Phoenix Pentaxians?

**interested_observer** · 10-21-2012, 09:19 AM

I am interested too. In theory I have every other Friday off, but in practice that has not really occurred, as I have been traveling (for work). I am available most weekends. I'll just hop in the pickup and meet up where ever.

I guess I should join the Amazing Arizona Group. I just found the "join group" link - that was easy....

**Dma110** · 10-21-2012, 09:25 AM

Like Ahab, I'm available most any time.

PALADIN85020 · 10-21-2012, 10:09 AM

I live in the Squaw Peak (yes, I still call it that) area, am retired, so with enough notice, any day is fine. I use a K-5 and occasionally my older K200D. If I could make a suggestion. Let's wait until Adam is available and then do a "project participation" meeting - like photographing downtown Phoenix on a Sunday, the Botanical Gardens, South Mountain views, etc. Then we can bring our cameras and be able to compare notes on techniques, lighting, composition, etc.

John

wkrider · 10-21-2012, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by PALADIN85020

I live in the Squaw Peak (yes, I still call it that) area, am retired, so with enough notice, any day is fine. I use a K-5 and occasionally my older K200D. If I could make a suggestion. Let's wait until Adam is available and then do a "project participation" meeting - like photographing downtown Phoenix on a Sunday, the Botanical Gardens, South Mountain views, etc. Then we can bring our cameras and be able to compare notes on techniques, lighting, composition, etc.

John

Sounds like great idea.

Cregar · 10-21-2012, 12:08 PM

I shoot with a K20D and I live in North Phoenix next to North Mountain. The only thing is I don't have a car, but I would be interested in doing a meetup if it's somewhere along a bus line.

wkrider · 10-21-2012, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by Cregar

I shoot with a K20D and I live in North Phoenix next to North Mountain. The only thing is I don't have a car, but I would be interested in doing a meetup if it's somewhere along a bus line.

I live down in Chandler but if need be I can pick you up. I don't mind the drive.

**Dma110** · 10-21-2012, 07:20 PM

Ditto, I. I could come up from Gilbert. Don't get up in your area much. It would be a new area to see.

Ole · 10-21-2012, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by shaolen

Hey welcome everyone! Anyone have any ideas of where we should hold our meet and what day? unfortunately i work on weekends. are you guys available on fridays?

I can take a Friday off for the cause

As to where, I'll start with a couple of suggestions which might also provide some photo opps:

McCormick Railroad Park, Indian Bend and Scottsdale road.

Lost Dog Wash trailhead, at the very end of 124th Street a mile or so north of Shea Blvd.

Ole · 10-21-2012, 09:25 PM

In case you haven't noticed and might be interested: One of our members, Royce Howland, exhibit in Gilbert in November - I plan on joining the reception on November 7:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/201773-...5d-images.html

**Dma110** · 10-22-2012, 06:35 PM

So, are we going to do this? Or just talk about it. I count 10 local + desertscape from Tucson, if he can make it. I'm thinking Friday, Nov 2nd.
I like McCormack park. If I remember it has places to sit to talk, and maybe some place to get drinks.
Mkrider or I could pick up Cregar.

What do you think?

**Dma110** · 10-22-2012, 06:38 PM

Not mention, we could all brag on the "are we really that rare" topic, how many Pentax cameras we saw over the weekend

Plus we could all get to look at dlv's K30 if he wouldn't mind.

Ole · 10-22-2012, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by Dma110

So, are we going to do this? Or just talk about it. I count 10 local + desertscape from Tucson, if he can make it. I'm thinking Friday, Nov 2nd.
I like McCormack park. If I remember it has places to sit to talk, and maybe some place to get drinks.
Mkrider or I could pick up Cregar.

What do you think?

Works for me.

**Dma110** · 10-22-2012, 09:22 PM

Great! That's 2 of us. Any others?

**interested_observer** · 10-22-2012, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by Dma110

So, are we going to do this? Or just talk about it. I count 10 local + desertscape from Tucson, if he can make it. I'm thinking Friday, Nov 2nd.
I like McCormack park. If I remember it has places to sit to talk, and maybe some place to get drinks.
Mkrider or I could pick up Cregar.

What do you think?

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park works for me. Please count me in. Any specific time?

**Dma110** · 10-23-2012, 12:03 AM

I have no idea when the park opens. I'll look it up. I'm thinking let's wait till this coming weekend & see if we get any more coming.
I'm thinking in the morning, but not sure how early. For me there will be a boatload of traffic on the 101 that I'd like to miss. But whatever works for you guys.
Looking forward to meeting up with you guys. Always looking forward to picking others brains.
Hopefully we get more coming. Later in the year maybe we can get together with Adam. That would be way cool

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10-21-2012, 09:19 AM	#16
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	I am interested too. In theory I have every other Friday off, but in practice that has not really occurred, as I have been traveling (for work). I am available most weekends. I'll just hop in the pickup and meet up where ever. I guess I should join the Amazing Arizona Group. I just found the "join group" link - that was easy....

10-21-2012, 09:25 AM	#17
Dma110 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gilbert Arizona Posts: 559	Like Ahab, I'm available most any time.

10-21-2012, 10:09 AM	#18
PALADIN85020 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 442	I live in the Squaw Peak (yes, I still call it that) area, am retired, so with enough notice, any day is fine. I use a K-5 and occasionally my older K200D. If I could make a suggestion. Let's wait until Adam is available and then do a "project participation" meeting - like photographing downtown Phoenix on a Sunday, the Botanical Gardens, South Mountain views, etc. Then we can bring our cameras and be able to compare notes on techniques, lighting, composition, etc. John

10-21-2012, 10:17 AM	#19
wkrider Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chandler, Az Posts: 41	Originally posted by PALADIN85020 I live in the Squaw Peak (yes, I still call it that) area, am retired, so with enough notice, any day is fine. I use a K-5 and occasionally my older K200D. If I could make a suggestion. Let's wait until Adam is available and then do a "project participation" meeting - like photographing downtown Phoenix on a Sunday, the Botanical Gardens, South Mountain views, etc. Then we can bring our cameras and be able to compare notes on techniques, lighting, composition, etc. John Sounds like great idea.

10-21-2012, 12:08 PM	#20
Cregar Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 96	I shoot with a K20D and I live in North Phoenix next to North Mountain. The only thing is I don't have a car, but I would be interested in doing a meetup if it's somewhere along a bus line.

10-21-2012, 06:06 PM	#21
wkrider Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chandler, Az Posts: 41	Originally posted by Cregar I shoot with a K20D and I live in North Phoenix next to North Mountain. The only thing is I don't have a car, but I would be interested in doing a meetup if it's somewhere along a bus line. I live down in Chandler but if need be I can pick you up. I don't mind the drive.

10-21-2012, 07:20 PM	#22
Dma110 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gilbert Arizona Posts: 559	Ditto, I. I could come up from Gilbert. Don't get up in your area much. It would be a new area to see.

10-21-2012, 07:56 PM	#23
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	Originally posted by shaolen Hey welcome everyone! Anyone have any ideas of where we should hold our meet and what day? unfortunately i work on weekends. are you guys available on fridays? I can take a Friday off for the cause As to where, I'll start with a couple of suggestions which might also provide some photo opps: McCormick Railroad Park, Indian Bend and Scottsdale road. Lost Dog Wash trailhead, at the very end of 124th Street a mile or so north of Shea Blvd.

10-21-2012, 09:25 PM	#24
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	In case you haven't noticed and might be interested: One of our members, Royce Howland, exhibit in Gilbert in November - I plan on joining the reception on November 7: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/201773-...5d-images.html

10-22-2012, 06:35 PM	#25
Dma110 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gilbert Arizona Posts: 559	So, are we going to do this? Or just talk about it. I count 10 local + desertscape from Tucson, if he can make it. I'm thinking Friday, Nov 2nd. I like McCormack park. If I remember it has places to sit to talk, and maybe some place to get drinks. Mkrider or I could pick up Cregar. What do you think?

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10-22-2012, 06:38 PM	#26
Dma110 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gilbert Arizona Posts: 559	Not mention, we could all brag on the "are we really that rare" topic, how many Pentax cameras we saw over the weekend Plus we could all get to look at dlv's K30 if he wouldn't mind.

10-22-2012, 08:15 PM	#27
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	Originally posted by Dma110 So, are we going to do this? Or just talk about it. I count 10 local + desertscape from Tucson, if he can make it. I'm thinking Friday, Nov 2nd. I like McCormack park. If I remember it has places to sit to talk, and maybe some place to get drinks. Mkrider or I could pick up Cregar. What do you think? Works for me.

10-22-2012, 09:22 PM	#28
Dma110 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gilbert Arizona Posts: 559	Great! That's 2 of us. Any others?

10-22-2012, 11:41 PM	#29
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Originally posted by Dma110 So, are we going to do this? Or just talk about it. I count 10 local + desertscape from Tucson, if he can make it. I'm thinking Friday, Nov 2nd. I like McCormack park. If I remember it has places to sit to talk, and maybe some place to get drinks. Mkrider or I could pick up Cregar. What do you think? McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park works for me. Please count me in. Any specific time?

10-23-2012, 12:03 AM	#30
Dma110 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gilbert Arizona Posts: 559	I have no idea when the park opens. I'll look it up. I'm thinking let's wait till this coming weekend & see if we get any more coming. I'm thinking in the morning, but not sure how early. For me there will be a boatload of traffic on the 101 that I'd like to miss. But whatever works for you guys. Looking forward to meeting up with you guys. Always looking forward to picking others brains. Hopefully we get more coming. Later in the year maybe we can get together with Adam. That would be way cool