Montreal DPCers Get-together? - DPChallenge Forums

05/12/2004 12:54:33 PM · #1

Hey, it became obvious that there are a few of us here in Montreal and surroundings. Three of us (unknowingly) submitted images of the same rusty building in the last challenge.

Perhaps we could get together to talk turkey, or photography, if that is more relevant. Or have a beer. Or whatever.

Maybe we could communicate before we submit so that we make sure we aren't submitting the same subject again. ;). I'm sure I lost valuable points because people thought we were cheating. My score climbed over half a point after the validation. Just a thought.

Anyhow, let's start by seing who's out there in Montreal or surrounding areas and if we're friendly.

05/12/2004 01:23:26 PM · #2

Montreal here, I submitted one of the Rusted grain elevator shots!

I know labuda is from Montreal too...There a few of us, 5-6

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05/12/2004 05:20:21 PM · #3

Originally posted by doctornick:

I know labuda is from Montreal too...There a few of us, 5-6

I already brought it up with Aleks. He lives not very far from me.

I'm pretty sure we are more than 5-6, many have only mentioned Canada, but I'm pretty sure we are more.

Anybody else?

Jacko

Canon EOS-20D

05/12/2004 06:17:42 PM · #4

Only 6 hours drive here (Northern New Brunswick). If you can arrange a shoot with DrJones' model, I'll be there in a heart beat.

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05/12/2004 06:42:20 PM · #5

Originally posted by Jacko:

Only 6 hours drive here (Northern New Brunswick). If you can arrange a shoot with DrJones' model, I'll be there in a heart beat.

LOL jacko, will your wife approve? lol

kosmikkreeper

Nikon D300s

05/12/2004 06:46:35 PM · #6

I go see DrJones on a regular basis (being buds and all)... actually going there this weekend. Hope you're not too jealous Jacko. ;-)

Hey Mario, I just bought a cottage and will be spending most of my weekends there but you never know! Keep us posted!

Yanik

BruB

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05/12/2004 07:18:23 PM · #7

I'm proudly from Montreal and I would actually go to a get-together of mtl's DPCers. A friend of mine, Ceyval is also a Montrealer. You guys will probably don't accept us with our little point and shoots though :)

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05/12/2004 07:20:47 PM · #8

Originally posted by BruB:

BruB remember the old saying: "It's not the size that matters, it's how you use it!" LOL ;-)

BruB

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

05/12/2004 07:21:44 PM · #9

I hear ya, I probably have the smallest camera in here. (with all the otehr that has that one of course)

05/12/2004 07:27:19 PM · #10

I think most of us started out with P&S cameras. When you get the bug, and you will, hopefully the $$$ will come too, and you can upgrade. In the mean time, you're more than welcome to join us. Just spend lots of time here, and learn and listen, but most of all, take lots o'pictures!!!

Jacko, if anybody was going to mention our good Dr., I knew it would be you. We'll let you know if he joins this little gathering. Grand Falls, isn't that far away. Sens toi bienvenue, buddy.

Any thoughts as to where and when we could do this? I think it would be fun. Seems like lots of others are doing it all over the globe. We could get together and gripe about how we pay more for all our photo equipement up here in the Great White North.

05/12/2004 07:35:40 PM · #11

LOL yup, especially since the US$ has gone back up to $1.40. Last year around July it was $1.28 and got quite a bargain at B&H even when you added the taxes and shipping.

How about the weekend of June 19 in Old Montreal? Lots of ops for people shoots and architecture.

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05/12/2004 07:43:05 PM · #12

Originally posted by doctornick:

How about the weekend of June 19 in Old Montreal? Lots of ops for people shoots and architecture.

Yeah! I know this great spot where you can can a really good view of some old rusty grain silos....DOH! So do you...and everybody else.

Sounds pretty good to me. I'll have to double check my work schedule. I'm pretty busy in June, some weeks even on the weekends. I work for McAuslan Brewing and summer is our peak period. Offhand, I think that week end would be good.

Anybody else? Yannick, Ottawa's not too far? When do you start going to your cottage? Others?

Jacko

Canon EOS-20D

05/12/2004 07:44:03 PM · #13

No no. I'm not jealous. I'm happy for you.

OK I admit it. I Hate you !!!

Originally posted by kosmikkreeper:

nicklevy

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05/12/2004 07:45:32 PM · #14

It's a great idea!!! Going to shoot some hundreds shot, take a couple of beers, go shooting again and then compare ;-). Seriously, I'm from montreal too (st-jean-sur-richelieu) and would like very much to meet other montreal DPC'ers. June 19 is good for me. By the way, si nous sommes tous de Montreal on peut surement se comprendre Ã©galement en franÃ§ais. Ã�a fait du bien d'Ã©crire dans sa langue sur internet.

labuds

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05/12/2004 07:47:37 PM · #15

I have two cousins who I got into photography. We all live in the same corner: around Loyola campus. One of them is the second place winner of the abstract challenge! He took it at my house with my camera... hmmm I think I deserve half a ribbon for that one... hehe, than again, I have to split credit with him on pictures like Aqua Vita, James Bond's Assassasination, Blind Sorrow, Bar Fight, Peeping Through a Polarizer and many more. He's my partner in crime. But now he's off to Europe for 3 months :( Well, at least I still have my other cousin who's doing quite inspiring stuff with me these days aswell.

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05/12/2004 07:51:47 PM · #16

Hey Jacques, why don't you come down, over, whatever. Bring the family. I've seen so many photos of Samuel, that I feel like he's one of my own. I have three kids, so sometimes I lose track. :~

BruB

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

05/12/2004 08:22:15 PM · #17

Well i'm in also, lots of great terrasses around here. Of course we'll dring St-Ambroise Beer :).

I actually live pretty close to the brewery :) most have a lot of great shot to take in there.

sylandrix

Nikon D50

05/12/2004 09:20:34 PM · #18

Another montrealer here. I'd be interested in tagging along :)

peete

Nikon D70

05/12/2004 09:34:12 PM · #19

Originally posted by labuda:

That second one would be me... and im in town june 19th. that makes quite a few of us.

peete

Nikon D70

05/12/2004 09:34:42 PM · #20

Originally posted by BruB:

oh, and i got the same camera as you =)

Bidule

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05/12/2004 09:44:22 PM · #21

I am from Ile-Perrot, not so far from Montreal but I will not be able to joint the little party. Maybe next time!

But, have fun!

kosmikkreeper

Nikon D300s

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

05/12/2004 10:06:54 PM · #22

No can do that weekend... I'm teaching both days in Gatineau. :-( Have fun guys! Maybe we could meet in the fall once again?? :-)

05/13/2004 09:49:03 AM · #23

Actually, now that I'm at work, I see my schedule is pretty full that weekend. How about the one before (June 12) or after (June 26).