Boston POTN Meet

[blonde]

are there any places in MA like the butterfly place but with birds?

don't do it man, don't become a zoo shooter :) the real pleasure is going out there and finding them and stalk them, that's the only way to get the true satisfaction.

[Scottes]

Don't listen to him. He stalked the lizard at the butterfly place.

:lol:

[blonde]

Don't listen to him. He stalked the lizard at the butterfly place.

:lol:


like i was the only one... ;)

[Becca]

Don't listen to him. He stalked the lizard at the butterfly place.

:lol:

like i was the only one... ;)

Hey, that lizard was tricky! :D You had to sneak up on him!

[DJS]

Well....here goes.....these are my best....I just couldn't seem to catch the lizard in a good pose....nothing but motion blur!!!

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa32/dstymiest/IMG_4645a.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa32/dstymiest/IMG_4721a.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa32/dstymiest/IMG_4717a.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa32/dstymiest/IMG_4689a.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa32/dstymiest/IMG_4605a.jpg

[Becca]

Wow, that second one (the blue) is gorgeous! Nice job... on all of them!

[Scottes]

Excellent! The blue is gorgeous, and #3 ain't too shabby at all!

[Scottes]

OK, my butterflies....


First, a 100% crop, straight from the camera. The 100-400 @ 400mm + 20mm extension tube. This lens really does rock. Versatile? You betcha!

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/butterfly_67159_crop.jpg

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/butterfly_67187.jpg

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/butterfly_67148.jpg

I'm not too happy with that long bright stem on the left... Sometimes I concentrate on the butterfly, and not the background. Every time I shoot BFs I always manage at least once great shot that is ruined by some bright spot in the background.

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/butterfly_67127.jpg

[Becca]

Nice job, Scott! That crop is amazing!

I'm starting to wonder if the butterfly in your last shot was related to the lizard. Three of us got an almost identical photo! :)

[DJS]

Thanks Becca and Scott, I was just lucky with the Blue, one of them finally decided to open it's wings and sit for more than 3 seconds.

Scott...that first shot is great...the detail is amazing!

[egaertner]

Hey guys, I just posted here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3171080) but thought some of you would be especially likely to have knowledge. I'm moving up to Cape Cod this week, and I'm going to be staying there for 8-months. Have any of you been to the area before, and could give some suggestions for good places to go shoot?

[kpiela]

Great shots guys... sounds like you all had fun! Hope to join you again someday, when there are no soccer games, baseball games, communions to shoot, my family, etc... ;)

[Scottes]

BOATS

OK, I've been doing some research on boats, and have some news.


Tall Ships in Newport

First, for the Tall Ships in Newport, it looks like my co-worker's boat is a go.
The bad news... He discussed it with his brother and they're not sure that more than 6 people would be right. If at anchor things are fine, but when under sail more than 6 might be troublesome.

Flyfisher & Jackie, CDS, Mumbles and I appear to be in. That leaves 1 spot, unless I can convince him otherwise. (If someone else chimed in, and I missed you, let me know!)

So, if you want to go, let me know! Be prepared that you will need to be in Newport by 8:00 AM at the latest. That probably means leaving home at 6:00 AM to get there at 7:30 and being *prepared* to get on a launch and out to the sailboat.

You also must be prepared for the harbor and ocean, and 40-degree angles when under sail. Dress appropriately, and be prepared for hot sun and cool air, and lots of waves. Also bring food and drink - it looks like it will go from 8:00 until 4:00.

I will also have to require payment of $100 a person in advance. This is a STEAL, and I don't want to stick my co-worker so anyone missing that morning is $100 out of my pocket.


Boston Harbor Boat Cruise

I talked to one company. For a motorboat big enough for 12 people - a 40-footer - they wanted $365 AN HOUR. For 6 hours, what I would consider a minimum to make the day and payment worthwhile, that is $180 per person. I do not consider this worthwhile - it's definitely too expensive.

So I called another company, and they have a new yacht, a 63-foot boat that can accommodate 49 people.

http://www.bostonyachtcharters.com/Integrity2.jpg

Yowza! If a 40-footer was $365 then this boat must be outrageous. I mentioned that we were looking at something around $250 an hour (12 people at $125 each) for 6 hours. Minimum 6 hours, and maximum $125 a head.

Well get this. They were all over the idea of photographers. The yacht is new, and they want some cool pictures, inside and out and against the skyline. They said they could do that pricing no problem, if we could get them some shots soon, before the season really starts.

So I talked with Mumbles - first thought, since he's local. No offense to anyone here. Mumbles is willing to go in and spend a few hours getting some shots. I may help, and will loan Mumbles some gear if needs (flash and 100-400mm).

This is still in the works! No promises at this time, but Mumbles and I will be trying to make this a sure shot, since $125 a person for that boat would be very nice. And we could even do more than 12 people, thus dropping the price. I would have to get 50% in advance, non-refundable because anything short would be out of my pocket.


Ideas For A Boston Harbor Cruise

I am thinking that we are flexible at this time, a Sat or Sun between mid-July through end of August. Scheduling in advance and a wide range of options gives us some strong leeway. I'm thinking a 1:00 PM to 7:00 trip would be best, if we have that option.

My thoughts for the itinerary... If you have any ideas let me know!

Map of the harbor islands, and lotsa info on them.
http://www.bostonharborislands.com/isle_profiles.html

In a sense, I imagine leisurely hugging the Boston coast out to Little Brewster and/or World's End, scooting quickly to Deer Island, scooting to George's Island, and then leisurely past the airport and east Boston side, towards the Zakim, up the Charles, and back to base.

My thoughts/point to hit:
Zakim Bridge
North End
Boston skyline, various angles
Up close to Moakley Courthouse
Can we get down to the International Hotel? I think not.
Hug that "coast" down to the shipping terminal
Close to Fort Point
Around Fort Independent
Hang at the end of a runway for a bit. Plane shots?
Deer Island - that treatment station could be interesting
Little Brewster island & lighthouse
George's Island and Fort Warren (We could get off here for a bit)
Thompson Island (There's some old buildings there, right?)
Bumpkin island has "a stone farmhouse and the remains of children's hospital" - but do we want to get off?
Squantum Marina may have some sailboats under way, slightly different view of the city.
Charles River, head up and turn around, plenty to see.

If you have any ideas....


Are You Interested?

If you are interested in this Boston Harbor cruise let me know here.

If you have any weekends that you CAN NOT make it, mention that.

More info to come, but I'd like to get an idea of who is interested so we can plan and budget accordingly.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

whats the date on this, if its not June 10th count me scott

[Becca]

This sounds great! I'd love to spend a day out on the harbor. I can't go the weekends before and after July 4th, and I leave for Africa on August 26, but other than that... I'm in!

[Scottes]

Right now the date for Boston is open, A Saturday or Sunday sometime between July 14 to Aug 19.

Actually I just remembered that I can't do the last weekend in August, either.

[DJS]

Please count me in for Boston Harbor, I'm open just about any weekend.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

m talking about the tall ships, when do they come?

[symbolphoto]

Man i can't wait. Sounds like a once in a lifetime chance at that price. For those that don't know, well you can see what the regular charges are. Kickass.

[Scottes]

m talking about the tall ships, when do they come?
Sunday, July 1.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Sunday, July 1.

count me in! as long as we dont end up like gilligan's island :D

[symbolphoto]

count me in! as long as we dont end up like gilligan's island :D

If we do, i say we use Blonde's and Scott's 500mm lenses as oars to get back to civilization!

[Scottes]

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale,
a tale of a fateful trip.
That started from this tropic port,
aboard this tiny ship.

Don't get me going. I know the whole song by heart - it was the theme song of a long, alcohol-induced 3-day weekend of depravity, debauchery and hooliganism. In my younger days, of course - I can no longer debauch for 3 days straight.

[Scottes]

If we do, i say we use Blonde's and Scott's 500mm lenses as oars to get back to civilization!
I say we use your 10-22mm to focus the sun's rays so we can build a signal fire.

[khokhar]

Looks like there are many other uses for Lense than just taking nice shots ! Count me in for the Boston Harbor.

Thanks for doing all this research Scottes !!

[holland_patrick]

I might be in it just depeneds on the weekend...

[Scottes]

Patrick, do you know your schedule this far in advance? If there are weekends that you *know* you can't make then let us know and we'll try to schedule around them.

[holland_patrick]

july 22 and 29 is a no go

agu 5 also
i work the 3 ,10,17 which means thosefallowing saterdays i'm in work till 8am

[Scottes]

Patrick, you confused the ever-loving crap out of me. :confused: :confused: :confused:
But that's not necessarily your fault. :lol:

Given that we will try for 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM, which Saturdays and Sundays could you make it?

[symbolphoto]

Blone is in as well. He's being a little baby because he can't swim. He'll come along though. :)

[flyfisher]

We could possibly make it but the 1st week in august is out as have to be in Nova Scotia fir in laws 50th anniversary other weekends should be able to swing

[yoyoboy]

The Tall ships sound great, I'll see if I can borrow a company boat and sail/motor up there.
If anybody wants to go out and get some shots of the boston harbor this summer, I am a sailing instructor at Courageous sailing, (peir 4 in the navy yard, inbetween the Tavern on the water and old Ironsides.). I can take you out after work, either in a 19 ft day sailor, or probly a larger 30ft sailor/crusier with more advance notice.

Does anybody know about using a gimbal'ed tripod on a boat for long exposures?

[yoyoboy]

Tall ship Info- they will arrive the 27 of June, and they leace on the first(this is when they do the parade)
more info, and schedule at http://www.tallshipsrhodeisland.org/schedule.html
Fort Adams seems to be the place to be.

[holland_patrick]

1 My birthday 8,15 7,14,21,28
for july...

[symbolphoto]

Holland, What on earth do you do for work?

[flyfisher]

Brendon,

I think he works for the Fire Department and they have odd hours.

[Scottes]

...and they have odd hours.
All 24 of them. :-)

[symbolphoto]

All 24 of them. :-)


lol... poor holland. Well we'll have to figure on a date. If anyone else is interested please speak up now. Hiro? Arthur? where are all the locals??

[HoRnYTuRbO]

The Tall ships sound great, I'll see if I can borrow a company boat and sail/motor up there.
If anybody wants to go out and get some shots of the boston harbor this summer, I am a sailing instructor at Courageous sailing, (peir 4 in the navy yard, inbetween the Tavern on the water and old Ironsides.). I can take you out after work, either in a 19 ft day sailor, or probly a larger 30ft sailor/crusier with more advance notice.

Does anybody know about using a gimbal'ed tripod on a boat for long exposures?

see if u can get the 30ft crusier for the tall ships

[arthurgoh]

would have loved to join in for your last trip but was busy with finals. but i'm done and free to photograph!

What did I miss?

[symbolphoto]

would have loved to join in for your last trip but was busy with finals. but i'm done and free to photograph!

What did I miss?

I don't think you missed that much. We got together a few times over winter. Then the butterfly thing recently. We are now planning some sort of cruise if we get enough people. You interested? If so, look up a few posts #1063 above this one from scottes, he posted the information and we are still waiting to hear back from others...

[holland_patrick]

Patrick, you confused the ever-loving crap out of me. :confused: :confused: :confused:
But that's not necessarily your fault. :lol:

Given that we will try for 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM, which Saturdays and Sundays could you make it?

1 My birthday 8,15 7,14,21,28
for july...


those are the dates i can make it

[arthurgoh]

BOAT TRIP!

Being an islander, I grew up around and on the water so I miss being out in a boat. Count me in if the cruise idea is still feasible.

But only before 16th june, after which I begin my great cross-country road trip to Frisco. And back. :D

[Scottes]

Arthur, when will you be back? We're looking at mid-July or August for this boat trip.

[Scottes]

For the Boston Cruise, looks like we have 9 so far, plus 3 possible:
Steve, Jackie, Brendan, Becca, DJS, Khokar, Patrick, BBrat, and me - confirmed.
Hornyturbo, Snir, Arthur - possible.
(Assuming dates are acceptable to all.)

Confirming the dates, it looks like we have July 15, Aug 11, or Aug 12 as possibilities that fit everyone's schedule.
August 11 or 12 are looking far more likely than July 15.

8 people makes for a short (4 hour) and *possibly* expensive trip.
11 people means a short inexpensive trip, or a longer (6 hours) more expensive trip.


ANYONE ELSE for the Boston boat cruise? CDS? Yoyoboy? Kpiela? Hiro? Anyone I forgot?

[arthurgoh]

We're planning to be on the road for a month plus, so August would be better for me.

[Becca]

Any of those dates would work for me, Scott. I sent Daman a PM to see if he might be interested, too.

[symbolphoto]

BOAT TRIP!

But only before 16th june, after which I begin my great cross-country road trip to Frisco. And back. :D

Which way you heading? The long scenic way? or just 80, 90? I did the 80-90 last year, and it was a fantastic trip. Takes you right to t3h 'Fris... ;)

[arthurgoh]

Which way you heading? The long scenic way? or just 80, 90? I did the 80-90 last year, and it was a fantastic trip. Takes you right to t3h 'Fris... ;)

The low road: NYC, Capitol, Richmond, Knoxville, Mammoth Caves, Memphis, Little Rock, Dallas, Amarillo, Flagstaff, Vegas, Yosemite, Grand Sequoias, Frisco.

Then the high road back: Reno, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone, Rapid City, Dubuque, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Syracuse, and Boston.

It's an ambitious trip but since we're headed home for Singapore at the end of Aug, chances are I won't be on this side of the planet for quite some time. And it's been the wife's dream to drive across America, so this is the plan. If you have more suggestions about interesting places to see along the way, or have road trip tips, please feel free to send them along...we'll need all the help we can get!

[yoyoboy]

For the Boston Cruise, looks like we have 8 so far, plus 3 possible:
Steve, Jackie, Brendan, Becca, DJS, Khokar, Patrick, and me - confirmed.
Hornyturbo, Snir, Arthur - possible.
(Assuming dates are acceptable to all.)

Confirming the dates, it looks like we have July 15, Aug 11, or Aug 12 as possibilities that fit everyone's schedule.

8 people makes for a short (4 hour) and *possibly* expensive trip.
11 people means a short inexpensive trip, or a longer (6 hours) more expensive trip.


ANYONE ELSE for the Boston boat cruise? CDS? Yoyoboy? Kpiela? Hiro? Anyone I forgot?

I'm pretty much all set interms of the boston waterfront, though I wouldbe intrested in a boat for the tall ships.
And as before, there is an open invitation for anybody to come down and go out on the harbour in a sailboat for some photos. Anytime this summer. I usally finnish work around 3:30- 4 ish...

[symbolphoto]

The low road: NYC, Capitol, Richmond, Knoxville, Mammoth Caves, Memphis, Little Rock, Dallas, Amarillo, Flagstaff, Vegas, Yosemite, Grand Sequoias, Frisco.

Then the high road back: Reno, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone, Rapid City, Dubuque, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Syracuse, and Boston.

It's an ambitious trip but since we're headed home for Singapore at the end of Aug, chances are I won't be on this side of the planet for quite some time. And it's been the wife's dream to drive across America, so this is the plan. If you have more suggestions about interesting places to see along the way, or have road trip tips, please feel free to send them along...we'll need all the help we can get!

Very nice... Salt Lake and Reno are pretty interesting places. Salt Lake has a lot of photographic opportunities... so much so, i always wonder why i never see more pictures posted from around that area.

[BBrat]

Scottes,

what size boat are you going to try to get? 30ft, 40ft or the 63 ft? i would be interested in this outing if there is room? dates for me are all OK, and either weekend day works too. this is Boston harbor and not the tall ships correct.

thanks
Brian

[Scottes]

Brian, yes, this is for Boston. So far the plan is to get the very big boat, I think it's 63 feet. Whatever we get, if this happens we will be sure to get a boat with enough room for people to be able to easily get shots. I don't want to have everyone squashed when trying to get pics.

[BBrat]

count me in then. thanks Scottes

[DJS]

Confirming the dates, it looks like we have July 15, Aug 11, or Aug 12 as possibilities that fit everyone's schedule.

8 people makes for a short (4 hour) and *possibly* expensive trip.
11 people means a short inexpensive trip, or a longer (6 hours) more expensive trip.



Scott, those three dates are open for me. Any later in August will be tough because we're planning a trip to Puerto Rico during the last 2 weeks.

As for the length of the trip or the expense....I'm in either way.

[arthurgoh]

And as before, there is an open invitation for anybody to come down and go out on the harbour in a sailboat for some photos. Anytime this summer. I usally finnish work around 3:30- 4 ish...

I'm so free right now I might just take you up on your offer...have room for me and the wifey? :D

[kpiela]

For the Boston Cruise, looks like we have 9 so far, plus 3 possible:
Steve, Jackie, Brendan, Becca, DJS, Khokar, Patrick, BBrat, and me - confirmed.
Hornyturbo, Snir, Arthur - possible.
(Assuming dates are acceptable to all.)

Confirming the dates, it looks like we have July 15, Aug 11, or Aug 12 as possibilities that fit everyone's schedule.
August 11 or 12 are looking far more likely than July 15.

8 people makes for a short (4 hour) and *possibly* expensive trip.
11 people means a short inexpensive trip, or a longer (6 hours) more expensive trip.


ANYONE ELSE for the Boston boat cruise? CDS? Yoyoboy? Kpiela? Hiro? Anyone I forgot?

Sounds great, but we may be in the process of a move ... to Georgia. darn it. I will keep an eye on the thread and look forward to the fruits of your labor! :)

[khokhar]

I am good with any of those dates.

Question: Can I bring my Hi Command with me along for the ride ? I am not sure how many people can we have on the boat, but if there is space, she would love to join us. How much will it cost ?

[BBrat]

I am good with any of those dates.

Question: Can I bring my Hi Command with me along for the ride ? I am not sure how many people can we have on the boat, but if there is space, she would love to join us. How much will it cost ?

actually my wife may want to come if it helps with the price and if there is room?

[symbolphoto]

Hey gents, i'll be in contact with 'El Capitan' soon. We may have another entry Ben, which will bring the money down even further. I'll post my findings later on this afternoon. But it certainly seems we've got enough people and at a good enough price let's hope.

Stay tuned.

[jacobsen1]

The low road: NYC, Capitol, Richmond, Knoxville, Mammoth Caves, Memphis, Little Rock, Dallas, Amarillo, Flagstaff, Vegas, Yosemite, Grand Sequoias, Frisco.

Then the high road back: Reno, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone, Rapid City, Dubuque, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Syracuse, and Boston.

It's an ambitious trip but since we're headed home for Singapore at the end of Aug, chances are I won't be on this side of the planet for quite some time. And it's been the wife's dream to drive across America, so this is the plan. If you have more suggestions about interesting places to see along the way, or have road trip tips, please feel free to send them along...we'll need all the help we can get!

add glacier to that trip. Also PM me if you want any specific info on locations. I lived in MT for 6 years, and have done some crazy road trips out there. Here's out craziest:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=North+Kingstown,+RI+02852&daddr=Chicago,+IL+to%3Adenver+CO+to%3Ahurricane+UT +to%3Atuba+city+AZ+to%3ALas+Vegas,+NV+to%3ABeatty, +NV+89003+to%3Alone+pine+CA+to%3Amammoth+lakes+CA+ to%3ASan+Francisco,+CA+to%3Ahoopa+ca+to%3Aorick+CA +to%3Alongmire+WA+to%3Abozeman+MT&mrcr=0&sll=40.747257,-113.862305&sspn=21.472912,41.132812&ie=UTF8&z=4&om=1
5500 in 8 days...


We may have another entry Ben.
:sneeze:
Yeah, I'll have to check with the boss and look at the prices. We'll also be on a road trip June 30th to July 8th in Canada.

[Scottes]

Question: Can I bring my Hi Command with me along for the ride ? I am not sure how many people can we have on the boat, but if there is space, she would love to join us. How much will it cost ?

actually my wife may want to come if it helps with the price and if there is room?
It all depends on the boat.

If Mumbles can work a deal with El Capitan then it will be a big boat and a decent price. Room for all.

If that deal falls through then space will be very tight as a 12-person boat is probably the most reasonable, and we are already close to 12, and we will want to have room for people to take photos.

Regardless of what happens, the cost will be somewhere between $100 and $150 a person. My goal is $125 for a 6 hour tour for everyone. (Less money would be better, but 4 hours is my absolute minimum to be worthwhile IMHO.)

Stay tuned...

[symbolphoto]

ok gents, i emailed them and i'm allowing them time to converse about our terms by contacting them come morning. I'll get the details to you all.

[CW_DigiReb]

Boston folks, my wife and I will be in the Boston/Salem area this weekend and are looking for some great areas to shoot - this will be her first shoot with her new Rebel XT (My old XT) and my new XTi (I think you can do the math on that one). What are some great locations in the area? Additionally, are there any inside place that are good? WIth the weather the way it has been, I would like a back-up plan.

Thanks,
Dave

[Scottes]

What do you like to shoot?

First instinct, from Salem, is to scoot into Beverly, bear right away from 1A, and take Rt 127. Just stay on 127 until it hits Rt 128. It will take you a day.

Let's see here... Manchester Harbor, Gloucester Harbor, Eastern Point Lighthouse,Stage Fort Park, Singing Beach, Good Harbour Beach, Rockport harbor, pigeon cove, Rocky Neck, Hammond Castle, Magnolia, Machester mansions, Dog Bar breakwater, Bearskin Neck, Halibut statepark, annisquam harbor, Annisquam lighthouse....

That's my old haunt, and I used to take that route ALL the time. You will literally spend a day on this trip, and you will fill all your CF cards.

Do you happen to have Microsoft Streets & Trips? I actually have a route mapped with stopping points & descriptions. I made it up for a few friends who wanted to do a summer ocean drive. I have to say that this map of mine is worth paying $50 for MS Streets & Trips. $50 for an excellent photo day is cheap, in my book. :-)


Actually, I downloaded a free PDF creator and made it into a PDF:
http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/Rt_127_Cape_Ann_Trip.pdf
If you have - or get - MS Streets & Trips, here's the file:
http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/Rt_127_Cape_Ann_Trip.est

This map actually starts off Rt 128, bypassing much of the not-so-photographic stuff in Beverly and starts you right in Manchester Harbor. If you wish to spend a half-day on this trip, simply end it at Good Harbor Beach and head back to Rt 128 at this point. Though you'll miss Rockport Harbor and the famous Motif #1. But the stuff after Good Harbor Beach takes half the day and will account for 1/10 the photos.


If this doesn't suit you, again: What do you like to shoot?

[Scottes]

Bostonians:

If any of you remember, we sort of discussed the above trip. I think some of you actually made it. (I wish that I had thought of printing a PDF of it back then.)

But this is another possibility for a day trip. And it's practically free! A couple/few carloads of people doing this trip would be a heck of a lot of fun.

Just something to think about.

[CW_DigiReb]

Scottes,
What do you like to shoot?
I like shooting landscapes, but got a little taste of city life/people while on cruises.
Thanks for the map! I have printed it out and added it to the schedule!

Dave

[Scottes]

Scottes,

I like shooting landscapes, but got a little taste of city life/people while on cruises.
Thanks for the map! I have printed it out and added it to the schedule!

Dave
I would call almost all of these spots landscapes, with a few cityscapes. Barely cityscapes, though, since town-scapes might be more accurate.

Take a look at numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 to get a taste of what you'll see. (This is from an old web site I started, and abandoned due to lack of time.)


For proper cityscapes, browse through this thread looking for pictures. We did a LOT of shooting right inside Boston proper, and people have posted tons of shots. If curious about the location of a shot, just ask and someone will let you know exactly where it is.

[symbolphoto]

Ok i briefly spoke with Ann, the organizer of the charter, and she is totally psyched about it as is her husband... the owner. Her husband was a big photographer back in the day and is totally enthusiastic about getting us on-board. So basically i have to give them a call back on thursday when they are both available and work out the details. I explained that we'd be interested in a weekend day in july and that we'd need a few weeks notice. Weather permitting, so they are totally cool with that and expect an update by friday afternoon.

This is going to be awesome... this vessel is pretty large and we'll have it to ourselves!

word.

[Scottes]

Psyche! Thanks Brendan!

I explained that we'd be interested in a weekend day in july and that we'd need a few weeks notice.

If possible:

Confirming the dates, it looks like we have July 15, Aug 11, or Aug 12 as possibilities that fit everyone's schedule.

July 15th is THE only day in July that fits everyone. If at all possible please ask for that day. We're almost 2 months in advance, so we should be able to get that particular day.

Other days in July are tough for various people. Granted, if we can't do anything about the date then a couple people miss out. :-( Or can hopefully change their schedule. :-)

But if at all possible, please try for July 15th.

[symbolphoto]

Yeah i saw the dates, i told them we'd need a certain timeframe... if we want to isolate it to July 15th specifically that may be a bit more difficult on their end, but I will run it by them come thursday.

B

[HoRnYTuRbO]

does anyone want to setup a birding meet in the mean time?

[Scottes]

Summer weekends mean that I am at camp, in Connecticut, unless it's raining. The only thing close to me is Allen's Pond in Westport - a favorite of mine and CDS. Allen's Pond can be *very* worthwhile though. Especially in you wish to walk a mile out to the protected breeding areas for piping plovers and least terns.

[sageone]

Yo B, thanks for hitting me off about this. I would love to go. My bro and I have been talking about setting up a foot patrol type shoot at some point. He works in Cambridge in Kendal Sq. The plan was to park in Kendal Sq at his work, walk to the charles, hit up the sky line, walk the bridge for some more sky line, water, T shots. Nail charles street, beacon hill, the statehouse, common, public garden, then make our way to copley sq. I have someone lined up to buy prints already so I need to get this done sooner rather than later. What's the drop dead date you need a yes or no?

[Alec Trevelyan]

I'd be down for this as well. I'm in a play in Sonerville, so I'll be around a lot!

[CyberDyneSystems]

For the Boston Cruise, looks like we have 9 so far, plus 3 possible:
Steve, Jackie, Brendan, Becca, DJS, Khokar, Patrick, BBrat, and me - confirmed.
Hornyturbo, Snir, Arthur - possible.
(Assuming dates are acceptable to all.)

Confirming the dates, it looks like we have July 15, Aug 11, or Aug 12 as possibilities that fit everyone's schedule.
August 11 or 12 are looking far more likely than July 15.

8 people makes for a short (4 hour) and *possibly* expensive trip.
11 people means a short inexpensive trip, or a longer (6 hours) more expensive trip.


ANYONE ELSE for the Boston boat cruise? CDS? Yoyoboy? Kpiela? Hiro? Anyone I forgot?

I think I can make July 15th..

[CyberDyneSystems]

BOATS




Tall Ships in Newport

First, for the Tall Ships in Newport, it looks like my co-worker's boat is a go.
The bad news... He discussed it with his brother and they're not sure that more than 6 people would be right. If at anchor things are fine, but when under sail more than 6 might be troublesome.

Flyfisher & Jackie, CDS, Mumbles and I appear to be in.

If this is July 1 still, yes I'm totally still in! :)

[Scottes]

Yo B, thanks for hitting me off about this. I would love to go.

I'd be down for this as well. I'm in a play in Sonerville, so I'll be around a lot!
Just to be clear, you guys are in for the boat cruise in Boston Harbor?

[CyberDyneSystems]

Is the Boston Boat cruise departing pre dawn?

And once the sun is up full,. then will extending it past 4 hours make much sense?
I'm thinking pre-dawn 4 hours then a collosal breakfast!

[Scottes]

I am actually hoping for something like 1:00 to 7:00. Late start is good for everyone, no sense wasting 30 minutes cruising back to the wharf after sunset, but we get some low light. Suggestions welcome!

[symbolphoto]

Ok let's get a list of confirmed for this boston harbor boat cruise.

Here's the orginal post for those playing at home;
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3180373&postcount=1063

Tentative Date: July 15th.

Who's In;

1. Mumbles
2. Scottes
3. HornyTurbo
4. BeccaNH
5. Khokar +1
6. Holland Patrick
7. Blonde
8. Flyfisher +1
9. CDS
10. BBrat
11. DJS
12. Jacobsen1??
13. Sageone
14. Alec Trevelyan


Anyone i miss?

[Scottes]

Looks right to me, judging from my old list. But I have Arthur, Snir, and Hornyturbo as possibles. I don't think they committed.

[symbolphoto]

Looks right to me, judging from my old list. But I have Arthur, Snir, and Hornyturbo as possibles. I don't think they committed.

Snir, a.k.a 'little bitch' is in. Hornyturbo is in unless we have the distinct possibility of getting stuck like Gilligans Island. (In which case i'll be killing off people at random intervals anyway, so no worries there). And arthur came back in and said he's in, unless i misread.

So i think we are good.:lol:


Edit: woops, horny was for the tall ships... my bad. Horny, interested in the Harbor Cruise? And yup, arthur was on with yoyo.

[arthurgoh]

guys, sorry for the confusion but July is no go for me. I leave in mid june and don't come back till early august. My loss i guess!

[Scottes]

Hey, We're in the book! (Kinda)

While editing the book, I came across a picture by Kpiela. I can't find the picture itself on the forum, but it's of an older couple walking down a street (Newbury?), and he's carrying her purse. Kristine's description says:

"While out shooting in Boston with fellow POTNers I saw this couple
walk by and just snapped a picture of them as they passed.
I didn't notice at the time that he is holding her purse!"

We're in the book!

:-)

[yoyoboy]

Vincent- July 15th is NPPL Boston... You commin?

[HoRnYTuRbO]

yah, i know =( $#%$#@%(*&& I cant make the boat outing on the 15th, im still down for the tall ships if theres room. it'll be cool if we end up on a island like "Lost"

[Becca]

Hey, We're in the book! (Kinda)

While editing the book, I came across a picture by Kpiela. I can't find the picture itself on the forum, but it's of an older couple walking down a street (Newbury?), and he's carrying her purse. Kristine's description says:

"While out shooting in Boston with fellow POTNers I saw this couple
walk by and just snapped a picture of them as they passed.
I didn't notice at the time that he is holding her purse!"

We're in the book!

:-)

I saw that too! When I was browsing through the images I thought, Hey, I remember that day! :)

[Scottes]

yah, i know =( $#%$#@%(*&& I cant make the boat outing on the 15th, im still down for the tall ships if theres room. it'll be cool if we end up on a island like "Lost"

Yep, I've got you down for the Tall Ships.


I don't want to get Lost, because though I look like Hurley I'm actually Charlie - and he drowned last night. Yikes!

[sageone]

what's the YAY or NAY deadline? I'm still a "maybe."

[symbolphoto]

I'm still waiting to hear back in terms of the "boston harbor cruise" they are rather busy folks and will get back to when at their leisure.

[CyberDyneSystems]

Hey, We're in the book! (Kinda)

While editing the book, I came across a picture by Kpiela. I can't find the picture itself on the forum, but it's of an older couple walking down a street (Newbury?), and he's carrying her purse. Kristine's description says:

"While out shooting in Boston with fellow POTNers I saw this couple
walk by and just snapped a picture of them as they passed.
I didn't notice at the time that he is holding her purse!"

We're in the book!

:-)

Yep, I remember that same moment.. great pic too!

So Sunset.. that;'s even better than sunrise! I don't have to get up so early! :)

[jacobsen1]

I'm not sure on the boat trip yet.
What's the price for me alone, and what's the price for me and the wife?
Not to be a jerk, but we're lucky enough to have access to that sort of thing all the time for free down here in RI, so I can't really see spending a lot money to go out on a boat in Boston..... :(

[Scottes]

Not to be a jerk, but we're lucky enough to have access to that sort of thing all the time for free down here in RI.....
What? You mean you don't have to pay to get people to hang around with you? Lucky...
:-)

For now - with the amount of people signed up - we're expecting anywhere from $75 to $125 per person. A hell of a lot of money if you normally get boat trips for free.

[flyfisher]

Brendon & Scott
We are still good for the Boston trip, the last week of July and the first week in August We have to be in Nova Scotia, we also leave for Ireland on sept 12 will be gone for 5 weeks on that trip.

[holland_patrick]

Ok let's get a list of confirmed for this boston harbor boat cruise.

Here's the orginal post for those playing at home;
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3180373&postcount=1063

Tentative Date: July 15th.

Who's In;

1. Mumbles
2. Scottes
3. HornyTurbo
4. BeccaNH
5. Khokar +1
6. Holland Patrick
7. Blonde
8. Flyfisher +1
9. CDS
10. BBrat
11. DJS
12. Jacobsen1??
13. Sageone
14. Alec Trevelyan


Anyone i miss?


Is this a pre-africa meet????

[CyberDyneSystems]

I'm not sure on the boat trip yet.
What's the price for me alone, and what's the price for me and the wife?
Not to be a jerk, but we're lucky enough to have access to that sort of thing all the time for free down here in RI, so I can't really see spending a lot money to go out on a boat in Boston..... :(

So when are you going to take us out in Narragansett bay for free?

Do any birding? I know of a Glossy Ibis rookery we should hit ...

[CyberDyneSystems]

Is this a pre-africa meet????

Well, the three of us had better be able to get along for this 3 hour tour :lol:

[symbolphoto]

Ok i just spoke to them and we are confirmed!

Details: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3180373&postcount=1063

Date: July 15th. Noon to 6pm (might be a tad bit later for the sunset, i'll have to coax them into that.)

Cost $125. for the whole day. That's about $20 an hour for those keeping score.

Who's In;

1. Mumbles
2. Scottes
3. Alec Trevelyan
4. BeccaNH
5. Khokar +1
6. Holland Patrick
7. Blonde
8. Flyfisher +1
9. CDS
10. BBrat
11. DJS
12. Jacobsen1??
13. Sageone


There is still time to join in, i'd say up until the date itself. If you are on the fence with this, i think you'd pretty much just need to ask yourself when is the next time you'd get a chance to be on a private yacht touring the harbor and neighboring islands for $125. for an entire day... i lived in Boston my whole life and have never had this opportunity presented to me. (Maybe i need richer friends) :) Anyhow it's capacity is 49, we have what looks like 16. So umm yeah, plenty of room to have your significant other onboard and have some space.

This is a go ladies and gentlemen. I'm really looking forward to this. More detailed itenerary to follow.

[Scottes]

SWEET!

Excellent work Brendan. Can't thank you enough!


But hey, this has got to be the special price for you taking pictures of the boat, right? If so, I'm not sure it's fair that you have to spend hours taking the pictures on a day off, post-process and produce prints, and still pay full fair. I'm certainly willing to kick in more to make sure that you don't have to pay if you're going to do all that other work.

[BBrat]

thats AWESOME!!!!!

Brendan thanks for the excellent work...again THANK YOU!!!!!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

bah, i cant make it..................... booooooo

[Alec Trevelyan]

Damn. I've got to be in Fall River at 6:30.

[symbolphoto]

6:30.... 6:45.... who's counting? i mean really. lol.

[jacobsen1]

Yeah, still not sure. I'll have to check with the boss and check the dates. We're going on vacation the week before so we might be REAAAAALY broke when we get back....

So yeah, I'm a maybe but if I do come I'd be +1...

[Becca]

Well, the three of us had better be able to get along for this 3 hour tour :lol:

If none of us gets thrown overboard, that will be a good sign! :D

[DJS]

But hey, this has got to be the special price for you taking pictures of the boat, right? If so, I'm not sure it's fair that you have to spend hours taking the pictures on a day off, post-process and produce prints, and still pay full fair. I'm certainly willing to kick in more to make sure that you don't have to pay if you're going to do all that other work.

I second that! I'm willing to kick in additional money as well since Mumbles is doing all of the work.

[khokhar]

I hate to do this, but I will have to opt out of this. In Laws arriving in town starting next week and I have to 'take' 'em around. Although, the idea of escaping on a boat with my camera sounds great, ... I don't think my wife will let me get away with it that easy.:cry:

I am sure someone will jump in right away. Can't wait to see the pics you guys take !!

[Scottes]

The trip is on July 15. Are the In-Laws staying that long. If so, I'm sorry... :-)

[Scottes]

Roll Call For Boston Harbor Cruise

Okay, we need to start confirming people for the Boston Harbor Cruise.
Sunday, July 15
Noon to 6:00 PM
63-foot yacht Integrity
http://www.bostonyachtcharters.com/motorvessels.html
This boat is certified for 49 people, so there will be plenty of room to take pictures.

Cost will be $135 per person. This includes $10 a person to get Mumbles on for free, since he's doing the extra work to go out and shoot pictures, post-process, provide prints, etc.

I will need $75 in advance, payable to me. No refunds on deposit unless enough people add on to cover any losses I might incur. Anything extra will go towards a tip for the captain, or soda and munchies, or refunded. I am not at all interested in making a profit from this, I just want to go and not have it cost me $500 to do so. I do not need money yet. Let's call it June 15th due date for that.

What I do need is a list of people who will certainly make it, who will probably make it, and who will probably not make it. Please let me know how you land within those 3 specifications, and if you'll bring anyone else.

[BBrat]

count me IN.


I may be able to get a friend too. need to ask her if she be interested.

[Scottes]

Boat Cruise Thread Moved!

Since this thread is so noisy, I created a thread just for this event.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=327255

[HoRnYTuRbO]

anything else happening other then the boat outing?

[Scottes]

Nothing so far...

[DJS]

Nothing so far...

Are there any good nature spots we can hit as a group? I recently went to Great Meadows....saw Chipmunks and Mosquitos.

[symbolphoto]

Just a heads up i saw a tall ship coming into boston harbor today, while i was on the train... it was like Goonies-sized! Twas huge. Not sure where it's docking... but if you are into that sort of thing, then i'd find it! :)

[Scottes]

Heard on the radio this morning: The Tall Ships are coming back to Boston in 2009.

Start planning now? :-)

[symbolphoto]

OOOooo very nice.

[GMACK24]

yeah heard it on the radio this morning.
Very exciting.

and hey do we want to plan a trip to the top of the Custom House Tower ?
only problem is its only got tours at 10 AM and 4 PM. not sure if they do the tours on the weekend.
Anyone been up there ? It looks awesome in some photos I have seen on FLICK'R

[Scottes]

Is it enclosed in glass, like the Pru and the Hancock?

Either way, we might want to add it to a gathering. And how much is it? I seem to remember the Hancock observation deck being somewhat expensive for what would be a quick visit. Yeah, the Pru Skywalk is $11.... Not that I mind paying $10 for a good photo op.

[symbolphoto]

Sure enough, a one second spotting on the train yesterday morning..

Cisne Blanco, a Brazilian navy vessel. I tried every which way but loose (Actually i tried loose too), and couldn't get a good angle on it. Daytime you can get it well, but at night other boats are docked around it. If you've ever tried to take a photo of any vessel in the water at night, you know it's next to impossible to get it in focus. This was the best i could do.

It's leaving monday morning, so you guys certainly have time to check it out...

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

[donlavange]

If this is July 1 still, yes I'm totally still in! :)

Is this still available?? How much and what time?

[Scottes]

Sorry, the Newport trip is full - we could only have 6 on this boat.

But I've got you signed up for the Boston Cruise, no worries.

[symbolphoto]

Wow, i didn't realize how noisy that ship photo was until i just now viewed it on my laptop. I'm slippin'

[donlavange]

Sorry, the Newport trip is full - we could only have 6 on this boat.

But I've got you signed up for the Boston Cruise, no worries.

If you get a cancellation, give me a PM or phone call at 401-486-9501

[symbolphoto]

Some pics i took today... lot's of ships down at the Black Falcon Pier...

Blown out...... tear.
http://www.brendanstewart.net/boston6/boston61.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/boston6/boston62.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/boston6/boston63.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/boston6/boston65.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/boston6/boston69.jpg

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Damn B Nice series, #1 & 4 is nasty dude!! nice logo too!! see if you girl can hook me up with a logo too =)

Had a Great Time today and it was nice to meet new faces. thanks Scotte for setting it up
heres mines from today,
Sail of Ships, Newport, RI

my legs are so burnt, like lobsters claws!!!!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

12345

[symbolphoto]

Had a great time, Thanks Scott! And thanks Don for the meal, had a great time with some good people... Can't wait for 2 weeks for the boat cruise...

http://www.brendanstewart.net/tallships/tallships14.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/tallships/tallships3.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/tallships/tallships7.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/tallships/tallships11.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/tallships/tallships12.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/tallships/tallships1.jpg
http://www.brendanstewart.net/tallships/tallships17.jpg

[CyberDyneSystems]

Great stuff Guys!

We had a blast out on that boat (is it just me, or did you all rock in your chairs last night with the roll of the waves..? )

Thanks again to Scott and Jamie and Josh (our hosts) and it was great to meet all of you, especially Don who bought us dinner! (Your officially part of the club now Don! :lol: )

[Scottes]

Oh, gawd, I was swaying all night... Too funny!

Definitely an excellent trip. I hope to get some photos up in a bit - I just got in and I'm copying them now.

Many thanks for dinner Don! But you *have* to post a shot to officially be a member of the club! :-)


Vin, that second shot with the bridge is awesome!
Brendan - nice job on #4 - love the 3/4 view. And great shot of the singing sailors on the next-to-last! (And yes, I must hit that balloon thing after the boat trip on the 15th.)

[CyberDyneSystems]

I forgot to thank April, oh how could I forget April,.

thank you April :)

[donlavange]

Oh, gawd, I was swaying all night... Too funny!

Definitely an excellent trip. I hope to get some photos up in a bit - I just got in and I'm copying them now.

Many thanks for dinner Don! But you *have* to post a shot to officially be a member of the club! :-)


Vin, that second shot with the bridge is awesome!
Brendan - nice job on #4 - love the 3/4 view. And great shot of the singing sailors on the next-to-last! (And yes, I must hit that balloon thing after the boat trip on the 15th.)

Thanks all. I posted a few to my Flickr account. I have to re read the procedure for posting here. The last time I posted, the pic was the size of a postage stamp!

Sure wish I had not lefy my polarizer behind! The singing sailors shot on the rigging must have been a "place feet here" shot because it is a clone of Brendan's.

Cannot wait for Boston!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Don.. Don... Don... post pics
Man, how can i forget to thank Don, Thank you sir for the fine meal!!!
Scotte, i still owe you ten bucks =)
and a big thats to Jamie and Josh for hosting this for us!!
right now all i can think about is the big ass ribs Jake had.... drooling...........

[donlavange]

I forgot to thank April, oh how could I forget April,.

thank you April :)

OK truth now! How many people shot a pic of April?

[symbolphoto]

I wish lol... i didn't want to get kicked off.

Oh and thanks scott the CPL made a huge difference.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Hey B, the first two are from the balloon?

[Scottes]

Thanks all. I posted a few to my Flickr account.
What's the URL to your Flick stuff?

[donlavange]

What's the URL to your Flick stuff?

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

Glad we were not out this morning! It was really cool when I went out early to water the garden and fill the bird feeders!

[symbolphoto]

Hey B, the first two are from the balloon?
Yes sir.

[Scottes]

Gloria, Columbia

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68013.jpg


Gorch Fock II, Germany

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68065.jpg


Claiborne Pell Bridge

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68124.jpg


A few on the horizon

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68174.jpg


The Friendship, Salem, Massachusetts

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68245.jpg

[Scottes]

Dewaruci, Indonesia

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68256.jpg


Friendship, Salem, Mass and the Bonnie Lynn, which I don't think was an official Tall Ship

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68410.jpg


I think this is the Providence, from Providence, Rhode Island

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68457.jpg


Two more of the Gorch Fock II from Germany

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68476.jpg

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68493.jpg


I think we missed a number of ships somehow, judging from the listing.
http://www.tallshipsrhodeisland.org/ships.html

[Scottes]

Did anybody happen to get a decent shot of the Cisne Branco (the Brazilian ship) with sails up? I know that Jamie and Josh wanted to send a pic to their father. All the ones I have of her are quite mediocre - but then again she didn't put much sail up that I ever saw, even on the way back.

[Scottes]

This is the best shot I have of the Cisne Branco:

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68445-4.jpg

[symbolphoto]

Very nicely framed stuff scott.
I think your second would have benefitted from being a bit darker.
The clouds on the bridge shots are amazing!!
#6 and #9 are my favorites..

[donlavange]

Gloria, Columbia

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68013.jpg


Gorch Fock II, Germany

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68065.jpg


Claiborne Pell Bridge

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68124.jpg


A few on the horizon

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68174.jpg


The Friendship, Salem, Massachusetts

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/TallShips_68245.jpg

All great shots. How the heck do you know all the names? Especially like #4 which was a unique viewpoint!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Scott, I'm liking the #1 of Cisne Branco i bet it'll look really good framed on a wall. Man the one of the bridge got me scatching my head, when did we have a view like that??? looks nice!!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

here's one of it, if Jamie likes it i can send the image without the watermark
https://vincents.smugmug.com/photos/168922301-M.jpg

[Scottes]

Thanks guys.

Brendan, I'll try that one a bit darker. And I loved those clouds all day! I hate plain blue sky for backgrounds.

Don, they list all the ships here: http://www.tallshipsrhodeisland.org/ships.html. The flags helped, as did other shots of the same ship at slightly different angles.

Vin, I took about 40 shots of the bridge as we passed under it. This was at 10mm, so you probably never saw a view like that since the eyes view much narrower.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Don I'm liking #2 & 4 in your gallery, good stuff. i like your bird stuff too..

Hey it was kinda weird seeing B in the day time, every time we go out and shoot it is at night :lol:

i got one of jooo :)