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08/25/2006 07:10:49 PM · #51

I'm fine with skipping dinner. I'd rather get the sunset. :-) Perhaps when we head back to Centennial we can accomodate Eric's request for Beer. :-)

jaxed

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

08/25/2006 08:23:50 PM · #52

Originally posted by jenesis:

I'm fine with skipping dinner. I'd rather get the sunset. :-) Perhaps when we head back to Centennial we can accomodate Eric's request for Beer. :-)

Iâ��m wondering if meeting at 6:30 would be better if you want to have time to get to the Jackson St. Bridge before the sun sets. Going for dinner or beer afterwards is a good idea to kill a little time while waiting for it to get dark. If some of you arenâ��t up for two trips to the bridge I can go earlier with you Jen and we can meet up with the rest of you at 7:00.

Bebe

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/26/2006 09:12:37 AM · #53

I'm definitely up for the evening GTG! I agree that I'd rather get the sunset than a dinner/beer, but it's a close one.

p.s. Many thanks Eden for the heads up!

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon

08/27/2006 12:41:25 PM · #54

I'm all for meeting up a little earlier just to make sure we get the sunset in, weather providing of course. :-)

igoofry

Canon EOS-30D

08/27/2006 10:31:32 PM · #55

If anybody is interested to see what there is to shoot at Berry College, there's a few shots in my portfolio.

Berry College

Rex, I think I will pass on the trip to the college. I just stopped by again while visiting a customer in Rome. I am, however, very excited about the night shots in Atlanta. What's the latest now? 6:30 or 7:00?

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/28/2006 07:58:41 AM · #56

Bebe I am glad you can join us.

I changed the time to 6 pm. Is that ok with everyone?

I also will not make the Berry College shoot.

Also a reminder I will be emailing the Marta contact this evening and need everyone complete name. If it is not in your profile then pm it to me.

Also what time frame should I give for Garson Deck?

zeus0826

Nikon D700

08/28/2006 08:35:00 AM · #57

Rex, is anyone invited? My girlfriend (Marina10) and I may be able to drive down from Greenville.

08/28/2006 10:51:49 AM · #58

Originally posted by zeus0826:

Rex, is anyone invited? My girlfriend (Marina10) and I may be able to drive down from Greenville.

The more the better. Let me know for sure by the end of the day.

08/28/2006 11:05:03 AM · #59

Originally posted by rex:

Also what time frame should I give for Garson Deck?

Since we're meeting at CNN Center, we can probably car pool from there to the bridge, do sunset and then maybe we can head over to the Parking deck say around 8:30-9:00ish, then any other new places if we find any. After that we can head back to CNN/Centennial park and shoot the fountains and such (hopefully it will be working).

Does anyone know if there are time limits for being in the park?

Just an idea. The other route would be to do bridge, Centennial, parking deck. In which case I'm guessing around 10:00-10:30ish for the parking deck?

08/28/2006 11:11:00 AM · #60

//www.centennialpark.com/

doesn't say anyhing about hours

Message edited by author 2006-08-28 11:11:13.

08/28/2006 11:17:41 AM · #61

Oh sure, make me read something. :-)

I just sent them an email asking, but my guess is that there aren't any hours. I'm sure we'll be okay but I'll let you know what/if I hear back from them.

08/28/2006 11:36:29 AM · #62

Hmmmm, the last fountain show is at 9:00pm..... the only other one before that in the evening is at 6:30pm.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

08/28/2006 11:58:37 AM · #63

Originally posted by jenesis:

Hmmmm, the last fountain show is at 9:00pm..... the only other one before that in the evening is at 6:30pm.

Well we can meet at CNN go to Jackson Street. then back to Centennial and the to Garson Deck. So I will give her the time frame of 10:00 - 11:30

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

08/28/2006 01:51:50 PM · #64

I live near DC, but I grew up in Atlanta, and it just so happens I'm going to be there visiting family that weekend. But I don't think I can join you - too busy seeing people I only see a couple times a year.

However, I'll probably be free the afternoon of Sep. 14. Anyone available then to walk around downtown or anywhere MARTA goes?

Message edited by author 2006-08-28 14:29:27.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

08/28/2006 02:26:00 PM · #65

Originally posted by levyj413:

I live near DC, but I grew up in Atlanta, and it just so happens I'm going to be there visiting family that weekend. But I don't think I can join you - too busy seeing people I only see a couple times a year.

Howeber, I'll probably be free the afternoon of Sep. 14. Anyone available then to walk around downtown or anywhere MARTA goes?

Hey Jeffrey, We'll be shooting for several hours Saturday night so if it turns out that you might be able to meet up with us you should. It's usually a good time and it looks like there'll be quite a few new faces this time around too. Yay!! Feel free to PM me and I'll give you my cell# and you can call us to find out where we are if you find you have some free time after all.

I probably won't be able to get into Atlanta on the 14th being that I usually have two ankle biters to tend to during the days, but who knows. Stranger things have happened. :-)

rossbilly

Nikon D200

08/28/2006 03:50:17 PM · #66

Hi guys! I hope I'm not too late - had been hoping for a GTG in the Southeast US for months!

If its okay, I'd love for my wife & I to come down for a visit. (Yes, my profile is horrible but I did win a brown ribbon one time - does that qualify me for this group LOL.) We definitely want to do the night shots, and hope to visit the college as well (after I re-read the thread to catch all the details ;) )

If anyone 'in charge' of the gathering sees this in time, please reply / contact me? Thanks!!!

Billy & Glenda Ross

PS - If anyone has ideas for a decent hotel nearby, we'd love to spend the night away from home!

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/28/2006 03:56:31 PM · #67

I added you Billy.

After tonight no one else can be added as I will e-mail for permission to shoot from a Marta parking deck and am required to give all participants names.

Make sure you are on the list in my first post.

Here is a hotel that we will be taking photos of:

Westin

Get a high floor and we all might just come to the hotel room to shoot from there.

Many more and Jackson Street Bridge will need to be longer. Also Eric have you figured anything out about the top of a building?

elemess

Canon EOS-20D

08/28/2006 04:33:02 PM · #68

Originally posted by rossbilly:

Peachtree Plaza (now Westin) was once the tallest hotel in the world; it's right next door to Centennial Park. There's an Omni Hotel inside CNN Center itself (which is why that complex used to be called simply "The Omni"). Also around Centennial Park are a Holiday Inn, an Embassy Suites, a Mariott, and a Hampton Inn. Check out this link (pdf).

ericwoo

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

08/28/2006 04:54:44 PM · #69

Nothing yet. I am still waiting on an email reply from a lady. I'll let you know as soon as I do.

E

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/28/2006 09:21:41 PM · #70

Last chance of you want your name added to the list. I am e-mailing Marta as we speak.

20 so far. Biggest GTG yet.

Message edited by author 2006-08-28 21:22:15.

zeus0826

Nikon D700

08/29/2006 08:14:25 AM · #71

Not going to be able to make this one....Hopefully I'll be able to catch the next one. Have fun!

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

08/29/2006 08:43:59 AM · #72

Ok e-mail is sent and list is in stone now. I will post when I hear back from her.

rossbilly

Nikon D200

08/29/2006 10:23:45 AM · #73

Well, the idea of getting a room at the Westin sounds nice, but expensive - around $180 to start! Anyone feel like donating to the cause? ;) (We may do it anyway & write it off as a business expense LOL)

Seriously, I did call the hotel & was told that photo ops would have to be coordinated through marketing....hmmmmm - it never hurts to ask! Will let you know what I find out.

08/29/2006 07:42:23 PM · #74

Originally posted by zeus0826:

Not going to be able to make this one....Hopefully I'll be able to catch the next one. Have fun!

We'll miss you guys this time Jimmy, but hopefully next time for sure. We have GTG's here quite often. Probably more than we should. :-)