POTN Northwest Meet?

[Mark_Cohran]

Anyone interested in a POTN Northwest Meet?

I'm considering putting together a POTN meet and greet for those of us in Oregon/Washington. Anyone interested?

I want to time it for sometime in August or early September while we have good shooting weather and I was thinking of either doing the Coast (Seaside to Canon Beach) or the Gorge (Columbia River National Scenic Highway) or possibly Silver Falls State Park.

If we can get together a half dozen or so photographers, it would be fun to get out and shoot for a day and talk shop!

Mark

[misspix]

I'd love to, never been to Silver Falls or the Gorge.

[Bill F]

I've been a long time lurker, but I would show.

[saravrose]

absolutely... sounds like fun..

[dougbutch]

1st post and a newbe..... Wondering if there is someone (Seattle/Tacoma area) knowledgable on manual settings who would like to cruise south puget sound on a sunny late afternoon. Hopefully I could learn a few tips on manual settings.

[misspix]

1st post and a newbe..... Wondering if there is someone (Seattle/Tacoma area) knowledgable on manual settings who would like to cruise south puget sound on a sunny late afternoon. Hopefully I could learn a few tips on manual settings.

Don't live in WA, and still learning myself, but for Seahawk tickets I'd be willing to fake it:lol:

[dougbutch]

Sorry Terri, no Seahawk tickets but you bet you could get get shots of Mt. Rainer, seals and maybe a few eagles... South Puget Sound is beatiful

[saravrose]

Sorry Terri, no Seahawk tickets but you bet you could get get shots of Mt. Rainer, seals and maybe a few eagles... South Puget Sound is beatiful

second that... I would love to go back up to the Seattle area again... it just doesn't seem to be in the cards right now....:(

sari

[misspix]

Sorry Terri, no Seahawk tickets but you bet you could get get shots of Mt. Rainer, seals and maybe a few eagles... South Puget Sound is beatiful

(sigh)Oh well, it was worth a shot:) That area is beautiful, actually some friends and I are planning a trip up that way next summer.

[Mark_Cohran]

Well, I'm going to give this thead until Sunday, and then I'll propose a date, time and location to meet, and an itinerary for shooting to see if we can get everyone onboard. Any preferences for the following?

Oregon Coast - Seaside, Ecola Point, Canon Beach (shoot will include all three areas)
Columbia River Gorge - Down the Columbia River National Scenic Highway to several waterfalls along the way.
Silver Falls State Park - Hiking the loop from North Falls down past several waterfalls and streams.

Feel free to provide your own suggestions.


Mark

[saravrose]

Well, I'm going to give this thead until Sunday, and then I'll propose a date, time and location to meet, and an itinerary for shooting to see if we can get everyone onboard. Any preferences for the following?

Oregon Coast - Seaside, Ecola Point, Canon Beach (shoot will include all three areas)
Columbia River Gorge - Down the Columbia River National Scenic Highway to several waterfalls along the way.
Silver Falls State Park - Hiking the loop from North Falls down past several waterfalls and streams.

Feel free to provide your own suggestions.


Mark

the columbia river gorge.. how far away is that area from Portland?..

sari

[Mark_Cohran]

the columbia river gorge.. how far away is that area from Portland?..

sari

The Columbia River Gorge starts about 25 miles east of Portland. We'd start at the Vista House at Crown Point and work our way east down the Columbia River Scenic Highway to several waterfalls before having a meal at Multnomah Falls and heading back to Portland on I-84. That's one itinerary.

Mark

[saravrose]

The Columbia River Gorge starts about 25 miles east of Portland. We'd start at the Vista House at Crown Point and work our way east down the Columbia River Scenic Highway to several waterfalls before having a meal at Multnomah Falls and heading back to Portland on I-84. That's one itinerary.

Mark

that would work well for me.. I have a friend in Portland and the Multnomah falls is an area i've been meaning to shoot for over a year.. I've just never scheduled myself well enough to be there during good light...

sari

[Bill F]

I could make it with a couple of weeks notice. I'm in the process of retiring from the Air Force and will be spending some time working some disability issues.

[Jaymz]

I will go. As for the location, it doesn't matter to me, I have live here all my life and been to all three places many times. Honestly I am more interested in meeting some of you people than where we end up.

[Mark_Cohran]

I will go. As for the location, it doesn't matter to me, I have live here all my life and been to all three places many times. Honestly I am more interested in meeting some of you people than where we end up.

That's what I sort of had in mind as well. It would just be fun to meet people and talk photography.

Mark

[misspix]

So, do we have a possible date yet? I am booked for two weekends in August, but can work around most anything else...

[Mark_Cohran]

So, do we have a possible date yet? I am booked for two weekends in August, but can work around most anything else...

Which two weekends are you booked? I'm thinking the third weekend of August.

Mark

[misspix]

The second and last weekend of August are taken for me...the third is wiiiiide open:)

[Mark_Cohran]

Okay then - I propose we meet on Saturday, August 19th and shoot the Columbia River Gorge. I'll do a little scouting ahead of time and propose some places to shoot specifically.

Should we meet for breakfast and get an early start?

Mark

[Mark_Cohran]

Oh, yes, and RSVP in this thread so I can get an idea of how many people we will have for the day.

Mark

[saravrose]

Oh, yes, and RSVP in this thread so I can get an idea of how many people we will have for the day.

Mark

I'll more than likely make it but will tell ya a little closer to the date... but, it sounds like a great time and i'd love to join y'all..

sari

[Mark_Cohran]

I'll more than likely make it but will tell ya a little closer to the date... but, it sounds like a great time and i'd love to join y'all..

sari

We'd love to have you.

Mark

[Bill F]

Oh, yes, and RSVP in this thread so I can get an idea of how many people we will have for the day.

Mark


I can make it. Will just need the address where we are going to meet. I grew up in Seattle but I've been in the Air Force for the last 22 years and just retired. I'm finding that my memories of the area aren't as clear as I would have hoped.

[Jaymz]

I see no reason I couldn't make that date.

[saravrose]

third weekend in August is looking like it could work for me.. wondering how many folks will be joining us and what time we'll be meeting at?...

sari

[Mark_Cohran]

third weekend in August is looking like it could work for me.. wondering how many folks will be joining us and what time we'll be meeting at?...

sari

Wath this thread and you'll get an idea of the numbers. Time to meet? I'm going to suggest an early start to take advantage of the light.

The evening light is also good in the Gorge, but I think the morning light angles in to hit the various falls better.

Any suggested times?

Mark

[saravrose]

Wath this thread and you'll get an idea of the numbers. Time to meet? I'm going to suggest an early start to take advantage of the light.

The evening light is also good in the Gorge, but I think the morning light angles in to hit the various falls better.

Any suggested times?

Mark

dawn around here is about 5:30... ;) .. ofcourse I understand folks not being up quite that early...

sari

[Mark_Cohran]

dawn around here is about 5:30... ;) .. ofcourse I understand folks not being up quite that early...

sari

I could do dawn :)

[Bill F]

Any recommendations for a decent place to stay the night before? I would have to start driving at 1 in the morning to make it by 0530.

[misspix]

Any recommendations for a decent place to stay the night before? I would have to start driving at 1 in the morning to make it by 0530.

:eek: Ditto!

[Mark_Cohran]

Any recommendations for a decent place to stay the night before? I would have to start driving at 1 in the morning to make it by 0530.

Let me look into this for you guys. What kind of place are you looking for? Budget, mid-line, more?

Mark

[saravrose]

Okay, if we do dawn i'm going to grab a hotel as well.. and meet up with my friend on Sunday.. I've always had good luck with Howard Johnson hotels...

sari

[Mark_Cohran]

There's a hotel right of Interstate 84 where we would get onto the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Highway - let me find out the name and the phone number there, and I'll post it in this thread. Maybe we can all meet there the night before and go out to dinner.

Mark

[Bill F]

There's a hotel right of Interstate 84 where we would get onto the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Highway - let me find out the name and the phone number there, and I'll post it in this thread. Maybe we can all meet there the night before and go out to dinner.

Mark

So we're talking meeting for dinner on the evening of Friday the 18th of Aug and shoot all day Saturday? Works for me.

[saravrose]

There's a hotel right of Interstate 84 where we would get onto the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Highway - let me find out the name and the phone number there, and I'll post it in this thread. Maybe we can all meet there the night before and go out to dinner.

Mark

sounds good to me.. :D :D

[Mark_Cohran]

So we're talking meeting for dinner on the evening of Friday the 18th of Aug and shoot all day Saturday? Works for me.

Yes, that's what I'm thinking. I'm going out that way on this Saturday morning to check the area for nearby restaurants, and to get the name and address of the hotel.

Mark

[Bill F]

I'm looking forward to it. I retired and came home to help with some family issues and the area has changed so much (or maybe I have) that I'm having a hard time adjusting to civilian life. It will be nice to get away for a weekend.

[Mark_Cohran]

I'm looking forward to it. I retired and came home to help with some family issues and the area has changed so much (or maybe I have) that I'm having a hard time adjusting to civilian life. It will be nice to get away for a weekend.
Bill, I'm retired Navy (20 years in the submarine force), so I can relate. I just love the Northwest though. It's beautiful country for photography.

Mark

[saravrose]

Okay.... so i'm a little younger than y'all.. hope ya don't mind...

sari

[Mark_Cohran]

Okay.... so i'm a little younger than y'all.. hope ya don't mind...

sari

Of course, we don't mind. You'll probably teach us some things that we've forgotten how to do - like see things with a fresh eye! :)

Mark

[coreypolis]

where/when is this going to happen? I saw some proposals but never saw a final post on it

[saravrose]

august nineteenth. meet for dinner friday night.. time to be determined and then, I believe a 5:30 wake up call...

sari

[coreypolis]

cool and where is it?


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nevermind I'm in spokane for a wedding anyway

[Bill F]

nevermind I'm in spokane for a wedding anyway

That's ok, I'm sure there will be others coming up.

[Mark_Cohran]

Hey guys. Went on a scouting expedition today (got some pretty nice waterfall pics). There's a Holiday Inn Express at Exit 17 on I-84 which is the exit just adjacent to the Historic Columbia River Highway. I'll get the address and phone number tomorrow. There's quite a few little bars and restuarants around the area where we can have dinner on Friday night.

There was a heavy marine layer of clouds today, which made shooting the waterfalls quite a bit more interesting (less contrast to deal with). I started from home at about 8 am which put me in the Gorge around 8:30 - so we might not need to get up quite so early (depending on the weather).

For the meet, make sure you bring good hiking shoes, a tripod, and I recommend you bring an ND filter (at least a 0.6) so you can use long shutter speeds for the falls.

More info to follow.

Mark

[saravrose]

google is a beautiful thing..

holiday Inn Express
1,000 NW Graham Road
troutdale Oregon
97060

[Mark_Cohran]

google is a beautiful thing..

holiday Inn Express
1,000 NW Graham Road
troutdale Oregon
97060
Sweet - do I still need to get a phone number though?

Mark

[saravrose]

www.whitepages.com is fun too...

1503-492-1991

[Bill F]

For the meet, make sure you bring good hiking shoes, a tripod, and I recommend you bring an ND filter (at least a 0.6) so you can use long shutter speeds for the falls.

Mark

Showing just how ignorant I am, what is a ND filter? :o

[saravrose]

Showing just how ignorant I am, what is a ND filter? :o

neutral density filter.. I use a few ND grad filters which are wonderful for landscapes...

http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam/User-Guide/filter/filter-ND.html

[Bill F]

neutral density filter.. I use a few ND grad filters which are wonderful for landscapes...

http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam/User-Guide/filter/filter-ND.html

Thanks for the link and the info.

[T.D.]

Rats! I just found this thread. I'd love to do this, but the 19th won't work for me (going to a friend's wedding).

If you decide to do another, I'm in Salem and would be happy to work logistics for a Silver Falls trip.

Have fun!

[Mark_Cohran]

Rats! I just found this thread. I'd love to do this, but the 19th won't work for me (going to a friend's wedding).

If you decide to do another, I'm in Salem and would be happy to work logistics for a Silver Falls trip.

Have fun!

We'll definitely keep that in mind!

Mark

[Jaymz]

Okay.... so i'm a little younger than y'all.. hope ya don't mind...

sari

Don't worry, I am not that old....yet. I just feel that way. :p I still plan on being there, I may avoid the hotel though, I have family and friends in that area I could stay with.

[misspix]

Not going to be able to make this trip :( (scheduling snafu with daughters wedding) but I would love to hook up with any future NW shoots!

[Bill F]

I've got my hotel reservations, any idea where to meet? Hotel lobby at 5?

[saravrose]

hi guys.. unfortunately it looks like my new job is going to take predence over a weekend in Oregon... i'm dissapointed i'm not going to be able to make it for this trip but i'll make sure to catch the next one...

sari

[Mark_Cohran]

So, right now I don't know if we have enough people to actually have a meet - how many can we get confirmed? If we don't have at least 4 photographers, I suggest we reschedule.

Mark

[Bill F]

I'm going no matter what. I need a weekend away. I'm staying at the Holiday Inn Express mentioned earlier in the thread. I'll watch this thread to see whether there will be anyone to meet. I'll PM my cell # to anyone who wants to meet up. Come on folks, at the very worst, it's a day to talk our favorite hobby and see some stuff that some of us haven't seen before.

[Jaymz]

I am having issues with getting a babysitter for the weekend. Seems everyone I know also has plans, so at this point it looks like I am not going. I am not, no way, uh-uh, forget it, bringing a 4 year old and a 3 year old (3 yrs old today actually).

[Mark_Cohran]

Well, Bill and I are going regardless. If other's want to join us, PM me and I'll send you contact information to coordinate with us.

Mark

[Mark_Cohran]

Looks like it's just me and Bill. We're headed out this morning - wish us luck. We'll post some photos later I'm sure.

Mark

[Mark_Cohran]

Well, Bill F and I met this morning for a shoot in the Columbia River Gorge. We had a great time chatting about photography and hiking up to the waterfalls with our equipment backpacks and our tripods. Here's a shot of Bridal Veil:

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It was a great day for hiking and chatting, and I think you can see Bill was having a good time:

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Hope we can get some more members to join us next time.

Mark

P.S. The beer and the Chinese food after the shoot was great!

[Bill F]

I posted a few photos in Travel and Landscapes.

Link (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=205687)

It was a lot of fun. More to see than you would believe. I want to thank Mark for being such a good host. He's a hell of a nice guy. I'm thinking about going back in October. With all of the green the area looked incredible. With the fall colors it should be amazing.

Who's up for October?

[Titus213]

RATS! I've been busy the past couple of weeks and totally missed this. And what weather you had...

[Bill F]

Why don't we put together a member list for people who want to be notified about any northwest meets? Mark or I can add the names to a buddy list and send the notification of upcoming plans.

[coreypolis]

i'd be intrsted in future plans, how about a Northwest Trek day?

[Bill F]

i'd be intrsted in future plans, how about a Northwest Trek day?

That would work for me. I bought a one year pass for Northwest Trek and Pt Defiance Zoo. I think a nice short trip would be the Tacoma waterfront on the way to and ending at the Pt Defiance Zoo. I added you to my buddy list for Northwest info. If you hear anything local, I would appreciate a PM or an email.

[coreypolis]

cool, will do.

[drewcrew]

That would work for me. I bought a one year pass for Northwest Trek and Pt Defiance Zoo. I think a nice short trip would be the Tacoma waterfront on the way to and ending at the Pt Defiance Zoo. I added you to my buddy list for Northwest info. If you hear anything local, I would appreciate a PM or an email.

Bill and/or Mark: Please include me in your buddy list as I was not able to make your shoot a couple of weeks ago -- but would like to get together with other shooters in the near future, especially those in/around Oregon/Washington.

Thanks!

Nick

[Mark_Cohran]

No problem.

[Titus213]

Put me on your list too, please. Sounds good.

[Bill F]

Put me on your list too, please. Sounds good.

Got ya Dave.

[ibdb]

FYI guys (and gals), the next NWTrek photo day is 10/7.

http://www.nwtrek.org/page.php?id=135

[dmp]

Thanks for the link on that, ibdb :)

[aussieskier]

Hey I would love to be added to the notification list. Hopefully I can fit in a meet with the college schedule. Cheers,
Riley

[saravrose]

absolutely the next get together be sure to let me know... I would love to meet up with ya and was sincerely disappointed that I had to pass last time.....

sari

[Mark_Cohran]

Okay, you're both on the notification list. It's doubtful we'll have a get together before the winter rains set it, but who knows. I hear there's an el Nino forming, so we may hae a mild, dry winter.

Mark

[rcboats1]

I realize that this thread doesnt get alot of traffic, but I would like to be added to the notification list also.

Thank you,
Kelly.

[hard12find]

I too was hoping for a NW get together...please add me to the list for next year, Maryhill museum might be fun, bridge of the gods and all that, definately no shortage of photo ops here.... Jim
P.S. would be glad to help with the organizing or whatever...

[Mark_Cohran]

It certainly looks like we've got a growing list of photographers for our next meet. It's difficult to plan much in advance during this season, but maybe we can put together a meet for early spring.

Mark

[Permagrin]

AUUUGH! How could I have missed this thread? Would have gone to the gorge in a heartbeat....

Mark, would you please put us on that notification list too? I seem always catch things around here AFTER they're over!

[T.D.]

AUUUGH! How could I have missed this thread? Would have gone to the gorge in a heartbeat....

Mark, would you please put us on that notification list too? I seem always catch things around here AFTER they're over!

I couldn't make the first one, but I've since subscribed to the thread so I know when activity's afoot. Offer is still good to help with logistics if anyone wants to come to the Willamette Valley area (Salem, Silver Falls, etc).

[chrishunt]

Thanks for the heads up on this thread, hard12find. I'm in for a meet.

[jessiper]

Please put me on the notification list. Depending on the day and for how long, I'd love to do that! Thanks!

[Mark_Cohran]

Okay, I've added everyone to the notification list. I'm going to assume everyone would like to wait until it's warmer and drier before the next meet. If we do get enough people this go around, I'm going to suggest we meet for dinner the evening before (for those traveling to the area where we are going to shoot), and then shoot the next day.

Mark

[AJ Montgomery]

Sounds like many of you may be interested in NWPhotographers.net

If you like to get together with other photographers in and around the Pacific Northwest, you really should check it out. As a matter of impecable timing, there is currently scheduled a meeting of members in Centralia where there will be demonstrations, conversation, food and drink. Beyond that, NWPhotographers.net members regularly schedule outings to photograph sites and events of the area. Some notable outings of recent past include a chartered boat trip to Protection Island in search of Tufted Puffins and other fowl, a stroll through the Bloedel Reserve, numerous gatherings at area wildlife reserves, photographer only shoots at NW Trek and more.

NWPhotographers.net is free to it's members and is not commercially affiliated in anyway. Quite simply, it is a place to share with area photographers, just as is being suggested here in this thread.

OK, enough, are you interested? Here is a link: http://www.nwphotographers.net
See you there!

[timbernet]

Add me to the list too please!

I am on AJ's list too, but Centrailia is a bit far for me right now...

[Mark_Cohran]

Add me to the list too please!

I am on AJ's list too, but Centrailia is a bit far for me right now...

You're added.

Mark

[hard12find]

Mark,
I have started listing all of the people I notice are from the NW, in my buddy list...so we should compare lists before the next meet and PM invite any not on your master list.
Jim

[<AkulA>]

Mark, Jim -

Make sure I get on your guy's list as well!!!!

[Mark_Cohran]

Mark,
I have started listing all of the people I notice are from the NW, in my buddy list...so we should compare lists before the next meet and PM invite any not on your master list.
Jim

Sure, no problem.

Mark

[Mark_Cohran]

Mark, Jim -

Make sure I get on your guy's list as well!!!!

You're on it.

Mark

[<AkulA>]

Good! If I were anymore Northwest I'd be in CANADA! Ahhhaaahhhh!!!!! Thanks!

[Chandler.]

Add me to those lists, please. I'd love to meet all of you.

[SeattleJerry]

Add me as well

[Mark_Cohran]

Add me to those lists, please. I'd love to meet all of you.

Add me as well

You're both added.

Mark

[AJ Montgomery]

Mark, did you get my PM?

[Mark_Cohran]

Mark, did you get my PM?

I think so. Was it about comparing lists?

Mark

[AJ Montgomery]

I think so. Was it about comparing lists?

Mark

Just wanted to see if perhaps you and the list of others that you have been assembling were interested in joining a slew of other area photographers over on nwphotographers.net as we often plan outings and meetings as a group. In a nutshell, you are creating a means of communicating with area photographers and that is what NWP is all about. NWPhotographers.net is free and not commercially affiliated, just a bunch of local photographers who like sharing and getting together. NWP provides a wealth of opportunity for area photogs to share images and talk photography, just like here and on other forums, only it is comprised of local area folks, like you and me.

LINK IN MY SIGNATURE:

[Beau Hudspeth]

I will do what I can to attend ... Lord willing and the creek don't rise. :p

[Beau Hudspeth]

Just wanted to see if perhaps you and the list of others that you have been assembling were interested in joining a slew of other area photographers over on nwphotographers.net as we often plan outings and meetings as a group. In a nutshell, you are creating a means of communicating with area photographers and that is what NWP is all about. NWPhotographers.net is free and not commercially affiliated, just a bunch of local photographers who like sharing and getting together. NWP provides a wealth of opportunity for area photogs to share images and talk photography, just like here and on other forums, only it is comprised of local area folks, like you and me.

LINK IN MY SIGNATURE:You already snagged me ... ;)

[Mark_Cohran]

How is late March for a shoot looking for everyone?

Mark

[timbernet]

How is late March for a shoot looking for everyone?

Mark

I'm down for it!

[theague]

Never realized how many NW photographers there were on here.

I'd be willing to meet for a photo day somewhere. Mark since you're creating a list you are welcome to add me.

Late March would be ok with me as long as we can get a date somewhat ahead of time. My wife loves to plan things out a month or so in advance so availability will continue to be reduced the closer we get to the actual date. :)

[chrishunt]

March is good... and any lists out there, add me please :)

[coreypolis]

Hmm, to help get things started, what do we want to shoot?
people, landscapes, animals, other?

NW Trek end of march? other ideas?

[Beau Hudspeth]

I'm down for it!Still depends on where, but I'm game!

[Mark_Cohran]

Hmm, to help get things started, what do we want to shoot?
people, landscapes, animals, other?

NW Trek end of march? other ideas?

Well, honestly, I'm kind of tired of shooting waterfalls, but I'm up for just about anything else.

We can tentativel set-up a date for the last weekend in March (Saturday), so we just need to choose a location and theme.

Mark

[cosworth]

Another vote to have it in mid Wa state to get the Canucks there.

[Mark_Cohran]

Another vote to have it in mid Wa state to get the Canucks there.


I'm okay with that, but I'm going to have to rely on the WA folks to recommend a good location that fits with whatever theme we finally choose.

If people will PM me some thematic suggestions, I'll collect them a put up a poll.

Mark

[saravrose]

Hi. i'm really unfamiliar with Washington State but i'm up for just about anything y'all decide as long as we have a date in the next few weeks to get time off of work it sounds like fun..

[Mark_Cohran]

I've PM'd everyone who previously asked to be notified of an upcoming meet. Since I can only PM 5 people at once, it would behoove you, if you're interested, to subscribe to this thread so you can keep up to date with the final plans.

Mark

[Permagrin]

Hmm, to help get things started, what do we want to shoot?
people, landscapes, animals, other?

NW Trek end of march? other ideas?

Well, honestly, I'm kind of tired of shooting waterfalls, but I'm up for just about anything else.

We can tentativel set-up a date for the last weekend in March (Saturday), so we just need to choose a location and theme.

Mark

We're always up for NW Trek...love that place :D

[<AkulA>]

I like the idea of a meet anywhere in Washington (central WA is a plus for everyone I'd say) I dunno about NW Trek tho - think about the POTN members that don't have much in the way of long lenses... it might not be much fun. Maybe it's just me mis-remembering what NW Trek is like, but aren't most of the animals quite a ways away??

[hard12find]

Hi Mark,
You can count me in as well and I will hit everyone on my buddy list as well.

I enjoy shooting in downtown Tacoma, along the Ruston way waterfront, then on to Point Defiance park, you can get old architecture, industry (port of Tacoma), shipping, waterfront with modern trains, people, fire boats, ocassional Bald eagles, then point Defiance has Japenese garden, rose garden (summer) steam train logging camp. fort Nisqually, Never Never land, and more waterfront beach access, views to the Narrows Bridge etc.....Lots of variety....
Jim

[T.D.]

I'm in. That date works for me.

Chris

[saravrose]

here's a thought.. what about seattle?. If were leaning towards an urban cityscape kind of meet... I went to Tacoma to the chihuly exhibit and it seemed like a poor man's seattle.. which I loved!!.. and had more photo ops than just about any city i've been in..

sari

[saravrose]

what is NW trek?

[rambler71]

Subscribed... I would love to participate...

If someone wants to try motorsports there is a great opportunity in Portland at Portland International Raceway on the 17th of March. There is an enduro that day with plenty of shooting opportunities from 9am until 8pm.

More info here... http://www.icscc.com/forms/r_announce/CSCC_07_Enduro_Announce.pdf

[saravrose]

I'm in. That date works for me.

Chris

hi chris.. I'd be thrilled to meet ya... :D :D

[pepperoni]

I was PM'd and told to check out this thread.

I'm not much of a bird guy, but I'll be at Portland International Raceway shooting the ICSCC 8 hour Enduro on March 17th. The race starts at noon, and ends at 8:00pm. There are many different vantage points around the track that are 'equipment-friendly' for the long and short lens owners. I should have my 300mm F/4L IS by then. :D

If anyone's interested in making this event into a meet, I'm all for it. If not, no biggie. Just feel free to keep me in the loop otherwise.

AJ, FWIW, maybe the "membership" forum on NWP.net could be open to everyone. I've been signed up a while and still can't view specific sections of that site where the meeting talk seems to be happening.
$.02

John

[Photolistic]

Count me in.

[Mr. Clean]

I'd like to get in at some point! Someone holler! Any thoughts on where or what? Centralia's close by for me but I'd prefer some shootin' time ya know.

[Mark_Cohran]

I'd like to keep the date set for now (last Saturday in March), so the people that would like to make plans to for the meet can do so. Location will be somewhat determined by the theme we choose - for example, urban photography is going to need to be in a city and seascapes along the coast. So, let's focus on the theme first and then decide on the best location (or vice versa). I can put up a poll if that's the desire of the group.

Mark

[T.D.]

I'd like to keep the date set for now (last Saturday in March), so the people that would like to make plans to for the meet can do so. Location will be somewhat determined by the theme we choose - for example, urban photography is going to need to be in a city and seascapes along the coast. So, let's focus on the theme first and then decide on the best location (or vice versa). I can put up a poll if that's the desire of the group.

Mark

Mark, I think a poll is a good idea. That will get the conversation started and narrowed a bit.

Some ideas:

Oregon Coast
Downtown Portland
Northwest Trek
Downtown Seattle

Just my thoughts....

[Mark_Cohran]

Mark, I think a poll is a good idea. That will get the conversation started and narrowed a bit.

Some ideas:

Oregon Coast
Downtown Portland
Northwest Trek
Downtown Seattle

Just my thoughts....

Any other suggestion to help me set up the poll?

Mark

[aussieskier]

I'm in (tenatively) I might have a Softball game to shoot...

Update: I am free saturday till about 12 (if its close buy) have a softball game at 2 in eugene

[Photolistic]

So is everyone going to bring their cameras? That might look funny. 20 white L lenses running around.

[dispatchermike21]

Ok with me long or short.......... have L Glass will travel.

[Mark_Cohran]

So is everyone going to bring their cameras? That might look funny. 20 white L lenses running around.

What's so funny about that? We'll have crowd following us around wondering what all the fuss is about. :)

Mark

[aussieskier]

I will make a preemptive vote for Ptown.. (not that i am biased :) )

[Photolistic]

What's so funny about that? We'll have crowd following us around wondering what all the fuss is about. :)

Mark

Nothing at all! I think it will be hilarious... we will have to act all official and stuff. lol

[timbernet]

what is NW trek?

http://www.nwtrek.org/

Good place for you to play with Chuck.... But Urban Photography is something that I like... Sadly Boring/Sandy don't let me do that often ... but Portland or Seattle would rock if the weather was okay...

[aussieskier]

basically if it isn't raining.. were good

[aussieskier]

Oh btw.. misting doesn't count :)

[<AkulA>]

Yea, Mark - I like those options, but I agree that Tacoma is an outstanding place to shoot - it should be added to the poll as well. Lots and lots of variety there!

[saravrose]

I'd like to keep the date set for now (last Saturday in March), so the people that would like to make plans to for the meet can do so. Location will be somewhat determined by the theme we choose - for example, urban photography is going to need to be in a city and seascapes along the coast. So, let's focus on the theme first and then decide on the best location (or vice versa). I can put up a poll if that's the desire of the group.

Mark

okay.. i'll give my bosses the dates so I can be free... this will be fun!! and boy could i use the time away..

Mark, I think a poll is a good idea. That will get the conversation started and narrowed a bit.

Some ideas:

Oregon Coast
Downtown Portland
Northwest Trek
Downtown Seattle

Just my thoughts....

I love any of these.. I've never been to the Oregon Coast and the northwest trek sounds interesting and good practice for chuck.. I will admit to loving Seattle and any excuse to go there works wonders for me.. :D :D .. I think I might just get my road trip after all... ;)

sari

[timbernet]

I love any of these.. I've never been to the Oregon Coast and the northwest trek sounds interesting and good practice for chuck.. I will admit to loving Seattle and any excuse to go there works wonders for me.. :D :D .. I think I might just get my road trip after all... ;)

sari

The PacNorthwest is great - you should take a month out here!

[saravrose]

The PacNorthwest is great - you should take a month out here!

shh!! I may just decide to move.. ;) ;) .. .. I do have a cousin in Seattle that I would love to see..

[Mark_Cohran]

I'd like to add Gig Harbor to the list as a possiblity, it's a little seaport on Puget Sound (and about an hour ferry ride from Seattle). Also, Astoria, Oregon is one of those gritty seaport towns.

Mark

[saravrose]

I'd like to add Gig Harbor to the list as a possiblity, it's a little seaport on Puget Sound (and about an hour ferry ride from Seattle). Also, Astoria, Oregon is one of those gritty seaport towns.

Mark

that sounds like fun!! and original as well... :D

[timbernet]

I'd like to add Gig Harbor to the list as a possiblity, it's a little seaport on Puget Sound (and about an hour ferry ride from Seattle). Also, Astoria, Oregon is one of those gritty seaport towns.

Mark

Astoria is pretty sweet - the Astoria bridge is insane to drive across.... OH and Fort Stevens is a great state campground out there...

[Titus213]

I'll keep the end of March as open as I can....sounds like fun.

[Mr. Clean]

Those areas sound great Mark. I was going to suggest the Washington coast up 101 past Ocean Shores and what not but I'm going there this Sunday. It's a nice drive and there's a ton of little beaches on the way.

Northwest Trek or downtown Portland/Seattle would be my vote. Pike Place is a great place for candids, but it gets crowded! I've never been to NW Trek.

[Mark_Cohran]

The suggestions I have so far are:

Downtown Portland - Urban Photography
Downtown Seattle - Urban Photography
Astoria - Seaport Photography/Urban Photography
Gig Harbor AM/Seattle PM - Landscape and Urban Photography (Puget Sound via Ferry)
Oregon Coast (Canon Beach) - Landscape/Seascape
NW Trek - Wildlife/Landscape Photography

So, I'll wait until the end of today to collect anymore suggestions then put up a poll tomorrow with the final results. So, if you have any interesting ideas, post them here or PM me.

Mark

[coreypolis]

it would probably be more of a weekend thing, but hte san juan islands are just plain awesome.

[tiefelj]

I'm good with the last weekend in March and I'll try to make it.
But it depends on where--of course.


Jake

[theague]

Just and FYI on Gig Harbor... it's a really small down-town area. There are no Ferries from Gig Harbor to Seattle. You can drive to Bremerton from Gig Harbor which is about a 30-40 min drive, then catch a ferry from Bremerton to Seattle. The other option is driving "around" which is basically going through Tacoma and heading north on I-5. That would be 45-55 minute drive as opposed to a 30-40 min drive to bremerton a wait in line for a ferry and then a ferry ride...

Seattle has recently added a new park, it's Olympic Sculpture Park with, if I remember correctly, around 20 or so art sculptures. It overlooks Elliot Bay and you can see the Olympic Mountains. Here is a webpage (http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/OSP/default.asp) with info about it. This page (http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/OSP/AboutOSP/default.asp)has more "specific" info about the park itself.

The last Saturday in march should work for me at this point. :)