Guess what: two of my favorite topics gonna be covered in HD next Friday: Bikiny Destinations is shooting around Lake Powell.
Here's a teaser shot from this week's episode:
I'm grieving we wont' have such models with us on the post-shootout trip, but at least we'll get the arches
Look at those arches!
My Smugmug
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
In fact, this is one of the misterious optical illusions: if you stare at it for 5 minutes, you will see a huge stone arch in the background. I have no idea how it works, but it's there...
owwwkay, *somehow*, don't ask me how.. I was under the impression that I would be sharing a room with someone on the 16th in motel 6, but I can't find it anywhere , is there any confirmation on this that anyone knows of? Doug? Nik? I'm kinda helpless as is... I needed to give up my credit card for a few weeks to get a mortgage I'll have to bring a lot of cash....
To be short: Am I already sleeping at motel 6 on the 16th in LV? If not then I'll have to reserve it somehow...
Nik, I believe we had the 27th covered, right? Also with motel 6 if I'm correct, could you confirm this for me? (I'll have to book for the 28th anyhow as my flight leaves on the 29th at 9 AM)
owwwkay, *somehow*, don't ask me how.. I was under the impression that I would be sharing a room with someone on the 16th in motel 6, but I can't find it anywhere , is there any confirmation on this that anyone knows of? Doug? Nik? I'm kinda helpless as is... I needed to give up my credit card for a few weeks to get a mortgage I'll have to bring a lot of cash....
To be short: Am I already sleeping at motel 6 on the 16th in LV? If not then I'll have to reserve it somehow...
Nik, I believe we had the 27th covered, right? Also with motel 6 if I'm correct, could you confirm this for me? (I'll have to book for the 28th anyhow as my flight leaves on the 29th at 9 AM)
Thanks!
I'm flying in to LV early morning on 17th and picking up you, Kudbegud and Mike Lane at the Motel 6.
When we done after the shootout I got you covered on 27th.
The rest is up to you, I guess...
No Internet Access after My Saturday
Hi ya folks.......... I will have no internet access as of from my Saturday which will be your Friday, so if you need to tell me anything tell me
I tried packing my bag and shoot I cant make it all fit hahahahaha
I'll be in Las Vegas as of from Sunday 14th of May and staying with Virginia in the Luxor Hotel....and I'll be meeting you guys at Bryce, unless some of you are staying in Vegas I guess ??
Wow....its finally arrived.....doesn't feel real still ... it's my last day of work today....... shoot I've been working 7 days a week since September last year and had 5 days off in total since then, I'm looking forward to this break.
Okay, I'll be leaving on Saturday to head down to Vegas for the trip. I feel woefully behind the power curve here. For the post shootout, where exactly are we meeting to get on the RV for the post shootout? I am assuming Las Vegas on the morning of the 20th. But where exactly? (Sorry for not wanting to comb through the thread )
I'll pass on my cell phone number via email or pm to anyone who wants it. Nik, I'd like to get your cell phone number if you have one. I just want to try to stay connected is all.
Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.
Okay, I'll be leaving on Saturday to head down to Vegas for the trip. I feel woefully behind the power curve here. For the post shootout, where exactly are we meeting to get on the RV for the post shootout? I am assuming Las Vegas on the morning of the 20th. But where exactly? (Sorry for not wanting to comb through the thread )
I'll pass on my cell phone number via email or pm to anyone who wants it. Nik, I'd like to get your cell phone number if you have one. I just want to try to stay connected is all.
I'm confused. I thought we agreed that you'd park your car at the AF base to keep it safe and then get together with Michiel and Kudbegud at Motel 6 early morning Wed May 17th (taxicab?). I plan to be at that motel with a rental car about 8:15 am.
If you're not going to do so, please advise asap, I pm-ed you my cell.
As to the post-shotout: we using the same rental to navigate in-between Bryce and Zion and finally to get to St.George (where RV is waiting for us) Sunday morning. We get the RV, drop the rental at St.George airport and head out to Page (maybe with a few shooting stops down the road:-). Driving to LV from St.George only to go back to Page via, essentially, the same road is a total waste of time and gas, hence we didn't plan for it.
We've got 2 threads going at once. I'm clear in the other thread and I'm in for the rental etc. As long as we begin in Vegas and end up in Vegas I'm good to go
Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.
We've got 2 threads going at once. I'm clear in the other thread and I'm in for the rental etc. As long as we begin in Vegas and end up in Vegas I'm good to go
So everything is as we've planned:-) Just make sure you have some cash or checks on ya:-)
Getting to an from nellis is going to be kind of a pain for me (take the car up there, walk to the main gate, call a taxi, wait there for the taxi, drive 18 miles to motel 6, pay $40 to the driver ... all before 0830 ). The Nellis AFB main gate is 4 miles east of I-15 on Craig Road (see here). Can you guys make a short detour to pick me up from Nellis as you're heading North out of town on I-15? That'd save me a lot of hassle.
And hey, there are better things to spend $40 or $50 on than a cab ...
Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.
Getting to an from nellis is going to be kind of a pain for me (take the car up there, walk to the main gate, call a taxi, wait there for the taxi, drive 18 miles to motel 6, pay $40 to the driver ... all before 0830 ). The Nellis AFB main gate is 4 miles east of I-15 on Craig Road (see here). Can you guys make a short detour to pick me up from Nellis as you're heading North out of town on I-15? That'd save me a lot of hassle.
And hey, there are better things to spend $40 or $50 on than a cab ...
As I mentioned before, that gate is on our way, we'll sure pick you up.. Just have you cellphone (and credit card:-) charged
yeah, how much cash should we have for all the gas, rental, etc etc etc???
Guys, I'd say - just to be on a safe side - that we may need to have about $600 on each of us. Me most likely would not need all that money ($300 is more or less accurate projected budget), but with the travel it's always better to play safe.
Guys, I'd say - just to be on a safe side - that we may need to have about $600 on each of us. Me most likely would not need all that money ($300 is more or less accurate projected budget), but with the travel it's always better to play safe.
Good thing I just sold some framed pics!
Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.
Again, hopefully we don't need that much. But from my past experience ATMs are not as dense there as they are in the streets of Denver or SF, and local people often look at credit cards as if they were funny money..
It should not be the problem with Bryce/Zioin, since it's a high-traffic touristy places, but for the post shootout...
Anyway - whatever makes more sense to you. As long as the funds are readily available, I totally cool with any solution
As I said, I'm without credit card right now, so cash will be my way to go... And I prefer getting some extra cash out of an ATM along the way instead of getting a load of cash to start the holidays with... (and the 20th is payday )
As I said, I'm without credit card right now, so cash will be my way to go... And I prefer getting some extra cash out of an ATM along the way instead of getting a load of cash to start the holidays with... (and the 20th is payday )
There is a wells fargo in moab. I have a few mountain bike friends that race / ride in moab from phoenix. There are a couple AZ banks in page, I haven't been through there in a long time.
You might have better luck in kanab. ut with banks but I haven't been there.
Bob
Phoenix, AZ
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Okay, FYI. I'll be waiting either at the gate at Nellis or somewhere right next to the gate. Nik you have my celly number and I've got yours. Call me when you guys exit at Craig Road off of 15 N and I'll let you know where I am. Unless I hear differently, I'll expect to see you guys between 0830 and 0845 depending on traffic. If you're going to be a lot earlier or later, please let me know.
I have my stuff in a crumpler karachi outpost and I've got another bag with clothes and such that is a bit larger than that. I'd call it a medium sized rolling duffel. I'm just telling you because that may influence what car you guys get if everyone has a couple of bags.
I'm heading out. I will probably have access to the internets much later today.
Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.
Okay, FYI. I'll be waiting either at the gate at Nellis or somewhere right next to the gate. Nik you have my celly number and I've got yours. Call me when you guys exit at Craig Road off of 15 N and I'll let you know where I am. Unless I hear differently, I'll expect to see you guys between 0830 and 0845 depending on traffic. If you're going to be a lot earlier or later, please let me know.
I have my stuff in a crumpler karachi outpost and I've got another bag with clothes and such that is a bit larger than that. I'd call it a medium sized rolling duffel. I'm just telling you because that may influence what car you guys get if everyone has a couple of bags.
I'm heading out. I will probably have access to the internets much later today.
Thats cool you are going to Nellis. Isn't area 51 supposed to be on Nellis property? Can you arrange a portrait session with some aliens or maybe a product shot of their ship? rofl
Bob
Phoenix, AZ
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i would but there are laws:uhoh
smugmug: www.StandOutphoto.smugmug.com
Skippy would have fun with you posing, wouldn't ya, Maxine?
Cheers!
Look at those arches!
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
In fact, this is one of the misterious optical illusions: if you stare at it for 5 minutes, you will see a huge stone arch in the background. I have no idea how it works, but it's there...
Well considering I'm old enough to be his Grandmother
Skippy (Australia) - Moderator of "HOLY MACRO" and "OTHER COOL SHOTS"
ALBUM http://ozzieskip.smugmug.com/
:skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
Don't listen to this, lemme tell ya: grannies are *h-h-h-hhot*
To be short: Am I already sleeping at motel 6 on the 16th in LV?
Nik, I believe we had the 27th covered, right? Also with motel 6 if I'm correct, could you confirm this for me? (I'll have to book for the 28th anyhow as my flight leaves on the 29th at 9 AM)
Thanks!
Michiel de Brieder
http://www.digital-eye.nl
I'm flying in to LV early morning on 17th and picking up you, Kudbegud and Mike Lane at the Motel 6.
When we done after the shootout I got you covered on 27th.
The rest is up to you, I guess...
HTH
Doug, do you happen to have a queensbed free for the night that I can 'rent' for half of the rental price of the room?
(I'll PM you just in case)
Michiel de Brieder
http://www.digital-eye.nl
Hi ya folks.......... I will have no internet access as of from my Saturday which will be your Friday, so if you need to tell me anything tell me
I tried packing my bag and shoot I cant make it all fit hahahahaha
I'll be in Las Vegas as of from Sunday 14th of May and staying with Virginia in the Luxor Hotel....and I'll be meeting you guys at Bryce, unless some of you are staying in Vegas I guess ??
Wow....its finally arrived.....doesn't feel real still ... it's my last day of work today....... shoot I've been working 7 days a week since September last year and had 5 days off in total since then, I'm looking forward to this break.
Take Care Everyone see you soon
Skippy (Australia) - Moderator of "HOLY MACRO" and "OTHER COOL SHOTS"
ALBUM http://ozzieskip.smugmug.com/
:skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
I'll pass on my cell phone number via email or pm to anyone who wants it. Nik, I'd like to get your cell phone number if you have one. I just want to try to stay connected is all.
http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
I'm confused. I thought we agreed that you'd park your car at the AF base to keep it safe and then get together with Michiel and Kudbegud at Motel 6 early morning Wed May 17th (taxicab?). I plan to be at that motel with a rental car about 8:15 am.
If you're not going to do so, please advise asap, I pm-ed you my cell.
As to the post-shotout: we using the same rental to navigate in-between Bryce and Zion and finally to get to St.George (where RV is waiting for us) Sunday morning. We get the RV, drop the rental at St.George airport and head out to Page (maybe with a few shooting stops down the road:-). Driving to LV from St.George only to go back to Page via, essentially, the same road is a total waste of time and gas, hence we didn't plan for it.
Gimme a call if you need a clarification..
HTH
http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
So everything is as we've planned:-) Just make sure you have some cash or checks on ya:-)
And hey, there are better things to spend $40 or $50 on than a cab ...
http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
As I mentioned before, that gate is on our way, we'll sure pick you up.. Just have you cellphone (and credit card:-) charged
about funds, do you have an estimate of how much we will need for the 'collective' stuff that has yet to be payed?
Cheers
Michiel de Brieder
http://www.digital-eye.nl
http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
Guys, I'd say - just to be on a safe side - that we may need to have about $600 on each of us. Me most likely would not need all that money ($300 is more or less accurate projected budget), but with the travel it's always better to play safe.
http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
Again, hopefully we don't need that much. But from my past experience ATMs are not as dense there as they are in the streets of Denver or SF, and local people often look at credit cards as if they were funny money..
It should not be the problem with Bryce/Zioin, since it's a high-traffic touristy places, but for the post shootout...
"Praemunitas, praemonitas"...
http://www.pbase.com/kudbegud
However, there are ATM charges, and looking for them can be a hassle when all you need is a glass of
Anyway - whatever makes more sense to you. As long as the funds are readily available, I totally cool with any solution
Cheers!
Michiel de Brieder
http://www.digital-eye.nl
Whatever works, my brother, whatever works.. :-)
3 nights before take-off to LV
Michiel de Brieder
http://www.digital-eye.nl
Gonna pack most of the things this weekend:-)
You might have better luck in kanab. ut with banks but I haven't been there.
Phoenix, AZ
Canon Bodies
Canon and Zeiss Lenses
I have my stuff in a crumpler karachi outpost and I've got another bag with clothes and such that is a bit larger than that. I'd call it a medium sized rolling duffel. I'm just telling you because that may influence what car you guys get if everyone has a couple of bags.
I'm heading out. I will probably have access to the internets much later today.
http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
Thats cool you are going to Nellis. Isn't area 51 supposed to be on Nellis property? Can you arrange a portrait session with some aliens or maybe a product shot of their ship?
Phoenix, AZ
Canon Bodies
Canon and Zeiss Lenses