Thoughts and photos from the Shootout

dlscott56

First of all, thanks to all of those who put on the 2009 Shootout. I've never been on a shootout, workshop, or any other type of photography gathering so was a little nervous about the whole thing.

What a great experience! Lots of really nice people, great places to shoot, and access to very talented photographers, both professional and non-professional, that were more than happy to share their knowledge.

I had a blast and can't wait till next years.

I only have two regrets:
1-that I was too chicken to put my memory card on the table for critiques, and
2-that I stayed at the room for a couple extra hours instead of going out to the harbor in hopes of weather clearing. It cleared and I see some great photos of the area from all of you that went.

Anyway, trying to get through all the files I have so thought I'd share a few that I don't think are too bad.

1. At the falls from under the bridge


2. same place just down stream of the bridge


3. from the bridge


4. one of the carriage road bridges


5. near Thunder Hole looking toward Otter Point
(can you find the photographer I have to clone out?)


6. another carriage road shot next to Jordon


7.Cadillac Mountain


8. near Thunder Hole


It was really nice meeting all of you and I'm looking forward to seeing you next year. Thanks for everything.

cmkultradome

Dave- I really like #2 & #4. I was trying to achieve the same shot in #2 at the bridge but didn't seem to get it. You have a nice sky above. The carriage road in #4 is really inviting me into the picture. I also was nervous about turning in one of my CF cards for critique especially since I didn't have a laptop to even look at the card beforehand but I finally got up the courage on the last morning right before we departed and was very happy I did.

Stephanie

Andy

Dave, great to see you thanks for making the trip great, your enthusiasm is now contagious! Really nice pics, love the falls!

coscorrosa

Great set with #3 being my favorite, can't beat those colors and the waterfall, great composition as well. An amazing photo.

In #1 it looks like there's a camera bag or something in the upper left, or maybe another dgrinner enthralled with that view?

dlscott56

coscorrosa wrote:

Great set with #3 being my favorite, can't beat those colors and the waterfall, great composition as well. An amazing photo.

In #1 it looks like there's a camera bag or something in the upper left, or maybe another dgrinner enthralled with that view?

Thanks coscorrosa. Looks like a camera bag, I missed that one. Those darn photographers were everywhere!

dlscott56

cmkultradome wrote:

Dave- I really like #2 & #4. I was trying to achieve the same shot in #2 at the bridge but didn't seem to get it. You have a nice sky above. The carriage road in #4 is really inviting me into the picture. I also was nervous about turning in one of my CF cards for critique especially since I didn't have a laptop to even look at the card beforehand but I finally got up the courage on the last morning right before we departed and was very happy I did.

Stephanie

Thanks Stephanie, next time I'll do the same.

Schnauzer

Very nice photos Dave, I like them all, but #3 is probable my favorite. I wish I had thought to take that shot of the carriage road entrance.

dlplumer

Good work Dave. See you at the next one.

redleash

Excellent series, Dave. I wish you'd put your card up for critique--you have some very nice shots. I really like #3--good composition and colors.

Looking forward to seeing you next year!

Lauren

Snowgirl

Nice shots Dave - esp. the waterfall.

Next time definitely toss your card on the table. These are lovely. I felt the same way - definitely humbled by others' talent and skill. But, I'm glad I took the chance on a critique and learned a lot from it.

Hope to join the group again next year!

Ceci

dlscott56

Thanks everyone, can't wait to see you all next year.

hawkeye978

Nice set Dave. #1 an #2 are particularly noteworthy.

Nice meeting you at the Shootout.

dlscott56

hawkeye978 wrote:

Nice set Dave. #1 an #2 are particularly noteworthy.

Nice meeting you at the Shootout.

Thank you Tom, it was nice meeting you as well. Hope to see you next year.

Halite

Beautiful work. I really enjoyed getting to meet you and hang with you. Next time, don't fear the critique!

dlscott56

Halite wrote:

Beautiful work. I really enjoyed getting to meet you and hang with you. Next time, don't fear the critique!

Thanks! And next time the card goes on the table.