Night shoot in Manchester, anyone?

[invisiblegirls]

Training monday, match tuesday, sheffield uni. wednesday:
thursday and friday free I think.
Albert dock's not bad but parkings terrible, depends what's on at the arena.

[Rogan]

i can maybe do next week as well

[Colin Morey]

I've just come back from the Arena (and a quick wander around the docks without my camera, and apart from nearly getting hit by some flying road barriers on the way back, I'd like to repeat my visit, but with my camera. I can do most night's except Monday next week.

[invisiblegirls]

Peitolm,
Did you park in the arena car park and is it still £3 for an evening?
As I say I can do Thursday.

[Colin Morey]

We did park in the arena multi-story, and I think it was £4, I suspect parking in the open air car-park may be better,

[invisiblegirls]

If you mean the albert dock, absolute nightmare, no spaces every time I've been and the VAT car park on the left as you enter the arena is likely to get you a ticket. There is parking by the liver bldngs but its about a 10 min walk to the albert dock from there.

[Rogan]

u shud learn to use trains ;)

[Colin Morey]

Hmm, how far is the station from the docks? TBH, i'm happy to park in the multi-story, (it's better lit for one thing.

[Colin Morey]

According to the BBC 5 day weather forecast, thursday is going to be heaving(http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/342?area=L3), how does Friday sound instead.?

[sandpiper]

According to the BBC 5 day weather forecast, thursday is going to be heaving(http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/342?area=L3), how does Friday sound instead.?

That works for me, so I would be happy to join in.

I might even have done something with the pics I took at the last Castlefield shoot by then, too.

[Rogan]

may be able to make friday for a while depending wht time

:)

[invisiblegirls]

I should be ok for friday.

[Colin Morey]

Well, I think we should try and be clear of the area before the clubs really kick off, there doesn't appear to be anything on at the arena on Friday night according to, http://www.accliverpool.com/whatson/index.asp


How about 7:30->9:00/9:30 sound?

[Rogan]

meeting where then?

[sandpiper]

Well, I think we should try and be clear of the area before the clubs really kick off, there doesn't appear to be anything on at the arena on Friday night according to, http://www.accliverpool.com/whatson/index.asp


How about 7:30->9:00/9:30 sound?

Sounds good to me :D

[IanFlaherty]

From my uni building to the docks is roughly a 10-15min walk I think, so from Lime Street should be similar. I may join you if I've not gone back to Manchester by then, although the thought of walking around at night in Liverpool with my camera doesn't fill me with any more confidence than Manchester, to be honest!

[Rogan]

hey ian ;D

i spoke to u on flickr recently!
hopefully get to shoot with u at some point!

[ChrisR]

I'm toying with the idea of going to liverpool tomorrow morning to try and get the sunrise. Any takers?

[Rogan]

college is clearlt gna be more fun 8-)

;D sorry

[Colin Morey]

Not tomorrow, I'll be cycling to work, so will be sans camera until the evening,.. :(

So, um, shall we say 7:50pm Friday 13th March, meet outside the Arena/conference hall main entrance?

I may be taking t'wife to pizza express first, so...

[Rogan]

ill post on tursday if ill be able to make it

i might have already have left by then
my mates bands last gig on friday so have to leave not sure when

[sandpiper]

So, um, shall we say 7:50pm Friday 13th March, meet outside the Arena/conference hall main entrance?



Yeah, that's fine by me. I'll PM you my mobile number, in case we don't spot each other.

Anybody else going to be joining us ??

[Rogan]

sandpiper pm me yours as well
im waiting to here back from a friend whether im going to be busy tomorrow or not
if im not ill deffo come down for a while !

[invisiblegirls]

yeah I should be there

[Rogan]

by arena im guessing you mean the MEN

wich entrance the bit stairs?

[invisiblegirls]

no, the Echo arena, next to the Albert dock Liverpool.

[sandpiper]

by arena im guessing you mean the MEN

wich entrance the bit stairs?

Nope, Echo Arena in Liverpool (by the Albert Dock).

[sandpiper]

no, the Echo arena, next to the Albert dock Liverpool.

SNAP !!

You just beat me to it Stan.

[Rogan]

oh my
i thort we were talkking manchester
i got the misread this convo ;D

i wont be able to make it
see you guys next tyime in manc!

[Pete Gl]

Rogan, there's two meets being arranged at the same time. A few of us are meeting this coming Thursday, 19th @ 7:00 PM in Piccadilly, Manchester. Watch this space.

Pete

[Colin Morey]

I'm Sure the rest of the guys will be along later to post some of their shots, but for now,
here's a couple of mine.

#1,
http://www.random-chaos.org.uk/photo-a-day-images/2009-03-13-IMG_6565.jpg
#2,
http://www.random-chaos.org.uk/photo-a-day-images/2009-03-13-IMG_6591.jpg
#3,
http://www.random-chaos.org.uk/photo-a-day-images/2009-03-13-IMG_6596.jpg

[invisiblegirls]

Nice shots, we happened upon a fire on the way home and took a few shots before being moved on. I'll be working on mine tomorrow.

[sandpiper]

Nice work Colin, I love the angle you got on #2.

I'm going to a party at ARC studio tomorrow morning (probably ending around lunchtime on sunday, if previous parties there are anything to go by). That means that I probably won't be in a fit state to work on anything from tonight until at least monday, but should hopefully post something then.

[Rogan]

reckon anyone wud be up for a strobist style shoot?

i know a place in NQ in town taht can be hired out (large enff for 10ish people maybe more and a few models) for like £60 for the day cud be a fun cheap day if people had equipment/found models!

[Colin Morey]

I know a couple of people that may be interested, when were you thinking?

[Pete Gl]

Hope you guys had a good night in Liverpool. Roll call for Thursday, who's up for it?

Pete

[Rogan]

Was thinking saturday or sunday in early-mid June

just a suggestion as i dont actually have any equipment but would gladly organise the room to hold it in if i can get people isntersted (more than 5) we'll discuss a date and ill book the room !

and i should be in for thursday!

[DONKEYTROLL]

Hope you guys had a good night in Liverpool. Roll call for Thursday, who's up for it?

Pete

im up for it as I have never done a nightshoot and Im keen to get one done!

Im in North Wales, so pm me with details please if it is still on

thanks

Don

[IanFlaherty]

I have work due in for Friday (also the 24th, 30th, 2nd, 3rd, 24th and so on), so I won't be there on Thursday night. I probably shouldn't have introduced myself until after I finish uni, as I've just been continually ducking out of these meets! The sooner May comes the better. :)

[Pete Gl]

Thursday 19th March, Piccadilly, Manchester. 7:00 PM

Suggested car park, Cathedral Approach: -

http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=53.48585,-2.245502&spn=0.003901,0.01133&z=17 (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=53.48585,-2.245502&spn=0.003901,0.01133&z=17)

Piccadilly : -

http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=53.481042,-2.236952&spn=0.003901,0.01133&z=17

To get to Piccadilly from the car park, come out of car park with cathedral in front of you. Turn right, then turn left at the lights, you should now see the 'wheel', this is Exchange Square. Cross the square keeping Selfridges on your right, turn right, then turn next left into Market Street. Go straight on you'll come into Piccadilly. Look to the right, you'll see the tram stop. There is a coffee shop next to the tram stop, suggest we meet there.

Pete

[Rogan]

the coffee shop is a nero just to confirm

unforunately im gna hafta take my camera in for sensor cleaning on thursday
so ill haafta give it a miss as ill be cameraless!

[Rogan]

seems i got lucky for once

managed to clean most of it off myself!


should see you there for probobly not for long unfortunately, need to make an 8.30 train home!

[sm1rf]

All being well I'll make it this time. We'll discuss more about the stobist shoot then hey Rogan.

[sandpiper]

Hope you guys had a good night in Liverpool. Roll call for Thursday, who's up for it?

Pete

Yeah, Liverpool was good. Slight initial panic that the lights weren't turned on at the Echo Arena though, but they put them on shortly after we arrived for just long enough to get a few shots. I think Colin's #2 shot above would have been a cracker if the main lights had still been on.

I'll be there for the thursday night shoot.

I still haven't started on my shots from the last Castlefield shoot, as I've been a bit busy, but have managed to do the few shots I took in Liverpool:

#1. Echo Arena

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/night%20shots/8878.jpg

#2 Echo Arena again, bit of a cockup with the arena name being behind a pole. Don't know how I managed that, I was sure I had checked it before taking the shot.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/night%20shots/8884.jpg

#3 and again

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/night%20shots/8887.jpg

We then moved on to Albert Dock and, whilst the others were shooting the bright lights inside Anchor Courtyard, I seemed to miss the gap in the wall and shot the outside instead. Comments welcome as to whether these two work or not.

#4 Anchor Courtyard

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/night%20shots/8896.jpg

#5 Victorian post box, Anchor Courtyard. Yes, I know the wall is a bit 'warm' but it seemed to work better that way.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/night%20shots/8908-b.jpg

Final set was at a trio of vent pipes, sticking up out of the ground. I tried three different compositions, including a low down ultra wide shot to converge the verticals. Opinions as to which is best (or if they are all crap!) will be gratefully received.

#6

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/night%20shots/8897-b.jpg

#7 I 'warmed' the windows a little in this one, any preference as to 'warm' or the 'cool blue' in the other two shots ?

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/night%20shots/8903-b.jpg

#8

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/night%20shots/1121-b.jpg


.

[ChrisR]

Some great images - so peeved that I missed out on this one. Defo want to make the next one - not sure if I'll be there or not tomorrow though - might turn out for an hour or so.
Chris

[IanFlaherty]

Out of the three pipe shots I prefer the 3rd shot. The light on the right hand side of the first shot is bit distracting, as is the overlap of the pipes on the second shot, for me. The third one works well though! Technically (from what little I know about night shots!) the photos of the Echo Arena look excellent, like you say just a shame about the placement of the lights in front of the name. If you didn't mention it I probably wouldn't have noticed though, tbh. :oops:

[Rogan]

yes well ill see you all tomorrow

well not all but whoevers coming!
as i said might have to leave around 8.30

maybe not !

look out for me as ill probs be early cos ill get the train in, im 17 and look like that <<<

shud be recognisable with a camera infront of my face8-)

[DONKEYTROLL]

I will be there definately. Quite looking forward to it, need to get some night shot experience!

See ya later

Don

[invisiblegirls]

I'm not going to be able to make it tonight, looking forward to seeing the shots.

[sm1rf]

See you tonight guys might be about 8pm for me, can someone PM a mobile number so I can find out where you are? Cheers

[ChrisR]

See you tonight guys might be about 8pm for me, can someone PM a mobile number so I can find out where you are? Cheers
I could do with a number also.... not sure if/when I'll be there this evening. More than likely be there...

[ChrisR]

I did actually come out this evening, but couldn't find any of you.
Sure I'll catch you all next time.

[Rogan]

i stood outside nero from 7-7.30!

no1 turned up :(

[sandpiper]

i stood outside nero from 7-7.30!

no1 turned up :(

Whereabouts were you stood?

Pete Got there just after 7.00 and I met him there about 7.20, having been stuck in a traffic jam, we were standing about 25 yards from neros, by one of the benches. We were there until well after 7.30 when we were joined by another hardy soul and then spent about 90 minutes shooting Piccadilly Gardens before moving on to Chinatown.

I'm sorry you didn't spot us, we had a couple of tripods / cameras in full view, stood on top of the bench, so that we were clearly photographers and not just some ordinary down and outs.

You have my mobile number, you should have called me and I could have told you exactly where we were, and jumped up and down waving if need be.

[Pete Gl]

i stood outside nero from 7-7.30!

no1 turned up :(

All three of us had tripods, you also had my mobile No. ??

Pete

[ChrisR]

I hope you had a good night regardless. So can we see some pics please. and while were at it - can I suggest we all swap numbers again, so as to avoid these issues in the future. I did turn up, but having just changed my phone, couldn't find grahams number...

[sm1rf]

Appologies Chris only got your No this morning as I left for manchester before you posted. But I've got it now, I didn't get there 'til 10 to 8 and we stayed in the middle of the gardens 'til well gone 9. He ho, a more robust meeting arrangement is required for the next meet I think. LOL!

[Rogan]

i dont have your number pete

and sorry id didnt relaise u were attending sandpiper i wuda rung you

it was my fault

i was stood in the wrong place =/
paghahaha
i was the neros next to primark not in the gardens xD!

[Pete Gl]

i dont have your number pete

Apologies, it was someone else I PM'd my mobile No to, I thought it was you.

Next time maybe

Pete

[ChrisR]

My mobile number is 07515352798 (Blackberry pin:2585BF52) - I'm not really bothered who has it - Stick it in your phone(s) - text me your nickname and number and I'll store it for future meet-ups.

[Colin Morey]

Well Chris, that's brave, sticking it publicly available, along with your full name... sure, offer to send it to people but..

[ChrisR]

Brave?? My number is readily available to anybody who takes a moment to google me - plus, my phone is great at blocking calls... :)
(also - click on the blogspot link below - my number is available there too....)

[ChrisR]

So do any of you have any images to show from Piccadilly the other night?

[sandpiper]

So do any of you have any images to show from Piccadilly the other night?

Looks like I'm going first for a change.

I haven't quite got the colour balancing sorted on a couple of shots yet, but here's the first draft. Feel free to make comments and critique.

#1 "Lost in Piccadilly"

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/night%20shots/8963sml.jpg

#2 Ramada Hotel

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/night%20shots/9013sml.jpg

#3 The water feature (or "the feature", as the water was turned off).

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/night%20shots/8946sml.jpg

#4 The walkway over "the feature"

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/night%20shots/8990sml.jpg

#5 Same again, but a landscape format version.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/night%20shots/9001sml.jpg

#6 A last look across the feature before heading for Chinatown.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/night%20shots/9029sml.jpg

I'll post some Chinatown shots when I have had a chance to work on them.

[Pete Gl]

Here's half a dozen from me: -

C & C most welcome,

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/Pete_glynn/Piccadilly%20Chinatown/IMG_0163.jpg

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/Pete_glynn/Piccadilly%20Chinatown/IMG_0170.jpg

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/Pete_glynn/Piccadilly%20Chinatown/IMG_0216.jpg

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/Pete_glynn/Piccadilly%20Chinatown/IMG_0222.jpg

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/Pete_glynn/Piccadilly%20Chinatown/IMG_0234.jpg

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/Pete_glynn/Piccadilly%20Chinatown/IMG_0246.jpg

I'm away next week, then I'll post a couple from Chinatown.

Pete

[sandpiper]

Love the fourth one Pete, very sorry about being in the way on number 3 (just tell me to bugger off out of it, if I am taking too long and you want to get a shot).

[Colin Morey]

I kind of like number 4, but would want to see a tighter crop, taking out the front lights, and starting with those lines of spouts or whatever they are.

[sm1rf]

Well pulled my thumb out of my bum and sorted some pics guys. Cheers for the loan of your 24-105 Pete, although it cost me £670, bought one in the end. Mint condition, anyway here they are!

http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p995373342-4.jpg

I like the motion in this picture!
http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p707151754-4.jpg

Some more motion...
http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p702430648-4.jpg

I like to call this one "Ghost leg", what do you guys think?
http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p964671020-5.jpg

One of my favourites of the evening...
http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p1018961403-4.jpg

A couple from China Town...
http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p1048231713-5.jpg

Not sure about this conversion, just playing with new toys available on Lightroom...
http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p864534033-5.jpg

Finally, this took me so long to get this image, fairly happy with it...
http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p971351528-4.jpg

Opinions?

[IanFlaherty]

Just had a look at your gear list Smirf, some serious kit you have there! :) Good work with the photos, nice to see some experimenting taking place. Never really tried it myself, but night photography seems so awkward to perfect!

[Dave-F]

Only joined the forum today...Look forward to talking to you guys soon.

[sandpiper]

Only joined the forum today...Look forward to talking to you guys soon.

Welcome to the madhouse, dave.

I think we are a little past the night shooting season now, but I am sure we can organise some daylight photography sessions with the group.

What sort of stuff do you like to shoot ?

[Dave-F]

Hi Sandpiper, Funny enough, I work regular nights so night shooting would be a little difficult right now. Any given Tuesday or Wednesday (my days off) suit me.
As for the photography, I'll have a go at anything. Cheers.

[sandpiper]

Hi Sandpiper, Funny enough, I work regular nights so night shooting would be a little difficult right now. Any given Tuesday or Wednesday (my days off) suit me.
As for the photography, I'll have a go at anything. Cheers.

Hmmm, my days off are thursday & sunday, although I book quite a few saturdays off during the warmer months, to go and shoot events. I like to shoot airshows, carshows, motor racing, re-enactment battles and anything else that takes my fancy. Other than events, I like to do quite a bit of bird / animal photography, either out in the wilds or in zoos. I will also get together with a model from time to time for a shoot.

I am always interested in trying new subjects though.

[invisiblegirls]

The free Renault World series tickets are available again 4th-5th July Silverstone, A good opportunity to try your hand at motorsports photography.
I've been to the last 2 and its a great couple of days out.
http://www.renault.co.uk/worldseries/

Just looking for a cheap hotel now.

[Dave-F]

I like to shoot airshows, carshows, motor racing, re-enactment battles and anything else that takes my fancy. Other than events, I like to do quite a bit of bird / animal photography, either out in the wilds or in zoos. I will also get together with a model from time to time for a shoot.

I am always interested in trying new subjects though.

Quite a lot in common to what I have done in the past apart from carshows & motor racing though I once shot some go-carting. A former work colleague was a member of the American Civil War Society in which I photographed several times; I've been to numerous airshows the last one being in Southport last year; I love wildlife but my lens range only goes up to 200mm at the moment. I feel I need at least 300mm and possibly a 1.4x extender; I've also done model shoots at the local camera club.

[sandpiper]

The free Renault World series tickets are available again 4th-5th July Silverstone, A good opportunity to try your hand at motorsports photography.
I've been to the last 2 and its a great couple of days out.
http://www.renault.co.uk/worldseries/

Just looking for a cheap hotel now.

Hmmm, a bad weekend for me. I am already trying to decide between two events that weekend (Goodwood festival of speed or the 'Stars & stripes' show at Tatton Park).

I have to say, it's looking like Tatton at the moment. I would like to do Goodwood, but it's a lot more expensive and involves hotels as well. Tatton Park is only a few quid and an hour's drive. I've done the stars & stripes show a couple of times now and always get a good batch of images from it.

[sandpiper]

Quite a lot in common to what I have done in the past apart from carshows & motor racing though I once shot some go-carting. A former work colleague was a member of the American Civil War Society in which I photographed several times; I've been to numerous airshows the last one being in Southport last year; I love wildlife but my lens range only goes up to 200mm at the moment. I feel I need at least 300mm and possibly a 1.4x extender; I've also done model shoots at the local camera club.

Yes, we do seem to have quite a lot in common, I had a glance at your posts in other threads. I have a similar background in photography, having also grown up with a camera in hand as my father was a keen photographer. I also used to do weddings etc., back in the 1980s.

Main difference, I am not remotely interested in football ;)

Hopefully we will get to meet at some point.

[Dave-F]

Main difference, I am not remotely interested in football ;)

Hopefully we will get to meet at some point.

Oh well, can't please everyone :(

Would love to meet up sometime

[Dave-F]

Hi guys...Would it be possible to re-direct you all to this thread here;

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=677936

Then, we have our very own meeting point...arrange photo shoots etc. Unfortunately, I was a little late in joining POTN for this shoot but would love to meet up wth you all in the not too distant future.

Dave.

[ChrisR]

Thats what this thread is for Dave :)

[Dave-F]

Thats what this thread is for Dave :)

Sorry Chris, didn't mean to hijack your thread :oops:...just thought a new thread would bring the 'day shooters' out as well :lol:

[ChrisR]

Sorry Chris, didn't mean to hijack your thread :oops:...just thought a new thread would bring the 'day shooters' out as well :lol:
:) Hey Dave - I wasn't being funny in the slightest :) - if it came across as such, please accept my sincere apologies. I don't frequent this forum much - but I keep a watch on this thread in case were planning on getting together. You go for it and I'm sure I'll keep watch on your thread too - I'm out and about in manchester on a semi regular basis, so would love to know where/when there are others meeting.

On the note of getting together - anybody fancy a trip out next week?

[Dave-F]

:) Hey Dave - I wasn't being funny in the slightest :) - if it came across as such, please accept my sincere apologies. I don't frequent this forum much - but I keep a watch on this thread in case were planning on getting together. You go for it and I'm sure I'll keep watch on your thread too - I'm out and about in manchester on a semi regular basis, so would love to know where/when there are others meeting.

On the note of getting together - anybody fancy a trip out next week?

I'm sorry too Chris...Sometimes it is hard to get a message across on forums to emphasise a true meaning of what you're trying to say.

btw, I'm off next week...Mon-Fri.

[Dave-F]

Anybody getting together on Thursday (St.Georges' Day).

[boredb4ibegan]

Im also up for meeting up in manchester im free most evenings so if someone suggests a date Ill be there :D