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Consider yourself group leader Dave :-) Where are we going, where are we going????
We have time to plan
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i'm in!
just read through the site and I am already excited.
We need to put Kingston (if thats where we going to have the walk) on the photography map!
who else is in?
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I am in
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who else in?
we also need suggested routes.
We have something to discus on the bus this Sunday.
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We can consider Kingston or a quaint little town like mmmmhhh just about every little town in Jamaica
I read the rules and its a great idea.
Sign us up big Dave!!!
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Will do soon.
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Yes, that Buckhead shoot was a blast. I'm signed up for this year's Midtown walk. It would be sweet if the yardie flickeristas walked Falmouth. IMHO, the market would provide phenominal images (who knows? that's where the winning image could come from). The homes along Duke St. that were built around the turn of the century would make great B&W images. I hear that this year's prizes will include a few copies of Scott's LR2 manual. Of course, the big deal is that you will be part of a world wide community of really good photogs doing our thing in unison.
Here is one of my shots from last year that was nominated (but didn't win crap)
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I'll be upset if the prize is the LR2 book that I've already purchased. LOL.
I applied for the Photo Walk Leader, and most likely we'll shoot in Kingston, since that's the city I put on the application.
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I am so homesick for this walk. Keep checking the group for my mug. I may just show up and walk with you guys:-)
Seriously, I hope that this walk takes off in JA as there is so much home-grown talent. Good luck and looking forward to seeing an ital flickerista in the winners' circle.
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I imagine this is going to be heavily subscribed. Will it be a first come first admit? May sound like a strange question but will Scott Kelby be here? Wasn't too clear on the FAQ.
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No Merrick, I don't think that Scott will be there. He leads a group out of North Florida.
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Merrick! I think when the group max out at 50, somebody else can start a new group for a different city. "I think"
I'm in, at least hope I will be when I know the day and time.
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Kingston!! Lets try for 50 persons then, for strenght in numbers
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No problem! When you get details as to time and location I can send the word out.
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Sounds interesting! Maybe I will join in.
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I wont be here.......wish to join the one in boston or if i can find nearer.
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Once the area has some nice spots for ready to eat food :thumbs_up
so.... robins bay is out :-p
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Well, we're approved. I'm working on publishing the page, but I want to get some type of consensus on where we should meet & shoot. So far, I think Emancipation Park might be a good starting point. Also, we have to establish a start & end time.
I know July 18 (or I should type 18 July) seems a way off, but it will be here before you know it. That said, my goal is to have the page published within a week. I'll work on an interim page just so everyone can start signing up. Don't worry about the location and times at this point. Once we get some feedback, we'll update the location.
To briefly recap the rules, the walk must have an originating point and a destination. The walk shouldn't take more the 2 hours, although we can pick the start & end time. Kelby suggests shooting in a trendy area with good restaurants. We should keep this and a few other things in mind when we decide where to shoot.
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Emancipation park unto Knutsford Boulevard unto Trafalgar road with ending at Devon House?
might be too long but thats a suggestion
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That's a haul. I walked it not realizing it beforehand. Lost 5lbs in the process so maybe I should do it more often. LOL. But seriously, it's hard to resist some I-Scream.
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How about Downtown?
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Hey guys, I'm heading out the house, but I wanted you to know that I set up the page. I think it's better for someone else to handle the logistics though.
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If we can get a massive, I'd really love to go downtown, look at some old buildings, see some interesting signs
end up on the waterfront. Only thing its a Sunday and the downtown stores might be closed.
Any route suggestions, anybody?
Port Royal might be good too
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The 18th is on a Saturday
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registered and good to go
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Does it have to be a saturday? Sunday is a lot less people on the road. I prefer Kirks suggestion, knuts to half way tree. Downtown would be nice too but everybody could'nt roam as free as they'ld like. Plus I cant think of a single place to eat downtown LOL. Is it morning or afternoon. Morning is cool to warmer temp. afternoon is warm to cooler temp. I prefer afternoon :)
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David (Madden) the dates cant be changed, Its a worldwide massive on a specific day -July 18
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I'd like to shoot from late afternoon to early evening so we could catch a harbor sunset if we went to Port Royal/Downtown or capture some light streams if we were in New Kingston. I've only been Downtown once (nice museum, will go back again), and I saw a restaurant not too far from KFC. My first choice is New Kingston, followed by Port Royal where we could always eat @ Gloria's, then Downtown. Actually, even if we don't go Downtown, I'd love to shoot it on a Sunday, but that's for another thread if anyone is interested.
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lol, i dont want to endorse port royal... far far far
Blue mountain peak??? great coffee, etc...
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St Catherine cane fields???
IM so serious about this one.... RIVERTON DUMP! always wanted to go over there... only problem is the cafe :-(
Im interested though.. we might need to plot it on google maps
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Riverton would have some interesting photojournalistic oppos, but me nah go!!
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RiRiRiRiverton DUMP?!?!? I know I didn't just read that
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I'm interested in the Riverton Dump but not for the Photo Walk. I think we should focus on something trendy
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DG, you have Kirk stuttering! I'd go to Riverton with some heavy protection from the dons, not even the police esp after their alms house foolishness on 100 Man Lane Saturday night
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Check the top for the updated post.
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lol I was searching google to find out what was so bad with Riverton and stumbled pon one of Charlene's photos and before clicking though AHH HA! she has been there.... umm not quite :P
www.flickr.com/photos/wisugar/341476259/in/pool-caribbean
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Ha! Not quite, but I'd go there with proper 'security' People scavenge there daily you know, one mans thrash is another mans treasure, and it would make interesting photojournalism
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I would highly recommend downtown. St william Grant park, even on a Sunday will make a great destination. In fact all of Parade or whatever it is called these days would be ideal and since you would be out in your numbers, this would be a good opportunity to get shots it would be hard to get safely, on your own. Only sorry I won't be able to join you.
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St william Grant park has been closed for renovations for what seems like forever -_-
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The only thing I'm not really sure about Downtown is where we would meet at the end of the shoot. We could always meet back at the starting point and then drive to another destination to eat.
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There's Moby Dick near to the Gallery which serves good Curry and Jamaican food.
I'm torn, I want to do downtown since in our numbers we should be relatively safe and its an area most wouldnt try outside of this trip so its offers a rare opportunity.
Port Royal seems safer, and tamer, but done and can be done easily with a small group.
New Kingston doesnt grab me
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If we elect to go downtown, I'll schedule the shoot a little earlier for safety reasons. .
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I'll be the judge on that curry...
bleh, downtown... cant believe you guys turned down the dump for downtown. Anyhow since the curry is "around the corner" i'll work with it.
So we're gonna do this as a threesome right.... 1 girl, 2 guys?? Depending on the amount of females we can have more guys per group. Thinking of safety for the women (get out of the gutter)
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I'll have to call the city centre police to get an advisory on downtown. Will let you know. My suggestion for downtown is as Gio suggested, groups of three or more. But that means not much in the way of individual freedom, may end up with some similar images.
My thought's on Port Royal is a free for all, I have no major concerns about safety in that area.
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When do we have to decide the route Big Dave?
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The main issue I have with the dump is I don't know if I could deal with the smell. The other issue is the spirit of Bonita Jamaica got into me, so I'm not crazy about displaying negative images of Jamaica, especially when there is a lot of beauty.
I agree with the strength in numbers approach. I don't mind Port Royal at all. I loved it my first time there and I definitely wouldn't mind shooting there again.
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I'd like to decide by the end of next week. That should give us plenty of time to work out a route (although we probably wouldn't need one in Port Royal) and make reservations at a restaurant.
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i'm not a fan of Downtown unfortunately unless we doing something like coronation market. Maybe it's because I live so close and it isn't new to me I can't think of many things that would be interesting there other than vendors, buyers and a few personalities that might crawl out of the cracks for some showtime.
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Wherever we decide, I'm in.
I registered today, and I suggest that you all click on the link because I think it going to be big and only 50 allowed in each group.
We had about 35 people on SUnday, so between Courts and David M, and JBW and this group we might reach to over 50 people, so sign up
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If the group reaches 50, another group can be formed. Here in Atlanta, there are two groups shooting the same area and another one just a few miles up the road. Hopefully, we'll be able to find a place to hold us all after the walk.
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well i just registered too..
3 people so far??
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I registered as well
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Wherever we go, we'ld have to start earlier than the 5:30 pm stated above.
Some of the JBW persons are signing up too
6 Persons so far have signed up.
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This suggestion from Donnette who goes downtown often:
...I think we could do the parade area of Down Town Kingston. Right around the circle and inside there are lots we could do that would include some people, buildings, busess, homeless and criminals. Apart from that we would have to plan with a don from one of the inner cities for a tour.
Port Royal is perfect . More of the club members would also feel better. For this area we could start from the cemetry up.
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Is she serious about involving a don? LOL. Well, I've always wanted to go to Trench Town so maybe the don can give me a tour as well.
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I'd rather go on a don sanctioned tour than go touring downtown. Which currently is'nt officially divided up into turfs the way it used to be. So I could'nt say who is the official don for what area.
I like to be relaxed when I'm shooting so If we have to vote, my vote is portroyal. At least we can get sea and land options.
Only thing with port royal is food. If is Glorias u plan to go, no way dem can accomodate 50 people and everybody get served b4 nights end. Would have to make a previous arrangement with them.
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If I still owned UC, I would've had the links with a don.
I'm really feeling Port Royal like this :
Meet up somewhere in KGN, carpool to Palisados B4 the designated time drive/walk/shoot along the strip until start time and then drive/walk/shoot our way from say the airport/ship into PR.
At the end go to Glorias and/or the restaurant by the sea and hang out and eat
Your right D, Glorias cant handle a regular Sat/Sun crowd much less our group, so arrangements WILL have to be made.
Might have to collect up some money, preorder and prepay so that we can all eat. I can do that closer to the time. Dont want anyone going hungry (like Sunday gone!)
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How would "we" reach over there... i dont drive yet
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Carpool
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The Port Royal plan sounds good to me. If we go (and I think that will be the case), then how much advanced notice should we give Gloria's? I went during the week and it took almost an hour to get the fish.
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At least 2 weeks. I'd get a (limited )menu and ask people to preorder and prepay a deposit.
Depending on the numbers, could explore possibility of them doing a buffet.
Yes the service takes long, but usually the wait is worth it. Last time I went , we had to wait til the waiter went across the street to pick up the fish from the boat. Cant beat that kind of freshness
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looks like Port Royal it is
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lol, sounds expensive already :)
I say we do this sorta early...
leave kingston like 12:00
reach port royal like 1:30
shoot till 3:30
finish eating like 5:30ish
reach back like 7:00ish
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Remember the restaurant/eating part is optional. Its just the hang out after. Someone can always grab a bun & cheese
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Q. Where do we go on this walk?
A. Your local walk leader chooses the starting place and the basic route you’ll be following. They also choose an ending place (usually a local restaurant, pub, cafe, etc.) where you can wind down after the shoot, look at your photos from the day, and make new photography friends. At least, that’s the plan.
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THe sun is blazing hot at 1:30 - 3:30pm. Had enough blazing hot sun Sunday gone with that harsh lighting - merciless!!
Would'nt 4pm into evening be more attractive?
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I totally agree with you about the early-mid afternoon shooting.
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From the response so far, Port Royal is the preferred destination. I know I said I would decide by the end of next week, but unless someone can make a compelling argument against Port Royal, then Port Royal will be our destination.
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I think you should call it
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Bump (see post topic above).
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7 registrations so far. All interested persons visit the site and sign up!
worldwidephotowalk.com/kingston-ki-jm/
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Well I've signed up for the fun of it.
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Thanks to all who have signed up so far. Spread the word. Tell friends and family.
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Sixteen people have signed up for the walk!
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We're up to 18 participants. Cool. Oh, BTW, the prizes are sick! The Grand Prize winner will win a Nikon D700. See the link to the prize at the top.
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LoL, D7 of all things...
well whoever wins the grand prize will love even 1 out of all that stuff!
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Me with a D700, sacrilege!! ):
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We're up to 21 people. There's still room. There's still time to sign up.
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So no plan for the end of the road food? Glorias takes 45-60 minutes on a regular day.
We will just have a few drinks after and then head home?
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Food arrangements should probably be made on site before the walk. But drinks sound fine to me.
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DavidMadden Me with a D700, sacrilege!! ):
That's OK, I'll take it or the wacom tablet or... LOL
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Are you guys aware of this?
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Are we going to park at the airport for the walk to p.royal? If so how do we plan on getting back to the transports?
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My plan is to call Gloria's on Monday to see if we can reserve for 20-25 people. If not, drinks sound fine to me.
David- My guess is we would simply park along the side of the road.
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I figured that we'd drive and walk the way. Maybe get a non photo friend to come along and drive the transprts. They are period of the stretch that are quite drab so we can drive that way
Main spots on that road seem to be airport, old ship (whats left) Lighthouse, place where they have the parties, Port Royal cemetery and into PR.
Should we meet somewhere to carpool? If so , Wayne can we meet by the Digi parking lot in New Kingston?
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I'll probably meet you guys @ Port Royal because I'm bringing my nephew along.
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Whoever isnt up for the cemetery, im in there group. So according to the site we're up to 32 people... good
If we're moving in groups, cant we park at the airport and then pool to port royal?
While in Port Royal maybe we can park at Fort Charles and go Gloria's on foot... where ever she is
At 6:30 we should have the last bit of sunlight.. anybody up for lighting the group shot?
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Maybe a little late for this, have class till 5PM
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I am somewhere between CC & Don's last posts >
You know guys, I don't think we can make that walk and take photos in less than 2hours from airport to port royal. I ran part of it once with a few stops for air and it took me about 1hr and I didn't get all the way there. Don't know about you but when I am taking photos time flies like stew peas in a plate, if we make it in the 2 hours we may not get enough shots in port royal.
I like Don's earlier time table (except start time 4:30, end time 6:30) of heading straight to port royal and walking around there, by the time we clear Morgan's Harbour, circle the town, docks and hit Fort Charles we looking down 2hrs.
The drive looks short and spicy, but the walk is very long.
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Merrick, the 2 hour period is suggested by Scott Kelby. I'm not a stickler to the minute, but we also want to allow time for fellowship and fun for whomever sticks around. I need to post the walk route ASAP so if anyone has a suggestion, please let me know. Otherwise, I say we can meet up @ the parking lot @ either Fort Charles or Morgan's Harbour @ 4:30.
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Can you put start at 4:30pm at airport finish 6:30 pm at Glorias. We can drive to the main spots (Wreck, Lighthouse, place where they have parties) then park on outskirts of PR then foot it.
Will there be enough in PR for the whole 2 hours for 32 persons?
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Will update tonite, Char. Also, I'll keep the thread open on Flickr, but the full details will be on the photo walk site.
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So I got back late from this really good Chinese place last nite and promptly fell asleep! LOL. But at any rate, I like starting @ the airport, but the question is parking. Should we all meet @ the airport and then carpool? Honestly, I think it would be easier to just meet @ Fort Charles and park. We can always carpool and drive to the the places alongside the airport. I figure we should park near the start and end point so it isn't a hassle for anyone who isn't staying afterward.
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Bump. Check your email later today for an update
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I hope I sounded coherent last night in my heat induced miserable little sleep
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I think things are fine, Char. I sent an updated email.
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walk good tomorrow, ladies and gents!
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I'm bringing the igloo with bottles of water!
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Good idea that CC, I will take some along too.
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Are we pre-ordering?
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Pre ordering ? What , food?
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I'm stopping at Wendys on the way, cant deal with hunger and the long wait at Glorias
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im leaving out soon, can anyone help me from hwt?
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Yes, that Buckhead shoot was a blast. I'm signed up for this year's Midtown walk. It would be sweet if the yardie flickeristas walked Falmouth. IMHO, the market would provide phenominal images (who knows? that's where the winning image could come from). The homes along Duke St. that were built around the turn of the century would make great B&W images. I hear that this year's prizes will include a few copies of Scott's LR2 manual. Of course, the big deal is that you will be part of a world wide community of really good photogs doing our thing in unison.
I'll be upset if the prize is the LR2 book that I've already purchased. LOL. 
No Merrick, I don't think that Scott will be there. He leads a group out of North Florida.
I'd like to shoot from late afternoon to early evening so we could catch a harbor sunset if we went to Port Royal/Downtown or capture some light streams if we were in New Kingston. I've only been Downtown once (nice museum, will go back again), and I saw a restaurant not too far from KFC. My first choice is New Kingston, followed by Port Royal where we could always eat @ Gloria's, then Downtown. Actually, even if we don't go Downtown, I'd love to shoot it on a Sunday, but that's for another thread if anyone is interested.
I'm interested in the Riverton Dump but not for the Photo Walk. I think we should focus on something trendy
The only thing I'm not really sure about Downtown is where we would meet at the end of the shoot. We could always meet back at the starting point and then drive to another destination to eat.
I'd like to decide by the end of next week. That should give us plenty of time to work out a route (although we probably wouldn't need one in Port Royal) and make reservations at a restaurant.
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