So Cal So Cal Part II: Home of the B.I.F.'s

Saaad, when I was there a couple weeks ago, the milky way was not visible.

I have only camped in joshua tree one time as a kid. My dad decided that it would be great to go on new years. WORST CAMPING TRIP EVER!!!!!!!!

Strad.ks wrote in post #16820682
I'm smelling a POTN adventure ...... Anyone else smell that?

rezcar wrote in post #16820690
Let's do it!

Dates are prolly gonna be picky for all of us. I'd like to give it a shot though, but since I've already got the other trip in the works, this May have to wait a month.
Also, I wonder if it's doable as a day trip. I'm not a huge fan of camping

rezcar wrote in post #16820692
Debbie Gibson or Tiffany??

1) you just showed your age there. Doubt this kid knows either of those names.
2) definitely Tiffany.

peeaanuut wrote in post #16820962
I'm down for some Joshua Tree. Dates are a little picky but I might be able to figure some time out. When are you guys thinking?

Firehouse wrote in post #16820981
Spring Break time... No work for the next 10 days. Going to be in Newport Beach so if anyone wants to shoot some surfing or sunsets, I am right on the sand with nothing to do. If your in the area and are in need of a refreshing cold drink, I will be happy to help out.

I may take you up on that. I finally have a free weekend coming up and it's been a few months since I shot in Newport. It's the easiest and closest beach to me. Always enjoy th sunsets there.

peeaanuut wrote in post #16821266
I have only camped in joshua tree one time as a kid. My dad decided that it would be great to go on new years. WORST CAMPING TRIP EVER!!!!!!!!

Hahaha.

Temps aren't bad there yet but give it another month or so and Oh Brother...

It's been over a year since I"ve been to Joshua Tree too.

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i am completely abysmal at landscape photos so I would probably go just to hang out and see what you all come up with. But im down for some camping as long as my puny 2wd suv can get there.

Firehouse wrote in post #16820981
Spring Break time... No work for the next 10 days. Going to be in Newport Beach so if anyone wants to shoot some surfing or sunsets, I am right on the sand with nothing to do. If your in the area and are in need of a refreshing cold drink, I will be happy to help out.

I'm free this Sunday!!! Was thinking of going up to Mt. Wilson in the morning to catch the sunrise, but I'll be available for most of the day... How about the Korean Friendship Bell in San Pedro... Hehehe... Chad was just there a few weeks ago for basketball shots... Food for thought...



PS. Joshua Tree sounds like it would be a neat adventure... Haven't been there since 2007...

airbutchie wrote in post #16821338
I'm free this Sunday!!! Was thinking of going up to Mt. Wilson in the morning to catch the sunrise, but I'll be available for most of the day... How about the Korean Friendship Bell in San Pedro... Hehehe... Chad was just there a few weeks ago for basketball shots... Food for thought...



PS. Joshua Tree sounds like it would be a neat adventure... Haven't been there since 2007...

Yeah. I could do something this weekend for sure. Newport, Korean Bell, just say the word.
How early do you get up to get to Mt. Wilson at sunrise?

^ Dean... The sunrise for this Sunday is scheduled roughly at 6:27am... I'd probably leave my house at least at 5am to get up there... Hehehe...

I'll have all my new equipment by this weekend (actually most of it is arriving today), so I'd really like to go out and try everything out.
Also, hoping to get some tips for Panoramas from the experts. Was thinking that Grand Canyon stuff is perfect for panos, but I've only tried panos once or twice before and am not really sure what the best way to shoot one is.

I'm definitely interested in a Joshua Tree trip. Also, I can't find my Tokina 11-16 lens anywhere in my house, checked all the bags. Last I remember using it was at the beach, I hope I didn't leave it behind.

cappo wrote in post #16821504
I'm definitely interested in a Joshua Tree trip. Also, I can't find my Tokina 11-16 lens anywhere in my house, checked all the bags. Last I remember using it was at the beach, I hope I didn't leave it behind.

uhgh, that would be horrible. Hopefully you are able to find it. thats a fantastic lens.

to switch gears

My wife had heard me talking to my buddy about my new YN flash and how I liked it better than the 430ex because of the camera control over the settings so she purchased a 2nd one for me but then told me that I definately had to sell the 430 or trade it in. Im gonna see if I can swap it for some umbrellas or softbox at the local shop.

Man, you have an awesome wife. That's all I gotta say. LOL.

I've never made out to Joshua Tree yet. I lived in SoCal since 97 and have spent a lot time out in the desert offroading(hence the screen name-I had a full size Dodge Ram rock crawler). I've been putting off spending out there until I get my Durango rock crawler done(I actually bought all the big stuff for the build 6yr ago then work got too slow for a couple of years so never got starting on fabrication or buying the 2k worth of all the littler things I'd still need).

I hope you get some clouds while at the GC Dean. The forecast was for partly cloudy for my trip last year but got clear blue skies(better than grey). Also, I believe sunrises(the first look out point is a good spot) are generally better from inside of the park do to the angle the canyon runs. The golden hour is probably generally better during sunset though, but it also depends on where you are and the time of the year. Get yourself an app like Photographer Field Tools(I think this one is Android only-I used it to plan my up coming Scripps Pier sunset shots), The Photographer's Ephemeris or similar.

Edit: Oh, forgot about the night shooting stuff. Google Sky Map or similar is really handy for the sky shots also one of these can be handy for planning Milky Way shots.

Puckman wrote in post #16821548
Man, you have an awesome wife. That's all I gotta say. LOL.

I honestly really do. She said she felt bad because she was ordering something for herself. So i checked the order this morning, she bought some new converse. Not even a 1/4 of the price of the flash. I guess im gonna have to help with the laundry this weekend. lol