Boston POTN Meet

[narlus]

ha, i guess i saw this thread about 16 hours too late.

[pmk]

Well, last night I learned that I have a LOT to learn. I can't wait to try it again and perhaps do a bit better.

Here are a few. Let me know what you think.

#1

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p668637631-4.jpg

#2

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p767581043-4.jpg

#3

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p817452546-4.jpg

#4

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p1046761253-4.jpg

#5

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p690977928-4.jpg

#6

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p851300514-4.jpg

#7

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p961287826-4.jpg


http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p846058902-4.jpg





pmk

[Furf]

Phil I really like the last one with the cone so simple. It is something I would use as a wallpaper. Yeah I am diffrent.

[bryanj87]

Wow, fantastic shots everyone! I've started going through mine and these are my two favorites so far.

1) 3 shot hdr
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Boston-01-HDR.jpg

2) All PP done in camera RAW (except the frame)
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Boston-02.jpg

My wife and I had a great time and can't wait to do this again when the weather is warmer.

[Furf]

Sheesh after seeing my pics and all of yours. Is it something that I am doing or does my camera bite. Brenden was there when I took the pic he helped me set the settings and it still looks like butt.

[bryanj87]

Sheesh after seeing my pics and all of yours. Is it something that I am doing or does my camera bite. Brenden was there when I took the pic he helped me set the settings and it still looks like butt.

Geez Furf, I dunno. Last time I went night shooting, I shot around f3.5 with about 5-15 second shutter speeds and was pretty happy with my shots. Last night, I shot most everything at f16 or f22 with 25 to 45 second shutter speeds and it seems most everything came out pretty crisp. I always shoot at ISO100 to keep the noise to a minimum. The thing about night shooting is there are no rules, except that a good tripod is essential (I'll be replacing my $30 Vangaurd pretty soon!). Just get out there and fiddle with your camera settings. Like Phil, I too still have a lot to learn.

[symbolphoto]

Bryan and Phil, great stuff guys. Phil that fence one is interesting. Perfect example of people being in the same place and getting and entirely different shot. I think your shots are leaning to the right a bit though.

I had a good time, but it was indeed quite cold. We'll do another in the summer and perhaps start a little bit earlier. I'm surprised we lasted til almost 1am! :)

[Furf]

Congrads mumbles your above thread is your 1000 post mark and senior member. Grats

[pmk]

Bryan and Phil, great stuff guys. Phil that fence one is interesting. Perfect example of people being in the same place and getting and entirely different shot. I think your shots are leaning to the right a bit though.

Thanks, mumbles. I agree - a bit right leaning. Does that indicate some inner pessimistic or optimistic pysche? ;)

Here are some more.

#1
http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p762144784-4.jpg

#2
http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p664845080-4.jpg

#3
http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p568353861-4.jpg

#4
The POTN Crew in action

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p733096486-4.jpg

pmk

[symbolphoto]

Cool stuff. I think it means you are a republican or something like that. ;)

Can't wait for it to be warmer... maybe do a bicycle tour... now that'd be cool. Nice, i'm over 1000 posts. Good eye Furf!

[Furf]

I would deffinatly do a bike tour I only have a MTB so no long distances on road.

[bryanj87]

Here's one more from the parking garage.

http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Boston-03.jpg

A bike tour could be fun, if my knees can hold out. :)

[woloi]

So I finally got some of my photos up. More can be found here:
http://www.zooomr.com/photos/woloi/sets/28169/

I think some of mine came out decent, but I definitely still have a lot to learn, and some equipment to buy (maybe if I can get that ticket appealed I'll donate the money to the photography gods instead...). Definitely comment/critique everything, I figure that's the only way I'm going to learn how to do better :).

Big thanks to mumbles for showing us around and letting me borrow his tripod!

Oh, and I think the flares are because I had a cheap UV filter on my Sigma 20mm lens, which was probably a dumb idea. Something to keep in mind for next time...

1.
http://static.zooomr.com/images/4214613_9fb9eed5c5.jpg

2.
http://static.zooomr.com/images/4214631_aa192e874f.jpg

3.
http://static.zooomr.com/images/4214669_0bb6a2359b.jpg

4.
http://static.zooomr.com/images/4214673_ef49d9771b.jpg

5.
http://static.zooomr.com/images/4214680_5337ec23c6.jpg

6.
http://static.zooomr.com/images/4214677_05e9764c9b.jpg

7.
http://static.zooomr.com/images/4214689_5f5f72bfd7.jpg

8.
http://static.zooomr.com/images/4214694_1e06f91745.jpg

[pmk]

Hey woloi -- Bummer about the speeding ticket. I got the same $200 one a couple of weeks ago driving to Plum Island to take some photos. The cop was in an unmarked sports car. In fact, he passed me going about 80mph and I made the mistake of following him. He pulled into the middle lane, let me pass, then pulled me over. What a jerk.

I like the clarity of the cityscape in #1, and love the light trails of the cars going over Zakim in #2. Good job.

Can't wait to do it again. I'll be sure to organize a photo bike tour of Boston with mumbles. Speaking of mumbles, look up "Boston Driver" in wikipedia and you'll probably see a picture of him! I mean that in a good way. It was a good thing I handed him the keys to my minivan -- I don't think I could have gotten us to those out of the way places even with him pretending to be my GPS.

pmk

[woloi]

Thanks :) I'm thinking of trying to maybe make a few HDR shots out of some of the cityscapes that I have multiple exposures of. Unfortunately, I didn't really meter properly (the XTi meter sucks in darkness) so I'm not sure how that'll come out.

I figure it's worth my time to fight the ticket, being a college student with "nothing better to do," as well as an electrical engineer.

The bike trip sounds like fun, depending on where I wind up after I graduate I would definitely join in on that. Less chance of speeding tickets too... :p

[BBrat]

good looking shots everyone... looks like you didnt get kicked off the fanuiel hall parking garage this time:D

[donlavange]

Cool stuff. I think it means you are a republican or something like that. ;)

Can't wait for it to be warmer... maybe do a bicycle tour... now that'd be cool. Nice, i'm over 1000 posts. Good eye Furf!

Brenden:

You guys (&gals?) got some really great shots! I forgot that this was your night.

Funny though, that I was parked on the right side of Summer. I was at the last spot on the right before the cab line before the BCC from 4PM til about 7PM.

While you were freezing I was getting paid to shoot the dismantling process of a new Dental Show Booth. Hey, I need the money (LOL), and I so suck at night shots (not to mention BIF). Looking forward to trying again when the Sun gets higher!

I am up for the Cat thing in the meantime!

[symbolphoto]

Brenden:

You guys (&gals?) got some really great shots! I forgot that this was your night.

Funny though, that I was parked on the right side of Summer. I was at the last spot on the right before the cab line before the BCC from 4PM til about 7PM.

While you were freezing I was getting paid to shoot the dismantling process of a new Dental Show Booth. Hey, I need the money (LOL), and I so suck at night shots (not to mention BIF). Looking forward to trying again when the Sun gets higher!

I am up for the Cat thing in the meantime!

Hey Don, i guess we just missed you. That's cool though. Dental Show. Interesting hehe. Well to be honest, i haven't had much luck finding a well-reputed Skidoo renter. I'll take another peak around, but i just want something easy and cheap that won't cost me a $1000. downpayment for a few hours. I'll see what's up.

Good shots everyone. Twas a good time. Now that we've had new and old folks come to the 'regular' locations, maybe we'll have to step it up a bit to some 'new' locations ;)

[blalor]

Thanks again, Brendan, for organizing the shoot. I can't believe you all kept going for another three hours after we bailed!! Sarah and I had a lot of fun, but I've got two dogs in crates in my basement and they get a little antsy after 8 hours or so. :P I haven't had time to do more than download and geotag my photos; I'll post some tonight, hopefully. I'd love to do this again!

[symbolphoto]

PMK has me thinking, we should definitely do an area bike tour... We could cover so much ground without the limitations of parking/traffic. We'd have to keep a tight formation especially on the streets, but i'm really digging this idea. PMK, i know you've setup bike meets etc.. so maybe we should coordinate a route. Say for sometime in march when it's still cool but not hot outside. We have more than a couple bike nuts on here, like Don Lavange among others... Picture taking and getting physically fit, best of two worlds combined! :)

I'm just thinking out loud here, but parts of the minute man trail, (Hit Mt. Auburn cemetary, etc) , Storrow Drive, Public Gardens (We'd have to leave the bikes outside), parts of downtown... nothing hilly as besides myself there are a few of us that are out of shape, but mostly, it'll be flat.

Anyone interested in this? You don't need a road bike, i, myself will be using my Mountain Bike...

[donlavange]

PMK has me thinking, we should definitely do an area bike tour... We could cover so much ground without the limitations of parking/traffic. We'd have to keep a tight formation especially on the streets, but i'm really digging this idea. PMK, i know you've setup bike meets etc.. so maybe we should coordinate a route. Say for sometime in march when it's still cool but not hot outside. We have more than a couple bike nuts on here, like Don Lavange among others... Picture taking and getting physically fit, best of two worlds combined! :)

I'm just thinking out loud here, but parts of the minute man trail, (Hit Mt. Auburn cemetary, etc) , Storrow Drive, Public Gardens (We'd have to leave the bikes outside), parts of downtown... nothing hilly as besides myself there are a few of us that are out of shape, but mostly, it'll be flat.

Anyone interested in this? You don't need a road bike, i, myself will be using my Mountain Bike...

DEFINITELY !!!! I am so up for a bike photo cruise around the city!

By the way, Who got less sleep than me after that %^$#( game?

[pmk]

PMK has me thinking, we should definitely do an area bike tour...

Done deal! I know a bunch of good bike routes in/around Boston. One of my favorites follows the Emerald Necklace and is both scenic and safe. I tend to ride urban on Sunday mornings since there's practically no traffic.

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p1048393401-4.jpg

pmk

[blalor]

Anyone interested in this? You don't need a road bike, i, myself will be using my Mountain Bike...

I think that'd be a lot of fun. Really gonna have to work on the tripod rigging, tho. :)

[pmk]

I use the small Kinesis tripod bag with a nice shoulder strap. Acts like a bike messenger bag. Works mint.

www.kgear.com (http://www.kgear.com)


http://www.kgear.com/images/T620big.jpg

pmk

[SwiftFootTim]

Nice shots everyone! Makes me sad that:
1) I live in a small town and not many are into photography.
2) I live in a small town and there isn't much traffic to do the traffic pictures.
3) Guess I'll have to make a big city trip or two in the future!

Great job all, very crisp, clear shots with some great perspectives!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

PMK has me thinking, we should definitely do an area bike tour... We could cover so much ground without the limitations of parking/traffic. We'd have to keep a tight formation especially on the streets, but i'm really digging this idea. PMK, i know you've setup bike meets etc.. so maybe we should coordinate a route. Say for sometime in march when it's still cool but not hot outside. We have more than a couple bike nuts on here, like Don Lavange among others... Picture taking and getting physically fit, best of two worlds combined! :)

I'm just thinking out loud here, but parts of the minute man trail, (Hit Mt. Auburn cemetary, etc) , Storrow Drive, Public Gardens (We'd have to leave the bikes outside), parts of downtown... nothing hilly as besides myself there are a few of us that are out of shape, but mostly, it'll be flat.

Anyone interested in this? You don't need a road bike, i, myself will be using my Mountain Bike...

sorry i couldnt make it, to cold but looks like you guys had fun.
Yo B i dont have a bike im gonna have to ride on ur handle bars or stand on ur pegs LMAO :lol:

[donlavange]

sorry i couldnt make it, to cold but looks like you guys had fun.
Yo B i dont have a bike im gonna have to ride on ur handle bars or stand on ur pegs LMAO :lol:

I have maybe 10 bikes here, so depending on your size, I might be able to help. Now if you want to play lady rider, you can be my SOTKER CHIC and I will bring one of the tandems LOL!

[donlavange]

Done deal! I know a bunch of good bike routes in/around Boston. One of my favorites follows the Emerald Necklace and is both scenic and safe. I tend to ride urban on Sunday mornings since there's practically no traffic.

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p1048393401-4.jpg

pmk

Hey is your Sunday ride with the tandem? I just started working out again to get on the bike this year. Treadmill now, stationary in two weeks and MNT. bike by end of Feb. On the road by March (the plan, the plan)

Wait a minute. . . . She is in cold weather mode and you are in Summer mode! You are not "one of them" are you? LOL

[kona77]

Hey Don,

How you been? Sounds like you're doing well, that's good. I am going to have to come down to Boston for one of these photo meets sometime and let you buy me lunch.:lol:

Don, if you're going on an area bike tour you're going to have to upgrade this.
http://www.coolhunting.com/images/TTR-toiletTricycle.jpg

[cosworth]

I'll be in Boston on Wednesday, February 13th. Anything I should see/do?

[arrgeebee]

Well, last night I learned that I have a LOT to learn. I can't wait to try it again and perhaps do a bit better.

Here are a few. Let me know what you think.

#1

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p668637631-4.jpg

#2

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p767581043-4.jpg

#3

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p817452546-4.jpg

#4

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p1046761253-4.jpg

#5

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p690977928-4.jpg

#6

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p851300514-4.jpg

#7

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p961287826-4.jpg


http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p846058902-4.jpg

pmk

Great shots PMK, are all of these shots bracketed?

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Hey Don,

How you been? Sounds like you're doing well, that's good. I am going to have to come down to Boston for one of these photo meets sometime and let you buy me lunch.:lol:

Don, if you're going on an area bike tour you're going to have to upgrade this.
http://www.coolhunting.com/images/TTR-toiletTricycle.jpg

ROFL, does that come with a magazine rack?

[kona77]

ROFL, does that come with a magazine rack?

Negative, eyes on the road please.:lol:

[pmk]

Great shots PMK, are all of these shots bracketed?

Thanks, arrgeebee. Nope none were bracketed. I might give that a go next time I do an urban night shoot.

I've got the full shoot here (well, the ones that were decent enough to share).

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/p496561497/?photo=h0D98ABC6#228109254

pmk

[pmk]

Hey mumbles

I think I was able to track down a couple of the places you took us to!

#1 East Boston overlook toward city:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=20+Sumner+St.,+Boston,+MA&sll=42.370427,-71.042731&sspn=0.002691,0.004989&ie=UTF8&ll=42.370003,-71.043869&spn=0.002691,0.004989&t=h&z=18&iwloc=addr&om=0

#2 Pier in Chelsea, view of Tobin Bridge
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=75+Commandants+Way,+Chelsea+MA&sll=42.387887,-71.047812&sspn=0.010729,0.019956&ie=UTF8&ll=42.386278,-71.047661&spn=0.005365,0.009978&t=h&z=17&iwloc=addr&om=0

pmk

[arrgeebee]

Thanks, arrgeebee. Nope none were bracketed. I might give that a go next time I do an urban night shoot.

I've got the full shoot here (well, the ones that were decent enough to share).

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/p496561497/?photo=h0D98ABC6#228109254

pmk

The colors and clarity are amazing. They almost look like HDR. If you don't mind, I'd love to understand the PP you've done in order to get these results. Great work!

[pmk]

If you don't mind, I'd love to understand the PP you've done in order to get these results. Great work!

I'm flattered you would ask, but I'm really just a PS hack. I generally try something like this type of sequence.

1) check out what "Auto Levels" does. Sometimes I'll keep it, other times. Sometimes, I'll use "Auto Contrast" instead (so it doesn't mess with the colors).

2) then I'll tweak with "Curves" to get the overall brightness I'm looking for.

3) if the colors are off (or if I'm looking to do something a bit different), I'll play with the "Color Balance." Usually I leave this alone.

4) if there are lot of shadows, I'll play with the the "Shadow/highlight" mode -- though this is a dangerous, pretty invasive mode.

5) I really like to de-saturate photos a bit -- not sure why, but I do.

6) lastly, I'll sometimes us the "Unsharpen Mask."

That's pretty much it, unless I want to get really giggy with the photo.

pmk

[dellplain]

Hey everyone, I'm pretty new to POTN and just found this thread. Are there any plans brewing for another photo meet? I'd love to attend a night shoot if it's in the works.

[arrgeebee]

I'm flattered you would ask, but I'm really just a PS hack. I generally try something like this type of sequence.

1) check out what "Auto Levels" does. Sometimes I'll keep it, other times. Sometimes, I'll use "Auto Contrast" instead (so it doesn't mess with the colors).

2) then I'll tweak with "Curves" to get the overall brightness I'm looking for.

3) if the colors are off (or if I'm looking to do something a bit different), I'll play with the "Color Balance." Usually I leave this alone.

4) if there are lot of shadows, I'll play with the the "Shadow/highlight" mode -- though this is a dangerous, pretty invasive mode.

5) I really like to de-saturate photos a bit -- not sure why, but I do.

6) lastly, I'll sometimes us the "Unsharpen Mask."

That's pretty much it, unless I want to get really giggy with the photo.

pmk

Thanks for the elaboration. These are really great shots. Hopefully I'll be able to attend the next get together and see it happen in action :)

[kpratte]

Here are a few of my pics from the night out:
#1
http://album.pattiandken.com/albums/potn_pics/080202_005.jpg
#2
http://album.pattiandken.com/albums/potn_pics/080202_008.jpg
#3
http://album.pattiandken.com/albums/potn_pics/080202_018.jpg
#4
http://album.pattiandken.com/albums/potn_pics/080202_027.jpg
#5
http://album.pattiandken.com/albums/potn_pics/080202_033.jpg
#6
http://album.pattiandken.com/albums/potn_pics/080202_040.jpg
#7
http://album.pattiandken.com/albums/potn_pics/080203_013.jpg

#4 is my fav. My wife was like whoppie, a picture of a bridge.

Oh, and I'm really high tech in the PP, I used Canon Digital Photo Professional and changed most of the white balances to tungsten. ;)

- Ken

[blalor]

Phil and Woloi (if that is your real name...), great shots! Like Brendan said, it really is cool to see what other people come up with given the same raw materials.

I've got a complete set up on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/blalor/sets/72157603854165711/) (complete with map (http://www.flickr.com/photos/blalor/sets/72157603854165711/map)). Here are a few I'm most happy with:

#1
http://static.flickr.com/2141/2242543345_2b3b0d3fc4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/blalor/2242543345/)
#2
http://static.flickr.com/2302/2242543279_40b3006c2a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/blalor/2242543279/)
#3
http://static.flickr.com/2256/2242543067_dcd8dff9cf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/blalor/2242543067/)
#4
http://static.flickr.com/2055/2242543125_bd7e6d06ef.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/blalor/2242543125/)
#5
http://static.flickr.com/2046/2242543905_fcf81af349.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/blalor/2242543905/)
#6
http://static.flickr.com/2387/2243336300_5a08bcfeba.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/blalor/2243336300/)
C&C welcome; click through for larger sizes. These are pretty much unretouched. The ones with the more "natural" colors have white balance adjusted, but otherwise, it's mostly just cropping what came out of the camera.

The first two are my favorites. I loved the location, and the clouds really cooperated. Everywhere else, I suffered from orange skies. I wish I'd been able to get under the Zakim, and that I'd taken time to shoot from the roof of the parking garage, but I guess I'll just have to go back on another night.

There are a couple of photos that are *really* out of whack on the map. My GPS wasn't cooperating very well at first. I do have a map of our travels here (http://bravo5.org/maps/potn_boston_20080202.html).

Thanks again, Brendan. I look forward to doing this again!

[blalor]

Great work, Ken! I really like #s 2 and 6. The different light sources in #2 really make the pilings and dock look surreal.

[woloi]

Phil and Woloi (if that is your real name...)


Haha, did you actually look at my pictures, my name is in the bottom corner... ;)

My name is Ian Woloschin, hence the handle. My dad actually made it for me years ago, and since my creativity is limited solely to photography, I've never bothered to make a new one.

[blalor]

Haha, did you actually look at my pictures, my name is in the bottom corner... ;)
D'oh! That's the sign of a good watermark, in my opinion. ;)

[kpratte]

Great work, Ken! I really like #s 2 and 6. The different light sources in #2 really make the pilings and dock look surreal.Yeah, when I was taking that one, I was like, hmm, wonder what this would look like.. #6 was one that was just so so on the camera, till I got it home and then, hmm, that ain't so bad. Photography is such a crap shoot sometimes.

- Ken

[bryanj87]

Wow, really nice work from everyone. Incentive for me to get out and practice more with night shooting!

[pmk]

Super stuff, Bbalor & kpratte! It's really great to see the different ways we shot similar scenes. Your shots are exceptional. Maybe next time (when it's warmer) we can actually talk more about the type of approach we take when photography.

My favorite is kpratte's pic of the Hood bottle -- cuz I'm in it! :rolleyes:

pmk

[New Hobby]

These are all great shots. I'm bummed I could not make it. I hope I can make the next one.

I have heard there is a Canadian coming down to Boston soon. Are there any plans yet? ;-)

[kpratte]

My favorite is kpratte's pic of the Hood bottle -- cuz I'm in it! Everytime I see that pic I think of this: http://animation.filmtv.ucla.edu/students/awinfrey/coneindex.htm

- Ken

[GMACK24]

DAMNIT.
: P

I need to check here more often pissed I missed this one.
you guys were in my neck of the woods : )

This is the view to the other side of the Childrens museum. You cross over Summer Street and under the building and here is what you see : )

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2223/2201170559_bb3e481059.jpg

[GMACK24]

well minus the snow of course.
Took this one Jan 17th.

[GMACK24]

can someone Give me directions to this location pls ?

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p1046761253-4.jpg

[GMACK24]

AWESOME shot BTW ! ! !

[pmk]

can someone Give me directions to this location pls ?



Thanks, GMACK24. Mumbles might as well have had us blindfolded as he buzzed and careened us all over the place. However, I did try to track down the Chelsea/East Boston locations. Here are directions to the pier that looks over to the Tobin Memorial Bridge.

Pier in Chelsea, view of Tobin Bridge
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=75+Commandants+Way,+Chelsea+MA&sll=42.387887,-71.047812&sspn=0.010729,0.019956&ie=UTF8&ll=42.386278,-71.047661&spn=0.005365,0.009978&t=h&z=17&iwloc=addr&om=0

pmk

[pmk]

Hey is your Sunday ride with the tandem? I just started working out again to get on the bike this year. Treadmill now, stationary in two weeks and MNT. bike by end of Feb. On the road by March (the plan, the plan)

Wait a minute. . . . She is in cold weather mode and you are in Summer mode! You are not "one of them" are you? LOL

Sorry, Don, I missed your post/question.

I also got 10-12 bikes, depending upon their state of being built up. I do a bunch of road tandeming in Boston but for the photo shoot, I'll use my cyclocross bike.

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p505192904-4.jpg

pmk

[symbolphoto]

Man i can't wait for the weather to get better and start riding again. Gmack, PMK has it right, it's down at the end of broadway in east boston/chelsea line.

[GMACK24]

Awesome Thanks a lot ! Much appreciated.
When I take my shots I will share here.

Thanks again ! !

[dellplain]

Hey fellas, I think my post from a few days ago may have gotten drowned out. I wanted to ask if there's another photo meet brewing in the works? From the recent shots posted, I would love tag along on a shoot.

Thanks!

[pmk]

Hey dellplain

The only think we've been talking about thus far is a warmer weather bicycle shoot but if the weather improves maybe someone will get stoked about doing something sooner. Hopefully!

pmk

[dellplain]

Hey dellplain

The only think we've been talking about thus far is a warmer weather bicycle shoot but if the weather improves maybe someone will get stoked about doing something sooner. Hopefully!

pmk

Thanks, pmk. I'll definitely keep an eye out here to see if something comes up. There's a Flickr group that I belong to called the Boston Photo Mob. We just had a pretty successful meetup this past weekend and have another one planned for 2/17 (Chinese New Year Parade). Not sure if that is of interest but it should be a good time... assuming that the weather is agreeable.

[symbolphoto]

Hmm, i've been 50/50 on the Chinatown thing this saturday... maybe i'll end up stopping by. But yeah, otherwise, i'm not ready to have another meet until it gets a bit warmer out, personally, but you nutcases can surely organize one sooner! I'll be gone the entire month of April, so i'll probably try to organize one before then.

[pmk]

You did a great job, mumbles! I can't wait to see some of your other shooting locations.

pmk

[GMACK24]

can't make the Chinese New Years Gathering either.
My wife has a wedding shower during the day and I need to watch my two little ones.
Then At night going to visit some old friends in New Hampshire.
Perhaps I can make the next gathering as mumbles said when the weather gets warmer : )

[GMACK24]

Thanks, pmk. I'll definitely keep an eye out here to see if something comes up. There's a Flickr group that I belong to called the Boston Photo Mob. We just had a pretty successful meetup this past weekend and have another one planned for 2/17 (Chinese New Year Parade). Not sure if that is of interest but it should be a good time... assuming that the weather is agreeable.


http://www.flickr.com/groups/bostonphotomob/

[donlavange]

http://www.flickr.com/groups/bostonphotomob/

Too many members. . . . . too many rules!

[donlavange]

Brendan, et al:

Maybe we could do a weekday kickoff of the season with a visit to the NE Flower Show (March 17-25, 2007) at the Bayside. Then go on and spend the evening shooting some of your special spots.

Is the Cat thing out for sure? That would be worth dressing up for! Also would love to do a Sunset at your secret Hull location. . . . . those were awesome!

[pmk]

Too many members. . . . . too many rules!

>Here's some rules:

>- 5 shots per day to the pool max.
>- you need to reside in the Greater Boston Area (within 100 miles)
>- or you need to post only shots of the Boston area if you don't reside in the area

I know nothing about flicker but these guys seem OK. My only quibble would be that Rule #1 should be "5 beers per day" instead of five shots. I don't hold my liquor well, and shots would pretty much wipe out my creativity.

:D

Maybe we should organize some sort of Mass Photo Event (... get it?). Hmm, or maybe beer and liquor don't mix?

pmk

[pmk]

Maybe we could do a weekday kickoff of the season with a visit to the NE Flower Show (March 17-25, 2007) at the Bayside. Then go on and spend the evening shooting some of your special spots.

Oh Don, the Flickr boys are talking beers and shots, and you want a flower show and a quickie road trip to Hull? Where's your POTN manhood? ... and you call ourself a cyclist, eh? ;)

pmk

[symbolphoto]

Brendan, et al:

Maybe we could do a weekday kickoff of the season with a visit to the NE Flower Show (March 17-25, 2007) at the Bayside. Then go on and spend the evening shooting some of your special spots.

Is the Cat thing out for sure? That would be worth dressing up for! Also would love to do a Sunset at your secret Hull location. . . . . those were awesome!

Don, that's not a bad idea. Never shot a flower show. Is there much stuff that is picture worthy though? I'd probably want to buy a macro lens for that though, which i can't afford with everything else going on... oh wait, i can use my kenko tubes.

Snowmobile stuff... you know, i didn't hear great things about this one, but, how bad could it be right? We rent for a half day, and give it a shot;
http://www.nhsnowmobilerentals.com/ Actually, next weekend would be perfect. Monday is a holiday and it seems if we rent for full day on sunday, we get the second sled at 50% off. If we go halves... that's $160. for the whole day. I'd like to be there early, and also catch sundown...

Next weekeend? Anyone else interested?

[kpratte]

I googled for some on the NE Flower Show and got this:
Cost, info, etc; http://www.bostoncentral.com/events/ne_flower_show/p1039.php

Photos:
http://www.uvm.edu/pss/ppp/gardens/gm0304.htm
http://boston.about.com/od/photosofboston/ig/07NE-Spring-Flower-Show-Photos/
http://gonewengland.about.com/library/blflowerindex.htm

I've actually gone to the flower show before and it was nice, however if you have breathing difficulties, the flowers are very strong smelling.

- Ken

[blalor]

I'd probably want to buy a macro lens for that though, which i can't afford with everything else going on... oh wait, i can use my kenko tubes.
Your powers of justification are impressive! There are always the lens rental companies. I think there's even one in Manchester, NH. Dunno if any of the local places do rentals without a major cash outlay. I used Rent Glass once and it worked out very well.

Snowmobile stuff... you know, i didn't hear great things about this one, but, how bad could it be right? We rent for a half day, and give it a shot;
http://www.nhsnowmobilerentals.com/ Actually, next weekend would be perfect. Monday is a holiday and it seems if we rent for full day on sunday, we get the second sled at 50% off. If we go halves... that's $160. for the whole day. I'd like to be there early, and also catch sundown...
That does sound interesting. You wouldn't want to put two people to a sled, would you, though? Two people with backpacks full of gear would be tough. I bet you could get some great action shots. I'm thinking airborne snowmobile... :D

[symbolphoto]

Ken, i meant two individual sleds. Mine with my pack and Don with his. $225. @ 50%, and $225. @ 100% /2 = $137.50 each. I'm going to go slow, us city folk don't go on those things very often, as a matter of fact it'll be my first time. :)

Lens rentals, yeah, i could justify for a major trip, my trip to the middle east, i'll be renting a 14L and maybe something else, but that's for a month (Don't ask what it'll cost). But for something like a flower show... i dunno, i'll just use my tubes which work quite well, especially with the 2.8.

-B

[donlavange]

Oh Don, the Flickr boys are talking beers and shots, and you want a flower show and a quickie road trip to Hull? Where's your POTN manhood? ... and you call ourself a cyclist, eh? ;)

pmk

Well, we could do a Photoshoot Century and really separate the cyclists and separate us even more! LOL

[donlavange]

Ken, i meant two individual sleds. Mine with my pack and Don with his. $225. @ 50%, and $225. @ 100% /2 = $137.50 each. I'm going to go slow, us city folk don't go on those things very often, as a matter of fact it'll be my first time. :)

Lens rentals, yeah, i could justify for a major trip, my trip to the middle east, i'll be renting a 14L and maybe something else, but that's for a month (Don't ask what it'll cost). But for something like a flower show... i dunno, i'll just use my tubes which work quite well, especially with the 2.8.

-B

I am up for that!

[donlavange]

Don, that's not a bad idea. Never shot a flower show. Is there much stuff that is picture worthy though? I'd probably want to buy a macro lens for that though, which i can't afford with everything else going on... oh wait, i can use my kenko tubes.

Snowmobile stuff... you know, i didn't hear great things about this one, but, how bad could it be right? We rent for a half day, and give it a shot;
http://www.nhsnowmobilerentals.com/ Actually, next weekend would be perfect. Monday is a holiday and it seems if we rent for full day on sunday, we get the second sled at 50% off. If we go halves... that's $160. for the whole day. I'd like to be there early, and also catch sundown...

Next weekeend? Anyone else interested?

The interesting thing about the flower show is not just macro flowers, but arbors and landscape elements (running water in warm temps) that are appealing. And it is nice to see the colors after months of grey!

[symbolphoto]

I am up for that!

Ok sounds good, i'll post up any details needed and we'll be on our way.

[symbolphoto]

The interesting thing about the flower show is not just macro flowers, but arbors and landscape elements (running water in warm temps) that are appealing. And it is nice to see the colors after months of grey!

Gotcha... could be interesting.

[pmk]

Well, we could do a Photoshoot Century and really separate the cyclists and separate us even more! LOL

I like the way you think! Maybe we can make it a Biathlon, but instead of skiing and shooting rifles, we take 100 photos in 100 miles! :)

pk

[symbolphoto]

lol... now that'd be interesting.

[20DNewbie]

I like the way you think! Maybe we can make it a Biathlon, but instead of skiing and shooting rifles, we take 100 photos in 100 miles! :)

pk

Lol, kinda sounds like a scavenger hunt to me.

[Furf]

Scavenger hunt would awesome count me in for that. 100 miles 100 photos? would that be in a day? my fat tush would not be able to do that. sheesh you guys are over acheivers. Plus I will be camrea less till the end of febuary. This blows with a dead camera.

[20DNewbie]

:lol: I'll be driving if that's the case. I biked the Cape Cod Rail Trail and then some with some friends a few years ago, I'd rather be in the car sitting in traffic than doing that again these days.

[symbolphoto]

Scavenger hunt would awesome count me in for that. 100 miles 100 photos? would that be in a day? my fat tush would not be able to do that. sheesh you guys are over acheivers. Plus I will be camrea less till the end of febuary. This blows with a dead camera.

Wait, so your camera still doesn't work? I thought it worked when you got back?

[donlavange]

:lol: I'll be driving if that's the case. I biked the Cape Cod Rail Trail and then some with some friends a few years ago, I'd rather be in the car sitting in traffic than doing that again these days.

The Rail trail is Hell with all the walkers, skaters,stop signs etc. I feel like a rat not supporting these things, but we much prefer the roads to keep moving. As far as the Cape goes, there are very nice back roads that cover the same country with lots of photo opportunities!

[Furf]

Wait, so your camera still doesn't work? I thought it worked when you got back?

Nope every time I take it outside it dies. What good does that do me. SO instead I shall sell mine to someone who wants to deal with it. And I will get a 30D. Oh well. you know my budget. so we shall see. what happens.

[woloi]

Nope every time I take it outside it dies. What good does that do me. SO instead I shall sell mine to someone who wants to deal with it. And I will get a 30D. Oh well. you know my budget. so we shall see. what happens.


Just shoot indoors until it warms up again? Or move to Florida :p.

I'd possibly be up for some sort of biking/photography adventure, though I'm horribly out of shape for any sort of physical activity. I'd also need to get a bike back up in Worcester, right now mine are all at my parent's house.

[narlus]

nice shooting, guys. i'll need to have PMK keep me posted next time there's a meet-up.

[blonde]

Don, that's not a bad idea. Never shot a flower show. Is there much stuff that is picture worthy though? I'd probably want to buy a macro lens for that though, which i can't afford with everything else going on... oh wait, i can use my kenko tubes.

Snowmobile stuff... you know, i didn't hear great things about this one, but, how bad could it be right? We rent for a half day, and give it a shot;
http://www.nhsnowmobilerentals.com/ Actually, next weekend would be perfect. Monday is a holiday and it seems if we rent for full day on sunday, we get the second sled at 50% off. If we go halves... that's $160. for the whole day. I'd like to be there early, and also catch sundown...

Next weekeend? Anyone else interested?

i am down for that one for sure!!!!!!! (i mean the snow mobile of course).

[donlavange]

We need to get going on reservations for the SNO MOB. And I will probably go up Saturday if Sunday the 17th is the target.

Comments!

I take it that Snir likes mountains, but not flowers! LOL This sounds great! I am psyched!

[donlavange]

Snowmobile stuff... you know, i didn't hear great things about this one, but, how bad could it be right? We rent for a half day, and give it a shot;
http://www.nhsnowmobilerentals.com/ Actually, next weekend would be perfect. Monday is a holiday and it seems if we rent for full day on sunday, we get the second sled at 50% off. If we go halves... that's $160. for the whole day. I'd like to be there early, and also catch sundown...

Next weekeend? Anyone else interested?

Looks like the opposite to me. No deals on HOLIDAY OR VACATION WEEKS?

EARLY SNOWBIRD SPECIAL:
Rent one sled between 8:00 AM & 9:30 AM Sun-Fri non-holiday/school vacations and get a 2nd sled 50% off.


Am I missing something. I am up for it anyway. . .

[DJS]

The interesting thing about the flower show is not just macro flowers, but arbors and landscape elements (running water in warm temps) that are appealing. And it is nice to see the colors after months of grey!

I went to one last year and there's plenty of very interesting things to shoot although the crowd does tend to get rather thick so the challenge is trying to compose your shots while weaving through the masses.

Anyone know of any possibility of them opening the place early or staying open late for photographers (sorta like the Butterfly Place)?

[symbolphoto]

Don i contacted him about the snomobiles, yeah i guess i read that wrong. He says no discounts. So yeah, perhaps on the 24th? Snir that work for you too?

[donlavange]

Don i contacted him about the snomobiles, yeah i guess i read that wrong. He says no discounts. So yeah, perhaps on the 24th? Snir that work for you too?

Yeah, I guess so! (sad face). When is school vacation time? We don't want to run into that!

[donlavange]

I went to one last year and there's plenty of very interesting things to shoot although the crowd does tend to get rather thick so the challenge is trying to compose your shots while weaving through the masses.

Anyone know of any possibility of them opening the place early or staying open late for photographers (sorta like the Butterfly Place)?

I would tend to doubt it in the case of the Flower Show! I doubt that you would be wanting to do a lot of wide angle shots that would be difficult to compose with people. More smaller individual scenes and close ups of the accessories that add to gardens and landscapes.

And I think people in that setting would be courteous and allow a shot if you wanted a wider angle, if they saw you or if you asked them nicely.

[symbolphoto]

Don/Blonde;
This place looks ok;
http://www.jeffnotchmotel-cabins.com/snowmobile.html

but,

This place looks the most professional...;
http://www.northernextremessnowmobiling.com/downloads.html
This map for trails look interesting as well;
http://www.northernextremessnowmobiling.com/forms/conway%20trail%20map.pdf





Everyone Else;
This is called a summer Safari, but apparently they have no problem doing it in winter as well;
http://www.alpinesnowmobiling.com/summersafar_homepage.html

$34. pp is not bad. Perhaps we should look into something like this as well.

By the way, everyone is welcome... please speak up if you are interested.

[dellplain]

By the way, everyone is welcome... please speak up if you are interested.


Can you summarize what/where you are planning for this upcoming shoot? I saw one portion talking about the the Flower Show and another re: renting snow mobiles. I'd be interested in either/both but not sure about the specifics.

Thanks!

[blalor]

Put me down for a tentatively interested party for the snowmobiles later in the month. Really depends on cost. I haven't been on one in years, but it sounds like fun even without the photography aspect.

I'm probably doing the Northampton flower show on the 9th with a bunch of MINI folks, so I'll pass on that for now.

-Brian (not Ken!) ;)

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Everyone Else;
This is called a summer Safari, but apparently they have no problem doing it in winter as well;
http://www.alpinesnowmobiling.com/summersafar_homepage.html

$34. pp is not bad. Perhaps we should look into something like this as well.

By the way, everyone is welcome... please speak up if you are interested.

Hey the Summer Safari looks good and u see the truck they hual you in, i wonder if they'll let me take it for a spin :evil: the price for that is good but the tour only last for 1.25 hours..
im down for anything that doesnt cost to much

[symbolphoto]

Vin, ok, i don't have all the details yet, but most likely we'll be renting for a half/whole day either this weekend or next. We are trying to solidify now. But if we have 4 it should be either $120. - $160. per person. I asked Don to look into it, we'll see what he says when he gets back.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Vin, ok, i don't have all the details yet, but most likely we'll be renting for a half/whole day either this weekend or next. We are trying to solidify now. But if we have 4 it should be either $120. - $160. per person. I asked Don to look into it, we'll see what he says when he gets back.

the thought of us on snowmoblies is enough to get me to go, LOL this will be pretty crazy adventure. put me down even though i may have to eat granola bars for lunch a couple of days :confused:. (its the new raman) rofl

[donlavange]

Hey the Summer Safari looks good and u see the truck they hual you in, i wonder if they'll let me take it for a spin :evil: the price for that is good but the tour only last for 1.25 hours..
im down for anything that doesnt cost to much

This looks wild! I guess mostly good for warmer weather cause I don't think they stop a lot in that short time. You would have to shoot from the open cab rather than thru the thick plastic?

Hey the dealer that sells these things is listed. You buying one ? LOL

[symbolphoto]

Alright for the Skimobile, we have Don, Myself, Hornyturbo, and Blonde, you said you are in. Can you confirm?

[HoRnYTuRbO]

this is for the 24th, right? and are we planning morning or afternoon trip? or whole day?

[donlavange]

OK so the 24th is the day? If we want the half off deal we have to do NH Rentals:

EARLY SNOWBIRD SPECIAL:
Rent one sled between 8:00 AM & 9:30 AM Sun-Fri non-holiday/school vacations and get a 2nd sled 50% off.

With Brendan, Snir, Vinny and me . . . that is four. Are we all on? 4 machines? or 2 doubles. Each to his own machine sounds the best?

When I said I would stay an overnight there, I meant the night before, not the night after. My Son in law is a chef at Sugarloaf just over the border in Maine and I may be able to get a deal, but probably not on a weekend night.

Anyone interested in going up the night before, let me know. We should keep the vehicles to a minimum, yes?

[symbolphoto]

Vin is confirmed. Snir is being a little girl and forgetting to come in here. Let me remind him.

[blonde]

Snir is here.

[symbolphoto]

Don, that means yes. He's a retard. I speak Snir... learned it about 4 years ago.

So $225. for full day 4th sled is free. That's about $168. per person for full day. Sounds sweet to me.

[cosworth]

Ok. I'm in Boston right now. I'm gonna go shoot some stuff tomorrow. No time tonight I'm going to see a Bruins game. I'm at the Copley Center (Hilton). Where should I go?

[symbolphoto]

Hey Jason, i won't be around tommorow but if you can afford it, i can show you around on thursday evening. Let me know if that works for you.

[blonde]

Don, that means yes. He's a retard. I speak Snir... learned it about 4 years ago.

So $225. for full day 4th sled is free. That's about $168. per person for full day. Sounds sweet to me.

on a serious note, when is the last possible day that you need confirmation by? there is a slim chance that i will be in Detroit for some business that weekend but i won't know for sure until Friday or Monday at the latest.

Snir

[blonde]

Ok. I'm in Boston right now. I'm gonna go shoot some stuff tomorrow. No time tonight I'm going to see a Bruins game. I'm at the Copley Center (Hilton). Where should I go?

Hey Jason, i won't be around tommorow but if you can afford it, i can show you around on thursday evening. Let me know if that works for you.
i might be able to join you even if it is for an hour. just let me know what you plan on doing. i wouldn't mind meeting Jason after all these years of talking to him in the gear forum :)

[cosworth]

I head out tomorrow night at 10pm down to Philly. I'm probably free from 3 until 10pm. Damn cold though. At the worst we could meet for a bit over food or something. I'm secretly hoping my hotel will hold my bag until then.

[scotteisenphotography]

Ok. I'm in Boston right now. I'm gonna go shoot some stuff tomorrow. No time tonight I'm going to see a Bruins game. I'm at the Copley Center (Hilton). Where should I go?

Go to newburry street

[HoRnYTuRbO]

were expecting some snow fall tonight you should be able to get some nice stuff around Copley and the Boston public gardens or walk to the Christian science center

[donlavange]

Ok. I'm in Boston right now. I'm gonna go shoot some stuff tomorrow. No time tonight I'm going to see a Bruins game. I'm at the Copley Center (Hilton). Where should I go?

I am doing a Wine Dinner tomorrow night or I would come to Boston. On the other hand, if you feel like coming into RI, you are welcome to join us at Johnson and Wales, Seekonk at 6 PM,

I agree with the Newbury St. suggestion. You can walk it and catch some nice shots

[donlavange]

Don, that means yes. He's a retard. I speak Snir... learned it about 4 years ago.

So $225. for full day 4th sled is free. That's about $168. per person for full day. Sounds sweet to me.

Even if Snir gets hooked into a business trip on the weekend, it is still very reasonable. So we can wait until his schedule is firmed up and still not affect the plan. Sure hope he can make it!

[symbolphoto]

Yeah true, it'll either be 3 or 4 of us. Bhalor might be in, we'll play it by ear until we have to commit. Don, when is the last day to commit? Snir is going to know on friday.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

i might not be able to go, will let u know asap

[cosworth]

I walked Newbury for about 10 minutes sans camera and went back to the hotel. Too damn cold and mad snow/rain. Stuck here now at the Back Bay amtrak station heading to Philly and you'd think that they would turn the damn heat on on the winter...

[scotteisenphotography]

I walked Newbury for about 10 minutes sans camera and went back to the hotel. Too damn cold and mad snow/rain. Stuck here now at the Back Bay amtrak station heading to Philly and you'd think that they would turn the damn heat on on the winter...

Heh, i feel ya cosworth. Boston can be nasty in the winter!

[woloi]

I walked Newbury for about 10 minutes sans camera and went back to the hotel. Too damn cold and mad snow/rain. Stuck here now at the Back Bay amtrak station heading to Philly and you'd think that they would turn the damn heat on on the winter...

Heh...lucky it wasn't raining in the station! All day today, leaks all over campus. One of my clubs had rain in our projection booth (35/70mm Todd A/O projectors!) and in our sound equipment storage room. It's not supposed to rain inside!

Anyways, the snowmobile stuff sounds like fun, but way out of my price range this year...maybe next year. Hope you guys have fun and I'm looking forward to seeing some photos!

[donlavange]

Yeah true, it'll either be 3 or 4 of us. Bhalor might be in, we'll play it by ear until we have to commit. Don, when is the last day to commit? Snir is going to know on friday.

I emailed the guy at NH Rentals (Bartlett, NH (the one with the discounts),\. He responded with 2 words . . . "wing it" Not sure if this gives me peace of mind or fear. I guess by that he means we should not have a problem. A little un-nerving!

See dialog below:

wing. it


----- Original Message ----- From: "Don LaVange" <tandem401@mac.com>
To: <snow@nhsnowmobilerentals.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:17 PM
Subject: Questions


We are a group of 3 to 5 men (photo people) planning on a snowmobile rental (one each) on the early morning of Feb 24 (to get the discount). As usual in a group this large there are a few that are not firmly committed. What is the situation re reservations and the danger in showing up on that date with no reservations?

Don LaVange
12 White Hill Lane
Cumberland, RI 02864

[blalor]

The snowmobiling would be a blast, but $160 is too steep for me right now. Sorry, guys.

[symbolphoto]

I emailed the guy at NH Rentals (Bartlett, NH (the one with the discounts),\. He responded with 2 words . . . "wing it" Not sure if this gives me peace of mind or fear. I guess by that he means we should not have a problem. A little un-nerving!

See dialog below:

wing. it



Yeah that guy is notoriously short. I asked him about discounts and his response didnt' even adress my questions.

[donlavange]

Yeah that guy is notoriously short. I asked him about discounts and his response didnt' even adress my questions.

Yeah, I love the response! "Wing it"! OK I drive 4.5 hours in who know what weather and ??? OH well, that's adventure, right?

[symbolphoto]

Yes sir, it certainly is.

[symbolphoto]

Don, hornyturbo is out. Snir should chime in today. At the very least, it'll be you and i.

[donlavange]

Don, hornyturbo is out. Snir should chime in today. At the very least, it'll be you and i.

I thought Snir would not know til NEXT Friday? Vinny will probably be back in by then as well!!, and maybe a few others!

[donlavange]

I thought Snir would not know til NEXT Friday? Vinny will probably be back in by then as well!!, and maybe a few others!

OK, Brendan. . . . you are correct. Snir said he would know Friday or Monday, so it has to be today or Monday!

[symbolphoto]

Yeah, let's just plan on us. I don't have much faith Snir will pull it off. :)

[jacobsen1]

The snowmobiling would be a blast, but $160 is too steep for me right now. Sorry, guys.

+12345

....OK I drive 4.5 hours in who know what weather and ???

Hey Don, you know how I know you're from Rhode Island?

I would have loved to do this, but more so than the $ is the fact Nikki is now 37 weeks pregnant, so she's looking to burst any minute now. I hung my skis up 2 weeks ago now. :cry:

[donlavange]

+12345



Hey Don, you know how I know you're from Rhode Island?

I would have loved to do this, but more so than the $ is the fact Nikki is now 37 weeks pregnant, so she's looking to burst any minute now. I hung my skis up 2 weeks ago now. :cry:

Drive time from RI or Photos of me in the Post Office?

[donlavange]

Yeah, let's just plan on us. I don't have much faith Snir will pull it off. :)

OK. We will wait and see. What are you bringing for gear?

[symbolphoto]

Everything... never shot in daytime snow. :)

So PM me the particulars and we'll get this set up.

[blalor]

Everything... never shot in daytime snow. :)

So PM me the particulars and we'll get this set up.
+2/3 EV, right? :)

[donlavange]

+2/3 EV, right? :)

More like +1.5 to +2, but the Histgram shows all!

[donlavange]

Everything... never shot in daytime snow. :)

So PM me the particulars and we'll get this set up.

Tomorrow AM, I will call the guy and make some "reservations". Anyone coming will be in by then. If your interested in going up the night before, let me know and we can drive up together.

[symbolphoto]

Ok, sounds good. I'm not sure about transportation. I guess it depends what time we leave and come back. Let me know your plans and i'll see if they match mine :)

Btw, was in DC earlier this weekend;
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=455494

Photo possibilities are endless down there.

[blonde]

oh so you don't have faith in Snir? i see how it works..

oh well, i was all set for the weekend but now i am not sure i want to spend my precious Sunday with you!!!

[symbolphoto]

Ok, so you 'are' in. Good. That makes 3.

[donlavange]

Ok, so you 'are' in. Good. That makes 3.

1 More and Snir gets his free? LOL!

[jacobsen1]

Drive time from RI or Photos of me in the Post Office?

Because you think it's a long way from here to there... :lol:

+2/3 EV, right? :)

More like +1.5 to +2, but the Histgram shows all!

be careful with your +EV. It was crucial with slides and important on film. but with digital it's easier to bump up the exposure a tad in PP over dealing with blown highlights. I generally use +1EV. I also chimp like crazy for the first half hour to be sure I'm not blowing any highlights...

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/stowe-12-15-2007/IMG_3917.jpg

of course it's a lot easier when you're behind the lens while shooting. ;)

[donlavange]

Because you think it's a long way from here to there... :lol:


Nah. . . not a long way really, but if you want to be there for Sunrise or about that time then you have leave around 2:AM. That is Brendan's regular routine, but lazy me would rather go up the night before, have a nice quiet (or whatever) dinner, get a good nights sleep and enjoy the day and then assuming we drive home! LOL

[symbolphoto]

I know this is a long shot, but, does anyone have a 82mm circular polarizer i could borrow for one day? I'd pay someone $20. for the day. If so, please PM. I've ordered one through hvstar.net , but it won't be here for 10 days from now. I need it this coming sunday.

[donlavange]

OK. The deal is done. So far we have 3 snowmobiles on reservation and deposit in Bartlett, NH at 8 AM on Sunday, March 24. They ask that we arrive 15 minutes before the reservation time for checkout of a beating heart etc. The long range forecast for next Sunday at this time is good!

http://www.nhsnowmobilerentals.com/New_Hampshire_snowmobile_rentals.htm#directions

Included, at this time is Brendan, Snir and Don (me). Still time for others to get on board, (I think?) These folks seemed to have the least demands (convoluted paper work) and "first born" to have to give up if something did not go as planned.

All I can add here is "Dress Warm", bring a Polarizer and keep "too much" sky out of it, and remember, in the modified words of the Clinton people, some 16 years ago "It is the Light Stupid!"


COME ON UP! This way folks:

http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=map+boston,+ma+to+bartlett,+nh&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&um=1&sa=N&tab=wl

[symbolphoto]

Fantastic! Don, i think your map is a bit.... off. :)

Should be interesting to say the least.

[Becca]

I would LOVE to do this trip! I haven't been on a snomobile in years, but we used to ride all the time when I lived in Michigan. I just don't have the duds for snomobiling anymore and I have a feeling it could get pretty cold out there. Have a GREAT time and I'll look forward to the pictures!

[donlavange]

I would LOVE to do this trip! I haven't been on a snomobile in years, but we used to ride all the time when I lived in Michigan. I just don't have the duds for snomobiling anymore and I have a feeling it could get pretty cold out there. Have a GREAT time and I'll look forward to the pictures!

Becca!!! A New Hampsherite that thinks it gets cold?????

[Becca]

I am soooooooo tempted! Is there still time to get another machine? I'd have to get some gloves and boots, but I think I can layer enough to make do without snow gear (as long as I don't tip over too many times!)

[symbolphoto]

I don't have any real snow gear either. I'm just going to layer. It's going to be sunny, so i'm not too concerned.