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06/16/2004 01:20:56 PM · #51

Originally posted by lhall:

John, I'm curious to know if you have been there for the PhotoWild shoots? I understand they are planning shoots for April 2nd and 9th in 2005. Sounds like a great opportunity to plan a GTG!

I could not attend the last one but richterrell did. It's a worthwhile trip for that but the cost is about $75 or so for non members. The advantage of that particular shoot is that you DO get a lot of different birds brought out in front of you and they are placed in more natural environments. They are still tethered though and composing the shots where that is not visible can still be difficult.

LindaLee

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

06/16/2004 01:25:21 PM · #52

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Originally posted by lhall:
John, I'm curious to know if you have been there for the PhotoWild shoots? I understand they are planning shoots for April 2nd and 9th in 2005. Sounds like a great opportunity to plan a GTG!

I could not attend the last one but richterrell did. It's a worthwhile trip for that but the cost is about $75 or so for non members. The advantage of that particular shoot is that you DO get a lot of different birds brought out in front of you and they are placed in more natural environments. They are still tethered though and composing the shots where that is not visible can still be difficult.

CRC says that all photo shoot participants are admitted FREE, and may spend the entire day there if they wish, even though the shoot is only from 8AM to Noon.

06/16/2004 01:30:30 PM · #53

Originally posted by lhall:

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Originally posted by lhall:
John, I'm curious to know if you have been there for the PhotoWild shoots? I understand they are planning shoots for April 2nd and 9th in 2005. Sounds like a great opportunity to plan a GTG!

I could not attend the last one but richterrell did. It's a worthwhile trip for that but the cost is about $75 or so for non members. The advantage of that particular shoot is that you DO get a lot of different birds brought out in front of you and they are placed in more natural environments. They are still tethered though and composing the shots where that is not visible can still be difficult.

CRC says that all photo shoot participants are admitted FREE, and may spend the entire day there if they wish, even though the shoot is only from 8AM to Noon.

Admission to the grounds was included, yes, which was normally $5, something like that. But the shoot was still $75. I am not sure if they changed that though. I doubt it - it is a good source of funding. I will go again next year for sure - I had a terrific time.

The Kestrels in my portfolio are from the last PhotoWild! shoot, as well as a collection of images I have here.

06/16/2004 01:35:05 PM · #54

Even at $75, I think it would be a good idea for a get-together. I think I can save up that much between now and then :)

BTW- this event requires pre-registration. They only accept a limited number of participants. It sells out each time so getting signed up early is beneficial.

Message edited by author 2004-06-16 13:36:06.

LindaLee

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

06/16/2004 01:39:07 PM · #55

Hmmm..that's interesting; no where in the materials that they emailed me does it mention a fee of any kind. I'll have to contact them again. Nevertheless, judging by the wonderful shots you got,it looks like it's well worth, regardless of the fee.

And it still sounds like a great idea for a GTG.

06/16/2004 01:54:31 PM · #56

I agree, it is totally worth the price of admission. This link is to the announcement of the event and the rates for this past spring when i attended.

//www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/news.php?newsID=13

06/16/2004 04:27:41 PM · #57

Originally posted by richterrell:

Are you gonna try to come down on the 10th or the 17th or whichever day they decide to do this?

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

06/16/2004 08:27:05 PM · #58

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Originally posted by richterrell:
I agree, it is totally worth the price of admission. This link is to the announcement of the event and the rates for this past spring when i attended.

//www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/news.php?newsID=13

Are you gonna try to come down on the 10th or the 17th or whichever day they decide to do this?

I will sure try to - depends on the weekend, and what is going on with me as we get closer to it. If I drive all the way down there for a Saturday trip to the Raptor Center I will definitely stay over and visit the North Carolina Zoo on Sunday.

Message edited by author 2004-06-16 20:27:28.

redmondson01

Pentax K50

06/16/2004 09:03:19 PM · #59

Looks like Saturday the 10th is the best for those who want to go. So lets call it that.
NC/SC Out and About
When: Sat July 10th
Where: Carolina raptor Center - //www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/directions.php
When: 1:00 PM
If we get 20 ppl we get group discount I am in for Me and my 5 yr old

Robert

Message edited by author 2004-06-16 21:05:07.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

06/16/2004 09:24:34 PM · #60

I'm in barring unforseen astrological events :-)

redmondson01

Pentax K50

06/16/2004 09:49:31 PM · #61

How Many?

Originally posted by digistoune:

I'm in barring unforseen astrological events :-)

06/16/2004 10:16:29 PM · #62

Oh shoot - I'm sorry!
Me and possibly my husband.

06/16/2004 11:05:39 PM · #63

Count me in... who is actually taking the responsibility for organizing this event?

06/16/2004 11:25:12 PM · #64

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Count me in... who is actually taking the responsibility for organizing this event?

I would be happy to help although event organization isn't exactly my forte.

So far it looks like we have the time and the place. What else do we need?

06/16/2004 11:50:38 PM · #65

Since I am a member of the Raptor Center, I will contact them and let them know we are planning to have a group (of undetermined size) of photographers coming to the site on July 10. I will indicate that I will have a head count for them by June 30. If whoever is collecting the head count will keep in touch with me, that would be great :)

We may be able to get some special attention from them if we do this. I also think it would be a great idea for all of us to offer to provide them with digitals of any photos we make. They may want to use them in their own publications and training materials. This could get us a lot further if we decide to ask them for anything extra for our visit.

For those of you who live relatively close to this site, you may want to consider becoming a member. I think it only costs $35 and it will get you in for free for one year and u get discounts on anything else you buy, including a $15 discount on their PhotoWild day next April.

If anyone who is coming would object to giving photographs back to the Raptor Center, please let me know.

06/17/2004 12:25:58 AM · #66

Thanks for offering to contact them, John. If everyone could email me that they are coming as well as how many people they will have with them by June 28th, I will contact you with the headcount.

Great idea about the photos too!

06/17/2004 11:27:14 AM · #67

I see 20 people here so far who are planning to come:

July 10, 2004 - Carolina Raptor Center - //www.birdsofprey.org

digistoune
jmsetzler + 2
lhall + 1
karmat + 1.5 :)
redmondson01
richterrell
adspigot
tolovemoon + 4 (maybe)

From My local Camera Club:

Karen Thomas + 1
John Hildebrand + 1

Have I missed anyone?

Message edited by author 2004-06-26 13:08:05.

06/17/2004 12:36:33 PM · #68

I'll be there.

Message edited by author 2004-06-17 14:18:16.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

06/17/2004 12:37:46 PM · #69

What I'm trying to do is get a 'photographer' head count. If anyone is bring a spouse/significant other who will be bringing a camera, let me know....

I am gonna open an invitation to people in my local camera club for this trip as well. That should help us get to the 20 mark pretty easily. I'm sure quite a few of them will go...

Message edited by author 2004-06-17 12:45:42.

jimmyn4

Canon EOS-7D

06/17/2004 01:41:25 PM · #70

For now, if it isn't too late put me down as "probable". I may be able to drive down. It might take about 5 hours. I'll know whether I can make it for sure by the 28th.

06/17/2004 03:19:06 PM · #71

I just spoke with the director of the Raptor Center. She said that we don't need to do anything special other than show up :)

I did inquire about the 2005 PhotoWild and they are not taking applications for that just yet and probably won't before January. She did mention that if we provide her with a list of names and addresses when we arrive, she would make sure that we get on the mailing list for that event.

LindaLee

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

06/17/2004 03:47:40 PM · #72

Right now it looks like my husband will come with me, (his job allowing), but he doesn't have a camera, he's my "caddy".

Also wanted to mention that if there are any dpc'ers in my area (Northern and Piedmont Virginia) that would like to go with us, you're welcome to ride down with us. We plan to leave around 6AM and drive back home that night as I have a commitment the next day.

redmondson01

Pentax K50

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

06/17/2004 08:04:35 PM · #73

Thanks Setz. See you there

Originally posted by jmsetzler: