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01/17/2008 05:44:34 PM · #1

Unfortunately some thing has come up that is going to prevent me from organizing and attending. Hopefully you guys will still be able to go.

I have been looking for an excuse to go shoot in the mountains, and figured that a group would be motivation enough. And, I was hoping that you guys would inspire me on choosing a place to go.

I was hoping that there may be some people interested in getting together to photograph landscapes somewhere in the Colorado mountains. I was hoping to plan the day for mid-February. I don't have any specific ideas at the moment, so I am open to suggestions. We could plan a day out on the trail (snowshoeing), or shooting some scenics that are more easily accessible. I think the only criteria would be to choose a place that is close enough to Denver to make it a day trip.

Is anybody interested? Does anyone have suggestions on where/what to shoot?

Please let me know if you are interested, and I will keep a list of attendees in this thread. I will also list the details of when and where once we decide.

Date: Weekend of Feb. 16-17 (Leaning towards Sunday the 17th, but whichever day works best for everyone)

Location: Buena Vista has been suggested. Also, is there anywhere around Estes Park that might interest people?

Possible Attendees:

sonifo

chrisa27

xcharrier

fuzzyt

vtruan

loseme

Spurs

~Aaron

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01/17/2008 07:22:39 PM · #2

Bump for everyone getting home from work.

xcharrier

Canon EOS-1D X

01/17/2008 09:37:38 PM · #3

I might be interested. Not the first weekend though... I will already be up in Vail shooting the Sessions. As of right now the weekend of the 16-17th is open for me though.

chrisa27

Canon EOS-40D

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

01/23/2008 05:37:24 PM · #4

I would Be interested

Quantaray AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC for Nikon

01/23/2008 05:53:37 PM · #5

Depending on the weather and road conditions I might be able to make it down.

fuzzyt

Nikon D90

01/23/2008 06:40:51 PM · #6

I might be interested depending on how the details work out. Its a bit of a drive from the Springs. That is if y'all don't mind a newb coming along. :)

vtruan

Nikon D5100

Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon

01/23/2008 06:59:29 PM · #7

There is a ton of snow this year in most of the mountains, and another foot or more expected tonight. I'd suggest the Buena Vista area, it is centrally located and has good accomadations and food.

Mountain Views; It's between Salida & Leadville. There is the Collegate (Wasatch) Range west and Mosquito Range east have some of Colorado's highest peaks. I think 12 over 14, 000 ft. Great views from highways and maintained county roads in case the snow has areas roads closed. Also, the Chalk Cliffs are really cool.

Wildlife: Bighorns winter along Chalk Creek (easy viewing and close shots), all the Rosy Finch species are in the mountain/valley towns (tame and cool), elk, mule deer, magpies, eagles and numerous other birds can be easily found. I hears there are hundreds of Bohemian Waxwings this winter in that valley.

Old Mining Towns: Great mining towns with cool old buildings and mines). (Leadville, St. Elmo, Granite, et al.)

Frozen water: The Arkansas River, Chalk Creek, Twin Lakes, Clear Creek Res., Turquoise Lake, etc. for frozen water shots.

I maybe in...Van

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Prime_Time

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01/23/2008 07:12:24 PM · #8

I will be in the Denver area somewhere between the 14th to the 21st. Just going up to visit my Sister and her hubby. I might be interested.

loseme

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/23/2008 07:57:09 PM · #9

Depending on the day I might be able to I work on Saturdays.

01/24/2008 08:41:25 AM · #10

So far, we have one suggestion of Buena Vista for a location. It is a beautiful place, but can be a little far from Denver to make it a one day trip. Still a possibility if everyone likes the idea.

I might also suggest somewhere around Estes Park. I have spent a bunch of time in the area, but most of it has been in the back country, so I am not as familiar with photo opportunities that are easier to get to. Ideas would be great.

Does Sunday the 17th work for those people interested? If we go somewhere that people want to stay, they could arrive on Saturday and stay the night and then everyone could meet up Sunday morning.

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01/24/2008 08:44:34 AM · #11

Everyone is always welcome.

Originally posted by fuzzyt:

I might be interested depending on how the details work out. Its a bit of a drive from the Springs. That is if y'all don't mind a newb coming along. :)

NstiG8tr

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

01/24/2008 09:13:04 AM · #12

You people suck ;-p. I wanna move to Colorado or Wyoming so bad I can't stand it. I submitted a resume to Coors brewery in Golden the other day. Hell I'd even settle for Montana or Northern New Mexico. I love the mountains.

loseme

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/24/2008 11:57:27 AM · #13

Originally posted by NstiG8tr:

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01/24/2008 12:26:52 PM · #14

Originally posted by chunky:

I'll put that on my calendar and try to make arrangements..the only thing that would prevent me from going is my sons illness. Hopefully he'll be better by then.

01/24/2008 12:27:43 PM · #15

Oh and I am driving 5 hours just to get to Denver so the less I have to travel into those mountains the better.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/30/2008 03:02:35 PM · #16

Guys, Unfortunately some family medical issues have come about that are going to prevent me from organizing and attending this outing. Hopefully you guys will still go.

Sorry.

~Ab

Prime_Time

Nikon D80

02/02/2008 01:32:58 PM · #17

I still will be in Denver on 14th through the 21st. If anyone's up for something.

lunachicken

Nikon D90

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

02/02/2008 01:46:14 PM · #18

If you guys head up towards Buena Vista the 16th and 17th I would probably pop in for a little. I'll already be up there on a tattoo trip both days ;)

vtruan

Nikon D5100

Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon

02/06/2008 05:12:35 PM · #19

I would rather be in Buena Vista, but have to be in Denver those days.