SF Bay Area Meetup, Pt. Reyes National Seashore

mikeSF · 04-26-2010, 09:56 PM

Yesterday marked another gathering of the San Francisco Bay Area Pentax enthusiasts, this time at the scenic Pt. Reyes National Seashore in Marin county.

I was delighted to attend my first ever photo group outing, and was in good company with the likes of Gary (Damn Brit) and Gus (igilligan). Unfortunately, our local guide, Tim (Blackcloudbrew), hurt his back and couldn't come, but we drank a pint or two in his honor. On that note, we began the journey where I understand all BAMU events traditionally start... at the pub. Yes, 3 plates of delicious fish 'n chips and 6 pints o' beer in Fairfax, CA and then we set off into the great unknown, through 20 miles of winding switchbacks over Mt. Tamalpais.

As we entered the National Seashore area, we immediately spotted a herd of Tule Elk which crossed directly in front of us. I was in awe of this occurence and completely forgot we were on a photography mission; thus, by the time i opened my bag and selected a lens and some fiddly attachments, I pretty much missed the shot. Hopefully Gary or Gus will post their awesome elk shots in here.

We took a short hike down a trail leading to McClure's beach and roamed around until after sunset. This is a gorgeous beach with some red cliffs and black rock formations. The weather was very cooperative and not very windy at all.

I tried my hand at some slow shutter seascapes using my M50/1.7 cranked down to f/22 and got 2 sec exposures of the crashing waves. I am very pleased with how these came out.

Gary and Gus, be sure to post some pics here, gents. Gus, howza bout just one last post for old times' sake?

Last edited by mikeSF; 04-26-2010 at 10:07 PM.

jct us101 · 04-26-2010, 09:59 PM

You went to McClures beach? I was just there on Saturday for a Geology field trip, I hope you didn't walk there from Fairfax!

mikeSF · 04-26-2010, 10:05 PM

Here's Gary, workin' his magic

Wild iris near Pierce Point

more iris

A couple of female elk

Shoot the moon, gus!

We arrive at McClure's Beach

mikeSF · 04-26-2010, 10:13 PM

a few more

Just in time for sunset, f/22, 1 sec, ISO 100, CPL

M50/1.7, ~ 2 sec shutter f/22, CPL

last one, ~10 second exposure

Last edited by mikeSF; 04-28-2010 at 08:52 AM.

mikeSF · 04-26-2010, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by jct us101

You went to McClures beach? I was just there on Saturday for a Geology field trip, I hope you didn't walk there from Fairfax!

we would still be lost had we tried to walk that.

Gary drove.

**blackcloudbrew** · 04-27-2010, 05:32 AM

I can only say...darn I missed it. Nice seascape photos! On the other hand, I'm not sure if you caught the best side of Gary and Gus but...you may have. Sorry to have missed this. I'm better today but that doesn't help.

Thanks for sharing and let's plan another.

Tim

mikeSF · 04-27-2010, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

I can only say...darn I missed it. Nice seascape photos! On the other hand, I'm not sure if you caught the best side of Gary and Gus but...you may have. Sorry to have missed this. I'm better today but that doesn't help.

Thanks for sharing and let's plan another.

Tim

right on, Tim. glad you are on the mend.

mikeSF · 04-27-2010, 08:25 AM

Here's Gary's better side:

Gary's footprints - i know, not exciting, but i was metering on the sand and he walked right past.

i obviously worship the ground he walks on...hahaha.

mikeSF · 04-28-2010, 08:50 AM

Gus took this pic of me (using his K-x) for the BAMU catalog shoot...

**blackcloudbrew** · 04-28-2010, 10:30 PM

You hansome devil! Nice lighting.

Tim

04-26-2010, 09:56 PM	#1
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	SF Bay Area Meetup, Pt. Reyes National Seashore Yesterday marked another gathering of the San Francisco Bay Area Pentax enthusiasts, this time at the scenic Pt. Reyes National Seashore in Marin county. I was delighted to attend my first ever photo group outing, and was in good company with the likes of Gary (Damn Brit) and Gus (igilligan). Unfortunately, our local guide, Tim (Blackcloudbrew), hurt his back and couldn't come, but we drank a pint or two in his honor. On that note, we began the journey where I understand all BAMU events traditionally start... at the pub. Yes, 3 plates of delicious fish 'n chips and 6 pints o' beer in Fairfax, CA and then we set off into the great unknown, through 20 miles of winding switchbacks over Mt. Tamalpais. As we entered the National Seashore area, we immediately spotted a herd of Tule Elk which crossed directly in front of us. I was in awe of this occurence and completely forgot we were on a photography mission; thus, by the time i opened my bag and selected a lens and some fiddly attachments, I pretty much missed the shot. Hopefully Gary or Gus will post their awesome elk shots in here. We took a short hike down a trail leading to McClure's beach and roamed around until after sunset. This is a gorgeous beach with some red cliffs and black rock formations. The weather was very cooperative and not very windy at all. I tried my hand at some slow shutter seascapes using my M50/1.7 cranked down to f/22 and got 2 sec exposures of the crashing waves. I am very pleased with how these came out. Gary and Gus, be sure to post some pics here, gents. Gus, howza bout just one last post for old times' sake? Last edited by mikeSF; 04-26-2010 at 10:07 PM.

04-27-2010, 08:25 AM	#8
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620 Original Poster	Here's Gary's better side: Gary's footprints - i know, not exciting, but i was metering on the sand and he walked right past. i obviously worship the ground he walks on...hahaha. Last edited by mikeSF; 04-27-2010 at 12:13 PM.

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04-26-2010, 09:59 PM	#2
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	You went to McClures beach? I was just there on Saturday for a Geology field trip, I hope you didn't walk there from Fairfax!

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mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620 Original Poster	Here's Gary, workin' his magic Wild iris near Pierce Point more iris A couple of female elk Shoot the moon, gus! We arrive at McClure's Beach

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mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620 Original Poster	a few more Just in time for sunset, f/22, 1 sec, ISO 100, CPL M50/1.7, ~ 2 sec shutter f/22, CPL last one, ~10 second exposure Last edited by mikeSF; 04-28-2010 at 08:52 AM.

04-26-2010, 10:14 PM	#5
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620 Original Poster	Originally posted by jct us101 You went to McClures beach? I was just there on Saturday for a Geology field trip, I hope you didn't walk there from Fairfax! we would still be lost had we tried to walk that. Gary drove.

04-27-2010, 05:32 AM	#6
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	I can only say...darn I missed it. Nice seascape photos! On the other hand, I'm not sure if you caught the best side of Gary and Gus but...you may have. Sorry to have missed this. I'm better today but that doesn't help. Thanks for sharing and let's plan another. Tim

04-27-2010, 08:20 AM	#7
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620 Original Poster	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew I can only say...darn I missed it. Nice seascape photos! On the other hand, I'm not sure if you caught the best side of Gary and Gus but...you may have. Sorry to have missed this. I'm better today but that doesn't help. Thanks for sharing and let's plan another. Tim right on, Tim. glad you are on the mend.

04-28-2010, 08:50 AM	#9
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620 Original Poster	Gus took this pic of me (using his K-x) for the BAMU catalog shoot...

04-28-2010, 10:30 PM	#10
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	You hansome devil! Nice lighting. Tim

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