POTN NW Meet - Columbia River Gorge

[Mark_Cohran]

Any of you Pacific Northwest Photographers want to get together for a Columbia River Gorge shoot? We can do several waterfalls, landscapes, and dinner/drinks afterwards at a local pub.

I'm suggesting the weekend of August 16th (edit: removed other dates as this seems to work for the most so far). If we get enough people interested I'll post details for where/when to meet and local hotels.

[Permagrin]

I think we'll be around for this (right now no bookings for that weekend) so count us in for 2x.

[tonylong]

I'll plan for it, no conflicts with either date, so keep us posted!

[Mark_Cohran]

I think we'll be around for this (right now no bookings for that weekend) so count us in for 2x.

Which weekend, Permie?

[Permagrin]

Which weekend, Permie?

sorry, the 16th. The following weekend is the NW art and air show and we always shoot that. (the weekend before labor day is a possible option too)

[T.D.]

I'm up for the 16th as well.

[poppie guy]

I won't be able to make it on the 16th, but I'd like to join up if you do it again.

[timbernet]

16th works for me!

[Mark_Cohran]

That's six of us so far. Plenty for a POTN meet, though more would be welcome. I'll provide the logistics for where to meet and hotel information if anyone needs it. The next question is do we want an morning or late afternoon-evening shoot?

[jedi1354]

i would love this but anyway you guys could go someplace that people under 21 can go to

[timbernet]

That's six of us so far. Plenty for a POTN meet, though more would be welcome. I'll provide the logistics for where to meet and hotel information if anyone needs it. The next question is do we want an morning or late afternoon-evening shoot?

I would say morning... a better chance of fewer terrorists, er, tourists (same thing ;-) ) out and about -- they typically show up later.

I also think the morning air seems fresher!

[Permagrin]

That's six of us so far. Plenty for a POTN meet, though more would be welcome. I'll provide the logistics for where to meet and hotel information if anyone needs it. The next question is do we want an morning or late afternoon-evening shoot?

we'll just keep the day clear so whatever works for the others

[Mark_Cohran]

i would love this but anyway you guys could go someplace that people under 21 can go to

I don't see why not. Lot's of places serve dinner and drinks and allow under 21 (but no drinking for you.) :)

[T.D.]

I don't see why not. Lot's of places serve dinner and drinks and allow under 21 (but no drinking for you.) :)

Or Timbernet. :D

[T.D.]

That's six of us so far. Plenty for a POTN meet, though more would be welcome. I'll provide the logistics for where to meet and hotel information if anyone needs it. The next question is do we want an morning or late afternoon-evening shoot?

No preference here. I'm game either way.

[timbernet]

Or Timbernet. :D

I am like 20.8... if you round up I am 21 :-D

[Kathy H]

Oh man! I am wanting to do this sooooo bad, but I am so booked with seniors and fall sports I don't know if I can reschedule or not. I will make some calls tomorrow and see what I can do. Don't count me out yet!:)

[Mark_Cohran]

We won't count you out, Kathy. It should be fun. Bill F and I did this a couple of years ago and had a great time shooting in the Gorge.

[hard12find]

Mark,
I think myself and my son (easypic10D) will be available on the 16th. We just did the Gorge about a month ago, I'll tell you now I'm not hiking to the top of Multinomah falls again any time soon.
Funny thing happened while hiking up the trail last month, was a beautiful and very warm day, and I kept leap frogging past a couple when they took rest breaks and they past me while resting, after getting about 3/4 the way to the top I saw them coming and stated"Jeez, I wish I would have paid the 10 dollars and took the elevator." The look on their face was priceless, fish on, hook line and sinker!!!!!
Jim

[Mark_Cohran]

Mark,
I think myself and my son (easypic10D) will be available on the 16th. We just did the Gorge about a month ago, I'll tell you now I'm not hiking to the top of Multinomah falls again any time soon.
Funny thing happened while hiking up the trail last month, was a beautiful and very warm day, and I kept leap frogging past a couple when they took rest breaks and they past me while resting, after getting about 3/4 the way to the top I saw them coming and stated"Jeez, I wish I would have paid the 10 dollars and took the elevator." The look on their face was priceless, fish on, hook line and sinker!!!!!
Jim

I probably won't do the hike to the top of Multnomah Falls either (did it last year). But I do love shooting in the Gorge, especially with lots of other photography minded folks.

Now, about that elevator......

[tonylong]

Speaking of falls, hiking and the Gorge, there are trails to "lesser falls" such as Bridal Veil that I've never took the time to explore because I'm always rushing to some other location! But they may be fun to check out...? There are several along the "Historic Highway".

Any other specific spots you had in mind, Mark?

[chadmcm]

I may be available depending on the time the group gets together. I'm supposed to be building a fence that weekend, but might be able to eke out a little time to go shoot...

[Mark_Cohran]

Speaking of falls, hiking and the Gorge, there are trails to "lesser falls" such as Bridal Veil that I've never took the time to explore because I'm always rushing to some other location! But they may be fun to check out...? There are several along the "Historic Highway".

Any other specific spots you had in mind, Mark?

I'm up for most of them. Bridal Veil is a good one that isn't much of a hike - Latrourell is always fun and I lke Shepard's Dell. I would really like to hike back to Oneonta Falls (back past Horsetail), but we'll have to see about that.

[Kathy H]

I checked my appointments for the 16th any I have one big one that I can't reschedule.....family shoot with 2 members that are military and several more from out of state. So I guess I will miss out on this shoot, but hopefully next time!:) I'll look forward to seeing the pictures though, I have taken pictures at the waterfalls several years ago and always planned to go back.

[timbernet]

I checked my appointments for the 16th any I have one big one that I can't reschedule.....family shoot with 2 members that are military and several more from out of state. So I guess I will miss out on this shoot, but hopefully next time!:) I'll look forward to seeing the pictures though, I have taken pictures at the waterfalls several years ago and always planned to go back.

They don't want their photos taken in the gorge? ;-)

[Mark_Cohran]

For logistical details, see this thread, specifically posts 47-49.

[T.D.]

Which thread, Mark?

[Mark_Cohran]

Which thread, Mark?

Geez, I guess a link would help, wouldn't it? :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=190981

This is a thread from a couple of years ago when we had the first NW POTN meet (even if it was only me and Bill F).

[timbernet]

I walked up the Oneonta gorge a bit today -- as far as I could hopping rocks and logs... I would love to come back with some boots that could get wet... or a change of shoes... or something.

[Mark_Cohran]

I walked up the Oneonta gorge a bit today -- as far as I could hopping rocks and logs... I would love to come back with some boots that could get wet... or a change of shoes... or something.

How tough was it? Did they clear out the trail much this year?

[T.D.]

Have we settled on a time and/or meeting place yet?

[timbernet]

How tough was it? Did they clear out the trail much this year?

eh... it was pretty easy... a few rough spots but nothing that couldn't be overcome...


Not sure if that trail is for everybody though!

[Mark_Cohran]

Have we settled on a time and/or meeting place yet?

Well, from what I understand, we're looking at a morning shoot (how early hasn't been determined). As far as a meeting place goes, we could meet at Vista House at Crown Point, or we could meet somewhere just off the Interstate near the National Historic Highway.

[Titus213]

If that couple breaks up and cancels their wedding on the 16th I'll be there.....

[timbernet]

For those who haven't been to the Gorge much, here are some locations:

Multnomah Falls:
http://photos.scottbrownphotography.com/img/v2/p131801981-5.jpg

Horsetail Falls:
http://photos.scottbrownphotography.com/img/v2/p322052435-5.jpg

Some area up the oneonta trail (not the oneonta gorge, but the trail to the west)
http://photos.scottbrownphotography.com/img/v2/p63476576-4.jpg

http://photos.scottbrownphotography.com/img/v2/p519397537-4.jpg

Elowah Falls (I know I have a shot of the falls somewhere....)
http://photos.scottbrownphotography.com/img/v2/p318263328.jpg

Near Wahkeena falls trail:
http://scottbrown.us/oldimages/5_10_2008-0430.jpg

And the Vista House:
http://photos.scottbrownphotography.com/img/v0/p255559769.jpg
http://photos.scottbrownphotography.com/img/v0/p255059025.jpg

[CrazieCricket]

OHHH this would be sooo fun! I was just there this past Saturday! Kinda depends how early in the morning you plan on getting together. Takes me about 3 hrs to get to the historic Hwy.

[Mark_Cohran]

Some shots from the meet two years ago:

http://www.mac-photo.net/portfolio/wf_of_crg/images/crgwf08.jpg

http://www.mac-photo.net/portfolio/wf_of_crg/images/crgwf14.jpg

http://www.mac-photo.net/portfolio/wf_of_crg/images/crgwf20.jpg

Bill F happily shooting:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=103301&d=1156030314

[ibdb]

I just saw this thread for the first time. I'll have to double check some calendars later today, but I might be able to help keep things from being a complete Oregon sweep. ;)

[cosworth]

I'd totally go but Gujustud (member here) is getting married then. Damn!

[timbernet]

I'd totally go but Gujustud (member here) is getting married then. Damn!

Does he want to move his wedding venue? ;-)

Would love to meet ya!

[ibdb]

Confirmed with my other calendars (and my wife :D ). I'm going to a AAA Baseball game Friday night, but I'm sure I'd be able to find my way down there for Saturday morning.

[timbernet]

Confirmed with my other calendars (and my wife :D ). I'm going to a AAA Baseball game Friday night, but I'm sure I'd be able to find my way down there for Saturday morning.

Yeah - if I could make it to POTN::Seattle by 8am (from Boring, OR) then I am sure you can make it to the Gorge from Poolalup, er, pollyup, er, Puyallup...

[ibdb]

Yeah - if I could make it to POTN::Seattle by 8am (from Boring, OR) then I am sure you can make it to the Gorge from Poolalup, er, pollyup, er, Puyallup...
I seem to recall you being a little late that morning. ;)

[timbernet]

I seem to recall you being a little late that morning. ;)

Yeah..... :( -- There was road construction in Tacoma that set me back a bit.

[Maureen Souza]

Oh man....anybody want to pick me up at the airport?

[timbernet]

Oh man....anybody want to pick me up at the airport?

I think that could be arranged....

[Maureen Souza]

I think that could be arranged....
I looked at airfare and if it didn't cost almost as my flight to Hawaii ( 1hr, 50 minute vs. 5 hrs 20 minutes for less than $100 difference) I would have seriously considerd the weekend jaunt.

[timbernet]

I looked at airfare and if it didn't cost almost as my flight to Hawaii ( 1hr, 50 minute vs. 5 hrs 20 minutes for less than $100 difference) I would have seriously considerd the weekend jaunt.

Ahh, that is too bad -- Southwest had some great deals - but you have to book 3-weeks in advance to get them.

[Mark_Cohran]

Might want to read this before the meet:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=546001

:)

[aussieskier]

I'll just follow Dave's suggestions to a T and we will all be fine ;).

I am hoping to make it out there, it depends on how things go with all the 4h/fair activities we have going on next week.

[T.D.]

I'll just follow Dave's suggestions to a T and we will all be fine ;).

I am hoping to make it out there, it depends on how things go with all the 4h/fair activities we have going on next week.

Dood! It's less than 20 minutes from your house. You'd better be there!

[aussieskier]

Dood! It's less than 20 minutes from your house. You'd better be there!
Kinda depends on where we are meeting :lol:.

[ibdb]

Have we picked a time yet? I'm game for early, but I'll need to know just how early that is so I can plan for travel. I'm somewhere around 2.5 hours from the WA/OR border.

[Mark_Cohran]

Well, we'd best pick a time and location so people can start planning. On Saturday, August 16th, sunrise is 6:12 am. We can meet at the Vista House at Crown Point at 7 am, I think, and get good light for most of the morning if there isn't a marine layer of clouds in the Gorge.

[Permagrin]

that should work fine for us...we should have some lovely light at that time.

[timbernet]

Works for me!

[ibdb]

I'll be there -- just need to decide if I'd rather stay up late Friday and drive down and find a hotel or get up at 0'dark 30 Saturday morning. . .

[Permagrin]

I'll be there -- just need to decide if I'd rather stay up late Friday and drive down and find a hotel or get up at 0'dark 30 Saturday morning. . .

oh yay :) You're gonna really enjoy that new camera of yours on this trip too!

[tonylong]

Can I get a wakeup call:)?

[Mark_Cohran]

Can I get a wakeup call:)?

Sure! What's your number? I'll give you a call just as I get on I-84. :)

[tonylong]

Sure! What's your number? I'll give you a call just as I get on I-84. :)

Oh yeah, sure, so I miss out on all the fun:(!

Actually, it might be helpful, Mark, since we are looking at a spread out area, you might want to collect a cell phone list next week once the "attendees" are bought in so that everyone can stay on the same page. Especially at 7 AM!

[Mark_Cohran]

Oh yeah, sure, so I miss out on all the fun:(!

Actually, it might be helpful, Mark, since we are looking at a spread out area, you might want to collect a cell phone list next week once the "attendees" are bought in so that everyone can stay on the same page. Especially at 7 AM!

Not a bad idea. Those of you that agree, can PM me your cell number, and in response, I'll PM mine back. That way, I'll have a master list, and everyone that plans to attend will have at least one number they can call if needed.

[chadmcm]

Y'all have a good time. I'll think about you while driving nails...

[Mark_Cohran]

Y'all have a good time. I'll think about you while driving nails...

Too bad. :( But we'll take lots of photos for you. :)

[Mark_Cohran]

Does anyone need hotel information? And are we getting together in the afternoon for a late lunch? Or dinner that evening?

[Permagrin]

I thought we were meeting in the morning at 7am at crown point?

[Mark_Cohran]

I thought we were meeting in the morning at 7am at crown point?

We are. I meant after the shooting was over. :)

[Permagrin]

oh :) well I guess I just expected we'd have lunch together :lol::lol: but whatever everyone wants is fine with me.

[Mark_Cohran]

That's what I thought too, but I wanted to get a consensus.

[Mark_Cohran]

For reference, here's a link about Vista House - directions from I-84 are in the right sidebar of the page.

http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_150.php

[tonylong]

We could do lunch at the McMenamins in Troutdale, a pleasant place not too far down-river -- or we could go up river to Hood River with the watersports and the plethora of cool places there. Whichever way we roam is fine with me.

Oh, and as far as accomodations, the McMenamins in Troutdale has a cool kinda old-fashion hotel, but there isn't in-room internet access...it's just a nice, fun place to stay.

[ibdb]

Does anyone need hotel information? And are we getting together in the afternoon for a late lunch? Or dinner that evening?
The Holiday Inn Express you'd mentioned in the other thread didn't show any availability for me if I tried to check-in Friday night for one night. I didn't really do much more searching, but I'm sure I'll be able to find something.

My play is to overnight somewhere Friday into Saturday so I'm not completely wiped out by the end of the day Saturday and my drive back home. I see lunch as a given, and dinner as a high probability, too. I'll defer to you folks who know more about the area than me (and since I know next to nothing, that's just about everybody ;) ).

[timbernet]

Char Burger in Cascade Locks is good too :-D

[Permagrin]

there's a nice pub like restaurant in Hood River too (gah...I've forgotten the name but TD would probably know since we've eaten there just about every time we go shoot out that way). I think there's also a McMennamins out there too.

[Mark_Cohran]

Sounds like you guys know where all the good places to eat are, so I'll defer to your gastronomic expertise.

[tonylong]

there's a nice pub like restaurant in Hood River too (gah...I've forgotten the name but TD would probably know since we've eaten there just about every time we go shoot out that way). I think there's also a McMennamins out there too.

Sounds like you guys know where all the good places to eat are, so I'll defer to your gastronomic expertise.

If we go to Hood River, I vote that Permagrin lead us to the trough:)!

If we do go there, be prepared to use ~70-200/100-400 lenses for the watersports if you want to make that trek!

[tonylong]

BTW, I posted a request for suggestions in the kiteboarders forum and the two places they suggested for a fun time of "lunch and beer" were Full Sail and 6th Street. Haven't been to either myself, though.

[tonylong]

OK, here's a list so far from my kiteboarding friends:

Full Sail Hood River
6th Street Hood River
Crab Shack in Stevenson
Oak Street Bistro in the Hood
Solstice in Bingen
Double Mountain Brew pub, "best pizza in HR Columbia and 4th"

I'll update the list until we get overwhelmed by the options!

[timbernet]

Oh, and for those interested on the drive back... the Mount Hood Jazz Festival will be going on in Gresham...

[tonylong]

OK, here's a list so far from my kiteboarding friends:

Full Sail Hood River
6th Street Hood River
Crab Shack in Stevenson
Oak Street Bistro in the Hood
Solstice in Bingen
Double Mountain Brew pub, "best pizza in HR Columbia and 4th"

The latest additions from the locals:

Sushi Okalani on 1st and Oak is excellent. Happy hour @ 5:00 is a great deal and the chefs are some of the best kiteboarders in the Hood.

Also, Brian's Pourhouse has a cool basement/backyard bar that can be fun as well. Good staff, food and brews.

Try the shrimp in buffalo sauce with an IRA. MMMMMMM

Also give Brian's pour house a try. Good portabella mushroom sandwitch.

HorshFeather's has some good food as well.

The Shed is a nice spot too.

Fisherman's inn is good


I'll update the list until we get overwhelmed by the options!

[timbernet]

Oak Street Bistro in the Hood


I like this one ^

[T.D.]

So we're all set for Saturday, 7:00 at Crown Point, right? Do we know how many folks will be there?

[tonylong]

A possible end-of-day scenario would be across the River in Stevenson, if the idea of kiteboarding photography appeals to you all. If the wind is good Stevenson should get active in the afternoon and the access for kiteboarders/photographers is easier than in Hood River.

[ibdb]

So we're all set for Saturday, 7:00 at Crown Point, right? Do we know how many folks will be there?
I'll be there. I'm spending Friday night in Vancouver. I've got your phone number, TD, plus PermaPuddle and Scottlet. I figure at least one of you three ought to be there. ;)

[ibdb]

A possible end-of-day scenario would be across the River in Stevenson, if the idea of kiteboarding photography appeals to you all. If the wind is good Stevenson should get active in the afternoon and the access for kiteboarders/photographers is easier than in Hood River.
Sounds like fun to me, too. I'll be sure to pack my 100-400.

[tonylong]

Sounds like fun to me, too. I'll be sure to pack my 100-400.

That can work for the far shots, but on a good day the riders can come in close, and a 70-200 becomes the tool of the trade!

[ibdb]

That can work for the far shots, but on a good day the riders can come in close, and a 70-200 becomes the tool of the trade!
Well, I was planning on packing one of those, too. :lol: Good thing I just bought a bigger bag. ;)

[tonylong]

Well, I was planning on packing one of those, too. :lol: Good thing I just bought a bigger bag. ;)

Well, there ya go! You are an official kiteboarders' photographer:)!

[Permagrin]

I just looked at the weather on Sat. (actually for the next three days) It's hovering around (or over) 100 all 3 days. So bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Though in the gorge, there is a lot of shade but oi.

I don't do well in heat. :confused:

[timbernet]

Yeah, it will be fairly hot - and unless there is a good breeze in the gorge it will stay hot....

That said, we will be doing stuff in the earlier part of the day, 7am-noon+ ... so it won't hit the full temp by then... I hope...

[Mark_Cohran]

I have received cell numbers from the following folks:

Permie and Puddles (2)
Tony Long
Timbernet
ibdb
T.D.

That give us 6 plus me and I'm brining a buddy of mine along. So we should have 8 shooters total.

I'll pack an ice chest of bottled water and drinks in my truck to help keep us hydrated. :)

[timbernet]

I have received cell numbers from the following folks:

Permie and Puddles (2)
Tony Long
Timbernet
ibdb
T.D.

That give us 6 plus me and I'm brining a buddy of mine along. So we should have 8 shooters total.

I'll pack an ice chest of bottled water and drinks in my truck to help keep us hydrated. :)

Aussieskier might come for part of the day.

[ibdb]

I just looked at the weather on Sat. (actually for the next three days) It's hovering around (or over) 100 all 3 days. So bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Though in the gorge, there is a lot of shade but oi.

I don't do well in heat. :confused:
I was just going to ask if it was going to be hotter down there than it will be up here. Up here the forecast is actually for it to cool down a little after Friday, with today and tomorrow being the scorchers.

In any event, I'll be sure to be prepared for some sunshine.

[timbernet]

I was just going to ask if it was going to be hotter down there than it will be up here. Up here the forecast is actually for it to cool down a little after Friday, with today and tomorrow being the scorchers.

In any event, I'll be sure to be prepared for some sunshine.

http://www.katu.com/weather/trend

[aussieskier]

Aussieskier might come for part of the day.

Yea, I will be there for a while in the morning.

[Permagrin]

I'm iffy because of the heat. It literally makes me ill (meds) so I'm not sure I'll be there. Depends on how today goes.

[crafty_dragonfly]

That give us 6 plus me and I'm brining a buddy of mine along. So we should have 8 shooters total.

I'll pack an ice chest of bottled water and drinks in my truck to help keep us hydrated. :)

Hi all, I think I'm the buddy. I'm looking forward to meeting you all.

[ibdb]

Hi all, I think I'm the buddy. I'm looking forward to meeting you all.
Welcome to POTN.

You could be meeting up with an interesting group of shooters. I'd keep my eye on TD if I were you. He's trouble. ;)

:lol::lol::lol:

[Mark_Cohran]

Hi all, I think I'm the buddy. I'm looking forward to meeting you all.

You still going to be able to make it to my place by 6 am? :)

[crafty_dragonfly]

6am, right.
Yes, I can do that. Don't expect lots of brilliant conversation on the drive out. More like brilliant incoherence.

[tonylong]

Isn't 6 AM, like, the middle of the night:)?

I have gone through the excruciating process of setting my alarm back to 5:00 AM. I'm still reeling from the shock of wake-up anticipation!

[Mark_Cohran]

Well, we're geting large coffees before we hit the road.

[ibdb]

I did check proximity to coffee before booking my room. ;)

[Permagrin]

Welcome to POTN.

You could be meeting up with an interesting group of shooters. I'd keep my eye on TD if I were you. He's trouble. ;)

:lol::lol::lol:

:lol: living up to your title then eh?


welcome to POTN Crafty :)

[timbernet]

I did check proximity to coffee before booking my room. ;)

Is your name Lisa?

[Permagrin]

Is your name Lisa?

"don't mock me spirit!" I DO make sure good coffee is nearby when I book a hotel...it's an essential part of a smooth vacation :lol:

[ibdb]

"don't mock me spirit!" I DO make sure good coffee is nearby when I book a hotel...it's an essential part of a smooth vacation :lol:
When we went to Boston, there was a Starbucks in the lobby. :mrgreen:

[aussieskier]

I want to recommend a trip to Oneotna. It is brisk and refreshing and a short walk back to the falls (1/4 of a mile at most I would imagine). That said, we need to get there early. Luckily, it is only about 5 miles from vista house :).

I was there today and it was a bit rough in a couple of spots but easily doable by all.

Just putting it out there :).
Teaser from today.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/Aussieskier/RB-Web-4621.jpg

[aussieskier]

Also, I would throw in a set of sandals if you have them.

If we shoot waterfalls, it is inevitable you will want to do some wading :-D.

[Mark_Cohran]

Also, I would throw in a set of sandals if you have them.

If we shoot waterfalls, it is inevitable you will want to do some wading :-D.

Absolutely. Wear footwear that you don't mind getting wet!

[timbernet]

Bring money too -- I have some stuff for sale at the Vista House :-D

[ibdb]

I'm on my way. Looks like I-5 is still having issues, so it ought to be interesting. I suppose I'll get some sleep somewhere tonight. :rolleyes:

[timbernet]

I'm on my way. Looks like I-5 is still having issues, so it ought to be interesting. I suppose I'll get some sleep somewhere tonight. :rolleyes:

Should we let the coffee shop know to have extra coffee ready just for you? ;-)

[T.D.]

Fun meet today everyone! Thanks! It was really nice meeting everyone and seeing others I have met before.

[aussieskier]

Fun meet today everyone! Thanks! It was really nice meeting everyone and seeing others I have met before.\

I have to agree wholeheartedly.

[ibdb]

Made it home a couple of hours ago. It was very nice to meet up with some new (to me) faces, and to see the Boring Boys in action as a pair is an experience not to be missed. :lol:

Loading shots up now to see what I got. ;)

Stevenson was a little windier, but no windsurfers or kite boarders. There were some hobie cats way out in the river, and a Laser Regatta of some sort going on. The Lasers were fun to watch. More on that after I get a chance to look at my shots. (I have to add some drama. :D )

[tonylong]

Hey All!

Fun time yesterday!

I got a little productive, messed around with my shots and uploaded a collection -- you can see them on my PBase site by going here (http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/potn_gorge_meetup_aug_16_08).

You'll note I had fun playing with close crops of my shots, with the "moving water" effects -- in fact every shot I took was with slow shutter speeds, which played some havoc when you photogs were part of the scene:)!

Anyway, here are a couple samples:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/101785049/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/101785059/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/101785070/original.jpg

[T.D.]

Tony, these are great! I especially love the "under the bridge shot." That's awesome.

[aussieskier]

Nice shots there Tony!

[Mark_Cohran]

Here are some of my documentary shots from the day:

Starting at Vista House with a view of the hazy Columbia River Gorge

http://www.mac-photo.net/blog/POTN_Meet_0801.jpg

All of you guys shooting at Latourell Falls and getting in Tony's FOV:

http://www.mac-photo.net/blog/POTN_Meet_0802.jpg

The Boring Boys approach to waterfall photography - "Wetter is Better":

http://www.mac-photo.net/blog/POTN_Meet_0803.jpg

[johnstoy]

Nice pics guys... Looks like some productive fun.

[tonylong]

Hey Mark, nice shots! I'm glad you got some good "documentary" pics!

[timbernet]

The Boring Boys approach to waterfall photography - "Wetter is Better":


Once you go wet you never go back. ;-) :-D

[ibdb]

Hey Mark, nice shots! I'm glad you got some good "documentary" pics!
I've seen photos and heard stories of the Boring Boys in action before. It's still an experience to be had first hand. :lol:

[Mark_Cohran]

I've seen photos and heard stories of the Boring Boys in action before. It's still an experience to be had first hand. :lol:

Yes, the fact that T.D. asked them to avoid giving us the full brunt of their personalities was quite telling. :)

[Permagrin]

LOL! I heard they were in rare form :lol:


nice photos fellows!

[timbernet]

LOL! I heard they were in rare form :lol:


nice photos fellows!

Oh come on --- we were very well behaved :-D

[T.D.]

Oh come on --- we were very well behaved :-D


It's all relative, BB. It's all relative!:lol:

[Mark_Cohran]

Oh come on --- we were very well behaved :-D

Well, except that we were more worried about your personal and equipment safety than you were! :) :) I think T.D. was about to have a heart attack when Riley left his camera and tripod sitting right in the middle of Sheppard's Falls to climb down to get a cloth from you.

[timbernet]

Well, except that we were more worried about your personal and equipment safety than you were! :) :) I think T.D. was about to have a heart attack when Riley left his camera and tripod sitting right in the middle of Sheppard's Falls to climb down to get a cloth from you.

I almost had a heart attack when Riley left his camera and (my) tripod on the falls :-D

[crafty_dragonfly]

Hello,

Great to meet you all - it was certainly a fun way to start the weekend.

I've not had much time to sort through or otherwise deal with the images I took due to more traditional weekend activities . . . but here's the image I've liked the best so far.

Minimal editing - crop, white balance, some exposure control (lightroom). Comments and feedback most welcome.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/purplemark/_MG_1656.jpg

[tonylong]

Hello,

Great to meet you all - it was certainly a fun way to start the weekend.

I've not had much time to sort through or otherwise deal with the images I took due to more traditional weekend activities . . . but here's the image I've liked the best so far.

Minimal editing - crop, white balance, some exposure control (lightroom). Comments and feedback most welcome.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/purplemark/_MG_1656.jpg

Nice shot! And it was good to meet you! Welcome to the forum! Hope we can get that glamour workshop going!

P.S. Sometimes I use too many exclamation points:)!

[mtnphtgrphr]

Nice shot! And it was good to meet you! Welcome to the forum! Hope we can get that glamour workshop going!

P.S. Sometimes I use too many exclamation points:)!

You don't know me but some of the others at your meet do.... I totally got ya beat on exclimation points.... Check the avi!!!!!!!!!http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2363/happy8km.gifhttp://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2363/happy8km.gifhttp://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2363/happy8km.gif

[mtnphtgrphr]

Hello,

Great to meet you all - it was certainly a fun way to start the weekend.

I've not had much time to sort through or otherwise deal with the images I took due to more traditional weekend activities . . . but here's the image I've liked the best so far.

Minimal editing - crop, white balance, some exposure control (lightroom). Comments and feedback most welcome.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/purplemark/_MG_1656.jpg

That's a really cool shot!!!! Nicely done!

[ibdb]

You don't know me but some of the others at your meet do.... I totally got ya beat on exclimation points.... Check the avi!!!!!!!!!http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2363/happy8km.gifhttp://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2363/happy8km.gifhttp://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2363/happy8km.gif
I knew that would get Jennifer over here. :lol:

Some nice shots posted, all. I always like seeing what everyone else sees when we're presented with the same view. The different visions and interpretations of the same scene are great.

Here are a couple that you guys wouldn't have seen. Taken in Stevenson:

http://abergseyeview.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p521595225-4.jpg

And a participant in the 2008 Laser Masters North American Championship:

http://abergseyeview.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p1002086624-5.jpg

[mtnphtgrphr]

I knew that would get Jennifer over here. :lol:

Some nice shots posted, all. I always like seeing what everyone else sees when we're presented with the same view. The different visions and interpretations of the same scene are great.

Here are a couple that you guys wouldn't have seen. Taken in Stevenson:

http://abergseyeview.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p521595225-4.jpg

And a participant in the 2008 Laser Masters North American Championship:

What made you think that statement would get me over here!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHEESH!!!!!!!! http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2363/happy8km.gifhttp://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2363/happy8km.gif

[ibdb]

I think I've picked out my favorites from the waterfall tour (finally). I've posted them up in my gallery (http://abergseyeview.zenfolio.com/) in the Oregon Waterfalls collection.

[Mark_Cohran]

Excellent collection, David.

[tonylong]

Nice stuff there, David! There are several I really like! It's cool to see different perspecives of things from each of us!

[ibdb]

Excellent collection, David.

Nice stuff there, David! There are several I really like! It's cool to see different perspecives of things from each of us!
Thanks, guys.

Looking back at what everyone else saw that I didn't is such a huge learning experience. Tony's shot under the bridge is a great example (and a great shot). After last year's trip around Seattle I went back and redid some of the walk with an entirely different lens than during the meet, because I'd seen so many other details in some of the shots posted that I'd completely missed the first time through.

[ibdb]

Stevenson was a little windier, but no windsurfers or kite boarders. There were some hobie cats way out in the river, and a Laser Regatta of some sort going on. The Lasers were fun to watch. More on that after I get a chance to look at my shots. (I have to add some drama. :D )
Forgot to follow up on this. . .

The Lasers I saw were part of the Laser Masters North American Championships. While watching and shooting them, I happened to run into the wife of one of the competitors. I helped her spot her husband's boat, and got a few shots of him in action. Turns out that he wasn't just another competitor, he won! She's been in contact with me about buying some prints as a way of celebrating his victory and surprising him with some shots he doesn't know exist. :D

[Mark_Cohran]

Forgot to follow up on this. . .

The Lasers I saw were part of the Laser Masters North American Championships. While watching and shooting them, I happened to run into the wife of one of the competitors. I helped her spot her husband's boat, and got a few shots of him in action. Turns out that he wasn't just another competitor, he won! She's been in contact with me about buying some prints as a way of celebrating his victory and surprising him with some shots he doesn't know exist. :D

Great! Good thing you were there!