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Postby Alpha_7 on Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:33 pm

Yip did u get a D200, or is it a new lens ??

Come on, spill the beans.. or will we have to wait til Saturday ?? 8) :? :lol:
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Postby Yi-P on Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:43 pm

Apparently there will be a Greek Festivale going on Darling Harbour that day, we can go there and experience some Greek style food and wines. It should provide plenty of opportunities for photos with their dance and shows.

http://www.greekfestivalofsydney.com.au/festival07/
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Postby Trieu on Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:21 pm

Sounds like a plan Yip, this is looking to be more and more like a full day event now :D

Greek food... mmmmm YUM!
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Postby Nnnnsic on Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:22 pm

Okay, but if we see a school or a church, I have to vote!
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Postby Alpha_7 on Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:23 pm

Hmmm, any rules against taking candids around voting stations, obviously in the booths would be invasion of privacy, but outside ?
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Postby Trieu on Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:32 pm

Umm is anyone keen on catching the ferry over to Luna Park @ 7.50am :?:

I mean, if there are others I'll go earlier, but if not.... well, I'll just meet up at the normal time.
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Postby losfp on Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:32 pm

Peter, put me and Mrs Losfp down for "probably". Planning to probably drive to Wollstonecraft station, park, take a train down, and then driving back afterwards as we have to jet off around 12pm like you.

I will confirm tomorrow night.
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Postby macka on Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:56 pm

I hope you all have fun. Wish I could be there, but *sigh* it isn't to be this weekend.
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Postby Sandy Feet on Fri Mar 23, 2007 1:50 pm

I am a starter, and happy to meet anyone interested at Luna Park at about 8am

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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:37 pm

A bit late notice, and a wild stab in the dark, but maybe worth a try..

does anyone have a CRT/LCD calibrator that is coming tomorrow, which they could lend me for the weekend ? I'm currently PPing on over 5 different displays, and I'm convince none of them are close to calibrated..
I'd be happy to lend a lens, flash, etc in return if anyone was interested..

like I said a late stab in the dark..
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Postby stubbsy on Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:41 pm

Craig: I'm going straight from work to Sydney, but as luck would have it, my colorvision spyder is at work so I'll bring it along tomorrow for you :wink:

And for the rest of you, here (I think) is the final list of starters (reminder it's an 8:15 start - finish by lunchtime)
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The weather is "Sunny at first but cloud increasing later and showers developing, the chance of thunderstorm" and the temp is max 32
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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:43 pm

stubbsy wrote:Craig

I'm going straight from work to Sydney, but as luck would have it, my colorvision spyder is at work so I'll bring it along tomorrow for you :wink:
Thanks Peter, that would be very very handy! :thumbsup:
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Postby losfp on Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:56 pm

Craig, I might have been in a position to offer a Spyder2, but mine from the OCAU went missing en route :( Trying to organise a replacement now though..

Is anyone keen to turn up early and take some early morning shots of the harbour/bridge etc? Weatherzone lists sunrise time as 7am ish
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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:01 pm

losfp wrote:Craig, I might have been in a position to offer a Spyder2, but mine from the OCAU went missing en route :( Trying to organise a replacement now though..

Is anyone keen to turn up early and take some early morning shots of the harbour/bridge etc? Weatherzone lists sunrise time as 7am ish


I'm semi interested, but it means getting up earlier, which is ok, but also carting around my tripod all day, which I'm less in favour for...hmm
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Postby Trieu on Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:03 pm

Des, Craig, I am interested in getting up early... let me know if this goes ahead :)
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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:04 pm

I could bring my light POS tripod, instead of the benro, I could cope with carrying it for the rest of the day.. Des did you have anywhere in particular you wanted to meet ? What sort of shots did you want ?
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Postby losfp on Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:05 pm

I'll get back to you guys tonight... I have to sell this concept to the GLW... She will live with getting there at 8am.. but before 7am? A much tougher sell!!!!! :) :)

I might bring my tripod anyway, I got a 64x ND filter during the week that I am dying to try out.....
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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:08 pm

Ok I'll check later tonight to see if you've got approval.
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Postby spada on Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:44 pm

Hi Peter
I would like to be in the list tomorow , if it is not too late .... Longtime since the 1st aniversary walk with Glen. :)
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Postby Nnnnsic on Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:47 pm

You're not referring to the first, first, first Quay walk are you?
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Postby spada on Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:56 pm

Hi
It was not the first one , it was part of the Anniversary in which Glen lead a group walked on the Brigde , climbed up the brigde pylon .. :)
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Postby colin_12 on Fri Mar 23, 2007 6:28 pm

I will now not even be a possibility Guys. :cry:
Have relos coming and the boss does not wish to be lef alone with them.
Fingers crossed for walk number two.
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Postby gstark on Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:25 pm

colin_12 wrote:Have relos coming and the boss does not wish to be lef alone with them.


They must be like ours. :)
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Postby losfp on Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:26 pm

Okay, Mrs Losfp has decided that she is going to sleep in, which means I am free to wander up at whatever ridiculous time I deem appropriate :)

I was thinking about just setting up some shots around the meeting place at Milsons Point - otherwise it becomes a hassle to GET to the meeting point in time for 8:15. Should get a nice angle of the bridge from there.

Maybe around 6:45ish? Planning to park around wollstonecraft station if I can, then catch a train across to milsons point. The alternative is to park near milsons point and catch a train back afterwards to drive out.. but I reckon I might have more luck scrounging parking at wollstonecraft.
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Postby Nnnnsic on Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:45 pm

What time does the ferry plan to leave the Quay, because it won't knowing the last time I did this for another 15 minutes...

So I'm going to have to leave Bondi at... 7am?
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Postby ATJ on Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:38 pm

losfp wrote:Planning to park around wollstonecraft station if I can, then catch a train across to milsons point.

This is my plan, also. From memory when I used to jog around the area, parking should be easy, although it is just suburban streets.
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Postby Steffen on Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:54 pm

Where is the ferry wharf? Is that the one right in front of the Luna Park entrance, or on the east side of the bridge?

I'm planning to catch the train to Milson's Point and walk down to the ferry.

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Postby Trieu on Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:05 pm

Heya Des, has anyone else replied to meeting earlier?

If not, then maybe next time? I think I will just meet at 8.15am at the wharf... but I am catching the ferry across :) @ 8am from Circular Quay.
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Postby stubbsy on Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:15 pm

We are to meet at the Milson's Point ferry Wharf outside Luna Park at 8:15. There's a ferry gets in just after 8 am

I expect we'll probably finish at Waverton rather than Wollstonecraft. While parking is readily available there I'm pretty sure you have to pay in some spots.
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Postby losfp on Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:18 pm

Haven't heard from Craig yet, Trieu. 8-ish it is, could do with anotehr hour's sleep!
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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:20 pm

Sorry guys, impromtu trip to wollongong left me internet less :(

I'm still keen if either of you too are ?
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Postby stubbsy on Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:22 pm

Spada you and any other late comers are more than welcome.
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Postby michael_ on Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:34 pm

you meeting at the ferry spot? ill be in the area at that time tomorrow i might pop in and say gday but have to be back home by 9 so wont be able to continue.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:38 pm

Look for the large group of camera wielding freaks :wink:
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Postby Sandy Feet on Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:41 pm

For those arriving early Kirribilli Markets are on tomorrow from 7 in Bradfield Park next to Milsons Point Station.

This may also make it difficult to park around Milsons Point

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Postby Yi-P on Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:34 pm

Ahh, having to wake up early tomorrow... hope I can catch up with the early train.

Cleaning up stuffs, and dunno if I should pack light or not... :roll:
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Postby Nnnnsic on Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:54 pm

I'd be tempted to not sleep, but I've already exhausted myself. I hope. :oops:
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Postby ATJ on Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:09 pm

Peter,

Thanks for organising. It was good to meet so many people and the walk was fun.
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Postby Trieu on Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:56 pm

Hey hey everyone :)

Back at home and all rested :?: My legs need just abit more time :)

Thanks Peter for arranging things, it was fab to meet more new ppl and say hello to the guys I already know.
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Postby Oscar on Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:08 pm

A great day and great company - with a great cast:
Alpha_7, Steffen, Yi-P, Firsty, ATJ, Six, radar, Paul, nnnnsic, Trieu, Geoff, losfp, Sandy Feet, Spada, and of course - our organiser, Stubbsy.

It was great to catch up with everyone (some of whom I hadn't seen for quite some time) and also to meet some more of our members.

I had a very enjoyable morning - even took a few shots (and thanks Des for the short loan of the 70-200VR :twisted: Lovely lens).

Thanks for organising this Peter.

Cheers, Mick :) :) :)
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Postby Sandy Feet on Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:44 pm

Thanks for the chance to get out and use the camera again with a great group of people, I hope we can all do it again soon.

I had a ball, as for photo's I have'nt had a good look yet but who knows

Thanks Peter for the organisasion, and everyone for turning up

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Postby gstark on Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:49 pm

Oscar wrote:(and thanks Des for the short loan of the 70-200VR :twisted: Lovely lens).


He's gone!

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Postby Trieu on Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:27 pm

Heya Des, give us a shout when the group pic is up for viewing :D
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Postby ATJ on Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:45 pm

Here are just some of my pictures that I have (quickly) processed so far.

Sydney Harbour Walk - Part 1

I'll add more to this page as I have time.
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Postby losfp on Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:01 pm

Trieu wrote:Heya Des, give us a shout when the group pic is up for viewing :D


Turned out alright in the end!

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Great to get out and about, and meet up with everyone again. It was good fun to catch up with most people, and meet a few new faces. This meet had everything, from a fun bit of exercise, grass kayakers and Firsty's D200's close encounter with the road!

On the downside, I wasn't a fan of the shooting conditions. Very bright and no cloud cover meant that I was really struggling, especially when urban/city shooting isn't my strong point to begin with.

Go here for more photos of the day, mostly participants being nerdy photo geeks :)

http://thesystemisdown.com/gallery/albu ... rbourwalk/
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Postby sirhc55 on Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:05 pm

ATJ wrote:Here are just some of my pictures that I have (quickly) processed so far.

Sydney Harbour Walk - Part 1

I'll add more to this page as I have time.


The photo of the bridge and spider is fantastic :)
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Postby Trieu on Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:13 pm

THANKS DES! Nice shot :)

Yeah I like the group one. Andre, why are you standing all alone?
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Postby Matt. K on Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:22 pm

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Your flower shot (bird of paradise) is exquisite!
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Postby macka on Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:28 pm

Hmmm... this forum needs more girls. :D
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Postby Alpha_7 on Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:29 pm

Thanks Peter for organising this, was a great day (a little longer for some then others) I got home just before 7:00, haven't download my pics yet, I had to soak in a bath for 20 minutes to relax the muscles and tend to some nasty blisters. Was a great time, plenty of people and things to take photos off.

Also thanks to Trieu, Yi-P, André and Leigh, we covered some extra miles with most of us visiting Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Milson Point (again) and also Waston's Bay, for a quick trip to the gap and a great few of the cold front coming up from the south.

Looking forward to everyones photos.
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