Hi Nick and David (and others)

The trade sh0ow is at teh convention center in Rosemont, I believe right by O'Hare. Looks like exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Tuesday and Wednesday. Right now I am not sure of my whole itinerary - likely to visit a customer in Pittsburg too. Know I am at a soccer tournament in Saskatoon the weekend before, so expect to fly to out Monday. Will keep you posted as plans are made.

+1. In.

Originally Posted by gluwater Ann!!!!!!! I work during the day but I'll see what I can pull off. You even spelled my name correctly. There's only a handfull of people that can do that. Keep me up to date on when you'll be here and when you're available. I'll make sure we get together sometime. By the airport I'm assuming you mean O'Hare?

Originally Posted by Art Scott So yeah the Midwest has been sorta busy...

thats a lie. its never busy in kansas.

oh btw, i know i missed out on the most recent kansas shootout but i'm always down for meeting up on the weekends or something. i have a car now and will drive for shots lol. hit me up with a PM and we'll work something out!

I put a mark on my calendar to check back on this thread ...

I'm up for goin' shootin', could use the practice I know, heard we might be havin visitors from out of town, be a shame not to at least say hello.

ideas?
Hmmm,
Tall ships in Chicago and fireworks Wednesdays & Saturday eves
Somethings probably growing in the local forest preserves by now
Anyone try to shoot planes landing at O'hare and not get arrested? (I'm kidding)
Adler Planetaruium grounds (see about getting thrown out... :-)

There's always more...It's Chicago...

Originally Posted by stuffjunkie I put a mark on my calendar to check back on this thread ... I'm up for goin' shootin', could use the practice I know, heard we might be havin visitors from out of town, be a shame not to at least say hello. ideas? Hmmm, Tall ships in Chicago and fireworks Wednesdays & Saturday eves Somethings probably growing in the local forest preserves by now Anyone try to shoot planes landing at O'hare and not get arrested? (I'm kidding) Adler Planetaruium grounds (see about getting thrown out... :-) There's always more...It's Chicago...

I'm not quite sure what's gonig on yet when Ann comes to visit but if it's anything interesting we'll let you know.

What kind of stuff do you like to shoot?

Something is coming together. Will know more in a few days. I carved out some time from work already - I think - if they honor the request calendar.

I'd really like to go shoot in Chicago, but the price of gas is a problem!

Originally Posted by Tdcompton I'd really like to go shoot in Chicago, but the price of gas is a problem!

Hey, the more, the merrier! Gas is high right now. Your avatar pic suggests a transportation alternative to the price of driving.

Originally Posted by gluwater I'm not quite sure what's gonig on yet when Ann comes to visit but if it's anything interesting we'll let you know. What kind of stuff do you like to shoot?

We could all go to Shedd and shoot the fishies? Or go to Brookfield and shoot the animals?

Does Chicago have any botanical gardens? There's another option.

Just spewing off ideas here.

Originally Posted by Shima We could all go to Shedd and shoot the fishies? Or go to Brookfield and shoot the animals? Does Chicago have any botanical gardens? There's another option. Just spewing off ideas here.

All the above sound good. I live a couple minutes from the Brookfield Zoo. I haven't been to the Shedd in years and I've never been to the Chicago Botanical Gardens.

Originally Posted by gluwater All the above sound good. I live a couple minutes from the Brookfield Zoo. I haven't been to the Shedd in years and I've never been to the Chicago Botanical Gardens.

Nick

I will leave all of the final arrangements to you, David and the gang. I go to the airport at 4:30 a.m. tomorrow and will not have internet access after that. It all sounds great, and I am really looking forward to shooting Chicago!

ann

Originally Posted by gluwater All the above sound good. I live a couple minutes from the Brookfield Zoo. I haven't been to the Shedd in years and I've never been to the Chicago Botanical Gardens.

The last time I went to Brookfield was in 2007, about a year ago I believe.
The Shedd was a couple of years ago.

And it's a *never* as well for the Chicago Botanical Garden.

I've been really wanting to purchase a Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro... if we do decide to go to the Botanical Gardens for a photo shoot... I'd really like to have purchased that first. I should be able to afford it a little later this summer after my next few weddings. Almost done paying off my 40D :)

Otherwise I'm game for anything. I am only about an hours drive from Chicago, so I am not opposed to heading out there more than once as well :)

Who here has this Monday afternoon/eve. off work? (the 9th?)

Originally Posted by David_S85 Who here has this Monday afternoon/eve. off work? (the 9th?)

Sorry I work Monday-Friday... non wedding Saturdays and just about any Sundays are best (Sundays preferred).

Originally Posted by David_S85 Who here has this Monday afternoon/eve. off work? (the 9th?)

I work days Monday. My Monday evening is open ATM. The weather looks dampish. Wadda Ya thinkin?

Originally Posted by Shima The last time I went to Brookfield was in 2007, about a year ago I believe. The Shedd was a couple of years ago. And it's a *never* as well for the Chicago Botanical Garden. I've been really wanting to purchase a Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro... if we do decide to go to the Botanical Gardens for a photo shoot... I'd really like to have purchased that first. I should be able to afford it a little later this summer after my next few weddings. Almost done paying off my 40D :) Otherwise I'm game for anything. I am only about an hours drive from Chicago, so I am not opposed to heading out there more than once as well :)

The 100 Macro is an awesome lens, I regret selling it sometimes. I've currently got the 180L Macro if you want to use it or the 135L plus extension tubes. I'm up for going to any of the above or somewhere between here and Indiana. I'll have to double check but I should be available the 28th and 29th. Good luck with your weddings, I've done a couple this year and need to figure out a better routine fo processing, it's currently taking me forever.

Originally Posted by David_S85 Who here has this Monday afternoon/eve. off work? (the 9th?)

Gotta work.

Originally Posted by gluwater The 100 Macro is an awesome lens, I regret selling it sometimes. I've currently got the 180L Macro if you want to use it or the 135L plus extension tubes. I'm up for going to any of the above or somewhere between here and Indiana. I'll have to double check but I should be available the 28th and 29th. Good luck with your weddings, I've done a couple this year and need to figure out a better routine fo processing, it's currently taking me forever.

I'm presently open for something on the 28th or 29th. I do my post processing in bulk in Lightroom, I have found compared to doing everything in Photoshop that really saves me a lot of time since I can bulk edit.

Monday (today) woudn't have worked anyway. The weather is.... well, put it this way: Yikes! Almost about to hide in the basement its so bad out there.

Originally Posted by Shima I'm presently open for something on the 28th or 29th. I do my post processing in bulk in Lightroom, I have found compared to doing everything in Photoshop that really saves me a lot of time since I can bulk edit.

It looks like I'm going to the Cubs Sox game on Saturday the 28th so how about Sunday the 29th. Who's in and where are we going?

Originally Posted by gluwater It looks like I'm going to the Cubs Sox game on Saturday the 28th so how about Sunday the 29th. Who's in and where are we going?

I just ordered the 100mm f2.8 macro... so I'm open for anywhere :) It will be here well before then.