Chicago, IL - GTG Sat. - May 6th

04/03/2006 07:51:23 PM · #26

muckpond - now you are also on the list up top :-)

dsa157

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

04/03/2006 10:27:21 PM · #27

I don't think I'm going to be able to come. :(
I have a Scout event at FermiLab that day.

Is this just going to be a one day deal, or will people be getting together on Friday and/or Sunday?

Dave

woohoopepper

Nikon D70

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

04/03/2006 10:33:44 PM · #28

So out of curiosity, because this will be my first GTG that I've joined, what equipment is everyone lugging around??? Lenses?? Tripod??

Also, has a time been set yet? Guess maybe it's too early yet for that, just wondering cuz I'm going to catch the Metra electric line up to Van Buren and need an idea what time to head out.

04/03/2006 10:52:13 PM · #29

Originally posted by dsa157:

I don't think I'm going to be able to come. :(
I have a Scout event at FermiLab that day.

Is this just going to be a one day deal, or will people be getting together on Friday and/or Sunday?

Dave

Right now it is a one day deal that I am planning, but maybe others that are coming from farther away are open for longer, can't speak for them though. I do know that there was talk of trying to plan another one in mid August aslo.

Originally posted by woohoopepper:

Yes, no time set just yet. I am open to suggestions. Soon as we get one I will post it in the top post. Haven't even thought of equiptment (my first gtg too), although probably no sense in bringing 15 tripods, maybe just a few and we could all help carry...just a thought.

Message edited by author 2006-04-03 22:56:19.

pitsaman

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

04/03/2006 11:02:55 PM · #30

Who will send reminders,I have Old Timers disease :-)

sabphoto

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

04/03/2006 11:08:52 PM · #31

Originally posted by woohoopepper:

carry little, The newbie is supposed to carry all the others equipment and dust off lenses for the first 1/2 of the day...at least that's what they made me do on my first one...hummm wonder how true that is? Just kidding, I would take as little as possible, maybe just a monopod if you have one and people can maybe share tripods.

Have fun all everyone, I hope the weather holds out for you.

petrakka

04/03/2006 11:13:15 PM · #32

put me in the maybe pile, if my finals are done i'd probably come out, could be cool.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

04/03/2006 11:17:09 PM · #33

Originally posted by pitsaman:

Who will send reminders,I have Old Timers disease :-)

Funny - I just dug out the thread for last years gtg and I was going to pm the folks that I saw in that thread that had yet to chime in here, and you were one of them.

I will send a reminder the weekend before the gtg to get a last head count.

TooCool

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

04/03/2006 11:23:42 PM · #34

In the off chance that gasoline happens to drop below 2 bucks a gallon, I will be there. Don't hold your breath though! If I hadn't already commited to the April 29th Michigan GTG, this would have been a shoe in, but can't afford two road trips inna week... :-(

flip89

Nikon D700

04/04/2006 09:50:34 AM · #35

Pencil me in. Thanks to MayaM for the heads up.

woohoopepper

Nikon D70

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

04/04/2006 02:58:00 PM · #36

Originally posted by pitsaman:

Who will send reminders,I have Old Timers disease :-)

Ewww, I may be the official 'old timer' of this group. Doesn't matter though, I promise to keep up with y'all. Means I'll definitely pack light! I have a monopod, but really haven't been liking it. I have a new tripod that I really love, but may be too heavy to lug around; will have to think about that. What about lenses? Probably my 18-70mm and maybe something up to 300mm??? Ideas anyone?

I think I can safely assume I'm not the newbie of the group so I won't have to lug around everyone's equipment and clean all the lenses! LOL!

Sony SAL-50F14 Normal 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens for the Sony

04/04/2006 04:14:59 PM · #37

Well - I may be the newbie of the group, but since I am organizing, I am deeming myself exempt! So there!

At anyrate, please double check the top thread to make sure your name is there. I would not want the reminder that I send out to miss anyone. And just encase, I will send it to the yes and the maybe list.

Cheers,

Maya

ladyhawk22

Sony DSLR-A700

04/04/2006 04:21:46 PM · #38

Originally posted by petrakka:

put me in the maybe pile, if my finals are done i'd probably come out, could be cool.

petrakka, if you want to carpool up there, let me know. I'm in CU as well...we could have a road trip!

alfresco

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

04/04/2006 04:23:06 PM · #39

<-- exempt, traveling furthest! (and oldster) :0

04/15/2006 12:23:49 PM · #40

Bump - just to get this back out there for the weekend.

04/18/2006 08:12:48 PM · #41

Bump

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

04/21/2006 03:00:21 PM · #42

Bump - ok, you are gonna get sick of me, since I am about to bump this all weekend long, seeing as that we are about to be at the two week window.

Any more takers???

DigiFotoBuddy

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

04/21/2006 03:23:13 PM · #43

I am excited about it and looking forward. Do we have the itinerary yet?

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

04/21/2006 03:40:51 PM · #44

Not a firm one yet. This is the loose one. I guess we can see who has strong opinions about doing what, because it might be a lot to fit in. I am pretty open myself, I just want to get out take pics, and hopefully learn from all of the vets in the group:-)

Originally posted by MayaM:

Meet on the steps of The Art Institute Saturday, May 6th and from there we can hit some of the spots below, right now the time is TBA.

Millennium Park
Buckingham Fountain - This does not seem to be on yet, hope it will be by then
Navy Pier/Lake Front
The Museum Campus - Nice views of the city from this area(This includes The Shed Aquarium, The Field Museum and The Adler Planitarium - but entrance fees can be pricy)
Lincoln Park Zoo (No admission fee)
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Michigan Avenue (Tulip Days will be going on)
End the adventure at the 95th floor of The John Hancock.

DigiFotoBuddy

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

04/22/2006 05:33:19 PM · #45

I don't have any preference either. I am just excited for my first photography expedition, and hopping to learn a lot from the best.

flip89

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

04/22/2006 09:04:25 PM · #46

Ohh, too bad, I have something to do the whole afternoon and evening. I suggest the Lincoln Park Zoo and neighboring Lincoln Park Conservatory and the lagoon near the Nature Museum. I was just there today (Saturday 4/22), there was a lot of wildlife - red-winged blackbirds, common grackles, mallards, geese, turtles, goldfish (dying) and ... the beautiful wood ducks (!) breeding.

04/23/2006 03:36:59 PM · #47

Come on guys, where are you....?

flip89 - I have removed you from the "yes" list :-(

I am so excited about May 6th now that things are finally showing signs of life around the city. Here are a few pics I took recently.

dsa157