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How about getting a trip organised to Dartmoor Zoological Park ?
It is at Sparkwell near Plymouth.
http://www.dartmoorzoo.org/your-visit/welcome.html
I would attend if someone can arrange it:thumbs:
See if we can get 15 people and get £1 off admission;)
EOS7Pete
16-03-2011, 19:32
I would be interested, subject to times
I dont want to organize it but what day is best for people Saturday/Sunday?
Opening Hours
The zoo is open every day of the year, rain or shine, with the exception of Christmas Day.
Summer (April to November): 10am - 6pm
Winter (November to April): 10am - 4pm
Admissions
Type Single Group (min 15)
Adult £8.95 £7.95
Concession £7.95 £6.95
Child (5 to 15yrs)
£6.95 £5.95
Under 5's Free!
Free!
Chissers
16-03-2011, 19:53
Seeing I live up the road from Lee I suppose I should come along, I cycle past quite often..
either day for me
<I hear someone has to bring jaffa cakes to TP meets...
I can do that :p>
Midweek is far better for me - can pick up/drop off a few others in Exeter if needed.
littlemonster
18-03-2011, 18:44
Ooooh a meet that I could get to!
And reckon I would, weekday or weekend wouldn't matter to me. Quieter on weekdays though if people could make it then.
Depending on the date I would be interested.
Hi folksies
there's a couple (few) of us meeting up on Sunday at Trebarwith... more the merrier if ya wanna come along
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=3479918#post3479918
:)
Could be up for this depending on dates
been there before very nice place imo, nothing in the way regarding fencing for the tigers, jaguar (if he she wants to come out) cheetah, bears, deer to mention a few
All we need now is for someone to organize a few dates;)
littlemonster
19-03-2011, 23:14
Well as a starting point, I'm free any day for the forseeable future :D
How far in advance are these things usually organised?
Well as a slightly random point (I closed my eyes and pointed at a random part of april on my calendar) I propose on or between the weekends 9th/10th of april and 16th/17th of april.
Any help? :D
im ok for any of the above 4 dates:thumbs:
I'll look tomorrow and talk to the foks we meet up with. Plan for tomorrow is 12ish at the pub at Trebarwith - tho I'll prolly be there around 1ish.... if any of you can come.
It's so lovely there... only Peter and I have met before, Andrew and I have met... any others will all be in the same position. I'm a complete and total amateur (truly), Chris, a guy from Tavi is an amateur too... so, whatever level you are you'll fit in no probs. I learned heaps from meeting Andrew and Peter... and the added the bonus - they are both too two cool fellas :D
If anyone wants to come, PM me and we can swap mobiles. If not, hope to see a few of you there tomoz. :thumbs:
Nighty night folks, time to http://www.bestemoticon.com/smiley/dormir/zzz015.gif oh.... and charge me batteries - doh! <darn, wheres the charger> :naughty:
ooooooooooh... and I got JAFFA's!!!!!!!!
Cant make tomorrow as im busy, see if you can get peter, andrew and any others that turn up tomorrow to come to zoo meet :thumbs:
will be helpling my son move house one of those weekends 9/10 or 16/17 pretty sure it will be one of those weekends, so will let the majority pick the most suitable date and then if free will come along:thumbs:
Chissers
20-03-2011, 09:54
As long as there is a little notice I should be able to make any week end people want :)
littlemonster
20-03-2011, 11:21
I picked those dates pretty randomly :D Nobody else seemed to be choosing :p
Are most people available midweek or weekends? I know NOD said midweek is best for him, anyone else in on that or is he a minority?
I've also just noticed Grecian started this thread ages ago and it must've gone unnoticed! Will PM him in case he doesn't know the idea has been picked up!
Weekend better for me work during the week:thumbs:
Chissers
20-03-2011, 14:15
Weekends are better for me, work during the week.
littlemonster
20-03-2011, 17:52
Seems nod may be outvoted, will see if we get a report back from the cornish meet lot ^^ But seems a weekend will be best.
By the way to clarify I'm not intending to take over from whoever was organising it :D Anyone else is more than welcome to jump in!
In case it's relevant for anybody, the main carpark is at the bottom of a relatively steep hill, not a problem for most people, however if anybody is disabled (I think it's a blue badge needed at a guess) you can pay, then park up the top of the hill instead, outside the restaurant area. Not sure if OAPs can park up the top as well in case anybody is in that age group and feels it may be beneficial but an email or quick phonecall should find out :)
By the way to clarify I'm not intending to take over from whoever was organising it :D Anyone else is more than welcome to jump in!
Your doing a great job go ahead :thumbs:
littlemonster
20-03-2011, 23:24
Your doing a great job go ahead :thumbs:
Mmmm thanks.. I think :lol:
There are 2 more weekends in April if a lot of people are free on those instead? But how about for now we work on the 9th or 10th? I'd imagine the 2nd/3rd being under 2 weeks away is a tad quick for most people! :lol:
So next stage: Saturday or Sunday?
Thanks for the heads up Gemma.
Great to see this thread has at last taken off, a meet would be great i can do any Weekend with no probs but can also do mid week with notice.
I am happy to fall in with you guys when it comes to dates.
Seems nod may be outvoted, will see if we get a report back from the cornish meet lot ^^ But seems a weekend will be best.
Hey, I can probably make it at a weekend with a non-photographer in tow but midweek would be better - possibly fewer screaming brats running around???
littlemonster
21-03-2011, 12:55
Hey, I can probably make it at a weekend with a non-photographer in tow but midweek would be better - possibly fewer screaming brats running around???
It's a point, but it appears midweek doesn't suit some people due to work - not surprisingly. As there's currently 9 people interested, I feel the more who may be able to make it the better :) Seems everyone can make the weekends hopefully.
The 2 weeks after the 9th/10th are school holidays anyway, so unless it's pushed to late april/early may there'll be more kids even midweek - in fact the first weekend of school holidays may be quieter as holidays have only just begun, a lot of people won't be planning to go anywhere the first 2 days of the holidays.
Anyone have preferences for saturday vs sunday? Not sure how far some of you will not get home til late, perhaps before work on Monday won't be the best idea? But not sure if that's actually relevant to anyone!
Hey Folks
Put me down for any day from a Friday - Monday - weather dependent of course - I don't do pouring rain :D and health dependent<yep, have a blue badge if I need to use it).
I work (using that term loosely :P) from Tues-Thurs.
:)
littlemonster
21-03-2011, 13:12
Azure, if it's of use you can hire a scooter or £10/day (Plus £20 deposit) with a bit of notice - http://www.dartmoorzoo.org/your-visit/disabled-access.html
Don't know if it may be worth a look for you, but thought I'd link anyway.
But the disabled parking does cut out the huge hill and it's not tooo bad once you're up the top :) Fingers crossed for health! And weather lol.
Weather wise, the next 10 days (until 30th march) look clear, I mean if people could make the weekend of 2nd/3rd April we'd know (as much as pos) sooner if the weather will be better.
I'm completely new to organising things and I tend to organise for the next week at a time, so not sure how far in advance most people like notice :lol:
littlemonster
21-03-2011, 14:03
Ok been looking a bit, I know it's short notice BUT if people are free either 2nd or 3rd of April, most people won't plan to take kids to the zoo that weekend when the holidays are only a week away, so I'd guess it'd be quiet, plus it looks likely the weather will hold for then.
So if people can reply in the next day or 2 we'll know if that's reasonable or too soon :)
Thanks Gemma - I'm actually walking real well, and have been for a while, right now... even clambered up a cliff on Sunday but was pretty crook last night - changes on a daily basis and I tire verra quickly - so only ever really organise something a day in advance ;)
So, yep, I'm in - will only pull out if needs be! :) Looking forward to it. :thumbs: Will give Pete and Andrew a noodge and see if they can come too
<you're doing a good job organising girlie :clap:>
littlemonster
21-03-2011, 14:18
Will see you there then :D
Thanks, I have NO idea how people organise meets for 20+ people!
Chissers
21-03-2011, 16:20
Ok weekends for me unless I have notice to take time off work, my work is booked in advance so is difficult short notice.
I live local so will fit in either Saturday or Sunday i will go with the flow...
Either day for me Sat/Sun:thumbs: is there a was to search for members on the forum in the S/W so someone can PM them all? more people we get the cheaper the entrance is :-)
littlemonster
21-03-2011, 17:25
Not sure - will post a link in the Cornwall meet thread now it's over!
Will work on 2nd or 3rd of April for now then if that works for everyone :) The 9th or 10th now looks best, so the meet will be the 9th. Hopefully.
Times wise - the Zoo opens at 10AM and closes at 6PM from april, I'll aim to get there at 10AM and probably stay til at least knowing me, obviously I imagine not everyone can spend 8 hours at a zoo :lol: But if we all aim for 10-10:30 to get there?
Edit: Contacting people on the "Find a 'tog buddy'" thread.
Chaz Photos
21-03-2011, 18:35
Yes sounds good might bring a friend along as well.... weekends are good but so is week days....
Will work on 2nd or 3rd of April for now then if that works for everyone :)
Hmm i cant attend now on either the 2nd(its my birthday) or the 3rd(mothers day) but have a good time and i will tag along next time:thumbs:
littlemonster
21-03-2011, 20:25
Ahh never thought of mothers day! Was trying to work around RKC.
Beginning to feel this is hard! Wasn't set in stone was just a thought.
So I give up, the meet is on Saturday 9th April at 10AM. No changes unless 5+ people say they'd rather the Sunday. Turn up if you can. :D It gives an extra week for planning.
So sorry if that upsets anyone, I give up trying to find a perfect day :D
Ahh never thought of mothers day! Was trying to work around RKC.
Beginning to feel this is hard! Wasn't set in stone was just a thought.
So I give up, the meet is on Saturday 9th April at 10AM. No changes unless 5+ people say they'd rather the Sunday. Turn up if you can. :D It gives an extra week for planning.
So sorry if that upsets anyone, I give up trying to find a perfect day :D
Hi Gemma
thank you for considering me :love::D the best thing is ignore me :'( my son is definetly moving either 9/10 or the following weekend 16/17 I would not wish for the majority to alter plans to suit me, as and when date is confirmed by my son I will let you all know if i coming or not.
its hard enough to organise these things and the majority should rule :thumbs:
littlemonster
21-03-2011, 20:44
Hi Gemma
thank you for considering me :love::D the best thing is ignore me :'( my son is definetly moving either 9/10 or the following weekend 16/17 I would not wish for the majority to alter plans to suit me, as and when date is confirmed by my son I will let you all know if i coming or not.
Okies - get his mates to help if he's moving the 9th instead though ;) :lol: Fingers crossed he's moving the 16th/17th :)
lol the 9th is fine with me, RKC as Gemma says tell him to move the week after:thumbs:
redddraggon
21-03-2011, 21:22
I look forward to the pictures of this meet if it goes ahead :p
I can make 9th April- If anyone needs a lift from the Taunton area- I have a spare seat ( 2 seater sports car)
Les :thumbs:
Right, will run this by SWMBO and see if she wants to come along to look at the pretty furry things while I shoot them. If she does want to tag along, There will be one fewer seat available but that still leaves 2 spares (possibly 3 if they're all narrow hipped!). PM to provisionally book - 1st come, first served.
littlemonster
22-03-2011, 11:05
Sounds like this is coming together pretty well :D
Glad you can make it also Les and Nod :thumbs:
Les raised a good point in PM as to where exactly we're meeting - for now I'll say bottom car park, from google maps it looks like you pay after parking if not parking in disabled, so if there's 15 or more of us confirmed we definitely need to do it that way if we want £1 off each.
If come closer there's less of us it's less important whether we go as a group, so at that point I'll be going in at 10 on the dot and you'll find me playing with birds in the walk in enclosure :p (Am I joking?... not sure yet :D)
The zoo opens at 10 and I'll be aiming to get there for that time, I'd say it's not too early so if we all aim for about 10, that should do well? Thinking better for people to have plenty of time, can always leave early if you want to, but you cannot persuade zoos to stay open longer - trust me, I've tried!
Regarding lifts, I'm down near truro/st.austell and can offer lifts, but you'll need to be prepared that I may end up staying until the zoo closes. :D Although from the looks of it I'll be the only person going up to it!
littlemonster
22-03-2011, 15:00
In case anyone wants a look to see where it it, THIS LINK (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=&q=PL7+5DG&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Plymouth+PL7+5DG,+United+Kingdom&gl=uk&ll=50.407348,-3.995708&spn=0.00199,0.006539&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=50.407443,-3.995665&panoid=26ItKaUXd-jqhAqAx4D32Q&cbp=12,323.61,,0,5.07) takes you to the streetview of the entrance :D
In case anyone wants a look to see where it it, THIS LINK (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=&q=PL7+5DG&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Plymouth+PL7+5DG,+United+Kingdom&gl=uk&ll=50.407348,-3.995708&spn=0.00199,0.006539&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=50.407443,-3.995665&panoid=26ItKaUXd-jqhAqAx4D32Q&cbp=12,323.61,,0,5.07) takes you to the streetview of the entrance :D
:thumbs: can you get me a view of the tigers enclosure:lol:
:thumbs: can you get me a view of the tigers enclosure:lol:
:lol::lol::lol:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4943527534_50780383b2_z.jpg
littlemonster
22-03-2011, 17:59
LOL! I think the idea is you get the photos once their ;)
It used to be quite open compared to other zoos, lot better viewpoints, from reading it seems current owners have kept it that way :)
Will be good to see it all, last time I went was years ago, I know the animal welfare complaints were around 2001 and haven't been since about 2 months before they went public.
ETA: Nice photo RKC!
Sat 9th now written in my and HER diaries, so 2 big seats available from Exeter.
:lol::lol::lol:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4943527534_50780383b2_z.jpg
Nice Shot:thumbs:
LOL! I think the idea is you get the photos once their ;)
It used to be quite open compared to other zoos, lot better viewpoints, from reading it seems current owners have kept it that way :)
Will be good to see it all, last time I went was years ago, I know the animal welfare complaints were around 2001 and haven't been since about 2 months before they went public.
ETA: Nice photo RKC!
I went about 6 weeks ago the weather was:thumbsdown: and my pics were :thumbsdown: so bad not posted any on here:'( hopefully will learn how to take some pics from the people that go:clap:
littlemonster
22-03-2011, 22:09
I went about 6 weeks ago the weather was:thumbsdown: and my pics were :thumbsdown: so bad not posted any on here:'( hopefully will learn how to take some pics from the people that go:clap:
Oook ok!
Lesson 1: Get a Nikon..:exit:
Chissers
22-03-2011, 22:13
A mate from work went a couple of weeks ago his pics were not too bad.
I cycle past the zoo fairly often the car park is not to busy at the moment.
littlemonster
22-03-2011, 22:44
Ok the list so far:
1) littlemonster (+ friend joining later on)
2) Lee0204
3) Azure (health depending)
4) Chissers
5) Nod + SWMBO :D
6) Chaz photos (+friend?)
7) GRECIAN (as he said any weekend)
8) Lez325
9) EOS7Pete
10) Edbray (health/weather depending)
11) billybob99 (work depending)
So including non-togs, we're looking between 10 (I think!) and 15 people :) So far! I have sent PMs to a few other people in the SW as well who may come on less frequently.
Also, just realised I seem to be a minority with Nikon!!!
I'll go along dependant on both my health and the weather.
littlemonster
23-03-2011, 09:23
Greay edbray, have updated my list :thumbs:
Ok the list so far:
1) littlemonster
2) Lee0204
3) Azure (health depending)
4) Chissers
5) Nod + SWMBO :D
6) Chaz photos (+friend?)
7) GRECIAN (as he said any weekend)
8) Lez325
9) RKC (son depending)
10) EOS7Pete - Unconfirmed
11) Edbray (health/weather depending)
So including non-togs, we're looking between 8 (I think!) and 13 people :) So far! I have sent PMs to a few other people in the SW as well who may come on less frequently.
Also, just realised I seem to be a minority with Nikon!!!
Will send a PM to Andrew (he's N.Devon) and link the thread.
:thumbs:
billybob99
23-03-2011, 16:34
Hi all just been pm'd about this will have to say maybe work dependent or lack of !!
Andrew
littlemonster
24-03-2011, 08:52
Hi Andrew, will add you to my carefully crafted list :D
Hope you can make it :thumbs:
Hi Andrew, will add you to my carefully crafted list :D
Hope you can make it :thumbs:
How many so far??? and if anyone needs a lift from Taunton area, Somerset- I have a spare seat going :thumbs:
Les :D
littlemonster
25-03-2011, 14:38
How many so far??? and if anyone needs a lift from Taunton area, Somerset- I have a spare seat going :thumbs:
Les :D
Currently 14 (if eos7pete comfirms) - 12 togs + 2 people with togs. List in this post: http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=3523873&postcount=57
EOS7Pete
25-03-2011, 20:30
Currently 14 (if eos7pete comfirms) - 12 togs + 2 people with togs. List in this post: http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=3523873&postcount=57
Eos7Pete, has just confirmed ..... so that should make it 12 togs :D
Although, I may struggle as I may not have a big enough lens, but hey, tis a day out :D
littlemonster
25-03-2011, 20:45
Eos7Pete, has just confirmed ..... so that should make it 12 togs :D
Although, I may struggle as I may not have a big enough lens, but hey, tis a day out :D
Yay!
Will update my list.
Just looking @ your camera bag, 105mm isn't too bad I'm sure :thumbs:
Edit: Hope nobody minds, a friend of mine may come too! :)
Chissers
25-03-2011, 22:47
Gemma seems you are doing a good job arranging this meet,looking forward to meeting people with the same interests :thumbs:
EOS7Pete
25-03-2011, 23:20
Yay!
Will update my list.
Just looking @ your camera bag, 105mm isn't too bad I'm sure :thumbs:
Edit: Hope nobody minds, a friend of mine may come too! :)
Yeah, I might even put the 150mm Macro on to see what the results would be
Eos7Pete, has just confirmed ..... so that should make it 12 togs :D
Although, I may struggle as I may not have a big enough lens, but hey, tis a day out :D
I can lend you a 14mm lens for some close ups at the Tiger enclosure. :thumbs:
It might make for some interesting images for the rest of us. ;)
Yay!
Edit: Hope nobody minds, a friend of mine may come too! :)
The more people the cheaper it will be:thumbs:
a £1 towards your next bit of camera gear:lol:
littlemonster
26-03-2011, 10:55
Gemma seems you are doing a good job arranging this meet,looking forward to meeting people with the same interests :thumbs:
:lol: Thanks, I think I've been quite lucky at how many people are available for definite on the one date :D
I'd offer to lend you a lens Pete but I don't think any of my Nikon mount ones will be much use to you:lol:
Oh and my friend (not a photographer friend, just a animal loving friend) will almost certainly be there too :thumbs:
'tis looking good Gemma - think we got us a good meet going on :thumbs:
littlemonster
26-03-2011, 11:06
The more people the cheaper it will be:thumbs:
a £1 towards your next bit of camera gear:lol:
Yep, IF everyone on the list + the said friends make it, it will be the 15 people needed for £1 off entry!
In that case I need to ask everyone to try and arrive as close to 10AM as possible - we will go in at 10:30 at the latest, if everyone isn't there by then we'll just have to pay £1 extra each. You'll all live. :D
On logistics, I don't know how these things work for how much people usually stay together? Obviously some people will want to walk faster/slower, I personally may need a few more breaks (despite being 19 I have a back problem, relatively mild but if I put it out I'm screwed, so I may need to rest or do odd looking stretches), I know some other people have health problems, so I guess people may end up somewhat scattered. I take it nobody minds if we don't move as a swarm all day! If anybody has thoughts on this please say.
Lunch wise, I'll buy a sandwich or something once there, remember you'll probably want to either bring money or something to eat and drink with you. Probably obvious but I'd hate anybody to not think of it!
Thanks Azure, I am surprised how well this has come together :D
Hey Gemma
yep, you'll find people kinda go off in little groups or two's and three's and it all swaps around so there's no set format per se. Some will wish to spend longer at some of the enclosures... me, I'll be hanging out with the wolves for a while and I have a weak spot for cheetahs, otters and owls <who who knew> ;)
s'long as everyone's enjoying themselves, then no worries, it all takes care of itself :cool:
Here's a map for folk so they can get an idea of what's where and whatnot
http://www.dartmoorzoo.org/your-visit.html
littlemonster
26-03-2011, 11:18
Hey Gemma
yep, you'll find people kinda go off in little groups or two's and three's and it all swaps around so there's no set format per se. Some will wish to spend longer at some of the enclosures... me, I'll be hanging out with the wolves for a while and I have a weak spot for cheetahs and owls <who who knew> ;)
s'long as everyone's enjoying themselves, then no worries, it all takes care of itself :cool:
Here's a map for folk so they can get an idea of what's where and whatnot
http://www.dartmoorzoo.org/your-visit.html
The bolded bit is just bad :shake: :lol:
I'll spend a surprising amount of time at the petting zoo and the walk-in enclosures. :D
The bolded bit is just bad :shake: :lol:
be prepared (dib dib dib) - it get's worse - if I get tired I may have to do a bit of 'lion' around <oh deer deer> :p
catchya laterz Gemma :D
littlemonster
26-03-2011, 12:17
be prepared (dib dib dib) - it get's worse - if I get tired I may have to do a bit of 'lion' around <oh deer deer> :p
catchya laterz Gemma :D
Oh deer - noted :lol:
Just realised that my route down through town can easily take me past both main train stations, so can pick up from either st David's or Central if anyone's coming in from some distance.
:'(:'( sorry folks, son been up this afternoon and confirmed he is moving on the 9th, so i will not be able to attend, its a shame as i would have loved to gone back and the bonus to have met some of you :love:
i am sure you will all have a good time I think its a great place with lots and lots of photo oppurtunities
littlemonster
26-03-2011, 18:22
Awww that's a shame :( Sure his mates can't help? :lol:
Oh dear, sure we'll have another meet soonish (I'm thinking Paignton zoo in june...) you'll come to!
littlemonster
28-03-2011, 19:15
Ok updated list of people coming so far:
1) littlemonster
2) Lee0204
3) Azure
4) Chissers (+ wife + daughter?)
5) Nod
6) Nod's SWMBO
7) Chaz photos (+friend?)
8) GRECIAN
9) Lez325
10) EOS7Pete
11) Edbray
12) billybob99
Meaning we have 12 + Chaz's friend if coming. My friend now has something else to go to, so won't be there to begin with (but may come along later to say hello).
Chissers
29-03-2011, 19:19
My wife and daughter will probally be coming although they will wonder off when we get inside.
scottthehat
29-03-2011, 19:41
lovely zoo, shame i didnt see this earlier:bonk:.
would love to have come along and meet you all,
will have to keep my eyes on meets.
got this last time i went,
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/animals%20and%20stuff/sparkwell/cropped1024x768tiger.jpg
EOS7Pete
29-03-2011, 20:05
I can lend you a 14mm lens for some close ups at the Tiger enclosure. :thumbs:
It might make for some interesting images for the rest of us. ;)
Oh............. so I dont have to bring along any lunch then, as It would appear I am the lunch :D :D :D
lovely zoo, shame i didnt see this earlier:bonk:.
would love to have come along and meet you all,
will have to keep my eyes on meets.
got this last time i went,
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/animals%20and%20stuff/sparkwell/cropped1024x768tiger.jpg
Hey Scott - we're not going until the 9th so....... if you can join us, that would be good :) go on.... ya know you want to :thumbs:
awesome tigger btw !!!
Oh............. so I dont have to bring along any lunch then, as It would appear I am the lunch :D :D :D
wellllllllllllllllllll.... :nuts:
billybob99
29-03-2011, 20:25
I guess trying some tiger macro isn't a good idea then?
Oh............. so I dont have to bring along any lunch then, as It would appear I am the lunch :D :D :D
I guess trying some tiger macro isn't a good idea then?
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
i really wish i could make this day out
littlemonster
29-03-2011, 21:12
lovely zoo, shame i didnt see this earlier:bonk:.
would love to have come along and meet you all,
will have to keep my eyes on meets.
got this last time i went,
There's time, we're not going until the 9th and the list isn't final! :D
My wife and daughter will probally be coming although they will wonder off when we get inside.
Sounds good :D Daresay we'll all wander off at various points!
I MIGHT be able to come along if thats OK? Im not too active on the forums but throw my 2 pence in when i can so most of you probably havent seen me around. I only say might because i work around 80 hours a week so i might either be working or too knackered but ill keep you updated :) Im not too into wildlife togging but it would be nice to meet some peeps from TP.
Nice to to see that so many people are up for a meat (sorry, crap attempt at a joke RE Pete being the lunch .... ill get my coat :D), so if i cant make this one ill try for another in the future :)
Si
littlemonster
03-04-2011, 10:20
Yes that's fine chocky :) If you can pop along feel free, the more the merrier! :D
Anyone been there before and can report on what the on-site eatery/ies are like? Not that I'm a slave to my stomach but I do need to feed! Happy to go off site to a pub that does reasonable food or can always take a packed lunch of some sort.
BTW, still got spare seats if anyone needs picking up en route. Could manage most places on A38 corridor if needed but Exeter (between Pennsylvania and Alphington is easiest.
Not been there in .....:thinking: a long time. I guess if worst comes to worst, if there's a spare leg left over after feeding Pete to the lions, we could always bring a DIY BBQ. Not vegetarian, are you ;) <cheetahs have first dibs on leftovers tho! :nuts:>
I did go a month or so ago, they have got some sort of cafe part there but i didnt go in there so cant help you with what the food is like:D
littlemonster
03-04-2011, 12:55
If it's any help, this is the website info: http://dartmoorzoo.org/your-visit/jaguar-restaurant.html
Not sure if it'll be classed on on or off season, but I can email and find out?
But if nothing else there should be some sandwiches etc :)
billybob99
03-04-2011, 20:49
I will bring some lunch probably some fava beans and a nice chianti to have with my slow roasted pete lol
Went last year, we did not eat there but did the visit cafe, decided on just a coffee :suspect:;)
Have a great day all and the long forecast is good :thumbs:
Evening All! Looks like I have two young protegés in tow who are thinking of taking photography/media in 6th form college next year :) They'll more 'n likely go off on their own but may ask advice from some of the pro's ;) Very good kids and wishing to learn. :cool:
I will bring some lunch probably some fava beans and a nice chianti to have with my slow roasted pete lol
hhhhhhhhahaaahannibal... sffsfssssssssfssffsfffs <------- that was me making the sfffsffsffffssffffffffffs noise :D Best keep Pete close, ya know, just in case you're feeling peckish Andrew :thumbs:
EOS7Pete
03-04-2011, 22:26
Is this becoming a thread on how you lot wanna cook me up............. rare, medium, or well done?
I see I am going to have to watch my back :lol:
Thats it............ No bath for me this week, and we'll all see how much you really wanna tuck into my left overs from the lions :D .
Dayum - knew it wasn't gonna work - if you steeenk that bad, the lions will just chuck you back out - you'll then be the monkey's uncle! :razz:
littlemonster
03-04-2011, 23:04
Dayum - knew it wasn't gonna work - if you steeenk that bad, the lions will just chuck you back out - you'll then be the monkey's uncle! :razz:
Oh relax - sure we can find a hosepipe at the zoo to give him a quick wash first! :D
So including the list, Chaz's friend, chocky and the 2 potential college people we *may* have 16 people.
Not sure if it's worth trying to get everyone together for the £1 each saving or not, depends how close together people think we can arrive? :shrug: I'll cry if I have to wait too long to go in!! :nuts: Plus that'd mean people who are health dependant don't need to worry about trying to tell people if they're not up to it that morning :shrug:
Also, I know at things like rat meets people often do sticky labels or sth with the forum name (ie talkphotography) username and real name on or some such variation, is that done at photography meets?
Oh also, whilst weather changes quickly, for now here says sunny saturday. Pretty Linky (http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Plymouth-PL7) So fingers crossed!
I'm quite easy to recognise - I actually do look like my avatar (but will be wearing rather more in the way of clothes!) ans at 6'1" poke up out of most seas of heads. Happy to wear a label if needed.
Good point do we meet at a nominated place & Time???? or pile into the car park waving a DSLR at 10am????????
Les :D:D:D
Ps looking forward to Meeting fellow toggs
EOS7Pete
04-04-2011, 17:51
I'll be the one with the knife, folk, Salt and Pepper Pot........ not sure if the lions needs a napkin though?
billybob99
04-04-2011, 18:18
and i'll have a bottle of chianti under my arm :lol:
Chissers
04-04-2011, 21:54
Just been looking at the Sparkwell website and it looks like there is a photography group booked for the 9th of April so we may be taking pictures of other toggers...
littlemonster
04-04-2011, 23:16
Regarding meeting, original plan was meet in the carpark at approx 10AM - however, I'm sitll not entirely sure if that's the best approach in case not everyone will be so early..
RE: the photography group, it's a weekend and getting into nicer weather, there's going to be other people - not sure it matters if they happen to have cameras?
Car Park @ 10am then - I'll hang my Camera around my neck for easy ID lol
be there around 9.30am is my plan :thumbs: I'll pm my mobile number to anyone that wants it- easy then to gather the flock so to speak, Unless you want to do that Gemma???? In which case I'll withdraw that offer
Les :D
littlemonster
05-04-2011, 10:08
Hey, no that's cool - I haven't offered out my mobile number as my mobile is sort of.. dying. :( I'd not trust it to be well enough to organise people!
I'll be there before 10AM too, hoping we can go in as early as possible!!! Also if I have to wait past about 10:15 - 10:30 (depending on my patience on the day), I will abandon you all to go in :p
Ok, if anyone wants my mobile number for the meet- please PM me
I will be there around 9.30am ( Gold MGF sports car) - looking forward to meeting everyone :p
Les :thumbs:
We'll be getting there for 10 (or as close as possible) and will be in either a blue MX-5 or a silver Xsara Picasso. Once in and wandering, will have a D700 around my neck, dangling from a TP Optech strap.
I'll be parking at the top methinks in case I flag half way around!
Andrew and Pete have my mobile number - Les & Nod and anyone else, will PM it to you.
When you hear someone going "ooooooooooh click oooooooooh bless click OOOOOOOOOOOH LOVELY CLICK", has a Sony attached to her eye, a dodgy tripod, a backpack that weighs me down and limpsalot, that'll be me then :D
You won't miss us, the "little" girl protege I'm bringing along is 5ft10" !!!!
Me, I'm the 5'4" blonde'un :D
Looking forward to meeting y'all :)
billybob99
05-04-2011, 18:27
Me, I'm the 5'4" blonde'un :D
and slightly mad !!!
littlemonster
05-04-2011, 19:02
Right my friend is no longer attending a christening so I'll be picking her up, should be there around 9:45, 9:50.
I have a green old style megane, will be covered in dog hair (I seem to always be) and have a Nikon. I'm short and round :D
and slightly mad !!!
WHO? WHO ME?
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5063/5593628224_874bf8dfd3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5593628224/)
Who me? Who knew ;o) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5593628224/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
<ahem.... you talkin' to me?>
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5593631344_0f367efe65_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5593631344/)
Ahem! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5593631344/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
<gives a quick hairy-eyeball>
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5106/5593633250_b2daf24a4c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5593633250/)
Hairy Eyeball! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5593633250/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
<evil glint appears in eye - ahahahahhahaaaaaaaa!> :nuts:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/5593039393_4aeceaa6a3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5593039393/)
ahahahaha (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5593039393/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
surely not... no no... surely not :razz:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5593035989_ecfc7cd072_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5593035989/)
no really, don't believe a word of it! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5593035989/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
:cuckoo: see y'all soon! :p
littlemonster
05-04-2011, 22:32
*slightly terrified..* :lol:
heh heh... :D
am actually quite shy really - whoda thought it! :cool:
gonna be a laugh tho! laughter is the best medicine !
EOS7Pete
06-04-2011, 22:18
Again, another very fine set of pictures N. Hairy eyeball my favourite.
EOS7Pete
06-04-2011, 22:20
Another TP Member maybe joining me for Saturday. So there will be two peeps in my car. Hoping to arrive at 9.45 ish
littlemonster
06-04-2011, 22:27
My friend is definitely coming and will be picking her up enroute, hoping to arive around 9:45ish too.
If everyone can get there for that it'd be awesome :)
Ok updated list:
1) littlemonster
2) littlemonster's friend
3) Lee0204
4) Azure
5) Chissers (+ wife + daughter?)
5) Nod
6) Nod's SWMBO
7) Chaz photos (+friend?)
8) GRECIAN
9) Lez325
10) EOS7Pete
11) Mystery TP Member
11) Edbray
12) billybob99
13) chocky (?)
14) Azure protoge #1
15) Azure protoge #2
So looking at a good little group :)
Weather for Saturday still looks promising, so if anyone knows how please do some sort of dance/prayer/sacrifice to keep it that way :D
I'll be parking at the top methinks in case I flag half way around!
Andrew and Pete have my mobile number - Les & Nod and anyone else, will PM it to you.
When you hear someone going "ooooooooooh click oooooooooh bless click OOOOOOOOOOOH LOVELY CLICK", has a Sony attached to her eye, a dodgy tripod, a backpack that weighs me down and limpsalot, that'll be me then :D
You won't miss us, the "little" girl protege I'm bringing along is 5ft10" !!!!
Me, I'm the 5'4" blonde'un :D
Looking forward to meeting y'all :)
are there 2 car parks then??- This could get confusing
can someone PM me there mobile number so I dont go to the wrong car park please :thinking:
Thanks
Les :wave:
billybob99
07-04-2011, 06:27
There's only one main car park but there's another at the top of the drive for blue badge holders
littlemonster
07-04-2011, 11:24
This is a google maps link to the streetview of the entrance: Clicky (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=dartmoor+zoo&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=dartmoor+zoo&cid=0,0,16686647309081107693&sqi=2&ll=50.407533,-3.995612&spn=0.003802,0.013078&t=h&z=17&layer=c&cbll=50.407443,-3.995665&panoid=26ItKaUXd-jqhAqAx4D32Q&cbp=12,323.99,,0,7.31)
The car park on the left is the main car park, this is where we'll meet (including Azure if there before 10am), the disabled car park is then up that hill past the building (the ticket booth). For the disabled parking you pay on the way up.
Hello Zoolovlies
Right - phoned the peeps up at Sparkwell and told them TP was descending upon them on Saturday
this is the eatery place for any of those who need fodder during the day
http://www.dartmoorzoo.org/your-visit/jaguar-restaurant.html
which can seat 200 iff'n ya wanna have a sit down for lunch
I'm gonna be parking at the top BUT the wee gal I spoke to says she'll let the chap on the gate know my name and that we're part of a group so we all should (if everyone shows) get the reduced admission fee. Will PM my name and number to those mentioned above - I was gonna bring some stickers... but forgot to get them (my bad) so not sure what y'all will want to do about that...
admission fees
http://www.dartmoorzoo.org/your-visit/hours-a-admission.html
looks as tho the weather is gonna be quite pleasant - not too hot, not too chilly - prolly good that it won't be hot like today (isn't it just gorgeous outside) as I'd be even more flaky than usual in this warmth ;) (no comments from the peanut gallery, puhleaze!)
weather details
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/sw/plymouth_forecast_weather.html
anyhoo - really looking forward to seeing y'all and I'll see you at the top of the hill.
Pete has very kindly offered to carry my backpack around the whole way so please ensure that it doesn't end up in the lion's enclosure when he's thrown.
ahahahaha - OK, so Pete didn't really offer to do that ...:naughty: ho ho ho... but I bet he's panicking a bit now - his backpack weighs more than mine.
Andrew - will bring wine glasses for the chianti ;) - will have my big lens (300mm) with me if you wanna borrow that at any time - not sure if you have one, just give me a nod .... no no no... not that Nod.... :cool:
I have a spare tripod with a cacky leg too if anyone wishes to use one and doesn't have one, but it doesn't have the doohickie thing that you attach the camera with (ya know, the thing with the small screw in it)
map again if anyone wants a quick looksee
http://www.dartmoorzoo.org/your-visit/whats-here.html
okeydokey - see ya there at 10am - will catchy'all later! :thumbs:
school's out now for me, yay, off to make a cuppa :p
littlemonster
07-04-2011, 15:09
I'm hoping we'll all be there by 10am so that should make group admission prices easier - Please please do try to be there on time! Anyone who isn't will be thrown to the bears or tigers (depending which has the lower wall for me to throw you over..) :p I don't want to have to be waiting long after opening to go in.
Azure, I imagine if you're there before 10AM you'll have to wait with the rest of us in the main car park and drive up when it opens?
I may be able to do lots of little labels with TalkPhotography written on, will have to see how much paper Dad's labelmaker has in it, if people would like?
Anyone may also have my mobile number, I seem to have got it to stop misbehaving - although please don't rely on me for directions, I will simply get you more lost :D
Now have to decide whether to just take my 80-200 or also take my 18-105 and my 70mm macro.. hmmm!
We're going to do our best to get there for 10 anyway, good luck to anyone who tries to pick me up to throw me to the animals - it'll be hard enough for you even if I don't struggle!
you will all have a great time.....even without me :'(;) have great time and the important bit some good banter....look forward to seeing the piccys :thumbs:
EOS7Pete
07-04-2011, 17:24
Please please do try to be there on time! Anyone who isn't will be thrown to the bears or tigers (depending which has the lower wall for me to throw you over..)
Bloody hell !!! So if I am a tad late, not only do I get fed to the Lions, but I have the pleasure of the Tigers, and Beers as well......
Rather reduces the chances of me getting home :cuckoo:
and Beers as well......
ohhhhhhhh, you're buying the beers Pete!! :p <mines a hot choc please... marshmallows and cream too... thankeeee muchly> ;)
ok, so, 2 down.... my little protégés can't come... :(
so... do we have a final head count (health permitting)
1) littlemonster
2) littlemonster's friend
3) Lee0204
4) Azure
5) Chissers (+ wife + daughter?)
5) Nod
6) Nod's SWMBO
7) Chaz photos (+friend?)
8) GRECIAN
9) Lez325
10) EOS7Pete
11) Whiters
11) Edbray
12) billybob99
13) ???Chocky???
you will all have a great time.....even without me :'(;) have great time and the important bit some good banter....look forward to seeing the piccys :thumbs:
there'll be a next time Bob - we're always oot and aboot so if ya wanna do a trip somewheres, just let us know :)
EOS7Pete
07-04-2011, 17:48
beers, bears, ...... another typo....... just think, by Saturday lunch time the fingers will be gone, so wont be able to type anything
Chissers
07-04-2011, 19:33
Not sure if my wife and daughter can make it now, I will be there though I should be there before 10.00AM bottom car park..
littlemonster
08-04-2011, 00:46
Looks like the magic 15 isn't likely, so maybe we'll just have to wing it a bit :D
I won't throw people to the bears really - would put my back out! :p
Heres hoping we have a cracking day, not to mention some great Photography too- what lens is suitable for Pete being thrown to the Bears then??????
Im thinking telephoto !!!!
Les :thumbs:
Looks more and more like I won't be able to make it, my daughter is I'll and I will have to look after the grandchildren.
littlemonster
08-04-2011, 08:58
Ahhh sorry to hear about your daughter Ed :( Hope she's better soon!
Howdy doody folks
Looks like the magic 15 isn't likely, so maybe we'll just have to wing it a bit :D
My friend (Mom of protegé 1) and protegé 1 are coming, but not til lunchtime prolly - reckon we can wing it ;)
Not sure if my wife and daughter can make it now, I will be there though I should be there before 10.00AM bottom car park..
looking forward to seeing you there and mebbe wife and daughter too if they can make it :)
Heres hoping we have a cracking day, not to mention some great Photography too- what lens is suitable for Pete being thrown to the Bears then??????
Im thinking telephoto !!!!
Les :thumbs:
Good job I got a wide angle too - will be able to catch shots of him running too as they'll play with him first :D
Looks more and more like I won't be able to make it, my daughter is I'll and I will have to look after the grandchildren.
Oh Edward, so sorry daughter is poorly and hope she recovers quickly from whatever is ailing her. Enjoy the grandkidlets tho and no worries, will keep you in the loop for any other meets going on. You take good care too :)
Gemma - see ya in the morning :wave:
'aint the weather just divine... think it's gonna be a little cloudier tomorrow, prolly a good thing tho - it's warm out there :thumbs:
Seeing as I've already spoken to Pete to confirm that I'm coming to the zoo tomorrow (after initially thinking I wouldn't be able to make it) I thought I'd better actually contribute to this thread to confirm it here too! I haven't been to a zoo for years so looking forward to it and also to seeing the lovely people who were at Trebarwith a few weeks back and a few more besides :)
billybob99
08-04-2011, 18:10
Hi all
I'll be the one with sunburn!! Joys of having time on your hands, might have a go with the 300mm longest I've got is 210mm
See you all tommorow
Andrew
Ps my mobile number is different for those who've got it I'll pm the new one not sure what it is
littlemonster
08-04-2011, 21:35
Ok Whitey, see you there!
And you Andrew :)
Right I'm off for an early bed time, night all! See you tomorrow!
I up-sorted and ready to leave :D only a 2 hr drive :eek:
Weathers looking good - I'm looking forward to meeting all the guys from the good ship Talk Photography :thumbs:
Les :wave:
up and early too Les - waiting for my pain killers to kick in before I set off - cya soon buddie :)
Seeing as I've already spoken to Pete to confirm that I'm coming to the zoo tomorrow (after initially thinking I wouldn't be able to make it) I thought I'd better actually contribute to this thread to confirm it here too! I haven't been to a zoo for years so looking forward to it and also to seeing the lovely people who were at Trebarwith a few weeks back and a few more besides :)
yay - looking forward to seeing you sweetheart - laterz x
Hi all
I'll be the one with sunburn!! Joys of having time on your hands, might have a go with the 300mm longest I've got is 210mm
See you all tommorow
Andrew
Ps my mobile number is different for those who've got it I'll pm the new one not sure what it is
lallalalallllllllllla to the red nose.... Rudolf a? :D
Just returned home from a truly brilliant day- nice to have put faces to names - I liked everyone there what a great bunch and so helpful to a newbie like me :clap: I can't wait for the next one
Look forward to seeing the BIG CAT images in due course :lol: less the wire
A special thank you to Gemma who arranged the day :clap::clap:
regards all
Les :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:
Well, as they say; plans often go a little wrong! We left home a bit later than planned so got to Sparkwell at 10:30 rather than 10 sharp. After telling the young man at the till we were with the TP group, we were charged the group rate (hope everyone else got that too.) and wandered up the path to the café for a coffee and a pee. Went for a wander having done the liquid transfers and spotted a large group of photographers (? Photographers on Safari) some of who were dressed for stalking rather than snapping caged animals.
Most of the cats were being cattish (lying in the sun and not doing a lot) but I managed to catch a few shots as they lazed in the open (apart from the lynxes who both stayed under their platforms in deep shade.) and in the case of Sovereign (the Jaguar) prowled at the far end of his enclosure. I had decided to leave the 150-500 at home rather than carry it all day in case I wanted detail eyelash shots but (as Sod's law dictates), I would have used it a lot had i had it with me. It was good to see the tigers and Jaguar over a moat rather than through wire or glass (oh, and the Cheetah who was lazing on top of his/her hillock) although the lions were behind wire and the steps up to the viewing platform had been removed to prevent access. Using the 70-300 VR meant I couldn't open up far enough to throw the wire completely out of DoF but I did what I could.
Lunchtime! In the restaurant were 2 groups of photographers - the PoS lot and another table who were probably the TP group - having forgotten to check people's avatars etc to see wht they looked like, I wasn';t sure enough to approach and introduce myself and I had also forgotten to take the mobile number I had for one of the group. Sorry if I seemed antisocial - it's more asociability than anti! Despite it turning out to be more of a solo effort for us than a group one, we both had a great day looking at the captives and snapping a few and may well go down again for a return visit.
Will post a couple of snaps once I've sorted and FlickRed them.
Well, as they say; plans often go a little wrong! We left home a bit later than planned so got to Sparkwell at 10:30 rather than 10 sharp. After telling the young man at the till we were with the TP group, we were charged the group rate (hope everyone else got that too.) and wandered up the path to the café for a coffee and a pee. Went for a wander having done the liquid transfers and spotted a large group of photographers (? Photographers on Safari) some of who were dressed for stalking rather than snapping caged animals.
Most of the cats were being cattish (lying in the sun and not doing a lot) but I managed to catch a few shots as they lazed in the open (apart from the lynxes who both stayed under their platforms in deep shade.) and in the case of Sovereign (the Jaguar) prowled at the far end of his enclosure. I had decided to leave the 150-500 at home rather than carry it all day in case I wanted detail eyelash shots but (as Sod's law dictates), I would have used it a lot had i had it with me. It was good to see the tigers and Jaguar over a moat rather than through wire or glass (oh, and the Cheetah who was lazing on top of his/her hillock) although the lions were behind wire and the steps up to the viewing platform had been removed to prevent access. Using the 70-300 VR meant I couldn't open up far enough to throw the wire completely out of DoF but I did what I could.
Lunchtime! In the restaurant were 2 groups of photographers - the PoS lot and another table who were probably the TP group - having forgotten to check people's avatars etc to see wht they looked like, I wasn';t sure enough to approach and introduce myself and I had also forgotten to take the mobile number I had for one of the group. Sorry if I seemed antisocial - it's more asociability than anti! Despite it turning out to be more of a solo effort for us than a group one, we both had a great day looking at the captives and snapping a few and may well go down again for a return visit.
Will post a couple of snaps once I've sorted and FlickRed them.
sorry we missed you :thumbsdown: glad you had a good day though:thumbs:
And nice to meet the rest of you
Thanks to Pete/Ross for helpful tips :-)
billybob99
09-04-2011, 17:44
Thanks to gemma for organising this and a really good day, sorry you missed us nod and I look forward to seeing some pics just having a beer and I shall have a look through mine, Les if you want to do any macro stuff let me know
EOS7Pete
09-04-2011, 17:51
Well, as they say; plans often go a little wrong! We left home a bit later than planned so got to Sparkwell at 10:30 rather than 10 sharp. After telling the young man at the till we were with the TP group, we were charged the group rate (hope everyone else got that too.) and wandered up the path to the café for a coffee and a pee. Went for a wander having done the liquid transfers and spotted a large group of photographers (? Photographers on Safari) some of who were dressed for stalking rather than snapping caged animals.
Most of the cats were being cattish (lying in the sun and not doing a lot) but I managed to catch a few shots as they lazed in the open (apart from the lynxes who both stayed under their platforms in deep shade.) and in the case of Sovereign (the Jaguar) prowled at the far end of his enclosure. I had decided to leave the 150-500 at home rather than carry it all day in case I wanted detail eyelash shots but (as Sod's law dictates), I would have used it a lot had i had it with me. It was good to see the tigers and Jaguar over a moat rather than through wire or glass (oh, and the Cheetah who was lazing on top of his/her hillock) although the lions were behind wire and the steps up to the viewing platform had been removed to prevent access. Using the 70-300 VR meant I couldn't open up far enough to throw the wire completely out of DoF but I did what I could.
Lunchtime! In the restaurant were 2 groups of photographers - the PoS lot and another table who were probably the TP group - having forgotten to check people's avatars etc to see wht they looked like, I wasn';t sure enough to approach and introduce myself and I had also forgotten to take the mobile number I had for one of the group. Sorry if I seemed antisocial - it's more asociability than anti! Despite it turning out to be more of a solo effort for us than a group one, we both had a great day looking at the captives and snapping a few and may well go down again for a return visit.
Will post a couple of snaps once I've sorted and FlickRed them.
You plonker !! :D :D You should have come over, it would have been nice to have meet you guys. Maybe next time
Still, I hope you had a good day, and we look forward to seeing some of your pics
I had a fab day, and thanks to all that organised, and turned up
Peter
I was carefully scanning for any signs of TPism - a strap, fleece or similar but mine was the only one I saw. OK, had we got there at the correct time rather than 30 minutes late, we would have met everyone and put names to faces (or faces to names...) but my memory is so crap that I would have forgotten them all by the first coffee anyway.
I'm sure there'll be another local meet and I'll try even harder to get there on time.
Hello Lovelies :)
Had a fab time today - so very glad to have met up with y'all and to get to know ya's in person. Y'all are great and do hope we can meet up again soon - a falconry get together might be a plan a? :D
Was quite glad we didn't feed Pete to the lions - it would have given the "professional" <ahem...cough cough...say no more :p> toggers far too many good shots whilst us TPers were 'outside the wire' (ho ho!)
Hey Nod - so sorry we didn't see you - tho I did ask two couples if they were Mr&MrsNod - and got some rather strange looks! Nah, we weren't the ones in the camouflage gear >rolls eyes, ahem, we are at a wildlife park folksies< - we were the ones laughing a little too much. Hopefully next time we'll get to see you :cool: but verra pleased you had a good time too.
Thanks all for a lovely time and especially thanks for those who were pulling me up and being patient with me. Gonna put feet up for a fair while now and don't think I'm gonna be moving for a bit, mores the pity. Ha - Pete. you'd laugh right now - I am totally pathetic even trying to hobble!
Will put some pics up when I can get a decent laptop to process on.
Cheers folks :wave:
<oh, must remember to change aperture when on shooting on shutter - oops! :shake: :p>
<ha - Andrew, musta gone back the way you came... OMLawd - I'm used to teeny roads but ... but... but... my sat nav was taking the **** I reckon :bat: Enjoy your beer mate >
OH OH - finally, thanku Gemma for organising - you're a star and it was so nice to see the joy on your face as we were wandering around - hope you had a good journey back home young lady!
best photo of the day was the very first... on smile shutter <oh yes it does Les ahahahahha> - Ross, you smile was brill - will PM you your pics! and the shot of the boys (Lee, Kev and Pete> all looking through their lenses - love it!
ok ok ok I'm gone! ;)
edit: not quite gone... Edward, hope daughter is feeling much better.... and next time, you, Bob and Scott can join us too..........ok, gone now
Chissers
09-04-2011, 19:23
Thanks to Gemma for arranging this one, and it was very nice to meet every one today. Sorry we missed Mr and Mrs Nod.
Even if some of my shots wer`nt as good as i would have liked I feel we learnt a bit more about our cameras thanks to those who were patient enough to help..;)
billybob99
09-04-2011, 20:11
Well i'll be brave and stick up a couple
sovereign the jaguar aka pussy cat who needs to pay £130
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5604109884_90c2c2dd26_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashreigney/5604109884/)
sovereign (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashreigney/5604109884/) by Andrew Barrett UK (http://www.flickr.com/people/ashreigney/), on Flickr
One of the birds
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5265/5603527251_372161b3a7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashreigney/5603527251/)
Eagle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashreigney/5603527251/) by Andrew Barrett UK (http://www.flickr.com/people/ashreigney/), on Flickr
littlemonster
09-04-2011, 20:13
Glad everyone had a good time - sorry we missed you Nod!
Had a great day - got home about half 7, as I didn't leave the zoo until half 5 so by the time I dropped Nicky off..
Unlike most (or all?) of you who left at 3, you strange people :p
You missed creature encounter things, the meerkats being fed and I got some half decent ones (hopefully!) of the cheetah! :D Also got a couple of (hopefully) half decent ones of the bears and 1 of the red fox.
Lovely photos Andrew - and smart getting the Jaguar photo up first, you'll be the only one not looking like a copycat!
Edit: Oh also, did anyone get pictures of me? As I have pictures of all of you ready just in case.
I took 999 photos (yes really, should've taken 1 more maybe!) Oh no just realised my camera sorts any after 999 into another folder, so I took 1034. Oops. 20 deleted as severely under/over exposed (mostly test shots to check what settings I needed). A lot are of meetkats though and I've not looked through for sharpness/focus etc yet.
Les: Every shot of you I took today you look confused in :D
EOS7Pete
09-04-2011, 21:54
Well, here are one or two of mine from the day.
Had a really good time, but the headache, and the knowledge the grandson was coming over, prompted my early departure.
HOPEFULLY !!! we can all do another meet sometime.
Here goes...... do not be to critical, this type of thing is outside my comfort zone
Pete
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/1stNewBeetle/DM1.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/1stNewBeetle/dm2.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/1stNewBeetle/dm3.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/1stNewBeetle/dm4.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/1stNewBeetle/dm5.jpg
littlemonster
09-04-2011, 22:52
Love the photos Pete - didn't know you had a headache :( Oh dear.
My couple, one of the otter eating (apparently a newt it'd caught, not food they intended to feed it!):
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5225/5604492480_eeda21c9e2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5604492480/)
Asian Short-clawed Otter (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5604492480/) by Gemma_littlemonster (http://www.flickr.com/people/gemmawood_photography/)
And this was taken on the way back to the car, squirrely was quite obliging, got 6 nice shots of him, love the pose in this! (It was taken inside zoo grounds so it counts!):
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5108/5603868693_20eedfdb43_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5603868693/)
Grey Squirrel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5603868693/) by Gemma_littlemonster (http://www.flickr.com/people/gemmawood_photography/)
lovin' the shots - keep 'em coming please chaps and chapettes
a few from me 'til I can do some proper processing (not too sure really what these look like as the laptop screen I'm borrowing is pants Who knows - nemmind --------------------->
Rocky Racoon :cool:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/5604571058_73d5f05e72_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5604571058/)
DSC07032a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5604571058/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
Handsome Fella
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5604572704_52089fa645_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5604572704/)
DSC04363 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5604572704/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
Dopey
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5066/5604574638_d97b057658_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5604574638/)
DSC04498 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5604574638/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
Precious
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5029/5604573634_bdf9342290_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5604573634/)
DSC04454 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5604573634/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
Bert - well, I didnee know his name but he looks like to Bert
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5303/5603991821_23b0436591_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5603991821/)
DSC07317 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5603991821/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
gotta zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz... oh so tired.
<yep sorry Gemma, flagged badly and should really have left an hours earlier cause did to much - plus my poor dawgs would be crossing their legs! <Mama, home, pee pee quick, 8 legs run out door, aaaaaaaaaaaaaah and ahhhhhhhhhh, phew>
nitey nite folksies
Les - looking forward to seeing your otter ones, know you were pleased about them.
Grand shots Andrew :thumbs: Pete :thumbs: and Gemma :thumbs:- thank y'all again
:wave:
Chissers
10-04-2011, 00:04
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5604009737_4f2a400788.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60872225@N04/5604009737/)
Bird (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60872225@N04/5604009737/) by Chissy08 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60872225@N04/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5604017079_93e399515f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60872225@N04/5604017079/)
Otter (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60872225@N04/5604017079/) by Chissy08 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60872225@N04/), on Flickr
I cant believe no one has mentioned my battery fiasco..;)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/5604041125_4c86c0f117_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604041125/)
Sign (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604041125/) by -=Finepix=- (http://www.flickr.com/people/58804687@N04/), on Flickr
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/5604624442_f20d7b414f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604624442/)
Meerkat (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604624442/) by -=Finepix=- (http://www.flickr.com/people/58804687@N04/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5223/5604620530_2fcabcd6d8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604620530/)
Tiger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604620530/) by -=Finepix=- (http://www.flickr.com/people/58804687@N04/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5604037503_b030a0b283_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604037503/)
Lion (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604037503/) by -=Finepix=- (http://www.flickr.com/people/58804687@N04/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5225/5604615196_682c4a228a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604615196/)
Jaguar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604615196/) by -=Finepix=- (http://www.flickr.com/people/58804687@N04/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5604031769_b7d7b3646d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604031769/)
Lynx (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604031769/) by -=Finepix=- (http://www.flickr.com/people/58804687@N04/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5067/5604623094_35a03b264b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604623094/)
Falcon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604623094/) by -=Finepix=- (http://www.flickr.com/people/58804687@N04/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5069/5604618894_66617fc327_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604618894/)
Grave Stone (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58804687@N04/5604618894/) by -=Finepix=- (http://www.flickr.com/people/58804687@N04/), on Flickr
I cant believe no one has mentioned my battery fiasco..;)
:razz:^^^^^MUPPET^^^^^:razz:
Above muppet ran out of battery power after 2 hours/about 50 images:cuckoo:
EOS7Pete
10-04-2011, 03:40
It's 4.30 am and my grandson is wide awake, so I thought I would check
Out the thread. Great pics everyone. Well done all. Gotta dash have a baby finger up my nose
billybob99
10-04-2011, 06:12
Looks like we all got some great shots well done all
Heres a few from the Sony ( No smile detection Im afraid)
1. The "Other" Toggers - Just look at that lens, were we on an African Safari??????
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x58/Lez325/EXIF%20Images%20800%20x%20600/129ToggerEXIF.jpg
2. Tiger in Dual tone- background was too intrusive in colour)
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x58/Lez325/EXIF%20Images%20800%20x%20600/Tiger1EXIF.jpg
3. Beautiful Otter
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x58/Lez325/EXIF%20Images%20800%20x%20600/Otter1EXIF.jpg
4. Lioness through the Wire
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x58/Lez325/EXIF%20Images%20800%20x%20600/Lioness1EXIF.jpg
5. 6 That Stunning Raptor
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x58/Lez325/EXIF%20Images%20800%20x%20600/Hawk2EXIF.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x58/Lez325/EXIF%20Images%20800%20x%20600/Hawk1EXIF.jpg
A Huge thank you to Lee - Ross and Pete for answering all my questions on Exposure - shutter speeds - lighting- etc etc Being a newbie they helped me out big time, cheers Guys
without whom these would have been a lot worse than they are - lol
Thank you Guys :clap::clap:
Les :D
Ps Maybe we can book a Raptor Day for the next outing???
billybob99
10-04-2011, 06:52
Great close up of the bird Les
here's someone looking for lunch anyone seen Peter !!!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5604903763_d12082a327_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashreigney/5604903763/)
Jaguar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashreigney/5604903763/) by Andrew Barrett UK (http://www.flickr.com/people/ashreigney/), on Flickr
And finally one for fun
Lee doing some Macro shots of Naomi's Hair- While she adjusts her "Smile Detection" Pete is just wondering why the hell he's lugging a sodding great Tripod around!
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x58/Lez325/EXIF%20Images%20800%20x%20600/Thegroup.jpg
and a couple for Pete
He's been spotted
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x58/Lez325/EXIF%20Images%20800%20x%20600/Scary1EXIF.jpg
Can almost taste Mmmmmmm
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x58/Lez325/EXIF%20Images%20800%20x%20600/PetersNemisisEXIF.jpg
Les :lol::lol::lol:
billybob99
10-04-2011, 07:59
king of the jungle quite pleased as this was through the wire
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5605485294_a258b7b288_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashreigney/5605485294/)
King of the jungle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashreigney/5605485294/) by Andrew Barrett UK (http://www.flickr.com/people/ashreigney/), on Flickr
Great photos everyone, although I suspect that all of Lee's are actually photos of posters ;-)
I had a great day yesterday, nice to meet some new people and also to catch up again to those who were at Trebarwith. Thanks to Gemma for organising and Pete for the lift. I will post up some photos later on today when I get a moment.
Could Kev or Lee please let me know when that motorbike 'big race' is?
Glad all that went had a great day and hope to go to the next meet.
Great photos everyone, although I suspect that all of Lee's are actually photos of posters ;-)
Could Kev or Lee please let me know when that motorbike 'big race' is?
:lol:all my pics are proper pics NOT posters:thumbs::lol:
Its not exactly a race but here is the link
http://www.mega-ride.co.uk/
They are also looking for photographers(free website advertising):thumbs:
http://www.mega-ride.co.uk/photographers.html
:lol:all my pics are proper pics NOT posters:thumbs::lol:
hahahaha, laughing - your poster one was better 'n my poster one :p
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh... so good to see the pics - keep 'em coming iff'n ya can - I'm becoming oh so geeky :geek: by looking at what your exifs are to see where I was going wrong :thumbs:
<delete delete delete delete dammit delete>
I'm gonna have to go back and try again :D
Chissers
10-04-2011, 11:36
Looks like the Mega ride could be worth a meet for those interested in that sort of Photography..
Sounds and looks like you all had a nice time :thumbs::thumbs:
Just finished moving my son :thumbs:
:lol:all my pics are proper pics NOT posters:thumbs::lol:
Its not exactly a race but here is the link
http://www.mega-ride.co.uk/
They are also looking for photographers(free website advertising):thumbs:
http://www.mega-ride.co.uk/photographers.html
Looks Good Lee- I'll be up for that
Les :thumbs:
Ps you have e mail
Excellent charity event. My friend, who came yesterday tho I'm not sure everyone of you met her, with the not-so-little two proteges - used the Jeremiah's Journey charity (the charity that the mega-ride donated to last year) for her son when hubby died tragically 3 years ago - they were fantastic - wonderful folk, great charity.
Sounds and looks like you all had a nice time :thumbs::thumbs:
Just finished moving my son :thumbs:
We did thankee Bob - and well done you for helping son, hope he settles in quickly to his new place :thumbs:
littlemonster
10-04-2011, 13:00
A few more from me..
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5181/5605537889_6435372a94_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5605537889/)
Meerkat (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5605537889/) by Gemma_littlemonster (http://www.flickr.com/people/gemmawood_photography/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5605535583_0ee51004ae_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5605535583/)
Coati (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5605535583/) by Gemma_littlemonster (http://www.flickr.com/people/gemmawood_photography/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/5605534357_44f8a59da5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5605534357/)
A wild Les in his natural habitat (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5605534357/) by Gemma_littlemonster (http://www.flickr.com/people/gemmawood_photography/), on Flickr
And do I look confused :bang::bang::bang:
Les :lol::lol:
Chissers
10-04-2011, 13:13
1
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5605590349_a703374d9c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60872225@N04/5605590349/)
Tiger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60872225@N04/5605590349/) by Chissy08 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60872225@N04/), on Flickr
2
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5145/5605479823_8ee4bfd461.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60872225@N04/5605479823/)
Jaguar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60872225@N04/5605479823/) by Chissy08 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60872225@N04/), on Flickr
PS I have just bought two more batteries..
littlemonster
10-04-2011, 13:28
And do I look confused :bang::bang::bang:
Les :lol::lol:
:lol:
I've only found 1 picture of you where you DON'T have a confused expression. :D
Pete's turn next..
Just a few to prove I was really there!
Sovereign at the far end of his enclosure.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5606235832_649743ab6f_z.jpg
Hidey Lynx!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5606235472_62299a44c7_z.jpg
Emerging Lynx.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/5605652219_a0d9cc97a4_z.jpg
Cheetah foots
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5605651927_358dd8236f_z.jpg
Tigers.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5605651823_4660e82c2c_z.jpg
Just Lion down for a bit...
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5606234806_601522dff6_z.jpg
Jimmy_Lemon
10-04-2011, 14:11
*******FREE CAKE*******
...to anyone that posts up a picture of Littlemonster!
*The cake is a lie
littlemonster
10-04-2011, 14:17
Azure, please remember your request to me and note I have half a dozen of you. :p
EOS7Pete
10-04-2011, 14:36
Ooooo FREE CAKE, !!! Hmmmm tempting
redddraggon
10-04-2011, 15:16
We demand photos dammit.
billybob99
10-04-2011, 18:36
one more
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5308/5607147802_2c3a7609c2_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashreigney/5607147802/)
Bird of Prey (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashreigney/5607147802/) by Andrew Barrett UK (http://www.flickr.com/people/ashreigney/), on Flickr
EOS7Pete
10-04-2011, 18:50
luck has it I have no pictures of anyone..... I did bluff in taking one, but thought I would take some pictures of some real monkies !! :D :D :D :D
However, there is always next time, so be wary if you intend loading up photos of me looking gormless :lol:
Hello dahhhhhlings'
Few more from moi!
My wolves - for those who know something about me - I have Lupus and RA - so these wolves are a little more 'n special
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/5607533822_ec183c64fb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5607533822/)
I see ya! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5607533822/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5101/5606937311_2b20186c8a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5606937311/)
Canis lupus (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5606937311/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5607520682_49c879ef96_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5607520682/)
Pup at heart (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5607520682/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5607519338_19aeb16163_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5607519338/)
Canis lupus (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5607519338/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5184/5607507158_f8c9040dd0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5607507158/)
Howl... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5607507158/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
Magnificent creatures - I love 'em.
<quality of shots is pap - but ya know, shooting thru that wire an' all :D>
Jaguar - oooooooooooooooo baby
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5606932881_6806f864e9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5606932881/)
stuck...stuh..uk...stu.. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5606932881/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5182/5606930343_4a773b634a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5606930343/)
mmmmm TASTY! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5606930343/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5607512752_9d0bf283b8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5607512752/)
Hello Sweetie (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5607512752/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5607509306_971d9b2916_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5607509306/)
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5607509306/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
Sovreign - and he's solid gold :cool:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5270/5607505746_a4e6fb5a71_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5607505746/)
Has anyone seen my nail file? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azureizmoi/5607505746/) by Azureizmoi (http://www.flickr.com/people/azureizmoi/), on Flickr
I have some pics of the boys - if anyone would rather there photo not be put up, please do PM me... won't put up pics without prior permission :thumbs:
<by the way, ya'll are verra handsome chaps and I have a lovely one of Lee and Kev ;)>
Just a few to prove I was really there!
Sovereign at the far end of his enclosure.
oh Nod, didn't you do well with the lynx's too - they were very elusive critters - and so darn beautiful too. Good onya!
*******FREE CAKE*******
...to anyone that posts up a picture of Littlemonster!
*The cake is a lie
oooooooooooh, love a bit of lemon drizzle cake :cool: but unless Gemma says yay, I cannee do :razz: Now, if there's a lemon cheesecake on offer... well, ya know, I could be tempted too Tom :D Clotted cream too and that might just clinch the deal!
(ha Gemma, hun, will PM your pics and you can let me know if its OK to post girlie)
x
redddraggon
10-04-2011, 23:26
*******FREE CAKE*******
...to anyone that posts up a picture of Littlemonster!
*The cake is a lie
I think everyone would have to be in IRC to understand what is going on. But still, Jimmy_Lemon wants photos and so do I and so does everyone else in IRC!!!!
Ha - I didnee know what IRC was so went and did a search. AHA - didn't know there was a "chat" thing going on... coolio! Will go and see who's around tomorrow then :cool:
annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd... it's time zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
x
:lol:
I've only found 1 picture of you where you DON'T have a confused expression. :D
Pete's turn next..
Well I did say I was new to Togging :lol::lol::lol:
Les :bonk:
*******FREE CAKE*******
...to anyone that posts up a picture of Littlemonster!
*The cake is a lie
SEND ME CAKE!!!!!!!
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x58/Lez325/DSC04602-1.jpg
Les :D:D:D
oh Nod, didn't you do well with the lynx's too - they were very elusive critters - and so darn beautiful too. Good onya!
Pure luck with the lynxes - one spent all the time we were at their enclosure lying under his/her platform (like the info board said he/she was likely to, so it was just a matter of getting a hole in the fence and a gap in the foliage lined up to get a shot. As I was faffing trying to get a better shot, I was nudged by SWMBO who told me that the other one was coming out of the hut and was in plain view for a minute or 2.
Wish I had more patience - from others' pics, it looks like the Jaguar came down from the far end of his enclosure and posed a bit. We did hang around the Raccoons for a while but they all stayed hidden, as did the bears. For some reason, we didn't even find the wolves!
one more
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5308/5607147802_2c3a7609c2_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashreigney/5607147802/)
Bird of Prey (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashreigney/5607147802/) by Andrew Barrett UK (http://www.flickr.com/people/ashreigney/), on Flickr
Super stunning bird Andrew - gotta love these birds of prey, they fascinate me. Have a set of peregrine pics on my flickr - ahhhhhhh, loved that bird so much, he died! :'( Fab shot - not sure I got the full wing span in - was too up close and personal with the beaky bird!
Pure luck with the lynxes - one spent all the time we were at their enclosure lying under his/her platform (like the info board said he/she was likely to, so it was just a matter of getting a hole in the fence and a gap in the foliage lined up to get a shot. As I was faffing trying to get a better shot, I was nudged by SWMBO who told me that the other one was coming out of the hut and was in plain view for a minute or 2.
Wish I had more patience - from others' pics, it looks like the Jaguar came down from the far end of his enclosure and posed a bit. We did hang around the Raccoons for a while but they all stayed hidden, as did the bears. For some reason, we didn't even find the wolves!
Hey Nod - oh we were so fortunate with Sovereign - he came down when the "proper toggers" were there and posed and prowled for a long time - such a handsome, handsome cat - I could have stared into his eyes all day - I think we got verra lucky.
As for the lynxes - hmmm... I wonder if you were standing next to us as the one you captured was in the same spot as your shot AND the other lynx had just picked something up in his mouth (looked like his blanky) and went back into his hide :) Naturally, I was faffing at this point too and missed the shot completely (doh) :cuckoo: They are so shy - but so beautiful.
Les - ha, you are a bad, bad man...;) - sold out for a slice of cake - hmmmm... I think I have a shot or two of you fella! :nuts:
Pete - gormless - who you? Never :p
<Hoping to get my laptop back today so should be able to do some processing :cool: >
Slice of cake? If Les is lucky, he'll get a Jaffa cake with the chocolate and jam licked off it!
Slice of cake? If Les is lucky, he'll get a Jaffa cake with the chocolate and jam licked off it!
Maybe so-at least I got there on time :wave::wave::wave:
and Gemma did post an image of me looking confused lol
Les :D
heres a couple more from my SONY Alpha 390 a top notch camera lol
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x58/Lez325/EXIF%20Images%20800%20x%20600/Hawk3EXIF.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x58/Lez325/EXIF%20Images%20800%20x%20600/SnarlEXIF.jpg
oh my, ya wanna chuckle Les... guess who left their credit card and CAR KEY at Sparkwell... obviously had my spare car key with me and didn't have a scooby-doo :bonk:
ahahahaha - heck, I hate being so ditzy :nono:
looks like I'm going back there this week as they are gonna send me my credit card but not my car key... so... watch this space! :p
<shakes head - ditto doh>
okeydokey, off to be productive!!!!
Are you legally Blonde :lol::lol::lol::lol:
Les :D
These ones camera jpegs, I'm not finding time for post-processing at the moment so these merely cropped and re-sized. This is only the second time I've posted photos on here so I hope I've done it right! http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=107752&title=img-0998web&cat=500http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=107753&title=img-1063web&cat=500http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=107754&title=img-1202web&cat=500
I see no Images Ross :shrug::shrug:
Join - Photobucket- simples
Les :thumbs:
Hello darlin' - in your gallery, just click on your uploaded image, then click on linked image underneath the shot - until it turns blue and paste it into your post
These ones camera jpegs, I'm not finding time for post-processing at the moment so these merely cropped and re-sized. This is only the second time I've posted photos on here so I hope I've done it right! http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=107752&title=img-0998web&cat=500http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=107753&title=img-1063web&cat=500http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=107754&title=img-1202web&cat=500
ROSS'S SHOTS
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/IMG_0998web.jpg
ROSS'S SHOT
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/IMG_1063web.jpg
ROSS'S SHOT
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/IMG_1202web.jpg
love these - that bird of prey is absolutely spectacular - good job Ross. FANTASTIC shots - you got the otter perfectly playing with his stone :clap: and Sovereign is just the handsomest jaguar in the world. :thumbs: Can't wait to see more!
Are you legally Blonde :lol::lol::lol::lol:
Les :D
:$ I think I may just be a tad legal - if I had a brain <'ahem', said the scarecrow>, I'd be dangerous ;)
Ah, thank you very much! :-) I'm a bit slow with these things!
Sorry to hear about your credit card and keys! That's the sort of thing that I would do. At least they got handed in and you're getting them back though.
Btw, permission to post those smile shots of me if it gives you a chance to show off your fancy smile shutter! Hope I remembered to brush my teeth in the morning rush....
Btw Lee and Kev, that Big Ride sounds like a good photo opportunity, I've made a note of the date. And we'll take your word for it Lee that none of those shots are actually posters!
Chissers
11-04-2011, 19:13
Btw Lee and Kev, that Big Ride sounds like a good photo opportunity, I've made a note of the date. And we'll take your word for it Lee that none of those shots are actually posters!
I will talk to Lee we will probably be going so any one will be welcome to join us :)
On our way home from Sparkwell we went to Plymouth City Motopark and took some shots of the last motocross race..
littlemonster
11-04-2011, 19:18
A couple more to add.. Pete as promised!
Does Pete like these photos?
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5107/5610943506_bea2d98216_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5610943506/)
Pete (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5610943506/) by Gemma_littlemonster (http://www.flickr.com/people/gemmawood_photography/), on Flickr
...
Why yes, he does! :D
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5069/5610365379_cf3e73e861_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5610365379/)
Pete (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5610365379/) by Gemma_littlemonster (http://www.flickr.com/people/gemmawood_photography/), on Flickr
littlemonster
11-04-2011, 19:25
Ok and now a few more.
If I remember rightly, this is Lee(0204), Ross (Whiters) and Les (Lez325) - correct me if I'm wrong :D
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5610940058_2047e3561f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5610940058/)
Lee, Ross and Les (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5610940058/) by Gemma_littlemonster (http://www.flickr.com/people/gemmawood_photography/), on Flickr
Our poser Jaguar:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5106/5610937330_1e7fafec54_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5610937330/)
Jaguar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5610937330/) by Gemma_littlemonster (http://www.flickr.com/people/gemmawood_photography/), on Flickr
The coati, whose pictures came out far better than I expected:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5606117622_be1b8d9886_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5606117622/)
Coati (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5606117622/) by Gemma_littlemonster (http://www.flickr.com/people/gemmawood_photography/), on Flickr
And one of the lovely otter:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5024/5610942390_79efab562e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5610942390/)
Otter (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmawood_photography/5610942390/) by Gemma_littlemonster (http://www.flickr.com/people/gemmawood_photography/), on Flickr
scottthehat
11-04-2011, 19:26
looks like a good day was had.
EOS7Pete
11-04-2011, 21:29
A couple more to add.. Pete as promised!
Does Pete like these photos?
Git !! :D :D :D
You only means this means war dont you? :D
mark1616
11-04-2011, 21:52
Gutted to have missed this, I will have to keep my eyes open for future meets down this part of the country.
Great shots guys and girls!!!
Chissers
11-04-2011, 21:52
This Lynx was hard to catch out of his house..
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5610533551_3a1eed63d7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60872225@N04/5610533551/)
Lynx (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60872225@N04/5610533551/) by Chissy08 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60872225@N04/), on Flickr
littlemonster
11-04-2011, 21:58
Git !! :D :D :D
You only means this means war dont you? :D
:D Sounds fun, I'm in :lol:
littlemonster
11-04-2011, 22:00
Gutted to have missed this, I will have to keep my eyes open for future meets down this part of the country.
Great shots guys and girls!!!
Well next time I'm sure someone will find this thread to contact people like you who mentioned interest afterwards :) I did look for people in SW but only found a few unfortunately!
<heh... so verra quietly saying that if one looks at the photos of Pete... he's kinda looking as tho he is about to pray, or something like that ... and the next pic makes ya kinda wonder what he's giggling at...> oh my - now don't go and spit the :dummy: Pete - I'm sure you were just checking out yer shots and saw something amusing! ;)
ok - so, having spent no less than 5 hrs trying to set up a 2TB Network Drive thru my router, :bang: to the point of even calling my dear ex-hubby who also can't figure it and he's a MEGA :geek: - I do believe I have now got my laptop backing up the 280GB of piccies I have just on here - so can't do diddly until I know it's done!
however, I am feeling rather geeky at managing to do a 2 minute job in 4 hours :D Persistence (aka stubborn pigheadness) will prevail! <pats self on back>
Will try and post some more pics tomorrow of the boys!
This Lynx was hard to catch out of his house..
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5610557779_a478b2f3fb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60872225@N04/5610557779/)
Lynx (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60872225@N04/5610557779/) by Chissy08 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60872225@N04/), on Flickr
oooooooooooooooooh Kev - well impressed!!!!!! How cool is that? :cool: Fab shot :thumbs:
Well next time I'm sure someone will find this thread to contact people like you who mentioned interest afterwards :) I did look for people in SW but only found a few unfortunately!
Yep yep yep - we'll give Mark, Scott and Bob a shout next time :thumbs:
GEMMA - love the wee Coati - good shot there, they were pretty elusive too!!
Next meet is look set to be a "Big U'n" I thoroughly enjoyed the Dartmoor Meet- made new friends had a goos lunch ( Expensive) and managed to get around 30 decent shots of various Animals and Toggers :D
anyone have any Idea's as to when & where?
Les :shrug:
littlemonster
12-04-2011, 10:39
I'd say next one at Paignton Zoo but I'm a bit animal obsessed :D
The lunch wasn't that expensive, about normal down here. Would've paid more in a pub!
I'd say next one at Paignton Zoo but I'm a bit animal obsessed :D
The lunch wasn't that expensive, about normal down here. Would've paid more in a pub!
It had a Bar- we were in a Pub and it WAS expensive Pie and chips £8.05 :thumbsdown:
Les :D
mark1616
12-04-2011, 12:34
Well next time I'm sure someone will find this thread to contact people like you who mentioned interest afterwards :) I did look for people in SW but only found a few unfortunately!
No worries. There are so many of us on here that it is hard to find people. Please do let me know about the next one, it's always good to get out and shoot with like minded people.
Hey Mark - oooooooooh, just had a quick looksee on your www and facebook - your shots from previous visit to DZP are fan-blooooooooooming-tastic - love the tiger shots - sharp as a pin and brilliant to boot! COOL :cool: Superb wedding shots too......so happy :)
Chissers
12-04-2011, 21:27
oooooooooooooooooh Kev - well impressed!!!!!! How cool is that? :cool: Fab shot :thumbs:
Thank you ;)
mark1616
12-04-2011, 21:40
Hi Azure, thanks for your kind words. Dartmoor Zoo is a great place to shoot, although everyone here had a much warmer day than I had went I shot there, there was still ice on the ground.
Some great photos there! Never been to Dartmoor Zoo, Paignton seems to be the place I tend to goto.
Some great photos there! Never been to Dartmoor Zoo, Paignton seems to be the place I tend to goto.
To much glass to shoot through at paignton:thumbs:
I agree the next meet should be a NONE Zoo meet :clap:
Les :D
ps: so who wants to arrange it?????
Chissers
14-04-2011, 15:31
I agree the next meet should be a NONE Zoo meet :clap:
Les :D
ps: so who wants to arrange it?????
Just been looking around to see whats coming up there is a hot air baloon event in Tiverton over three days in May.
The Tiverton Balloon Festival will hold a Night Glow on both the Friday (20th May) and the Saturday (21st May) It is £8.00 a ticket see link below.
I would probably not be able to make the Friday as I am on duty that day and its our wedding anniversary. But Saturday would be ok if we arrange to go. The timetable says there is live music, a magician and model aircraft flying so plenty of photo opportunities..
http://www.tivertonballoonfestival.co.uk/night-glow
EOS7Pete
14-04-2011, 22:31
Oooooo, that may have some potential. Even Mrs eos7 may show her face for this one
Hmm I like the sound of the Night Glow - I could do Saturday
are we arranging this???
Les :thumbs:
Chissers
15-04-2011, 10:58
Hmm I like the sound of the Night Glow - I could do Saturday
are we arranging this???
Les :thumbs:
I will double check that I can make this for the Saturday, I suppose I should make a new post in the Meeting Place section so other people can view.
What do you guys and girls think about this one?
EOS7Pete
15-04-2011, 20:12
NOT HAPPY !! I Would have been seriously interested in going to this, but have just realised it clashes with a wedding evening do I have been invited to...... GRRRRRRRRRR !!!!!!!!
Gutted !!!
Chissers
15-04-2011, 22:55
NOT HAPPY !! I Would have been seriously interested in going to this, but have just realised it clashes with a wedding evening do I have been invited to...... GRRRRRRRRRR !!!!!!!!
Gutted !!!
All is not lost Pete there is another baloon festival 3rd and 4th of September in Tavistock.
http://www.westcountryballoons.com/
All is not lost Pete there is another baloon festival 3rd and 4th of September in Tavistock.
http://www.westcountryballoons.com/
I went to this event in 2007, it was a great photo opportunity. I think last year it was almost too successful with about 10,000 visitors. Apparently it took ages trying to get out after it finished.
I will double check that I can make this for the Saturday, I suppose I should make a new post in the Meeting Place section so other people can view.
What do you guys and girls think about this one?
Yes a new thread would be a better option
count me and Mrs Lez325 in for the Saturday evening
Les :D
Typical that the meet will be on the Saturday - I'll be at my Mother in Law's place on Sunday and that's about a mile down the canal from the showground.
Chissers
18-04-2011, 16:44
I went to this event in 2007, it was a great photo opportunity. I think last year it was almost too successful with about 10,000 visitors. Apparently it took ages trying to get out after it finished.
Hi Russ, I take it this is the Tavistock one?
Think both will be very busy from the looks of it.
Cheers Kev.
billybob99
18-04-2011, 19:10
Check the weather forcast closely last year drove all the way to Tavistock and it was too bloody windy and all called off !!
scottthehat
21-05-2011, 11:22
went on thursday, no bird display, but was a lovely day.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=322378
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