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Travelogues => Future NG Events - and Location Reveries => Topic started by: stenrasmussen on June 16, 2015, 00:14:50

Title: Scavenger 2016
Post by: stenrasmussen on June 16, 2015, 00:14:50
As I have nothing but good memories of the original Scavenger Tour I am hereby putting out a feeler about a re-happening.
I have the south-southwestern Norway or Lofoten in mind, but other localities/countries are of course equal candidates.
So lets hear 'em!
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Bjørn J on June 16, 2015, 00:44:27
I'm in on Lofoten (and maybe including Vesterålen ?).
Not only that, as I am quite familiar with the area I can take care of most of the logistics and arrangements where to stay etc :)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Roland Tibell on June 16, 2015, 10:35:41
I'm like to join. Both options are good, but I have a slight preference for Lofoten, including Vesterålen, as I never been there.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: stenrasmussen on June 16, 2015, 10:42:38
Well, Lofoten is close to where my roots are so I am more than happy to vote for it.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on June 16, 2015, 11:05:59
What kind of photography? Mostly landscapes?
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: mprager on June 16, 2015, 11:08:14
I too would love to join in on Lofoten - and whatever you "locals" suggest, as this part of Norway is new for me, sounds great and would maybe add the opportunity to see and capture Aurora Borealis?
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on June 16, 2015, 11:27:42
Nice to see you are eager to meet up and shoot together :) Indeed fond memories of the Scavenger tour, Lofoten and Herdla workshops

The NikonGear Crew is already looking into arranging new workshops and we will look for suggestions in this thread naturally.

And, local scouts are always the best at finding suitable locations ;)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: chris dees on June 16, 2015, 14:14:18
I'm already looking for a photo-trip i 2016 as well and Lofoten would be my preference as well.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Bjørn J on June 16, 2015, 14:17:48
I too would love to join in on Lofoten - and whatever you "locals" suggest, as this part of Norway is new for me, sounds great and would maybe add the opportunity to see and capture Aurora Borealis?

Northern Lights are a possibilty from September until March. (From May to July the midnight sun and bright nights can be fascinating).
This photo is from the NikonGear gathering in sept. 2011 in Lofoten, it is taken 2 metres from the entrance to the cabins where we stayed.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: mprager on June 16, 2015, 14:21:42
exactly what I would like to experience, lovely picture!
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Intrepid on June 16, 2015, 15:53:56


Northern Lights are a possibilty from September until March. (From May to July the midnight sun and bright nights can be fascinating).
This photo is from the NikonGear gathering in sept. 2011 in Lofoten, it is taken 2 metres from the entrance to the cabins where we stayed.

I would be interested just for this.  :)

I will say it upfront that I will not buy any T shirts, caps, etc with any logos and am also not interested in shooting pictures of each other in a group to pretend that is photography.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on June 16, 2015, 17:02:15
The Lofoten trip was indeed fantastic, we had Northan lights several nights in a row! And such a great time, even shooting IR pinhole images, portraits and bird shot by bear can pinhole...

There will be no selling of merchandise on this site, it's a part of the idea behind the NikonGear site :)

As for pictures of participants in any other private circumstance, just say you refrain from having yourself depicted - I remember your choice ;)

(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6209/6146710927_8ecc51f425_z.jpg)

(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6077/6146710931_c0efcb82a9_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on June 16, 2015, 17:10:30
It's even possible to shoot Northern lights in IR !!



Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on June 16, 2015, 17:13:40
And I got to test the most powerful flash ever...
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on June 16, 2015, 17:14:56
and here I was hoping to wear a NG apron while cooking!
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Intrepid on June 16, 2015, 17:15:22
Erik, Apologies for not being clear.

I see these workshop reports (it is pretty much any such and from everywhere) with an overwhelming number of images of the organizers/participants.  What the heck does it portray?

I have been told by many that Bjorn seems to be worshipped as a God by a few who have seen such report/images, for example.

You know very well that he is a simple human with every human fallibility that exists.  "God of thunder" he is not and it is an insult to Bjorn as well as the thunder God.  What sort of wrong impressions the web creates- this is what I am trying to point out.

As for support of the site- I will do it directly whenever I can.  Leave any merchandise out of it. :)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on June 16, 2015, 17:25:56
You where quite clear to me, no issue with it :)

I completely agree that Bjørn is just a human or I would not be part of this.
I try to avoid shooting people and exposing them online - but sometimes it's just obvious, to me, to share the fun we have together :)

We can only offer the site - share content that we find could be interesting to other photographer - content is also for you all to supply!!! Enjoy the site
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on June 16, 2015, 17:47:42
Some more from Lofoten, hard not to...
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Intrepid on June 16, 2015, 19:31:57
It's even possible to shoot Northern lights in IR !!

Someone has to do in UV and I would love to do a video capture in UV.  :)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on June 16, 2015, 22:23:09
I see these workshop reports (it is pretty much any such and from everywhere) with an overwhelming number of images of the organizers/participants.  What the heck does it portray?
It portrays that we're a band of brothers having fun together, in other words everything this little community stands for.

Btw, do you mean images like this ;)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vivek-iyer/15155888240/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vivek-iyer/15155888240/)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Intrepid on June 16, 2015, 22:36:46
Who is that "hot headed" fella in that snap JAO?   ???


I suppose whatever I tried to say lack clarity and I will work on it. :)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: BEZ on June 16, 2015, 22:45:38
I have been told by many that Bjorn seems to be worshipped as a God by a few who have seen such report/images, for example.

You know very well that he is a simple human with every human fallibility that exists.  "God of thunder" he is not and it is an insult to Bjorn as well as the thunder God.  What sort of wrong impressions the web creates- this is what I am trying to point out.

Intrepid,
I think you may of misread my post I made no mention of Bjørn being a God?
I also did not intend to offend.
You feel the photograph has no merit which I understand. The title is just a flippant remark .....we were at a pagen festival storm clouds were forming, and Bjørn was holding a cross.

Cheers
Bez


edit: typo
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on June 16, 2015, 22:51:27
Besides, he (=me) is an atheist and thinks everyone should be entitled to their own opinions on life in all its various incarnations.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Intrepid on June 16, 2015, 22:56:59
OMG! (Put that as an extra exclamation with nothing to do with any religion)

 :)

Anthony, now it makes sense.  It would have made sense to the people who were there as well. Unfortunately, that photo and the title made no sense to me at all. 

Vivek.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: BEZ on June 16, 2015, 23:18:31
Vivek,
I happen to have empathy with your point, but not your evidence  :)

Cheers
Bez
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Intrepid on June 17, 2015, 00:02:55
Bez No idea what that means but I do not understand much in general anyway.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: BEZ on June 17, 2015, 00:26:38
Bez No idea what that means but I do not understand much in general anyway.

Empathy, I also do not want a hat or t-shirt and have reservations about some aspects of photography workshops.
You used my post as evidence to prove workshops are futile, but I was misquoted.


Cheers
Bez
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Intrepid on June 17, 2015, 00:33:10
are you reading it in English or some other language?   Where did I say workshops are futile? ???

Also what did I "prove"?
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: BEZ on June 17, 2015, 00:53:00
I see these workshop reports (it is pretty much any such and from everywhere) with an overwhelming number of images of the organizers/participants.  What the heck does it portray?

You gave me the impression that you thought workshops were futile "not interested in shooting pictures of each other in a group to pretend that is photography" sorry if this is incorrect. You used my post to highlight the fact this happens .....to prove your point.

But sorry I should bow out of this conversation now, I do not seem to be able to express my thoughts clearly.

Cheers
Bez

Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Intrepid on June 17, 2015, 00:59:04
Selective reading and incomplete comprehension is worse than not being able to read or understand at all.  :)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 17, 2015, 04:23:12
We are all humans but we do not all drink wine or beer or coke and we do not all shoot with the same equipment.

Bj --- ø --- (ALT +0248) --- rn Rørslett is an ordinary guy who was able to acquire and test shiploads of photographic equipment and build a community around that expertise.

He is a devoted IR/UV and landscape shooter and simply fun to hang out with as many others here.

Bjørn loves to take photos and talk about everything photographic as all of us do.

That is why we are here and were somewhere else before.


Plus we happen to motivate us, making our next shot better than any shot we did before
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Anthony on June 17, 2015, 11:02:56
Back to the topic, I am up for another Scavenger Tour.  I have been to Lofoten twice, and while it is a beautiful and fascinating place, I would have a preference to explore somewhere in Norway which I have not visited before.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on June 17, 2015, 11:21:53
I am up for some trip - if not Svalberg or Alaska - I might be in for a Norway trip.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Erik Lund on June 17, 2015, 11:46:48
Selective reading and incomplete comprehension is worse than not being able to read or understand at all.  :)

Indeed, but also not all master the language on the same level therefore misunderstandings appear, quite often in forums like this...

One way of 'leveling' this out is to actually in person meet with the other members of this site, it has a huge influence on how you know each other and you are much more able to read what they actually meant with their text/post/title...

After our meet up in Amsterdam I have a much broader understanding of you and especially your photographic endeavors! :)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Intrepid on June 17, 2015, 12:18:05
Selective reading and incomplete comprehension is worse than not being able to read or understand at all.  :)

Indeed, but also not all master the language on the same level therefore misunderstandings appear, quite often in forums like this...

One way of 'leveling' this out is to actually in person meet with the other members of this site, it has a huge influence on how you know each other and you are much more able to read what they actually meant with their text/post/title...

After our meet up in Amsterdam I have a much broader understanding of you and especially your photographic endeavors! :)

No clue as to what the heck you were imbibing!  :D
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: BEZ on June 17, 2015, 18:23:30
Selective reading and incomplete comprehension is worse than not being able to read or understand at all.  :)

I agree and accept your humble apology   :)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Intrepid on June 17, 2015, 18:32:35
**** off!
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on June 17, 2015, 20:31:53
Keep the thread on track, please.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: ColinM on June 17, 2015, 23:04:41
and here I was hoping to wear a NG apron while cooking!

Hey, where's the "Like" button here???
Bet you do a mean fried breakfast Elsa ;)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on June 17, 2015, 23:08:27
A "Like" buttons is of of those modern concepts you'll have to do without on NG ... No Facebook, no Twitter, no '(a)social media' functionality at all.

Plus I bet Elsa feels better with a camera in her hand rather than with a frying pan.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Intrepid on June 17, 2015, 23:33:41
Plus I bet Elsa feels better with a camera in her hand rather than with a frying pan.

Quite likely, I would think.  It is also most likely the other way around when it comes to me and I say this with utmost confidence.  :)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: ColinM on June 18, 2015, 07:03:57
A "Like" buttons is of of those modern concepts you'll have to do without on NG ... No Facebook, no Twitter, no '(a)social media' functionality at all.

Plus I bet Elsa feels better with a camera in her hand rather than with a frying pan.

Don't worry, I think Elsa knows me well enough to know that both comments were meant to be deeply "ironic" (as I think she was being by even talking about the apron)
Agreed about the Like button too (at least people are encouraged to actually say something here)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on June 18, 2015, 07:19:26
Of course it was said tongue on cheek :)
the thing is - I do find that I am often the only woman in a group and by some curse of the human mind - men (here I am generalising) automatically assume the woman will do the housey things. (and me as a female kind-of feel obliged) Frying pans are good though for hitting someone over the head - I don't mind handling a pan in that fashion.

And Bjørn is correct - I want to take photos as much as every body else. Probably even more as I have to work hard for my photos.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: stenrasmussen on June 18, 2015, 08:44:09
I have no problem with seeing a woman with a frying pan in hand as long as it doesn't happen when I get home late from a party or suchlike...
As for the potential Scavenger summit...the south-southwestern coast of Noggieland is quite nice too (and kinder to the less frosted of us).
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Jørgen Ramskov on June 18, 2015, 11:26:11
I have no clue about how my life or calendar will look a month from now, nevermind next year but if any such tour is going to be arranged, I will certainly try to make it fit into my calendar.

As having already been to Lofoten, I'm partial to visiting another part of Norway but Lofoten is certainly worth visiting again.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on June 18, 2015, 11:28:43
I need something more than landscape type images. Those are not my best and don't come so naturally for me.
i will bring my own Jamesons.
or are we going to Costa Rica? Alaska? Japan?
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 18, 2015, 16:28:50
Find me in the kitchen ......  to take photos of food ... LOL
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: David Paterson on June 18, 2015, 17:47:28
I've been to quite a few bits of Norway by now, including Lofoten twice, including the last NG thrash there, but you can include me wherever it is, including Lofoten.

Clear?
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Andrew on June 18, 2015, 19:50:18
Yes, hopefully me too....

Andrew
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: simato73 on June 20, 2015, 12:18:33
Just as Dave said...
I've loved Lofoten on the two occasions I visited it. I would not mind going back, or anywhere else, I am sure there will be tons of opportunities.
The main problem would be finding spousal approval, but with sufficient notice maybe this can be arranged if it is only for a few days.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: frankv on June 30, 2015, 19:32:18
Since I got only a small slice of the Lofoten gathering, I'm all for another one. Where and when isn't really that important. The company and inspiration from all the good folks is the key factor for me. But Lofoten suits me just fine. Easy accsess from where I live. But as long as I can fit it in my schedule, plane travel is no issue.

-frank-
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on June 30, 2015, 22:24:01
Come on guys - venture out of your comfort zone  ;D lets go to Svalbard...
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: simato73 on June 30, 2015, 22:41:10
There's a remote chance I might get my wife to agree to let me go to Norway for some days in 2016 but Svalbard would be utterly out of discussion.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Jørgen Ramskov on June 30, 2015, 22:57:32
Svalbard would be cool, but what are the costs? I bet it's quite expensive which means it's a no go for me :(
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: frankv on June 30, 2015, 23:09:16
Svalbard would be cool, but what are the costs? I bet it's quite expensive which means it's a no go for me :(

A quick search for some random dates in september gives this rates for the flight. All prices in NOK.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on July 01, 2015, 07:42:58
yes I know Svalbard is the most expensive place to go on earth - but this would be bucket list stuff - for me anyway  ;)

but lets get back to Lofoten etc

My feeling is that you guys have already been there - and we guys have seen the photos. How about something  or some place different?
Considering I am willing to fly half way around the world - which is extremely expensive from South Africa - not only flights - but everything is double or more in Norway.

I know it's still early days - so it would be good to share as much info here as possible. This is one of the reasons I would like to see member's country of residence with your avatar - easy to see who, from where, might be interested in a trip.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Jørgen Ramskov on July 01, 2015, 09:45:05
Frankv: Those prices aren't that bad. What I'm more worried about is the actual stay. If I understood it correctly, you need tour guides with guns to travel and then there is the equipment, I don't own any long lenses and I think long lenses would be more or less a requirement? I of course might be wrong on both accounts.

Anyway, given my current financial situation (unemployed), I'm not going anywhere but that will hopefully change before 2016 :)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on July 01, 2015, 21:25:58
Jørgen - at this point - as much as I would like it - Svalbard is not an option. Financially.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on July 01, 2015, 22:05:01
Although Lofoten was spectacular I'm not seeing myself going there again anytime soon, too many other places on the bucket list.

Also I think a cheaper place that doesn't charge 9 euros for a beer would be a better option to keep things affordable for all :)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: simato73 on July 02, 2015, 08:44:27
Although Lofoten was spectacular I'm not seeing myself going there again anytime soon, too many other places on the bucket list.

Also I think a cheaper place that doesn't charge 9 euros for a beer would be a better option to keep things affordable for all :)

Correct me if I am wrong, but the high price of beer is not an exclusive of Lofoten.
Alcohol is expensive throughout Norway.
Based on this I expect that in Svalbard everything would be inaffordably expensive, at least for the majority.

I am interested in a Scavenger meeting, especially if it is in Northern Norway, but not in Svalbard.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on July 02, 2015, 08:55:15
We are told to buy expensive alcohol so we all can contribute to the wealth of the nation, which in turn implies the more we drink, the richer we'll be :D

Joke aside, I'm very sure our local NG friends up in the high North can be convinced into making such arrangements, provided there is interest in an Arctic encounter.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on July 02, 2015, 09:26:57
I think I will bring my own WHiskey!
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Jakov Minić on July 02, 2015, 10:23:35
I would love to gather somewhere with other scavengers.
If Norway is too expensive, how about Scotland? I would love to visit the Laphroaig distillery :)
We could also chase some castles in Germany, I know Erik would like that...
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on July 02, 2015, 11:31:38
Scotland and Germany might be  do-able ....

Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Anthony on July 02, 2015, 13:00:10
Although Lofoten was spectacular I'm not seeing myself going there again anytime soon, too many other places on the bucket list.

Also I think a cheaper place that doesn't charge 9 euros for a beer would be a better option to keep things affordable for all :)

Correct me if I am wrong, but the high price of beer is not an exclusive of Lofoten.
Alcohol is expensive throughout Norway.
Based on this I expect that in Svalbard everything would be inaffordably expensive, at least for the majority.

I am interested in a Scavenger meeting, especially if it is in Northern Norway, but not in Svalbard.

Taxes are low in Svalbard, so prices are not as high as you might think.  There are lots of bars with a wide selection of beers.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: afx on July 02, 2015, 13:02:36
Scotland and Germany might be  do-able ....
And the beer there is nice ;-)

cheers
afx
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Jørgen Ramskov on July 02, 2015, 13:05:04
Scotland and Germany might be  do-able ....
And the beer there is nice ;-)

cheers
afx

That's a matter of taste ;)

Ps. Not saying that german beers are bad.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on July 02, 2015, 13:14:30
The long and the short is as follows (as Moi sees it)

Lofoten - been done a couple of times
Svalbard - too expensive for mere mortals
Norway - alcohol pricey
Where to go?

Somewhere that will consider all the participants :

1. Financially
2. Photographically
3. Cheap alcohol
4. Time travel - within reason

Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on July 02, 2015, 13:26:41
In my book, only the #1 on the list of Elsa is decisive.

We ought to know by now that any venue will do, photographically. It is all about the perception and imagination not about location.

#3 on the list is only of some  [minor] importance if you plan to drink heavily. However, in that case you might not be too preoccupied with photography anyway.

#4 - a reality check is in order:  All air travel is boring. You snooze a couple of hours more on the longer international travels. Fewer crossings of time zones might be more important than travel time on its own due to the adverse impact of jet lag.

What isn't on her list, but definitively should be there, is any presence of local NG members within a reasonable reach of the planned destination.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: stenrasmussen on July 10, 2015, 13:36:45
Another possibility may arise:
Svalbard in August 2016.
Talked to my brother and he has some connections up there. A dedicated ship and price pr. person in the 3500-4500 USD pr. person (flights to/from Longyearbyen not included). Sail route as we want it. Barentsburg, Ny-Ålesund, walrus, polar bears, glaciers, etc.
Very early days yet but if interest build up here I will pursue this.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on July 10, 2015, 17:48:48
Sten - if there is enough interested - it may be worth while looking into 
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: stenrasmussen on July 10, 2015, 18:49:37
Sten - if there is enough interested - it may be worth while looking into

Yup, would be grand if it materialises!
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Jan Anne on July 10, 2015, 19:11:10
Where to go?
Glad you asked  ;D

We are looking at the Schwarzwald National Park in Germany at the moment for a Scavenger trip somewhere in September this year, details are coming shortly so stay tuned.

Stunning sceneries, cute and colourful towns, great beer, driving distance for a lot of members and close to several airports.

Here's some appetisers in the meantime:
http://www.blackforest-tourism.com (http://www.blackforest-tourism.com)
https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=schwarzwald&sort=interestingness-desc (https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=schwarzwald&sort=interestingness-desc)

And not entirely by coincidence, the Schwarzwald Hochstrasse ranks number 7 in the Ultimate Drives Top 10  ;)
http://www.ultimatedrives.net/top-10-roads/details.php?route_ID=20007 (http://www.ultimatedrives.net/top-10-roads/details.php?route_ID=20007)
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on July 10, 2015, 20:24:44
haha sorry you answered

September this year is out for me. The daughter is getting married in october - so funds and attention aimed there.

Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Anthony on July 10, 2015, 20:37:37
Where to go?
Glad you asked  ;D

We are looking at the Schwarzwald National Park in Germany at the moment for a Scavenger trip somewhere in September this year, details are coming shortly so stay tuned.

Stunning sceneries, cute and colourful towns, great beer, driving distance for a lot of members and close to several airports.

Here's some appetisers in the meantime:
http://www.blackforest-tourism.com (http://www.blackforest-tourism.com)
https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=schwarzwald&sort=interestingness-desc (https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=schwarzwald&sort=interestingness-desc)

And not entirely by coincidence, the Schwarzwald Hochstrasse ranks number 7 in the Ultimate Drives Top 10  ;)
http://www.ultimatedrives.net/top-10-roads/details.php?route_ID=20007 (http://www.ultimatedrives.net/top-10-roads/details.php?route_ID=20007)

I am interested, subject to timing.  Nothing before 4 September. 
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on July 10, 2015, 21:28:36
I'm stuck with Elsa [Hoffmann] in South Africa until mid September ...
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on July 11, 2015, 07:21:38
Stuck. now Bjørn... is that really what you wanted to say?  :P

Good thing you mentioned it - I forgot  ;D
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Ilkka Nissilä on July 12, 2015, 19:03:17
I would be happy to join on a trip to Norway, in particular Lofoten. I have been there twice but it would be a different experience with locals who know the territory.  :)

Svalbard would be interesting but I suspect that many of the wildlife photography oriented would want to use most of the time to try photograph polar bears and that would mean those without long lenses might not have the most photographically productive time.  :) I think Lofoten is a better choice because it offers a richer set of subject matter.

At Svalbard there would not be much light pollution I guess ...  so aurora photography potential would be good if the timing is right. But photographer  being eaten by a polar bear while camera captures aurora on tripod doesn't sound like the way I would like to go.
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: elsa hoffmann on July 12, 2015, 20:30:28
Ilkka - I also dont own anything longer than a 300 f4

and I also want more than Polar Bears - a good combination would be great. Achievable? I simply dont know.

I will try to get the photo though when someone gets eaten  ;) - I dont believe thats likely to happen in a hurry. Unless someone offers..
Title: Re: Scavenger 2016
Post by: Anthony on July 12, 2015, 20:41:07
Quote

I am interested, subject to timing.  Nothing before 4 September.

Sorry, this should be nothing before 7 September.