Is the costco spot ok at around 3pm (lighting wise)?
And is it a shady neighborhood?
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Is the costco spot ok at around 3pm (lighting wise)?
And is it a shady neighborhood?
Its okay the new manager tried to chase us out today but that is another story quite funny actually. The whole part of being Shqiptar is not an issue though
Ryan where were you when they tried to chase you out? Also what do you mean "tried?" Did they make you leave or were you able to stay? The full story would be nice for the rest of the group being all of use Costco. Its my expirence when you are along the edge near the water they leave you be with the fisherman.Quote:
Originally Posted by hiss srq
I(Jakub) use a 10D! :o A CANON 10D
Some guy came out and said the "new" manager wanted us to leave or the police would be called.... We stayed about another 20 minutes and decided to leave because the light sucked anyhow but I think Mike M. made a call to solve that issue.
Like Tommy asked, were you over by the water or somewhere else in the parking lot?Quote:
Originally Posted by hiss srq
by the water same old spot as usual
well I have spotted at JFK once it was only by the mounds but that was back in April, Could someone describe the costco area- where you are shotting from there, are you on a peir w/ the fishermen?
Costco, just like evey other spot in the NYC airports carries a certain level of risk. Some more than others. Thats just how things are here. Any place where people can see you can almost guarantee you a meeting with enforcment at some point down the line. The thing about Costco is that since the lcoals spend so much time there that some of the customers are used to seeing us. But it takes just one I'll informed person to ruine your day. As others have stated Costco is hit or miss. Sometimes you don't get harrassed sometimes you do, sometimes its a pleasant experience and sometimes not. Its the luck of the draw. Costco has occasionally been a place for under cover officers to keep an eye out. Myself and another photog have had some experience with them 2 times at Costco.
Someone mentioned the "D" Word..Detainment it happens once in a while not often though. I hope those days are behind us now.
Senga
Do you think its still possible to be detained?
But by the terd "shady" I ment is it a bad neighborhood?
Costco is not in a shady area at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by nikon50bigma
Another good spot towards the end of the day is Burger King which is right near Costco.
However both places are private property so it would be wise to listen to what they say. Burger King has been very friendly in the past.
As has been stated, we were in the usual spot, and we were explicitly asked to leave by a Costco representative, who told us that it was private property and that the "new store manager" did not want us there. He said that they were ready to call "Nassau" (i.e., Nassau P.D.) to assist with getting us to leave. In all my time shooting at Costco, this is the first time that a Costco representative has asked us to leave. I just hope this is not the beginning of a trend.
Maybe the "New Represenative" isn't familair with the hobby?
This isn't a good sign... I would hope some of the workers there would bring this person up to speed as to what goes on.
Senga
Well by Mike M do you mean Mike McLaughin? As I have said before usually the big groups at this spot are going to attract the most attention but it's like anything else. We lasted 2 hours at the IKEA lot at EWR today and that is unheard of and when the police asked us to leave he was quite understanding and let us know that is was IKEA that wanted us to leave so you just leave and let things die down. I suggest we take this approach and try not to go back there with a big group for a little while because if this is in fact a new manager with an axe to grind we can say goodbye to that spot forever.
Nick did you run into any problems today at EWR?
Did you manage to get the NWA A330?
The last thing Mario said was you guys were gonna do a "suicide run" :)
Senga
I think that's exactly right...Quote:
Originally Posted by NIKV69
I've never been over there, but being that it's Christmas, it might be because parking spots are scarce.Quote:
Originally Posted by jakbar
No not really like I said IKEA was great and I think I we made a record being there for almost two hours without incident. We screwed the dog on the NW A330. We though we had some time when you said it was in a holding pattern but when we were driving to the spot to shoot it we saw it coming in and we tried to stop right where we were but power lines and less than perfect lighting made it a total bullocks. I am hoping the guys don't steal the term 'suicide" It is reserved for my spot at Rockaway! :mrgreen:Quote:
Nick did you run into any problems today at EWR?
Did you manage to get the NWA A330?
The last thing Mario said was you guys were gonna do a "suicide run"
Wow Josh we have agreed twice this year we are on a roll! I think Matt raised a good point. The fact it's Christmas week and a weekend may have played a role. Makes sense since I go there alone during the week and never get hassled except for a stray PO who checks me and leaves. At this point let's see if Mike M can smooth things out and lay low. I should be at JFK Wed depending on runways I will stop in there and scope it out. If anyone else attempts to shoot there before give us a update.Quote:
I think that's exactly right...
If 31R is in use on Monday I'll be at Costco, I'll keep you guys posted on what happens when I get back.
It seems (no confirmation) one of the customers complained/made comments to an employee(s) and it got back to the (new) store manager. Since he's not familar with "us" he sent a worker out asking the group to leave. I spoke to my brother-in-law (ex Mgr at our Costco, now at a different location) and he said the new guy is an alright guy. I'll try to work this out. Maybe meet up with him and buy lunch :) Hopefully it shouldn't be a problem.
Mike
monday is almost 1 1/2 days away how do you know 31R is going to be in use?Quote:
Originally Posted by Iberia A340-600
Also if other people go back to costco, since they told someone of this fourm to go away does that he will call the cops on "us" next anyone of us go out there?
I believe I said IF 31R was in use.Quote:
Originally Posted by nikon50bigma
Well at this point I suggest if we do go shoot there we keep it very low profile, don't stand outside your car with you camera around your neck and leave if asked. Let Mike do his thing and give it some time.Quote:
monday is almost 1 1/2 days away how do you know 31R is going to be in use?
Also if other people go back to costco, since they told someone of this fourm to go away does that he will call the cops on "us" next anyone of us go out there?
I was thinking that if 31R was in use I might just head over to Burger King instead to avoid anymore trouble.
Well the light is a key issue there. If you get there very early and they are using 31R go to the Kmart lot. Much better light. If you have a car just move around and don't stay in one place for more than a half hour hour or so.Quote:
I was thinking that if 31R was in use I might just head over to Burger King instead to avoid anymore trouble.
Gordon,
BK is ok and the workers usually don't mind if people shoot there. But the motel next to it....The housekeeping and customers do call the cops when they see you from the windows.
Senga
nikon50bigma,
You can use forcast data.
I use some of this stuff from time to time. With these you can check out what the models are forcasting over a week from now.
(My Fav) Used it for my storm chasing. Usefor for that new airline that you expect 5 days from now too.
Use the GFS
http://weather.cod.edu/forecast/
http://www.geocities.com/sengabutts/wxdata.html
Senga