http://kayak.com shows flights from Milwaukee to Bar Harbor for about $500 with 2 - 3 stops in each direction.
From my place to Bar Harbor flights are about $650 with 3 - 4 stops in each direction.
I think I will be opting for the 1126 mile round trip driving route instead of flying. Driving time won't be much longer than the overall flying/waiting time.
http://kayak.com shows flights from Milwaukee to Bar Harbor for about $500 with 2 - 3 stops in each direction.
From my place to Bar Harbor flights are about $650 with 3 - 4 stops in each direction.
I think I will be opting for the 1126 mile round trip driving route instead of flying. Driving time won't be much longer than the overall flying/waiting time.
For us it about 1700 miles one way.
If gas stays around $2 a gallon, it should cost about $450 for gas round trip for the 2 of us.
I was pissed off last year paying $4 a gallon in Moab one week, and then after getting home it was below $3. We spent a lot on gas last year in the southwest.
We have the paper work to get our passports, now we just need the time to fill them out.
I know that we'll be spending some time in Canada during this trip, so we're trying to get prepared early.
http://kayak.com shows flights from Milwaukee to Bar Harbor for about $500 with 2 - 3 stops in each direction.
From my place to Bar Harbor flights are about $650 with 3 - 4 stops in each direction.
I think I will be opting for the 1126 mile round trip driving route instead of flying. Driving time won't be much longer than the overall flying/waiting time.
I've done some more searches, it looks like Portland, ME is a much better choice to fly in to. Thinking that route now. Madison to Portland, via Chicago is $176 ($198 with fees and all)
I thought about the driving method, but it would be 1400 miles for us, along the southern edges of the great lakes... just not interested in driving that route.
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For us it about 1700 miles one way.
If gas stays around $2 a gallon, it should cost about $450 for gas round trip for the 2 of us.
I was pissed off last year paying $4 a gallon in Moab one week, and then after getting home it was below $3. We spent a lot on gas last year in the southwest.
We have the paper work to get our passports, now we just need the time to fill them out.
I know that we'll be spending some time in Canada during this trip, so we're trying to get prepared early.
I watched gas prices fall while driving all the way home from Moab. I stopped at one station in NE and did a triple take at the pump price $1.98. I swore the big bill board said $2.98...AND I thought that was a DEAL!
I will likely also drive. I'm considering an extended stay post shootout. Looks like about 21 hours from Chicago to Bar Harbor going the below-the-lakes route.
Thinking while I type mode:
Any idea what's to see going thru Canada in an over the lakes route? Less rust? More trees? Moose? It'd be longer I guess.
Google maps has Saint John about 4 hours from Bar Harbor, Halifax is about 7ish. Hmmmmm
Do we have a time on the first day for a meet-n-greet? Need to know when to plan on getting in.
We're working out the details for the arrival day, so stay tuned. We'll try to get that info posted here soon so folks can plan their flights accordingly.
I sometimes fly into Manchester NH--have gotten some good fares from San Antonio via Southwest Airlines. I think there are a couple other airlines that fly there. I rent a car there. It's about 1.5 hrs to Portland, then on to Bar Harbor, but it's not a bad drive at all and you should see some leaves on the way.
Jet Blue flies into Portland and sometimes has good fares also.
"But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)
We have the paper work to get our passports, now we just need the time to fill them out.
I know that we'll be spending some time in Canada during this trip, so we're trying to get prepared early.
Thinking while I type mode:
Any idea what's to see going thru Canada in an over the lakes route? Less rust? More trees? Moose? It'd be longer I guess.
Google maps has Saint John about 4 hours from Bar Harbor, Halifax is about 7ish. Hmmmmm[/quote]
Kevin - from Chicago through Canada you will (or may) travel through Ontario - the Niagra Peninsula is gorgeous, especially that time of year!
The whole drive along the lakes is 'Canadian Shield', rock, trees and water. Pretty for sure.
Saint John is way the east of all that, but the Canadian Maritimes are also picturesque and um, can be 'quaint',
We're working out the details for the arrival day, so stay tuned. We'll try to get that info posted here soon so folks can plan their flights accordingly.
Hey Kerry, can you PM or email me at my home email address! Thanks!
Do we have a time on the first day for a meet-n-greet? Need to know when to plan on getting in.
Alrighty, for right now, we're not planning anything before 6pm on arrival day. Does that help?
Also, ATTN: Waitlisters! Please check your e-mail inboxes. I'm waiting on a couple responses before I can continue on down the waitlist. Please don't leave me hangin'. :hang
Sunset on 10/7/09 appears to be about 6PM (6:03). It seems a shame to
not plan a sunset shoot. :
You're certainly welcome to shoot the sunset that evening and then come back to find the group, or snag folks to go out with you for sunset. That's the beauty of Shootouts: your agenda is yours to make and choose.
Alrighty, for right now, we're not planning anything before 6pm on arrival day. Does that help?
Also, ATTN: Waitlisters! Please check your e-mail inboxes. I'm waiting on a couple responses before I can continue on down the waitlist. Please don't leave me hangin'. :hang
Replying for cabbey since I am not sure when he will see this but thank you that helps immensely. I can't wait to see y'all there.
FYI: they're down to just double bed rooms, none with a king left. Hopefully the expectation wasn't that we would have 4 people in each of those rooms.
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FYI: they're down to just double bed rooms, none with a king left. Hopefully the expectation wasn't that we would have 4 people in each of those rooms.
Uh, no. Just two. We like people to get know each other on these trips, but not quite that well.
Ditto to Corey's advice--take the drive from Portland. It's easy to get to the Portland Head Light if you arrive early enough to shoot that and then drive up the coast.
"But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)
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I've just been pulled off the wait list! Yahooo!
Now I have a question. My wife will be traveling with me. She's NOT participating in the shootout! SO, do I book a room using the DGrin Shootout rates, OR, do I have to take care of my own room so that I don't take a spot that could be used by another participant?
I'm going either way, just don't want to cheat anyone out of a spot.
Now I have a question. My wife will be traveling with me. She's NOT participating in the shootout! SO, do I book a room using the DGrin Shootout rates, OR, do I have to take care of my own room so that I don't take a spot that could be used by another participant?
I'm going either way, just don't want to cheat anyone out of a spot.
clapclap Welcome to the shootout! You're going to have an amazing time (and little sleep!).
We should have enough hotel rooms and we're leaving the hotel arrangements to the participants.
Rooms booked, flights and car next as soon as my wife and I decide if we're going early to visit friends and family.
I started reading through the thread but ADD kicked in and went directly to the end. Sorry if this question has already been answered. I don't have much gear but plan on bringing it all (D80, 2 lenses, SB600, tripod, some small miscellaneous stuff). I hope to have a laptop to bring. Don't know if I'll be able to make any purchases before then, but, any other suggestions? Besides the normal travel stuff I mean.
I started reading through the thread but ADD kicked in and went directly to the end. Sorry if this question has already been answered. I don't have much gear but plan on bringing it all (D80, 2 lenses, SB600, tripod, some small miscellaneous stuff). I hope to have a laptop to bring. Don't know if I'll be able to make any purchases before then, but, any other suggestions? Besides the normal travel stuff I mean.
As far as filters go, I've got a circular polarizer for the 67mm lens, a Cokin P series filter holder with adapter rings for both lenses, a 2 stop ND grad filter and polarizer for the holder. Any other filters I should try and get?
As far as filters go, I've got a circular polarizer for the 67mm lens, a Cokin P series filter holder with adapter rings for both lenses, a 2 stop ND grad filter and polarizer for the holder. Any other filters I should try and get?
Dave, my take on this: this is an ultimate show-off-what-you-got-learn-new-tricks trip.
Bring what you have. You'll be able to borrow stuff from others and see the proper techniques of usage. *THEN* you can decide if you want to get that new stuff or not.
Dave, my take on this: this is an ultimate show-off-what-you-got-learn-new-tricks trip.
Bring what you have. You'll be able to borrow stuff from others and see the proper techniques of usage. *THEN* you can decide if you want to get that new stuff or not.
Thanks Nik. Since I've never been on ANY kind of photography outing I imagine I'll learn tons. Can't wait.:ivar
would I be shunned as a Dgrinner if I crashes this for a couple of days. I put myself on the wait list thinking I could do it but then I double checked and I have a wedding on the 11th, so I cant do the whole thing. But I live in Mass, so driving back sometime on the 10th is totally doable and I would love to be able to meet some dgrin faces.
Besides I already have space booked in the hostel....so I will be intown anyways.... :-P
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From my place to Bar Harbor flights are about $650 with 3 - 4 stops in each direction.
I think I will be opting for the 1126 mile round trip driving route instead of flying. Driving time won't be much longer than the overall flying/waiting time.
For us it about 1700 miles one way.
If gas stays around $2 a gallon, it should cost about $450 for gas round trip for the 2 of us.
I was pissed off last year paying $4 a gallon in Moab one week, and then after getting home it was below $3. We spent a lot on gas last year in the southwest.
We have the paper work to get our passports, now we just need the time to fill them out.
I know that we'll be spending some time in Canada during this trip, so we're trying to get prepared early.
Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
I've done some more searches, it looks like Portland, ME is a much better choice to fly in to. Thinking that route now. Madison to Portland, via Chicago is $176 ($198 with fees and all)
I thought about the driving method, but it would be 1400 miles for us, along the southern edges of the great lakes... just not interested in driving that route.
http://wall-art.smugmug.com/
I will likely also drive. I'm considering an extended stay post shootout. Looks like about 21 hours from Chicago to Bar Harbor going the below-the-lakes route.
Thinking while I type mode:
Any idea what's to see going thru Canada in an over the lakes route? Less rust? More trees? Moose? It'd be longer I guess.
Google maps has Saint John about 4 hours from Bar Harbor, Halifax is about 7ish. Hmmmmm
We're working out the details for the arrival day, so stay tuned. We'll try to get that info posted here soon so folks can plan their flights accordingly.
Jet Blue flies into Portland and sometimes has good fares also.
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Thinking while I type mode:
Any idea what's to see going thru Canada in an over the lakes route? Less rust? More trees? Moose? It'd be longer I guess.
Google maps has Saint John about 4 hours from Bar Harbor, Halifax is about 7ish. Hmmmmm[/quote]
Kevin - from Chicago through Canada you will (or may) travel through Ontario - the Niagra Peninsula is gorgeous, especially that time of year!
The whole drive along the lakes is 'Canadian Shield', rock, trees and water. Pretty for sure.
Saint John is way the east of all that, but the Canadian Maritimes are also picturesque and um, can be 'quaint',
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Alrighty, for right now, we're not planning anything before 6pm on arrival day. Does that help?
Also, ATTN: Waitlisters! Please check your e-mail inboxes. I'm waiting on a couple responses before I can continue on down the waitlist. Please don't leave me hangin'. :hang
Sunset on 10/7/09 appears to be about 6PM (6:03). It seems a shame to
not plan a sunset shoot.
You're certainly welcome to shoot the sunset that evening and then come back to find the group, or snag folks to go out with you for sunset. That's the beauty of Shootouts: your agenda is yours to make and choose.
Replying for cabbey since I am not sure when he will see this but thank you that helps immensely. I can't wait to see y'all there.
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Uh, no. Just two. We like people to get know each other on these trips, but not quite that well.
Lauren Blackwell
www.redleashphoto.com
I've just been pulled off the wait list! Yahooo!
Now I have a question. My wife will be traveling with me. She's NOT participating in the shootout! SO, do I book a room using the DGrin Shootout rates, OR, do I have to take care of my own room so that I don't take a spot that could be used by another participant?
I'm going either way, just don't want to cheat anyone out of a spot.
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We should have enough hotel rooms and we're leaving the hotel arrangements to the participants.
Ok, thanks. I'll make my arrangements right away.
I've never been to a DGrin Shootout, or any other shootout for that matter, and am VERY excited!
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I started reading through the thread but ADD kicked in and went directly to the end. Sorry if this question has already been answered. I don't have much gear but plan on bringing it all (D80, 2 lenses, SB600, tripod, some small miscellaneous stuff). I hope to have a laptop to bring. Don't know if I'll be able to make any purchases before then, but, any other suggestions? Besides the normal travel stuff I mean.
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StuffJunkie's Glacier Shootout - woulda shoulda -if on thread
one of Andy's list
jdryan3's packing list and another one of his lists
Wow! someone's been paying attention!
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No kiddin'. Rock on with your attentive, brain-like-a-steel-trap self, April.
Wow, very informative threads. Thanks!
As far as filters go, I've got a circular polarizer for the 67mm lens, a Cokin P series filter holder with adapter rings for both lenses, a 2 stop ND grad filter and polarizer for the holder. Any other filters I should try and get?
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Dave, my take on this: this is an ultimate show-off-what-you-got-learn-new-tricks trip.
Bring what you have. You'll be able to borrow stuff from others and see the proper techniques of usage. *THEN* you can decide if you want to get that new stuff or not.
Thanks Nik. Since I've never been on ANY kind of photography outing I imagine I'll learn tons. Can't wait.:ivar
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Besides I already have space booked in the hostel....so I will be intown anyways.... :-P
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