Southern Californa get together, June 19th

luckyrwe

Camera show next weekend in Carson, I know it ia Father's Day, would that kill the chances of folks attending?

http://www.cameraexpo.com/

Angelo

I might be able to go... I need me some filters!

(I did promise to be available to help a friend move but that's not yet confirmed)

Nikolai

Will there be a chance...

luckyrwe wrote:

Camera show next weekend in Carson, I know it ia Father's Day, would that kill the chances of folks attending?

http://www.cameraexpo.com/

...to pick up used 20d in a good condition for like $600?

ChrisJ

Wish I could go, I really need a tripod and flash. Big weekend for me, though. My wife is graduating from business school and/or giving birth.

Angelo

is this a go?

luckyrwe

I'm working hard on it...I am on call that weekend but hey I gotta eat. :

Angelo

OK, so the 19th has come and gone but we need a SoCal meet. It's shaping up to be a hot, harsh summer, so outdoor shooting daytime might prove a challenge but we all should try to arrange something.

luckyrwe

Hmmm. My camera is not back yet. We have tons of stuff here in Southern CA to shoot. Anyone have anything in their area worth shooting?

ian408

95Mcaj wrote:

Wish I could go, I really need a tripod and flash. Big weekend for me, though. My wife is graduating from business school and/or giving birth.

Congrats!

Cool photos too!

Ian

Angelo

luckyrwe wrote:

Hmmm. My camera is not back yet. We have tons of stuff here in Southern CA to shoot. Anyone have anything in their area worth shooting?

I've heard about two wildlife preserves...
one is in Torrance (I'm researching the particulars) and the other is: San Joaquin Wildlife Preserve in Irvine. They may prove interesting.

bfjr

Angelo wrote:

I've heard about two wildlife preserves...
one is in Torrance (I'm researching the particulars) and the other is: San Joaquin Wildlife Preserve in Irvine. They may prove interesting.

Hey Angelo you need to keep in better touch with us L.A. wildlife types
Torrance is Madrona, what do you want to know ?
2nd very hot now along Weir Canyon, Peters Preserve just to name a few out there.
Let me know what you guys decide, like to join if you'll allow me

I would point you to this thread, if I may:

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=11993&highlight=madrona

Angelo

bfjr wrote:

Hey Angelo you need to keep in better touch with us L.A. wildlife types
Torrance is Madrona, what do you want to know ?
2nd very hot now along Weir Canyon, Peters Preserve just to name a few out there.
Let me know what you guys decide, like to join if you'll allow me

I would point you to this thread, if I may:

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=11993&highlight=madrona

Thanks. I knew about Madrona but didn't have details. My architect actually was involved in designing the cultural / teaching center and he directed me to:

http://www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com/

I understand there are terrific walking tours as well as canoe tours (when water is high enough).

Angelo

bfjr wrote:

Hey Angelo you need to keep in better touch with us L.A. wildlife types
Torrance is Madrona, what do you want to know ?
2nd very hot now along Weir Canyon, Peters Preserve just to name a few out there.
Let me know what you guys decide, like to join if you'll allow me

I would point you to this thread, if I may:

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=11993&highlight=madrona

Just checked out your thread.... I'm sorry I missed it before. Very cool shots. We should all hit this place together sometime now that your secret is out of the bag

luckyrwe

When I lived in Torrance in the late 70's, Madrona Marsh was to be developed, and that raised a big fuss of course. Surprised it lasted another 30 years!

How about something like Huntington Gardens, anyone been there?

Angelo

luckyrwe wrote:

When I lived in Torrance in the late 70's, Madrona Marsh was to be developed, and that raised a big fuss of course. Surprised it lasted another 30 years!

How about something like Huntington Gardens, anyone been there?

Do you mean the Huntington Library? That would be nice and the County Arboretum is nearby as well as Santa Anita Racetrack!

luckyrwe

Yes, the library. :> They have the world famous paintings there of Pinkie and Blue Boy. NO FLASHES! Plenty of statues and other stuff as well. I was there about 15 years ago and was surprised that I had so much fun.

Then there is the LA Zoo, Hollyweird, Venice Beach,....

jwear

the la zoo as a group shoot is a fun thing we all go take shots and have a vote for the best shot anyway the zoo is a great idea and some folks can come from out of town also . I can talk to the zoo people about early entry if we have enough folks

Angelo

luckyrwe wrote:

Yes, the library. :> They have the world famous paintings there of Pinkie and Blue Boy. NO FLASHES! Plenty of statues and other stuff as well. I was there about 15 years ago and was surprised that I had so much fun.

Then there is the LA Zoo, Hollyweird, Venice Beach,....

what you talkin' 'bout Willis?

Angelo

jwear wrote:

the la zoo as a group shoot is a fun thing we all go take shots and have a vote for the best shot anyway the zoo is a great idea and some folks can come from out of town also . I can talk to the zoo people about early entry if we have enough folks

Yes the zoo would be fun.

I actually headed over there recently but I found they close at 5PM (last admittance is 4PM), so the early entry thing would be cool.

bfjr

I'm on board with the Zoo idea, fer sure

jeff lapoint

bfjr wrote:

I'm on board with the Zoo idea, fer sure

i'd be interested as well! location doesnt matter to me (zoo/madrona/bolsa/weir), i just know i tend to learn a ton from these get togethers...plus the company rocks

i shot the huntington gardens on mother's day and had a blast. tripods are allowed outdoors. not sure about flashes...

luckyrwe

Well if we do the zoo let's not pick the hottest day of the year. And we should plan it out a couple months so Andy can be here.

jwear

luckyrwe wrote:

Well if we do the zoo let's not pick the hottest day of the year. And we should plan it out a couple months so Andy can be here.

if it is hot the shooting will be bad ,the animals are not out as much if anyone is really interested then lets get a list of how many and i will go to the zoo and talk with them .

Angelo

Zoo List!

jwear wrote:

if it is hot the shooting will be bad ,the animals are not out as much if anyone is really interested then lets get a list of how many and i will go to the zoo and talk with them .

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jwear

jeff lapoint wrote:

i'd be interested as well! location doesnt matter to me (zoo/madrona/bolsa/weir), i just know i tend to learn a ton from these get togethers...plus the company rocks

i shot the huntington gardens on mother's day and had a blast. tripods are allowed outdoors. not sure about flashes...

the gardens a great spot there are 2 or 3 places close ,so we need to nail one down,it's like a group going to dinner we will never make up your minds .if it is to be a few of us the gardens a good pick

luckyrwe

jwear wrote:

if it is hot the shooting will be bad ,the animals are not out as much if anyone is really interested then lets get a list of how many and i will go to the zoo and talk with them .

So you are in real life Dr. Doolittle?

luckyrwe

jwear wrote:

the gardens a great spot there are 2 or 3 places close ,so we need to nail one down,it's like a group going to dinner we will never make up your minds .if it is to be a few of us the gardens a good pick

Well folks can PM me with their ideas and I will make a list of the top places. I am sure there are other places we have not thought of yet. Maybe we can go somewhere where security is heavy and teach them about freedom to photograph. If we post ideas here we'll be all over the place but not going forward. Send me three ideas everyone!!!

jwear

luckyrwe wrote:

So you are in real life Dr. Doolittle?

nope

Angelo

luckyrwe wrote:

Well folks can PM me with their ideas and I will make a list of the top places. I am sure there are other places we have not thought of yet. Maybe we can go somewhere where security is heavy and teach them about freedom to photograph. If we post ideas here we'll be all over the place but not going forward. Send me three ideas everyone!!!

I like all the ideas but I'm gonna go with Huntington because we would have the option of moving on from the library/gardens to the Arboretum and we could even end the day at Santa Anita for some track shots, a few beers and a steak dinner.

bfjr

Angelo wrote:

I like all the ideas but I'm gonna go with Huntington because we would have the option of moving on from the library/gardens to the Arboretum and we could even end the day at Santa Anita for some track shots, a few beers and a steak dinner.

OK I'm on board.
Time, Date any thoughts guys?
Santa Anita track shots very cool idea, I also hear many birds hang out there as well.
do you know if we can get in the paddock area ?
Arboretum also cool, been there and that's also full of photo ops!!

Angelo

resuscitation bump!