I'm fine with skipping dinner. I'd rather get the sunset. :-) Perhaps when we head back to Centennial we can accomodate Eric's request for Beer. :-)
I’m wondering if meeting at 6:30 would be better if you want to have time to get to the Jackson St. Bridge before the sun sets. Going for dinner or beer afterwards is a good idea to kill a little time while waiting for it to get dark. If some of you aren’t up for two trips to the bridge I can go earlier with you Jen and we can meet up with the rest of you at 7:00.
Rex, I think I will pass on the trip to the college. I just stopped by again while visiting a customer in Rome. I am, however, very excited about the night shots in Atlanta. What's the latest now? 6:30 or 7:00?
Also what time frame should I give for Garson Deck?
Since we're meeting at CNN Center, we can probably car pool from there to the bridge, do sunset and then maybe we can head over to the Parking deck say around 8:30-9:00ish, then any other new places if we find any. After that we can head back to CNN/Centennial park and shoot the fountains and such (hopefully it will be working).
Does anyone know if there are time limits for being in the park?
Just an idea. The other route would be to do bridge, Centennial, parking deck. In which case I'm guessing around 10:00-10:30ish for the parking deck?
I just sent them an email asking, but my guess is that there aren't any hours. I'm sure we'll be okay but I'll let you know what/if I hear back from them.
I live near DC, but I grew up in Atlanta, and it just so happens I'm going to be there visiting family that weekend. But I don't think I can join you - too busy seeing people I only see a couple times a year.
However, I'll probably be free the afternoon of Sep. 14. Anyone available then to walk around downtown or anywhere MARTA goes?
I live near DC, but I grew up in Atlanta, and it just so happens I'm going to be there visiting family that weekend. But I don't think I can join you - too busy seeing people I only see a couple times a year.
Howeber, I'll probably be free the afternoon of Sep. 14. Anyone available then to walk around downtown or anywhere MARTA goes?
Hey Jeffrey, We'll be shooting for several hours Saturday night so if it turns out that you might be able to meet up with us you should. It's usually a good time and it looks like there'll be quite a few new faces this time around too. Yay!! Feel free to PM me and I'll give you my cell# and you can call us to find out where we are if you find you have some free time after all.
I probably won't be able to get into Atlanta on the 14th being that I usually have two ankle biters to tend to during the days, but who knows. Stranger things have happened. :-)
Hi guys! I hope I'm not too late - had been hoping for a GTG in the Southeast US for months!
If its okay, I'd love for my wife & I to come down for a visit. (Yes, my profile is horrible but I did win a brown ribbon one time - does that qualify me for this group LOL.) We definitely want to do the night shots, and hope to visit the college as well (after I re-read the thread to catch all the details ;) )
If anyone 'in charge' of the gathering sees this in time, please reply / contact me? Thanks!!!
Billy & Glenda Ross
PS - If anyone has ideas for a decent hotel nearby, we'd love to spend the night away from home!
After tonight no one else can be added as I will e-mail for permission to shoot from a Marta parking deck and am required to give all participants names.
Hi guys! I hope I'm not too late - had been hoping for a GTG in the Southeast US for months!
If its okay, I'd love for my wife & I to come down for a visit. (Yes, my profile is horrible but I did win a brown ribbon one time - does that qualify me for this group LOL.) We definitely want to do the night shots, and hope to visit the college as well (after I re-read the thread to catch all the details ;) )
If anyone 'in charge' of the gathering sees this in time, please reply / contact me? Thanks!!!
Billy & Glenda Ross
PS - If anyone has ideas for a decent hotel nearby, we'd love to spend the night away from home!
Peachtree Plaza (now Westin) was once the tallest hotel in the world; it's right next door to Centennial Park. There's an Omni Hotel inside CNN Center itself (which is why that complex used to be called simply "The Omni"). Also around Centennial Park are a Holiday Inn, an Embassy Suites, a Mariott, and a Hampton Inn. Check out this link (pdf).
Well, the idea of getting a room at the Westin sounds nice, but expensive - around $180 to start! Anyone feel like donating to the cause? ;) (We may do it anyway & write it off as a business expense LOL)
Seriously, I did call the hotel & was told that photo ops would have to be coordinated through marketing....hmmmmm - it never hurts to ask! Will let you know what I find out.
Oh feel the love. You probably GTG with us more than you do your family. I know I do. I have cousins that live 10 miles down the road and haven't seen them in over 2 years.
