Time for a new gathering

[glbeas]

Thats interesting! Maybe you could organize a shoot to that area some time later and we could all have our "here and there" shots to compare.

 

[cdholden]

Estimated about 270 miles as the crow flies. Go to Mapquest and check out a route to Cleveland Ga. That'll be close enough to give you an idea of travel time.

Thought I saw this as Cleveland, TN for a bit there. Ah well. I still might make this trip. I need to see if I can get a day off. For a 5 hour drive, I want to make the most of it. I could use a few days away from work anyway.

 

[JeffD]

Hey guys/gals... anyone still up for this?

I'll be there- a friend from work wants to come along, so I'll definately be at the parking area at 10:00, unless it is just plain raining like crazy.

 

[B&Wenthusiast]

SE Gathering

Will have to make it next time (too much going on in September and October)! Thanks for the great idea of a place.

 

[glbeas]

I'm planning to be there, and the weather channel forecast for the weekend gives us mid eighties and 20% chance of precipitation. Sound like it'll be a good day.

 

[reellis67]

I would have like to have gone, but I couldn't work out the fine details so I have opted to make the other gathering which is much closer to home. I appreciate the offer just the same and hope to make the next one...

- Randy

 

[JeffD]

Hey Gary.... what time did you want to meet at the trailhead? I have directions to pick up someone who is staying at a cabin over near Turner's Corner, and want to make sure I give myself plenty of time to arrive ontime!

 

[glbeas]

10 am seems like a good time to meet, it'll give everyone a chance to get there in time. Everyone agreeable to that?

 

[glbeas]

Counting down, hope to see a lot of film cameras at the trailhead!

 

[ScottH]

I'll be there by 10, if not prior. Looking forward to some nice weather.

 

[glbeas]

We had four shooters on the prowl today, Jeff Dilcher and a lady friend he brought, Scott Hamming and me. I'm beat, lugging that backpack for five miles is tiring. I think I'll have some keepers. I want to thank Jeff profusely for proposing this area for a shoot, it's great! Four waterfalls on the creek by the trail, each one bigger than the last. Now we wait to see what gets posted from the trip.

 

[JeffD]

We had fun, too! Gary, at least you didn't carry the 8x10 Korona, or we may have had to call out a rescue!

I am still trying to figure out a development strategy for my negs.

I had some 24second exposures, (including for reciprocity), using Ilford FP4. I'm assuming I'll need to lessen my development substantially.

I know how to develop for a "-2" scene, in zone terms. I wonder if that would be a good place to start, consider the long exposure times. Any ideas?

Next time I'll be bringing faster film! I admit it, I am just not used to shooting such long exposures in these shady coves!

 

[ScottH]

I had a great time yesterday. We couldn't have asked for much better weather for stomping around in the woods. I've already developed 2 of my rolls, and likely another 2 tonight. I'm very happy with the results so far, and know which will be printed first. Can't wait for the next get together.

 

[JeffD]

Here was the first photo I took. A negative scan. Rodenstock Sironar-N 150mm lens, I think F22, and about 24 seconds (counting in my head... I forgot my watch). Ilford FP4+, Rodinal 1:100 stand processed 32 minutes, 68 degrees.

Scott, we were right, that highlight on the rocks is going to require some burning in!

 

[glbeas]

Well done Jeff!

 

[ScottH]

Nice shot Jeff. The only remaining neg's I have to develop are from that location. I think my hot spots will be slightly lower right than seen here. Of course, as we were ready to move on those highlights were gone.