So Bond, we meet at last...

[Chris Dodkin]

Met up with Darren B in La Jolla, and after a nice lunch and hands-on with the X-Pro1, we headed out to search for Dr No's secret lair...

Yes- that's Darren (aka the mountain goat) half way up a cliff, taking photos of the villain's hideout!

I got a full run through on the Canon Tilt/Shift lens - he made it look so easy!

The man and his camera

Me shooting Darren, shooting Dr No's pad

My effort with the Fuji


Had a fantastic time - got my feet wet (again) as we got so involved in the photo taking we failed to notice we were getting cut-off by the incoming tide!

Darren didn't get his feet wet - he just scaled the cliff like spiderman while I waded through the ocean!

 

[Brian Moore]

Great set, Chris. Nice to see Darren B in the flesh. I trust you set time aside after for a vodka martini. (Shaken, not stirred, of course.)

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Thanks Brian - we actually sampled an adult beverage before we even started shooting!

Care to join us on the next outing? - we were talking about getting yourself and Fidel together for some West Coast RPF action.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Sounds like a fun day. Interesting building!

 

[Lesley Jones]

Wow! That is an incredible place and I'm glad you both had a good day out. They are all nice, but the final one from the Fuji is superb. The tones are just wonderful

 

[Pete Askew]

Nice set and story Chris. It's good to see these 'action' shots every now and then. Also looking forward to seeing Darren's results from this amazing location.

 

[Paul Lange]

Pictures of DB are all well and good but wheres the one of the woman in the bikini wading out of the water. Doesn't that stuff happen all the time in California?

Seriously, it's a nice set and I too am looking forward to seeing DB's to see the comparisons. Maybe he has a few of you too?

 

[Brian Moore]

Thanks Brian - we actually sampled an adult beverage before we even started shooting!

Care to join us on the next outing? - we were talking about getting yourself and Fidel together for some West Coast RPF action.

Sounds good, Chris. (If I run out of film maybe you could lend me some of your Velvia. OK?)

 

[Darren Turner]

wow how kool does Darren look with hat & shades Awesome RPF meet California Style...........i like it

looks like you had a good day out. Would love to know what that building REALLY is lol

Daz

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Brilliant!!!!

 

[Pete Askew]

Sounds good, Chris. (If I run out of film maybe you could lend me some of your Velvia. OK?)

You wouldn't like it Brian. It's still in date!!

 

[Darren Bradley]

Great set, Chris! Thanks for the photos. It was a fun afternoon and I'm so glad we could finally meet up. Thanks also for letting me play with the Fuji, as well. It's a real gem.

 

[Darren Bradley]

I haven't had a chance to look at my photos of the day yet, guys. I just posted the ones of Chris real quick, but otherwise have had a ton of work to do (and kids' birthday parties, etc. to attend). I'll post one or two of the beach house (aka Dr. No's lair) when I finally catch up in a couple of days.

 

[Fidel Marcus]

I will have to keep you gentlemen posted on my san diego trip dates

 

[Darren Bradley]

I stole that photo of me on the cliff for my flickr, Chris (Credited to you, of course). Thanks!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Excellent!

 

[Brian Moore]

I will have to keep you gentlemen posted on my san diego trip dates

Keep me posted, too, Fidel. Maybe we could make up a foursome.

 

[Brian Moore]

You wouldn't like it Brian. It's still in date!!

Good point Pete. Vintage film is best!