TPF Across America: The Journey of One Lens Across the USA

kundalini · Jan 13, 2011

If you're out and about in Idaho, this is the guy we're looking for. :meh:

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...332-post-picture-yourself-48.html#post1988026

Markw · Jan 14, 2011

This really is a shame. This was such a good thing coming along so well.

Mark

Derrel · Jan 14, 2011

So, who exactly has absconded with the lens and extension tube I provided?

impulsive1 · Jan 16, 2011

What a shame. Hopefulluy it will turn up.

phiya · Jan 17, 2011

Derrel said:
So, who exactly has absconded with the lens and extension tube I provided?

Derrel, as far as we all know, the Lens was last sent to IdahoPotato on 12/6/2010 by Fasteddie. Since that time no one has heard from IdahoPotato. Markw has also tried contacting him through his contact form on his website. I fear we may have lost the lens. :grumpy:

:x

Markw · Jan 24, 2011

That's extremely depressing. I suppose I was wrong thinking that most people are innately good.

I am so sorry Derrel.

Mark

D-B-J · Jan 24, 2011

Dang. I was thinking of joining in on the fun. What a shame. All we can do is hope for the best?

Regards,
Jake

fast eddie · Jan 24, 2011

phiya said:
Derrel said:

So, who exactly has absconded with the lens and extension tube I provided?

Click to expand...

Derrel, as far as we all know, the Lens was last sent to IdahoPotato on 12/6/2010 by Fasteddie. Since that time no one has heard from IdahoPotato. Markw has also tried contacting him through his contact form on his website. I fear we may have lost the lens. :x

Yep, here's the tracking confirmation - it was delivered 12/8
USPS - Track & Confirm

tracking #
0309 1140 0001 0118 3437

I feel crappy that I was the last to touch it - he responded right away when I asked for his address but has ignored me ever since.

This is a fun project too, I don't have any older lenses, but I am going to look around at thrift stores or online to find one similar, and try to get this going again, unless anyone has one they're not using? I also have a cheap extension tube I could send along.

Peace
Ed

Markw · Jan 25, 2011

That would be great. I would say we could use this same thread..but how would we start it off? Same order, start from the next in line, start from the bottom up, etc?

I'm almost hesitant for trying it again, but it couldn't hurt I suppose.
Mark

Bram · Jan 26, 2011

Woooaahhhhh... I can't believe this happened

, I'm in Canada therefore I never added my name to the list. I foloowed this along and some of the photos are great. Just really sad to see this happen to such good hearted people.

thatfornoobs · Jan 26, 2011

Bram said:
Woooaahhhhh... I can't believe this happened , I'm in Canada therefore I never added my name to the list. I foloowed this along and some of the photos are great. Just really sad to see this happen to such good hearted people.

I'm following from Canada to. I really loved boomers pics. I thought anybody who would know what to do with a lens would at least be responsible enough to follow the proper rules.

dnavarrojr · Feb 2, 2011

Where is he located? Is anyone nearby?

If it shows up and this starts back up, I'd like to join and would be willing to include a Nikon to EOS adapter in the package for Canon users.

Tony702 · Feb 7, 2011

This is ridiculous... Someone on the forums has to live somewhere near this guy... Im going to Idaho in the summer for a trip.. i may have to make a pit stop before my final destination.

12sndsgood · Feb 7, 2011

sucks, doesnt surprise me though. we had the same thing happen on one of my automotive sites and it was just a shirt signed by all the members. a freakin shirt. boy i had made the drive home several times trying to find some neat places to take some shots to try and match your guys quality.