Boston POTN Meet

[Down_Shift]

Oo I can't make this wish I could.. Will be on vacation from July 7th to August =(


HornyTurbo.. Were you at Carson's party last Sunday? This is Matt from Carson's dog party. I think you showed me pics of a Flowerhorn on your iphone and we talked cameras and POTN.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Doesn't appear so. They are out of town all week... Dang. That would be sweet. Oh well.. Maybe next time :)

i think even though its an away game the lights are turned on at the field.. i think....

Down_shift, sorry that wasnt me... what do u drive?

[Coppatop85]

Went for a stroll around town the other week, and somehow ended up at a harpoon brewery event. Ended the night at Pier's Park (as suggested by you guys, thanks!). Take a look and let me know what you think :-)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8156269#post8156269

[Down_Shift]

i think even though its an away game the lights are turned on at the field.. i think....

Down_shift, sorry that wasnt me... what do u drive?

werd.. I thought it was another guy I met randomly at a party last weekend. I had my camera out and he came up to me and started talking about POTN and his 50D. Also had a Flowerhorn or some cichild or discus on his phone he was showing me.

I just rescaped my planted tank. ADA 60P with 2x XP2 Canisters and lily pipes, pressurized co2, random ada glassware. I just broke my 2 intake lily pipes though :oops:

I have a black 580rwhp built TT G35 coupe.

[Down_Shift]

Went for a stroll around town the other week, and somehow ended up at a harpoon brewery event. Ended the night at Pier's Park (as suggested by you guys, thanks!). Take a look and let me know what you think :-)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8156269#post8156269


dude nice walk. That skyline pic came out pretty good for not keeping the tripod steady. I've been trying for a skyline shot but it's always foggy out :rolleyes: I forgot how nice weather like that feels like!

Did you take any shots with your 17-55?

[Down_Shift]

Dude Vince, I see you took pics of Sultan and Tony's cars! I just hung out with Tony a few weekends ago.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

word.. we need to meet up! my bro has a G also...
did u check out the coffee meet this sunday?

got any pictures of your planted tank, i wish i completed mines... I was about to start one in my 125G, had all the moss and plants and just about to order C02 system, I found a flying river turtle for sale so i switched it up at the last min.. now i have FRT with 6 lep skin discus =)

[Harm]

Went for a stroll around town the other week, and somehow ended up at a harpoon brewery event. Ended the night at Pier's Park (as suggested by you guys, thanks!). Take a look and let me know what you think :-)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8156269#post8156269

Very nice shots - I like your fisheye lens!

[Coppatop85]

dude nice walk. That skyline pic came out pretty good for not keeping the tripod steady. I've been trying for a skyline shot but it's always foggy out :rolleyes: I forgot how nice weather like that feels like!

Did you take any shots with your 17-55?


The last three shots were with the 17-55

[Down_Shift]

word.. we need to meet up! my bro has a G also...
did u check out the coffee meet this sunday?

got any pictures of your planted tank, i wish i completed mines... I was about to start one in my 125G, had all the moss and plants and just about to order C02 system, I found a flying river turtle for sale so i switched it up at the last min.. now i have FRT with 6 lep skin discus =)


I haven't even been to one of those meets this year. I'm actually a regular over on YR too. My car wasn't finished up until a few months ago. Then I decided to do some bodywork. Taking off the topsecret bumper and putting on a K2 bumper and getting some stuff painted.. getting rid of my impul spoilers etc. Car is burning alotta oil too :lol:

Hopefully my car will be done sometime next week so I can drive it around before I leave for vacation.

I'll post pics of my tanks in a few weeks. I just tore them apart and rescaped due to me being out of the country for the rest of the summer.

I have a ADA 60P, ADA Mini-S, derimmed 10g, 5.5g derimmed, and a 2.5g bow lol If I had a larger apartment I would get a bigger tank for FW stingrays

[Down_Shift]

The last three shots were with the 17-55


Nice pics dude. I like #2 out of the 17-55 set. I have a 17-55 also. The IS is GREAT to have :lol: I noticed my pictures are not as sharp if I'm zoomed in all the way, even with the Fstop set to 5.6+. Maybe I just have a crappy copy. Love the lens though

[Harm]

Howdy folks.

Comin' Attcha!
http://harm.smugmug.com/photos/519576293_5cEM2-XL-1.jpg

[20DNewbie]

Howdy folks.

Comin' Attcha!
http://harm.smugmug.com/photos/519576293_5cEM2-XL-1.jpg

*sigh* Your using the wrong thing to be shooting tree rats. I've got far to many in my backyard always having a go at my feeders. I even caught one on my hummy feeder the other day, I'd really like to run a 220 line on a switch to each of the feeders.

[Harm]

*sigh* Your using the wrong thing to be shooting tree rats. I've got far to many in my backyard always having a go at my feeders. I even caught one on my hummy feeder the other day, I'd really like to run a 220 line on a switch to each of the feeders.

:D:D

I need to cull pigeons first...they are infinitely more annoying!

[20DNewbie]

:D:D

I need to cull pigeons first...they are infinitely more annoying!

At least their brethren, the mourning dove, is to stupid to figure out how to use the feeders. They just stand there looking blankly at the other birds enjoying the free grub.

[Harm]

At least their brethren, the mourning dove, is to stupid to figure out how to use the feeders. They just stand there looking blankly at the other birds enjoying the free grub.

They sure do. Need a BB gun downtown!

[Harm]

For anyone who has a long lunch tomorrow, here is a great photo opportunity:

LINK (http://wbztv.com/local/blue.angels.flyover.2.1065656.html)

[20DNewbie]

Any idea where in Boston the flyover is gonna happen or the best vantage point would be?

[Harm]

Well, assuming it will be over the USS Consitution, charlestown is a good bet ;)

Best vantage point I would think of, would be that really long pier down from 6th St / Terry Ring in charlestown...The one where you can get the water taxi from. Go to the bottom - you'll have a great view of the North End / Zakim Bridge / and a view from the water of the USS Consitution, the Charles river and most likely the fly over.

I am sure they would be coming up from Quonset (from the weekend's airshow that happened in RI), go right over / around the city, then fly over the river past Ye Olde Ship. Can't find anything online about their route though :(

[Scottes]

Yeah, I would get onto Pier 4, like Harm says. The Navy Yard piers are more likely to be packed with people.

Another option, if you just want the planes, is LoPresti Park in East Boston.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Any idea where in Boston the flyover is gonna happen or the best vantage point would be?

chill out on top of the Tobin bridge =) :D

[Harm]

Looks like the weather will be crap for a flyover - if they do it.

[Scottes]

Looks like the weather will be crap for a flyover
What, are you surprised? :D

[Harm]

No, for me, this is fine...just a warmer version of back home (England) before I moved here. At least the rain isn't "sideways", and you can still venture out in T-shirt and shorts :)

The plus points of this slightly cooler than normal weather is that I don't need to turn on the AC so my electric bills are small :)

[Harm]

Anyone going to take shots of the fireworks on Sat?

[kenyee]

none of you got shots of the blue angels? They showed a great pic on the news yesterday of one of them hitting the sound barrier and the clouds flowed in a cool pattern off the wings...

[BillT113]

Anyone going to take shots of the fireworks on Sat?
I hope to get some in Plymouth Saturday

[20DNewbie]

Hey everyone, if anyone is down on the Cape this weekend that huge Russian Tall Ship is at Mass. Maritime. They're leaving around 10:30 a.m. tomorrow and being to tall to take under the bridges they're gonna spin her around in the canal. Should be interesting to watch them pull it off. I'll probably go and watch opposite MMA if anyone else decides to go and wants to meet up.

[20DNewbie]

Just a quick snap from earlier today.

The Kruzenshtern.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/3691304824_d14df41ca9_o.jpg

[Harm]

Tall Ships this week...anyone fancy heading down to take some snaps of the ships?

LINK (http://www.sailboston.com/ship_locations.html)

[20DNewbie]

I'm still thinking of getting on one of the boats if possible.

[Harm]

I'm still thinking of getting on one of the boats if possible.

in a bottle?? :lol::lol:

[symbolphoto]

Well folks, we are less than 2 weeks away on the Helo trip. Should be a great time... as of this writing he's agreed to have two choppers up and we can take pics of each other (<richard simmons> How fantastic!</richard simmons>), but that'll be cool as all of us are, at a door. I expect some funny faces. He doesn't want to take deposits (That's a first) because he'll be out there regardless. So either we show up with the cash or we don't. One caveat is that, we certainly need all 6. Without all 6, we'll end up spending more.

So just a reminder to folks July 18th, 2009, at 6pm. We'll be meeting at the Marshfield Airport, which is located at; 93 Old Colony Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050.

Can't wait..

[Harm]

Thanks very much mate, and a special thanks to your friends with the helicopters.

I am deffo in - made sure that if the missus has any plans that weekend, that she is doing them alone :) So I am pretty excited about it.

I have been told not to bother bringing a polariser etc. as it would just take too long to get the shot, and don't bring a lenshood...any other tips before we come along?

[20DNewbie]

in a bottle?? :lol::lol:

:lol: That would have to be helluva big bottle to float my butt.

[20DNewbie]

Incidentally I was thinking of going out with these guys.

http://tallship2009.com/parade_of_sails.html

You get grub, you go out to the ships that are in anchor waiting to come in, three hours instead of the ninety minute tours offered by the others.

Wait a minute, I vaguely remember something of an ominous three hour tour elsewhere.... oh well whatever it was I'm sure it turned out ok.

[Harm]

Pity work gets in the way!

[20DNewbie]

*cough* *cough* works for me when work gets in the way of life. http://www.wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/shrug.gif:lol:

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Well folks, we are less than 2 weeks away on the Helo trip. Should be a great time... as of this writing he's agreed to have two choppers up and we can take pics of each other (<richard simmons> How fantastic!</richard simmons>), but that'll be cool as all of us are, at a door. I expect some funny faces. He doesn't want to take deposits (That's a first) because he'll be out there regardless. So either we show up with the cash or we don't. One caveat is that, we certainly need all 6. Without all 6, we'll end up spending more.

So just a reminder to folks July 18th, 2009, at 6pm. We'll be meeting at the Marshfield Airport, which is located at; 93 Old Colony Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050.

Can't wait..

im still in, this will be a crazy ass g2g..

[Scottes]

Choppers... With the doors open... I'm not sure why, but I *will* be there.

[Harm]

no pushing people out of the open door for you to get a clear shot, Scott!

[symbolphoto]

Well the doors are 'optional'. If you want doors you can have doors. :)

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Well the doors are 'optional'. If you want doors you can have doors. :)

i think the one with doors is pink :D

[Harm]

thank goodness i won't be on that one!!

[donlavange]

Does anyone know any discount codes for these events Aug 1 & 2? $450 seems a little steep!

Canon Live Learning Boston EOS Essentials

[20DNewbie]

Man that would be cool to do for the weekend, and Sunday they're going to Worlds End. I try go there as often as I can.

[donlavange]

Man that would be cool to do for the weekend, and Sunday they're going to Worlds End. I try go there as often as I can.

I think this may be a code for Saturday, but only $25 against $150 fee:

FBK09

Sunday is $300!

[Harm]

Sorry, have no idea about any codes available.

[acousticvibrations]

For anyone who has a long lunch tomorrow, here is a great photo opportunity:

LINK (http://wbztv.com/local/blue.angels.flyover.2.1065656.html)

anyone able to shoot this?

[HoRnYTuRbO]

anyone able to shoot this?

nah, forgot my rocket launcher in the car... ;)

for the helicopter ride, is there a route he's taking?? going up the coast would be pretty nice :D.. lemme kno

-Vin

[20DNewbie]

Vinny, what you guys want to due is fly S/SE across Kingston Bay.

Once you hit White Horse Beach in Manomet turn South and fly between the Sag and Bourne bridges. Once your over the canal the flight should get pretty interesting to say the least. :lol:

[symbolphoto]

I'm sure it'll include a large portion of the coast between Marshfield and Boston. I'll confirm all details with him and get back to you guys tomorrow.

[Harm]

Excellent....are we going to meet up somewhere beforehand, or just meet up at marshfield airport? (airport or heliport?)

[symbolphoto]

Yeah i'm 50/50 on meeting up before, hanging out afterward may be a bit better. I have an event earlier in the day.. i'll just make it there at 6:30pm...

[Scottes]

Same here, with 2.5 hours of driving to get there. I plan on getting there sometime between 6:30 and 7:00.

[symbolphoto]

Here's to praying Harm is a small dude.

So there is a weight limitation to the choppers, 3 passengers cannot exceed 600lbs. I myself am 220. My friend who is coming along is around 200.

Harm, Vin, Scottes and CDS?

If you have some issues with posting weight, just PM me... We may have to distribute weight a bit differently in this case. Or perhaps make 3 runs. We'll see how this goes.

Please respond folks.

[Scottes]

300 for me. Let's hope Harm is an 80-pound Little Person.

[Scottes]

Saturday's weather for Boston looks like crapola.
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=02116&hourly=1&yday=198&weekday=Saturday
50% chance of thunderstorms and precipitation all day long.

Can/should this be moved to Sunday, which is supposed to be a gorgeous day? They won't fly in thunderstorms, I'd think. And I don't want to fly in the rain.

[Harm]

I am 180lbs so close to the 80lbs person you need :)

[Harm]

Either day is fine with me, I did see the "potential thunderstorms" for saturday, but did not know that sunday was meant to be fine and dandy.

[Scottes]

...but did not know that sunday was meant to be fine and dandy.
OK, after checking rather than just believing the radio report, it looks like Sunday is better than Saturday, but still possibly lousy.
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=02116&hourly=1&yday=199&weekday=Sunday

[Harm]

but on the plus side, at least 3 of us meet the weight limit requirements :D

[Scottes]

Guessing about how much Vinnie and Jake weigh... It doesn't sound like we're going to meet the 600-lb per chopper limit. We'll be about 100 pounds over (not counting gear).

[symbolphoto]

Yeah... on the weight thing, we may need to make a third trip. I'll talk to him about that.

As for weather, i'm shooting a wedding on Sunday. So i may not be able to make it. However, Snir Mr Blonde has told me he's interested, so that may be possible. And i believe he's lighter than i am, which works out as well.

Goddamned rain. Well there are two ways of looking at this. Rain could be bad for color, sunset color, but if it's thick puffy clouds, could make for dramatic backgrounds also.

We'll play it by ear on Friday. We all know the weather can change in just an hour. And while we are on the alert, i don't want to call it off on Saturday yet. Just to get a concensus, who all can make it on Sunday?

Vin?
CDS?
Harm?
Scottes? Yes
Brendan Coworker? Yes.

[Harm]

Either day is fine with me

[CyberDyneSystems]

Do I really need to post my Weight on the internets? :lol:

Approx 235-240 last I checked,. :(
Sounds like we may be pushing things a bit.

As for what day, I guess I can mange either day,.
Also, if the weight thing is really an issue, and they will fly with fewr passengers without bumping cost per each,. I can take a miss on this.

It's not nearly my kind of shoot the way it is for many of you, so sacrifice me if need be> (I know, Scott was really looking forward to sacrificing me AFTER we got in the air, but I'm a forward thinker.. )

[Scottes]

Scott was really looking forward to sacrificing me AFTER we got in the air
If only there was a volcano in Quincy... :)

[Harm]

If only there was a volcano in Quincy... :)

Well you can throw him into the Big Dig....close enough :)

[symbolphoto]

Well you can throw him into the Big Dig....close enough :)

In size and proximity :)

[HoRnYTuRbO]

im about 190, either day works for me.

[symbolphoto]

Original Plan:

1. 240lbs CDS
2. 300lbs. SCOTT
3. 180lbs HARM
= 720lbs

and in chopper two:

1. 220 MUMBLES
2. 165 AMOL
3. 190 HORNY
= 575

This is the optimal setup for distribution:

1. 240lbs CDS
2. 220lbs. MUMBLES
3. 180lbs HARM
= 640lbs

and in chopper two:

1. 300 SCOTT
2. 165 AMOL
3. 190 HORNY
=655

Vin, you sure you are 190lbs? If so you carry it very well.

I'm going to send this to him and see what he says. We'll say add 30lbs for gear each chopper as well.

[Harm]

I only have a 40D and 1 kit lens (17-85)....so that means whoever else is in the same 'copter as me can bring some extra equipment to make up for what I do not have to bring.

[CyberDyneSystems]

I guess the Helo pilots didn't know that all photographers are fat white guys with beards...

Well almost all of them ;)

[Harm]

I guess the Helo pilots didn't know that all photographers are fat white guys with beards...

Well almost all of them ;)


:lol::lol::lol: - complete with mobility buggies?

Admit it, you've seen those "Tom Kruse" ads for the hoveraround...

[20DNewbie]

I guess the Helo pilots didn't know that all photographers are fat white guys with beards...

Well almost all of them ;)

Why'd you have to bring me into this?



:lol::lol::lol:

[symbolphoto]

the phrase "i think we are going to need a bigger chopper" comes to mind...

[Scottes]

and in chopper two:

1. 300 SCOTT
2. 165 AMOL
3. 190 HORNY
Oh sure, pack me in with the skinny guys. As if I'm not self-conscious as it is.


They better hope that I don't get hungry.


:D

[Harm]

Hehehehe, then go out afterwards and get some drinks / bite to eat? I don't really know anything about the southern area outside of Boston....

[Harm]

the phrase "i think we are going to need a bigger chopper" comes to mind...

What, so now we're going to have to call you Sheriff Brody?

[symbolphoto]

hehe, now that'd be funny.

Btw, in all seriousness there are plenty of eating establishments nearby. We should plan to grab a bite.

[symbolphoto]

Oh sure, pack me in with the skinny guys. As if I'm not self-conscious as it is.


Hey i have no pity. None of us are particularly small, myself included..

[Harm]

Hey guys,

I have 2 spare tickets to see U2 on Mon 21st Sept at 7pm at Foxboro / Gillette Stadium

Section 217, row 19, seats 19 & 20.

Family members cannot make it, so I am selling them at face value (no profiteering).

Each ticket costs $57.50 and a $15 booking fee per ticket.

If you, or if you know anyone who would be interested in them, let me know and PM me.

Don't worry, I won't be sitting next to you, my wife and I have other tickets. 1st come 1st serve. I'll be putting this same little selling ad on the Boston Flickr group forum site thing....

Cheers.

[symbolphoto]

Ok so we are thinking possibly 3 flights. We may put Scott and CDS on their own flight as we are all a bit large and don't have any 100lb'ers around. I'm double checking with the pilot but it seems thus far 3 flights is fine, and will be at the same cost. Only thing is, we need to find 2 more folks. I have one extra here. So we essentially need one more person, assuming 3 flights works out.

Anyone else interested? We have one spot left.

Lastly, weather. The weather isn't looking so hot for Saturday, but we all know how this goes around here. I'll double check with the pilot but i think we wouldn't want to make a call on it until Saturday morning. Since the weather is so fickle. Also, if that's the case we may be able to start slightly earlier as well. Lush clouds can make for great backdrops as well. Anyone have restrictions on starting earlier if there is cloud cover? Say between 3-5pm?

[Harm]

Any time is fine with me for the flights.

[Scottes]

I have something that I really need to attend at 2:00, for at least some time - at least 3:30. And it's in Worcester, so it's at least 1.75 hours travel to Marshfield.

In a nutshell, 5:30 is the earliest I could commit to.

Any earlier and I have to pick one event over the other - which would really, really suck to consider.

If I had to make a decision today, the helo trip would be the one to drop given the weather concerns. And then I would kick myself from here to Marshfield because I have been debating a helo trip for over a year, but my other event is not replaceable whereas a helo trip can be done any time I want to spend money.

:( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[Maureen Souza]

I wish I could come. I love Mass.......was born in the Berkshires (Pittsfield) but I have driven every inch of that state about 4 times in the last 10 years. :)

[Harm]

But instead you live in much warmer climates :)

[londonblue007]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/3724414389_6f2b651d6e_b.jpg


And, this one... is 18" high and 80" wide at full size...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3725361462_cb63dbbcce_b.jpg

[Harm]

what a fantastic shot. Welcome to the Boston thread!

[CyberDyneSystems]

Hehehehe, then go out afterwards and get some drinks / bite to eat? I don't really know anything about the southern area outside of Boston....

well be REALLY Hungry by then, having skipped lunch to save on weight....

[CyberDyneSystems]

hehe, now that'd be funny.

Btw, in all seriousness there are plenty of eating establishments nearby. We should plan to grab a bite.

AFTERWARDS... right?

[CyberDyneSystems]

So is Sunday looking like it for sure..

Because it seems I do have a problem with it.. Liz had planned something knowing I was busy Saturday...


I'm thinking I should really just take a pass on this one guys, since I can;t do Sunday, and it would be much easier for you to plan this without wondering if I was coming on the odd chance we went Saturday...

That should also fix any weight issues... (2 in one copter and 3 in the other)

[Harm]

damn right i'd be bloody hungry by then!!

[Harm]

Oi, you know you want to come, CDS!

[Scottes]

Brendan can't do Sunday either.

It might still be too early to call, but perhaps we just need to think about planning for a different weekend altogether. It sucks if the guy doing all the planning can't make it...

[londonblue007]

what a fantastic shot. Welcome to the Boston thread!


Thanks. I've been around POTN for 18+ months, just never noticed the thread before.

[symbolphoto]

So is Sunday looking like it for sure..

Because it seems I do have a problem with it.. Liz had planned something knowing I was busy Saturday...


I'm thinking I should really just take a pass on this one guys, since I can;t do Sunday, and it would be much easier for you to plan this without wondering if I was coming on the odd chance we went Saturday...

That should also fix any weight issues... (2 in one copter and 3 in the other)

Similarly, like right now, it's blazing sunny out, but was forcasted for rain and thunderstorms. I'm hoping for the same on Saturday. I cannot do Sunday.

So if it's good enough weather on saturday, we still have everyone and things will go according to plan. 3 trips, hopefully things work out.

If we do sunday, i'm out and CDS is out.

So that leaves:

Ride 1
1. Vin
2. Amol
3. Harm

Ride 2
4. Scottes
5. Joe (Another friend of mine)

Everyone cool with that? We won't have the word until Saturday Morning...

[Scottes]

WeatherUnderGround now reports Saturday as 80% chance of precipitation, all day - up from 50% chance a couple days ago.

[CyberDyneSystems]

And if Saturday works, do this;

Ride 1
1. Vin
2. Amol
3. Harm

Ride 2
4. Scottes
5. Mumbles


I'm officially bailing..
Sorry guys,. but have fun!

[symbolphoto]

WeatherUnderGround now reports Saturday as 80% chance of precipitation, all day - up from 50% chance a couple days ago.

Yep, i saw that. They also say 50% right now with rain and/or thunderstorms...

I'm going to try and keep a positive attitude on this one. As i really want to go. That being said, I've already ridden with him. And i'll be riding with him again, so if i cannot make it on Sunday it's not a huge deal to me. He's super nice and approachable and i'm still under the assumption that everyone really wants to go. We've worked around most issues up until now, so it's just a matter of weather right now.

If people feel like they'd rather i be there in the case of Sunday, then let me know and we can try to reschedule for another week.

[Harm]

I am cool with either day, any time, and I am fine with changing it to another weekend altogether if you guys want. I have no problems with that - Like Scottes says, it would really suck if you cannot make it yourself after all this trouble. So if the weather is looking like crap on Saturday, we should probably postpone it to another weekend when we know the weather will be really good.

[Harm]

Thanks. I've been around POTN for 18+ months, just never noticed the thread before.

It was a long while before I noticed this thread too....you're not alone!

[symbolphoto]

Ok, here is the official breakdown then:

If on Saturday:
Ride 1
1. Vin
2. Amol
3. Harm

Ride 2
4. Scottes
5. Mumbles

If on Sunday:
Ride 1
1. Vin
2. Amol
3. Harm

Ride 2
4. Scottes
5. Joe (or replace joe with anyone from ride 1)

I did promise the pilot 6 passengers, so i'm not sure how this will end up playing out... i'll see what he has to say. My only issue with pushing it out to another weekend is that people tend to drop out over time. We are currently down 1, so i'm concerned we'll be down to one trip if we delay any further, which won't work... So the pilot is super cool in terms of us just showing up and figuring out the layout. So if we can get it to work this weekend either way, that'd be optimal at least in my head.

[symbolphoto]

Is everyone ok with that? ^^

I'm not missing you guys saying perhaps we should push it to another week. But i've organized enough of these sorts of group meets to know how it goes. That being said, I do have next Sunday off though...

[Harm]

Hey, I'll go with the flow.

I am fully flexible on my weekends however should it have to be postponed to another weekend.

[symbolphoto]

Cool, thanks for being flexible. Amol is quite flexible and i believe Vin is as well. So this 5 pack should be pretty solid.

[Scottes]

I'm flexible, but I'd *really* like to push it off. Even if Saturday's weather breaks a bit, these aerial shots tend to show long distances, so how will the humidity affect the shots? Probably a lot. Going this Sunday, without Brendan The Planner, seems so wrong.

Barring weather or some unforeseeable event, I will not willingly back out of a helicopter shoot, as it's been something I've wanted to do for quite some time.

[acousticvibrations]

I guess the Helo pilots didn't know that all photographers are fat white guys with beards...

Well almost all of them ;)


lol yeah , same here

[acousticvibrations]

SUNDAY IS A NO GO HERE..

[Harm]

We can always do it next weekend - that way I don't have to hang out with my in-laws...woohoo as if that would be fun...

[symbolphoto]

Ok, i'm going to postpone.

Too many variables and i understand why folks are concerned. I'll foward info when i have it.

[funhouse69]

Thought I would let everyone know that the Revere Sand Sculpting Festival is underway.

http://www.reverebeachpartnership.com/nessf07/index.htm

I stopped by today just before dark and snapped a few pictures. It really is amazing what these people can do.

Well I was going to post a link to my pics but Smug Mug is down :-(

[cnsconnor84]

Thanks. I've been around POTN for 18+ months, just never noticed the thread before.

I also just found this thread. And from reading about your upcoming helicopter meet it looks like you are good people to know! I'm looking forward to checking out the sculptures at Revere Beach tomorrow, anyone else going ?

[funhouse69]

When I was there today they only had the main promotional sculpture done. From what I understand the rest are going to be done tomorrow and judged on Saturday. Not sure how they will make out if we get the rain they are predicting :-)

I am going to a Hot Air Balloon Festival tomorrow but might try and swing by again on Saturday afternoon to see the rest of them.

[cnsconnor84]

Nice. AI hope the weather is ok tomorrow. Where is the Hot Air Balloon Festival at ? My son loves those!

[funhouse69]

Nice. AI hope the weather is ok tomorrow. Where is the Hot Air Balloon Festival at ? My son loves those!

Here's the link to the Balloon Festival.

http://www.greenriverfestival.com/

Its in Greenfield, MA... The directions say to take Route 2. I personally would NOT do that and go the Pike instead.

There is supposed to be 55 to 65 Balloons :-)

[symbolphoto]

Thought I would let everyone know that the Revere Sand Sculpting Festival is underway.

http://www.reverebeachpartnership.com/nessf07/index.htm

I stopped by today just before dark and snapped a few pictures. It really is amazing what these people can do.

Well I was going to post a link to my pics but Smug Mug is down :-(

Yeah, we had a job last night and we stopped by Kelly's (who wouldn't) and saw these all lit up. Better in the daytime for sure for photos, but at night there are a lot less folks and if you want to just go there and admire, a better time to do so.

We stopped by for two seconds and were blown away. Seems like every year they outdo themselves.

[acousticvibrations]

sometimes i forget how big MASS is, its only 121 miles to the Balloon Festival,lol

[symbolphoto]

Of course the weather is now saying partly cloudy. I've got $5. on it being perfect conditions tomorrow :)

[Harm]

No kidding, I bet it will be!

[Scottes]

we stopped by Kelly's (who wouldn't)
You must remember Kelly's from "back in the day" right? They were *so* much better 20 years ago. I remember waiting in line at 1 AM in December, temperature in the single digits with a wind off the ocean. All because their clam plates were *so* good.

I now eat at Kelly's maybe once a year, and each time I think I should have driven to Ipswich to the Clam Box. :(

[symbolphoto]

You must remember Kelly's from "back in the day" right? They were *so* much better 20 years ago. I remember waiting in line at 1 AM in December, temperature in the single digits with a wind off the ocean. All because their clam plates were *so* good.

I now eat at Kelly's maybe once a year, and each time I think I should have driven to Ipswich to the Clam Box. :(

Oh i remember Kelly's from back in the day. Where it wasn't so nice, there was a good chance you car was broken into when you got back to it, and you were yelled at for not stepping up! I remember. Especially just before closing around 1:45ish where everyone just wanted to get food and get the hell out of there.

I actually go there for the roast beef, i'm not a seafood guy. But yeah, great place.

[Scottes]

and you were yelled at for not stepping up!
LOL! Yeah, I remember that.

[Harm]

Guess I am not old enough then ;) Or too fresh for the area to know all that about Kellys..

[cnsconnor84]

I'm too young to remember that also. I know I despise going to Revere Beach at night because of all the thugs and "Gangsta's" ,It's really sad. You can't walk down there at night without getting stared down by random idiots trying to look tough.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

back in the day it was a interesting place to hang out... place would get packed with all sorts of ppl.

im down for the helicopter ride rain or shine

[CyberDyneSystems]

Of course the weather is now saying partly cloudy. I've got $5. on it being perfect conditions tomorrow :)

Of course, but only because we aren't flying!
It's clearly cause and effect!

[Harm]

Tomorrow's weather prediction:

LINK (http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/02116?begHour=12&begDay=199)

[Scottes]

Tomorrow's weather prediction:

LINK (http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/02116?begHour=12&begDay=199)

Weather.com and Intellicast both says 10-20% chance of precipitation.
WeatherUnderGround.com says 80%

WTF?

[Harm]

Heh, who can trust the weatherman eh?

[symbolphoto]

I might go privately with my GF tomorrow if the weather is ok. I know some of you are still itching to go. But we'll put those off to a slightly better forecasted weekend... you guys are paying decent cash and i don't want it to be a washout. I'll update everyone when the schedule and weather clear up.

[Harm]

lucky you!!!

If anything I'll end up going to the outlet malls :( whoop-dee-doo.....

[symbolphoto]

Harm, sorry. So i'm not sure when i'll be able to go again. As we went up today and things turned out great. I don't have time to post pics right now, as i have a bunch of client pics to work on, but it exceeded my biggest hopes for being in and around the city. Stuart, the pilot is fantastic and just 'crazy' enough to get you in where you need to be. Vin and Harm still had interest, you'll need a third. If you guys can work out a date, let me know who wants to lead the next group and i'll give you the info.

[CyberDyneSystems]

Well,. Sat was Humid, but around here no rain, today was beautiful.. so I picked blue berries! :lol:

[funhouse69]

I went back to Revere to check out the rest of the Sand Sculptures. They really are amazing to say the least. Of course after hitting the traffic to and from I was wondering if it was worth it :-)

Anyway if anyone is interested in checking out the pics here's the LINK (http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/gallery/8970831_n9C6M/1/596105169_V4eNg)

[Harm]

Well, we'll have to come up with a weekend when we can go up!!

[symbolphoto]

Absolutely. Let me know when you guys have 3 and agree on a weekend. I'll pass it by him and you'll all be setup. Just a heads up, he takes credit cards as well.

OH, and i have time to describe the trip now....

So basically we flew up the coast, passed Marshfield, Hull and the Islands. There was some haze that day, but on the way in that was a good thing, as i think we got some amazing shots of the haze and the island tops with the city in the background. Once we were in the city, we were close enough to things that it didn't adversely affect the shots.

Stuart needs to clear everything with logan once he passes hull. So he just clears stuff when them and they give him an altitude to maintain. Ours was a surprising 200FT. Yep, just 200FT off the ground, going up 93 north, just over the gas tanks. What attributed to this was the fact that logan was landing on runway 4R. So we had to stay below inbound traffic.

So we got over near Chinatown and hovered a bit, and went over by the Moakley courthouse. There was still a tall ship over there. We got some shots of that. Headed toward the Tobin bridge got some of that, the Bunker Hill monument (We could have thrown out a rope and repelled onto that thing), and then on the way to Fenway, a mediflight came into Mass General, we got out of his way and shot that helo landing... which was fun.

Then we circled Fenway a few times, the Cristian Science Center, and the Charles River. We shot back over where i live (he was willing to go 5 mins out of the way and have to make a call back to logan) and then we headed back the fast route (direct line) to Marshfield. I recorded video on the 5D MKII, but i haven't really messed with converting videos on it yet, so i'll need some help on that front.

So in any case, yes, Stuart is the man, he got us in lower than i would have ever expected he's nice as all hell and like i said before, just 'crazy' enough to push the limits to get you the shot. Oh, one last thing, he understand the issues with wide angle lenses, and this is important because with wide, when you shoot straight out, if you are shooting anything above 250th a second, you'll get the chopper blades in the shot. You could shoot 1/100th, but when in motion you'll end up with blurry pics. So his solution is to understand what you need to shoot, hover, and then he banks in such as way that the rotors go up and you tilt down and get the shot blade-free. So much so in fact, that over fenway he had the helo sideways. Literally, we must have been 90' because i have a shot of the other person in the helo looking down straight into fenway park.

Ok that should be enough.... whomever wants to organize the next trip, shoot me a PM. I'll post pics soon as i just realized a way to have time to get it done sooner rather than later.

[Harm]

Thanks very much for the description. I guess we just have to get everyone's weekend schedules for August to see who is available on the weekends - 4 of them (and I know I'll be busy on one - wedding anniversary!).

I am looking forward to seeing your photos!

[symbolphoto]

Thanks very much for the description. I guess we just have to get everyone's weekend schedules for August to see who is available on the weekends - 4 of them (and I know I'll be busy on one - wedding anniversary!).

I am looking forward to seeing your photos!

Congratulations... How many years?

Oh and one last thing, i think for city shots we've all agreed the 24-105 is the best lens to have out there. Especially if full frame. If crop sensor you may want to bring something wider as well. We brought a 100-400 and a 70-200 and the 100-400 was never used once, and the 70-200 was used once by me at 70 and 200 on the Top of the Hub, to see if i could get people in the shot, since i was mostly using the 17-40. So anything above 100mm is really not needed.

[Harm]

will be 6 years on Aug 4th (mid week - so we are trying to see if we should go away the weekend before, or after).

17-85 doesn't seem so bad then if talking about wide angle lenses....just isn't an L lens, so it won't be super crisp :(

[Scottes]

Harm, I'm sure that other lenses will be available. I can bring a Tamrom 28-75 you can borrow for the entire flight. I'll also have a 10-20, 100-400, and 24-70 that all might be available at times. (You drop one, you bought one. :D )

[Harm]

how is the 10-20?

I was looking for a lens that would be good in urban areas, and decent to do some landscape shots too....I was told the 10-20 is nice and crisp.

[Scottes]

I've heard people say that it's the softest of the ultra-wide zooms, but I've never pixel-peeped and have always been happy. It was really an experiement, thanks to seeing some of Brendan's shots when we were shooting side-by-side and my 17mm couldn't compare to his 10mm versions of the same scene. I now know that I do like ultra-wide, and will buy a better ultra-wide some time in the future. But it works well for now.

[symbolphoto]

Yeah the ultra wide certainly has it's uses, albeit limited.

On crop, the 10-22mm is a really great lens. We have some with that lens... they will be posted soon. I myself was happy with the 17-40. I do have a sigma 12-24 but it's minimum fstop is quite high and requires to really be stopped down to get the best out of it, hence the use of the 17-40 instead.

I'll have some pics up tomorrow afternoon.

[Harm]

whooops, sorry, i meant the 10-22 not the 10-20....my bad!

[symbolphoto]

whooops, sorry, i meant the 10-22 not the 10-20....my bad!

I assumed as much. I think the sigma is a 10-20, but 10-22 could be the perfect application here. I miss that lens so much. I do have a 40D as well, but we use that as a backup.

[Scottes]

I have the Sigma 10-20mm.
The Canon 10-22mm is APC-only, right?

[symbolphoto]

I have the Sigma 10-20mm.
The Canon 10-22mm is APC-only, right?

Yeah it's EF-S.

[Harm]

apc?

[Scottes]

AP-C, little sensor, 40D, 50D, Rebel - NOT 1Ds, 1D Mark anything, 5D

That is, the Canon 10-22mm will not fit on a 5D or 1D.