SLC (Utah) Area GTG - Let's beat the heat!

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

09/07/2008 11:47:42 AM · #51

The Salt Flats are about an hour and a half drive from Salt Lake. It doesn't feel too long going out (excitement and all) ... but I swear it feels like forever coming home. Timing will be important. What time do we want to be there to shoot, how late do we want to shoot, etc?

skylercall

Canon EOS-7D

09/07/2008 01:41:46 PM · #52

I should be able to attend on the 27th! I may bring one or two friends. I have a sister (age 17) who might be willing to model if people are interested.

09/07/2008 04:16:44 PM · #53

Originally posted by pearlseyes:

How far of a drive is it Steve? I got a kitchen pass to go on the 27th so I'm looking forward to it.

Alecia

@ Alecia:

Like David said, about an hour and a half if you go the speed limit. ;)

@David:

We left SLC at 3PM yesterday and had plenty of time to shoot on the flats, in Wendover and made it back home by 9:30 PM. That was using EVERY ounce of available sunlight before heading home. My sister has also volunteered to model for us and I'm sure I can dig up some others if needed / wanted.

@Skylercall:

If your sis is willing for sure bring her along.

At All:
We should figure out a carpool solution before the last minute. That way we're not wasting a ton of gas going out. I have a Sequoia that fits seven and some gear if people are willing to chip in on gas we can take that.

Message edited by author 2008-09-07 16:17:34.

09/07/2008 07:19:38 PM · #54

I have a mini-van that will also seat seven if anyone is interested.

WCpilot

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

09/08/2008 12:04:11 PM · #55

WHA!! I'm glad I hopped on and saw this. I'm totally down for this. I'm currently unemployed (still searching), so as of right now pretty much any date works. I was bummed I couldn't make the Red Rock GTG, so this would be awesome. As far as carpool goes, I have a civic that could 'comfortably' seat 3 more if we have a Westminster/Sugarhouse group. Splitting gas would be cheap. Otherwise I'm happy to let others drive too.

09/08/2008 06:10:32 PM · #56

Guys, looks like we are getting a nice group going. We have some questions to answer still:

1. Where do we meet to carpool and go?
2. What time? (keep in mind that the drive is 1.5 hours from SLC)
3. How late are we staying? (Probably pretty late if we want to catch the sunset)
4. Looks like we'll have models....how about props? (a chair maybe? long fabric?)

This should be fun.

09/08/2008 06:16:29 PM · #57

I'm coming from West Jordan and could round up people from the south end of the valley. I saw a picture someone did once of his wife out on the Salt Flats ironing clothes. It made it kind of interesting being out in the middle of nowhere... but yeah, a chair, something unique, something "out of place".

And everything is so white there ... so either something white to go with it ... or completely not white, like maybe a bright red to totally steal your attention.

09/08/2008 06:26:01 PM · #58

That's exactly what I was thinking! I wanted to take a bright red chair...just gotta find one. :)

I thought of silk for a shot like (except not nude): //www.mediamagnet.com/images/catalog/comps/d/dcbc6a87-9324-4649-82b3-77a7be85bc4c.jpg

Or like this: link

WCpilot

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

09/08/2008 08:19:01 PM · #59

I have some random pilot stuff that might make interesting props (headset, charts, etc). And I spoke with a friend of mine from SLCC, and she'd be interested in joining us as well (as a photog).

For carpools I was thinking we could organize local cars and have the cars meet up at a central point to head off for the salt flats. Would that be a good way to do it? If so, I'll be happy to be the Sugarhouse/near sugarhouse driver. A central point for meeting might be the exit off of I-80 just past the airport. Or maybe closer to the city if people needed to get gas (or make an emergency Pictureline stop).

09/08/2008 08:38:00 PM · #60

Meeting at Pictureline would be totally cool ... 'cept I think they close at 2pm on Saturdays. (why do they do that?!?)

09/08/2008 09:50:53 PM · #61

Check out these images on iStock taken at the Salt Flats. Perhaps some inspiration there...

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

09/08/2008 09:53:26 PM · #62

Or these cars (my daughter and her husband) taken at dusk out at the Salt Flats.

pearlseyes

Canon EOS R7

09/09/2008 12:55:32 AM · #63

Flats

Brilliant work IMO..

I'd love to ride with someone and help pay for gas. My night vision is terrible so I'm not comfortable driving people home.

Message edited by author 2008-09-09 00:59:36.

09/09/2008 01:00:33 AM · #64

Originally posted by pearlseyes:

Flats

Brilliant work IMO..

I'd love to ride with someone and help pay for gas. My night vision is terrible so I'm not comfortable driving people home.

Yeah, that's the one! I knew I remembered a lady and an ironing board.

09/10/2008 12:31:21 AM · #65

Well I'm in Draper, I can pick up anyone coming from over point of the mountain easy enough and I'm right off of the freeway so easy on and off when going home. I like the idea of meeting at Picture line but I wouldn't be to thrilled about parking my car right there after dark.

09/10/2008 01:44:20 AM · #66

Nald,

I live in Eagle Mountain, I can meet you at Kohl's in Draper or Ikea. I may be bringing another photographer with me, how many people can you take?

rjkstesch

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

09/10/2008 11:25:55 AM · #67

I'll be attending. I live in WVC, just off of I-215 at 4100 S.

I'd love to car pool.

skylercall

Canon EOS-7D

09/10/2008 11:45:13 AM · #68

Have we decided on a time?

09/10/2008 11:53:30 AM · #69

The time mentioned up above was 3pm.

WCpilot

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

09/10/2008 12:34:25 PM · #70

Originally posted by rjkstesch:

I'll be attending. I live in WVC, just off of I-215 at 4100 S.

I'd love to car pool.

You're the closest so far. Want to carpool?

Message edited by author 2008-09-10 12:34:40.

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

09/10/2008 12:44:25 PM · #71

Originally posted by aneyra:

Nald,

I live in Eagle Mountain, I can meet you at Kohl's in Draper or Ikea. I may be bringing another photographer with me, how many people can you take?

Sure, I can fit at most 7 with some gear. Kohl's is easy on and off the interstate let's meet there.

pearlseyes

Canon EOS R7

09/10/2008 05:52:23 PM · #72

I'm coming from Saratoga Springs and I'd like to car pool as well. Can I meet you at Kohl's as well Steve? I'll not only pitch on gas but I'll bring treats as well. :)

Alecia

09/10/2008 05:56:00 PM · #73

Originally posted by pearlseyes:

I'm coming from Saratoga Springs and I'd like to car pool as well. Can I meet you at Kohl's as well Steve? I'll not only pitch on gas but I'll bring treats as well. :)

Alecia

Dang... makes me want to meet up at Kohl's too! ;-)

09/11/2008 12:16:30 AM · #74

Alecia,
Do you want to meet at the Smiths in Saratoga and just take 1 car? I can drive to Kohls.