douglas_howk Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 How many LF photographers live in SE Georgia/NE Florida region; and are you interested in informal get togethers to exchange info, display prints, or field trips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joffre_swait Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 Hi! I'm in North Central Florida, in Gainesville ... love to get together for field trips. Joffre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.e. simmons Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Well, that makes three of us, then. You know me, of course, Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joffre_swait Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 to get something goin' or not? Joffre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas_howk Posted August 23, 2003 Author Share Posted August 23, 2003 An invitation to all serious photographers in NE Florida & SE Georgia to join in a group for mutual benefit. How do you know if you are a serious photographer?<br> 1) If your idea of an enjoyable photoshoot is lugging around a large-format camera.<br> 2) If you desire image quality beyond what even a Hasselblad can deliver.<br> 3) If you need perspective-control to faithfully record your vision.<br> 4) If your view of digital is as an electronic aide or a dry darkroom rather than a replacement for film.<br> Having met the above qualities of a serious photographer, why join with other serious photographers?<br> a) It can be very lonely when you show-up at a photoshoot site and be the only one who hides under a cloth.<br> b) Knowledge sharing.<br> c) Better access as a group to certain sites. <p>Next step? We could meet to share photos, exchange information & explore possibilities of a site. This could be accomplished thru o once-a-month field trips. Such an informal beginning would enable us to avoid the waste of time more formal organizations suffer from. I suggest that we exchange ideas on proposed sites and try to agree on best times during a month for such field trips. Some sites that I might suggest are Chesser homestead in Ockeefenokee, Big Shoals rapids, Washington Oaks, Talbot Island, Fort Matanzas, Bulow Sugar Mill, CrossCreek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_crawford2 Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Doug, if you don't mind a Bulldog fan joining in, please count me in also. I'm sending you a private e-mail. This is something that is long overdue. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas_howk Posted August 26, 2003 Author Share Posted August 26, 2003 We've had a very good response ( 7 so far) from those interested in forming a LF group, and some good feedback on fieldtrips. So, I propose we move forward; and make our 1st trip Saturday Sept 20th to East entrance of Okefenokee Swamp. Directions: The East entrance is located 8 miles southwest of Folkston, Georgia on State Highway 121/23 and 4 miles west of the main entrance sign. They open 1/2 hour before sunrise for those who want to catch some wildlife/early sunrise shots. I suggest that we meet at visitor center between 8-9am , then proceed to boardwalk/tower area. The Chesser homesite opens somewhat later in morning - at least to get inside cabin; so I suggest that be our 2nd stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_cudworth Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Have you considered listing an informal group on the LF home page groups directory? http://largeformatphotography.info/~lfgroup/groups/ It could be a way to attract others in the future. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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