and the border violence is getting out of control, so I am plenty happy to be leaving here.

Welcome >: )

[say_cheese]

I am in the Coast guard and transferring to Detroit in the summer. Have no idea where to live but will be somewhere around there.

You're going to like this area in the summer, and there's lots of interesting photo places to go to. Will you be stationed on Belle Isle, Port Huron, Selfride? BTW, you have great shots on your Flickr site.

[izthistaken]

Well, glad you're getting out of there too then! For sure let us know where you'll be stationed at!

[say_cheese]

I'm sorry to hear you'll be moving to Michigan. I'd rather leave then be coming to. :lol:

So whats stopping you?

[izthistaken]

Money and job mostly. I have not enough money to move and try and find a job in my field elsewhere. :/

[say_cheese]

The only serial killer left in Michigan is Governor Snyder. He is killing thousands of State workers with his cuts lol. I'm not trying to sound bitter but I am a State worker.

Welcome to the world of fiscal reality. At least Gov' Rick is not telling us that we are 'going to be blown away in prosperity" as Gov' Jennifer told us. The public sector people will soon be living similar to what many in the private sector have been coping with since the early 1980's, and it ain't going to be confined to the Wolverine state.

[silversldr]

You're going to like this area in the summer, and there's lots of interesting photo places to go to. Will you be stationed on Belle Isle, Port Huron, Selfride? BTW, you have great shots on your Flickr site.


Thanks for the compliment. My previous station was on the west coast of Puerto Rico. That is where I picked up this expensive hobby. I was in for a shock when I got here and all there was here was hurricanes and birds to take pictures of. I am really looking forward to the opportunities to shoot throughout the state.

I am going to be stationed on the ice breaking ship that ties up downtown. I recognize Belle isle, but not the other ones.

Any advice on where to live? I have been doing a little research and Grosse Point looks good as well as Troy, but I have had my share of disappointment on places I have scoped out on the net.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Thanks for the compliment. My previous station was on the west coast of Puerto Rico. That is where I picked up this expensive hobby. I was in for a shock when I got here and all there was here was hurricanes and birds to take pictures of. I am really looking forward to the opportunities to shoot throughout the state.

I am going to be stationed on the ice breaking ship that ties up downtown. I recognize Belle isle, but not the other ones.

Any advice on where to live? I have been doing a little research and Grosse Point looks good as well as Troy, but I have had my share of disappointment on places I have scoped out on the net.

Canada :cool:

[blueM]

Thanks for the compliment. My previous station was on the west coast of Puerto Rico. That is where I picked up this expensive hobby. I was in for a shock when I got here and all there was here was hurricanes and birds to take pictures of. I am really looking forward to the opportunities to shoot throughout the state.

I am going to be stationed on the ice breaking ship that ties up downtown. I recognize Belle isle, but not the other ones.

Any advice on where to live? I have been doing a little research and Grosse Point looks good as well as Troy, but I have had my share of disappointment on places I have scoped out on the net.

GP and Troy both good choices. Add Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Northville, Canton, Rochester Hills and some of Royal Oak to your list. I don't know the east side of town so well.

If you are a boater in your free time you may want to concentrate on the GP's and St. Clair Shores. Although if you are into both photography and boating you may want to get your head examined. ;)

With the current state of housing values you should be able to pick up a very good deal. Advice: look at the schools and look at plenty of houses

[PhotosGuy]

Any advice on where to live? I have been doing a little research and Grosse Point looks good as well as Troy, I live in Troy, but that's going to be a tough commute to Belle Isle, even when the weather is good. Do you know what your work schedule will be? Off-hours commuting isn't that bad (usually).
Troy has money troubles right now, but it's a good place to live. Royal Oak (lived there too.) has a lot going on & it's a few miles closer.

[silversldr]

GP and Troy both good choices. Add Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Northville, Canton, Rochester Hills and some of Royal Oak to your list. I don't know the east side of town so well.

If you are a boater in your free time you may want to concentrate on the GP's and St. Clair Shores. Although if you are into both photography and boating you may want to get your head examined. ;)

With the current state of housing values you should be able to pick up a very good deal. Advice: look at the schools and look at plenty of houses

Great, I will keep those other places in mind. You're not thefirst that has brought that to my attention about getting my head check. My wife is normally hitting me over the head to choose between the two,

[silversldr]

I live in Troy, but that's going to be a tough commute to Belle Isle, even when the weather is good. Do you know what your work schedule will be? Off-hours commuting isn't that bad (usually).
Troy has money troubles right now, but it's a good place to live. Royal Oak (lived there too.) has a lot going on & it's a few miles closer.

Going to be around 7-3 normally. Maquest had a 30 minute drive. Is it more than that?

[blueM]

Going to be around 7-3 normally. Maquest had a 30 minute drive. Is it more than that?

Sounds about right. Since I don't work downtown, I don't know the effect of rush hour (or road construction).

Feel free to pose more questions as you start looking on the ground. You may want to PM rather than clog up this thread. I'll defer to Frank on that score

[say_cheese]

Money and job mostly. I have not enough money to move and try and find a job in my field elsewhere. :/

What do you do?

[PhotosGuy]

Going to be around 7-3 normally. Maquest had a 30 minute drive. Is it more than that? You should be OK on the road at about 6:15 unless things have changed.
Good point about construction, though. Those orange barrels grow overnight like mushrooms. ;)

[izthistaken]

What do you do?
I work at Ford Proving Grounds at the chassis dynos. Really, I watch cars run in place. :lol: I am a mechanic also, but that's lost it's pizazz. Not a fan at all anymore.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

I work at Ford Proving Grounds at the chassis dynos. Really, I watch cars run in place. :lol: I am a mechanic also, but that's lost it's pizazz. Not a fan at all anymore.

Anything that you have to do everyday tends to lose it's pizazz. When I was working at the GM dealer I was ready to quit the profession and do something else. But after spending more time working other jobs for the last two years, I am definitely ready to get back into the shop. A dyno has all kinds of magic until you use it more than one day in a row. I have to say though, I never got tired of working on Corvettes or pickup trucks.

[butterdogg]

Hello guys, I dont post much.. just a reader really.
Metro Detroit here.

[PhotosGuy]

Hey, guys, this is the "Introduction" thread. Can we move the discussion over to Talk about what to shoot in Michigan? (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=626294)

[deerriver1]

Originally from New Baltimore, been residing in Newaygo for 20 years now.

[idocrop]

Hi All, Am originally from Warren, but love brought me to Pigeon, in the Thumb. Been up here for almost 20 years.

[PhotosGuy]

Welcome to POTN! What do you like to shoot? Be sure to look over the "Sticky"s at the top of each section.

[idocrop]

Thanks for the welcome PhotosGuy!
What do I like to shoot? Umm, probably just about everything. Not that good,yet,to specialize in one area-LOL. Am bound to get a few "keepers" if I shoot alot.
Right now I have a T1i and the 2 kit lenses-18-55 and 55-250. Am waiting for my ebay 28-105 f3.5-4.5 usm lens right now, am also after the canon 70-300 is usm-hoping for a good deal.
Basically I like macro, scenery, my kids sports, and family memories-I like to scrapbook(reason for the Dr Seuss quote).
Thanks again for the welcome. Truly enjoy reading and learning here.

[jeffrosproto]

I live in the Port Huron area (wouldn't want to get too specific now :D ). Lots of nice things to photograph around here.

[izthistaken]

^Welcome, I'm in St. Clair. :D

[JDubya]

hey, some locals! I'm in Utica. Would any of you want to be my VALS from time to time? :D

[randy98mtu]

Never heard of VALS before. Looks like it has something to do with market research. I'd love to check out your camera bags. I'm in Macomb Township, so very close!

[JDubya]

Never heard of VALS before. Looks like it has something to do with market research. I'd love to check out your camera bags. I'm in Macomb Township, so very close!

haha it's much less sophisticated than that. It was coined by Joe McNally and stands for "voice-activated light stand": someone who holds, carries, and repositions lighting equipment :D

[Sarab]

Northville here!

[LRBailey]

Traverse City here

[say_cheese]

Port Huron area here.

[LRBailey]

we should consider a Michigan GTG during the peak of fall colors. We could meet in mid-michigan

[silversldr]

Just moved to White Lake.....

[Neslorm]

Hello all! Holland, MI here.

[kodiakguard]

Hello everybody. I'm from the Midland area.

[PhotosGuy]

Welcome to POTN, everyone! What do you like to shoot?

[kodiakguard]

What do you like to shoot?

I am still very much learning, so everything! When I get the time, I practice on anything I can around the house and yard. Unfortunately though, there is of course work. And this year, my work has taken pretty much all of my free time. :( So I don't get to shoot as much as I would like, but I do get to spend a lot of time on this forum instead .:D Which is good in it's own way. There are a lot of great people on here who know more about photography than I ever will. I just need some of that knowledge to rub off onto me.


My goal is not to become a professional, or to have something published, but just to capture all the moments that will happen in my new, growing family.

[GrendelKhan]

Also Midland area.....

[jwilson]

South Haven!

[gremlin75]

Figured I'd drop in and say Hi. I'm in South east Michigan. Taylor to be exact. I've alway been interested in photography but just started getting into it (dslr) a couple years ago. It's only been about a year since I started to get into it in any type of "serious" fashion (reading more, figuring out how to use the gear properly, trying different things, ext). Always looking for new things to learn, how to get better, and different things/places to shoot.


Welcome to POTN, everyone! What do you like to shoot?

I mainly shoot landscape type stuff but I've been wanting to try my hand at portrait shooting now (and I've been buying way to much gear)

[Firemike]

Hey fellow Michiganders... Metro Detroit area now, grew up in the Tri-City and West Branch areas. Started shooting 35mm when I was 16, been hooked on photography ever since.

[gremlin75]

Does anyone know of photo club in the metro Detroit area?

Would like to hook up with other photog in the area that don't mind sharing there knowledge.

[shankarhokie]

Does anyone know of photo club in the metro Detroit area?

Would like to hook up with other photog in the area that don't mind sharing there knowledge.

There are several meetup groups in the area
I am part of the ann arbor shutterbugs

http://www.meetup.com/Ann-Arbor-Shutterbugs-Photography/

The Royal oak club is very active

http://www.meetup.com/RODPhoto/

Renowned fashion photographer Mary Duprie conducts a lot of free workshops in her studios at Pontiac

http://www.meetup.com/photographingmodels/

[gremlin75]

I was looking for something more in the downriver area.

I found the Southgate creative club. Anyone know anything about them?

[Dragoro]

Troy Michigan here.

[PhotosGuy]

Troy Michigan here. So am I. Welcome to POTN!
What do you like to shoot?

[dmcnelly]

Detroit here! (6 and Livernois)

Portraits, mostly.

[blueM]

Detroit here! (6 and Livernois)

Portraits, mostly.

U of D?

[johnnybfan]

Does anyone know of photo club in the metro Detroit area?

Would like to hook up with other photog in the area that don't mind sharing there knowledge.

We've got a good one here in Grand Rapids - The Grand Rapids Camera Club. We meet the 3rd Weds. of the month except in July & August. It's a good time. We have different presentations and new discussions every month. We also get together for some shooting also.

[gremlin75]

We've got a good one here in Grand Rapids - The Grand Rapids Camera Club. We meet the 3rd Weds. of the month except in July & August. It's a good time. We have different presentations and new discussions every month. We also get together for some shooting also.

GR is a bit of a drive for me ;)

[shankarhokie]

GR is a bit of a drive for me ;)

You could join one of these meet up groups. We have a lot of fun..

http://www.meetup.com/Ann-Arbor-Shutterbugs-Photography/

Our sponsor PSG group conducts a lot of training classes in lighting & processing

http://www.meetup.com/Ann-Arbor-Shutterbugs-Photography/events/50796972/

Royal Oak Photo is very active

http://www.meetup.com/RODPhoto/

Mary Duprie in Pontiac conducts various free meetups to shoot professional models

http://www.meetup.com/photographingmodels/

[stickman513]

Greatings from Traverse City!

[PhotosGuy]

Welcome! What do you shoot besides astro stuff?

[dmcnelly]

U of D?

Ahh, nope, but right across the street though.

Close to work, cheap rent. It's more an economics thing than anything else.

[Dragoro]

So am I. Welcome to POTN!
What do you like to shoot?

I like shooting landscapes, animals, and the occasional bird when I get luck lol

[PhotosGuy]

I like shooting landscapes, animals, and the occasional bird when I get luck lol Cars are easier. There are a lot of them here, & most of the time they don't move! :D

[stickman513]

Thanks!
Been working on some landscapes of Lake Michigan here (Im surrounded by it!!! LOL) and trying to figure out B/W conversion for still life.
BTW thanks for all the knowledge you share here on the the site.

Doug

[gremlin75]

trying to figure out B/W conversion for still life.


What Software are you using? If you have the option (depending on what software you're using) I'd suggest checking out Nik silver efex pro. It's amazing for B&W!

[stickman513]

I just have Elements 9/ DPP. Im looking at the NIK software after seeing some of the results others are getting, but I am very new to the digital darkroom so I am trying to read up on it here as much as I can. Also looking at getting lightroom...any suggestions are always welcome!

Doug

[Firemike]

Any S.E. Michiganders (or anyone else) interested in getting together for a meet-up sometime later this spring or summer? I was reading couple of threads for meet-ups on other states, and thoght it might be kinda cool to get together with fellow shooters in this area and do something we might not do ourselves.

Be a great chance to meet and get to know other "locals" here on POTN and have some fun. Open for ideas on where and what to shoot, I know there are all kinds of interesting things in this area.

Your thoughts....

[mcain]

I'm in Lansing but I'd be willing to drive and meet up if we were able to get something set up