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02/19/2010 08:38:35 PM · #76

I actually marked the coordinates when I got to the parking lot... I'll try to remember to run out to the car and I'll give you the coords.

In short, when you get off I-80 at Exit 277, turn right at the light and go down the road for a little less than a mile and look for the sign on the left. You can't see the hotel from the road... there's an entrance that winds its way up the hill. The sign out front still says "Happy New Year's" on it :)

Canon EF 500mm f/4.0L IS USM

02/19/2010 08:46:27 PM · #77

Ok... here are some coordinates for ya:

N41 04.558'
W075 41.826'

rider

Canon EOS-7D

02/19/2010 09:53:57 PM · #78

hope he remembered to put his keys in his pocket--jeb i'll bring the slim jim this time!!!lol

02/19/2010 10:04:45 PM · #79

Originally posted by rider:

hope he remembered to put his keys in his pocket--jeb i'll bring the slim jim this time!!!lol

I gorilla glued them to my forehead...

02/19/2010 10:07:24 PM · #80

Originally posted by alanfreed:

Ok... here are some coordinates for ya:

N41 04.558'
W075 41.826'

Thanks Alan! Hopefully we all get there without issue - that should help a lot!

02/19/2010 11:03:53 PM · #81

Originally posted by alanfreed:

Originally posted by rider:
hope he remembered to put his keys in his pocket--jeb i'll bring the slim jim this time!!!lol

I gorilla glued them to my forehead...

I guess we're never going to let you live that one down!

I've pulled directions that don't include the toll-charging PA Turnpike and emailed them to the models, so that should clear up any issues with their finding the place. I've got a huge load of gear to load up in the morning, and then anything I haven't thought of at that point just can't be too important.

Looking forward to seeing you all! Hopefully all will go as planned and we'll have a great time!

02/19/2010 11:06:50 PM · #82

I just loaded my car up with almost everything. The cameras and lights will be loaded in the morning. I want to get there a little early to take care of the room charges and initial setup. Maybe between 7:45am and 8:00am.

I have a little bit of printing left to do, and then it's bedtime.

02/19/2010 11:18:32 PM · #83

Originally posted by TonyT:

I'm hoping to be there about 8:15. I'll be up early to load the car and head out. Good thing we're having breakfast there!

02/20/2010 05:00:32 AM · #84

Can't sleep for sh*t.....bumping around for about 45 minutes yet, then outta here!

02/20/2010 06:49:39 AM · #85

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Can't sleep for sh*t.....bumping around for about 45 minutes yet, then outta here!

Same here, brother - slept for shit. I'm going to be running a little late...closer to 9 than 8 for me now, but I'll be there well ahead of the models.

02/20/2010 08:30:15 AM · #86

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Can't sleep for sh*t.....bumping around for about 45 minutes yet, then outta here!

Originally posted by OdysseyF22:

Same here, brother - slept for shit. I'm going to be running a little late...closer to 9 than 8 for me now, but I'll be there well ahead of the models.

We're heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere!!!

02/20/2010 09:29:41 AM · #87

We're on-site, setting up, waiting for the models to arrive!

02/20/2010 12:05:52 PM · #88

The models have arrived!!

02/20/2010 03:22:48 PM · #89

Not having *any* fun!!!

Canon EF 500mm f/4.0L IS USM

02/20/2010 05:42:17 PM · #90

Great day. I can't wait until the next one. I will post sample pics after I unpack. So, maybe by Thursday...

rider

Canon EOS-7D

02/20/2010 06:55:37 PM · #91

was a lot of fun!!!

Message edited by author 2010-02-20 19:03:44.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

02/20/2010 09:11:52 PM · #92

Too much fun!!!!!

johntpt25

Nikon D700

02/20/2010 09:28:48 PM · #93

Great day! Pleasure meeting and chatting with all of you, will post pics after the wife's birthday (tomorrow) is over.

Hope to do this again soon!

:)

BackpackR

Canon EOS-30D

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

02/20/2010 10:41:05 PM · #94

I agree. I had a great time and I learned so much from all of you. Thanks again to everyone! Can't wait til next time!

02/20/2010 10:59:31 PM · #95

Just got home -- woo!

I also wanted to say thanks to everyone for a great day. Thanks to

OdysseyF22 for coming up with the idea in the first place and lining up some great models... thanks to

TonyT for coming up with a great venue, and for hanging out at dinner last night... thanks to

NikonJeb for allowing me to take his picture with his sexy mannequin and to pick on him in general... and I have to say a special thanks to

Photorico -- I really enjoyed his amazing expertise, and I found him to be equally gifted in his ability to encourage people. Great guy!

And

johntpt25... your wife celebrates her birthday on a great day -- my birthday! :)

BackpackR, it was great to meet you -- I'll be sure to honk the next time we're in Greensburg!

Message edited by author 2010-02-20 23:00:40.

Canon EF 500mm f/4.0L IS USM

02/21/2010 12:34:59 AM · #96

I put up of few of my favorites from today.

I put up a 100%crop of johntpt25's eye. Look at the catch light in the pupil....IT'S ME!!!!

rider

Canon EOS-7D

02/21/2010 10:02:32 AM · #97

pretty tricky watermark tony!

02/21/2010 01:18:21 PM · #98

Originally posted by alanfreed:

The models have arrived!!

Here's a "as it happened" shot of

NikonJeb and his "friend," Susan!

02/21/2010 01:35:19 PM · #99

I want to extend my sincere thanks to all that attended this GTG. I had a wonderful time and feel like I came away having learned a great deal - and just as importantly, feeling as though I had made some new friends! You guys were a great crowd and it was a pleasure to meet and work with you all!

Based on the success of this workshop, we will simply have to do another before too long! I've got a couple of ideas I'm going to kick around, and if anyone else has thoughts for the next time, please shoot me a PM.

I want to give a special call-out to Frank (

Photorico) for his excellent mentoring of us all - taking us outside, and especially for that final group shoot, was the highlight of the day in my mind!

I came home with a bunch of great shots and I couldn't be happier about the whole experience. This is one of things that makes DPC really great! I'll be posting shots soon and can't wait to see what the rest of you got.

On a final note, please be sure to email some photos to each of the models you worked with - this was the deal we agreed upon, in exchange for their services. If you need their contact info, or a copy of a release, please PM me and I'll take care of it.

Cheers guys!