Toronto Photography Meetup Group

Details:

What: Holiday Displays and Lights (Take Two)
When: Sun. Nov. 22, 2009
Time: 4PM
Where: Union Station, lower level by the Cinnabon
Bring: camera, tripod, warm clothes, comfortable shoes/boots

Let's try this again!

It's that time again! Christmas is coming! Holiday lights and displays are going up around us, and with the holidays approaching, I thought that it might be fun to try and capture some of that magic on our cameras.

We'll start off at Union Station, head over to BCE Place, and walk north to Yonge and Queen to check out the Bay's flagship store window display. We'll duck into the Eaton Centre to check out the huge tree, and then head north again to Yonge/Dundas Square. As we head north toward Yorkville, we'll see how cold we've gotten before stopping for a drink/bite to eat/warm-up spot.

Hope you can join me!

This should be a fun Sunday.

Certainly the weather looks more promising! Maybe we'll even catch a good sunset? Who knows?

Hi guys, kinda new., do you bring cars when u meet up?? Im a commute guy, no car, or u walk from subway??

Some drive, some subway, some even walk to the meeting location if they are close. There's no problem if you're commuting via subway.. It's actually better for these kind of street photography events too. We usually end up walking from one location to another for about 2 to 3 hours. If you take the subway, you don't have to worry about going back to fill your meter or walking back to your car after the event.

ILL to come on sunday, I never been in the union station, what is cinnabon? sorry Im kinda new even in the city,, is that a store- cinnabon?

yes, thank you for changing the date. This works perfectly for me. Been dying to get out and shoot!

I would love to get out with you, guys, this Sunday. How exciting!

Cinnabon is a fast food chain/restaurant.

It's in the food court of the bottom of Union Station by the GO trains. If you take the subway, you need to exit out of the TTC station (without hitting street level), go into Union Station and head toward the GO trains and the ACC. Off to the right is the Cinnabon as well as a bunch of other food places. Hope that helps!

I will try to make it tomorrow. I'm taking the GO train which will arrive a few minutes after 4pm, so I might be a little late. If you're already gone I'll call you, Sue, and catch up with all of you along the way.

I am hoping to make it out, much warmer this year than last!

Thanks for the info,, oki ILL try to join tomorrow,, See you guys

won't be coming now.... have fun guys!

No problem, Ulla! Looking like a nice afternoon/evening tomorrow!

And if anyone else needs my cell # before the event, make sure you PM me before 2pm tomorrow afternoon.

i might make it, depends on how long i am at fort york. Sue if you don't mind sending me a cell phone number via PM incase i'm late that would be good.

I am new in town and might get lost as i've never been on that station. Just in case could you please send me by PM your number too. Thank you very much in advance.

Sorry, couldn't make it.

Was a fun day to be out with you guys. Thanks for organizing Sue!

Thanks to all who joined me tonight -- a lot of new faces and more names to learn! (Please forgive me if I don't remember them all....) I think we really lucked out with the weather too.

Hope you guys got some good shots, and I'm looking forward to seeing them. I'm hoping for at least one keeper to use on my holiday cards this year.

I enjoyed our meeting a great deal today. Have a wonderful week people and see you again soon.

Had a great time tonight! Learned a lot, and met some good people.

Looking forward to future meets!


-Spencer

Thanks for organizing, Sue!

It was nice to meet you guys... till next time!

- Nikko

where do you post the pictures from the event?

-basil

You can post your photos right on this thread.

Bokeh shootout!

35L vs 15-85. Round One. Fight!

35L, 35mm, f/1.4, 1/50s, ISO 200


15-85, 85mm, f/5.6, 1/50s, ISO 3200



Hey Eric, I see that bokeh cutoff you were talking about.. in the 35L pics.

^ Spencer.

Thanks Nikko!

It's almost an honor to be photographed by the 200 f2.0L.. and Nikko of course.. hahaha

nice pics.. sorry I missed this one.

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Christmas lights in Yorkville