Atlanta, Georgia POTN'ers

[TomPierce]

If you are an Atlanta Georgia area POTN'er, please say hello and reply to this thread.

I'm just trying to get a head count for possible future outings and get-togethers.

If you have suggestions for what YOU think would be a fun photo outing let me know that too.

I, for one, would love to put together a G&N shoot locally and hire some of the models that I (as an individual) can't ever afford.


Tom

[sogafyrfytr]

Not Atlanta, but Georgia, Valdosta - Exit 22 I-75!

[austincabot]

Shout out. Milledgeville via Peachtree City.

[mspringfield]

Does Smyrna count? :)

[TomPierce]

Keep 'em coming !

As far a I'm concerned the 'Atlanta area' is the whole northwest corner of the state :)

Tom

[Jamie Holladay]

Is Gadsden AL close enough to count?

[MinisterStanley]

I'm usually in Atlanta 2 or 3 times a year visiting my mother. Keep me informed of any events and if I'm in town, I would love to attend.

[KatmanDu]

Braselton.

[ifonline]

Braselton here as well.

[gpfmartin]

Hi Atlantans. I'm a neighbor of Michael's (in Smyrna).
:D

[ifonline]

Welcome aboard!

[Lowbyte]

Duluth by the 85/985 split.

Harry I'll wave when I pass exit 22 next week on my way to Ocala.

[ifonline]

Duluth by the 85/985 split.

Harry I'll wave when I pass exit 22 next week on my way to Ocala.

I pass by there all the time on the way to Photo Barn in Lilburn. Oh how I wish there was a large (read: B&H) store in or very near Braselton. Heck, I'd even settle for one in Gwinnett!

[chap]

I'm in Brookhaven. I'd definitely be game for getting out to shoot. I always seem to have trouble coming up with things to do locally.

[sogafyrfytr]

Duluth by the 85/985 split.

Harry I'll wave when I pass exit 22 next week on my way to Ocala.


Lowbyte you didn't wave big enough when you passed - didn't know when you headed by!

[dooboo]

Suwanee in Gwinnett County!

What Up, folks?

Andy

[ifonline]

Welcome aboard!

[ANali]

Woodstock here. Let me know what gets planned - not interested in a G&N session though.

Andrea

[ifonline]

Woodstock here. Let me know what gets planned - not interested in a G&N session though.

Andrea

Okay, but what if I'm the subject? Let's see... is there a horror section here?

[austincabot]

I'm up for a meet as well. Anywhere Intown? What about any run-down / urban stuff? What does everybody in ATL like to shoot?

[Lowbyte]

Lowbyte you didn't wave big enough when you passed - didn't know when you headed by!

That was a rough trip- I almost needed your help about mile 35. The rear brakes locked/overheated on a brand new trailer I was towing :rolleyes:

That was a little more excitement then I needed that evening, not to mention the 25 minutes under the trailer resolving the problem.

I'd love to take some first-responder photos, but not if they are hosing down a trailer attached to my truck. I know- I'm picky.


Anyone have some suggestions for this Sunday?

[micxba]

Can't believe I missed this one [:)]
Lawrenceville here....

[Bob F]

Hello , Another One here from Stone Mountain!!!

[ifonline]

I was thinking about stopping by Stone Mountain this weekend, work permitting!

[Harleypugs]

Live in Kennesaw...work in Smyrna....

Howdy all...

Jon

[dbvirago]

Dunwoody here.

lcfr-nl437, is that a firefighters badge? You must be kinda busy. Good luck

[Lowbyte]

Happy Memorial Day weekend to all...

http://www.lowbyte.com/pix/web-DuluthFlag_24426.jpg

Never forget...
--marc

[getabetterpic]

I'm in Kennesaw, work in Atlanta, so I'm around town. I'm in for some type of GTG.

[austincabot]

Let do something Someweekend Soon. The weather in the evenings is great. Maybe some evening during the golden hour? Then dinner perhaps?

[evilmichael]

I'm in Dahlonega and work in Doooluth. Going downtown (Atl) sounds like fun for a day.

[|)\/8]

Happy Memorial Day weekend to all...

http://www.lowbyte.com/pix/web-DuluthFlag_24426.jpg

Never forget...
--marc

Lowbyte,

Saw your picture and had to :), here is one of mine from Memorial Day. I live in Duluth.

http://www.dykstra.us/images/IMG_0365_C.jpg

[getabetterpic]

I'm in Dahlonega and work in Doooluth. Going downtown (Atl) sounds like fun for a day.

I'd be up to going up to Dahlonega sometime, hiking some of the parks up there.

[Lowbyte]

Lowbyte,
Saw your picture and had to :), here is one of mine from Memorial Day. I live in Duluth.


Dittio.

Looking forward to a GTG someday ;-)

[Grimm75]

Buford (north of Atlanta) here. Just moved to GA a few months ago. Looking for some good landscape shot locations or creepy old cemeteries to test my IR camera (which should arrive today!) around the area. Open to meet and greets anywhere to learn what there is to shoot in GA. Looking forward to hearing for you all.

[mattgreg]

Hello all another SMYRNA res. here.

[evilmichael]

Why don't we try and get together to meet, swap shoot locations or whatever else. Looks like there was a fair response from the ATL POTN'ers.

As usual , everyone is everywhere in Metro Atlanta. Give me your thoughts and I will scout meeting locations in North Metro. Then if we get it going, we can move to different areas next time.

"North" being Roswell, Alpharetta, Duluth, Norcross..you get the picture.

(I am open to any area though, I just know the northside better.)

What ya think..?

[ifonline]

I'm up for a get-together, assuming that I don't get called away for work.

[Lowbyte]

Grimm75,

If the cemeterys are your thing you should check out Oakland Cemetery downtown---
http://www.oaklandcemetery.com/

I haven't been myself, but have seen other groups organize trips downthere.

Speaking of North Metro- I'll give a heads-up to everybody- the Falcons start their training camp at the end of July in Flowery Branch.

The set up is great for those wanting high quality football images. Coach Mora really made it a great environment for the Fans, we will just have to wait-n-see what happens this year under Petrino. Even though the rules state otherwise nobody gave me any grief over my 1d2n and 300/2.8L.

Here is a montage I made from one session in July of last year (sorry about the colors/quality- I think these got eaten in colorspace conversions last year)

http://www.lowbyte.com/pix/fm-ftc0727n.jpg

They haven't updated the website for this year yet (they never do till the last minute) but they do post a schedule for the whole camp when it happens. You can take a look here to get an idea of what the schedule will look like-
http://atlantafalcons.com/team/tc.jsp

I'll be there this year for 5 or 6 sessions, anyone else interested?

[Grimm75]

Lowbyte, thanks for the info, I actually went down to Oakland this past weekend. I found out about it on the net. There are some photos in the Still Life/Exp./B&W forum. :)

[Grimm75]

I'd be up for a meet and greet with the others who mentioned it here. Keep us all posted.

[fullwood]

I'm about 2 hrs. from atlanta.

[mikerault]

Alpharetta, Ga.

Would love to get together with everyone. Of course my usual is shooting the bottom of Lake Lanier, not everyone would like that I guess!

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t155/mikerault/4fa06ba2.jpg

Mike

[evilmichael]

Ok Sport's and Scuba fans and everything in between, how about Saturday July 14th, somewhere around Roswell. A location near GA.400 so those unfamilure with the area won't have such a hard time?

[mattgreg]

Saturday the 14th works for me. I don't care where.

[getabetterpic]

Sounds good to me. I don't think I have anything planned for that day.

[Grimm75]

Sounds like a plan to me!

[Lowbyte]

I have a few suggestions for a place to meet on the 14th towards Roswell... (I'm going from memory, so if someplace is gone a local needs to speak up :) )

Why I picked these places-
I'm assuming we are talking mid to late afternoon (1 to 4pm?)
No reservations for a group required
We can drag some tables together without getting thrown out
People can eat or drink as they see fit
Can be found from I-285/GA-400

Off GA-400 Exit 5A - Perimeter Mall Area - Taco Mac
Off GA-400 Exit 8 Mansell Road - Chapps
Off GA-400 Exit 10 Old Milton Parkway - Five Seasons Brewery

Somebody pick a place and a time :-D

If those on the Gwinnett I-85 corridor (I see buford, duluth, etc) want to carpool I can pick people up at the Kroger on Sugarloaf Parkway across from Gwinnett Arena.

I can take 4 people in my Expedition.

[austincabot]

Any Idea on where we're going yet and at what time (morning or night)? I think I'll be able to take off of work (im the manager :lol: ). Looking forward to meeting you guys. Anybody have anything to sell around that time? I'm looking to extend my setup and was wondering if anybody has a 20d, 24-70 f/2.8, 28-70 f/2.8, 50mm f/1.8, or cheaper used 30d. I'm open to all sorts of things though too.

Hope to see you all soon.

What about starting an email chain? Mines austin@austincabot.com

[Lowbyte]

Austin,
Our posts must have crossed in the ether... So nothing definite yet. I would prefer to keep all the decision making on the forum. My past experience herding cats over email (starting from an open forum) is that it just leads to people rehashing the discussion when the join the email list not knowing whats already been decided.

Plus this is an open invite. So as things are decided everyone knows whats going, even if you read this topic on the 12th- you can show up.

Now if this turns into something regular- and people want a list, I can set one up in a heartbeat on my servers. Speaking of something regular- would the Gwinnett people be intersted in picking a spot for a every fourth wed or turs of the month get-together?

[evilmichael]

I'm for 5 Seasons. See http://www.5seasonsbrewing.com/?q=events/alpharetta
Called them, they have a room for 20 available on the 14th..no cost!!

My email for the chain is digipic@alltel.net

If this sounds like a winner, I can post the event on the members activity forum, say Tuesday night. That should give plenty of time for folks to make up their mind.

[mikerault]

5 seasons sounds good to me (about a mile away)

Mike

[Lowbyte]

I'm fine with 5 seasons, 2pm?

[evilmichael]

I'm for 5 Seasons. See http://www.5seasonsbrewing.com/?q=events/alpharetta
Called them, they have a room for 20 available on the 14th..no cost!!

My email for the chain is digipic@alltel.net

If this sounds like a winner, I can post the event on the members activity forum, say Tuesday night. That should give plenty of time for folks to make up their mind.

2PM is ok with me, they said they would need the room around 4. If we needed, we can relocate to another part of the brewery.:cool:

[kyleturbo]

peachtree city here.

[getabetterpic]

You guys want to maybe go and shoot historic Roswell after the food?

[Lowbyte]

getabetterpic: I can give you a solid Maybe :)

So things are firming up for the 14th. For a more immediate concern- any of the Gwinett contingent going to the Duluth Fireworks on the 3rd?

I pick my spot around 7 or 730 and picnic until the show.

Scott Hudgens Park at River Green (off of Peachtree Industrial Blvd.)
Photos from last years show (http://www.lowbyte.com/photos/2006-07-03-DuluthFireworks)

Entertainment begins at 6:00 pm
Fireworks begin at 9:30 pm

[Harleypugs]

I think I could make it....

Coolness...

[austincabot]

I will not be able to make it now...I'll be out on a motorcycle trip with my dad.

[evilmichael]

Hey everyone, please see:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3485786#post3485786

[Lowbyte]

Hope everyone got their fill of fireworks- I posted my captures from Lenox Square

In the Urban Life forum, Click here

Anyone else out there to enjoy the shower of embers and fireworks debris??

[austincabot]

Hope everyone got their fill of fireworks- I posted my captures from Lenox Square

In the Urban Life forum, Click here

Anyone else out there to enjoy the shower of embers and fireworks debris??

LowByte - your link didn't work so decided to add it here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=344204)

[evilmichael]

LowByte - your link didn't work so decided to add it here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=344204)

Neither of the links worked for me..

[Lowbyte]

Thanks- I went back and fixed the post too. Apparently I choose the wrong number for the thread id.

[Lowbyte]

The Falcons have posted the schedule for Training Camp

The old URL I posted don't work anymore- You can find the times & dates under the schedule button but here are the first few:

07/26/07 3pm Training Camp Practice - 3:00pm
07/27/07 8:30am Training Camp Practice - 8:30am
07/27/07 6pm Training Camp Practice - 6:00pm
07/28/07 3pm Training Camp Practice - 3:00pm
07/29/07 8:30am Training Camp Practice - 8:30am
07/29/07 6pm Training Camp Practice - 6:00pm
07/30/07 3pm Training Camp Practice - 3:00pm
07/31/07 8:30am Training Camp Practice - 8:30am

See you guys next Sat the 14th at 5 Seasons Brewery @ 2pm :D

[JeffreyVB]

The Falcons have posted the schedule for Training Camp

The old URL I posted don't work anymore- You can find the times & dates under the schedule button but here are the first few:

07/26/07 3pm Training Camp Practice - 3:00pm
07/27/07 8:30am Training Camp Practice - 8:30am
07/27/07 6pm Training Camp Practice - 6:00pm
07/28/07 3pm Training Camp Practice - 3:00pm
07/29/07 8:30am Training Camp Practice - 8:30am
07/29/07 6pm Training Camp Practice - 6:00pm
07/30/07 3pm Training Camp Practice - 3:00pm
07/31/07 8:30am Training Camp Practice - 8:30am

See you guys next Sat the 14th at 5 Seasons Brewery @ 2pm :D

I am gonna try to hit the 6pm practices on the 6th and 8th. Any tips and tricks or things I should know re: shooting the training camp practices??

[Harleypugs]

Anyone interested in going to the High museum to see Annie Leibovitz's work?

Jon

[Lowbyte]

JefferyVB,

Off of the top of my head the best advice I can give is backgrounds, backgrounds, backgrounds. The one problem with the first two weeks of TC is the 90 players on the practice field.

There is always someone else or a group standing behind the catch you are trying to capture. I have lots of shots with two and three balls in the air :-D

I find the best overall shots come during the 7 on 7 and full team drills towards the end of the sessions. This is not to discourage you- I'm just trying to keep you from taking 800 pictures where in 725 of them you can't tell who the subject really is.

If anyone else is going I'll be at the Thurs 3pm, Fri 6pm and Sun morning practices. I'll be the guy with the 300L and a red backpack. Feel free to say hi if you drop by.

[evilmichael]

:rolleyes: Getting in to shoot at Falcons Camp should be a breeze. Everyone with a camera will be in Virginia. No parking issues, banging lens with other shooters, free food and everyone gets a free jersey. Number 6, 8, maybe 14 :-?

[Lowbyte]

I'm a little curious how tomorrow will work out- I'm just hoping that everyone keeps their heads and nothing stupid happens inside the facility.

[Photonfinder]

darn, i just moved FROM PTC to Louisville thinking that there weren't any groups there but i was checking in the wrong part of the site. now i cannot find one for louisville

[evilmichael]

I'm a little curious how tomorrow will work out- I'm just hoping that everyone keeps their heads and nothing stupid happens inside the facility.

From the news reports, it was a very low key protest, which is good. Boring TV news but good.

[Lowbyte]

It was fine, just a bunch of people who need a real job :-P Somebody has too much money and free time though, they had an air-banner made and had a service buzz around the Falcons Facility with their nasty little message.

The media- all of the remotes and sat trucks (who I assume were there for ESPN) made for much more of a 'disturbance' then the demonstration. It brought traffic to a crawl as the trucks really limited visibility around the strange curved entrance into the parking area.

[JeffreyVB]

:rolleyes: Getting in to shoot at Falcons Camp should be a breeze. Everyone with a camera will be in Virginia. No parking issues, banging lens with other shooters, free food and everyone gets a free jersey. Number 6, 8, maybe 14 :-?

This is true!! :D

[mc4fun]

Hello everyone, I just came across this. Snellville here. Let me know if there are more happenings in The ATL

I am just learning and it sounds like there is some knowledge here!!

[tlong]

Hi guys...I am in Newnan...

[evilmichael]

Hi Tracey, welcome to the POTN! Well ATL POTN'ers, wanna have get together #2 at a shooting location or some food establishment? Lets say August 25 or 26th?? Gives everyone plenty of time to plan, man! Your thoughts everyone...!!!

[Grimm75]

Sounds like a plan. Any birders out there? Looking for some good birding spots for birds of prey in flight. I'd prefer somewhere in or around Gwinnett County but I'll travel if I have to. :)

[Harleypugs]

Welcome Tracey and other new people....

Evil Mike. I would love to have meeting #2....

The wife and I plan on attending the High museum to see the photography that is on display there on the 25th. Would love to hook up, eat, shoot and then go see the pieces.

Jon

[snafilter]

Hey Folks,

I'm quite new to the field; but eager to learn. I'm in Lawrenceville and would love to meet up with you knowledgeable folks.

Snay

[5spdfrk]

I'm on the Southside of atl.

[Grimm75]

Hey Folks,

I'm quite new to the field; but eager to learn. I'm in Lawrenceville and would love to meet up with you knowledgeable folks.

Snay

Cool, what's up neighbor? :D

[snafilter]

Cool, what's up neighbor? :D

Nothing, nothing, wish I had made it to Flowery Branch didn't think of it and now can't fit it into the schedule.

Good luck with the birds, I'm working my way up to following a 8 month old baby girl. :p

[Grimm75]

Heh, I didn't make it to Flowery Branch either. Of course, I didn't even know that was where the training is held. Go figure, lol.

[chris_m_atl]

Hi everyone! Just discovered this thread. Loganville/Athens territory here! ;)

[KrashKorse]

Hi guys! I am in Lithia Springs. Let me know if there are any goings ons!

[Lowbyte]

So are we still on for Meetup #2 on Sat the 25th?

I propose two possibile locations for 1pm on Sat:
1) Rock Bottom Brewery at Piedmont and Peachtree in Buckhead
2) Loafing Leprechaun on Sugarloaf Parkway @ I85 in Duluth

If anyone is interested I could give a 10 minute session on tips for shooting Airshows or Auto Racing as well.

Who is interested?

[Harleypugs]

I am interested....would vote for Rock Bottom....

[Grimm75]

I'm interested but I may have to work during the mornng/mid-day. If it runs long then I could probably make it. I hope so, I missed the last get together.

[mikerault]

Can't make it...I'll be shooting the Oriskany at 120 feet down...:) Ya'll are welcome to join me...take a deep breath....

Mike

[Lowbyte]

Grimm75- We started at 2pm last time and ran until 530 or so. Hope to see you there!

[jBear2000]

Pencil me in as a maybe - either place is ok by me

[chris_m_atl]

So are we still on for Meetup #2 on Sat the 25th?

I propose two possibile locations for 1pm on Sat:
1) Rock Bottom Brewery at Piedmont and Peachtree in Buckhead
2) Loafing Leprechaun on Sugarloaf Parkway @ I85 in Duluth

If anyone is interested I could give a 10 minute session on tips for shooting Airshows or Auto Racing as well.

Who is interested?

Sounds like fun! I've never been to one of these, but wouldn't mind giving it a shot! :) Does everyone coorespond through email, or this thread?

[jBear2000]

I hadn't been to one before the last one - so I didn't know what to expect. Everyone (except me) brought their gear and talked and shared around the table. And several brought a portfolio of some of their work. I suggest at least bring a good memory or a pencil and paper - lots of good tips - too many for an old fart like me to remember!

[Lowbyte]

Ok- so just to firm this up since we have a few people who have expressed interest-
1pm at Rock Bottom Brewery in Buckhead

http://www.rockbottomsouth.com/index.php?pg=location&sub=loc&location_id=26

If your planning on attending please reply to the thread so I have a rough headcount.

There is no formal agenda, just show up. But figure on Intoductions, pass your portfolio (if you bring one), some quick how-tos if anyone wants to volunteer 5 or 10 minutes of their time followed by general Q&A and chit-chat.

I haven't made any formal arrangement with Rock Bottom, but I will try and get there early to see if we can get a corner to ourselves for a few hours.

[chris_m_atl]

Ok- so just to firm this up since we have a few people who have expressed interest-
1pm at Rock Bottom Brewery in Buckhead

http://www.rockbottomsouth.com/index.php?pg=location&sub=loc&location_id=26

If your planning on attending please reply to the thread so I have a rough headcount.

There is no formal agenda, just show up. But figure on Intoductions, pass your portfolio (if you bring one), some quick how-tos if anyone wants to volunteer 5 or 10 minutes of their time followed by general Q&A and chit-chat.

I haven't made any formal arrangement with Rock Bottom, but I will try and get there early to see if we can get a corner to ourselves for a few hours.

Count me in! There's not too much I could bring to the table, unless I were to bring the laptop for Photoshopping Q&A. :confused: I have a Rebel XTi with Kit lens and 75-300. So, I'll moreso be in learning mode than anything else! :)

[Harleypugs]

I'll be there...

Jon

[evilmichael]

Ok- so just to firm this up since we have a few people who have expressed interest-
1pm at Rock Bottom Brewery in Buckhead

http://www.rockbottomsouth.com/index.php?pg=location&sub=loc&location_id=26

I haven't made any formal arrangement with Rock Bottom, but I will try and get there early to see if we can get a corner to ourselves for a few hours.

:evil::cool: Well, how did it go? I had to travel for work this week and I didn't get back home until late Saturday night. Darn work, messes up my weekend plans!:lol:

[Harleypugs]

We had a great time. Marc, Jon, Chris and myself passed pics around...equipment around...and shot the breeze. We set up tripods, played with a Wimberly side kick, played with a 300 mm 2.8 IS, and did some photoshop/Lightroom work.

We had a great time....

[chris_m_atl]

Thanks everyone for the wonderful experience on Saturday. Toying with the lenses was a real treat! Lowbyte, that 100-400L is definately on my next purchase list. I hope that quick retouch of the skyline worked out well for you, although it was a bit choppy. If you guys are out shooting lightning sometime this week, let me know.

The 300mm 2.8 is a monster!

--Chris

[jBear2000]

Hey, it was great getting together - can't believe how long we were out there on the patio... in the heat...

for you photoshop gurus out there - got a question. I have a landscape shot with a lake at the bottom, a gazebo and building with a tree line through the middle and the sky at the top... funny how that works like that. It is sunrise so the sky and lake reflection have to be one exposure and the trees and building are then fairly dark.
I can magic lasso the sky and lake and invert the selection to bring up the levels pallet and lighten the buildings - but it leaves a line along the selection path even though I use a 32 tolerance. Don't know much about masking or other techniques but would appreciate any tips you may have or if a piece of software makes these complicated selections/masking any easier. I don't want to manually select the path around every leaf.

[chris_m_atl]

I can magic lasso the sky and lake and invert the selection to bring up the levels pallet and lighten the buildings - but it leaves a line along the selection path

Once you make the selection, you could expand the selection by a couple pixels (depending on the image size/resolution) and then feather the selection by 1/2 the same amount. The result will be a more gradual transition between the selected area and the latter.

Another method:

Use the select Color Range tool and click on the areas you want to manipulate. Click OK and you'll have the marching ants. --> Then go to quickmask (shortcut Q on the keyboard) and paint black on the unwanted areas that were inadvertantly included by the Color Range tool. --> Exit Quickmask (Q again) and use the pen tool / lasseu tool / etc to tidy up the selection. --> Lastly, use the Feather command by a couple pixels to smooth the selection.

Another method (and possibly easier and quicker)

Make a Curves Adjustment layer and modify the curve until there is as much contrast as possible between what you want to select. (You could also make a Levels or Brightness-Contrast adjustment layer in combination to further increase the contrast) --> Once you get a clean separation with the area you want to select, use any selection tool you like (magic wand / color range, etc) and click to make the selection. --> Use feather command by a couple pixels --> Once you get the selection tuned, delete the adjustment layers and you'll have the selection.

Hope this makes sense :confused:

--Chris

[jBear2000]

Hey wow Chris - thanks - those tips are fantastic. Too bad I just read them... after three hours of pixel peeping and hand coloring the image where the selection got either too much or too little. One of these days I gotta read the darn instruction book. But these tips looks like I could have save a lot of time your way.

i tried to merge with HDR in PS2 but it didn't take long to figure out I should merge images that were shot on a tripod... handheld doesn't work.

[FatAlbert]

Hi people,
Just recently found these forums having got into photogrphy recently and find that I've missed a recent meet event. I live in the ATL area, Jonesboro and would like to swap tips, meet etc.

Being cheeky now and already asking some advice. I like to photograph aircraft, all sorts from light ac to airliners, to military. I often find myself at Hartsfield, but have not found a really good viewing point so I would welcome any tips on where to get good shots from.

Thanks
Ian

[jBear2000]

Hey Ian,

Try the smaller airports like Charlie Brown over near Mableton or PDK up in Chamblee. There is a hamburger type restaurant at PDK called The Downwind that might be a good place for some of us to meet and spend an afternoon shooting take-offs and landings.
I need some practice before heading up to Columbus for GML.

Also check out the thread on FredMiranda.com called Mustang Air to Air at:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/462776
Tons of great photos and talk about how its done - but get ready - it'll take you half a day to look through the whole thing.

[canonshot10]

I'm from Oxford AL it's about an hour from atlanta. What kind of photography spots are you looking for?

[wesuggs]

Keep me in the loop, i live in roswell

[Restless Nic]

Just came across this thread and wanted to say, "hey Y'all". Am originally from Atlanta but moved to the Caribbean many years ago. Come back for visits about once a year - will be home in December through late January and would like to meet up if there's a get-together planned.

[evilmichael]

There is a hamburger type restaurant at PDK called The Downwind that might be a good place for some of us to meet and spend an afternoon shooting take-offs and landings.
I need some practice before heading up to Columbus for GML.


So who is up for a meet at PDK this weekend? They open at Noon on Saturdays and looks like an interseting aviation shoot location.
http://www.downwindrestaurant.com/

[evilmichael]

Just came across this thread and wanted to say, "hey Y'all". Am originally from Atlanta but moved to the Caribbean many years ago. Come back for visits about once a year - will be home in December through late January and would like to meet up if there's a get-together planned.

Howdy Nic, Thanks for the invitation to Tortola in January! I will hold down the fort while your here in freezing yer buns off in Atlanta! Just kidding of course!! ;):razz:

I am sure we can think up something to do in your time frame. Sounds like the last meet was even better than the first.

Y'all be careful down there, ya hear?!?!

[Harleypugs]

I am in for PDK.

Hey..for those of you interested in being in an email list that I am putting together, please PM me your info.

Thanks,

Jon

[Lowbyte]

I'm a solid maybe for PDK ;)

[evilmichael]

I'm a solid maybe for PDK ;)
Ain't a solid maybe like a "Jumbo Shrimp" or an honest politician?:D

[evilmichael]

I am in for PDK.

Hey..for those of you interested in being in an email list that I am putting together, please PM me your info.

Thanks,

Jon

I did email the restaurant asking about availability, no word back yet.
PM being sent now. Thanks for doing the list Jon.

[chris_m_atl]

So who is up for a meet at PDK this weekend? They open at Noon on Saturdays and looks like an interseting aviation shoot location.
http://www.downwindrestaurant.com/

I don't believe I'll be able to make it to this one. :mad:

I've been setting up a photo booth at the Social Circle Fair every evening this week and the last day is Saturday from 3:00 till dark.

Sunday afternoon would be a winner for me, though! ;)

[evilmichael]

The restaurant emailed back, they stay busy all day, the deck only seats 30 and they won't do a big group. Or a medium group. Around 4PM is the least busy time. They do recommend the observation area next to the park, don't know where that is. What ya'all think?

[Harleypugs]

Either or...I am game for anything.

Jon

[Lowbyte]

Judging by the sat pictures of the airport and the directions given to Downwind, there is a grassy/dirt area inbetween the buildings and the tarmac. I'm guessing thats the "park"

There is also Dresden Park across from the airport down on its southeast corner, but I think the views from there would be limited at best.

So is someone setting a time? I gather from some commentary I found on the downwind that they are not the most friendly establishment. I would imagine as long as we are eating lunch- don't bring 17,000 peices of camera equipment or tripods we could take pictures for as long as our food lasted.

Then they would tell us to hit the road :-P

[evilmichael]

Judging by the sat pictures of the airport and the directions given to Downwind, there is a grassy/dirt area inbetween the buildings and the tarmac. I'm guessing thats the "park"

There is also Dresden Park across from the airport down on its southeast corner, but I think the views from there would be limited at best.

So is someone setting a time? I gather from some commentary I found on the downwind that they are not the most friendly establishment. I would imagine as long as we are eating lunch- don't bring 17,000 peices of camera equipment or tripods we could take pictures for as long as our food lasted.

Then they would tell us to hit the road :-P

So lets get there ( the Downwind) around 1:ish, eat shoot and be merry after the beverages are served. ;) 1:00 PM ok??

[Lowbyte]

Ok- I got the call to cover a karting event, so I won't be able to make it to PDK today. Hope you guys have fun!

[jBear2000]

So - uuughh - I guess if I make a suggestion - i ought to follow up... sorry about that guys. I hadn't checked in here for the last several days since I've got taxes to get done and could only post on miranda with the available time.

I hope it turned out well - and I hope Jon's new camera is getting good to him. i wish I had made it out and still plan to go over there this coming weekend. Made all the arrangements for GML and can't wait to go - just wish I could afford a new camera like Jon's!

Somebody email me if you want to go back - if it was worth it!

If not - maybe there is another small airport that has good close up vantage points where we could shoot touch and goes. I know there is Mathis Airport up in Forsyth County - its very small and there is a biplane that flies out of there on the weekends. Don't know how they'd feel about a bunch of photogs though. There is also the airport up in Gwinnett that is fairly busy.

A friend of mine has a hot air balloon and we're hoping to find out the schedule for the next big launch. We are going up for a ride and hope there will be something to shoot while we're up there. That might make for a good photo op - I'll keep y'all informed of the time and place.

[mikerault]

I'll get back with the group once I recover my camera from the bottom of the lake...don't worry it is in a water tight enclosure, but I just seem to have misplaced it on my last dive....

[austincabot]

I'll get back with the group once I recover my camera from the bottom of the lake...don't worry it is in a water tight enclosure, but I just seem to have misplaced it on my last dive....

Good luck finding it. That's no fun at all. Maybe I'll go rent some scuba stuff....what lake and what part?

[Master-9]

Just saw this thread....I'm in Decatur.....

[mikerault]

Lake Lanier, out from West Bank Park in the part we call Mask Cove at 50 feet. If you have never dove in limited viz conditions I don't suggest it. Water temp at that depth is in the 50's, viz 5-10 feet on a good day. I am offering a reward for the outfits return.

Mike

[Lowbyte]

Mike, sorry about the camera- thats rough.

But on the subject of planes- Anyone interested in attending the North Georgia Air & Car Show up in Rome on Sat?

http://ngaaircarshow.org/

While not a huge airshow it looks promising if the weather holds- On the military side of things there is the Reencatment of the Battle of Midway, EA-6B Prowler, AV-8B Harrier, OV-22 Osprey and a CH-53 E Super Stallion flybys.

The acrobatics will be by Gary Ward, Greg Koontz and Gary Rower. Admission looks to be about $15 for the day saturday.

We could carpool- any takers?

[evilmichael]

Mike, sorry about the camera- thats rough.

But on the subject of planes- Anyone interested in attending the North Georgia Air & Car Show up in Rome on Sat?

http://ngaaircarshow.org/

While not a huge airshow it looks promising if the weather holds- On the military side of things there is the Reencatment of the Battle of Midway, EA-6B Prowler, AV-8B Harrier, OV-22 Osprey and a CH-53 E Super Stallion flybys.

The acrobatics will be by Gary Ward, Greg Koontz and Gary Rower. Admission looks to be about $15 for the day saturday.

We could carpool- any takers?

Me me me! I went to PDK and was just a TAD out of place with my camera bag and wife.

I spied not one of my brethren. Not even an Instamatic to be found.:evil:

I love air shows ! B.T.W, The PDK Downwind Lounge food was great, saw a few general aviation planes and 1 Lear. Uneventful except for the food.

[evilmichael]

Lake Lanier, out from West Bank Park in the part we call Mask Cove at 50 feet. If you have never dove in limited viz conditions I don't suggest it. Water temp at that depth is in the 50's, viz 5-10 feet on a good day. I am offering a reward for the outfits return.

Mike
Insured? Hey, it stolen from your car ;););)!!!

[Harleypugs]

Mike...sorry about not showing up...I had a last min chance to play the marietta country club and I jumped on it.

All: The new 40D rocks. I am really having a good time with it. With the grip, it finally "feels" like a real camera. The XTI was a little small for me.

I just got back from Canada and the falls. Hopefully I got some good shots....

The air show sounds like fun to me...

Jon

[Lowbyte]

Ok lets plan to meet on Saturday- I don't really have an idea what the layout of the event will be like so we will need to play telephone tag.

The only thing that really bothers me is I don't see a bag and chair policy posted on the website. Most airshows are getting to be a real PIA for photogs. I don't want to walk up to the gate and be told I can't bring in my 300f2.8.

[kpiela]

Hey there. Just moved to Duluth from Massachusetts. If ya'll (see, I'm gettin' the hang of it) get together again, I'd love to know about it. I haven't picked up my camera (save for some back-to-school snapshots) in a couple of months. Thanks!

[austincabot]

Hey there. Just moved to Duluth from Massachusetts. If ya'll (see, I'm gettin' the hang of it) get together again, I'd love to know about it. I haven't picked up my camera (save for some back-to-school snapshots) in a couple of months. Thanks!

Welcome. Getting used to the weather yet?

[kpiela]

Welcome. Getting used to the weather yet?

Good Lord. It's hot in MA too in the summer but we moved on Aug 6th and it was 100 degrees for 3 1/2 weeks straight! Now it's just about right though... I will NOT miss the winters! Thanks for the welcome :)

[Lowbyte]

If anyone is looking to shoot something a little different- Gwinett County Emergency Services will be holding a "Emergency Response Exercise" at the Mall of Georgia from 7am to Noon on this Sunday morning.

GCPD, FD and the Dept of Homeland Security will be coordinating the event. It will include mock patients and you could see Hazmat, Bomb Squad, etc all in action.

I think I'll head over there and see if they tell me I'm not allowed to take pictures.

[Harleypugs]

Marc....looks like I jumped the gun a bit....dang it....forgot the wifes company picnic is at Stone Mountain on Sat....sorry man.

Jon

[Harleypugs]

Welcome Kristine! PM me your info if you are interested in getting on our GA mailing list.

Jon

[jBear2000]

Welcome Kristine! PM me your info if you are interested in getting on our GA mailing list.

Jon


Watch out Kristine - he says that to all the girls...:D

Welcome to the group and maybe we'll see you out at some events or meets.
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I plan to drive up to the airshow this weekend and I hope they allow big glass in the door - i need to practice a bit... actually a lot. If nothin' else though - it'll be a chance to open up the S2k in the hills above Dahlonega on the way...:D:D:D

[tmonatr]

I'm just north of Georgia, near Chattanooga. But my sister lives in Douglasville and I'm down there quite often. (That IKEA store is cool)

[evilmichael]

There is the "Prop Stop Deli" which is on the Rome airport property, we could meet there?? Around 11:00? What does everyone think?

[Lowbyte]

Sounds good. See ya then.

[jBear2000]

I'll look for it and see you guys in the morning!

[WebGod]

Hey everyone. I just found this thread and thought I'd say Hi.

I live up 400N near the outlet mall but work in Atlanta (Sandy Springs)....

[Lowbyte]

Welcome to the group Jesse- got any suggestions for things to do and places to take pictures?

Couple of things for everyone. For those on the North-East side of the metro there is a Free Jazz Concert at Suwanee Square Park Fri night the 5th at 7pm featuring Brian Clay and Kompani. I might make it up there in the evening for that if anyone is interested.
http://www.suwanee.com/whatsnew.newsreleases.php#concert

And the time for fall colors is near- Georgia State Parks has put the fall color watch on their website. It has listings of whats changing by park- check it out:
http://www.gastateparks.org/net/content/page.aspx?s=149688.0.1.5&mode=e

[austincabot]

Isn't there a big fair going on right now too?

[chris_m_atl]

Hi everyone and welcome, Jesse!

I received a letter in the mail today regarding the Capture and Creativity Tour from Rangefinder Magazine. Has anyone heard of it? The Atlanta event is this Sunday from 3:00-7:00 at the Marriott Atlanta Downtown and the cost is $60 online or $75 at the door. The content they will cover sounds interesting and I'm considering heading that way on Sunday.

More info here: http://www.clayandjane.com

Anyone want to join?

Regards,

--Chris

[Lowbyte]

That looks pretty interesting. I wish it was scheduled for sat...

Thanks for the tip!

[ifonline]

Hi everyone and welcome, Jesse!

I received a letter in the mail today regarding the Capture and Creativity Tour from Rangefinder Magazine. Has anyone heard of it? The Atlanta event is this Sunday from 3:00-7:00 at the Marriott Atlanta Downtown and the cost is $60 online or $75 at the door. The content they will cover sounds interesting and I'm considering heading that way on Sunday.

More info here: http://www.clayandjane.com

Anyone want to join?

Regards,

--Chris

Might have to check this one out!

[jBear2000]

Welcome Jesse ... you don't happen to drive an S2k do you? S2000Atlanta?

Welcome anyway if or if not.
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I am scheduled to go to the Capture and Creativity thing this afternoon - I got an email a month ago and forgot I signed up for it - now I gotta run! I'm sure its more sales pitch than learning - but who knows?

If several of us show up - how would we know? We need a secret handshake or a flashing beacon for our camera bags or beanies.

I plan to stick around downtown and shoot some evening cityscapes - if anyone else is interested.

[WebGod]

Welcome Jesse ... you don't happen to drive an S2k do you? S2000Atlanta?

Welcome anyway if or if not.

Hahahaaa, yep, that's me... How do you know that... ?

The internet is such a small place... ;)

[jBear2000]

I wasn't sure it was you Jesse since you've been online here in this forum for 3 days and only have 38 posts... i woulda thought your post count would be up to a thousand by now! ;)

Also check out FredMiranda.com - a bunch of us are over there as well.

[WebGod]

I wasn't sure it was you Jesse since you've been online here in this forum for 3 days and only have 38 posts... i woulda thought your post count would be up to a thousand by now! ;)

Also check out FredMiranda.com - a bunch of us are over there as well.

Hahahaaaa, I'm on FredMiranda too, I just lurk over there though... I mainly just read here, trying to learn as much as I can so I don't post up dumb questions that have been answered thousands of times... I am addicted to this site though.