![Pacific Photographic Society cover photo](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/0/0/0/clean_514305056.webp)
- Street Photography - July: Comic Con Photo WalkLou & Mickey's, San Diego, CA
Note this is one of two Comic Con shoots during the Comic Con weekend. We are hosting another Comic Con photo walk on Sunday, July 28th. The focus of the Saturday meetup is primarily on street photography.
We’ll meet by the Gaslamp street sign in front of Lou and Micky’s bar, and we'll take the group photo. We'll plan to walk around the Gaslamp and the Convention Center to photograph the action outside Comic Con. Those who prefer can stick with me and we can explore opportunities for street photography as a group, or you’re welcome to wander the area on your own.
Parking: All parking options in the nearby area will be expensive. My suggestion is to use public transportation, have someone drop you off/pick you up, or if available to you, bike into town. Here's the official Comic Con transportation page.
Links to relevant reading:
Photographing the homeless: art or exploitation? (summary: generally, don't do it)
Is street photography of children ever ok? (summary: while legal, it's complicated - please note we do not allow photos of children to be uploaded to meetup)What to Bring:
Bring your favorite street photography gear and good walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, etc. A fixed 35 or 50mm lens or a medium zoom would work well.By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating in the event.
- Morning Workouts and Panning Practice - Del Mar RacetrackDel Mar Racing, Del Mar, CA
Join us for an early morning Photoshoot at the Del Mar Racetrack to photograph the Morning Workouts. Each morning the trainers run their horses to get them into shape for upcoming races. You will have an opportunity to practice your skills of catching the horses in action.
We will meet by the Will Call Window at 7:30 AM. (See map on event announcement for directions) Be on time!
Your telephoto lenses will work best, i.e. 70-200, 70-300, 80-400, 100-400, etc. No flashes or tripods.
There should not be a fee for parking this early in the morning. If they do charge, it will be $10 per car. We will park in the general parking and walk to the entrance and meet us by Will Call Window. If you come in after 7:30 AM, walk around the paddock. (on your left before the Club House) and you will see where the horses normally enter the track on race day turn to proceed down to the track area (do not walk into the paddock or the entrance to the track stay on the concrete). The workouts conclude at 10 AM (it usually slows down before that). We will be staying in the Grandstand area. If you need to get a hold of me you can reach me at (619) 886-7893.
Instructions for panning photography will be given to those interested. Here are some examples with EXIF information for each image. They were all taken shutter priority: Horse Racing Panning (http://www.pbase.com/amoxtli/horse_racing_panning)
It should be a fun time. You will not have access to the barn area at this event.
If you RSVP YES, please show up.
Please Note: By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating in the event. - Albuquerque Balloon FiestaBalloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque, NM
Is 'Photographing the World's Largest Balloon Festival' on your bucket list? If so, here's an opportunity!
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will feature more than 500 hot air balloons, including over 100 special shape balloons. The Balloon Fiesta is known for its signature mass ascensions, largest gathering of special shape hot air balloons and epic Balloon Glows in the shadows of the Sandia mountains. More information can be found here: https://balloonfiesta.com/ (There is a ton of info on that website!!)
I'm posting this early so you will have time to make travel and lodging arrangements. Things fill up fast, so don't wait too long!
This is the tentative plan...
Sunday morning: Meet at the event site at 4:30ish for the morning events. There is a drone light show, dawn patrol, and mass ascension of the 500+ balloons. Everything wraps up between 9 and 10 a.m.
Break for breakfast, lunch, naps, etc.
Sunday afternoon: Meet back at the site around 3 p.m. for the evening events, including skydiving, a twilight glow, another drone light show, and fireworks.
Note that you will need a separate entry ticket for each session! Tickets are non-refundable, even if weather conditions don't allow balloons to fly. I won't be purchasing mine until a week out, when I can see the weather report.
Monday: Options include a trip to Santa Fe, hiking, exploring Old Town, etc. I also know of a couple great spots to photograph the morning's ascension. We can figure out the details later.
You will need to make your own travel and lodging arrangements, and here are some things to consider:
1. It's a fun road trip, if you have time to drive...lots to see along the way! Plus, you won't have to deal with rental cars.
2. If you fly, plan to arrive no later than Saturday early afternoon. Last year my flight was delayed and I arrived around 5 p.m.....they had given away my rental car and there were no cars available. I spent two hours waiting for another car to be returned.
3. The Balloon Fiesta Park is located in the northwest part of Albuquerque, look for lodging in that area if you want to avoid some of the traffic issues. There are also Park & Ride locations where you can catch a shuttle to the event for a fee, it may work to find lodging near one of those sites.I'll post more info as the event gets closer, and will add some of my photos from last year to the Meetup album so you can get an idea of photo ops!
Please Note:
By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating in the event.