Following up on the idea of @munkybizness:
The Perseids Meteor Showers began on July 17th and will continue until they peak on the nights of August 12th and 13th with up to 60 trails per hour.
https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/perseid.html
https://www.travelawaits.com/2683734/perseid-meteor-shower-august-2021/
The plan is to have a meetup with max. 15 members to practice and enjoy the art of Night photography and learn from each other. Bring whatever camera you have and have a look at the advisable settings in your camera's manual or ask in the forum. After the event you can publish your photos in our gallery !
Meetup Location: Buraq Dam Parking
https://goo.gl/maps/KJDj5dukheWD5ArT7
Photography location:
https://goo.gl/maps/icqfVZmoV7T9kwbv7
What to bring:
Red headlamp and/or flashlight, camping chair, Camera or Smartphone, tripod, film/memory cards, extra battery, Recommended Lens(es). A tripod is recommended for night photography.
Note: This meetup session is COVID19 Compliant, hence we strictly ask all members to wear their masks, keep social distance, and not to share any food.
This is not an Offroad drive, there will no need to deflate.
For the members who are joining us for the first time, please let us know which camera/lenses you are using and in which category you would put yourself:
1- Absolute Newbie. (Interested in Photography, but mostly use the Automatic settings, and things like aperture, iso, and f-stops are a mystery to me).
2- Enthusiast. (Is not afraid of experimenting with the manual settings, and knows his way around his camera a bit).
3- Jedi Master. (Is mastering not only his own equipment, but can help out or other members during the session).
Drive Details
Level: Only for "ABSOLUTE NEWBIES" or first timer with Carnity Off-Road Club
When: 30 July 2021, Friday.
Meeting time: 05:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)
Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/mDoAFDb4r3eGm6yV6
Type of Car: Any 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.
What to bring along: Tire deflator, pressure gauge and compressor, Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Approximate finish time: 09:00 AM
End Point: Qudra Last Exit Parking
Drive Details
Level: Newbie and above (all levels)
Meeting time: 5:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)
Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/AniW4bFQwfeAx9na9
Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.
What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Approximate finish time: 9:00 AM
P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.
Drive Details
Level: Fewbie and Above
When: 30th July 2021, Friday.
Meeting time: 06:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)
Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/Y29JRhhqjmw7V45G8
Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.
What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Approximate finish time: 9:00 AM
THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL ENDING THE DRIVE A POINT, WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE.
Drive Details
Level: Fewbie plus and above
Meeting time: 5:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3Qja7M6at3P9TBMbA
Action Plan: Shooting for Lisaili's easternmost reaches, all the way to Murqab's tall dunes and bowls, and back to Lisaili's plateau through the "Highway to Solar Park", that is the sand track that will take us back to the heart of the plateau, and out toward Solar Park's pylons. A mix of long range and technical dunes and bowls that will test our ability to drive fast and slow, in total control of the different terrains.
Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.
What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Approximate finish time: 9:30 AM
P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.
Drive Details
Level: Fewbie and above
When: 30 July 2021, Friday.
Meeting time: 5:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions).
Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/PSQcuUAUWg3Nv8TDA
Type of car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.
What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Approximate finish time: 9:00 AM
P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.
Drive Details
Level: Newbie and Above
When: 30 July 2021, Friday.
Meeting time: 10:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)
Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/oJTqsfqzZbwh75d88
Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.
What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Approximate finish time: 2:00 AM, 31 July 2021, Friday
End Point: 2nd Dec Cafeteria or Bidayer (hopefully)
THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL ENDING THE DRIVE A POINT, WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE.
Drive Details
Level: Intermediate and Above (All Levels)
When: 31 Jul 2021, Saturday.
Meeting time: 4:45 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)
Meeting Point: Al Badayer Exit - E44 Dubai - Hatta Road - https://goo.gl/maps/JkhE9hDwve8mkkU99
Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.
What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, willingness to learn and your own compressor for tire inflation.
Approximate finish time: 9:00 AM
End Point: Tawi Ghadaya (Shabiyat Al Rafadeh Mosque)
Drive Details
Level: Fewbie and Above
When: 30th July 2021, Friday.
Meeting time: 05:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)
Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/nW7XBqRDLtmJXUQ69
Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.
What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Approximate finish time: 9:00 AM
THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. WE WILL ENDING THE DRIVE A POINT, WHICH IS NOT CLOSE TO AN AIR LINE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPRESSOR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE. IF YOU ARRIVE AND HAVE NO COMPRESSOR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE.