Minneapolis/St.Paul GTG - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

02/18/2007 02:13:59 AM · #1

Well, I have been on the DPC for going on a year and haven't seen a GTG for this area. I did a search on this forum topic, and it seems there's been a couple of attempts, but nothing to fruition. Is anyone game?

LanceW

Nikon Z9

02/18/2007 02:25:29 AM · #2

I grew up in MSP/STP and may be able to make it back depending on your timing.

Go Osseo Orioles ! ;-)

Elmakias

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

02/18/2007 02:48:23 AM · #3

i would be down, i live in Madison WI, i know strangeghost does as well

alexjack

02/18/2007 07:08:02 AM · #4

I'd be interested, I live in Red wing - about 50 mi se of St Paul, obviously depends on timing, etc.

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

02/18/2007 09:00:04 AM · #5

It would depend on the timing, but I'd be game.

BlueZamia

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

02/18/2007 09:24:51 AM · #6

I'm in, schedule permitting.

02/18/2007 10:49:54 AM · #7

Wow... what a response! Well I'm available, sadly to say, anytime. Winter vacations are over and the sailing season doesn't start until the beginning of May.

So what do you guys think? March end of winter get together? or April sort of beginning of spring?

alexjack

02/18/2007 04:27:20 PM · #8

I'd go for end of March, beginning of April.

Jack

02/18/2007 05:33:03 PM · #9

Originally posted by alexjack:

I'd go for end of March, beginning of April.

Jack

That works for me, possibly a Sat. then.

Is anyone O.K. with either one of these dates:

Sat. March 31st, 2007
Sat. April 7th, 2007

Still open for suggestions.

02/19/2007 08:32:27 PM · #10

~BUMPING~

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

02/19/2007 08:35:48 PM · #11

I can't do either of those. Given that it's nearly a six hour drive for me, I'm going to be pretty limited to times starting in mid-June when I get some vacation.

undieyatch

Olympus E-10

02/19/2007 08:55:05 PM · #12

I am available Sat. April 7th.

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

02/19/2007 08:59:50 PM · #13

I'm game for April 7th, I'll be home from school for Easter break then. Let me know how this turns out, I'd be excited to make it out there.

Originally posted by strangeghost:

I can't do either of those. Given that it's nearly a six hour drive for me, I'm going to be pretty limited to times starting in mid-June when I get some vacation.

Six hours?!?! It takes me a little less than 5 hours to drive to St. Paul from Milwaukee...

Message edited by author 2007-02-19 21:01:22.

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

02/19/2007 09:04:59 PM · #14

Misspoke, more like 5 hours as Sam says. My daughter points out to me that we're on spring break that week, so either of those are theoretically possible, barring other travel plans. March 31st would be tough though, because we'd leave Madison Saturday morning. Anyone up for Sunday April 1st?

02/19/2007 09:51:18 PM · #15

Well, I am extremely flexible as long as we do it on a weekend. Sat or Sun doesn't matter. However, if the majority can make on a certain date, I guess we should try to choose the date that would get the most attendance. As they say, the more the merrier! I hope that everyone can make it. April 7th seems like a fine day as any to me.

Possible photo ops:

Minneapolis - good skylines (especially at night), some good industrial & warehouse, sculpture garden, Basilica / St. Paul - Offers great architecture, State Capitol Building, St. Paul Cathederal, Como Zoo/Conservatory (Flower Gardens)

Many, many Parks. Some along the river offering good bird photo ops...

So much to shoot.. so little time.

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

02/19/2007 09:54:38 PM · #16

April 7th is the only day that really works for me, otherwise I'm usually in Milwaukee at school.

alfresco

Nikon D700

02/19/2007 10:09:13 PM · #17

Being a mere six hours away I will show interest in this gtg :)

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

02/20/2007 02:55:38 PM · #18

Bump...

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

02/20/2007 09:47:21 PM · #19

~bump~

BlueZamia

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

02/20/2007 10:25:36 PM · #20

Sundays are better for me. If we take a saturday I might be able to get away by 3:00. I don't drive but depend on the city busses.

Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom

02/21/2007 08:00:13 PM · #21

To keep it alive... the daily bump.

MQuinn

Olympus OM-D E-M1

02/21/2007 08:14:40 PM · #22

Heck yeah Im game! So whats it gunna be as far as subject matter? I see you got to Monticello and shot trumpeter swans:)

02/21/2007 08:33:47 PM · #23

Originally posted by MQuinn:

Heck yeah Im game! So whats it gunna be as far as subject matter? I see you got to Monticello and shot trumpeter swans:)

I did indeed get up to see the Trumpeter Swans, now that was something to see. As far as subject matter, I listed a view suggestions, but any help in that dept. is much appreciated.

If you got any ideas, please share!

Thanks for the response.

02/23/2007 12:40:58 PM · #24

another bump for a gathering of fellow DPC'ers in the Twin Cities for fun and exciting photography opportunities.