NYC POTN Meet!

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Ok, who's up for it! I know there's plenty of us in and around NYC, so let's meet up! Has to be one of the best places to shoot. Someone more familiar with the city will have to arrange it or tell us a good spot to meet...I'm just not THAT familiar with it! Love to see the city again though!

It's been discussed that it should be spring..maybe early spring. Want it to be warm enough, but I don't want to wait too long! :-)


Ok, NY POTN'ers, who's with me?!

[zacker]

i might be able to make it, providing that Metro North isnt on strike...AGAIN!!
-zacker-

[PacAce]

How about someplace in upstate NY?

[Ronald S. Jr.]

That's what I'm saying, but where?!

I'd say near me, but there's just NOTHING. :lol:

[PacAce]

That's what I'm saying, but where?!

I'd say near me, but there's just NOTHING. :lol:
Oh. Sorry. I thought you were talking about NYC.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

No no no, I was!

When I said "that's what I'm saying", I meant more like, "that's what I'M sayin!"



Yes, I mean New York City.

[2005GLI]

i'de like to join you guys. i live about 20 minutes away but always love going into nyc. Could learn a few things from some of you pro's.

[zacker]

Id rather do the city too! its such a great place to shoot.All the locations and people...it'd be a blast!
-zacker-

[SuzyView]

I love Fifth Avenue at Christmas. I will be by the big tree or at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Wednesday near noon. Going to see Phantom so I thought I'd walk around Broadway. I hope there's no snow. It's really gross this time of year, but the displays are fantastic. I've skated at Rockefeller Center and that's really fun. Also there are amazing buildings, Chrysler Building, and my Dad worked at the Plaza Hotel and I remember that building is beautiful inside. The inside of Macy's on 34th Street is definitely worth seeing. I say, go for it.

SuzyView

[blinking8s]

oooh this would be so cool!

[tsw910]

i would suggest a few places for a photo shoot .. the west side hwy is always best and have alot of good sites from battery park all the way up to the Intrepid ... and the best part is that there's a walk / bike / roller blade path with street vendors and such .. so all shooting styles should flow well and its great for large amount of ppl .. thats just my .02

but definitely count me in for this event ! .. i live right outside of manhatten .. so i can be there in 30 mins

[Asmodeus]

Might want to wait until the transit strike is over...

[tsw910]

is this still gonna happen ? cuz i would love to meet you guys and maybe you guys can show a noob some tricks and share your skills ... hehe

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Well I sure hope so! I'm certainly planning on going, no matter whether there's any POTN'ers there or not! Hope to meet a few of you, though!

[tsw910]

i am off the entire next week .. let me know if there's a meet .. i would love to tag along with some of the " cream of the crop / senior members " guys !

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Well I'm not gonna be able to get out there this next week...we were thinking not 'til spring, so we could get some nice warm park shots and such!

[BottomBracket]

Hey, I can't believe I missed this thread. Life here has been quite busy for the past few days. I'm all for this meet, I am available most weekends (with at least a week's notice, sometime's even less). It's high time POTN members in the area meet up.

We can do a series of meets this spring/summer, as NYC is definitely too big to be tackled in one day. I propose that we tour Lower Manhattan first, such as Canal Street, Brooklyn Bridge, City Hall, etc. We can time our route so that we will be in Chinatown by lunchtime and eat in one of the excellent and inexpensive Asian restaurants there. Looks like an adventure in the making.

By the way, is anyone going to the New Year's Eve celebration at Times Square? I might be there.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I think I'm gonna try and make it down. Never been there, and I'd like to see it. Only thing that worries me is with hundreds of thousands of people, I'd be awfully worried about my gear!

[Airedale1]

How about having B&H's House of Pain host a gathering of POTN members at their store. We could all meet there and if there was enough of us coming, perhaps they would offer those that showed up a discount on Canon equipment for the day.:cool:

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Hmm...not bad! ;-) Obviously, I'd like to go to B&H. I've never been there.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

You know, I was thinking...when I go, I plan on staying for a few days instead of coming and going. Is there some kind of thing where hotels will give reduced rates if a bunch of people stay in the same place? We gotta make this thing official. Do we want winter, spring, or summer? How long do we want to stay? Anyone wanting to stay for a few days at least? The NY is huge...we'll need days to cover it. That's why I'd like to see if anyone would want to stay for like a week. Let's get this going!

[tsw910]

this sounds great working from downtown to chinatown and up to B&H ... i am so up for this ! ... i can't wait .. anytime is good for me winter, spring or summer !

as for the hotel .. i can look into it .. but if you guys want to stay in manhattan, its gonna be pretty expensive ..

[Ronald S. Jr.]

if you guys want to stay in manhattan, its gonna be pretty expensive ..


Yep, I figured that much. I'm not too into spending $1000+ for a week of hotel stays, so I'd stay with my uncle in W. Redding, CT and take the half hour- 40 min. train ride into the city each day. Like Ricky R. used to do. 8)

[zacker]

I Might leave from Stamford to, spend the night at the In-Law's and hop the train from there... Like going to a Yankee Game but not getting off at the 125th. street station...lol, it would be a cold day in hell before i got off on 125th. with my camera and gear!!
-zacker-

[Ronald S. Jr.]

HA...watch us all get robbed at once by some gang while we're there! :lol: :lol:

I mean even if only a few of us with a pretty respectable amount of gear get together there, they'd be walking away with $30k from maybe 5 of us.

[zacker]

NOT ME.. WHILE THEY ARE AFTER ALL THAT "l" GLAS, I'LL BE HEADING THE OTHER WAY...LOL
-ZACKER-

[tsw910]

LOL ... its not that bad here guys .. LOL

i can do my best as a tour guide around the city .. from battery park, wall street, west side hwy, chinatown, little italy ... all the way up to B&H ... that should really take up an entire day of walking and shooting

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Alright, guys and gals, I don't want this thing to be a distant memory! I really want to make this happen. We have to work out specifics.

[Michaelmjc]

I would love to join you guys, I'm actually planning on going to BH sometime in the spring to buy some new lenses.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I probably won't have a dime to buy stuff there, but I'd still love to see Mecca! :lol:

[Michaelmjc]

Mecca? what the heck is that?

[Ronald S. Jr.]

The holy land. B&H, SILLY! :p :lol:

[Michaelmjc]

:oops: hah sorry I'm not familiar with the NYC slang. Well I suggest you start savin now buddy boy, I'm planning on spending well over 2500 bucks :eek: :)

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Pfft...I might pick up a 50 1.4 while I'm there!

What are you getting?

[Palladium]

Paladium is in keep me posted :lol: :lol:

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Alright, everyone should post when they're free starting late Jan.- Early Feb., or whenever you want to do it, and tell how long you'd want to stay. Some might want to make it just a day thing, but I think I'd rather take a few days to cover all the good points in the city. Not to mention probably spending a whole day in B&H :lol: Basically, I plan on staying a good week or so, since I won't have to get a hotel.

[SuzyView]

I love NYC, raised there. I wish I could meet you. Maybe I can convince my family to let me go? I've been to 42nd Street Photo, not too exciting. Didn't go uptown enough to Mecca. I think it was on purpose. Can you imagine how badly my credit card would have suffered? You guys are so funny.

SuzyView

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Well well, we'd love to have you come up and join us! No relatives around the city you could stay with? I guess some don't mind springing a couple hundred a night for a hotel, but I do. Hey, speaking of that, I have to get my POTN strap before this thing! Hmm...no paypal available, though. Having a problem there. Ah, I'll figure it out.

COME ON, SUZYVIEW! :-D

You know...I just thought about this...I'll probably be the youngest one there. :confused: Probably also the biggest, though! :lol:

[SuzyView]

I do have relatives in Brooklyn and would be ready to come, but I have commitments here. I just ordered the strap, so I would feel really at home with you all. I am planning to meet the VA, MD, DC members next Sat. in Baltimore at the Aquarium. It'll be so fun to meet. The plans are awesome! I'm excited. And we aren't even going shopping ;)

Give details and I'll see what I can do.

SuzyView

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Well hey, we'll make it for whenever YOU can make it! :-)







...ok, honestly? I don't much care to hang out with guys. Girls are much more fun to talk to. Doesn't even matter their age. They're just more interesting. Not that I don't want to hang with the guys..I do. It'd be fun to have a lady around, though. Keep things civilized, you know! ;-)

[SuzyView]

I've been accused of that. But thanks for the invite. I am surrounded by boys, I have 4 sons. The level of testosterone in my house . . . .

SuzyView

[Palladium]

http://www.topoftherocknyc.com/

Top of the Rock :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Michaelmjc]

Pfft...I might pick up a 50 1.4 while I'm there!

What are you getting?

I'm looking at the 85mm 1.2 and a good wide angle prime.

[Dan GSR]

<--- New Yorker here, always down for a get together

[Snafu]

I may be able to make this. Let me know when.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Psh..I'm still waiting for people to come up with a date or dates. I can do it pretty much anytime. I'd rather not walk all over NYC in the cold, though.

[cruzyn56]

I would be up for it. Am 30 to 40 minutes from downtown Manhattan. Would rather do it in warmer weather though. Oh, and if you do the Empire State Building, you get a coupon from B&H for a free gift with a purchase. I still have them from my last trip to the observation deck. Bought a "nifty fifty" at B&H and got a small vinyl backpack as the "gift". B&H was pretty interesting to see.

[tsw910]

any weekend is great for me ... just let me know ...

[jwbker]

I'm up for getting together anytime, with a little advance notice, of course.

BB, you read my mind about Chinatown. My suggestion would be Big Wong's, but certainly are a lot of choices in that area.

About whatever route you guys are interested in, keep in mind that snapping pictures will slow you down considerably. If we went from, say, the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn bridge to B&H in a day, that would be about 3 miles of city walking. Also, B&H is closed on Saturdays.

Check out this thread, too:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=125325

Let's make this happen! NYC is full of stuff to photograph.

Edit: I forgot the mention that B&H will not allow you to carry your camera bag into the store, you have to check it at the door.

[david lee]

Yes I hope this happens too.
But I wont be over there untill April :-(
If you dont mind a limey tagging along with you fellers I'd love to join you.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

EW NO! :lol:

[david lee]

EW NO! :lol:

Ah go-wan

[condyk]

Ah go-wan

You'll only be complaining about how cheap everything is there ;)

[Dan GSR]

I forgot the mention that B&H will not allow you to carry your camera bag into the store, you have to check it at the door.


you can bring your camera bag in
ive done so many times
all other bags must be checked in

[2005GLI]

i'll be down anytime. I work midnights so as long as im back in jersey by 10pm im good to go.

[jwbker]

Dan, thanks for the clarification, I didn't notice they let camera bags in but never tried to bring one in anyway.

[Wrench]

Mind if I come up from Baltimore? I've been meaning to get up there for a while now, I just need an excuse ;). I can't promise that I'll be nice to any Yankees fans though :)

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Hell, come on up. I hate sports.

[jwbker]

BottomBracket, tried to PM you about this but your box is full.

[lostdoggy]

Mind if I come up from Baltimore? I've been meaning to get up there for a while now, I just need an excuse ;). I can't promise that I'll be nice to any Yankees fans though :)
I'm a Yankee Fan and it won't bother me a bit. Oriole Fans are like their team start out hot and run out of steam before the all star break!!!

[BottomBracket]

Ok, let's get the ball rolling! The annual Chinese New Year celebration is coming soon, and it is a colorful event (or series of events actually) that would lend well to photographs. Who's down for it? The Lunar New Year celebration actually lasts around 2 weeks, from January 29 to February 12. I will be there on several days, but these are the days of note:

January 29, Sunday, Firecracker Ceremonies at 12 and 2 pm at various locations in Manhattan Chinatown, lots of dragons, lions and unicorn dance troops cavorting.

February 5, Sunday, 1 to 5 pm, the Annual Chinese Lunar New Year Parade will be held. (It's a parade, need I say more?)

February 12, Sunday, 10am to 6pm, Dragon Parade marking the end of Chinese Lunar New Year Celebrations. There will be up to 15 Dragon troupes participating.

In all likelihood I will be there, and it would be a good time to meet POTN'rs in the area. For those who can't make it, fear not. I am thinking of setting up a POTN meeting every month or so, with a different shooting location every time.

So who's interested?

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Me. I'll stick out like Pee wee Herman at the Apollo. :-D

[jwbker]

Let me be second to sign up. I'll be in town all three weekends, should be a blast. Hope to see a few of you there. We'll be the POTN gai-jin at the parade.

[burntbizzkit]

I'll be in NY next January (2007). Will you guys wait for me?? :)

Just kidding, have fun fellas.

[BottomBracket]

Hey Chris, we'll just have to schedule a meet for you then :) James, Ron, alright, we got this thing going. This is gonna be a lot of fun. Great colors, lots of people, great food. Don't forget your camera :)

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Yeah, here's my only problem now...if you've read any of my threads, I have but a mere 1gig Ultra II for memory now. I'm gonna have to beg and plead with my mom to get me more. :lol: I CAN'T be limited to a stinkin' 100 shots.

[Calzinger]

Count me in! as long as you don't mind an amateur 16 year old walking around with his kit lens with you guys!

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Maybe one of us will be molto generoso and let you use one of our big and bad lenses. 8)



Just kidding. :-D

[jwbker]

No worries, I'm an amateur 25 year old so you're way ahead of me.

BB, what time would you suggest to meet up?

[Calzinger]

Maybe one of us will be molto generoso and let you use one of our big and bad lenses. 8)
Just kidding. :-D
Yar, and I thought you were serious until I read on. :eek:
Since all of these events are on sunday, i'll probably end up going to the city saturday and staying with my sister overnight. then maybe I can pass by B&H and try out their 70-200 f/4L since you pros don't like charity! :lol:

No worries, I'm an amateur 25 year old so you're way ahead of me.
BB, what time would you suggest to meet up?
Yes what time and how will we know who's part of POTN? Just start asking random people? :lol:
I'm the guy all the way on the right in this picture: http://calzinger.net/image.php?file=./uploads/sitecontent/portfolio/dog_sam/dog_and_sam_30.jpg . yeah...I was pretty out of it. :) it's all in good humor though.

Would it be a good idea to exchange cell phone numbers? Just incase one gets lost or can't make it or something, or we can't find each other, we can call, eh?

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I think whoever's gonna be there should shell out the dough for a POTN strap. :-D I got mine Tuesday, so I'll have mine on. As for cell phone numbers, I'd give out mine freely, but if someone gets lost, I won't be much help.

[Calzinger]

POTN strap?

[burntbizzkit]

POTN strap?

http://www.procameragear.com/potn/strap2.html

[Calzinger]

http://www.procameragear.com/potn/strap2.html
Oh thanks.
But $22 seems pretty unnecessary for me since I currently only have the kit lens. Solely for identification would be ridiculous.
Ronald, how else could we identify each other?

As for the cell phone idea, it was more if we were in the same area but couldn't locate each other, not if you're lost in some random part of the city.

[burntbizzkit]

Oh thanks.
But $22 seems pretty unnecessary for me since I currently only have the kit lens. Solely for identification would be ridiculous.
Ronald, how else could we identify each other?

As for the cell phone idea, it was more if we were in the same area but couldn't locate each other, not if you're lost in some random part of the city.

It's not only for identification. It's a great strap that will last you for a really long time, if not forever, AND the money goes towards keeping this great forum online.

Bandwidth is expensive :)

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Not sure about identification...POTN strap would be the only thing most of us would have in common. We could always get those "hello my name is" stickers. :lol:

[jwbker]

An easier way to coordinate a meet would be to pick a time and a place maybe a block off the parade route. I'll be wearing a huge orange North Face jacket if the weather is like today.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Hmm...I didn't even think about the weather..lol. I just have a kind of fall-ish jacket. My dog ripped my heavy one all to hell.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Can someone think of a good place to meet, and give the exact address/intersection?

[BottomBracket]

Count me in! as long as you don't mind an amateur 16 year old walking around with his kit lens with you guys!

Hey Cal, I was the same way when I was 16, used to tag along with older photographers. The kit lens will be fine, I've seen lots of great pics taken with it.

An easier way to coordinate a meet would be to pick a time and a place maybe a block off the parade route. I'll be wearing a huge orange North Face jacket if the weather is like today.

James, you're not going to wear black?? :) Anyway, to be easily identifiable, I will be wearing a yellow North Face jacket. I hope it is not too cold - or raining, for that matter.


BB, what time would you suggest to meet up?

Can someone think of a good place to meet, and give the exact address/intersection?

Ok, let's meet up on January 29, Sunday. The parade is from 12 to 2, so let's meet at around 11:30 am, outside the Starbucks at the corner of Canal St. and Center St. This is near the Canal Subway Station and one can't miss it. Bring appropriate clothing (for the weather) and as we will be walking, comfortable shoes. I would suggest bringing a bottle of water unless you want to buy overpriced mineral water. Bring a sandwich for lunch, or we can go to a restaurant for lunch, in which case bring some lunch money. $10 is more than enough, I'm thinking if it is cold a bowl of hot noodle soup (Vietnamese pho, sround$5,comes to mind) would be really great.

And don't forget your camera! I hope more will come.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I think everyone who's a definite should post "I'm in".

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I'm in. :-D

[condyk]

Hey Cal, I was the same way when I was 16, used to tag along with older photographers. The kit lens will be fine, I've seen lots of great pics taken with it.

What a nice man ... BB, will you be taking a couple of your nice MF lenses for the chaps to play with? If Ronald stuck to one of them he'd be fine with his 1GB card :D Have a nice time fella's - this looks like one snapping experience that's worth having.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Oh, I very often MF especially with my 24-70L. Just seems to work better in some instances. It wouldn't be too tough for me, Condyk ol' boy. ;-)

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Bottom Bracket, you seem to be the guy to ask. I intend on staying for a few days. Maybe even 'til the next weekend. Any suggestions as to a hotel?

Also, I was wondering if anyone else may be staying a bit longer than just a few hours, and might want to chum along with me so that I don't get lost alone. :shock: Anyone else gonna stay for a few days?

[Calzinger]

Also, I was wondering if anyone else may be staying a bit longer than just a few hours, and might want to chum along with me so that I don't get lost alone. :shock: Anyone else gonna stay for a few days?
When are you coming in? I may be there early Saturday if you want to hang around. I'll have to leave sunday evening though; I do have school the next day.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Well, I suppose I might be able to get around Saturday. I wasn't too looking forward to paying weekend hotel rates, though. :-( I would have stayed with my uncle in Danbury, CT, but it's a bit short notice.

[Calzinger]

Ah yes, hotel rates in the city must be high, even worse on the weekends.
Well if you can't, then you can't. If you decide to come saturday, just let me know.

[BottomBracket]

What a nice man ... BB, will you be taking a couple of your nice MF lenses for the chaps to play with? If Ronald stuck to one of them he'd be fine with his 1GB card :D Have a nice time fella's - this looks like one snapping experience that's worth having.

Aye, I'll be bringing some of my MF lenses, still deciding which. We'll post some pics for sure! :)

[BottomBracket]

Bottom Bracket, you seem to be the guy to ask. I intend on staying for a few days. Maybe even 'til the next weekend. Any suggestions as to a hotel?

Also, I was wondering if anyone else may be staying a bit longer than just a few hours, and might want to chum along with me so that I don't get lost alone. :shock: Anyone else gonna stay for a few days?

Man, I'm not sure. It might be cheaper to find a hotel at Jersey side, and go into the city via the PATH train. I'm afraid I'm not much help in this area. I'll ask around though.

[Calzinger]

I wonder if they have hotels in Tarrytown. You can take the train to the city to grand central. I'm going to do that. The ticket off-peak is $7.50 I think. It's only a 40 minute train ride. The hotels in Tarrytown are likely MUCH cheaper than the city, though I can't confirm that.

[condyk]

I stayed here about this time last year and got great 'Winter' rates in a superb location on Lexington Ave:

http://www.metropolitanhotelnyc.com/

Well worth checking out a few of the many hotel discount sites online. Dunno about NYC but hotels are usually cheaper over weekends because there are fewer business travellers so they go for the tourist/weekender crowd. Of course, Chinese New Year will make it harder to find a nice place at a good price.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Well Condyk, that place looks just fine, but at $400 or so per night, I think I'll look around. I don't need a fancy room with 3 phone lines, a 24" flat screen TV, and a private veranda to get a good night's sleep. I just need a bed. I'm not looking for luxury, I'm looking to not have to leave the same day I get there. I want to stay about 3 days. I just don't have $1500 for that. If I had that much, I'd skip the trip and buy my 100-400L over again.

[condyk]

Well Condyk, that place looks just fine, but at $400 or so per night, I think I'll look around.

You're looking at rack rates I suspect! I paid equivelent to around £65/nightwith breakfast last February ... as I say, worth checking the hotel discount booking sites for last minute offers once you have the date fixed. I do that every week for London hotels and never pay more than £70 for 4* and that's what I do if I travel to NYC, or anywhere. Hotels.com is Ok for a start tho' not the cheapest, search around ... just trying to help ;)

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Mind telling where you found that hotel at that rate? Is there a particular site you use, that isn't exclusive to UK?

[condyk]

I have no idea which I used now. It had more of a US bent than the UK ones I more often use. Any search for new york hotels will bring up several booking sites. If you know approx. which area to stay in then locating a range of options in that area and a range of prices will be quite easy.

[jwbker]

If you want to stay near Chinatown, I would suggest looking for a hotel in the lower east side. On a walk to lunch yesterday, I came upon this place (http://offsoho.com/home.html).

It's about 8 blocks walk to where BB wants to meet on Canal and Center in a pretty hot part of town.

You might also check out some places in Brooklyn, might be some cheap alernatives there.

[adauria]

Hi guys,

I don't post here that much, but I am a pretty regular lurker. I happen to live here in Staten Island, NY, but work in "the city" (what we boroughs folks call Manhattan). I would love to join all of you, but I am actually out of town until the 27th and I'm sure wifey would like to have me around that weekend (not to mention I'm still at church at 11:30 AM on a Sunday).

In any case, have lots of fun! I really wish I could make it out. I used to work around Chinatown for something like 6 years and it will be quite a great photo day, I'm sure.

I'll keep my eyes and ears open around here for other chances to get together here in NYC with some of the good folks from this board. Email me if you're local or planning on visiting and want to say hi.

[zacker]

well then, lets shoot for sometime in spring, the colors will be coming out, weather will be nicer and we wnot have to rush it now. Im up for april so's our brit friend can make it, it would be cool to get more people who arent from the US to join.. we'll be like a huge gang of photographers, running amock and taking pics... it should be fun.
-zacker-

[burntbizzkit]

Im up for april so's our brit friend can make it, it would be cool to get more people who arent from the US to join.. we'll be like a huge gang of photographers, running amock and taking pics... it should be fun. If you guys actually move this thing to April, then I will probably come too :)

[zacker]

If you guys actually move this thing to April, then I will probably come too :)


See what I mean?
-zacker-

[zacker]

Hey Ronald, we could just get some cardboard boxes and grab a spot in an alley!
:)
-zacker-

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Those refrigerator boxes are in pretty high demand there, though...don't know if we'll find any!

[zacker]

lol... maybe ill rent a van... what are the rules for sleeping in a vehicle? Hey! wait a sec.. im only 45 minutes away.. screw that, im just going home at the end of the day...lol
-zacker-

[Ronald S. Jr.]

well if we're not going til spring, it won't be a problem. I was just getting worried about the "it's only a week away" thing.

[jwbker]

For those of you that can't make it on a particular weekend, don't worry about whether something will happen later. BottomBracket mentioned way back in this thread that he wants to get together often so people that can't make one weekend can make the next meet. I'll be there on the 29th and BB will be there too, from what he's posted.

If it ends up being just two or three of us, that is no sweat, we'll post our pics for the day and then we'll work out the next meet and grow the club that way. Main idea here is that we won't shut down for the year and hide in our apartments for a year until next winter.

Cheers,

James

[SuzyView]

This is a picture of the street that separates Little Italy and Chinatown in NYC. I was there in May with my son's high school orchestra. I spent the afternoon with my sister eating at a really little "hole in the wall" restaurant that made rice soup. It was wonderful. I will be so jealous of all of you in NYC. I am from Hong Kong and speak fluent Cantonese still. I've never been to Chinatown at New Years. It was always too dangerous when I was young. Now it is a lot safer and apparently, not as loud. The city doesn't allow firecrackers anymore, but people still burn them. Have fun!

50753

SuzyView
Last May
10D, 28-135 IS, full auto

[Calzinger]

For those of you that can't make it on a particular weekend, don't worry about whether something will happen later. BottomBracket mentioned way back in this thread that he wants to get together often so people that can't make one weekend can make the next meet. I'll be there on the 29th and BB will be there too, from what he's posted.

If it ends up being just two or three of us, that is no sweat, we'll post our pics for the day and then we'll work out the next meet and grow the club that way. Main idea here is that we won't shut down for the year and hide in our apartments for a year until next winter.

Cheers,

James
You guys can surely count me in. I think Ron will be there as well, assuming he can find a hotel. :|
I certainly agree to having a meet in NYC often as I think it would be a great way for me to get advice from the pros, not to mention that it would be a great time!

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Yup, providing one of the two people that are interested in my things for sale in the marketplace get back to me, I'll stay for a couple days. Gonna need a couple hundred bucks just to stay and eat there, but if I get it, count me in.

[BottomBracket]

NYC is just too big to be tackled in one day, a week, or a year. I think we in the area should get together often and shoot one particular locale on each day. If there are any out of towners who are coming to the city, we can adjust our plans to fit the traveler. We can certainly make an April meet!

[Calzinger]

NYC is just too big to be tackled in one day, a week, or a year. I think we in the area should get together often and shoot one particular locale on each day. If there are any out of towners who are coming to the city, we can adjust our plans to fit the traveler. We can certainly make an April meet!
Sounds like a good idea to me. By April, I might have my 70-200 f/4L! :D
A monthly or every other month meet would fit me since all I have to do is get $7.50 and call my sister, but for those that plan to spend the weekend there, it may be a bit of an expensive weekend especially to be held so often. Anyway if they're held so often, it may not be vital to go to every single meet but to the one that most fits and interests you.

[Snafu]

11:30 am, outside the Starbucks at the corner of Canal St. and Center St.

And don't forget your camera! I hope more will come.


I'll know later in the week if I can make this.:cool:

-Andy

[Snafu]

NYC is just too big to be tackled in one day, a week, or a year. I think we in the area should get together often and shoot one particular locale on each day. If there are any out of towners who are coming to the city, we can adjust our plans to fit the traveler. We can certainly make an April meet!


I've lived in NYC all my life and I still haven't seen everything. :lol: A different location every time is a great idea for a get together.

[peter740]

Count me in on the 29th at canal st. / centre st. "starbucks coffee shop".. The time is 11:30 am right? I will be there...

[RAW]

Can't make it 29th but I am up for future meetings...great thread.


Regards,

[jwbker]

Hey guys, looking forward to the Firecracker Ceremony tomorrow. Here's a link to the event website in case you're interested.

http://explorechinatown.com/Gui/Special.aspx?Page=LunarNewYear2006

[david lee]

I am coming over on April 4th 5th and 6th staying at Hotel 17.

http://www.worldres.com/Property/12109-Hotel+17?source=googleadwords

Will spend 3 days there after buying a lens or two at B&H then fly down to Orlando to finish off my holiday with family.

I am planning a full and busy schedule with lots to cram in.

Is it still on for a midweek meet?

[david lee]

I'll be standing under the clock at Grand Central wearing a red rose on my lapel if anyone wants to approach me LOL

[SuzyView]

Make sure you check B&H's calendar. They take off for the Sabbeth and for Passover.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

You'll be the only one WITH a lapel, david. :lol:

[wcbert33]

If you need ideas beside the Bronx Zoo, walking the streets of New York or visiting well known parades and bridges, try this website Newyorkled (http://www.newyorkled.com/)

It is a very good website, check every month to find out what is going on. I have many manage to get a many good photography ideas from it.:)

Bill

[The22oz]

So whats going on any dates? any places? have I missed this ???

[Calzinger]

I held a meet for the NY International Auto Show last Saturday. It wasn't very interesting though and many couldn't show up or chose to go on other days. With the coming weather, I'm sure there will be POTN meets all the time. I've got plenty of ideas in mind as long as everyone is available on the same day.

By the way, the "En Why" gave me a real chuckle. :lol:

[The22oz]

I held a meet for the NY International Auto Show last Saturday. It wasn't very interesting though and many couldn't show up or chose to go on other days. With the coming weather, I'm sure there will be POTN meets all the time. I've got plenty of ideas in mind as long as everyone is available on the same day.

By the way, the "En Why" gave me a real chuckle. :lol:

Haha thats great. Some people don't get it so I'm glad a fellow Nu Yourker did. Well make sure you personally PM me with details when you plan on having another meet haha. Well just make sure I find out at least :D

[Calzinger]

Sure thing. My cousin and I are always in Manhattan just to shoot. We went there for the past three weekends. Should I let you know when we're in for a shoot as well as POTN meets? Are you located in NYC?

[The22oz]

Sure thing. My cousin and I are always in Manhattan just to shoot. We went there for the past three weekends. Should I let you know when we're in for a shoot as well as POTN meets? Are you located in NYC?

I'm about an hour and 20 minutes outside of Manhattan. Maybe a bit more by train but roughly thats about how far I am north of Manhattan. So if you let me know a week or so in advance or really when ever you can maybe we can do something. I'm pretty busy with work so I can't make any promises but we'll keep in touch.

[Calzinger]

I'm about an hour and 20 minutes outside of Manhattan. Maybe a bit more by train but roughly thats about how far I am north of Manhattan. So if you let me know a week or so in advance or really when ever you can maybe we can do something. I'm pretty busy with work so I can't make any promises but we'll keep in touch.
Hmpf, where are you located exactly? I live in Rockland which is a less than 30 minute ride to Manhattan, but my cousin and I park at my mom's workplace in the Bronx (238th street) and we take the subway down.

[zacker]

Hey Chris, I love your Deviant art site.. very interesting.
-zacker-

[Calzinger]

Thanks Zack. Are you familiar with deviantART? It's a MASSIVE community for young artists to share and critique work. When I say massive, I do mean as massive as it gets. Deviations (aka submissions) are submitted at a rate of two per second on average.

My main website, http://calzinger.net/, is where I house my photos. That's my real website while deviant is just a community I take part in.

[zacker]

Cool site Chris, I love the shot of your cuz using the Phone Booth to steady his monopod.. the look on the blond kid behind him is so funny. You guys look like you have a blast going out and shooting. I wish I was in the city as much... But alas, I am old and married!...Ahhhhhhhh! (actually young and married but i feel old and married!)
Later...
-zacker-

[Calzinger]

Cool site Chris, I love the shot of your cuz using the Phone Booth to steady his monopod.. the look on the blond kid behind him is so funny. You guys look like you have a blast going out and shooting. I wish I was in the city as much... But alas, I am old and married!...Ahhhhhhhh! (actually young and married but i feel old and married!)
Later...
-zacker-
Hah, of course everyone around thought it was ridiculous just for the way he looked. We photographers can laugh at the other aspect of it: he was using his monopod when it couldn't be more unnecessary. Bright sunshine, an f/1.8 lens, and street shooting. The monopod was so unnecessary!

You and your wife ought to come to the city every now and then Zacker! Not only could we have fun shooting, there are many other things to see. If you make some time, I'm sure you won't regret it. Heck, you might even become as addicted as my cousin and I as we find ourselves in Manhattan every weekend (for the past three weekends). And guess what? We're going back this Saturday!

I guess we have more time to do these sorts of things since we're kids. I'm 16 years old and my cousin 23. We couldn't have a better time shooting in NYC. Money might not be there (hence my one lens), but pictures aren't lenses.

[zacker]

yeah, we almost came out at christmas to see the displays but it was too cold out there.. i was even planning one hitting up B&H to tyr out a lens or two (and to just hold a 1 series camera..anyone, dont matter) lol
We might come in from time to time to catch a Rangers game in the winter and I might be in for a couple of Yankee's games... that is still depending on if I can score some free tix...lol, even then i prolly wouldnt bring the cam, prolly couldnt get it into the garden or stadium. I have to try to get there just to shoot.. that would be cool. You guys arent expecting a rainy weekend? we're supposed to get dumped on and Im kinda PO'd about it, this week is awesome outside and its supposed to rain on my only time off.. Blllaaaahhh!
-zacker-

[Calzinger]

My cousin and I always go to B&H just to play with toys. We're never serious of buying anything, but of course, the staff don't know that.

You could always check the rules for the stadium. Most sports restrict lenses of a certain focal length. I'm sure there are ways to fool security. I even wonder if they know how to find out the focal length of a lens.

It's supposed to rain like nuts here actually! So where are we going in NYC? We're going back to the auto show so I can take some real pictures this time. I'll be using my cousin's Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 rather than my 70-200. I might even throw on my kit lens if I need something wider. I'll probably be posting those pictures in the car forum.

If only we had a weather sealed 1D and lens, nothing would stop us! Except for the fact that we would be homeless.

[NYC2BGI]

Anything else in NYC happening soon?

[Calzinger]

Anything else in NYC happening soon?
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=163829