Terry Reinert from Where Art & Engineering Collide blog put together a quick tutorial on how to create a Flickr account, upload your photos, join the Melbourne Photo Walk group, and adding your photos to the group pool for us. Throughout the tutorial he added some hints that are good to know so make sure to check it out.
A big thanks to Terry for putting this together for us!
Melbourne Florida Group: We are meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the water front in the Historic downtown Cocoa Village. If you need to MapQuest the directions, use 317 Riveredge Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922 as the end point. If you have a problem, please email me your number and I will contact you immediately. After the walk, we are meeting at Cara Mia, a great Italian restaurant in the Village. We have reservations for 40. Meals range between $8 to $12 dollars. Please confirm; via an email, if you are attending the walk and how many people in your party will attend the restaurant.
Prizes: Oh man is there a grand prize!!!! Check out this mega prize package (awarded by Scott to the single best overall photo taken that day, from all the Photo Walk locations around the world.
They are:
As always, if you have any questions or just want to shoot an email to say hi, please feel free to do so.
Vanelli
The “Scott Kelby Photowalk” just around the corner! These are a few last minute tips I want to share.
Ok this may not be safe; considering we could be in traffic or walking down busy streets, but I like to my IPod with me. I set my music to the type of mood I’m shooting for. Now, we are going to be with a group of people and one benefit of the Photowalk is to network. There is time on the walk for you to explore on your own. That may be a good time to crank that music!
My gear:
Join us for this free, social photography event to celebrate the release of the update to the world’s bestselling Lightroom book, “The Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers” (and you just might win a copy yourself).
We can only host 50 people, so sign up for this free event!!!! Photo Walk Sign Up
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. What is a Photo Walk?
A. It’s a social photography event where photographers get together, usually in a downtown area or trendy section of town, to walk around, shoot photos, and generally have fun with other photographers.
Q. What day is this special Worldwide Photo Walk?
A. Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
Q. How long does it last?
A. Two hours, from start to finish.
Q. When does it start?
A. It starts at a different time in each city (the time is chosen by the Photo Walk leader in each city, and it posted on your “City Page” here on the site.
Q. Where do we go on this walk?
A. Your local walk leader chooses the starting place and the basic route you’ll be following. They also choose an ending place (usually a local restaurant, pub, cafe, etc.) where you can wind down after the shoot, look at your photos from the day, and make new photography friends. At least, that’s the plan.
Q. Is there a fee to be part of this worldwide photo walk?
A. Nope, it’s totally free (well, if you buy food or drinks at the restaurant, that’s on you, but there’s no charge to be a part of the photo walk itself).
Q. Is the number of people in each city limited?
A. Yup. It’s limited to just 50 people per city (If groups get much bigger, it gets really hard to manage; hard to find a restaurant to hold more people, it creates crowd control problems, etc.)
Q. Do I have to sign up in advance?
A. Yeah, you have to let us know you’re going to a part of a particular city’s event by using the registration form (found right here). Don’t forget to choose your city from the pop-up menu.
Q. Is there any training during the event?
A. Not really—this is a social event, just for fun, but since you’re working with a group of photographers you always wind up learning something from each other (at least, we do).
Q. Do we have to stick together as one big group?
A. Nope. Once the walk starts, you kind of move at your own pace, and we try to make the routes short enough so you have plenty of time for shooting and exploring along the way, and still get to the ending point on time.
Q. Are there any prizes involved?
A. You betcha! Since this Worldwide Photo Walk is to celebrate the release of the update of the world’s bestselling Lightroom book (Scott Kelby’s “Lightroom Book for Digital Photographers”), the best photo from the day (as chosen by your local walk leader) will win a copy of Scott’s new book.
Q. Where will these photos be posted for judging?
A. We’ve set up a special flickr group for each city, so you can see the best shots from the other photo walkers in your area (and around the world).
Q. Is there a Grand Prize?
A. Oh man is there a grand prize!!!! Check out this mega prize package (awarded by Scott to the single best overall photo taken that day, from all the Photo Walk locations around the world. They are:
The Adobe CS3 Creative Suite Premium Package
The New Lightroom 2
Two full conference passes to the Photoshop World Conference & Expo
The new Wacom 6×11 Widescreen Tablet
Q. How can I tell if there’s a Photo Walk near me?
A. Click on the Cities link above.
Q. What if there isn’t a Photo Walk planned for my city?
A. You can apply to be a Photo Walk leader (you just have to have the qualifications, which are listed on this “Leader Registration Page”
Q. How should I dress?
A. Casual, and wear comfortable shoes because you’ll be walking (Hey, it’s a photo “walk,” right?)
Q. Anything else?
A. Nope, just go and spend a great day, with some great people, who love making
Through My Lens
Through my lens
I strive to see
a perfect world the
way I want it to be
I share this gift
for others to find
treasured moments captured
eternally in time
Time moves fast but my
shutter makes it slow
I seized the miracle of birth
And watched it grow
As age sets in
life begins to fade
memories developed from a click
will forever joyfully be replayed.
- Robert Louis Vanelli
Inside Each of Us
Inside each of us there
is more than eyes can see,
Once we spark our flame of desire, we ignite
our spirit and we become who we are destined to be.
Along the way temptation
seeks to silence our inner voice,
Let the chatter of courage guide
our spirit to the unpopular choice.
These choices have built
the character of our soul
when our spirit departs our
body it is then we become whole.
- Robert Louis Vanelli
As I laid my tired body
down in bed to fall asleep,
scattered images started to unfold
as special thoughts of you started to creep.
Oh, how I wished I were back
in your Life once again,
sharing those special moments
we had when you were my closest friend.
A smile came across my face
just thinking of those special times,
my thoughts were deep until the
phone rang it’s forgotten chime.
It was you that called and when
you spoke my pulse started to race,
you said our absence has been too long
meet me at our special place.
As I waited for your lovely
body to walk though my door,
I made a vow never to let you go
and always love you even more.
The door started to open as
your glistening smile entered through,
my heart skipped it’s beat
as you looked at me and said “I Love You”.
We raced with open arms to each other
as our love burst at the seams,
but before we could touch
the alarm rang, it was all a dream.
All alone I felt as a pillow
in my arms just laid,
disappointment entered the blood
as the vision of you started to fade.
For now, that is all
that I have to hold,
but at least I have my thoughts
and with that they never grow old.
As I laid my body down again
a smile entered my face,
wide awake I shall begin my day
and your memories will never be erased.
-Robert Louis Vanelli
When times are tough
and disappointments get me down,
I can see your shadow next to me
reaching out before I touch the ground.
As a thank you is about to be said
you disappear without a trace,
you never look for glory or fame
just a simple smile filling my face.
You are my source of strength
and your words of wisdom inspire,
you have given me the gift of Life
and a spirit filled with desire.
As I journey through Life
thoughts of you are etched in my mind,
special moments we have shared
will live in me until the end of time.
-Robert Louis Vanelli
Friends may come and go
but family is here to stay,
you can see your friends when the sky is blue
but where do they go when the sky turns grey?
Traveling down your troublesome road
you feel alone and afraid,
your friends seem to have taken a different path
but your family is in front of you showing you the way.
When the road of Life takes a turn
for the worst and trouble is abound,
you stop your journey, as you whimper
you fall to the ground.
You look for help and your
friends have turned and walked away,
it is then your family appears
to show you the proper way.
With a vote of confidence
and a sincere pat on the back,
you smile again as you
continue your journey without slack.
It is then you realize that family
will always be there in the end,
family doesn’t mean only by blood
but chosen family that are close friends.
-Robert Louis Vanelli
As the lights start to dim
curiosity fills the air,
the room develops a low rumble
as a young man appears.
His determined face hides the
fear he feels inside,
so many people watching
so many people with critical eyes.
His performance shocks the crowd
as he takes the champion down,
a new champion is born
a new champion holds the crown.
As the old champion passes his title
he feels like he’s lost his best friend,
the crowd always demanded more
and when he failed, their clapping came to an end.
The old champion realized that the
new will give the crowd their demands,
but such as Life the cycle must always be
and crowns will continue to change hands.
- Robert Louis Vanelli
