Toronto Air Show 2010 - DPChallenge Forums

08/29/2010 05:59:47 PM · #1

I'm planning on shooting from the north end of the beach on Toronto Island. So if anybody wants to mug me for my gear, or throw mudballs at me, weather permitting, that's where I'll be on Saturday, September 4th, from 12:30 to 4:30. If the weather sucks, I'm not going, but it's been great for the past three years straight.

I shot from the beach in 2008 and it was very pleasant. It was sunny and hot, yet the beach was practically empty. I brought a chair, but spent most of my time standing up to my knees in the cool water of Lake Ontario, enjoying the sandy bottom. The beach is near the end of the show's flight path, and next to the island airport, from which some of the planes take off & land. The sun is to the left, so you aren't putting in a day of contre-jour, though some planes loop around and give the opportunity. There are also opportunities for unique views including the Snowbirds looping around the CN Tower and many planes with the CNE buildings.

In 2009 I met up with some other DPCers on the Exhibition grounds. (see this thread). The views are closest from the CNE itself, but you're shooting into the sun, which will sap you of strength, energy, and eyesight, while burning your face. It is also very crowded there, and one of the DPCers was involved in a heck of a fist-fight over territory. I won't mention names, but it rhymes with a popular Indian food.

Traffic and parking are generally insane, so I will likely take the GO Train in, but am tempted to drive so I can revisit the Awesome Parking Spot. The only crowd to deal with is at the ferry to the island, but that's brief, then I think they all go to the nude beach at the south end. That's also an option if you enjoy shooting in the nude.

No need to "sign up" or anything, but it would be cool to know if anybody is going to be there as well. Just so you know, if you do show up, I will be signing autographs, and it's a $5 charge to have your photo taken with me.

Message edited by author 2010-08-29 18:02:09.

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

08/29/2010 06:04:26 PM · #2

2007, from the CNE netted my second-highest scoring shot at DPC, which actually sold a DPC print.

I think one of the guys from 2009 got a ribbon, or HM from a 2009 shot???

Message edited by author 2010-08-29 18:05:30.

Louis

Nikon D800

08/29/2010 06:20:19 PM · #3

Which beach? Right next to the airport, north of Hanlan's Point?

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

08/29/2010 06:30:22 PM · #4

Originally posted by Louis:

Which beach? Right next to the airport, north of Hanlan's Point?

In 2008 I was happy with a spot just north of the nude beach. This year I thought I'd venture further north.

Message edited by author 2010-08-29 18:30:49.

Louis

Nikon D800

08/29/2010 06:56:13 PM · #5

Yeah.. that's just north of the Hanlan's Point (aka nude) beach. Good spot. The water is beautiful there too... way clearer than on the north side of the island.

09/03/2010 08:15:34 AM · #6

Bump for tomorrow. The weather may not totally suck. I'm still playing it by ear and will go or not depending on what I see coming toward us on the satellite tomorrow morning. Though thunder clouds as a background would be neat.

12pm 19Â°C Cloudy with sunny breaks
1pm 19Â°C Cloudy with sunny breaks
2pm 19Â°C Cloudy with sunny breaks
3pm 18Â°C Variable cloudiness
4pm 18Â°C Variable cloudiness
5pm 17Â°C Isolated showers

Message edited by author 2010-09-03 08:16:17.

09/04/2010 11:29:46 AM · #7

Weather looks crappy in burlington, so I'm not going to bother. :-( Maybe next year.

Guess I'll mow the lawn instead.

Ooh, I could bungee chord my video camera to the lawn mower and make a video! :-)

Message edited by author 2010-09-04 11:30:24.

jeger

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/04/2010 12:10:29 PM · #8

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Yeah, weather not looking good for today. Monday looks decent though.

09/04/2010 01:44:39 PM · #9

Originally posted by jeger:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Weather looks crappy in burlington, so I'm not going to bother. :-( Maybe next year.

Guess I'll mow the lawn instead.

Ooh, I could bungee chord my video camera to the lawn mower and make a video! :-)

Yeah, weather not looking good for today. Monday looks decent though.

Phew, it's pissing out here now. :-/ I finished mowing the lawn just in time. Uploading video now, it's awesome! :-D

Message edited by author 2010-09-04 13:45:00.

Special Mission - Mow The Lawn

09/04/2010 01:59:49 PM · #10

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

09/04/2010 02:04:04 PM · #11

You are insane:) Good Video, Slippy, but Health & Safety will be after you, using a rotary mower wearing sandals!

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

09/04/2010 02:07:56 PM · #12

Originally posted by SteveJ:

You are insane:) Good Video, Slippy, but Health & Safety will be after you, using a rotary mower wearing sandals!

I enjoy taking full advantage of Canada's Health Care system. ;-D

Louis

Nikon D800

09/04/2010 02:34:42 PM · #13

Blah.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/04/2010 02:49:36 PM · #14

Originally posted by Louis:

Blah.

I was wondering. It's pretty gusty. I'm glad I didn't drive, park, walk, ferry, and walk all the way there for nothing.

LVicari

Canon EOS-50D

09/04/2010 02:57:30 PM · #15

should've taken the clippers to those toenails! :)