Re: First GFM report
On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 4:26 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 8/6/10, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>BTW: Next year marks the 10th anniversary of the first PDML meetup at >>the Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend. > > Oh sweet Jesus - now you've gone and done it. > > GFM enablement...whatever next? Looks like i'll have to make it now, even if Cotty might be there as well.:-) Dave > > -- > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__ > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > -- http://www.cottysnaps.com > _ > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First GFM report
On 8/6/10, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: >BTW: Next year marks the 10th anniversary of the first PDML meetup at >the Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend. Oh sweet Jesus - now you've gone and done it. GFM enablement...whatever next? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First GFM report
Cotty wrote: >On 6/6/10, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>The weekend was long, beautiful, grueling and rewarding. Nothing beats >>seeing old friends at such a fabulous place for such a great event. > >Stef and I reminisced about last year's trip by looking through some >pics and video on Saturday evening after dinner on the patio. We vowed >to try and make it next year, and by golly She Who Must Be Obeyed even >wants to come along to see what all the fuss is about. > >That's a tall order at this stage but hey if you aim too low. > >Looking forward to some pics and reports :) I'm transferring photos to my computer now. On line soon... Oh yes, and video too, eventually :) BTW: Next year marks the 10th anniversary of the first PDML meetup at the Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend. In 2001 it was myself, Doug Brewer, Tom Van Veen, Bill Owens, John DeLoach and Jeepgirl. That year it was possible to show up on Friday and sign up for the event on the spot. (2002 was the first year it sold out in advance - and they didn't even have online ticket purchase.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First GFM report
On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 3:49 AM, Cotty wrote: > On 6/6/10, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Humm. Liz has expressed some interest for 2011 as well. You gals been talkin' > > It would be interesting to see who wears the pants in your family - I > suspect Liz driving the truck, the beer in the passenger seat and you in > the bed ;-) One would have to buy pants first.:-) Dave > > -- > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__ > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > -- http://www.cottysnaps.com > _ > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First GFM report
On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 8:35 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Lynn came with me again this year. > She enjoyed the presentations and visiting with old friends. > It was only a few weeks since Doug, Ted, and Mark were in Chicago. > She took pictures and we submitted 3 to the contest, but no winners. Win or lose, its a fun contest, and a great weekend. Looking at 2011 Dave > It's easy to get in the spirit of the weekend. > The people are always nice and the weather was beautiful. > Regards, Bob S. > > On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 7:09 PM, David J Brooks wrote: >> On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 6:59 PM, Cotty wrote: >>> On 6/6/10, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: >>> The weekend was long, beautiful, grueling and rewarding. Nothing beats seeing old friends at such a fabulous place for such a great event. >>> >> , and by golly She Who Must Be Obeyed even >>> wants to come along to see what all the fuss is about. >> >> Humm. Liz has expressed some interest for 2011 as well. You gals been talkin' >> >> :-) >> >> Dave >>> >>> That's a tall order at this stage but hey if you aim too low. >>> >>> Looking forward to some pics and reports :) >>> >>> -- >>> >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Cotty >>> >>> >>> ___/\__ >>> || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche >>> -- http://www.cottysnaps.com >>> _ >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. >> www.caughtinmotion.com >> http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ >> York Region, Ontario, Canada >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First GFM report
On Mon, Jun 07, 2010 at 07:19:57PM +1000, Rob Studdert wrote: > On 07/06/2010, AlunFoto wrote: > > > Every year since 2004, I read the reports from GFM, tag the week-end > > in next year's calendar and swear to go again. One of these years I've > > got to make it happen. > > Hmmm, can I say me too. > me too! -- Christian - http://404notfound.blogspot.com http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First GFM report
On 07/06/2010, AlunFoto wrote: > Every year since 2004, I read the reports from GFM, tag the week-end > in next year's calendar and swear to go again. One of these years I've > got to make it happen. Hmmm, can I say me too. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First GFM report
2010/6/7 Mark Roberts : > The weekend was long, beautiful, grueling and rewarding. Nothing beats > seeing old friends at such a fabulous place for such a great event. Every year since 2004, I read the reports from GFM, tag the week-end in next year's calendar and swear to go again. One of these years I've got to make it happen. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First GFM report
On 6/6/10, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: >Humm. Liz has expressed some interest for 2011 as well. You gals been talkin' It would be interesting to see who wears the pants in your family - I suspect Liz driving the truck, the beer in the passenger seat and you in the bed ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First GFM report
Just an update from me. Pulled into Memphis at about 10:45 pm central tonight after leaving the campground at 12:30 pm eastern. Glad I had a better drive than Paul did. Mark left out one thing about our hike Saturday morning, the rocks were very slippery up the creek and I went down holding my camera and tripod above my head. Luckily, the only thing that went into the creek was my hat. Was great seeing Scott, Matt, the Sullivans, Niko, and Don as well as Doug and Mark. It was very much quieter than last year at PDML Central, Christine, you were missed. Oh well, I need a shower and some sleep. Later, Ted -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First GFM report
Lynn came with me again this year. She enjoyed the presentations and visiting with old friends. It was only a few weeks since Doug, Ted, and Mark were in Chicago. She took pictures and we submitted 3 to the contest, but no winners. It's easy to get in the spirit of the weekend. The people are always nice and the weather was beautiful. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 7:09 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 6:59 PM, Cotty wrote: >> On 6/6/10, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >>>The weekend was long, beautiful, grueling and rewarding. Nothing beats >>>seeing old friends at such a fabulous place for such a great event. >> > , and by golly She Who Must Be Obeyed even >> wants to come along to see what all the fuss is about. > > Humm. Liz has expressed some interest for 2011 as well. You gals been talkin' > > :-) > > Dave >> >> That's a tall order at this stage but hey if you aim too low. >> >> Looking forward to some pics and reports :) >> >> -- >> >> >> Cheers, >> Cotty >> >> >> ___/\__ >> || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche >> -- http://www.cottysnaps.com >> _ >> >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. >> > > > > -- > Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. > www.caughtinmotion.com > http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ > York Region, Ontario, Canada > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First GFM report
On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 6:59 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 6/6/10, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>The weekend was long, beautiful, grueling and rewarding. Nothing beats >>seeing old friends at such a fabulous place for such a great event. > , and by golly She Who Must Be Obeyed even > wants to come along to see what all the fuss is about. Humm. Liz has expressed some interest for 2011 as well. You gals been talkin' :-) Dave > > That's a tall order at this stage but hey if you aim too low. > > Looking forward to some pics and reports :) > > -- > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__ > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > -- http://www.cottysnaps.com > _ > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First GFM report
Sounds like a good time. Looking forward to your pics. Paul On Jun 6, 2010, at 6:39 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > ...without photos. > > I'm back at my friends' cabin about 50 miles from GFM. Just catching my > breath before the drive home tomorrow. > > The weekend was long, beautiful, grueling and rewarding. Nothing beats seeing > old friends at such a fabulous place for such a great event. > > I arrived at the mountain Thursday evening and was able to spend almost an > hour socializing with Doug Brewer, Don Nelson and a couple of the other team > members before heading out onto the trail. I had the best weather I've ever > had for one of my overnight bivouacs in the back country. Given the lateness > of the hour I only hiked in about a mile and a quarter, which is plenty when > carrying tent, sleeping bag, food , water and camera gear (carbon fiber > tripods rule!) and I settled on the Attic Window camp site as my spot for the > night. Got a few so-so evening/sunset shots and then settled down for the > night. We had a bit of rain during the night but nothing major. Sunrise kept > promising great things and then backing out at the last moment: As soon as > the light and clouds in the distance started to get good the mountain itself > get enveloped in a cloud and I couldn't see anything. This happened over and > over and I was only able to get a few decent photos before I had to hike back > to my responsibilities for the weekend. > > Friday was mostly preparation for the event, which started in the evening at > the nature museum on the mountain. Doug and I introduced the photo contest > and there was one speaker who did a presentation. > > On Saturday morning I let a photo walk on the Profile Trail, a vastly easier > venue than my usual high trail assault on Attic Window Peak. Scott Loveless > and Matt Maessen joined in, along with a handful of other folks from the > workshop. I think we got some good shots from the outing (I'll let you know > how I did soon). > > Saturday afternoon I spent polishing my presentation and trying to sell my > book (http://www.robertstech.com/books.htm#blue). Doug and I got a head start > on the photo contest judging, making a first pass through the submitted > photos. Then I went over my plans for my presentation talk. I was the second > presenter for the evening and the talk seemed to go over very well (I sold a > lot more books Sunday after people had heard my talk and seen my photos). > > Sunday morning was the usual blur of activity as Doug and I finished judging > the photo contest and presented the "dishonorable mentions" and the actual > awards. Lots of HDR jokes and bad puns ensued and a jolly time was had by > all. I sold a lot more books ($35.00, signed by the author; $45.00 > unsigned...) > > It's amazing - the whole weekend requires an extraordinary amount of work and > seems to just grind by as it's happening, but then it's over and you wonder > how the time went by so quickly. Already looking forward to next year. > > Photos to follow in a few days. > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First GFM report
On 6/6/10, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: >The weekend was long, beautiful, grueling and rewarding. Nothing beats >seeing old friends at such a fabulous place for such a great event. Stef and I reminisced about last year's trip by looking through some pics and video on Saturday evening after dinner on the patio. We vowed to try and make it next year, and by golly She Who Must Be Obeyed even wants to come along to see what all the fuss is about. That's a tall order at this stage but hey if you aim too low. Looking forward to some pics and reports :) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
