Re: Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-10-05 Thread John Celio
Hey Bruce, you can put confirmed next to my name on that list, as well as a possible guest or two. I helped convert a coworker of mine over to Pentax (he bought the *istDL two-lens kit last week), and he and his girlfriend might be coming along. John Celio -- http://www.neovenator.com

Re: Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-10-05 Thread Shel Belinkoff
In all honesty, I don't know what tips I can share. I just wander about and snap the shutter every now and then. I'm probably going to bring the K24/2.8 (might be interesting to compare 24's), the K30/2.8 or a 35mm, plus a couple of A lenses. The 18mm is vacationing in Iowa otherwise I'd

Re: Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-10-05 Thread Bruce Dayton
Tips about what kinds of things catch your eye, composition, showing sense of place versus tight shots, etc. To you it may not sound like much, but to some of us, you may have a tidbit or two that helps. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, October 5, 2005, 2:10:13 PM, you wrote: SB In all

Re: Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-10-05 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
We might take a page from the workshop book... - Each of us define to some degree what we're considering as our day's subject idea... yes, actually write it down. - Shoot 50-100 exposures. - Put them together as thumbnails without editing in a proof sheet and study them together

Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-10-04 Thread Bruce Dayton
Another shameless plug for the outing: For those who are interested or are already planning on coming here is the plan: Meet at 10am at Union Square - Outdoor cafe (JUAN - Where exactly is it?) Have some tips and ideas about shooting this venue presented by Shel, Godfrey and Juan. Then we'll

Re: Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-10-04 Thread Juan Buhler
On 10/4/05, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Meet at 10am at Union Square - Outdoor cafe (JUAN - Where exactly is it?) http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=37.787988,-122.406889spn=0.003947,0.006951t=hhl=en http://tinyurl.com/adh6w The satellite image from Google maps is from when the square

Re: Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-10-04 Thread Derek
You’re meeting at Union Square!!! I am so jealous. Union Square is one of my favorite places to visit in San Francisco, and always try to stay at the St. Francis, which is on the square, when I visit San Francisco. I’m sure that everyone who goes will enjoy it. Derek On 10/4/05, Bruce

Re: Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-10-04 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 4, 2005, at 10:15 AM, Juan Buhler wrote: Meet at 10am at Union Square - Outdoor cafe (JUAN - Where exactly is it?) http://maps.google.com/maps? ll=37.787988,-122.406889spn=0.003947,0.006951t=hhl=en http://tinyurl.com/adh6w The satellite image from Google maps is from when the

Re: Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-10-04 Thread Juan Buhler
On 10/4/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marnie asked about transit to the Pier 39 area from Union Square. Driving in SF is crazy ... parking is difficult. Public transit is well supported. San Francisco's MUNI includes busses, subways, trams and cable cars ... full information

RE: Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-10-04 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi, Don't know what tips I can offer - I just wander about and press the shutter every now and then ... I'm going to bring a K24/2.8, a 30mm or 35mm, and a couple of A lenses. Indeed, these little get togethers have been fun, and I've always learned something as well. Shel [Original

Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-09-30 Thread Bruce Dayton
For those who are interested or are already planning on coming here is the plan: Meet at 10am at Union Square - exact spot TBD Have some tips and ideas about shooting this venue presented by Shel, Godfrey and Juan (assuming they are all coming). Then we'll split into some groups and shoot a bit.

RE: Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-09-30 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I'd like to suggest Original Joe's as a neat place for dinner. It's a traditional, old style, Italian joint, nice decor, big booths, a bar (for those who might want to imbibe a bit), good prices. http://www.themenupage.com/originaljoes.html Shel [Original Message] From: Bruce Dayton

Re: Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-09-30 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Shel, That place looks great to me! I vote for it. -- Best regards, Bruce Friday, September 30, 2005, 11:59:46 AM, you wrote: SB I'd like to suggest Original Joe's as a neat place for dinner. It's a SB traditional, old style, Italian joint, nice decor, big booths, a bar (for SB those

Re: Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-09-30 Thread Juan Buhler
Save force majeure, I will be there. An obvious place to meet in Union Square is the coffee shop--there's just one in the square, with tables outside. j On 9/30/05, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those who are interested or are already planning on coming here is the plan: Meet at

Re: Norcal PDML meet - SF

2005-09-30 Thread Cotty
On 30/9/05, Bruce Dayton, discombobulated, unleashed: Bruce Dayton - Confirmed Marnie Parker - Confirmed Shel Belinkoff Godfrey DiGiorgi - Confirmed Juan Buhler Marco Alpert John Francis+guest - Confirmed John Celio Pat Kong Jeff Geilenkirchen John Mullan Cotty - would LOVE to come, will check