Boston POTN Meet

[donlavange]

Don, that is fantastic news!!! It must be such a great feeling to have a renewed sense of life. Time to celebrate with the new 1DS!

I'm personally not looking for a studio, yet. I stress, yet.

I saw the photos on flickr, amazing. She's talented and has been everywhere. i'm jealous.

Thanks Brendan! Glad the big stores in NY are all closed for Jewish Holidays or I may have already pushed the button. I also need to separate my wants from my needs!

[symbolphoto]

I also need to separate my wants from my needs!

That's the main struggle in my life. Typical American i am. :lol:

[DJS]

Here is a shot from the Patriot's Day Parade in Arlington this past weekend.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/2435028745_8ab9dc325f_b.jpg

[donlavange]

Here is a shot from the Patriot's Day Parade in Arlington this past weekend.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/2435028745_8ab9dc325f_b.jpg

WOW-OW Perfect timing!! Love it!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

nice timing DJS, now what direction is the gun shooting =)

[symbolphoto]

Nice shot DJS!

So who's up for a ride around the city? Not too many tourists and everything is starting to bloom and be beautiful and lastly, not too hot.

Let's pick a weekend day and stick to it. I propose May 17th. Who's in?

[donlavange]

nice timing DJS, now what direction is the gun shooting =)

West!

[pmk]

Nice shot DJS!

So who's up for a ride around the city? Not too many tourists and everything is starting to bloom and be beautiful and lastly, not too hot.

Let's pick a weekend day and stick to it. I propose May 17th. Who's in?

Hey there mumbles,

My weekend work schedule is ramping up and May 17th won't work for me but I could pull off Sunday, May 4th. Is this too soon? Other than that I'm pretty much booked until mid-June or so.

BTW: brought the tandem to NYC last weekend to visit our daughter. Did two excursions all around the city. Great urban riding.

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p693903395-4.jpg

pmk

[donlavange]

Hey there mumbles,

BTW: brought the tandem to NYC last weekend to visit our daughter. Did two excursions all around the city. Great urban riding.

pmk

Hey PMK! I was in the city last week as well! No bike tho!

[bryanj87]

Don, that is wonderful news! I'm glad to hear it. :)

Nice shot (pun intended!) DJS!

re:bike ride-I'll be in the pacific northwest from May 14 to the 26, and the 4th is iffy. But please don't make your plans around my schedule!

I got in from NYC last night (no bike for me either), but I did fill up three 4gb cards of pics. Sorry, none of me drooling outside B&H. ;)

[symbolphoto]

Vin hopefully you don't mind... HornyTurbo's engagement (i was told by the GF to call them that) photos..

http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/VincentSusanna2008/cover.jpg

Gallery. (Looking for a way to make the slideshow shorter than 5 mins, stupid software).
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/VincentSusanna2008/

[donlavange]

Vin hopefully you don't mind... HornyTurbo's engagement (i was told by the GF to call them that) photos..
Gallery. (Looking for a way to make the slideshow shorter than 5 mins, stupid software).
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/VincentSusanna2008/

Hey Brendan! What a nice shot. You are missing your calling. You should trade Landscapes for Weddings! LOL.

No, this is really nice! Beautiful image and striking couple. (Slide show is a good length)

[bryanj87]

I went to a VW/Audi show yesterday at Seekonk Speedway. Here's a few I took:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5416279&postcount=1

[symbolphoto]

Thanks Don!

I'm not sure i'd say it's my calling, but i can definitely improve. Wasn't bad for a first timer though. I thought at least.

[Becca]

Thanks Don!

I'm not sure i'd say it's my calling, but i can definitely improve. Wasn't bad for a first timer though. I thought at least.

Those are fantastic! Nice job, Brendan!

[symbolphoto]

Thanks Becca! Hey, where is the full size of your avatar? That looks quite nice too.

[Becca]

The full size isn't nearly as nice! I took it on a boat trip we took in Chobe National Park in Botswana last summer. The bird cooperated very nicely!

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/BeccaNH/Africa%202007/IMG_3838_edited-2.jpg

[donlavange]

The full size isn't nearly as nice! I took it on a boat trip we took in Chobe National Park in Botswana last summer. The bird cooperated very nicely!

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/BeccaNH/Africa%202007/IMG_3838_edited-2.jpg

Very nice Becca! How did you get the bird to hang out in front of the Sun? (LOL) Seriously, it is a very nice image.

[Becca]

Thanks, Don! This one was from the same trip and I like it lots better! Of course, elephants move quite a bit slower than birds (more my speed!)

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/BeccaNH/Africa%202007/IMG_3799_edited-1.jpg

[donlavange]

Thanks, Don! This one was from the same trip and I like it lots better! Of course, elephants move quite a bit slower than birds (more my speed!)



Boy! You must be working for a travel agency. Trying to lure us to go on trips with our deflated dollars! LOL

[symbolphoto]

Wow, that's fantastic! Both of them... good work Becca..

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Vin hopefully you don't mind... HornyTurbo's engagement (i was told by the GF to call them that) photos..



Gallery. (Looking for a way to make the slideshow shorter than 5 mins, stupid software).
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/VincentSusanna2008/

:D:D Thanks man!!!

[donlavange]

Wow, that's fantastic! Both of them... good work Becca..

Becca just makes believe that She is just along for the ride. . . . and to smell the roses. . . . and then She comes up with all these "Jaw Droppers". Way to go, Becca!

[Becca]

LOL! Thanks! Anybody can get lucky once in a while. ;)

[terrormav]

don happy to here the good news gratz.
bryen i love the shot and the speed way.

[flyfisher]

First Congrat's Vinny

Brendon it looks like you captured a special time very nicely done.

Becca nice captures it's always nice when you subjects cooperate

[digitalh3lix]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/2453974178_27a68bf01b_o.jpg

[symbolphoto]

Coool photo H3lix, that's a mandatory shot of Boston, hehe.

Hmm i see some ugly guy in this photo up top;
http://www.redbones.com/bikeparty2008.html

I'll be there.

[symbolphoto]

Btw, Don, you are retired and you love bikes, I want to see you at this event!

[donlavange]

Btw, Don, you are retired and you love bikes, I want to see you at this event!

Thanks, I am honored!

Hey Brendan, are you riding in? This is a Show and Go thing? No advance sign up?

One disclaimer, if the rain date takes effect I am away in Montreal and Quebec City!

[pmk]

Hmm i see some ugly guy in this photo up top;
http://www.redbones.com/bikeparty2008.html

I'll be there.

Busted! :)

Make sure you track me down there, mumbles. I'll be pretty easy to find.
A few more Redbones Bike Party Photos here:

http://www.nemba.org/digitalnemba/redbones2007.html

pmk

[symbolphoto]

PMK: Oh i'll be there. Don't worry. I'll find you eventually.
Don: Ok, let me know by Sunday if you can make it.

[pmk]

PMK: Oh i'll be there. Don't worry. I'll find you eventually.


Great! Could be a good photo op event as well. If you want to help, let me know.

pmk

[symbolphoto]

Great! Could be a good photo op event as well. If you want to help, let me know.

pmk

Sure, i'd love to. If you need anything specific from me, PM me.

I've been riding 9.5 miles each way from Quincy to Boston each day. I'm going to see if i can push it to Sommerville the same day. i think i can. I may end up taking the train a small portion on the way home.

[GMACK24]

A Retouched Photo from our Trip Last summer.

Should we plan a harbor cruise for the Fall This year guys ?
Too Hot for a summer Trip.
Even in the photos you could tell how hot it was.
ha ha

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2361/2347956690_2db3e1204d.jpg

[GMACK24]

The Verizon Building
Boston, MA USA

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2359280345_cdfcebf602.jpg

LINK back to FLICKR


http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmack24/2359280345/

[donlavange]

Just found out that most of the guests at the wedding I am doing tomorrow are a bikers, the Harley kind, not the PMK kind! The question of the day is, how should I dress! Should I wear my "do rag"? The venue is a nice one and there are 110 guests!

[symbolphoto]

Hell yeah, go for it! lol...

[BBrat]

and your leather chaps?:lol:

[Becca]

And I want a picture! :D

[pmk]

Wear Spandex and tell 'em your a biker too. You'll be a big hit. ;)

pmk

[donlavange]

Wear Spandex and tell 'em your a biker too. You'll be a big hit. ;)

pmk

Actually, I did a Biker Wedding (on bikes) many years ago and they were a very friendly bunch! But could you even imagine, though, wearing shorts with the chamois? LOL

[donlavange]

Great! Could be a good photo op event as well. If you want to help, let me know.

pmk

I was just getting ready to leave and went on the Redbone page and noted a cancellation notice! BWAAAHHH! I will be on the cruise on the 19th. Can I send a donation? To whom and where? Sorry it was cancelled!!

[donlavange]

PMK: Oh i'll be there. Don't worry. I'll find you eventually.
Don: Ok, let me know by Sunday if you can make it.

http://www.redbones.com/bikeparty2008.html

[symbolphoto]

Yeah i saw it this A.M. whewwww.... i'm so tired from HornyTurbo's wedding i can't even ride today anyway.

[donlavange]

Yeah i saw it this A.M. whewwww.... i'm so tired from HornyTurbo's wedding i can't even ride today anyway.

How many images did you shoot? I had a blast at the biker wedding! I NEVER drink at weddings and they pushed me mercilessly to have a drink!

[symbolphoto]

I shot over 1500. i was shocked as i was starting to run out of CF card space. :) 1500 isn't including the 400 or so that my GF took.

[donlavange]

I shot over 1500. i was shocked as i was starting to run out of CF card space. :) 1500 isn't including the 400 or so that my GF took.

Not generally a landscape shooters number! LOL

PS edit: Just noticed my post count encroaching on yours!

[kpratte]

isn't including the 400 or so that my GF took.You didn't learn your lesson with the last one? :p

- Ken

[donlavange]

You didn't learn your lesson with the last one? :p

- Ken

That was not nice!

[symbolphoto]

That was not nice!

Tis ok, Ken is just joking. Although i'm not quite sure what he meant. :o

[kpratte]

Tis ok, Ken is just joking. Although i'm not quite sure what he meant. :oCorrect, and was referring to what I remember about after things ended. Thought you would take a lot longer before you got back in the game. Hopefully this one is not living with you. :)

- Ken

[donlavange]

Tis ok, Ken is just joking. Although i'm not quite sure what he meant. :o

Yeah, I was joking too! Obviously, although I should have added LOL!

Now about photography! Are the seals gone, or still there South of Plymouth? I am off to Montreal, Quebec City et al next week, so let me know if anything is on after the first of June.

[bryanj87]

I shot over 1500. i was shocked as i was starting to run out of CF card space. :) 1500 isn't including the 400 or so that my GF took.

dood...1500 in one day at one event? Wow! I didn't shoot much more than 1000 in NYC for 2.5 days. I might reach 1500 in WA/OR/BC over the next 12 days.

Don, we should compare Canada shots since we'll both be there, just on opposite coasts!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

I shot over 1500. i was shocked as i was starting to run out of CF card space. :) 1500 isn't including the 400 or so that my GF took.
hey wus try shooting a sports event :p ;) Hehehe... can't wait to see what u got for me :lol: Thanks

[donlavange]

dood...1500 in one day at one event? Wow! I didn't shoot much more than 1000 in NYC for 2.5 days. I might reach 1500 in WA/OR/BC over the next 12 days.

Don, we should compare Canada shots since we'll both be there, just on opposite coasts!
Sounds like a plan!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

so now with my wedding behind me i have all the free time, whats brewing up for this summer's get togethers?

[symbolphoto]

I'm down for a bike tour of the city and maybe Arlington Cemetary. Oh and some seals down the cape if visible. Course i'll be gone until june 1.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

I'm down for a bike tour of the city and maybe Arlington Cemetary. Oh and some seals down the cape if visible. Course i'll be gone until june 1.
:D Hope to see what u get from your trip, don't girls ski in bikinis there? ;)

I wont be back till the 16th and u bet i will have some crazy stuff to post.

how about hiking and a camping trip?

[symbolphoto]

:D
how about hiking and a camping trip?

I could do that... i need a tent though. Question is where.... Acadia or somewhere in NH? I've always dreamt of hiking Mt. Washington to the top... yes, i'm nuts.

[Becca]

I've got a tent that will be in use until June 9, but you're welcome to borrow it after that if you'd like. It says it's a 4 man tent, but I think you'd have to like each other pretty well. It has an 8' x 8' footprint and is just over 4' tall at the highest point. It weighs 10 lbs, so if you were going to be hiking with the tent it could be a little heavy, but you're welcome to it (unless something happens to it on the camping trip I'm leaving on next week!)

Here's the specs. http://www.rei.com/product/715471

[HoRnYTuRbO]

I could do that... i need a tent though. Question is where.... Acadia or somewhere in NH? I've always dreamt of hiking Mt. Washington to the top... yes, i'm nuts.

Acadia would be cool, never been up there

[kpratte]

Acadia would be cool, never been up thereI haven't camped there, but have stayed up there a couple times. It's very nice, lots of stuff to see and do. It's about 4.5 hours from me, peak season up there is July and August.

- Ken

[donlavange]

so now with my wedding behind me i have all the free time, whats brewing up for this summer's get togethers?

What a dreamer! Have you checked the "Honey Do" list? LOL

[symbolphoto]

What a dreamer! Have you checked the "Honey Do" list? LOL


hahaha, i'm sure his list is growing by the day. Well when i get back i'm down for anything. I've never really camped before so that's appealing to me. And so is biking around the city. So are Seals down Cape Cod, you get the picture....

[HoRnYTuRbO]

What a dreamer! Have you checked the "Honey Do" list? LOL
For real she already told me when we have a child, I will lose my den. it ok cuz i just tell her to be ready for this...
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[20DNewbie]

Not sure if the seals are still around but I got this one playing about with the 300 and stacking the 1.4 and 2xTC down off White Horse Beach in Manomet last month. Definitely not the best IQ wise but my eyes and MF skills are lacking, coupled with the wind and this is what I end up with.:lol:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2332/2495627970_e0ed8fc119_o.jpg

[symbolphoto]

are they just too far to get to? or.. can you waterproof your bag, swim out to a rock and take photos of them with a 200?

[kpratte]

are they just too far to get to? or.. can you waterproof your bag, swim out to a rock and take photos of them with a 200?Swim in 55 degree water? :shock:

I've never really camped before so that's appealing to me.That explains the lack of tent. We're going to Greenfield State Park (http://www.nhstateparks.org/state-parks/alphabetical-order/greenfield-state-park/campground-information.aspx) July 10th to 13th and possibly Moose Hillock Campground (http://www.moosehillock.com/) in either July or August. Google map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&lr=lang_en&hl=en&msa=0&ll=43.65595,-70.708008&spn=2.833552,4.026489&z=8&msid=101708591931460374743.00044d4ce5c958ea994c4

If either of those places agrees with ya, I have a spare 10'x10' tent and camp in style, BBQ grill, stove, etc. Let me know.

Moose Hillock should be sweet, it's just south of Lost River (http://www.findlostriver.com/) and is bordered by the White Mountains and has a awesome pool that my son will love. My wife also wants to check out Ruggles Mine (http://www.rugglesmine.com/) as we'll be somewhat close to it.

- Ken

[symbolphoto]

Sure i could swim in 55' water.

Yeah, i'm going to buy myself a tent and the goods pretty soon. Plan to use it more to justify buying some stuff.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

u could prob wade out there during the low tide and wait for them to come in. make a seaweed gullie suit :shock:

[20DNewbie]

I'm sure you would be able to get closer at low tide, heck you may be able to walk most of the way along the beach. I was up on a bluff for the shot, there is kind of a path/sketchy looking stairs down from the bluff but if I were doing it I'd go the beach route.

Here's one with just the 300 to give you an idea of the environment you would have to walk through to get closer.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2117/2495403695_bb69f5bfd6_o.jpg


I'll check out the spot tomorrow and see if they're still hanging around.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Christian, while your down there check to see if seagulls are attacking bait fish. Might head down to the canal tonight to do some fishing =)

[20DNewbie]

Mumbles, I passed through at about quarter to nine this morning and the high tide was at about peak so no dice today. Here's a link (http://www.tidesonline.com/showtable.php?stationname=Boston&IDNUM=196) for the tide schedule so you'd be able to plan something as soon as the sun comes out again.:lol: I've spoken to some locals and they've said that the seals hang out there throughout the summer so no rush.

Vinny, I haven't seen much in the way of gulls at all so far this year. Marshfield, Scituate, Cohasset, Plymouth, heck even from Sagamore to Wellfleet I haven't seen many to speak of. Good luck though if you do decide to go.

[symbolphoto]

Well gentlemen, i'm off for Switzerland and Italy. Photos to follow. Hope to catch up with you guys when i get back. Vin, you're going to be happy with the photos, quickly scanned what i had last night. Will get them to you soon after i return.

[wcstory]

Well gentlemen, i'm off for Switzerland and Italy. Photos to follow. Hope to catch up with you guys when i get back. Vin, you're going to be happy with the photos, quickly scanned what i had last night. Will get them to you soon after i return.

Safe travels and send back photos.

[Becca]

Well, I'm not a gentleman (at least last time I checked!) but I hope you have a fantastic trip. Can't wait to see your photos when you get back!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Well gentlemen, i'm off for Switzerland and Italy. Photos to follow. Hope to catch up with you guys when i get back. Vin, you're going to be happy with the photos, quickly scanned what i had last night. Will get them to you soon after i return.
Have fun and enjoy your trip. Be safe Bro

[woloi]

Hey everyone,

So I know you guys have done some photo bike rides in the past, and I had a question about what you do with your gear? I'm moving to Newport, RI in two weeks and from the bit of driving around I've done I decided I'm going to get a bike, but I don't have a photography bag I'd trust while using a bike. Basically, I'm looking for something that's closer to a bicycle messenger's bag (worn high on the back and secured with a cross strap) than a "hipster" messenger bag (worn low on the back or hip, free to bounce while walking).

I started a thread here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=505315) but I wanted to post here too because I know some of you are cyclists and may have a solution for me.

After June 1st if anyone wants to come down to Newport for a weekend day and do some photography let me know!

[donlavange]

Hey everyone,

So I know you guys have done some photo bike rides in the past, and I had a question about what you do with your gear? I'm moving to Newport, RI in two weeks and from the bit of driving around I've done I decided I'm going to get a bike, but I don't have a photography bag I'd trust while using a bike. Basically, I'm looking for something that's closer to a bicycle messenger's bag (worn high on the back and secured with a cross strap) than a "hipster" messenger bag (worn low on the back or hip, free to bounce while walking).

I started a thread here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=505315) but I wanted to post here too because I know some of you are cyclists and may have a solution for me.

After June 1st if anyone wants to come down to Newport for a weekend day and do some photography let me know!

Hey I am in. But tonight, I am enjoying the wonders of Quebec City and it's 400th year anniversary!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

I started a thread here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=505315) but I wanted to post here too because I know some of you are cyclists and may have a solution for me.


I've seen Brendan and Don using something like this....


http://www.adieuk.com/images/products/large/ba_basket.jpg
:D:D:D :p:p

[woloi]

I've seen Brendan and Don using something like this....


http://www.adieuk.com/images/products/large/ba_basket.jpg
:D:D:D :p:p

It certainly doesn't scream "EXPENSIVE PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT HERE!" I suppose that's a benefit... :lol:

[Becca]

I thought Brendan had a Hello Kitty basket? ;)

[zArdizzone]

I don't ride that much, actually not really at all. A backpack camera bag seems like it wouldn't be too bad to use, maybe a slight bit restricting though.

Any meetings happening around the area soon? Or would anyone like to around Boston. I need to get some experience under my belt and someone to maybe teach me. Hah, lacking in every aspect at the moment. Daunting starting off with no one to help, not even my school!

Thought the Boston thread would be a good place to start myself off here. (:

[woloi]

I don't ride that much, actually not really at all. A backpack camera bag seems like it wouldn't be too bad to use, maybe a slight bit restricting though.

Any meetings happening around the area soon? Or would anyone like to around Boston. I need to get some experience under my belt and someone to maybe teach me. Hah, lacking in every aspect at the moment. Daunting starting off with no one to help, not even my school!

Thought the Boston thread would be a good place to start myself off here. (:

Some of the backpacks are nice...but I like the ease of use of the messenger bags, don't need to put the bag down to get inside it.

As far as anything in Boston, I'm relatively free and in the greater Boston area for the next week or so, though I have a feeling most people are working. Looks like it'll be a nice weekend though to maybe try and do something.

[zArdizzone]

Yeah, that is true, messenger bags are a lot easier to get into. I don't travel to Boston much, but so far its my favorite location to goto. Cities are interesting to me, this boring town doesn't have much to offer besides some nice country-looking locales.

I happen to be working every weekend day. Maybe not one of them If I can convince someone to take my shift, its going to be beautiful out on those days for once and I'd love to get some shooting done. If anyone is up for anything maybe saturday or sunday, I'm down. As long as I have some money to take the train in that is. Wish tomorrow wasn't going to be raining.

[sfaust]

Yeah, that is true, messenger bags are a lot easier to get into. I don't travel to Boston much, but so far its my favorite location to goto. Cities are interesting to me, this boring town doesn't have much to offer besides some nice country-looking locales.

I've been through Tweksbury a number of times zAridzzone, and know what you are talking about. Nothing of any major interest. Not a bad town, just not as interesting as even a small city.

When the weather is nice, I go into Boston a lot to shoot. Actually, even when the weathers bad, since you get shots you don't see much because people won't go in, let alone bring their camera out in the rain or snow. I love going in at night, usually from an hour or two before sunset till midnight or so. But have even been known to go in at 3am, and shoot till dawn. The streets seem surreal being empty.

I don't feel save in other cities doing this, since I don't know it as well as I do Boston.


, and have even spent time shooting from say 3am till runrise.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Any meetings happening around the area soon? Or would anyone like to around Boston. I need to get some experience under my belt and someone to maybe teach me. Hah, lacking in every aspect at the moment. Daunting starting off with no one to help, not even my school!

(:
Def tough when your the only one into photgraphy, but i know girls love to get their pictures taken so there's a start ;) don't get all weird and ask girls u dont know :), as for meets we will prob have one very soon and welcome to the site :D

[zArdizzone]

Thanks!

Haha, I think I will let people ask me instead. Hopefully it's a day when I am free anhd not busy or broke. It is hard when you get a new "digital media lab" (which should have been photo lab) that is nothing more than a teacher fresh out of college who knows nothing about photography and basics on dreamweaver/flash. Its a bummer.

sfaust: It is true though, very unappealing. I was thinking about going into Boston tomorrow even If it is going to rain, but train rides are expensive for me. Ha, im almost broke because of today. Wish I could go out in the morning around Boston or into the wee hours of the night.

[arrgeebee]

Some of the backpacks are nice...but I like the ease of use of the messenger bags, don't need to put the bag down to get inside it.

As far as anything in Boston, I'm relatively free and in the greater Boston area for the next week or so, though I have a feeling most people are working. Looks like it'll be a nice weekend though to maybe try and do something.

Woloi,

You may want to take a look at the lowepro fastpack 350. It's a backpack that I use biking all the time and also allows acess to the camera by taking your right shouldestrap off. It then acts kind of like a sling pack. I like it a lot for my 5D and a couple of lenses & a flash and my 1D MKIII fits as well. It's worth a look.

[Coppatop85]

Hey everyone, just checking in here! I live in Foxboro, but I go to boston often. Thinking about heading there tonight, or tomorrow night to see if I can get some skyline shots.

[donlavange]

[QUOTE=HoRnYTuRbO;5560259]I've seen Brendan and Don using something like this....

/QUOTE]

Yeah, but Brendan actually keeps his Barbies in it!

[zArdizzone]

This Saturday or Sunday. Anyone up for a small meet in Boston?

Preferably Sunday, thats the easier day to get off from work for me! Or maybe even Memorial Day. This weekend shows promise,

[symbolphoto]

Ok, gots a couple o pics...

http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/SwissIt2008/SwissIt8.jpg
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/SwissIt2008/SwissIt28.jpg
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/SwissIt2008/SwissIt29.jpg

Many more to come...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oberhofen_am_Thunersee

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A4rengraben

Background on the last two photos...

[woloi]

I think you need to update the castle picture on Wikipedia...your's is a lot better and much higher resolution :p.

[donlavange]

Ok, gots a couple o pics...


Many more to come...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oberhofen_am_Thunersee

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A4rengraben

Background on the last two photos...

All three are Brilliant, Brendan! Great work. I love the saturation on these as well!

[symbolphoto]

Thx all. Well the funny thing is, this freakin country is so green and colorful in general that i need to turn down the saturation. It's pretty nuts.

Here are a few more;

http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/SwissIt2008/SwissIt2.jpg
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/SwissIt2008/SwissIt17.jpg
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/SwissIt2008/SwissIt37.jpg
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/SwissIt2008/SwissIt44.jpg
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/SwissIt2008/SwissIt46.jpg
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/SwissIt2008/SwissIt47.jpg
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/SwissIt2008/SwissIt55.jpg
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/SwissIt2008/SwissIt59.jpg

[donlavange]

Thx all. Well the funny thing is, this freakin country is so green and colorful in general that i need to turn down the saturation. It's pretty nuts.

Here are a few more;

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All classics!

[kpratte]

http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/SwissIt2008/SwissIt44.jpg

Nice shots! This one looks like you took a picture of a miniature model recreation.

- Ken

[BBrat]

Nice shots! This one looks like you took a picture of a miniature model recreation.

- Ken


Thats the first thing that came to mind...:D Brendan all the shots are excellent. Enjoy yourself, and be safe.

[BBrat]

Ok, gots a couple o pics...



http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/SwissIt2008/SwissIt29.jpg

Many more to come...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oberhofen_am_Thunersee

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A4rengraben

Background on the last two photos...

He/She looks extremely hungry and upset!!

[bryanj87]

Awesome shots, Brendan! Italy & Switzerland, plus Bryce earlier this year...man I wish I had your job. Or at least your vacation time!

We got in from WA/OR/BC last night. Here are a few.

http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Bald-Eagle-01.jpg
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Rialto-Beach-01.jpg
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Ruby-Beach-01.jpg
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Vancouver-01.jpg
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Vancouver-02.jpg
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Heron-01.jpg
http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/Seattle-01.jpg

Don, let's see something from Quebec!

[donlavange]

Awesome shots, Brendan! Italy & Switzerland, plus Bryce earlier this year...man I wish I had your job. Or at least your vacation time!

We got in from WA/OR/BC last night. Here are a few.

Don, let's see something from Quebec!

You neglected to mention his money! I hear Brendan is loaded with both Old Money and a self made fortune! (LOL)

I put a few on Flickr, but have not done much with my files (lazy) and it seems like so much of a hassle getting them set up for this site. I need to make a droplet to size them right so I can just drag them!

PS Edit: Oh, nice images Bryan! Really!

[bryanj87]

You neglected to mention his money! I hear Brendan is loaded with both Old Money and a self made fortune! (LOL)

I put a few on Flickr, but have not done much with my files (lazy) and it seems like so much of a hassle getting them set up for this site. I need to make a droplet to size them right so I can just drag them!

PS Edit: Oh, nice images Bryan! Really!

Thanks Don. I never knew photographing birds could be so rewarding! I was SOOOO thrilled to get that eagle shot. We were tooling down the road and I saw what looked like a bird on top of an old tree. At the same time, we were both like, "EAGLE!!!!" and I damn near crashed the rental car pulling over so I could get him. Right after I took it, he flew away! And the heron, holy moly! We were at a lagoon on Vancouver Island and there were literally about 12 heron, a few swans, several gulls & crows, and 2 bald eagles, all waiting for the tide to come in with dinner for them. I just wish I had a better/bigger lens now.

ps-I made a PS action that adds my border and resizes them, then I just save for web and they're good to go. ;)

[BBrat]

Good stuff Bryan.:)

[bryanj87]

Hey everyone,

I started a thread here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=505315) but I wanted to post here too because I know some of you are cyclists and may have a solution for me.

After June 1st if anyone wants to come down to Newport for a weekend day and do some photography let me know!

Hey, FYI, I posted into your thread on bike camera bags. I just picked up a Lowepro SlingShot 200 AW and it is, so far, a great solution for carrying my gear while riding.

Also, I can say with a fair amount of certainty that we'll be in Newport for the 4th of July (a Friday, woohoo!!). I'll know for certain as the date gets closer, but perhaps we could have a little POTN meetup in Newport for the 4th. Assuming it doesn't rain! ;)

[symbolphoto]

Very nice Bryan, i love the forest one! They are all great.

[woloi]

Hey, FYI, I posted into your thread on bike camera bags. I just picked up a Lowepro SlingShot 200 AW and it is, so far, a great solution for carrying my gear while riding.

Also, I can say with a fair amount of certainty that we'll be in Newport for the 4th of July (a Friday, woohoo!!). I'll know for certain as the date gets closer, but perhaps we could have a little POTN meetup in Newport for the 4th. Assuming it doesn't rain! ;)

I'll have to look into that bag, I've kind of excluded those because they didn't seem what I really wanted, but perhaps it is...

As far as Newport, I just moved down today, all I've really done is gotten my laptop out so far :p. I'll be ready for some fun by July 4th though! I'll have to scout out some places to get around to photograph.

[symbolphoto]

Ok, so who's in for a meet? Anyone have some ideas on location? The Hull/Hingham/Cohasett coast location could be good during a late afternoon on the weekend. Anyone else have some ideas?

[bryanj87]

Ok, so who's in for a meet? Anyone have some ideas on location? The Hull/Hingham/Cohasett coast location could be good during a late afternoon on the weekend. Anyone else have some ideas?

That area is gorgeous, and I've been dying to get back up there. I should be available next Sunday (June eighth) for late afternoon up there. Are you thinking sunset?

Other stuff happening this summer-the next full Waterfire (http://www.waterfire.org/season-schedule/2008-schedule#2008) in Providence is Sat, June 21. Buttonwoods Farm (http://www.buttonwoodfarmicecream.com/) in CT is having their Sunflower (http://www.sunflowersforwishes.com/) event July 19-27. Larz Anderson Museum of Transportation (http://www.larzanderson.org/Topics/Topic.cfm?TopicName=Lawn%20Events&CFID=1204974&CFTOKEN=26216719) in Brookline (usually $10 to get in) has some sort of car show every weekend (Italian, German, British, American, etc). Every Father's Day, I usually go with my Dad to the classic car show at Portsmouth Abbey (http://kpg.gercom.com/carshows/index2.html) in Portsmouth, RI.

I'm planning on being in Newport, RI for the 4th of July, most likely for the better part of the afternoon into the night. I haven't been down there since I upgraded from a p&s, so I'm dying to get some night shots of the Newport Bridge(plus fireworks over the harbour, maybe Fort Adams or a trip to Fort Wetherhill). Hopefully woloi can scout out some primo locations for us! ;)

[symbolphoto]

Yeah i was thinking during a late afternoon perhaps on saturday or sunday. Is Don and company around? I'd like to have a few folks rather than 1 or 2.

[Mike Photo]

I'm not far from the hull area I surf around there quite often... I'd be interested in meeting some local guys if it goes down...
Mike Photo

[Coppatop85]

Isn't there a classic car show + burnouts in worcester every year around this time?

[donlavange]

Yeah i was thinking during a late afternoon perhaps on saturday or sunday. Is Don and company around? I'd like to have a few folks rather than 1 or 2.

I am up for a Hull Sunset, Cohasset and Scituate anytime. Newport OK, but 4th can be crowded. The Parade in Bristol can be an event to get crowd shots.

On June 28-29 ?? there is an Air Show out of Quonset Point, RI. I have a friend in the boat charter business and I asked him about getting offshore at Quonset and he would be able to take 6 or so. Cost would be $70 per head. I would be up for that too. Anyone else interested in this??

[symbolphoto]

Hell yeah, count me in!

[symbolphoto]

Ok i just realized this particular weekend isn't good for me on the Hull front. So what works for everyone? 14-15th? / 21st-22nd? / 28-29th?

[donlavange]

Hell yeah, count me in!

OK! So far 2 of us!

[donlavange]

Ok i just realized this particular weekend isn't good for me on the Hull front. So what works for everyone? 14-15th? / 21st-22nd? / 28-29th?

I have a 5PM apt in Boston on the 14th but Sunday 15th is ok for me (Hull?)

[bryanj87]

Don, count me and the wife in for the charter boat at Quonset. (She'll be taking pictures of me ralphing over the side .) LOL! Which day were you thinking?

Brendan, 14th, 22nd, 28-29th are good for me. 15 and 21 aren't.

EDIT:Actually, I could make it up there later afternoon on the 15th, after I do the car show with my dad.

[donlavange]

OH! I am also planning a trip to Maine week of June 16th and determined to go out on Puffin boat trips until I get something worthwhile. Tried weekend stuff last year . . . too crowded, . . . . so I am doing mid June and weekdays. Anyone have experience with the beautiful little creatures or the venues that get you to them??

[donlavange]

Don, count me and the wife in for the charter boat at Quonset. (She'll be taking pictures of me ralphing over the side .) LOL! Which day were you thinking?

Brendan, 14th, 22nd, 28-29th are good for me. 15 and 21 aren't.

EDIT:Actually, I could make it up there later afternoon on the 15th, after I do the car show with my dad.

OK that makes four if I count right. Brendan, Mr & Mrs Bryan and me so far. We will leave from Galilee at 9AM on the 29th. I will pay charter the $70 a head and you can pay me if that works. Any more? Room for 2 more.

With gas the way it is, I could meet 3 or 4 of you at the South Attleboro train station just off Rt 95 at Rt 1A and drive to Galilee.

[bryanj87]

OK that makes four if I count right. Brendan, Mr & Mrs Bryan and me so far. We will leave from Galilee at 9AM on the 29th. I will pay charter the $70 a head and you can pay me if that works. Any more? Room for 2 more.

With gas the way it is, I could meet 3 or 4 of you at the South Attleboro train station just off Rt 95 at Rt 1A and drive to Galilee.

That works for us. The carpool idea is good. I live 1.5 miles from that T-stop, and we could pitch in for gas as well. So we'd have to leave there at what, 8AM to get to Galilee for 9? I'll bring the Dramamine. ;)

[terrormav]

dam! guys i would have love to go on this one. if only to keep telling Bryan "don't worry this is the last wave" LOL. But I'll be enjoying my first day in Puerto Rico. but fear not plan to post as many pic as i can of the trip. hope you all have fun. oh and Bryan be a sport and no heavy breakfast...lol

[symbolphoto]

ok, my schedule has changed a small bit. On the 28th, i have another wedding to shoot. But i can be back for the 29th. Don if you guys were planning on the 28th, then just go without me. But if you can do the 29th, then still count me in. I think i've been to this airshow before... I rememeber there being water/ocean on one side. This could be intersting :)

[donlavange]

ok, my schedule has changed a small bit. On the 28th, i have another wedding to shoot. But i can be back for the 29th. Don if you guys were planning on the 28th, then just go without me. But if you can do the 29th, then still count me in. I think i've been to this airshow before... I rememeber there being water/ocean on one side. This could be intersting :)

Yep! Your on Brendan, it IS the 29th. You going to meet up with us down here in South Attleboro??

[bryanj87]

dam! guys i would have love to go on this one. if only to keep telling Bryan "don't worry this is the last wave" LOL. But I'll be enjoying my first day in Puerto Rico. but fear not plan to post as many pic as i can of the trip. hope you all have fun. oh and Bryan be a sport and no heavy breakfast...lol

Haha, big joke. ;) I should be ok, I made out just fine on the ferry from Victoria to Port Angeles recently and that thing moves a LOT. Can't wait to see the P.R. pics!

On a serious note, do you guys think my 70-300 IS will be enough for the airshow or should I look into a telephoto extender for it? Does Canon even make one for that lens?

Mumbles, FYI- the exit for the South Attleboro T-stop is the same you'd take for Bella Pasta! 2A, I believe.

[donlavange]

Haha, big joke. ;) I should be ok, I made out just fine on the ferry from Victoria to Port Angeles recently and that thing moves a LOT. Can't wait to see the P.R. pics!

On a serious note, do you guys think my 70-300 IS will be enough for the airshow or should I look into a telephoto extender for it? Does Canon even make one for that lens?

Mumbles, FYI- the exit for the South Attleboro T-stop is the same you'd take for Bella Pasta! 2A, I believe.

Brendan, Yes same exit.

Bryan, the 1.4 extender will work with your lens but based on its aperture at extension, it could lose auto focus. Your camera manual will tell you how slow the lens can get and still shoot auto focus. The 1.4x cuts 1 stop, the 2x reduces 2 stops. I was thinking the 200 would be enough. Should I bring the 500? arrgh!

[symbolphoto]

Interesting fact, the Red Arrows will be performing at this event. Rare occurance in New England or the US for that matter. Secondly there will be a harrier demonstration, another rare occurance up this way. For those into airshows, this is going to be quite different. Looking forward to it. Anyone have a spare 100-400 laying around ? :)

[bryanj87]

Interesting fact, the Red Arrows will be performing at this event. Rare occurance in New England or the US for that matter. Secondly there will be a harrier demonstration, another rare occurance up this way. For those into airshows, this is going to be quite different. Looking forward to it. Anyone have a spare 100-400 laying around ? :)

Cool! I just looked up the Red Arrows, that should be neat. I really love the AV-8 Harrier, I hope we get to see it in action. I'll have to make due with my 70-300, but I _may_ have an upgraded body by then.

[20DNewbie]

OH! I am also planning a trip to Maine week of June 16th and determined to go out on Puffin boat trips until I get something worthwhile. Tried weekend stuff last year . . . too crowded, . . . . so I am doing mid June and weekdays. Anyone have experience with the beautiful little creatures or the venues that get you to them??

Hey Don, I just got back a few hours ago and did the Puffin trip last night. I went on the Hardys III boat out of New Harbor, decent enough set up that they have. They guarantee Puffin sightings or the next trip is on them not that it really matters as they take you out to a breeding island. We only saw a few so the Capt. stayed out about ten minutes extra and it turned out pretty well in the end. I would have stayed an extra few hours today and done the seal outing they offer it being a gorgeous 68° and sunny with a decent bit of wind, but it's been my experience that combo isn't so well once out on the open water. Another time I guess.

Anyone else interested in going should do it soon as all the rates seem to be going up to peak starting in July for the summer. Where I stayed my room was $89 an night, next month it's going to $159 a night. Now I didn't stay at the dodgiest of places, but it most certainly wasn't the best.

[donlavange]

Hey Don, I just got back a few hours ago and did the Puffin trip last night. I went on the Hardys III boat out of New Harbor, decent enough set up that they have. They guarantee Puffin sightings or the next trip is on them not that it really matters as they take you out to a breeding island. We only saw a few so the Capt. stayed out about ten minutes extra and it turned out pretty well in the end. I would have stayed an extra few hours today and done the seal outing they offer it being a gorgeous 68° and sunny with a decent bit of wind, but it's been my experience that combo isn't so well once out on the open water. Another time I guess.

Anyone else interested in going should do it soon as all the rates seem to be going up to peak starting in July for the summer. Where I stayed my room was $89 an night, next month it's going to $159 a night. Now I didn't stay at the dodgiest of places, but it most certainly wasn't the best.

Thanks for the input! I really appreciate it.

Were you able to get any shots? And what length lens did you need?

Thanks again!

[WagnerRX03]

Interesting fact, the Red Arrows will be performing at this event. Rare occurance in New England or the US for that matter. Secondly there will be a harrier demonstration, another rare occurance up this way. For those into airshows, this is going to be quite different. Looking forward to it. Anyone have a spare 100-400 laying around ? :)

hijack
mumbles from NESIC? you dont know me but i was looking at an old thread about a subaru gc build of yours, sick car, congrats, i go by the same handle there

/hijack

[20DNewbie]

NP Don, I used the 300 2.8L IS with the 2X TC and was giving the 1D a go through. Even at 600 they needed some heavy cropping. Here's a few from the trip.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/2574154672_dea23d336a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2573331953_4db0e6a4c9_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2573332013_9acff7e721_o.jpg

This one was without the 2x TC, I just happened to luck out that it flew by.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/2573332063_826cb0f619_o.jpg

[donlavange]

[QUOTE=20DNewbie;5714755]NP Don, I used the 300 2.8L IS with the 2X TC and was giving the 1D a go through. Even at 600 they needed some heavy cropping. Here's a few from the trip.
/QUOTE]

Thanks, WOW, I guess I will bring the 500, 2 X and the 20D to get the closest. I might get an image in the finder if they were dead and floating, given that FOV. LOL

I will try the 1D3 and the long lens, but I really suck at holding that without a tripod and it sounds like the 5D will be useless.

OH well, if I don't get what I want, I will go way up North where you can stand in line on the island for the hide.

Thanks again!

[20DNewbie]

Here's the last one without the crop for FoV reference on what you may want to bring. The Hardys III is only able to take out sixty or so, so the 500 may be a bit awkward for swinging about unless you were to stay on the upper deck.:lol: You may be able to go shorter giving you'd be able to crop heaps given the higher MP of the Mk III.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/2574826671_c5284165c4_o.jpg

When I wasn't taking any shots I would rest it on the rail so it wasn't to bad, it would actually be the perfect situation for one of those BushHawk double handle set ups.

Any chance of you passing on the info of the other place farther up North?

[donlavange]

Here's the last one without the crop for FoV reference on what you may want to bring. The Hardys III is only able to take out sixty or so, so the 500 may be a bit awkward for swinging about unless you were to stay on the upper deck.:lol: You may be able to go shorter giving you'd be able to crop heaps given the higher MP of the Mk III.

When I wasn't taking any shots I would rest it on the rail so it wasn't to bad, it would actually be the perfect situation for one of those BushHawk double handle set ups.

Any chance of you passing on the info of the other place farther up North?

I have a Bushhawk, but unless I get so I can press 400 lbs, I really cannot hold it long enough to to any good (or anything worthwhile). The key is (I understand) to keep it moving in an arc, but my chances of getting locked on while doing that are pretty slim.

The place where you can get ashore or "aRock" is Jonesboro, ME. linke here :

http://www.machiassealisland.com/

This from the website gets me excited:


We can get you close to the puffins -
sometimes as close as 4 feet to view the puffins close up!

We will see. Thanks again!

[20DNewbie]

Holy crap that's way up there!

I live about halfway between Boston and the Cape and if we both left at the same time traveling the speed limit the entire way I'd only get there 9 minutes ahead of you according to Google Maps.:eek: :lol:

[donlavange]

Holy crap that's way up there!

I live about halfway between Boston and the Cape and if we both left at the same time traveling the speed limit the entire way I'd only get there 9 minutes ahead of you according to Google Maps.:eek: :lol:

Well I am going up to Rockport and hang out there, I will day trip from there.

Where are you? I grew up in the Rockland, Scituate area.

[20DNewbie]

I'm on the other side of Hanover/Marshfield.:lol:

[donlavange]

I'm on the other side of Hanover/Marshfield.:lol:

We are practically cousins or maybe neighbors in law! You ought to take the day off and do the Puffin thing with me cousin!

[donlavange]

ok, my schedule has changed a small bit. On the 28th, i have another wedding to shoot. But i can be back for the 29th. Don if you guys were planning on the 28th, then just go without me. But if you can do the 29th, then still count me in. I think i've been to this airshow before... I rememeber there being water/ocean on one side. This could be intersting :)

Hey Brendan, there was a guy booked on the Air Show trip who cancelled and I understand that he is letting YOU use his 100-400, Small World huh. Hows it going with the GF?

[symbolphoto]

Yeah he's letting me borrow his lens, things are good. Good and busy. How about you? I've been waiting for photos from Quebec... where are they?

[donlavange]

Yeah he's letting me borrow his lens, things are good. Good and busy. How about you? I've been waiting for photos from Quebec... where are they?

There are a couple on Flickr! I still rarely post here because I never made a size action nor a droplet and sizing is a PITA and they are usually too small to see well.

[symbolphoto]

Don, do we have any particulars on the Airshow? Meeting time/place, what we need to bring etc..?

[kpratte]

Don, do we have any particulars on the Airshow? Meeting time/place, what we need to bring etc..?So, where and when is this airshow? I've got some new glass coming, always nice to kick the tires..

- Ken

[20DNewbie]

Here you go Ken.

Link. (http://www.riairshow.org/)

[20DNewbie]

Another question, anyone heading up to Brunswick (http://www.greaterstateofmaineairshow.com/) this year?

I've got a spare week to burn off so maybe I'll do that, heck maybe it'll be Oceana instead.

[LFaluade]

WOW...I am super excited I finally found the Boston site! Anyone up for meeting up soon to go do street/landscape or night photography??

[symbolphoto]

WOW...I am super excited I finally found the Boston site! Anyone up for meeting up soon to go do street/landscape or night photography??

Yeah we are almost due for one. I'm guessing sometime after the airshow.

[blonde]

hmmmm, i can see myself going to this airshow with you guys :)