jmathew34

MODS, please move to appropriate section. I felt this thread was most pertinent here.

From going off the thread in Off-Topics
https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/anyone-ever-go-cherry-blossom-festival-overrated-386266/

It seemed like there was an interest for some folks to get together and go see the Cherry Blossoms and take some pics.

http://www.nationalcherryblossomfest...dex.php?id=390

SOOOO.........

Just wanted to see if there was any interest for folks to get together to take some pictures of the cherry blossom's and the festivities. I for one am a noob and could use pointers and lessons, and what better way to do that than at the Cherry Blossom festival.

I'm also planning on attending some cultural events in Union Station so it will be a great chance throughout the week to meet up and take some indoor and outdoor shots...

So let's hear it? Anyone?

-Jason

wndrlst

I could be in - depending on when you guys go.

EuRTSX

I'm currently camera-less, which makes me very very bitter, especially since I'm attending the festival on the 12th of April.



Life is gay without a DSLR. That's all.

wndrlst

I'd be happy to loan you my XT, if you're interested. I don't have much extra glass, but it's pretty cheap to rent for a day. Or we could just mug Jup tomorrow night.

EuRTSX

+1 for mugging Jeff.





Just kidding.






Or am I?





Just kidding.



Or am I...




We'll talk tomorrow at dinner.

t_in_maine

Would love to count myself in, but my plans have changed due to work and now I can't go until after the festival

pinky_ttc

Anyone in?!

My husband and i (possibly along with 2 friends) plan on going in the next week or so. It'd be great to meet up with people.

Husband is all about photography. He'll be bringing his D300, 12-24mm and 70-200mm.

EuRTSX

I'm going on the 12th of April.

jmathew34

I'd be down to go down to DC with ya, just PM me if you are a definite.

jupitersolo

A few more can be found here...

http://flickr.com/photos/reverseimag...7604325291993/

Sarlacc

This is your best one of the 10

I would play with the processing of this one a bit. Try and tone back the greens and brown just a hair, while kicking up the magenta/reds a bit. Really try and make the blossoms pop.

stogie1020

Nice pics! Jup, what lens were you using?

wndrlst

Nice, Jup! Looks like you had some good weather, too. I'm planning to go out on Wednesday. I hope the rain doesn't damage them too much between now & then.

jupitersolo

I might go back down there Wednesday, if the rain doesn't do a lot of damage in the next couple of days. I got up at 630 to down there yesterday, I drove, when I got there couldn't find a place to park. Drove back into Va. to wear we had Ramblings party and caught Metro back into DC.


Just my 24-105 on my 40D.

jupitersolo

Dan,

Thanks, I'll have to go back and change that. It was late I was just pushing buttons. I got up at 630 to go down there, walked around for about 4 hours or so, and have a few more pics of the rest of the Monuments to PP.

I only used the 24-105 on my 40D to take all of the pics, my 5D is at Canon getting cleaned.


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tzakiel

I'd be interested in going this Saturday... probably late afternoon is best, as the harsh mid-day sun is hard to get great photos out of. Before dinner is good?

I'm shooting with a Nikon D300 and 12-24, 70-200, 50mm lenses. I'd be glad to talk shop or let AZ folks try out my gear.

Anyone on flickr or attend any photography events in the area? I wanted to go on Jeff Revel's photowalk pro walk but missed it and regret it!

I keep a blog at http://www.jonvandalen.com/newblog if anyone's interested. My flickr is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/tzakiel

Shalooby

Nice shots Jeff.

I was at the Kite Festival on Sat but didn't get a chance to get to the tidal basin. Five year-olds legs just aren't up to that kind of hiking. I was hoping to go again on Sun but the light didn't seem to be cooperating.

I'm carrying my gear in my car right now in case I get some time to sneak away from work and run down there if the conditions present themselves. Definately not today though.
If anyone finds themselves heading that way shoot me a message, maybe we could meet.

TL685

very nice pics
love going down to DC this time of year. I dunno when i'll be going down this weekend or next

EuRTSX

^ Your avatar is disturbing.

Just letting you know..

TL685

yes i know, i guess i like disturbing things

srika

my friend with the D300 just sent me this.. this is an UNEDITED export from LR!



D300 pwns.

LKLD

Wow!! Very nice color and DOF

srika

oh btw that was with the Nikon 18-200 VR. it's his first DSLR, and he hadn't been into photography much at all, prior to getting it. I'd say he's doing OK.

stogie1020

Nicely exposed

srika

more pics from my friend and his D300.. I think he's got some good stuff in there but keep in mind its his first DSLR and his first experience with PP. Don't know how much he did but he does have LR.

http://srika.com/garage/cherryblossoms/Page.html

pinky_ttc

My husband and I will be there today during sunset. PM if you want to meet up.

(Husband is tzakiel who posted ^^)

wndrlst

A couple of pics from last Wednesday:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/2397102141/" title="Cherry Blossoms by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/2397102141_51cc5252e8_b.jpg" width="1024" height="682" alt="Cherry Blossoms" /></a>




<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/2399017178/" title="Blossoms by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/2399017178_9716aee6ed_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="Blossoms" /></a>



<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/2397130201/" title="Blossom by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2313/2397130201_467207de7e_b.jpg" width="1024" height="1024" alt="Blossom" /></a>



<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/2397810418/" title="Cherry Blossom Canopy by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/2397810418_e345ff2db0_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="Cherry Blossom Canopy" /></a>

jupitersolo

You didn't post your quack quack.

wndrlst

Here ya go, jupity...

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxiephotos/2397831100/" title="Quack by wndrlst, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2397831100_cf99a2b199_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="Quack" /></a>

"Who's the Quack with the camera?"

srika

aww i love that shot!

TS_eXpeed

+1


Beautiful pictures though everyone!

Shalooby

Nice pictures D! I like the macros of the blossoms. That first one above is my favorite.

wndrlst

Thanks!

LKLD

Srika, he has a wonderful eye, for what seems obvious, but comes out unique. Please tell him to continue to shoot those same shots....they're great

wndrlst

I agree that your friend is off to a GREAT start, Rubin.

EuRTSX

There were no blossoms left yesterday.

TommySalami

There were a bunch of cherry blossoms in front of my dorm, but they're all gone now too

ViperrepiV

I wasn't in DC, but the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens had a cherry blossom festival this weekend. a few highlights: