Proposed Macro Meet Spring 2008 UK

alliec · 2nd of January 2008 (Wed)

Hi all,

I have spoken to Alby and Mark (Bandit1) about trying to organise a meet in the spring to put names to faces and have a bit of a social and shoot some macro perhaps

.

So if anyone is interested could you make it known

and providing enough people are interested get some dates together and possible venues. I have spoken with Mark tonight and something along the lines of a long weekend at a campsite somewhere easy for all to get to, or if anyone has any other suggestions fire away.

All are welcome wether in the UK or not, it would be nice to put some names to faces.

troypiggo · 2nd of January 2008 (Wed)

By pure coincidence, I will actually be in southern England late March/early April

Should I bring my macro gear?

alliec · 2nd of January 2008 (Wed)

Awesome

, Definatley Troy, would be great to have you along. Are you over here holidaying?

troypiggo · 2nd of January 2008 (Wed)

My brother is getting married down in Hampshire somewhere. I'll only be there for a week or 2. In reality I don't know how much "free" time I'll have, but between you and me, I'd have more fun meeting you guys and taking macros of your bugs than chatting/meeting brother's in-laws that I'll never see or speak to again.

[edit] Actually, that's a bit harsh. His fiance's father is into photography. I met her parents this Christmas while they were over here on hols. Very nice people. Think he has a 20D, but not sure about his favoured style of shooting. He's a bit of a card.

troypiggo · 2nd of January 2008 (Wed)

LOL! I just had a look at where all you guys live - LordV, alliec, bandit1, macrojunkie, racketman - all probably within 2-3 hours of where I'll be. You'll have me surrounded!

bandit 1 · 2nd of January 2008 (Wed)

Hiya Alistair,

Great to speak to you earlier, apologies once again, fancy catching me having a kip by the fire at that time o day eh disgraceful this is a great idea & I'm sure that folks would love to meet up somewhere ?? I don't have any particular place in mind as anywhere suits me fine, but I'll make a first suggestion just to get the ball rolling

As Troy would be over here from Australia & in the Hampshire area how about the New Forest, just an opening thought.

Come on folks lets have some suggestions, have Bivi Bag, incontinence pants & can travel

Cheers for now
Mark

troypiggo · 2nd of January 2008 (Wed)

Whoah. Guys, please don't make plans based around me. I don't know how "available" I'll be with the family commitments etc. Can I suggest you just make your own plans, and I'll wait and see if I can fit in along the way?

Ferco · 2nd of January 2008 (Wed)

depending on when in spring; I might be able to drive lol- turn 17 in March but then again will probs not pass first time so... but can always get a train down if you guys don't mind babysitting a youngster...

macro junkie · 2nd of January 2008 (Wed)

good idear..im in.

macro junkie · 2nd of January 2008 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferco

depending on when in spring; I might be able to drive lol- turn 17 in March but then again will probs not pass first time so... but can always get a train down if you guys don't mind babysitting a youngster...

yes thats fine but if u miss behave wil be sending u to bed with no supper..lol

LordV · 3rd of January 2008 (Thu)

Could probably pop down for one day (not into camping

)

Brian V.

macro junkie · 3rd of January 2008 (Thu)

nore am i..il be there for 1 day tho..i want to see how u guys stack.

alliec · 3rd of January 2008 (Thu)

Thanks guys for the replys so far, in all honesty with an 8 month old a day somewhere might be easier for me to arrange with the other half.

Any one else interested, dont be shy

racketman · 3rd of January 2008 (Thu)

sounds like something you want to arrange for the summer when you can be guaranteed there are bugs about - certainly in my area things don't kick off until june.

bandit 1 · 3rd of January 2008 (Thu)

Hiya All,

How about as Toby suggests June then ?? as this is a better time for critters maybe the weekend of the 14/ 15 of June

Obviously not everyone can do a whole weekend some may just turn up take one look at me & run like hell

for myself I can stay in a five star hotel or sleep in a ditch it matters not, I prefer a ditch as its free

We also need a venue, location, where ??

I suggested the New Forest as a starter, found this link for folks to look at, this does not mean this is my choice it just a suggestion !!!

Alby may be able to advise more on this as its almost on his door step, it's a three & half hr drive for me, but hey what's that when you wanna meet up with folks eh

http://www.forest-holidays.com/RVEde...71530f5,,.aspx

Nobody has said yes or no as of yet or suggested anywhere else / campsite/ hotel come on folks lets have solid suggestions. apathy is not allowed

Cheers for now
Mark

2nd of January 2008 (Wed)	#1
alliec Goldmember Join Date: May 2006 Location: Worcester, England Posts: 3,313 IMAGE EDITING OK	Proposed Macro Meet Spring 2008 UK Hi all, I have spoken to Alby and Mark (Bandit1) about trying to organise a meet in the spring to put names to faces and have a bit of a social and shoot some macro perhaps. So if anyone is interested could you make it known and providing enough people are interested get some dates together and possible venues. I have spoken with Mark tonight and something along the lines of a long weekend at a campsite somewhere easy for all to get to, or if anyone has any other suggestions fire away. All are welcome wether in the UK or not, it would be nice to put some names to faces. __________________ Alistair My Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/alliec2007/ 350D, 30D, Tamron 90mm, MP-E 65, 2 x 18-55, 50 1.8 II, 430EX Speedlite, MT24ex and Kenko Extension Tubes.

2nd of January 2008 (Wed)	#2
troypiggo Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,596 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Proposed Macro Meet Spring 2008 UK By pure coincidence, I will actually be in southern England late March/early April Should I bring my macro gear? __________________ "Interesting. You're afraid of insects and women. Ladybugs must render you catatonic." - Sheldon Photoblog \| Flickr \| Gear List \| Macro Rig \| Astro Rig \| Astro Software Post

2nd of January 2008 (Wed)	#3
alliec Goldmember Join Date: May 2006 Location: Worcester, England Posts: 3,313 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Proposed Macro Meet Spring 2008 UK Awesome, Definatley Troy, would be great to have you along. Are you over here holidaying? __________________ Alistair My Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/alliec2007/ 350D, 30D, Tamron 90mm, MP-E 65, 2 x 18-55, 50 1.8 II, 430EX Speedlite, MT24ex and Kenko Extension Tubes.

2nd of January 2008 (Wed)	#4
troypiggo Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,596 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Proposed Macro Meet Spring 2008 UK My brother is getting married down in Hampshire somewhere. I'll only be there for a week or 2. In reality I don't know how much "free" time I'll have, but between you and me, I'd have more fun meeting you guys and taking macros of your bugs than chatting/meeting brother's in-laws that I'll never see or speak to again. [edit] Actually, that's a bit harsh. His fiance's father is into photography. I met her parents this Christmas while they were over here on hols. Very nice people. Think he has a 20D, but not sure about his favoured style of shooting. He's a bit of a card. __________________ "Interesting. You're afraid of insects and women. Ladybugs must render you catatonic." - Sheldon Photoblog \| Flickr \| Gear List \| Macro Rig \| Astro Rig \| Astro Software Post Last edited by troypiggo : 2nd of January 2008 (Wed) at 16:24.

2nd of January 2008 (Wed)	#5
troypiggo Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,596 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Proposed Macro Meet Spring 2008 UK LOL! I just had a look at where all you guys live - LordV, alliec, bandit1, macrojunkie, racketman - all probably within 2-3 hours of where I'll be. You'll have me surrounded! __________________ "Interesting. You're afraid of insects and women. Ladybugs must render you catatonic." - Sheldon Photoblog \| Flickr \| Gear List \| Macro Rig \| Astro Rig \| Astro Software Post

2nd of January 2008 (Wed)	#6
bandit 1 Cream of the Crop Join Date: May 2006 Location: sometimes Sunny South Devon UK :-) Posts: 5,130	Re: Proposed Macro Meet Spring 2008 UK Hiya Alistair, Great to speak to you earlier, apologies once again, fancy catching me having a kip by the fire at that time o day eh disgraceful this is a great idea & I'm sure that folks would love to meet up somewhere ?? I don't have any particular place in mind as anywhere suits me fine, but I'll make a first suggestion just to get the ball rolling As Troy would be over here from Australia & in the Hampshire area how about the New Forest, just an opening thought. Come on folks lets have some suggestions, have Bivi Bag, incontinence pants & can travel Cheers for now Mark __________________ Bandit 1 Canon EOS 400D, Sigma 105 Macro, Sigma 70-300 F4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO Sigma 500 DG Super, Home made Lighting Unit All shots one handed or "Stump-Bracket " held http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i318/bandit1_2006/

2nd of January 2008 (Wed)	#8
Ferco Goldmember Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,766	Re: Proposed Macro Meet Spring 2008 UK depending on when in spring; I might be able to drive lol- turn 17 in March but then again will probs not pass first time so... but can always get a train down if you guys don't mind babysitting a youngster... __________________ Canon Gripped 350D & 40D 100mm 2.8 Macro \| Canon 18-200mm IS Canon 430ex Flash \| Kenko 1.4x teleconvertor \| Extension Tubes \| Slik pro 500DX tripod www.mincher.smugmug.com

2nd of January 2008 (Wed)	#9
macro junkie Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somerset - UK Posts: 6,709 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Proposed Macro Meet Spring 2008 UK good idear..im in. __________________ Uk prayingmantis forum - http://www.dragonscrest.co.uk/forums/index.php My flickr gallery -http://www.flickr.com/photos/hooked_on_macro/ DA Gallery where i sell prints - http://macrojunkie.deviantart.com/ MPE-65MM - MT-24EX Twin Macro Flash (diffused with 2 X Gary Fong Puffer diffuser) EF-S 60mm f2.8 USM - 430ex (diffused with lumeriqest soft box)

3rd of January 2008 (Thu)	#11
LordV Macro Photo-Lord of the Year 2006 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Worthing UK Posts: 46,004 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Proposed Macro Meet Spring 2008 UK Could probably pop down for one day (not into camping ) Brian V. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/ http://www.lordv.smugmug.com/ Macro Hints and tips http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=807056 Canon 20D, Canon 40D, Canon 5D mk2, Sigma 105mm EX macro, Tamron 90mm macro, Canon MPE-65,18-55 kit lens X2, canon 200mm F2.8 L, Tamron 28-70mm xrdi, Other assorted bits

3rd of January 2008 (Thu)	#14
racketman Cream of the Crop Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond Surrey Posts: 18,466 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Proposed Macro Meet Spring 2008 UK sounds like something you want to arrange for the summer when you can be guaranteed there are bugs about - certainly in my area things don't kick off until june. __________________ Toby Flickr collections ipernity gallery Gear

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