Poll - Nottingham meeting #2

[Landscape71]

There has been quite a bit of interest expressed by many members regarding another meeting within the Nottingham area after Nigel's Wollaton Park meeting on Sunday 8th August. The original thread can be found here (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=245406).

The general consensus from the previous thread has been inconclusive regarding a definite date and location, with several very different suggestions appearing.

This thread, together with the poll will clinch it - anyone with an interest, please take part!

Barring a sudden change of view, the most consistent location suggested has been Castle Marina and a walk up the Canal, on that basis, that's the route!

I'll update regarding a meeting place with suitable car parking later in the thread - the Castle Marina area has no shortage of possibilities in that respect!

A meeting time of 10AM should offer a fairly relaxed walk before it gets busy towards the centre.




The current list of members potentially interested in the walk taking place on Holiday Monday, 30th August -

Me! (Mark)
~Sam~ (Samantha)
Lazlo Woodbine (Matt)
nickl360 (Nick)
gus607 (Mike & Sue)
itsdavedotnet (Unlikely to manage)
danski (Dan + friend)
501cards (Richard & Vicky)
Snap_Happy (Nigel)
MissV



[U]MEETING LOCATION

10AM by the sign at the entrance to the Baltimore Exchange on Castle Bridge Road off Castle Boulevard - Google map (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Castle+Boulevard,+Nottingham&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=15.508209,43.330078&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Castle+Blvd,+Nottingham,+United+Kingdom&ll=52.945843,-1.16583&spn=0.000241,0.000661&t=h&z=21&layer=c&cbll=52.945843,-1.16583&panoid=AloIrvCKRYFEXH_-4tltHg&cbp=12,315.34,,0,5)

There are side streets in the area as well as the car parks for The Baltimore Exchange, Sainsbury's, PC World, Pets At Home, Comet and Curry's etc. I'm sure a brief drive around will turn up a suitable parking spot! :)

[Snap_Happy]

Hi Mark, Thanks for taking up the baton...

I probably won't make it, so won't vote. Hope you have fun.

[Lazlo Woodbine]

I'm in Nottingham on the Sunday but shooting a wedding. Monday is free though!

[nickl360]

A slightly hungover self will be free on the Monday.

[DiddyDave]

Can't confirm as yet but Monday for me :)

DD

[john182rs]

Why not try Colwick Park or even Holme Pierre Pont as they usually have some kind of thing happening on a sunday or BH mondays.

[RichardtheSane]

Sadly can't do monday - but if there is a sudden and dramatic swing in the voting then I'm free Sunday.

[gus607]

Monday is fine for us.

[itsdavedotnet]

if I get desperately bored and come up to Loughborough, will be up for either day... doubt it though.

[dogyakker]

Why not try Colwick Park or even Holme Pierre Pont as they usually have some kind of thing happening on a sunday or BH mondays.

Hi guys, I'm running a squirt boat competition at Hpp on the Saturday and Sunday. Hopefully a few sparkly glittery boats strutting around showing off; all of the pilots would probably be more than happy to pose or repeat something in exchange for a few good pics for sponsors.

[danski]

is anyone welcome to this? never attended a group shoot before, but would like to.

[Landscape71]

Hi guys, I'm running a squirt boat competition at Hpp on the Saturday and Sunday. Hopefully a few sparkly glittery boats strutting around showing off; all of the pilots would probably be more than happy to pose or repeat something in exchange for a few good pics for sponsors.

Sounds like a good opportunity, thanks for the heads-up dogyakker.

From the poll, the walk on the canal from Castle Marina looks fairly certain atm to be taking place on Monday but if anyone is looking for something to do on Saturday or Sunday, taking a trip out to Holme Pierrepont could certainly be worthwhile.

If I get a chance I might well pop along!

is anyone welcome to this? never attended a group shoot before, but would like to.

The walk is open to anyone Dan; if you have the time, please join us.

They're a great opportunity to meet fellow TP members and you can pick up tips and learn in a relaxed and casual way! :)

Posting on here gives an idea of how many we should be expecting before we set off.

[Landscape71]

I've updated the first post on this thread to include a roll-call so far!

[Landscape71]

Why not try Colwick Park or even Holme Pierre Pont as they usually have some kind of thing happening on a sunday or BH mondays.

I mentioned Colwick in the thread from the previous walk at Wollaton Hall located here (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=245406).

This thread is a follow up due to the level of interest in another Nottingham walk.

Colwick didn't get any support, but the canal walk from Castle Marina was the most popular suggestion.

[501cards]

We would be around Monday an interested (Subject to Weather)

Both myself, & other half (Vicky)

[Landscape71]

We would be around Monday an interested (Subject to Weather)

Both myself, & other half (Vicky)

Thanks Richard, I'll update the initial post and add you and Vicky.

If the weather is bad we might be rained off but if looks reasonable, possibly including the occasional shower we might still be able to manage something, albeit with a subtle change of plan!

I'll be keeping an eye on the forecast - fingers crossed! :)

[Snap_Happy]

Loving the fact that no-one has voted using the poll...

If it does go ahead on the Monday, I might try and make it...

[Landscape71]

Loving the fact that no-one has voted using the poll...

If it does go ahead on the Monday, I might try and make it...

The poll is working and being used - it's currently showing eight to one in favour of Bank Holiday Monday on three systems at my end - I'm not sure why you aren't seeing it Nigel. :shrug:

I hope you can manage along. :)

I'll add you to the list , at least on a provisional basis for now!

[Landscape71]

I've updated the first post in this thread with the location to meet up.

[Nuumb]

Hi
Not sure I'll make this one, promises have already been made to the wife :nono:

Have a great day and see you on the next one :D

Dave

[Landscape71]

Hi
Not sure I'll make this one, promises have already been made to the wife :nono:

Have a great day and see you on the next one :D

Dave

If your situation changes and you can manage, just post an update Dave.

Thanks for the good wishes. :)
.

[danski]

I'll probably bring a friend along with me who's into togging too.

Weather is the obvious caveat to turning up, but having looked at metcheck it looks like it'll be a fairly nice morning, so look forward to meeting you all then

[Landscape71]

Metcheck is typically reliable - Metcheck Bank Holiday Monday Nottingham Forecast (http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=NG7%201GX&day=2) and I've been holding off for the Met. Office 5 day forecast via the BBC - BBC/Met.Office Bank Holiday Monday Nottingham Forecast (http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/346?&search=nottingham&itemsPerPage=10&region=uk)

So far it's certainly looking promising with both sources broadly in agreement regarding a fairly bright and dry day!

[Update]
Saturday 28th August - The outlook for Monday is a less positive but isn't bad.

[Landscape71]

Bumping since the walk is on Monday.

[501cards]

I don't know the area that well - Tend not to go into Nottingham too often my Tetanus Jabs are not upto date ;-)

I assume there is parking around where the intended meet is, if directions or a PostCode for satnav are available it would be appreciated.

[~Sam~]

I don't know the area that well - Tend not to go into Nottingham too often my Tetanus Jabs are not upto date ;-)

I assume there is parking around where the intended meet is, if directions or a PostCode for satnav are available it would be appreciated.

Oi, don't be rude! :bat: None of that Notts/Derby rivalry allowed on Monday! :D:D

Mark updated the OP to include some details, but the postcode for the Pizza Hut (which is directly opposite the Baltimore Exchange where we are meeting) is NG7 1GX. Hope that helps you get here! :)

[501cards]

Oi, don't be rude! :bat: None of that Notts/Derby rivalry allowed on Monday! :D:D

Mark updated the OP to include some details, but the postcode for the Pizza Hut (which is directly opposite the Baltimore Exchange where we are meeting) is NG7 1GX. Hope that helps you get here! :)

Thanks for the update, can find that no problem..

Actually I have moved (a Bit) - Am in Huthwaite Now, So you can't have a go at me as I now have a Notts Postcode :eek: Although still within crawling distance of the DE Border!

[Snap_Happy]

Oi, don't be rude! :bat: None of that Notts/Derby rivalry allowed on Monday! :D:D

Mark updated the OP to include some details, but the postcode for the Pizza Hut (which is directly opposite the Baltimore Exchange where we are meeting) is NG7 1GX. Hope that helps you get here! :)

Rivalry is so unnecessary - especially when Derby is so clearly superior...

:lol: :exit:

[Landscape71]

Just when the date and location had been agreed SOMEONE had to open another can of worms! :p :D

[Landscape71]

Oi, don't be rude! :bat: None of that Notts/Derby rivalry allowed on Monday! :D:D

Mark updated the OP to include some details, but the postcode for the Pizza Hut (which is directly opposite the Baltimore Exchange where we are meeting) is NG7 1GX. Hope that helps you get here! :)

In addition to Sam's post that includes the postcode of the meeting place, I'll take the opportunity to reiterate the location of the meeting using Google Streetview - the link included below is also available on the first post in this thread.

Google Maps (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Castle+Boulevard,+Nottingham&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=15.508209,43.330078&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Castle+Blvd,+Nottingham,+United+Kingdom&ll=52.945843,-1.16583&spn=0.000241,0.000661&t=h&z=21&layer=c&cbll=52.945843,-1.16583&panoid=AloIrvCKRYFEXH_-4tltHg&cbp=12,315.34,,0,5)

Using the icons on Streetview available via the link, you can explore the area prior to the meeting.

If there are any problems or questions, please let me know!

[Landscape71]

Removed - Outdated Post.

[Snap_Happy]

Good stuff - I think I should be able to make it, but ultimately depends how I feel after mountain biking on sunday!

[DiddyDave]

Can't make this one after all

Hope it all goes well for you :)

DD

[MissV]

I'm going up to Derby tonight. Is this still happening tomorrow in Nottingham?

[~Sam~]

I'm going up to Derby tonight. Is this still happening tomorrow in Nottingham?

Hi, MissV! :wave: Yes, still on for tomorrow!

[Landscape71]

Latest weather forecast for today's walk -

Metcheck (http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=NG7%201GX) and from the BBC/Met Office (http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/346?&showDay=B).

:)

[~Sam~]

It was nice to see everyone today - and a most pleasant walk......bit of a shame we got split up towards the end -- I won't let Mark walk under bridges in future!!!! :D.... Allowed the rest of ya to run away:p:lol:

[Snap_Happy]

Yeah sorry about that - we wondered off up London road...

It was good fun today though - thanks all, especially Mark for taking up the baton and organising it! :thumbs:

I've not sorted any photos yet, including my "One day, one forum" shot, but I'll post 'em up when I do...

[501cards]

Same here, thanks to all, Especially Mark, nice to have a wander around with others for a change.

Vicky Says sorry she was very quiet, suffering a Migraine and feeling generally under the weather. (So Not her normal Annoying self :D)

[~Sam~]

Richard, am I to assume Vicky doesn't frequent these forums too often? :D

Couple of mine from today - I left out the one of the OOF maggots in the fisherman's lunchbox type thing!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4942952180_c6e9105020_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammicam/4942952180/)
Doorway Reflections (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammicam/4942952180/) by ~sammi~ (http://www.flickr.com/people/sammicam/), on Flickr


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4942364159_dc294e4a08_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammicam/4942364159/)
Stacked Balconys (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammicam/4942364159/) by ~sammi~ (http://www.flickr.com/people/sammicam/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4942361015_eb69387af1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammicam/4942361015/)
British Waterways Bulding (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammicam/4942361015/) by ~sammi~ (http://www.flickr.com/people/sammicam/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4942949508_3d2d827129_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammicam/4942949508/)
Sinning In Church (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammicam/4942949508/) by ~sammi~ (http://www.flickr.com/people/sammicam/), on Flickr

[Landscape71]

Yeah sorry about that - we wondered off up London road...

It was good fun today though - thanks all, especially Mark for taking up the baton and organising it! :thumbs:

I've not sorted any photos yet, including my "One day, one forum" shot, but I'll post 'em up when I do...

Thanks Nigel.

I'm in the same position and will add a few shots to the thread a bit later.

Same here, thanks to all, Especially Mark, nice to have a wander around with others for a change.

Vicky Says sorry she was very quiet, suffering a Migraine and feeling generally under the weather. (So Not her normal Annoying self :D)

I'm glad you both enjoyed the stroll, although I'm sorry to hear that Vicky was feeling unwell. I hope the migraine has eased off - I know they can be very unpleasant.

[gus607]

Another enjoyable day with you all.

Just a few of mine !

On the waterfront.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c134/gus607/DSC_3622600x399.jpg

Old misery guts.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c134/gus607/DSC_3617copy600x399.jpg

A resident of the canal I wonder ?
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c134/gus607/DSC_3616600x399.jpg

Regards all, Mike & Sue.

[~Sam~]

Mike, I saw that crummy plastic croc - you did a great job with it and made it look FAR better than it did in 'real life'! Love your second shot as well - great capture...shame you didn't get Sue's old-Fosters-Drinking-More-Than-Miserable-Guts!!!:):D

It was great to see the pair of you again - and thank you for the local history lessons, love to hear what used to be and appreciated you sharing :)

[gus607]

Mike, I saw that crummy plastic croc - you did a great job with it and made it look FAR better than it did in 'real life'! Love your second shot as well - great capture...shame you didn't get Sue's old-Fosters-Drinking-More-Than-Miserable-Guts!!!:):D

It was great to see the pair of you again - and thank you for the local history lessons, love to hear what used to be and appreciated you sharing :)

Thanks for the kind comments Sam, you also did very well with your pictures as well.

I can feel a Trent Bridge to Wilford Village wander coming on, perhaps calling in the Ferry Boat for a pint or a bite to eat. ?

Re the local history lesson, I must be getting OLD !!!

[Landscape71]

Lovely images Mike.

Your first image posted; "On the waterfront" has strong contrast and the reflections add perfectly to its depth.

I missed the subjects of both of your other captures during the walk but given Sam's insightful description of the Crocodile - "that crummy plastic croc", you've definitely given it an air of authenticity! :D

[Landscape71]

There has been another contributor to the poll tonight and they have voted for a meeting yesterday. :shrug:

My fault for not setting an expiry date I suppose! ;)

The poll is closed!

[Landscape71]

A few of mine taken during the walk -

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/4945551341_099cc84ab4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41287122@N02/4945551341/)
The British Waterways Building.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/4946128048_2c000c1821.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41287122@N02/4946128048/)
A Canal Lock.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/4946122096_fedd6ee2fe.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41287122@N02/4946122096/)
Nottingham Castle.

[gus607]

Good stuff Mark, somehow I missed Nottm Castle.

[Landscape71]

Thanks Mike. :)

The Castle is one of those blink and you've missed it moments along the Canal; it only appears briefly between a couple of buildings on the Canal-side!