Boston POTN Meet

[Scottes]

One last one for tonight. The North End, as seen from the Navy Yard in Charlestown. No HDR.

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/NorthEnd_66653.jpg

[arthurgoh]

thanks for the HDR tips Scott. Outstanding shot! Was it taken near where Old Ironsides is berthed?

[symbolphoto]

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

Nice! That came out perfect!

[Scottes]

thanks for the HDR tips Scott. Outstanding shot! Was it taken near where Old Ironsides is berthed?
Yes, at the end of the pier.

[98photo]

Ok, who if anyone from here was in Boston Common Friday (today) at around 4pm shooting the hawk?? I was there and was dragged off by my husband before I could properly talk to the two canon users there.

Great shots by the way!! Very beautiful!

[Scottes]

...and was dragged off by my husband before I could properly talk to the two canon users there....
You need a new husband. This one is obviously broken.
:wink:

[bluej511]

Some from last friday when i went with a friend.
1/5 @ 200mm and used the railing to hold it steady lol should have bought my tripod oh well
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_4324.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_4357.jpg

[symbolphoto]

Ok, who if anyone from here was in Boston Common Friday (today) at around 4pm shooting the hawk?? I was there and was dragged off by my husband before I could properly talk to the two canon users there.

Great shots by the way!! Very beautiful!

Twas Blonde;

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=243996

[blonde]

Twas me :) you should have said hi, i am a friendly guy...

[flyfisher]

Snir great shots of the hawk.

[blonde]

thanks Steve :) i still have 30+ more frames to look at and edit...

[blonde]

Ok, who if anyone from here was in Boston Common Friday (today) at around 4pm shooting the hawk?? I was there and was dragged off by my husband before I could properly talk to the two canon users there.

Great shots by the way!! Very beautiful!


btw, the other guy was using N$%^n so it is a good thing you didn't talk to him, they are all evil as you know ;) j/k, he was actually a very nice guy and having a second shooter with me was a great help in spotting the Hawk everytime he moved to a different location.

[98photo]

I was wondering if I'd run into a POTN member up there, but by that time I was sooo tired, we walked from Calumet to the Common and we had been up since 7am. We try to get it all in when we are on vacation.
BTW...hubby not broken, just mad that he does not have a camera also and gets pissy when I stop for a while to shoot. I also feel bad that he has nothing to do...and like I said, we were both exhausted by that time. :)

[Scottes]

...just mad that he does not have a camera...
I heard a rumor that Christmas is coming soon. I can't confirm it though, so you might want to check into it. :wink:


Tip #1: It is MUCH easier to share lenses than share a camera. :wink:

[98photo]

I heard a rumor that Christmas is coming soon. I can't confirm it though, so you might want to check into it. :wink:


Tip #1: It is MUCH easier to share lenses than share a camera. :wink:


I heard that rumor too, but with the wedding, we are pretty strapped for $ right now. We just tied the knot in Vegas and we left a little more money out there than we had wanted. ;)

[98photo]

Ok, while I did not meet up with any POTN members while in Boston I did get a few good shots...what do y'all think?

[arthurgoh]

We just tied the knot in Vegas and we left a little more money out there than we had wanted.


Congratulations on getting hitched! Was it a theme wedding? ;)

Nice photo of the clock tower, that's always a popular subject. Have you been out by the Charles River? You can usually get a good cityline shot from Memorial Drive.

[98photo]

No theme...I didn't want a cheesy Vegas Wedding. We had the ceremony at Valley of Fire State Park, NV. About 45 minutes out of the city.

I did not have the chance to cross the Charles, is that what you mean? I am not too familiar with Boston, having only been there 4 times. But I will keep that in mind for the next time!

[Scottes]

Zoom and pan a gigapixel image of Boston.
http://www.xrez.com/gallery/urban/xRez_urban.html

Unbelievable.

[arthurgoh]

how does this grab you for possibility:

xrez sensor + liquid lenses + integrated cellphone/pda = extinction of the SLR?

[Scottes]

I'm not worried about extinction of the SLR. Not in my lifetime.

[arthurgoh]

You're not THAT old Scott! At the rate the tech is exponentially growing, who knows?

Any chance of a winter shoot happening?

[yoyoboy]

i'd be down, once my 20D gets back from canon.

[Scottes]

What do you have in mind for a winter shoot? I'm game for something good.

[arthurgoh]

Maybe the common after we've had a nice bit of snow?

[blonde]

i am down for the common, i can shoot the hawk again :)

[Scottes]

I wonder how the Arnold Arboretum would be after a snow-fall?

[HoRnYTuRbO]

^^ i can tell you once theres snow as i drive by there on my way to work everyday.

[GMACK24]

I would be interested in a Winter Shoot.

Greg in Boston

[jcw122]

What does GKPE stand for?

[Scottes]

Great Kiwi Photo Expedition, I'm pretty sure. But that's another thread...

[jcw122]

Oops, I had posted in the wrong thread, sry guys.

[Scottes]

Anyone up for shooting first night, or will you all be drinking?

[Hiro]

Hi gang,

Making my 'guest appearance' every few weeks as usual ;) Seriously though, perhaps one of my New Year's resolutions will be to keep up on this thread/forum more often! (as well as update my signature/gear list, right Daman?) ;)

And speaking of NewYears, I'm definitely game for a shoot if I end up in town...might be visiting another city/friends, but we'll see. Otherwise, I'm definitely game for a winter shoot with snow as well...Never thought I'd actually *wish* for snow, but if it's for the sake of shooting sooner than later, I'll start wishing! ;)

[arthurgoh]

Been wondering where you disappeared to Hiro...

Scott, remember saying something about covered bridges? I wouldn't mind shooting frozen rivers and covered bridges...but of course I'm saying this in the comfortable warmth of my apartment.

[bluej511]

hey Hiro hows your knee/leg from our last adventure lol? Hopefully ill be able to order my 580EX sometime soon and possibly the 50 1.4 to go with it...what do you guys think?

[flyfisher]

We could probably do something on first night, also covered sound interesting we would be up for that also.

[yoyoboy]

first night would be cool

[Scottes]

I'll have to check my Covered Bridges of New Hampshire map, and the same for NH. But I'm thinking that the nearest conglomeration of bridges would be 2+ hours drive.


How about something like winter waterfalls? Diana's Baths in North Conway could easily be 2+ hours of shooting. Jackson Falls is not far from there. And there's a few covered bridges. A lot of driving, and to be honest I don't know how much power all these falls would have this time of year. We haven't gotten any snow yet....

I'm thinking that waiting for snow around Boston is a better idea. IMHO

[Hiro]

hey Hiro hows your knee/leg from our last adventure lol? Hopefully ill be able to order my 580EX sometime soon and possibly the 50 1.4 to go with it...what do you guys think?


LOL indeed! :D My knees are fine now, but it certainly made for a great story at work that following Monday!

580EX and 50 1.4 sound great, especially with Canon's double-rebate program going on right now! I'm tempted to pick up some gear myself with this latest rebate program...we'll see! I hope you get your toys! :D

[Hiro]

I'm thinking that waiting for snow around Boston is a better idea. IMHO

I'm always up for shooting around Boston since I'm only a T-ride away! Now if we can just get Mother Nature to give us some snow! I guess we'll have to keep an eye on weather forecasts and be ready to execute quickly since I presume we'll want to shoot right after the snowfall before it has any potential of melting or blowing off tree branches and such, eh?

[Scottes]

Yep. We're going to need some cooperation from Mother Nature.



Hey Steve - did you get up to Acadia yet? I'm still jealous. I have to get back there next year.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

sup guys. so we're heading up north for the next GTG???

[symbolphoto]

Anyone up for shooting first night, or will you all be drinking?

I'd be interested, i don't really do anything first nights anyhow.

[yoyoboy]

you sure there isn't some newyears eve fight on?;)

[blonde]

you sure there isn't some newyears eve fight on?;)

that would be me, mumbles couldn't care less about the fights :)

Scott, i am very much down for some waterfalls shots and any other good winter landscapes you can think of. i need a break from the birds so this sounds good :)

[HoRnYTuRbO]

I'll prob join u guys for 1st night. lemme kno

[Scottes]

Cool. This should be entertaining. I haven't done 1st Night in 15 years, but there should be tons of stuff to shoot. Lot of people shots, too, so a flash might actually be worthwhile.

[flyfisher]

Scott
We are going tomorrow leaving in about 3 hours probably stay until Tuesday.

[arthurgoh]

Hey flyfisher, I'm free on monday to go shooting if you want to get together

[Scottes]

Lucky guy is going to Acadia.... I've got to get back there...

Have fun Steve!

[arthurgoh]

I thought he meant heading south into the city...and, yes, Acadia's nice, was there in early summer last year. Spectacular coastline

[symbolphoto]

http://www.firstnight.org/

We should pick an event.

[Scottes]

I wonder if there will be ice sculptures this year... That is, will it be cold enough for them to last?

[symbolphoto]

I wonder if there will be ice sculptures this year... That is, will it be cold enough for them to last?

Yeah i was thinking the ice sculptures too. Dunno if it'll be cold enough, at least that's the only variable, albeit a rather important one :)

[Scottes]

These sound good to me: "...gigantic ice sculptures on Copley Square and the Boston Common, a glittering fireworks display, and a Mardi-Gras style Grand Procession that sweeps through the streets of Boston."


"First Church of Christ, Scientist
Visual Arts & Exhibitions
1:00:00 PM - 6:00:00 PM
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Enjoy free tours of the Mother Church. "

I wonder if they'll let us in with cameras & tripods?


There are a bunch of acrobats, stunt riders, trampoline acts... All Indoors at the Hynes, though. :-(


Grand Procession
5:30:00 PM - 7:00:00 PM
Grand Procession: Boylston Street from Hynes Convention Center to Boston Common


Boston 4 Celebrations
Finale
7:00:00 PM - 7:12:00 PM
Boston Common: Parade Ground

“Boston’s Family Fireworks Celebration” Presented by Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston 4 Celebrations. After the First Night Grand Procession, a very special Family Fireworks show will light up the Boston Common at approximately 7:00 pm...."

Fireworks are cool...

Do they still do the midnight fireworks??? If so, it can be tough to get a seat. Maybe we should park on the roof of the garage next to Fanueil Hall - where Brendan, Steve and I spent a few hours? Otherwise Long Wharf is packed. Either of the parks in East Boston would be perfect - but quite possibly very crowded.


OrigiNation, Inc. & O'Shea-Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance
7:30:00 PM - 8:00:00 PM, and 8:30 to 9:00
John Hancock Hall

OrigiNation and O’Shea Chaplin Dance Academy of Irish Dance “Blast Off” This hip hop, step, jazz dance company gets together with a traditional Irish step dancing troupe. Watch these two companies dance together for this exciting First Night collaboration and cross-cultural dance pollination. You won’t want to miss this!

Indoors again.....



I guess we have to see this....

Camera Obscura / Cloud Place cloudfoundation.org
10:00:00 PM - 12:00:00 AM
Copley Square

The camera obscura (latin for dark room) was an optical device used in drawing and led to the discovery of photography. A camera obscura is a room size "pin hole" camera that projects an image from the outside onto a wall. Come and experience the camera obscura created by the artists and children of Cloud Place.

[Scottes]

First Night program Guide PDF:
http://www.firstnight.org/Resources/Documents/FirstNightPG07.pdf

[HoRnYTuRbO]

time and location of meet?

[Scottes]

In order to hit the Grand Procession I'd suggest the Copley Square outbound T-Stop at 5:00?

[symbolphoto]

I'm partial to the ice sculptures. I'm not sure about a procession. I'm also thinking if we go along with the procession that we may be blocked from getting good things before the crowds fill up the area. But i've never gone to this before despite living in Boston my whole life. So if anyone has been maybe they'd know more about it.... either way, let me know.

[Scottes]

The processions is just a parade I figure. Stuff to shoot, anyway.


If you want to shoot the ice sculptures then I'd wait until about 2:00 AM. Last year I popped in to shoot them working the sculptures and I couldn't get near them. But many years ago I used to do 1st Night every year, and if it's cold they usually have the sculptures done early. Last year was warm, so they waited until the last minute to start.


But other than the sculptures, fireworks, and procession... Everything seems to be indoors. Unless we want to do night Street shooting of the hoards of people...

I think....?

[flyfisher]

We also have to think of how we are going to get around as driving is probably out.

If they do the ice sculptures the would be great. would we benefit from getting first night buttons?

If all of the events are indoors should we pick one or two ?

[Scottes]

The T and busses are free all night. I'm thinking about parking on the roof of that garage near Fanueil Hall and then taking the T for the rest of the night. The T shuts down at 2:00, North Station 2:00, South Station 1:00.

We'll want buttons for indoor stuff. Not for outdoor stuff.


Fireworks over Boston Harbor at midnight - I'd think a drive to the piers in East Boston would be perfect for this.

[symbolphoto]

Hmmm interesting.

It'd be nice to have a balance, Ice Sculptures, indoor events topped off with fireworks over in east boston. I agree east boston is the best for this one, possibly charlestown, not exactly sure on the angle, i've never been to first night fireworks. But we could all park at my house and take a taxi in, that's an option. Once we are done, we can taxi back to my place, hop in the cars and hit E.Boston.

If someone else can think of something else, please bring it up. What do you guys think?

[HoRnYTuRbO]

everything sounds good so far. like Mumbles i never been to a "first night" thingy so i dont know what to expect, but im def going to bring gloves! Taxi from your house sounds good. lemme kno

[Scottes]

If we are going to try indoor events - f/1.4 and ISO 3200 rulez - we will need to get buttons. They're $15 and can be purchased at a ton of places: http://www.firstnight.org/Pages/FirstNight_Button.aspx

[sageone]

Not to hijack the thread, but I need to find a Boston area photo to shoot a wedding on 2/24/07. A five hour gig. Some formals, but not too much of that traditional stuff. I need to know what you'd charge for the five hours, what your package includes and any add-ons that might be of interest. PM me if interested. Thanks!

[yoyoboy]

vinny, just take the train from harvard st.

[symbolphoto]

Got these today;

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1162642

Sorry for the car link, but the pics aren't worthy of a photography site, crazy stuff.

[Scottes]

Nice pics. Bummer on the lack of the sale... :-(

[flyfisher]

All of the above ideas sound good we also have never done first night. So we will be up for anything that you guys decide.

[Scottes]

Oh, for the harbor fireworks I'd say Piers Park - that's the place in East Boston with the fancy pier. The fireworks go off at the end of the Long Wharf Marriot or a little North. Piers Park should provide a good angle with the city behind.

Alas, it will probably be crazy crowded. Parking will be a serious pain unless we get there around 10:30 or 11:00, which makes for a long cold wait. I'm guessing though - we may get very lucky and have most people stay in Boston proper. But I was once there a few hours before some fireworks went off, and I talked to the MDC cops and got the impression that the pier would get quite crowded. Let's hope we have some luck since this will be MUCH later and MUCH colder.


Other than that I'm up for anything, too. I'll be grabbing a button some time - $15 won't kill me if it doesn't get used, but it might be nice to head indoors to get warm and shoot something.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

east boston?

hot pack... check
Gloves... check
Thick ass jacket... check

im ready =D

[flyfisher]

If we are going to east Boston we should coordinate where we park to start the night so we can stay together. Maybe we should take Mumbles up on his offer to park at his place unless someone has a different place in mind.

[Hiro]

I've only done First Night once about 3 years ago and that was for a very short walk around Copley since I lived there. I recall the ice sculptures being done by 9pm and melting away. Other than that, that's my only experience since I didn't do much else. Everything stated so far sounds good to me - I'm game for anything!

[Scottes]

I recall the ice sculptures being done by 9pm and melting away.
Weather.com and Intellicast are both predicting 42F/30F and light showers for New Year's Eve. :-(

[symbolphoto]

I'm down either way. If it rains we'll do indoors, if not half/half. Sound good?

[yoyoboy]

I'l be there, I got to go see this really old yoyoer though, (Lary Sayco) after that i'm game. I'l call up my east boston friends and ask what the view of the fireworks is like. We should go shoot the guys on bikes(Xtreme velocity), they are usally pretty cool.
btw, Merry Xmass!

[symbolphoto]

Ok date is approaching. Plan? Meeting at my place may be a good starting point. I have street parking etc... We can hop in a cab(s) from here, $15. into copley. Scottes you wanna try the 2 seperate indoor/outdoor itineraries?

[Scottes]

I'm up for anything and everything.

[Hiro]

Ok date is approaching. Plan? Meeting at my place may be a good starting point. I have street parking etc... We can hop in a cab(s) from here, $15. into copley. Scottes you wanna try the 2 seperate indoor/outdoor itineraries?

Hi gang! Looks like I may be able to join the crew afterall... I may just T it into town since I'm right on the T line, so I may just meet you all at Copley or wherever you guys meet up in the city. What time are you guys thinkin?

So for these indoor/outdoor plans, just wanna clarify - do I need one of those First Night button thingies? If so, where can I buy them?

[Scottes]

Yes, you'll need one. $15 and can be purchased in tons of places.
http://www.firstnight.org/Pages/FirstNight_Button.aspx

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Count me in on this.
Mumbles, wanna help me clean my sensor before we head down to meet them? :)

[symbolphoto]

Count me in on this.
Mumbles, wanna help me clean my sensor before we head down to meet them? :)
Sure, did you get the stuff to do it?

[HoRnYTuRbO]

yup

[sageone]

wish I could join, but I'm shooting a party that night...not paid, but for friends and friends of friends...and future referrals I think.

[symbolphoto]

ok So what time shall we meet? I'll throw out 4pm, but you guys tell me. We can say 4pm at my place, and 5pm at copley. That should give us plenty of time to iron things out there. With a tiny bit of sunset left. Any other suggestions?

[HoRnYTuRbO]

im down for 4, see yah then with my sos pad and spit to clean the sensor :rolleyes:

[holland_patrick]

I'm really up in the air right now but i'll keep my EYE on things and let you guys know.

[SpenserHeaps]

i went around a couple spots in boston today to take some photos. i hope to come to a meet one day but unfortunately i cannot make it to this one.

http://spenserheaps.smugmug.com/photos/119577641-L.jpg

http://spenserheaps.smugmug.com/photos/119577613-L.jpg

[DrPablo]

Spenser, try these shots from those very spots on / near the Longfellow bridge. Tricky to hold still when the Red Line runs over, but a pretty cool shot:

http://www.pbase.com/drpablo74/image/61159199
http://www.pbase.com/drpablo74/image/61004655

I can't make it to the meetup myself, unfortunately.

By the way, who has had the guts to set up a tripod next to North Station where you can overlook the Zakim Bridge? I was down by the dam and I got shooed away by the Boston Marine Police. I really want to shoot from that viewpoint on the street overlooking the bridge, though.

[Scottes]

Spenser, Paul - nice shots on all.

[SpenserHeaps]

By the way, who has had the guts to set up a tripod next to North Station where you can overlook the Zakim Bridge? I was down by the dam and I got shooed away by the Boston Marine Police. I really want to shoot from that viewpoint on the street overlooking the bridge, though.
thanks for the suggestions. i may go by north station some time and see if i cant get a couple shots of before being kicked out. being a teenager i think helps a bit. i was trying to find somewhere to get a good view of the zakim but couldnt come up with anything.

[Scottes]

i was trying to find somewhere to get a good view of the zakim but couldnt come up with anything.
Pier 4 - the next pier down from the Constitution, the long pier, for a long shot. Paul Revere Park - on the Charlestown side, right next to the bridge. You can walk across the tops of the locks to the Charles and shoot the whole bridge from (almost) underneath. And there's the top level of the Dock Square Parking garage, the garage that's between Rt 93 and Fanueil Hall.

[symbolphoto]

Who's in for the first?

1. WRC_Obsessed
2. Hornyturbo
3. mumbles
4. scottes
5. Hiro?
6. Flyfisher?
7. Yoyoboy?

Whom else? Everyone is welcome.

[yoyoboy]

I'm down, can we put up cell phone #s so that I can find you guys during the day?
Mine is 617 763 2455.
I talked to some friends from east boston, and they said that the view from peirs park is really good.

[Hiro]

Hi gang!

I'm in! So is the final plan 4pm at Mumbles home (if driving) and 5pm at Copley if meeting in the city? If I do end up driving in, what is your address Mumbles? Can you PM it to me?

If meeting at Copley, where shall we meet exactly? Perhaps somewhere warm to wait for everyone? ;) Like maybe inside the Copley mall doors on that one corner of the square? I think there is an escalator with waterfalls on both sides of that entrance...

Here is my number: 857-891-4744

[holland_patrick]

OK are we doing this the first or the 31st??? I thought this was a new years EVE thing???

[HoRnYTuRbO]

sunday night which would be the 31st :)

[symbolphoto]

Yes the 31st.

I'm guessing those that are meeting at my place know where i live. If not PM me and i'll give you my address.

[Scottes]

The 31st, until the 1st. I'm sure we'll be out past midnight.

[symbolphoto]

Ok for those coming to my house 4pm. Otherwise 5pm at the corner of boylston and dartmouth. Where the hell is flyfisher?? :)

[Scottes]

Yeah, he usually checks in by now. He did say he was coming, but that was a week ago...

[holland_patrick]

I'm in waiting on an address

[symbolphoto]

Sent. Looks like we'll have a decent amount of people. Scott if you drive to say, the Prudential Garage, i'll do the same from my house. We'll leave from there and head to E.Boston.

[flyfisher]

Sorry I haven't replied sooner we should be able to make it I pm'd Mumbles for his address the wife wasn't to sure about the weather and didn't want to commit.

[symbolphoto]

Sent. Weather is decent, but certainly bring proper clothing. Scottes, it's looking like we'll have about 8 or 9. So we'll take two cars to e. boston for sure.

[Scottes]

Excellent!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

HAPPY NEW YEARS!!

Heres mines from last night. Fireworks didnt go to well, was trying new stuff. oh well.. had fun meeting you guys as always. Looking forward to the next meet :)


http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/TurboVinny/Boston/POTN%20Meet%2012-31-06/IMG_1643_sm.jpg
My Bird shot with my new 70-200mm 2.8L :D
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/TurboVinny/Boston/POTN%20Meet%2012-31-06/IMG_1655_sm.jpg
Horse with Wings
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/TurboVinny/Boston/POTN%20Meet%2012-31-06/IMG_1661_sm.jpg
East Boston
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/TurboVinny/Boston/POTN%20Meet%2012-31-06/IMG_1793_sm.jpg

[SpenserHeaps]

i was taking the commuter rail out of north station the other day after going into the city with a friend and there was the zakim bridge i couldnt find any vantage point for. not the greatest angle and shot at ISO 3200 but i think its kinda cool.

[symbolphoto]

Here's a few of mine, fireworks aren't easy. Bleh.

http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet5/church.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet5/fireworks1.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet5/fireworks2.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet5/fireworks3.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet5/fireworks4.jpg

[BBrat]

nice shots looks like it went well, wish i could have joined you all.:cry: looks like the weather held off too...

brian

[symbolphoto]

I've got one more i tried to fix, but has some weird banding problems....

http://www.brendanstewart.net/potnmeet5/pegasus.jpg

Where is everyone else's pics??

Just realized Scott and Steve are in this one.

[holland_patrick]

I have yet to touch mine with my littles one birthday yesterday but i have them in the computer..

[flyfisher]

Brendon the shots from the common and the church look good it will be the weekend at the soonest that I will look through mine.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

everyone else still on vacation or something?

[Scottes]

I don't think I got anything worthwhile. I'm waiting until this weekend to go through again to see if I can salvage a fireworks shot or two.

[holland_patrick]

Well i have a few that are ok and i'm still going though them but here is a bad example of hdr.. i think i got some movement..

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/boston0107/ice.jpg

and here is an ok fire works shot I think i have better I haven't had the time

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/boston0107/IMG_0731.jpg

[symbolphoto]

Dam Holland, you def had a better angle than us on the fireworks. They are over the buildings... dammit. :) nice shot, maybe put a little bit of sharpening in there?

[Scottes]

Where WERE you guys for the fireworks?? It looks like you were on the top of a hill in East Boston or something...

[holland_patrick]

Ya that's why i tried to call you and get you down there..

[rwolson]

Great photos of the fireworks and ice sculptures. I remeber the days when you could park in a Logan garage and photograph the city skyline and fireworks. I guess those days are long gone :mad:

[holland_patrick]

Ok you guys asked for it...

Testing my nikon flash out.... missed the focus though..

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/boston0107/newyearseve_1.jpg

Libary shot

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/boston0107/newyearseve.jpg

got Balls???

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/boston0107/newyearseve_2.jpg

[holland_patrick]

And some more fireworks

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/boston0107/newyearseve_4.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/boston0107/newyearseve_17.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/boston0107/newyearseve_15.jpg

[holland_patrick]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/boston0107/newyearseve_11.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/boston0107/newyearseve_9.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/boston0107/newyearseve_7.jpg

[holland_patrick]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/boston0107/newyearseve_5.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/boston0107/newyearseve_4.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/boston0107/newyearseve_8.jpg

and that should keep you guys in fire works for a while

[symbolphoto]

Very nice... you got that first blue firework with no residual smoke, either that was the first one they shot or you got very lucky!

[holland_patrick]

You can see the Puff's of smoke there...

[HoRnYTuRbO]

weathers been nice have any of u guys been out and about?

[Scottes]

Phooey. Too busy. The book project is killing me.

Not that it's really killing me, but the fact that I have to sort through thousands of bird pics and pick JUST TWO just about killed me. Man, that wasn't easy! It literally took me 4 nights before I picked two and was satisfied with the post-processing.

Have you guys submitted anything yet? There are certainly a ton of great shots in this thread... And I'm sure you've all got some more up your sleeve...

[holland_patrick]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=259949


ya guys comeone and put someof your pic's in there for the book..

[blonde]

Phooey. Too busy. The book project is killing me.

Not that it's really killing me, but the fact that I have to sort through thousands of bird pics and pick JUST TWO just about killed me. Man, that wasn't easy! It literally took me 4 nights before I picked two and was satisfied with the post-processing.

Have you guys submitted anything yet? There are certainly a ton of great shots in this thread... And I'm sure you've all got some more up your sleeve...


i submitted some but i doubt any of them will be good enough to make it into the book :)

[20DNewbie]

Ok, time to bring this one back from the dead.

Any skinny on a St. Paddys' Day meet?

[HoRnYTuRbO]

went out today and took some pics of the parade, started at 10am and went to 4pm or so. enjoy

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/TurboVinny/Boston/2007%20China%20Town%20Lion%20Dance%20Parade/IMG_2959.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/TurboVinny/Boston/2007%20China%20Town%20Lion%20Dance%20Parade/IMG_3084.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/TurboVinny/Boston/2007%20China%20Town%20Lion%20Dance%20Parade/IMG_3500.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/TurboVinny/Boston/2007%20China%20Town%20Lion%20Dance%20Parade/IMG_3482.jpg

more here: http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/TurboVinny/Boston/2007%20China%20Town%20Lion%20Dance%20Parade/

[symbolphoto]

Nice Vin!

Well as you all know the JFK was here, and since it's docked next to my favorite warehouse, i got a bunch of pics...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=284507

Even got on Boston.com. :)

[Hiro]

Awesome shots guys! You guys always inspire me with your great shots and remind me that I have to get out and shoot more often! I've been so insanely busy with work lately...leads me to forget about my hobbies sometimes...shame, shame!

I look forward to the next group outing...Come on Spring Time! :)

[Hiro]

Ok, time to bring this one back from the dead.
Any skinny on a St. Paddys' Day meet?

If I can escape from work, I'm game! Let me start checking the work schedule this week...

[symbolphoto]

Hmm i'm from South Boston, i can help with setting up a parade photography meet. :) Who's interested?

[20DNewbie]

Woohooo! Some interest starting.

I'd love to meet up, I've never been. I've got a few things up in the air but nothing set in stone, although one thing could prevent me from showing up but it's a stretch.

One regret though, I wish I had thought about that weekend earlier, all the DKM tickets are sold out for the three shows at Avalon. :(

[symbolphoto]

Bump... i know some of you regulars wanna do St. Patricks day...

[Scottes]

Could be possible. What are the details? Next Saturday right? What time, where? What are we going to shoot? Just the parade?

[flyfisher]

We could possibly make it also, will check back later this week. Brendon the trip to Ireland is going be from Sept 12th to Oct 17th. we will be putting out request for places to photograph in the other forums when it gets a little closer.

[symbolphoto]

Yeah, it's actually on the 18th. Sunday. You go in the morning, setup somewhere, and shoot away... i'm thinking of doing it for people photography. I need to get more so that's what i'm going for, and if you guys want to join, by all means... havent' seen you all in a few months..

We can meet over in south boston or just outside to park and make our way up there.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

i might be down for this, i'll let u know by the weekend...

[holland_patrick]

let me see what happenes with my little one..i might be down also.. and I've got better glass now

[symbolphoto]

Sweet...

[Scottes]

What time would we meet? Morning? (Which would be very unusual....)

[symbolphoto]

What time would we meet? Morning? (Which would be very unusual....)
Yeah fairly early. I know... it's sad.

[holland_patrick]

or we can meet the night before and just hang out all night.

[Scottes]

or we can meet the night before and just hang out all night.
Been there, done that. :lol: