The 3rd Annual Redrock GTG Apr. 17-22, 2008

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/11/2008 01:07:44 PM · #126

Here's what I get to leave when we head to our great shooting experience:

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It's getting closer and I'm really getting Jazzed about it.

Agaricus

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

04/11/2008 05:28:21 PM · #127

He emailed me...he shoots a 5D as well. I won't be that out numbered :-)

Originally posted by rjkstesch:

Just a small group - Me and mine, Nikolai and his, Agaricus and his young 'un, JBSmithsana and his, and a non-member, Chad Smith and his. I can't remember what Chad shoots, so you've got a chance.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/11/2008 05:30:54 PM · #128

I've got 3 Nikon bodies - does that help to tip the scales back?

Agaricus

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

04/11/2008 05:37:14 PM · #129

I have two Canon bodies, so I think it may work out just fine balance wise heehee

Originally posted by rjkstesch:

I've got 3 Nikon bodies - does that help to tip the scales back?

04/12/2008 11:17:08 AM · #130

Originally posted by Agaricus:

I have two Canon bodies, so I think it may work out just fine balance wise heehee
Originally posted by rjkstesch:
I've got 3 Nikon bodies - does that help to tip the scales back?

I got 2 Nikon bodies and Canon P&S. So 1.5 Nikon points for me.

alanfreed

Nikon D6

04/12/2008 02:23:04 PM · #131

Since you guys are getting close to your GTG... I'll mention this again :)

I'm planning on making a trip to this area this summer, and I'd greatly appreciate it if any of you who have a GPS unit could mark some of the interesting features you visit/photograph. I'd really enjoy having a good list of waypoints so we can plan where to visit throughout this region.

Many thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out that way!

jbsmithana

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

04/13/2008 12:05:35 AM · #132

I'm off first thing in the morning! A stop in Boise and one in Vegas and then on to the NP's of Utah starting with Zion. See you all in Torrey.

Alan - I'm bringing my hiking GPS loaded with the NP Topos for the region. No promises but I'll try to mark the spots I go to.

Agaricus

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/13/2008 02:49:06 PM · #133

Safe trip JB

jbsmithana, and God's speed. Looking forward to seeing you again....I am leaving tomorrow evening. This is going to be a blast!!!

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

04/13/2008 07:58:56 PM · #134

Woweeeee

It's begun.!! At least for jb.

Feel free to search the web and other sources for some unusual photo spots. I have some in mind, but new posibilities are always welcome.

There will be 10 of us. Five shooters and 5 followers/maybe shooters. That's a great number and will allow us alot of flixibility. I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited!

See you there.

04/13/2008 08:29:52 PM · #135

Any tips on what clothes to pack? As I understand it will be everything from hot to cold, right?

04/13/2008 11:21:04 PM · #136

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

Any tips on what clothes to pack? As I understand it will be everything from hot to cold, right?

Yep - cold to hot. Layers are good. Torrey (Capitol Reef) will range from mid 30's to mid 60's. We'll be shooting before dawn at least one day, so have clothes for the 30's. Light weight gloves (simple knit gloves work) are nice while you wait for the sun.

Moab will be about 5 - 10 degrees warmer.

It's looking like it will be rather clear. I'm hoping for a few clouds at the right times to make the dawn and dusk shots wonderful.

Bring sunscreen or hats. It's easy to burn in this area.

We'll have a full moon, so plan on some evening shoots to capture that.

04/14/2008 12:17:12 AM · #137

Yes!!! Macro without bugs or flowers Challenge! I love it when the challenges held during a GTG can be done at the GTG.

jbsmithana

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

04/15/2008 01:17:25 PM · #138

In Vegas but wanting to be in Zion shooting (side note - #29 was pretty hot on the roulette talbe last night). Oh well, tommorrow we will be. BTW - the drive from Twin Falls to Vegas on the back highways of Nevada is one lonely stretch of road! Given the right time of day and light they could yield some great landscapes though.

See you all soon.

edit: Becky - I brought my Sigma 105 Macro so I hear you.

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04/15/2008 04:55:28 PM · #139

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

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edit: Becky - I brought my Sigma 105 Macro so I hear you.

I will have to borrow macro from someone. Even if I had one, my back would break if I add another lens to my bag.

04/15/2008 07:04:20 PM · #140

I'm bringing my Micro 105mm. I also rented a Fisheye 16mm. Should be fun.

04/15/2008 07:09:19 PM · #141

Originally posted by rjkstesch:

... I also rented a Fisheye 16mm.....

I may know why

04/16/2008 12:54:42 PM · #142

Hi, everyone.

Three are on their way, the other two of us will join in the morning.

We've had our bad weather and will not be clearing and having warmer temps. I am still hoping to see broken scattered clouds. They make for great shots.

I expect to arrive in the early afternoon. I hope to pick up Nick between 9 - 10 am, and then it's about a 4 hour drive to Torrey. There's a great burger joint in Torrey that has homemade greasy, yummy lunch food. I bet we'll be stopping there.

I'll check at the office for other arrivals when we arrive. I'd like to go out shooting around 3:30 - 4:00. Let me know if you're coming in after that, so that you can be included when you arrive.

See you soon.

Nald

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

04/16/2008 01:05:55 PM · #143

I hope you all have a great time shooting and stay safe, don't get too close to some of the edges down there; the bottom is a LONG way down! I really wish I could be down there with you guys!

04/16/2008 06:33:33 PM · #144

We just landed at SLC. We are going to get our bags and to the hotel. Does anyone from SLC want to get together today?

jbsmithana

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

04/17/2008 12:52:14 AM · #145

We arrived Zion today around 3 and spent until 8 PM shooting. Great weather here (although windy) but minimal clouds to spice up the wide shots. Great sunset with the moon almost full over the cliffs. Sorry, no shots to post yet as I have not had time to download them. I'm going to get up first light and shoot some sunrise shots and then head out to Torrey.

Hope to see some of you at the burger joint!

04/17/2008 10:50:27 AM · #146

We're picking up Nick, and will leave within the hour.

Becky

See you there.

04/18/2008 11:16:32 PM · #147

We're all here and are taking pictures like crazy. No time to even download them.

Tomorrow, Moab!

Lytro Illum Light Field Digital

04/19/2008 05:18:17 PM · #148

SLC

Driving to Capitol Reef

Hotel and Meeting Place

On our way to take pics at Capitol Reef

Hiking

Off to 60mile drive on dirt road

Met a biker that liked to show off

Can your car do that?

yakatme

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

04/19/2008 06:10:28 PM · #149

You can always count on Nikolai to upload tons of pictures before anybody else. I'm envious that I couldn't make it this year.

Have fun guys and be careful climbing without me ;)