Arles 2010 meeting - Page 2

MartinP · 03-01-2010

This may be a daft question, but can I clarify what happens at the start of this event ? The website gives the dates as 3rd-13th July (3rd. is a Saturday) for the opening period, but Roger mentions Tuesday 6th. as the opening. Is the first weekend not open to the public ? Or, very possibly, the "Official" opening is different to the actual kickoff ? This sort of info is handy for trains and hotels of course, and the website won't have the program up for a month or so apparently.

Thanks for any clarifications . . .

Turtle · 03-03-2010

Really excited about this... still planning to come and looking forward to a niiiiiice break with good food, company and photography!

Roger Hicks · 03-08-2010

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Originally Posted by Turtle

Really excited about this... still planning to come and looking forward to a niiiiiice break with good food, company and photography!

Frances and I sincerely hope to see you there!

Cheers,

R.

Roger Hicks · 03-13-2010

Less than four months to go! Anyone else likely to be there?

As noted in another thread, Arles is at least as much use as many 'workshops'.

Cheers,

R.

Arjay · 03-13-2010

Actually, this sounds a lot more interesting than the Florence RFF meeting. I'll look into the matter and see if I can convince my significant other.

john neal · 03-15-2010

Roger,

Sadly, the continuing lack of gainful employment means that it looks unlikely

If things change, I will see what can be done....

Roger Hicks · 03-16-2010

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Originally Posted by john neal

Roger,

Sadly, the continuing lack of gainful employment means that it looks unlikely

If things change, I will see what can be done....

Dear John,

Good luck with both employment and Arles! But especially, of course, the former. With any luck, it'll all turn around soon.

I'll burn some incense for you.

Cheers,

R.

john neal · 03-17-2010

Roger,

Thanks for the kind thoughts. I have an interview at 9 am tomorrow - I hope the smoke blows the right way!

Tashi Delek

Vince Lupo · 03-17-2010

Would LOVE to be there! Unfortunately I'll have to attend in spirit only.

One of my few decent shots from Arles.

Does anyone know if they still do the 'Royale' at the arena?

Michiel Fokkema · 03-17-2010

I made a deal with my three bosses here in my house.
If they can chill out on the beach I'm aloud to join you guys in Arles.

See you then!

Cheers,

Michiel Fokkema

robert blu · 03-18-2010

Not yet sure, but chances are increasing, let say 60-70 % yes...it now depends on my wife's boss...if she manage to get a free week...
robert

maggieo · 03-18-2010

I would love to be there. Cam has spoken of her time there in such glowing terms, I'd be mad not to at least try. But, I am a caregiver, so my time is not often my own.

javabean · 03-20-2010

I have been wanting to go to that part of France for a long time - I'll keen an eye on this thread.

parsec1 · 03-20-2010

Hi Roger,
We will be in Puy Le Veque for a couple of weeks or so of 'recouperation ' in late June/July (Photographing the River Lot ).
Would be delighted to meet you both at the Arles Festival with Pauline I hope.( So long as I don't spend anymore dosh on cameras ! )

Salaam Aleikum.
Peter.

Roger Hicks · 03-20-2010

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Originally Posted by parsec1

Hi Roger,
We will be in Puy Le Veque for a couple of weeks or so of 'recouperation ' in late June/July (Photographing the River Lot ).
Would be delighted to meet you both at the Arles Festival with Pauline I hope.( So long as I don't spend anymore dosh on cameras ! )

Salaam Aleikum.
Peter.

Dear Peter,

This is looking ever better!

Working backwards, you (& Pauline), javabean, Maggieo if she can, Robert, Michiel, John, Arjay, Turtle, Martin, at least one John, Clive, Cam on this page alone. More on page 1 including Dave and Vicky! If there's not enough room to eat at the Voltaire (there should be) there's the tapas bar on the same side of the square, but at the opposite end (stay on the same sidewalk and walk 40 yards/metres). I'm really looking forward to this.

If the Voltaire restaurant/bar is closed (no reason why it should be) we'll be on one of the sidewalk cafe/bars opposite. Check http://www.rogerandfrances.com/aboutus.html if you don't know what we look like.

Cheers,

R.

Roger Hicks · 03-20-2010

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Originally Posted by MartinP

This may be a daft question, but can I clarify what happens at the start of this event ? The website gives the dates as 3rd-13th July (3rd. is a Saturday) for the opening period, but Roger mentions Tuesday 6th. as the opening. Is the first weekend not open to the public ? Or, very possibly, the "Official" opening is different to the actual kickoff ? This sort of info is handy for trains and hotels of course, and the website won't have the program up for a month or so apparently.

Thanks for any clarifications . . .

Dear Martin,

With any luck you've seen the official dates now, and read our reports of the last two shows: http://www.rogerandfrances.com/subsc...%20events.html. Yes, it's always a shambles. It's STILL worth going to.

Cheers,

R.

Charlie Lemay · 03-20-2010

Went a couple of years ago for the first time. Spent a lovely afternoon with Roger and Frances I won't soon forget. I wish I could afford to go every year, but alas, not his year. I highly recommend the experience and the company, and of course, the superb wine and food.

Roger Hicks · 03-20-2010

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Originally Posted by Charlie Lemay

Went a couple of years ago for the first time. Spent a lovely afternoon with Roger and Frances I won't soon forget. I wish I could afford to go every year, but alas, not his year. I highly recommend the experience and the company, and of course, the superb wine and food.

Dear Charlie,

Perhaps next year at the Bar du Thym again...

Still enjoying your pics. But you have to admit, Arles can be serious overload when it comes to taking in exhibitions! And indeed other photographers' portfolios!

Cheers,

R.

telemetre · 03-20-2010

Me and my girlfriend would love to be there for the event and meet you people, but we are not very good at planning ahead.

Who knows maybe this time we can make it.

parsec1 · 03-20-2010

Dear Roger,
Both of us very much looking forward to it.
Regards
Peter and Pauline.

Roger Hicks · 03-20-2010

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Originally Posted by telemetre

Me and my girlfriend would love to be there for the event and meet you people, but we are not very good at planning ahead.

Who knows maybe this time we can make it.

Glad we're not the only ones! I wonder sometimes...

Quite honestly this and photokina are the only things we plan well in advance. Ahead of birthdays, wedding anniversaries, etc.

Hope to see you there!

Cheers,

R.

Charlie Lemay · 03-20-2010

Hi Roger,

Not having to review any of the exhibits lightens the experience a bit, but even if one doesn't agree with the viewpoint of many of the images on display, it is nevertheless a pleasure to be totally immersed in things photographic for a week. I stayed in Arles until the following Thursday, then did an overnight in Marseille before returning home. I loved walking around Arles on my own and making images. The town of Arles is a magical place.

Michiel Fokkema · 03-31-2010

I booked the camping.
See you all there!

Cheers,

Michiel Fokkema

Roger Hicks · 03-31-2010

Dear Michiel,

Great! Looking forward to it!

Cheers,

R.

anglophone1 · 04-04-2010

Small problem, I'm now shooting the Classic Le Mans 24 hours 9-11 July.
Its the classic version so as well as elegant cars also apparently involves a degree of eccentricity and alcohol , much like

http://www.photoshelter.com/c/clive_...00z5ADLP_43uk/

which is apparently one reason why I've been asked to spend 2 days camping inside the circuit with a renegade [non-approved!] Porsche club...................
and maybe because I drive a 1974 911 carrera ;-)

Anyway it may prove to be difficult to be in both places at once, only happens every other year though.
Will see..........
Best
Clive