Boston POTN Meet

Sure thing mate. I don't think I have anything planned for the month of July and am open to anything really.

scotteisenphotography wrote in post #8094059
Doctorate in music? Interesting. Yeah...I tend to spend too much money on my gear. Especially being a College freshman...

Dude that's insane. You're going to be that one cool freshman with all the cool gear people want to borrow

Harm wrote in post #8094122
G'day Matt, I live up in Melrose, but I work downtown next to the commons - I am always up for wandering about after work hrs.

Sweet. I was done there a few months ago when I first got my camera. Sold my kit lens 18-55is to someone downtown.

scotteisenphotography wrote in post #8095911
Anyone want to go harbor island exploring in the next month or so? I can bring probably 3 or 4 people on my boat to get there.

I'm down as long as it's before July 6th. I'm leaving for Taiwan and SoCal for the month of July. Bought a CompRover pack this week to carry my camera overseas!!

I wouldn't mind traveling up to Boston to snap some photos w/ people of a common interest, but it would have to be in the fall since the summer is when I get the main portion of my business for the year. Or people could come down to the Cape & Islands for some great shots, well once the sky finally reveals the sun for more than one day, lol.

I am still stuck with my kit lens 17-85mm But hey, I know it's limits well, and the shots that come from it are pretty decent too. Now I am focusing on getting my skills up with LR2 to PP them. Save up for a nice meaty L lens.

To be honest. I don't think I know enough to take full advantage of the lenses I have now. The 18-55is kit lens was crazy sharp at times and the IS was good too.. definitely worth the $$.

Well after having this lens for just over a year, I've gotten to know it's limits and what it is best used for, but that just comes with using it a lot. Given time, you'll learn the full advantages of your lenses. The one thing I am surprised with is that given how much you use one lens, this one gets slammed by many people, yet their photos aren't really that much better out of the box. As you said, deffo worth the $$

We should talk Scott into bringing all his gear so we can whore it out

Down_Shift wrote in post #8097823
We should talk Scott into bringing all his gear so we can whore it out

LOL. Good luck. you'll be lucky to get me with more than 2-3 lenses.I Tend to travel light. =]. Went to the aquarium today.

Evilfooker wrote in post #8096634
I wouldn't mind traveling up to Boston to snap some photos w/ people of a common interest, but it would have to be in the fall since the summer is when I get the main portion of my business for the year. Or people could come down to the Cape & Islands for some great shots, well once the sky finally reveals the sun for more than one day, lol.

I have been down there to your fair island twice this Spring, Mostly roaming around town and shooting a few sets for HDR that are still not processed! Had dinner both nights at Arno's,

Yeah I can say I do love wandering this island w/ the camera, especially now that the weather has cleared up for now. I still have shots I have yet to process and I've had them since Christmas Stroll here (Dec. 6, '08).

Evilfooker wrote in post #8102491
Yeah I can say I do love wandering this island w/ the camera, especially now that the weather has cleared up for now. I still have shots I have yet to process and I've had them since Christmas Stroll here (Dec. 6, '08).

My first trip this year, I brought all my equipment and the SUV. Big mistake, I could have bought a lens for the fare, not to mention the 2 hour trip each way!

The one hour high speed ferry makes it more enjoyable and of course within reason for cost. What do you consider the most appealing spots on the Island for early sunrise and then sunset images?

Early sunrise I would go to Sconset, now that you mention it Sconset is where Sankaty Light house is so a sunrise w/ the lighthouse would probably compose very well. Sunset Madaket, Cisco, Hummock Pond. Pretty much it's hard to find a "bad" spot on the island especially since just now the roses are starting to bloom along w/ alot of other various plant life. I missed getting photos on Daffodil weekend and when the Cherry Blossoms were in full bloom.

also I think it's actually cheaper to fly over from Hyannis than the HS Ferry let alone faster.

I hate the fares for the Slowboat last time I took my car off for a couple weeks it was $450 (roundtrip for just the boat)

Evilfooker wrote in post #8108409
Early sunrise I would go to Sconset, now that you mention it Sconset is where Sankaty Light house is so a sunrise w/ the lighthouse would probably compose very well. Sunset Madaket, Cisco, Hummock Pond. Pretty much it's hard to find a "bad" spot on the island especially since just now the roses are starting to bloom along w/ alot of other various plant life. I missed getting photos on Daffodil weekend and when the Cherry Blossoms were in full bloom.

also I think it's actually cheaper to fly over from Hyannis than the HS Ferry let alone faster.

I hate the fares for the Slowboat last time I took my car off for a couple weeks it was $450 (roundtrip for just the boat)

Thanks, I am working on a schedule now.

Yeah, the $450 deal for the car is about what hit me. Lot for a day!! Heck, a lot for any period!

As long as we are on the subject of meets.... I have a guy that has a helicopter.

He's willing to take 3 people around boston for $180. for one hour. So that's $180 each person for one hour. We'd need 3 solid folks, no flakes, to make a ride happen.

He'll fly with the doors off (Assuming you are ok with that, i've done it, it's fine) and you can shoot to your hearts content. He'll hover for you to get a shot, you give him a heading and he'll park it there as long as you want. Each person could probably fit about 3 lenses on their person. Best in a vest, or something you can attached to your upper body.

If anyone is interested, post here. $180 is a little steep for some folks. But then again when will you have another chance to ride about Boston in a Helo that is at your beck and call for photos? The pilot is willing to go up any hour on any day. So that's entirely up to us...

Pilot is very cool and works with the studios in the area, so he's used to a lot of film work and hovering for shots. I've ridden in it and it's perfectly stable and not choppy at all.

If anyone is interested. Post here. We'll stop at 4-5 in case one or two folks flake.