looking back... boards meets 2007 (56k warning, lots of pics!)

elven

Just thinking back over the year and the shenanigans that entailed on the boards meetings, thought it might be fun to pull together a few pics in one thread. Might give some noobs the inclination to come along seeing as how we're all so lovely - or indeed it may scare them off... :rolleyes:

I'll start with a couple of my own:


Inspecting stumps at Balbriggan harbour, where we saw seals, took lots of weathered boaty pictures for bleach bypass processing

And then went to DarrenG's place for some assorted grub and photoshop lessons:
(on a mac, unfortunately )

I hope Leinsterman doesn't mind me posting one of his from Charleville (first trip, January 2007) where you can see just what an attractive and normal looking bunch of people we really are:


In February we wrapped up and headed out to IMMA, here's Fajita's group shot:


In May we had a bumper weekend with Ireland's Eye on the Saturday, close encounters with angry seagulls...
(Pic is of Sebzy, by Rymus)

...and on sunday in Avondale, we terrorised some poor animals:
(taken by Valentia)

then terrorised some greenery:
(another shot of Leinsterman's)

Had a marathon climb up a hill, pic by Bovril:


It was a mountain, I tells ya! Then we composed ourselves and Leinsterman took a lovely group shot at the top while we enjoyed the view:


A few of us got organised and went along to People's Photography in September too, you can see us all working really hard to make those sales:
(another of Valentia's pics)

Aww, I'm going all misty eyed just thinking about the fun we had...

I'm sure there are tons more, including my holga group shot from PP which I need to retrieve from a CD somewhere, and Fajita's group shot from the second trip to Charleville - come ooonnnn with that would ya?

Anyway, if you have any floating about, g'wan, post them up, let's have a look

floydmoon1

this is really cool.Never knew ye get together like this.would be defo interested to come along to next one.How do I get news of when it will be on.

Masada

me neither., is this a yearly thing elven?

kensutz

The events happen every so often. Maybe someone might come up with an idea for one soon.

elven

Ah so we haven't scared you off after all

The only thing in the pipeline just now is Borderfox's horsey thing in January, but I think all the spaces are taken on that one already because it's very limited due to the subject. It's definitely time for some suggestions so we can plan something in the new year though - if anyone knows of a place or event that would satisfy a bunch of picture hungry photographers, by all means speak up!

We do have a calendar to update and keep an eye on these things, but it's looking sadly empty just now. We need ideas and suggestions...

Fajitas!

Pretty much, if there's an event, or a place of interest, we'll organise numbers, get together, and head off... usually turns out to be a good laugh... With plenty of boozing in the evenings...

The 6th shot there looks like some blue uniformed army, trapsing through 'nam...


I'm only in 3 pics...

Ricky91t

id love to go to these but i live too far away someone let me know if there's ever any in limerick or kerry but i doubt there ever will be

Fenster

I look cranky in each photo. :[

bovril

Great idea for a thread alright. Made me smile looking at the pictures and I need that at the moment.

My first meet was the Kilmainham one and I am so glad I forced myself to go and meet a bunch of strangers off the internet .

It was also the year I got banned (hehehe) and then unbanned. Who'd have thunk it.

May next years meets be even better.

elven

bovril wrote: »

It was also the year I got banned (hehehe) and then unbanned. Who'd have thunk it.

Ah, see, that's what happens when you go stealing sofas in a castle with wifi

Any ideas for something in the next month or two? I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms...

kensutz

How about one in the Wicklow Mountains but then again that guy from Lough Dann might have something to say. Other than that something pretty central which would make it a bit easier for other people than the "Dublin heads" to get to.

ThOnda

I am going to Inischrone on the 30th for hot seaweed bath. Do you want to join me?

Fajitas!

Dear Diary...

elven

Oh my...

Thonda, your next post is your 1000th. Use it wisely.

I'm usually on for a wander round wicklow. Just not sure what's for shooting just now, and how the weather is going to behave itself. And if any snow falls in scotland, I won't be here

bovril

elven wrote: »

Any ideas for something in the next month or two? I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms...

No idea at the minute where is good to go. Have lonely planet on Ireland must consult that. I was disappointed that I didn't go to the flickr meet dublin's meet in poolbeg station earlier on this year. Might not be everyone's cuppa though.

gandalf

Hmmm only went to the Peoples Photography event during the year but it was a great 2 days, must make an effort to get to some of other meets for the new year (yay I have a resolution!).

Here are a few shots from that weekend.



My favourite portrait taken is of the wonderfully talented Danny.



And finally elven showing us her sales technique for the weekend (I'll be in trouble for this one!).

elven

Dammit. I knew I should have censored that one.

And I sold prints because they were nice, and not because I wore a low cut top...

gandalf

Yeah Yeah Christ I'd buy a crayon drawing from you in that top

(oh I am waiting for Danny to post the picture of me leering from that day as well!)

elven

You mean this one?



I'm sure Danny won't mind me posting it for educational purposes

Fajitas!

gandalf wrote: »

Yeah Yeah Christ I'd buy a crayon drawing from you in that top

LOL!!!!

There goes my coffee all over my laptop!!!

challengemaster

Fajitas! wrote: »

LOL!!!!

There goes my coffee all over my laptop!!!

tis a good thing i wasnt drinking anything at the time, or it'd be about 2k of pc equiptment covered in it!

GristlyEnd

What a great thread. I think I've been to most of the meets this year.


This is from the Fota meet which was poorly attended so I brought my dog to make up the numbers

We really need another meet soon. I haven't been out as much lately (except for the Rubgy) taking shots.

Fajitas!

LOL.

Gollum in the background of Darren's shot

nilhg

I made it to two, great days out with like minded folk.

And sometimes unusual opportunities present them selves,

Fenster

We - and by me I mean the rest of you - are a shower of pervy bastards.

DeVore

I showed this thread to my mother at xmas! She's laughing here beside me (great shot of Gandie!!!).

I missed ALL of the outings and I can't think of anything in 2007 I regret more in fact....

I will definitely be going to at least some of them this year!

DeV.

Calina

On the subject of a possible idea, not too long ago I was in Mellifont and Monasterboice plus Clogherhead and wondered if it might find approval. Mourne Mountains also an option (yes, I live on the northside of Dublin).

re outings outside the GDA, yes, they exist. The first boards.ie photography trip I did was in Kerry, and as mentioned, we were in Cork at some point - both Darren and me traipsed down from Dublin (and I missed a kite gig for it). Really, all it takes is for someone to name a date and place, cross a few fingers and away you go.

bovril

Calina wrote: »

re outings outside the GDA, yes, they exist.

Yup there was the one to Waterford too, not too great a turn out but a pretty good day/night was had. Lovely part of the country (no clue how to queue for a taxi though down there).

Fajitas!

Everyone forgets about the Waterford ones though...

trishw78

wow some of those outtings look great I'd definately be interested in the next one after the horsey one as I didn't get in in time

Calina

uhem, I wasn't there. I keep missing it. damn. Anyway, why didn't you mention it?

kensutz

Well since everybody forgets about the Waterford one, let's organise another

Fenster

Fajitas! wrote: »

Everyone forgets about the Waterford ones though...

Isn't that somewhere on the road to Cork?

bovril

kensutz wrote: »

Well since everybody forgets about the Waterford one

I am still having nightmares about the photo in Waterford's notorius red light district.

kensutz

Sat 26th January in Waterford or anywhere else;)

Fajitas!

It could coincide with the Waterford Boards Beers?

Laserblast on the Sunday morning

kensutz

Hell yeah and Norwich aren't playing that weekend

Masada

does anyone know if there are any good urban places to explore like run down building etc., Ive been looking at some of the UK sites like 28dayslater and they organise "urbex" outings where they go to old factorys ect, i remember seeing one where they went to the old rover car plant. it was cool, it almost looked like time had just stopped. the production line was still there with half built cars still sitting on it.,

Fajitas!

There probably are. I would be interested myself.

Any suggestions?

trishw78

goodie that's the weekend of my 30th as well woo hoo

Fajitas!

Tell you what.

Boards beers, tonight (21:00 onwards), Downs.

I feel like getting pissed.

And to make it even better, Roen is doing a "One night Only" stint behind the bar...

See you there!

Calina

bah. another Waterford meet up I'll miss. NO FAIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

kensutz

Tonight!!?

Fajitas!

Yep

No cameras, just beer.

Well... maybe small cameras...

does anyone know if there are any good urban places to explore like run down building etc., Ive been looking at some of the UK sites like 28dayslater and they organise "urbex" outings where they go to old factorys ect, i remember seeing one where they went to the old rover car plant. it was cool, it almost looked like time had just stopped. the production line was still there with half built cars still sitting on it.,

Fort Camden anyone? http://s181.photobucket.com/albums/x210/Scumtastic2/
An organised trip to Spike Island is another idea.It's just so crazy it might work.

Masada

Deleted User wrote: »

Fort Camden anyone? http://s181.photobucket.com/albums/x210/Scumtastic2/
An organised trip to Spike Island is another idea.It's just so crazy it might work.

that looks cool!., id love to go there.,
spike island sounds good aswell.,

kensutz

Might head down there but have to get ready and shizzle.

Fajitas!

Fort camden looks good!

I'm heading in a few minutes, whoever's gonna be in, I'll see you in!

DeVore

Malahide Castle would be great too, and its on the dart. I grew up there and there are loads of little hidden places if you know where to go.

DeV.

Calina

Actually, I wouldn't mind a chance to photograph Malahide Castle as well.

Masada

yeah ive been there a few times, not for photos though, Id be up for that one.,