Atlanta, GA AJC Autoshow GTG - DPChallenge Forums

04/17/2006 07:55:41 PM · #1

Rex, you still up for this? Anyone else? The first Saturday or Sunday will work best for me. Thoughts?

Atlanta Journal-Constitution International Auto Show
Schedule: Noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; noon-10 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays. April 29-May 7.

Venue: Georgia World Congress Center
Neighborhood: Downtown Atlanta
Cost: $10; $5 ages 6-12; ages 5 and younger free
Information: 404-223-4000

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6

04/18/2006 04:08:22 PM · #2

Well?

CTCurry99

Nikon D70

04/20/2006 09:27:47 AM · #3

Eric: I have asked off for the first Saturday. I could be there about noon. Does that time work for you guys? I know only the 3 of us talked about this, but anybody that wants to come is more then welcome to hang. =0)

04/20/2006 09:29:32 AM · #4

I would love too but I have some family coming in on the 28th. then I have to work the following weekend. Sorry don't think I can make it unless theyu leave early Sunday then I will make the Sunday show. I can let you know more by Friday.

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04/20/2006 01:34:06 PM · #5

Rex, brign the family!

Chris, noon works for me.

04/20/2006 03:40:49 PM · #6

Originally posted by ericwoo:

Rex, brign the family!

Chris, noon works for me.

Maybe I can snek away. They are taking us to the Aquarium.

04/20/2006 04:43:41 PM · #7

Keep us posted.

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6

04/24/2006 03:04:26 PM · #8

Anyone else up for this? Chris, you still up for noon. If you're coming, you gotta teach me about car photos. Rex, any developments with family day?

CTCurry99

Nikon D70

04/27/2006 10:07:28 AM · #9

Not gonna be able to make it. I gotta cover for a coworker who's taking vacation time this coming weekend. As far as teaching you, make sure you use a zoom lens. Brand new paint=reflection=bad!!! =0P It's not easy to get good shots with a lot of people around. Just stay away from straight on points of view. Angles work best with cars...usually. ;0)

04/27/2006 08:11:52 PM · #10

It looks like I won't be able to make it either, sorry. As far as shooting cars I have always heard a low view point always helps them look "meaty"

If you know what I mean.

04/27/2006 09:55:57 PM · #11

05/03/2006 01:02:03 PM · #12

Well did you make it?

05/03/2006 02:40:55 PM · #13

Yeah, I dropped by for a bit after the rest of my weekend crapped out. I had a swimsuit shoot scheduled for Saturday and a family portrait for Sunday. No one showed so I went down there. Nothing to post just yet. I haven't had time to look at any of them yet. I might get some up by the weekend. I decided that I want the Ford GR1. Only two in the world right now, but sirely they'd make one for me. I'll show it to you soon.

05/03/2006 03:07:30 PM · #14

I would have loved to go but there was no way I was convincing the wife to drive 4 hours to look at cars.

anyway we are taking the family to atlanta in june and I was wondering if there is anything that you guys would say we had to shoot before we leave.

05/04/2006 11:12:58 AM · #15

nothing?

05/04/2006 11:20:14 AM · #16

Hey Elvis,
What are you guys coming up for, where will you be and how long will you be here?

Jaded_Housewife

Canon EOS-5D

05/04/2006 11:24:41 AM · #17

I'm Elvis' wife so i'll answer for him in case hes working(like he should be)..lol . j/k. were going for a vacation, The 3rd through the 9th i think, were going to helen , ga. for one day and have plans to go to some photography galleries and a baseball game. otherwise our plans are open so far. weve been before for a long weekend and went to stone mountain. so any and all suggestions would be appreciated.

05/04/2006 11:25:24 AM · #18

we will be there for about a week just for a family vacation. we will have 3 kids with us (ages 14, 5 and 3) so far our only big plans are to got to go to helen ( i think that is the name) my wife will have to post where we are staying since i seem to have forgotten.

05/04/2006 11:26:20 AM · #19

Originally posted by jaded_youth:

I'm Elvis' wife so i'll answer for him in case hes working(like he should be)..lol . j/k.

guess i'm busted

05/04/2006 02:53:48 PM · #20

Absolutely take a day to see the aquarium. All of you will enjoy it, and tons of photo ops there. One block away from the aquarium is Centennial Park. When it starts getting dark and the fountain is lit, there are also great shots there, and even some really cool ones in the day time. Over on the Jackson Street bridge, there is a great view of the skyline that I have shot a hundred times. Wonderful view.If you have time, try to check out Oakland Cemetery. Its been there since 1850 and its full of cool grave sites. Margaret Mitchell is there, as is Bobby Jones. Its also one of the few places that opposing soldiers are buried together, both confederate and those northerners. ;) There are lots of great skyscrapers to shoot downtown and into midtown, but parking and dealing with the homeless population almost makes it a hassle. You can also check out the High Museum of Art. They always have some great exhibits, and the exterior makes fro some cool photography. There is also the Botanical Gardens and Piedmont Park that sit side by side. Both offer many great captures of the skyline, neat flowers and strange people.

Since you are going to be up in Helen, I would recommend a trip over to the Clayton area. Just south of Clayton near US 441 there is Minnehaha Falls. Its a short 0.2 mile hike to the falls, and its a great capture. I'd also try to get over to the Mark of the Potter. Its a little building on the Soque River that does pottery right there and its also a short ride from Clayton on HWY 97. It has a nice waterfall out back, some of the largest trout you will ever see (even if you've fished Wyoming and Montana), but no fishing. While in Helen, check out the old flea market. You can pick up some great candids of the family twig up there.

I hope this helps, and if I think of anything else, I will let you know. I'd offer to meet up with you one evening, but we are planning on being in Wyoming fishing from May 30-June 10. If we decide to push that back and are around during that time, I will also let you know.

05/04/2006 03:18:31 PM · #21

Barnsley Gardens in adairsville is a must also.

Jaded_Housewife

Canon EOS-5D

05/04/2006 04:33:00 PM · #22

thanks. well look into everything mentioned. :)

05/04/2006 05:00:20 PM · #23

Here is a good website for all the Georgians:

//roadsidegeorgia.com/sitecity/

And Barnsley Gardens:

//roadsidegeorgia.com/site/barnsley.html

and whatever happenend to the South GA/North FL GTG?

05/06/2006 08:22:58 PM · #24

Here's one:

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