Boston POTN Meet

[Hiro]

Hi gang!

I just might be able to make it! I know you're all referencing the meeting spot as 'convention center'...I assume you mean the BCEC (Boston Convention Expo Center), which may be helpful for those who know it by it's official title. There's a picture on their website of the infamous white overhang...URL below...see you at 7pm there if I can make it! -Hiro

http://www.mccahome.com/bcec.html

[bluej511]

yo hiro wat up dude? how u been? still havent seen ur gloucester pics.

What happened to all your equipment?

[bluej511]

is parking free or its paying parking?

[blonde]

Do any of you pack an LED flashlight? If you have one, could you bring it? (LED with white light)

Want to try something. :)

I'm heading up to NHIS early tomorrow morning, but I should be in Bahstin for 7pm. :) Auto-x at Devens the next day... two days of driving & picture taking.

--kC

i do have one that i can bring with me :)

[symbolphoto]

is parking free or its paying parking?

There are no meter maids on the peir. :D

[symbolphoto]

I pack a LED light as well. Knife and a few other things... a.k.a M60.

Convention Center, 7pm, everything looks good. Plenty of STREET parking, no meters etc...

So i just wanted to run this by everyone;

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2006/10/20/pumpkin_stacking_begins_for_life_is_good_festival_ on_common/

Seems there is a crapload of pumpkins that are going to be laid out on the common, could be a great photo opp. If anyone is really interested, we can certainly make our way over there.

-B

[Scottes]

Sounds like it's worth a stop.

[bluej511]

yea there going for the world record or something like that

[yoyoboy]

There are no meter maids on the peir. :D

But there are silly parking lot attandents:lol:

[blonde]

I pack a LED light as well. Knife and a few other things... a.k.a M60.

Convention Center, 7pm, everything looks good. Plenty of STREET parking, no meters etc...

So i just wanted to run this by everyone;

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2006/10/20/pumpkin_stacking_begins_for_life_is_good_festival_ on_common/

Seems there is a crapload of pumpkins that are going to be laid out on the common, could be a great photo opp. If anyone is really interested, we can certainly make our way over there.

-B

stupid pumpkins made me be late for class yesterday :) there are tons of them from what i saw yesterday so i am down :)

[Hiro]

yo hiro wat up dude? how u been? still havent seen ur gloucester pics.

What happened to all your equipment?

Hi gang!

Yeah, what can I say...been busy as all get...one of these days, I'll actually do some post-processing/editing/organizing of my shots... But, it's looking good that I'll escape from work tonight and join you all!

As for my equipment, if you're talking about my outdated signature equipment inventory, I keep it that way on purpose for Daman :lol: No need to worry - I still have all my gear...

[bluej511]

Weather looks immaculate for tonight, 53-45 depending on how late we stay out, and clear all night

[bluej511]

anyone wanna share numbers just in case? either PM or leave em up.

Mine is 508-868-6121..names Vic btw

[flyfisher]

My # is (978) 877-0384 name is Steve

[Scottes]

339-234-0704 - Scott

See you guys around 7.

[blonde]

see you then guys :)

[bluej511]

alright guys im +1 bringing a buddy along

[satan]

alright guys im +1 bringing a buddy along


Did you hear that the location changed?

[jvanick]

It was great shooting with you guys last night...

hopefully everybody got a few good exposures out of the trip.. I haven't even downloaded my CF card yet...

-J

PS. Just glad we didn't end up in jail, or delayed too long.

[bluej511]

hey Jason it was great meeting you man, i think that might get me into the 30D lol or at least the replacement, i got 17shots couple of em are slightly blurry in full size but resized they will be fine.

P.S.Anarchy against mumbles lol (no offense man, i had a blast)

[jvanick]

All you guys are welcome in chicago if you're ever out my way...

I don't have quite the list of spots, but I can guarantee at least a few good shooting locations.

-J

[bluej511]

i just went thru my pics and im only satisfied with 2 pictures, the rest were blurry and it was just way to windy.

Here are the 2, just a tiny bit of auto-levels and resize.I guess the tripod doesnt help in 40mph winds, or anyone is free to tell me what else the problem is lol.
I found a couple dead pixels in a bunch of my pics, anyone know how this can be fixed?
1 f/4 1.3sec 70mm
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_3952.jpg
2 f/11 15sec 18mm
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_3956.jpg

[jvanick]

Vic, I'd bet money that it's your kit lens that's the problem.... The fact that you really don't know where infinity focus is coupled with the difficulties in autofocus at night probably caused a lot of your focus problems.

I'm pleasantly suprised how good my shots turned out with all the wind and cheap tripod.

Mine are at: http://www.whataride.net/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=3833&g2_navId=xcff76728

For some reason I can't link pictures out of my gallery pages into posts on potn.

-J

[bluej511]

i just posted in the eos camera section and for the 70-200 i had my UV filter on which pretty much ruined all my shots.

Mine came out alright, focused and slightly sharp im just not happy with em.

[bluej511]

Heres a couple of mine
1
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_3939.jpg
2
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_3942.jpg
3
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_3943.jpg
4
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_3946.jpg

[symbolphoto]

jvanick, this one is a great shot! DPP_0312s.jpg Love it....

Bluej, nice!

Here is my few of the night;


http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet2/pic1.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet2/pic2.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet2/pic3.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet2/pic4.jpg

[Scottes]

Tough night, but we didn't get arrested - twice - and we had a heck of a lot of fun.

I'm just going through my pics now, so I'll post some up shortly.

[Scottes]

Apparently the only decent pictures I got were of the Zakim bridge....

17mm, corrected perspective.
http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/Zakim_66044.jpg

17mm, corrected perspective, HDR version - too much was blown out in standard shots.
(Hmmm... I think this came out darker than I'd like though.)
http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/Zakim2HDRpersp.jpg

17mm, not corrected for perspective.
http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/Zakim_66058.jpg

Cropped to get rid of a lot of blank sky and blanker ocean.
http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/Zakim_66065.jpg

[Scottes]

Jason, you've got some great shots - the traffic, the pumpkin shot DPP_0319s - great stuff!

Mumbles, that 12mm is insane. I love the first shot of the pumpkins.

Vic, that shot from the top of the (apparenty illegal) parking garage is great. I **really** have to go searching for some parking garages with good views and traffic. Very cool stuff.

[bluej511]

I think the roof was to weak and shaky for us all, the wind didnt help, and the coldness didnt help either. Im very very very surprised how incredibly sturdy that tripod is in the wind.

I think the #1 reason SOME of our shots were blurry wasn't because of the wind but the vibration travel thru the floor

I learned not to shoot with a UV at night lol. I love car light shots ,its a beautiful thing.I really wanted to go to that bridge to but oh well
I love your shots Scott very very awesome, it was awesome meeting you guys.
This is where i got my idea for the lights lol
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_1759.jpg

[jvanick]

scott: love the bridge shots... those turned out great.

Mumbles: you make me realize how much I REALLY want a wide angle...

anybody know anything about how well the pelangs work? I'm thinking about picking one up...

-J

[blonde]

hey guys, just wanted to say that i had a great time and it was great meeting all of you. even thouh i only shot like 20 frames, i did get about 5 nice ones that i am happy with. here are some random pics of you guys:

http://blonde.smugmug.com/photos/104553568-L.jpg

http://blonde.smugmug.com/photos/104553878-L.jpg

http://blonde.smugmug.com/photos/104554322-L.jpg


here are the 2 shots that i finsihed PP:

http://blonde.smugmug.com/photos/104544572-L.jpg

http://blonde.smugmug.com/photos/104544803-L.jpg

[symbolphoto]

Scottes, your second shot of the Zakim... notice the BankNorth isn't blown out. I'd call that a success. But parts of the bridge are... so yeah, i hear that. Try the Shadow/Highlight menu off Image-->Adjustments-->Shadow/Highlight, that can probably bring the bridge back. I also noticed on your shots and snir's the color on the bridge is purple... it's weird, i'm not sure if that light changes, but i swear in person it looks blue, might be my monitor calibration.

And if we do this again, probably next year, here are a few i was talking about...

If we went further down that park on the other side of the zakim, there is a cool construction site and it has some pretty interesting architecture...
http://www.brendanstewart.net/index/favorites/images/boston8.jpg

T Yard;
http://www.brendanstewart.net/index/favorites/images/boston20.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/boston5/train1.jpg

There are certainly more places and now that the large part of the Boston Crew has been to these places, i'll be scoping out new ones. Good meeting you guys and next time we'll have a whole new set of places, i'll try to 50/50 the Possibly get in trouble Vs. the No trouble at alls. I didn't realize how many illegal spots i go to until i brought you guys... :oops:

[bluej511]

Anyone have any idea how much i should sell my Xt for with extra battery and cable remote with 4k actuations? i really want to upgrade to 30D or 40D depending on the specs.

[blonde]

i just saw one for sale for $450 with extra battary and kit lens...

[bluej511]

wow thats way to low i was thinking somewhere between 500-600 its got a 2year warranty from sears to so idk if that helps.If its gonna go for that low ill save up and get a 30D and have 2 bodies lol

[Scottes]

Scottes, your second shot of the Zakim... notice the BankNorth isn't blown out. I'd call that a success....I also noticed on your shots and snir's the color on the bridge is purple... it's weird, i'm not sure if that light changes, but i swear in person it looks blue, might be my monitor calibration.
Yeah, I just need to go through the HDR again - HDR is the reason why the sign isn't blown, but lack of skill/patience with the process is why the bridge is dark.

I didn't notice the purple... I agree it looks more blue to the naked eye, but I think it does move a little towards purple. I'll check the WB and play with it a bit.


There are certainly more places and now that the large part of the Boston Crew has been to these places, i'll be scoping out new ones.

I'm perusing Google Earth for places, too.

I've got the itch again ALREADY! Who wants to do it again next Saturday?

[Scottes]

If we went further down that park on the other side of the zakim, there is a cool construction site and it has some pretty interesting architecture...
http://www.brendanstewart.net/index/favorites/images/boston8.jpg

T Yard;
http://www.brendanstewart.net/index/favorites/images/boston20.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/boston5/train1.jpg


That first shot is very cool, and I like the last shot a lot. North Station could be cool - though they'd probably stop us. But image an exposure where the train's coming in and stops - but the exposure is only half done when the train stops. That could be cool.

The T Yard has got to be illegal. :-)

[blonde]

here is one with 600 clicks for $465. it doesn't come with a lens or remote but it does come with a CF card:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=229716

this one goes for $520 but it comes with the lens and the grip ($150 value)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=221860

another black one with 2 battaries, grip for $550

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=229884

[blonde]

Yeah, I just need to go through the HDR again - HDR is the reason why the sign isn't blown, but lack of skill/patience with the process is why the bridge is dark.

I didn't notice the purple... I agree it looks more blue to the naked eye, but I think it does move a little towards purple. I'll check the WB and play with it a bit.




I'm perusing Google Earth for places, too.

I've got the itch again ALREADY! Who wants to do it again next Saturday?

i actually played with my bridge shot WB and the purple was there regardless. we both did HDR so that could be the reason. at least i like my smoke stacks image :)

[symbolphoto]

Scottes, i'm certainly down for this again. This coming weekend, possibly not. I'm planning a trip to Ireland or Grand Canyon. Last minute type deal, but if you can wait until the first weekend in NOV. i'd certainly be down for that!

[Scottes]

I'm ready any time.

Take a look at these spots in Google Earth and see if any look good.
http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/New_Boston_Spots.kmz

[blonde]

Scottes, i'm certainly down for this again. This coming weekend, possibly not. I'm planning a trip to Ireland or Grand Canyon. Last minute type deal, but if you can wait until the first weekend in NOV. i'd certainly be down for that!

you need to make sure of 2 things before you make such plans:

1) that my website is done ;)

2) that you don't make ANY plans for Nov. 5th or i will kill you :)

[blonde]

as for this coming weekend, i could be down but i will have to bring a car and possibly leave around 1-2am...

[flyfisher]

Mumbles we thought it was a good shoot. The sites had great views. Great photos from everyone. Scotties the second shot of the bridge is awesome, Mumbles that shot of the pumpkins is unreal I really have to look into that super wide lens, Vic very nice one of the plane taking off,Jvanick the next time we are in Chicago we'll look you up for sure.
I can do almost any Fri or Sat night so I'll keep checking to see if any thing up.

[blonde]

Steve, the first one is GREAT !!!

[symbolphoto]

Snir, your website could be done by then, we'll see. Nov 5th is all you, for sure.

Scottes, i'll take a stab at what i know on these locations,

1. Garage near Copley, i didn't even know it had a roof. Good find, that'll be a good spot for two reasons... the mass pike is just below and there is a garden right across teh street. Public.

2. Trainyard, yeah there has been a nice shot of the expressway from here, i've been here a couple times, not bad, certainly worth trying. Public.

3. Traffic shot from bridge, these can be ok, i've shot from here, nothing stellar. Public.

4. Zeigler foot bridge, yeah this is a good spot, right over storrow and now that some leaves are falling the esplanade may look through as well. Public.

5. Another Garage- Mass Genereal Garage, there are new buildings around this structure, you can't see much at all. Public, but security could give us a hard time.

6. Zakim shots - this location is on the opposite side of the park that we hit last, same shot, different angle. I've been here and didn't like it. But could be a personal choice. Public.

7. Coast gaurd next to impossible to get anywhere near, we can try though. Not Public.

8. Whats this place, courtyard inside the new federal courthouse. It's nice in there for architectural shots... good find also. I forgot about that place.

9. Aquarium garage, never been. Have no idea. Let's do it. Public

10. Herald Garage, never been, not public, probably nothing much there. IMO. Not Public.

11. PO Square trellises , for sure. Public.

12. Faneuil Hall Garage, never been, let's do it. Public.

13. Haymarket, yeah this one is the question mark. Fleetcenter may be blocking... not entirely sure. Worth a shot.
Public.

-B

[Scottes]

Scottes, i'll take a stab at what i know on these locations,
Well I'd say we have a bank of places to try between these and your spots.

Let's all plan on dressing warmer. :-)

[symbolphoto]

Well I'd say we have a bank of places to try between these and your spots.

Let's all plan on dressing warmer. :-)

A lot warmer! haha.

[Scottes]

Wowa, don't know how I missed Steve's pics. That first shot is stunning, and you kicked some serious butt over my attempts at the second. Very nice.

[symbolphoto]

Well it looks like my trip to Ireland this wekeend is a go. If you guys go to these locations be sure to post many pics... if you go the weekend after, i guess i'll just have to join you fellas! Either way, it was fun this weekend and i hope to join up again sometime soon.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

nice pics guys!!
man, i was home fighting the flu but im def down for the next one.

[flyfisher]

This weekend is out for me wife's relatives coming down from Nova Scotia on friday night, and she told me that I would be visiting them! Brendan enjoy Ireland, we hope to go next year for a month. You seem to be empasizing public places, a little exicement never hurt anyone LOL.

[Scottes]

Well, I took a look at the Harborwalk, the part I was looking for across from the ship. Well, it's not built yet. So they plan on putting in a walkway that will extend out to the water, but I have no idea when.

Anyway, the Harborwalk project is kind of interesting, and could yield some other locations. http://www.bostonharborwalk.com/index.php

[yoyoboy]

Guys, just so you know, all the people in bright green shirts at the common are convicted felons, and can't have their pictures taken because of CORY protections( basically so they will be able to get jobs after they are free). So if they are in any of your shots, either blur the crap out of them, or CROP. The officials were getting pretty bitchy whenever I went near them with a camera.

[Scottes]

OK, so shooting at or near the Coast Guard station is out:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=231262

[damansidhu]

Great great photographs guys :) Wish i could have joined you all. Hopefully the next time around.

As a side note, John Sexton has a lecture in BU this thursday, would anyone be interested in going?
http://www.bu.edu/prc/programs.htm

[symbolphoto]

Dammit i'm gone 5 days and already this is on the second page! :) I'll link to my pics from my trip. If anyone wants to meet up this weekend let me know.

[Scottes]

I'm certainly up for this weekend.

Weather is going to be cold - near freezing - but only a 5mph wind, so it may actually feel warmer than last time by the water.


How was Ireland?

[blonde]

Dammit i'm gone 5 days and already this is on the second page! :) I'll link to my pics from my trip. If anyone wants to meet up this weekend let me know.


that's cool man, no need to call me when you get back ;)

[symbolphoto]

I was going to call, i didn't know if you were asleep.

Here's one, i'll go through the rest tommorow. Malingbeg beach...
http://www.brendanstewart.net/ireland/picture1.jpg

Weird, looks like the colors are off, i'll have to fix that.

[flyfisher]

Brendon nice shot hope you had a great trip. not sure about this weekend as had some damage from sundays wind that I need to get fixed, will check back fri to see if anyone's
going to get together.

[symbolphoto]

Brendon nice shot hope you had a great trip. not sure about this weekend as had some damage from sundays wind that I need to get fixed, will check back fri to see if anyone's
going to get together.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=234722

I know you said you planned on heading over, before you do, hit me up, i'll tell ya some prime spots i found. Too bad about the about that wind damage...

Well either way i'll catch up with you guys soon.

[flyfisher]

We'll definitely want to talk before we go. hope to have the roof fixed by Monday so I can free up some time after that if we don't run into any unseen problems.

[Scottes]

So who's in for this Saturday night?
Who's willing to brave the deep cold in search of the Perfect Boston Night Shot?


Where are we meeting, and when?

[bluej511]

haha im in when it starts snowing but not now i froze my nuts last time lol

[symbolphoto]

Saturday night... i'm in! Same place, 7pm?

[Scottes]

Saturday night... i'm in! Same place, 7pm?
It's a plan.


Anyone else?

[flyfisher]

I might be able to swing it but won't know for sure until sat afternoon so don't wait for me if I'm not there.

[symbolphoto]

Me, another kid brian, possibly horny turbo and blonde. We should certainly hit those garages you pointed out.

[Mike Photo]

hey whats going on for saturday? I just got back from NYC and stumbled across this thread. Im free and should be in the city.
MIke Photo

[symbolphoto]

We'll be meeting up at 7pm @ 415 summer street, boston. About 3-4 of us. You are more than welcome to join us. Night photos of the city is the theme...

[arthurgoh]

Wow, I disappear to do my homework for a moment and suddenly so much activity happens!

Is there somewhere I can park there without getting booked?

[Scottes]

There i an event at the Boston Convention Center - The American Public Health Association is meeting there with 13,000 attendees. http://www.mccahome.com/events.html

But most of the events end at 6:00 PM, so it should be OK.

Arthur, with hope there will be tons of parking. If that convention is closing at 6:00 there should be a couple hundred parking spaces available.

[symbolphoto]

Yeah even with an event there last time we found parking nearby. If you mapquest 415 summer street, boston, you'll see parking around the area. Sweet, maybe we'll have 5, and if flyfisher makes it again 6.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

7pm, rgr that

[symbolphoto]

arthur, mikephoto, flyfisher, you guys in?

[Scottes]

Brendan, do you have a good idea of all the places for tonight, or should I bring my GPS?

I definitely want to hit one or two garages, but I'm wide open after that.

[arthurgoh]

in.

anyone need a ride from brighton?

[symbolphoto]

Brendan, do you have a good idea of all the places for tonight, or should I bring my GPS?

I definitely want to hit one or two garages, but I'm wide open after that.

Sure bring the GPS.

Arthur, awesome. Where's hiro?

[Scottes]

5:30 AM and just got back in... Wow, what a night... No police actions, but a 7-alarm fire in Somerville, some bummer garages and an outstanding one. Can't wait to see all the pics from everyone...

But now, sleep.

[flyfisher]

Good shoot guys, here a couple from the fire.

[Scottes]

A couple from the fire from me.

Tough shooting here, no doubt.

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/Fire_66139.jpg

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/Somerville7_66130.jpg

[yoyoboy]

damn, looks like i missed out. I was off doing my first paying Job, now I know why you shouldn't do photography for a living. You miss all the fun!

[arthurgoh]

First we shot this
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/76/529176/2/69775848.BebTCOBj.jpg

from here

http://ct.pbase.com/g6/76/529176/2/69775852.5XxdSDci.jpg

then we smelt smoke and went here

http://ct.pbase.com/g6/76/529176/2/69775864.nFA7oBs8.jpg

and got these

http://ct.pbase.com/g6/76/529176/2/69776427.yrwBZdBU.jpg

http://ct.pbase.com/g6/76/529176/2/69775859.TNsnDKlB.jpg

http://ct.pbase.com/g6/76/529176/2/69775861.8BKXYtoS.jpg


more here: http://www.pbase.com/hougangman/potn_night

It was great!

[Scottes]

I was shooting all night with HDR intents 7 or 8 frames per scene. I posted a comparison between an HDR and non-HDR shot in Post Processing: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=236308

[Scottes]

Athur, GREAT fire shots! I love 4, 5 and 7.

[symbolphoto]

ok here's mine...

http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet3/potnmeet31.jpg
Blew out the bottom of this one... Grrrr.
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet3/potnmeet32.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet3/potnmeet33.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet3/potnmeet35.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet3/potnmeet36.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet3/potnmeet37.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet3/potnmeet38.jpg

[symbolphoto]

See if you can recognize the guy in the red shirt :) ;
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet3/potnmeet40.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet3/potnmeet41.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet3/potnmeet44.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet3/potnmeet45.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet3/potnmeet47.jpg

[zacker]

really cool shots guys! Bravo!!

[98photo]

Great shots y'all.
I am being forced to Boston for Thanksgiving with the Monsters in Law so if any one would like to get together, I am not up there for very long but maybe we can all get together? I will have to talk it over with my hubby and make sure he does not have any plans. We will be up that way 11/23-11/27.

I think I will feel inadequate shooting with anyone up there seeing y'all's glass...

[symbolphoto]

I suppose we could pull another meet together. I figure ever time we go out we find something new, so we'll have a research a bit to find some even newer stuff. Scottes, and Fly, i'd personally love to hit that Fanueil Hall garage again. I'll have to borrow a lens from Blonde i'd like to try that one again.

[Scottes]

Yep, that garage was very nice indeed.

The Copps Hill Garage has potential, if it's tall enough. (see my Google Earth, North End)

I wouldn't mind trying some more traffic shots. A little height above some curves and such would be awesome.

[bluej511]

haha like the one we "illegally" shot off the "illegal" building lol i went back and tried to look for a sign and couldnt find anything.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_3956.jpg

[symbolphoto]

I almost gave up on this photo, but i brought it back from the dead with a little photoshop...

http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet3/potnmeet48.jpg


...Actually a lot of photoshop. :)

[arthurgoh]

Nice PP Brendan. What's the chance of finding a nice spot high up, indoors, heated, good view thru clear plate glass, dark, and unguarded? That'd be nice for our next night outing

[Scottes]

If we do another night shoot I'll probably have a tag along, a guy I work with. He shoots Nikon, but he's a semi-pro model/portrait shooter and an all-around good guy. He seemed very interested in a night shoot.

[Scottes]

Got a little time to process one...

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/DockSquareMoon_66276.jpg

[flyfisher]

Mumbles I love the color in your third shot although all of them are good. I don't know when I’ll get the chance to go through the rest of mine as this is going to be an extremely long week at work. Scottes your hdr came out awesome I’m going to have to get some pointers from you on your post processing.

[bluej511]

yo yo yo anyone feel like shooting Friday during the day? maybe show me some sights, im finally taking my first day of work, and my first non sick day in like 6yrs where i havent been busy.

Anyone interested let me know, id rather do a day shoot instead of night since the weather is a bit warmer lol

[bluej511]

Oh and scott i think i see a dirty sensor...top left of the pic has a spec in it

[Scottes]

Yep, I see it now. I'm kind of amazed I didn't catch that because I went through at 200% looking for hit pixels, of which I have 4 or 5. But I'm too tired to fix it right now.

[symbolphoto]

Scottes nice shot with perfect perspective! haha, you must look at my shots and have a conniption fit. :)

[Scottes]

Hah! I tried to fix the perspective on that to get the buildings straight up, but PS pushed the moon out of the sky. Argh.

[symbolphoto]

Ok update... Here are a few i got tonight, HDR the new Intercontinental Hotel downtown and the earthrace boat docked in Boston;

http://www.brendanstewart.net/random/earthrace4.jpg

And btw, the boat will be there until sunday.


Secondly, i went back to that location to attempt an HDR shot, came out ok... going to retry with Photomatix;

http://www.brendanstewart.net/random/intercontinentalhotelHDR.jpg

[blonde]

wow B, both looks great. that is a sick looking boat btw...

[Scottes]

Sweet!!

[flyfisher]

Brendon Moore awsome shots Very cool boat.

[Scottes]

I know this is short notice, but is anyone up for some shooting tomorrow night? It would be a shame to waste the weather, which is supposed to be like last time.

Dang, weatherundreground is reporting "Slight Chance Light Rain Showers" but a 10% chance of precipitation, and 55% cloud cover.

Sunset 4:29, but Nautical Twilight at 5:30. Might have a real sunset with 55% clouds, so it might make a good shot of the Zakim from the next pier past Old Ironsides, or over at the Hyatt Hotel on the airport.

Moon is 2/3 full, but it doesn't rise until 9:00 PM. That would probably be a good time to be over on Memorial Drive shooting downtown with the moon rising over it.


Anyone, depending on weather?

[Scottes]

Just got done playing with another HDR. This is the shot from the roof on the garage in Chinatown.

There's something I like about this shot. But I don't know why. And yet I'm on the edge.
It makes my eyes move around a lot, looking at stuff but never landing.

Any comments appreciated on this one. If it sucks, let fly.

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

[symbolphoto]

I'm down for tommorow night. That shot is cool because it used to be the most dangerous street in Boston for many many a year. Plus it has Chinatown and Copley in the back!

[Scottes]

What do you think about a sunset shot somewhere? Meet at 5:30 - or 5:00 to be safe?

Otherwise, name a time & place. The garage at Fanueil is on the list I'd say. Where's that boat?

[GMACK24]

wow
Great Pictures Guys.
I walk across the Summer street Bridge Every Single Night on my walk home from work
9:15 PM
If anyone wants to meet up some weeknight please feel free to PM me.
Amazing Pictures
(note to self gotta get a tripod)
: - D Greg in Boston.

[bluej511]

Hey guys this is my buddy Greg, we met on another forum (well i havent met him in person yet lol but neither did i meet you awesome people)He does some real great work with just a P&S.

Not To Self-----Dress extremely warm with gloves and a hat lol

[GMACK24]

Thanks Vic.
I appreciate the warm welcome.
I will see you round the boards. Both here and that "other" forum.
ha ha

[rabbitnutz]

mumbles: think you can email me a highg-res of this pic for a desktop background?
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet3/potnmeet33.jpg

[symbolphoto]

sure.

[symbolphoto]

Friday evening folks? Anyone? Scottes what time were you thinking around? I may be able to make saturday night partially if it rains friday night. Please chime in with availability.

[arthurgoh]

Weather forecast from Boston.com:
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind between 8 and 11 mph.

Hmm. I'm inclined to make the most of the warmer evenings while we still have them. I may be game. Same place?

[Scottes]

I'm now wide open for either day, any time.

Friday is supposed to be clearing in the late afternoon. Depending on cloud cover I'm thinking about hit Piers Park in East Boston and hope for a shot of a sunset over the skyline. If that is the case then I will be there at 4:00. Anyone else up for this, clouds/weather depending? Same for Saturday, again depending on clouds & weather.

Whether that happens or not I can do any time.

[flyfisher]

I might be able to do sat, fri is tough leaving work and getting down to the city.

[yoyoboy]

sat. night would be better for me

[SpenserHeaps]

hey wow, just found this thread. i am in the burbs west of boston but would definately be down to meet up some time. do you guys have a regular meet up schedule or just on the fly? excuse me for not wanted to search through 49 pages to find out.

[symbolphoto]

Sat night works for me.. maybe 4pm this time, catch the sun going down if it's actually visible. 415 Summer street, boston ma. Cool?

[Scottes]

Cool for me, but if we want to catch the sunset then we should be someplace worthwhile at 4:00. If not we can probably meet at 5:00 when it's officially dark.

[symbolphoto]

Cool for me, but if we want to catch the sunset then we should be someplace worthwhile at 4:00. If not we can probably meet at 5:00 when it's officially dark.

Sure 3pm then.

[yoyoboy]

I'l be out on the harbor sailing ill about 4, Guess i'll have to met up with ya'll somewhere along the way.

[flyfisher]

Three sounds better for sunset. Are we meeting at the same place?

[symbolphoto]

Same place, 3-4pm i guess. Not a minute over 4 though. We have to have everyone collected.

[Scottes]

I say 3:30, and then head over to East Boston exactly at 3:30. The color will come out starting just after 4:00. I checked the maps and the sun declination at time of sunset, and LoPresti Park looks like it would have the best angle to get a sunset over the skyline. However, Piers Park isn't too shabby either, and it doesn't have that kinda-ugly spit of "land" sticking out into the harbor. Also, I Google Earth'd the next pier down from Piers Park, which is also a possibility since it sticks out further. We should be able to park at Piers Park and walk over and out to the end of that next pier.

That is, if everyone *wants* to shoot the skyline from there again. I am certainly up for other ideas.

[symbolphoto]

Sure, 3:30 it is. I was out at the waterfront today and the sun set at 4:57. So we'll be good to make our way to E.Boston by then.

[Scottes]

Yeah, but you can start getting color at 4:15, particularly high in the sky which is what we'd want - to see color above the skyline.

[symbolphoto]

Yup, ok well i'll be there.

[flyfisher]

I should be there my son got a deer today just finished cleaning it will let it hang until sunday if it doesn't get to warm tomorrow I'll give either mumbles or scoties a call if I am not able to get there.

[flyfisher]

A couple from our last outing

[yoyoboy]

I can't come... Hope you guys have a great time (and get some great shots, Without getting arrested.

[Scottes]

One of the shots from last night...

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/NightTraffic_66576.jpg

[arthurgoh]

nice work Scott! Sorry about being a no show, some friends of the missus wanted to go watch Borat so I had to comply. How many people made it?

[yoyoboy]

nice work Scott! Sorry about being a no show, some friends of the missus wanted to go watch Borat so I had to comply. How many people made it?
Thats funny, as I was doing excatly the same thing. Where did you go see it?
Me- Fenway @9:00

[arthurgoh]

Thats funny, as I was doing excatly the same thing. Where did you go see it?
Me- Fenway @9:00

Somerville

[symbolphoto]

Fking A Awesome! Finally got the partygoes out of my house, i'll have time to look at mine.

One of the shots from last night...

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/NightTraffic_66576.jpg

[symbolphoto]

ok here goes...

(Cooling filter LBB)
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet4/potnmeet41.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet4/potnmeet42.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet4/potnmeet43.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet4/potnmeet44.jpg

One i took the day before... (Cooling filter LBB)
http://www.brendanstewart.net/random/intercontinentalhotelday.jpg

[Scottes]

Brendan that last one is awesome!

[GMACK24]

Mumbles how did you take this one ? ? ?

http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet4/potnmeet42.jpg

[HoRnYTuRbO]

cool shots!!!

its cool trying to figure out where you guys got the shot from!! http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/images/smilies/thumbup.gif

[symbolphoto]

Mumbles how did you take this one ? ? ?



We all went to the South Station parking lot :)

[Scottes]

My HDR attempt at the Mother Church Fountain.

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

[arthurgoh]

hey Scott, could you describe your photomatix workflow a bit, if ya don't mind? I'm messing around with it and could do with some guidance. gracias :D

[Scottes]

Actually I use Photoshop, since Photomatix likes to destroy night shots by not keeping the black parts black.

In actuallity I probably just don't know how to use it correctly. :confused:


For HDR night shots I've found a few things out. To get details in the lights you have to go very very low in exposure. Anywhere from -7 EC to -3 EC, depending on the light. I really like to get the details of the light fixture, if at all possible, so I go very dark. I will then take a shot every stop until it's overexposed by about 1 stop.

If anything is moving, like cars going by, don't even try HDR.

[Scottes]

Here's another of the Mother Church plaza. This one was particularly tricky to do the HDR. Those big light globes caused fits, yet I wanted the final image to clearly show the lighting elements inside the globes. This is, effectively, an 9-stop spread, going from -6 EV to +2. I say "effectively" since I had to take the lowest exposure and run that through RSE at -3, -2 and -1 EC. This one was interesting to do.

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