Polo anyone? An afternoon at the Polo Matches in Rancho Santa Fe

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/1/5/9/event_50625401.jpeg What: Sunday afternoon at the Polo Matches

When: Sunday, June 17, 2012

Time: 12:45 pm - 6:00pm (first match is 1pm)

Where: We will have tables reserved just north of the VIP tent.

Admission: General Admission is is normally $12.00, but we have arranged a special group rate of $6.00 per person , or 50% off of the normal price. To receive the special discounted rate go to: San Diego Polo tickets (http://sandiegopolo.ticketleap.com/fathers-day-cup-finals/dates/Jun-17-2012_at_1230PM) and be sure to use the discount code of: photomeet

Parking: Per vehicle $5.00

Links: San Diego Polo Club (http://sandiegopolo.com/)

This will be a shoot where you will have to know your camera settings well. The following link discussing Horse racing will provide much useful information which would be pertinent to both horse racing and polo matches:

Horse Racing Photography Tips (http://www.neilmurrayphotos.com/assets_d/4027/download_media/horse-racing-photography-rev1-photos.pdf)

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased in advance at a 50% discount by visiting San Diego Polo Tickets (http://sandiegopolo.ticketleap.com/fathers-day-cup-finals/dates/Jun-17-2012_at_1230PM), be sure to use the discount code of “photomeet”.

Description:

This is a wonderful opportunity to practice fast-paced sport photography. These ponies move fast! These animals are beautiful and when working in unison with their riders, a beauty to behold. Bring your fast, long telephoto lenses and be prepared to be challenged. There will be two matches, a Champagne Divot Stomp, special herding exhibit and following the matches, music and an after party. With so much going on, this should be a fun and challenging shoot! In addition to the polo matches, there will be antique biplanes. There should be many photo ops!

12:30pm - Gates Open

1:00pm - First Match

2:30pm -Intermission Exhibition: Herding

3:00pm- Feature Match

3:45pm - Champagne Divot Stomp

4:30-Antique Biplanes Take Off

5:30-7pm - Music

Special Notes:

Any questions, please contact Laurie via email (https://www.meetup.com/pacificphoto/message/?recipientId=11544372).

This should be a lot of fun and a unique opportunity. Good Luck and Happy Shooting!