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Sounds great. Count me in!
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I will attend.
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Thanks Mike. What time on the 24th?
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Some of my images of the State Capitol from another "photo walking" type of group:
www.flickr.com/photos/dterryphotography/tags/utahstatecap...
And while I've never really been to Memory Grove for the sole purpose of shooting the grove, here are a couple of engagement pictures from the area:
www.flickr.com/photos/dterryphotography/tags/memorygrove/
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I'm in.
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It'd be nice to be in Memory Grove/City Creek Park during the evening light. We might hit the interior of the State Capitol first before the light is optimal and then wander down as the sun gets lower. Although the evening light probably deepens earlier down in the canyon than in the rest of the valley.
There's a lot of potential in the park. Here's a couple shots I took last March soon after getting back into photography: www.flickr.com/photos/hpebley3/tags/memorialgrove/
Diane and I are planning on being there.
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Memory Grove in the evening sounds delightful. Wonder if the ghosts will be out! Put me down as a tentative for the 24th.
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I'm in.
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Hey, I am totally onboard with hpebley3... If we can do this in the early to late afternoon, that would give us the best light for memory grove although I might add that the light will fade from memory grove first and if we migrate up to the capitol, there could be some amazing sunset light on the capitol.
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Sounds good to me. Anyone know for this time of year what time should we head into the canyon to take advantage of the light before it becomes obscured?
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With the 24th being Memorial Day weekend, I'm tentative. We are trying to get out of town, but if I'm lazy and don't do so, I'll be there.
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I am really sad to say I will be missing this walk as I will be out of the country. This sounds like a spectacular set of areas, and I've always wanted to photo the state capital but have yet to do it. Have a great time everyone!
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Dang we'll need to hire a videographer! :)
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I hope I can make it... crossing fingers, putting it on calendar, crossing toes.... I vote for mid to late afternoon as well...
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BTW, thanks for sharing your photos, guys, I'm looking forward to seeing the parks.
David, that fisheye does a great job inside the capitol, wow! I have some taken @ 12mm
www.flickr.com/photos/calanan/sets/72157603876138746/
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I won't be able to make this one :-(. We are heading to the cabin for Memorial Weekend.
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I just returned from scoping out all three locations, I dare say this is going to be a great opportunity for photos as the views are excellent. The three locations are well within walking distance of each other and there is 2 hour parking available on streets all around this area. In fact I saw some areas along the east side of Canyon Drive just before Memory Grove that exempted the 2 hour limit on weekends and holidays.
I do like the idea of shooting bottom-up, walking from City Creek to Memory Grove then up the stairs to the Capitol to leave room for sun to illuminate the interior of the rotunda as well as to place us up on the hill at sunset. We'll need to determine sunset on the 24th then work back to give us enough time at each location.
I also spoke with a representative (lowercase r not uppercase R) of the Capitol about us showing up and she welcomes us but with the following caveats:
+ Keep in mind that it is Memorial Day Weekend and the Capitol may be quite busy
+ No flash photography in the Gold Room and unfortunately the chambers will be closed
+ Be mindful of the other visitors (they have had cases of other photogs bullying visitors out of their shots)
She also asked me to contact her closer to the day with a headcount so that she can pass that along to security so they know to expect us. Please continue to respond in this thread if you intend on joining us.
Other than those reservations she welcomes us to Utah's people's house and hopes we enjoy our visit!
Thanks,
- mike
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For those who haven't been to these places here are some snipity snaps from today
City Creek Park
Memory Grove Park
Utah State Capitol
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Unfortunately I won't be able to make it but fortunately it is because I will be in New York, New York (a life long dream of mine). Sounds like a lot of fun though = - )
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I am planning on coming, and I am gonna try to get several of my photographer friends to come along.
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Sunset on May 24 will be at 8:47 PM (Mountain Daylight Time) and the moon won't rise until 12:51 that evening. I'm planning on attending. It will be my first official Photowalk.
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Great choice. There's so much to photograph in that area. Not to mention the big domed building. Get some good exercise along the way. Oh, remember to bring some water. See everyone there.
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Count me in.
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Would it be better if I moved this photowalk from the Sat of Memorial Day weekend to either the 17th or the 31st?
I don't mean to confuse existing plans people may have made for the 24th but I'm thinking it might be better to avoid that weekend for both the crowds and to maximise attendance (allowing those of you taking vacations to attend).
What are your thoughts on this?
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As one who might miss it (not sure yet)... it sounds good to me :)
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I can go to it whenever, but out of those dates, trying to avoid Memorial Day weekend I think that the 31st would be best.
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Time?
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Utah Photo Safari is having theirs on the 17th. I know several of our members overlap, so perhaps the 31st would be better.
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31st would probably be the easiest for me to make, I already have plans for the rest of the month. I might try to drag the DH with me, he'll have arrived by then.
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my wife and I finally made decisions for our vacationing and now will be in town for the 24th... so yeah, keep it where it is :)
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Our plans for Mem. weekend are still sketchy, if we are in town we would love to go. If it's on the 17th or 31st, we'll be there for sure.
Sounds like a GREAT location.
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I'm out for the 17th & 31st.
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It all sounds Great, Just nail down the date and count me in
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I really want to go! I've always wanted to do a photowalk and I'm actually home that weekend! I work 10 days on and 4 days off, so I have every other weekend off. Unfortunately my best friend's wife is graduating from graduate school that day and she'd kill me if I was actually home for the weekend and didn't go to the ceremony :(
I've never been to any of those places either, I haven't lived in SLC for very long.
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Welcome Hillarie,
We'll have photowalks approximately once a month, so no worries if you cannot make this one, though we'd love to see you there.
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Did we finalize a date for this one?
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I've shot in the Capitol before (pre-restoration), and it's a great place, especailly if you can get in there when it's empty.
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I'm new to the whole "photowalk" concept (an aquaintance and fellow photowalk member told me about it) and I would love to participate! I'll watch for finalized dates and times if no one opposes my butting in and tagging along. :o)
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I can make any of the days, it all depends on time of day as I have standing AM stuff...
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"Did we finalize a date for this one?"
What she said...
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Is this still going down on the 24th, or have we moved to tomorrow? And what time are you all looking to meet at City Creek? So long as we're still shooting for evening, I should be ok to go.
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Sooooooooo... do we have a "for sure" date and time ???? I will patiently wait... hurry, hurry, hurry...
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What time and where would we all meet? I'd like to get some nice spring/summer shots from these places!
let us know more details.
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I'm in.
my vote is for the 31st to avoid crowds.
it's comin up in a week or two and we need a final answer.. so the 24th or the 31st?
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I'm in. Do we know if it's the 24th or 31st?
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My apologies for being MIA, I was out of town for a bit and web access was spotty.
The date has not changed, I'd still like to do this on the 24th, there seems to be a fair majority who are ok with that date.
As for the time, sunset is 8:45pm that night, would 5 PM give you all enough time to see City Creek, Memory Grove and the Capitol before sunset?
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I'm new to this, but would love to go.
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I think it would.
so where are we meeting at?
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What's the address of City Creek?
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Just because I think making maps is cool, here is a map with the 3 places we will be going (starting at the bottom I think)
maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&m...
If more specific details are given, I will update the map.
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Okay, so this is set for 5:00 pm on Saturday. Where is the 'meetup' location??
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We will start right at City Creek Park, which is at the NE corner of State and N. Temple (see zelph's cool map for info), then walk to Memory Grove and finally up to the Capitol.
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@leggnet, you travelling light again this time?
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I'll come.
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Thanks, all. Even if you have RSVP'd in the past please do so again, I need to contact the Capitol to let them know how many of us will be there, thank.
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I'm new to the group and hope to make it to this no gurantee on me yet though have to find out some other schedules. What is the finalized time i think i read above around 5:00?
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alright so 5pm @ city creek prk, i'll see u all there!
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I'm in like Flynn.
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I am in, plus some other of my friends want to come. Is the weather gonna be alright for this photowalk?
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The forecast as of now (for what it's worth) is cloudy but cool (61°).
I'm thinking about picking up a poncho just in case. Rain can make for some interesting photos, though I prefer no precipitation.
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Chance of rain that day seems to be diminishing, which is good. I'm in.
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cloudy.. i believe that means tripod in foreign speak
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In
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Well.... I didn't plan to come to this one, but as it turns out, I will be there!!!
My daughter, Angela, is getting married in July and we'll be shooting her bridals there at Memory Grove. SO... if anyone gets any good pictures of me and/or my daughter, please share! ;-)
See you there!
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Diane and I are still planning on being there.
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blog.dterryphotography.com/2008/05/wedding-announcement.html
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I'm planing on it
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Count me in. I'll be joining you this weekend for the first time!
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I'm a definite maybe at this point. Fingers crossed!
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Me and my two helpers plan to be there. Dressed warmly!! See ya there.
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An unfortunate change of plans
I just called the Capitol Preservation Board to give them our final headcount and was told that unfortunately the interior of the building will be closed all day tomorrow due to an unforeseen electrical/alarm system issue and testing is needed. We are still welcome to access the grounds but we will not be able to enter the Capitol itself.
Personally my inclination is to hold on this event as the interior of the Capitol truly is the highlight of walk. But that said would the populous like to carry on with the walk and just forgo visiting the interior or would you like to try this again next week?
- mike
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This week or next week, it doesn't matter to me. I'll be there.
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Carry on, and someone can volunteer to organize a separate Capitol event later. City Creek/Memorial Grove is plenty of subject matter. Even if it rains.
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^^^ I agree, carry on.
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I say postpone... some of us are road tripping from far off lands (Springville) and don't want to do one this week and another next week (or whenever). Understanding that most don't have to drive as far, I can understand others not caring as much though.
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Personally I think that we should just postpone, the weather won't be great and now we can not even get to shoot the inside of the Capitol Building. But if we do decide to have another walk for next week I am down.
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I'm with those that feel this would be a better trip with the inside included. Let's postpone and see if we can get in next week. A little more waiting won't hurt us.
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Iv'e seen posts advocating both the 24th and 31st. What is the final decision?
Today? Next week? Both?
Thanks
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I say let's go for it!
I always thought doing all three was a bit ambitious. There's enough material in the area for three trips. And if we do the Capitol later, it doesn't have to be next week.
Weather says scattered T-Showers with 30% chance of rain. Translated, that typically means bright and clear. If we do have t-showers in the area, might be a good opportunity to climb the hill behind the capitol and get some good lightning shots across the valley.
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I agree, I'm still planning on attending today. If anyone wants to do an ad hoc meetup (next weekend or whenever) to see the interior I'd be game for that too.
See you all this afternoon and thanks for putting up with my wacky, inaugural meetup planning!
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cool so by this afternoon you mean five right?
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wont make it today. ill try to make it to the next one.. have fun everyone!
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