Author Topic: UK Filmwasters Meet Up February 9th - DUNGENESS & PETT LEVEL (Read 11231 times)

LT · « **on:** January 11, 2013, 12:10:32 PM »

THe last thread got too confusing ... and it looked like dungeness was more popular than anywhere else. So, as I am probably the most Local ... being a Kent (cough), here it is:

Itinerary:

Meet 09.00 at the following carpark in Dungeness

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=50.916838,0.977024&ll=50.917009,0.977225&spn=0.000874,0.002411&num=1&t=h&z=19

Stay in Dungeness until midday, then go to the Pilot for a pint and fish lunch (http://www.thepilot.uk.com/)

Then Head west to Pett Level - if people want to .... or we can discuss a 2nd location over lunch.

I'll be there, even if I am on my own

Cuckmere can wait.

DonkeyDave · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2013, 12:48:40 PM »

I'll be there!

Benign Dictatorships work ;-)

I'm coming from Lewes area, through Battle, along through Rye

anyone carless need a lift?

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2013, 12:53:42 PM »

Might even be there a bit earlier to catch the dawn light.

Don't forget to wear your thermals peeps as it can get a tad nippy down there, especially in Feb!

Paul

DonkeyDave · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2013, 12:56:53 PM »

I was going to get there early too - I've got a day off to do photography - I'm going to make the most of it

LT · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2013, 12:58:43 PM »

I'll be there earlier too

Late Developer · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2013, 01:27:27 PM »

Lara and I will aim to be there at least half an hour before sunrise.

Offer of a lift available to anyone within easy access from turn-offs en-route down the A12, M25, M20.

PM me if interested.

Emma · « **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2013, 03:01:35 PM »

Wish I could join you, but I've just found out that the next monday I have a major essay due in

On top of the difficulties of getting to Dungeness, I don't think I can afford an entire day off... Sorry though, wish I could join you all.

Pete_R · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2013, 03:30:21 PM »

Sun up is 07:25.

I will probably go to Pett Level for sun up (assuming the weather makes it worth the effort) and catch up with you all later at Dungeness. I may have to go back to Hastings first to collect Mrs R so may not make it to Dungeness for 09:00. Don't wait - I'll find you. Don't mind doing Pett Level again in the afternoon if that's what other peeps want.

Dare I say that, if this is now the plan, I'll probably go to Seven Sisters on Sunday if anyone wants to join me. Probably just the morning.

Miles · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2013, 08:23:16 PM »

The sound mirrors at Denge are just nearby too ...

LT · « **Reply #9 on:** January 11, 2013, 08:35:38 PM »

Quote from: Miles on January 11, 2013, 08:23:16 PM

The sound mirrors at Denge are just nearby too ...

Good point Miles ... But I don't think you are allowed free reign there ...? Isn't it tour parties only at certain times of the year?

LT · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2013, 10:26:45 AM »

Quote from: Emma on January 11, 2013, 03:01:35 PM

Wish I could join you, but I've just found out that the next monday I have a major essay due in On top of the difficulties of getting to Dungeness, I don't think I can afford an entire day off... Sorry though, wish I could join you all.

Sorry about that Emma. We WILL do Cuckmere or somewhere down that way at some point. Maybe next time. good luck with the essay.

Emma · « **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2013, 03:28:44 PM »

Yeah

If you go up the lighthouse, there are some really cool mirrors at the top as well as a good view. I was there over the summer with some friends, bet you'll have a great time!

Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes. · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2013, 08:13:07 PM »

Just catching up with my Filmwaster news.

Kristina and I will be there with bells on, we will come down on the Friday if anyone is going to stay the night before.

We could have night before the shoot drinks and dinner.

Is anyone staying down there on the Saturday night?

cheers

Ken and Kristina

Andrea. · « **Reply #13 on:** January 28, 2013, 01:36:18 PM »

Does Pett Level actually exist - or have you made it up??

I shall be at Street Level Gallery Glasgow this Sunday coming :-)

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2013, 02:51:03 PM »

Quote from: Andrea. on January 28, 2013, 01:36:18 PM

Does Pett Level actually exist - or have you made it up??

They even have a website Andrea! http://pett-level.east-sussex.co.uk/

Late Developer · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2013, 08:37:27 PM »

Lara (Mrs LD), Miller and I will be arriving together. Aiming for Dungeness by sun up - hopefully some backlit derelict boat action going on - but probably hissing down and blowing a gale.....

Miles · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2013, 08:48:24 PM »

Quote from: Leon on January 11, 2013, 08:35:38 PM

Quote from: Miles on January 11, 2013, 08:23:16 PM
The sound mirrors at Denge are just nearby too ...

Good point Miles ... But I don't think you are allowed free reign there ...? Isn't it tour parties only at certain times of the year?

Nope ... It says it is ... But it is not.

I went last year, you could still get right onto the island, takes 40 mins to walk from the road. Will see if I can make it down and show anyone that's interested.

LT · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2013, 09:24:03 PM »

Quote from: Miles on January 28, 2013, 08:48:24 PM

I went last year, you could still get right onto the island, takes 40 mins to walk from the road. Will see if I can make it down and show anyone that's interested.

Excellent - I'd be WELL-UP for that Miles. Maybe an afternoon thing, after i've warmed me cockles on some nice fried skate.

I think that will call for some HARMAN TiTAN action

LT · « **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2013, 09:29:04 PM »

PS - there's one up on the hills over Hythe too. Quite easy to get to (not really one for this day out, but for all the other Kent's, it's worth a trip)

Miles · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2013, 09:33:41 PM »

This is the route in blue that I took last time. Parking my scooter and walking over the shingle, but it looks like maybe you can park closer ... maybe ...

Pete_R · « **Reply #20 on:** January 28, 2013, 09:55:00 PM »

Apparantly, a pretty nifty trick with ropes is required to get across...

From here.

Miles · « **Reply #21 on:** January 29, 2013, 07:30:04 AM »

I just walked over the Bridge

It was in place and looked like it hadn't moved for ages. Another chap there said it was always in place these days too.

But ... Maybe we'll all be unlucky.

zapsnaps · « **Reply #22 on:** January 30, 2013, 05:05:17 PM »

I joined FW about a week ago, so I see this as my initiation. Please be gentle with me. I'd love to come, weather permitting - yes, I shoot indoors, mainly, in February.

David
www.NowSeeThis.co.uk

Late Developer · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2013, 05:29:50 PM »

Quote from: zapsnaps on January 30, 2013, 05:05:17 PM

I joined FW about a week ago, so I see this as my initiation. Please be gentle with me. I'd love to come, weather permitting - yes, I shoot indoors, mainly, in February.

David
www.NowSeeThis.co.uk

Welcome, David.

It'd be great to have you there. We're a friendly bunch and you'll know us by the plethora of large and medium formatters hanging around, setting up tripods, scratching our heads and loading film. Lots of film.

Nice website, by the way. Only comment is that the photos change at a fair old rate and I can't find any way to slow 'em down a bit (or at all).

Paul.

Nigel · « **Reply #24 on:** January 30, 2013, 08:02:50 PM »

Quote

PS - there's one up on the hills over Hythe too. Quite easy to get to (not really one for this day out, but for all the other Kent's, it's worth a trip)

Leon - according to the Sound Mirrors web site (oh, yes), there's also one at Abbot's Cliff (between Folkstone & Dover). There are several more on the East coast. See this handy map: http://goo.gl/maps/ZzBND

http://www.andrewgrantham.co.uk/soundmirrors/

zapsnaps · « **Reply #25 on:** January 31, 2013, 08:42:23 AM »

Hi Paul

Pleased that you like the website - thank you. I wanted my port to read like a movie, so you are correct, the individual pictures can't be slowed down. Two reasons for this - I didn't feel that I could keep a viewer's attention for more than 90 seconds and some of the photos look better the less you look at them!

All special effects were created in-camera or in the lab (I don't have a darkroom - yet...) and NOT using PS, apart from re-sizing for the web.

Hope to meet a few of you on th 9th

Late Developer · « **Reply #26 on:** January 31, 2013, 11:46:41 AM »

Hi David.

Laudable intention but some of us like to take our time with these things. It's possible that not allowing viewers any control (even a pause button) might switch them off altogether.

I don't have a darkroom (these days) either. However, like many on this site, I use a hybrid approach - scanning the negs and then getting them how I want them using CS3 and Silver Efex Pro. I tend not to go in for heavy-duty post-processing work as I pefer to retain as much of the film's characteristics as possible - given that scanning and Phooshop will always have some impact.

Looking forward to seeing more of your stuff. Incidentally, have you done an "intro" on the main forum? Not mandatory but it'd be a good "knowing me / knowing you" opportunity.

Regards,

Paul.

Pete_R · « **Reply #27 on:** February 03, 2013, 09:51:25 AM »

"persistent rain, sleet and snow spreading eastwards across the UK on Friday, with further wintry showers following"

Uh oh!

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #28 on:** February 03, 2013, 09:56:28 AM »

I may need to pull out anyway.

I badly did my back in a week ago and am still at the, unable to sit or stand for longer than 5 minutes, stage! I shall be trying my best to get fit though!

Late Developer · « **Reply #29 on:** February 03, 2013, 10:20:19 AM »

Quote from: Peter R on February 03, 2013, 09:51:25 AM

"persistent rain, sleet and snow spreading eastwards across the UK on Friday, with further wintry showers following"

Uh oh!

Just checked "uk.weather.com" and the 10-day forecast for TN29 says "am clouds / pm sun":

http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Romney-Marsh-TN29

Probably as well to pack your waterproofs as well as a pair of Speedos

Late Developer · « **Reply #30 on:** February 03, 2013, 10:27:39 AM »

Quote from: Phil Bebbington on February 03, 2013, 09:56:28 AM

I may need to pull out anyway. I badly did my back in a week ago and am still at the, unable to sit or stand for longer than 5 minutes, stage! I shall be trying my best to get fit though!

Oh no....

Phil, get yourself lubed up and sorted as fast as possible. Seriously, I hope you get you back well again soon as I know exactly how a bad back feels. Hope you can make it but I'm sure there'll be more FW outings to come in 2013. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #31 on:** February 03, 2013, 10:42:50 AM »

Thanks, Paul. I think it will all hinge on my ability to drive for over 3 hours.

LT · « **Reply #32 on:** February 03, 2013, 04:32:36 PM »

Sorry to hear about your back Phil - hope it improves ... Cocodamol by the ton usually helps me when mine goes. Also sends me a bit loopy, which I enjoy perhaps a little too much.

Here's hoping we get to catch up this weekend, but no stress if you can't make it.

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #33 on:** February 03, 2013, 05:21:05 PM »

Thanks, Leon

I have been on the Cocodamol and can vouch for the odd state of mind

Here's hoping. I seem to have turned a corner so I'll have to see just how fast it heals up.

LT · « **Reply #34 on:** February 04, 2013, 09:54:56 AM »

I just checked the met office forecast - which only goes up to friday .... but it's looking good for the SE corner. Cold, but sunny with some clouds by Friday.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #35 on:** February 04, 2013, 01:23:26 PM »

Just to reiterate... it will be cold! With very little way of shelter from the wind there, hats, gloves etc. are a must!

I'm also hoping to bring along a friend who wants to give his Pentax 67II an outing!

Looking forward to it already!

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #36 on:** February 04, 2013, 02:48:37 PM »

Sadly I won;t be able to make it, I'm moving out of my flat this Thursday and have all the stress of removals, and moving in with my sister temporarily until I can get into my new flat.

Miller · « **Reply #37 on:** February 04, 2013, 05:10:23 PM »

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Just to reiterate... it will be cold! With very little way of shelter from the wind there, hats, gloves etc. are a must!

I'm also hoping to bring along a friend who wants to give his Pentax 67II an outing!

Looking forward to it already!

You boys are making a City lad worried with that kinda Scott of Antartica talk (pic' to follow)... Jeez, methinks travel light and use gear that will not require the removal of mittens... Solved: Pinhole Goose with a couple of loaded backs ready to lash on... Would love to bring the Polaroid Goose with 75mm lens and go tough like Mr Pentax 67II but hell no...

LT · « **Reply #38 on:** February 04, 2013, 06:24:03 PM »

Well, I'm packing the Chamonix, and some as yet not announced very large camera that I can't talk about at this point (cough).

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #39 on:** February 04, 2013, 07:32:19 PM »

Leon, you're all smoke and mirrors

I am getting better quickly - I'd hate to miss this.

LT · « **Reply #40 on:** February 06, 2013, 08:10:13 AM »

Met office forecast (as always, subject to change):

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/dungeness-b#?tab=fiveDay

(Click on the sat tab)

Fog › Mist › Sun › Cloudy is the order of the day.

Light winds, and cold cold cold.

Late Developer · « **Reply #41 on:** February 06, 2013, 12:18:44 PM »

Mist and fog until 0900 (maybe beyond) could be interesting.

DonkeyDave · « **Reply #42 on:** February 06, 2013, 01:18:07 PM »

Weather sounds perfect

I was out today and it was f'ing freezing. The wind chill was pretty extreme, despite jumpers, 'long johns' and a balaclava.

Looking forward to it, what time is everyone getting there. Its not too far for me so hope to be there before 7 to get some nice light maybe. Thinking of packing Linhof and Titan pinhole, hoping not to run out of film holders, so will bring holga and 120 as back up.

Late Developer · « **Reply #43 on:** February 06, 2013, 02:02:26 PM »

Quote from: DonkeyDave on February 06, 2013, 01:18:07 PM

Weather sounds perfect

I was out today and it was f'ing freezing. The wind chill was pretty extreme, despite jumpers, 'long johns' and a balaclava.

Looking forward to it, what time is everyone getting there. Its not too far for me so hope to be there before 7 to get some nice light maybe. Thinking of packing Linhof and Titan pinhole, hoping not to run out of film holders, so will bring holga and 120 as back up.

My missus (Lara), Miller and I will be arriving in the same car. We're aiming to be at Dinginess between 06:30 to 07:00 (in good time for ~~sun~~ fog up. I'm packing a Hassy 500c/m and Lara will have her Nikon D700 (I haven't quite persuaded her as to the merits of film wasterage yet). Miller's taking something called a "Goose". Well so long at it doesn't crap in the back of my motor, it'll be welcome.....

LT · « **Reply #44 on:** February 06, 2013, 09:09:44 PM »

My plan is to get there at around 7-ish, but I'm on some new pills that are making it difficult to come-to in the mornings ... So don't sue me if I'm a bit late

I was thinking to bring the Chamonix, but that limits me to 12 shots. Whereas I could bring the horseman, and loads of rolls 120, but fiddly controls make for sore cold fingers. Perhaps I'll just bring the bronnie.

Then again, there will be the enormous big other camera too.

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #45 on:** February 06, 2013, 10:03:24 PM »

Quote from: Leon on February 06, 2013, 09:09:44 PM

Then again, there will be the enormous big other camera too.

You are such a bloody tease!

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #46 on:** February 07, 2013, 09:33:54 AM »

Quote from: Leon on February 06, 2013, 09:09:44 PM

Then again, there will be the enormous big other camera too.

Methinks it has the numbers 10 and 8 plus the words Titan on it!?...

Late Developer · « **Reply #47 on:** February 07, 2013, 01:33:16 PM »

Quote from: Paul Mitchell on February 07, 2013, 09:33:54 AM

Quote from: Leon on February 06, 2013, 09:09:44 PM
Then again, there will be the enormous big other camera too.

Methinks it has the numbers 10 and 8 plus the words Titan on it!?...

Y'know what, Paul, that was the first thing that I thought when I saw reference to "enormous big other camera". Great minds, eh?

Hope it's not windy on Saturday as a plastic 10x8 could handle like a kite or a sail if not careful....

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #48 on:** February 08, 2013, 06:55:24 PM »

Okay, guys - I'm sorry, but, I won't be there tomorrow. My back is getting better, but, I don't think it will hold up to 3 1/2 hours of driving

To be honest, I'm well pissed off.

I hope you all have a fab time - the weather looks like it will be great, albeit, cold.

Here's to anoanotherne, very soon.

LT · « **Reply #49 on:** February 08, 2013, 07:14:47 PM »

Sorry to hear that Phil. I was really looking forward to catching up, but getting your back sorted is far more important.

Here's an idea - how about scouting out a suitable location down your way for later in the year? I've got a mate in Langport who I really need to catch up with, so it would be a double bonus for me.