GTG in Wisconsin (Eagles) - DPChallenge Forums

03/08/2008 06:05:29 AM · #176

departing Madison now, 0 degrees F....

03/08/2008 11:48:22 AM · #177

It was definately too cold to stand along a river. But watching the acrokirbic show on the ice was pretty much worth our efforts. lol The picture of him on the ground didn't turn out though, :(

Originally posted by strangeghost:

departing Madison now, 0 degrees F....

03/08/2008 12:33:48 PM · #178

Originally posted by Bugzeye:

The picture of him on the ground didn't turn out though, :(

A narrow escape from infamy!

03/08/2008 12:43:28 PM · #179

I got the embarassed look shot shortly afterwards however. lol also got on of you holding your left nut in your hand. Going to skate lessons now when I get home I will try to process a few photos and get them posted.

Anyone get any good eagle shots? I got a couple that might be ok if I crop the snot out of them. Have to have a closer look to be sure. My best shots are of the ice formations on the rocks.

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by Bugzeye:
The picture of him on the ground didn't turn out though, :(

A narrow escape from infamy!

03/08/2008 12:46:47 PM · #180

Ah yes, the frozen left nut shot... that should be funny!

03/08/2008 01:11:37 PM · #181

My eagle shots weren't any good - just too far away. Some of the scenery was nice though.

And the motley crew

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

03/08/2008 09:52:22 PM · #182

I haven't processed many of the eagle shots yet, Not sure it is worth the effort but I will take a closer look at those at a later time. For now here are a few shots from this morning.

I had a good time today glad you guys could make it. Also glad I still have fingers on my hands. Burrr!!!

Ironworker

Nikon D70

03/09/2008 12:03:38 PM · #183

Looks like you guys had a good time despite the cold. Luckily we are supposed to get some more snow today, we sure need it :-) Spring can get here any day now.

03/09/2008 08:59:22 PM · #184

You definately missed some uncomfortable cold weather.

Originally posted by Ironworker:

Looks like you guys had a good time despite the cold. Luckily we are supposed to get some more snow today, we sure need it :-) Spring can get here any day now.

03/15/2008 10:31:05 AM · #185

So where are those Portraits that were taken during breakfast?

03/15/2008 10:52:45 AM · #186

Fritz said he doesn't have the time to devote to the PP necessary to make those portraits acceptable for a general audience in the forums.

03/15/2008 11:27:07 AM · #187

Originally posted by strangeghost:

Fritz said he doesn't have the time to devote to the PP necessary to make those portraits acceptable for a general audience in the forums.

I'm still trying to make 'em so they won't scare little kiddies ;-)

Seriously, I've got stuff from two weeks ago that I still haven't finished processing, but I hope to spend some time on it today.

03/15/2008 09:51:57 PM · #188

At long last, here are my shots from the day... nope, no eagles, just a bunch of crazy frozen DPCers. A great time was had by all!

03/16/2008 10:56:57 AM · #189

My eagle shots are not the greatest, to cold and to far away.

03/16/2008 12:27:31 PM · #190

Sorry Ed, That is my excuse. You white glass guys were supposed to get the cover shot for the next National Geographic Mag. lol

Originally posted by fsteddy:

My eagle shots are not the greatest, to cold and to far away.

I am looking forward to the next GTG. I think I am going to be in Wisconsin til at least mid Sept maybe later. So Ill probably be around for a few more GTG's I am going to keep my eye out for a sunset balloon launch.

Perhaps Ill host one here in Watertown around August when we have our Annual Riverfest Celebration. 4 days of free music, lots of Food, A big midway , car show , raft races, last year they had a ski show but they usually never have the same type of shows two years in a row, There is a big craft fair and various other activities to take part in, All the entertainment is free and no admission charge. Food and Beer sales support the entertainment. Also a raffle where you could win 10 G they normally sell around 50-60,000 tickets so the odds of winning are quite good. Better than Powerball anyway. lol I will let you guys know more when they announce the stage line up. We have had some good bands over the years. For little watertown. Kansas has played here twice, 2 years ago we had the BoDeans alot of older bands from the 50's - the early 80's.

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Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

03/16/2008 02:48:37 PM · #191

When the warm weather REALLY arrives and after the farmer's market starts back up, I'll post a thread about the Madison Spring GTG.

Ironworker

Nikon D70

03/16/2008 05:16:51 PM · #192

I would like to suggest for the Madison spring GTG, that we try to do the Farmer's Market, & tour the State Capitol. Do the food thing, then head over the Zoo & Arboretum for those so inclined. I saw Sand Hill Cranes this week, so spring is in the air. Unfortunately, I am bracing for the last gasp of winter that is on its way tomorrow.

03/27/2008 10:44:34 AM · #193

You guys are really going to town with those Windmills. Drove through there yesterday on the way home from Door County. The sky is blistered with Windmills now. I snapped a few photos from about 2 miles away full zoom. But nothing really turned out. I probably should have pulled over to take the shots but decided to just point and shoot. I was on the last 20 miles of a 160 mile drive. I would show you some of the shots I took up north but pending challenges I can't do it just yet. I think Fritz could see a couple of them now. But the rest of you are out of luck.

Speaking of Door County. I investigated a little bit while I was up there, And decided I want to go up there again sometime late spring or early summer. The Segway tours are one thing I would like to do, However I would also like to take some photographs of the areas I seen this weekend while they are in full bloom. The Cherry Blossoms would be intresting. Sister Bay and Egg Harbor as well as Washington Island.
I would probably make this an overnighter. However I would not stay up there because the In Season rates are deadly. However I would not have a problem with setting up camp in Green Bay area and making a day trip up the thumb.

Any of you guys interested ?

Originally posted by Ironworker:

03/27/2008 07:30:17 PM · #194

Hey Brian
Yes I am interested in the Segway Tour.They start June 7th thru Aug 7th, Monday thru Saturday. The max number of people is 8 for a tour, 2 for the least amount.

03/27/2008 07:48:30 PM · #195

Ok, I have a friend from town here that said he might be interested in this also. So we will definately meet the low end quota. No Problem. I will sort through my calander and figure out what dates are available. I am assuming a weekend is best option ? I also assume we need to book ahead ?

Originally posted by fsteddy:

Hey Brian
Yes I am interested in the Segway Tour.They start June 7th thru Aug 7th, Monday thru Saturday. The max number of people is 8 for a tour, 2 for the least amount.

03/28/2008 06:38:12 PM · #196

I guess anytime would be OK and a Saturday would be nice. As far as booking ahead I guess we should find a couple of dates and see what is available. I see that 4 or more people is cheaper so thats another thing to keep in mind. The sooner we could figure this out would be the best I think.
I will e-mail the guy about dates and find out what is open.

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

03/28/2008 07:22:07 PM · #197

Ok. Sounds good, I will have alot of free time this summer because I have stopped accepting jobs and will be wrapping up my business til I move and can get re-established over in New Zealand. My wife will also be finished at her job by then, Basically we are both taking the summer off. So I can be very flexible on this one. Who else is onboard for this ?

Originally posted by fsteddy:

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Nikon D7100

03/28/2008 07:49:54 PM · #198

Hi guys,
I'd be interested in Door Co excursion. My mom has a permanent camp site up there and I can stay with them...there getting up there June 15th. I'm also up the Madison Farmer's Market.

03/30/2008 09:30:33 AM · #199

Here is the answer I got about dates.

So far I am wide open for Saturdays. Take your pick.

If you are limited to certain days you will want to make your reservation as soon as possible. When I do the Washington Island tour I can only do that tour in a day. If I get a reservation at another location on the Saturday you want I can not also do Washington Island.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

You will have a great time!

Thanks,
Nick
Segway the Door Tours
920-376-0256
//www.SegwayTheDoor.com

The sooner we decide the better I guess.Any Saturday in June would be good for me except the 7th.