Merritt Island Wildlife Shoot VI

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited February 4, 2009 in Wildlife
Hi Y'all,

I'm beginning to get e-mails about the next MI VI wildlife shoot. From the initial response I've recieved it looks like we will be doing this craziness again.

The dates for the shoot will be 2/2/09 -2/10/09. I'm still waitin for some fool to step and volunteer to coordinate the west coast portion of the trip. I was waiting for some fool to volunteer to coordinate the Space Coast portion oif the shoot but no luck so I'll be handling that again.

For the uninitiated the MI wildlife shoots are a yearly event where photographers from the Nikoncafe and Dgrin gather at some of Florida's best wildlife spots for a week of photography. We usually start with one group on the West Coast and another group on the Space Coast. The West Coasters usually join the Space Coast folks on Tuesday. Some folks come down for a day or two and others stay for the whole week.

This is the thread where you can sign on for the shoot.

I will post updates when I get a group rate at one of the local motels
or when we schedule an event for the shoot like last year's visit to the Avian Center.

As usual I'll be hosting a welcome BBQ during the early part of the shoot and making reservations for the group at local eateries.

here's a few links to my galleries from earlier MI shoots.

http://behret.smugmug.com/gallery/4287010_uqNb5#251209489_7FWbt

http://behret.smugmug.com/gallery/2472264_RvH7N#129676647_tdRW6

http://behret.smugmug.com/gallery/2465060_Z3eCb#126971320_MXKUS

http://behret.smugmug.com/gallery/1205766_94BGL#55291099_XkFkw
Harry
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  • borderbraeborderbrae Registered Users Posts: 114 Major grins
    edited September 10, 2008
    MI VI Yes!
    Hi Harry,

    As I opened up the Wildlife forum tonight to check out the photos I was thinking about MI and wondering about 2009. So glad to see it is a go! I had a great time last Feb. and will certainly try to get over there in 09.

    Jean
    Canon XSi, Sigma 28-300 zoom
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  • gluwatergluwater Registered Users Posts: 3,599 Major grins
    edited September 10, 2008
    Harry you sure are doing a lot of the "w" word these days. But we all appreciate it. I'll be there. Not sure what days I'll be there yet but how could I miss the Merritt Island shoot? Hope you and Linda are doing well.
    Nick
    SmugMug Technical Account Manager
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 12, 2008
    borderbrae wrote:
    Hi Harry,

    As I opened up the Wildlife forum tonight to check out the photos I was thinking about MI and wondering about 2009. So glad to see it is a go! I had a great time last Feb. and will certainly try to get over there in 09.

    Jean
    Canon XSi, Sigma 28-300 zoom

    Hope you can make it again this year. It would be great to see ya again. wave.gif
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited September 12, 2008
    Happy to say I am in for this year:>))
    I will help you anyway I can
    Best Regards
    Gale

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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Major grins Rockledge, FL on the Space CoastPosts: 0 Major grins
    edited September 12, 2008
    Offering some older, unskilled, local labor. Able to work during the earlier setup phases (testing various restaurants, etc.). clap.gif

    PM or call me whenever.
    Jim
  • JenGraceJenGrace Registered Users Posts: 1,229 Major grins
    edited September 15, 2008
    Harry, if you need help setting up anything in the Orlando area (Audubon, Gatorland, Raptor Center) just let me know. I'd be happy to help.
    Jen

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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2008
    Harry, these are incredible galleries, and I would love to join you in 2009 if I am able.

    Dan
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 18, 2008
    gluwater wrote:
    Harry you sure are doing a lot of the "w" word these days. But we all appreciate it. I'll be there. Not sure what days I'll be there yet but how could I miss the Merritt Island shoot? Hope you and Linda are doing well.

    Well be holding a room for ya.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2008
    I had hoped to make it this year Harry, as my wife is teaching at the University of Florida in Gainsville but it looks like I'm going to be kept busy with work through February. If that changes I will come, if not I will be in Florida maybe around May.
    Glenn

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2008
    JenGrace wrote:
    Harry, if you need help setting up anything in the Orlando area (Audubon, Gatorland, Raptor Center) just let me know. I'd be happy to help.

    I sure will Jen.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2008
    dlplumer wrote:
    Harry, these are incredible galleries, and I would love to join you in 2009 if I am able.

    Dan

    Would Love to have you stop on by Dan.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2008
    raptorcaptor wrote:
    I had hoped to make it this year Harry, as my wife is teaching at the University of Florida in Gainsville but it looks like I'm going to be kept busy with work through February. If that changes I will come, if not I will be in Florida maybe around May.

    If you can't make it down in Feb, May is prime time at the rookeries in St. Augustine and Orlando.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited November 19, 2008
    Harry,

    Regrettfully, Nightingale and I will be in Montana for the first two weeks of February next year as I have a meeting I must attend ( not optional unfortunately). So we will miss seeing you all at Merritt 6. I plan to shoot a few frame of the eagle sin Burlington Iowa on the way out though.

    I still hope we can get down for a few days in the rookery in St Augustine in late April early May if that is possible. Maybe a couple days in Vierra as well, what with gas prices half what they were a few months ago. We'll keep in touch.
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  • luisvluisv Registered Users Posts: 132 Major grins
    edited November 26, 2008
    Harry, I would love to join the group for the 2009 shoot.
    Please count me in for that week.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2008
    raptorcaptor wrote:
    I had hoped to make it this year Harry, as my wife is teaching at the University of Florida in Gainsville but it looks like I'm going to be kept busy with work through February. If that changes I will come, if not I will be in Florida maybe around May.

    Hope you can make it Glenn. If you're in Florida in May that's the peak time at the rookeries.
    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2008
    pathfinder wrote:
    Harry,

    Regrettfully, Nightingale and I will be in Montana for the first two weeks of February next year as I have a meeting I must attend ( not optional unfortunately). So we will miss seeing you all at Merritt 6. I plan to shoot a few frame of the eagle sin Burlington Iowa on the way out though.

    I still hope we can get down for a few days in the rookery in St Augustine in late April early May if that is possible. Maybe a couple days in Vierra as well, what with gas prices half what they were a few months ago. We'll keep in touch.

    :cry Y'all will be missed this year PF. If you can make it down in late April or early May we will definitely do the rookeries. They are always great that time of year.
    Harry
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Major grins Rockledge, FL on the Space CoastPosts: 0 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2008
    Shuttle Launch 2/12
    For those that are traveling from out of the area, there is a launch (Discovery to the ISS) now scheduled for Feb. 12 at 7:30 AM.

    If you think about extending your stay remember NASA does change their schedule. ne_nau.gif

    MINWR does close the "day of" a launch. I would guess it may close 2/11 and some of 2/12.

    Jim
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 1, 2008
    luisv wrote:
    Harry, I would love to join the group for the 2009 shoot.
    Please count me in for that week.

    clap.gif Fantastic, looking forward to meeting ya.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • BPCooperBPCooper Registered Users Posts: 134 Major grins
    edited December 1, 2008
    Jim K wrote:
    For those that are traveling from out of the area, there is a launch (Discovery to the ISS) now scheduled for Feb. 12 at 7:30 AM.

    If you think about extending your stay remember NASA does change their schedule. ne_nau.gif

    MINWR does close the "day of" a launch. I would guess it may close 2/11 and some of 2/12.

    Jim

    The refuge closes three days before launch when the countdown begins; likely the 9th through launch though I would not rule out the eighth as well.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 1, 2008
    BPCooper wrote:
    The refuge closes three days before launch when the countdown begins; likely the 9th through launch though I would not rule out the eighth as well.

    Not a problem. We had a shuttle launch during the last shoot. I'll just schedule a day at the raptor center for one of the days the MINWR refuge is closed. We still have the Viera Wetlands, the Blue Heron Wetlands, the Orlando Wetlands, Pelican Island, Gatorland in Orlando, and a fewwother alternative shooting sites.
    Harry
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Major grins Rockledge, FL on the Space CoastPosts: 0 Major grins
    edited December 1, 2008
    I had thought it was a three day closing but some folks told me it was only one day (what do I knowne_nau.gif ).

    So I called MINWR HQ this afternoon and they "thought" the closing would be Tuesday afternoon (2/10) through Thursday morning (2/12).

    Harry, let me know what would be a good lead time and I will call them again.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 2, 2008
    Jim K wrote:
    I had thought it was a three day closing but some folks told me it was only one day (what do I knowne_nau.gif ).

    So I called MINWR HQ this afternoon and they "thought" the closing would be Tuesday afternoon (2/10) through Thursday morning (2/12).

    Harry, let me know what would be a good lead time and I will call them again.

    Its too far away to think about just yet. I've seen to many shuttle launches get rescheduled or scrubbed to worry about it just yet. We'll look at the launch schedule again in mid to late January.
    Harry
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Major grins Rockledge, FL on the Space CoastPosts: 0 Major grins
    edited December 3, 2008
    My thoughts too. My original intent was if anyone was flying in from out of
    state they might want to stay a day or two in hopes of seeing the launch if it interested them.

    If I had booked a flight from NY to return on Wed. Feb. 11th and then found out about the thursday launch I would have been wondering how much the airlines would charge me to change my plans :D

    Jim
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 5, 2008
    Hi Y'all,

    Here's the motel info.

    COMFORT INN
    3655 CHENEY HWY
    TITUSVILLE, FL 32780 USA
    Phone: 321-269-7110
    Fax: 321-268-6972
    Email: gm.fl332@choicehotels.com

    Contact Information
    Group Name: HPB PHOTOGRAPHY Group Number: 100301
    Arrival Date: Monday, February 2, 2009 Cut-Off Date: Friday, January 2, 2009
    Departure Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009

    The room rate is $75/night. They have set aside both non-smoking and smoking room for us. The motel is close to all of our shooting sites as well as being close to a number of restaurants.

    I'll be leaving for Bosque on 2/7 and I'll be back on 12/13 if anyone has any questions.
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited December 6, 2008
    Harryb wrote:
    Hi Y'all,

    Here's the motel info.

    COMFORT INN
    3655 CHENEY HWY
    TITUSVILLE, FL 32780 USA
    Phone: 321-269-7110
    Fax: 321-268-6972
    Email: gm.fl332@choicehotels.com

    Contact Information
    Group Name: HPB PHOTOGRAPHY Group Number: 100301
    Arrival Date: Monday, February 2, 2009 Cut-Off Date: Friday, January 2, 2009
    Departure Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009

    The room rate is $75/night. They have set aside both non-smoking and smoking room for us. The motel is close to all of our shooting sites as well as being close to a number of restaurants.

    I'll be leaving for Bosque on 2/7 and I'll be back on 12/13 if anyone has any questions.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2008
    dlplumer wrote:
    Bonnie and I are planning on this. wings.gif


    clap.gifclap.gif Outstanding, it will be great to meet ya.
    Harry
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  • cryptochromecryptochrome Registered Users Posts: 46 Big grins
    edited December 18, 2008
    I am from overseas (Germany) and planing to come. Not sure yet, but I really might. My sister lives in Jacksonville, so I could combine visiting her with a great shooting experience.

    Just started to build my SmugMug galleries:
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 23, 2008
    Merritt Island VI update
    Here’s the list of shooters who have indicated an interest in the shoot so far. If your name is on the list and you’re not coming let me know. If you want to come and your name isn’t on the list let me know.

    1. AlexF
    2. Allan Rube
    3. Backdoctor
    4. Ron Barlow
    5. Harry Behret
    6. Birdmanphotographer (Mike)
    7. Bolts
    8. Borderbrae
    9. Dave Brewer
    10. Louis Champaign
    11. Cryptochrome
    12. Dave
    13. DoJC
    14. Flygirl (Nancy)
    15. Gale
    16. Gluwater (Nick)
    17. Bob Hoge
    18. Nan Hoge
    19. Jen Grace
    20. JimK
    21. KristinB
    22. LuisV
    23. Olis
    24. Bonnie Plumer
    25. Dan Plumer
    26. Randy
    27. Slingher
    28. Stl-Don
    29. James Thiel
    30. John Young
    31. Nancy Young
    Harry
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  • RoadkillRoadkill Registered Users Posts: 494 Major grins
    edited December 23, 2008
    Where on the west coast is the gathering usually at?
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited December 23, 2008
    Roadkill wrote:
    Where on the west coast is the gathering usually at?

    Last year the West Coasters shoot in the Ft DeSoto area. No one has volunteered yet to coordinate the West Coast portion of the trip but Mike McCarthy has offered to take folks out on his boat for some osprey photo ops. Mike lives in then Venice area.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
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