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    Generally my best photography is done solo mainly because I'm the only photographer in the group on group hikes, and stopping to evaluate a scene is just not politically correct. (or maybe as my smarta$$ wife puts it, geniuses like to work alone). However, occasionally someone equally passionate is found on a group hike and the two of us sort of rule by majority and decree that photography is important, more so than covering ground.

    Problem is this is the exception to the rule.

    I'm guessing quite a few other people have noticed the same problem.

    So I was wondering if anyone out there would like to put together a hike where futzing around with your camera is the goal, and not the summit, or a certain distance. Where a tripod and 4lbs+ of camera gear isn't a hindrance but a necessary item.

    Sunsets, sunrises, macros, waterfalls, panoramas, lanscapes, action (skiing, climbing) etc.
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    I'm THERE pico! Name the place and time! I too sometimes get frustrated at not being able to stop whenever I like to explore the wilderness and take photos. I know hikers are sometimes frustrated with me as well, and I try to "control" that urge to stop too frequently. Anybody else interested?
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    • #3
      I think that's a great idea!
      I've got a few trips I'm planning this summer, and fall.

      I'm planning a week in the Pharaoh lake wilderness, August 9-16th. I'm also looking other options the next week. thoughts are:

      East side of lake George
      Cold River loop
      St. Regis Canoe area
      Taylor Pond area
      Northern flow rivers.

      I'm also looking at options for Sept. 27th - Oct. 13th

      I'm planning High peaks first week, (not climbing so much, as waterfalls) and then watching Foliage reports for the best places.

      I may take a week to work on my property too, but that's my tentative plan!

      Thoughts?
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      • #4
        Boy, I haven't been "into" photoraphy is a few years. Are you talking film cameras too? I have a small nikon digital that I could learn how to use a bit better but I would love to do more with my N80.

        I guess I may be interested depending on where you guys plan on going.

        Gregg
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        • #5
          Interesting!
          I'd like to come along to even just learn a few things from you very talented photographers.

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          • #6
            Count me in! Absolutely!

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            • #7
              @ KayakRSki...All cameras are welcome, and no medium snobbery. Digital, film, medium format, large format, Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Fuji, Oly, Leica, etc are all good. Heck, as much as I hate Lomos and Holgas if you got it, bring it.

              @ Gary...I don't know if you are invited. I've heard you have no problems lugging your camera equipment into the backcountry, something about your carrying system worries me based on another thread. I have a feeling I might find myself with 2 tripods and 2 cameras attached to my pack!!!

              But seriously, over the summer as long as it's on water (or involves mostly water travel) I'm up for anything. I hate hiking in the heat so all your paddleable ideas sound great.

              @Edelweiss...Throw out some ideas. I'd love to shoot something different. Truthfully, macro and waterfalls have been non existent in my Adirondack reportoire. I never seem to be at the waterfalls at the right time, and I cannot find a single good waterfall shot in the Daks. And the macro, good intentions, but too much wind. Plus, I hardly every get to carry the reflectors and flashes, and stuff that makes for good fill lighting while on regular hikes or paddles.

              @ everyone else...throw out some ideas and lets put something together. Seems like everyone is out of photo mode till the spring?
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              • #8
                Originally posted by pico23 View Post
                @ KayakRSki...All cameras are welcome, and no medium snobbery. Digital, film, medium format, large format, Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Fuji, Oly, Leica, etc are all good. Heck, as much as I hate Lomos and Holgas if you got it, bring it.

                @ Gary...I don't know if you are invited. I've heard you have no problems lugging your camera equipment into the backcountry, something about your carrying system worries me based on another thread. I have a feeling I might find myself with 2 tripods and 2 cameras attached to my pack!!!

                But seriously, over the summer as long as it's on water (or involves mostly water travel) I'm up for anything. I hate hiking in the heat so all your paddleable ideas sound great.

                @Edelweiss...Throw out some ideas. I'd love to shoot something different. Truthfully, macro and waterfalls have been non existent in my Adirondack reportoire. I never seem to be at the waterfalls at the right time, and I cannot find a single good waterfall shot in the Daks. And the macro, good intentions, but too much wind. Plus, I hardly every get to carry the reflectors and flashes, and stuff that makes for good fill lighting while on regular hikes or paddles.

                @ everyone else...throw out some ideas and lets put something together. Seems like everyone is out of photo mode till the spring?
                Ditto on the format Pico! I do a lot of time exposure/low light stuff, so I like film for that...I'm still shooting Canon A-1's!
                If you want to focus on paddling, can we get boats for everyone who wants to come, and where does everyone stand on portaging, any problems with that?
                I've got 2 canoes and my hornbeck, but transporting them is tough on my car. So my 2 boats are available, but we need transport.

                If you want to paddle, maybe Low's?

                I'll throw that out there and we'll see if anyone bites...

                And by the way...If we are paddling, nobody needs to worry about my carry system!
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                • #9
                  I don't have a canoe so would need to borrow one if this turns into a paddle and photoshoot. I would love to hike a mountain for sunrise or sunset shots, although morning and evening shots along a river are fine as well. Waterfalls are great and I'm sure Gary could suggest some special ones in the Dacs, and I'm always looking for some unusual macro shots along the way. As you can tell, I'm open to almost anything! August 9-16 would work for me, assuming our July Dolomites trip pans out, and late September works because Dick and I should be back from a trip out west by then. This would be a great opportunity for me to pick the brains of photo gurus like Gary and Pico !
                  Gary- now that I have the XTi, I might be more successful with moon or sky shots!
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                  • #10
                    Would be very interested in some water/photo treks

                    My favorite way to spend time.. On the water with my camera. Please count me in.... Anyone interested in some CNY trips too. I'll keep my eye on this Thread and when I come up with ideas I will post them.
                    Lisa

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by pico23 View Post
                      Generally my best photography is done solo mainly because I'm the only photographer in the group on group hikes, and stopping to evaluate a scene is just not politically correct. (or maybe as my smarta$$ wife puts it, geniuses like to work alone). However, occasionally someone equally passionate is found on a group hike and the two of us sort of rule by majority and decree that photography is important, more so than covering ground.

                      Problem is this is the exception to the rule.

                      I'm guessing quite a few other people have noticed the same problem.

                      So I was wondering if anyone out there would like to put together a hike where futzing around with your camera is the goal, and not the summit, or a certain distance. Where a tripod and 4lbs+ of camera gear isn't a hindrance but a necessary item.

                      Sunsets, sunrises, macros, waterfalls, panoramas, lanscapes, action (skiing, climbing) etc.
                      Pico, you can probably tell that I lug my camera gear whenever I go hiking. Last weekend sucked in terms of things to photograph so I didn't get anything from the 'dacks.

                      Whenever I go hiking with my buddies, being on the move has always been the priority. I try to get candid or spontaneous shots while hiking and during breaks I'm always running around with my camera.

                      I'd definitely be up for a photo-centric hike or paddle.
                      Any person who climbs just one of the 46 Adirondack high peaks comes down with a curious malady. It's called summit madness. The only known cure is to climb the other 45.

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                      • #12
                        We probably ought to decide on paddling, or hiking first. If we do Low's there is only a short portage, and there are hiking trails that go to the top of the hills...

                        What do you guys say...Low's? for paddling and hiking?
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                        • #13
                          I'm good either way. Actually, although it'll be a haul, i've never been to Low's......

                          Gregg
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                          • #14
                            Swede, I'd never have guessed you were a photographer .

                            Same here, I usually switch modes to more "documantary photographer" than landscape photographer while on group outings. And while those shots aren't WOW right now, in a few years they are great to look back on. Still even then you are sometimes constrained. Although I have to say, since going more digital, I find it's easier since I no longer need to change rolls of film. That was a killer when my partners were already out moving me.

                            As far as paddling, I can say that if short portages (only) are involved, there is no better way to lug tons of gear into the backcountry.

                            Lows offers 2 summits, some interesting sunsets/sunrises, and varied terrain from bogs and rivers to cliffs and swampy wetlands. Plus, abundant wildlife in terms of eagles and herons and beaver that I've personally seen. And in high water (average water) it's even possible to paddle up to Horshoe Lake where the flowers (and leaches) are abundant in the outlet and behind the small road side dam (of course you can drive there as well but...). Also of course the old ruins which in summer are covered with flowers.

                            So I'd be up for Lows for sure.

                            As far as sunrises/sunsets. I'm always up for that. I'm definitely planning on Ampersand in the warmer weather. The goal: hike up overnight, shoot star trails over the STRCA/Saranac Lakes, then shoot the sunrise as it comes up over Whiteface.

                            I'm also up for actual night photography, like moonlit landscapes, and star trails. I still have 18 rolls of Provia 100F to burn through!!!

                            So to summarize some ideas...

                            Lows: Various possibilities via paddle and various summit shots

                            Ampersand: Star trails...moonlight exposures over STRCA/Saranac Lakes...sunrise above whiteface.

                            Waterfalls: AMR is an obvious and easy choice with one after the other but I've never loved the road hike . Mossy Cascade could be integrated with Hopkins for a sunset hike. In the spring the sun sets I believe over the high peaks from Hopkins, actually it does in the late winter as well. And it's a fairly straighforward hike down.

                            Hopkins: Sunset over HPW.
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                            • #15
                              I think a hike would be more conducive to sharing, communicating, learning, etc. A hike will probably present more, and more diverse, photographic opportunities, as well.

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