Find A 'Tog' Buddy

[Pirate!!]

Ahoy!

This is for those who enjoy meeting up with other 'togs' in their area for 'jollies', local outings or mini trips out to take photos.

Anyway, if you'd like to list your details, put down the following information and if you can think of anything that should be added, feel free to suggest it, and add your own info (with as much or as little information as you feel comfortable with). So, I'll start the ball rolling.

Area: Dorset - Christchurch. Our airport (Hurn) was nicked by Bournemouth . . . it's in Christchurch!
Gender: Male
Age: I now qualify for SAGA and the over 50 Plan
Types of Photography: Aviation/Sport/Portrait/Macro (will try anything)
Photography Dislikes: Nothing so far
Short Notice: Possibly, but would prefer to plan ahead
Weekends or Weekdays: Alternate weekends or possibly Friday/Monday
Day or Night: Prefer day
Can Travel: Yes, but not hundreds of miles away
Has Car: Yes
Level: Keen amateur/intermediate
Limitations: Can't do long walks. Disabled.
Additional Info: I like Pina Colada's

Maybe the mods could make this 'sticky' if they think it worthy.

[Zone]

Originally Posted by Pirate!!

Maybe the mods could make this 'sticky' if they think it worthy.

As soon as I read your post P I thought it was a good idea, lets see if anyone else thinks so

Edit > Sex = Male

I think this is where we may have problems though

[Slimbert]

Here goes........

Area: Norwich - Norfolk
Sex: Male
Age: 28
Types of photography: I'll have a go at anything!!
Photography dislikes: Not really into wildlife but I'll still give it a go
Short notice: Possibly......
Weekends or Weekdays: Prefer weekends
Day or Night: Prefer day
Can travel: Yes
Has car: Yes
Level: Very amateur

[Astaroth]

Seems a good idea to me too

Area: Kent/London - Bromley
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Types of Photography: Will try anything
Photography Dislikes: Not so much as a dislike as a frustration, really not good at landscape
Short Notice: Possibly, but would prefer to plan ahead
Weekends or Weekdays: Weekends
Day or Night: Prefer day at weekends, evenings possible for weekdays
Can Travel: Have car, can travel
Has Car: See above
Level: Keen amateur
Limitations: She who must be obeyed may want to come play too (is equally into photography)
Additional Info: Probaby have more kit than experience, have studio lights etc (Though no space to use them properly in my current home)

[mij]

Originally Posted by Zone

As soon as I read your post P I thought it was a good idea, lets see if anyone else thinks so

Edit > Sex = Male

I think this is where we may have problems though

Is this a preference or a requirement

[senu]

Originally Posted by mij

Is this a preference or a requirement

Its a " detail"
"IC1 male" as the old Bill would describe one..

[deedeeliz]

Area: Swindon-Wiltshire, the odd weekend in London.
Gender: Female
Age: 25
Types of Photography: Willing to try anything
Photography Dislikes: Nothing, i'm still starting out.
Short Notice: I'd prefer notice
Weekends or Weekdays: Weekends and some evenings
Day or Night: I'd like to try both but practically daytime
Can Travel: Yes by public transport
Has Car: Not yet
Level: Amateur
Limitations: None
Additional Info: I only have the 17-85 lens for my Canon 40D right now, i'm not sure wether to buy the 70-200/70-300 for closer shots. That also limits me in macro photography too

[ryart]

Originally Posted by Pirate!!

Limitations: Can't do long walks

Is that because of your peg leg?

Sorry couldn't resist .
Excellent idea, I'll put some details up soon but for now it's time for bed.

[tapzilla2k]

My details ~
Area: Oxford
Gender: Male
Age: Not far off 30
Types of Photography: candid photography and anything else that takes my fancy.
Photography Dislikes: Bird photograhy, robin's are too quick for me.
Short Notice: As long as i get some notice to make sure i'm presentable then short notice or longer notice is fine.
Weekends or Weekdays: Any day of the week or weekend for that matter. Not got a lot to do with
my time at the moment.
Day or Night: Prefer the day time
Can Travel: Yes, as long as it's not long distance.
Has Car: No
Level: Keen amateur
Limitations: Asthmatic, so i may wheeze a bit if long walks are involved.
Additional Info: Basic kit consists of ~ 70-300mm sigma telephoto zoom lens (the one with the
nifty 1:2 macro function), 18-55mm IS Kit lens, 50mm aka nifty fifty, 55-200mm sigma lens, Canon Speedlite 430EXII, and several bags (i use certain bags depending on how much
kit i decide to carry aka how lazy i'm feeling on the day).

[Some Bloke]

Originally Posted by Slimbert

Here goes........

Area: Norwich - Norfolk
Sex: Male
Age: 28
Types of photography: I'll have a go at anything!!
Photography dislikes: Not really into wildlife but I'll still give it a go
Short notice: Possibly......
Weekends or Weekdays: Prefer weekends
Day or Night: Prefer day
Can travel: Yes
Has car: Yes
Level: Very amateur

Are you now or have you ever been employed as a Postman ?
(That's not a euphemism by the way )

[Slimbert]

Originally Posted by Some Bloke

Are you now or have you ever been employed as a Postman ?
(That's not a euphemism by the way )

Nope.......nor have I ever been asked if I am!!

I'm far too fat to do a job that physical!!

[johnaalex]

OK, here are my details

Area: West London
Gender: Male
Age: 54
Types of Photography: I will photograph just about anything - including ladyboys
Photography Dislikes: Not really a dislike, but architecture is not a strong point.
Short Notice: Not normally a problem.
Weekends or Weekdays: Mainly weekends, but can do weekdays with notice
Day or Night: Day - the light is better
Can Travel: Yes, but not too keen on overnighters.
Has Car: Yes
Level: Usually, but can depend on beer consumption
Limitations: Not the fittest of folk
Additional Info: Kit - Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 2.8, Nikon 50 1.4, Sigma 150 2.8, Sigma 120-300 2.8 and Sigma 1.4 and 2x TCs with tripod and monopod. Would kill for a Nikon 85 1.4

[pumbaa]

Area: North Somerset - WSM.
Gender: Male.
Age: Closer to 40 than I'd like.
Types of Photography: Landscapes are my preference, but I'll give anything a go.
Photography Dislikes: Nothing so far.
Short Notice: Possibly, but would prefer to plan ahead.
Weekends or Weekdays: Weekends preferably.
Day or Night: Depends on subject.
Can Travel: Yes, within reason.
Has Car: Yes.
Level: Rubbish.
Limitations: The wife. Although she's a better togger than I am.....and money of course......
Additional Info: Need inspiration and practice......

[Strobe]

Area: Hampshire - Southampton
Gender: Male
Age: Just hit the big 40
Types of Photography: Whatever takes the fancy
Photography Dislikes: Nothing so far
Short Notice: Possibly, but would prefer to plan ahead
Weekends or Weekdays: Weekends or Evenings
Day or Night: Prefer day
Can Travel: Yes
Has Car: Yes
Level: Keen amateur
Limitations: The finances are a bit of an issue at the mo (currently no job!)
Additional Info: Kit - Nikon D90 + 18-105VR + 70-300VR

[SkyCaptain]

Area: Chelmsford, Essex
Age: 40! and proud!
Types of Photography: I'll have a crack at anything but like landscapes
Photography Dislikes: nothing yet
Short Notice: Would prefer advance notice
Weekends or Weekdays: Weekends
Day or Night: Day but would like to try some starfields if i can find an area with no light polution
Can Travel: Yes but not too far
Has Car: Yes
Level: Keen amateur
Limitations: Ability
Additional Info: D60 , sigma 70-300 apo, 17-55 kit lens, sigma 30mm 1.4