Anyone in NH interested in a waterfall GTG?

07/18/2007 04:33:44 PM · #76

I don't suppose that anyone knows the GPS coordinates to the meeting site?

07/18/2007 06:07:11 PM · #77

Originally posted by OdysseyF22:

I don't suppose that anyone knows the GPS coordinates to the meeting site?

No Idea, but you could get approximate off of google earth maybe?

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

07/18/2007 06:23:59 PM · #78

Originally posted by Hot_Pixel:

Originally posted by OdysseyF22:
I don't suppose that anyone knows the GPS coordinates to the meeting site?

No Idea, but you could get approximate off of google earth maybe?

I went to google and this should get you pretty close:

44.16,-71.67500

Hope this helps.

Rich

NathanWert

Canon EOS-90D

07/18/2007 07:25:57 PM · #79

Glad to see we're still getting together. Now if only I was still able to mount my camera on my tripod (stripped threads on the camera).

07/18/2007 08:25:32 PM · #80

Originally posted by Hot_Pixel:

Originally posted by Hot_Pixel:

Originally posted by OdysseyF22:
I don't suppose that anyone knows the GPS coordinates to the meeting site?

No Idea, but you could get approximate off of google earth maybe?

I went to google and this should get you pretty close:

44.16,-71.67500

Hope this helps.

Rich

Awesome, that should at least get me real close! Thank you!

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

07/18/2007 10:37:28 PM · #81

Bumps for late niters........

Rich

tjbel05

Nikon Z9

07/20/2007 08:01:12 AM · #82

Hi everyone. Im sorry to say that I cant make it up this weekend.....We have company coming in from out of town for the weekend. I really wish I had been able to meet everyone. Hope you stay dry and have a blast.
Tammy

07/20/2007 08:03:14 AM · #83

Originally posted by tjbel05:

Bummer Tammy!

Well keep an eye out for the next one, I am hopeing we maybe able to do a get together again in the future.

Rich

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

07/20/2007 09:30:03 AM · #84

I'll be there at the start time, but will have to leave at 2 so I can get back in time for a birthday dinner. But a few hours is better than no hours!

NathanWert

Canon EOS-90D

07/20/2007 03:32:03 PM · #85

Remember to all get your name tattooed on your heads so that we know who everyone is. *g*

Sorry you can't make it Tammy.

notesinstones

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

07/20/2007 03:46:06 PM · #86

Really, you cant miss me - I promise that not one of you will have any problem figuring out who I am. There is a spectacular cloud of chaos and eccentricity that follows me everywhere.

:)

Um, Anyone want to re-post the meet-up info with the finalities? Where we are meeting, times, lunch stuff, ect... I'm leaving tomorrow early in the AM for the campground with family in tow and I'm having terrible luck meeting up with any one from DPC this summer.

See you all there!
Jenn

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

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

07/20/2007 05:02:34 PM · #87

I am pretty sure I won't be coming now. :(

Maybe next time!

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

07/20/2007 05:05:43 PM · #88

Here is a basic schedule for July 22nd (Sunday) for our adventure:

Meet around 8-8:30am ish (giving people enough time to drive?) at the falling waters parking lot in the Franconia Notch State Park.

*The Falling waters trail is a 1.4 mile easy hike, that includes:
-Walker Cascades
-Stair Falls
* //www.northeastwaterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=366&p=0
-Swiftwater Falls
* //www.northeastwaterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=374&p=0
-Cloudland Falls
* //www.northeastwaterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=76&p=0

I figure we may need about 3 hours or so here(though time doesnt really matter), I would suggest walking to the end and the woking our way back taking photo breaks along the way.

From here is everyone can agree, we can head over to the flume gorge state park (11-12ish) which is a very beautiful water flow and falls area. (If everyone would like to bring something we could setup in the corner and have lunch here, like a DPC Cookout). Nathan, as you are going there can you check my rates I have posted and make sure that there are places to eat, like picnic tables out in the parking lot? Thanks.

//www.flumegorge.com/
//www.northeastwaterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=547&p=0

Rates
Adult: $10.00
Child (ages 6-12): $7.00
5 & under: Free

Then if we are not all dead tired, I figured we can head over to the Basin, (2-3:30ish) Inside the basin there are multiple falls as well, highlights include:

-0.1 mile hike to the Basin
* //www.northeastwaterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=37&p=0
-0.2 miles to the Cascades
-0.5 miles to kinsman falls (20 ft drop)
* //www.northeastwaterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=196&p=0
-1.0 miles to Rock Glenn Falls

Then from here around 5 or 6ish for those who are intersted, we could head over to artist bluff, and catch the sun setting over the mountains.

1)There are other possiblilites as well, such as the Arethusa Falls trail the is a moderate hike to, I have been there twice and it is definately to your advantage to go in the early morning here as it is a popular hike in the notch and has many people visiting. Also the sun in the afternoon goes right over the top leaving a major glare on the water.:

- Arethusa falls (this is the one that is hard to get to)
* //www.northeastwaterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=34&p=0
-Bemis Brook Falls (very easy hike)
* //www.northeastwaterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=44&p=0
- Colliseum Falls (very easy hike)
* //www.northeastwaterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=79&p=1

2) Crystal Cascades, Which is an easy 3 mile hike, (I did it and couldnt believe it was that far, only felt like I walked a mile or so. It is worth every second on the trail to see also)

//www.northeastwaterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=87&p=0

3) There is also Bridal Veil Falls, which is another moderately difficult hike to, I do not know how far this one is as I havent done it yet.
* //www.northeastwaterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=284&p=0

Let me know if the origonal list sounds good, or you would perfer to do some of the others I have listed as other options, and I will modify our layout and repost for the group. Also let me know if the time table for meeting sounds ok with everyone as well.

Rich

NathanWert

Canon EOS-90D

07/22/2007 06:40:21 AM · #89

I'm heading out the door in about 20 minutes. I'll see everyone there.

sysop

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 16-45mm f/4.0 ED AL AF

07/22/2007 09:32:04 PM · #90

How did it go? Looking forward to seeing some photographs.

07/23/2007 07:42:32 AM · #91

I had a blast! I was only able to stay until 1, and for everyone that I didn't see down in the parking lot before I left, let me just say that it was a pleasure to meet you all, and I had a wonderful time! It was another really cool crowd of DPCers :-)

I'm at work now, but I aim to have some photos edited tonight to post up.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

07/24/2007 07:41:06 AM · #92

Here are some really low res shots, sorry. First time I have done a batch process. Wil1 post more soon.

Please correct me if I am wrong and I apologize if I am.
These shots are of

glad2badad Group: ( Barry, Terry, Meredith)

Odysseyf22- Brent

k1eea - Eric

NathanW

More soon, these are raw that havent been processed either. Only posting people shots for right now, as I am planning on using one of the shots I took durning the day for a Challenge.

Rich

Message edited by author 2007-07-24 08:15:39.

justamistere

Nikon D3s

07/24/2007 07:51:13 AM · #93

Who are these strangers?

notesinstones

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

07/24/2007 08:48:45 AM · #94

NathanW

Sorry I didn't see more of you guys! But we had to set our own pace or else Hubby ends up in the bottom of ravines. :) LOL We did make it to the top and back though.

Nathan, thanks to you and your wife again for the help getting the kids across the river! The extra hand was very much appreciated. :)

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

07/24/2007 12:34:24 PM · #95

Originally posted by notesinstones:

I was just glad that everyone could make it, it was really good meeting everyone and finally being able to put some faces to names. I hope the kids and the Hubby had a good time and I hope the hubbys leg is feeling better.

Rich

notesinstones

Nikon D200

07/24/2007 01:54:24 PM · #96

Originally posted by Hot_Pixel:

We all had a blast. The kids were soaked, tired and happy by the time we got back. Chris (hubby) is very used to the bumps and strains of that kind of hike, so no worries. He refuses to let anything slow him down, so we just stopped and soaked his ankles in the freezing cold water every so often to keep him going. He'll hike by my side every time right up until the day he can't stand anymore. He did say you and him needed to talk about definitions of 'easy hike' though. We had a great time, and it was absolutely worth the trip. LOL :)

It was good to finally meet everyone, no matter how briefly.
Thanks again for putting this together! Next summer, we should definitely do it again. :)

07/24/2007 11:06:40 PM · #97

Finally, a chance to work through my shots tonight! Here are the best from the GTG, hope you all enjoy!

I think I got some good ones, and as I said before, I had a great time meeting you all! Hopefully we're able to do this again before too long, and I know for sure that I'll be returning to the Park for some more shooting when I'm able - the place is amazing!

On the other hand, this is yet another GTG where I didn't manage to get a single shot of any DPCers. Gonna have to work on that.

Did anyone make it up to Artists Bluff? I'm really disappointed that I wasn't able to be there for that part. I'd love to see some pics from there!