HONOLULU POTN MEET IV

[phocalphobe]

ok, here it is. as mentioned previously in the HALE thread, i opened the discussion by mentioning the 14th of july for starters. the date is loose, and it's tentative subject to whether we can have a quorum for that date or if not, then where the date should be moved, etc.

also as previously mentioned, i srarted the discussion by mentioning using each other as models for shooting outdoor portraits. as to the particulars i think it's too early to go into that as a better idea for the meet may be brought up.

[Linkzi]

I'll be on Maui that day, I leave on the 13th. I'm open for the weekend on June 30-July 1st. Then I can do only the Saturdays on the 7 and 21st of July. Indoor shoot, I did mention it as a back-up if it rains. Chinatown sounds good, but at night it is a different story out there. How about a caravan type of shoot? One country, one urban? First we need a date and time because some of us work on weekends.

[ChrisBlaze]

brats, I love for vaction on the 30th!

[phocalphobe]

I'll be on Maui that day, I leave on the 13th. I'm open for the weekend on June 30-July 1st. Then I can do only the Saturdays on the 7 and 21st of July. Indoor shoot, I did mention it as a back-up if it rains. Chinatown sounds good, but at night it is a different story out there. How about a caravan type of shoot? One country, one urban? First we need a date and time because some of us work on weekends.

i can move an appointment for saturday, june 30. so that date is ok with me.

just a thought: weekday afternoons possible too ?

[G35Driver]

If anyone wants to join me ill be at pearl harbor on the 4th, they will be having bands playing, car show, lots of fun stuff for the kids and of course a great fireworks display, great for shooting some awesome pictures.
http://www.hawaiitalks.net/images/misc/imagehosting/July4thflyer1.jpg

[Linkzi]

I gotta work on the 4th, bummer!

[Linkzi]

brats, I love for vaction on the 30th!

Is that leave for vacation? or love for a vacation? What days are you available?

EDIT: you did mention Hickam for drinks tonight. :D

[menehune]

i srarted the discussion by mentioning using each other as models for shooting outdoor portraits.

My ugly mug will probably break your lens.

Thanks for taking the lead on this one phocal. Will be interesting to see what/where we decide to do next.

[phocalphobe]

My ugly mug will probably break your lens.

Thanks for taking the lead on this one phocal. Will be interesting to see what/where we decide to do next.

no prob on that. ;) i think figuring out the what's, where's and when's is all part of the fun of it too, no?

[ChrisBlaze]

Is that leave for vacation? or love for a vacation? What days are you available?



oh yea, I will be on leave for vacation, Im hoping to leave that night so I might be able to make it.

EDIT: you did mention Hickam for drinks tonight. :D
yes I went drinking also night on Hickam, cant be the 3.75 captain and coke.

[phocalphobe]

if june 30 is too soon for some, then please, although i know that hawaiian style is to be humble, quiet and self-sacrificing - "no shame speak up". the goal is to accomodate as many folks as possible on the day of the shoot, so please, make your situation known as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.;)

[VFTT]

30 June is fine by me. Looking forward to it, where ever it is.

- darren

[G35Driver]

30 June im good to go

[Linkzi]

::raising hand:: 30th is good...

[ChrisBlaze]

me too ... for now

[menehune]

All of my weekends are a little strange for the next couple of months. Will try to make it whatever day you guys decide.

[Scorpio]

All of my weekends are a little strange for the next couple of months. Will try to make it whatever day you guys decide.


Yeap, what he said =)

[Linkzi]

I hope it works out for you guys...I'm getting tired of looking at the same old mugs.:p

[motion_projekt]

my weekends are pretty strange too...gah.

[Scorpio]

Hehe... I'm not so sure my mug would be much better ;-)

[Linkzi]

Don't be strangers...:wink:

[phocalphobe]

so far, a rovng gypsy caravan of shooters looking for that million $$$ shot, a jaunt of pixel peepers stealthily working their way through chinatown and a round of on-location bashful mug mapping has been tabled.

any more ideas floating around in your heads as far as what else we can do to have a fun time honing our picture-taking skills while sharing tips and life experiences? please by all means throw'um down in this thread so we can discuss about it.

to reiterate, please don't hesitate to speak up. no idea is a bad idea and there's no penalty for contributing your thoughts. even if you're not able to participate in the shoot all ideas are welcome. well, all wholesome ideas are welcome anyway.:D

btw, i need to make a comment on prowling around chinatwon at night. if we stay on the main thoroughfares i think we'll be marginally safe. however, i'd go back street alley-hopping only if we hire police and paramedic escorts.;) :p

[Linkzi]

I'll be chaperoning my daughter's class on Friday in Chinatown for a couple hours. I'll probably return for lunch there without her as she will return to her classroom for her lunch.:D

[ChrisBlaze]

I'll be chaperoning my daughter's class on Friday in Chinatown for a couple hours. I'll probably return for lunch there without her as she will return to her classroom for her lunch.:D

lete me know, I live in that area, I'll join you!

[Linkzi]

lete me know, I live in that area, I'll join you!

Cool, I'll call you when I leave her school.

[motion_projekt]

i work near downtown...at the YMCA of Honolulu Metropilitan Office. Let me know if you guys are going to go...i might be free to hang for a bit.

kent.nishimura@gmail.com

[Scorpio]

Don't be strangers...:wink:


Yeah, you know I'm avoding you all. You all sound awfully like a bunch of freaks... =P

j/k, it just sometimes seems like juggling my schedule and finding some good free time is like trying to solve a rubick's cube =D On the bright side, there was a FFIII promotion ceremony here on Monday, and I was recruited to take the photos... so at least I'm getting some shots in!

[Linkzi]

lete me know, I live in that area, I'll join you!

Hey Chris, where would you recommend to eat. I know your a Little Village kind of guy, I like that place alot too. They are too modern or retro. If you know a good hole in the wall, I'd like to go to one of those...

i work near downtown...at the YMCA of Honolulu Metropilitan Office. Let me know if you guys are going to go...i might be free to hang for a bit.

kent.nishimura@gmail.com

Kent, what time is your lunch break, we can schedule something around that.

[ChrisBlaze]

Hey Chris, where would you recommend to eat. I know your a Little Village kind of guy, I like that place alot too. They are too modern or retro. If you know a good hole in the wall, I'd like to go to one of those...


haha, thats thae only place I eat at, I'll try to find another place.

i work near downtown...at the YMCA of Honolulu Metropilitan Office. Let me know if you guys are going to go...i might be free to hang for a bit.

kent.nishimura@gmail.com

nice, I live right besides Long/Safeway

[motion_projekt]

Kent, what time is your lunch break, we can schedule something around that.

Not sure...it depends on what i have scheduled for that day. Currently im developing a Graphics Standards Manual for the Y, as well as structuing a new re-designed website for the YMCA. I'll find out soon hopefully.

nice, I live right besides Long/Safeway

awesome.

[VFTT]

We still looking at the 30th? Location?

- darren

[phocalphobe]

We still looking at the 30th? Location?

- darren

afaik, it's still good to go. go where and when is still up for grabs. it's one week away so we better start firming up plans soonest.

personally, a daytime chinatown shoot seems fun. functionally though, it doesn't seem to be a good idea if we all stick together in a herd and move through the site taking pics. i think to get good candid shots of the daily activities that make up the ambience of the district, innocuity and stealth would be the operating words for the day and you can't do that by attracting attention to ourselves as we would roaming around in a group.

we'd probably need to split up and regroup at predetermined place and time to share our experiences of the day. that being said, i'm sure there's lots of interesting subject matter to digitally memorialize in chinatown.

so my vote goes there, unless as previously mentioned, some of us went there already and that we should go somewhere else because of that.

although i think chinatown is good, i'm always open and easily convinced to shoot elsewhere.;)

[Linkzi]

I went to Chinatown today with my gang...quite a bit of activity during the day. I'll suggest keeping your gear in front of you with camera strap around your neck. Don't be bulky because of the people traffic. I have been approached by a "friendly" person small talking then asking for money. While he was chatting, I was looking for an area on his body for a straight-kick in case he was going to grab my camera.:confused: The sun and shadows in between the buildings and streets are harsh; I'd suggest outdoor shoots prior or after Noon. Lots of indoor stuff and you may get good with flash or a steady hand. There are lots of photo opportunities because it is a busy place. I would have no problem going there again for our Meet.

EDIT: Added photos for preview

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_0990-Edit.jpg


http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_0992-Edit.jpg

[G35Driver]

Darren I finally picked up a nifty, its a very nifty lens.

[Linkzi]

Darren I finally picked up a nifty, its a very nifty lens.

Congrats on your lens! Let's see some of that lens in action now.:D

[G35Driver]

I took a trip to the Byodo-In temple
heres some with the Nifty
http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p416208168.jpg

http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p467629055.jpghttp://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p230097684.jpg

[VFTT]

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_0992-Edit.jpg

I really like this shot. Nice eye finding this one.

- darren

[VFTT]

Darren I finally picked up a nifty, its a very nifty lens.

Nice. Welcome to the "club". :)

For $75 it is just too good to pass up.

Congrats.

- darren

[VFTT]

I took a trip to the Byodo-In temple
heres some with the Nifty






Glad to see you are already giving the 50 a workout!

I like the statue shots. Keep it up.

If you haven't already, check out this thread to see what people have done with the nifty fifty:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=186207http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=186207

Some very cool stuff.

- darren

[Linkzi]

I really like this shot. Nice eye finding this one.

- darren

Thanks Darren, my kids were at the trinket shop under the red flags at the first photo and I shot all kinds of cute, funny stuff there.

[Linkzi]

Phocal - I will only be able to join you guys from morning till @ 3:00pm. I have a graduation party to attend that afternoon at the Bishop Museum.

[Linkzi]

Where are we meeting? getting close...

[G35Driver]

I dont know if I will be able to join you guys, I am in the process of moving. :confused:

[phocalphobe]

i'm thinking the easiest place to meet up is at the cultural plaza promenade next to the canal around 8:00 am while there is still street parking available and less crowds. garage parking rates are absolutely outrageous in that area.

street parking available on kukui and surrounding streets in the area.



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/twotoetim/chinatown-final.jpg

[VFTT]

8AM? I will try, but it depends on my activities on Friday night. :eek:

If I am late, I can try to hook up with you guys via cell phone.

- darren

[Linkzi]

I'll be a little late, I finish work at 8:00 that morning. There is a municipal parking lot on Maunakea Street for $3 all day. I had to validate my car in the Cultural Plaza. Everything is pretty close so we can still meet there with no problem. Nice map Phocal, the "X" is where the old folks play chess and cards, makes good urban candid shots.

[G35Driver]

Well looks like ill be making this meet, im not moving till the end of July, :D

[Linkzi]

Well looks like ill be making this meet, im not moving till the end of July, :D

Glad to hear that!

[phocalphobe]

ok then, it looks like around 8:30' ish a.m. is a more realistic meetup time. i'll probably be there a little early scouting around. i'm thinking baked manapua from royal kitchen for breakfast.

linkzi, seeing as if you were just there, what do you think is a good lens(es) to hook up with for the chinatown shoot? what did you use?

[G35Driver]

ok then, it looks like around 8:30' ish a.m. is a more realistic meetup time. i'll probably be there a little early scouting around. i'm thinking baked manapua from royal kitchen for breakfast.

linkzi, seeing as if you were just there, what do you think is a good lens(es) to hook up with for the chinatown shoot? what did you use?
Thats a good question Focal, how about my 100mm would that be a good lens for chinatown?

[Linkzi]

I used my 17-55mm; It's my walk-around. This time I'm going to use my 70-200 as primary lens; I want to take more candids this time.

The tower shot was at 17mm and the Piggy shot was at 55mm. This shot is indoors at 17mm with my speedlite.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_0942-Edit.jpg

[G35Driver]

im going to take the 100 and put it to the test, to see how sharp it really is, and maybe ill take the 10-20 and the nifty

[phocalphobe]

I used my 17-55mm. It's my walk-around. This time I'm going to use my 70-200 as primary lens; I want to take more candids this time.

The tower shot was at 17mm and the Piggy shot was at 55mm. This shot is indoors at 17mm with my speedlite.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_0942-Edit.jpg

that is a really nice shot there linkzi. sharp with rich colors and also depicts the ambience of the stall nicely.

im going to take the 100 and put it to the test, to see how sharp it really is, and maybe ill take the 10-20 and the nifty

hey, you gotta let me try that 100 for a few clicks. i've never explored the possibilites of getting one, so using yours might push me into the "i gott'a get me one of those" mode.

well, i'm gonn'a try and make do with the 24-70 primary, along with the 17-40 and 70-200 in the bag as go-to's.

woohoo, this outing should be pretty interesting. i'm gonn'a try and see if i can get into some restaurant kitchens posing as a health inspector to get some interesting facial gesticulations into CF memory.;) nah j/k

[Linkzi]

Thanks Phocal, I've been thinking of taking a fruit stand shot before I went there. This was the most colorful one I've found during our quick walk-through with my daughter's school.

[phocalphobe]

Thanks Phocal, I've been thinking of taking a fruit stand shot before I went there. This was the most colorful one I've found during our quick walk-through with my daughter's school.

actually, what really grabbed my eye and started me drooling is the lychee and dragon eye lychee hanging above the other fruit. i got addicted to it from hana batah days.;)

[G35Driver]

hey, you gotta let me try that 100 for a few clicks. i've never explored the possibilites of getting one, so using yours might push me into the "i gott'a get me one of those" mode.

No problem, in fact anyone that wants to borrow it, just ask, but of course Phocal has dibbs, ;)

[menehune]

Looks like I have to go in to work tomorrow. :cry: I expect to see some Chinatown pics by Mon. Have fun shooting.

[G35Driver]

too bad you missed it Wendo
Darren got attacked by a Lion.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b274/luis452/Darren.jpg

http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p133523214.jpg

http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p184201035.jpg

[VFTT]

Today was fun. Looking forward to the next meet up.

Here is my shot of the gold piggys. :D

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/potn/1971-800.jpg

Who is next with the piggy shot?

- darren

[VFTT]

OK, I went a little crazy with the figure shooting...

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/HI/070630-POTN-China-Town/1969-600.jpg


http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/HI/070630-POTN-China-Town/2004-600.jpg


http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/HI/070630-POTN-China-Town/2017-600v2.jpg


http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/HI/070630-POTN-China-Town/2029-600.jpg

Not too shabby for handheld macro in low light. IS would have been nice though. ;)

- darren

[VFTT]

One more figurine....for some reason I like this one. What do you guys think?

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/HI/070630-POTN-China-Town/2027-800.jpg

OK...somebody stop me...

- darren

[ChrisBlaze]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/QB9K0099.jpg

[ChrisBlaze]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/QB9K0148.jpg

[G35Driver]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b274/luis452/trinkets.jpg



http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b274/luis452/IMG_4283.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b274/luis452/IMG_4295Medium.jpg

[G35Driver]

Great turnout guys, it was very interesting, the only thing we forgot is to take a group picture, I remembered on the way home.

[Linkzi]

We did have a good turnout today! It was VFFT, ChrisBlaze, G35Driver and myself Linkzi walking back and forth in the same area with lots of subjects to shoot. You guys posted a great set of photos so far. I hope mine can compete.

It is the year of the Boar. This is why there are many cute little piggies out for sale.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_1143-Edit.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_1134-Edit.jpg

I wanted some people pictures to show what our Chinatown is about. I like this picture below because there is a lot to look at.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_1082-Edit.jpg

I did not know these ladies were looking at me until I processed this photo.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_1089-Edit.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_1094-Edit.jpg

A close up of the clock I shot the other day.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_1112-Edit.jpg

[phocalphobe]

congrats to all of you for posting some fantasic photos.

as i had mentioned to linkzi, i had a family medical issue to attend to and could not make it. i was really looking forward to this shoot, as it would have been a welcome change of venue from my usual *ocean sports photography* duties.

(ok, ok, my not too clever way of hyping my trade moniker was lame and i confess but i didn't do it on purpose......not.;) :p )

[ChrisBlaze]

I hope all is well!

[Linkzi]

Phocal - Take care of your family first...there are alot of Meets ahead for us.

[G35Driver]

Hope everything is well Phocal

[motion_projekt]

phocal...hope everything is well.

[aiea1]

Looks like you guys had a good time in China Town, Good photos ,
I didn't notice the link until Friday night and had other plans already made or I would have been there , sorry I missed it .

[motion_projekt]

some really awesomely awesome shots in here....makes me sad that i had work. T_T so whens the next meet??

[Linkzi]

Anyone can host a Meet and I'll just link it to the Hale. It is tough to get date that everyone can participate. I think every two weeks is ideal.

[Linkzi]

A couple more shots...

The NEW and the OLD 100mm macro

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_1115.jpg




Great turnout guys, it was very interesting, the only thing we forgot is to take a group picture, I remembered on the way home.

Heres some candid member shots! Some scary people roaming the streets!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_1139.jpg


http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_1083.jpg

[ChrisBlaze]

Im slow, I still have many more to go through.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/QB9K0160.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/QB9K0156copy.jpg

[G35Driver]

Chris you got a great eye for photography you really need to get yourself a dedicated Macro lense, your a big ballar you can afford the MPE-65

[G35Driver]

A couple more shots...

The NEW and the OLD 100mm macro

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_1115.jpg






Heres some candid member shots! Some scary people roaming the streets!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_1139.jpg


http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/_MG_1083.jpg
hahhaha I allways look funny on pictures, :confused: and Darren doesnt llok too happy

[ChrisBlaze]

Chris you got a great eye for photography you really need to get yourself a dedicated Macro lense, your a big ballar you can afford the MPE-65

Im a balla on a budget:lol: but that Sigma 150mm might be in my future.

[Linkzi]

hahhaha I allways look funny on pictures, :confused: and Darren doesnt llok too happy

Those photos were shot after you and Darren turned around after completing a shot. :D I've seen Darren sneaking some candids too, so I'm waiting for some of those...

[VFTT]

hahhaha I allways look funny on pictures, :confused: and Darren doesnt llok too happy


Ha! That is my "whut you looking at?" face. I was practicing it in case I return to China Town after dark.

:D

- darren

ps: great stuff guys, keep it coming.

[VFTT]

pphobe - I hope everyting is ok. Look forward to getting together with you in the future.

- darren

[VFTT]

I've seen Darren sneaking some candids too, so I'm waiting for some of those...

I took some shots of these members, but I didn't talk to them much. They just sort of stood around. Pretty boring people really.

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/HI/070630-POTN-China-Town/images/1947-600.jpg


http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/HI/070630-POTN-China-Town/images/1976-600.jpg

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/HI/070630-POTN-China-Town/images/1982-800.jpg


:lol:

- darren

[VFTT]

Chris - I like the multi-colored straw shot a lot. You said you were looking for color and you got it.

Linkzi - I like your PP work on those portraits, even if I look like a wierdo.

G35 - nice shots. Not fair, I wanted to get a shot of a waving cat...

- darren

[Linkzi]

Chris - you really need a micro! nice work as usual.

Nice color in your photos Darren. :wink: The candid of you was the "300" preset in lightroom.