Going to San Francisco on Dec 26 [Archive]

SolaresLarrave

12-23-2008, 11:37

Dear Folks, I'll be leaving for San Francisco on Dec 26. This time, I'll take my evil dSLR, some glass (long, because of the zoo), and my M3 with 'cron 50 and ISO 400 film. I am looking forward to it because I've never been to San Francisco, and we may go to Carmel as well... after the conference my wife is attending (I'm just going along for the ride).

I'll be in a nice hotel at 88 Howard Street. It's a luxury thing (the school picks up the tab), and I believe I'm near Union Square. Anything else within walking distance that is worth photographing? From reading the other threads I saw there are some flea markets on the first sunday of the month (I may be there).

Thanks in advance! :)

Michael P.

12-23-2008, 11:54

There's an active bunch of RFers in San Francisco. I think you'll get more response and advice if you post in the California Bay Area club forum here on RF.

MikeL

12-23-2008, 11:59

Hi Solares,
Roland and I were talking of meeting up sometime before the New Year, and maybe we can try setting up a date when locals can show you around. Carl? Bingley? Ray? Honus? Tony?

Bingley

12-23-2008, 12:14

Your hotel is in the South-of-Market (SOMA) area, about a 15 minute walk from Union Square.

My principal recommendation for shooting possibilities based on your location: From Howard St, walk over to Mission St or Market St, and head towards the Ferry Building for great street shooting along the Embarcadero. There's a farmer's market at the Ferry Building on Saturday mornings too. You can walk back along Market up to the Powell Street cable-car turnaround (w/ hordes of tourists), and work your way up to Union Square. Lots of Christmas lights in the stores, and there will be hordes of shoppers seeking after Christmas bargains. You can also head up Mission St., past SF MOMA, to the Metreon Center. Lots of street life, interesting modern architecture, although for SF Victorians you'll need to head towards North Beach or the Haight.

Depending on how much you want to walk, you can easily walk over to North Beach (Columbus Avenue) from the Embarcadero (Ferry Buildling) (or take one of the old street cars for part of the way), exploring some of SF's Victorian architecture and street life as you go. Walk in the direction of Fishermen's Wharf, but then head up North Point to Columbus Ave. Columbus Ave. will lead you through the heart of North Beach back into downtown and the financial district; there are numerous cafes and shops along the way. Cafe Trieste, near St Peter and St Paul's church in North Beach, is a great place to stop for a coffee (real San Franciscans don't drink lattes) w/ good shooting opportunities.

If you are a little more adventurous, I recommend two other SF areas: Haight Street from the Panhandle of Golden Gate Park down to a couple of blocks beyond Ashbury; and Union Street in the "Hayes Gulch" area. Best to take busses from where you're staying, but still walkable.

Bring a good rainjacket -- there are a series of storms headed this way.

Enjoy the City!! Post some Pix!! And, by all means, enjoy the cuisine.

Bingley

12-23-2008, 12:16

I won't be able to get to SF on Dec. 26 or over the weekend, but I would love to meet up w/ Francisco and any of the SF RFF crowd on either Monday or Tuesday, Dec. 29 or 30. I'm taking those days off, and plan on spending one in the City shooting. Anyone else interested? MikeL are you around?

ferider

12-23-2008, 12:20

I'm game, any of those days. In particular if beer is involved.

Roland.

SolaresLarrave

12-23-2008, 12:33

Wowsa! Thanks for the replies! I will be in SF up to Dec 31st. That day we emigrate to Carmel, so the days you guys mention are perfect. Great chance to meet you personally! :)

EDIT: Must go and shovel our driveway. There are some minute details to take care of yet... Take care!

tbm

12-23-2008, 14:49

Based on my experiences, don't expect hardly any photo opportunities to arise while you are in Carmel. While there last year for a photo workshop, numerous times away from the workshop I went into the town looking for decisive moments and found nothing. I grew up north of Carmel and visited it dozens of times during past years, and nothing has changed. I would suggest driving along the coast instead.

Bingley

12-23-2008, 14:59

Roland -- You're on! Let me see whether bobkonos is available, and then let's set a date. We can take Francisco shooting in SF. And beer makes shooting better! :)

I concur about photo-ops in Carmel. Not that great. However, if you have a car, it's only a short drive down the coast (Hwy 1) to Point Lobos and Julia Pfeiffer State Park, which have fabulous landscape opportunities. You can channel your inner Edward Weston there... There are also photo opportunities up the coast a bit in Pacific Grove and Monterey. If you've got a tele w/ you, there's a nice path along the water in Pacific Grove where you can photograph sea otters, sea lions, etc., and if the weather calms down I recommend kayaking in Monterey Bay (there are a couple of rental places on Cannery Row down from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is a must-sea btw).

michaelbialecki

12-23-2008, 14:59

ebolton

12-23-2008, 15:01

Francisco, I had a great time when I spent a day with some of the SF guys back in January. Look forward to it!

bobkonos

12-23-2008, 15:01

Bobkonos is available, and beer better be in the equation. Let's do it!

PMCC

12-23-2008, 15:03

If you end up going to Carmel, consider going 15 minutes further south to check out Pt. Lobos State Park (once a hang out of E. Weston), and perhaps a little detour on the return trip to stop off in the colonial town of San Juan Bautista which has a lovely little square and mission.

Bingley

12-23-2008, 15:10

Ahhh, bobkonos is online! I'll start the bidding: Monday, Dec. 29, meet mid- to late-morning at the Ferry Building (bob and I will likely train down from Sac).

Are others available then? If not, I think a number of us could do Tuesday instead.

bobkonos

12-23-2008, 15:13

Either day, Dec 29 or 30, works for me. Is this a one camera/one lens affair?

Bingley

12-23-2008, 15:20

Doesn't have to be, but I will play it that way, and just bring my M2 and 40 Rokkor-M, and stuff my pockets w/ film. I sent invites via flickr to RayPA and Papercut.

bobkonos

12-23-2008, 15:30

OK. Be in touch. Looking forward to meeting other RFFers.

MikeL

12-23-2008, 15:31

arghhh.....I just left S.F. today to go Miami for a week....unfortunately, I do not return to S.F. until the 31st of December......damn.....looks like I am going to miss another gathering....I was fortunate enough to hook up with MikeL 3 days ago though, a very productive meeting (I BOUGHT TWO CAMERAS).....thanks again MikeL for the awsome hook up......cheers, michael

Michael, I'm looking forward to seeing some images from the rigid. I almost kept that one for myself! Let me know how the enlarger hunt goes....

I'm in for a good walk and beer.

P.S. Bingley, does Bob always speak in 3rd person? Just curious. ;)

P.P.S. Papercut, are you still in the north bay? If you can make it we can carpool.

bobkonos

12-23-2008, 15:36

Mike,

I rarely speak in the third person. Honest. See you next week? We could be the Nikon RF users in the group.

Bingley

12-23-2008, 15:41

Mike -- bob has a transcendant personality. ;):D

Bob -- Are you around on Saturday? I can give you a call in between quarters of the Emerald Bowl, to make travel arrangements. Go Bears!

MikeL

12-23-2008, 15:43

Mike,

I rarely speak in the third person. Honest. See you next week? We could be the Nikon RF users in the group.

Sounds great! My S2 has sadly been gathering dust, so I'll bring it and a 50.

SolaresLarrave

12-23-2008, 16:00

Papercut

12-23-2008, 16:05

either monday or tuesday works for me, though Tuesday is better (don't have to leave the new dog alone quite so many hours in a row -- and I need to be back in San Rafael around 5:30pm on Monday).

Mike -- I am still in the North Bay. I usually just ride the 70/80 bus from San Rafael to SF, but I would be happy to carpool, though it would have to be in your vehicle as I doubt you'd want to ride on the backseat of my motorcycle (which is mighty cold and uncomfortable this time of year) ;-)

-- Kevin

Michael, I'm looking forward to seeing some images from the rigid. I almost kept that one for myself! Let me know how the enlarger hunt goes....

I'm in for a good walk and beer.

P.S. Bingley, does Bob always speak in 3rd person? Just curious. ;)

P.P.S. Papercut, are you still in the north bay? If you can make it we can carpool.

Bingley

12-23-2008, 16:14

Do folks want to switch the day to Tuesday, if that works better for Papercut?

ferider

12-23-2008, 16:45

Well, I'll bring my digital gear and my M3!

Now... my wife is interested in Carmel as a kind of base of operations. She's more into going around the rocky beaches which she saw some years ago, in her first visit to SF.

Big thanks from snowy DeKalb! :)

Your wife picked well. Great hotels and food there ....

And who does "street" anyways ... The few miles south from Carmel to Big Sur is among the prettiest California can offer. You might want to rent a Californian scooter ( = Big Twin ) though :) Even in December.

Bob, Steve, will be great to meet you finally in person next week.

Cheers,

Roland.

kdemas

12-23-2008, 16:45

All,

I look forward to seeing the final plan, I live nearby and will try to come as well. It would be nice to meet you all in person and I'll give one of my film RFs a little workout.

Taylor's Refresher is a fun place to meet up at the Ferry Building. If there is a decent photo exhibit at the MOMA it is also kind of fun to meet there, see an exhibition and then go shoot. We did this a few years back for a One Challenge and it was a terrific day.

Kent

BTMarcais

12-23-2008, 16:51

Maybe next time for me. It'd be nice to meet some of you guys in person.
My in-laws are arriving tonight, visiting from the netherlands for the holidays (they're really here visiting their new grandson, NOT my wife and I, we're just along to take care of the baby I think. ;-)), so the next couple weeks I'm not going to have quite so much free time.
But next time I'll try to make it over from the east bay.
-Brian

kknox

12-23-2008, 16:58

I was a tourist in SF last summer for only 1 day. You have to go up to the Intercontinental & go to the bar at the top. Great old school hotel to get some great shots, nice old Catholic church across the street. If you smoke a cigar from time to time go to the Occidental Cigar Club 471 Pine St.. This is only one of two cigar bars in town, great folks & you might see some good photo opps. Have a nice trip.

Bingley

12-23-2008, 17:26

Roland, the pleasure will be ours! :)

In deference to Papercut's schedule, and b/c everyone else appears available either day, let's plan on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at the Ferry Building locale per Kent's suggestion. I will check the train/Bart schedule and report an eta for the arrival of the Sacto RFF chapter. A visit to SF MOMA is always a good idea, but it would be easier to convene at the Ferry Bldg. since it's so close to the BART station.

OK deal?

Honus

12-23-2008, 17:30

I'm game, any of those days. In particular if beer is involved.

Roland.

Truer words have never been spoken :D

I'm about to head out of town tomorrow and won't return until after the New Year, otherwise I would have liked to join in the fun. Be sure to ask Mike to pick up the beer tab, as he has been building up his bank account quite impressively as of late. :eek:

Papercut

12-23-2008, 17:36

hear, hear for beer!

and a big thanks for accommodating my schedule, Steve -- I'm grateful and looking forward to meeting everyone :)

RayPA

12-23-2008, 17:49

Yes, a 'Beer and Gear'!

I'll plan on it. Tuesday, Dec 30 (what time?)

Thanks for the heads-up, Steve.

Looking forward to meeting Francisco and other locals whom I haven't met, and FINALLY meeting Steve and Bob (the Sacto contingent).
Oh yeah...it'll be OK (i guess) to see mike, roland, and kevin again (i guess). ;):D:D

p.s. mike _leave_the_nikon_home_

Bingley

12-23-2008, 18:26

The Sacto crew could make it to the Ferry Building by 10:00 am, w/ due allowances for Amtrak and BART.

AusDLK

12-23-2008, 18:36

I'm arriving Christmas day night in SF. I'll have my two M7s and plan to lots of street stuff over 10 days. Is there an RFF plan then?

uinku

12-23-2008, 18:38

...

Taylor's Refresher is a fun place to meet up at the Ferry Building. If there is a decent photo exhibit at the MOMA it is also kind of fun to meet there, see an exhibition and then go shoot. We did this a few years back for a One Challenge and it was a terrific day.

Kent

Kent, Brought to Light (http://www.sfmoma.org/exhibitions/332) is the current photo show at the MoMA. It's centered around scientific photography and there are some stunning images, but it's definitely nothing in the documentary vein. You can view some of the images on the online guide (http://www.sfmoma.org/multimedia/audio/btl_tour).

If you guys are in the the area, you might wanna consider swinging up to 49 Geary to check out some of the photo galleries. Fraenkel currently has an Avedon show. Be sure to call ahead of time to make sure they're open, though. For instance, SF Camerawork (http://www.sfcamerawork.org/) is closed until the new year.

Bingley, with gas prices down, it might be easier and cheaper for people to carpool from Sacramento versus BART + Amtrak. However parking in the city could be a PITA (I'd recommend the Metreon garage).

Bingley

12-23-2008, 18:42

Thanks, uintu. I am well familiar w/ the perils and high cost of parking in SF, which is one reason I think we'll take the train. The other reason is the beer...:)

MikeL

12-23-2008, 19:01

Oh yeah...it'll be OK (i guess) to see mike, roland, and kevin again (i guess). ;):D:D

p.s. mike _leave_the_nikon_home_

You know, just because we had to break up the brawl you started last time, you shouldn't keep resenting us. And you know you want to look through the S2 viewfinder. Don't worry, all the cool kids are doing it. It'll be okay. Just have a little taste.......

Be sure to ask Mike to pick up the beer tab, as he has been building up his bank account quite impressively as of late. :eek:

Well Honus, you know your weekly Trix-xTol 101 course is not cheap, and I'm also planning on taking your 'how to become a Painter of Tones' course in January. I hear the tuition is double the Trix-xTol course! :) (Also, the wife is getting a Martin guitar for xmas. More going on the block soon...)

Papercut, I'll be happy to give you a ride in Tuesday. The good news is I have a wooden leg, and the in-car breathalyzer (mandated by the judge in my last case) should prevent anything bad from happening. I haven't had a chance to hack it.

RayPA

12-23-2008, 19:24

Bingley, with gas prices down, it might be easier and cheaper for people to carpool...

Lets not start THAT again! It's bad enough that Prius' are no longer the fastest cars on the freeway and single-occupnat Hummers are back in commute traffic! :D

However, as a backup plan, we might want to meet at the Metreon (Jillian's or 4th Street Grill). It's close to vehicle partking, a block from BART, and a block from SFMOMA (if we are in fact going there).

Papercut

12-23-2008, 19:54

Mike,
Haha -- sounds good! I'll fire you a PM with my mobile number so we can coordinate.

-- Kevin

Papercut, I'll be happy to give you a ride in Tuesday. The good news is I have a wooden leg, and the in-car breathalyzer (mandated by the judge in my last case) should prevent anything bad from happening. I haven't had a chance to hack it.

leica M2 fan

12-23-2008, 20:04

The days you guys are planning for the get together are the exact days we'll be having company from out of state. Sure hope I can make the next one. Sure sounds like a lot of fun!

bobkonos

12-23-2008, 20:25

Steve and I look forward to meeting all who can attend.

Ray PA said it well: "Beer and Gear" for sure.

Mike: Looks like I better bring some Nikon gear to help balance things out. I'll dust off my S2 as well, seeing as DAG went through it recently.

agi

12-23-2008, 21:06

Man...some of have to work that day :( Have fun guys.

Mattikk

12-23-2008, 22:28

Anything else within walking distance that is worth photographing?
Not sure if it's a walking distance, but the haight street is pretty interesting.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2637942885_c0eeca7473.jpg

Warren T.

12-24-2008, 10:34

Warning: Mike forced me to look through his S2's viewfinder the last time I was at a "gear and beer" meet, and I was almost blinded from the experience :D

Too bad about the timing on this one, I have to work that day too. :bang:

--Warren

You know, just because we had to break up the brawl you started last time, you shouldn't keep resenting us. And you know you want to look through the S2 viewfinder. Don't worry, all the cool kids are doing it. It'll be okay. Just have a little taste.......

Well Honus, you know your weekly Trix-xTol 101 course is not cheap, and I'm also planning on taking your 'how to become a Painter of Tones' course in January. I hear the tuition is double the Trix-xTol course! :) (Also, the wife is getting a Martin guitar for xmas. More going on the block soon...)

Papercut, I'll be happy to give you a ride in Tuesday. The good news is I have a wooden leg, and the in-car breathalyzer (mandated by the judge in my last case) should prevent anything bad from happening. I haven't had a chance to hack it.

Sisyphus

12-24-2008, 11:10

Solares,

I might have some time to photograph with you either early monday morning or monday afternoon. There is a lot to photograph in the Bay Area. If I want to meet in the morning the best place to photograph is probably Chinatown, if you want to meet in the afternoon I would recommend getting out of the city and going across the GG Bridge to Mount Tam, Muir woods--if you like landscape type photography. Let me know, I would be happy to show you around.

Mike and the rest of the gang, I would like to meet you guys as well. I read through the thread quickly, and couldn't really figure out what time on Tuesday or where you guys are going to meet, let me know, and I can probably meet you at some point.

Vince, if you are reading this, maybe you can come out too?

SolaresLarrave

12-24-2008, 11:18

Alright, Tuesday Dec 30, 10 AM, Ferry Building. Are those the coordinates? :confused:

Sisyphus, I am potentially available on Monday, unless my better half has scheduled some kind of meal with the rest of my academic bunch. I'd like to go to Chinatown. I'd like to cover a lot of the city... but haven't had much time to plan. If my hotel has truly free access to wireless web, I'll send you a PM or an e-mail.

BTW, for practical purposes, my e-mail is <franciscosl at yahoo dot com>

Also, I have a cell phone now... and a very good reason to celebrate: we'll be three (not counting the cats) in May next year. :)

Bingley

12-26-2008, 21:01

Francisco -- Hey hey! Congrats on the news!!

Ray suggested a backup plan meeting place, but I'd still prefer to meet at the Ferry Building and then head toward SFMOMA/Metreon if folks would like. Does that work? If Ferry Buildling (Plan A) a serious inconvenience, though, by all means let's go w/ Plan B. Around 10:00 am on Tuesday. Deal?

cmogi10

12-26-2008, 21:06

Bah Humbug. I'm in New York until New Years.
Would of loved to grab a beer with you guys. (I just turned 21 on the 23rd so it's kosher now!) Hah!

Bingley

12-26-2008, 21:07

Happy Birthday, Carl. Don't enjoy the bars in NYC TOO much! :D

cmogi10

12-26-2008, 21:12

Thanks Steve!

Yeah. I got a ride home from a kind uniformed friend at 4 oclock christmas morning so I'm lying low for a little bit.

kaiyen

12-26-2008, 21:53

I just notice this now that I'm down by Paso Robles for the 26th through the new year...sigh.

BTMarcais

12-26-2008, 21:58

Thanks Steve!

Yeah. I got a ride home from a kind uniformed friend at 4 oclock christmas morning so I'm lying low for a little bit.

lying low until new years anyway....? :)

happy birthday.. have fun in nyc...!

cmogi10

12-26-2008, 23:33

Heh Not a chance we'll make it too that long. ;)

and thanks!
I'm thinking this January as well we should have a Bay Area get together.

RayPA

12-27-2008, 09:53

...

Ray suggested a backup plan meeting place, but I'd still prefer to meet at the Ferry Building and then head toward SFMOMA/Metreon if folks would like. Does that work? If Ferry Buildling (Plan A) a serious inconvenience, though, by all means let's go w/ Plan B. Around 10:00 am on Tuesday. Deal?

It's only an inconvenience for me if the weather gets ugly (reason for plan b), because I'll be walking from the parking garage on 4th & Mission. However, I saw the 7-day forecast (for whatever value can be put into it) and Tuesday is looking to be sunny and warm(er). So, the Ferry building is fine. I'll just shoot on my way down to the Ferry building. I might be a little late if the light is good! :)

.

kdemas

12-27-2008, 14:38

All,

See you all on Tuesday at 10AM. Should be fun!

Kent

Bingley

12-27-2008, 21:45

Guys (and Gals if any are joining) -- It's been suggested that we gather in front of the Scharfenberger chocolate kiosk at the Ferry Building on Tuesday, around 10:00 am. That works for me. Taylor's Refresher (suggested by Kent) is not far away in any event.

See you there!!

mknawabi

12-27-2008, 23:44

Heh Not a chance we'll make it too that long. ;)

and thanks!
I'm thinking this January as well we should have a Bay Area get together.

Let's do it!

kdemas

12-29-2008, 20:04

Charging up the camera now. I look forward to meeting everyone.

Kent

Michael P.

12-29-2008, 20:31

I'd join you guys, but I gotta work. Have fun and post some shots in the thread when you get back.

Michael P.

12-29-2008, 20:31

I'd join you guys, but I gotta work. Have fun and post some shots in this thread when you get back.

uinku

12-29-2008, 23:19

btw, San Francisco, being the activist city it is, will have a protest against the Gaza bombings in front of the Israeli consulate on 456 Montgomery at 5pm tomorrow (Dec 30th).

Listing of demostrations (http://answer.pephost.org/site/News2?abbr=ANS_&page=NewsArticle&id=8871&news_iv_ctrl=1621).

(I suppose just by posting this I'm being political, but let's please try to keep the debates out of this thread.)

ferider

12-30-2008, 04:58

I cann't make it after all today. Sorry guys.

Maybe an early January evening ?

Have fun today !

Roland.

kdemas

12-30-2008, 15:02

Great to meet everyone today, as usual the people you meet through forums such as this are an interesting group. It was also nice to break out the SP... I shudder a bit thinking about whether I really blew a number of exposures, time will tell.

I will post some pictures from today tomorrow evening, if there is something worth seeing! Let's do it again soon.

Kent

RayPA

12-30-2008, 17:36

SolaresLarrave

12-30-2008, 17:46

You guys are a great bunch! I had a lot of fun and enjoyed walking down the streets with you. I must return to this great city! :)

MikeL

12-30-2008, 17:57

It was nice meeting and hanging out with everyone today.

It's too bad the SF and Sacto contingent couldn't get along. I think all parties did the best they could, but in the end, we just have our differences. At least no fists were thrown this time. Sactoans, did you make it to 21st St.?

Francisco, let us know when you are back in town. And thanks again for scaring the crank-heads away from us with your D700 and 24-70!

kdemas

12-30-2008, 19:04

That D700 was an imposing weapon :)

Bingley

12-30-2008, 19:23

That was fun! Nice to meet Kent and Steve and Bob and Francisco. It was great to see the local guys too. I wonder if we'll ever solve the mystery of what happened to the Sacto contingent (last seen around 6th and Mission). I hope they're OK.

I probably won't have pics up until next week.

.

Hey, where DID you guys go??? I stopped to reload around 6th and Mission, and then resumed walking up Mission but the SF crowd was no where to be seen. I thought I could reload an M2 pretty quickly, but apparently not quickly enough! :eek: Bob joined me, we walked up to 8th and Mission, then over to Howard (thinking you might have wanted to shoot that street), then back up to Market and over to Civic Center Plaza, but by then it was clear that we'd split up. Leave it to a couple of Sacramentans to bring their fog w/ them to bright and sunny SF. Oh well. Bob and I went back to the Embarcadero, had lunch, shot for awhile, and then hit the train home.

Next time, we'll exchange cell phone numbers. Or bring RFF-approved GPS units (M-mount, of course). Or agree on a place and time to meet for lunch.

It was great to finally meet you guys in person, and welcome Francisco to the City. Too bad we weren't able to continue conversations over lunch, but that just means we'll need to plan another outing soon. :)

And too bad Roland couldn't join us. Early January might work for me for another beer and gear meet, so long as it's on a weekend.

And apropos MikeL's comment about the Sacto and SF crowd not getting along... well, if you guys just insist on bringing crummy Leicas to shoot w/, then... well, there's really not much to talk about, is there? :rolleyes::D

MikeL

12-30-2008, 20:52

I thought I could reload an M2 pretty quickly, but apparently not quickly enough! :eek:

Steve, I thought Roland would have shown you how the quick-load system works on the M2. He does a great job demonstrating how fast it is. Ask Ray next time. :D

(Missed ya today Roland :))

Bingley

12-30-2008, 21:10

Steve, I thought Roland would have shown you how the quick-load system works on the M2. He does a great job demonstrating how fast it is. Ask Ray next time. :D

(Missed ya today Roland :))

Well, clearly, Roland has to show up before he can demonstrate, doesn't he? :)

Roland, you were missed today more than you can ever know... ;):D

Papercut

12-30-2008, 23:06

MikeL

12-31-2008, 06:08

i even gave the Bruce Gilden method a try on the way back toward Embarcadero with Kent and Mike: fill flash right in people's faces.
--kevin

Dude, when you popped flash in that 8 year old girls face and she started throwin' haymakers, I was freaking out!

A couple of snapshots from the Standard with 28mm on Trix. I didn't get to the other rolls since I had to process this one with a couple rolls from my 5-year-old nieces Nutcracker performance. Ouch.

MikeL

12-31-2008, 06:11

Some more snapshots. Not sure what's up with the trees in the second.

kdemas

12-31-2008, 08:05

great to meet everyone (even the miscreants I already knew!) ... i still think the Sactoans dissed us local fellas with that disappearing act ;)

we must do again soon, eh? i definitely second Steve's suggestion to make sure we exchange numbers before setting out

first two rolls are drying, third roll might be a while though. i even gave the Bruce Gilden method a try on the way back toward Embarcadero with Kent and Mike: fill flash right in people's faces. Surprisingly I didn't get decked or even yelled at -- just quizzical looks. (Perhaps no one takes that little Ricoh seriously: "Oh look he's pointing a toy camera at us...")

--kevin

Don't sell yourself short now, you did get yelled at once during your Gilden channeling session. In addition one parent of a small child had a look like "did I see that guy on To Catch a Predator".

Next time I'd like to see you use the toy camera Gilden method in combination with some spastic Winogrand arm flailing... THAT would draw a crowd.

Maybe a RFF approved mace dispensing baseplate (with handy grip) would be a helpful accessory for the test.

Kent

RayPA

12-31-2008, 08:19

Hey, where DID you guys go??? I stopped to reload around 6th and Mission, and then resumed walking up Mission but the SF crowd was no where to be seen. I thought I could reload an M2 pretty quickly, but apparently not quickly enough! Bob joined me, we walked up to 8th and Mission, then over to Howard (thinking you might have wanted to shoot that street), then back up to Market and over to Civic Center Plaza, but by then it was clear that we'd split up. Leave it to a couple of Sacramentans to bring their fog w/ them to bright and sunny SF. Oh well. Bob and I went back to the Embarcadero, had lunch, shot for awhile, and then hit the train home.

It's too bad you guys missed our walk up 6th street. We came back and looked for you, and walked up Mission to the Federal Building. We never thought to go down to Howard though, so you stumped us there! We strolled down Market through the 'loin-y section and had lunch at the Westfield food court.

A couple of snapshots from the Standard with 28mm on Trix. I didn't get to the other rolls since I had to process this one with a couple rolls from my 5-year-old nieces Nutcracker performance. Ouch.

mike, that shot of the construction crew came out well. I was telling the guys about how you, JP, and I came across this industrial scaffold deconstruction "performance" piece behind the museum.

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RayPA

12-31-2008, 08:26

Steve, I thought Roland would have shown you how the quick-load system works on the M2. He does a great job demonstrating how fast it is. Ask Ray next time. :D

(Missed ya today Roland :))

yes Roland's demonstration of the 'quick load' is one of the reasons I have yet to own a Leica with a removable spool!

We did miss you, Roland. Our beer and gear turned into a full blown street shoot!

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bobkonos

12-31-2008, 08:28

Steve and I had a great time meeting everyone and spending time together. Not sure what happened-we looked up Mission from 6th and none of you were there. So next time we'll find a time and place to meet.

We should at least get together in mid-2009 to see the Robert Frank "Americans" show that will be at SF MOMA May-August.

Thanks to all who attended and thanks to Ray for letting me try the Winogrand Canon 28mm f2.8 lens.

Mike L.-was that "Steampunk" with the Canon 28 attached?

Kent and MikeL-you inspire me to dust off my SP and S2 cameras and use them. Thanks-I have decided January 2009 is Nikon rangefinder month for me.

Best wishes to all for a healthy new year. See ya in January!

Bob

kdemas

12-31-2008, 08:38

RayPA

12-31-2008, 08:51

Mike L.-was that "Steampunk" with the Canon 28 attached?

Bob

oh yeah! That was her (?).

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ampguy

12-31-2008, 08:58

The 3rd one is interesting, is there a wall there? or did the film advance jam??!

Look forward to catching up with you folks in Jan. or Feb.

Some more snapshots. Not sure what's up with the trees in the second.

bob338

12-31-2008, 09:01

Dude, when you popped flash in that 8 year old girls face and she started throwin' haymakers, I was freaking out!

you did that to an 8 year old? classy.

bob

Bingley

12-31-2008, 09:32

It's too bad you guys missed our walk up 6th street. We came back and looked for you, and walked up Mission to the Federal Building. We never thought to go down to Howard though, so you stumped us there! We strolled down Market through the 'loin-y section and had lunch at the Westfield food court.
.

Ray, we were probably within a couple of blocks of each other the entire time. :eek: Bob and I should have dropped by the Westfield food court on our way back down Market... Next time we'll know better!

MikeL

12-31-2008, 09:34

you did that to an 8 year old? classy.

bob

Sorry bob, I forgot to ad a smiley. The 8 year old and haymakers do not represent any real persons or flying objects. :)

bob338

12-31-2008, 09:37

Sorry bob, I forgot to ad a smiley. The 8 year old and haymakers do not represent any real persons or flying objects. :)

gotcha. that didn't seem like something i would read here...

bob

bobkonos

12-31-2008, 09:55

Steve and I think a photo stroll in the Haight would be a good future meeting in SF. There is a lot of street action and a great Mexican food place on Haight next to Amoeba Records. What do you think?

Kent-allow me to take out my 1958 chrome SP before I dare take out the black SP2005, what with the possibility of 8 year olds throwing haymakers...

ferider

12-31-2008, 10:27

Again, I'm sorry, guys. In particular not to be able to meet Steve and Bob, and demonstrate the quick spool drop .... Sounds like you had a lot of fun. Both Devon and me have a really heavy flu at the moment, cann't even go out tonight :(

I hope we'll have a beer + gear in the new year, when Robert and Carl are back.

Cheers,

Roland.

Papercut

12-31-2008, 14:45

Hahahaha ... nice one Mike! Yeah, I'm just the terror of anyone under 4 foot 6! ;-)

nice shots, btw ... i like the atmosphere / fog on the ferry clock tower and the construction de-construction: that curve of boards going down is very nice

having never been inside the Westfield, i had to take a few of the central architecture inside (both of these with the Ricoh GR1v)

-- kevin

Dude, when you popped flash in that 8 yea r old girls face and she started throwin' haymakers, I was freaking out!

A couple of snapshots from the Standard with 28mm on Trix. I didn't get to the other rolls since I had to process this one with a couple rolls from my 5-year-old nieces Nutcracker performance. Ouch.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/3154693760_4852fb736c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/3153855443_5184458d50.jpg

MikeL

12-31-2008, 14:53

Mike L.-was that "Steampunk" with the Canon 28 attached?

Unfortunately, Steampunk still had 100 film in it, so I used the Canon 28 with the Standard instead. Sorry to disappoint! I'll bring Steampunk to the next beer-meet.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66482&d=1230767614

Nice Kevin, I didn't even think to look up. I like the framing on both.

Happy New Year all. I'm going to hit Union Square, climb the lamp posts, and drink peppermint schnapps. (Bob338, totally joking here :))

Bingley

12-31-2008, 16:45

Here are a few from yesterday's RFF shoot-out in SF.

Street Shooters:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/3154401425_15720ba3b7_o.jpg

Bob, looking for the SF RFF'ers:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/3155238400_2b28a3c993_o.jpg

Metreon Center:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/3154401709_6334a77f55_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/3154401761_ca813182f0_o.jpg

Papercut

12-31-2008, 16:57

steve,

the shot of bob in the mirror is great! nicely seen

bobkonos

12-31-2008, 20:12

Steve,

The Meteron Center photograph is excellent. The shadow edge line in the left center just grazes the corner of the building seen in the reflection-excellent!

kdemas

01-09-2009, 19:58

Guys,

Here are a few from our walkabout last month with the Nikon SP. Drug store scan with some quick, and I mean quick, adjustments in Lightroom. I have to break out the Nikon 5000 to do some proper scans.

Fun stuff, I enjoyed the day!

Kent

Nikon SP, 50mm f1.4 lens.

Magic Water - Ektar 100
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3184142526_e2866184f3_o.jpg

Urban Cowboy - Kodak 400BW
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3184142532_8d0e8a5822_o.jpg

Leaves at Rest - Ektar 100
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/3184142536_78ec3bb4ff_o.jpg

Man of Peace - Ektar 100
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3184142534_231a59171b_o.jpg

RayPA

01-09-2009, 20:43

Oh wow! I didn't see all this activity over the last week. Great shots all. I like the mirror shot too, Steve.
Kent, so that's is Ektar 100! I ordered some earlier in the week. Now I'm really looking forward to it!

A few from the shoot from my cameras:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3175680409_88059f35a4.jpg?v=0
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/3169097549_b703b5d383.jpg?v=0
.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1058/3166090768_c450c07f37.jpg?v=0

Kevin, are we still on for our "plan" regarding the Museum's architecture shots. ;) Everyone got a shot, right? :D

Bingley

01-09-2009, 21:01

Fantastic shots, guys. Ray -- Your work continues to amaze me. I've commented over at flickr. Kent -- Love that fountain shot! And I've got to try the film, too. Here's my take on the same fountain:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3183446309_0a4661cafe_o.jpg

And a couple more:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3183446457_b7eb316ef3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/3184284632_8fdd30fbf0_o.jpg

We need to do another shoot again soon. And we need to have you guys up here... to the REAL fog city!

ampguy

01-10-2009, 08:41

I'll have to try this Ektar 100 sometime!

I like the "Urban Cowboy" photo, with what appears to be in the background a possible country band on the sight. Crazy Horse, great rock and roll band!

Guys,

Here are a few from our walkabout last month with the Nikon SP. Drug store scan with some quick, and I mean quick, adjustments in Lightroom. I have to break out the Nikon 5000 to do some proper scans.

Fun stuff, I enjoyed the day!

Kent

Nikon SP, 50mm f1.4 lens.

Magic Water - Ektar 100
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3184142526_e2866184f3_o.jpg

Urban Cowboy - Kodak 400BW
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3184142532_8d0e8a5822_o.jpg

Leaves at Rest - Ektar 100
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/3184142536_78ec3bb4ff_o.jpg

Man of Peace - Ektar 100
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3184142534_231a59171b_o.jpg

kdemas

01-10-2009, 14:39

The ektar was a pleasant surprise. I shot it in my G2 as well and liked the results. It seems to have the punch of 100UC with tighter grain.

Kent

RayPA

01-10-2009, 14:51

kdemas

01-10-2009, 17:29

George Clinton in a country band, a new music genre - RedNeck Funk?

:)

aizan

01-10-2009, 18:51

i'm going on the 30th! where should i go for keen threads, aside from self edge and alden? :D

MikeL

01-13-2009, 19:56

Hey all, a few more snapshots from me with the 28.

Also, Aaron is coming to town, so we'll have to be on 'better' behavior in February. Can some of you go easy on the sauce for a least a few days when he's in town?
click here for Aaron thread (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68241)

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66797&d=1231908894

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66798&d=1231908903

I had to include one of the icon....
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66799&d=1231908916

Bingley

01-13-2009, 20:46

Mike -- Great shots! I particularly like the first one... and the second one too. Did you shoot those w/ your Standard? What lens? What film? What developer?

I'm up for a February meet. I'll bring the RFF-approved GPS units, so Bob and I won't get lost again (hint: they're made by Cosina).

MikeL

01-13-2009, 22:16

Hey Bingley,
Yup, Standard with the Canon 28mm, Delta 400 in DD-X. Sorry again about ditching you and Bob. The others wanted to, and I'm weak.

More snaps.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66803&d=1231917390

Papercut on the lookout for angry Sactoans.....
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66804&d=1231917396

Ken Ford

01-14-2009, 05:58

I had to include one of the icon....
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66799&d=1231908916

Huh???????

MikeL

01-14-2009, 06:36

Huh???????

I shouldn't use this forum to promote Frank's political agenda, but I feel obligated to keep people informed about the goings on in the 12 Galaxies.

Anyways, he makes us smile.
Frank Chu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Chu)

SolaresLarrave

01-14-2009, 06:51

Steve, that's a nice photograph with the lady by the black cube.

Kent, was the urban cowboy in Market or Mission? That's some really nice shot!

I posted some of the SF digital shots in THIS THREAD (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68359). I still haven't developed the roll in my M3... and I'm sure I'll find some surprises there!

Again, you guys are a fun bunch, and any RFF member visiting San Francisco should meet with them if they visit that fine city. :) I intend to return, and will let you know when. Thanks for posting the photos of that day!

Papercut

01-14-2009, 08:25

We'll just bring one of those fancy "child locator" units to put on you next time, Steve! ;)

I'm up for a February meet too!

Mike -- Great shots! I particularly like the first one... and the second one too. Did you shoot those w/ your Standard? What lens? What film? What developer?

I'm up for a February meet. I'll bring the RFF-approved GPS units, so Bob and I won't get lost again (hint: they're made by Cosina).

RayPA

01-14-2009, 08:38

It's a prerequisite, an offering to the street photography Gods that when Frank appears in your VF, you must burn a frame. (http://www.flickr.com/groups/62307095@N00/). You did right to please the Gods, Mike.

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kdemas

01-14-2009, 09:53

Francisco - The "Urban Cowboy" shot was on Market Street.

As for a February meet just let me know, I'd love to go. I did a shoot this past weekend in Chinatown, very fun with ridiculously good weather. I got to work out my 70+ year old 73mm Hektor... worked nicely on the M8. Below are a couple of shots from it.

Kent

73mm Hektor

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3195443977_fe5151e8bb_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3195444137_bf6ddf5dca_o.jpg

Ken Ford

01-14-2009, 17:15

I shouldn't use this forum to promote Frank's political agenda, but I feel obligated to keep people informed about the goings on in the 12 Galaxies.

Anyways, he makes us smile.
Frank Chu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Chu)

Thanks for the link!

Papercut

01-15-2009, 19:53

hahahaha -- it would be quite the funnaaaay! ;)
here's my contribution (sadly, a "bounce shot" and not even taken with a RF, but with the snazzy little GR1v):

Kevin, are we still on for our "plan" regarding the Museum's architecture shots. ;) Everyone got a shot, right? :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3447/3200828176_172c39c2f6.jpg

Papercut

01-15-2009, 21:31

I'm not sure Frank's ideas are organized enough to be called an "agenda"....

I shouldn't use this forum to promote Frank's political agenda, but I feel obligated to keep people informed about the goings on in the 12 Galaxies.

Anyways, he makes us smile.
Frank Chu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Chu)

kdemas

01-15-2009, 22:27

I am waiting to see the Bruce Gilden GR1v flash in the face posts! I still think the Gilden-Winogrand flailing arm/flash combo technique would be a beaut to watch unfold :)

Kent

hahahaha -- it would be quite the funnaaaay! ;)
here's my contribution (sadly, a "bounce shot" and not even taken with a RF, but with the snazzy little GR1v):

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3447/3200828176_172c39c2f6.jpg

Papercut

01-16-2009, 08:26

Haha kent ... sadly none of the Gilden-inspired frames turned out well. I think I was just too far away with the 28mm. Must practice more. You may be onto something though, marrying the Gilden flash with the Winogrand arm-flail may be the way to go! I keep picturing that in my head, with an off-camera flash like Gilden uses it would have to be a two-arm flail...which might appear threatening and that might lead to some very interesting shots! ;)

--- Kevin