Boston POTN Meet

donlavange wrote in post #7735106
PS! If you want to lug it, I will bring my 500L, F4.

You should have seen some of the looks I've gotten with the 300 2.8, I'm sure the 500 would get quite a few more.

It may be even to much as you can get pretty close to most of the animals. Then again it's been over a year since I've been and they have changed some things so...

Lookin' forward to finally meeting some of the membership.

Another thing, use the directions the site gives you. Last time I went I used my GPS and it routed me down through residential developments and a wonky one lane two way road.

Don -

I didn't like lugging my own 500L when I had it so lugging someone else's around would be nerve racking for sure. Since I've never been there I didn't know how far away the animals will be. Hopefully 300mm will be good enough. No worries though I am sure I will be back now that I am among the living (I worked graveyard for the 3 years).

Heck when I was talking about the leisurely pace I was talking about me. I tend to linger for a while and take lots of pictures which is one of the best things about digital. I couldn't imagine taking 500 pics of film anymore.

It should be a lot of fun and an awesome day to boot!

donlavange wrote in post #7735106
See you there! Careful how you talk about "putting around", Your Mom and I are both "50's" Kids, so we don't Put. LOL

PS! If you want to lug it, I will bring my 500L, F4.

donlavange wrote in post #7735116
Anybody in this area doing the "Sandy Puc" , "Tots n Teens" thing Thursday night in Woburn?

Don,

I really wanted to go but my work schedule just isnt going to work out. I have heard alot of good things about her seminars. I hope she comes back soon...

Hey guys, long time no talk, i never check this thread i didn't realize it was so active. I usually just head into For Sale and such. How's everybody doing? Good to see the usual characters and Scott! oh Scott , you are back!

What's everyone up to? Any meets coming up?

mumbles wrote in post #7741333
What's everyone up to? Any meets coming up?

for meets, check this link out:

LINK

That is for the greater-boston area.

Otherwise, I believe someone wants to get down to Southwick Zoo not too far from now...

mumbles wrote in post #7741333
Good to see the usual characters and Scott! oh Scott , you are back!

Yep. I'm back. Got a new 50D and have been waiting for some good weather and some interesting things to shoot.

As for meetups, a couple pages back we have some posts about the Tall Ships, and the Volvo sea race. Buncha people going to the zoo (pick a weekend some time!).

Any ideas? I'm game for something.

which one is fan pier?

*edit* found it....

was looking at the volvo boat race thing

Scottes wrote in post #7742686
Yep. I'm back. Got a new 50D and have been waiting for some good weather and some interesting things to shoot.

As for meetups, a couple pages back we have some posts about the Tall Ships, and the Volvo sea race. Buncha people going to the zoo (pick a weekend some time!).

Any ideas? I'm game for something.

Awesome! I remember you selling a bunch of gear...

Hope everything is going good with you. I lost my mom a few months ago, that was a significant blow. But things are getting back on track now. Well, just wanted to say hello the regulars or should i call us the old-timers, hehe.

Okay... I had to chime in on Southwick's. Technically, I am suppose to work tomorrow, but if I can get enough hours in early, I might stop over. Unfortunately, it will be me and my 11 month old daughter... not that I don't love her, but I just wish my wife was home to go with and help with her. We'll see, I might try to be a brave dad.

I normally used my 100-400 there and never really desired more reach, except for the gorilla area. I have sold it since, and the only reason I wanted to keep it was for the zoo, I wanted to be somewhat discreet as opposed to the 300 2.8 or 500 4, LOL. Anyway, I think the 300 would be good, perhaps bring a 1.4x if you have it.

It's going to be a tough one, great weather, POTN members... I'll be so upset/jealous if I don't go.

Maybe we'll see you there...

mike

After much debate I decided that as much as I want to get a 5D Mark II I've decided that my 40D is more than adequate for my needs for now and the near future.

With that in mind I just ordered a 100-400mm L from Amazon. It should be here tomorrow, hopefully they deliver early so I can take it with me. Why couldn't I have ordered it a few days earlier? Oh well no big deal I will have it for my trip to the Zoo in Springfield which apparently is almost 2-1/2 times the size of Southwick

So do we want to meet up at a certain spot/time or just kind of walk around and hope to bump into each other?

In case anyone was wondering, I will be covering the volvo ocean race in Boston that day. Look out for the crazy guy running around with the 400 2.8L IS. =] I'm not sure where exactly I'll be located since I'll be with press credentials.

It is looking good for me to go to Southwick's today, but it won't be until about 1 or so. Still depends on work and the baby. I'll keep watching the posts, but I will probably try to spot you guys once I get there.

mike

funhouse69 wrote in post #7745709
After much debate I decided that as much as I want to get a 5D Mark II I've decided that my 40D is more than adequate for my needs for now and the near future.

With that in mind I just ordered a 100-400mm L from Amazon. It should be here tomorrow, hopefully they deliver early so I can take it with me. Why couldn't I have ordered it a few days earlier? Oh well no big deal I will have it for my trip to the Zoo in Springfield which apparently is almost 2-1/2 times the size of Southwick

Nice one!!! I am still saving up to get a 5D MKII...right now, all i have is just a 40D and the kit lens that came with it Progress is slooooooooow

20DNewbie wrote in post #7748740
So do we want to meet up at a certain spot/time or just kind of walk around and hope to bump into each other?

Good question - I've never been there before and it seems like people are going to come when they can so maybe it is going to be luck.

I am trying to decide what to bring with me. Of course I would love to bring all of my equipment but never do. I try to plan for the trip and take it from there. I still have my fingers crossed that my 100-400 shows up before we leave but UPS has until 3pm to deliver so I hopefully but I'm not counting on it for this trip.