Boston POTN Meet

[donlavange]

Mumbles knows the city better than any human alive I think! I'm in the same boat as you about itching to get out more than life allows right now. I'll have to pay more attention to this thread.

So where are the shots??:lol:

Hey Bryan! We are neighbors! Call me sometime! I was hooked up for Sat., but given my advanced age, cold etc., probably best I didn't make it!

But play hookey some day and we will get out early or late and make some images!

[donlavange]

Nice, guys, nice. Sorry i should have had a few more varied locations this time. I guess since i'm so sick of the usual sites, that doesn't mean everyone else is. When we do this again, let's get a consensus of ideas on locations.

Brendan, let me know if you schedule another SnoMo trip! That was a blast!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

winged variety, or leather booted variety?

Winged....

Steve or Don wanna set up a bird outing in the spring? I would but the only birds i see are sea gulls and the ones at the pet stores =)

[symbolphoto]

Yeah, i'd like to do the snowmobile thing again. I'm running low on personal time, so i don't think i could coordinate it, but i would certainly attend if before April. I'm a bit busy with this whole Doorhof workshop. Which btw, i believe we've secured a studio finally, so it's come full circle. If anyone would like to attend, highly, highly recommended.

Sign up here:
http://www.frankdoorhof.com/ny/

And we'll do another helicopter thing, once the green comes back in the Spring. I know 3-4 of you expressed interest again. I'm certainly ready. Just remember we need to go up in sets of 3.

[bryanj87]

Hey Bryan! We are neighbors! Call me sometime! I was hooked up for Sat., but given my advanced age, cold etc., probably best I didn't make it!

But play hookey some day and we will get out early or late and make some images!

I was just thinking about you the other day when I drove by Bella Pasta! I get out about once a month (it's tough to get out at all with the baby)or so for a sunrise down in Southern RI along the coast with some nsop guys. I'll let you know next time I plan on going. Actually, anyone is welcome to go.

[woloi]

I was just thinking about you the other day when I drove by Bella Pasta! I get out about once a month (it's tough to get out at all with the baby)or so for a sunrise down in Southern RI along the coast with some nsop guys. I'll let you know next time I plan on going. Actually, anyone is welcome to go.

If you're doing southern RI let me know! I'm living in Newport, and need more excuses to get myself up early and using my camera.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

lets shoot eagles @ the Quabbin reservoir
http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/local/seventy-one-bald-eagles-spotted-in-massachusetts

[symbolphoto]

lets shoot eagles @ the Quabbin reservoir
http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/local/seventy-one-bald-eagles-spotted-in-massachusetts

That's cool. Rent a 400 2.8, hell yeah.

[donlavange]

Yeah, i'd like to do the snowmobile thing again. I'm running low on personal time, so i don't think i could coordinate it, but i would certainly attend if before April. I'm a bit busy with this whole Doorhof workshop. Which btw, i believe we've secured a studio finally, so it's come full circle. If anyone would like to attend, highly, highly recommended.

Sign up here:
http://www.frankdoorhof.com/ny/

And we'll do another helicopter thing, once the green comes back in the Spring. I know 3-4 of you expressed interest again. I'm certainly ready. Just remember we need to go up in sets of 3.

Brendan:

I clicked the link to sign up. but the Pay Pal button just opens Pay Pal account. No link to seminar. Why is the seminar/workshop one dollar more than if purchased separately? I must be missing something.

[donlavange]

That's cool. Rent a 400 2.8, hell yeah.

You need a higher density of Eagles than Quabbin has to get decent shots unless there is a small feeding area. Quabbin is vast and I doubt a 400 would get you much.

Salt Lake City end of Jan or first week Feb, does have a few places where they are concentrated.

Also this time of year there are such spots along the Norther Mississippi, And I like Conowingo Dam in MD,

http://www.harfordbirdclub.org/conowingo.html

[donlavange]

Winged....

Steve or Don wanna set up a bird outing in the spring? I would but the only birds i see are sea gulls and the ones at the pet stores =)

Yes, I am in for Birds (both types) anytime!

I heard there are Snowy Owls at Plum Island?? That is a bird I would love to shoot! I always thought you had to go North, maybe the Ottowa area to get them!

[flyfisher]

I would also be up for a bird shoot we could try plum island but it's spotty at best but the merrimac river also has eagles. Don I think Vin would als like to set up somethings for the puffins in maine.

[donlavange]

I would also be up for a bird shoot we could try plum island but it's spotty at best but the merrimac river also has eagles. Don I think Vin would als like to set up somethings for the puffins in maine.

I have only been to Plum a few times and I guess I just don't know where to go cause I don't see much!

As for the Puffins on Seal Island, as I said, I really would like to get some Moms with fish in their bills for the chicks. I am trying to to get Captain Andy, to give me a high point date for that trip.

Other than that, I would also go another date just for the pure joys of shooting the many, many Puffins, Razorbills, Seals etc that just overwhelm you. Looking forward to it!! Big time.

If anyone wants to join me, just let me know and we can start a list. We could get as many as 15-18 on boat and price has been $100 each for several years. So worth it!

On one trip I went on midweek, we were about 7 people total and my Grandson and I had a blind to ourselves! Steve & Mrs, Vin, Brendan & Nat ??

[symbolphoto]

Brendan:

I clicked the link to sign up. but the Pay Pal button just opens Pay Pal account. No link to seminar. Why is the seminar/workshop one dollar more than if purchased separately? I must be missing something.

Yeah i just emailed him to take a look at it. He'll have it fixed soon. It'll be good to see you! Finally. It's going to be pretty sweet. Some vendors have recently sweetened the deal and we are going to have a proper studio with roof terrace. Going to be some good portfolio worthy stuff there.

I'll update you when it's set.

[donlavange]

Anybody around here using the Cotton Carrier System? So far I LOVE it.

[symbolphoto]

Brendan:

I clicked the link to sign up. but the Pay Pal button just opens Pay Pal account. No link to seminar. Why is the seminar/workshop one dollar more than if purchased separately? I must be missing something.

Hey Don, it's now fixed.

[donlavange]

Hey Don, it's now fixed.

Yeah! Got the 3 hour thing done. Am I missing a location that I am not seeing? Still trying to decide on the next day. Where?

[Becca]

The Seal Island thing sounds so cool! I hope you guys have a great time. I'll be watching for the pictures.

[donlavange]

The Seal Island thing sounds so cool! I hope you guys have a great time. I'll be watching for the pictures.

And why are you not joining in Becca?

[symbolphoto]

Yeah! Got the 3 hour thing done. Am I missing a location that I am not seeing? Still trying to decide on the next day. Where?

http://www.eaglesnestnyc.com/eaglesnest_home.htm

Don, we are leaning to this place. We are going to make a definite decision on Feb. 1. The sponsors are making it difficult to decide which to use...

[donlavange]

http://www.eaglesnestnyc.com/eaglesnest_home.htm

Don, we are leaning to this place. We are going to make a definite decision on Feb. 1. The sponsors are making it difficult to decide which to use...

OK. I just needed to know what the travel and lodging costs (if I do the workshop) would be.

Round trip Acela
Hotel
Cabs or Subway
Dinner @ L'Entrecote
Seminar
and perhaps Workshop?

What are you guys doing for dinner on the 24th, (the seminar night) ??

My favorite restaurant in the World (Paris original). London and Geneva!

[symbolphoto]

OK. I just needed to know what the travel and lodging costs (if I do the workshop) would be.

Round trip Acela
Hotel
Cabs or Subway
Dinner @ L'Entrecote
Seminar
and perhaps Workshop?

What are you guys doing for dinner on the 24th, (the seminar night) ??

My favorite restaurant in the World (Paris original). London and Geneva!

We are driving down. I'm taking all my Elinchrom gear down for him to use. You are free to get a ride down with us. Save yourself $130.

We'd certainly join you for dinner.

Don, if you have some experience with lights, i'd say go for the workshop, not just the seminar. But that's entirely up to you and your comfort level. I don't know how much you use lights...

Take a look over on the thread, the guy that took his workshop... look at his work. That's some impressive stuff.

[Becca]

And why are you not joining in Becca?

Because I live in Phoenix now and it would be a LONG trip for me! I will be coming back for a visit this summer so if there's anything going on the, maybe I'll be able to join in. But for now I'll have to live vicariously through your photos!

[Scottes]

Best place for birding around here is Allen's Pond in Westport. Not this time of year, though. Great Meadows in Concord, MA is good, too. More birds, but the sun and backgrounds aren't as good as Allen's Pond.


Eagles are garbage birds. If you want to shoot a real man's bird, go for Ospreys. Eagles steal food and eat trash. Ospreys eat only what they catch, and if they dive into the water they have a 90% kill rate. Eagles suck in comparison to Ospreys.


I've done the Orpreys in Maine many, many times now. That is usually a great trip, but sometimes can be a bust since it's dependent on the weather. Not only for when you're there, but for the 3 days previous. Timing the tide is also beneficial.

First time I was there I took about 1200 pictures. It was non-stop shooting, from the moment I stepped out of the car. (An osprey flew 10 feet overhead, with a fish, and the fish dripped blood all overt he hood of my car.) At one point there were 22 ospreys flying overhead.

The last time I was there I took about 100 shots, just because I got bored waiting for a good shot so I started shooting anything that flew by. I still ended up with 2 keepers, but I've got over 100 hours of experience shooting these birds.

If anyone is interested in doing this in May let me know. We can even make a weekend out of it - it is a 4-hour drive from Boston, so a day trip is manageable but tough on the body. And it rules out the best time to shoot them, which is about 7:30 AM, when the sun is behind you and lighting up the inlet where they dive.

A 300mm is sufficient for this shoot. End of May / beginning of June.

[Harm]

where in maine do you go?

[kenyee]

What part of Maine is this? I'm interested as well, but will probably spend the weekend up there to have a few shots at it in the morning...

[Scottes]

Damariscotta Mills, ME

Google Map (http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Damariscotta,+Maine&sll=42.548022,-71.394653&sspn=0.233959,0.33989&layer=t&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Damariscotta,+Lincoln,+Maine&ll=44.059867,-69.525261&spn=0.014263,0.021243&z=16) - right between Toneway Rd and Ladds Hill Rd.

[donlavange]

Damariscotta Mills, ME

Google Map (http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Damariscotta,+Maine&sll=42.548022,-71.394653&sspn=0.233959,0.33989&layer=t&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Damariscotta,+Lincoln,+Maine&ll=44.059867,-69.525261&spn=0.014263,0.021243&z=16) - right between Toneway Rd and Ladds Hill Rd.


Scottes:

I try to spend a few weeks in Maine in May, so put me down for a meet-up if you do it again! Do we bring Rum?

[20DNewbie]

Hell, I'd be up for a Puffin/Osprey trip to Maine if you guys don't mind me tagging along.

[Scottes]

I almost always do an Osprey weekend, so I'll be going. I'll try to keep an eye on things (weather, tide, etc.) and keep folks up to date.

We have 3 options:
1. Watch the weather, short notice, single-day trip. Been there, done that, no personal interest. But this might work for someone who wants to meet others up there.
2. Plan an advance date. We can get the tide correct, but the weather is a dice-roll. And bad weather can make the entire weekend a total waste.
3. Wing it - check the weather every Wednesday and go when it looks good. This might mean a bad tide, and staying at whatever motel just happens to have rooms. This can be tough since a 3-day weekend is best, since that gives 2 chances at prime shooting at 7:00 AM, and not everyone can get a Friday off at a moment's notice.

If 3 or 4 of us took option 2, we could also rent a boat with a guy we've used in the past, and tour some of the rivers in the area. Eagles, ospreys, seals, and a great blue heron rookery are guaranteed. And we can get close. This shot is full-frame, no cropping, at 400mm:

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/gmos07_67465.jpg

[donlavange]

Hell, I'd be up for a Puffin/Osprey trip to Maine if you guys don't mind me tagging along.

The more the Merrier! Are you limited to weekends?

[donlavange]

I almost always do an Osprey weekend, so I'll be going. I'll try to keep an eye on things (weather, tide, etc.) and keep folks up to date.

We have 3 options:
1. Watch the weather, short notice, single-day trip. Been there, done that, no personal interest. But this might work for someone who wants to meet others up there.
2. Plan an advance date. We can get the tide correct, but the weather is a dice-roll. And bad weather can make the entire weekend a total waste.
3. Wing it - check the weather every Wednesday and go when it looks good. This might mean a bad tide, and staying at whatever motel just happens to have rooms. This can be tough since a 3-day weekend is best, since that gives 2 chances at prime shooting at 7:00 AM, and not everyone can get a Friday off at a moment's notice.

If 3 or 4 of us took option 2, we could also rent a boat with a guy we've used in the past, and tour some of the rivers in the area. Eagles, ospreys, seals, and a great blue heron rookery are guaranteed. And we can get close. This shot is full-frame, no cropping, at 400mm:

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/gmos07_67465.jpg

I am in for Option 2 (or even 3). Just let me know when and where.

[donlavange]

I need to post this in an appropriate forum, but thought you folks might be interested as well in case you have not seen it. Very creative solution to light stand bulk and weight!

http://blog.svarteld.com/2009/12/homegrown-ultralight-lightstands.html

[20DNewbie]

The more the Merrier! Are you limited to weekends?

Nope, I've yet to schedule any of my vacations this year. That and I've plenty of sick and personal days to use up.

[Scottes]

Nope, I've yet to schedule any of my vacations this year.
Same here. I usually take a week off which allows me to head up there. The weekends can be a little crazy with all the tourists and all.

Also, last year they had a huge festival at the spot, and that seemed to drive off all the ospreys for the following 2 weeks. We may want to plan to go before that Memorial Day weekend, which means any 2-3 days before May 27.

[donlavange]

Same here. I usually take a week off which allows me to head up there. The weekends can be a little crazy with all the tourists and all.

Also, last year they had a huge festival at the spot, and that seemed to drive off all the ospreys for the following 2 weeks. We may want to plan to go before that Memorial Day weekend, which means any 2-3 days before May 27.

I will check with Andy to see what the Puffin activity is expected to before Memorial day. If there is reasonable activity, I would attach a Puffin day to the Osprey trip and anyone with the flexibility could join me then.

But, I will go on a weekend as well with anyone without the midweek flexibility.

[symbolphoto]

Man i'd love to join and rent a 400. But it's really hard for us to predict our weekends in the summer :(

[donlavange]

Man i'd love to join and rent a 400. But it's really hard for us to predict our weekends in the summer :(

How about a midweek day in late may or early june?

[symbolphoto]

How about a midweek day in late may or early june?

Time off is even more scarce than weekends :) Before May is good though. But i know that isn't inline with seeing them. Where the hell to Osprey's go during the winter? Florida?

[donlavange]

Time off is even more scarce than weekends :) Before May is good though. But i know that isn't inline with seeing them. Where the hell to Osprey's go during the winter? Florida?

I told you weddings were a nightmare!

Yeah, the Osprey head south. They arrive in Southern RI around Galilee in EARLY May. The problem with RI is there are no restricted feeding spots that you can use that I know of. All you can do is shoot fly byes and nest shots and I only know of one nest where you can get on a bridge and get anywhere near a close shot.

Connecticut has a spot with a people tower level with an active nest where you can get feeding shots!

[symbolphoto]

I told you weddings were a nightmare!


You sure did. I should have listened. We have NO personal life anymore..

[20DNewbie]

You sure did. I should have listened. We have NO personal life anymore..

Raise your rates a bit and either you'll make some extra scratch or free up some time, a win win whichever way it goes. :lol:

[symbolphoto]

Raise your rates a bit and either you'll make some extra scratch or free up some time, a win win whichever way it goes. :lol:

That's what they call a 'myth'. You eventually price yourself out of the market.

[kpratte]

That's what they call a 'myth'. You eventually price yourself out of the market.That's the free time he was talking about... :D

[symbolphoto]

That's the free time he was talking about... :D

Yeah, too much free time is my enemy. :)

[flyfisher]

Brendon
You will eventually burn yourself out and start hating weddings. You're young enough to have the energy do do them still but make sure that you have some time for yourself also
Steve

[Harm]

Think he'll listen to that? Young and rebellious people :D

[symbolphoto]

Haha... yeah. It's sort of the 'selling of your soul' in terms of photography. We'll see how it goes over 2010. Certainly not a long-standing career path though. At least not for us.

[kpratte]

Haha... yeah. It's sort of the 'selling of your soul' in terms of photography. We'll see how it goes over 2010. Certainly not a long-standing career path though. At least not for us.I saw a Mexico Wedding and a trip to the Netherlands, sounds like some nice time off.

- Ken

[symbolphoto]

I saw a Mexico Wedding and a trip to the Netherlands, sounds like some nice time off.

- Ken

Yeah but when you have a tight schedule, which most wed photogs do, you go to a location and work, and then get right back on a plane to deal with your other customers. Or setup for the next job. Rarely do you get to make a vacation out of it, unless it's off-season for your locale.

I've started to realize that i need to listen to the advice of others. MY head is just a but thick to it takes a while to absorb! :)

[Harm]

Dude, loved your India photos - do you have any more galleries that you'll be throwing online?

[symbolphoto]

Dude, loved your India photos - do you have any more galleries that you'll be throwing online?

Thanks! No, that was pretty much it for India. We are heading to Amsterdam in March, that'll bear some photos i'm sure. Until then we are rather barren.

Let me ask you a question, did our gallery load really slow for you?

[donlavange]

Thanks! No, that was pretty much it for India. We are heading to Amsterdam in March, that'll bear some photos i'm sure. Until then we are rather barren.

Let me ask you a question, did our gallery load really slow for you?

Loaded fine for me!

[kpratte]

Let me ask you a question, did our gallery load really slow for you?Loaded fine for me at home.. The client one was slow at work, but then again our work feed is pretty loaded.

- Ken

[Harm]

worked fine for me, both at home and at work

[20DNewbie]

I've started to realize that i need to listen to the advice of others. MY head is just a but thick to it takes a while to absorb! :)

Whoa whoa whoa don't listen to me, I'm an idiot.

[Harm]

Whoa whoa whoa don't listen to me, I'm an idiot.

If that was EVER a title for you on here.....:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[symbolphoto]

Anyone free on February 13th around 3pm and want to make an easy $100? 5-10 minutes max. I need some photos taken of me in a helicopter from the Top of the Hub restaurant.. sorry no rides at this time... Shoot and burn. No retouching, i'll burn them onto a backup device. 200mm minimum and 5DMKII or 1DMKIIIs preferrred for higher resolution.

PM me for details. :)

[donlavange]

Anyone free on February 13th around 3pm and want to make an easy $100? 5-10 minutes max. I need some photos taken of me in a helicopter from the Top of the Hub restaurant.. sorry no rides at this time... Shoot and burn. No retouching, i'll burn them onto a backup device. 200mm minimum and 5DMKII or 1DMKIIIs preferrred for higher resolution.

PM me for details. :)

I am halfway between leaving for Utah on the 9th and staying around till early next month to combine the trip with WPPI. If I am around and I should know shortly, I would be glad to help out. Money not an issue! Glad to help.

PS: Only have the 5D and the 1Dm3. . . buy maybeeee!

[symbolphoto]

Yet somehow i suspect you've outspent me trifold! :)

Sure, either way. Fly also responded... Whomever it's eaiser for. Thanks! Btw, are you planning to join us in NY?

http://www.frankdoorhof.com/ny/

We have a great Greenwich location!

[donlavange]

Yet somehow i suspect you've outspent me trifold! :)

Sure, either way. Fly also responded... Whomever it's eaiser for. Thanks! Btw, are you planning to join us in NY?

http://www.frankdoorhof.com/ny/

We have a great Greenwich location!

I signed for the 24th session. Still unsure about the 25th workshop. You know Late April. I can only make a decision like that as we get closer. You know, I don't even buy green bananas or Wine you have to cell for long! That's why I love photography. Whatever you spend, you get the value out in 6 months! Has to be true because the value is gone LOL.

[symbolphoto]

Don sent you a PM.

[donlavange]

Don sent you a PM.

Got it? Thanks for info on 5dM2.

Have they solved the hot pixel issue, if it is a factor? Other than that, most of the complaints seem to be related to Canon's crippling of movie controls to protect their movie cameras (Corporate Greed!).

I wanted to get one when they were released, but I thought the movie thing was irrelevant to me. Then all the talk about so many hot pixels and even some low light complaints which scared me!

[donlavange]

SORRY! They removed the image because of Copyright issues!

Why are people like this so creative?

http://gizmodo.com/5466520/diving-kingfisher-caught-with-canon-40d-shows-what-nature-photography-is-all-about?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29

[symbolphoto]

Damn, that's amazing! Where is Snir and Scott?

[Scottes]

I'm here... Just been busy lately.

[symbolphoto]

Yeah, i hear ya on that one. Hope you are doing well!

[Harm]

North End sandwiches, 50% off

http://www.nicksfamousdeli.com/delispecial.jpg

(you got to print out and bring in the flyer)

[donlavange]

Just bought a 5D Mark2. Should have it Thursday! Now watch, Canon will come out with a new billion pixel machine that takes HDR and has a built in 800mm lens.

Speaking of 800MM, I am tiring of Artie Morris @ Birds as Art always waving it in us poor folks faces! LOL

PS: I think that to get a rise out of Snir, you have to go to the Nikon Forum??? Double LOL

[symbolphoto]

Don, you're going to love it.

And yeah, Snir doesn't really talk to us anymore. We smell.

[Harm]

Just bought a 5D Mark2.

I am sure you'll be loving that beast!


We smell.

Speak for yourself mate ;)

[symbolphoto]

Just don't set your expectations extremely high for the autofocus. It's just like the old 5D, as far as i'm concerned.

But the resolution and ISO is what really makes it shine. The video is a nice to have, as we talked about. Though, don't think you'll record video and just upload it directly. You need software to transcode it to a slightly compressed format that is acceptable to the web.

Oh and this will help: http://www.rodemic.com/microphone.php?product=VideoMic

Along with this: http://www.redrockmicro.com/dslr/index.html#fieldbundle

:)

[Harm]

The Garden:
http://harm.smugmug.com/City-Life/Boston/IMG8509/785306922_igBaA-XL.jpg

[donlavange]

I am sure you'll be loving that beast!

Thanks, I have put it off because at first, the movie thing turned me off. Bit the 5D "Classic" is ready to retire. My Granddaughter wants it.

[donlavange]

Just don't set your expectations extremely high for the autofocus. It's just like the old 5D, as far as i'm concerned.

But the resolution and ISO is what really makes it shine. The video is a nice to have, as we talked about. Though, don't think you'll record video and just upload it directly. You need software to transcode it to a slightly compressed format that is acceptable to the web.

Oh and this will help: http://www.rodemic.com/microphone.php?product=VideoMic

Along with this: http://www.redrockmicro.com/dslr/index.html#fieldbundle

:)

Thanks Brendan! I ordered it at 3:30 PM yesterday with NAPP free shipping. I got a voice mail early this morning from UPS telling me to make sure someone was here today for delivery !!

The links show a pretty sophisticated movie setup. Do you think it adds to the overall quality level ?

[symbolphoto]

Yeah, totally not necessary though. Just mentioned it tounge in cheek....

But yeah, people swear by these rigs. And i understand the physiology of it, like walking sideways vs. forward causes dips in your video and such... but we'll (Most Likely) never go that far wit video. It's fun to look at though :)

btw, watch that video we spoke of, it's AMAZING!

[donlavange]

Yeah, totally not necessary though. Just mentioned it tounge in cheek....

But yeah, people swear by these rigs. And i understand the physiology of it, like walking sideways vs. forward causes dips in your video and such... but we'll (Most Likely) never go that far wit video. It's fun to look at though :)

btw, watch that video we spoke of, it's AMAZING!

I git the 5DMark 2 as schedules. Seems lighter than the "classic", but pretty similar in

[donlavange]

NY STUPIDITY! IGNORE THIS!

I CANNOT GET THE HISTOGRAM TO SHOW ON THE LCD!

[averylowiq]

I got the 5DMark 2 as scheduled. Seems lighter than the "classic", but pretty similar in most ways.

HOWEVER, I CANNOT GET THE HISTOGRAM TO SHOW ON THE LCD!

What am I missing? Thanks ANYONE!.

Congrats on the Canon 5D Mark II.

During viewing images, try to press Info button. It should cycle through various Info screens.

[donlavange]

Congrats on the Canon 5D Mark II.

During viewing images, try to press Info button. It should cycle through various Info screens.

Yes, my stupidity! I had the setting to 4 images! DOH

[symbolphoto]

Damn Don, you type faster than i do.

Make sure to put it to full RAW! :)

[donlavange]

Damn Don, you type faster than i do.

Make sure to put it to full RAW! :)

Always there! First think that I do!

[EiTheL]

NY STUPIDITY! IGNORE THIS!

I CANNOT GET THE HISTOGRAM TO SHOW ON THE LCD!
Wheres the TF?

[Harm]

Wheres the TF?

Nowhere when you want it to come!

[symbolphoto]

Don't listen to Harm, he's just a bloke with too much time on his hands.

[Harm]

:):)

[donlavange]

History was made today at THE TOP OF THE HUB and the airspace surrounding it!

Pictures to follow ???

Sneak preview here from 3PM today!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/colormechanic/

[bryanj87]

History was made today at THE TOP OF THE HUB and the airspace surrounding it!

Pictures to follow ???

Sneak preview here from 3PM today!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/colormechanic/

Congrats Brendan & Natalie!

[20DNewbie]

Hey congrats Brendan and Natalie!

[sfaust]

That's cool. Congratulation for sure!

[EiTheL]

Hey guys, you guys meeting up for the parade next week at chinatown?

[funhouse69]

I've had a 5DMK2 for about a year and I love it, while I can't compare it to any of the 1D Series Bodies but I have had the original Canon Digital Rebel (300d I believe) then I went to a 30D, then a 40D which I still have and not the 5DMK2 and I think that they have progressively gotten better and better.

My friend has an original 5D and I think that the new on is better but I wouldn't be sad if I only had one of the originals ones either. I don't do video, don't plan on it / could care less but I know it is the direction that they are all heading so it is what it is.

I think the auto focus with all of my lenses is very fast and accurate, I've had all my other bodies hunt way more then I have with the 5DMK2. I am very happy with the purchase even though I can't call it an investment like all my lenses but still think it is worth it.

[symbolphoto]

http://www.symbolphoto.com/blog/2010/02/symbol-photography-engagement/

Thanks guys! ^ is the full spread, including 5DMKII video. Special thanks goes out to Don and his grand-daughter Jessica, you guys were great!

And happy birthday Don!

[funhouse69]

http://www.symbolphoto.com/blog/2010/02/symbol-photography-engagement/

Thanks guys! ^ is the full spread, including 5DMKII video. Special thanks goes out to Don and his grand-daughter Jessica, you guys were great!

And happy birthday Don!

Very cool!!! Congrats Man, good job!!!

[kpratte]

Good job Brendan! I love the dumbfounded look, priceless.

- Ken

[donlavange]

http://www.symbolphoto.com/blog/2010/02/symbol-photography-engagement/

Thanks guys! ^ is the full spread, including 5DMKII video. Special thanks goes out to Don and his grand-daughter Jessica, you guys were great!

And happy birthday Don!

Thank Brendan, I would have paid to be part of this! Already, my Grandson from Louisville wants to sign up for a similar activity with this young lady (can't figure out why ) ? ?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/colormechanic/

Both Jess and I had a blast! Sure glad I threw on the teleconverter just before you arrived!

[porschewrx]

http://www.symbolphoto.com/blog/2010/02/symbol-photography-engagement/

Thanks guys! ^ is the full spread, including 5DMKII video.


Wow, Congratulations Brendan.

[blonde]

Dude, wtf happened to you fingers? i am guessing that since you obviously can't dial my number, something has to be wrong with your fingers.

really!!?!?! you can't even call me to tell me that you are about to propose to her?!?!?! You know that i would have dropped everything and come to help you out!

[Harm]

Ace, well done, Brendan!

[donlavange]

Dude, wtf happened to you fingers? i am guessing that since you obviously can't dial my number, something has to be wrong with your fingers.

really!!?!?! you can't even call me to tell me that you are about to propose to her?!?!?! You know that i would have dropped everything and come to help you out!

How the heck are you?? Where are you shooting the most these days?

[symbolphoto]

Dude, wtf happened to you fingers? i am guessing that since you obviously can't dial my number, something has to be wrong with your fingers.

really!!?!?! you can't even call me to tell me that you are about to propose to her?!?!?! You know that i would have dropped everything and come to help you out!

It wasn't that, i needed people there she didn't recognize. You bastard.

[blonde]

It wasn't that, i needed people there she didn't recognize. You bastard.

lol, yeah that makes sense i guess. But i am still pissed at you! Anyway, just give me a call and lets try to put something together for next week, we need to take you guys out so we can celebrate :)

[blonde]

How the heck are you?? Where are you shooting the most these days?

Heheh, i am not Don. been too busy with my daughter and work so i actually took a long a break from my birding and only been doing portraits of my daughter :) I am itching to do some shooting so i will keep an eye out on this thread and try to join the next get together.

[symbolphoto]

Yeah most certainly. You free on the 21st?

[blonde]

Yeah most certainly. You free on the 21st?

no :( how about next Saturday?

[symbolphoto]

Sure, pm me your email, i don't have it in my new outlook.

[Kendoway]

http://www.symbolphoto.com/blog/2010/02/symbol-photography-engagement/

Thanks guys! ^ is the full spread, including 5DMKII video. Special thanks goes out to Don and his grand-daughter Jessica, you guys were great!

And happy birthday Don!


Dude - that was epic!

Congrats!

[Harm]

Now he has to top that with a killer wedding...

[kpratte]

Now he has to top that with a killer wedding...Heh, I was thinking..Who is he going to use for a wedding photographer?? ;)

- Ken

[symbolphoto]

Hehe, thanks folks.

As for our wedding photographer, we have two people in mind. One in Ontario and another in San Francisco. :)

[donlavange]

Heheh, i am not Don. been too busy with my daughter and work so i actually took a long a break from my birding and only been doing portraits of my daughter :) I am itching to do some shooting so i will keep an eye out on this thread and try to join the next get together.

Put me down!

[symbolphoto]

Snir or anyone else, you are welcome to come to the workshop with us down in NYC:

http://www.frankdoorhof.com/ny/

Natalie, myself and Don are going.

[Harm]

Ahhh, I'll be away that weekend and the following one, otherwise I'd love to go to a workshop!!

[funhouse69]

I wish it was a week earlier when I am on vacation :(

Oh well timing is everything

[donlavange]

Snir or anyone else, you are welcome to come to the workshop with us down in NYC:

http://www.frankdoorhof.com/ny/

Natalie, myself and Don are going.

You forgot to tell them about the nude models! Heh Heh

[symbolphoto]

HA, yes, lots o naked women there.

j/k.

[BBrat]

Congrats Brendan! That was awesome!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

congrats B!!!

[kenyee]

http://www.symbolphoto.com/blog/2010/02/symbol-photography-engagement/


Brendan: that was sheer awesomeness. :eek:
Congrats to you and Jess! :D

And how did she not notice Don's massive 500mm lens??? ;)

[symbolphoto]

Thanks Vin and Ken. Hey Don, i married your granddaughter! :)

Ken, 'Natalie' is my fiancee, Jess is Don't granddaughter. hehe

Natalie did see the lens, she only met Don once like a year ago and forgot what he looked like. She though he was just some random guy taking photos out the window.

-B

[donlavange]

Thanks Vin and Ken. Hey Don, i married your granddaughter! :)

Ken, 'Natalie' is my fiancee, Jess is Don't granddaughter. hehe

Natalie did see the lens, she only met Don once like a year ago and forgot what he looked like. She though he was just some random guy taking photos out the window.

-B

Easy mistakes LOL. Nat had her as my Daughter!

I was happy you used the shot of you guys approaching the tower, that I made down in the corner by the piano! BUT. . . . From the time that I made the shot and collapsed my tripod (I cannot hand hold the 500) , You were opposite Nat's table. You guys were really hauling butt!

Having said that, This was one of the most gratifying shoots that I have made in my 64 years of photography (yes, I was 10, Darn-it!, when I started!)

[flyfisher]

Brendon congrats to both of you. looks like it went well .Don nice jpb with the photo's
Steve

[kenyee]

Ken, 'Natalie' is my fiancee, Jess is Don't granddaughter. hehe

LOL. Whoops. Sorry. You'd think I would have seen the giant sign :D
Congrats to you and Natalie :)

[donlavange]

Brendon congrats to both of you. looks like it went well .Don nice jpb with the photo's
Steve

Hey Steve! How are you ? Have nor seen you for ages. Are you guys considering the Puffin trip trip in Maine in May or June? I would love to have you guys along!

If you have the time, we could also do some Maine Lighthouses on the way up.

[Scottes]

Congrats Brendan!!

[donlavange]

Congrats Brendan!!

Looking at your Gallery! Love the GBH with a fish. Do you still go up there.

Always loved HDR and I know you don't like tone mapping, but I love your HDR images.

[Harm]

nice, Scott!

[donlavange]

Snir or anyone else, you are welcome to come to the workshop with us down in NYC:

http://www.frankdoorhof.com/ny/

Natalie, myself and Don are going.

You had me worried, but I subscribed for the two day! I didn't realize there were only 15 spots! This should be fun!

[Harm]

So I did a 17-stitch pano the other day, from Pier 4:

Due to smugmug's sizing, you will have to click on the photo to see the original size (warning: it is large) before I restrict the sizes down...

http://harm.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Panoramic/Boston-Harbour-Panoramic/786713712_DUzY7-L.jpg (http://harm.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Panoramic/6727549_GoSDj#786713712_DUzY7-O-LB)

[Scottes]

Looking at your Gallery! Love the GBH with a fish. Do you still go up there.

Always loved HDR and I know you don't like tone mapping, but I love your HDR images.
Thanks on both.

That GBH was a funny day. I went up there (Great Meadows, Concord) and was walking along when I heard a sound. I stopped, and he was about 6 or 7 feet away from me. I backed up to the far side of the dike, and just barely got him in focus (14' min focus on the 400mm) for a few portrait shots. When he cocked his head to the side I got ready, and he grabbed that fish. I fired off about 5 frames.

When I saw this one on the LCD, well, I just called it a day and went home. Nothing better was going to happen that day.

I had spent 11 minutes with the camera in my hand.

nice, Scott!

Thanks!

So I did a 17-stitch pano the other day, from Pier 4:

Due to smugmug's sizing, you will have to click on the photo to see the original size (warning: it is large) before I restrict the sizes down...
Nice shot! I love panos of that skyline.

[symbolphoto]

Great shot Harm!

Scottes, thank you sir. Hope to see you again in 2010. :rolleyes: You better come out with us somewhere next time! :)

[Harm]

thanks guys

[sfaust]

That GBH was a funny day. I went up there (Great Meadows, Concord) and was walking along when I heard a sound. I stopped, and he was about 6 or 7 feet away from me. I backed ....

That's Fred. He isn't tame, but will let people get real close without getting spooked. There is another one which will also let people get pretty close, but not as much as Fred.

Nice capture BTW!

[Scottes]

Fred? He was quite small for a GBH. There was one that I got to know, years ago, that never spooked around humans. This one was almost tiny in comparison to him.

[drocpsu]

Harm - Awesome pano! What were the exposures for each photo? (or average, if they were different)

[EiTheL]

anyone going to chinatown today for the parade? im already here. 717-746-8642

[HoRnYTuRbO]

anyone going to chinatown today for the parade? im already here. 717-746-8642

i was down there towards the end of the day, get anything good?

[EiTheL]

I was there from 1-5ish
I still havn't gone thru the pics, but I do remember that I got some good stuff, too much schoolwork ._.

So i'm the president of the photographer's club at my school and I'm trying to find places that would be interesting to shoot around Boston for a couple of hours, or just POIs?

thanks!

[funhouse69]

One of my favorite locations besides the usual places like Faneuil and the Waterfront would be the Franklin Park Zoo (which is open year round weather depending) and Aquarium to name a few.

I was there from 1-5ish
I still havn't gone thru the pics, but I do remember that I got some good stuff, too much schoolwork ._.

So i'm the president of the photographer's club at my school and I'm trying to find places that would be interesting to shoot around Boston for a couple of hours, or just POIs?

thanks!

[symbolphoto]

Any chane anyone would like to go up in the helicopter tomorrow? We leave from marshfield at 8 am. I know its late notice. Shoot me a pm, if interested.

[symbolphoto]

Harm, i want to see your runway photo!

We made a Jetblue a320 wait ont he runway as we passed by it's path. All the while, Harm was shooting... let's see it!

No pressure.

LET"S SEE IT DAMMIT!

[Harm]

Hahahahaha, laptop is fixed....I'll put the photos on tonight, and see what comes out ;)

[symbolphoto]

Awesome. I guess it was going by pretty fast, though your shutter speed should have been fast enough to grab it! :)

[Harm]

well it looked good on the liveview of the camera....and we know how crap that is on the 40D...

I just hope it is good on the laptop

[Harm]

Okay, here it is, non-processed, straight out of the camera:

http://harm.smugmug.com/City-Life/Boston/IMG9140/805915059_YztpJ-XL.jpg

[Harm]

I think a faster lens, and a wider one too would be better for next time...

[symbolphoto]

Well considering we passed at like 50mph, i'd say that's a damned good job. Maybe a tad of sharpening to it?

[HoRnYTuRbO]

^^ Pretty cool

[Becca]

Just popped in to see what you folks were up to. Wow!

Brendan, congratulations! What a proposal!

Don, how cool that you got to be a part of that! Good job!

Scott, great GBH shot!

Hope all is well in Boston!

[symbolphoto]

Wait, you live in Arizona now? I thought you were just avoiding us!