London GTG 9 - Richmond Park - Sat 27th Jan 2007

12/01/2006 07:49:09 AM · #1

I hear around this time of the year it may be possible to get a shot of the lesser spotted ALEXSABARI in his natural enviorment.

Actually I do really feel that a Winter GTG in this AWSOME park in London would be a wonderful experience... COLD... but wonderful.

Anyone at all interested in taking this idea to the next level please post here so we can start making it a reality.

Thank you.

Simms

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

12/01/2006 07:53:53 AM · #2

Originally posted by MAK:

Mak, as mentioned its a yes from me, but doubtful this side of Xmas/New Year. January is a relatively quite month for me on the photography front so that would be best.

But I agree it would be a great place to visit and Alex can take us to his favourite haunts..

However, I have a picture here of Alex in full deer regalia... this is how he gets so close to those dam creatures..

Alex stalking deer

Konador

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

12/01/2006 07:56:06 AM · #3

I may be able to come if it's late Jan / early Feb, but I have too much coursework on until then

Simms

12/01/2006 07:57:20 AM · #4

Ben,
late Jan would be even better for me as well. Maybe we can shoot for around that time.

12/01/2006 08:00:15 AM · #5

i live literally 3 minutes from the park (kingston gate) and would love to! only problem, as far as gtg is concerned, is that im at uni in canterbury in term time and im only home for about 4 days (17th-20th Dec) as im spending christmas in norway with my girlfriend.

the park is such a wonderful place, especially early morning during winter. im in richmond park so much when im home so id really love to attend a gtg sometime- i also have many non-dpc friends who im sure would love to attend also!

edit: spelling

Message edited by author 2006-12-01 11:13:20.

12/01/2006 08:02:26 AM · #6

Originally posted by Konador:

I may be able to come if it's late Jan / early Feb, but I have too much coursework on until then

but i could also probably make it around that time to coming home for a weekend or something :)

12/01/2006 08:06:58 AM · #7

It is EXACTLY the early morning winter scene I hope we can catch.. Late Jan suits me fine too, It's always better to plan these things early. OK great stuff if we can say aim at late Jan.. Im a bit crazy but I would really like to get to the Park SUPER early to get the mist over the lake and a possible deer in the background.. so might be an idea to book a cheapo hotel or we can all hit ANDERSBS and crash on his floor... hahahaha

Simms

12/01/2006 08:08:19 AM · #8

Just getting there early would be fine.. :-)

12/01/2006 08:11:49 AM · #9

Originally posted by marksimms:

Just getting there early would be fine.. :-)

Might be hard for Ben from BRISTOL to get there early.. unless ...
I dont fancy driving down to London so early too, I might go for the renting a room option or borrow my mates camper van.

My wife

hanae will join too.

12/01/2006 08:20:55 AM · #10

Originally posted by MAK:

not to worry, theres aTravelodge in kingston ;) hahaha you're more than welcome to come for a cuppa afterwards though!

i dont know the specific times, but during certain months the pedestrian gates (uaually open all hours) are closed at night and only open at a certain time in the morning (so as to allow the wardens to keep the deer population 'in check') which may hinder the early morning shoot, but having said that they probably still open early enough- i'll check the gates when im home on the 17th.

(ladderstile gate is easy to jump but not a great idea with expensive equipment... mum and i got locked in with the dog one night and the parks police had to come and let us out- they were not happy ;) )

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

12/01/2006 10:41:03 AM · #11

mini bump 1

Falc

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

12/01/2006 10:42:16 AM · #12

I might be interested depending on the date.

AlexSaberi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

12/01/2006 10:43:53 AM · #13

sorry the Richmond gates will be shut early mornings. I am shooting dec thought to july. Sorry

12/02/2006 06:37:20 AM · #14

Bump for the weekend crew

Winter Picnic in the park & maybe enough time for some night shooting along the river...

Message edited by author 2006-12-02 06:37:46.

gloda

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

12/02/2006 07:33:37 AM · #15

I'm in.

andersbs, I'm at the University of Canterbury too :) Have we met yet?

Apple iPhone 5

12/02/2006 07:55:21 AM · #16

Originally posted by Konador:

I may be able to come if it's late Jan / early Feb, but I have too much coursework on until then

SU bar running a January discount?

12/02/2006 07:59:19 AM · #17

Originally posted by gloda:

I'm in. andersbs, I'm at the University of Canterbury too :) Have we met yet?

i dont believe we have gloda! i noticed you were here also when i saw your hdr entry, which blew me away by the way! are you in your third year? im studying Politics and IR 2nd year, which means that right now i have to get back to the essay at hand.... oops.

anyway, really looking forward to the gtg when it happens!

gloda

12/02/2006 09:31:10 AM · #18

1st year English and American Literature. Oh yes, essays...
For the GTG, I guess after the first week of January works best for me, later times shouldn't be a problem.

bob_bobski

Canon EOS-6D

12/02/2006 09:34:19 AM · #19

Count me in for the Richmond park trip, it will be good to catch up with some new people and Alex again (met up in the park last year (or was it the year before)).

Bob

12/02/2006 10:45:22 AM · #20

I think

AJAger will be there too. be good to get a whole gang of us there for the morning stuff then maybe grab dinner somewhere and do the night shoot around the river. There is a small tuck shop in the park with a car parking area we could meet up.

12/15/2006 03:22:16 AM · #21

i think the car park you are referring to is the White Lodge one between Richmond and Ham gate. depends on how early you want to start shooting, but usually the car gates dont open until its probably a bit late. However, another option is to arrive outside Ladderstile gate (pedestrian only) and walk in as those are open all night/much earlier. Also this would be a great opportunity for those deer shots if anyone wants them as it seems to be a popular area for them.

Matthew

Peleng 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye MC In M42 Mount

12/15/2006 05:17:48 AM · #22

I would be interested depending on dates. However, I am a little confused by Alex Saberi's cryptic comment on when the gates will be open and when he might be around.

obsidian

Nikon D80

Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Nikon

12/15/2006 06:17:50 AM · #23

Please count me in as a definite maybe! Depends on the dates of course but this seems like a really good idea.