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Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR

01/18/2012 03:07:09 AM · #1

I know it will be almost impossible to get, but at least I can try: a GTG in Italy in March? We could meet in Rome (I live at 200kms from there) or in my region and then go to Rome. My region is wonderful - sea and high mountains are very close - 50 kms. And here in my town there's an airport where start flights towards some important cities like London, Frankfurt, Paris, Oslo and Eindhoven.

JimiRose

Nikon D90

01/18/2012 04:47:54 AM · #2

I like the sound of this - towards Easter time might be better though!

Giles

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/18/2012 05:27:05 AM · #3

me and the new g/f will be heading to the italian lakes this year hopefully but not sure when though, might make rome for the six nations if its there this year not very helpful i know hehe.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

01/18/2012 07:47:51 AM · #4

I like your words, go on like this - we can make it!

tanguera

Nikon D750

01/18/2012 12:24:52 PM · #5

Where in Italy are you, Alessandro?

salmiakki

Sony Sonnar T* 35mm F2.8 ZA

01/18/2012 12:45:02 PM · #6

I'd dearly love to join you in my favourite part of Italy (I had a wonderful holiday in Abruzzo which is I know where you are located), but sadly March (nor April) I cannot do due to a wide variety of reasons.

I'll watch this thread with interest though.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

01/18/2012 12:58:13 PM · #7

Yes, I live in Pescara, Abruzzo. We're unfortunately well known because of the earthquake that hit L'Aquila in 2009 killing more than 300 people.

Pescara is on the Adriatic Sea, on the same line of Rome.

@Salmiakki: where have been here? In which place exactly?

ETA: we could do the whole thing in April, this is not a problem :)

Message edited by author 2012-01-18 12:59:27.

tanguera

Nikon D750

01/18/2012 01:06:37 PM · #8

Hope to make it one of these days. Don't know that it will be this year - already too many things going on. We were in Umbria (Orvieto) a few years ago and LOVED it.

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

01/18/2012 01:16:45 PM · #9

Umbria is great and not so far from here. I could bring the all of you to Castelluccio di Norcia one of the most beautiful places not only here in Italy :)

cowboy221977

Canon EOS-60D

01/18/2012 01:17:12 PM · #10

I would love to go...I love Italy....such a nice place...However I can't afford a trans-ocean flight and a stay in Rome...Plus I have no vacation.

AllenP

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

01/18/2012 01:26:47 PM · #11

I'll be in Venice next month for the Carnival but if you guys are going to get together in Italy why not wait until the weather gets a little warmer and what better place than somewhere in Tuscany? Sienna first then head over for a drive on Crete Senesi to photograph those beautiful rolling hills with a lone tree/villa on top. Cap off the day with a nice dinner and wine in the Chianti region. Is anybody drooling yet?

MargaretNet

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS

01/18/2012 01:32:31 PM · #12

I prefer Umbria (not as touristy as Tuscany and Umbrians are very nice people), Orvieto is divine, Piano Grande heavenly (Castellucio di Norcia) BUT it is a year too early for me

Message edited by author 2012-01-18 13:33:32.

AllenP

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

01/18/2012 01:39:34 PM · #13

Originally posted by MargaretN:

I prefer Umbria (not as touristy as Tuscany and Umbrians are very nice people), Orvieto is divine, Piano Grande heavenly (Castellucio di Norcia) BUT it is a year too early for me

Umbria is also beautiful and still very Tuscany like. Can't go wrong with that. Rome is about the last place I would pick though. Alessandro what were you thinking??? ;)

01/18/2012 02:04:11 PM · #14

Originally posted by nightpixels:

Originally posted by MargaretN:
I prefer Umbria (not as touristy as Tuscany and Umbrians are very nice people), Orvieto is divine, Piano Grande heavenly (Castellucio di Norcia) BUT it is a year too early for me

Umbria is also beautiful and still very Tuscany like. Can't go wrong with that. Rome is about the last place I would pick though. Alessandro what were you thinking??? ;)

Both Siena and Crete Senesi in Tuscany and Castelluccio di Norcia are wonderful places. My region is not as good but has wonderful landscapes, little villages (Scanno is known all over the world for the images of great photographers like Cartier Bresson and Giacomelli), mountains and sea and above all, here you can eat very well and it's not not very expensive to stay here.

A few examples from my portfolio:

Camposto Lake (very well known place for landscape photographers)

Ripari di Giobbe (I know, here you can't see a lot of landscape - so you have to trust me)

Fossacesia

Vasto

Rocca Calascio - They shot here Lady Hawke and very close here The Name of the Rose. There's a huge and incredible plateau where they use to shoot videoclips, commercials etc.

Torre di Cerrano

Anversa degli Abruzzi - Castrovalva (the painter Escher lived here a few years)

Ortucchio Lake

I'd prefer March or April because summer is my busiest period of the year and in August my family will have a new arrival ;)

Message edited by author 2012-01-18 14:04:50.

Brent_S

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70 2.8L II

01/18/2012 02:22:07 PM · #15

I'll keep my eye on this thread. Would love to visit Italy again, but not sure this is my year to do that.
Later rather than sooner for a meet would be good for any who might hope to be able schedule far enough in advance to get a free flight using miles.

SaraR

01/18/2012 04:47:04 PM · #16

I would certainly be interested, but the timescale may be too short to sort anything out - not sure if I would be able to book annual leave or not.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

01/19/2012 02:56:26 AM · #17

Guys you're definitely right, it's too early in 2 or 3 months. I was very excited at the idea and didn't think of the very short time.

But if you're interested in it we can go on organizing it and choosing the best period for everyone.

raish

Olympus C-2500L

01/28/2012 06:28:48 AM · #18

watching this thread

hajeka

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM

01/31/2012 06:14:14 PM · #19

Watching and thinking :) I prefer a later time also. September? Definitely not June, holidays in Ireland!

Canon RF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM

01/31/2012 06:27:21 PM · #20

I think the best period of the year is spring because I work A LOT in summer. So I think I'll be able to organize it in March or April next year, so everyone will be ready to come here :)

I'll keep you informed ;)

Too early to list people now but keep writing here

mrchhas

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

03/13/2012 10:46:55 AM · #21

Hi all I'd be totally up for this it'd be amazing to meet some members and talk about photography and other things... I live in Reggio Emilia...not SO far from rome :)
Anyway I'm definitely going to get there if possible and if by chance we agreed to a road trip I would also be honored to cook for everybody at my restaurant! I'll be watching this thread... cheers!

hajeka

Canon EOS R5

03/13/2012 03:05:14 PM · #22

Originally posted by mrchhas:

I vote for the road trip!

mrchhas

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

06/04/2012 12:03:37 PM · #23

bump. july? settember?