Starved Rock- Chicago Area POTN group?

[hawk911]

Anyone? Starting a poll for the proposed November 3rd date, with a possible meet time of (ughhhh) 7:30 am.

[hawk911]

Since 7:30 required my beautiful bride to get up at 3:00 to get ready for the 3 hr drive, I propose a later time of 9:00 or 9:30.

[dilorenzo1954]

That's Ok by me. 7:30 was just a suggestion.

[hawk911]

buncha sleeping slackers today. I can't make plans if it's just you and me Ed.

[Becky N]

I'm pushing for it, if the weather forcast stays true. 7:30 is very doable for us, would give us some good light for the foliage.

There is also a Lock and Damn across the river and a small faux paddlewheel for tours...if it is still running this late in the season. There is a museum/visitor center of sorts at the lock and damn, too.

We should be able to give you a for sure or not by Thursday evening.

[andrewhuxman]

From what ive been told there is a waterfall outside Starved Rock Park called Matthiessen which is supposed to have water all the time, never have seen it myself but a fellow photog told me about it says its nice.We cannot attend now the wife has to work on Saturday.

[hawk911]

not looking real promising. We're trying to decide based on attendance. We'd have to get up early, take Meg to Grandma's, then finish driving down there. It gets us up at 5:00'ish for possibly just 2-3 people. You understand my position, right?

[ayman86]

cant make it after all. :(

[dilorenzo1954]

Dropping like flies!:( I'm sorry a lot of you can't go, however, I'm still going. The trees,waterfalls and bluffs will still be there whether it's one person or a group of twenty. For everybody else, if you're still going please PM your telephone number so that we can coordinate.

[hawk911]

Not saying we won't show up, but it might not be until late. I'll PM you Ed for cell info.

[dilorenzo1954]

Not saying we won't show up, but it might not be until late. I'll PM you Ed for cell info. Thanks Geoff.. I got it!

[hawk911]

Thanks Geoff.. I got it!
Ya wanna send me yours, so if we get down there I can holler at ya?

[Curtis N]

Becky and I are now upgraded to "probably".

Looks like a small group at this point so plenty of room for spouses & families.

To add to the fun, I can bring a bit of gear for practicing outdoor portraits. I'll have a lightstand, umbrella, a couple flash units and my meter, maybe a reflector. This stuff is pretty light and I can haul it wherever we hike. Anyone who wants can use it. We can do some experimenting and learning about light. Should make things more interesting than shooting trees and rocks all day (not that there's anything wrong with that). ;)

[dilorenzo1954]

Great Curtis!:D
Any fee for this "clinic'?:lol:

[Curtis N]

Any fee for this "clinic'?:lol:Yes. You need to bring the hot model babe.

[hawk911]

Now I may upgrade to probably also.

[dilorenzo1954]

Yes. You need to bring the hot model babe.Fresh out (wife is working). However, having lost 15 lbs. I can pose:p

[hawk911]

I'm more in the Yes category now. Stacey isn't up for hiking in the cold to photograph trees; "a tree is a tree." What time are we meeting? I can make it after 8:00, preferably 9:00am

[Becky N]

I do believe we have gone from probably to YES, YES, YES unless there is some unforseen emergency. Please let us know what time. I think we are 1 - 1-1/2 hours away. Looking forward to seeing any who can make it and to shoot, my shutter finger has been itching. :-)

[hawk911]

I vote for 9:00, but can make it earlier if necessary.

[ayman86]

i wanted to go but i let a friend borrow my gear for a wedding. :(

[hawk911]

Can you borrow it back? ;) Isn't that like letting someone borrow your wife for a night?

[Curtis N]

i wanted to go but i let a friend borrow my gear for a wedding. :(Becky and I could bring the 300D for you to use, we may even be able to scrounge a lens or two. I also have a few CF cards I never use and would be happy to let you borrow.

[hawk911]

I can't bring the 300d, as it's barely good enough for my wife to use, let alone someone who understands manual mode. I will however, have a wide assortment of lenses. I'm borrowing an 85mm 1.8, and may have that on most of the day.

[Dannosix]

Hello....
Uhm, can semi new members join in? I've been lurking on this site for probably a year now, but I don't think I've ever popsted anything- to busy reading and picking up tips.
Love Starved rock, going thru the canyons etc. So, if you don't mind a new guy tagging along, just let me know the time and the area to meet and I'll be there!!

[dilorenzo1954]

I do believe we have gone from probably to YES, YES, YES unless there is some unforseen emergency. Please let us know what time. I think we are 1 - 1-1/2 hours away. Looking forward to seeing any who can make it and to shoot, my shutter finger has been itching. :-) Great Becky! I'd like to be there by 7:30 or 8 just because there might be some fog or mist that would be pleasant to photograph. I would say get there when you can but we'll cut the deadline til 9:15 or so before we push off deep on the trails. Make any sense?

I vote for 9:00, but can make it earlier if necessary. We'll leave the light on for ya!;)

Hello....
Uhm, can semi new members join in? I've been lurking on this site for probably a year now, but I don't think I've ever popsted anything- to busy reading and picking up tips.
Love Starved rock, going thru the canyons etc. So, if you don't mind a new guy tagging along, just let me know the time and the area to meet and I'll be there!!
Welcome Dannosix! The more the merrier! We will be meeting by the visitor's center at From 7:30 AM on til we hit the trails at about 9:15-9:30ish. Send me a PM with your cell number.

[Danellyn]

I wont be making it. I have a fund raiser that night and will need the day to finish prepping for it. You are all welcome to come to the party if you want.
PM me if you want more information.

[Dannosix]

Actually....anyone know if there's any color left down there??? Seems pretty spares around here.

[hawk911]

I'll be there by 8:30.

[Becky N]

Great Becky! I'd like to be there by 7:30 or 8 just because there might be some fog or mist that would be pleasant to photograph.

Sounds good, we don't have to wander too far and still make it back to rendevous with Hawk.

Actually....anyone know if there's any color left down there??? Seems pretty spares around here.

Hey Dannosix, Ed called down earlier this week and they expect to still have plenty of color. We are north west of Chicago and still have some pretty full trees with color.

[Becky N]

Ed, hope you don't mind. I started a photo share thread for today's shots HERE (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4246998#post4246998).

[dilorenzo1954]

Ed, hope you don't mind. I started a photo share thread for today's shots HERE (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4246998#post4246998).
By all means! I just got through proccessing now due to Lori's trip to the vet with our old-timer:(...she was pretty wrung out afterwards, and I though it best to wait a bit. Thanks for starting it. BTW your pics are great!:)

[Becky N]

Sorry for your loss, Ed, I know it is hard.

Glad you like the shots, looking forward to seeing others.

[hawk911]

Sorry for your loss Ed. That's tough no matter how you spell it.

[dilorenzo1954]

Thanks Becky, Geoff. Now we have to watch Sam, our other dog, to make sure this doesn't affect him too much. He's going around the house looking for Macey...

[Chris]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss Ed. They sure can get in your heart.