Liverpool City Learn Together Meet 29th August - Sponsored by Redsnapper

[CGeezer]

This is a Learn Together Meet for Sunday 29th August at 10am

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Starting out meeting at Yellow Duck Marine Co. (http://www.theyellowduckmarine.co.uk/routeMap.php) and then going on a ride on the The Yellow Duck Marine which is a converted WWII DUKW amphibious landing craft which is now a unique 24/30 seat sightseeing tour vehicle. The hour long tour of Liverpool's famous waterfront, city and dockland area is accompanied by a live fun commentary from your Tour Guide and your Captain. Main Site Link (http://www.theyellowduckmarine.co.uk/theYellowBoatCruise.php). Then a ride on The Echo Wheel of Liverpool (http://www.albertdock.com/pages/index.php?page_id=1798) so we can get some high altitude photo's of Liverpool's waterfront. If we have time and energy continue moving ever on to Radio City (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=liverpool%20echo%20big%20eye&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl)

We should have some great opportunities for some Landscape, Cityscape, Street, and Architecture photography. I should be able to arrange some discounts when I know roughly how many people are interested.

Meeting up afterwards in a cafe or *cough* bar to show off our photo's and chat about the experiences of the day before heading out for a evening shot of the Famous Liverpool waterfront and the Three Graces.

* * * Start at Albert Docks at 10am * * *

Further details to follow.

Redsnapper (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=249830) has once again offered to donate a prize and is now our official sponsor. Thanks to Joe for his continued support :thumbs:

As usual I'm looking for some experts to help out and have some spanking new kit kindly loaned for us to try out on the day. Including the excellent Expoaperture2 (http://www.flaghead.co.uk/pages/expodisk-products-depth.html) depth of Field Guide disks. and some Formatt (http://www.formatt.co.uk/default.aspx) filter Grads and ND Grads to try out for some long exposures.

I'm hoping to get some donations of prizes for on the day so watch this space. Please post your interest in thread.

Some photo's to inspire you linky (http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?q=liverpool%20docks&w=595503%40N24&m=pool)

Confirmed
CGeezer (obviously)
Ess
JadeyLady
Little Geezer
OneTen
Sixsheep
lostinfrance
gingerweasel
orion22 +Mrs Orion
cowasaki
Mrs cowasaki
tomh
realmofconfusion +1
mich66
mickd300
IanFlaherty
Little John
steve_lyt
SimonTALM
Liz
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Total 19
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Hopefuls
Jimmy_Lemon
Just Dave
Harlequin565
mickledore
towershot
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Total 5
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Thanks to dave for the use of his image :thumbs:

[OneTen]

Sounds interesting, count me in please John.

[sixsheep]

Count me in too!

[lostinfrance]

Sounds good,need to get out more,count me in,only in Warrington so will jump the train,Is anybody going to use that film stuff,monochrome of course

[CGeezer]

I'm sure there will be a few using that old film stuff :)

[Jimmy_Lemon]

Interested :) cant confirm till nearer the time though

[mich66]

agghh.. another on my sunday to work!

do want to attend john so will do my best to cover my shift at work.. will confirm either way :)

[lostinfrance]

agghh.. another on my sunday to work!

do want to attend john so will do my best to cover my shift at work.. will confirm either way :)

Throw in a sickie LOL

[lostinfrance]

Bought a set of Cokin ND grads,would like a little lerning but do i need to bring a tripod or could i get away with a monopod and is it worth bringing some infared film,not much green stuff in that part of the woods,was born 11/2 miles away so know the area.Just for intrest there is the Palm House in Sefton Park,it was renovated a few years back,great in monochrome,even better in IR .If you are driving south its on the way out of Liverpool but shuts early to the public as it is hired out for weddings and such
Some good derilict buildings around Albert Dock,good for urban decay but go in a group same as any iner city
Some nice old bars in Wood street and a brill chinise buffet ,only £7 up to 6pm for as much as you can eat in Hanover Street but is £10 after 6.The ale is the same price as most pubs in the city,very clean and nice staff
Liverpool 1 the shopping area is to be honest a little boring for photographs ,great if you have the guts for some street photography but a glass of red is a fiver if you fancy a tipple
By the Pier head try and get shots without the new building in,makes it timeless,could bore you with info about the Liver building though LOL, the first sky-scraper in europe thouh,want to know more

[OneTen]

...want to know more
Thanks for the info, I certainly am interested in knowing more, local knowledge and history is fascinating.

[gingerweasel]

Right on my door step, count me in...

[Just Dave]

Dont know if I can make, will let you know

Heres a couple of shots from my last visit

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4649072683_d7aee2c815_b.jpg

Reflection in a building

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4633319262_fd5258fefa_z.jpg

Bit of fun to get it look like its leaning on the building

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/4633319088_04faf245d7_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4649072437_2ef077cd6c_b.jpg

Dave

[CGeezer]

Well reading this it looks like lostinfrance could be our official guide on the day if he is up for it :)

Just_Dave I love these photo's but I'm afraid you are barred as these could easily be winning shots. I must win, I must win, I must win, I must win, I must win, I must win, :lol:

Great to have you along gingerweasel :thumbs:

[orion22]

I'm in may bring the wife as well

[Harlequin565]

Put me down as a hopeful....

We may juggle our weekend away to the previous weekend which would leave this free!

Ian.

[Andysnap]

Doh, another meet I will miss. Going to be on the way back from hols that day. Never mind there's always next time.

Andy

[mickledore]

I'm just up the road so could well turn up, but won't know until the day before. Will be nice to get some daylight shots of there, rather than the night time ones that I usually take.

Liverpool One is not much use for photos, and it's private property so there is always the chance that security will move you on - has happened before. But.. just on the edge of the complex there is a viewing hole in the pavement where you can look down onto the remains on the very first dock ever to be built in Liverpool. It was discovered when they were putting the footings in for the complex. Nice to see, but anyone who gets a decent shot of it deserves a special prize.

[IanFlaherty]

Ahhh always on the weekends. :help: Not sure I'll be able to make this, but I'll do my best to get the day off one way or another.

[CGeezer]

I'm in may bring the wife as well

Nice one I always said you knew just how to treat a woman :lol:

Put me down as a hopeful....

We may juggle our weekend away to the previous weekend which would leave this free!

Look forward to meeting you :)

Ian.

You too Ian :) Hopefully see you there mate.

Doh, another meet I will miss. Going to be on the way back from hols that day. Never mind there's always next time.

Andy

Yes I am going to be doing at least one a month from now :thumbs: see you on the next one matey :)

I'm just up the road so could well turn up, but won't know until the day before. Will be nice to get some daylight shots of there, rather than the night time ones that I usually take.

Liverpool One is not much use for photos, and it's private property so there is always the chance that security will move you on - has happened before. But.. just on the edge of the complex there is a viewing hole in the pavement where you can look down onto the remains on the very first dock ever to be built in Liverpool. It was discovered when they were putting the footings in for the complex. Nice to see, but anyone who gets a decent shot of it deserves a special prize.

Maybe we should call this one the "mickledore port hole special" :lol:

Ahhh always on the weekends. :help: Not sure I'll be able to make this, but I'll do my best to get the day off one way or another.

Maybe we chould make a couple of midweek cityscape meets in the near future. I'm always up for anything TOGGING wise so just drop me some idea's if you have any and I will try to set something up :)

[foggy4ever]

How about checking the BSB calender first....I'll be at Cadwell Park...and it's my anniversary weekend too but the Bikes are more important......just


Next time :)

[mickledore]

Maybe we should call this one the "mickledore port hole special"

When, when, when the new Liverpool Museum opens - the big black building near the Pier Head, it's reckoned that you'll be able to walk all the way round there.

Maybe we chould make a couple of midweek cityscape meets in the near future. I'm always up for anything TOGGING wise so just drop me some idea's if you have any and I will try to set something up

I'm planning a midweek visit to both cathedrals. Weekends are too busy with services, so if anyone else fancies a religious experience just shout.

[CGeezer]

How about checking the BSB calender first....I'll be at Cadwell Park...and it's my anniversary weekend too but the Bikes are more important......just

Next time :)

You could have a ride on the Big Yellow Duck! and the Big Wheel! and would rather take photo's of MOTORBIKES :thinking: :lol: Ok matey see you at the next one :)

[CGeezer]

Having been sitting here after my single slice of toast for breakfast I thought it would be nice to have a stop off at the all you can eat buffet mentioned earlier in thread. We could maybe do all our daytime togging then have a little break and some food there. Anyone not wanting to hang on for some later cityscapes could slip away at this point.

Any thoughts?

[cowasaki]

I'll come along too.

I'm off there now as well.

[CGeezer]

I'll come along too.

I'm off there now as well.

Are you brining the saki crew along matey?

[cowasaki]

Are you brining the saki crew along matey?

Yes, not sure which ones yet but certainly a selection. Might bring Lilysaki....

[CGeezer]

Yes, not sure which ones yet but certainly a selection. Might bring Lilysaki....

That would be great. Start them young I say...

[cowasaki]

That would be great. Start them young I say...

Yes, she has the hat but no camera yet.....

http://www.cowasaki.co.uk/TPimages/lilysaki001.jpg

[Little John]

Put me down as a possible, gotta try to rearrange somthing before I can say yes.

Will we have the chance to annoy the security at the echo arena?

[mickledore]

Will we have the chance to annoy the security at the echo arena?

Could be fun round there after recent goings on.

[CGeezer]

Well I hope the Echo Arena will be on our itinerary if only to get shots of the other docks in the area. I have sent a message asking for permission to the Arena Management and I will let you know the response. :naughty:

[JadeyLady]

I just hope we go past Liverpool stadium Steven Gerrard a frowning world cup legend well one of (I suspect it is part of the subject) I think this is going to be the best successful meet dad has done :lol: he is parranoid that it is going to rain

[mickledore]

For those who don't know about the goings on around the Echo Arena here is a link.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2010/08/05/echo-arena-reviewing-security-policy-after-amateur-photographer-threatened-with-terror-police-100252-27004198/

[CGeezer]

Just to clarify We will not be visiting the Echo Arena unless we get

1) an invitation from the Management of the Echo Arena.

2) Photographers in attendance would like to visit and vote as such. This is not a meet to promote rights for Photographers it is just a friendly photo shoot around the Liverpool docks area.

[tomh]

Count me in for this.

I'll add that the 29th is also the 1st day of the Mathew Street Festival, so expect it to be very busy

[CGeezer]

Oh I say... The Mathew Street Festival looks good and will no doubt give us a load of street photography opportunities too.

[Just Dave]

Just_Dave I love these photo's but I'm afraid you are barred as these could easily be winning shots. I must win, I must win, I must win, I must win, I must win, I must win, :lol:

Great to have you along gingerweasel :thumbs:

Thanks John, and LOL :thumbs:

[realmofconfusion]

Could you put me down as an attendee with an additional plus 1 please?

Here's hoping that the weather is better than Kirkby Lonsdale and Ingleton :)

Now that I think about it, I've never actually been to Liverpool before. The closest I've been was Crosby beach to take some photos of Anthony Gormley's "Another Place"
http://www.fotothing.com/photos/055/055ea86d5d795bdbd05cf5a17582e036.jpg

[CGeezer]

Could you put me down as an attendee with an additional plus 1 please?

Here's hoping that the weather is better than Kirkby Lonsdale and Ingleton :)

Now that I think about it, I've never actually been to Liverpool before. The closest I've been was Crosby beach to take some photos of Anthony Gormley's "Another Place"
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We went looking for "Another Place" after a visit to Liverpool about two years ago but gave up after not being able to find a way through from the car park. Tracey would have found us the way :exit:

[cowasaki]

We had two hours on the car park (someone was leaving and gave me their ticket :)). That was nowhere near enough time for Albert docks on its own and probably have spent about 3-4 hours there. There is quite a lot of old dock equipment etc that might be of interest if you head towards Princes dock from Albert dock then there is the Liverpool eye! etc.

[cowasaki]

Oh and John, it will be Cowasaki plus Mrs C. I think all the kids (alright they are mainly adults!) will be away that weekend.

[grum]

I can't make this one, therefore guaranteeing that the weather will be good.

[steve_lyt]

my wife is away that weekend , so if i can get there , or car share with someone

i would love to be there

Cheers Steve

[Sectionate]

Part of me wants to be very cheeky and recommend the other halfs hotel if people need somewhere to saty, but I don't think TP would like that lol

[mich66]

agghh.. another on my sunday to work!

do want to attend john so will do my best to cover my shift at work.. will confirm either way :)

sorted for work so am a definate... :thumbs:

[CGeezer]

my wife is away that weekend , so if i can get there , or car share with someone

i would love to be there

Cheers Steve

Hopefully we can find someone to give you a lift matey :thumbs:

Part of me wants to be very cheeky and recommend the other halfs hotel if people need somewhere to saty, but I don't think TP would like that lol

I don't see why not as long as we get a decent discount ;)

sorted for work so am a definate... :thumbs:

Excellent will be great to meet up with you again Michelle :)

[CGeezer]

Oh and John, it will be Cowasaki plus Mrs C. I think all the kids (alright they are mainly adults!) will be away that weekend.

Nice one will be good to see you both there :thumbs:

[Little John]

Steve I will give you a lift, I't still trying to sort the work I have on for that day

[Sectionate]

I don't see why not as long as we get a decent discount ;)



:lol:

[steve_lyt]

that would be great , i hope you can make it

put me down as a possible

Cheers Steve

[mickd300]

John,
Stick me down as confirmed.

Mick

[IanFlaherty]

Waddup homies, I got the time off work. Fo' real.







I shall be attending.
Much obliged.

[CGeezer]

John,
Stick me down as confirmed.

Mick

Nice one Mick :)

Waddup homies, I got the time off work. Fo' real.









I shall be attending.
Much obliged.

Yo Yo gi me some skin :shrug:

[towershot]

I'm a possible John.

[mickledore]

Just had a reply from Echo Arena about taking pics down there:-

ACC Liverpool welcomes members of the public taking photographs of the building and surrounding areas and are pleased that so many already enjoy doing so on a daily basis.

It is not the policy of ACC Liverpool to stop the general public from taking photographs on our site.

That said, we have been advised by the relevant authorities that given the sensitive nature of a number of the events held at ACC Liverpool, vigilance with regards to activity and interest in and around the building should be at the highest level.
We will therefore always need to reserve the right to challenge visitors to the site to ascertain the nature of any activity, in order to protect the safety of the general public and visitors to our venues. As a result, members of the public on ACC Liverpool land may be approached by our security staff.

We trust that this will allow members of the public to continue to enjoy their visits to ACC Liverpool, and in particular for amateur photographers to enjoy our unique building and surroundings unimpeded.
I would be pleased if you could confirm when you will come down to the venue so I can advise our security team of this.
I look forward to hearing from you in due course.
Kind regards,

Nick Carew
Customer Service Manager

[CGeezer]

Just had a reply from Echo Arena about taking pics down there:-

ACC Liverpool welcomes members of the public taking photographs of the building and surrounding areas and are pleased that so many already enjoy doing so on a daily basis.

It is not the policy of ACC Liverpool to stop the general public from taking photographs on our site.

That said, we have been advised by the relevant authorities that given the sensitive nature of a number of the events held at ACC Liverpool, vigilance with regards to activity and interest in and around the building should be at the highest level.
We will therefore always need to reserve the right to challenge visitors to the site to ascertain the nature of any activity, in order to protect the safety of the general public and visitors to our venues. As a result, members of the public on ACC Liverpool land may be approached by our security staff.

We trust that this will allow members of the public to continue to enjoy their visits to ACC Liverpool, and in particular for amateur photographers to enjoy our unique building and surroundings unimpeded.
I would be pleased if you could confirm when you will come down to the venue so I can advise our security team of this.
I look forward to hearing from you in due course.
Kind regards,

Nick Carew
Customer Service Manager

Excellent stuff Mick :thumbs: Maybe you can reply to Nick Carew that we may be visiting on the 29th and they can expect in access of 20 members. Maybe print off the email to show any over zealous security guards on the day :)

I also mailed them but got no reply :shrug:

[canonrebel]

Would really like to join in this one, but unfortunately, (or fortunately for me) I will be at Wembley this particular weekend watching the Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup Final.......whaaaaay heeeeeeyyy

[mickledore]

Excellent stuff Mick :thumbs: Maybe you can reply to Nick Carew that we may be visiting on the 29th and they can expect in access of 20 members. Maybe print off the email to show any over zealous security guards on the day :)

I also mailed them but got no reply :shrug:

Will do.

[mickledore]

Further reply from the Arena. I sent them a link to this thread as well:-

Thanks for getting back to me on this; we look forward to your visit.

We’re glad to be part of your schedule and I’m sure you’ll have a great time in Liverpool – I’ll have my fingers crossed that it’s a fine day for you!

Regards,

Nick Carew
Customer Service Manager

[SimonTALM]

I'll chat to Liz tonight but I'm pretty sure we'd be up for this :thumbs:

[cowasaki]

I have a map if anyone needs it:

http://www.cowasaki.co.uk/TPimages/albertmap.jpg

[SimonTALM]

Add me and Liz as definites please.

Are we booking the yellow duck marine as a group? Do you need payment in advance?

[cowasaki]

Add me and Liz as definites please.

Are we booking the yellow duck marine as a group?

I was having a laugh with Helen. The duck marine drivers and bus drivers start at the same location. Wouldn't it be funny if the chap was half asleep and forgot which one he was driving :)

[SimonTALM]

I was having a laugh with Helen. The duck marine drivers and bus drivers start at the same location. Wouldn't it be funny if the chap was half asleep and forgot which one he was driving :)

only if you aren't on the bus :lol:

[cowasaki]

only if you aren't on the bus :lol:

Nope specially if I am on the bus (and get off it!).....

Just imagine all that spangley new equipment after the court case.

[CGeezer]

Added to the list Simon & Liz :thumbs:

Great map Darren I believe there is a nice restaurant around about your right shoulder :lol:

[steve_lyt]

little john was going to give me a lift but now has to work, is there anyone else i can car share with.

any chance of someone else willing to car share?

Cheers Steve

[steve_lyt]

any chance of someone else willing to car share?

Cheers Steve

[Little John]

Please can you remove me from the confirmed list I'm not going to make it now.
Sorry Steve

[faboka]

need to double check a few things but we might be able to pop down.

[mickd300]

any chance of someone else willing to car share?

Cheers Steve

Steve,
if no one nearer Bolton can offer a lift then I can pick you up I'm coming from Blackburn so it's not a major detour to pick you up.
Mick

[steve_lyt]

that would be great, if you want i will PM my address

Cheers Steve

[mickd300]

that would be great, if you want i will PM my address

Cheers Steve

Steve,
PM your address and maybe a mobile phone number.
Mick

[Harlequin565]

Just to say that I'm now 90% certain for this!

Will bring along my welding glass taped to a 77mm filter if anyone fancies a go at really long exposures!

Looking forward to it!

Ian.

[CGeezer]

Just got a message from the Yellow Duck Boat Co. and they have a slot available for Sunday at a fixed £300.00 If everyone is in agreement I can book it. I'm sure it will be a busy day so if I can have some payments in ASAP that would be great :thumbs:

Adults £11.95
Children £9.95
Concessions £10.95
Family (2 adults & 2 Children) £34.00
Additional Child (upto 3 per family ticket) £7.00

Any left over cash after negotiating a discount will be spent in the pub... err I mean returned on the day.

PayPal gift to loadsofmusic@hotmail.com please :thumbs:

[mickledore]

Timings might come into play here, so any clues as to when the slot is set for?

[mickd300]

Just got a message from the Yellow Duck Boat Co. and they have a slot available for Sunday at a fixed £300.00 If everyone is in agreement I can book it. I'm sure it will be a busy day so if I can have some payments in ASAP that would be great :thumbs:

Adults £11.95
Children £9.95
Concessions £10.95
Family (2 adults & 2 Children) £34.00
Additional Child (upto 3 per family ticket) £7.00

Any left over cash after negotiating a discount will be spent in the pub... err I mean returned on the day.

PayPal gift to loadsofmusic@hotmail.com please :thumbs:

John,
I'm up for this if everyone is in agreement. As stated above what would be the time slot for the 'Duck' Not sure about paypal gift never used it before. As I'm not a million miles from you I can drop the cash off at yours if you so wish. Just let me know.

Mick

Mick

[steve_lyt]

cheers Steve

[CGeezer]

Well they have said in no uncertain terms No payment no reservation. We can have one of two slots for the whole bus and they are in the message received today. Any thoughts? Will need to pay £300 to reserve.

for the Yellow Duckmarine is currently available for Private Hire. The cost to hire this vehicle would be £300.00 and would cater for 24 passengers.

We are unable to book without payment, due to the fact that it is bank holiday weekend we are very busy. As well as the 10.30 we have a 11.15 available at the moment with no one booked on. When you do book we will require full payment by debit/credit card and we will also need a mobile contact number.

[steve_lyt]

if enough poeple are interested in booking then im in , otherwise we could try on the day

see you sunday

Cheers Steve

[cowasaki]

John,

Sorry mate but we can't make it now on Sunday. We had planned all along to be there but there is something we can't really get out of.

[CGeezer]

That's a shame matey :( See you both on the next one :thumbs:

John,

Sorry mate but we can't make it now on Sunday. We had planned all along to be there but there is something we can't really get out of.

[Little John]

John, I wouldn't book that duck tour just going off the numbers. I'm not going to be there cowasaki and crew won't be there so even if everyone else turns up including the hopefuls your only at 24 people making it £12.50 each or over £15 if only the confirmed people turn up. I have done a few things like this and people always drop out at the last minute things like poor weather will put people off and were having plenty of that at the moment.

Getting the cash up front is an option and is the only way to do it or you will end up loosing out especially if you only charge the prices that they quote on the website to the tune of about £70. 24 adults at the standard rate is less than £300 so the charter is a rip off.

I don't know how busy it gets, you could do a group (10+) booking a few days before and get a 10% discount or I would look at turning up on the day and get there early and try to book the full group on a tour once you know how many are there. I actually think the group prices and the charter price are not really offering big enough savings to stump up the cash in advanced.

[CGeezer]

John, I wouldn't book that duck tour just going off the numbers. I'm not going to be there cowasaki and crew won't be there so even if everyone else turns up including the hopefuls your only at 24 people making it £12.50 each or over £15 if only the confirmed people turn up. I have done a few things like this and people always drop out at the last minute things like poor weather will put people off and were having plenty of that at the moment.

Getting the cash up front is an option and is the only way to do it or you will end up loosing out especially if you only charge the prices that they quote on the website to the tune of about £70. 24 adults at the standard rate is less than £300 so the charter is a rip off.

I don't know how busy it gets, you could do a group (10+) booking a few days before and get a 10% discount or I would look at turning up on the day and get there early and try to book the full group on a tour once you know how many are there. I actually think the group prices and the charter price are not really offering big enough savings to stump up the cash in advanced.

Yes have to agree on this matey I can't afford to lose this sort of money so I will suggest we just turn up and see if we can get on when we are there. I would imagine they will be busy so it may be we just head to the eye instead. I'm sure we will find a load to do on the day anyway :thumbs:

[OneTen]

A good idea John but I agree it's too much of a risk. I still plan on being there and possibly staying until the light fades for some evening shots...weather permitting.

[SimonTALM]

Liz and I definately want to do the Duck tour, and I think you are right it may be busy (especially if the weather is good, which unusally for a CGeezer meet it is looking like it should be by lunchtime).

As we are due to meet at albert dock can I suggest we make the meeting point outside their ticket office (http://www.theyellowduckmarine.co.uk/routeMap.php) in albert dock and those that want to do the tour get booked on a tour. Preferably early IMO, i.e. 10:30 so we can get the full day shooting elsewhere)

[OneTen]

Can anyone recommend somewhere to park...cheaply? I thought it had been mentioned already but I've been through the thread three times and can't see anything.

[mickledore]

You can park at the PierHead. Not sure of prices, but that will depend on how long you are staying. Might be cheaper to park at one of the railway stations just outside the city centre and train in. Parking there will be free. I'll be on the train; it's just so much easier, and probably cheaper.

Just seen that you are planning to stay till evening. That will cost an arm and a leg for car parking anywhere in the city, and you might not be allowed to park for 10/12 hours in any one place.

[OneTen]

Thanks, I'll do some Googling

[mickledore]

Don't park on the Liverpool - Hunt's Cross stretch of Merseyrail. There is engineering work and a replacement bus service. You are better looking at Merseyrail Northern - the line that runs to Southport. Park at Waterloo and you should be OK. Any further out and train fares start to rise. Much closer in and there are no dedicated car parks. Despite the scouser's alleged predeliction for theivery car parks are usually safe enough places.

[Jimmy_Lemon]

Damn, had forgotten about this. Going to have to see if I can re-arrange some stuff as I want to come.

Parking wise; marcel and I have parked in here (http://www.q-park.co.uk/Parkwithus/Parkinglocations/ParkinglocationsAZ/tabid/1291/qparkParkingLocatorvw3377/parkingDetail/ParkingID/582/language/en-US/Default.aspx). Not overly cheap but nearby, and safe.

[orion22]

as for parking this was linked to in the discussion thread and I'm going to check it out later today

http://www.king-park.co.uk/

[OneTen]

I thought I was going mad, that's the one. Thank you. :thumbs:

[orion22]

just been down to find the cheap car park and the signs say it aint open at weekends :bang::bang::bang:

[mobilevirgin]

Capital Car Park - http://www.thecapitalcarpark.com/

[gingerweasel]

I'm still on track for the meet, looking forward to meeting everyone.

[CGeezer]

If we can all follow Simon's idea for a meeting place as it seems the most logical and any late arrivals or people that are not interested in the tour on the Yellow Duck can meet at 11:30am ish when the Duck tour finishes.

Liz and I definately want to do the Duck tour, and I think you are right it may be busy (especially if the weather is good, which unusally for a CGeezer meet it is looking like it should be by lunchtime).

As we are due to meet at albert dock can I suggest we make the meeting point outside their ticket office (http://www.theyellowduckmarine.co.uk/routeMap.php) in albert dock and those that want to do the tour get booked on a tour. Preferably early IMO, i.e. 10:30 so we can get the full day shooting elsewhere)

[CGeezer]

Some *******r stole my TomTom's Both of them :( last night so I will have to rely on EssEss so wish me luck getting there :(

Sample of EssEss in car navigator..

EssEss - Turn left here... Where are you going I SAID LEFT!!!"

Me - I did turn left

EssEss - No the other left!

Then repeat this for right turns :shrug:

Also

EssEss Turn left...... THERE..... You went past it!!!!

[SimonTALM]

Some *******r stole my TomTom's Both of them :( last night so I will have to rely on EssEss so wish me luck getting there :(

Sample of EssEss in car navigator..

EssEss - Turn left here... Where are you going I SAID LEFT!!!"

Me - I did turn left

EssEss - No the other left!

Then repeat this for right turns :shrug:

Also

EssEss Turn left...... THERE..... You went past it!!!!

I think Ess and I have the same Left; it's the rest of you that's wrong :lol:

[cowasaki]

Some *******r stole my TomTom's Both of them

Why did you have BOTH of them in the car at the same time ?

Oh well, it is sign posted from switch island anyway. You can't go far wrong...

[OneTen]

We're getting closer to one of John's meets and the sky has turned from blue to black...and it's lashing down!

[mickledore]

It's beautiful in Liverpool right now. Sun's cracking the flags, and forecast is good.

[CGeezer]

If it's not sunny we will all just have to stay there until it is :shrug:

[SimonTALM]

Shhh!!

No one mention it's a Cgeezer meet otherwise the weather gods may hear and give us our usual - torrential rain :rules: :bat: :bat: :bat:

:lol:

[mickd300]

Rain, rain go away come again when Cgeezeer's not out to play.
:cool:

[CGeezer]

Damn Damn Damn I forgot to ask if anyone has any laptops they can bring along to the meet. I'm afraid this one is not up to my usual low level of organisation :lol: I mean...

[steve_lyt]

i bring mine if you want

Cheers Steve

[IanFlaherty]

I'm going to give this a miss, sorry guys. I've spent the last 4 days flat out on the sofa with a bad back, unable to walk. Lifted one too many things at work and paid the price. :(

Catch up with you all soon. :thumbs:

[SimonTALM]

Damn Damn Damn I forgot to ask if anyone has any laptops they can bring along to the meet. I'm afraid this one is not up to my usual low level of organisation :lol: I mean...

I'll bring mine as usual ;)

[CGeezer]

i bring mine if you want

Cheers Steve

Yes please Steve :thumbs:

I'm going to give this a miss, sorry guys. I've spent the last 4 days flat out on the sofa with a bad back, unable to walk. Lifted one too many things at work and paid the price. :(

Catch up with you all soon. :thumbs:

Poor Ian :) get well soon matey :)

I'll bring mine as usual ;)

Nice one thanks Simon :thumbs:

[mickledore]

Bad news guys. Been in Birkenhead all morning, with a view of the Pier Head. If anyone is going just to get the classic shot of the Pier Head then you're in for a bit of a let down. The middle of the three buildings - The Cunard Building - has scaffolding up and white tarpaulins all over it. The other two - the Liver Building and M.D.&H.Co - buildings are OK, but the panoramic view is spoiled I'm afraid.

[OneTen]

Bad news guys. Been in Birkenhead all morning, with a view of the Pier Head. If anyone is going just to get the classic shot of the Pier Head then you're in for a bit of a let down. The middle of the three buildings - The Cunard Building - has scaffolding up and white tarpaulins all over it. The other two - the Liver Building and M.D.&H.Co - buildings are OK, but the panoramic view is spoiled I'm afraid.
That's a shame and reminiscent of a trip around Europe I did, almost all the photogenic buildings were covered in scaffolding.

[orion22]

i might have to miss this as i might have to travel to south wales tonight :thumbsdown:

[Jimmy_Lemon]

Afraid I can't make it :( really not feeling too hot, and as much as I would love a day wandering around Liverpool I think I would regret it on Monday, and I have a busy week ahead. Hope it goes well....look forward to some stunning shots.

[towershot]

Sorry John ,can't make it.
Someone off sick and done a few extra sleeps so am kn@ckered.:'(

[OneTen]

I can't make it either, sorry John. Hope you have a great day and the weather is kind.

[CGeezer]

If any farmers need a rainy day I am very cheap to hire :shrug:

We are setting off now.

[SimonTALM]

At this rate it will b the geezer crew and us (liz & me). Forecast does look ok for the afternoon!

Just setting off (when liz gets out the bathroom, stops complaining about the time on a sunday morning, gets dressed etc.) see you at 5pm :naughty:

[CGeezer]

I just had a palputation then Simon I thought you was cancelling for a minute :lol: They are dropping like flies haha

Also waiting for the missus here, shall we have an evening meet :exit: <- this is a joke

[Just Dave]

Gee guys it always seem to rain on the meets, hope the weather gets better for you all :thumbs:

[mickledore]

It's blowing a gale right now. Rain has just stopped but not for long. I was in Liverpool yesterday, and it's nobbut a cockstride away, so I'll pass on this.

[cowasaki]

Have a nice day you lot!

I'll have a look at the piccies later :)

[IanFlaherty]

Does anyone have John's number? Thinking of going across for a few hours but I don't have contact details for anyone.

[SimonTALM]

Just arrived at Q parc now walking to albert dock once i work out how to get out!

[IanFlaherty]

Simon! Can you PM me your number please?

[OneTen]

Does anyone have John's number?...
PM sent. (To pass your number on)

[IanFlaherty]

Thanks Richard, much appreciated. :)

[Just Dave]

Looks like it brightening up now, have fun guys :thumbs:

[steve_lyt]

had a great time , thew weather was great , looking forward to the next one

it was nice to put faces to names

many thanks Steve

[faboka]

We couldn't make it :(

Looking forward to the images.

[mich66]

just back.. feet killing and shattered.. what turned out a disaster of a start for me ended up a nice day.. will post piccies once internet is up and running, would take me forever to do it via mobile dongely yoke..

nice to meet everyone, thanks guys :)

[IanFlaherty]

Had a great day today so thanks to John for pulling it all together. :) Only actually took 58 photos, but it's not just about that I suppose.

Cheers also to Simon for guiding me towards the café place towards the end; sorry I had to leave so early, looked like the beginning of a great little feedback session.

Not sure where the photos should be posted. I've held off posting them just in case they're meant to go in a separate thread or whatever. (Plus I wanna see what everyone else has got lol) :)

[CGeezer]

Just home after a detour to the inlaws. What a great day we had today. Kids have had loads of fun and should sleep for a week :wish: I guess it started off same old, same old and did have me worried that it was going to rain all day but... What stunningly nice weather we had :)

Thanks to everyone that turned up and I'm already planning the next one. Sorting some photo's now :thumbs: may as well post them in here I guess :shrug:

:clap: To all :) :clap:

[OneTen]

I'm pleased you all had a great day and wish I could have come along.

[realmofconfusion]

My first effort... A little post production work to remove some lamp posts, the windmills and an errant seagull. I know that selective colouring isn't to everyone's tastes, but I think this works well with the slightly creepy gold mask in the window.

http://www.fotothing.com/photos/d61/d61ce957b10dda75a963f32d19fb91c8.jpg
embiggen (http://www.fotothing.com/photos/d61/d61ce957b10dda75a963f32d19fb91c8_3b4.jpg)

Thanks again John for organising this. Looks like your reign as the rain god (forgive the pun) may be over.

[gingerweasel]

Really great to see everyone and put names to faces. Special thanks to Simon for all the help, and teaching me how to use exposure compensation on my camera. I know I could have read the manual but that would have been too easy.

I'll be honest I don't have many keepers but I'll take a better look tomorrow. Until then her is a quick edit of the Liverpool Dock area and one of my favourites pubs :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4939474131_b025d6058a_b.jpg

[mickd300]

Here's a few of my shots from the day. The lighting in the Cathedral was difficult as was hand holding to take the shots.
Thanks John for another superb meet and it didn't rain. You'll start to lose your image if you keep this up!!.

As always nice to meet up with everyone who attended.

Mick

1.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/4814/TP_Albert_Dock_TP-7387.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94541)

2.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/4814/TP_Albert_Dock_TP-7297.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94538)

3.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/4814/TP_Albert_Dock_TP-7360.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94539)

4,
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/4814/TP_Albert_Dock_TP-7367.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94540)

[SimonTALM]

Can we make it quite clear on this, whilst the sun did finally come out the second ( and I mean second) cgeezer & family turned up the heavens opened and we ran inside for coffee. :lol:

The sun only came out once we has finished the duck tour, but I will say it was a big improvement on his other meets there was blue sky... eventually; someone even has a frame of it for evidence :lol:

[IanFlaherty]

Turns out these borders don't work too well on TP Blue lol.


#1 Quick shot of the parents before the duck returned. (Bit windy :D)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4941279653_a4852797e4_o.jpg

#2 | 3#
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4938389376_0ee28e1bd6_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4938696430_855991b442_z.jpg

#4
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4941165593_7be6d87a35_o.jpg

#5
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4938696190_1cc476aa72_o.jpg

[IanFlaherty]

Ahh man I could've spent all day inside the cathedral, was so peaceful, especially with all the parade stuff going on in the city centre.


#6 Got told off for taking photos of the choir with this. "What Choir? Oh.. that Choir.. sorry!"
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4937803467_d66b9d79c0_o.jpg

#7
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4941537830_b7d2681d1c_o.jpg

#8
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4940952251_8d166e7a59_o.jpg

#9
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4940952667_b1872a1306_o.jpg

#10
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4939241230_21940f9062_o.jpg


D700 took some getting used to, kept thinking it was the 5D and messing up. :$

[gingerweasel]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4940952251_8d166e7a59_o.jpg


Hi Ian, love this shot. I tried to capture this myself but nothing turned out anywhere near as good and the B&W conversion was a must.

I probably don't want to know the answer to this but how did you find the D700 having spent the day with it?

[cowasaki]

Thanks to everyone that turned up and I'm already planning the next one. Sorting some photo's now :thumbs: may as well post them in here I guess :shrug:

:clap: To all :) :clap:

Hope I can make the next one, let me know when.

[mickd300]

Some nice shots there Ian especially like the alter shot *7. Here's a few more of mine.

5. Reflections

url=http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94593]http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/4814/3_TP_Albert_Dock_TP-7322.jpg[/url]

6. More reflections
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/4814/2_TP_Albert_Dock_TP-7320.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94592)

7. My take on Ian's wheel shot.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/4814/1_TP_Albert_Dock_TP-7300.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94591)

8. Colourful flags.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/4814/4_TP_Albert_Dock_TP-7341.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94594)

[IanFlaherty]

Hi Ian, love this shot. I tried to capture this myself but nothing turned out anywhere near as good and the B&W conversion was a must.

I probably don't want to know the answer to this but how did you find the D700 having spent the day with it?

Hey John, thanks very much. :) I know we spoke about this quite a bit yesterday but I'm not sure what you want to hear lol.

The dials go the wrong way on the Nikon, the lens unscrews the wrong way, the front dial is in a weird place and the CF door squeaks a bit, but the 5D isn't perfect either. :p The 5D is simpler and probably quicker to use imo.

I guess the best way to summarise would be:

- Three of the cathedral shots were taken at ISO 6400 and none of them have had any noise reduction.
- Not once did it hunt for focus.

The 5D could have matched it in most respects but not those. And yet:

- (I hope) I'll still use the 5D

It's not often that you need that fractionally better performance and it produces lovely images. The 5D mark II is a step up from the 5D classic and people like Jeff Ascough and Jasmine Star (off the top of my head) have been using them at weddings for years. Don't get gear lust, it gets expensive. :lol:

[IanFlaherty]

^ Should say they're my thoughts after one day, they'll probably change.

Some nice shots there Ian especially like the alter shot *7. Here's a few more of mine.

Cheers Mick. :thumbs:

I wasn't sure whether to let the wheel rotate a bit more before I took my shot and looking at yours it does have great symmetry. Had the pleasure of seeing some of yours yesterday before I had to dash off!

[SimonTALM]

A few of mine...

Full Set Here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/simontalm/sets/721)

#1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4943072018_cdf51bebbd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/simontalm/4943072018/)


#2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4942482729_5e6c6f7bf2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/simontalm/4942482729/)


#3
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4942472213_6592f58c90_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/simontalm/4942472213/)


#4
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4942470843_8e2833a008_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/simontalm/4942470843/)


#5
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4943075574_f4b72a8735_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/simontalm/4943075574/)


#6
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4942486295_aa36a4b1a1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/simontalm/4942486295/)

[SimonTALM]

A few of Liz's

#1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4943220118_c0340d42b1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53561894@N08/4943220118/)


#2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4943220636_ded3d8e273_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53561894@N08/4943220636/)


#3
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4943217792_9a67e7dea3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53561894@N08/4943217792/)


#4
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4942632311_0c7cf2d9ae_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53561894@N08/4942632311/)


#5
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4942635989_b8571894b2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53561894@N08/4942635989/)

[mich66]

great photos so far :)

managed to get a wired connection so can post some of mine..

full set here http://www.flickr.com/photos/21425581@N06/sets/72157624719720463/

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4942871929_86523b39cf.jpg

2.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4942872053_50e508a738.jpg

3. (had to get one of you in action!)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4942872339_29fb319733.jpg

4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4943460278_25f8cbae39.jpg

5.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4943460472_1a5c600e36.jpg

6.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4943460650_24f9303057.jpg

[steve_lyt]

how do i post images to the forum ?

Cheers Steve

[CGeezer]

Had a nightmare couple of days including the death of my computer. Now sorted and have installed apps and now looking at photos from the day. Will upload as soon as I have something to show.

Some great images so far people :thumbs:

[CGeezer]

how do i post images to the forum ?

Cheers Steve

check this out Steve link (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=166289)

[steve_lyt]

hi guys
thanks for the info

here are some of my efforts

1.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/uploads/7457/DSC_2158-Edit.JPG

2.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/uploads/7457/DSC_2159-Editaa.jpg

3.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/uploads/7457/DSC_2174-Edita.jpg

4.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/uploads/7457/DSC_2218-Edita1.jpg

[CGeezer]

Here's a few of mine :)

#1
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8739/fivei.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/i/fivei.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

#2
http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/654/fourz.jpg (http://img801.imageshack.us/i/fourz.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

#3
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7429/onem.jpg (http://img176.imageshack.us/i/onem.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)


#4
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/337/threek.jpg (http://img412.imageshack.us/i/threek.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

#5
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/9295/twod.jpg (http://img843.imageshack.us/i/twod.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

[CGeezer]

One more

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/3150/albertj.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/albertj.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

[Just Dave]

Looks like you had a great day some fab images, hope I can make a meet soon :thumbs: off to read the NW Meet thread, to see if theres any planned