danny burk www.dannyburk. Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 Hi, this isn't a technique or equipment question (surprise!). I'd like to propose an idea to help get LF photographers acquainted, both online and off. <p> Might it be possible to devote a section of this forum (or Tuan's LF site) as a "meet your fellow LF enthusiast" area? Tuan's page includes a "links to LF photographers" page, but that's really only for those who have websites. I'd like to see something where the LF photographer can post some basic information about himself/herself, such as interests, city, etc. Not only would this let us get to know more about our fellow website users, but also it would fill a much-needed gap to learn of other LF photographers who might live near us, or places we intend to visit. <p> I've so often seen a post in which the writer comments that no other LF users are nearby, and is on his own as far as learning, seeing equipment, or just getting out for some shooting. Personally, I feel the same. I've never seen another person in my area with a LF camera, but for all I know, there may be one in the next town! Wouldn't it be nice to be able to look up nearby enthusiasts...to suggest shooting trips together, etc? I have a few photo friends locally, but none using LF. I simply don't take along my LF gear when going with them, for reasons clear to all of us...but I'd be tickled to get together with some other LF users if I just knew where they were! <p> How about your opinions? Suggestions? I think this is an idea worth pursuing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_yates Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 I'm all for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_oulman Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 That would be great. I know that I am not alone in being in a small town where LF advice/service is sorely lacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor_crone1 Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 Yes, a nice idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doremus_scudder1 Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 Maybe an LF dating service would be popular as well. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_yates Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 Join the L.F.A. ? Hello, my name is bob, and I am a sheef-filmaholic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason l. Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 Cool. Good idea. I know of only one other LFer in my area, but I'm sure there have to be many more. <p> Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacque_staskon Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 Sure, and I am all for the dating service too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 I've met Sean Yates, and I definitely wouldn't want to date him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_munson Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 It certainly sounds like a good idea to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpshiker Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 Looks like LF photographers have a large sense of humor too! That would be nice, Danny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_zelinski Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 A chance for a date with Trib? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qtluong Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 That's a good idea, but to implement it properly would require some significant DB programming. Or does anybody know a site which would outsource such an utility ? On the other hand, it would be fairly easy to create a semi-dynamic page where you can append your data. Searching would be by browsing the page, and for changes/deletions, you'd have to email me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambrick007 Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 Sean and I met when I was working in Chicago. Great guy, but ditto on "no dates"! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug_paramore2 Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 I really like the idea of a get acquainted section. It shouldn't be too difficult to have a listing spot. It could be broken down by states or areas after enough names are gathered. Great idea. My wife nixed the idea of a dating service, darn it. Still, if there is a beautiful lady photographer out there 40-50 years old with a Linhof Master and full compement of lenses, please send picture of camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_yates Posted October 12, 2000 Share Posted October 12, 2000 Oh c'mon guys! What if I shave? My legs too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny burk www.dannyburk. Posted October 13, 2000 Author Share Posted October 13, 2000 I'm glad my idea has been well-received. Now to implement it...Tuan has indicated that it could be quite involved to create DB programming for such a site. Perhaps it would be simpler to involve a 2-part approach: one part being the "semi-dynamic" page featuring long-term content of information about ourselves, for which we e-mail Tuan with additions or changes. I'd like to see this organized by state, province, etc. for easy searching by region. The other part could be an interactive column, such as this column to which we post daily, but devoted to trip planning. For example, let's say that I want to make a trip to Lake Superior for three days of fall shooting. I post a message to the "interactive column", and others who have an interest can reply either to that column, or directly to me. <p> Tuan, does this sound like a workable solution? Again, opinions/suggestions from anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm Posted October 13, 2000 Share Posted October 13, 2000 Have you ever considered just joining your local camera club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad_jarvis1 Posted October 13, 2000 Share Posted October 13, 2000 I spent an entire weekend in Indiannapolis, and Sean blew me off. Maybe I should consider myself lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad_jarvis1 Posted October 13, 2000 Share Posted October 13, 2000 Er, Indianapolis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_zelinski Posted October 13, 2000 Share Posted October 13, 2000 I'd love to find a LF club in my area, I even tried starting one myself..this seems like a better idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_buechler Posted October 13, 2000 Share Posted October 13, 2000 Danny, why don't you just start a thread under the "Location Shooting" topic or something, with the title of "Getting Acquainted - LF enthusiasts in Peoria" or whatever, instead of imposing more work on the web master? If other people like the idea, they'll create threads named "LF enthsiasts in Tasmania" and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james___ Posted October 14, 2000 Share Posted October 14, 2000 I like the idea. I go on shooting trips all over the southwest and would enjoy meeting other photographers. I am interested in dating Sean but only if he brings his 8x10. Tribs out as far as I'm concerned. He's too liberal for me. I'm James and I shoot LF. No I'm not ashamed. I've been at it a long time now and I print all of my own stuff. I love the darkroom work the most. Damn the digital, full speed ahead. I live in San Diego and there is a club I belong to that meets twice a month called the darkroomers. Some of us shoot lF and we welcome all formats. I'd like to hear from some of the rest of you and find out where you live and what you like to shoot. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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