Honolulu POTN Meet XII [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

Samanax

16th of July 2008 (Wed), 21:02

The Honolulu POTN Hale has a Meet scheduled for Saturday, August 2nd. Meet at Foster Botanical Garden (http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/hbg/fbg.htm) for photo shooting opportunities, have lunch somewhere in Chinatown and then head on over to the Nuuanu YMCA Board Room for a Photo Post-Processing Workshop & Discussion Session. Members will PP one photo and explain how they edit and why.

Post-Processing Workshop & Discussion Session will have a laptop and projector or a LCD monitor or TV for visuals. motion_projekt says Nuuanu YMCA has a projector available. Linkzi will be supplying the laptop.

Date & Time:
August 2nd. Meet at the Foster Botanical Garden parking lot at 10:00am.

Meet Agenda:
Shoot at Foster Botanical Garden in the morning, lunch in Chinatown and then PP Workshop at the Nuuanu YMCA in the afternoon.

Lunch:
Lunch in Chinatown. Any suggestions?

Attending:
aiea1
Ainoko - Will meet for lunch and PP Workshop
branmuffindonburi
geekaleek
ishida
Linkzi
Samanax
tiarehi
tommy52
ZENGHOST

ChrisBlaze (?)
phocalphobe (?)
PocketNinja (?)
rockabilly808 (?)
ryansauce (?)

motion_projekt - School Project
Evolutiondemon - @ NTC

:) Chris

Linkzi

16th of July 2008 (Wed), 21:30

Thanks for starting and organizing the Meet. Hmm food... Let's not mess up the free room....so shoot, lunch, then meet at the Y? If people miss the shoot, they can at least meet at the YMCA.

Samanax

16th of July 2008 (Wed), 21:33

....so shoot, lunch, then meet at the Y?Sounds good to me. Lots of places to eat nearby.

Do we do this all in one day (a Sunday as suggested in the other thread) or split the meet up between two days? I'd prefer a one day event (easier to explain to the wife).

:) Chris

tiarehi

16th of July 2008 (Wed), 21:39

Chinatown, plenty places to eat lunch :D

Linkzi

16th of July 2008 (Wed), 21:41

I could only make one day too... I'm working the next three Sundays, so I won't be able to make a Sunday until after Aug 3. Saturdays work better for me, sorry.

Samanax

16th of July 2008 (Wed), 21:43

Chinatown, plenty places to eat lunch :DAnd some shooting opportunities too! I enjoyed seeing the shots you guys took from the Chinatown Meet (Honolulu POTN Meet IV) (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=335733).I could only make one day too... I'm working the next three Sundays, so I won't be able to make a Sunday until after Aug 3. Saturdays work better for me, sorry.I can wait until after August 3...in fact, it would work out better since I can get more yardwork done before the meet (and make the wifey happier).

:) Chris

motion_projekt

16th of July 2008 (Wed), 22:18

And some shooting opportunities too! I enjoyed seeing the shots you guys took from the Chinatown Meet (Honolulu POTN Meet IV) (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=335733).I can wait until after August 3...in fact, it would work out better since I can get more yardwork done before the meet (and make the wifey happier).

:) Chris

same here. i'll be trying to follow some SB photographers around for my jour307 class final presentation...so later on would be better.

Samanax

16th of July 2008 (Wed), 22:29

same here. i'll be trying to follow some SB photographers around for my jour307 class final presentation...so later on would be better.You're not stalking them, are you? Just kidding. Boy, some guys have all the fun.

:) Chris

Evolutiondemon

17th of July 2008 (Thu), 02:13

August 30 or 31st please! :)

I'll be in NTC until the 25 :confused:

Samanax

18th of July 2008 (Fri), 13:43

August 30 or 31st please! :)I don't mind waiting until the end of August.I'll be in NTC until the 25 :confused:"NTC"?

:) Chris

motion_projekt

18th of July 2008 (Fri), 15:02

end of august is cool. but im not sure if i'll still be working for the Metropolitan Office then.

Linkzi

18th of July 2008 (Fri), 15:59

I don't mind waiting until the end of August."NTC"?

:) Chris

National Training Center in Death Valley, CA. Army training area for desert training. Not a happy place to be.:confused:

tiarehi

18th of July 2008 (Fri), 16:31

I cannot confirm for End August due to my stay here... will see...

Linkzi

18th of July 2008 (Fri), 17:02

I think we shoud secure an earlier August date to ensure we have the room (Kent) and equipment (Norris), then have another one early in September.

ryansauce

18th of July 2008 (Fri), 17:10

please post the date and time! im down for the PP session part

tiarehi

18th of July 2008 (Fri), 17:56

I think we shoud secure an earlier August date to ensure we have the room (Kent) and equipment (Norris), then have another one early in September.

Company won't allow employees to borrow the projector, just company policy.

Sorry... but I might actually get one for myself :D since they are cheap now.. movie time!!!

Linkzi

18th of July 2008 (Fri), 18:08

Company won't allow employees to borrow the projector, just company policy.

Sorry... but I might actually get one for myself :D since they are cheap now.. movie time!!!

Don't buy one if you don't really want one. We can find a monitor out there.

Samanax

18th of July 2008 (Fri), 18:41

I think we shoud secure an earlier August date to ensure we have the room (Kent) and equipment (Norris), then have another one early in September.Sounds good to me. I'm pretty sure I'm free every weekend in August. What weekend would work for everyone else?

I have the HBL Century Ride in September but it's later in the month (Sept 28th).

:) Chris

tiarehi

18th of July 2008 (Fri), 19:12

Don't buy one if you don't really want one. We can find a monitor out there.

I can bring a spare 20" wide screen, unless someone else has a bigger one...

tommy52

18th of July 2008 (Fri), 21:32

i should be able to make this meet, count me in... unless its after august 27th.. then im back in japan

Samanax

18th of July 2008 (Fri), 21:44

i should be able to make this meet, count me in... unless its after august 27th.. then im back in japanYou're back? I think we're trying for an earlier weekend in August rather than a later one.

I checked out your Zenfolio page, lots of nice shots there. There is one shot in the New Photos folder, the one of the red leaves and the grey/white background...that one is awesome.

:) Chris

tommy52

19th of July 2008 (Sat), 00:16

You're back? I think we're trying for an earlier weekend in August rather than a later one.

I checked out your Zenfolio page, lots of nice shots there. There is one shot in the New Photos folder, the one of the red leaves and the grey/white background...that one is awesome.

:) Chris
yups, just got back yesterday. good to be home.

and thanks!

Samanax

19th of July 2008 (Sat), 00:32

yups, just got back yesterday. good to be home.Vacation?and thanks!The photos in your Beaches folder are really nice too.

Your kids are real cute too.

:) Chris

branmuffindonburi

20th of July 2008 (Sun), 03:13

Hey guys,

Sorry I've been MIA on the posting here for a while... It's the iPhone craze! We STILL haven't slowed down. My schedule's always up in the air, but I'd love to meet and watch yall in action so I'll definitely try to make it to the event, Aug. 2,3, either or sound good to me though I'd prefer a Sunday I think as I'm scheduled more often on Saturdays. Will try to check back on occasion and keep up-to-date on the thread to see how things unfold.

tommy52

20th of July 2008 (Sun), 08:31

im up for anyday pretty much

Samanax

20th of July 2008 (Sun), 12:01

We still haven't decided on a weekend for the upcoming Meet. It's narrowed down to either the weekend of the 2nd/3rd or the 9th/10th. I'm free both weekends.

branmuffindonburi is up for August 3rd (Sunday). How's this day for everyone?

:) Chris

Linkzi

20th of July 2008 (Sun), 12:45

I'm open on the 2nd, working on the 3rd. Sorry but Saturdays are better for me.

ishida

21st of July 2008 (Mon), 04:31

Looking at my schedule, I should be able to make it on the weekend of the 2nd/3rd.

If I can go, I have access to a (nice) Dell projector and also a portable projector screen.

branmuffindonburi

21st of July 2008 (Mon), 05:00

On second thought, I've been scheduled on Sunday these past few weeks, so Saturday may indeed be a better day. I get called in on Saturday sometimes though if the iPhones come in (hahaha). But I'll do my best. Don't schedule the meeting on behalf of me.

Samanax

21st of July 2008 (Mon), 17:31

It's looking like Honolulu POTN Meet XII will be on Saturday, August 2nd based on the number of members who can make this date. Is this date okay with everyone who wants to attend?

I know some members won't be able to make it so there may be another Meet in early September (tentative).

:) Chris

tiarehi

21st of July 2008 (Mon), 19:52

So far, good for me on Sat august 2nd.

tommy52

21st of July 2008 (Mon), 20:58

i can make it

scooterjonz

21st of July 2008 (Mon), 21:14

Do you take new folks?

(BTW- that's my lens on craigslist)

tiarehi

21st of July 2008 (Mon), 21:17

Do you take new folks?

(BTW- that's my lens on craigslist)

The 85mm? if so, more incentive for you to come out as you can have "potential" buyers at the meet...

Welcome to the POTN Hale!!!

We usually post on the HNL Page: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=302787

Evolutiondemon

21st of July 2008 (Mon), 21:25

Do you take new folks?

(BTW- that's my lens on craigslist)

We always take new folks! Unfortunately I won't be there though haha

Samanax

21st of July 2008 (Mon), 22:29

Do you take new folks?Of course we do. Welcome to the Honolulu POTN Hale scooterjonz!(BTW- that's my lens on craigslist)Which lens? There are quite a bit on there now.

:) Chris

tommy52

21st of July 2008 (Mon), 22:43

where is the suggested place and time?

tommy52

21st of July 2008 (Mon), 22:43

oh and didnt we need kent to use that ymca room?

Samanax

21st of July 2008 (Mon), 22:53

where is the suggested place and time?So far the plan is to meet at Foster Botanical Garden to do some shooting (time not set yet), have lunch in Chinatown (place not set yet) and then meet at the Nuuanu YMCA for the Post-Processing Discussion/Workshop.oh and didnt we need kent to use that ymca room?Yeah, we do...but he's on vacation in Portland, Oregon right now. He said he'll have access to an internet connection and will be checking in when he has time.

Hey, how much are you selling the EF-S 17-85mm for? What's the history behind it and why are you selling?

:) Chris

tommy52

21st of July 2008 (Mon), 23:14

Hey, how much are you selling the EF-S 17-85mm for? What's the history behind it and why are you selling?

:) Chris
its in perfect condition, i had it for about a year.. few months short
i want to give it away for $450 with hood and tiffen uv filter.
want to get me either a 24-70 or 70-200

willing to negotiate..

Samanax

21st of July 2008 (Mon), 23:44

its in perfect condition, i had it for about a year.. few months short
i want to give it away for $450 with hood and tiffen uv filter.
want to get me either a 24-70 or 70-200

willing to negotiate..Rats...I just bought a Bogen/Manfrotto tripod setup (190XPROB and 488RC2) and a couple of lenses (EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM) in the past 3 months. If I bought another lens now my wife would have a fit. I'm actually saving up for a EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM right now.

Hope you can find a buyer.

:) Chris

tommy52

22nd of July 2008 (Tue), 01:16

Rats...I just bought a Bogen/Manfrotto tripod setup (190XPROB and 488RC2) and a couple of lenses (EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM) in the past 3 months. If I bought another lens now my wife would have a fit. I'm actually saving up for a EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM right now.

Hope you can find a buyer.

:) Chris
lol, you would be silly to even consider buying this lens with wat you have already bought

Samanax

22nd of July 2008 (Tue), 01:33

lol, you would be silly to even consider buying this lens with wat you have already boughtReally? I thought the EF-S 17-85mm was better than the EF 28-135mm? LOL...I really do have a lot to learn. Thanks for the "warning".

:) Chris

tiarehi

22nd of July 2008 (Tue), 02:07

Why would you compare the 17-85 to the 28-135? I though you were comparing with your 17-55?

Samanax

22nd of July 2008 (Tue), 10:29

Why would you compare the 17-85 to the 28-135? I though you were comparing with your 17-55?I think I was comparing the 17-85 to the 28-135 because those are the two lenses that are available as kit lenses for the 40D. And I've seen threads in the Lens forum that ask which lens would be a better choice to get.

:) Chris

tiarehi

22nd of July 2008 (Tue), 15:07

I think I was comparing the 17-85 to the 28-135 because those are the two lenses that are available as kit lenses for the 40D. And I've seen threads in the Lens forum that ask which lens would be a better choice to get.

:) Chris

Oh, got it... thought you guys were comparing same focal range.. my bad...

Samanax

22nd of July 2008 (Tue), 15:23

Oh, got it... thought you guys were comparing same focal range.. my bad...You gotta forgive me, I'm too much of a novice to make much sense right now. I'm slowly learning but there is just sooooo much to learn with digital photography. I hope to learn a lot at the next Meet by just watching you guys shoot.

:) Chris

tiarehi

22nd of July 2008 (Tue), 15:34

Meets are fun, drooling on Wendel gears, listening to Linkzi lecture on Strobist light, and watching MotionProjek and Ainoko arguing like a couple... j/k :D

Samanax

22nd of July 2008 (Tue), 15:53

Looking forward to it.

Speaking of the Meet...Foster Botanical Garden opens at 9:00am. What time do you guys normally meet for these Meets? Would you guys meet at 9:00am to shoot all morning?

:) Chris

tiarehi

22nd of July 2008 (Tue), 16:05

From my attendance to previous meets, around 10am most of the guys will show...

Samanax

22nd of July 2008 (Tue), 16:41

From my attendance to previous meets, around 10am most of the guys will show...A 10:00am start time sounds good to me.

:) Chris

tsw910

22nd of July 2008 (Tue), 16:51

i wish i could make this .. but on that date, i'll be at a different island .. i really would love to meet up with ya'll

tiarehi

22nd of July 2008 (Tue), 17:33

Anyone looking for a 17-40? selling mine.

Pm me if interested.

Thanks

motion_projekt

23rd of July 2008 (Wed), 00:46

i wish i could make this .. but on that date, i'll be at a different island .. i really would love to meet up with ya'll

When will you be on Oahu?

Anyone looking for a 17-40? selling mine.

Pm me if interested.

Thanks

Stop thread jacking! LOL. :p

Samanax

23rd of July 2008 (Wed), 01:02

Stop thread jacking! LOL. :pHey Kent, when are you coming back?

:) Chris

motion_projekt

23rd of July 2008 (Wed), 01:37

Hey Kent, when are you coming back?

:) Chris

July 26th, 2008.

tsw910

23rd of July 2008 (Wed), 11:41

When will you be on Oahu?

i think my wife and i will be at Oahu on Aug 6 - 9th ... and thats the last leg of our trip to Hawaii .... CAN'T WAIT !

ZENGHOST

24th of July 2008 (Thu), 19:58

Geez--this is crazy, what's with all the 1D3's all of a sudden? http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/pho/768711700.html

And this one comes with a 580EX II and TC-80N3 for 200 less than I got mine.

edited to add: just realized I added this to the wrong thread.

Samanax

25th of July 2008 (Fri), 13:41

ZENGHOST

25th of July 2008 (Fri), 13:48

1 week until the Meet. Need to see if the room can be reserved (Kent?) and what kind of audio visual equipment will be available. Sorry, I don't own a laptop, projector or a flat screen TV.

These are the members who plan to attend so far...

ishida
Linkzi
Samanax
tiarehi
tommy52

Anyone else planning to make the Meet?

Any suggestions on where to go for lunch?

:) Chris

I'm gonna try, but I can't commit to anything until it gets closer. I have something planned for that day that's up in the air right now.

Samanax

25th of July 2008 (Fri), 14:48

I'm gonna try, but I can't commit to anything until it gets closer. I have something planned for that day that's up in the air right now.Thanks ZENGHOST. Hope you can make the meet.

:) Chris

ishida

25th of July 2008 (Fri), 15:29

1 week until the Meet. Need to see if the room can be reserved (Kent?) and what kind of audio visual equipment will be available. Sorry, I don't own a laptop, projector or a flat screen TV.

These are the members who plan to attend so far...

ishida
Linkzi
Samanax
tiarehi
tommy52

Anyone else planning to make the Meet?

Any suggestions on where to go for lunch?

:) Chris

I will keep up to date with this thread. As of now, I can make it. I can also bring along a projector and screen, as long as nobody else signs it out before me:confused:.

Samanax

25th of July 2008 (Fri), 16:13

I will keep up to date with this thread. As of now, I can make it. I can also bring along a projector and screen, as long as nobody else signs it out before me:confused:.Thank you, Barry. Hope to see you at the Meet.

:) Chris

Samanax

26th of July 2008 (Sat), 12:10

The Meet is 1 week from today.

Meet at Foster Botanical Garden around 10:00am to do some shooting, lunch in Chinatown (any suggestions) and then do a PP Workshop at the Nuuanu YMCA Board Room in the afternoon.

Need to see if the room can be reserved (Kent?)

What kind of audio visual equipment will be available. So far Norris (tiarehi) said he has a 20" widescreen and Barry (ishida) said he has access to a projector and screen. Who's laptop will we be using?

These are the members who said they'll be attending so far...

ishida
Linkzi
Samanax
tiarehi
tommy52

Anyone else planning to make the Meet?

:) Chris

Linkzi

26th of July 2008 (Sat), 14:30

I'll bring my laptop. Kind of slow (Windows Vista) but clean. I think Kent is coming back this weekend to shoot a wedding.

EDIT: Read the previous posts, Kent comes in today.

tiarehi

26th of July 2008 (Sat), 15:38

I'll bring my laptop. Kind of slow (Windows Vista) but clean. I think Kent is coming back this weekend to shoot a wedding.

EDIT: Read the previous posts, Kent comes in today.

How much Memory do you have on ur vista laptop? if 2GB should be enough...

Linkzi

26th of July 2008 (Sat), 15:55

How much Memory do you have on ur vista laptop? if 2GB should be enough...

Yes, I have 2GB. I'm comparing to a Mac. :lol:

Samanax

26th of July 2008 (Sat), 18:32

I'll bring my laptop.Thanks Lincoln!

:) Chris

motion_projekt

27th of July 2008 (Sun), 16:09

Hey Folks. Back from Portland OR.

I will look into reserving the room at the Y. I'm not sure if i can definitely get the Board Room. It might be in use from 11-2ish? Outside of that I will keep you all posted. the Y has Projectors and audio equipment. Although I'm not entirely sure as to why we would need audio equipment.

I should be able to get the room for free. I seriously hope they don't nickel and dime me. They don't know I'm planning to leave yet...LOL.

Samanax

27th of July 2008 (Sun), 16:41

Hey Folks. Back from Portland OR.Welcome back, Kent.I will look into reserving the room at the Y. I'm not sure if i can definitely get the Board Room. It might be in use from 11-2ish? Outside of that I will keep you all posted. the Y has Projectors and audio equipment. Although I'm not entirely sure as to why we would need audio equipment.Thanks for trying to get the Board Room, Kent.

If we can't get the room should we try for an alternate location or just postpone the PP workshop session to a future meet?I should be able to get the room for free. I seriously hope they don't nickel and dime me. They don't know I'm planning to leave yet...LOL.Why are you leaving? Gonna commit more time to Ka Leo?

:) Chris

tommy52

27th of July 2008 (Sun), 17:09

where we grinding at after?

tiarehi

27th of July 2008 (Sun), 17:31

where we grinding at after?

Last time in downtown, we went for Dim Sum... this time should different.

Any suggestion?

tommy52

27th of July 2008 (Sun), 17:41

Last time in downtown, we went for Dim Sum... this time should different.

Any suggestion?
HULI HULI CHICKEN!

tommy52

27th of July 2008 (Sun), 17:42

nah... i dunno.. :(
how much does everyone want to spend for lunch?

motion_projekt

27th of July 2008 (Sun), 18:36

Thanks for trying to get the Board Room, Kent. If we can't get the room should we try for an alternate location or just postpone the PP workshop session to a future meet?

if i cant get the board room the Y has a mobile projector, and we can use another room.

Why are you leaving? Gonna commit more time to Ka Leo?

:) Chris

that, and my school schedule wont permit me to work at the metro office, as well as office politics suck.

Samanax

27th of July 2008 (Sun), 23:53

if i cant get the board room the Y has a mobile projector, and we can use another room.So the Y does have a projector we can borrow? Cool, 1 less thing to worry about.as well as office politics suck.I hear that. Office politics sometimes is just too much.

:) Chris

geekaleek

28th of July 2008 (Mon), 02:29

I'll try my best to make it to the Y.
So far it looks like i'll be able to.

aiea1

28th of July 2008 (Mon), 11:59

count me in

tommy52

28th of July 2008 (Mon), 12:34

Last time in downtown, we went for Dim Sum... this time should different.

Any suggestion?
they got alot of places in fort street mall, but i think alot of places are closed on weekends.
we can check out the area tho and walk around, theres a place called dreamers cafe, its a decent place plate lunch/diner kind of place with a pretty big menu. theres a mexican place in fort street mall thats pretty good, better then any other mexican places i tried so far in hawaii, but they are most likely closed on weekends.

tommy52

28th of July 2008 (Mon), 13:05

wondering if anyone has a crumpler 5/6/7 MDH bag, if they would be willing to bring it to the meet, i would like to check it out, i am considering buying one. would kaimuki camera have them? also what about that new store that opened not too long ago that i heard you guys talking about before, what was the name and where is it?

geekaleek

28th of July 2008 (Mon), 13:13

also what about that new store that opened not too long ago that i heard you guys talking about before, what was the name and where is it?
the new place is lighthaus camera.
http://www.lighthauscamera.com/
idk if they have any crumplers though, cuz they only show lowerpro bags on their site.

tommy52

28th of July 2008 (Mon), 13:22

the new place is lighthaus camera.
http://www.lighthauscamera.com/
idk if they have any crumplers though, cuz they only show lowerpro bags on their site.
thanks,
their price for lens are pretty ridiculous

Samanax

28th of July 2008 (Mon), 14:26

would kaimuki camera have them?I don't think Kaimuki Camera carries Crumpler or Domke. I've only seen Lowepro, Tamrac and Canon bags there.

:) Chris

tommy52

28th of July 2008 (Mon), 16:48

I don't think Kaimuki Camera carries Crumpler or Domke. I've only seen Lowepro, Tamrac and Canon bags there.

:) Chris
thanks

Samanax

30th of July 2008 (Wed), 11:29

The Honolulu POTN Hale has a Meet scheduled for Saturday, August 2nd. Meet at Foster Botanical Garden for photo shooting opportunities, have lunch somewhere in Chinatown and then head on over to the Nuuanu YMCA Board Room for a Photo Post-Processing Workshop & Discussion Session. Members will PP one photo and explain how they edit and why.

Post-Processing Workshop & Discussion Session will have a laptop and projector or a LCD monitor or TV for visuals. motion_projekt says Nuuanu YMCA has a projector available. Linkzi will be supplying the laptop.

Date & Time:
August 2nd. Meet at the Foster Botanical Garden parking lot at 10:00am.

Meet Agenda:
Shoot at Foster Botanical Garden in the morning, lunch in Chinatown and then PP Workshop at the Nuuanu YMCA in the afternoon.

Lunch:
Lunch in Chinatown. Any suggestions?

Attending:
aiea1
geekaleek
ishida
Linkzi
Samanax
tiarehi
tommy52

Ainoko (?)
branmuffindonburi (?)
ChrisBlaze (?)
motion_projekt (?)
phocalphobe (?)
PocketNinja (?)
rockabilly808 (?)
ryansauce (?)

Evolutiondemon - @ NTC

:) Chris

motion_projekt

30th of July 2008 (Wed), 16:28

Samanax

30th of July 2008 (Wed), 17:41

Bad news folks. I won't be able to attend this event. Final Project is due next week, so i need to get a start on the photo essay.

I'll be tagging along with Bulletin Photographers this entire rest of this week, as well as weekend, so i won't be able to be at the YMCA for the meet. Therefore, since there will be no staff on hand, you'd have to pay the rental fee for the board room. which is quite steep. :-( sorry for the late notice.Oh, bad news indeed. Sorry you can't make it to the meet but school does come first. Too bad Grant doesn't work for the Y anymore either...might have been able to get him to tag along just to get the room. Oh well...

So in light of this new development, what do you guys want to do? Just do the photo shoot at Foster Botanical Garden and then lunch (and maybe some shooting in downtown) and do the PP Session some other time? Try to find another location to have the PP Session? In my case, my wife will be happier if I'm not out all day.

:) Chris

tiarehi

30th of July 2008 (Wed), 17:42

We can have the session in a park or starbucks, just using the laptop with battery fully charge.

geekaleek

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 04:05

oh noes. starbucks could work or seattle's best (i don't usually see people in there).

tommy52

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 04:09

wouldnt it be hard to show and explain too a bunch of people using a laptop as the display?

ishida

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 04:12

bummer dude :confused:

Samanax

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 16:27

So what do you guys think? Does anyone know of a place we can use (on real short notice) for the PP Workshop Session on Saturday afternoon?

Or should we just find someplace like Starbucks or a park bench and just use the laptop?

Or should we postpone it for now and maybe do it at the next Meet?

:) Chris

tiarehi

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 18:17

Since we will in downtown, we can just find a place there in the park to host the PP workshop.

tiarehi

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 20:45

Oh well, hurt my lower back this morning at work, and still hurting... might not be able to make it for Saturday.

Thanks

Samanax

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 21:05

Oh well, hurt my lower back this morning at work, and still hurting... might not be able to make it for Saturday.

ThanksSorry to hear that, Norris. I hope your back gets better and that you can possibly make the Meet, but don't take any chances.

I hurt my back at work several times (when I was working in Field Operations) and know how bad it can get. When I get back spasms I can't even stand up and have to use a walker or cane to get around the house...going to the bathroom gets real interesting.

I actually yanked my back yesterday morning at home while moving something for my wife. I did go into work and managed to get through the day. This morning it was still sore when I woke up but after moving around a bit it felt a lot better. I'm at work now and there is a dull pain but nothing too bad, just gotta remember to get up from my chair and walk around once in awhile.

Having had to deal with back injuries in the past I kinda know when it's just a sprain or something real bad. Been real lucky so far, I've never hurt my spine or damaged the discs, just had muscle pulls.

Take care of yourself, rest and get better. Hope you can make it to the Meet.

:) Chris

tiarehi

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 21:11

Same here, used to get the same pain in the same area, good point about walking around some time to time, it feels better temporarily. When I sit for a while, it get sore and hurt... Damn I feel OLD...

Anyway, will take more pain reliever and apply some ice pack tonight...

Linkzi

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 23:16

Should we postpone until next week Aug 9th?

tiarehi

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 23:50

Should we postpone until next week Aug 9th?

If the count is too low, but I would for sure know by tomorrow if I can make it...

Thanks

tommy52

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 00:24

im down to meet whenevers, maybe even both days!

Samanax

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 00:28

Linkzi

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 00:34

7 of us are planning to show up this Saturday, but that includes Norris. So 6 if his back is still sore and he has to rest.

I can make it next week if we have to postpone. Should we take a tentative head count of those who can make it if we have to postpone?

:) Chris

Since we have 6 confirmed, looks like a good number to keep rolling, I'd suggest to keep it this Saturday. It may be too late for everyone to readjust. We can always do another one later.

tommy52

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 00:41

Since we have 6 confirmed, looks like a good number to keep rolling, I'd suggest to keep it this Saturday. It may be too late for everyone to readjust. We can always do another one later.
/agree

tommy52

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 00:41

also the sooner we get done wit this one, the sooner we get do another one :)

Samanax

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 01:14

Since we have 6 confirmed, looks like a good number to keep rolling, I'd suggest to keep it this Saturday. It may be too late for everyone to readjust. We can always do another one later./agreeSounds good to me! I've been wanting to make it to one of these Meets for awhile now.also the sooner we get done wit this one, the sooner we get do another one :)That sounds good to me too! I liked David's idea of the Hawaiian Railway Society Meet.

:) Chris

tommy52

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 05:34

hey lincoln and chris, is it okay if pm u my number?
i may need a wake up call... or actually i probably will need one :(

geekaleek

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 06:20

i'll be in oregon next week :oops:
so this week would be best for me, or maybe after next week

Samanax

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 17:30

hey lincoln and chris, is it okay if pm u my number?
i may need a wake up call... or actually i probably will need one :(You can PM your number and the time you want your wake up call. Just hope I remember to call.i'll be in oregon next week :oops:
so this week would be best for me, or maybe after next weekThe August 2nd Meet is still on. Meet at Foster Botanical Garden parking lot around 10:00 am.

See you there.

:) Chris

tiarehi

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 17:43

I got doctor visit this afternoon, will see the damages...

Ainoko

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 17:52

I don't work until 6 on Saturday, so I can be there.

ZENGHOST

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 18:20

How's the parking at the garden? Does the place get crowded at all? I can make the photo session at the garden but will have to play the rest of it by ear since I have something later that day.

Chris--I PM'd you my number. Don't need a wake up call (hopefully), but just in case something changes. If you or someone else who's going to be there can PM/email me their number then I'd appreciate it in case I can't find you guys or I'm running late.

Looking forward to meeting everyone and finally getting out and taking some pics (don't expect anything good from me, though).

Samanax

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 18:20

I got doctor visit this afternoon, will see the damages...Hope it's just a sprain and nothing too serious like a herniated disc. Take care.I don't work until 6 on Saturday, so I can be there.Cool, I get to meet another Honolulu POTN Hale member.

So it looks like there will be 8 of us at this Meet with the possible addition of Norris if his back isn't badly damaged and he's feeling better.

Uh, since this is my first Meet I was just wondering...how much equipment do you guys bring to these things? I was just going to bring my XTi with the 17-55mm, 28-135mm, 50mm "Nifty Fifty", an extra battery, memory cards, WhiBal and my small shoulder bag with a few small odds and ends in it.

:) Chris

ZENGHOST

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 18:22

ZENGHOST

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 18:31

Hope it's just a sprain and nothing too serious like a herniated disc. Take care.Cool, I get to meet another Honolulu POTN Hale member.

So it looks like there will be 7 of us at this Meet with the possible addition of Norris if his back isn't badly damaged and he's feeling better.

Uh, since this is my first Meet I was just wondering...how much equipment do you guys bring to these things? I was just going to bring my XTi with the 17-55mm, 28-135mm, 50mm "Nifty Fifty", an extra battery, memory cards, WhiBal and my small shoulder bag with a few small odds and ends in it.

:) Chris

Haven't decided yet. I'm debating between the 5D and the Mk3. 5D is probably better suited for the garden but I haven't used it in so long I'll have to mess with it before tomorrow if I want to use it. Other than that I'll have my 70-200, 24-105 and 85. Debating on a flash and I'll probably have my tripod but leave it in the car. My bag will be pretty heavy, but without knowing the area I don't want to leave anything home. Debating on bringing some water. Doesn't show any snack shops or anything in the garden here: http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/hbg/fbg.htm . I'd assume they have something, but might have to bring something just in case.

Samanax

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 18:50

Chris--I PM'd you my number. Don't need a wake up call (hopefully), but just in case something changes. If you or someone else who's going to be there can PM/email me their number then I'd appreciate it in case I can't find you guys or I'm running late.I got your PM and replied with my cell number.Looking forward to meeting everyone and finally getting out and taking some pics.Me too!!!Tommy--I'll have my 7MDH with me if you want to check it out.Cool, I'd like to see what these Crumpler bags look like too. They seem to be very popular.Haven't decided yet. I'm debating between the 5D and the Mk3. 5D is probably better suited for the garden but I haven't used it in so long I'll have to mess with it before tomorrow if I want to use it. Other than that I'll have my 70-200, 24-105 and 85. Debating on a flash and I'll probably have my tripod but leave it in the car. My bag will be pretty heavy, but without knowing the area I don't want to leave anything home.Wow, you got some nice stuff.
Debating on bringing some water. Doesn't show any snack shops or anything in the garden here: http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/hbg/fbg.htm . I'd assume they have something, but might have to bring something just in case.Didn't even think about that. Norris went to Foster Botanical Garden a few weeks ago, maybe he can let us know what's available there.

Here's the current list of members who plan to make the Meet tomorrow:

aiea1
Ainoko
geekaleek
ishida
Linkzi
Samanax
tommy52
ZENGHOST

And maybe tiarehi if his back feels better.

:) Chris

branmuffindonburi

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 18:54

Hey guys, long time no see.

For this Saturday I'm a go, I'll be there although I may be a little late. I have to see someone off at the airport. Woohoo! my first meet! :)

As far as gear. I'm very very limited so I'm just bringing the "nifty fifty," and maybe the kit lens (that's all i got) :P. Thinking of getting a lens soon though since I'm going to Maui next weekend :D! Hope to learn a lot of in-the-field tips since I'm not much of a PPer anyway. Hope I don't get lost and I find yall there. Thanks guys! :)

Forgot to mention. When I went to the Wahiawa Botanical Gardens, there was a refreshment stand-like building there, but it wasn't open... even during normal business hours. I'd say bring a snack to be safe if you're a muncher.

Samanax

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 19:28

For this Saturday I'm a go, I'll be there although I may be a little late. I have to see someone off at the airport. Woohoo! my first meet! :)Cool. Glad you can make it.As far as gear. I'm very very limited so I'm just bringing the "nifty fifty," and maybe the kit lens (that's all i got) :P.I don't have much either.Hope I don't get lost and I find yall there. I'll PM you my cell number.Forgot to mention. When I went to the Wahiawa Botanical Gardens, there was a refreshment stand-like building there, but it wasn't open... even during normal business hours. I'd say bring a snack to be safe if you're a muncher.Thanks for the info. I hope they at least have working water fountains or vending machines there.

:) Chris

tommy52

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 20:27

Tommy--I'll have my 7MDH with me if you want to check it out.
thanks!

tommy52

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 20:29

if they dont have anything, theres a 7-11 thats pretty close... like a 30sec drive up the block and theres also a zippys right across the street

so where we gonna have lunch at?

tiarehi

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 21:16

Update: just a strain, should be able to come out if pain free tomorrow morning.

Thanks

Samanax

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 21:18

Update: just a strain, should be able to come out if pain free tomorrow morning.That's great news, Norris. Glad it wasn't anything really serious.

So, we'll see you at the Meet?

:) Chris

tiarehi

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 21:46

Started to take some medecines and a heating pad for pain relief...

Too early to tell, will show or no show tomorrow.

Thanks

tommy52

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 22:26

norris - i got some hydrocodone.. ;)

tiarehi

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 23:08

norris - i got some hydrocodone.. ;)

Nice offer, I will keep that in mind, but right now I don't want to mix it with other 3 medecines... lol..

tommy52

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 23:10

well, for some reason i keep it in my camera bag.. so ...

Ainoko

2nd of August 2008 (Sat), 06:26

Slight change of plans: I'll be spear fishing early morning with my brother, so I might miss the gardens, but I'll give you guys a call and try and hook up with you around lunch time. That's the most important part anyways. =D

Linkzi

2nd of August 2008 (Sat), 13:26

ishida

2nd of August 2008 (Sat), 22:16

It was nice meeting everyone today. It was fun and I'm looking forward to the next meet. Since I wasn't able to make it to the post processing session, I'm posting some of my own here for others to see.

ishida

2nd of August 2008 (Sat), 22:17

First, I start with DPP and make any Brightness, White Balance, and Picture Style Adjustments.

ishida

2nd of August 2008 (Sat), 22:22

Next, I open up my image in Photoshop CS ...no CS3 =[ Since I'm posting the image to the web, I'll assign the sRGB color profile to it.

ishida

2nd of August 2008 (Sat), 22:24

Then I create a Curves adjustment layer. Normally, I find the Enhance Monochromatic Contrast gives the best results about 90% of the time.

ishida

2nd of August 2008 (Sat), 22:26

Next I'll create a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer. I like to adjust the colors individually.

ishida

2nd of August 2008 (Sat), 22:29

Next, I'll apply some sharpening with Unsharp Mask. The values for this image is:

Amount: 151%
Radius: 0.3 pixels
Threshold: 0 levels

This is where I notice the difference in sharpness between my 70-200L and my other lenses. If this were one of my Sigma lenses, the Amount would probably have to be around 250-350%

ishida

2nd of August 2008 (Sat), 22:31

Finally, I'd like to increase the contrast a bit. There are several ways to accomplish this, normally I like to use Unsharp Mask, but in this case I went with another Curves adjustment layer.

ishida

2nd of August 2008 (Sat), 22:37

Here's the Before and After photos.

A pretty mild post processing. Not too much, just mostly to enhance the photo as it already is.

BEFORE
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2727125012_43168f5bae_o.jpg

AFTER
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2726300295_d7b463cc35_o.jpg

geekaleek

2nd of August 2008 (Sat), 23:29

Linkzi

2nd of August 2008 (Sat), 23:48

Here's my first batch.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/2727285462_8d9e2e6d3c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2726460821_e607bf346a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2726461179_a9fb723a20_o.jpg

Samanax

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 00:19

Nice to meet everyone who went. Thanks for the tips lincoln. I wanted to make the PP session too, maybe next time. Here's my favorite shot of the day. used the 35/2 @ 4.0 and 430ex for fill
original:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2726401617_2a500a4134_o.jpg

Processed:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2727217982_a45287ab61_o.jpg
PP used lightroom:
- made a slight "S" curve
- added vignette
- boosted the green a lil bit

Photoshop to crop and resizeNice capture and PP work, Mike.

Here's my first batch.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/2727285462_8d9e2e6d3c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2726460821_e607bf346a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2726461179_a9fb723a20_o.jpgThe first 2 images are really nice, Lincoln. The group shot is great! I see Barry has a interesting sense of humor.

:) Chris

Samanax

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 00:28

It was really great to finally meet you guys in person. I had a great time and I'm really looking forward to the next meet. I learned a lot at this meet...I learned I have a loooooong way to go in this hobby, but at least it'll give me something to do for a long time to come.

Here a few of mine. Just quick and dirty PP in DPP.

"Watch Out For Falling Cannonballs"
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2726512875_f97107a949_o.jpg

"Men At Work"
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2726514647_3d834321cc_o.jpg

"White Balance"
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2726511239_03837754da_o.jpg

:) Chris

tiarehi

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 02:33

Just started to work on the picture, here is a preview:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2726784817_e2ab5ec332_o.jpg

Decided to give a try to LR 2.0 :D

Dual monitor with Live view on the right, awesome!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2726797071_79c8cdc818_o.jpg

tommy52

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 02:54

norris, mind sharing 'how' you got the key?
also, how big is the lightroom 2.0 app?

ZENGHOST

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 03:10

Good to meet everyone today. Sorry I had to bail out on the PP session. I didn't notice the time until I was driving over to the library and I had to go. Still have to go through all my pics, but they look like they were mostly junk anyways.

That dual screen mode is why I want to upgrade to LR2.

branmuffindonburi

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 04:32

Hey guys,

Thanks for inviting me to the meet. It was great to put a face to the aliases and awesome to watch some of yall in action. I feel a little overwhelmed by all the info I obtained today and was particularly pleased to see Lightroom 2 in action. I'm inspired. Here are a few not PPed photos I liked from my batch. I'm too lazy to PP. I'll post a few of these in succession since i can only attach 2 per post :P.

branmuffindonburi

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 04:35

2 more... The pepper one is my "mixing colors mini-challenge" entry if we're still up for that :). the rest that i liked can be found at: http://web.me.com/brandonkawamura/BK/Collections/Pages/Foster_Botanical_Garden.html

geekaleek

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 04:36

It was really great to finally meet you guys in person. I had a great time and I'm really looking forward to the next meet. I learned a lot at this meet...I learned I have a loooooong way to go in this hobby, but at least it'll give me something to do for a long time to come.

Here a few of mine. Just quick and dirty PP in DPP.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2726512875_f97107a949_o.jpg

:) Chris
hehe i learned a lot today too. that cannonball tree was interesting, ive never seen it before. too bad i didnt get a good pic of it.

tiarehi

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 04:57

Nice seeing some new faces and finally put a name...

My attempt at LR2.0:
#1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2727842398_c680fcacb5_o.jpg
#2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/2727820796_c5a0915193_o.jpg
#3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/2726995803_1ffd02e5a6_o.jpg
#4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2727819956_c58b526949_o.jpg

The rest on my FLICKR

Great shots everyone!

The Fisheye group pix is awesome...

tiarehi

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 05:18

During the workshop, I mentioned about HDR, here the blog I found, looks pretty good for me:
http://backingwinds.blogspot.com/2006/10/how-to-create-professional-hdr-images.html

***haven't tried it yet***

tommy52

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 05:27

heres some photos

trynna have fun wit some lens flare.. i hope its not too dangerous for my camera and lens...

http://tommy52.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p684266984-4.jpg

http://tommy52.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p760853685-4.jpg

http://tommy52.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p874162385-4.jpg

some random stuff
http://tommy52.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p911259525-4.jpg

http://tommy52.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p590309349-4.jpg

http://tommy52.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p977256233-4.jpg

http://tommy52.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p993775197-3.jpg

ill post some floral stuff later

Linkzi

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 06:10

Some creative shots guys!

Here are the masters at work!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2727936686_31b5904fd2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2727110037_dc43eaea49.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2727936804_8210433d0d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/2727937080_ec23f5c154.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2727109621_a8d8e1f21b.jpg

And a flora.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2726668245_9d5f2d3c7b.jpg

This is my entry to Tommy's colorful contest.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2727157657_1e4edf1579_o.jpg

Ainoko

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 08:16

Hey everyone! It was nice to meet you all, even if I didn't really get a chance to chat with you. (And I'll have to meet you next time, Geek). Here's the tutorial on how I did the editing that I showed you guys - the desaturated gritty look - with one of my older pictures. This is kinda the same as the so called "Dave Hill" look, but I don't like making mine seem super "HDR" and super fake looking.
Before:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/jnakatsu/_MG_2255-2.jpg
After:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/jnakatsu/_MG_2255.jpg

Anyways, what I do (in Lightroom) is raise the fill light significantly - to the point where it looks washed out. Then I take the blacks and raise them up until it looks how I want it. At this point your colors are going to be extremely saturated, so the next step is to bring the saturation and or vibrance way down to where you want it. I also bump up the contrast, clarity, as well as recovery a bit. As far as curves go, I brighten the lights, especially highlights, and darken the darks and shadows. Lastly, to get the correct color toning, I use the split tone slider. To get that kind of green tone, I selected a yellowish green color for shadows, and bumped up the saturation a bit. Then to bring back the skin coloring I selected a red for highlights, and again brought the saturation up to where I wanted.

If you want to know what my exact settings were for a starting place, they are as follows. Just remember that a lot of this is to taste, so what worked for me might not work for you. Also, when using this method I tend to not make it not quite so extreme, but for the sake of example, I did it here.

White Balance to whatever looks best.
Exposure +0
Recovery 14
Fill Light 77
Blacks 55

Brightness +50
Contrast +64

Presence
Clarity 49
Vibrance -69
Saturation -71

Tone Curve
Highlights +43
Lights +21
Darks -21
Shadows -5

Split Toning
Highlights:
Hue 0
Saturation 7
Balance 0
Shadows:
Hue 73
Saturation 12

I didn't sharpen this one, but you can sharpen to taste.

Enjoy.