[Closed] North west photo day, anyone?

Bump for the daytime crowd

Like the sound of this, although I'd like to do some riding and some snapping.

Yeah, I'd be up for something!

I am far too good looking to be behind the camera 8) although I'd like to learn a bit more about creating better pics, as I'm often jealous of some of the amazing shots that appear on here from time to time.

Will come along as long as I'm free.

yeah, i'd be up for being a photoer rather than a photoee

Lordy - NBT, twas was my 'to-do-list' for this week to e-mail you about this as the weather is bucking up - and my diary is booking up so need to get something sorted.....
I'll keep an eye on any date you arrange and will be there - diary permitting.
If all else fails i'll give you a shout re: our original plan

Oh, for the NIkon users amongst us - I believe Nikon pocket wizards are now in the uk - under wraps at the mo - testing to ensure they don't have the hassle that's been reported with Canon versions..... should hit the streets in 6 weeks or so...

Yeah... Will be up for this..

Volunteer here, as a model.
No 'bum shots' please.

No 'bum shots' please.

or rear cleavage either, thank you very much 😯

Lol. Gavin, see you Saturday.

No 'bum shots' please.

dream. on.

or rear cleavage either, thank you very much

oh, is [b]ton[/b] coming ??

I'm interested, both in riding and learning how to take better pictures.
Gareth

That sounds ace! Can you have it closer to Scotland please? 😀

Oooh, could be persuaded... thought the Lakes would be better 😉

Well, future venues can be discussed, but since I thought of it first, I get to choose the venue this time 😀 . Whether anybody comes on the day I suggest to the venue I suggest is another matter, of course!

For the venue, I'm sticking close to home using terrain I know. I'm going to suggest we meet at the [url= http://romanlakes.co.uk/ ]Roman Lakes[/url] complex, where we started the [url= http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stw-ride-maple-stockport-now-sunday-8th-october-revised-date/ ]STW Marple ride[/url] last year. There's plenty of parking, loos, and they do hot food. Sorted.

The ride would be a shorter version of this ride

http://www.mapmyride.com/route/gb/marple/289125588704262002

We'd cut across from mile 5 to mile 18 along the grey track. I'll do a proper route map later with all clever things to show where me night stop for photo sessions

As for dates - It's quite soon I know but how does [b][i]Sunday 28th feb[/i][/b] sit with people? We'd have to aim for a pretty early start, get to the car park for 9am kind of thing, then we can be away shortly afterwards.

Would suggest bringing plenty of layers as it's winter and there may be long periods of inactivity, and some sandwiches as there won't be many places en route to get food.

Sound alright? More after tea 🙂

It's quite soon I know but how does Sunday 28th feb sit with people?

isn't that the Nidderdale day ?

Sounds good, I'd be happy to do some riding but fetch my camera too to pick up tips from you pro's 😉

I can do the 28th - sign me up!

Yup 28th good here, I'm sure my more refined half would be up for it too, as a bikey model rather than a shooter! I'm happy to do both as I don't get too many shot taken of me! (You'll need your wide angles to get me in LOL)

simonfbarnes - Member
isn't that the Nidderdale day ?

I do know of a lovely B&B very close to the start point: I shall inform the proprietor of this event, that they may advertise if space is available

Okay, here's the proposed route with possible photostops marked on - I very much doubt we'd use all of them, Sheldon and Chris have both been on Seb's course like me and I reckon 4 is about right - we can see on the day what the weather is like

http://www.mapmyride.com/route/gb/marple/519126591634529621

id be up for this..

Hi, this sound like such a good idea. Count Me in. .

I have been learning how to use an SLR with a Nikon film camera but it's an expensive process. Getting my first digital SLR in June for my 30th, would be great to pick up tips. Happy to do lots of riding too. The area is not too far from Nottingham - will be driving over & room in the car if anybody from the area wants a lift.

Yup can confirm mrsayatollah is coming too. We'll be travelling up in the morning.

Oh fleck it, I'd like a photo of me to remember me by if that would be OK? I'm happy to pay for anything worth buying 🙂
I've just checked the childcare rotor and I'm out again before I was even in - sorry

Lol, monksie in "wanting to come along but finding an excuse not to" shocker 🙂

I'm right up for this.

[i]No 'bum shots' please. [/i]

Oh, never mind then.

samuri - Member

I'm right up for this.

No 'bum shots' please.

Oh, never mind then.

it's only the women saying that, you;ll be right Jon. Can I borrow your 10-20 if you;re not coming, pretty please?

Yea , I'm easy on the booty shots .
if I cant make it on the day , youre welcome to find some online .
(popular searchengine rhyming with , er nothing )
" Muddyfox courier's walnut cracking perfect ass " under 'images ' should bring up a few million hits .
Might have to turn the filters off , though .

Failing that , Jon could post you a few . He spent years chasing my rock hard Gluteus maximuscle.

OK then,

I'd be interested but I'm already booked out on wife duties that weekend.

My stash of your bum pictures is well worn out now Tim, I need some more.

Actually, you should encourage muddyfox to come, where else will you be able to get high quality digital photos from the 1980's?

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Look at that, what a model!

You're welcome to borrow my sigma Julian, I'm just trying to figure out how I can turn it all into a 'proper' day ride. Hmm, put me down as a possible riding model. Riding 25 miles each way to get there and back is fine but not really with a load of camera equipment on my back.

okey doke - have looked in MM's Big Book of Excuses and it seems the page for 28th Feb is MISSING.......

so, count me in....

NBT - have upgraded your laptop for you - no need to thank me 🙂

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marsdenman - that's great
Sheldon - I'm looking forward to seeing you and M again.

Shall attempt to make cake or suitable trail food.

You never know mate, the Ice Queen melted a little last night and noises were made that I might be allowed the day off. They were the first words spoken to me in over a week so that's some progress 🙂
She won an award last night apparently. Pride of Britain or something for her Oncology stuff......she's South African! I love irony.
I could always bring Emsie with me. She has an ace Gary Fisher bike.

Hey, bringing Em along would be brilliant - if you get bored or tired and need to shoot off then that's fair enough, but I reckon Em might enjoy it

[i]NBT - have upgraded your laptop for you - no need to thank me[/i]

So now it looks almost identical but costs three times as much? 😉

Shame Ali's Dad is up as this could have been good. I could have been a model and she could play with her camera. Another time!

Shall attempt to make cake or suitable trail food.

Nice idea 😉

An interesting mix of roles there, each photographer could end up with their own personal model!

[b]Just riding[/b]
GavinB
Bunnyhop
mrsayatollah
barca2
Emsie (Barca jr)
samuri
muddyfox courier

[b]Swinging both ways[/b]
MFCat
Gareth_Uglow
hp_source
riggsy
spacecadett

[b]Just photos[/b]
NBT
Ayatollahofniche
cp
marsdenman
Teetosugars

[i]Not actually said what they want to do![/i]
RobS

Put my name down please 😉

If Richpips is coming I can't, he's far nicher than me! 😉

And MrsAyatollah is just riding and I'm happy to do both!

Nicher than the Ayatollahofniche not possible. 🙂

It'll be good to see you again.

Nicher than the Ayatollahofniche not possible.
It'll be good to see you again.

But I'm not going now so you'll have to wait 😉

Only joking, I'll be there! Is it SS'able up there or will I have to bring some gearage?

nbt rides around this area alot on the SS. However it is hilly and rocky, so your choice. Ask MartynS, he'll give you some good advice.

You'll be fine on the SS.

MartynS rides a girls bike! Prob bring SS if I get a chance to ride between now and then!

all sounds good, 28th gone in the diary 🙂

Girls bike , in a girls colour 😉

lol yeah and he knows it!

You never know, he might actually build up his SS one day. I keep threatening to make him ride mine but he's having none of it

Actually, I'd like to swing both ways please! Mrs B is on duty, so I can grab a full day pass (and the DSLR).

Sounding good.

If someone can show me how to take shots of shots of riders, where the background is all blurred and the rider is in sharp focus, then I'll be a happy chappy!

If someone can show me how to take shots of shots of riders, where the background is all blurred and the rider is in sharp focus, then I'll be a happy chappy!

Sure no problem, there's a few coming who can do that.

blimey, far too many models. I'll try and bring my camera.

Jon, is there no chance yo might see James @ the velodrome? you could get him to take your gear home with him, then spin down camera free before the full day?

NBT - have upgraded your laptop for you - no need to thank me

So now it looks almost identical but costs three times as much?

Actually, look closely - it's a [i]MAC Sketch Pro[/i] - ergo cost 4 times as much 😉

On another note - If anyone has a big drive and fancies a night up north before hand let me know....

Hey guys,
Should be up for this too, where and when?

Cheers
Jon

So, a quick recap of the details as prompted by Jon, since we're now just a week aways

[b]DATE[/b]
Sunday 28th feb

[b]TIME[/b]
get to the car park for 9am then we can be away shortly afterwards.

[b]LOCATION[/b]
We will meet at the [url= http://romanlakes.co.uk/ ]Roman Lakes[/url] complex, where we started the [url= http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stw-ride-maple-stockport-now-sunday-8th-october-revised-date ]STW Marple[/url] ride last year. There's plenty of parking, loos, and they do hot food. Sorted. If you are using SatNav, you should aim for [url= http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=396315&Y=388805&A=Y&Z=120 ]this point[/url] which is Faywood Drive, postcode is SK6 7DF. The Roman Lakes complex is [url= http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=396869&Y=387934&A=Y&Z=110 ]about half a mile further on down hill[/url]

[b]ROUTE[/b]
[url= http://www.mapmyride.com/route/gb/marple/519126591634529621 ]Here's the proposed route with possible photostops marked on[/url] - I very much doubt we'd use all of them, Sheldon and Chris have both been on Seb's course like me and I reckon 4 is about right - we can see on the day what the weather is like

http://www.mapmyride.com/route/gb/marple/519126591634529621

Looking forward to this although not looking forward to the 6am start as I'm riding Afan on Sat 😉

Odd choice to ride Afan the day before, isn't it more or less the exact opposite direction?! Is it not an option to ride up this way? Marsdenman has offered hostility, sorry hospitality, their place is lovely and the food is wonderful 🙂 There's a biker-run B&B actually on the route we'll be riding (with a superb 1 mile downhill to the start point) but I'm not sure if they're full for the weekend, I can put you in touch if it's an option for you.

[i]Jon, is there no chance yo might see James @ the velodrome? you could get him to take your gear home with him, then spin down camera free before the full day? [/i]

I was there tonight but James, hearing I was on my way obviously stayed away less I show him up. Anyway, as per my mail I'll need my camera stuff to take pictures of cyclists there on Saturday. Rich, will you be there for the pre-revolution trials?

Not an option I'm afraid bbt as Mandi works on Saturdays and we've 2 dogs!
Won't be an issue driving up on Sunday. Thanks for the offer though.

Jon, I'm aiming to get to revoloution earlier rather than later. What time are the trials?

sadly can't come :o( would've enjoyed this too

:o(

12 till 3:30

[url] http://www.cyclingrevolution.com/content/en/event_details_gb.aspx?guid=C74F4D8F-F9A7-4C57-A1D1-3548EA498D19 [/url]

[i]I was there tonight but James, hearing I was on my way obviously stayed away less I show him up. Anyway, as per my mail I'll need my camera stuff to take pictures of cyclists there on Saturday. Rich, will you be there for the pre-revolution trials? [/i]

Jon, you there tomorrow?
I'll be riding then.

Nope 😉 Sundays only now for the foreseable future, maybe saturdays if I can persuade my lad to stay on a couple of hours after his session.

Bumpety bump.

I can't work out if everyone will come up with an excuse leaving pore Julian to take pics of his own bike...

Lol Simon.

.....in the forecast snow.

Right just got in from a week away on business, I take it the plan is still on? Whats the weather like up there? Ground?

Whats the weather like up there? Ground?

see what I mean ?

Very wet/muddy here Ayatollahoniche, with snow on high ground. You Southerners are in trouble. 😉

Still on.

I've spent the last two weeks between Poland and Moscow, cold and snow is not an issue!! Also Cotswold dust is bad this year so mud no problem either!! I may not bring the SS though as I have no mud tyres for that silly sized wheel beasty!

Forecast for Sunday is very wet and very windy! 🙁

Aye, forecast is indeed not the best. The route is pretty good though, there's only a couple of spots where the ground is soft - the majority is well surfaced. If the weather is awful, we might even just ride and not stop too much for photos unless anyone has pro-level waterproof camera gear!

I'll be there on Sunday morning, if no-one else turns up I'll ride on my own - maybe go and demand a bacon butty from Crazy Legs 🙂

Awh, a little bit of the white stuff is character building! and the mention of a bacon butty has just perked me up.

I'll be there with you NBT! Looking forward to it.

Oh and did I mention the cake....

Oooh that reminds me, as it's almost a month since I've ridden off road, I shall be using GEARS and BOUNCE on this ride.

Hi guys, going to bail on the ride. Have fun!