This is a proposal for a "meet" to the "Abers Exhibition" and is to take place on 31st October.
Proposal is to meet at London Victoria Station at 10am by the "Swatch" retail point near platform 7.
From there we would travel via tube to Green Park and then onto the Piccadilly line to Osterly which will see a half to three quarter mile walk to the venue.
The exhibition opens from 1pm so we would have a chance to photograph various aspects of the journey and also the N.T. grounds in which the Exhibition is being held.
Whilst most have seen and ar familiar with Abers work, Phils' work is just as desirable to look at as we found out on the previous "Abers Exhibition Meet" in 2008.
A worthwhile meet just to see these two gentlemen at their best.
Being a N.T. venue i'm sure it will have refreshment facilities within though i will update more once i have carried out a bit more research.
Feedback on the viability of this proposal is welcome.
Blimey a Meet with my name on it. :o
There will be some pics that you have not seen before in print form I think, and definitely some from Phil.
It's my turn for duty on the 31st. Phil will be at his beloved Fulham watching them get hammered by Liverpool.
I'm off over there on Thursday so I'll suss out the catering facilities and keep you posted.
Cheers....Alan
I might be able to make the meet. I will let you later
Sandy
Went over yesterday to measure up. Nice parkland grounds, lake etc. plenty of birds (feathered), old architecture. Restaurant/snackbar facility and plenty of opportunity to photograph airliner undercarriages as they drop into Heathrow. ;)
It would be good to see you again Sandy.
Alan thinks for the info. Sounds like you've peaked Martins interest with the birds...
Though in fairness i think most things become fair game now at the meets as we're gaining a bit more familiarity and expanding our horizons.
For those looking in - take it from me what ever you may think of Alans pictures on the web, when you see them in print and properly mounted they acquire a whole new life, and Phil's work is not to be missed either.
Last time we had a trip to an exhibition down by Butlers Wharf we were some what amazed at what greeted us (other than Phil and Alan ;D) and were left impressed but inspired.
I have put the date down in my diary to keep clear- so see you there :tup:
Irv
It's all up and open.
FYInfo
Osterley Park station is 0.8 miles from the venue. Checked it today (in the car of course
:-[). When you come out of the station turn left and about 50 yards along the A4 you will see the signs to Osterley Park. If you're on your knees by the time you reach the car park there is a Golf Caddy cart that is run as a shuttle bus and stops right outside the gallery, takes 6 people, over the last 250 metres.
The car park costs 3 pounds for all day.
Nick
So should we also have a secondary meeting point by the gates for anyone going by car?
The car park is at the top of the drive. Drive slowly over the speed restrictors, they are not humps more like tank traps! :o
The car park is at the top of the drive. Drive slowly over the speed restrictors, they are not humps more like tank traps!
Absolutely! If you were lucky enough to have TVR or something similar with low susupension, you could not make to the car park!
Nick
OK - on the final countdown for this one - weather should hold out hopefully and should get a variety of shots.
Also get to see some of Alan and Phil's work again and get a free glass of water ;D
My train should be in Victoria before 1000. I hope to come but will decide tomorrow because I have had a cold for a few day but I think it is getting better and Iam looking forward to the meet.
Sandy
I`m going to drive, it`s not that far that it`s worth coming into london to come back out again!
What time are you guys anticipating being at the venue? And where do you want to meet?
Not sure about exact train times on the tube.
Given the time at Vic is 10:00 - allowing for 15 minutes for late runners etc - does 11:00 - 11:15 sound ok by the gates or at the car park?
As an update - my train gets into Vic at 09:58 so i may not get to the swatch stand until 10:05
By the gates should be fine, I`ve got your number if there`s any problems.
hope to see you there - with 7D as well
Looking forward to seeing ya all at Victoria in the morning should be there by about 10 to 10
See you all tomorrow. Looking forward to it! :)
Thanks for coming along folks great to see you all and looking forward to seeing the pics you took.
Shame about Liverpool though I've got a long day ahead tomorrow with Phil! ::)
Well, not long got in after that horrendous tube journey. Signal Failures, Points Failures, Trains Braking Down, Engineering Works.
The monkey definitely done right travelling by car.
Thanks to Alan for his gracious hospitality and sorry we didn't get to see Phil again - but i'm sure there'll be another time.
Another great set of pictures even if the exhibition gallery wasn't as plush as the previous one. You definitely need to see your pictures in print to fully appreciate them!
It was great to see Sandy, Martin and Eileen again and especially good to finally meet Irv (B) for whom i hope the day was an enjoyable one, sufficiently enough to want to join in a future meeting.
Whilst the weather was a hit and miss affair Osterley Park yielded some surprising picture opportunities most of which will require some PP. I have posted some 'instant' ones just to get things moving.
I am looking forward to see what scenes others captured from the day - because it is always interesting to see what you missed or how some one has found a better angle for that picture you struggled with.
Once again - good to see every one and thanks for turning up and making it another great day whilst also thanking Mick or Hugh for adding in the location to upload our pictures to.
It was a blast, I`ve had a brief look through my shots. I`ll post some tomorrow.
Shame about Liverpool, definitely...
It was lovely to see you all again and to meet Irv. Look forward to seeing all your pictures: I'll post a few later.
Great exhibition Alan - you and Phil both had some wonderful work to share - very inspiring. Sorry about Liverpool.
Many thanks to Andrew, Eileen, Sandy and Martin for the warm welcome, I really enjoyed my day out with you guys (even accounting for the arduous tube journey back :o) I'm looking forward to the next meet-up
Alan your pictures really are in a different class when seen close up in print form, in a gallery setting, really inspiring and meeting you was also a joy. Thanks for the tea and coffee btw :)
Irv
Thanks for the coffee Alan they were brilliant images. Had a great day and enjoyed driving the red machine
Sandy
Well with the great shots posted so far, looks like you had a great time. ;D
Closed at 4 p.m. today with a grand total during the 10 half days we were open of 508 visitors. We were well chuffed. :beer: :beer: :beer:
Not surprised - a great set of pictures.
And what's even better you didn't have to watch Liverpool embarass themselves!
If it's of any interest I've posted a few observations on my Blog concerning the Exhibition. Clck on the link below.
Interesting comments- glad to hear it was a success, also the observations about comments etc.
It was also good to see your book there to look through. No doubt about it - your pictures are never as good on the web as they are in print.
Well i have to say - looking at the pictures being posted, despite the weather, some great photo opportunities were spotted and taken advantage of. As ever it is interesting to see the pictures you missed, or that some one caught a better take on. Sandy's Autumn Harvest & Fence, Eileens Water Drop and the back lit leaf, and Irv's Tea Break Pic and the Bench being some of the examples. Martins still to post so can't comment.
It was good that Sandy had a working scooter thing to whizz around in because it was a hefty old trudge around those grounds other wise. Shame we didn't get the display team pic with it but maybe next time! Add that to the pic of the underground home actually moving we didn't get!
Once again - i had a great day as always on these meets - and enjoyed seeing every one whilst getting to see Alan and Phil's pictures in print again.
As Eileen has pointed out - it could easily be the subject of a meet in warmer weather. Plenty of scope still to be explored.
Just posted some up. You could see the water droplet shot was a cracker as soon as we saw it on the screen.
I love the one of Sandy on the scooter!