Basel Photoclub - National day of Switzerland

Begga · #2 28.07.2009, 12:33

p.s. If you want to spend these days with your friends or family, we will not get offended... you can still join the theme, snap photos with this theme in mind and post it on Flickr.

Butters · #3 28.07.2009, 20:04

Where were you thinking of going please Begga?
I was thinking of pitching my tripod on either Wettsteinbruche bridge or the bridge near Novartis (the one with the motorway under it), in the hopes of getting a better view than I would on the banks. I'm guessing they'll be packed to overflowing with people for the display!

Begga · #4 28.07.2009, 20:51

Yeah, that sounds like a good idea Chris. Last year was pretty crowed so probably we would need to get there early. The fireworks starts at 21:30, so probably it would be good idea to go even earlier than 21:00?

Wessex and England · #5 28.07.2009, 22:36

Here are more ideas for those who are looking for photo opportunities..

http://www.basel.ch/kultur/highlights/bundesfeier-2.htm

http://www.basel.ch/programm_bundesfeier_2009.pdf

pat · #6 29.07.2009, 08:05

	Quote:	Begga
	Yeah, that sounds like a good idea Chris. Last year was pretty crowed so probably we would need to get there early. The fireworks starts at 21:30, so probably it would be good idea to go even earlier than 21:00?

Just so you are not hanging around waiting, the fireworks start at 23:15 (and not 21:30, although the fireboat etc will be doing their stuff the whole evening) and are 25mins long this year:
http://bazonline.ch/basel/stadt/Basl...story/29859935

The full programme of events can be found: http://www.basel.ch/programm_bundesfeier_2009.pdf

Pat

Begga · #7 29.07.2009, 12:32

	Quote:	pat
	Just so you are not hanging around waiting, the fireworks start at 23:15 (and not 21:30, although the fireboat etc will be doing their stuff the whole evening) and are 25mins long this year: http://bazonline.ch/basel/stadt/Basl...story/29859935 The full programme of events can be found: http://www.basel.ch/programm_bundesfeier_2009.pdf Pat

Yes, thanks mate. I got wrong information... I saw the correct one in the post Mr. Wessex posted.
However there seems to be few interesting things going well who could make a nice shot, like the alp horns...

Butters · #8 29.07.2009, 20:07

Sounds good to me, so when and where should we meet up?

Begga · #9 30.07.2009, 08:33

Well, I am free all day long since my office is closed on friday. Even thought of go nuts and go to the zoo early day to see how my photos will change from 55mm to 200mm

Begga · #10 30.07.2009, 08:37

p.s. RolandL, you know, they have this 3G eye for pets, I'm sure you can also place it on your camera, or even your self

saraCan · #11 31.07.2009, 15:35

	Quote:	Butters
	Sounds good to me, so when and where should we meet up?

I was wondering the same.. since the meeting is today

Begga · #12 31.07.2009, 15:56

I think I will be there around 20:30 or so to check the town out... I'm not sure about good meeting point, it will be crowded tonight for sure. I have both Keven's and Chris' phonenumber, I'll PM it to you Sara.
Guys, got an idea for a meeting point?

Butters · #13 31.07.2009, 17:39

I was planning on going a little later, maybe between 9 and 10, as I don't think I'll last all night othewise (bit drained at the moment!).
I'm not sure about a meeting place, every place I can think of I'd guess will be packed...

Begga · #14 31.07.2009, 17:40

Well, you have my number...

Begga · #15 01.08.2009, 00:21

Although the situation was "interesting" and "challenging" due to the crowed I have more photos I like that I could dream of from our location

Thanks CK for the company

p.s. Arridge, I simply don't believe you choose models over us??

Butters · #16 01.08.2009, 09:57

No probs B, any time

I wasn't so luck I'm afraid, I only had 3 I was really happy enough with to post - out of about 700!

Oh well, I'll just have ot try again next year...

Begga · #17 01.08.2009, 10:32

oops, bluetulip I am afraid I didn't see your reply about coming, sorry about that, I would have given you my phonnr. because it was to crowded to be able to find each other with out phone...

Wow Chris, 700? I had about 70... But then again I had long exposure and you were faster...

mavina · #18 01.08.2009, 10:41

I wish I could have gone with you last night. My previous plans did not materialize as I have been down with the flu for the past couple of days. As I was feeling a bit better, I did take a little walk downtown and got a couple of nice long exposure shots. I'll post them soon.

Btw, who is the moderator for the Basel Flickr group? I have not yet been accepted.

Begga · #19 01.08.2009, 10:56

That would be Karlnmik try to PM him, but I know he was/is on holidays...

Butters · #20 02.08.2009, 19:17

	Quote:	Begga
	Wow Chris, 700? I had about 70... But then again I had long exposure and you were faster...

Yeah, I was leaving it on continuous shooting for a few minutes at a time, in the hopes that would increase my chances of getting good shots of the fireworks. I didn't work out quite as planned though...