February photowalk(?)

trooney

Bit of a slightly different excursion, if anybody might be interested.
Was thinking about maybe an evening (after dark and with the tide out) on Sandymount strand (in Dublin) with some burning steel wool, sparklers, torches, lighters or whatever else folk would like to take along for some fancy-schmancy light trails. Maybe for the 28th Feb, as the tides seem to suit well about then. Sunset is about 6pm and low tide is about 6:50pm.
Anybody interested? Voice your support or opposition below...

(Sorry - thread title should be Feb)

dirtyghettokid

d'aww that's dinner time!
i'll change the thread title for you

Leftyflip

I'd be up for it!

Ben D Bus

I enjoyed my first boards walk in November so I'd be up for another outing.

OldGoat

Would a cigar be concidered a fancy-schmancy light-trail thing? If so then I'm in.

pullandbang

Just might give it a whirl.....

megapixel

I'd love to do somemore of this.... I have a few packs of steel wool and my whisk at the ready. Also some sparklers from Halloween.

trooney

dirtyghettokid wrote: »

d'aww that's dinner time!
i'll change the thread title for you

Cheers for changing the title. Don't worry about dinner. Have a big lunch or a late dinner.

Leftyflip wrote: »

I'd be up for it!

Good man!

Ben D Bus wrote: »

I enjoyed my first boards walk in November so I'd be up for another outing.

Thats the spirit!

OldGoat wrote: »

Would a cigar be concidered a fancy-schmancy light-trail thing? If so then I'm in.

How about a whole box of burning Dominicans? I'd pay to see that. (not much though).

pullandbang wrote: »

Just might give it a whirl.....

Come on along and whisk up some light trails!

megapixel wrote: »

I'd love to do somemore of this.... I have a few packs of steel wool and my whisk at the ready. Also some sparklers from Halloween.

Excellent!

Leftyflip

OldGoat wrote: »

Would a cigar be concidered a fancy-schmancy light-trail thing? If so then I'm in.

Only if you're sharing!

OldGoat

I'll share my cigars with you just as soon as you share your bank account details with me. :cool:

Leftyflip

OldGoat wrote: »

I'll share my cigars with you just as soon as you share your bank account details with me. :cool:

Hah! Jokes on you! I have no money!

andy_g

Should be up for it if not diving as im due to be away this month. I'll bring some steel whool.

xia

Photography for fun for a change? I'm in!
(Can't believe I have time - there must be something wrong! )

kevc2

Count me in, I'll try and bring a couple of other people, where can you buy steel wool these days?

OldGoat

Hardware stores or home decoration stores. It's mostly used for preparing surfaces to paint.get the finest grade they have.

alexlyons

hope to make this! have steel wool and a decent torch

andy_g

OldGoat wrote: »

Hardware stores or home decoration stores. It's mostly used for preparing surfaces to paint.get the finest grade they have.

Im currently using grade 3 which is quite course but works really well if you like your sparks coming from it.
Just need a gas refil in my little turboflame lighter

alexlyons

Does the wool go on fire without an accelerator?

Leftyflip

alexlyons wrote: »

Does the wool go on fire without an accelerator?

Garden variety lighter or a 9V battery!

andy_g

alexlyons wrote: »

Does the wool go on fire without an accelerator?

Yup just light and spin

OldGoat

Don't wear your good jacket.

trooney

OldGoat wrote: »

Don't wear your good jacket.

Wise words

Leftyflip

trooney wrote: »

Wise words

Still a little upset about that? :P

PhinglasPhil

Never been on a Boards photowalk.
Is it okay if I 'tag' along?

trooney

Leftyflip wrote: »

Still a little upset about that? :P

No. Satan Claus brought me a replacement

trooney

PhinglasPhil wrote: »

Never been on a Boards photowalk.
Is it okay if I 'tag' along?

Course it is.

alexlyons

PhinglasPhil & anyone else who sees the thread and is thinking about tagging along;

These walks are great fun, and are for anyone with any sort of camera. When I went on my first one, in 2010 I think, I was a bit nervous about everyone else being "pro's" with really expensive gear and laughing at the beginner in the corner not really knowing what he was doing.
It was far from that, everyone is really nice, theres no expectation to be great or have amazing gear, just a camera and a bit of an interest. The knowledge shared between people is brilliant, and when I gave someone, with better gear and in my opinion much better photos than me, a tip on how I do something, it really showed me that these walks put everyone on a level playing field.

The images that come out of them are amazing.

One thing I will say is this, ask people questions. Everyone I've met has been delighted to share information on why they do something when taking an picture or the like.

PhinglasPhil

That's a warm welcome and much appreciated. Thank you.

secman

Thinking of tagging along to this too,if thats ok ? where is the meeting spot ? Long time since I was down that way ! Is it by the Martello tower ?
thanks

Secman

Farmlife

Is it mainly just aimed at the light/fire element of photography? thanks

alexlyons

Ill let trooney pick the actual spot but there's three small car parks along the strand so I'd say we'll just meet in one of them, letting trooney decide which one.

Farmlife, the original idea I believe was for light painting with torches/sparklers/fire etc. there's not a massive amount of interest on the beach itself otherwise, but I'm sure you'll find plenty to snap regardless! Be it the painting or being creative with the seafront bits and pieces.

OldGoat

PhinglasPhil wrote: »

That's a warm welcome and much appreciated. Thank you.

Noobs buy the first round.

Farmlife wrote: »

Is it mainly just aimed at the light/fire element of photography? thanks

I'll be shooting other stuff too. There's nothing to stop anyone going for a wander to find some other shots.

kenwood

Hi Folks

I would love to tag along but is there any teeny weeny chance the night could be brought forward one night to the Wednesday night as I'm in Dublin that night and really enjoy the night shoots



Denis

alexlyons

I wouldn't be making Wednesday I wouldn't think

Ben D Bus

I have my photography class on a Wednesday.

trooney

Meet at the car park beside the Martello tower, as suggested, for 6:30/7ish.

Folk are free to take shots of whatever they like, not just light trails, if they so desire.
I don't think moving it to Weds would suit as well, as low tide is a bit too early on Weds. Sorry bout that.
I would also remind people that if we are going to be playing with fire do be a bit aware. And, of course, that the strand is, of course, tidal, so to be aware of that too.
I would def recommend clothing that is less likely to burn - i.e. made of natural materials rather than synthetic. Safety glasses handy to have if you have some too.
Obviously a tripod will be de rigueur. And if the weather is shîte then it will be sacked off.

Also, as mentioned previously, all skill levels and equipment are more than welcome.

Leftyflip

I have a few pairs of safety specs and some decent heavy gloves, I'll bring em along for anyone who needs/wants them!

kenwood

No problem lads and lassies, enjoy the night and will be looking forward to seeing your photos.



Denis

Phil Taz

Im in :-)

westdublin

Im in

OREGATO

Hi guys, would it be ok to tag along with the other half? We're doing the photography course at the moment and I'm getting back into photography. Would be good to get out with you all!

megapixel

Never been to this part of dublin before, is this where we are meeting?

http://goo.gl/maps/8UFYv

alexlyons

yep thats it exactly

trooney

OREGATO wrote: »

Hi guys, would it be ok to tag along with the other half? We're doing the photography course at the moment and I'm getting back into photography. Would be good to get out with you all!

No problem at all.

okmqaz42

Sounds like a great walk, sorry to miss this one but Thursdays are bad for me a the moment. Enjoy your evening - looking forward to seeing the shots.

Morra

I'm new to this group but heard about it from another member - I will tag along - recently acquired a Nikon DSLR camera and wish to get more familiar with it. Also, have a tripod.

trooney

Morra wrote: »

I'm new to this group but heard about it from another member - I will tag along - recently acquired a Nikon DSLR camera and wish to get more familiar with it. Also, have a tripod.

Welcome to boards!!

jonnybangbang

I'd love to tag along, haven't been on a photo-walk since Howth in October.

andy_g

not sure if i can make it now lift has pulled out

kevc2

andy_g wrote: »

not sure if i can make it now lift has pulled out

Where are you coming from?

andy_g

coming from ashbourne