Just thought I'd start this as a new thread to avoid confusion!

Anyone interested in a the Wentworth Photo Meet No. 2 on March 8th, please post your interest.
We will be meeting at 11am at the tea rooms in Wentworth garden Centre.
Some of us went last weekend & enjoyed it, & we're repeating it for those of you who could not make it last week. We even ended up in a lovely pub for a bevvy & a bite. So, come on, make it worth my while getting out of bed for!

Yep, you can count me in Hemlock but don't wait for me it'll be at least 12.00 before I get there.

Dave..

I'd be interested in coming, never been on a photo meet before, so could you give me a bit of info and also what to expect at Wentworth?

Thanks

N.

Hi NeoGen, photo meets are pretty relaxed affairs, we meet up then wander about taking photos either together or on your own, everyone is friendly and if we can help each other out with how best to take a certain photo we do. Some people have SLR's some have compacts its all the same to us. we have a bite to eat and a drink whilst having a chat, best thing is just turn up on Saturday, if you need a lift I'm sure it can be arranged.

Dave..

Hi NeoGen! I think hockeybear has just about covered everything. At Wentworth there is a garden centre in the grounds of the kitchen garden in the Wentworth Woodhouse Estate. It is an interesting garden with old statues, summerhouse etc. There are also some deer, & animals. Then there is Wentworth Woodhouse itself & of course in the village is a lovely old pub with food!! Oh, I nearly forgot - lots & lots of interesting walls!!:D

Hi NeoGen! I think hockeybear has just about covered everything. At Wentworth there is a garden centre in the grounds of the kitchen garden in the Wentworth Woodhouse Estate. It is an interesting garden with old statues, summerhouse etc. There are also some deer, & animals. Then there is Wentworth Woodhouse itself & of course in the village is a lovely old pub with food!! Oh, I nearly forgot - lots & lots of interesting walls!!:D


come along on Saturday NeoGen and you'll understand what that means :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

Sounds cool, what time will it be?

I'd be interested in coming, never been on a photo meet before, so could you give me a bit of info and also what to expect at Wentworth?

Thanks

N.

I have never been to a photo group meet either and would be interested in joining in, so I would like some more info' too please.

come along on Saturday NeoGen and you'll understand what that means :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

:D:D:D:hihi:

I'll see if I can get a pass-out for the day :)

I might have to bring along my shiny new toy.... any idea what the situation is with use of tripods in the gardens? ie. will the staff complain about getting in the way? ;)

Do I detect I'm getting a little name for myself regarding my style of photography?

Do I detect I'm getting a little name for myself regarding my style of photography?

Nothin' little about it ;) :hihi:

Neogen & Waldershelf - please come along & join us on Saturday - we're a friendly bunch!
As I said earlier, we will meet at 11am at the tea rooms in the garden centre.
We will wander around the grounds, taking photos as the uge takes us. Once everyone has had enough, we'll wander off to to Wentworth Park & take in Wentworth Woodhouse. If anyone wants, we can go round the village & end up in the pub! Very informal, & everyone is very helpful with advice, if needed. All skill levels are welcome - I'm near the bottom of the skill pile - thought I would feel daunted by other professional & semi-professional photographers, but that's not the case at all (they just laugh at my obsession with walls :hihi:)
Dafoot - yes you can bring your tripod - the grounds are separate from the garden centre, so there's no staff there really - plenty of room. & you'll be glad to know I got to photo about 2 miles of wall last Saturday - so not much left to photograph this week!!!:hihi:

Oooh this is weird. Today I got an email to say that 2 pics of mine have been used in a book on Bizarre Buildings - namely this one (http://www.fotolibra.com/gallery/215609/needles-eye-wentworth-woodhouse-england/) and this one (http://www.fotolibra.com/gallery/215608/needles-eye-wentworth-woodhouse-england/) - the commission isn't huge but hey ho :P

The walls on the Needle's eye are fab - full of musket holes from a firing squad, and inside the walls are weathered with a lovely texture :P

I love the second one best Grissom! I would be taking shots from a much closer angle though :hihi:

I might have to bring along my shiny new toy.... any idea what the situation is with use of tripods in the gardens? ie. will the staff complain about getting in the way? ;)

is that the macro you were after?
you'll get really close to walls with that :hihi:

is that the macro you were after?
you'll get really close to walls with that :hihi:

One can get a complex you know !! :hihi:

I might have to bring along my shiny new toy....

Hmm - what shiny new toy would need a tripod? If it's a long lens take it. There were some deer in the park last weekend and with a really long lens you might get some nice portraits. And there would be no trouble with a tripod - other than having to carry it about that is.

I love the second one best Grissom! I would be taking shots from a much closer angle though :hihi:

Yes they are great shots Grissom mine looked rather lopsided - is this close (http://picasaweb.google.com/neotericwalks/Wentworth3June2007/photo#5071874019973730290) enough for you Hemlock?

OK I own up I'm another wall fan - Sandstone is favourite, although a good topping of Sheffield crozzle (http://picasaweb.google.com/neotericwalks/RiverSheaf14July2007/photo#5087045995453828274) sets the blood racing, especial when you're this (http://picasaweb.google.com/neotericwalks/RiverSheaf14July2007/photo#5087046042698468546) close:hihi:

Not sure if I can make it Saturday but will know by tomorrow evening.

New toy = new macro lens.

Would be nice to play with some flowers and invertebrates. Had a go at one of my spiders last night but she wasn't in the mood for modelling for me!

This is the puppy...
http://www.tamron.com/lenses/prod/180mm.asp

Most I've ever spent on a lens (hurrah for bonuses!) so want to play with it ;)

This seem to be interesting. Is there convinient public transport from Sheffield to Wentworth? Anyone know which bus or mode of transport to take? My wife and I are interested to come along.

I can offer a lift from Hillsborough, if you don't mind squeezing into a Ka ;)

I can offer a lift from Hillsborough, if you don't mind squeezing into a Ka ;)

Hi DaFoot,
It is nice of you to offer a lift, thanks. We both are of small size, so no worry about squeezing in :hihi: We live near Bramall lane, where is the best place to meet you? We don't mind meeting you at Hillsborough or some where in the city (if you're passing this way towards Wentworth). Looking forward to meet you all!

I'm not sure if I'll go that way or not... I'll figure out how to get to Wentworth and get back to you...

Just checked with Google maps, looks like Wentworth is North so if you can it would be useful if you could make your way over to Hillsborough and go from there?

haha.. just looked into the map too and PM you.

- is this close (http://picasaweb.google.com/neotericwalks/Wentworth3June2007/photo#5071874019973730290) enough for you Hemlock?


Another SNAP (http://picasaweb.google.com/paulinezel/SFPhotoMeetWentworth1308/photo#5173585218842972642) methinks Neoteric!:hihi:
Although I prefer this one (http://picasaweb.google.com/paulinezel/SFPhotoMeetWentworth1308/photo#5173584484403564994) and this one (http://picasaweb.google.com/paulinezel/SFPhotoMeetWentworth1308/photo#5173589080018572306) Both a preview of my 'Wentworth Walls' collection :hihi::hihi::hihi:

Another 'SNAP' methinks Neoteric!:hihi:
SNAP (http://picasaweb.google.com/paulinezel/SFPhotoMeetWentworth1308/photo#5173585218842972642)
Although I prefer this one (http://picasaweb.google.com/paulinezel/SFPhotoMeetWentworth1308/photo#5173584484403564994) and this one (http://picasaweb.google.com/paulinezel/SFPhotoMeetWentworth1308/photo#5173589080018572306) Both a preview of my 'Wentworth Walls' collection :hihi::hihi::hihi:

I must defer to your superior collection of walls - I just love those weathered and eroded sandstones - the variety of colours and the bandings are just great. Think I need to go on some serious wall snapping outings.

Although I prefer this one (http://picasaweb.google.com/paulinezel/SFPhotoMeetWentworth1308/photo#5173584484403564994) and

Were you standing on your head for that one Hemlock? Or did you just have the camera upside down when you took it? :D

Were you standing on your head for that one Hemlock? Or did you just have the camera upside down when you took it? :D

Nope, definately the right way round (unless Harrisons turned it upside down when they retieved my pics off the sd card :D) although I could take photos of walls standing on my head :hihi::hihi::hihi: but not much else :D

Won't be at home to post tonight, but everything is still on for tomorrow. Meeting at Wentworth Garden Centre tearooms at 11am. Me&Pippo - are you coming & do you want a lift? PM me if you do & I'll arrange to pick you up in the morning.
See you all there!

Looking forward to meeting some of you tomorrow, 11am at the tea room.

If I don't get lost en route.

N.

Me&Pippo - are you coming & do you want a lift? PM me if you do & I'll arrange to pick you up in the morning.
See you all there!
Thank you for the offer of a lift Hemlock, but I think the Wentworth estate area is a not pippo (dog) friendly.

Oooh this is weird. Today I got an email to say that 2 pics of mine have been used in a book on Bizarre Buildings...



Hi Grissom

I too prefer the second shot, very nice.

I am intrigued too by fotolibra - is it a traditional stock library, a microstock library or something else?

I send images to some libraries myself in the hope of sales (its always fun when one does) but am actively looking for new places to try.

Thanks for any info

debbie

Fotolibra is a Rights Managed library. The boopk was published in September and I've only just now got the payment for the photos. The original call for photos for the book was many months before that.

Most of my photos are on istockphoto on Royalty Free basis (at the higher end of being "microstock") - follow the link in my signature - hoping one day to reach the magical 10,000 sales and then be able to submit images to Getty (who own istock) :)

Went to the Wentworth Photo Meet today, very good to actually meet some of you guys. Had a fantastic time, got some good shots that I'll upload shortly for comments hope you guys got some good shots too.

Had a wonderful day, & it was lovely to meet Meehailam, Mrs Meehailam & NeoGen for the first time! Hope you'll come again!
Roll call today was DaFoot, Hockey Bear, Hemlock & Mr Hemlock & friend, Meehailam, Mrs Meehailam & NeoGen - 8 in total.
We wandered round the gardens at Wentworth Garden centre, taking photos of each other taking photos & DaFoot getting close & personal to a couple of frogs. We also went into a smelly farm & took pics of plenty of cows & pigs (& tyres!).
Once we had been to see Wentworth Woodhouse, we were getting a little cold, so we took refuge in the local & had a drink & some of us had a bite to eat. I think everyone seemed to enjoy the day & I'll be posting photos once I've sorted them out.
Look forward to seeing everyone elses!

Looking forward to seeing how many times I appear online lying by a pond... :rolleyes: :hihi:

Well, here are my humble attempts of taking photos at Wentworth - (http://picasaweb.google.com/paulinezel/SFPhotoMeetWentworthX2/) spread over 2 meets. We've started with moi, the supporting act, so I can't wait to see the others - the star performers! (That includes photos taken over both weekends Imp!)

Well, here are my humble attempts of taking photos at Wentworth - (http://picasaweb.google.com/paulinezel/SFPhotoMeetWentworthX2/) spread over 2 meets. We've started with moi, the supporting act, so I can't wait to see the others - the star performers! (That includes photos taken over both weekends Imp!)

Nice pictures Hemlock!
Sorry guys, I won't be uploading any sooner. Just got back home. We both 'continued' with our exploration of Sheffield since we bought a day pass for the day, so we took ride up to Crystal Peaks and down again with some stops in between :hihi:

And now I am busy looking over the general election result of my country as the fellow citizens back home voted today. Seem like the government has lost several states and not going to get the two third majority...which to me is a good news. The wind of change has come and the people have spoken.

I will upload as soon as I can. Thanks for organising the walk and nice to meet you all.

Cheers
meehailam & mrs meehailam

I really did enjoy today, nice to meet new people and hope to see you all again on the next one, get thinking of locations guys!
Anyway I found a few minutes to put some pics in my album (link below) I'll add more when I have time.

Dave..

Fotolibra is a Rights Managed library. The book was published in September and I've only just now got the payment for the photos.

Most of my photos are on istockphoto on Royalty Free basis (at the higher end of being "microstock") - follow the link in my signature - hoping one day to reach the magical 10,000 sales and then be able to submit images to Getty (who own istock) :)

I send images to Alamy and find a RM sale always takes far longer for payment to come through. Is Fotolibra exclusive?

I have some images on istock also - microstock is something i started to experiment with about six months back, sending images also to bigstock and shutterstock. You don't have to wait till you've had 10,000 sales till trying Getty - I tried last year and they accepted my first submission, so I have about 20 images with them now. Sadly, they charge 50 dollars per image you send up (first 10 1/2 price), and so far I haven't had any sales :(
They have just sold themselves in the last few weeks I think, so I am waiting to see what happens to them and concentrating on 4corners for exclusive images and alamy and photoshelter for non-exclusives.

With all of the above you can search me as septemberlegs, except 4corners who insist on no pseudonyms and so it has to be deborah waters! :roll:

And now, i have just moved to Sheffield and am about to have a baby so I face the challenge of learning how to keep it up with a newborn in tow, help!

debbie

Just done with one. Here it is:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lamkc/2321320664/

Will upload more later.

I send images to Alamy and find a RM sale always takes far longer for payment to come through. Is Fotolibra exclusive?

I have some images on istock also - microstock is something i started to experiment with about six months back, sending images also to bigstock and shutterstock. You don't have to wait till you've had 10,000 sales till trying Getty - I tried last year and they accepted my first submission, so I have about 20 images with them now. Sadly, they charge 50 dollars per image you send up (first 10 1/2 price), and so far I haven't had any sales :(
They have just sold themselves in the last few weeks I think, so I am waiting to see what happens to them and concentrating on 4corners for exclusive images and alamy and photoshelter for non-exclusives.

With all of the above you can search me as septemberlegs, except 4corners who insist on no pseudonyms and so it has to be deborah waters! :roll:

And now, i have just moved to Sheffield and am about to have a baby so I face the challenge of learning how to keep it up with a newborn in tow, help!

debbie

Don't think FL is exclusive, but havent had a paid account with them in ages, so best to look over the T&C's.

When you get the 10,000 sales and upload to Getty they dont charge you for the privilege :)

Will have to look at your pics sometime. Hey don't think of the newborn as a challenge - could be a source of good photos :P

Just done with one. Here it is:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lamkc/2321320664/

Will upload more later.

Hey the lighting on that is fab. Bit eerie !

Thank you for the offer of a lift Hemlock, but I think the Wentworth estate area is a not pippo (dog) friendly.

Aww I have seen loads of (onlead)dogs at Wentworth, try next time :)

Well, here are my humble attempts of taking photos at Wentworth - (http://picasaweb.google.com/paulinezel/SFPhotoMeetWentworthX2/) spread over 2 meets. We've started with moi, the supporting act, so I can't wait to see the others - the star performers! (That includes photos taken over both weekends Imp!)

Sounds like you all had a great time, I love the pics of the statues.
My favourite place is the Japenese garden, I have pics that I took there last year... mind you I just point and click, nothing as good and well thought out as yours :)

I really did enjoy today, nice to meet new people and hope to see you all again on the next one, get thinking of locations guys!
Anyway I found a few minutes to put some pics in my album (link below) I'll add more when I have time.

Dave..

Some great pics, the cows and calves are sweet, poor frogs is nothing sacred :D
Ok ok I'm going back to my pets section now before I'm thrown out :hihi:

... mind you I just point and click, nothing as good and well thought out as yours :)

Come along with us on next outing, maybe we can help you consider the composition etc instead of being a Point & Click user? ;)

Come along with us on next outing, maybe we can help you consider the composition etc instead of being a Point & Click user? ;)

maybe someone could teach me how to actually use my camera properly as well? :blush: I really am a very basic camera person :hihi:

Here are 2 that I took last year at Wentworth and don't anyone laugh or I will set my dogs on you :hihi:
By the water. (http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/5critters/?action=view&current=Wentworthwaterside.jpg)
In the shade. (http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/5critters/?action=view&current=Wentworth1.jpg)

Going for the record here - only a week and a half to get my Wentworth piccies (http://www.impinabox.co.uk/gallery-wentworth.php) posted! I liked the statues in the garden and the 'terracatta' warriors in the garden center but overall I don't think I was feeling very inspired that morning!

Moonbird - I like your first photo - lovely! I'll second what DaFoot says - come along with us & see if others can inspire your photography style!
Imp - Wonderful warriors! Lots of great patterns as well. You may not have been inspired, but the few you have posted were worth it!

Just done with one. Here it is:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lamkc/2321320664/

Will upload more later.

I really like that, the light looks great.

I've uploaded a few of mine here: http://web.mac.com/nick_lawrence

Let me know what you think.

N.

I've uploaded a few of mine here: http://web.mac.com/nick_lawrence

Let me know what you think.

N.

Some nice work there Neogen. I really like the church with the spire but can't help feeling a full colour treatment with that moody sky would look even better.

Some nice work there Neogen. I really like the church with the spire but can't help feeling a full colour treatment with that moody sky would look even better.

I reckon the B/W works really well.... :hihi:

I've uploaded a few of mine here: http://web.mac.com/nick_lawrence

Let me know what you think.

N.

Nice work there. Love the B/W photos, particularly the 'Face' and 'Church'. :love:

Great photos NeoGen!! I think you can guess which my favourite is! (For those who can't, it's 'hidden'!!) I think the B&W works well for the tyres & for the stairs as well. I also like milestone for some reason - obscure I suppose - a bit like me!
Hope you'll come along to the next one!

Has anyone read my other thread about keeping a SF Photography Meet Diary? A link to it is here. (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=317576/) Please have a look & let me know what you think.
I think it would be great to have a record of these meets with selected photos. Of course, if you didn't want your photos to be included in the 'Diary' it wouldn't be compulsory. So, come on - responses please!

I really wish I could have attended the meet in Wentworth, it looks like you had a great time and took some excellent pictures. Maybe next time? I did intend to attend but didn't finish grouting the tiles on my extension floor until 12.30 and Mrs Waldershelf would not have been amused if I'd sloped off before that was done..

Never mind Waldershelf, hope to see you at the next one. Is Mrs Waldershelf happy with the tiling?

Finally got round to putting some pics up...

After all that effort, I'm a little disappointed with the frogs. The light I'm happy with and the composition but should have paid more attention to depth of field :(

Photos here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dafoot/sets/72157604102331928/)

Still a good shot though, my fave is the snowdrop, thats if it is one, not too hot on flowers :) I reckon if you darkened down the background until it was black, that would look great in a frame.

You just have to feel for that first pig tho. He (or is it she) looks like he has a hangover!

Nice photos DaFoot! your frogs are good - mine were spoilt by bad lighting.

Despite my reservations about the frog pic, I am very happy with my new lens. :)

The suggestion of darkening the snowdrop background is one I'll have to look into, though spending my working days in front of computers I'm often less than keen once I'm home!

Piggy certainly does have that hungover look about her! Thing she was getting annoyed with the flash disturbing her snoozing. :hihi:

...frogs are good - mine were spoilt by bad lighting.
You think so? I quite liked them!

I'd quite like to pinch a couple of the pics of me that are floating about for my Facebook.

If you're happy for me to grab your pics of me, could you say so please? :)

Happy for you to use any of mine DaFoot - probably have more that Ive not posted as well.

You think so? I quite liked them!

The light coming from the top right corner spoils it a little, in my opinion. But I must say, I was rather happy with the result of the single 'shoot?' of moss that I took - my point & shoot isn't too bad after all!

T... my point & shoot isn't too bad after all!
Far from it.
You never cease to amaze me with what such a small camera can do :)

I'd quite like to pinch a couple of the pics of me that are floating about for my Facebook.

If you're happy for me to grab your pics of me, could you say so please? :)


I only took two of you, I've put them both in my album, if you want them you are welcome :thumbsup: