July 30 Dallas / Ft. Worth LF Gathering

[msk2193]

Visit historic downtown Pilot Point for some great photo opportunities; both architectural as well as close-up detail of antiques and antique fixtures.

Since it is the midst of summer, we will meet early in the morning - 7:30AM.

Color film photographers might want to be there even earlier! Sunrise today will be at 6:39! Complete side lighting right down W. Main Street will be at 9:17AM. This might provide for some interesting shadows!

Photography opportunities are within 2 blocks on each side of the town square, and we will end with brunch at the local greasy-spoon on the town square between 10:30 and 11. This should have us beat the worst summer heat and humidity!

There are some wonderful murals to photograph here. Google "Bare Nekkid Ladies in Pilot Point" to read up on the most controverisal mural in town!

Estimated drive times from:

Ft. Worth: 1 hr, 10 min
Dallas: 1 hr, 15 min.
Carrollton - 55 min.

Several additional summer events will be posted as plans are confirmed.

Let us know if you're coming by posting to this thread.



Bank building used in the Bonnie & Clyde movie:



Brunch will be in this restaurant:

[Gem Singer]

Pilot Point is an easy ride from my house. One of my favorite places to photograph.

Here is an example of one of the murals painted on the walls around town. This one is located on a side street.

Dr.Pepper is a very popular native Texas soft drink.

[J.B. Harlin]

Talked me into it. . . that door on the square is one of my favorites. . .

[Janice Eddington]

OUCH, stop twisting my arm! I will come with my husband, Terry. I only had to twist his arm a little

[sdenman]

Man I think I may have to Join in. I will be looking forward to it.

[msk2193]

Man I think I may have to Join in. I will be looking forward to it.

Welcome aboard Scott. Rumors have it that your 4x5 is on its way to Dallas!

[Jeremy Moore]

I'm hoping to make it out to this one -- and if I do I'll have new prints to share!

[msk2193]

Jeremy, since this is near Denton anyway, we can make sure one of us swings by your place to pick you up and drop you off.

Would love to see more of your collection of Brother's clothes and some more models!
Heck, make sure to bring your roommate and some of his incredible work too!!

[J.B. Harlin]

I would encourage everyone to bring prints to show. It is always interesting to look at cameras and equipment, but the most important thing in photography is the finished product. . . The Print.

Makes no difference what your skill level, film size, or exactly what form your finished work consists of, it is always good to show others what you are doing. We are promoting LF and film, but keep in mind that all of the hardware is just the means to an end, again. . . The Print. . .

So, if you are producing work, please bring it to show everyone what you are doing with all of this hardware. We are there to answer your questions and explain in as much detail as you wish the processes we work in and are familiar with.

Come join us and have some fun. . . we can show you Film Is Not Dead. . . and don’t forget to bring some work to show.

[bigdog]

Estimated drive times from:

Ft. Worth: 1 hr, 10 min
Dallas: 1 hr, 15 min.
Carrollton - 55 min.

Greater Cedar Hill: 1 hr, 21 minutes. (According to Google Maps) All I know is, it takes me more than 6 minutes to get the 20 miles from Cedar Hill to downtown Dallas ...