Honolulu POTN Meet XX

[tiarehi]

This one will be for a BBQ meet, bring da Grill and broke da mouth!!!

When: Saturday May 16, 2009

Time: 10am to Sunset, early bird = 7am.
Where: North Shore, Sharks Cove/ Three Tables

By Foodland and Starbucks.

What to bring:

Music just to chill???
Laptop, editing on the spot or watch a movie?

Name what you want to bring to complete the list.

Attendees:
- Tiarehi - yes - Cooler, Ice, Drinks, Paper Towels, and Thai BBQ Chicken.
- Aiea - yes - Potato Salad, Hot Dogs + Buns
- Stu46 - yes - BBQ Grill, charcoal, and stuff.
- Wendo - yes - all his arsenals!!! (tables, Ribeye Steak, shrimp, grills, canopy, bun, sausage, and more...)
- Linkzi - yes - canopy, table, chairs, bbq grill.
- Antricacy - yes - a light pasta or salad

- Ishisa - maybe
- Ainoka - May 16 -20
- Obycity - sunday only
- Samanax - no.
- Motion Projekt - maybe in the afternoon.

anyone else, please post!!!

Mahalo.

Note: Don't forget your gear and chair!!!

[ishida]

Right now my weekends in May are open.

[motion_projekt]

im good for after the 16th and before june 1.

i start at the Advertiser on June 1.

aloha!

[Linkzi]

Mahalo for starting a new one Norris.

I'm ok with the 16th. My daughter's birthday party is on the 17th.

[obycity]

I have missed so much, if its on a Sunday I can attend. :)

[Samanax]

I'm pretty sure I can attend...haven't actually been to one of the BBQ Meets yet.

[stu46]

I'm free any weekend in May except for the 23rd. Sasabune is calling my name:lol:

I have a large 10'x20' EZ-Corner, Coleman grill, and charcoal that I can bring.

[tiarehi]

Looks like the Saturday the 16 is a good date.

Let me know what you guys are planning to bring, I will be updating the first post.

We need to find a location.

Places in mind:
- Magic Island
- Kakaako
- Waimanalo
- North Shore?

I am not familiar with the West side, but been to Wainae and Koolina. Any park near the beach in Pearl City or waipahu area?

Thanks

[Linkzi]

How about Sharks Cove/Three tables on the North Shore? The only negative is the limited parking there. We can carpool as much as possible. We have done the other places listed already. Wendo can suggest a North Shore location.

[tiarehi]

North shore sounds good to me and car pool too... will google where the Sharks Cove/ Three Tables are located...

Edit: I think I have been there, is it right accross the small shopping center? starbucks and longs or safeway store..

[stu46]

By Foodland and Starbucks

[tiarehi]

By Foodland and Starbucks

Thanks

[phocalphobe]

Well, with easy access to restrooms a priority, the choices are pretty much limited to where the State parks are located.

Three Tables sounds real good, but getting there early is a must. After 8 AM, the parking there gets filled up pretty quick. With Foodland right across the street, restocking on goodies is convenient.

Parking at the church at the bend across the street from Three Tables past the fire station is available, unless services are being held.

There's a quiet little cove behind the Rec Center at Ali'i Beach Park at Hale'iwa that hardly gets used for BBQ's, but again, get there early or parking is hit or miss, especially if the surf is good.

Waimea Bay is good for BBq's too. It has more parking stalls than Three Tables (I think).

[tiarehi]

Wendo - Nice information. I think the key points are to find a location with ample parking, and get there early.

[motion_projekt]

Waimea Bay is good for BBq's too. It has more parking stalls than Three Tables (I think).

too bad its like 5 more stalls...LOL. :lol:

[obycity]

Yay, I haven't been out that way for so long

[phocalphobe]

Ooops, forgot to add earlier: I'm in if the date chosen is open for me. I'm presently pretty busy photography-wise and I will be even busier as Summer comes into full swing so for me the sooner the better.

I can bring a propane Weber BBQ, a Weber Kettle, Coleman twin burner camp stove, two pop-up canopies, beach chairs, a couple of folding leg tables, tent for changing clothes, lounge chair, cot and some other stuff that I can't think of at the moment.

If I can make it, I pledge to bring:

1. 4 pkg. Johnsonville brats and buns to replace the ones we raided from John's stash at the Waimanalo BBQ. :D

2. Some rib eye steaks

3. A case of ice-chilled bottled water

4. Some shrimp marinaded italian style.

[Linkzi]

Wow Wendo, I'm bringing a fork! :lol:

I'll be coming off HFD, so I'll be there after 9:00. I can park at the Fire Station there so someone can carpool with me.

[phocalphobe]

Wow Wendo, I'm bringing a fork! :lol:

I'll be coming off HFD, so I'll be there after 9:00. I can park at the Fire Station there so someone can carpool with me.

No need fork, bring a chainsaw and a net 'cuz the ribeyes is still gonn'a have the hooves and horns attached and the shrimp has to be fresh before cooking so they'll be swimming around in the marinade.;):D

[tiarehi]

Wendo, don't care about the food, just BRING ALL YOUR PHOTO GEAR :D (especially the 600mm)

First post updated...

[VFTT]

You guys should have a meet up on the Southeast Coast of Massachusetts...then I could make it. :>(

Have fun.

- darren

[Linkzi]

You guys should have a meet up on the Southeast Coast of Massachusetts...then I could make it. :>(

Have fun.

- darren

Now who we gonna use for the "biting the meat" shots? Send one down. ;)

[stu46]

Went to Ming Tsai's Blue Orchid in Boston. Very good food. The souix chef was from Maui and hooked us up with some food. The best was sashimi sea bass. It was awesome. It was almost like Ono but softer.

[tiarehi]

On more week before the "meat"!!! see original post if you plan on coming and bringing something!

Thanks

[Linkzi]

I can bring Canopy, table, chairs. If Wendo cannot make it at the last minute, we can go to Foodland across the street.

[phocalphobe]

I can bring Canopy, table, chairs. If Wendo cannot make it at the last minute, we can go to Foodland across the street.

Looks like I can make it, but I might have to leave around 5:30'ish 'cuz I gots to be somewhere else that evening. I'll try to work around that somehow. But other than that, I'm in.

I will be there early (about 6:30 - 7:00 AM).

Liknzi, do you know a particular spot at Three Tables that would be ideal for me to reserve for our group?

FYI, sunset at 7:03 PM that day.

[Samanax]

On more week before the "meat"!!! see original post if you plan on coming and bringing something!I'll bring dinner franks, buns, condiments and chips.

:) Chris

[tiarehi]

Thanks for the updates, I will bring some meat as well, don't know yet.

[Linkzi]

Looks like I can make it, but I might have to leave around 5:30'ish 'cuz I gots to be somewhere else that evening. I'll try to work around that somehow. But other than that, I'm in.

I will be there early (about 6:30 - 7:00 AM).

Liknzi, do you know a particular spot at Three Tables that would be ideal for me to reserve for our group?

FYI, sunset at 7:03 PM that day.

No particular spots that I know of; I have never stayed there, only walked by it on the bike path years ago.

[phocalphobe]

No particular spots that I know of; I have never stayed there, only walked by it on the bike path years ago.

K, I guess I'm gonn'a set up wherever and hope for luck.;)

Anybody else in the dawn patrol besides me?

[tiarehi]

Thinking of getting there around 9am if I don't get lost lol...

[Samanax]

Rats...something came up and I won't be able to make it to this meet. Next time.

:) Chris

[tiarehi]

First post updated.

Thanks

[aiea1]

Bringing Potato Salad, Hot Dogs + Buns

[tiarehi]

The famous potato salad, thanks David and Mary!

[ishida]

Norris, please update my status. I may be shooting a hula competition + some portraits on saturday

[tiarehi]

Norris, please update my status. I may be shooting a hula competition + some portraits on saturday

Done. Hope you get those photo shoots!

[jennay2]

Hey there,

Been super busy :) I have a hike on saturday, so I won't be able to make it!!!

[motion_projekt]

Norris, I have to go to UH Graduation that day. then its off to a slew of grad parties. aloha.

[Linkzi]

I can bring my BBQ along with Shons, so Wendo no need bring the large propane grill.

[tiarehi]

There will be always another meet :D... looks like we will have a small group!

Edit: don't need to bring the whole thingy, just spread it out so less load for every body.

[stu46]

With only around 5 guys, I think one grill should be enough. I have the large round Webber grill. I'll have the charcoal and stuff. I won't bring my canopy though. Not sure if it's needed with the others.

[tiarehi]

Yeah, just bring the minimum, coordinate with who is bringing what... 1 grill and canopy is enough. Make sure to bring the utensil for the grill too.

Thanks

Edit: don't forget the essentials too, like sunscreen, mosquito repellent, swimming gear? thinking of taking a swim with my snorkel if possible. Haven't been in the water for a very long time...

[phocalphobe]

OK on my grill staying home.

Seeing as if I'm probably going to be the first one there, I will set up my canopy to "reserve" the best spot I can find. Eh, what the heck, I'll bring two canopies just in case we need more shade or shelter for all the photo gear just in case it rains.

I will bring laptop for viewing pic's taken that day and guitar if anyone feels the urge to serenade us during/after lunch.

Question: Should I bring my lighting gear for some late afternoon strobe action?

[antricacy]

I'm having a BBQ that day too, but I'm thinking of ditching it if I can play with some L lenses :D

[motion_projekt]

maybe i can get away in hte afternoon! hehe. yay.

[phocalphobe]

I'm having a BBQ that day too, but I'm thinking of ditching it if I can play with some L lenses :D

If you do come, and considering who's already showing up, you will have an opportunity to play with many many different "L" lenses and get to share knowledge with some very skilled and creative individuals. Also, please do come as the food at our BBQ will easily outclass most other BBQ's being held that day.




maybe i can get away in hte afternoon! hehe. yay.

OK, but don't forget to bring your empty stomach with you.;)

[Linkzi]

Question: Should I bring my lighting gear for some late afternoon strobe action?

what kine lights you get? I'll update you on the PWs from my testings/experience.

[tiarehi]

First post updated.

Thanks

[phocalphobe]

what kine lights you get? I'll update you on the PWs from my testings/experience.

I'm gonn'a bring 4 or 5 canon flashes, no studio stuff, 7 PW's, five or maybe six light stands, some umbrella's, coupl'a different size soft boxes, a few reflectors and whatever junk comes with them, a power pack or two "and a paaaartriiidge in a peeaaar treeeee".

Yeah, you really gott'a bring me up to date on the mini PW's 'cuz I haven't had even a chance to test mine out or update the firmware on them yet. All's I did was install the software on my desktop and on one of my laptop's, so Thank you very much for offering to bring me up to speed on those little pup's.:D

[stu46]

Lincoln,
Can you bring your flash bracket as well?

Thinking about bringing the B1600 and Vagabond. Maybe the BD/boom.

[antricacy]

I have one 580 ex ii to contribute! Haha.

HMM I love me some red meat! I think I'll make a light pasta or salad to bring. Or do you guys want sweets? I can bake a cake.

[phocalphobe]

I have one 580 ex ii to contribute! Haha.

HMM I love me some red meat! I think I'll make a light pasta or salad to bring. Or do you guys want sweets? I can bake a cake.

Personally, I think the pasta would be a really good way to compliment and marry up all the different food items that's going to be BBQ'd or brought in that day. Good idea on your part to offer that up.;)

[phocalphobe]

Lincoln,
Can you bring your flash bracket as well?

Thinking about bringing the B1600 and Vagabond. Maybe the BD/boom.

Wow, bringing out the artillery huh? Cool. I've never seen the 1600 and it's accessories in action yet. Should be a treat to see what it can do.

[antricacy]

Hey, can we bring more girls to the BBQ? Even if it's your mother, I don't care. I'm just saying.... lol

[phocalphobe]

Hey, can we bring more girls to the BBQ? Even if it's your mother, I don't care. I'm just saying.... lol

The Honolulu POTN Hale Motto: "The More the Merrier". I'm fairly certain everybody else would not object if you brought some friends along.

I'm bringing my two girls. Their names are "Wundeethree" and "Wundee S. three". Oh, and their little kid sister "tendee" to play with my son.;)

[tiarehi]

First post updated, thanks!

[Linkzi]

Lincoln,
Can you bring your flash bracket as well?

Thinking about bringing the B1600 and Vagabond. Maybe the BD/boom.

Sure will! Can you bring your meter and the B1600 and Vagabond. I want to synch my new PWs to 1/8000 with them. :wink: We got 1/4000 at the last meet with Allan's B1600. I'd also like to see how everything is attached to the ABs. I keep thinking of getting the new one when it comes out even though I know I won't be using it much.

EDIT: I can carpool people from Pearl City to the Meet, I'll be leaving at 9:00ish. I'll be using H2 so Mililani people can carpool too. I'll probably leave the Meet just after Sunset.

[stu46]

Will do. Man...if you sync at 1/8000, I just might be very tempted to get a pair....lol

What power did you sync 1/4000 at? 1/1?

[ZENGHOST]

So you guys planning to stay 'till sundown? My weekend's going to be busy so I can't commit but I do want to try and get out there if I can. I will probably have parking issues any time not early morning or late afternoon, so I was thinking maybe in the afternoon--closer to maybe 4 or so? You guys think parking will cool off around that time? Might be worth a drive down there just to relax anyway.

[PocketNinja]

Sure will! Can you bring your meter and the B1600 and Vagabond. I want to synch my new PWs to 1/8000 with them. :wink: We got 1/4000 at the last meet with Allan's B1600. I'd also like to see how everything is attached to the ABs. I keep thinking of getting the new one when it comes out even though I know I won't be using it much.

EDIT: I can carpool people from Pearl City to the Meet, I'll be leaving at 9:00ish. I'll be using H2 so Mililani people can carpool too. I'll probably leave the Meet just after Sunset.

My friend Barry and I were talking about this when you and John was trying this out. Although 1/4000 shutter speeds were achieved, the t.1 duration of a B1600 is 1/600. The t.5 duration is still 1/1800. The shutter was opening and closing too fast so you were clipping the light. I think staying at 1/200 and 1/250 is still ideal, unless you can sync the PW to fire exactly when the shutter opens. The new AB MAX improves for its t.5 duration but not much for the t.1, it MIGHT be possible to pull off a shutter speed around 1/2000-1/2500 without much loss of light.

I would think the new PW on the speedlites would be fine, their flash duration is quite a bit shorter than the strobes.

[stu46]

I'll bring a B800 as well to test.

[PocketNinja]

Will do. Man...if you sync at 1/8000, I just might be very tempted to get a pair....lol

What power did you sync 1/4000 at? 1/1?

I think I had it set to around 1/4

[motion_projekt]

My friend Barry and I were talking about this when you and John was trying this out. Although 1/4000 shutter speeds were achieved, the t.1 duration of a B1600 is 1/600. The t.5 duration is still 1/1800. The shutter was opening and closing too fast so you were clipping the light. I think staying at 1/200 and 1/250 is still ideal, unless you can sync the PW to fire exactly when the shutter opens. The new AB MAX improves for its t.5 duration but not much for the t.1, it MIGHT be possible to pull off a shutter speed around 1/2000-1/2500 without much loss of light.

I would think the new PW on the speedlites would be fine, their flash duration is quite a bit shorter than the strobes.

i would like at least 1/500th to freeze action. expecially when im doing a sports/action portrait.

[stu46]

Since the flash duration is shorter than the shutter speed, wouldn't it freeze the action? Or are you using it for fill?

[stu46]

I think I had it set to around 1/4

Weird. Isn't the AB strobes backwards and that their flash duration is shorter at higher power?

[PocketNinja]

Weird. Isn't the AB strobes backwards and that their flash duration is shorter at higher power?

All strobes work that way.

[stu46]

Oops..got it backwards. AB flash duration is faster at higher power. Past my bedtime...lol

[PocketNinja]

Oops..got it backwards. AB flash duration is faster at higher power. Past my bedtime...lol

AB Max will work different. At full power it will be fast and taper off, then get even faster one stop later, taper off a bit, be even faster one stop later, and taper off down to 1/128. Looks like they put the 1600, 800, and 400 capacitors to do this, and improved all three slightly.

[stu46]

The current AB strobes operate as I posted above. I saw that "step" graph for the power output of the AB Max. Very interesting.

[antricacy]

The Honolulu POTN Hale Motto: "The More the Merrier". I'm fairly certain everybody else would not object if you brought some friends along.

I'm bringing my two girls. Their names are "Wundeethree" and "Wundee S. three". Oh, and their little kid sister "tendee" to play with my son.;)

I've been having baby fever. You sure you want to bring your kids along? :p

So what's the deal with parking? Can I drive myself?

[stu46]

Lincoln will be carpooling if you're interested. If not, the later you arrive, the harder to find parking. Depending how tomorrow goes and how I'm feeling, I'd like to get there 0630 and do some sunrise pics. With and without strobe(s).

[tiarehi]

been a tough week so far. Can't make it that early!!!

[phocalphobe]

Look for a white pop up canopy and a blue pop up canopy siamesed together. It will probably be me and my son sitting in the shade under them.

Norris, I'm assuming we're to have one big meal at lunch time and then hit-n-run hot dogs, brats and snackies on both sides of that?

[tiarehi]

Wendo - sounds good, I am planning to relax and take a swim to enjoy this hot summer.

[PocketNinja]

Lincoln will be carpooling if you're interested. If not, the later you arrive, the harder to find parking. Depending how tomorrow goes and how I'm feeling, I'd like to get there 0630 and do some sunrise pics. With and without strobe(s).

Hate to drag you out of bed even earlier but sunrise is at 5:50

[tiarehi]

Definitely that early, I will be still in bed... just a quick question, where is the parking entrance? I have a slight idea, but just want to confirm, is it the lot on the left before the light at corner intersection foodland when coming from Haleiwa? or the one right after?

Haven't been in the north shore side for while.

Thanks.

[stu46]

Hate to drag you out of bed even earlier but sunrise is at 5:50

Yea. Not sure what I was thinking when I posted that. :lol:

[Linkzi]

Here's a google view of the area. I'd prefer sharks cove because it has more stuff to photograph with that huge tide pool in view.

[Ainoko]

Uggggh I completely forgot about this... I planned a BBQ at my place for the same day!

Looks like I won't be able to make it =[

[Ainoko]

How many of you guys are gunna be there early? I could go up at like 10, and be back in time for my BBQ at 2...

[Linkzi]

Start your BBQ later! I'm planning on leaving earlier than 9:00 since I'm not working today and can leave from home. I'll try and make it there by 9:00.

[tiarehi]

Linkzi - thanks for the map, better understanding now about Three Tables and Shark Coves.

I have been to shark coves before, so +1 for that location.

Edit: Anyone bringing plates, cups, and forks? will check if I have any left once I get home.

[phocalphobe]

Linkzi - thanks for the map, better understanding now about Three Tables and Shark Coves.

I have been to shark coves before, so +1 for that location.

Edit: Anyone bringing plates, cups, and forks? will check if I have any left once I get home.

Shark's Cove it is. I will try for a spot that overlooks the Cove. If not then whatever I can find.

UPDATE: look for two white canopies siamesed together and not a blue one and a white one. My blue one broke one of its legs last month and I forgot about that. I'll try to fix it today and bring it anyway just in case.

Norris, I have plates,( you know, the BIG ones) ;) forks and cups and I will bring them with me.

Hey John, please do come if you can if only for a little while as I have a coup'la bags of Brat's for you to take to your BBQ later that day. They're Johnsonville pre-grilled brats so all's you gott'a do is warm them up.;)

Hopefully I will be there before the sun rises, as I need a timed dawning for a slide show I'm putting together. I already have a good sunset sequence to end the show.

So if anybody else has the urge, I will probably be there at dawn.

[tiarehi]

Wendo, thanks for all your effort, you are hardcore!!!

[phocalphobe]

Wendo, thanks for all your effort, you are hardcore!!!

Eh, everybody's pitching in. I'm just doing my share "the way I'm used to.":D

[Linkzi]

Wendo - You can just set up one canopy and when I arrive, we can joint ours together. That way, if you leave earlier, we have at least one up.

I have been tasked to buy the NoDoubt tickets tomorrow at opening time of 9:00am. Last time I did Journey, it took a half hour to get in. Now I will be leaving @ 9:30 arrive @ 10:30. The tickets are $87 total each seat from the general floor to nose bleed sections.

[stu46]

Lincoln, No need to bring your canopy. I'll bring my 10'x20' EZ Corner and two folding tables.

[Linkzi]

Wow, 10x20!

Update:
I'll be leaving early. I'm bringing my laptop and Hele card. If no signal available there, my wife will buy the tickets. I'll leave as early as possible now, but not in the dark.

[Samanax]

I have been tasked to buy the NoDoubt tickets tomorrow at opening time of 9:00am. Last time I did Journey, it took a half hour to get in. Now I will be leaving @ 9:30 arrive @ 10:30. The tickets are $87 total each seat from the general floor to nose bleed sections.We stood in line last week Saturday for the first NoDoubt concert...got a pair of tickets ($79 each for the first show) in the nosebleed section, but at least we're facing the stage. My wife really wants to go to this concert.

:) Chris

[Linkzi]

Wow! Chris you are rockin! The tickets are $78 plus $9.20 per ticket convenience charge or some fancy name for the Ticket Master charge. The floor is general seating so it will be crazy down there. We want the risers or lodges, then nose bleed last.

[Linkzi]

I'm bringing 2 extra masks and snorkels. Bring reef shoes or tubbies for the tide pool. I'm also bringing a bike for a cruz to Waimea Bay; there is a bike path from there.

[phocalphobe]

I hereby nominate myself the offical POTN Meet XX Camp Sitter. I will stay and keep an eye on the gear if any of you experience the need to explore the surrounding countryside 'cuz I already been there done that in this area. Plus I need to catch up on some rest time that I haven't seen in awhile.

My laptop is good for four hours uptime and it has a hood and sits on a tripod so the screen can be viewed in direct sunlight if need be.

Also, if anybody wants to mess with direct view function from camera to laptop for real time dead on focusing I'll have it set up that way in the morning.

[Linkzi]

we'll rotate in shifts, I will also bring my cot for anyone to use.

[stu46]

Can't find the tables. I think my brother let someone borrow them.

Got the canopy, grill, charcoal loaded up. Charging the batteries. Just gotta finish packing the gear. Alarm is set for 0500, but can't say how many times I'll hit the snooze:lol:

[Linkzi]

I'm loaded too, I'm bringing a table and a small weber with charcoal.

[stu46]

The Weber I have is the large one and picked up charcoal from Costco since I ran out last week.

[antricacy]

I think sunrise is too early for me. Maybe I'll Google Map how to drive there. I'm thinking 11-12 is a good time. Can I get yo NUMBAS? Haha :D

[tiarehi]

I will be chilling in the tide pool as well.

Antricacy, you got a pm!

Thanks

[Ainoko]

Uggggh well I'll get up early and see how I feel. I've got your numbers I think. Bringing my hammock fosho.

[Superficialodds]

Can't make it, need to attend the UH graduation.

[aiea1]

I have loaded the Suv with everything. I packed up all the camera stuff except the 24-70 and tube extentions. leaving before 8 Am. See ya out there

[aiea1]

If you didn't attend, look at some of the things you missed today :)

Wendo cooking at the BBQ

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3614/3537243075_c6abfe8185_o.jpg

Wendo's son fireing up the brickets

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3537279711_ca5c860384_o.jpg

Shrimps are ready to eat
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3614/3537280153_e5cd28b13b.jpg

Steaks ready to eat
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2384/3537280389_cc15775d46.jpgL

[tiarehi]

Mahalo EVERYONE who came out, this meet was ONO, thanks again!

Nice seeing John again, and meeting new face, An!

Note: wendo, I will pm you the recipe tomorrow.

[ZENGHOST]

Yeah, had a great time even though I was there only a few hours. Sorry I missed John and David but it was great to meet Wendo and his son and An as well. Sorry I didn't get to talk to you too much before you had to go, An. Hope you got to try a lot of lenses out.

I seriously need to stay away from Wendo's 600mm before I start thinking about selling my car to buy one. Managed to avoid Norris' 50L but I'm guessing I'll see it again soon.

Good times as usual, great sunset that we kinda missed, but still got some great after sunset pics. I got some time to relax a bit before a really long day tomorrow so that was nice. Now it's time to sleep--gotta be at work by 7am tomorrow morning.

[Ainoko]

Sorry to shoot-n-scoot guys! But thanks for letting me use all those primes! Really makes me itch for a new lens...
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/jnakatsu/IMG_6876-Edit-2.jpg

[Ainoko]

Sorry I missed some of you guys! I'm gunna plan another meet for sometime this summer when I get back from Seattle.

David- That 5D and 14L are a deadly combo!

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/jnakatsu/IMG_6865-Edit.jpg

[ishida]

pretty bummed i didn't make this one. was up at 4:30 to get to work and ended up staying till noon.... came home and slept for 2 hours... :(

looking forward to everyone's photos

[motion_projekt]

pretty bummed i didn't make this one. was up at 4:30 to get to work and ended up staying till noon.... came home and slept for 2 hours... :(

looking forward to everyone's photos

i'm pretty bummed too. i had alot of stuff to take care of on this end.

needed to clean out my desk at Ka Leo. Also been preparing to start at the Advertiser.

so stoked! can;t wait! look for my byline in the newspaper after June 1! hehe.

so whos plannin the next one? :-)

[Linkzi]

Had a great time today. Mahalo everyone for the hospitality and the great food! Here are some of the sunset shots.

Two Stacked GND, .9 hard, and .9 soft.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2083/3538505194_57b21c06c8_o.jpg

A LR2 preset called Sepia-NIK capture.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3538505266_4c48f8ac4c_o.jpg

Had to flash this couple.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2062/3538505350_99ae080025_o.jpg

[ishida]

looks like the sunset was great from the ns. i went to take sunset photos at portlock and was disappointed, i've seen much better ones from there.

[motion_projekt]

great images lincoln! hehe. flashing ducks i see! :P cool!

[stu46]

John - Great shot of Wendo at the grill.
Lincoln - Awesome shot of the tide pool.

[stu46]

Wendo testing out the new PWs.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2003/3537794063_44bd37e930_o.jpg

Lincoln hard at work.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2182/3537794005_32cd0c1639_o.jpg

The Photographer's Starter Kit
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2174/3537794133_3c0afe1278_o.jpg

Mandatory pic of Kyllie
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3537793949_09015921f8_o.jpg

[Samanax]

Managed to avoid Norris' 50L but I'm guessing I'll see it again soon.Norris got the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens? Wow...

[tiarehi]

Norris got the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens? Wow...

Long story short, YES, I was also surprised when you got the 70-200mm F2.8L IS :D, congratz!

[Linkzi]

Sorry to shoot-n-scoot guys! But thanks for letting me use all those primes! Really makes me itch for a new lens...
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/jnakatsu/IMG_6876-Edit-2.jpg

Cool shot, this looks like it was shot in a Studio. An example of overpowering the sun.

Dave - You really made those food shots look ONO!!

Shawn - Great candids.

[tiarehi]

John - nice framing! glad you had fun playing with the PRIMES!!!
Shon - Luv those candid shots, those long range primes have so much beautiful bokeh...
Linkzi - your landscape shots are so amazing, it has the "WOW" effect in them.
Dave - the 14mm is an awesome wide angle, the food looks DELICIOUS.

Some shots of the BBQ:

#1 - borrow david's 14mm on 5D:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3540293118_a529a684b9_o.jpg

#2 - Taken with 600mm
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/3539492691_65b253b036_o.jpg

#3 - 50L with 5D
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2271/3540296212_cf3099ec9d_o.jpg

The rest can be found here: slideshow (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lwn/sets/72157618280222427/show/)

Mahalo.

[stu46]

Norris - #2 = win...:lol:

[motion_projekt]

Norris - #2 = win...:lol:

i second that! hehehe.

[aiea1]

Bad Boys :eek::lol::o

[stu46]

David - Thanks for the bounce card! I'll test it out tonight.

[antricacy]

It was great meeting everyone! Thanks for all the food, company, and sharing! It's fun playing paparazzi with Wendo's telephoto zoom lenses :D The 70-200mm f/2.8 IS is next on my "to splurge on list!"

Lincoln - Thanks for letting me borrow the colorimeter! I have to try it out tonight.

Can the images and EXIF data speak for themselves? If not, go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/antricacy/sets/72157618383795568/). Straight out of cam and LR (no editing):

#1:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3540088475_bff8b2d599_o.jpg

#2:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3540088317_c746d8d46e_o.jpg

#3:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2397/3540898610_1ca7eb6b5f_o.jpg

#4:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2349/3540898736_4f419173db_o.jpg

#5:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3540898198_911c69950d_o.jpg

#6:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2251/3540087519_f1cc1af182_o.jpg

[stu46]

Nice candids. I have very few pictures of me and my daughter cause I'm always behind the camera.

[Linkzi]

Norris - I was wondering why you were on that 600mm for a long time. :shock: That DOF is nuts on your 50!

Ann - Nice job. I like those shots of Kyllie. It is so fun shooting toddlers; they are too cute and the facial expressions are priceless.

[tommy52]

looks like u guys had a good time
great shots
especially the booty pic.... now thats what i call the money shot!

[phocalphobe]

Wow, awesome shots everybody!

Here's the sunset shots that you guys took tha ended up on my memcard.

I don't know who took what (except for the few that are obviously mine) so give yourselves credit for each.

1. Mr. Crabs - (Box Crab)
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/twotoetim/dis-n-dat/BoxCrab-Close-Crop.jpg

2. Patrick - (unknown species)
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/twotoetim/dis-n-dat/Patrick-Crop.jpg

3. Norris bravely defying gravity
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/twotoetim/dis-n-dat/Norris-Sunset-Shot-2.jpg

4. "Chance'um Handsome" Shon
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/twotoetim/dis-n-dat/Shon-Sunset-Shot.jpg

5. "Da Man" Stacie (spl?)
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/twotoetim/dis-n-dat/Stacey-Sunset.jpg

6' "Flying Toejams" Kanoa
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/twotoetim/dis-n-dat/Kanoas-Kick.jpg

7."The Crew"
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/twotoetim/dis-n-dat/Sunset-Grp-Shot-1.jpg

[stu46]

#6 is awesome!

[tiarehi]

Linkzi - you should try it next :D
Wendo - nice series...
An - fav is #5.

[phocalphobe]

Shon's Setup. Shot taken by Shon.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/twotoetim/dis-n-dat/Shons-Setup-2web.jpg

[tiarehi]

that beauty dish is pretty cool, like how the light was diffused.

[Samanax]

Shon's Setup. Shot taken by Shon.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/twotoetim/dis-n-dat/Shons-Setup-2web.jpgCool shot...I like seeing the boom in action.

Hey, you guys got any more candid shots of the people who attended this meet? I really enjoy looking at candid shots.

[antricacy]

Hey, you guys got any more candid shots of the people who attended this meet? I really enjoy looking at candid shots.

Stalker.. hehe :p I might have some more. I'll have to check.

[Samanax]

Stalker.. hehe :p LOL...yeah, most of the shots I take at these meets are candids...I like to take pictures of what everyone else is doing. I can't seem to get into the artsy stuff. I like doing strobist stuff at home though.

Man, I really wanted to put my new EF 85mm f/1.8 USM and EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM to the test at this last meet, but had to move furniture and stuff to keep the wife happy. But at least the new LCD TV is setup now...just gotta order the digital cable and HDTV. Gotta keep the wife happy.

[motion_projekt]

LOL...yeah, most of the shots I take at these meets are candids...I like to take pictures of what everyone else is doing. I can't seem to get into the artsy stuff. I like doing strobist stuff at home though.

you can "get into the artsy stuff"

just compose your photos that way. its not enough to just record whats going on...but to create images taht tell a story...and are visually interesting. hehe.

:)

[motion_projekt]

Stalker.. hehe :p I might have some more. I'll have to check.

why have i not seen any photos of you yet? :P hehehe.

[antricacy]

I like to hide behind the camera and food.

[motion_projekt]

hehehe. :-)

[stu46]

One more of Lincoln. Playing with the 85L?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3556320394_4f880da882_o.jpg

[Linkzi]

Dang, I need more sun!