Find a workable first step for local maps

Coming at this through street photography, I have a question. Why does this need a group? It sounds easier alone.

Reply to Sergius Interminei

On “Find a workable first step for local maps”, it might be easier alone. I want some company as well as the activity; that is a separate part of the wish. The practical limit is that I prefer borrowing equipment before buying it.

Reply to Joel Davis

On “Find a workable first step for local maps”, I would be up for comparing attempts, even if joining in person is not practical. Would that help? I need to allow for this: I have limited room for equipment at home.

Reply to Sergius Interminei

I can leave that question open until the practical details are clearer. With local maps, I am just starting. Comparing a small attempt could work without pretending we are in the same place. We can agree what to share and leave private details out.

Reply to Joel Davis

I would also like to visit a local history exhibition and keep source notes. For me, I have limited room for equipment at home.

Reply to Sergius Interminei

That gives us two related aims to compare. I would like to visit a local history exhibition and keep source notes. For me, I prefer borrowing equipment before buying it.

Reply to Joel Davis

With street photography, I tend to notice how much preparation sits behind the nice result. What would you leave out here?

Reply to Sergius Interminei

The part I want to try is already in “Find a workable first step for local maps”. I would rather make room for that than collect more ideas I cannot fit into the day.

Reply to Joel Davis

Not for me yet, Joel Davis.

Reply to Sergius Interminei

For this wish, Sergius Interminei: That is fair. I would rather return with an honest account of an attempt than ask you to be enthusiastic in advance. The help I would value is someone with practical experience.