London Meet?

[Matt.]

This has been briefly discussed by a few of us recently, and i know there has been at least one London meet before, so how about another sometime in the near future? Personally i've not really visited in many years and would be very interested in having a wonder around and taking a few snap :thumbs:

Is anyone else up for it? It doesn't have to be that soon, but i'm just raising the topic and putting it up for discussion!



When?
11th March (provisional date)


Where are we meeting?
Undecided - Maybe Waterloo?


Where will be be visiting?


Who is going?


Who 'might' be going?
Matt (Dorset)

[minimeeze]

Would always be up for a London meet :)

[cjnicolai]

I'll be there in March. :D

[Witch]

Subject to dates I'm definately on for this again. Remember if people want to do what we did last time and finish the day with some low-light stuff then it needs to be before the clocks change ideally. :)

[petemc]

Given enough time I might be able to get cheap tickets, though not for the next 2 months at least, I've checked. With the right date I can do London return for £25.

[Jonnyreb]

I couldn't do the last for various reasons so would def be up for it:thumbs:

[Matt.]

If anyone has any ideas of dates, post away :)

[photostar_1]

Sounds good to me. ;)

[cjnicolai]

How about between March 13 and March 25? :)

[chewyuk]

sounding good for me too !

[sue]

Would like to go, would enjoy this I think. Well I would consider getting the train, or maybe staying overnight somewhere.

Would like to do some evening stuff so before the clocks change I guess would be good, arent sure when that is this year.

[Janice]

I might give this one a go! :thumbs:

[AdWright]

I'd probably be up for this if given enough notice on the exact dates!

[sue]

Anyone any suggestion for dates?

[Dark Star]

I'm okay for this if dates are good for me....

[HIMUPNORTH]

Might be in London for IFE (http://www.ife.co.uk/) on 18th-21st March but most likely just one day :(

[Janice]

I think a Sunday would be best. Clocks go on 25th March.

That leaves us 4th,11th & 18th March.

How do those dates sound?

[Jonnyreb]

4th and 11th work for me - likely to be celebrating my dads birthday over the weekend of the 18th.......

[Grendel]

Beverley and I could make 11th March :thumbs: I'd really like to stay on to try out some low light stuff too. Fancy teaching me your techniques Witch? :D

[Forbiddenbiker]

All those dates are good for me. :thumbs:

[Matt Charlton]

4th is no good theres the liverpool meet on.

[Janice]

Well what about the 11th March then. And failing that have the 4th as a backup date. The people nearer Liverpool can go to that..........and us soft suvveners can go to London! :D

[Jonnyreb]

Sounds like a plan - best start buying some rain gear now :D

[Matt Charlton]

March is turning into a busy month :o

[IanC_UK]

arent liverpool and london in largely different geographical areas ? so 2 seperate meets ? ;)

[Grendel]

11th March now in my diary :D

[Janice]

Exactly! This would be about the only one I could go to...and it seems a shame to tailor it to fit people who can go to the Liverpool one anyway.

[Matt Charlton]

Well I wanted to go to both :(

[Jonnyreb]

Dont sulk Matt - you've got a couple of months to clone yourself. Honestly, moan, moan, moan - get in that lab man and get started, you're wasting valuable time ;)

[Matt Charlton]

Clone myself? I'm more concerned with being ever so closer to 30 :p 25 was a nice midpoint, 26 is on the wrong side of my twenties ;)

[Janice]

Well I wanted to go to both :(

Oi! I thought you didnt have enough time to take a competition photo each month!!! :razz: :D :lol: :D

Dont be a greedy boy!! You just wanted to come and see me didnt you!! :D :lol:

[Matt Charlton]

Yeah I did Janice, you're right :(

And I really don't have enough time to take photos for the competition ;)

Theres a hint of light in the sky in the morning now though when I get to work so things are on the mend.

[Jonnyreb]

Clone myself? I'm more concerned with being ever so closer to 30 :p 25 was a nice midpoint, 26 is on the wrong side of my twenties ;)

Just wait til you get to the wrong side of your 30's mate :lol: :lol: :lol: - you stop caring :banana: :runaway: :woot:

[Matt Charlton]

:banana:

[Janice]

Yeah I did Janice, you're right :(

And I really don't have enough time to take photos for the competition ;)

Theres a hint of light in the sky in the morning now though when I get to work so things are on the mend.

Well come to London... and I will smile at you! That will either light up your day...............or make you sick! :gag: :D :lol: :thumbs:

[Matt Charlton]

Are you trying to intice me to come down or scare me away? :p

[Jonnyreb]

hussy & floozy - behave yourselves :D :popcorn:

[Janice]

Are you trying to intice me to come down or scare me away? :p

I leave that entirely up to you!!! I think I can scare you enough from here!! :razz: :D

[Matt Charlton]

hush forum regular!

Oh wait, that doesn't quite have the same effect does it? :(

He's mocking us Janice!

[Jonnyreb]

I'm not special enough for my own tag :'(

Mock you? Moi :p

[Matt Charlton]

Think of it as a blessing Jonny ;)

[Janice]

hussy & floozy - behave yourselves :D :popcorn:

We have to live up to our names...or we may be stripped of our titles!! (that sounds rather nice actually! ;) ) :D :lol:

[Jonnyreb]

lol - the only one left of that ilk is strumpet, i guess. :lol:

[Matt Charlton]

I like my title firmly attached where it is thankyou

[Dark Star]

Just wait til you get to the wrong side of your 30's mate :lol: :lol: :lol: - you stop caring :banana: :runaway: :woot:

Wait til you hit 50!!!! The golden years :lol:

I'm loving it!!!:thumbs:

[photostar_1]

Well, I was intending to go to Liverpool until I realised the trains couldn't get me there till lunchtime, so I'm definately hoping to do the London one. Why is cross country rail transport so useless? :razz:

[petemc]

Can't make March, no trains available for under £60 :(

[namllihs]

11th or 18th March are o/k for me

[Janice]

Sounding like 11th is the one to go for I think. :thumbs:

[Matt Charlton]

I think we'll have to drive down, the trains are looking a little pricey. I want to go and see Avenue Q on Broadway anyway :D

[Janice]

It's often the parking thats the problem isnt it.
All depends where we are going I guess!

[Matt Charlton]

If its a Sunday it wont be that bad will it?

[Janice]

I have no idea...........I'm a country girl! :)
I dont venture into such built up places unless I can help it! :D
Once a year is enough for me. It takes me the next 11 months to recover from the shock!! :D :lol:

[Jonnyreb]

Saturday or Sunday is a nightmare - you may be better off driving to Saint Ablans or Watford and getting the train down from there.......

[Forbiddenbiker]

We need to choose a location as well...ideas anyone??...something you've always wanted to visit..??

The Canary wharf area is probably out as they don't like photographers around there at all, a large flock of us would freak them out ... they'd try there hardest to ruin our day I'm sure.

[Janice]

Somewhere along the Embankment would give us the boats, the London Eye, the bridge, Parliament Square with the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben etc.

Dont know London well, so just an idea. ;)

[Jonnyreb]

Greenwich is always good - plenty of variety......

[Janice]

Yes...I agree! :thumbs:

[Matt Charlton]

Do we have to decide on mean time?

:coat:

[Janice]

Ah shuttup!! :D :lol: There had to be someone....and I knew it would be YOU!:D

[Matt Charlton]

awww honey that means so much to me ;)

[Venomator]

A boat trip from HoP down to Greenwich a quick wander and then return might give up some good and unusual angles on most of the landmarks along both banks ... subject to weather of course ... :shrug:






:p

[Jonnyreb]

:puke:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

(to Matt)

[Jonnyreb]

A boat trip from HoP down to Greenwich a quick wander and then return might give up some good and unusual angles on most of the landmarks along both banks ... subject to weather of course ... :shrug:






:p


great idea ven - Like you're thinking

[Matt Charlton]

We can't take over this thread, we need another Milf thread :p

[Grendel]

The London Eye is walking distance from the train station so that might be a good place to meet?

[Jonnyreb]

The London Eye is walking distance from the train station so that might be a good place to meet?

We could meet AT Waterloo then descend on the London Eye on masse. That would give em somethign to think about :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Grendel]

We could meet AT Waterloo then descend on the London Eye on masse. That would give em somethign to think about :clap: :clap: :clap:

I like your thinking Jonny! :thumbs:

[Matt Charlton]

Will there be any issues taking photos of the Eye on tripods or of the houses of parliment? Didn't think government buildings were allowed.

[Grendel]

I think you're right Matt. There was a thread about it a while ago. I seem to remember the general feeling based on peoples experience was that they're not too bothered once the evening comes and the big crowds have disappeared

[Matt.]

They don't like tripods at the London eye, and i'm sure they'd have a great time if there were about 10 of us setting up there :p

Anyway, after starting this thread, i haven't actually checked how much trains are to London :lol:

[Matt Charlton]

Cheaper for you from down there than they are from Bradford ;)

[chewyuk]

To photograph the Eye its better at dusk anyhow, good place to end the day maybe? There are always places you can sneak a shot of the eye with a pod. Greenwich is spot on, Naval Museum and good shots over to canary wharf.
You have so much to choose, Camden Market is nuts for somethign completely different, you are sure to get some very odd portrait shots there ...

[Venomator]

Will there be any issues taking photos of the Eye on tripods or of the houses of parliment? Didn't think government buildings were allowed.

The Eye 'officially' require 'togs, especially the 'professional' types with tripods, to book their visit so it doesn't interfere with their peak times ... :thinking:

Amateur Photography Article (http://www.amateurphotographer.com/news/top_tourist_magnet_spells_out_photography_rules_ne ws_102561.html) on the subject ... :suspect:

And this is Ven's Thread (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=14473&highlight=London+Eye) on the subject ... HTH ... :thumbs:

Howsabout contacting them and booking as an amateur club visiting London and wanting to get decent pics of the landmarks ... just a thought ... :D

Not tried this but it might be worth a shot to get them on-side and have a chance of some decent, hassle free pics ... :shrug:

Food for thought anyway ... :p

[Janice]

I'd personally rather we didnt do anything quite so organised.
Be nicer to just tootle around and take pics of anything and everything.
Or is it just me thats so disorganised? :D

[Grendel]

I think Ven has a good point, based on my experience of getting chucked out of the Oracle shopping centre 'cause they took offence to me using a "professional" camera on their premesis without their permission. It doesn't mean we have to be particularly organised, just that we'll have their OK to be there, tripods 'n' all. IMHO anyway :shrug:

[chewyuk]

to be honest when I went there a few months ago,. just before Christmas I shot different angles using a pod for nearly an hour and it was only when I took shot of county hall and the eye with the tripod did anyone even utter a word. I could of just been very lucky. I was even pointed to an area on the grass in which I could use the pod.

[Jonnyreb]

I was even pointed to an area on the grass in which I could use the pod.

And I saw that shot on your newfangled-interweb-thing and thought 'I recognise that position' :D

[photostar_1]

I think anywhere along the embankment between HoP and Tower bridge would give good photo oportunities. Is it possible to actually walk this far along the embankment? (I mean is there access, not is it too far).;)

[Jonnyreb]

You can indeed walk all the way down :) I'm liking Vens boat idea down to Greenwich though - there's also the tiny tunnel under the Thames down there :)

[Venomator]

I think anywhere along the embankment between HoP and Tower bridge would give good photo oportunities. Is it possible to actually walk this far along the embankment? (I mean is there access, not is it too far).;)

The simple answer is Yes ... on both sides I think ... :D


Don't know what the more complicated answer is though ... :shrug:








:p

[Janice]

The simple answer is Yes ... on both sides I think ... :D


Don't know what the more complicated answer is though ... :shrug:








:p


The more complicated answer is ...............yes, probably, I think so! :lol:

[Venomator]

There will be some great photo opportunities around the site of the Thames Barrier ... :thinking: ... not sure about accessibility here though ... :shrug: ... or whether it is too far out for your day tripping ... :D






:p

[Bubbs]

The 11th is definintly good for me :) sounds good :thumbs:

[Grendel]

The 11th is definintly good for me :) sounds good :thumbs:

I hope so, seeing as we'd be going together :lol:

[Jimmy_Lemon]

Damn sounds fun, dont think I would be able to make it though. Train is just stupid prices and takes 3 and half hours :( Might consider driving down if I find some cheapish solution.

Did a few shots around London years ago when they were building the dome...and went to the Thames Barrier then, it has like a visitors centre next to it, can stand right on the bank and look at it, not really that photogenic though! unless you had some kind of sunset or something bouncing off it.

[chewyuk]

And I saw that shot on your newfangled-interweb-thing and thought 'I recognise that position' :D

Well spotted that man :)

[chewyuk]

There will be some great photo opportunities around the site of the Thames Barrier ... :thinking: ... not sure about accessibility here though ... :shrug: ... or whether it is too far out for your day tripping ... :D


:p


Probabaly a bit far down if you want to get back to the eye and HoP later.
You can walk from Tower Bridge to HOP if you wanted to. Taking in HMS Belfast, soem rather well known art galleries, wobbly bridge, st pauls, etc etc

[sue]

Sounds like this could turn into a good day out, looking forward to it, if it is on the 11th.

Might see about driving down on the 10th depends on what is happening. And how much things cost.

[Dark Star]

I think anywhere along the embankment between HoP and Tower bridge would give good photo opportunities. Is it possible to actually walk this far along the embankment? (I mean is there access, not is it too far).;)

I know that stretch as I worked at Cannon St for a while: Tower Bridge, the Globe, The Golden Hinde, Ken's Offices, Millennium Bridge, Tate Modern, plenty of old and new architecture and bucket loads of tourists for candids!!!

Lots of material :D

[Dena]

Just curious, is there anyone interested in NOT photographing landmarks and tourist attractions? I would join up for some street shooting.

[Grendel]

Just curious, is there anyone interested in NOT photographing landmarks and tourist attractions? I would join up for some street shooting.

I'm sure we would get plenty of opportunity for that too :D

[Janice]

Yep...certainly lots of people about at the weekends.

[sue]

Where is best to stay if coming down for a couple of nights?

[Jimmy_Lemon]

Where is best to stay if coming down for a couple of nights?

my guess would be a hotel....fair few of them in London :p

If going for a few nights I would try and get somewhere centralish so you dont have to spend ages getting into London to do whatever.

[Jonnyreb]

Depends on whether you're driving or training Sue - any hotel that is fairly central will do you proud :) If driving, you may want somewhere to the north and slightly out of town a little way

[Venomator]

Where is best to stay if coming down for a couple of nights?

There is a Travel Lodge (?) type thingy right behind the old County Hall (adjacent the Eye) ... nice and central and reasonably priced (for London) ... but it does get busy so booking def essential Sue ... :D






:p

[sue]

Went to uni near london, so would consider staying somewhere near there and getting the tube in, as I know the way there. Was wondering if anyone had stayed in a hotel that was nice, cheapish and central, but easy to get to?

[Matt Charlton]

ewwwwwwww tube

[Venomator]

Was wondering if anyone had stayed in a hotel that was nice, cheapish and central, but easy to get to?

See above Sue ... doesn't get more central really and right near Waterloo station too ... :shrug:









:p

[sue]

Ven thanks for that, you are just quicker than me.

[Venomator]

And I was ever so slightly wrong Sue ... :eek:

It is a Premier Travel Inn (http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=23881) here ... :D

HTH ... ;)






:p

[Dark Star]

Theres a video of a Thames boat trip on the bbc page behind this link (http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/articles/2005/10/06/london_videos_feature.shtml)- I think it covers the stretch between Tower Bridge and beyond - might be of interest regarding whats on the embankment:

[cjnicolai]

Well, damn, looks like I'll miss you all by a few days. Have fun!

- CJ

[Matt.]

Personally i'd rather just wonder around that go on a boat trip. Pick some general areas of interest, and see what happens on the day :)

[Janice]

Same here. Otherwise we'll be going along the pavement in pairs holding hands like a school "crocodile".... with someone with a clipboard to make sure we are all there!! :D :lol:

[minimeeze]

I think the best thing if there are loads of us, will be to go off in little groups, rather than have about 50 of us all posting 50 shots of the same thing when we get back. That way, people can shoot what appeals to them the most.

For those wanting to do people stuff, I highly recommend Camden. I love the place, it's very diverse with some weird and wonderful characters.

Will decide nearer the time whether i am able to make it or not as I don't have my work rota for March yet.

[chewyuk]

I think the best thing if there are loads of us, will be to go off in little groups, rather than have about 50 of us all posting 50 shots of the same thing when we get back. That way, people can shoot what appeals to them the most.

For those wanting to do people stuff, I highly recommend Camden. I love the place, it's very diverse with some weird and wonderful characters.

Will decide nearer the time whether i am able to make it or not as I don't have my work rota for March yet.

Yeah, another Camden fan - I love it too ! The best place for 'Street' photography in London I reckon.

[Janice]

I've never done "people" stuff. I'd love to try it...if I have the confidence! :eek:

[chewyuk]

In Camden, they'll actively encourage you .... :)

[chewyuk]

Not my own shots ... but ...
www.pbase.com/adrianox/camden

[Dark Star]

Personally i'd rather just wonder around that go on a boat trip. Pick some general areas of interest, and see what happens on the day :)

I wasn't suggesting going on the boat!:D

I just thought the video would give an idea of whats on the land along the embankment.

Personally a wander round the back streets and off the beaten track appeals to me - in and around the Cannon St area there is a fantastic mix of architecture from the 1600s through to 2000s.

The wheel and the bridge have been done!!!

Its the quirky bits of London that I like best!

[Dena]

oooh, I DO love shooting at Camden...

[Forbiddenbiker]

Camden is great for street stuff, big market and some canals as well...but is it going to be enough for all of us, all day? .... Theirs not that much else of interest...well not on a huge scale anyway...I used to live that way but I can't think of much. :thinking: ...Primrose hill has got a good view... Oh and the London Zoo is just around the corner. :eek: :lol:

Just pondering, but areas like Covent Garden, Neil’s Yard, China Town and Carnaby Street ... The West End... Wouldn't these places will have more to offer.

[minimeeze]

Oooh - China Town sounds good.

Why try to stick to one place all day? Like you say, there is lots to see :)

[Forbiddenbiker]

Oooh - China Town sounds good.

Why try to stick to one place all day? Like you say, there is lots to see :)

...that was the edited bit as well. lol. ;)

I think splitting into groups is a good idea too Mini... looks as if there’s going to be loads of us. :woot:

...you don't all fancy wearing ski masks/balaclavas do you? as a protest, and to see if we have any rights left...may possibly get arrested....No, what none of you ... nay mind. ;) :nuts: :D

[Jonnyreb]

...you don't all fancy wearing ski masks/balaclavas do you? as a protest, and to see if we have any rights left...may possibly get arrested....No, what none of you ... nay mind. ;) :nuts: :D

I'd consider it if i was just taking my ixus :)

[photostar_1]

I agree with the "not the wheel again" idea (even though it is fab and I love everyone's images) ;) . There is a famous London street that has a flower market on a Sunday, I think. Anyone any idea where it is?

Buildings such as the Lloyds building and the Gerkin (Re Insurance) would also be good, as would some of the old places around the City, though no idea if these are practical/legal possibilities. Are there still old warehouses etc, or have these all gone now?

If we all split up, bear in mind a couple of security issues.....good to have at least 4 in a group for safety.

[Wyvern971]

I agree with the "not the wheel again" idea (even though it is fab and I love everyone's images) ;) . There is a famous London street that has a flower market on a Sunday, I think. Anyone any idea where it is?

Buildings such as the Lloyds building and the Gerkin (Re Insurance) would also be good, as would some of the old places around the City, though no idea if these are practical/legal possibilities. Are there still old warehouses etc, or have these all gone now?

If we all split up, bear in mind a couple of security issues.....good to have at least 4 in a group for safety.

No idea on the flowers.

There aren't going to be many old warehouses around central London, and a lot of the ones around the outskirts have been demolished and replaced by large sheds, or new build flats unfortunately.... you may have some luck in east London, but I don't know of anywhere

Depending on the weather, the parks may be a good place to go for "people shots".

If you want to take shots in the city I would have thought it should be fairly empty on a Sunday (due to the lack of shops :p)

[sue]

Hmmmm sorry but would like to see the wheel as I havent seen it, not having been to london for years then sorry would like to do some of the touristy things as well as something different if possible, would like some street shots as well.

[minimeeze]

There is a famous London street that has a flower market on a Sunday, I think. Anyone any idea where it is?

Is that the Market at Petticoat Lane? :thinking: :shrug:

[Matt.]

I'll update the first post as and when i can find details in this thread :)

[Dark Star]

Is that the Market at Petticoat Lane? :thinking: :shrug:

The flower market you mean I think is Columbia Market

Details here link (http://www.columbia-flower-market.freewebspace.com/)

:D

[ajdesq]

I work in London, but on the 11th am on duty 0950 - 1748. Oh how flippin USEFUL!!!!:annoyed:

[photostar_1]

The flower market you mean I think is Columbia Market

Details here link (http://www.columbia-flower-market.freewebspace.com/)

:D

Yes, that's the one I was thinking of. However, as I no longer have a camera :( I will have to drop out of this meet.

[chenko]

Date still provisional? I put a vote down for the saturday instead, rail links much better around then.

Could be a possible though still.

[Wyvern971]

I'll sign up for this. would be nice to meet some folks who are into photography (As most of my mates think I'm balmy spending so much on lenses)

[matty]

london meet would be cool.

[chouglez]

How about 10th Saturday instead of 11th Sunday. Could rest the bones on Sunday rather than dragging them to work on Moday.

[tango charlie]

how about meeting up at a pub on the south bank afterwards to compare?

11th sounds good to me and between tower bridge and say the OXO tower there's a few photo opps

does anyone have any ideas when dusk will be in mid march???

[Keltic Ice Man]

I'm not special enough for my own tag :'(

Mock you? Moi :p

Thats what he thinks :)

Sorry - can't make London then - but have lots of fun

[tango charlie]

only a couple of weeks to go

so has anyone got any ideas where to meet up and a time????

[donerboy]

I'm interested in this. I'm a bit confused though, has a where and when been decided?

[Janice]

I think as London is so huge, we may have to have a few meets.
Its a case of deciding on a first one really, knowing that we can cover other parts on future dates.
I think a Sunday more than a Saturday. We went along the embankment and through Parliament Square last Sunday and it was quite nice...not too crowded at 10:00am.
Its the parking that worries me. There is parking along the embankment itself but if there are no spaces I wouldnt have a clue. :shrug:

[sixfootaliw]

Shame I won't be about to join you all in the smoke, but got a parking suggestion. I usually park at Newbury Park (on A12 to north east) and tube it from there. Saves a few quid, and is on the central line. Parking is usually no trouble there on a weekend. hth
ali

[Jonnyreb]

Right people.....

I assume we're meeting on the 11th (next Sunday) and will put an event in the diary on the site.

But, where are we going to meet and at what time. There's dozens of us meeting up so would it be sensible to meet up halfway between the London Eye and Waterloo station in the little park area? Or have different meeting points depending on what we want to see and where we want to go?

Suggestions so far have been; flower markets / warehouses / London Eye / Greenwich / embankment / Houses of Parliament / underground and overground rail..... and probably more i've forgotten about.

So come on - organising time :)

Oh - weather forecasting up to Saturday looks tolerable - fingers crossed Sunday will be too.

[donerboy]

I think as London is so huge, we may have to have a few meets.
Its a case of deciding on a first one really, knowing that we can cover other parts on future dates.
I think a Sunday more than a Saturday. We went along the embankment and through Parliament Square last Sunday and it was quite nice...not too crowded at 10:00am.
Its the parking that worries me. There is parking along the embankment itself but if there are no spaces I wouldnt have a clue. :shrug:

Parking further out and getting the tube in is probably the best idea. I know around my place in Hammersmith there is 8 hour parking and there are always free spaces.

[Grendel]

Right people.....

I assume we're meeting on the 11th (next Sunday) and will put an event in the diary on the site.
....would it be sensible to meet up halfway between the London Eye and Waterloo station in the little park area?


My thoughts are that Jon's suggestion is a good place to meet, or even at the eye itself - easy to find and right by Waterloo station :thumbs: It would be good to all meet in the same place so we at least get a chance to say Hi, then if we decide to go off on different routes we can organise it from there :shrug:

[Matt Charlton]

Sue and I won't be able to make this one after all - got to go and see her parents and my grandparents over this weekend - its been over a month since we last saw them.

Might try and make one later in the year though. We need to go and see AvenueQ :D

[Jonnyreb]

Sue and I won't be able to make this one after all - got to go and see her parents and my grandparents over this weekend - its been over a month since we last saw them.

Might try and make one later in the year though. We need to go and see AvenueQ :D

Dipstick ;) :p

[chewyuk]

Sorry I won't be able to make it this weekend.... Wedding things (oh my god)

Janice and all - Parking try here http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=london+st+james%27s+square&layer=&sll=51.505631,-0.135098&sspn=0.007533,0.024247&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=16&ll=51.506806,-0.136213&spn=0.007533,0.024247 it's free on a Sunday and a lovely little walk to the meeting point.
St James Square, but get there early ...

[photostar_1]

Although I now have a camera again, I have made arrangements to be elsewhere in the meantime, so will still not be able to join you. Have a good time!

[tango charlie]

well someone has to arrange a time. so how about 11am on the green next to the london eye (east side next to the coffee shop)???

[donerboy]

sounds good to me

[Jonnyreb]

sounds good to me

Sounds like a plan - /mutters and slopes off to change time from 10 to 11 in the planner*

:D

[Jonnyreb]

Good news people - Sunshine and 13C on Sunday in London. Bring your polarisers :)

[Matt Charlton]

That doesn't mean you can wear shorts Jon :p

Remember you want people to go ;)

[Jonnyreb]

That doesn't mean you can wear shorts Jon :p

Remember you want people to go ;)

Commando it is then :naughty:

[Grendel]

Can I just ask who's actually coming then? I know there's Me, Beverley, Jonnyreb, tango charlie, doner boy, possibly Matty if he can remember where he left his camera :lol:, Janice are you coming to keep the smutty factor up? :) ........who else?

[Janice]

Can't sorry! :( Have a chest infection. (no comments please!)

Hopefully next time. :thumbs:

[AdWright]

I'm up for this. The forecast is still sunny and 15 degrees :)

[Grendel]

Nice one!

[minimeeze]

Sorry, I can't make this meet :( I really wanted to go, but my mum has invited herself down, and seeing as though it's the first time she's ever visited me since I've lived down south (18 months) :eek: I can't do much about it!

[Forbiddenbiker]

I want to turn up.
Depends on a few other factors first.

...One of them being my six month ago order of Italian bike parts arriving on time, on Friday. :woot: fingers crossed... I just know they'll arrive on Saturday instead though. :( :D

Could someone PM me a mobile number..?? so I can find you if ‘im going to be late.

.... And are you all planning to stay till dusk etc.?

[Grendel]

The forecast for Sunday says it's going to be the best day of the weekend :woot: and Jonnyreb is going commando and I'm wearing speedos :gag:
Looking forward to this one!

FB - I'll PM you my mobile number

[Janice]

Jonnyreb is going commando and I'm wearing speedos

That just might be something I'm glad I'm going to miss!! :gag: :D :lol:

[InaGlo]

That just might be something I'm glad I'm going to miss!! :gag: :D :lol:
Damn... well I wish I wasnt working, I really need to practice my macro skills! :exit:

[Grendel]

Oi!

:razz:

:p

:lol:

[Wyvern971]

Right will try to make this (going out on sat night).

Got that the meet is at 11, London Eye green / coffee shop.

Is there a list of those actually going?
(and who to contact with details, should you be late)

[Janice]

Damn... well I wish I wasnt working, I really need to practice my macro skills! :exit:

Superb one, Glo! Very clever!!! :D
However, I have a microscope you could've borrowed if the weather got cold!!! :D :lol:

[Jonnyreb]

That just might be something I'm glad I'm going to miss!! :gag: :D :lol:

You're not fooling anyone madame lech

[Janice]

You're not fooling anyone madame lech

Damn! I had to pretend somehow that Im not sad that Im not coming. (well, that doesnt happen often...but we wont go there!! :eek: :nono: :D :lol: Certainly not on the London Eye anyway...unless its a particularly bumpy ride!!! :D )

[Jonnyreb]

Damn! I had to pretend somehow that Im not sad that Im not coming. (well, that doesnt happen often...but we wont go there!! :eek: :nono: :D :lol: Certainly not on the London Eye anyway...unless its a particularly bumpy ride!!! :D )

:eek: - so it's down to you that photographers get a hard time there now?!?!?!?!

:D :naughty: :lol:

[Grendel]

There's too many double negatives in there for me to cope! :bonk:
So if you're not sad that you're not coming, does that actually mean that you are sad that you are coming? :thinking: But I thought you weren't coming :shrug: Do you always make it so hard for us blokes to understand when you're coming :shrug: :D :lol: :nuts:

[Janice]

Nah! You only need a pair of ears!! ;) :naughty:

[Grendel]

Right will try to make this (going out on sat night).

Got that the meet is at 11, London Eye green / coffee shop.

Is there a list of those actually going?
(and who to contact with details, should you be late)

Still not sure exactly who's going :shrug: A few posts up I listed who I'm pretty sure have confirmed. If you are coming let me know before 9.00am on Sunday morning (which is when I'll be leaving) and I'll PM you my mobile number :thumbs: Hope you can make it, should be a good day :)

[rambo]

Wyvern won't be in any state to let you know before 9 am, he is going to be bladdered :p.

[donerboy]

i'll be there,

fyi: there is no circle line and the district line isn't running between earls court and whitechapel.

[AdWright]

sorry folks, not going to be able to make this tomorrow now. I hope the weather holds and you have a cracking day!

[Grendel]

Leaving now so see all who are coming at about 11! :thumbs:

[Wyvern971]

As requested:

http://www.wyvern971.f2s.com/TP/Monkeh1-small.jpg

http://www.wyvern971.f2s.com/TP/Monkeh2-small.jpg

Drop me a PM for larger versions

[Grendel]

Just got home! Had a great time, hopefully got some decent photos and really enjoyed meeting you all :thumbs: Right now I'm very tired, my legs and feet hurt and I need some food and wine. Photos from today to follow soon

[Jonnyreb]

:withstupid:

:D

[Grendel]

:p


God I feel old this morning! Pounding the streets of London with a tonne of camera equipment on your back is not good for the joints!

[chewyuk]

Looking forward to seeing some great shots

[Jonnyreb]

I have the shoulders and hips of an arthritic octogenarian, the feet of a 17 year old conscript forced to run cross country in a pair of ill-fitting wellies and general lack of energy today.

But - a great day in the smoke yesterday and at some point over the next few days i'll get the pics downloaded from my cards to see if there is anything worth posting that didn't involve bikes, boards or forum members :)

[Janice]

I have the shoulders and hips of an arthritic octogenarian, the feet of a 17 year old conscript forced to run cross country in a pair of ill-fitting wellies and general lack of energy today.



Oooh! I could chase you and catch you today then, Jonny!!! ;) :naughty: :clap:

[Jonnyreb]

Oooh! I could chase you and catch you today then, Jonny!!! ;) :naughty: :clap:

You could Jan, this is true - I'd be bugger all use when you caught me *** :| :( :'(

:D

You were sorely missed yesterday - far too many 'carry on laughing' moments went by without the appropriate comments :)

[Jonnyreb]

As requested:
Drop me a PM for larger versions

Nice Monkey shots :thumbs:
:)

[Grendel]

Hmmm think I took them didn't I :lol: ;)

[Jonnyreb]

Hmmm think I took them didn't I :lol: ;)

:thinking: You did!! I'm giving credit to the camera and lens ;)

[Grendel]

:razz:
:p

And the monkey, I hope!

:)

[Jonnyreb]

That monkey needs a spank - sat on his ass all bloody days and gave nothing but cheek!

[Janice]

That monkey needs a spank !

Can I volunteer!! :D :naughty: :lol:

[Grendel]

PMSL :D :lol:

Oh Janice we missed you yesterday! Several times the conversation got round to "what would Janice have said about that" :lol:

Jon and I tried to keep it up (the smut level ;) ) on your behalf but we couldn't reach your standards :shrug: :p :D

[Jonnyreb]

Can I volunteer!! :D :naughty: :lol:

I'd be hurt if you didn't - that pesky monkey needs some discipline and I'm sure you're outfitted to deliver it :naughty: :nuts: :D

[Bubbs]

That monkey needs a spank - sat on his ass all bloody days and gave nothing but cheek!

He was a very lazy monkey can't believe i had to carry him around the whole day my back is really hurting :(

[tango charlie]

i had a great time, thanks for sorting something out

did you stay out long after we left you??

Janice i'm not sure you'd have spent as much time as the others looking at the monkey but it seemed every time i looked arond they couldn't keep their eyes off it ;) :lol:

[Grendel]

Hi Charlie, yeah we finally left Waterloo at 7.55, very tired with aching body's and a monkey ;)

[Wyvern971]

Hmmm think I took them didn't I :lol: ;)

Yo did indeed, they're the only 2 I dug out of the shots I took so far.......

I've got loads of blurry cyclists mind :(

[Jonnyreb]

i had a great time, thanks for sorting something out

did you stay out long after we left you??

Janice i'm not sure you'd have spent as much time as the others looking at the monkey but it seemed every time i looked arond they couldn't keep their eyes off it ;) :lol:


erm.... yes..... ahem, it was the monkey i was looking at ;) :D :naughty:

[tango charlie]

:thinking: :thinking: how do i get a photo posted on here???

[tango charlie]

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/monkey-bag.jpg

sorry bev but nice monkey ;-)

[Jonnyreb]

lol - i MUST sort my pics out tonight!!!

[donerboy]

about 70% of my photos are from those guys doing some trial riding. Need to work on exposure a bit I think, quite a few were a bit over exposed.

[Jonnyreb]

I only downloaded mine last night - i reckon a good half are those bikers :)

I think the problem was that half the scene was in bright sunlight from whatever angle we shot from :shrug:

Ah well, least we had a monkey

[donerboy]

monkey, yes thats what we'll call it

[tango charlie]

there's some photo's of you lot in my gallery

[Jonnyreb]

there's some photo's of you lot in my gallery

hehehe - you should start a new thread with them TC.

That was at the stage in the day when we had some energy too :lol: :lol:

[tango charlie]

i've just stuck some more on...

wasn't sure if anybody would want their faces on here but might do it anyway lol

where are yours???

[Jonnyreb]

hmm - got back late on Sunday night, downloaded cards last night (then got stuck in a four hour Day of Defeat marathon) - tonight.... defo.

Stick em up - we've had a lot worse in the curry night thread ;)

[Grendel]

Coming soon, honest!

[tango charlie]

ahh... the daddy :p

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/968/paul-Lbaby.jpg

[Grendel]

OMG :eek: I've gone right off your lensbaby! :lol:

[Jonnyreb]

OMG :eek: I've gone right off your lensbaby! :lol:

I think is a good look for you Dad :)

[Jonnyreb]

OK - its taken an age..... but here we go:

Obligatory Bridge
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/163/420315148_85973d4a28_o.jpg

St Daddy's
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/168/420315223_fb92b37e2a_o.jpg

Throwing a wobbler
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/147/420315298_668ee64bfb_o.jpg

Oakley Bahji:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/420315377_183b33fa1b_o.jpg

Look mum, no hands:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/420315438_b774dc1875_o.jpg

Look Isaac, no gravity (who are those shady characters in the background???)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/420315555_38536a9761_o.jpg

[Janice]

cant see a thing!! :D :lol:

[Jonnyreb]

and a few more:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/420323323_d5c2379951_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/178/420323244_d0b8b459b2_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/177/420323160_b56173306e_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/179/420323049_8a46a18ee7_o.jpg

[Jonnyreb]

cant see a thing!! :D :lol:

Hmm - iritating!

[Jimmy_Lemon]

You seem to have a load of extram gumph after the .jpg part of the url
http://image53.webshots.com/753/2/58/32/2607258320100535373EFdJPx_ph.jpg
http://image53.webshots.com/753/2/58/32/2607258320100535373EFdJPx_ph.jpg

hmm....ok - it still doesnt want to show in browser, but will shop on its own! :| thats FUN! - OK now it just doesnt wanna play! :p

[Grendel]

Some nice shots there Jon, esp the bridge, I've got to get me a wide lens :love: . Now I can see what you could see in my glasses :clap: Very good :thumbs: St Daddy's indeed :lol:

Doesn't look like I'm going to get to process mine till tomorrow :(

[Jonnyreb]

I know the feeling!

Almost time for bed now......

Cheers JL - now sure what code decided to come through :bang:

[Jimmy_Lemon]

lol they're good :) took me a while to work out what the two children were on the second shot! looked liked a hobit with backwards legs until I zoomed in! :| Great shots though :) Really like the one in the Turbine Hall (that is there isnt it? with the big slide)

[Jonnyreb]

took me a while to work out what the two children were on the second shot! looked liked a hobit with backwards legs until I zoomed in!

:lol: :lol: ROFL - just noticed that myself now you mention it :lol: :lol:

Yes - that the turbine hall. Hoped they'd changed exhibitions but still unilever and the kids all see to love it. Bev wouldn't let monkey have a go :'(

[Forbiddenbiker]

Nice shots Jonny, love the Turbine Hall and the City hall shots. ...Looks like a fab day, ... next time for me guys.

You didn't half cover some mileage. :eek: was it a forced march or what?;) :lol:

[Jonnyreb]

We began to think so on the way back from Tower Bridge!

It took over 6 hours to get there and 45 minutes to get back :eek:

We need to organise another soon!! Get ourselves to the North bank this time ;)

[Wyvern971]

I'm now torn between getting the canon 16-35 II and the Sigma..........

[Jonnyreb]

Get the Sigma and give me the half of the £600 i saved you??

:)