I noticed from the photos of today's PIR that there is a lower and an upper tier of seating.
I know they have sections for each division. Do they put some division's seating area on the lower and some on the upper?
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Just an FYI, I tried to get a few shots of the ceremony ( not the best camera ) and some turned out ok, but most didn't. The best ones are afterwards up close and personal . But I happened to run across a bunch on the RTC facebook page you can share and save to your computer. They had about 60 from my son's PIR on the 5th.
The top rows mid way worked best for us just enough to see our Sailor's face and also the other DIVS. Key is to get there early enough to get your preferred spot. Of course the lower front rows is best if you know for a fact that your Sailor is gonna in the front row of his/her DIV..
I'm hoping that 3.5" lens and f2.8 will suck the light in. I won't need to take many shots. I'll get a few while they pass in review and a few when they form up by division. Then the lens cap is going back on. I don't want to spend the whole time looking through the lens. If heads get in the way that's okay. If I don't get any good shots that's okay too. I have watched every PIR for the last few weeks and I can't wait to see it in person!
Jim, I'm single so I only had to answer to my debit card. LoL
70-200 is a seriously sweet lens at f2.8... even the f4 makes me jealous. Was looking at one myself until the wife saw the price tag. Thought maybe a refurbished, but haven't figured out a way to get it past the wife. Might just go with a 55-300 and hope for the best. I'm a Nikon man so prices might be different. I usually pick up refurbished bodies and lenses from Cameta Camera. Top notch service, price, and never been disappointed. Check out their site Blake. Although 2 weeks to Xmas they're usually out of stock on everything. Once past new years you can get some great deals.
just some words from someone that has done two PIRs- did the same thing...took a million pics (lighting is tough and the bleachers have a low slope so heads are an issue).....now I wish I had concentrated more on the experience. I have the DVDs- wish I had paid more attention to the event than worrying about getting the best shot..........
I think we may just sit on the top row of the bottom level (if we get there soon enough). I want to bring my Canon 5D with 70X200 lens so I can get some great shots. The maritime flags hang down on the bottom level and the hand rail is in the way on the top level.
We are going to be there at the crack of dawn so we should get good seats. I'm going to Sarge's the night before so I'll be well schooled on how to take all the short cuts.
good question....one I'd like to know as well. Do I pay extra for box seats? How about closest to the wet bar or bathrooms? Inquiring minds want to know.