Re: Hi from the Chicago area
I am not sure where you are but View Camera is doing a trade show and conference in Rockford, IL June 9-11. The trade show is free and all you have to do is show up. It will be a great opportunity to meet a lot of other lf photographers. The location is the Best Western Clocktower Resort in Rockford.
steve simmons
www.viewcamera.com
Re: Hi from the Chicago area
Hi Steve,
I was aware and am planning to attend some of it - I have a conflicting conference during the week so I'll probably just register for Saturday and/or Sunday. I badly wanted to see the B&W presentation by Alan Ross but I beleive it is on the Friday.
Thanks,
Norm
Re: Hi from the Chicago area
Hi Norm, I'm in the Chicago area as well. You might be interested in Starved Rock state park or Turkey Run in Indiana. Enjoy the Arca, great choice.
Re: Hi from the Chicago area
Norm,
In case you haven't seen them a couple area groups are:
http://www.midwestlargeformat.com/
And the Chicago regional forum on APUG.org.
Chuck
Re: Hi from the Chicago area
do you work at fermilab?
what are your thoughts on turning it into a giant, tubular view camera?
Re: Hi from the Chicago area
I am usually in Chicago in the summers as a visiting artist at the School of the Art Institute. But not this summer. I needed a break. I'll look you up next summer.
Re: Hi from the Chicago area
Thanks everyone for the information and warm welcome.
Yes Paul I do work at Fermilab. I'll be sure to pass on your idea of converting the lab into world's largest, and certainly most expensive camera... it would make work even more enjoyable!
On a related note, it's nice as the lab somewhat limits the general public's access and thus it is a quiet and suprisingly scenic place to photograph - there are even Bison, fenced in Bison that is.
Cheers,
Norm.