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LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
Last year was such a success, that we thought we would do it again!
WHO: Large format photographers
WHAT: Photography gathering: making pictures, telling lies, drinking wine, beer, and/or other fine elixirs.
WHERE: Alabama Hills, CA. Campsite coordinates: 36.620895°, -118.116395°
WHEN: May 6-7, 2016
OTHER: Bring your own cameras, film, tripods, etc. Make your own food, travel, and sleeping arrangements.
Camping is free, but sites are primitive, no restrooms, showers, etc. Plan accordingly. Other accommodations can be made in the town of Lone Pine.
This year we will camp in Alabama Hills proper, rather than in a nearby campsite. This will eliminate the caravan trips back and forth to our shooting locations. This change means we're back to primitive camping. So bring the appropriate gear. Folding Tables and chairs might come in handy if you can bring them.
A few years ago a group of us So Cal LF photographers set up camp near a cool vista point. We made photographs until it was dark, and later while we were sitting around the camp light sipping wine and/or beer, one of the photographers, Matt Blais, brought up in conversation the Kickstarter project known as, the Wanderlust Camera... Well, except for the fact that he misnamed it as the "Wildebeest Camera." Slightly buzzed, we all agreed that had the kickstarter project been named as such we all would have invested! Realizing that such a name change would never be occur, we settled on naming our campsite... An so Camp Wildebeest was born!
http://i.imgur.com/sM7pQJ8.jpg
Overview
http://i.imgur.com/7bPlQK2.jpg
Closeup
Here is a link to a Google Earth file showing the campsite location
We plan on hanging around the Alabama Hills area for the entire weekend, but obviously participants are free to make their own schedules.
Hope to see some new and old faces!
-Daniel
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
Looks like you guys picked a great day for that camp out.
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
I'm gonna try to make this one, even if it's just for a day trip.
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
Thanks Daniel, will try to make it.
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A 4x10 image (negative on a light table and photographed w/ digital camera then fooled with in PS) taken from my Alabama Hills camp last month. So far I have found four people out there amongst the rocks.
But it is more than a day's drive from home, so home I will stay! Enjoy!
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-8, 2016
Guys, I made a mistake with the dates... We will be there from Friday to Sunday 5/6 thru 5/8.
-Daniel
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
jjames100 here. Long ago I used to meet up at different places with Per Volquartz and the guys. I hope this is the same group with new faces as we used to have a lot of fun and made great images. I will try to make this trip and hope to meet some old faces and new. Here's to Per..........I know he's still with us somewhere.
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
12 day count down bump.
As last year, forecast shows we might have some "dramatic" clouds. :)
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
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ghostcount
12 day count down bump.
As
last year, forecast shows we might have some "dramatic" clouds. :)
I just saw the forecast and I hope it holds out as predicted.
R/
Dave
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
I might try and get out there...
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
I might try to get out there too. Even though I live in the mountains, there is something about the Owens Valley that reels me in.
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
I am planning on being there. I need a break from moving.
Tim
www.ScottPhoto.co
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
I may just make it up there too
best,peter
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
In case the free site at Alabama Hills is occupied by non-LF and/or camera crews, the Tuttle Creek Campground is an option. It is a BLM campground located just south of Alabama Hills off Tuttle Creek Rd, and about 4.5 miles SW of Lone Pine, CA.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tu...8e9dede5fa9018
GPS: 36° 33.902'N, 118° 7.527'W
Cost per site is $5/night
Official Website: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/bisho...ng/tuttle.html
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
In the Alabama Hills, it is all free, hundreds of acres of free -- camp anywhere (I would avoid setting up a tent in the middle of a road). And getting too many people these days...but still a nice place.
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can someone PM me a cell number so I can make contact...no camping for me but would still like to join! 310-855-4528/cell #
best. peter
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
Yay! I'll drop in and shoot with y'all. I'll keep you posted with weather updates next week. Looking forward to seeing you guys!
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
so honored to have Laura Campbell come and join us...it's going to be a blast!!
hey if anyone wants to try out a 4x5 or 5x7 camera I have extra cameras and film...extra tripod would be good though..just let me know
who cares about the weather...low wind yes!! let's burn some film!!
have an amazing day!!
peter
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
To confirm, I'll be there next weekend. It'll only for a short time though. I'll arrive around sunrise and more than likely leave around noon. I'll head to where you all plan to camp first. I've got a new camera to use so this should be fun.
R/
Dave
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We're getting classic spring weather in Owens. Clouds and snow high on both mountains, and partly cloudy with scattered showers in the valley. Gorgeous lighting for photography. Dennis Mattinson's Mono/Inyo weather forecast on Sierra Wave is one of the best for OV: http://www.sierrawave.net/category/weather-forecast/
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Have fun everyone. I'll be with you in spirit!
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
Any idea what time you guys might show up on Friday?
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
Have a good time guys. I just can't make it this time with Mother's Day on Sunday and some other personal obligations unfortunately. So jealous!
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
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Forrest Atkins
Any idea what time you guys might show up on Friday?
Hi Forest, I might be their Thursday. Are you gunna bring Bill with you? If you do I'll bring an extra can of beans.
Mike
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
Randy and I will be heading out quite early in Friday morning. Not sure exactly what time that might put us there.
Tim
www.ScottPhoto.co
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
I do not have a cell phone with one of Spock's Tri-quarter's built inn, so 'am I going to "Guess-ta-mate" the camp area location by using Randy's "Pirate Map" and a hardy "YOW HOO HOO" matey
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Michael Clark
I do not have a cell phone with one of Spock's Tri-quarter's built inn, so 'am I going to "Guess-ta-mate" the camp area location by using Randy's "Pirate Map" and a hardy "YOW HOO HOO" matey
No need to fret - here's a map to the doubloons.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Lone...36.6060444!1m0
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ghostcount
Cool. I'll meet you all there on Saturday morning bright and early.
R/
Dave
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Originally Posted by
Michael Clark
Hi Forest, I might be their Thursday. Are you gunna bring Bill with you? If you do I'll bring an extra can of beans.
Mike
Hi Mike, Bill's in Australia so save the beans til next time :)
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
Ahh, ok .I guess that's a better place for him, maybe they have beans there.
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Thanks Randy, follow the blue brick pave road to the red circle, arrh matty.
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I'll be there on Friday morning
Early...just text or call me 3108554528
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
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I hope everyone has a safe trip out to the area tomorrow. I'll see you all bright and early Saturday.
R/
Dave
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
The weather looks great for photography this weekend. See you guys tomorrow in the afternoon. I plan to make portraits so I hope no one is camera-shy.
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
The guys that made it out there before me decided to change the camp location... The new site is:
N 36.60436 deg
W 118.11722 deg
We will still shoot in the morning at the original site described in the first post. So you guys shouldn't have any problems finding us off Movie road.
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
Wow, youse guys have a good time....wish I was there. Hope to see some shots from the gathering.
Les
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
It was great seeing everyone again. Sorry I had to leave early. Hope you all return with some great images.
R/
Dave
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
I arrived Thursday late afternoon drove out to Movie Road and looked for people with large format cameras and saw none.
I returned Friday and located the campsite that was listed but no one was there and there was no tents.
I started to leave and then Forrest Atkins showed up, introduced himself and said he would keep looking for others and I said I would be around making images.
Later I saw Forrest again this time with Laura Campbell, I introduced myself and told them I would be wandering around making images.
I checked back at the campsite later and still no one, so I called it a day and went back to my motel room
Got up before sunrise this morning and made an image of the Sierras at sunrise.
Packed up my belongings and returned home to Orange County.
If there was a gathering of everyone then I missed it somehow.
Maybe next time.
I had a good time just photographing. Hopefully I have a keeper from all the film I exposed.
Gary
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
Hi Gary,
I guess others will chime in when they can. Since I'm mentioned figure I'd respond. Seems the group gathered at the original campsite Saturday around ten or so, having arrived later than expected Friday...Some as late as midnight. A change in campsite was posted Friday evening (See #17) despite spotty internet service in the Hill's. Understand you stayed in town so not sure you saw the message? In any case sorry we missed you. Hopefully you got some keepers as it was a great time to be in the Hills.
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I couldn't find you guys either. I'm staying in Bishop, sitting in a field of wild iris. Good weather here today. Attachment 150573
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I couldn't find you guys either. I'm staying in Bishop, sitting in a field of wild iris. Good weather here today.
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I could think of worse places to be!
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
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Originally Posted by
Forrest Atkins
Hi Gary,
I guess others will chime in when they can. Since I'm mentioned figure I'd respond. Seems the group gathered at the original campsite Saturday around ten or so, having arrived later than expected Friday...Some as late as midnight. A change in campsite was posted Friday evening (See #17) despite spotty internet service in the Hill's. Understand you stayed in town so not sure you saw the message? In any case sorry we missed you. Hopefully you got some keepers as it was a great time to be in the Hills.
- Cell service within the Alabama Hills can be found in most elevated locations on the east and west sides, areas which provide views of the Inyo Mountains.
- If camping, the town of Lone Pine offers free wifi along Main Street/395 corridor.
- The best cell service provider for the area is Verizon. Your results may vary (see image map for cell service locations in the Alabama Hills):
http://lookingglasszine.com/wp-conte...8.17.21-PM.png
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
got up there early friday morning for some delicious cloud pictures. unfortunately I'm nursing some broken ribs and by friday afternoon was a goner. met laura and forest; great to meet you
see you next time!!
best,peter
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Re: LF Gathering: Alabama Hills, CA May 6-7, 2016
I got there Thursday evening and it was not until Saturday that I caught up with the Hole in the Wall Gang (a reincarnated Gazebo Gang.). Have what ought to be some nice photographs. Dan and Randy made breakfast and dinner, pretty cool.
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Hello all,
It was great to meet and chat with many new LF people. What a beautiful weekend. The clouds were pretty spectacular and the rain gods had mercy on us with just a smattering of drops on Saturday afternoon/eve.
I must apologize as I may have been part of the issues people had when we were not at the announced site. I must admit that I have not been able to spend much time here lately as we've been moving to a new house and did not read the original post well enough to remember the specifics of the announced meeting site. Randy and I arrived later in the afternoon on Friday and Laura was kind enough to show us a fantastic site that was quite hidden and mostly protected from the wind while still affording some great shooting opportunities. When we saw it the immediate tired reaction was "hell yes" without remembering the original instructions that Daniel worked so hard to coordinate. So for those that missed us all and to those that had a hard time connecting, my sincere apologies. I hope that you still had an opportunity to make some great images and I hope that you'll consider returning next year. I do enjoy meeting new LF friends and always learn a lot with every return.
In the meantime, here are a few iPhone shots to give you a taste of the beauty and photographic opportunities of this incredible park.
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Tim,
Don't hog the burden of responsibility. ;) I too re-sounded the site location and should have known better. We were fortunate enough to have Danny scouted the original site the next morning to gather any folks who were there and we met some wonderful folks from Bishop.
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