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Cherry Blossoms - Washington D.C. 2007 - Part 2

Discussion in 'Macro, Flowers, Insects, and Greenery' started by Vienna Pics, Apr 18, 2007.

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  1. Vienna Pics

    Vienna Pics

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    Hello, here are a few more:

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    Vienna Pics, Apr 18, 2007
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  2. Chris_B

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    Nice Mark. I really like 4 and 5. You must have hit one of the few peak days before the rain/wind.
     
    Chris_B, Apr 18, 2007
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  3. Vienna Pics

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    Thanks Chris, yes it was a short bloom this year. Last year was much better.
     
    Vienna Pics, Apr 18, 2007
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  4. Rich Gibson

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    Yes Mark, I like 3&4. The 120-300 showed up. When and where do we shoot birds? :smile:

    Rich
     
    Rich Gibson, Apr 18, 2007
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  5. Mitchell-Krog

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    I love the last shot most .... the lighting is quite dramatic and shows off the cherry blossoms best. NICE.
     
    Mitchell-Krog, Apr 19, 2007
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  6. Chris_B

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    Rich - congrats on the new lens. I would try Belle Haven Marina just off of GW Parkway. You can park right there and the Osprey at the nest are very active. If you want to go for a walk, there is a trail down into the marsh right along the driveway into the marina. The Huntely Meadows marsh just to the west is very good too with lots of ducks and other wildlife. If you want to go down there some Friday, let me know.
     
    Chris_B, Apr 19, 2007
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  7. Rich Gibson

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    Sounds interesting, maybe Mark (Vienna Pix) and Connie (Clix Pix) would like to go along.

    Rich
     
    Rich Gibson, Apr 19, 2007
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  8. Chris_B

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    Great. Next Friday would work for me. I can meet you guys around 1200. Huntley Meadows may be the best place.
     
    Chris_B, Apr 19, 2007
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  9. Vienna Pics

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    Thank you Mitch.
     
    Vienna Pics, Apr 19, 2007
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  10. Vienna Pics

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    Can we do a early morning or late afternoon shot at Huntley?
     
    Vienna Pics, Apr 19, 2007
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  11. Vienna Pics

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    Rich - Huntley?? - see other post in this thread - the refuge below Lorton has been dry.
     
    Vienna Pics, Apr 19, 2007
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  12. Clix Pix

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    Hey, sounds good to me! I was going to suggest that we all get together and go shooting so Rich could test out his new lens, so I'm glad to see this post! :smile: I've been wanting to get back to Huntley Meadows again, since it's been a long time since my last visit.

    When you say "next Friday,' do you mean tomorrow (the 20th) or the following Friday (the 27th? I can do just about any time, early AM, mid-day, late PM....

    Hey, Mark, I like these photos -- sure was a short blossoming season this year! Since I missed this year's entirely, I'm so glad we had such a great opportunity last spring to really shoot some beautiful trees and blossoms! That last photo in particular is quite lovely.
     
    Clix Pix, Apr 19, 2007
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  13. Vienna Pics

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    I hope to have a new D50 by this Saturday morning and hope to get to Huntley to let her try it out. She has soccer at 11:30 so we need to get there and out before 10:00. Krispy Kreme is right down the road - great coffee.
     
    Vienna Pics, Apr 19, 2007
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  14. Chris_B

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    I am free on the 27th and can meet you guys around 1200. Please feel free to go down there prior but I plan on going on the 27th too so join me if you can.
     
    Chris_B, Apr 19, 2007
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  15. Vienna Pics

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    Thanks Connie - I plan to go first thing this Saturday - my guess is you will have to work. Next Friday - next week - early morning would work for me.
     
    Vienna Pics, Apr 19, 2007
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  16. Vienna Pics

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    Chris, I would be interested but will most likely have to work that day - I will have to see what is going on later on next week.
     
    Vienna Pics, Apr 19, 2007
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  17. Rich Gibson

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    What is your interpretation of "first thing?" :smile:

    Rich
     
    Rich Gibson, Apr 19, 2007
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  18. Clix Pix

    Clix Pix Subscribing Member

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    Hee, hee, Rich.....methinks Mark means something like 7:00 AM!!!!

    Yes, unfortunately I do have to work this Saturday, so won't be able to join you then. Next Friday I definitely am available!
     
    Clix Pix, Apr 19, 2007
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  19. Rich Gibson

    Rich Gibson

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    ugh! Well I'll try. Mark let's pm and see about meeting somewhere. I want to drive for a bit of flexibility.

    Rich
     
    Rich Gibson, Apr 20, 2007
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  20. Chris_B

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    I'll PM you guys sometime next week about meeting Friday the 27th at Huntley Meadows. Enjoy the day on Saturday.
     
    Chris_B, Apr 20, 2007
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