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10/07/2005 04:57:58 PM · #126

bump just to make sure everyone knows that tomorrow's GTG is cancelled. Let's hope for nice weather next weekend!

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

10/07/2005 05:02:39 PM · #127

Well I changed to the right date :)

I'm looking forward to the beautiful scenery and waterfalls, and meeting you all!

10/07/2005 05:57:47 PM · #128

Originally posted by eqsite:

OK, I'm officially cancelling this Saturday's GTG (do I have that authority???). At the moment, I believe that we are only planning for Sunday, Oct. 16th at this point. If there are people interested in doing the 15th as well, I'm game, but the main event is for the 16th.

I know that there were a few requests to do Taughannock on the 16th, so I think that needs to be in our agenda. Treman is good, too. The lower falls at Buttermilk are very easy to get to (no hiking) so we might as well plan a stop there. Would it still make sense to meet at Stewart Park at sunrise (7:20 am)? We could then head down to Treman to meet up with Mavrik after his photo shoot ends at 10am. Then stop at Buttermilk on the way to get lunch. Have a picnic lunch at the Treman boat marina on the southwest end of the lake (on the way to Taughannock). Then do Taughannock in the afternoon. How does that sound?

Originally posted by KaDi:
--eqsite: Could you start a revised list for that day and share it?

The original post in this thread has been updated with my current list of attendees. Should I start another thread at this point?

Originally posted by KaDi:
--all: Picnic? I think, with enough vehicles and coolers, we could have a nice mid-day rest in one of the parks. If we decide to go with a picnic, Ithaca Bakery is not far from Stewart Park and can provide out-of-towners (and lazy people like me) with very nice deli sandwiches.

I think that's a great idea.

What's the best time of day to shoot these locations? I want to maximize my photo opportunities.

10/07/2005 06:03:36 PM · #129

Originally posted by MeThoS:

What's the best time of day to shoot these locations? I want to maximize my photo opportunities.

I think that depends on what you're looking for.

Stewart Park forms the Southwest corner of the lake, and the lake goes north by northwest from there. I think sunrise will create some nice mist and lighting affects on the trees and the western hills.

The gorge in Treman goes basically west to east from top to bottom, but the lighting is going to be mixed because you're surrounded by cliff walls. Butterflysis may be able to give you more info about this since she just shot there recently.

Buttermilk falls faces almost due west I think, so afternoon sun would light it well. Late afternoon might be too harsh, though.

Taughannock Falls faces almost due east, but it's situated in a deep bowl. So I'm not really sure how the lighting plays in there.

Also, Ithaca is renowned for its cloudiness. We've had an extremely sunny past few months, so chances are it's going to be cloudy anyway.

10/07/2005 06:05:14 PM · #130

Originally posted by nshapiro:

Well I changed to the right date :)

I'm looking forward to the beautiful scenery and waterfalls, and meeting you all!

And I'm hoping you'll share some of those cool abstract techniques you've mastered.

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10/07/2005 10:28:39 PM · #131

Thank you Kadi for calling me and letting me know.

I hadn't checked in yet tonight and probably wouldn't have if you hadn't called. I'm totally bummed and depressed. But I will survive until tomorrow.

As Kadi can attest to, I NEED THIS GET A WAY! She got to listen to me yell at my kids several times and only two of them are here at the time. Soon to be one, I'm sending the oldest to her friend's house so it will just be me and James tomorrow, that I can handle.

Deannda
Good thing I didn't pack my lunch yet

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

10/07/2005 10:45:36 PM · #132

Originally posted by Neuferland:

Thank you Kadi for calling me and letting me know.

You're welcome.
Sent you an Email.
Escape while you can!
(Yes, the volume at Neufer's house is very different than at mine...the most annoying thing here is the din of the Yankee fans on TV...and hubby has it turned down.)
I have rainy-day post-processing lined up for the weekend. Otherwise, I might be tempted to trek to Ithaca tomorrow. But all are welcome to swing by Bingo-ville and drag me away from this screen. :-)

10/07/2005 11:36:55 PM · #133

One last bump for any late nighters who haven't heard that tomorrow's GTG is cancelled.

10/08/2005 11:46:12 AM · #134

Originally posted by eqsite:

Originally posted by MeThoS:
What's the best time of day to shoot these locations? I want to maximize my photo opportunities.

I think that depends on what you're looking for.

Stewart Park forms the Southwest corner of the lake, and the lake goes north by northwest from there. I think sunrise will create some nice mist and lighting affects on the trees and the western hills. sunrise sounds great!

The gorge in Treman goes basically west to east from top to bottom, but the lighting is going to be mixed because you're surrounded by cliff walls. Butterflysis may be able to give you more info about this since she just shot there recently.

Buttermilk falls faces almost due west I think, so afternoon sun would light it well. Late afternoon might be too harsh, though. early morning here for me

Taughannock Falls faces almost due east, but it's situated in a deep bowl. So I'm not really sure how the lighting plays in there. late afternoon for me

Also, Ithaca is renowned for its cloudiness. We've had an extremely sunny past few months, so chances are it's going to be cloudy anyway.

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

10/08/2005 02:26:13 PM · #135

Just so we are all on the same page, we are going next Sunday even if it's pouring buckets and sheets of rain? Okay? We can go play at the Science Center or to a nearby mall for all I care but I will be at the park on Sunday the 16th no matter what!

Deannda
Who ended up working today, that sucked

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

10/08/2005 02:46:48 PM · #136

Originally posted by Neuferland:

Yes. I will come rain or shine. I've always wanted to play at the Science Center! (Not so keen on malls...but I like shopping on the Commons and visiting the gallery at Cornell.)
--Kadi
Who ended up lying about today because she didn't feel well.
(Coulda sucked, but it didn't because no one was out having fun without me...)

wewillexplore

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10/09/2005 12:47:08 AM · #137

Ok, so 10, 10:30 we'll be at Treman? I just wanna know where I pick up my part. lol

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10/09/2005 11:51:10 AM · #138

Originally posted by mavrik:

Ok, so 10, 10:30 we'll be at Treman? I just wanna know where I pick up my part. lol

That's the plan. If you have a cell phone and want to pm me, I can give you call on Sunday when we're headed over to Treman.

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

10/09/2005 01:41:10 PM · #139

We don't actually have a cell yet. Um...which end of Treman will you be coming in on? Are we walking the length with cars on both ends or ?

I'm with KaDi on some people parking at the top, some people parking at the bottom and sort of shuttling the drivers from one end to the other once we're done. I'm going to start at the top so our vehicle will be at the top. Maybe Neuf can drive to the bottom with someone else, leave her car there, and then ride up with that other driver to the top, do our walk to the bottom to Neufs car, she can drive the drivers back up to the top...that works! (if ANYONE understood what I just said, you're amazing!)

M

ButterflySis

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10/09/2005 01:59:00 PM · #140

I think top to bottom would be a good thing, esp. if one of the locals goes. He has bad knees so not sure he could go up.

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10/09/2005 02:30:05 PM · #141

Originally posted by mavrik:

Ok, so 10, 10:30 we'll be at Treman? I just wanna know where I pick up my part. lol

...hmmm, I imagine I'll be there much earlier than this. Or is Treman different than Stewart Park?

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

10/09/2005 02:38:43 PM · #142

yes it's different - you guys are starting at Stewart Park earlier. I have a bridal portrait shoot from 9 til 10 or 10:15, so I'll be at Treman doing that then we'll walk the length of Treman top to bottom and then go somewhere else (Buttermilk Falls?) and do some touring around a bit.

M

KaDi

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10/09/2005 02:39:48 PM · #143

Originally posted by MeThoS:

Originally posted by mavrik:
Ok, so 10, 10:30 we'll be at Treman? I just wanna know where I pick up my part. lol

...hmmm, I imagine I'll be there much earlier than this. Or is Treman different than Stewart Park?

Treman is different than Stewart.
mavrik is doing a wedding shoot and we'll be meeting up with him in the late morning. If I understand it correctly, we'll be at Stewart Park no later than 7:20 a.m. for sunrise....I plan to be there before 7. Then we'll be stopping somewhere else before we meet mavrik at Treman.
According to mavrik's statement, I'm "amazing," since I understood exactly what he said. I'm sure we can work out the car thing--have mini-van will travel.
Down is good for others of us, so let's plan to start at the top of Treman. (If that's alright with our organizer, equsite, that is.)

10/09/2005 02:49:44 PM · #144

Cool, I'm also amazing! I understood him too!

I know, UNREAL!

I would be happy to leave my van at the bottom, it seats 7 with some room to spare so I could make sure everyone makes it back to the top!

Deannda
Would also rather walk down than up anyday

n8trchik

Canon EOS-20D

10/09/2005 05:58:47 PM · #145

I understand him....uh, mostly!

:) We'll have our minivan at the top so we'll be able to carry some people around if necessary. Gotta remember to take the car seat out tho!

Message edited by author 2005-10-09 18:54:58.

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10/09/2005 06:27:53 PM · #146

Originally posted by n8trchik:

I understand him....uh, mostly!

:) We'll have our minivan at the top so we'll be able to carry some people around if necessary. Gotta remember to take the car seat out tho!

M

You and me both, LOL!

I also have to put the middle seat back in, it's two bucket seats and one of them sits in my office unless I need it, makes it easier for me to get into the back area when needed.

Deannda

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

10/10/2005 11:46:51 PM · #147

Is anybody staying in the hotel for this GTG? If so, then where?

Nick

10/10/2005 11:49:13 PM · #148

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

Is anybody staying in the hotel for this GTG? If so, then where?

Nick

I live about an hour away, though I would love an excuse to stay in a hotel Saturday night just to really have a night and day off, LOL! :)

Deannda
But alas, I cannot afford that, not after the last expenses

10/10/2005 11:57:09 PM · #149

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

Is anybody staying in the hotel for this GTG? If so, then where?

Nick

I think nshapiro is staying at the Hampton Inn in Cortland. That's a good location -- about 1/2 hour from Ithaca and right off the Interstate.