The Maryland Meetup Thread

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Hinson wrote in post #3998330
Hey, now there's something I might be able to do. RFD = Fire Dept?? What time are you thinking about meeting?

Hinson

RFD = Sports bar in/right next to china town. They call it a sports bar but it's really more of a restaurant.

Sports Bar, Restaurant, either way, I'm taking a cab.

Village_Idiot wrote in post #3998497
RFD = Sports bar in/right next to china town. They call it a sports bar but it's really more of a restaurant.

Whats this China Town shoot all about? I might come, it'd be my first meet-up

Wreck96 wrote in post #3998787
Whats this China Town shoot all about? I might come, it'd be my first meet-up

Just doing a night shoot in DC. People, scenery, etc...Meeting up and all that. I don't think anything special is happening that day

Weather looks good, no rain and a high of 86. Since conditions have been so dry, expect lots of dust.

There are about a dozen people that have expressed interest in the event though not enough for a discount. Please pay at the gate and meet between 10 and 10:30am at the fountain. I say 10:30am so people have a chance to purchase tickets and make their way inside.

For anyone showing up late, we'll be at the Jousting Area for the 12-12:30pm Joust. Just look for the people with the camera gear, we'll most likely get there early for good seats.

As for me, I wear a bright orange Coast Guard hat to all the meets so look for that. Although she's not as bright as she used to be.

Hope to see everyone there!
-John

October Maryland Photo Meetup!

What: Renaissance Festival - http://www.rennfest.co​m
Where: Crownsville, Maryland
Why: Oktoberfest - German Dancing, Music and Beer!
When: Sunday October 7th. Gates open at 10am, meet right inside (by fountain) shortly thereafter.
How: However you can, just be there! Everyone is invited, bring your families and friends.

Dress for the weather. If the grounds are dry there is a substantial amount of dust in the air as all the paths are dirt paths. Bathrooms, sinks and sanitation isn't the greatest - bring waterless hand sanitizer. Lens cleaning equipment is a must, but if you forget just ask someone in our party. There will be plenty of both paid and unpaid characters at the event. Bring business cards and model releases if you wish. If the sun is out there will be harsh lighting. You may wish to bring a reflector or fill flash. Pack your lens hoods.

There will be plenty of entertainment to shoot. Many stages with shows that overlap. Check out the entertainment schedule and map out a plan of what you want to see. A schedule is available here: http://www.rennfest.co​m …stival-ent-schedule.shtml

The Jousting is certainly something not to miss, get there early for good seats.

If you wear a costume we guarantee not to post your photo and ridicule you on POTN. *

Admission is $18 per person at the gate, seniors 65 and up are $15 and children between ages 7 and 15 $8.

If you're planning to attend, reply here! If we can muster at least 20 people we'll get reduce entry at $13 per person.

* Guarantee is not a guarantee.

I'll be there and will be brining two others with me(wife and son). They may even have cameras! LOL

I'm in on this one... not like the Zoo trip...

b8264d wrote in post #4020335
I'll be there and will be brining two others with me(wife and son). They may even have cameras! LOL

You have a son? And he has a camera? Awesome, he can get sloshed with me and Justin

Oh, I didn't even think of that... Good call... DD's available?

Village_Idiot wrote in post #4020466
You have a son? And he has a camera? Awesome, he can get sloshed with me and Justin

Yup, however he's only 17 so getting sloshed isn't an option for him. He doesn't have a camera of his own, but he may use my wife's Rebel XT. Heck, I'll even let him take a few shots with my 20D if he wants to.

Last year I won free beer at the RenFest. Throwing knives. So, if I get lost - look for me at the knife throwing area. Or the beer redemption area.

Guess it's a good thing it's knife-throwing first, beer drinking second!

Jim

Hmmm, thats a good point. Though if I wanted another beer I could go back..

Found an image of the guy at the knife throwing station.. "FREE BEER!"

IMAGE LINK: http://flickr.com …erphotography/1​455081309/

jsimon724 wrote in post #4028384
Guess it's a good thing it's knife-throwing first, beer drinking second!

Jim

I think "FEAST!" fits for a caption... like the snickers commercial