Long Island, NY?

[DRabbit]

Any current groups on the Island?

If not, anyone interested in trying to get one going?

I'm in central Suffolk Country... anyone else?

[DRabbit]

No one in the area down for meetin, greetin and shootin? ;)

[Digger]

i could be down. really depends on day and time

[DRabbit]

Hi SVO! Great to "see" a local face!

Well lets see what kind of interest there is... maybe we could get a handful of people and organize something...

Anyone else?

[DRabbit]

There must be more Long Islanders?

[Palladium]

Palladium is in the House ;)

[Petepix]

Another Lon Gislander. We say it correctly, everyone else is wrong!

[DRabbit]

Hey Palladium and Pete... Where abouts are you guys (general area)?

[Petepix]

Nassau/Suffolk border.

[DRabbit]

Cool Pete... not too far at all from me or SVODriver.

Where are you Palladium?

Anyone else from the Island? Come on guys and gals, we can get a kick-ass little group going here...

[Double Negative]

Hey guys... :)

I'm on Long Island also. Nassau/Suffolk border, north shore.

[DRabbit]

Hey Double Neg... glad to see ya!

We're accumulating a nice little group here...

Double Negative
Petepix
Palladium
SVODriver
DRabbit (me!)

Who else is on Long Island... come on, I know you're out there!

[PalmBayFlo]

Well, I'm a former Lawn Guylander here (Lindenhurst)....but I know that doesn't count :)

[MDJAK]

I'm in westchester, but have car will travel. Be sure to pm me when and if you guys put something together. I'd love to join ya.

And it's Lawn Geyeland.

mark

[DRabbit]

Hi PalmBay... I think it would be quite far for you to travel ;)

Hey MD... all New Yorkers that want to come out this way are welcomed! How far up north are you? I have family in Hawthorne.

So far:
MDJAK
Double Negative
Petepix
Palladium
SVODriver
DRabbit (me!)

[MDJAK]

I work in White Plains, which is ten minutes from Hawthorne.

I live in South Salem, which is probably 30 minutes northeast of Hawthorne.

mark

[holland_patrick]

if Md is taken a trip down I might beable to catch a ride with him.. after all i'm just over the boarder when i'm at work.. so I can always jump over the boarder.

[Snafu]

Queens/Nassau border checking in.

[DRabbit]

Cool MD... my sister-in-law goes into White Plains fairly often... I'm familiar with the area. Not too far at all if you don't mind a wee bit of traffic ;)

Great Patrick! Depending on where you are, might be a quick ferry ride too.
How you enjoying the lenses btw?

Hey Andy... where abouts? My husband grew up in Jackson Heights.

So far:
holland_patrick (possibly)
Snafu
MDJAK
Double Negative
Petepix
Palladium
SVODriver
DRabbit (me!)

Who else wants to join in?

[Double Negative]

Cool, looks like we've got a good-sized group coming together.

[DRabbit]

I am correct so far that everyone who has checked in is male?

I can't be the ONLY female from the LI/NY area... then again... it IS Long-GUYland (LOL)...

[Petepix]

Don't worry, Drabbit, we'll gladly let you hang out with the 'guys'!! I nominate you as GRAND POOBAH.

[Double Negative]

LOL, Pete.

[MDJAK]

Don't worry, Amy. DoubleNegative is a transvestite, or at least that's what I've heard.:lol: :lol: :lol:

mark

PS: If anybody is interested, this coming Sunday, which I believe is the 18th or March, I'll be attending a seminar at Adorama given by Bryan Peterson, the author of "Understanding Exposure."

mark

[Double Negative]

Don't worry, Amy. DoubleNegative is a transvestite, or at least that's what I've heard.:lol: :lol: :lol:

Sure, go and ruin the surprise. :rolleyes: ;)

That seminar sounds neat. I'd love to do a trip into the city now that it's warming up. Alas, Thursday night I'll be in WDW. :D

[DocFrankenstein]

is it ok if I do a shameless plug?
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=288631

[DRabbit]

Hey All... nope I didn't forget about you :)

Anyone else from Long Island/New York?

My fellow locals... did you go out shooting this weekend at all?

[Double Negative]

I've been itching to get out and shoot. Alas, I've been pulling ridiculous hours at work on the weekends due to blown servers. Whee!

I have a new 85mm f/1.2L and 135mm f/2.0L to break in, no less.

ARGH!

[Digger]

I have been shooting almost every weekend. Being in Grad school will do that. In fact I will be shooting this weekend at the parade. I just have to find a second model

[Petepix]

I was in a smelly gym with smelly, sweaty guys, shooting a sparring season(boxing). Amy, if you were single and into sweaty/smelly guys, you could have your pick:wink:

[DocFrankenstein]

Anybody wants to meet up from may 3 to 6?

[DRabbit]

I've been itching to get out and shoot. Alas, I've been pulling ridiculous hours at work on the weekends due to blown servers. Whee!

I have a new 85mm f/1.2L and 135mm f/2.0L to break in, no less.

ARGH!

The 135L is a brilliant lens... I absolutely love it. I think my next L might be the 35 f/1.4.

I know what you mean about rough works hours... I've been SO busy I haven't had too much time to go out and shoot, but I'm hoping this weekend proves to be better :)

I have been shooting almost every weekend. Being in Grad school will do that. In fact I will be shooting this weekend at the parade. I just have to find a second model

Got any favorite places? I was just down closer to your area recently (two weekends ago)... down by the pier in Bayshore (end of Fifth Avenue)... In all my life on the Island it was my first time down there. iI may go back to Bayshore this weekend because there's this guy that seems to walk down main street every Saturday morning and I'm dying to get a shot of him!

I was in a smelly gym with smelly, sweaty guys, shooting a sparring season(boxing). Amy, if you were single and into sweaty/smelly guys, you could have your pick:wink:

LOL Pete... now boxing, there's something I've never shot before. I have a friend at work who's into ultimate fighting/cage fighting and he's always trying to get us to watch on TV (is it Spike TV that's been covering the matches?). Not my cup of tea really... but then I'm sure that's not surprising considering my gender - LOL

Anybody wants to meet up from may 3 to 6?

Hey Doc... I take it your're coming to NY for a visit... staying in the city?

Group so far:

holland_patrick (possibly)
Snafu
MDJAK
Double Negative
Petepix
Palladium
SVODriver
DRabbit (me!)

Anyone else live in the NY/Long Island area want to join in... we need some women too! :)

[Petepix]

Just a bit of bragging. I can only brag once since this is my first published photo. It's in The Boxing News of the UK, March 2.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=289410
Now back to reality for me and Long Island.

[MDJAK]

Way to go, Pete. Great job.

mark

[iLuveKetchup]

Count me in. Im from NJ, near the GW Bridge. Have cam, will travel.

[DRabbit]

Congrats Pete!

Hey there Ketchup... glad to have you join in.

The weather is pretty darn crappy tonight huh? I'm hoping to get out tomorrow and take some shots if all the snow doesn't melt by morning! The roads are pretty sucky too - just too me nearly 40 minutes to go to Starbucks and back (5 miles away!)


Group so far:

iLuveKetchup (NJ)
holland_patrick (CT)
Snafu
MDJAK
Double Negative
Petepix
Palladium
SVODriver
DRabbit (me!)

Calling all Long Islanders & NYers - Who else?

[DocFrankenstein]

Hey Doc... I take it your're coming to NY for a visit... staying in the city?
Photo fun and to "get the feel" of the place.

I'll be staying in Chelsey. Where are you going to be shooting?

[iLuveKetchup]

Congrats Pete!

Hey there Ketchup... glad to have you join in.

The weather is pretty darn crappy tonight huh? I'm hoping to get out tomorrow and take some shots if all the snow doesn't melt by morning! The roads are pretty sucky too - just too me nearly 40 minutes to go to Starbucks and back (5 miles away!)


It's hard to believe that it was 70 degrees this past weds. I'm planning on going to Central Park tomorrow to shoot some snow. Pending the roads are drivable.

[DRabbit]

Doc - no plans, I was just curious about your trip :) - will it be your first time to NYC?

Ketch - tell me about it! It was beautiful just a few days ago. Have fun in central park... if you can get in without too much trouble. The roads out here were terrible but hopefully will be better in the morning. On the news, NYC didn't look too awful (comparitively).

[lostdoggy]

I from Queens NY, but i can't go because the Dragon Lady said NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[DocFrankenstein]

Doc - no plans, I was just curious about your trip :) - will it be your first time to NYC?
oh yeah

[BottomBracket]

NYC here, checking in. Looks like you have a good group going.

[DRabbit]

Hey Pio... great to meet ya! All snowed in or what? ;)

Group so far:

BottomBracket
iLuveKetchup (NJ)
holland_patrick (CT)
Snafu
MDJAK
Double Negative
Petepix
Palladium
SVODriver
DRabbit (me!)

[iLuveKetchup]

Wow.. you guys are up late.

[BottomBracket]

Lol, just got in. I wish this is the last snow of the season, so hard to get around. Great to meet you too, dRab. ILK, you're up too!

[Digger]

May 3rd, 4th and 5th is out for me I have my gallery show reception on the 5th and need the 3rd and 4th to finish and hang.

Anyone on long island is welcome to come on the 5th its at fotofoto gallery in huntington (www.fotofotogallery.com). Reception time coming soon (not sure when i want it to be yet).

[DRabbit]

I'm a real night owl, so it's not to unusual to find me up at odd hours.

SVO - how exciting! Is it your first show (somehow, I think not)? Maybe I will come and check it out :)

[Digger]

SVO - how exciting! Is it your first show (somehow, I think not)? Maybe I will come and check it out :)

Everyone is more than welcome to come. Reception is on May 5th starting at 5pm. I plan on putting up an offical invite post with a sample picture as the date gets closer.

Exiting? Yes. Stressfull? even more! This is my second solo show since becoming a member of the co-op gallery in late 2003. I have to finish shooting, frame and hang it all before the 4th.

You can see the images from my first show in my profile (Rick Odell) on the gallery website.

[jev]

Please add me to the group, I am in Long Island, Northport

[Steve Parr]

I grew up on Long Island; Hauppauge.

I was going to try to get back there sometime this spring; maybe also drive upstate to visit my Dad.

Is there firm date for this? Don't know if I could make it, but a guy can dream...

[DRabbit]

Jev - Welcome to our little group of New Yorkers here :) -- How do you like this crazy weather?? Now I'm hearing it's supposed to be real nice this weekend (I'm hoping to go into the city).

Steve - we haven't really started talking dates yet... but there's no reason we couldn't...

Nice weather would be good, so how does sometime in May sound for everyone? Maybe the 2nd or 3rd weekend in May?
Anyone have ideas on location? We're a bit spread-out so we obviously won't find a place close to all of us, but maybe we could meet at a some kind of diner for coffee/brunch and then head out somewhere interesting to shoot?
Thoughts?

Group so far:

Steve Parr (CA - originally NYer)
Jev
BottomBracket
iLuveKetchup (NJ)
holland_patrick (CT)
Snafu
MDJAK
Double Negative
Petepix
Palladium
SVODriver
DRabbit (me!)


Who else wants to join us?

[fstop212]

I'm from huntington, but live in brooklyn now. I come out there every other weekend and am interested if you get something together for the weekends.
PM me if you do.

[otlip]

Hi,
A transplanted FLID who now lives in NJ. I travel to Amagansett quite a bit and wil be out there either of the new to weekends. Montauk is a beautiful place to shoot, around and below the light house. Many horse farms itc. If you would be interested in that area, please count me in.

Richard

[DRabbit]

Updated Group so far:

fstop212
Otlip (NJ)
Steve Parr (CA - originally NYer)
Jev
BottomBracket
iLuveKetchup (NJ)
holland_patrick (CT)
Snafu
MDJAK
Double Negative
Petepix
Palladium
SVODriver
DRabbit (me!)


So what does everyone think of the 2nd or 3rd weekend in May as a first meeting time?

[SloNeZ600]

West Islip!

[Palladium]

How aobut a whale watching boat ride from montauk, etc ?

[Palladium]

Fun on Long Island - Calender of Events

http://www.discoverlongisland.com/calendar_list.cfm

[DRabbit]

Updated Group so far:

SloNeZ600
fstop212
Otlip (NJ)
Steve Parr (CA - originally NYer)
Jev
BottomBracket
iLuveKetchup (NJ)
holland_patrick (CT)
Snafu
MDJAK
Double Negative
Petepix
Palladium
SVODriver
DRabbit (me!)

SloNeZ600 - I think you're the closest one to me so far! My daughter actually has some friends in the West Islip area.

Palladium - I think that's a great idea... but it might be better to do that on a future outing, when the weather is a bit warmer. I'm not sure if May is the best time to see whales? I thought it was late August, but I could be wrong... I'll ask my mom, she used to work for a Ocean research foundation out here and she knows that kind of stuff :)

So what does everyone think of the 2nd or 3rd weekend in May as a first meeting time? Let's see if we can get the date nailed down first and then we'll try to figure out there where and what...

[Palladium]

Info on Seal & Whale watching L.I. http://www.cresli.org/

June 25-27, 2007 Hydrographer and Oceanographer Canyon
From Montauk to the Hydrographer and Oceanographer Canyon ... in search of Sperm Whales, White-faced Storm Petrels, and other species

Depart Montauk: June 25, 2007 at 5:00 PM; back to Montauk at 10:00 PM on June 27, 2006.
August 14-16, 2007 Great South Channel
From Montauk to the Great South Channel in search of Humpback, Fin, Minke Whales, and pelagic birds

Depart Montauk: August 14, 2007 at 7:00 PM; back to Montauk at 10:30 PM on August 16, 2007.

[Double Negative]

I'm from huntington, but live in brooklyn now...

Cool, I live in Huntington myself - all my life.

I plan to make my escape some day soon... :twisted:

[nicksan]

Another NY lifer chiming in.
Don't get much time off but give me a buzz if you guys are having a meet.
See if I'll make it one of these days...

[DRabbit]

Group so far:

Nicksan
SloNeZ600
fstop212
Otlip (NJ)
Steve Parr (CA - originally NYer)
Jev
BottomBracket
iLuveKetchup (NJ)
holland_patrick (CT)
Snafu
MDJAK
Double Negative
Petepix
Palladium
SVODriver
DRabbit (me!)

Welcome Nick!

Hey, was wondering if any of you guys have heard of the Huntington Camera Club. A friend of my mom is a member and she says it's a pretty big group, and they do a meeting every week and outting every Sunday... but you can come and go as you like.

Anyone interested in meeting up there this coming Tuesday? I'm thinking of giving it a try...

[Petepix]

There is also The Syosset Camera Club that meets for breakfast, then an outing, every Sunday morning.
Both have webistes.
huntingtoncameraclub.org
syossetcc.org
I'm off to fights at the Huntington Townhouse. Real fighters, not future brides and grooms!!

[Double Negative]

huntingtoncameraclub.org
syossetcc.org

$45/year for membership? I don't think so. ;)

[DRabbit]

DN,

From what I understand you don't even have to join (and pay fees) unless you want to participate in the competitions. I could be wrong about that, but the way I read the site the meetings and outtings are open to the public without paying the fee.

"The public is invited to attend all meetings but only members can participate in competitions and special events."

I don't find $45 a year all that offensive. That's $3.75 per month for the opportunity to go to 4 meetings and 4 outtings + participate in the competitions and events (year end dinner, holiday dinner, field trips?). *Shrug* really not all that bad to become a member and keep the club funded.

[Double Negative]

Ahh, okay - that makes a little more sense.

[Petepix]

I'm chiming in on outings/meet-ups. I have an insane work schedule as teacher/musician/sport shooter and, oh yeh, Dad. If you folks set something up and I'm free, I'll be happy to join in. As far as May dates, I can't commit that far in advance.

[WorkingClassHero]

I'd like to meet up also if I'm around at the right times. I travel a lot for work, but if something is organised and I'm in town, I'll be keen to attend.

[bobbywang]

Went to the Botanical Gardens last time with a bunch of people from POTN. That turned out better then I though, good crowd. I don't see them posting much (minus Mark) but neither have I until recently. Sooo...

Bronx, NY clocking in.

[DRabbit]

Hey Bobby and Alan... nice to meet ya!

I'm headed over the the Huntington Camera Club meeting tomorrow night if anyone is interested in meeting up there. I'd also like to get something going for our little group here too... I'm thinking maybe April 14/15 or May 12/13 -- Chime in if either (or both) of those weekends is good.

Group so far:

WorkingClassHero
bobbywang
Nicksan
SloNeZ600
fstop212
Otlip (NJ)
Steve Parr (CA - originally NYer)
Jev
BottomBracket
iLuveKetchup (NJ)
holland_patrick (CT)
Snafu
MDJAK
Double Negative
Petepix
Palladium
SVODriver
DRabbit (me!)

[Double Negative]

Those weekends sound good to me, AFAIK.

Woohoo! 70+ degrees today! Getting itchy here...

[Steve Parr]

Gang, I need to bow out.

My business travel calendar is filling up, and I'm going to be on the road a lot. For whatever reason, the wife wants me to actually spend some time here at home, so, there ya' go. As it is, I've already got photo-safaris planned for Florida and Montana this year, too.

Would've been great to get back to the old stompin' grounds; haven't been there in some time.

Can't wait to see what you guys shoot, though. Have fun!

[MDJAK]

Just wondering why we're looking to May dates when April is just about here.

I'm available most weekends, except 4/6-9, as I'll be ATVing in N.H. and shooting snowboarding in Vt that weekend.

Just PM me when you guys decide and I'll be there.

BobbyWang, did you change your screen name since you went to the botanical gardens? I didn't remember that was your name.

mark

[bobbywang]

Yea, I did. I've grown apart from the Nifty name. That and I've completely forgotten which email I've used to sign up with it.

Have fun ATVing! I'll be shooting 4 wheelers too. Mainly whatever will be on display at the NY Auto Show that same weekend. Hopefully my pictures will be better compared to my first attempt at an import car show last year.

[MDJAK]

I thought that was you, you sneaky little devil.:)

I planned on going to the auto show also. I usually get "dealer-only" tickets which enable me to get in three hours before it opens to the general public. Not sure if I can make it this year though.

mark

[carbonXevo8]

Im up for a meet. Im from Garden city

[DRabbit]

Group so far:

carbonXevo8
WorkingClassHero
bobbywang
Nicksan
SloNeZ600
fstop212
Otlip (NJ)
Jev
BottomBracket
iLuveKetchup (NJ)
holland_patrick (CT)
Snafu
MDJAK
Double Negative
Petepix
Palladium
SVODriver
DRabbit (me!)

Dates open for grabs right now are April 14/15 or May 12/13 (like I said in an earlier reply).

Wanna focus on April first? Sure.

Who can make it the weekend of April 14th or 15th?

[Double Negative]

I might be free, will have to check calendar. I know I'll be in Philly likely over one weekend - checking out the King Tut exhibit and taking pictures.

FYI! Check out the Ansel Adams exhibition at Hecksher Park Museum in Huntington, from March 31st to June 24th: http://www.heckscher.org/index.htm?pagetop.htm&0 (scroll down a little)

[carbonXevo8]

Im free!

[Brian Puccio]

I'm from Westbury, I'll see if I can stop by if there room for another. I'll read the entire thread when I get a minute this weekend to see what exactly I'm agreeing to go to.

[WorkingClassHero]

I think I'm going to be in Denver the weekend of April 14/15.:( If I do happen to be in town I'll definitely come along though.

[Double Negative]

I think I'm going to be in Denver the weekend of April 14/15...

I'll trade ya! :D

(Sorry, love CO)

[Nil Time Nikki]

I'm from the southern shore of Suffolk. Just west of Eastport and Westhampton.

I'm down! :)

[bobbywang]

I thought that was you, you sneaky little devil.:)

I planned on going to the auto show also. I usually get "dealer-only" tickets which enable me to get in three hours before it opens to the general public. Not sure if I can make it this year though.


I'm jealous. Going with the public usually means people will be hopping into the cars as you're taking a picture.

I'm from Westbury, I'll see if I can stop by if there room for another. I'll read the entire thread when I get a minute this weekend to see what exactly I'm agreeing to go to.

I don't know what is planned either

[otlip]

Sorry, not available in april. it's back to the tugboat for two weeks

[laxx]

First post here, I'm on the Queens border in Little Neck and would love to join in on the fun. =T

[DRabbit]

Weekend of April 14th or 15th?

Group so far:

Name - coming to the first meet?

laxx - yes
Nil Time Nikki - yes
Brian Puccio - maybe
carbonXevo8 - yes
WorkingClassHero - maybe
bobbywang
Nicksan
SloNeZ600
fstop212
Otlip (NJ) - no
Jev
BottomBracket
iLuveKetchup (NJ)
holland_patrick (CT)
Snafu
MDJAK
Double Negative - maybe
Petepix
Palladium
SVODriver
DRabbit (me!) - yes

Chime in if you're available to come the weekend of April 14th or 15th?...
If I missed you, it wasn't personal! Just let me know and I'll add a "yes, no or maybe" to your name...

We don't have a time or place yet figured out, but I'm thinking maybe we could all meet at a diner or something first? Ideas? I'm open to them! Extreme western suffolk or eastern nassau would probably be good as it's central to the Island...

[Double Negative]

You can put me down, I'm free. :)

[Digger]

I wont be able to come in april

[kmorgan]

Hey guys, this is the first time visiting this part of the forum. I'm in Hauppauge, not sure about the 14/15th but I'll keep it in mind. Any of you guys hike?

Kevin

[DRabbit]

Hi Kevin... welcome! You're right in my neighborhood ;) -- I'm in Holbrook. Actually have family in Hauppauge and visit our local Comp USA quite often ;)

I'm not much of a hiker myself, but I do enjoy looking for interesting places to photograph, even if it's a "hike" to get there :lol:

Weekend of April 14th or 15th?

Group so far:

Name - coming to the first meet?

kmorgan - maybe
Digger - no
laxx - yes
Nil Time Nikki - yes
Brian Puccio - maybe
carbonXevo8 - yes
WorkingClassHero - maybe
bobbywang
Nicksan
SloNeZ600
fstop212
Otlip (NJ) - no
Jev
BottomBracket
iLuveKetchup (NJ)
holland_patrick (CT)
Snafu
MDJAK
Double Negative - yes
Petepix
Palladium
SVODriver
DRabbit (me!) - yes

Chime in if you're available to come the weekend of April 14th or 15th?...
If I missed you, it wasn't personal! Just let me know and I'll add a "yes, no or maybe" to your name...

We don't have a time or place yet figured out, but I'm thinking maybe we could all meet at a diner or something first? Ideas? I'm open to them! Extreme western suffolk or eastern nassau would probably be good as it's central to the Island...

[Snafu]

Put me in as a maybe.

[Petepix]

I can probably meet at the kick-off location. at least. Anything along the LIE around Rte.110 for a start?

[xcentrk]

Hey All, Brandon here from Sound Beach. Have known Double Negative for a few years. I'll check on the 14/15 weekend. You can put me in as a maybe, b/c if I have nothing else pop up (work) I really want to meet up.

[Double Negative]

Hey All, Brandon here from Sound Beach. Have known Double Negative for a few years. I'll check on the 14/15 weekend. You can put me in as a maybe, b/c if I have nothing else pop up (work) I really want to meet up.

B!!! :)

[MDJAK]

So, where are we going to go? What are we going to shoot?

You Island guys/gals need to come up with a definite plan. Meeting at a diner is okay, but I would prefer it be DanteKing's diner in California. ;)

I'm in. Can someone please email me the details the Friday before?

my email is mdjak@aol.com

Thanks,
mark
PS: How about Coney Island? Is that too far? How about something near Kennedy Airport where we can shoot seabirds, planes landing/taking off, etc?

mark

[kmorgan]

PS: How about Coney Island? Is that too far? How about something near Kennedy Airport where we can shoot seabirds, planes landing/taking off, etc?

mark

I don't think Homeland Security would be too keen on that. They've busted people taking pictures of the GW bridge, so I think hanging around an airport with a camera might arouse a response.

Kevin

[MDJAK]

Perhaps I should have been more clear.

I just recently watched a documentary on the Concorde supersonic airliner. And I realize it was done a few years back when security wasn't uppermost on so many's minds.

There were a bunch of guys who were Concorde "buffs" who would go about a mile away (of course I don't know where) and shoot it when it would take off and land.

That's fine. I'm just trying to suggest something.

mark

[bobbywang]

I can not make it for next weekend. Dad's birthday and girlfriend is in town but hiking sounds like fun.

no, walking central park isn't considered hiking. not to me. lol

[MDJAK]

Bring your Dad and girlfriend. They'll have fun. Now, is it YOUR girlfriend or your dad's? :)

mark

[TheInstaller]

Hey guys, I'm Jeff from southern Connecticut. I know xcentrk from offroading, and have recently gotten more interested in photography as a hobby rather than just taking snapshots of events. I am pretty sure I am good for the 15th, but not the 14th.

[sumozebra]

Hey, count me down as well if u can,

[Double Negative]

Hey guys, I'm Jeff from southern Connecticut. I know xcentrk from offroading, and have recently gotten more interested in photography as a hobby rather than just taking snapshots of events. I am pretty sure I am good for the 15th, but not the 14th.

Hey there! I see ya came over from LINXC... (I'm BoarderPhreak) :)

[bobbywang]

my girlfriend and my family's not very interested in photography.

For example I was showing my sister ( She had just came back from the Philippines, BEAUTIFUL country, has breath taking sunsets and views) how in one of the shots where there are two friends of hers in a restaurant, on top of a mountain and how the guys black jeans suddenly turned blue again, how the pale blue sky suddenly turned blue and clouds sprouted, how the green of the mountain was suddenly greener and then she turned to me and asked what did I do with her picture and demanded I leave it all alone. :confused:

Soo, I won't be joining you fine folks next weekend. I'm just going to fulfill my desire to take pictures by going to the NYC Auto Show tonight.

Hey Alex! I still have your aluminum business card you fancy schmancy photog, you. :D

[BottomBracket]

Bobby, pinoy ka pala. We have to get together and shoot sometime.

I can probably make it on the 15th more than the 14th, it depends on where the meet is and if my son doesn't have an activity for that day.

[WorkingClassHero]

Looks like I will be around next weekend after all, so I am in.

[kmorgan]

I'm out, going to New Hampshire to do some hiking.... Maybe next time.

Have fun,
Kevin

[Double Negative]

We still need to figure out WHERE we'll meet/shoot...

There are a bunch of arboretums (Bayard and TR), a few petting zoo type places (Davis and out east), I thought someone mentioned the air show on the south shore, but I might have the date wrong.

[sumozebra]

Well spring time, the botanic garden up in the bronx or the one in brooklyn should be decent, i noticed alot of plants have started blooming. *i'm not too familiar with long island type of thing*

on the other hand, if it's a nice warm day, could go to the beach, enjoy the day and snap candids of random people in bikini's =P

[Double Negative]

I don't think we'll be in bikinis any time soon, lol... :p

[MDJAK]

I'm out, going to New Hampshire to do some hiking.... Maybe next time. Have fun,
Kevin

Sorry to read that, Kevin. Was looking forward to meeting you. Next time, I guess. My son is in this weekend from college in N.H. I love it up there.

We still need to figure out WHERE we'll meet/shoot...

There are a bunch of arboretums (Bayard and TR), a few petting zoo type places (Davis and out east), I thought someone mentioned the air show on the south shore, but I might have the date wrong.

Uhh, a petting zoo? Now, an air show and you're talking the talk and walking the walk. That I likey.

I don't think we'll be in bikinis any time soon, lol... :p

But you promised me you'd be in your two piece, darn it.;) :lol:

[Double Negative]

Uhh, a petting zoo? Now, an air show and you're talking the talk and walking the walk. That I likey.

But you promised me you'd be in your two piece, darn it.;) :lol:

Okay, so the petting zoo idea is lame... Heh. There's always the Bronx Zoo...

I said ONE PIECE, man. One piece! Not until I take a few pounds off. :D

[sumozebra]

come'on, if u take a few pounds off, then there's no need to do PP work, where's the fun in that... on the other hand, we could always PP IN a few more extra pounds =) muahaha

[MDJAK]

Okay, so the petting zoo idea is lame... Heh. There's always the Bronx Zoo...

I said ONE PIECE, man. One piece! Not until I take a few pounds off. :D

Well, now that I received my 8x10 glossy of LordMalone in his manties, I'll settle for you in a one piece.

As to the Bx Zoo, I shoot it five to ten times a year. I'm all for that.

As long as we pick someplace, darn it.

mark

[sumozebra]

I agree with mark, i'm all down for the bronx zoo, need to go grab some more photos, especially since i got my 5D, i wanna play around with my 400mm.

[Brian Puccio]

Change my maybe to unable to attend. I'm sorry, but I just can't make it.

See you all some other time.

[bobbywang]

Just a forecast update for you ladies in one pieces. The forecast in the last couple of days have been a bit unpredictably unpredictable and inaccurate. But...

10% Precipitation on Saturday with highs of 51F and lows of 40F. Cloudy during the day with chance of showers in the evening. 11mph winds.

[MDJAK]

I don't mean to put out any negative vibes here, but it seems to me as if this meet is dead. The OP hasn't been here, nobody has picked a spot to meet and later shoot, much less whether it's going to be Saturday or Sunday. That's really a shame. I was looking forward to it.


mark

[Double Negative]

Yeah, the weather this weekend looks most foul right now and it's already Thursday and we've not decided on anything...

Shall we pick a new target date/place?

[MDJAK]

I just got a job this Saturday. I could still make it Sunday though.

That said, why doesn't somebody take the bull by the horns, post a specific date, time and location in New York City and see what we come up with. I'm usually available on weekends.

mark

[DRabbit]

Sorry I haven't been around folks... My husband has been very ill, I cut my hand open, and my daughter came home from school with Lice (ew!) so it's been one helluva week. My husband is still very sick, so it's been hard for me to focus on much more than shuffling him back and forth to the doctor, taking care of him, and work.

I'm certainly still up for the get-together so if you want to figure out exactly when (time, Saturday or Sunday) and where I will certainly do my best to make it!

[Palladium]

For ideas - Newsday had an advertisement for a website

exploreli.com

http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/

;);)

[Palladium]

Renaissance Faire

C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University (http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/52652,0,7726345.location) Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY

Costumed characters, games, music and food
When:

Apr. 15: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Price:

free admission
Information:

516-631-3139
Events at this location

Apr. 15
Renaissance Faire (http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/514914,0,2542095.event)
Costumed characters, games, music and food

[BottomBracket]

Sorry I haven't been around folks... My husband has been very ill, I cut my hand open, and my daughter came home from school with Lice (ew!) so it's been one helluva week. My husband is still very sick, so it's been hard for me to focus on much more than shuffling him back and forth to the doctor, taking care of him, and work.

I'm certainly still up for the get-together so if you want to figure out exactly when (time, Saturday or Sunday) and where I will certainly do my best to make it!

Amy, photography can wait, sometimes there are things that bump shooting down the priority ladder. I hope your husband gets well soon, and that your daughter will soon be lice-free. If she is using a lindane-based treatment, be careful with the duration of application, I have read some stories about it.

Back to the topic at hand, I am thinking of doing some street shooting in NYC soon, who's up to it?

[Snafu]

Looks like tomorrow is going to be a wash.

Amy, speedy recovery to your family.


Hopefully I'll catch the next gathering.

[BottomBracket]

Great to hear from you Andy! Let's plan a meet soon...

[Snafu]

Cool

Hey Andy... where abouts? My husband grew up in Jackson Heights.




Totally missed this question.:lol: I'm over in Floral Park.


Pio...good to hear from you too! :cool: Can't wait for the weather to get better.

[xcentrk]

Looks like tomorrow is going to be a wash.
Literally. :mrgreen:

Most/all of this month is shot for me now anyhow... had to get rid of someone at work which means I have to work weekends now until I find a replacement.

[Double Negative]

Amy, sorry to hear of all your troubles this week - I hope everything settles down soon.

Brandon, dang - you still making it out to the beach on the 21st?

As for regular, good ol' fashioned street shooting in NYC I'm down with that. I've been wanting to do that for a long time. Brings me back to my high school photography class field trip days... :D (I actually do want to get a picture of the "White Star" pier before it rusts into oblivion).

As for the Renn Faire at CW Post - good luck! We're supposedly getting the worst storm in 14 years today... I think all the action will be on the coastline! Perhaps a good chance to test the weathersealing of L zooms. :p

[MDJAK]

Yes, Amy, I too am sorry to hear about your family's troubles. I wish your husband a speedy recovery. My kids have come home with the same affliction too. I hope everything works out well for you. Today, Sunday, is certainly a washout, and it turned out I had a rare job yesterday so wouldn't have been able to make it anyway.

Pio, I'm ready any of the next few weekends to meet. Email me at mdjak@aol.com whenever you want to go.

mark

[BottomBracket]

Hi Long Islanders and NYC'rs! Mark has organized an NYC meet here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=305148), it would be great if you all can join :)

[Fabrian]

I'm in Bohemia :p

[js6198]

Garden City...

[phillesq]

Merrick...

[Petepix]

I just thought that I'd ressurect the dead! We must be the largest, metropolitan 'too busy to get together' group.:lol:
Hope all are well and healthy.
Pete

[Double Negative]

^ LOL! So true...

[etherguy]

Wow, can't believe I missed this thread last year. I am a long islander :cool:

[emnmandasmom]

I'm a Long Islander! Central Suffolk! :) So where are some great scenic places for Portrait shoots (Families, Kids, etc.) I'm fairly new to this area...

[Fabrian]

I just thought that I'd ressurect the dead! We must be the largest, metropolitan 'too busy to get together' group.:lol:
Hope all are well and healthy.
Pete

Nail on the head with that one!

[CDickey]

I'm a Long Islander! Central Suffolk! :) So where are some great scenic places for Portrait shoots (Families, Kids, etc.) I'm fairly new to this area...

Fire Island Lighthouse is a good back drop.Robert Moses Causeway south, when you hit sand make a left.

Montauk Lighthouse. Rt27 west till it ends. You dont want to make this drive in the summer on a weekend. The Hampton crowds clog the road and theres only one way in and one way out. Great shots to be had in the harbour also.

Northshore has some nice rocky beaches. South shore has nice sandy beaches. There Belmont Lake State Park, Planting Fields in Oyster Bay, countless little marinas and docks. Lots more but those are the places that come to mind.

[crazyskillz07]

Ronkonkoma in suffolk!

[NYC2BGI]

People tend to forget that Brooklyn and Queens are actually the NYC portion of Long Island. Kings County (Brooklyn) and Queens are physically located on Long Island so I guess that we are both NYers and Long Islanders.

[crazyskillz07]

We need to get a meet up thingy goin. Sometime over the summer. Somewhere in mid long island.

[Fabrian]

^^ Yep.

[crazyskillz07]

^^ Yep.

Your close enough to me. We might just have to go a shoot together one day. It sounds weird just saying it though. lol. As long as your not like 90 pretending to be a 19 year old female we should be ok. lol

[Fabrian]

Your close enough to me. We might just have to go a shoot together one day. It sounds weird just saying it though. lol. As long as your not like 90 pretending to be a 19 year old female we should be ok. lol

LOL.. I hear ya! I'm near lakeland and church actually. I hardly ever have time to go shooting all by itself, but I'd be up for meeting a fellow POTN'er who's also a neighbor.

I'm a 33 yr old married DUDE, btw. :p:lol:

[crazyskillz07]

LOL.. I hear ya! I'm near lakeland and church actually. I hardly ever have time to go shooting all by itself, but I'd be up for meeting a fellow POTN'er who's also a neighbor.

I'm a 33 yr old married DUDE, btw. :p:lol:

Yea. We should find something to shoot this summer. I was thinking about going down to the lake which is 2 blocks from me and getting some pics of the people playing handball and tennis just because its so close.