NE OH Gathering May 14-16, 2010

[Lee L]

Speaking of lith printing, I got a copy of The World of Lith Printing at Half-Price Books for $10+ tax last week. They had one other copy, so if anyone wants to reimburse me at my cost, I can buy it and bring it to the gathering.

This is not the Master Photographer's Lith Printing Course, but is the follow up book described here: http://worldoflithprinting.com/index.php

Lee

 

[jp80874]

Looking forward to seeing everyone again. This time I'll try to bring prints. Will try to get the weekend off work.

Bill

Great Avatar. Thanks Bill. With your permission I wanted to add the email you sent. As host it is exciting to see the buzz build as more people get involved and say they will attend. Thanks.

John

“Great!!! I really enjoyed the last visit, John, and definitely look forward to this one. Since my last visit I have actually set up a darkroom with the enlarger that Jeff and Eva were kind enough to give me. I've got a small collection of prints that I'll bring along. In all likelihood I'll drive down during the day and back to my place in the evening. I don't have my work schedule for that weekend but I'm certain I'll be able to work around it.

Look forward to see you.

Bill “

 

[jp80874]

Speaking of lith printing, I got a copy of The World of Lith Printing at Half-Price Books for $10+ tax last week. They had one other copy, so if anyone wants to reimburse me at my cost, I can buy it and bring it to the gathering.

This is not the Master Photographer's Lith Printing Course, but is the follow up book described here: http://worldoflithprinting.com/index.php

Lee

Lee,

Thanks for the generous offer. I'm sure someone will want that.

Your post reminds me that in the past several people have mentioned items they wanted to sell before the event. If someone is interested they can return post. The seller knows it is worth loading up the car with items that are likely to sell. Everyone please feel free to post anything you would like to offer to the group or anything you would like to find that one of us might have.

John

 

[daleeman]

John,
Sent you a PM with my info. Looks like I'm not going to be the only Lee there. I will admist to being a new again newbie with my 4x5. I used one 15-20 years ago in a studio (food photography), but the lure and ease of roll film and the 35mm has taken me further. I'll bring up the 4x5 and I'd certainly love pointers and encouragment to get out and use it more, starting with the waterfalls and back yard kind of things.
Lee

 

[Shawn Dougherty]

Puts me in a good mood just seeing this thread pop up every so often! Can't wait to get back... and maybe check out the "harder to get to" fall down from Blue Hen you were telling us about, John? If anyone is interested in making the trek with me!

And of course if you decide to do some shooting of your own during this round, John, my offer of carrying each others packs is still good.

Shawn

 

[eclarke]

I'd commit to coming but it seems lately that I vacillate about or completely jinx the whole affair. OK if I just show up unannounced?...Evan Clarke

 

[daleeman]

Hi All,

John suggested I introduce myself as I plan to attend the gathering.

A short bio of me is, I'm old, well not that old, but studied the zone system under Arnold Gassen at Ohio University in my hippy days in the 70’s. I was taught my basics by my grandfather and father as a kid, sitting on a stool in the dark bathroom telling them when every 30 seconds went by from a luminous pocket watch. Had no idea why or what I was doing but remember being too scared to try to get off that high stool in the dark. 30 seconds, 30 seconds, 30 seconds.

Presently I like to shoot my 6X6 second hand Hassy, have a 40 C T*, 80 CF and 150 CF for it. I just recently sold my Mamiya 1000S with 55, 80 and 150, having two systems just was eating my lunch. Dad taught me on his Leica IIIF so I have an M2 with Leitz, Zeiss and CV lenses. A Leica Flex SL, an R4Mot too. My loving wife put an M8.2 into my hands on our 1st wedding anniversary. I have a Tachihara 4x5 but I have very little trigger time on it. I used to work for a studio and did food photography and table top catalog things but just haven’t had the free time to shoot a lot with it so the camera is pristine but my brain is rusty.

The pay check comes from the Air Force (civilian) and I teach video production at Sinclair College as an adjunct. Sue, my bride runs her own business called Kettering Glass, has since she got out of high school.

Sue and I have been married about a year and a half; she is a gem and a keeper! She is a bird watcher, author and guide. She will be at Margie Marsh (?) outside Toledo on this May weekend for the returning migration to Canada. She is really something when it comes to identifying any species of birds, their lives, migration and such. We love to be outside but I am not a great wildlife photographer (yet). I do have access to big glass like 300, 500 and 800mm Nikon lenses but here again, not enough trigger time to be an expert.

So, you get.03 cents back for your nickel tour of my life. I look forward to meeting all of you.


Lee

 

[Lee L]

She will be at Margie Marsh (?) outside Toledo on this May weekend for the returning migration to Canada. She is really something when it comes to identifying any species of birds, their lives, migration and such.

Lee

Magee Marsh. Great place for spring warblers, and I've seen a Great Horned Owl with young there just a few feet off the boardwalk.

Lee

 

[jp80874]

Puts me in a good mood just seeing this thread pop up every so often! Can't wait to get back... and maybe check out the "harder to get to" fall down from Blue Hen you were telling us about, John? If anyone is interested in making the trek with me!

And of course if you decide to do some shooting of your own during this round, John, my offer of carrying each others packs is still good.

Shawn

Shawn,

As usual, most generous of you. The hike to Buttermilk Falls is only about a mile one way from the Blue Hen parking lot. Parts of it are very narrow along the edge of the high banks of the stream and have fallen away. The park has put up a sign at Blue Hen saying that the trail ends there. The girls and I will happily walk there but thanks I don’t want to be responsible for your gear. Our Hiking Hounds group went four miles last Sunday at a different place. I caught a stick between my feet. Those beside me said it was a very impressive roll for a 70 year old. Nothing was broken.

Last time I was at Butter Milk Falls one of the Hiking Hounds dogs tried to climb the falls. A large tree had fallen over the falls. That was an interesting shot, but not nearly as interesting as when it’s master tried to follow it. It is a lovely place. It might make a very interesting picture for anyone wanting to go.

John

 

[jp80874]

I'd commit to coming but it seems lately that I vacillate about or completely jinx the whole affair. OK if I just show up unannounced?...Evan Clarke

Well sure Evan except I won’t send you the address/directions unless you commit, send contact and emergency contact information. Just suck it up, grab that gorgeous new 11x14, grab your buddy from our gallery prowl in Louisville, hop in that great 4 Runner and come on over. No whining, sniveling or pussy footing allowed, just come on down and have a good time.

John

 

[jp80874]

Thanks Lee Gephart for the introduction. I think you and Lee Lumpkin will have a lot to talk about and enjoy. Thanks everyone for the enthusiasm.

John

 

[jp80874]

Hey, where is Dorothy? Anyone heard from her? I dropped her an email. D O R O T H Y ! !

John

 

[Shawn Dougherty]

First of all I'm glad you're alright!

Secondly, I think you should start having Dolly videotape your walks for, um, posterity. =)

Thirdly, the offer is good anywhere - not just Buttermilk.

Shawn

Our Hiking Hounds group went four miles last Sunday at a different place. I caught a stick between my feet. Those beside me said it was a very impressive roll for a 70 year old. Nothing was broken.

Last time I was at Butter Milk Falls one of the Hiking Hounds dogs tried to climb the falls. A large tree had fallen over the falls. That was an interesting shot, but not nearly as interesting as when it’s master tried to follow it.
John

 

[Paul Armstrong]

Count me in, John. I'll send my info by PM

 

[jp80874]

First of all I'm glad you're alright!

Secondly, I think you should start having Dolly videotape your walks for, um, posterity. =)

Thirdly, the offer is good anywhere - not just Buttermilk.

Shawn

Thanks Shawn. I really wish Dolly could make those long walks. 1/2 mile is tops for her. Secondly, I was told that my posterior flew so high that Dolly isn't tall enough to photograph it even if she were there. Thirdly I appreciate it. I am not much of a multi tasker. I really like to photograph. I really like to make sure my friends are safe and having a good time. I get horribly confused trying to do both. Maybe some time one on one.

Thanks. It is a most generous offer.

John

 

[jp80874]

Count me in, John. I'll send my info by PM

Hey Paul. Great to have you back. Thanks for the contact information. I will PM information

John

 

[jp80874]

As many of you know Dolly teaches First grade. We have regular visitors to our gatherings, Jeff & Eva Bannow.

Dolly came home from work tonight and said that just before the children left to go home a little boy came up to her and said, “Mrs. Powers, I just accidentally stuffed flowers in Eva’s mouth.” Jeff, DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PICK UP ANY ROSES.

John

 

[djkloss]

Hey, where is Dorothy? Anyone heard from her? I dropped her an email. D O R O T H Y ! !

John

WOW! tALK ABOUT waking uP frOm the dEAd! How did I miss this thread??? Thanks for emailing me John, I'd have really missed out. Looks like I have to go buy a new tent. The old one leaked, and sleeping alone in the rain in a jeep that's too short last time just wasn't fun. Maybe a gps for the car too! This was just the ticket I needed to come out of hibernation.

I'll mark my calendar. Thanks again John!

Dorothy

 

[ic-racer]

Puts me in a good mood just seeing this thread pop up every so often! Can't wait to get back... and maybe check out the "harder to get to" fall down from Blue Hen you were telling us about, John? If anyone is interested in making the trek with me!

And of course if you decide to do some shooting of your own during this round, John, my offer of carrying each others packs is still good.

Shawn

I was out with my kids at Blue Hen the other day. We were all shooting film. I also need to check out that trail farther up. Plus I'm interested if it goes up to the top of the ski slopes.

 

[Shawn Dougherty]

I was out with my kids at Blue Hen the other day. We were all shooting film. I also need to check out that trail farther up. Plus I'm interested if it goes up to the top of the ski slopes.

I guess we're just going to have to find out for ourselves. Can't wait! Shawn

 

[jp80874]

WOW! tALK ABOUT waking uP frOm the dEAd! How did I miss this thread??? Thanks for emailing me John, I'd have really missed out. Looks like I have to go buy a new tent. The old one leaked, and sleeping alone in the rain in a jeep that's too short last time just wasn't fun. Maybe a gps for the car too! This was just the ticket I needed to come out of hibernation.

I'll mark my calendar. Thanks again John!

Dorothy

Great news. Dorothy could you PM me an emergency contact.

Thanks. Glad you are coming.

John

 

[jp80874]

Originally Posted by ic-racer
I was out with my kids at Blue Hen the other day. We were all shooting film. I also need to check out that trail farther up. Plus I'm interested if it goes up to the top of the ski slopes.

I guess we're just going to have to find out for ourselves. Can't wait! Shawn

On the trail between the two falls, just before you arrive at Buttermilk, there is a trail that goes UP, off the two falls trail. If you take that up, and Cindy and Savannah have to pull me up it, that gets you to within sight of the top of the ski lifts. The Hiking Hounds group refer to the girls as John's yellow escalator. If you go beyond Buttermilk falls, down stream, there are all sorts of signs saying, “GO Back, Private Property, The Elephants Will Trample You.” I ignored them the time I went down there with the RZ67. It is heavier than my 4x5 and I was not going to walk back uphill carrying that puppy. We had a second car parked below. There were only two of us and nobody greeted us, perhaps nobody saw us. I didn’t ask.

An alternate route is to take the Buckeye Trail north just before Blue Hen Falls. This will take you up to a plateau about a half mile west of the top of the ski lift. This ½ mile plateau is a great trail to take in the fall. It is shoulder high grasses and brambles, wait those aren’t brambles, they are red raspberries. Our HH group took and hour to eat their way through that ½ mile. Talk about delicious.

John

 

[Shawn Dougherty]

Thanks, I'll print this out and stick it in my glovebox.

"John's yellow escalator"!!!!!!!!!!!!! =)

 

[jgjbowen]

i've got to check my calendar, but tax season ends tomorrow and I would really enjoy spending some time with another 7x17 photographer....I'll let you know, but at least I've marked this thread...

 

[jp80874]

i've got to check my calendar, but tax season ends tomorrow and I would really enjoy spending some time with another 7x17 photographer....I'll let you know, but at least I've marked this thread...

Come on out John. You can laugh at the baby jogger and take a look at the OH & Erie canal. I know there is a similar canal near DC. I've taken 150 some 7x17s up and down the tow path. I think you would like what it has to offer. Everything is long and low. It is perfect for the format.

John