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			 by biggerry on Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:20 pm
 Title says it all     well almost.. Its been quite some since I have gotton out in the back streets of Newtown and Enmore for a stroll and taken some images of the ever changing landscape that is Newtown, Enmore Erko, St Peters etc... Anyone keen for a morning session in the area followed by coffee/tea/juice/chai (or whatever ya fancy)? It could even be a case for the the peeps with family to rock up for the coffee session, kids welcome...(not discouraging anyone without kids btw   ) Timeframe, I was thinking in the next couple of weeks, I am pretty flexible since..well its a 5 minute walk for me   Last edited by biggerry  on Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:31 am, edited 3 times in total.
					
				 
			
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			 by Matt. K on Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:21 pm
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			 by biggerry on Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:35 pm
 Matt. K wrote:Not to early though....some of us can sleep. 
 ha, no problem sleeping...just never enough     I was thinking 8-ish is that too early for you non-early types...? 
			
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			 by Remorhaz on Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:07 am
 Sounds good - a Sunday would be better for me if possible  D600, D7000, Nikon/Sigma/Tamron Lenses, Nikon Flashes, Sirui/Manfrotto/Benro SticksRodney - My Photo BlogWant: Fast Wide (14|20|24) 
			
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			 by surenj on Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:42 pm
 Keen but quite busy in the next two weekends.    
			
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			 by biggerry on Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:23 pm
 Alrighty, its gonna be the weekend of the 19/20th (either Sat or Sun, preferrably Sun for me)- might even get out to coogee or somewhere equally close for a quick and dirty sunrise session. 
			
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			 by surenj on Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:47 pm
 Should be managable... biggerry wrote: a quick and dirty sunrise session.
 But, please lets all keep dry. 
			
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			 by biggerry on Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:02 pm
 surenj wrote:But, please lets all keep dry.
   do I need to bring a life jacket along? 
			
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			 by surenj on Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:27 pm
 And a rope....       We will just tie up Rodney to a rock so he doesn't venture out... 
			
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			 by colin_12 on Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:01 pm
 I will be up the coast so no go for me. Enjoy gents. Regards ColinCameras, lenses and a lust for life
 
			
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			 by dviv on Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:01 am
 I'm a possible for either the 19th or 20th 7D, 60D, 70-200mm f/4LIS, 17-50mm f/2.8, 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, 50mm f/1.4, 100mm f/2.8 Macro, 580EX II 
			
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			 by biggerry on Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:14 pm
 colin_12 wrote:I will be up the coast so no go for me. Enjoy gents.
 no probs, we need to hook another fungi meet Colin, its now autumn, isn't that to golden time for fungi? dviv wrote:I'm a possible for either the 19th or 20th
 cool, pushing for 20th (sunday) at this point, i stuffed up and thought sunday was the 19th    
			
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			 by surenj on Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:25 pm
 20th is ok for me. 
			
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			 by colin_12 on Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:03 pm
 biggerry wrote:we need to hook another fungi meet Colin, its now autumn, isn't that to golden time for fungi?
 There was a bit about last weekend but not heaps of interesting stuff like last time as yet. When we get a cool wet week that may be a bit more interesting.Regards ColinCameras, lenses and a lust for life
 
			
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			 by biggerry on Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:39 pm
 colin_12 wrote:biggerry wrote:we need to hook another fungi meet Colin, its now autumn, isn't that to golden time for fungi?
 There was a bit about last weekend but not heaps of interesting stuff like last time as yet. When we get a cool wet week that may be a bit more interesting.
 keep me posted Colin    
			
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			 by Elver on Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:33 am
 Sounds great. I'm available either day. Thanks. EOS 5D MkII, 70-200mm f/2.8LIS, 24-70mm f/2.8LIS, 50mm f/1.2, 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS, 580EX II 
			
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			 by dviv on Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:27 am
 Can't make either day now      7D, 60D, 70-200mm f/4LIS, 17-50mm f/2.8, 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, 50mm f/1.4, 100mm f/2.8 Macro, 580EX II 
			
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			 by surenj on Mon Mar 14, 2011 2:34 pm
 getting some ideas.... 
			
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			 by Remorhaz on Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:05 pm
 Damn - I can't make this Sunday sorry - I could most likely make the sunday after however  D600, D7000, Nikon/Sigma/Tamron Lenses, Nikon Flashes, Sirui/Manfrotto/Benro SticksRodney - My Photo BlogWant: Fast Wide (14|20|24) 
			
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			 by dviv on Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:43 pm
 Remorhaz wrote:I could most likely make the sunday after however  
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			 by Elver on Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:04 pm
 The 27th would be fine for me too. EOS 5D MkII, 70-200mm f/2.8LIS, 24-70mm f/2.8LIS, 50mm f/1.2, 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS, 580EX II 
			
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			 by surenj on Tue Mar 15, 2011 1:47 pm
 Also We could squeeze in a sunrise as well. It's the best time now and you could rock up at 0615 and still catch the best light. 
			
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			 by surenj on Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:23 pm
 I reckon we should try some strobist stuff with the graf.... 
			
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			 by biggerry on Wed Mar 16, 2011 2:38 pm
 the 27th is an option for me, but not a definite. is the general consenus for the 27th? I am gonna do sunrise on sunday this w/ e irrespective   
			
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			 by dviv on Wed Mar 16, 2011 2:56 pm
 Just to add a little more confusion:    The Zombie walk is on the 26th from 3:30pm. http://www.sydneyzombiewalk.com/ Worth meeting up before/after and including the walk?7D, 60D, 70-200mm f/4LIS, 17-50mm f/2.8, 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, 50mm f/1.4, 100mm f/2.8 Macro, 580EX II 
			
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			 by surenj on Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:58 pm
 biggerry wrote:I am gonna do sunrise on sunday this w/ e irrespective 
 Same here.     Zombie walk...     
			
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			 by biggerry on Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:31 am
 Alrighty, I am gonna lock this one in for the 27th March. I will advise on times and locations shortly... 
			
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			 by Elver on Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:01 pm
 I wouldn't mind joining you for the Sunrise session this Sunday too. EOS 5D MkII, 70-200mm f/2.8LIS, 24-70mm f/2.8LIS, 50mm f/1.2, 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS, 580EX II 
			
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			 by surenj on Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:55 pm
 Elver, You are more than welcome! please check your PM for our numbers. 
			
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			 by biggerry on Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:15 pm
 surenj wrote:Elver, You are more than welcome! please check your PM for our numbers.
   will advise of a location shortly 
			
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			 by Elver on Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:39 am
 Just confirming if this is still happening this Sunday? EOS 5D MkII, 70-200mm f/2.8LIS, 24-70mm f/2.8LIS, 50mm f/1.2, 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS, 580EX II 
			
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			 by colin_12 on Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:20 am
 I know this is not necessarily the right place Gerry,   but...... biggerry wrote:colin_12 wrote:biggerry wrote:we need to hook another fungi meet Colin, its now autumn, isn't that to golden time for fungi?
 There was a bit about last weekend but not heaps of interesting stuff like last time as yet. When we get a cool wet week that may be a bit more interesting.
 keep me posted Colin   
 It seems as though the cool wet weather has started already. I am able to get out on Saturday but only up near Blackheath and Weni falls. If this weather continues then we could go out most week ends and find different stuff to go macro on.    I will be limited for a while as I am looking after the missus (just out of hospital, yes all is good) and the gromit. If you want to organise something I would obviously be keen, you know several spots up here now and the lane cove bushland park is a place I would like to visit. Hope you  all have a great day out on Sunday and better weather than forecast.Regards ColinCameras, lenses and a lust for life
 
			
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			 by biggerry on Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:10 am
 Elver wrote:Just confirming if this is still happening this Sunday?
 I am definitely in for Sunrise on Sunday Morning, the tides will be pretty crap but, you get that     The graf /street session is a goer for me, irrespective of what ya'll end up doing I gotta go back that way so I was gonna stop and check out a few spots, Also depending on time Syndye Uni is just down the road so I might even get to that exhibition there too. colin_12 wrote:It seems as though the cool wet weather has started already. I am able to get out on Saturday but only up near Blackheath and Weni falls. If this weather continues then we could go out most week ends and find different stuff to go macro on.I will be limited for a while as I am looking after the missus (just out of hospital, yes all is good) and the gromit. If you want to organise something I would obviously be keen, you know several spots up here now and the lane cove bushland park is a place I would like to visit.
 Hope you all have a great day out on Sunday and better weather than forecast.
 thanks for the update Colin, good to hear your better half is doing well, I understand about time pressure especially given your battling both fronts     Lane cove would be interesting, I have not been there for yonks, if your keen to come down one weekend we can definitely tee that up. Another session up that way would be awesome, maybe in 3-4 weeks we can tee up a autumn colour session and fungi session for one day?! 
			
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			 by aim54x on Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:15 pm
 Sorry guys, I will be second shooter at a wedding on Saturday, and will not get back to Sydney until Sunday morning, after which i will have to meet a few other people urgently in preparation for another job.... CameronNikon F/Nikon 1 | Hasselblad V/XPAN| Leica M/LTM |Sony α/FE/E/Maxxum/M42Wishlist Nikkor 24/85 f/1.4| Fuji Natura BlackScout-Images | Flickr | 365Project 
			
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			 by colin_12 on Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:14 pm
 biggerry wrote:Lane cove would be interesting, I have not been there for yonks, if your keen to come down one weekend we can definitely tee that up.
 Another session up that way would be awesome, maybe in 3-4 weeks we can tee up a autumn colour session and fungi session for one day?!
 This sounds like a plan to me. Will keep you up on the colour progression for the Autumn thing.  Regards ColinCameras, lenses and a lust for life
 
			
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			 by Remorhaz on Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:57 pm
 I'm very up for Lane Cove as well. Gerry - do we have firm details for Sun yet - time and place to meet for Sunrise?  D600, D7000, Nikon/Sigma/Tamron Lenses, Nikon Flashes, Sirui/Manfrotto/Benro SticksRodney - My Photo BlogWant: Fast Wide (14|20|24) 
			
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			 by biggerry on Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:16 pm
 Remorhaz wrote:I'm very up for Lane Cove as well. Gerry - do we have firm details for Sun yet - time and place to meet for Sunrise?  
 yep, its gonna be early, thats about as firm as it gets   nah, will PM details tomorrow, it will be northshore. tides are ordinary, however weather forecast is for sunny/clouds which could be a winner... 
			
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			 by surenj on Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:16 pm
 WE need to make sure we choose carefully for sunday morning. The tide is only 1m and receding. Any suggestions for a lowish tide locations?? From memory, long reef may be good(ish). I don't know about whale beach etc.   
			
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			 by biggerry on Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:23 pm
 surenj wrote:WE need to make sure we choose carefully for sunday morning. The tide is only 1m and receding. Any suggestions for a lowish tide locations??
 From memory, long reef may be good(ish). I don't know about whale beach etc.
 
 whale beach is too far for me given that it may be just an oridinary morning, I am saving that one for a prime condition weekend! I reckon Deewhy would be ideal, its also nice and close to long reef which is also a known quantity. 
			
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			 by surenj on Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:52 pm
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			 by biggerry on Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:26 pm
 OK, Dee Why it is for tomorrow morning sunrise, for those interested in coming to Newtown for some graf and street stuff, I/we will be there around 9ish and will be hanging around souther newtown and the main drag (near the train station) for a couple of hours. Just pm me if you don't have my mobile number.
 PM's out for those interested in sunrise time and location, as before just PM me for details.
 
			
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			 by surenj on Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:53 pm
 Thanks Gerry for organising this. The break in the rain was almost perfectly timed!    
			
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			 by biggerry on Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:08 pm
 surenj wrote:The break in the rain was almost perfectly timed! 
 haha, classic, its great when these things work out.. wish I had more time for the newtown stuff...sooo much to see.. this sums up the old skool people of newtown, back before it got yuppified...  
			
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			 by biggerry on Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:02 pm
 oh, pluck it..theres my ass again....I tried soo hard to avoid getting that on camera gain...ya coulda at least liquidified me to give me some extra muscles or something...   
			
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			 by Remorhaz on Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:15 am
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			 by dviv on Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:41 pm
 Sorry I couldn't make it - was not feeling weel at all on Sunday morning   7D, 60D, 70-200mm f/4LIS, 17-50mm f/2.8, 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, 50mm f/1.4, 100mm f/2.8 Macro, 580EX II 
			
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			 by biggerry on Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:51 pm
 thats it.. blanket ban on peeps photographing my ass whilst I am bending over...    unless it makes me look good. dviv wrote:Sorry I couldn't make it - was not feeling weel at all on Sunday morning 
 hard night out? or a bug passed on from the wee fella?    
			
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