Night shoot in Manchester, anyone?

Darn and blast it I missed this one.
Hope to make it next time.
How many turned out?
Some great images from the look at those posted.

Hey Folks

Hate to jump in buy you have some beautiful shots on the outing. I am coming over Wed from Canada and looking to get out and take some day and evening shots. Does anybody have any suggestions.


Paul

Whereabouts are you staying Paul?

Arggggh
Missed it, been without a pc for about 6 weeks, whens the next one!!!
Pete thanks for the pm, just got it!!!!
Some good shots there lads.

Pete Gl wrote in post #6796259
Whereabouts are you staying Paul>

I am staying the Marriot by the airport. I am only here the one day then heading out in the morning to Rotherham.

Paul

Manchester Airport has a designated viewing area that could make for some interesting shots?

Other than that if youre just here for the day then id recommend coming into the city centre, theres plenty to shoot at the christmas markets and theres a good mix of victorian and modern architecture,

Whereabouts in Canada are you from Paul? I lived there for a while and have lots of family there too

I am from New Brunswick on the east coast. I have just landed and waiting my connection to manchester.

i was look at some of the photos you guys have posted from the night out. The shot from under the bridge is fantastic. Love the great images. Where abouts is that bridge if a fellow was looking ?

pleblanc wrote in post #6803416
Where abouts is that bridge if a fellow was looking ?

It's at the Lowry Centre on Salford Quays.

If you really want to go there, get the train from the airport to Manchester Piccadilly, then at Piccadilly look for the 'Metrolink'. go onto the Metrolink platform, and get a return ticket to Harbour City. Then get a tram heading to Eccles. Get off at Harbour City, carry on walking in the direction the tram was going, the tram tracks go off to the right. Continue straight on and you will come to the Lowry Centre. But being honest it's not quite as photogenic during the day.

I'd agree with Big Sam, still get the train to Piccadilly, stay in the city centre, the Christmas German markets are superb.

Here's another suggestion for you Paul if time is tight: -

http://www.nationaltru​st.org.uk …rybankmillandst​yalestate/

Only 3 or 4 miles from Manchester Airport, very photogenic.

Pete

Here's half a dozen of mine: -

Hey pete the wide shot of the foot bridge with the cloud cover is great mate!

sm1rf wrote in post #6807086
Hey pete the wide shot of the foot bridge with the cloud cover is great mate!

Thanks, yep it was the cloud that caught my eye too.

Pete

That cloud stirred up a lot of noise in my shot! Blue banding at ISO 100, i was not happy!

What about Belle Vue racetrack for the next shoot?

Thoughts?

Thanks Gents
I made it to the hotel around 2:00 and took a nap until 6. I headed in by car and had a great eveing once traffic cleared from the match. You folks have a great city, just wish i had more of a chance to enjoy.
Work always gets in the way of play though

Thanks for the great info

Paul

Hey all,

I was directed to this thread by Sandpiper as a place to introduce myself to the Manchester folks. I'll be honest, I'm not sure on the general proceedings on a forum like this, so I'll keep it short.

I'm Ian, as you may have guessed; I live in Flixton but spend most weeks living in at uni in Liverpool. Ermm, I own a 450d with kit lens and 50mm f/1.8. Just starting out and I heard good things about this place, so thought it would be rude not to join up.

I've no idea how often you lot meet, or how big the Manchester contingent is, but having had a quick skim through this thread it looks like there are some great photographers.