I would be up for that.

Sorry Paul, been meaning to reply to this for days now.

I think I can answer for both myself and McMax6 that we would be up for this as well.

Sure, I`d be up for this also.

is this still on? would well be up for this.

Yep, the meet is still on, whenever anyone/everyone can find some time. Once we can sort out a time we can see where/what everyone fancies shooting.

Ok, so enough talk and some action. I'm thinking that maybe those who are interested, and anyone else you care to invite, should put their hands up for a meet at some point later this month (June).

I personally can't do this coming weekend as i'm exhibiting/displaying my photography at the Campsie Show (pop in to the craft tent and say hi if you can make it), but i am pretty much free to make arrangements for any other time. I do have other exhibitions coming up this month, but i can work around them.

As far as locations go, i'm open to suggestions. My initial thoughts are:

1: Lennox Castle and the forest
2: The Campsies themselves (whether thats a wander along the lower slopes or across the tops)
3: Loch Ardinning (plenty of wildlife/landscape shots there)
4: Campsie Glen (if we can avoid the summer incomers - puting it politely!)
5: A tour up the crow road to fintry, then along past the Carron Res. and back down to kilsyth and back.
6: Blairskaith area (standing stones, cairns, wildlife and landscapes)
7: Meikle Bin and the Carron Res.

Some of these locations will require transport. I, unfortunately am without wheels, as some others may be, but i'm sure something camn be sorted out for petrol if folk don't mind giving lifts.

Weather permitting i sugggest a barbie/picnik, or a pint and some grub at some point too. Its up to you guys/gals. Just let me know.

Paul

Im in Milton of Campsie, and would be interested in Blairskaith.

I have transport, and have enough room for four passengers at a push. Three more comfortably, it's an astra 3 door.

:)

by the way, wouldn't be looking for petrol money either, as its a company motor.

Just had a new baby so pretty busy at the moment! though will be there if I can. Hee Haw, eck121 also stays in Milton Of Campsie.

ps, visited the Kirky museum today, saw a few familiar pics in the photography comp.

I should be free anytime after the 21st. Would also be interested in Blairskaith, simply because I've never been there.

Blairskaith sounds good to me too.

Alco, you got any on display?

mcsnow - no, maybe next year, your Fern pic looked great.

Hi Paul, Im up for this... also in MOC and have transport and can fit a few if needed...
Also thought about the Canal ... early morning on a misty day can be very nice!!

so we've got numbers, what about a date?

I can manage mostly anytime now except sunday the 21st

im the same give or take a couple of days notice (girlfriend), the evenings are mostly ok aswell, get some cracking light. If two are driving, or one driving no problem doing a few??

Ok, i will now be free on Sunday the 21st too. Just got some photography lessons to do on the Friday evening. So if anyone else is up for a shoot over the weekend, i'm happy to go wherever/whenever suits best

21st should be OK for me... How about an early start... Sunday nights are prep time for a weeks work!!

21st sounds good to me, as early as you like,

Ok, So can we get a show of hands and location preferece for the 21st?

So far the weather isn't looking too bad!

Sorry, can't make it on the 21st. Maybe next time.

Location not a problem to me... perhaps meet up and decide on the location dependent on the weather... mist, light, etc.... I think there is sufficient local knowledge to decide what is best in the area on the day... what do ya think?

Morning should be fine for me, just where to meet

Sorry can`t make it, working Sat night :-(

where are those that are going from? ould, mcsnow, paul? I can pick up anywhere.

Me and Russell (McSnow) are from the same end of Lennoxtown, just before the start of Glen Road (just past the pond), and David's from your neck of the woods. All local.

As with David, lacation is not a problem with me. I can usually find something to shoot! Whether its somewhere pretty local or a bit further afield, i guess its up to those with wheels. As far as the weather goes too, as long as its not totally peeing down, i don't really see it as an issue. I know myself and David relish moodier weather, lol.

Hopefully more can join us, but if you can't, just give us a shout when you can. I'm out with the camera most days/nights anyway.

If anyone needs to contact me, email me at paulcookphotography@yahoo.co.uk. You can find me on MSN under that username too.


Paul

Oh, and if its not a problem, i may bring a couple of my wee stormtroopers, lol

We kind of need to agree times!

Any time suits me really. As long as my dog doesn't mind being woken up early!

Thats my collie, Katie, before i get any daft comments, lol

Early as Possible for me... Im in MOC so can pick up if required... How about MOC car park or Lennoxtown Co Op...

7am Lennoxtown Co-Op?

thatll do for me!!

Yep, suits me

Works for me too

Does anyone mind if my dog tags along with us tomorrow?

See everyone at 7am!

Thanks to those of you who could make it along today. It was good to catch up and put a face to those behind the cameras. Hopefully we can arrange something again at some point.

And for anyone else who couldn't make it along but fancy a wander with the cameras, just let us know.

Paul

David/Mark,

This was the Glencoe shot i was talking about earlier - having no phone battery, no key to the b+b room, and being out for hours in horizontal sleet and snow...

Unfortunately it doesn't appear in my 'stream since i dropped the pro account, but is one of my personal favourites. Please view on blac for the best effect.