Impromptu Photogathering...

[Speed]

Monday I got an email from Paul saying he was heading to Florida and was thinking about spending a couple of days in North Carolina. A phone call determined that he was thinking of heading to Hatteras and wanted to know what there was to do there. I told him "See the lighthouse, see the Wright Brother's Memorial. There is nothing else out there. Come to Newport and I'll show you a lighthouse." So he did.

Paul and Michelle (a wonderful lady) arrived Tuesday evening and left Thursday morning. I took off work on Wednesday and took them to Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks, where we took photo's of some wild horses. Those photo's will be posted soon.

Here is a quick shot of Paul and I showing off the size of our equipment...

Yes, I let him bring his canon thingy in my house!

[mtbbrian]

What a couple of photo geeks!
:biggrin5:
Brian

[Loupey]

Lookin' good, guys

Looking forward to seeing and hearing about your Shackleford Banks experience!

[Speed]

What a couple of photo geeks!
:biggrin5:
Brian

You say that like it's a bad thing!

;-)

[Speed]

Lookin' good, guys

Looking forward to seeing and hearing about your Shackleford Banks experience!

Thanks Loupey! It was great to finally get to meet someone from PR. Paul and Sebastian were two of the guys who got me started on the right foot when I joined back in December, 2001, so meeting Paul was a special treat. We had a great time, and I told him to stop by on a weekend next time so we'll have more time to wander the county and take some pictures.

[Sebastian]

Hahaha! Great to see. I hate to see what went on out of the view of cameras...

[Speed]

One smiling, one a little dark...

We were trying for a serious look, but it was taken before the flash finished recycling, so it came out a little dark - literally.

;-)

[Speed]

Hahaha! Great to see. I hate to see what went on out of the view of cameras...

Well, we had to leave SOMETHING to the imagination...

;-)

So when are you coming to North Carolina?

[Old Timer]

Two of my favorite PR buddies in one spot, that's great. Speed you and Paul have been around for a long time dishing out great advice and keeping thing lively, glad you were able to have a mini gathering.

[Speed]

Two of my favorite PR buddies in one spot, that's great. Speed you and Paul have been around for a long time dishing out great advice and keeping thing lively, glad you were able to have a mini gathering.

It was great meeting him and getting to know him. He's a fun guy to hang out with. It was also educational having him identify shore birds as we went along.

[another view]

We were trying for a serious look

Now that's funny!

Sounds like a fun day. Post some shots!

[gahspidy]

Great to see some of our members getting together and sharing the times. . .and good living proof that Nikon and Canon users CAN get along.
Now, which one is that serious shot . . .?

[Speed]

Now that's funny!

Sounds like a fun day. Post some shots!

I'm glad you think so!

;-)

More shots will follow my friend...

[Speed]

Great to see some of our members getting together and sharing the times. . .and good living proof that Nikon and Canon users CAN get along.
Now, which one is that serious shot . . .?

Of course we can!

Would now be a good time to mention that his canon thingy didn't want to work? :-O
One of his batteries wouldn't hold a charge and the other one wouldn't seat right. In his defense, Paul did hold the battery in tight and took some shots with his 1D. But deep down, I know he's still a Nikon guy! ;-)

Which is the serious shot? My friend, I have two words for you: Reading Glasses!
Hehehe. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[Asylum Steve]

Here is a quick shot of Paul and I showing off the size of our equipment...

Wow, it's that dude from the Olympic Beach Volleyball team...

[Speed]

Wow, it's that dude from the Olympic Beach Volleyball team...

I obviously missed that one...

[Asylum Steve]

I obviously missed that one...

Need I say more?

[mtbbrian]

Need I say more?

TOO FUNNY!
What an uncanny resemblance!
Brian

[Old Timer]

You got the faces right Steve but the heights are all off. That Paul dwarfs our man Speed.

[Speed]

Need I say more?

DANG!!!

That guy does look like Paul!

[WsW-WYATT-EARP]

You got the faces right Steve but the heights are all off. That Paul dwarfs our man Speed.

I don't think the heights are that far off Phil Dalhausser (the taller guy) is 6-9 .......

[Dylan8i]

they said rogers (shorter guy) is 6-2

[Speed]

I don't think the heights are that far off Phil Dalhausser (the taller guy) is 6-9 .......

Hmmm, I'm 5'7" tall. I'm not sure how tall Paul is, but he's definitely over 6 feet. It may be a fair comparison, with the roles reversed...

[paulnj]

You people kill me.

I first must say that I sure do have bid ears...

Rob and "The lovely Dawn" are 2 of the finest hosts on the planet!! They made us a part of the family for a few days and went out of their way to make our stay beyond enjoyable.

BTW, Rob wasn't kidding about his wife, she is indeed everything he claims and more... and I got to see it in person!!

[Speed]

You people kill me.

I first must say that I sure do have bid ears...

Rob and "The lovely Dawn" are 2 of the finest hosts on the planet!! They made us a part of the family for a few days and went out of their way to make our stay beyond enjoyable.

BTW, Rob wasn't kidding about his wife, she is indeed everything he claims and more... and I got to see it in person!!

Of course she is everything I claimed!
Not only is she drop dead gorgeous, but she is very gracious and a wonderful hostess as well. A good time was had by all. And Paul has experienced it first hand. We're looking forward to your next visit buddy!