TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Start time 8:00AM Location Tidal Basin Paddle boat parking lot In case of rain or a bad storm we will move to either the next day or the next weekend. The plan is to meet at 8:00AM at the parking lot across from the Jefferson Memorial Tidal Basin Paddle Boats 1501 Maine Ave SW Washington, DC 20024 Please be on time as we want to work quickly for our two DC locations to get the shots before the lots fill up. After the Tidal Basin we'll drive to 14th street where there is on street parking about a block from the Monument. If parking is available we'll park the cars on 14th, get out and shoot them with the Washington Monument in the background. From there we're moving on to the Capital to shoot from the parking areas on the roads leading up to it. We can park on either Maryland Ave or Pennsylvania Ave. At this location it could be fun to stage some photographers inside the rotary in front of the Capital and shoot a few MINIs as they drive by. From there we'll go to the Virginia side to Gravelly Point Park which is off of the GW Parkway just north of the Airport. If the park isn't too crowded we can get some shots of the MINIs with the Capital and Washington Monument in the background. We might even be able to set up the cars so that there is a big old Jet flying overhead. This park can get really crowded so we'll need to play it by ear when we get there. Then out to lunch!!! I made reservations for 11:30 at Teaism in Old Town Alexandria, we have free parking options in garages there. 682 N St Asaph Street • Alexandria, VA 22314 Here's a link to their menu, it's a fun and funky atmosphere. They are letting us order off of the menu. https://www.teaism.com/images/restaurant/view_menu/42_1384272942_oldtownmenuab1113.pdf You do not need a camera to participate. I'll have my camera and I'm sure other's will bring theirs. What we need are MINIs!!!! I plan to convert some of the DC images into banners for the forum header. I'll put all of the images out online where people can access and download them. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Mark and I went out and explored some potential sites for the Virginia side of the shoot. What we found was that Gravely park has potential as long as it's not crowded. There are some areas where we can park a few MINIs and get the Washington Monument and the Capital in the shot but they are of course restricted parking spots so we'll just need to park and move quickly. As a back up we even found some areas where the cars could be driving through the lot and we can get the shot. Another thing that should be fun is that we can park a few MINIs under the flight path of incoming aircraft and hopefully get a big jet flying overhead. I think this park gives us a ton of options as long as it's not too crowded. Hopefully we'll be early enough to beat the crowds Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyBaron Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Change in on-call schedule, can't make it >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Change in on-call schedule, can't make it >_< I am sad Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyBaron Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Boss had missed a week so am now on-call the weekend before so I can go again! :rock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Boss had missed a week so am now on-call the weekend before so I can go again! :rock: Yay! Now I am happy :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Today Mark and I scoped out the area near the Capital Building. This is going to work really well if there are not too many people around. We noticed a better area to shoot the cars with the Monument as 14th street is kind of close, so we'll use one of the other cross streets that is a lower number and closer to the Capital. As we get closer to the date I'll want to get a better idea of a count of people so that I can pick an appropriate restaurant. Right now I'm thinking of eating in Old Town Alexandria. There's a free garage near Teaism, but it's fairly small and so is the restaurant. If the group grows we'll need a larger restaurant and may not find free parking, or we don't use Old Town to eat. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imzkat Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hope this isn't too much of a newbie question, but when we arrive will we be told where to park to make the picture pretty, or just park wherever? ~*Kat*~ "Gott weiß ich will kein Engel sein." -Rammstein R53 MCS 6m DS/B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hope this isn't too much of a newbie question, but when we arrive will we be told where to park to make the picture pretty, or just park wherever? Have no fear, I will boss everyone around and make sure the cars are aligned properly. As Mark and explore the run we plan where we will put the cars, where the photographer will stand and how we will do the shoot. We've also planned a moving shoot at the rotary by the capital and will be giving very clear instruction on where to go. For the starting location I spied a location that is permit parking only but if we back the cars in we'll get the tidal basin and monument in the background. I figure it's early on a Sat morning so we should be fine with the permit spots. A non MINI driving photographer friend of mine wants to come along so if you guys see a Mercedes be nice Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imzkat Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Awesome! I'm really looking forward to this! Need to remember to affix my DCMM sticker to the car before I set out... ~*Kat*~ "Gott weiß ich will kein Engel sein." -Rammstein R53 MCS 6m DS/B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Awesome! I'm really looking forward to this! Need to remember to affix my DCMM sticker to the car before I set out... :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'm pretty sure a photographer friend of mine is coming with his Mercedes, be nice I know you guys will be, but mostly I wanted you to know so that we don't lose him as we navigate through the city. I think it's an SLK, a 2 seater convertible, his name is Bill Funny how I introduce the car first Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I just updated the event details with lunch info Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm carefully watching the weather. Right now Saturday is looking OK and Sunday is looking like a storm. I will call this off if we are going to have any form of dangerous weather. If any of the weather geeks want to weigh in, feel free Hoping that we're good for Saturday Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyBaron Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Touch-less car wash and then some detail spray in the garage after work on Friday for me then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Touch-less car wash and then some detail spray in the garage after work on Friday for me then! I'll try to remember to bring along detail spray and microfibers too Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenCactus Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I always have a detailing kit with me. I'm happy to share with anyone who needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikev Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 If any of the weather geeks want to weigh in, feel free I think we'll be able to get it done... the various forecasts I'm looking at seem to all put some precipitation for Saturday evening. The only one that doesn't is the National Weather Service, and their forecast puts a low 30% chance of rain for Saturday. Don't expect any sun... it will likely be a cloudy morning... but I think we'll get it done. Obviously the forecast is subject to change between now and then... but as of the time I'm posting this, it's looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I think we'll be able to get it done... the various forecasts I'm looking at seem to all put some precipitation for Saturday evening. The only one that doesn't is the National Weather Service, and their forecast puts a low 30% chance of rain for Saturday. Don't expect any sun... it will likely be a cloudy morning... but I think we'll get it done. Obviously the forecast is subject to change between now and then... but as of the time I'm posting this, it's looking good. Thanks Mike Clouds are awesome for photography! :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime331 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 so i work at 3 will this be going on till 130? because i need to leave for work at that time. STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 We should be done by then. I'm hoping to be at the restaurant by 11:30ish Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBeest Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Snow in the forecast. May have to chicken out with my summer tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Snow in the forecast. May have to chicken out with my summer tires. Everything I've been hearing is light and in the afternoon. But I understand with summer tires you don't take chances Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBeest Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Okay. If that's the case I'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Is everyone planning to come for lunch? I made reservations for 15ish so I think we're still good with that number. Teasim is pretty casual so I think we can have a few more or less and be fine Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
