Charleville Castle Photography Weekend 26/27th June 2010

Fajitas!

dakar wrote: »

Judging by what I've been shooting mostly lately, an iphone

I'll have my D300 with lensbaby/nifty fifty/10-20 which I'll use a bit, I suppose (if you want a proper play with the lensbaby)

Also working on my large format (12x8) X-ray film pinhole camera (this plan is getting ambitious, I'm trying to work out how to attach the lensbaby!)

If you could chop the film down to 4x5, you can have my camera too. A bit of DIY'ing and you'd have the lensbaby mounted onto that. Not that you really need any more tiltyshiftyness on a large format :-/

humberklog

Mantel wrote: »

Want.

Hope to be around the castle for this one instead of working like last time

I've got 2!! Some gentleman gave them to me last week as a present. He pops by my gallery regularly and is very enthusiastic. He's made to move to digital (a g11) and reckoned he'd never use them again, that was really nice of him.

Anyway sure I'll bring the 2 of them and people can use them whenever they want.

Fajitas!

I might rob one off you for a wee bit, I've been lusting over them for a good while now.

humberklog

Fajitas! wrote: »

I might rob one off you for a wee bit, I've been lusting over them for a good while now.

Anytime, just let me know and I'll leave one in the cupboard in george's st. for you. I'm mostly mucking about with a sportsman (ooooooh...matron) at moment.

ThOnda

It almost seems that I am the only one who is planning to enjoy the outing even without photography?

Tiriel

ThOnda wrote: »

It almost seems that I am the only one who is planning to enjoy the outing even without photography?

Me too but my Ixus wants to come out and play with all the big boys

DeVore

Nope Th0nda.... I'll be there for the craic regardless but I will be shooting my trusted 400D as well!

I'm definitely there for the fun though



DeV.

Tallon

Are we supposed to take cameras to this?

What about the booze and fresh cooked fish?

dakar

Tallon wrote: »

fish

Awww man, I wish there'd been fish last year, I could really have gone for some of that..........

sheesh

fish and booze and photography?

sounds like a perfect weekend away

elven

Tallon wrote: »

Are we supposed to take cameras to this?

What about the booze and fresh cooked fish?

NO fish plz.

trishw78

dakar wrote: »

Awww man, I wish there'd been fish last year, I could really have gone for some of that..........

There was fish last year... wasn't there it was soaked in the beer wasn't it

dakar

I don't think it was the fish that was marinated in beer............................

Sebzy

Well we're just over five weeks to go and I'm just letting everyone know everything is set for our visit.

BBQ is still a runner and will be working on it over the weekend coming. Hope to have a large half barrel setup again and this time with a decent grate and ventilation.

As I've said before if anyone wants to setup group activity's that require planning in advance don't hesitate to give me a shout.

pullandbang

Damn, methinks I'm going to miss this. I'm on crutches for the next six weeks :mad:

PCPhoto

pullandbang wrote: »

Damn, methinks I'm going to miss this. I'm on crutches for the next six weeks :mad:

theres always one looking for an excuse not to go :rolleyes: .... did someone on the "waiting list" get to ya ?

xia

pullandbang wrote: »

Damn, methinks I'm going to miss this. I'm on crutches for the next six weeks :mad:

Don't understand the problem. You've more than four weeks to learn handling crutches and camera. Or you'll just sit down taking pictures. And you have enough people that can offer you a lift, I'd say.

Tallon

it's the running from ghosts he's worried about....

dakar

Aww come on, every good horror film has to have the guy who stumbles, hurts his leg and can't carry on. Pullandbang was just getting ahead of the game to give him a chance to be heroic.

Make sure to practice your lines now, P&B 'You guys [dramatic pause] go on without me.....'

Slidinginfinity

dakar wrote: »

Aww come on, every good horror film has to have the guy who stumbles, hurts his leg and can't carry on. Pullandbang was just getting ahead of the game to give him a chance to be heroic.

Make sure to practice your lines now, P&B 'You guys [dramatic pause] go on without me.....'

Yeah that way we don't have to run fast. Just faster than you.

Fajitas!

pullandbang wrote: »

Damn, methinks I'm going to miss this. I'm on crutches for the next six weeks :mad:

Ah ye poor bastard

dakar wrote: »

Make sure to practice your lines now, P&B 'You guys [dramatic pause] go on without me.....'

"I'll be right back..."

Sebzy

pullandbang wrote: »

Damn, methinks I'm going to miss this. I'm on crutches for the next six weeks :mad:

Aye it might be for the best if you sit this one out there is a real danger of hungry cat attack and moving fast is your only defence.. They may look cute and all but when they swarm you could be looking at 450 little teeth and 300 claws.

BEWARE OF THE CASTLE CATS.

Fajitas!

Sebzy wrote: »

Aye it might be for the best if you sit this one out there is a real danger of hungry cat attack and moving fast is your only defence.. They may look cute and all but when they swarm you could be looking at 450 little teeth and 300 claws.

BEWARE OF THE CASTLE CATS.

You wouldn't think it, but this wee lad helped several Boards folk 'disappear' on a previous visit...

Sebzy

Fajitas! wrote: »

You wouldn't think it, but this wee lad helped several Boards folk 'disappear' on a previous visit...

Oh hey and the offer is still open if anyone wants to adopt a castle cat just give us a shout. Boards meet with FREE CAT!!!

Fajitas!

They make for a lovely stew.

Slidinginfinity

Sebzy wrote: »

Oh hey and the offer is still open if anyone wants to adopt a castle cat just give us a shout. Boards meet with FREE CAT!!!

Oh thank god I am going on this without the Missus. I would wind up with 2-7 cats.

pullandbang

Sebzy wrote: »

Aye it might be for the best if you sit this one out there is a real danger of hungry cat attack and moving fast is your only defence.. They may look cute and all but when they swarm you could be looking at 450 little teeth and 300 claws.

BEWARE OF THE CASTLE CATS.

Who says I have to be able to run.......

It's you lot that have to run......:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

the_syco

I'm not on the list I has filled out the registration form, though.

=-=

BTW, with all the beer, cats and cameras last year, how many lolcat photos were created?

DeVore

we should have a Best Lolcat Picture competition

More worryingly, I'm allergic to cats, ill just bring anti-hists though... still not missing it!

DeV.

AnCatDubh

DeVore wrote: »

More worryingly, I'm allergic to cats, ill just bring anti-hists though... still not missing it!

Oi!

rahtkennades

DeVore wrote: »

we should have a Best Lolcat Picture competition

More worryingly, I'm allergic to cats, ill just bring anti-hists though... still not missing it!

DeV.

AnCatDubh wrote: »

Oi!

Meeeowwww lads!

Sebzy

Update : Was just down on site over the weekend and we have the BBQ sorted it's the big one we had last year. it's needs a bit of a repair and new grate but it's good.

I guess this will be my last update as everything is ready to go.

We can sort out car pools the week before.

Sebzy

The list as it stands

01 Kjt
02 Tallon
03 Theboat
04 Trishw78
05 Slidinginfinity
06 Xia
07 lotsafish
08 Irishabi
09 MIG21
10 Cabaal
11 Dakar
12 Fajitas!
13 Jemmy
14 Elven
15 Rymus
16 DutchGuy
17 PCPhoto
18 Kensutz
19 Cork_girl
20 Snorlax
21 ihastakephoto
22 pullandbang
23 m s nixon
24 ThOnda
25 Rahtkennades
26 Fenster
27 sNarah
28 kazujo
29 Buzzlightyear
30 Sineadw
31 humberklog
32 DK32
33 Foto Joe
34 Calina
35 Lagnagouhsse
36 nilhg
37 RoryW
38 sheesh
39 DeVore
40 DarrenG
41 eas
42 Thomas gee
43 oshead
44 the_syco
45 Homer_Simpson

Everyone on the list can consider themselves booked.

PCPhoto

right ... so

What do I pack/buy for this ? (apart from sleeping bag, food, drink and camera gear and a sense of humour !)

the_syco

PCPhoto wrote: »

right ... so

What do I pack/buy for this ? (apart from sleeping bag, food, drink and camera gear and a sense of humour !)

A polystyrene mat. You can get one in most camping stores. It is essential unless you have an airbed. It makes sleeping on solid ground more bearable. Pillow is optional. A small torch is also a handy thing to have, for night time toilet trips (as opposed to falls :P).

PCPhoto

the_syco wrote: »

A polystyrene mat. You can get one in most camping stores. It is essential unless you have an airbed. It makes sleeping on solid ground more bearable. Pillow is optional. A small torch is also a handy thing to have, for night time toilet trips (as opposed to falls :P).

airbed..... check
pillow.....check
loo role ....check
torch.......check..check (have a couple floating around the house)

now all I have to do is charge batteries and wait till the end of the month !!!

Calina

Seb I have to cancel for personal reasons.

Is there anything you need from me like a paypal donation or anything?

pullandbang

Sebzy wrote: »

The list as it stands


22 pullandbang


Everyone on the list can consider themselves booked.

I see I'm still on the list. Sorry but I can't make it, I'm laid up for a few weeks.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=66053412&postcount=116

GristlyEnd

PCPhoto wrote: »

right ... so

What do I pack/buy for this ? (apart from sleeping bag, food, drink and camera gear and a sense of humour !)

You don't have to bring too much food. We usually end up each throwing in a few quid and making a trip for bbq food

Cabaal

DarrenG wrote: »

You don't have to bring too much food. We usually end up each throwing in a few quid and making a trip for bbq food

I might pick up some lovely burgers and stuff from the local butchers this time, save buying them from the supermarket when we get there...hopefully weather holds up

humberklog

The tent I'm bringing is two 2man tents in one. It has a 2man tent left and right of an awningtype thingy so if anyone's stuck for a tent and don't want to splash out on one especially for the occasion then they can have one side of it.

I'll be driving from Dublin too so can give lifts too.

Sebzy

Updated

01 Kjt
02 Tallon
03 Theboat
04 Trishw78
05 Slidinginfinity
06 Xia
07 lotsafish
08 Irishabi
09 MIG21
10 Cabaal
11 Dakar
12 Fajitas!
13 Jemmy
14 Elven
15 Rymus
16 DutchGuy
17 PCPhoto
18 Kensutz
19 Cork_girl
20 Snorlax
21 ihastakephoto
22 the_syco
23 m s nixon
24 ThOnda
25 Rahtkennades
26 Fenster
27 sNarah
28 kazujo
29 Buzzlightyear
30 Sineadw
31 humberklog
32 DK32
33 Foto Joe
34 Homer_Simpson
35 Lagnagouhsse
36 nilhg
37 RoryW
38 sheesh
39 DeVore
40 DarrenG
41 eas
42 Thomas gee
43 oshead

As for the things to bring. It works best if we have the bbq in the evening and all chip in a bit for a supermarket run.

I can dig up some ground blankets or even a tent or two if anyone's stuck.

Tallon

humberklog wrote: »

The tent I'm bringing is two 2man tents in one. It has a 2man tent left and right of an awningtype thingy so if anyone's stuck for a tent and don't want to splash out on one especially for the occasion then they can have one side of it.

I'll be driving from Dublin too so can give lifts too.

We could use it as a dark room!

dakar

Tallon wrote: »

We could use it as a dark room!

Yeah, cos there's not enough dark places in the castle......:eek:

Tallon

Think I might wear a name tag this year.

dakar

Ah, no need, I think we'll all recognise you

Tallon wrote: »

Tallon

Just seen this posted in BA.... I'm getting one at the weekend

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3401895/Trail/searchtext%3EPOP+UP+TENT.htm

* Half Price
*

€22.49
was €44.99

* Cleverly designed tent that pitches in seconds and can be quickly packed away.
* 1 room.
* 1 door.
* Attached groundsheet.
* Guy rope.
* 2000mm hydrostatic head.
* Taped seams.
* Fire retardant.
* Size of tent overall (H)95, (W)120, (D)220cm.

dakar

Thanks for the heads up. I got one of these for Charleville last year.

If it fits inside the tent, that looks like a winning combo to me. If not, the kids will have fun with the tent anyway, win win

kittykrazy

Is there many on the waiting list? Just saw the trip and would love to come and talk clicky.

MGilly84

Hi sebzy,

I'd love to book a place are ya full??