Talk about what to shoot in Michigan

[tekkie]

anyone going to the NANPA at the sleeping bear dunes next month? I want to go but I am going out to yellowstone the last week of sept so I wont be able to attend this as well even though I really want to

link for people who dont know what I am talking about http://www.resourcenter.net/Scripts/4Disapi3.dll/4DCGI/events/227.html?Action=Conference_Detail&ConfID_W=227&

[Jon Foster]

So if you had Friday 09/04 off from work, what/where would you go shoot around S.E Michigan? Especially around sunrise.

I'd say you should find a nice remote lake. Get on the west shore and wait for the sun to come up. With the low temperatures we've been having in the evenings you should have a nice layer of fog to get some shots of...

Jon.

[TroyRaymond]

I'd love to go, but currently money is tight. I live about 1.5 hours from Sleeping Bear, we usually make a trip once a year with the family. Just waiting for the fall colors, usually the 2nd or 3rd week in October, but it may be early this year.

There is a paved scenic trail that takes you to many places though the dunes. (drive a vehicle or ride a bicycle (you can smoke mountian bike brakes)).

There are other trails that also lead to the beach South of the hill climb, there is a popular small inland pond fed by Lake Michigan, shallow water keeps it warm.

I believe its the doplar radar sphere is located there too.

When we do head up, I'll have my KAP gear (kite) and hopefully a plane ready too.

Troy

[PhotosGuy]

I got some semi decent shots, but left at around 12:00 when I saw that there wasn't going to be much going on for a few hours. It took almost an hour to get out of the parking lot.

We were directed to go left when we got out of Selfridge, and that took us all the way around the blasted property. I got to the lot just a few minutes after the end & it took only 15 minutes to get out. I also made the mistake of being in the right lane which took me all the way to the N end of the base. We'll know better next time.

Just to test the waters without sending out PMs to everyone, who would for sure go to Waterford Hills for sports car club racing on October 4th?
I don't see any point in arranging a shoot with the club for 2-3 people.

[izthistaken]

Not me. I'll be working :(

[tekkie]

I got to the lot just a few minutes after the end & it took only 15 minutes to get out. I also made the mistake of being in the right lane which took me all the way to the N end of the base. We'll know better next time.

Just to test the waters without sending out PMs to everyone, who would for sure go to Waterford Hills for sports car club racing on October 4th?
I don't see any point in arranging a shoot with the club for 2-3 people.

I would go but I will be on my way back from yellowstone that day

[Mike30D]

Even though it's a month off and it's really not an "event" so to speak. Railroads Illustrated magazine has picked October 3rd as this year's "Day in North America". They want submissons of what is happening on that day on north american railroads. They will be dedicating a future issue to this, so get out and shoot; you just might get published.

[Jon Foster]

Just to test the waters without sending out PMs to everyone, who would for sure go to Waterford Hills for sports car club racing on October 4th?
I don't see any point in arranging a shoot with the club for 2-3 people.

If I'm not working Jonathan and I would be in. But I don't know this far ahead yet.

Jon.

[Jon Foster]

Railroads Illustrated magazine has picked October 3rd as this year's "Day in North America". They want submissons of what is happening on that day on north american railroads. They will be dedicating a future issue to this, so get out and shoot; you just might get published.

I'll have to look into this Mike. It sounds like it could be fun!

Jon.

[johnohio]

Any POTN members from Upper Michigan or Pictured Rocks area? I'm going to be in this area (Munising also) in early October. Was hoping someone would give me some tips on photo opportunities in this area.

john20d,gitzo and stuff

[PhotosGuy]

Did anyone go to the Pontiac "Arts, Beats, & Eats" Festival this weekend?

[Jon Foster]

Did anyone go to the Pontiac "Arts, Beats, & Eats" Festival this weekend?

We drove around it twice on Saturday. ;)

Jon.

[PhotosGuy]

We drove around it twice on Saturday. Too bad you didn't stop. Joan Jett ROCKED! Did anyone else get shots of the concert? I posted these:
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts "Arts, Beats, & Eats" Festival in Pontiac (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=748754)

Not my best concert stuff, but there were a few things beyond my control. (Yeah, excuses don't make good images!") :D

[Jon Foster]

Frank, those shots aren't that bad. I like them. In the first shot the drummer looks like Don Johnson (Miami Vice).

Jon.

[PhotosGuy]

those shots aren't that bad. I like them. Thanks, Jon. Considering the conditions, I like them, too, but they're on the ragged edge for sharpness. In the first shot the drummer looks like Don Johnson (Miami Vice). Put on a little weight, hasn't he? :D

[Mike30D]

This isn't really shooting in michigan but I thought I'd pass the info along, I know several people that are going to it. I'd be going but I'll be out of state.

Mad River and NKP Museum Night Photo Shoot.
http://www.madrivermuseum.org/specialevents.html

[claybuster]

Vintage car show at Greenfield Village this weekend:http://www.thehenryford.org/events/oldCarFestival.aspx

[Mike30D]

Don't forget... Today is the Hamburg Festival and Railroad Days and the Pere Marquette 1225 will be running excursions from Hamburg to Osmer siding and back. Great chance to shoot the 1225.

[Lazuka]

Vintage car show at Greenfield Village this weekend:http://www.thehenryford.org/events/oldCarFestival.aspx

I was there friday before the cars rolled in and get some stellar shots of the village anyways, great place to go if you have photog block.

[Jon Foster]

Don't forget... Today is the Hamburg Festival and Railroad Days and the Pere Marquette 1225 will be running excursions from Hamburg to Osmer siding and back. Great chance to shoot the 1225.

Forgot all about it! But I read your last post and we headed down there after dropping one of our kids off at school. We chased it back up to M-59 and got a couple of decent shots.

Jon.

[Mike30D]

Yeah, I didn't get to go down and take the kids like I wanted to - had to get the pool closed down for the winter. Don't forget, Oct. 3rd (also "Day in North America" - heading to Ohio for that one) is the doubleheader trip from Cadillac to Alma. It will be the last chance to shoot the NKP 765 before it heads back to Indiana.

[TroyRaymond]

Do you have a link to the Cadillac to Alma trip? It travels within a block from my house. Usually the train goes from Cadillac to Uma, with another group, turns around and heads back.

Troy

[Mike30D]

Troy, here ya go... SRI: http://www.mstrp.com/schedule.php

I wish I had the money :(....NOT A CHEAP TRIP!

[TroyRaymond]

Great, thanks. 2006 the Polar Express went by and I didn't have any photography gear, it set fires every few hundred yards and the DNR postponed its return for a day so it could be followed back.

2007 I got this photo from my RC Heli Southeast of Marion, disappointed it wasn't a steam train because I'd planned it for a year.

http://www.envisioncreativeimaging.com/photos/256394274_JfnR6-M-4.jpg

2008, this was from my mast at the old train station in Cadillac.

http://www.envisioncreativeimaging.com/photos/392434485_JQ49r-M-1.jpg

It'll be great to have a Steam train go through again. It's been a few years.
If it's not windy I'll either use the mast or RC Plane, if it's windy I'll use the kite.

Troy

[Jon Foster]

Nice shots Troy. I think I remember the top shot from a old post of yours...

Mike, I was wondering if you made it out for the 1225 or not.

Jon.

[PhotosGuy]

Just to test the waters without sending out PMs to everyone, who would for sure go to Waterford Hills for sports car club racing on October 4th?
I don't see any point in arranging a shoot with the club for 2-3 people.

Without one solid "I'll be there!" reply, I'm not going to bother the WHRRI people with this. If someone just wants to meet me there, then say so here.

[Jon Foster]

Wow, no activity in this thread for a few days... Isn't anyone out shooting?

Jon.

[claybuster]

Wow, no activity in this thread for a few days... Isn't anyone out shooting?

Jon.
I've been doing the "nature /wildlife " thing lately. Been going to Kensington metro park and will go to Lake Erie metro park tomorrow to try and get some raptor shots. If you didn't know about lake Erie metro park this time of year ,read this about wildlife viewing:http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/wildlife/viewingguide/slp/108LakeErie/index.htm

[Mike30D]

Wow, no activity in this thread for a few days... Isn't anyone out shooting?

Jon.

Been to busy.... I'll be shooting something this weekend while I'm in MD/VA, my dad and I are attending a Canon Discovery Day while we're down there. Next weekend is the big one for me though.

[The Stig]

Same here, just busy busy busy....... barely enough time to stop by here and scan the headlines.

[izthistaken]

Nothing here either. Been busy. Now that I'm working weekends my shooting is going to be all by myself and non climatic. :lol:

[Jon Foster]

I haven't been real active either but I'm hoping for more shooting time this weekend. If I can get the family to help harvest grapes that is... It's that time of year for jelly and wine!

Jon.

[pastanley]

Caro, MI is having their annual pumpkin festival October 1-4- lots of great photo ops there. I went last year and they also had a car show. So get your gear ready and come on over! Here is a link to their site: http://www.tuscolapumpkinfest.com/
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[Jon Foster]

Next weekend is the last weekend for the Michigan Renaissance Festival. If you haven't gone yet, get there! It's a great place to shoot.

Jon.

[TroyRaymond]

Troy, here ya go... SRI: http://www.mstrp.com/schedule.php

I wish I had the money :(....NOT A CHEAP TRIP!

Thanks for the heads up on this Mike.

It did stop here to pick up a few passengers, which gave two photo ops per direction as I raced ahead.

It was a poor day for photography, dark and raining almost the entire day. I've been denied again getting aerial photos, so I just did what I could. A video camera was under the lifted tailgate of my mini van when it wasn't in the open covered with a hat. The Canon A640 had a rain shield over it and placed next to the tracks using the CHDK interval shutter hack, and I was shooting hand held with the XT and L lens.

With such dull colors, rain, and the fall colors just barely starting I processed with pseudo HDR using Dynamic Photo HDR (pseudo = single image fake hdr).

Here are a few of my favorites.

http://www.envisioncreativeimaging.com/photos/669442672_z4sW3-L.jpg
http://www.envisioncreativeimaging.com/photos/669443001_TZ3B9-L.jpg

In this photo you can see my little camera on a tripod in the lower right.
http://www.envisioncreativeimaging.com/photos/669443330_De47M-L.jpg

and a surprise from the A640 shooting auto. I have to do some repair to the photo, but think it turned out pretty cool anyway.

http://www.envisioncreativeimaging.com/photos/669447707_hopQZ-M.jpg

They're processed to look kind of like a painting.

Finally satisfied with the results as I usually only get one good photo a year.

I'm working on getting the videos uploaded too, I'll post them when available.

The entire gallery. (http://www.envisioncreativeimaging.com/Photography/10-03-09-Steam-Locomotive/)

Troy

[izthistaken]

Those are very cool!

[Mike30D]

Thanks for the heads up on this Mike.

It did stop here to pick up a few passengers, which gave two photo ops per direction as I raced ahead.

It was a poor day for photography, dark and raining almost the entire day. I've been denied again getting aerial photos, so I just did what I could. A video camera was under the lifted tailgate of my mini van when it wasn't in the open covered with a hat. The Canon A640 had a rain shield over it and placed next to the tracks using the CHDK interval shutter hack, and I was shooting hand held with the XT and L lens.

With such dull colors, rain, and the fall colors just barely starting I processed with pseudo HDR using Dynamic Photo HDR (pseudo = single image fake hdr).

Here are a few of my favorites.

http://www.envisioncreativeimaging.com/photos/669442672_z4sW3-L.jpg
http://www.envisioncreativeimaging.com/photos/669443001_TZ3B9-L.jpg

In this photo you can see my little camera on a tripod in the lower right.
http://www.envisioncreativeimaging.com/photos/669443330_De47M-L.jpg

and a surprise from the A640 shooting auto. I have to do some repair to the photo, but think it turned out pretty cool anyway.

http://www.envisioncreativeimaging.com/photos/669447707_hopQZ-M.jpg

They're processed to look kind of like a painting.

Finally satisfied with the results as I usually only get one good photo a year.

I'm working on getting the videos uploaded too, I'll post them when available.

The entire gallery. (http://www.envisioncreativeimaging.com/Photography/10-03-09-Steam-Locomotive/)

Troy

Nice shots Troy,

I never made it out for D.I.N.A. (Day in north america) Weather was too crappy and had a small family emergency. Which is fine, just means now I can go out and shoot for the railroad calendars.

[PhotosGuy]

Very nice ones, Troy, & worth getting wet for!

[TroyRaymond]

Thanks, here is a before and after picture to show what the day was really like. Guess which one is before. ;)
http://www.envisioncreativeimaging.com/photos/669918263_zGJvS-M.jpg

Troy

[TroyRaymond]

now I can go out and shoot for the railroad calendars.
I don't suppose you'd pass along any information on calendar photo submissions?

Troy

[Mike30D]

I don't suppose you'd pass along any information on calendar photo submissions?

Troy

Sure, the only one I really know of that really wants submissions is McMillan Publications. There's a few more out there, but they seem to be locked up tight on submissions unless you have a "new" idea for a calendar.

http://www.mcmillanpublications.com/contribute.asp

This hasn't been updated, but I just recently asked them about 2011 calendars and the deadline is March 15, 2010

[Jon Foster]

Troy, those shots turned out great!

Jon.

[PhotosGuy]

Thanks, here is a before and after picture to show what the day was really like. Guess which one is before. I like your WB better! the only one I really know of that really wants submissions is McMillan Publications. They don't pay much, but at least they do pay.

[TroyRaymond]

Some day, I'd like to make it down state to shoot with some of you. I've always wanted to go to the race track, but things never work out. If only I can make it through this winter everything will change. :D

Troy

[The Stig]

If only I can make it through this winter everything will change. :D

Troy

And that's the real trick isn't it? Seems to come earlier and earlier every year lol

[Mike30D]

A few events coming up.... (stuff for October seems to have happened already)

http://www.silverbellsinthecity.org/
http://www.bcfestivals.com/index.taf?s=4
http://holland.org/locations/413-dutch-winterfest-the-holidays-in-downtown-holland
http://www.geneseecountyparks.org/christmas.htm
http://www.meijergardens.org/calendar/event.php?id=179
http://www.coopersvilleandmarne.org/Santa.html

[Jon Foster]

Nobody doing anything lately?

We're still doing the Renaissance Festivals...

http://www.pbase.com/jfoster/image/118464277.jpg

Jon.

[TroyRaymond]

Was the above photo edited with Dynamic Photo HDR with the Orton effect filter? If not, it has the same look.

Sunday Oct. 18th we went to Sleeping Bear Dunes at Empire. The day started out nice, then got cold and dark. Colors from Frankfort - Empire - Traverse City were spotty with brown tones, then bright colors. Just find the colors you want and find something to shoot. This weekend they should be peak, if the wind hasn't blown them all off yet.

Shot taken at the last lookout of the scenic drive looking toward Empire (South)
http://www.envisioncreativeimaging.com/photos/690933609_nkJSv-M.jpg

Cadillac area colors are getting closer to peak, anytime in the next week or so. A little closer to home.

Troy

[Jon Foster]

Nice shot Troy. We've been looking for cool color changes around here but I fear it's all going to be brown before much longer...

My shot above was edited with Photoshop. It's a single shot, not a HDR or anything like that.

Jon.

[according to jim]

Nice shots Mike

[Mike30D]

Hello...hello...hello....Echo...echo....echo.....

Seems a little empty in here...

Just dropping by to tell everyone that you can catch the Pere Marquette 1225 starting next weekend as SRI starts running The North Pole Express. They run up to the fairgrounds in Chesaning. They will run at 10AM and 4PM.

Probably the last time you're gonna see the 1225 for quite awhile as this coming year she will be torn down for her FRA boiler inspection.

[PhotosGuy]

Hello...hello...hello....Echo...echo....echo.....

Seems a little empty in here... :D I've been thinking the same thing!

[Jon Foster]

We'll get up there for the 1225 this year...

Jon.

[BigStig]

Was hout in Jackson to se the Herons on Saturday. Still quite a few out there but the lighting was OFF>
Then went to the Zoo Today. Lighting off again but it was better than being in the house.

[claybuster]

Was hout in Jackson to se the Herons on Saturday. Still quite a few out there but the lighting was OFF>
Then went to the Zoo Today. Lighting off again but it was better than being in the house.
Where in Jackson to see the Herons?

[BigStig]

http://www.haehnlesanctuary.org/

[Mike30D]

Those out there that were planning on shooting the PM 1225, if you weren't out there this past weekend... well, she's done for quite awhile....

Per MSTRP:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PERE MARQUETTE 1225 Sidelined
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Steam Railroading Institute, in its sixth season of the North Pole Express, hosted over 2,500 passengers this past weekend during its annual winter train excursions. Children and adults, from as far away as California, enjoyed a magical four hour experience which included a trip to the North Pole. Passengers enjoyed complimentary hot cocoa, visits with Santa, holiday rides, model railroad displays, live entertainment, holiday crafts, Kris Kringle Mart and hours of family fun. "We are very fortunate to be able to host thousands of new and returning visitors annually,"commented TJ Gaffney, Executive Director.

While Pere Marquette 1225 was under steam and the star of the show for the first trip on opening day, during a routine inspection of the locomotive at the North Pole a mechanical issue was found. The crew decided that in the interest of preserving the locomotive and keeping the North Pole Express trains operating, as planned, it was best to remove 1225 from service. "We would love to continue to run the locomotive," said Greg Udolph, Chief Mechanical Officer of the Steam Railroading Institute, "but the truth remains, the 1225 is a 70-year old piece of machinery that was built on an assembly line the same way an automobile is built. During its career the engine has racked up well over a million miles. The boiler on 1225 has shown the crew that it is ready for some serious work. Next year starts a major rebuild of the locomotive to try to put some of the miles back into her. With the current mechanical issue at hand it is best for the locomotive and the schedule of the North Pole Express trains to bring the engine down and prepare for her rebuild.

This past July, during TrainFestival 2009, the engine had a couple of tubes that cracked and released some steam. In the weeks to follow, the crew fixed the problem by replacing the tubes. The engine then successfully ran a two-day photo charter, hourly excursions during Hamburg Railroad Days and an all-day excursion to Cadillac, Michigan, in conjunction with the Ft. Wayne Railroad Historical Society's Nickel Plate Road 765. Unfortunately, this repair was not enough. It is time to fully inspect the boiler and figure the cause of these problems. This process will be costly, intense and take a minimum of one year.

In order to continue to give the passengers the experience they deserve we have decided to bring 1225 out of her storage building and put her on display for all to see. She will be fully visible and located next to the Christmas trains. Volunteers from SRI will be on hand to answer questions, show off different parts of the locomotive and provide cab tours. Passengers will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the engine. Kids will have the rare and unique opportunity to sit in the engineer's seat and ring the bell on the locomotive.

SRI would like to thank the many passengers that have been very compassionate of the fact that SRI had to substitute the motive power. The North Pole Express will still be operating and offering a quality memorable experience for each of its passengers with the assistance of a Great Lakes Central Railroad diesel locomotive.

The Steam Railroading Institute strives to provide a memorable experience for each and every passenger and will continue to preserve the knowledge, skills and technology involved with the maintenance and operation of steam locomotives and to educate the public about the enormous impact that these machines had in the economic development of Owosso and the Great Lakes Region.

http://www.mstrp.com/

[Jon Foster]

Bummer. But if they get her back in running condition it's worth it...

Jon.

[tekkie]

http://www.haehnlesanctuary.org/

I went out there a few weekends ago Steve, I found a few groups out in the fields but they had no interest in me taking pics, even using my 500 + 1.4 TC i could not get much :(

did you have luck getting anywhere close to them?

[BigStig]

No I had no luck either. I need to keep an eye out next year for the time when there are more birds present. guess I missed the peak by a couple f weeks.
How you liking that 7D and did you fix the MkII yet?
Was good to see you again at the Howell owl shoot and the Steve G workshop.
Take care mate.

[tekkie]

I did not get the 1D MKII fixed yet, the 7D seems to be working good though :)

yeah it was good to see you, we should meet up sometime and go out together

I will be at the workshop in Jan I believe, unless something comes up but I usually try and schedule work around them :)

[BigStig]

Definately need to hook up some time. You can show me where you get some of your awsome Birding pictures locally. I will be going to the Jan or Feb shoot at Howell but not sure which one yet.

[tekkie]

Definately need to hook up some time. You can show me where you get some of your awsome Birding pictures locally. I will be going to the Jan or Feb shoot at Howell but not sure which one yet.

I get most of them in my back yard :)

wish I did not have to work tomorrow so I could get some of the birds in the snow

[EOlsenPhoto]

Who throws the biggest Christmas celebration in northern lower Michigan?

I know Manistee has a big festival where they have horses pulling sleighs with the towns two (or three) large Christmas trees on them. Pretty neat.
Does anywhere else do this?

Thanks
Erik

[OUTLAW PHOTO II]

Anyone ever go to the Locks & Dams on the Mississippi to shoot Eagles ?

[Jon Foster]

Man, we're going to have a high of about 12 degree's today. I don't think I'm going out let alone try to shoot anything this weekend.

Jon.

[PhotosGuy]

Wuss!

[The_Terminator]

Aboslutley freezing here! I dislike winter more and more each year!

Here's a little something to liven up this thread a bit:
A bunch of seagulls I found perched on a railing in Farmington or Farmington Hills:
http://mroberg.smugmug.com/Photography/General-Photography/Seagulls-on-Fence/756406382_ZeCTN-O.jpg

They sure left a lot of interesting droppings! ha ha.

[PhotosGuy]

Good shot. It's nice to see that not everyone is in hibernation! :D

[SkedAddled]

I can admit two others with me to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn.

I wanna visit again soon, so PM me if there's any interest in visiting.
Abundant photographic opportunities await.

[izthistaken]

Craig, I may be down, just gotta figure out my weekend stuff.

[Mike30D]

Good shot. It's nice to see that not everyone is in hibernation! :D

I was out shooting on Saturday (in Illinois) and it was just as cold there too!! At least the sun was out.

[Jon Foster]

We were at Greenfield Village (the museum) this weekend. It was a mad house!

Jon.

[SkedAddled]

Craig, I may be down, just gotta figure out my weekend stuff.

Hit me with a PM or an email.
Bring a tripod and lenses.

My membership gets us in free.

[OUTLAW PHOTO II]

You guys are killin me. I was out Last Friday and Sunday at Crosswinds marsh shootin sunsets.

[JRB]

You guys are killin me. I was out Last Friday and Sunday at Crosswinds marsh shootin sunsets.


I agree, this is one of my favorite times to be out shiverin & snappin. Com'on it's Michigan...;)

[IngoEOS7D]

Hey Everyone...new to the forum. Are you all a part of any photo clubs or do you just get together to take pictures? I am also in Metro Detroit, so was wondering if there are any scheduled outings or anything.

[izthistaken]

We dont schedule anything, we just talk about it. :lol:

[claybuster]

We dont schedule anything, we just talk about it. :lol:
.......:lol:

[FlyingPhotog]

We dont schedule anything, we just talk about it. :lol:

So apparently wrangling Michiganders is similar to wrangling Arizonans...

I think our average out here is down to about 1 per year.

[Jon Foster]

We dont schedule anything, we just talk about it. :lol:

Frank has done a good job organizing several successful group shoots over the years.

Jon.

[tuaz0090]

Well I think the winter snow puts a beautiful "blanket" over the ugly that is michigan in some areas.

Im in Waterford. Anyone want to meet up? Im still pretty new to photography and really want to work on it.

[iceman1]

Is anyone planning to be in Atlanta for the Sno*Drift rally event? I am considering it. I have never been to the event (let alone any rally) so I'm not sure what to expect or prepare for.

[BigStig]

I was thinking about it but not sure yet

[izthistaken]

I was going to but my buddies all backed out..

[EOlsenPhoto]

Is anyone planning to be in Atlanta for the Sno*Drift rally event? I am considering it. I have never been to the event (let alone any rally) so I'm not sure what to expect or prepare for.


I will be there... Sno Drift is usually a toss up... I have been to Mud Drift, Ice Drift (the usual) and every once and a while, snow drift. In other words the weather is the one thing that is hard to plan for, so be ready for anything.

I could give you some tips on getting around. RA does a great job of setting up spectator areas, but that's only if you like to take the same shots as everyone else.

Hope you can make it!


Erik

[iceman1]

I will be there... Sno Drift is usually a toss up... I have been to Mud Drift, Ice Drift (the usual) and every once and a while, snow drift. In other words the weather is the one thing that is hard to plan for, so be ready for anything.

I could give you some tips on getting around. RA does a great job of setting up spectator areas, but that's only if you like to take the same shots as everyone else.

Hope you can make it!


Erik

My main concern is getting there as it will probably be a 6 hour drive for me...if the weather cooperates.

Do you know if they will have different "stages" set up or is it just one point a-to-b course? As I understand it there will be one super special course somewhere between (or around) Lewiston Sand and Gravel and Kneeland St. where all events will take place. It looks like they will start at 2:31pm on Friday (29th) and continue 8:30 Saturday morning. At least that's what I am gathering between the Sno*Drift and the Rally America website. Any tips would be great.

[BigStig]

For those interested there is a Photography Captive Birds of prey shoot at the Howell Nature Center on Sunday. 11:00 slide show and some basic instruction. then Lunch then 2 or 3 hours out in the fieled with several Owl's and Hawk,s they are tethered to a perch. Great opportunit to get some nice shots Its $60 and there are still a few spots open I just registered this morning.

[tekkie]

I will see you there again Steve... as usual :)

[SkedAddled]

Henry Ford Museum, this weekend, hosted by me.

Friends are afforded priority, but they haven't yet responded
to my invitation.

Meet me at the door; I'll admit myself and any two others.
First come, first served.

When: Saturday, 10:00 AM.

[cbacarella]

I will be there... Sno Drift is usually a toss up... I have been to Mud Drift, Ice Drift (the usual) and every once and a while, snow drift. In other words the weather is the one thing that is hard to plan for, so be ready for anything.

I could give you some tips on getting around. RA does a great job of setting up spectator areas, but that's only if you like to take the same shots as everyone else.

Hope you can make it!


Erik

Im really thinking about heading up and going this year! Its only a 2 1/2 hour drive up so i mine as well. Hopefully i dont have anything school related going on that weekend that will hold me back.


.Chris Bacarella.

[PhotosGuy]

Some cold morning, go out & look at the windows of your garage: Jack Frost has been busy in Michigan. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=811166)

[EOlsenPhoto]

Im really thinking about heading up and going this year! Its only a 2 1/2 hour drive up so i mine as well. Hopefully i dont have anything school related going on that weekend that will hold me back.


.Chris Bacarella.


Dress warm and I don't think you will be disappointed.


Erik

[cbacarella]

Dress warm and I don't think you will be disappointed.


Erik


Im a HUGE car guy so i do think id love it. Im just heavily involved here on campus at cmu with many different things and am just hoping i dont have lots of crap to do...haha

Im going to really try to make it up there. I wanted to last year real bad!


.chris.

[izthistaken]

Chris if you do go where are you going to stay?

[SkedAddled]

Currently unemployed :cry: ,
and willing to meet with others at the Henry Ford museum
in Dearborn.

I hold a membership pass which will admit myself and any two others,
plus knock off 10% on shop purchases, and reduce IMAX admission
to $10 even. Parking is free, also, with membership.

Lots of cool stuff to see and photograph there.
If you'd like to meet, please PM me for details.

My membership expires mid-February, but allowing for a good tax refund,
I'll renew it for another year.

Please PM for details.
I'm currently flexible with schedules.

I'd like to meet with others in the area, and I would like to offer this venue
as a safe & public meeting place.
Bring your cameras & lenses; it's a very cool place.

[cbacarella]

Chris if you do go where are you going to stay?


Well, i only live two hours away so i would probably drive up then back to my house.

Your more than welcome to stay a night if ya wanna...

Although i still have to check my sched to see if i can make it. If you do go, your still more than welcome to stay anyway. Im about 3 hours from SC, two hours from the event.

[izthistaken]

Craig, I randomly went to HFM Sunday morning with my buddy and his wife, I didn't know I was going until about an hour before I actually went. If you haven't gone yet, make sure you get there for the engines exposed, so awesome!

[izthistaken]

Thanks Chris! Let me know your schedule and we'll go from there!

[SkedAddled]

Craig, I randomly went to HFM Sunday morning with my buddy and his wife, I didn't know I was going until about an hour before I actually went. If you haven't gone yet, make sure you get there for the engines exposed, so awesome!

Ya frickin idiot!

Tax refunds are good this year, and I'll renew my membership.

Engines, and everything else, it's all good.
There's another year to go on.

PM me for details.

[cbacarella]

Thanks Chris! Let me know your schedule and we'll go from there!


Im free that Friday and Saturday. IDK if one day is better than the other to go to or what...

It still shocks me seeing names like Pastrana and Mirra on the lineup..haha

Ive just always grown up knowing them for their other things they were good at. Like motocross and BMX..haha

Also dont follow Rally America too much but it was a little shocker to hear a bit back Block had moved to Ford.

If we don't go both days (which might be easyer/ cost less) id like to be able to see Mirra, Pastrana, and Block go by and take their photos..haha. So if anyone knows when they will be racing, chim in!


>Chris.

[izthistaken]

When is it actually? Next weekend isn't it?

[cbacarella]

Yup, pretty sure the 29th-30th.

[Mike30D]

Just a reminder that the Plymouth Ice Festival opens today and runs through Sunday.

http://www.plymouthicefestival.org/

[cbacarella]

Update:

I will be attending Sno Drift on Saturday. I should have my 50D with a Tamron 17-50 or a 70-200. I rock one of those shutterbug straps and will be with a couple other people. Im 20 and am 6ft tall probably wearing a beige coat.

If you see someone who might resemble what i have just typed...

Feel free to scream "CHRIS"! haha

[izthistaken]

Chris still trying to figure out if I'm coming. I should know soon.

[ChrisRabior]

Anyone figure out where the Detroit Ice House is located yet? No luck searching, figure one of you might know the details. I'd love to do a field trip and get some photos of the house.

Also, reminder.. the Belle Isle Ice Blob should be a pretty good size by now, considering the weather we've been having.

[izthistaken]

Going to Sno-Drift with Chris. We'll be there so look for us sexy bitches. :lol:

[The_Terminator]

Anyone going to the Michigan Mountain Biking Association Annual Expo this coming Sunday? Should be some interesting stuff to shoot.

Last year, they had an Arantix bicycle frame on display. It was really cool!
http://www.delta7bikes.com/

Details about the event: http://mmba.org/

[izthistaken]

Um, everyone should have went to Sno-Drift...awesome!

[EOlsenPhoto]

Um, everyone should have went to Sno-Drift...awesome!



Agreed!


Teasers: http://getitlocalphoto.shuttrr.com/

[izthistaken]

Damn, those are NICE!!! I'll post a few of mine later but here are the small teasers. :)

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs197.snc3/20480_311134614049_501889049_4763406_5025927_n.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs197.snc3/20480_311147694049_501889049_4763515_6243892_n.jpg

[cbacarella]

Um, everyone should have went to Sno-Drift...awesome!

Agreed!


Teasers: http://getitlocalphoto.shuttrr.com/


I also agree! Had an amazing time! I cannot wait until next year!

Teasers:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4317312225_c3b05dae69_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4320127982_40c9d3b852_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4319394665_6042ca3854_o.jpg


.Chris.

[izthistaken]

Can't forget this Chris. :)

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs197.snc3/20480_311070089049_501889049_4762849_5300370_n.jpg

[BigStig]

This Blows
10 inch of snow gorgeoous scenes of tree's covered everywhere and I am stuck at work in meetings all day while the kid and wife are at home on snow days. Life can be cruel sometimes.

[izthistaken]

This Blows
10 inch of snow gorgeoous scenes of tree's covered everywhere and I am stuck at work in meetings all day while the kid and wife are at home on snow days. Life can be cruel sometimes.
No kidding, I work from 7-7 and tomorrow too. It'll probably be all gone by then or at least off the trees. :(

[tuaz0090]

Ya, most schools, if not all, are closed today, I wish I wasnt working, a cancelled school day sounds sooo much better.

[EOlsenPhoto]

I don't know about you guys... I usually don't let the weather stop me from getting out, but there are like million mph gust of blowing snow where I am at. I am inside editing and working on the website today:(

[SkedAddled]

It's the same down here near Detroit, with 20MPH winds. I don't even know what the gusts are hitting, but the wind-chill factor's gotta be brutal.

[tuaz0090]

supposedly it "feels like" 9 degrees, but its mid 20's. I dont care about shooting in cold weather, as long as i protect my gear. I just dont want to be here at work. haha

[yoopergirl]

Hi.. :)

I'm Ashlee, from the U.P. I like to shoot nature pictures... so far just flowers at local parks. :) I didn't do too much last year due to work.

[EOlsenPhoto]

There is a bunch of great stuff to shoot in the UP, your very lucky. I love visiting up there.

Did anyone else attend the North American VASA Ski Race or Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest this weekend?

Just got done with a marathon of edits from those. My pictures can be found on my blog http://www.eolsenphoto.com/directory/blog.html

[Jon Foster]

I should have had a decent camera with me yesterday. The snow made driving crazy!

http://home.comcast.net/~kookala/pictures/Snow2.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~kookala/pictures/Snow3.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~kookala/pictures/Snow4.jpg

Jon.

[SkedAddled]

Another invitation to visit the Henry Ford Museum, here.
I've got a 40D with a Sigma 10-20 I'm dying to use, and I can't find
anyone who will agree to meet with me. Anyone?

Great shots, Jon.

[tuaz0090]

when? im waiting on my 40D today

[izthistaken]

Autorama this weekend at Cobo!

[The_Terminator]

Jon, is that a truck turned on its side?!!
and BTW, time to get a new metro parks pass. :D
The metro parks are actually quite beautiful this time of year!
(I'm the one to talk, eh? I still have my '09 state and metro passes on my windshield!)

[Jon Foster]

Jon, is that a truck turned on its side?!!
and BTW, time to get a new metro parks pass. :D
The metro parks are actually quite beautiful this time of year!
(I'm the one to talk, eh? I still have my '09 state and metro passes on my windshield!)

Yep, it's a flatbed with a crane. The kind that deliver construction materials to rooftop jobs. South bound Woodward at Lone Pine or Long Lake (the same corner that the old Fox & Hound was at).

Ya just had to say something about the 09 pass! Honestly, we replaced it with the 2010 pass that same evening. The state sticker on the other side of the windshield is still a 09 though... ;)

Jon.

[tuaz0090]

Two of us are planning on going to the autorama this weekend.

[Jon Foster]

How much is Autorama now? And where can you park that's safe? What day are you guys heading down there?

Jon.

[izthistaken]

How much is Autorama now? And where can you park that's safe? What day are you guys heading down there?

Jon.
I think $18? O'Reiley's auto parts supposedly has $13 tickets?

Cobo is safe to park. I'll be there most of the day tomorrow and probably Saturday too. Go downstairs and check out Brown Dog Welding, it's my good friends welding metalart. Very legit stuff. I'll probably be at his stand most of the time too. :)

[Jon Foster]

My son has never been to Autorama. I was thinking of taking him and trying to get some good shots. But, I'm not sure if we can make it work.

Jon.

[ThePritchett]

I'll be there with my room mate Tuaz0090 (above.) I just picked up a 1DMkII and I'm looking forward to using it. I have a friend who is participating in a "polar plunge" charity event at the Rooster Tail in the morning. We'll most likely be heading there to do some shotting before Autorama.

[JoeLopez]

Matt - good to see you this past weekend at the Detroit Autorama. I just posted a few of my pictures here. Good times!

[izthistaken]

Matt - good to see you this past weekend at the Detroit Autorama. I just posted a few of my pictures here. Good times!
For sure, wish I could have caught you earlier in the day.

[tuaz0090]

oh man.. I didnt think anyone else here was going, Mike(ThePritchett) and I were there for a few hours

[izthistaken]

I was downstairs at the Brown Dog Welding stand. The little bikes, cars, dogs welded out of nuts and bolts.

[Chris Dana]

If anyone is interested in volunteering their photographic skills for a good cause:

Camp Casey event in Rothbury, MI (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=837315)

[tuaz0090]

ITs getting warm out now. WE should make something happen! Lakin where you at?

[BigStig]

The Herons and SndHill Cranes are back in Kensington.

[Jon Foster]

The Herons and SndHill Cranes are back in Kensington.

When was the last time you were there?

Jon.

[BigStig]

Sunday. Saw a Killer Swan Fight got some Awesome pics.

[izthistaken]

Pics of gtfo :lol:

[Jon Foster]

Sunday. Saw a Killer Swan Fight got some Awesome pics.

I think we were there Saturday afternoon. I got one fuzzy shot of a doe and a guy fishing on the ice with the sun behind him. That was about it...

Jon.

[SkedAddled]

Sunday. Saw a Killer Swan Fight got some Awesome pics.Pics, or it didn't happen! :)

What about a visit to the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Vilage?

[BigStig]

I'll post some pics later tonight

[BigStig]

what is GTFO ??

[stathunter]

I am interested in shooting some decayed buildings and grunge........I have a few places in mind - anyone else have the out of the box places they would suggest.

[SkedAddled]

what is GTFO ??Get The F*** Out! ;)

[claybuster]

Some friends have pictures posted on Flickr of the swan fight. It was a bloody mess.