Night shoot in Manchester, anyone? [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

ChrisR

28th of December 2007 (Fri), 19:48

A few members from around the North West are meeting up in Salford Quays on Thursday ( 3rd January 2008 ) for a night shoot.

Great location - lots of water / modern buildings / lights / bridges etc etc...

Anybody fancy joining us?

invisiblegirls

29th of December 2007 (Sat), 13:30

Chris,
I'm in..
Stan

ChrisR

29th of December 2007 (Sat), 14:00

Brilliant Stan.

sandpiper

29th of December 2007 (Sat), 15:06

Hi Chris,

You already know I'm interested :D

I'm just getting my name down on the 'official' thread.

MrCraigBerry

30th of December 2007 (Sun), 14:38

I'm there :)

I have accepted you on MSN and look forward to talking with you soon.

Craig.

theboywithnohats

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 07:38

I'll be there!!

Be nice to meet some of the guys on here :)

ChrisR

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 12:00

Thats 5 of us so far (inc Stans friend) - who's bringing the starbucks?

theboywithnohats

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 12:09

Thats 5 of us so far (inc Stans friend) - who's bringing the starbucks?

pfffft....Nero all the way :)

ChrisR

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 12:20

Nero dont do the caramel macchiato... :(

theboywithnohats

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 13:08

Nero dont do the caramel macchiato... :(

Touche! Looks like we will need something warm anyway...checked uk.weather.com! Thursday shouldn't be wet but will be cold!

invisiblegirls

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 13:13

Touche! Looks like we will need something warm anyway...checked uk.weather.com! Thursday shouldn't be wet but will be cold!
I was taught at school that Manchester is always wet!!!:lol:

theboywithnohats

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 13:43

I was taught at school that Manchester is always wet!!!:lol:

When somethings happening like a potn meeting...things do tend to go in favour of us mancs ;)

invisiblegirls

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 14:42

When somethings happening like a potn meeting...things do tend to go in favour of us mancs ;)
Lovely, I'll leave my coat at home then!!!:)

Pete Gl

1st of January 2008 (Tue), 15:41

Yep I'm in Chris.

Just to confirm from the NW UK thread: -

between 7:30 and 8:00 at the car park, as below

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=salford+quays&sll=54.162434,-3.647461&sspn=11.463319,38.452148&ie=UTF8&ll=53.472384,-2.29603&spn=0.001421,0.004694&t=h&z=18&om=1

Pete

invisiblegirls

1st of January 2008 (Tue), 17:23

For any one needing sat nav!! TomTom has it as 104 the Quays, Salford.;)

MrCraigBerry

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 11:38

I'll be there at 7.30 tonight.

See you all there :)

Craig.

invisiblegirls

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 11:43

I'll be there @ about 7:30 with a friend a camera and a tripod!!
No need for the red carnation and the copy of todays times!!

sandpiper

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 12:48

I'll be there around 7.30 if the traffic isn't horrendously bad. :)

ChrisR

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 12:57

I'll be there early - I can't help myself - its in my DNA. :)

theboywithnohats

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 17:04

Many apologies for not being able to make it this evening...was asked to work today and really need the money with it being that time of year :( I hope it all goes well enough to plan another sometime in the near future :)

ChrisR

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 19:17

No problem at all. You missed a good night though. Sure were going to do something again in the future, so your more than welcome.

Nobody finished editing yet? :)

invisiblegirls

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 19:28

1st edit.
good to meet you all.
Stan

MrCraigBerry

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 19:35

Hey guys,

Had a great time tonight, I look forward to the next meet! Hopefully sooner rather than later.

Now it's time to get editing, it will be good to see what your captures came out like!

I'll post mine asap!

Craig.

ChrisR

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 19:37

Great to meet you all also.

Slightly too bright, but cant be bothered sorting it tonight... Temp Image (http://gallery.photo.net/photo/6801036-md.jpg) ...Also noticed that the sensor need a good clean!

We must do it again some time.
Chris

invisiblegirls

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 19:54

looking good, now if I had a 1D.....or a 5D for that matter
Ah well..

ChrisR

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 20:24

Ok - ignore the dust - and the colour balance - and the composition - and the blurred people (I did ask you to stay still).....

http://www.rustage.com/MyImages/temp-misc/potnsalfordquays.jpg

ChrisR

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 20:26

looking good, now if I had a 1D.....or a 5D for that matter
Ah well..

Yeah right - your 40D is superb bit of kit.

MrCraigBerry

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 21:21

Here are a few from me :)

http://mrcraigberry.com/images/03.01.2008/Lamps.jpg

http://mrcraigberry.com/images/03.01.2008/Lime.jpg

http://mrcraigberry.com/images/03.01.2008/Low1.jpg

http://mrcraigberry.com/images/03.01.2008/Roundabout.jpg

http://mrcraigberry.com/images/03.01.2008/Bridge2.jpg

Regards,

Craig.

sandpiper

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 22:30

Looks like I'm about the last to check in with some results.

Really good to meet you all, a really pleasant evening (if a little chilly) and I am looking forward to next time.

I haven't been through them all yet, but these three jumped out at me early on, I'm not sure that I have nailed the processing yet (the first one certainly needs a bit of magenta dialling out) but I wanted to get something posted before I hit the sack:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/lowryfront1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/lowryfront2.jpg

The last one (for now) is definitely my favourite of the whole shoot, I think that the whole trip out there was worth it for this shot alone. Yes, there has been a little jiggery pokery with which windows are lit up. I couldn't resist the symbolism of crossing the bridge into the jaws of a giant 'creature'.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/bridge1.jpg

theboywithnohats

4th of January 2008 (Fri), 11:20

some very nice shots there :D I really must make the next one!!

MrCraigBerry

4th of January 2008 (Fri), 11:50

Hey Guys,

I've actually managed to sort my blog/gallery out!

www.mrcraigberry.com

You can view my images on there :)

Craig.

theboywithnohats

4th of January 2008 (Fri), 13:15

Hey Guys,

I've actually managed to sort my blog/gallery out!

www.mrcraigberry.com (http://www.mrcraigberry.com)

You can view my images on there :)

Craig.

Great looking site :)

ChrisR

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 09:54

I don't think I'm alone in saying that It was a good night and enjoyed by all. The fears of meeting up with a bunch of weirdo's off the Internet were not realised and it was nice to meet all of you.

So, when and where do you fancy for the next outing? Day / night?

Chris.

invisiblegirls

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 11:08

Great night indeed,

I'm free most thursdays and thought that something every 3-4 weeks over a long period of time would be good.

A quick edit of the panno I was trying.

Stan

Pete Gl

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 11:14

Yep fully agree Chris, I really enjoyed it, good shots, and it was nice to meet you all. I must admit to being a bit nervous about meeting a bunch of guys I'd never met before, but everybody was great. Picked up a few tips of a couple of you who were a lot more experienced than me.

Somebody mentioned Carr Mill Damn and the powerboat racing, but thats maybe when the weather gets a bit better. I'd enjoy another night shoot, hows about us Mancs coming up the M62 and 'do' Liverpool City Centre.

Working Friday and been a bit busy today, but I'll post a few pics in the next couple of days.

Cheers

Pete

ChrisR

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 12:03

I'm free most thursdays and thought that something every 3-4 weeks over a long period of time would be good.

Every few weeks sounds good to me. If anybody fancies getting out in between time, I'm sure there'll be a few wanting to join. I think Craig and myself are planning on getting out sometime in the near future and will post it when we know more.

love the panoramic by the way - post a bigger version when your happy with the edit - I'd love to see it.

...Picked up a few tips of a couple of you who were a lot more experienced than me.

Pete, I told you not to post anything that would make me blush.... Whats that.. Oh, your not talking about me.... :)

I'd enjoy another night shoot, hows about us Mancs coming up the M62 and 'do' Liverpool City Centre.

I'm up for that if anybody else is - I'd also like to have another look at the Quays or Castlefield in Manchester (canal / bridges / some more weird lighting) and perhaps when the sun is shining, a trip up the M6 to the lakes...?

Anybody esle got any ideas?

Anybody else fancy joining us?

MrCraigBerry

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 17:04

Hey Stan, Loving that shot mate, get the larger version up ASAP!

As Chris posted last, we are heading off somewhere next week for abit and will post when/where as soon as we have decided ourselves. That way, if you wish to come you may do so.

Liverpool sounds like a plan to me. Anywhere does really.

Craig.

Pete Gl

6th of January 2008 (Sun), 09:30

Here's a couple: -

And the rest are here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12182404@N04/sets/72157603651761619

Pete

sm1rf

8th of January 2008 (Tue), 13:14

Some good stuff guys, would be interested in meeting up with you at some point, I work terrible shifts so I'll just work around your meets when you post a convenient date.

ChrisR

8th of January 2008 (Tue), 14:22

Some good stuff guys, would be interested in meeting up with you at some point, I work terrible shifts so I'll just work around your meets when you post a convenient date.

Hi Sm1rf - What shifts do you work?

I used to live in Ramsbottom - Rippon Hall Ave. :)

sandpiper

8th of January 2008 (Tue), 16:51

Hey again, all.

I've been a bit busy over the last couple of days, but I've now managed to sort out the processing on the shots I took at The Lowry (and fixed that magenta cast on the first one I posted above !).

I've stuck my favourite eight pics in a new thread, as I am after some C&C from a wider audience than will be looking at this thread. You can find them at:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4660102#post4660102

and all comments will be gratefully received.

I really enjoyed meeting you all and I am definitely up for more shoots with you and any more that we can drag along (looking forward to meeting you, sm1rf).

canonrebel

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 13:00

I will be interesting in coming along on the next meet up

sm1rf

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 15:25

Hi Sm1rf - What shifts do you work?

I used to live in Ramsbottom - Rippon Hall Ave. :)

Erm.....all over the place, 10-8 12-10 4-2 7-4 7-3 not in any reasonable order either and i'm about to change to a new set aswell just to confuse me even more!:confused:
i'm sure i'll be able to work around you guys at some point!

ChrisR

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 16:45

Erm.....all over the place, 10-8 12-10 4-2 7-4 7-3 not in any reasonable order either and i'm about to change to a new set aswell just to confuse me even more!:confused:
i'm sure i'll be able to work around you guys at some point!

Your a professional darts player then... :eek:

sm1rf

14th of January 2008 (Mon), 13:41

Your a professional darts player then... :eek:

I wish....not for the beer belly but for the groupies!;)

invisiblegirls

14th of January 2008 (Mon), 16:26

Pete it was good to meet you, some good shots there,
If you've missed the other thread we are hoping to get together on Thursday up your neck of the woods again.
canonrebel it'll be good to met up with you as well if you can make it.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=398691

Sandpiper,theboywithnohats,ChrisR,MrCraigBerry,sm1 rf,and myself are down for it. matthew h should be i think, sadly tobiah cant make this one, hopefully next time. I'll try and drag my mate along again

Pete Gl

15th of January 2008 (Tue), 14:50

Thanks Stan

I thought I was subscribed to the other thread, but I wasn't. Yep I'll be there. It's all a bit vague yet isn't it. It looks like Castlefield, but I can't see a meeting point and time yet, I appreciate sm1rf's looking at the parking situation, I'll keep a watch out.

Thanks again Stan

Pete

matthew h

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 07:16

What are the chances of it raining............... :)

invisiblegirls

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 08:10

What are the chances of it raining............... :)

In Manchester I'd say a dead cert.:lol::lol:

ChrisR

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 08:11

I think there is a good chance of rain - there are plenty of bridges etc though - we'll be fine!

Keeping fingers crossed for a clear sky.

matthew h

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 12:37

I think there is a good chance of rain - there are plenty of bridges etc though - we'll be fine!

Keeping fingers crossed for a clear sky.

don't you mean plenty of pubs..............................

sm1rf

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 13:16

I think for tomorrow night Hewitt St junction Deansgate will be a potential meeting spot. There is quite a bit of parking around there and it's within spitting distance of Castle St dock which is heaving with steel structures and canal features and stuff. Will make a quick call to a friend tonight to confirm it's still suited and let you know unless anyone else has a better idea. It's dead easy to get too off Chester Road the Mancie Way or Regent Road. Or straight down Deansgate!

sandpiper

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 13:51

ChrisR

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 13:59

I'm driving though town tonight on my way to bolton. Will have a shuffty at where's good for parking.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=deansgate&sll=52.062096,-2.747569&sspn=0.012163,0.037594&ie=UTF8&ll=53.474025,-2.251918&spn=0.002944,0.009398&z=17&om=0

ChrisR

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 14:00

That works for me. What time are we aiming for, 7.30 again ?
7:30 works for me.

invisiblegirls

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 14:10

7:30's good for me to, Geoff can't make it so I'm on my own:(

Pete Gl

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 14:22

and me....

sm1rf

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 15:22

Am there too.....:rolleyes:

ChrisR

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 17:09

Meeting point for tomorrow.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=deansgate&sll=54.162434,-3.647461&sspn=11.876772,38.496094&ie=UTF8&ll=53.475277,-2.251865&spn=0.000368,0.001175&t=h&z=20&om=0 Bridgewater Street off deansgate.

Everybody ok with it?? We have easy access to town and castlefield and its a dodgey back street. Althought there are plenty of them around this area.

theboywithnohats

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 17:25

I see hilton isnt on there yet!! I will be there tomorrow definately....the girlfriend is demanding I help her shop at 3, and that'll drag on till 7 easily lol.....

sandpiper

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 17:40

ChrisR

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 17:43

That's OK, assuming there is still a car park there. ;)
:) lol - I drove around the area this evening to check out the best place - its still there this time!

invisiblegirls

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 17:48

:) lol - I drove around the area this evening to check out the best place - its still there this time!
Lets hope it doesn't get closed before tomorrow then :lol:
See you there

ChrisR

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 17:55

Lets hope it doesn't get closed before tomorrow then :lol:
See you there
Is this have a dig at Chris night !! :)

Wait till we come to liverpool - I'll find something to moan about :) lol

theboywithnohats

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 17:58

Is this have a dig at Chris night !! :)

Wait till we come to liverpool - I'll find something to moan about :) lol

Won't take long ;)

invisiblegirls

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 17:58

Is this have a dig at Chris night !! :)

No thats tomorrow:lol::lol:

ChrisR

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 18:05

No thats tomorrow:lol::lol:
You said your friend wasnt coming.... :)

ChrisR

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 18:06

Hey - does anybody fancy doing something along these lines at some stage in the future?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ8PGxL6urg

I figure we could take it in turn being the model.... or something..

invisiblegirls

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 18:23

ChrisR

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 18:26

Looks good, I'd need the mask tho':rolleyes:
Sure one of us can get hold of a balaclava :)

MrCraigBerry

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 19:11

Guy, I'm going to have to drop out of tomorrows meet... :(

I've got a work meeting at exactly 7.30pm, and I won't be finished till 10.30pm.

Quite annoyed with myself for leaving it this late, I actually thought it was next Thursday untill I just read some replies stating the meeting point for "tomorrow".

:(

sm1rf

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 19:14

Location suits, will see all tomoz at 7.30 pm then, I won't be the one wearing a red carnation :)

sandpiper

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 19:15

I figure we could take it in turn being the model....

You want me to RUN !!! :(:rolleyes:

ChrisR

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 19:28

Hey, everybody has something about them - you'd make an amazing model for something !

How tall are you - 6'4 ?

ChrisR

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 19:31

MrCraigBerry

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 19:35

Yeah, I am gutted actually, I was looking forward to it.

Get the results from the shoot online ASAP, and then we can start talking about the next meet! :D

sandpiper

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 20:17

Hey, everybody has something about them - you'd make an amazing model for something !

How tall are you - 6'4 ?

Pretty much, yeah. It varies between 6'3" and 6'4" depending on time of day etc.

I'm happy to wear a gas mask while you play with your 10-22 :lol:

matthew h

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 03:07

I will be there at 7.30 ish - the good news is a mate is coming with me, the bad news is - he is always late!

ChrisR

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 04:52

Pretty much, yeah. It varies between 6'3" and 6'4" depending on time of day etc.

I'm happy to wear a gas mask while you play with your 10-22 :lol:

I don't know what where or how, but you'd make an amazing charcter in a photo. Well have to think about it and set something up.

I will be there at 7.30 ish - the good news is a mate is coming with me, the bad news is - he is always late!

I trust you told him we were meeting at 630. :)
You have my number - just bell when you arrive and I/we will come back to the meeting place or direct you to where we are.

matthew h

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 05:53

I trust you told him we were meeting at 630. :)
You have my number - just bell when you arrive and I/we will come back to the meeting place or direct you to where we are.

He thinks it was 7.30 am :)

theboywithnohats

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 06:57

Should be a good turn out....lets just hope the weather turns out nicer than it is now!!

Pete Gl

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 07:01

The forecast is to dry up about teatime, with possible light showers in the evening, fingers crossed.

Pete

matthew h

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 07:25

can't see out of the window in Chester the rain is so bad!

As this is my first meet, I am worried that this might not be about photography & I am going to end up in a gimp suit............ :)

invisiblegirls

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 07:44

can't see out of the window in Chester the rain is so bad!

As this is my first meet, I am worried that this might not be about photography & I am going to end up in a gimp suit............ :)

No need to worry, its my turn for the suit:lol:

theboywithnohats

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 08:01

No need to worry, its my turn for the suit:lol:

I just hope it got washed :lol:

matthew h

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 08:07

now I know what I am walking into - can't wait............. :)

ChrisR

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 19:45

Another great night. Good to meet Matthew H and his friend (who's name escapes me). I am knackered. I think my shot of the night has to be this messed up long exposure - Stan (invisiblegirls) flashed a goose a few too many times and it decided to attack - we grabbed our gear and ran :) Roll on the next meet up.

http://www.rustage.com/MyImages/temp-misc/MH3L1780 goose attack.jpg

ChrisR

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 19:51

Ok, one more before bed. This is my fav from the night.
http://www.rustage.com/MyImages/temp-misc/MH3L1795 hilton from bridge.jpg

invisiblegirls

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 20:21

the 1st ones the best
another good evening, thanks all.
off to bed nightmares of geese. cant compete with either of Chris' shots

sandpiper

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 22:52

Another good evening had by all, I think. It was good to see those from the Lowry shoot again, and meet a couple of new faces.

Just a couple of shots for now. I'll try and get some more done over the next couple of days and post them in a separate thread.

My favourite shot of the day (still needs a little tweaking):

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/3301v2.jpg

Plus another of the ones I am really pleased with:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/sandpiperphotos/3346.jpg

Right, that's it for now. I'm off to bed. :)

matthew h

18th of January 2008 (Fri), 03:21

Sandpiper - you just missed Dave & I out of the shot - we were in the window to the left.
Great night - nice to met everyone, will make Dave bring a tri-pod & some gloves next time!

Pete Gl

20th of January 2008 (Sun), 15:38

Hey Chris,

I took that shot too!!: -

MrCraigBerry

20th of January 2008 (Sun), 16:07

Looks like another good time guys.

Any news on the next one!? :D

Craig.

ChrisR

20th of January 2008 (Sun), 16:18

Hey Chris,

I took that shot too!!: -

Darn it Pete - I thought I'd captured something different to everybody else... :)

I'm willing to bet Stan got one too as he ran just as quick as I did when the bloody great big swan got out of the water looking a little unhappy!

ChrisR

20th of January 2008 (Sun), 16:20

Looks like another good time guys.

Any news on the next one!? :D

Craig.

I'm up for it when everybody else is. If we're traveling to Liverpool / Southport etc, I may have to arrive late as I don't finish work till 6:30.

matthew h

21st of January 2008 (Mon), 03:23

will sort my pics out - but the net is down at home.

I have got the bug now, I am going to London with the wife in early April and she has booked a hotel near tower bridge - she didn't appreciate me saying "fantastic - great night pics"

sandpiper

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 14:42

I've put my 4 favourite shots on a thread here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4757457#post4757457

I have to say that I am really looking forward to the next shoot, especially as I am now 'in profit' having sold one of the shots from last week to Duke's 92 :D

matthew h

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 14:55

Sandpiper - posted on the thread about your pics - didn't mention the profit though - so............... well done!

invisiblegirls

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 14:59

Likewise,
Good result well done;)

Pete Gl

24th of January 2008 (Thu), 17:42

Here's a couple from last Thu: -

and the rest are here: -

My Flickr Page (http://www.flickr.com/photos/12182404@N04/sets/72157603791027051)

invisiblegirls

24th of January 2008 (Thu), 18:40

Nice set Pete.
I wasn't happy with any of mine so I've just bought a new tripod.
Roll on the next meeting

sandpiper

25th of January 2008 (Fri), 04:09

Some nice images there, Pete. Looks like you had a busy night.

See you at the next one. :)

Pete Gl

25th of January 2008 (Fri), 04:46

Thanks guys,

I've suggested this before, might be nice to come up to your neck of the woods and 'do' Liverpool city centre, being pointed in the right direction by people who know it.

Pete

sm1rf

30th of January 2008 (Wed), 08:06

Sorry for the late post guys, what a bummer my sensor it appears was minging. Didn't realise 'til i got home so have spot healed the pics and cleaned the sensor. All in order now....anyway here's my offerings, the foot bridge under the tram way is courtesy of Graham's 10-22mm cheers mate.

http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p1019619620-5.jpg

http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p908416803-5.jpg

Check out the wind movement on the boom of the crane

http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p710616306-5.jpg

http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p1039658721-5.jpg

http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p958158779-5.jpg

http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p608772527-5.jpg

http://sm1rf.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p543422316-5.jpg

my favourite from the night i think, all in i'm fairly pleased with the results as this was my first proper try at long exposures.
When's the next trip out?

invisiblegirls

30th of January 2008 (Wed), 11:23

sm1rf

30th of January 2008 (Wed), 20:36

nice shots sm1rf
Lovin the last one, tho' I think you've missed a few spots!!!;). What lens was that with seems wider than I could get.

I'm thinking I need to go back to castlefields the more of everyone elses shots I see the more I'm convinced.

Yea the last was my fave, i will re spot heal it, did it quick at dinner time. It was with the 17-55 which is a bit wider than your "brick", am looking at getting something even wider to go on my soon to be delivered MKIIn, yea i pulled the trigger on that one,:), something like the siggie 10-20 i know it's not bet on the 1.3 crop but it'll be great on the 30D.
Looking forward to coming over your neck of the woods, just need to dig out those locking wheel nuts....:)

invisiblegirls

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 05:44

Wheel nuts won't save the car!!!
I bought the 10-20 sigma but it fell through.
Now considering the 12-24 which should be ok if i move to FF.
Did I say if ? obviously I meant when!!

sm1rf

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 06:19

Wheel nuts won't save the car!!!
I bought the 10-20 sigma but it fell through.
Now considering the 12-24 which should be ok if i move to FF.
Did I say if ? obviously I meant when!!

What do you mean fell through? The sale... or the lens was crap?:confused:

ChrisR

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 06:31

I'm also considering the 10-22. I'm up for another outing. How's about inside a huge warehouse in manchester? Might have access to one.

Pete Gl

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 06:34

What do you mean fell through? The sale... or the lens was crap?:confused:

Yep, I was wondering that too?? I'm torn between the Siggie 10-20 and the Canon 10-22, I'd love the Canon, but obviously, the cost difference is a major factor and the Siggie gets good reviews.

Pete

matthew h

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 08:05

I'm also considering the 10-22. I'm up for another outing. How's about inside a huge warehouse in manchester? Might have access to one.

If my Westfield is running in time - is it big enough for indoor karting shots!

ChrisR

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 08:53

If my Westfield is running in time - is it big enough for indoor karting shots!

Its ground level and about the size of a football pitch (ish). Sure it'd be fine for static shots, but not so sure about 'action' shots.

sm1rf

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 09:12

Its ground level and about the size of a football pitch (ish). Sure it'd be fine for static shots, but not so sure about 'action' shots.

This is beginning to sound exciting already....:D

sm1rf

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 09:13

I'm also considering the 10-22. I'm up for another outing. How's about inside a huge warehouse in manchester? Might have access to one.

Considering it for what, you can't use it on the 1D, do you have another body not listed in your sig???

ChrisR

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 09:39

Considering it for what, you can't use it on the 1D, do you have another body not listed in your sig???

No, I don't have a 2nd body at the moment. I meant the 10-20, or maybe a fisheye. Something very wide as opposed to the 17-40.

invisiblegirls

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 10:13

By fell through I mean I paid my money and never got the lens sent.
In fairness it was all sorted and I got refunded.
I'm now looking at the Tokina 12-24 f4 also only for a crop camera but looks better than the sigma. I believe the sigma 12-24 is the only one suitable for a FF camera.

Chris the warehouse idea sounds good.

I'm still planning a return to castlefiels and wont shut up about it until i've got some good shots from there, I've also got a score to settle with an irate swan:lol:

ChrisR

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 11:29

I'll do castlefield with you tonight if you fancy.

invisiblegirls

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 11:58

Have to take my daughter for a meal tonight and might get a roasting if i try to combine the two.
Also its pi$$ing down and blowing a gale might be to much for my new week old unused tripod:cry:

ChrisR

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 12:05

The sun has just set in Manchester. Been sunny most of the day. Might get out on my own later. You've got my mobile if you decide to come down later.

sandpiper

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 16:17

How's about inside a huge warehouse in manchester? Might have access to one.

Sounds interesting, what's it like inside?

With a view to (possibly) using the Westfield in there, is there easy access to mains power so we can use studio lighting?

Also, if we are using a sports car and studio lights, would people want to go the whole hog and sort out a model as well?

ChrisR

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 18:58

I'll get some photos to show it. Will also check to confirm I have the ok. Power for lighting isnt a problem.

Oh and sandpiper - you are the model ! :)

sandpiper

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 19:04

Oh and sandpiper - you are the model ! :)

I don't fit in a Westfield :(

Glad to see you weren't blown into the canal and drowned ;)

Pete Gl

1st of February 2008 (Fri), 03:06

Curiosity has now got the better of me!!! Whats a Westfield?

Pete

sandpiper

1st of February 2008 (Fri), 03:43

Curiosity has now got the better of me!!! Whats a Westfield?

Pete

Like a Caterham (lotus) Seven, tiny two seater which can be ridiculously fast if you stick a big engine in it (the SEiGHT has a V8 in it and bu**er all weight). Also a great car for chucking around cones in a car park if you don't mind wearing your tyres out.

They have done a couple of other models I believe, I seem to recall one based on a Lotus Eleven as well, but these are also too small for me and much rarer than the 'seven' variety.

Pete Gl

1st of February 2008 (Fri), 04:02

Thanks Sandpiper, like the one 'The Prisoner' used to have?

Pete

matthew h

1st of February 2008 (Fri), 05:48

Like a Caterham (lotus) Seven, tiny two seater which can be ridiculously fast if you stick a big engine in it (the SEiGHT has a V8 in it and bu**er all weight). Also a great car for chucking around cones in a car park if you don't mind wearing your tyres out.

They have done a couple of other models I believe, I seem to recall one based on a Lotus Eleven as well, but these are also too small for me and much rarer than the 'seven' variety.

Good description! They are great fun................. if your engine works! Mine is currently having a few bits done to it, ie, just looking on EBAY for a new engine :(

invisiblegirls

1st of February 2008 (Fri), 10:48

OK so which model westfield is it ??
http://www.westfield-sportscars.co.uk/showroom.html
I could see sandpiper draped across the bonnet of the SE. :lol:

matthew h

2nd of February 2008 (Sat), 02:35

http://www.crewetyres.co.uk/index.htm

not a great pic, but thats it on my old chaps web site

sm1rf

9th of February 2008 (Sat), 07:07

She looks good but hardly does her justice, surely you can do better than that! What engine you running in her?

matthew h

10th of February 2008 (Sun), 01:45

She looks good but hardly does her justice, surely you can do better than that! What engine you running in her?

I know - keep meaning to sort some decent pics out.

Its currently got half a 2.0L pinto engine in, hopefully in a week or so the rest of it will be put back in!

Pete Gl

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 04:21

Hi guys

Gone a bit quiet recently. Who fancies another night out in Manchester? I'm suggesting Exchange square, the wheel is going to be there for at least another couple of months, there's also the printworks, urbis in the square next door (who's name I can't remember right now) and Manchester Catherdral is usually floodlit, not particularly brightly, but good enough if you're using a tripod, St Annes Sq is also pretty well lit if time allows, just more food for thought, I reckon there's some good interior shots to be had in Victoria Station. (Maybe a fallback plan if the weathers not too good). And car parking to be had on the old exchange station site (yeah showing my age, I know) opposite the cathedral.

Another Thu night? How about next Thu the 28th, or if thats a bit too short notice Thu 6th Mar?

Pete

invisiblegirls

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 06:07

AFAIK I'm good for either date.
I still need to re-visit castlefields with my new tripod and my 10-20 siggy

sandpiper

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 07:22

Yeah, I should be available for either date. :D:D

Tobiah

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 07:35

what time u thinking?

Pete Gl

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 07:47

It's usually 7:30

Pete

matthew h

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 08:47

I am up for another meet

sm1rf

23rd of February 2008 (Sat), 11:33

i'm working this thurs coming but, the 6th is a goer for me, if you go then count me in!

matthew h

24th of February 2008 (Sun), 10:51

can anyone do Monday nights as one of my mates wants to do some night shooting, but works away Tuesday to Friday?

Pete Gl

24th of February 2008 (Sun), 11:20

Matthew,

As we've set the ball rolling this time, could we keep it Thu this time, and maybe Mon next time?

All,

Shall we go for Thu 6th Mar for Smirf, and as a couple of regulars haven't responded yet? Like ChrisR, CraigBerry and boywithnohats, has anybody got their phone no's/E-Mail addys? could they give them a shout?

Here's the car park: -

Car park (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=cathedral+approach&sll=53.485486,-2.244837&sspn=0.003945,0.011694&ie=UTF8&ll=53.485384,-2.245309&spn=0.003945,0.011694&z=17)

Exchange Sq isn't shown on the map, probably because it's traffic free, but for those that don't know it, if you make your way here: -

Cateaton Street (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cateaton+street&sll=53.483896,-2.243764&sspn=0.003945,0.011694&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr)

you can't miss the wheel, suggest we meet round about the entrance to the wheel at 7:30

Pete