Washington DC GTG - Sat. April 1

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

03/30/2006 12:03:55 PM · #101

Saturday and sunday parking is free. I typically find space before 10AM over by the capitol building right off north capitol street.

As for hotels near there, I would check outlying areas. Greenbelt has 3 Marriotts and a Holiday Inn, runs between 75-100 a night and there is a metro with parking there.

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

03/30/2006 02:30:44 PM · #102

Is it a walkable distance from Union Station to GTG meeting point?

I'm planning to take a train now.

Nick

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

03/30/2006 02:45:24 PM · #103

Originally posted by JayWalk:

You are probably going to have to stay a good hour or so outside of the city to find a place and I'm not so sure that you will find anything cheap.

Is the Lincoln Bedroom available? Oh... I forgot Clinton isn't in office any longer :)

dolphnz8

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

03/30/2006 02:49:55 PM · #104

Unfortunately, I will not be able to make the GTG in D.C. now. My 96 year old grandmother passed away yesterday and will be saying my final goodbye to her @ 2:00 on Saturday. Hoping I can join you all sometime in the near future, as I was excited about this being my first GTG.

Take some good shots and enjoy the cherry blossoms!
Cindy

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03/30/2006 03:43:17 PM · #105

Right now the weather says rain in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon. I know we could do with some rain, but I hope they're wrong. Let it rain on Sunday.

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye for Nikon

03/30/2006 05:41:31 PM · #106

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

Is it a walkable distance from Union Station to GTG meeting point?

I'm planning to take a train now.

Nick

Yep. Union Station is kind of at 1st and A (to make it easier to understand) and the metro is at 9th and F. Massachusetts Avenue goes diagonal, cutting into your distance. And there is much to photograph on the way. We (You, Me, Muckpond, JPR) did the walk at the last DC get together from the Chinese Restaurant to the Botanical Gardens. About the same locations and distance.

If you get in early, I can get to Union Station. We could hit the Capitol Building, the Gardens, the Native American Museum, China Town, all pretty much on the way... kind of... :)

muckpond

Nikon D200

03/30/2006 05:52:27 PM · #107

awwww...i'm sorry i'm missing this one. i wanna see my homies!

are you going to schedule another one this summer? i prefer it when it's hot and muggy anyway *rolls eyes*

03/30/2006 06:46:42 PM · #108

Anytime you come to town it'll be a get together. I got nothin' but time... :)

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

03/31/2006 07:13:01 AM · #109

Now, they're calling for isolated thunderstorms thoughout the day. ::::bangs head::::

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

03/31/2006 04:48:42 PM · #110

Originally posted by ragamuffingirl:

Now, they're calling for isolated thunderstorms thoughout the day. ::::bangs head::::

I don't care I'm buying tickets anyway. I'll be arriving 11:25AM at Union station.

Nick

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

03/31/2006 04:54:54 PM · #111

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

I don't care I'm buying tickets anyway. I'll be arriving 11:25AM at Union station.

Good to hear! I'll look forward to meeting you and everyone else. BTW... if I drive 250 miles and find out that the GTG is actually an April Fools Joke, I shall be pissed :)

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blemt

Nikon D70

03/31/2006 05:00:21 PM · #112

Yes, the DC Night Tour is going to run this summer. Hang on about a week. I didn't want to steal the thunder on this one.

I'm stuck working until 6! dangit!

03/31/2006 05:17:37 PM · #113

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

Originally posted by ragamuffingirl:
Now, they're calling for isolated thunderstorms thoughout the day. ::::bangs head::::

I don't care I'm buying tickets anyway. I'll be arriving 11:25AM at Union station.

Nick

I can meet up with you or you can take the subway to Gallery Place/China Town (takes 10 minutes max). Up to you...

SJCarter

03/31/2006 07:12:05 PM · #114

I'm arriving at Union Station around 12:30 and will be around until about 6pm (then have to head back to Philly for work - ugh). I'll give a buzz and catch up with y'all when I get there! Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces & meeting some new ones!

:-)

Jimmy

admin@sjcarterphotography.com

Message edited by author 2006-03-31 19:12:30.

03/31/2006 07:15:34 PM · #115

Originally posted by mcrochip:

I may come too... it depends on whether I choose to be productive or photographical that day.

I would suggest (since I didn't see it) that someone clarify which entrance from GP/CT Metro would be the meeting point. See, there's 3 exits from that station, and they are several blocks apart. My guess is that Terry was talking about the entrance with the big neon fan over it, leading to the Chinatown Arch, but who knows for sure?

-Steve

As noted in my original post, we should meet at the Chinatown exit of the station -- you are correct, that is the one with the fan.

~Terry

03/31/2006 07:21:23 PM · #116

Originally posted by ragamuffingirl:

Which line is Chinatown/Gallery Place on?

Gallery Place/Chinatown is a transfer station for Red, Yellow and Green.

If you're on any of those lines, take the train straight to Gallery Place/Chinatown.

If you're coming in on Blue from Franconia/Springfield or Orange from Vienna, get off at Metro Center, pick up a Red train in the direction of Glenmont or Silver Spring, and go one stop to Gallery Place.

If you're coming in on blue from Largo or orange from New Carrolton, change trains at L'Enfant Plaza, pick up an yellow toward Mt Vernon Sq or a green toward Greenbelt, and go 2 stops to Gallery Place.

Exit the station via the escalator under the huge neon fan. We'll meet at the top.

~Terry
~Terry

03/31/2006 07:23:27 PM · #117

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

Is it a walkable distance from Union Station to GTG meeting point?

I'm planning to take a train now.

Nick

It's a long walk, but walkable. You can also get on a Red Line metro at Union Station. You'll want a train headed in the direction of Shady Grove or Grosvenor stations. Go 2 stops in that direction and you'll be at Gallery Place/Chinatown.

~Terry

03/31/2006 07:27:33 PM · #118

IMPORTANT NOTE

When exiting the Metro station at Gallery Place/Chinatown, please use the exit under the huge neon fan! We'll be meeting at the top of that escalator at 2:00 PM.

Anyone who needs help or directions, please feel free to call my cell phone. My number is (717) 587-9591. Unfortunately I can't help with driving directions, but I am rather good at navigating the Metro.

A Metrorail system map is here.

I also *might* get into DC early so feel free to call me if you do as well.

~Terry

Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di for Nikon

04/01/2006 07:05:00 AM · #119

I'm getting ready to head out right now. I'm just feeding my caffiene addiction. I might go to the zoo for a bit before the meet.

Maverick

Nikon D200

04/01/2006 08:40:24 AM · #120

The train plan didn't work out so I'll be driving in to Union Station - should get in around 12:30. Has anyone decided on some picture taking prior to 2?

Maverick

Nikon D200

Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di for Nikon

04/02/2006 01:15:33 AM · #121

One shot from yesterday:

2 more: Alan , Nick

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04/02/2006 03:51:30 AM · #122

It was very nice to meet everyone! I'll post pictures after I get a bit of a nap :)

I wanted to tell Charles how bad I felt that he kinda got lost in the crowd early on. It was a bummer that we didn't have any way to reach you...!

04/02/2006 09:11:44 AM · #123

It was great to meet everyone and see those I met at the last GTG. Sorry I had to run off so quickly. Looking forward to the next one. :)

04/02/2006 09:23:13 AM · #124

Good gawd I'm tall! LOL!

Two of my favorites from yesterday.

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