Just a quick write-up with a few "thank yous" at the bottom. Ann and I arrived about 12:30 Friday morning. Ann went to sleep soon after making the rounds. I didn't take many photos this year, but had a blast anyway.
The first presenter was Tony Sweet. While Tony is certainly a fine photographer, his presentation really sucked. What started out as a description of photograph technique quickly became an infomercial for the gear we absolutely need if we want to take pictures. Mark Cassino's presentation was amazing. Wonderful photographs, excellent advice, and an informal, casual delivery style made it very enjoyable. Dick Ginkowski's presentation was also very good. Wonderful photographs and good advice on how to travel for the purpose of taking pictures. He went a little long and spent a bit too much time on using the net for research, but otherwise did pretty well. If you've never heard of him, or haven't seen his photos, a little googling should go a long way. It's worth the time. The nightly revelry was most enjoyable, as was catching up with old friends and making new ones. Thanks to: Cesar for the use of the M3. Mark Roberts for leading the hike, the half-brick of film, and for all that behind the scenes stuff. Tom Reese for the use of his 43LTD (which is now on my short list). Cotty for not making me set up the tent at 1am. Ann for the conversation on the long drive there and back. Whomever brought the Blue Moon - a few bottles came home with me. Doug for not making fun of me too much, and for doing all that work stuff during the weekend. A big, whopping thanks to Don Nelson for doing all that stuff only Don can do. It wouldn't be the NPW without him. Ann and I made it home just before 1 am Monday morning. She boarded the train to Philly at noon after a short walk around Harrisburg. For those of you who were at the NPW, send me a short write up and one or two photos. I'll post them at pdmlpug.org. -- Scott Loveless www.twosixteen.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
