NC - Meet up?

[jtalerico]

Anybody in the Raleigh Durham, CH area want to meet up? Or anywhere else? I was thinking maybe go for a hike on the Eno and shoot? I am very open to suggestions!

Joe

[jdizzle]

Hi Joe! I'm close to ya, sort of. I'm in Apex so if you ever wanna get together sometime, I'm down. Where is Eno?

[jtalerico]

Jay D.

It is in the Durham area, here is a bit more information:
http://www.northcarolinaoutdoors.com/places/piedmont/enoriver.html

I would like to get a group to do a meet, know anyone else interested?

[jdizzle]

Cool! This looks like a nice place! Have you been there before? I'm assuming the river is kind of run dry due to the drought but, I think it would be great for some photo opportunities. I have a few friends that might be down for something like this but, they aren't as hard core as me. Jk. :);)

[jtalerico]

Jay D.

Yup I have been kayaking down the Eno earlier this year. Not sure how it is looking right now. But I would like to go out there sometime with a group. Maybe go early morning for a shoot and grab some lunch afterwards?

Let me know what day works out for you.

[Bootlegger0173]

Never done that one, but we did kayak on the Cape Fear a month or so ago. I live on the coast, in Vanceboro.

[jdizzle]

Jay D.

Yup I have been kayaking down the Eno earlier this year. Not sure how it is looking right now. But I would like to go out there sometime with a group. Maybe go early morning for a shoot and grab some lunch afterwards?

Let me know what day works out for you.
I guess we can do something after the holiday bcoz I have family obligations. So u know how that goes. Please keep in touch so we can do some shooting together. Anybody else interested please chime in on this post. Thanks.

[Reed Goodwin]

I might be game for the Eno if it's between the 2nd and 6th of January (going back to school). My dad's right down the road from the Eno park. Let me know what happens.
Reed

[jtalerico]

Jay D & Reed and everyone else interested -

How does the 2nd sound? I am planning going to Pa the 5th (if I can get up there). If it works for you guys, it works for me. What time would be good?

[Reed Goodwin]

I think the 3rd might be a more sure date for me. I'm coming back from the mountains on the 1st, then I'm not exactly sure if I'll get to Hillsborough that night.
Reed

[jtalerico]

Sounds good to me. Jay D does that work for you?

Hopefully I will have some new equipment by then :)

[jdizzle]

I checked my schedule and I can definitely do something on Jan 3rd or the 4th. I would do the weekend but, I'm working the 5th and 6th.

[Reed Goodwin]

Alright, sweet! I just saw these. I didn't get an email notification of the replies. The third works for me. I will be getting back to Hillsborough on the 1st, but chances are it's gonna be rather late, haha. Well, when and where, I guess. Which parts of the park do you all want to go to. I have gone to the Fews Ford access point which also seems to be the part that "opens" earliest. I glanced at the river and it's low, but there's water there. What kind of things do you all want to shoot?
Reed

[jdizzle]

Hi Reed! I'm assuming we need a spot to meet. I guess maybe at Eno or somewhere in Raleigh? I shoot anything but pretty much anything that catches my eye. I guess we need to hear from jtalerico and see what he says. Thanks! Can't wait to meet you guys!!

[Reed Goodwin]

I'd vote for Eno, as I'll be in Hillsborough so Raleigh would be a good ways out of the way, especially if we're going to Eno anyways. I asked about going to the park before sunrise over the summer, but met some park resistance. It was never clear, though, whether it was just a parking issue as you can camp overnight. I'd be cool with going in the morning, like maybe right at opening or something and just seeing what we can find etc. I've only been to Few's Ford, so I'm not sure what's elsewhere.
Reed

[jdizzle]

Oh ok. Meeting at Eno won't be a problem than. Do you know what time the park opens?

[Reed Goodwin]

It opens at 8 at Fews Ford, and 8:30 at Pleasant Green and Cabe lands, and 9 at Cole Mill.
Reed

[jtalerico]

Jay D and Reed
Sorry for the late response! It has been pretty busy here... I am building a new house in Wake Forest and I am swamped with quotes and etc from vendors!

Reed I have been to the Eno, I went at the Durham entrance, not sure which one that was it was some time ago. I usually just get on HW70 and get off at the Eno Park exit (following the brown signs). 8 o'clock sounds fine to me. Does that work for the rest of you guys? Do you want to meet somewhere than head there? Or all meet at the park?

[jtalerico]

http://www.enoriver.org/eno/Maps/ersp05/enomaps.GIF

[Reed Goodwin]

8 works for me. So, 8am, 1/3/07, Few's Ford access point (that what you were talking about, Joe?), and maybe park in the parking lot with the park office?
Reed

[jtalerico]

Reed
Sounds good. I will have to be out of there by at 12:30 or so. I have to be somewhere at 12:30. But that should give us a good amount of time to hike some of the Eno and for me to get some good shots.

Looking forward to this!

Joe.

And for the Record, I drive a 99 ML430.

[jdizzle]

Hi guys! I guess 8 a.m. sounds good to me too! I can't wait!

[Reed Goodwin]

Sheesh, the email system is against me. No notifications again. Well, 8am it is. I'll be in a silver CR-V. See you all then!
Reed

[jdizzle]

I'll be in a gray Acura TL. See ya there!

[jtalerico]

Dress warm! Looks to be about high 30's... Possibly high 20's.

[Reed Goodwin]

Oh, I'm thinking that around 8am it's going to be closer to the mid- to low-20s. We're actually getting snow flurries right now, though I don't think it will amount to much at all, sadly. It would have been nice to see the park with some snow. Anyhow, see you all bright and early tomorrow!
Reed

[jtalerico]

Yup, we are seeing some flurries right now too.. Right at 28 degrees too!

See you tomorrow!

[jtalerico]

Reed -

How do you get to Few Ford? I was looking at the map and I am thinking hw70 to Pleasent Green to Cole Mill Road? Sound right?

Thanks,
Joe

[Reed Goodwin]

Yeah, that sounds right. That's how I get there, at least. It's been a few months since I went there, but I think that once you get on Cole Mill Rd. there are fairly obvious signs to the park. I'm pretty sure that the park office is in the first parking lot.
Reed

[jtalerico]

Hey guys! Had a great time! I look forward to doing it again in the hopefully near future!

Digital Photo Professional is acting up on me.. It will only let me get the B/W images off the came :(. I just installed the Canon software on this laptop to try to get the images off, guess the Mac Book pro doesn't like Canon's software or it might be the new version of OS X...

Ahh anyway, I have no Photoshop on this laptop either... Enjoy the B/W images... lol

http://polaris.cs.wcu.edu/~jtalerico/images/POTN%20Hike/IMG_1508.JPG

http://polaris.cs.wcu.edu/~jtalerico/images/POTN%20Hike/IMG_1491.JPG

http://polaris.cs.wcu.edu/~jtalerico/images/POTN%20Hike/IMG_1487.JPG

Hopefully I will be able to post the rest once I get all this figured out...

Joe

[jdizzle]

It was nice to meet You and Reed! I had a blast too! I hope we can do this again in the future. These are some nice shots Joe! As soon as I go thru my pics, I'll post some asap. =)

[Reed Goodwin]

Yeaah, it was great meeting you two. And nice shots Joe! I've looked through a few of mine and look forward to being able to process them. I'll be sure to post them as soon as I can.
Reed

[jdizzle]

Hey guys! Here are my shots! I picked the ones that caught my eye and gave it that oomph it needed in PP. Hope you like!
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb83/delarosaIII/-5988.jpg[/IMG]
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb83/delarosaIII/-6004_1.jpg[/IMG]
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb83/delarosaIII/-5998_1.jpg[/IMG]

[Reed Goodwin]

Jay,
That second one is quite nice. Maybe I should go download my shots, instead of watching this episode of Hawaii Five-O...
Reed

[jdizzle]

Jay,
That second one is quite nice. Maybe I should go download my shots, instead of watching this episode of Hawaii Five-O...
Reed
Thanks Reed! I like the 2nd shot the best of these three. I think the best times to take photos here is when it's lush or in the fall for some color. I definitely wanna come back here and try different perspectives from this part of the river. :)

[jtalerico]

Jay -
I am going to have to agree #2 is the best of these three! All great shots! I need to get Digital Photo Pro working!!!

[jtalerico]

http://polaris.cs.wcu.edu/~jtalerico/images/POTN%20Hike/IMG_1506.JPG

http://polaris.cs.wcu.edu/~jtalerico/images/POTN%20Hike/IMG_1492.JPG

http://polaris.cs.wcu.edu/~jtalerico/images/POTN%20Hike/IMG_1455.JPG

[Reed Goodwin]

The second one there is my favorite of those. I'd be interested in seeing the first one with the blues/magentas toned down a bit.

I went back there this morning. 15 degrees when I left the house a little before 8:30. Got to the park at 8:30 and spent the next 45 minutes standing as still as possible while stalking some deer. Ended up quitting when my fingers were really hurting. I could barely push the shutter button. I actually startled myself when I the camera finally took a couple shots after much trying. Anyhow, after thawing for a while and almost leaving, I decided to check the river out. A lot more ice today. I tried shots from the easier side of the river as I didn't want walk all the way to the bridge. I saw a belted kingfisher (looked it up when I got home) but didn't get any shots. I'm really glad it wasn't windy.
Cheers,
Reed

[jdizzle]

Thanke Joe! I like the 2nd shot of you series but, the first one is a bit saturated as Reed mentioned.

[jdizzle]

The second one there is my favorite of those. I'd be interested in seeing the first one with the blues/magentas toned down a bit.

I went back there this morning. 15 degrees when I left the house a little before 8:30. Got to the park at 8:30 and spent the next 45 minutes standing as still as possible while stalking some deer. Ended up quitting when my fingers were really hurting. I could barely push the shutter button. I actually startled myself when I the camera finally took a couple shots after much trying. Anyhow, after thawing for a while and almost leaving, I decided to check the river out. A lot more ice today. I tried shots from the easier side of the river as I didn't want walk all the way to the bridge. I saw a belted kingfisher (looked it up when I got home) but didn't get any shots. I'm really glad it wasn't windy.
Cheers,
Reed
Good thing you didn't get frostbite. :)

[Reed Goodwin]

Alright, so school is insane. I finally got around to processing some of these. Many are crap but these three from our meet up made the cut, though I do like the 3:2 ratio versions a bit better of the first two, but I processed these for new desktop backgrounds.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i225/bnnnboy/IMG_8222desk.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i225/bnnnboy/IMG_8233desk.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i225/bnnnboy/IMG_8261s.jpg

Reed

[akprice]

hey guys, just saw this thread. i live in wake forest and would love to tag along next time you guys go out and shoot. i frequent the eno quite a bit. mostly for fishing though. i would love to go downtown for some night shots. let me know. thanks!

[jdizzle]

Hi Ak! So your not far from me either. =) I guess we can plan something in the future and go out shooting. I have mentioned to these guys that we should plan something in the spring when things are more lush. Keep an eye on this thread bud! =)

[jdizzle]

Alright, so school is insane. I finally got around to processing some of these. Many are crap but these three from our meet up made the cut, though I do like the 3:2 ratio versions a bit better of the first two, but I processed these for new desktop backgrounds.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i225/bnnnboy/IMG_8222desk.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i225/bnnnboy/IMG_8233desk.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i225/bnnnboy/IMG_8261s.jpg

Reed
Nice shots Reed! My fave here is the 2ns shot and I love the b&w conversion. As cold as it was, I still had a good time. It's about time you posted these pics! :)

[akprice]

Hi Ak! So your not far from me either. =) I guess we can plan something in the future and go out shooting. I have mentioned to these guys that we should plan something in the spring when things are more lush. Keep an eye on this thread bud! =)
hey jay. i definitely will. i can't wait for it to get green again so i can shoot more than i do now. i hope it snows tomorrow though. we don't get to take many snow shots here in the carolinas.

[Reed Goodwin]

Yeah yeah yeah. I know, I'm slow. I still need to fine-tune those black and whites. I'm excited about this snow stuff they're calling for. Hopefully I'll get out and get some shots. It's a pity I'm not some place really nice for snow shots, but oh well. I'll might post a few more shots from our meet once I process them. It's gonna be a hectic weekend with the snow and school work.
Reed

[monty28428]

Snow in Raleigh ?? Really - I thought they were just calling for rain...??

You all need to come down to the beach :-)

[Reed Goodwin]

Oh yeah, definitely calling for snow. I'd guess we're on the lower end of the 1-3 inches they're calling for, but I'll take what I can get :)
Reed

[monty28428]

Sure enough -- just checked out weather underground's forecast!! Maybe I need to go see some friends in Sanford!!

[jdizzle]

hey jay. i definitely will. i can't wait for it to get green again so i can shoot more than i do now. i hope it snows tomorrow though. we don't get to take many snow shots here in the carolinas.
If it snows tomorrow, I'm gonna miss it. :( I'm heading to Florida for some Disney action with the fam, so I won't be back till next Thusday. :)

[jdizzle]

Yeah yeah yeah. I know, I'm slow. I still need to fine-tune those black and whites. I'm excited about this snow stuff they're calling for. Hopefully I'll get out and get some shots. It's a pity I'm not some place really nice for snow shots, but oh well. I'll might post a few more shots from our meet once I process them. It's gonna be a hectic weekend with the snow and school work.
Reed
That's cool. School is the main priority and if you get any shots, please post. Be safe in the snow.

[jdizzle]

You all need to come down to the beach :-)

I'm definitely going to head down there some time in the summer. I'll probably be in the OBX area and hit you up for a meet up. Ok? :)

[monty28428]

Sounds good to me Julian -- was just checking out the rest of this thread -- You all got some nice shots!

[shannyD]

awwww i wish i could go :(

[jdizzle]

Sounds good to me Julian -- was just checking out the rest of this thread -- You all got some nice shots!
Thanks monty! :)

[jdizzle]

awwww i wish i could go :(
You can come, just as long as you wear that red wig. I think it's kind of cool! :);)

[jtalerico]

ha, I just went driving around. Not much snow here... How about where you guys are at?

Jay have fun in Disney!

Reed good luck with school! Don't work too hard :)

Joe

[Reed Goodwin]

Ahhh, the joys of snow disappointment. We got dusted and now everything that was in the sun has disappeared. Oh well. As for school, spend four hours yesterday on 4 homework problems due Wednesday. Have 6 of those left to do...
I look forward to the next meet whenever that happens!
Reed