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07/10/2004 02:17:47 AM · #1 |
Originally posted by digistoune:
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
It would be fun to pick a spot for the NC/SC people to get together sometime this summer :) |
I agree! Any other folks interested? |
yea that sounds fun i would wanna go just to see sum yankees n rednecks hanging out lol j/k but it would be kewl!:p |
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07/10/2004 01:21:30 AM · #2 |
Here is N Carolina shot from 2 days ago,taken from the Parkway.
I wish I live there :-( ,so beautiful !
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07/10/2004 01:02:31 AM · #3 |
I have had several people who were planning to come with me cancel today, but I still look forward to meeting everyone :)
I hope to get there by 10am. I'll have my cell phone with me (if it works in that area) and the number is:
828-234-3557
If I don't answer, leave me a message. The weather looks good for a motorcycle trip so I doubt I'll hear it ring until I get to the site...
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07/08/2004 11:58:04 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by richterrell:
I still plan on being there - Probably closer to 11:00 or even noon, depends on how early of a start I get. It is about a 5 hour drive for me as well. |
It currently doesn't look like I'm gonna be able to make the zoo on sunday :( I have a family issue to deal with. I'm trying to get out of it tho. |
Well, don't worry too much about it - I am mainly going because I am staying the night anyway.
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07/08/2004 10:48:06 PM · #5 |
| Zoo? Sunday? I thought it was the Raptor Center on Saturday... I'm confused :-O |
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07/08/2004 05:03:41 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by richterrell:
I still plan on being there - Probably closer to 11:00 or even noon, depends on how early of a start I get. It is about a 5 hour drive for me as well. |
It currently doesn't look like I'm gonna be able to make the zoo on sunday :( I have a family issue to deal with. I'm trying to get out of it tho.
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07/08/2004 01:04:09 PM · #7 |
I still plan on being there - Probably closer to 11:00 or even noon, depends on how early of a start I get. It is about a 5 hour drive for me as well.
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07/08/2004 12:29:07 PM · #8 |
| Awesome, John - thank you! Hope everyone is as excited about our outing as I :-) See you there! |
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07/08/2004 12:15:08 PM · #9 |
There are a couple of soda/water vending machines and I think there is a snack machine also. If you plan to stay all day, it may be a good idea to bring a cooler and just keep it in your car. This place is not very large and it's easy to get in and out as you need to.
As for camera gear...
I have never used anything less than my long lens for photographing the birds themselves. You are going to be able to get within 10-15 feet of these birds when they are on their perches in the weathering area. When the birds are being shown, the handler will bring them to the edge of the rail within a few feet of you. For focusing specifically on the birds, long lenses work best. You may want to bring a monopod if you have one, but I don't use that or a tripod here. A tripod is not particularly easy to work with. I use the wooden railing to steady my camera when I need it.
Finding the group when you arrive won't be difficult. When you enter the gift shop area and go into the park, the weathering area where the shows are held is very close to the park entrance. There is a trail that goes through the park where you can see all the birds in their fenced/caged areas.
Message edited by author 2004-07-08 12:16:35.
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07/08/2004 11:19:22 AM · #10 |
| One more question for John, since you've been there before... Can you advise on what we should bring? Are there concessions where H2O or snacks can be purchased? Will tripods be allowed or would monopods be better? Long lens or will we be able to get close enough to the action to make moderate zooms a better choice? I realize that each photographer will have his/her own style which will dictate equipment but I'm just looking for your opinion here. That and I'm trying to make the load as light as possible! :-D |
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07/08/2004 11:09:59 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by digistoune:
Great! For the folks who will be there at 10am, where should we meet up? And for the folks arriving later, how will they find the DPC group?
Should we all wear a red bandana so we'll be easy to spot? LOL |
Just carry a big DPC sign around! Just kidding. Looks like John plans on being at CRC around 10, so we will probably do the same. I'll just look for big, fat camera bags!
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07/08/2004 10:34:50 AM · #12 |
Great! For the folks who will be there at 10am, where should we meet up? And for the folks arriving later, how will they find the DPC group?
Should we all wear a red bandana so we'll be easy to spot? LOL |
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07/08/2004 10:27:25 AM · #13 |
Still good to go :) I plan to be there around 10am Saturday morning. I don't think everyone will be there that early but it's not a problem. Just come when u can :)
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07/08/2004 09:26:12 AM · #14 |
"bump"
Just want to make sure this is still a "go" for the 10th. It's about a 5 hour drive for us, so I'd hate to get there and find out it was the wrong day, or that it has been cancelled!
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07/07/2004 06:06:57 PM · #15 |
I was checking in to see if we are still on for the 10th. As it turns out, my husband and I are planning to drive down Friday night, so we'll be rested Saturday morning.
So-what's the plan? Who's getting there when and where are we meeting? Is everyone just planning on hooking up at CRC?
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07/07/2004 10:57:23 AM · #16 |
| The 10th is almost here! Who's going and what time did we decide on? |
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07/05/2004 10:16:45 PM · #17 |
I probably should be moved to a "maybe" list, if there is such a beast. I've been having some serious bouts of morning sickness (YEAH!!!!), and driving 3 hours is about more than I can handle right now. I do okay sitting still, but riding seems to make it worse. And we won't even mention how I felt out on my sister's boat today. :-/
So, if I am there, I am there. Hopefully, I'll know more by the end of the week.
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06/27/2004 03:26:54 AM · #18 |
I might be able to attend this, don't know for sure. I am taking care of my elderly grandmother atm. Will know sooner to the date.
BUT.... Here are some of my shots I promised from my day in Brevard NC last week, "Land of the Waterfalls". They are mostly in the Landscape folder in my new online portfolio at //www.dbh.8m.com
Also going to post this link in the Discussion Thread, hoping to get some comments on my work. I know its newbie stuff, but I quite like a few of them and would love some feedback and critique :)
Cheers
D Hughes
Message edited by author 2004-06-27 03:29:07.
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06/26/2004 02:47:13 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
I have had a few responses from some of my camera club people who want to go also. The current tally (edited in my above post) has 20 people on it. This is enough to get us the group rate. We have a few who don't plan to arrive until 1pm though. I still hope to get 20 who will show up at 10am. The late arrivals may not be able to get the group rate unless we all negotiate a same starting time...
Any thoughts? |
Sorry so late to respond to this - I will be driving in from Richmond that morning, so there is no way on God's green earth I am making it by 10:00 AM :-)
But don't sweat it - I will get there when I get there, and if I have to pay a slightly higher entrance fee that will be OK. I hope to get there between 11:30 and 12:00.
-Rich. |
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06/26/2004 12:02:05 PM · #20 |
| Take me off the list, I can't make it. Have a great time. |
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06/22/2004 02:20:36 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by karmat:
My husband may be toting a camera. Seriously doubt my toddler will. :-)
Set the starting time, and if we can get there we will. If not, we'll meet up later. I'll let you know, of course, which we will do.
Sounds like fun.
Oh yea, and John, if they actually wanted any of my shots, I would be happy to contribute to the cause. :-P |
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06/22/2004 02:16:08 PM · #22 |
My husband may be toting a camera. Seriously doubt my toddler will. :-)
Set the starting time, and if we can get there we will. If not, we'll meet up later. I'll let you know, of course, which we will do.
Sounds like fun.
Oh yea, and John, if they actually wanted any of my shots, I would be happy to contribute to the cause. :-P
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06/22/2004 12:09:09 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
I have had a few responses from some of my camera club people who want to go also. The current tally (edited in my above post) has 20 people on it. This is enough to get us the group rate. We have a few who don't plan to arrive until 1pm though. I still hope to get 20 who will show up at 10am. The late arrivals may not be able to get the group rate unless we all negotiate a same starting time...
Any thoughts? |
I am completely flexible on the time so put me down for whichever slot that will benefit the group :-) |
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06/22/2004 11:58:31 AM · #24 |
I have had a few responses from some of my camera club people who want to go also. The current tally (edited in my above post) has 20 people on it. This is enough to get us the group rate. We have a few who don't plan to arrive until 1pm though. I still hope to get 20 who will show up at 10am. The late arrivals may not be able to get the group rate unless we all negotiate a same starting time...
Any thoughts?
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06/18/2004 12:34:00 AM · #25 |
For anyone who may be interested in making a weekend out of this, richterrell and I are planning to go to the asheboro zoo on the following day... sunday, july 11... just a side note if anyone is interested.
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