BrainStorming For the Next New York Meet

[MDJAK]

My peabrain is always working overtime. I figure, this last meet at Birds of Prey was a mini success, in that we had SIX (6) members show, and we actually met a stealth member there. Can't remember his name.


So, for the next meet, why not you people contribute ideas and dates to this thread (man,o,man, I can see this going absolutely nowhere already). I see this as a fabulous idea that's really going to take off. It knows no bounds.

There you have it. Let the fountainhead/wellhead of ideas spring forth:

You have the floor.

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[nicksan]

Why don't you take one for the team and get on that ATV, do some silly tricks on it and fall right on over?

We'll have a little contest to decide who got the best picture of you in unbearable pain.

That ought to be a very popular meet.

:D:lol:;)

[MDJAK]

Why don't you take one for the team and get on that ATV, do some silly tricks on it and fall right on over?

We'll have a little contest to decide who got the best picture of you in unbearable pain.

That ought to be a very popular meet.

:D:lol:;)

If it gets them to come, as the mountain does for Mohammed, I'll do it. :lol:

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[Calzinger]

Does anyone wanna do any shooting this Sunday (or Saturday if preferable)? The weather forecast for this weekend is looking fantastic so far.

I don't really know what we can shoot. Maybe the NYBG or BBG? Hell, we could even just run around doing some street shooting, and, of course, hit up Wo Hop afterwards. I love shooting on Mulberry towards Canal, always some great street ops - plenty of color, plenty of people, life.

By the way, that Coney Island Mermaid Parade that Pio mentioned some time ago is on Saturday, June 20th. I'll be up at Cornell for the weekend, but maybe it's something worth checking out? Still debating whether or not it'll even be worth it to take my 1/8000" 40D with me upstate. ;)

[EiTheL]

I'm free this weekend, and two of my friends may be able to join.

and on Saturday there's a multicultural festival in brooklyn
http://www.brooklynpride.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=59

and the pride parade down 5th ave on june 28th

[amd is the best]

I'd love to meet up sometime. Are the majority of the NYS meets in NYC?

[EiTheL]

Well I live in NYC, and I'm 16 so I can only take the metro north for upstate stuff, but thats it.

[Autonomous]

I was thinkin maybe we could all chip in and rent a model from modelmayhem and let's shoot together in Brooklyn bridge. I think it'd be good

[nicksan]

That's where it's convenient, however I am not opposed to a meet outside of NYC, which is what we had this past weekend at Brewster, NY.

This weekend is out of the question for me.

I'd love to meet up sometime. Are the majority of the NYS meets in NYC?

[vtecnturbo]

I'm in lower Westchester about 20 mins from manhattan. I have to work at 12am starting on sunday but Im more then willing if we can agree on a place and time

[Palladium]

I posted this in a seperate thread but I think it got overlooked by the NY crowd - Scott Kelby 2nd annual Worldwide Photo-Walk Day July 18th 2009

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=707352

[MDJAK]

That's where it's convenient, however I am not opposed to a meet outside of NYC, which is what we had this past weekend at Brewster, NY.

This weekend is out of the question for me.

Pansie!

I posted this in a seperate thread but I think it got overlooked by the NY crowd - Scott Kelby 2nd annual Worldwide Photo-Walk Day July 18th 2009

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=707352

It didn't get overlooked. I saw it. Not sure why I don't want to do it. I probably should. I went to a photo scavenger hunt a few months back and it sucked.

[MDJAK]

Well I live in NYC, and I'm 16 so I can only take the metro north for upstate stuff, but thats it.


16? Be sure to get your mommy's permission to hang with the big boys. ;) :lol:

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[EiTheL]

16? Be sure to get your mommy's permission to hang with the big boys. ;) :lol:

me

Ehh, its fine, as long as I come back home in one piece, shes fine with it XD

Also i'm going to the photo walk, the only one available is the photo district one

http://worldwidephotowalk.com/new-york-photo-district-ny-usa/

[Calzinger]

I've never heard of these photo walks. Are they even worth it? Seems like it'd turn out to be just a bunch of big douche bags with excessively enormous lenses walking through the city taking up the entire street. Now that I read that again, sounds like my kind of day! :D ;)

Would anyone rather just meet for a small street shoot? I already mentioned Chinatown/Little Italy; there's plenty to shoot there. Or do we need something totally epic?

[EiTheL]

@Calzinger, well the one I posted up just now only has me and my friend in it so far, so no douche bags in the group so far (or so I think XD).

If we all sign up for the same photo walk, there won't be much other people since this one was set up late.

[nicksan]

You callin' MDJAK a douche bag?
Yeah...I agree with you.

Epic...like in watching MDJAK fall on his arse flipping his ATV over?

Hell yes!
:lol:

I've never heard of these photo walks. Are they even worth it? Seems like it'd turn out to be just a bunch of big douche bags with excessively enormous lenses walking through the city taking up the entire street. Now that I read that again, sounds like my kind of day! :D ;)

Would anyone rather just meet for a small street shoot? I already mentioned Chinatown/Little Italy; there's plenty to shoot there. Or do we need something totally epic?

[Calzinger]

Oh, I was worried that these photo walks turn into big groups of tourist-like fools that get too much attention. I'd much rather do something more casual, talk about photo gear and the like and just take a few snaps. Maybe I'll look into one of these walks.

We're all a bunch of douche bags. Anyone who spends thousands on a few pieces of curvy glass is an uber douche bag. :D :D

[EiTheL]

We're all a bunch of douche bags. Anyone who spends thousands on a few pieces of curvy glass is an uber douche bag. :D :D

I concur ^^

[nicksan]

Speak for yourself my friend.

MDJAK and myself spend tens of thousands of dollars on curvy glass so that takes us out of douche bag territory and into the galatically stupid realm.

Chris, you are so insulting sometimes...short changing us like that.

:lol:
Oh, I was worried that these photo walks turn into big groups of tourist-like fools that get too much attention. I'd much rather do something more casual, talk about photo gear and the like and just take a few snaps. Maybe I'll look into one of these walks.

We're all a bunch of douche bags. Anyone who spends thousands on a few pieces of curvy glass is an uber douche bag. :D :D

[MDJAK]

Yeah, Chris, don't dare bring us down to the level of thousands. I'm probably well north of FIFTY LARGE, VERY LARGE in camera equipment, and loving it.

As to Chinatown, sounds great, especially since Nicky won't be able to make it. He'd probably insist on ordering in his native Philipino tongue anyway as the waiters were jabbing chopsticks in his eyeballs. :lol:

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[Calzinger]

As to Chinatown, sounds great, especially since Nicky won't be able to make it. He'd probably insist on ordering in his native Philipino tongue anyway as the waiters were jabbing chopsticks in his eyeballs. :lol:
Go for this Sunday? I can give Andrew a call. I'm sure he'd enjoy a trip to B&H too.

[EiTheL]

I can come, and I need to go to B&H too, but I don't have the money yet =_=

[shomat]

I've never been interested in the Scott Kelby photowalks either. I get a vibe that they're hyper-organized and deep down ultimately an advertising venture. Count me out.

Otherwise, photowalking is my style. The trips to Ellis Island, the Botanical Garden and such are my speed - I don't have the patience nor interest for strobist/model-mayhem stuff.

[MDJAK]

I've never been interested in the Scott Kelby photowalks either. I get a vibe that they're hyper-organized and deep down ultimately an advertising venture. Count me out.

Otherwise, photowalking is my style. The trips to Ellis Island, the Botanical Garden and such are my speed - I don't have the patience nor interest for strobist/model-mayhem stuff.

Why don't you tell it like it is for once. It's not the patience, nor is it the interest, it's just a total lack of talent on your part. Come clean, bud. :lol: ;)

[MDJAK]

I can come, and I need to go to B&H too, but I don't have the money yet =_=

Uh-oh, another brokester. Watch your wallets, fellas. :lol: ;)

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[MDJAK]

Speak for yourself my friend.

MDJAK and myself spend tens of thousands of dollars on curvy glass so that takes us out of douche bag territory and into the galatically stupid realm.

Chris, you are so insulting sometimes...short changing us like that.

:lol:

Hey, watch who you callin' stupid, you dummy. I resemble that remark.

:lol:

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[EiTheL]

Uh-oh, another brokester. Watch your wallets, fellas. :lol: ;)

me

Well I left my charger for my camera in MA...

Actually, do you think I should stick with AA's (I have a battery magazine with the grip) or buy a new charger?

EDIT: I have like a 48 pack of AA's... and I left the charger at my dorm for the summer ._.

[Calzinger]

Well I left my charger for my camera in MA...

Actually, do you think I should stick with AA's (I have a battery magazine with the grip) or buy a new charger?

EDIT: I have like a 48 pack of AA's... and I left the charger at my dorm for the summer ._.
The amount of shots you can take using fully charged AAs in the catridge is embarassing at best, but if it's only temporary, I don't see the need to buy a new charger. Just be prepared to bring a bunch of spares, you'll be needing 'em especially if you're trigger happy.

[RichNY]

Speak for yourself my friend.

MDJAK and myself spend tens of thousands of dollars on curvy glass so that takes us out of douche bag territory and into the galatically stupid realm.

Chris, you are so insulting sometimes...short changing us like that.

:lol:

I guess that makes me intergalatically stupid ;)

[MDJAK]

Speak for yourself my friend.

MDJAK and myself spend tens of thousands of dollars on curvy glass so that takes us out of douche bag territory and into the galatically stupid realm.

Chris, you are so insulting sometimes...short changing us like that.

:lol:

Speak for yourself, you INCONSIDERATE bastard. :lol:

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[EiTheL]

sooo are we doing anything O_o"

[nicksan]

Sooooo....Mr. MDJAK, Calzainger, and cousin...how did the 3 stooges meet go? How was the 3-some? Nice and sloppy?

Where are the pics? I didn't mention anything about only being allowed to post up good quality pics...so gitty up people!

[Calzinger]

Sooooo....Mr. MDJAK, Calzainger, and cousin...how did the 3 stooges meet go? How was the 3-some? Nice and sloppy?

Where are the pics? I didn't mention anything about only being allowed to post up good quality pics...so gitty up people!
Uber sloppy ;)

Well I'm sitting in my friends dorm room right now, uploading pics to POTN. LAME!

[MDJAK]

Sooooo....Mr. MDJAK, Calzainger, and cousin...how did the 3 stooges meet go? How was the 3-some? Nice and sloppy?

Where are the pics? I didn't mention anything about only being allowed to post up good quality pics...so gitty up people!

What in tarnation you be tawking about? There wrnt no meet, ya dolt, ya. I never met these peoples in my lifetime.

Sheesh, what a dummy. :razz:

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[Calzinger]

about 12in away from the building in the latter shot

[Calzinger]

classic

Any game for the Bronx Zoo next weekend?

Oh well, off to get hit-sticked. :D

[nicksan]

I can't even see MDJAK...he blends in well with the background with his gray shirt and hair. He's in camo even if he's not wearing any.

Neat!:lol:
classic

Any game for the Bronx Zoo next weekend?

Oh well, off to get hit-sticked. :D

[nicksan]

I may be able to do it on Sunday. Saturday I've got a baby shower to shoot. Woo hoo...:rolleyes::(
classic

Any game for the Bronx Zoo next weekend?

Oh well, off to get hit-sticked. :D

[nicksan]

Oh, and BTW...good stuff Chris.

And as usual, nothing from MDJAK...and I'm guessing that's what he got. NOTHING.:lol:
about 12in away from the building in the latter shot

[Calzinger]

I can't even see MDJAK...he blends in well with the background with his gray shirt and hair. He's in camo even if he's not wearing any.
Why do you think Drew was totally ignoring him? He didn't even know he was there.

[MDJAK]

about 12in away from the building in the latter shot

Uh, tell it like it is. More like two and a half feet away? :lol:

http://www.pbase.com/image/114086072.jpg

[MDJAK]

Why do you think Drew was totally ignoring him? He didn't even know he was there.

Yeah, the only reason they keep me around is so they don't get totally lost in the big canyons that make up New Yawk. I took them to the Crumpler store. The highlight of the day. ;)

[MDJAK]

and then they forced me to buy an Arc'Teryx Gore Pro Shell for FOUR HUNDRED BUCKS. I coulda bought a new flash at B&H for that kind'a dough. :oops:

[MDJAK]

http://www.pbase.com/image/114086392.jpg

[MDJAK]

http://www.pbase.com/image/114086490.jpg

Some of us shoot other things besides buildings.

[MDJAK]

B&H as seen through the 14mm
http://www.pbase.com/image/114086524.jpg

[MDJAK]

I may be able to do it on Sunday. Saturday I've got a baby shower to shoot. Woo hoo...:rolleyes::(

Then Saturday it is. :lol:

[amd is the best]

B&H as seen through the 14mm
http://www.pbase.com/image/114086524.jpg

Great store! Stood close to the same number myself.

[MDJAK]

Great store! Stood close to the same number myself.

Store, what store? That's Nicksan's house. :lol:

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[amd is the best]

Haha, are there any open rooms?

[Calzinger]

Uh, tell it like it is. More like two and a half feet away? :lol:

http://www.pbase.com/image/114086072.jpg
Hey you, I was standing while I took the shot that I posted. FAIL. :D

[nicksan]

That flash must have come in handy for that shot.
Another example of MDJAK giving terrible advice to others...Flash or bust.:lol:;):lol:

Hey you, I was standing while I took the shot that I posted. FAIL. :D

[MDJAK]

Calzinger neither needs nor takes my advice, sonny. And his cousin was holding another flash as a slave so two is better than one, you dolt. :lol:

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[MDJAK]

Hey you, I was standing while I took the shot that I posted. FAIL. :D


All I know is there was a big brown stain on the sidewalk after you got up.

Now, I ain't sayin' what it was caused by or whether it was there before you squatted. Cause I don't rightly know. :lol: :razz:

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[nicksan]

So when are you going to start up another brainfarting...I mean...brainstorming for the next NY meet thread?

Calzinger neither needs nor takes my advice, sonny. And his cousin was holding another flash as a slave so two is better than one, you dolt. :lol:

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[MDJAK]

So when are you going to start up another brainfarting...I mean...brainstorming for the next NY meet thread?


You'll be the last to know. We don't need talented photographers attending these meets, thank you very much.:mad:

[nicksan]

You must be mistaking me for someone else.

Don't be insulting me by calling me a talented photographer.

I am a gear collector. As simple as that. Remember? Just like you my senile friend. Don't mix me up with the wanna be gear collectors who can only take pretty photos with their not-so-worth gear collection. (like that Tamron TC totin' Calzinger. Tamron? TAMRON? Everybody knows a true gear collector would only own Canon equipment. That Calzinger. All talent, no gear...)

The nerves!

:lol:
You'll be the last to know. We don't need talented photographers attending these meets, thank you very much.:mad:

[Calzinger]

We still tentative for the zoo this Sunday?

[nicksan]

This Sunday is a no go for me.
I got shoots Saturday and Sunday...the kind that doesn't pay, thanks to a wife that likes to volunteer my talent...for collecting gear that is.:lol:

We still tentative for the zoo this Sunday?

[MDJAK]

You must be mistaking me for someone else.

Don't be insulting me by calling me a talented photographer.

I am a gear collector. As simple as that. Remember? Just like you my senile friend. Don't mix me up with the wanna be gear collectors who can only take pretty photos with their not-so-worth gear collection. (like that Tamron TC totin' Calzinger. Tamron? TAMRON? Everybody knows a true gear collector would only own Canon equipment. That Calzinger. All talent, no gear...)

The nerves!

:lol:

Tamron? I thought it was a Quantaray.

Can't make it Sunday? What's a matta, got tend to your wifey's garden and plant some lillies, you pansy? :lol:

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[EiTheL]

I can make it anytime anyday until june 8th which is when my job starts.

BTW lets set up a google groups? so the finalized events can be broadcasted to ppl who don't regularly check the thread/new threads

We can also use the calender there to see when who is free

[Autonomous]

dude, don't bother doing all these complicated stuff with the old men, they won't have an idea what you're talking about lol.

plus, why are you so eager for this meet? there's nothing fun :lol:

[EiTheL]

LOL well these old men know a lot and it might rub off on me :P
and its fun to see these old men bickering (If by old men you mean MDJAK and nicksan)

[Calzinger]

BTW lets set up a google groups? so the finalized events can be broadcasted to ppl who don't regularly check the thread/new threads

We can also use the calender there to see when who is free
There's an idea if you want an epic meet. I dunno, but I'm more game for something rather chill and casual. I feel like those big meets turn into elementary school cafeterias full of nothing but cliques.

[EiTheL]

well whats the biggest NY meet that was hosted by POTN?
from the looks of this thread, its no more then 10 really

We can put a limit on the amount of people who come? or we can have different groups of mebbie 5? idk.. that's getting too intricate, I'm not sure if there's a lot of people to begin with

[Calzinger]

Dude, if you want to hold a big meet, be my guest. I'm just saying it isn't my thing.

I'm sure you could find plenty of people here that'd like to join. But you can't expect people to meet nowhere at a random time to shoot nothing. Set up a specific meet and see what kind of feedback you get. I already gave you mine.

[EiTheL]

I don't have any ideas on a meet, I was hoping one of u guys had one :P

[Calzinger]

The most recent idea I had was the Bronx Zoo, also considered the NYBG or BBG. I'm still debating whether or not I'm gonna go this weekend.

[MDJAK]

Holy Nipple, Batman, it's freezing me out in here.

Google? Calendar? Groups of five?

As former President Bush once said when asked if he even knew how to use the internet: In his best Texas drawl: "I've used THE Google." I used it for maps and stuff.

Like he couldn't get a map from the Pentagon.

Anyway, Ethel, you young whippersnapper, don't be messin' with my man Calzinger or me and Nicky will put a serious hurtin' on you. We'll open a can of whoop ass on you the likes of which you've never seen. :lol: ;)

So take a back seat, little girl, Ethel, and let the big boys arrange things. And if you're lucky, very lucky, we'll let you join us and share the wealth of knowledge we possess, which in my case can fit in the rear cap of a 2x TC which I never will give Nicky. :lol:

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[MDJAK]

This Sunday is a no go for me.
I got shoots Saturday and Sunday...the kind that doesn't pay, thanks to a wife that likes to volunteer my talent...for collecting gear that is.:lol:


pantywaist.

[Calzinger]

As former President Bush once said when asked if he even knew how to use the internet: In his best Texas drawl: "I've used THE Google." I used it for maps and stuff.

Like he couldn't get a map from the Pentagon.
**** I just read the transcript and couldn't even give the bastard credit for "the google maps". I almost miss that man... "YOU'RE EITHER WITH US OR AGAINST US!". Hell, he'd probably mistake the North Koreans for big fans of fireworks and send our dear Hawaiians voiding their bowels.

Anyway, Ethel, you young whippersnapper, don't be messin' with my man Calzinger or me and Nicky will put a serious hurtin' on you. We'll open a can of whoop ass on you the likes of which you've never seen. :lol: ;)
I might go with beer instead of whoop ass, but hey, whatever makes ya happy.

So take a back seat, little girl, Ethel, and let the big boys arrange things. And if you're lucky, very lucky, we'll let you join us and share the wealth of knowledge we possess, which in my case can fit in the rear cap of a 2x TC which I never will give Nicky. :lol:
I sure hope it's a Canon rear lens cap... ;)

[MDJAK]

quantaray rules.

[nicksan]

Big time...
:lol:
quantaray rules.

[nicksan]

Can't make it this weekend, and I'll be in Chicago on July 4th weekend. Otherwise, I'm game.

The most recent idea I had was the Bronx Zoo, also considered the NYBG or BBG. I'm still debating whether or not I'm gonna go this weekend.

[nicksan]

I'll have you know that I did end up purchasing the rear cap from B&H. Ironically, I kinda like having the 2x attached to the 1.4x TC. Actually makes it easier to carry around that way.

And yes, professionals only use Canon TC's...:lol:;)



So take a back seat, little girl, Ethel, and let the big boys arrange things. And if you're lucky, very lucky, we'll let you join us and share the wealth of knowledge we possess, which in my case can fit in the rear cap of a 2x TC which I never will give Nicky. :lol:

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[Calzinger]

Ironically, I kinda like having the 2x attached to the 1.4x TC.
Wait, you can stack Canon TCs? I thought they have that aroused front element.

[nicksan]

Yes, I get aroused when I use my 200L.
Oh wait...OT right there.

Actually, the 2x TC has a recessed rear element, so I can stack the 1.4x TC into the 2X TC. Pretty convenient way of carrying the TC's. Not like I had a choice before b/c MDJAK, aka Deadbeat TC-cap guy omitted that item when he sold me his dog-drool glazed 2X TC. Maybe he just forgot...being that he's like 72...wait...87.

Ooooh...now I am getting really aroused.:lol:



Wait, you can stack Canon TCs? I thought they have that aroused from element.

[nicksan]

Oh yeah...real men use Canon TC's...in case you didn't get that the first, second, or the third time.

Just ask MDJAK...wait...he uses a Nikon. Forget it then...
:lol:
Wait, you can stack Canon TCs? I thought they have that aroused from element.

[MDJAK]

Can't make it this weekend, and I'll be in Chicago on July 4th weekend. Otherwise, I'm game.

You ain't got no game, dude. :lol:

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[nicksan]

Oh yeah...I forgot.
We don't got game. We got gear...and that's all that matters correct my social security collecting friend?:lol:

You ain't got no game, dude. :lol:

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[Calzinger]

Oh yeah...real men use Canon TC's...in case you didn't get that the first, second, or the third time.

Just ask MDJAK...wait...he uses a Nikon. Forget it then...
Now that just makes way too much sense. What kind of punk kid wouldn't buy something branded Quantaray? Sounds like they'd sell solar panels or something.

You men and your egos and your Canons and your cannons and your obsessions with each others Canons and cannons... :D ;)

[Calzinger]

Thought I'd share a few pics from my trip upstate last week, only ended up taking like nine shots the whole time.

Shot with a sigma 24-70 2.8 non-HSM (the old one), easily the worst lens ever made ever. This thing could benefit from a permanently mounted front cap so I wouldn't end up wasting time taking the lens with me everywhere thinking it'd actually leave me with usable shots. I've never used a lens whose idea of attained AF is a shot of a landscape at MFD. Sigma FAIL.

[nicksan]

9 shots?

Obviously you are not from the spray and pray...then spray and pray...then scream out some choice words for the lack of a single decent shot...then spray and pray...school like me and MDJAK. Efficiency is overrated. I mean if we were meant to carefully think about the shot and shoot, well, we wouldn't have 16GB CF cards now would we? Ain't that right MDJAK? You tell 'em!

A non focusing non HSM Sigma...sounds like a bunch of excuses to me. Get back to me when you are actually able to wield the 50L buddy!

;):lol:

Thought I'd share a few pics from my trip upstate last week, only ended up taking like nine shots the whole time.

Shot with a sigma 24-70 2.8 non-HSM (the old one), easily the worst lens ever made ever. This thing could benefit from a permanently mounted front cap so I wouldn't end up wasting time taking the lens with me everywhere thinking it'd actually leave me with usable shots. I've never used a lens whose idea of attained AF is a shot of a landscape at MFD. Sigma FAIL.

[MDJAK]

Oh yeah...I forgot.
We don't got game. We got gear...and that's all that matters correct my social security collecting friend?:lol:

I wish I were collecting government handouts like you. How's the food stamps, able to buy salmon skin handrolls?

:lol:

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Only nine shots and those two among them, 1 an excellent shot of waterfalls? I don't like you, Chris. ;) :razz: :oops:

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[nicksan]

Ok, so I am Japanese, I must automatically like salmon skin handrolls, good with math, know karate,and hurt my nose when bumping into a wall?

Given my 6'6" frame, i must be on the right side of the bell curve no?

One thing though...yes, i do have a full head of straight black hair.

:lol:

I wish I were collecting government handouts like you. How's the food stamps, able to buy salmon skin handrolls?

:lol:

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Only nine shots and those two among them, 1 an excellent shot of waterfalls? I don't like you, Chris. ;) :razz: :oops:

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[EiTheL]

I'm a bad asian >_>
I suck at math, am good with english, but I do like sushi and play computer games all the time XD

[nicksan]

MDJAK,
So when are you going to begin brain farting for the next great meet?

[BottomBracket]

quantaray rules.


Quantaray? Isn't that a Japanese whiskey infused with an anti malaria concoction? When will this fabled Next New York Meet going to be, I wonder? ;)

[nicksan]

Well, well, well...look who walked into the party.

I've had that Japanese whiskey infused with an anti malaria concoction and it was quite good. I highly recommend it.

And just an FYI, we've had several of the infamous "fabled" NY meets. They would have been better without pops MDJAK looking over our shoulders, but it is what it is ya know?

:lol:

Quantaray? Isn't that a Japanese whiskey infused with an anti malaria concoction? When will this fabled Next New York Meet going to be, I wonder? ;)

[ooo]

And I thought NYC potn meetups were dead.

[EiTheL]

We should of meet up for the fireworks!!!
I thought of it when I was going to the pier... and there was no wifi...
Anyway heres one of the pics I took: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3688776063_d1f66757ff_b.jpg

[MDJAK]

who'd you steal that photo from? ;)

Great shot. I'm about 3,000 miles away in Washington State, so would have been a bit tough for me to have made it. Be back on Tuesday though so stay tuned.

BottomBracket, who the heck are you? :lol:

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Nicksan, how's the steamer comin'? :lol:

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[MDJAK]

Well, well, well...look who walked into the party.

I've had that Japanese whiskey infused with an anti malaria concoction and it was quite good. I highly recommend it.

And just an FYI, we've had several of the infamous "fabled" NY meets. They would have been better without pops MDJAK looking over our shoulders, but it is what it is ya know?

:lol:

breathing ova your shoulder would be more like it.

And he didn't walk into the party, he rode in on some sissy folding bike. :lol:

me

[EiTheL]

who'd you steal that photo from? ;)

Great shot. I'm about 3,000 miles away in Washington State, so would have been a bit tough for me to have made it. Be back on Tuesday though so stay tuned.

I just googled "fireworks" and I posted the first image that came up ^^[/sarcasm]
No fireworks at Washington state? (state capital?)

[MDJAK]

Yeah, there was a fireworks show, but we didn't bother with it. Instead, we had dinner, tried to go to a movie but they were closing early.

Next day we saw Hangover. If you want to laugh your ass off, go see it.

I'm back home now and ready to go shooting.

me

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Actually what Mark meant to say was he went to see some chick flick w/ his lover Nick.

[Calzinger]

Any of you lame pricks wanna shoot f'sho this Sunday? I wanna pick up some **** from B&H.

[EiTheL]

Sure, I'm free this Sunday
Time/Place?

[vipergts831]

B&H is having an event this sunday btw 7:30pm-8:30pm out on 34th and 5th avenue for Manhattanhenge(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattanhenge). It happens only twice a year. Check it out guys, ill be there with my friend(an oly user) to try and get some good shots of the event.

[EiTheL]

Wow.. that.. is really cool! I'm in

I also need to buy a bag at B&H so I'll buy it with Calzinger when he goes.
Any recommendations?

[vipergts831]

Personally I just bought the Crumpler 6MDH and i love it. It fits all my gear without a problem and soon enough ill be purchasing a 70-200 F/4 L and it also fits. Definitiley impressed with the quaility of the bag and its easy access to the camera. Here are pictures from a fellow member:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=383571&page=17 Again it will depend on what gear you have and what are you looking to place in it.

For example i can fit my 450D gripped with the tamron 28-75 lense hood reversed attached, my kit 18-55is and the nifty fifty with no problem. As a mattar of fact i have a lot of left over space!!! But thats because i know in the future ill be going to a bigger sized camera.

Also for Manhattanheng i was thinking of going with a star filter anyone know if thats a good idea?

[nicksan]

There's only one lame prick in this part of town, and his name is MDJAK. I use the term "lame prick" both figuratively and literally...:lol:

And...and how nice of ooooooooooo to drop by with truly useful remarks.I am afraid we may have another "lame prick" on our hands with that one...:lol:

Any of you lame pricks wanna shoot f'sho this Sunday? I wanna pick up some **** from B&H.

[nicksan]

Why don't you get the same one MDJAK bought recently. Pretty nice according to him. He sent me a link...HERE (http://www.zappos.com/product/7587221/color/195272)


Wow.. that.. is really cool! I'm in

I also need to buy a bag at B&H so I'll buy it with Calzinger when he goes.
Any recommendations?

[nicksan]

The steamer came and went (out...that is...) without major incident, thank you very much. The HVAC duct turned out to be an output register, not a return one, so I got to enjoy the aroma all by myself and maintained my status as a good guest.

So how was your cheesy little trip to Washington State? So how wuz the White House, the monument, Lincoln Memorial...uhhhh...wait a minute...duhhhhh....uhhhhh.



Nicksan, how's the steamer comin'? :lol:

me

[EiTheL]

Why don't you get the same one MDJAK bought recently. Pretty nice according to him. He sent me a link...HERE (http://www.zappos.com/product/7587221/color/195272)

woah! I really like that bag!!
Do they sell it at B&H?

[nicksan]

Well, anything MDJAK buys must be cool eh?
That's his favorite bag and he carries it everywhere, pride be damned!

woah! I really like that bag!!
Do they sell it at B&H?

[EiTheL]

Well, anything MDJAK buys must be cool eh?

Including Nikons? >:O

[nicksan]

Well...let's not get carried away here...:lol:

Including Nikons? >:O

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Nickie has matching yellow one of those bags. He uses it to carry around Mark's Nikkor lenses. Sorta like a caddy, except its lenses instead of golf clubs. :D

[EiTheL]

hmm what color should I get so that it matches with nick and marks?
we can be bag buddies!! :D
So does B&H sell this bag? XD

Anyone else going to the manhattanhenge?

[MDJAK]

Actually what Mark meant to say was he went to see some chick flick w/ his lover Nick.

Has Nick been flapping his big lips again? I told him loose lips sink ships. And make for lousy friction. :lol:

me

[MDJAK]

waiting home for kitchen appliances to be delivered. Boo Hoo.

me

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Haha "kitchen appliances"