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Looking for a cool drain/storm water tunnelI'm not sure exactly what they are called, but I'm looking for one of those cement tunnels that is about 6 to 8 ft tall and made of cement that usually runs under roadways and connects run-off with suburban creeks etc.
There used to be a few out in the Rocklea area but they are all difficult to get to nowadays... has anybody got any suggested locations? I'm planning on using it for a variety of shoots - one of which is for a themed shoot for a friend. Thanks Cyrus It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.
Alfred Eisenstaedt - father of photojournalism
depends what you want it for if you just want a simple pipe with some light just drive around near creeks and you'll find some entrences with the rcp (round concrete pipes) your looking for if your after something abit more intersting and darker(literally) try to get in contact with this guy http://www.dsankt.com/ about some nice brissie drains
thanks mate, that's a great site. I've contacted the owner of that site and I'll see if he can point me in the right direction.
Thanks very much Cyrus It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.
Alfred Eisenstaedt - father of photojournalism
Unfortunately it seems as if the owner/admin doesn't reply to emails nor does he reply to comments made on their blog..... I'd really like to track down one of the cave clan groups in Brisbane and pick their brains on a few locations.
Cyrus It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.
Alfred Eisenstaedt - father of photojournalism
Hey Cyrus when we were kid's we would ride our bikes & skateboards in the pipe's that run under ground at the back of KFC & Mc Donald's at Aspley just near gayford & gympie road not to sure if you can still get into them , but give it a go
Kevin
thanks mitedo, I'm not familiar with that area as I'm a southside boy but I'll definately go and check it out now.
thanks heaps Cyrus It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.
Alfred Eisenstaedt - father of photojournalism
Dsankt definitely knows his stuff, both underground and photographic, and the BrisClanners have always been pretty accomodating of those with a similar interest. They even helped a group out with a nude shoot for a magazine, IIRC.
-- Rog
Canon 20D, 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS, 70-200mm f/4 L, 50mm f/1.8, 420EX Speedlite, Benro C327 & KB2 + bits
Forgot to add the standard disclaimer, what you are talking about is very likely to be ille gal and you should take into account the potential consequential legal and safety issues.
That said, I can tell you it's a fascinating pasttime. - Rog -- Rog
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clanners can be abit warey on new comers i'm not actually in the cave clan so i don't have the same paranoia that comes with an orgainised group i'd be happy to show you some of the better drains for "sets if you where in melbourne. have you tried contacting the clan via there website?
Which website, I've found a few but nothing that seems to be Brisbane specific? Cyrus It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.
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Just last week I was linked to these guys of the danskt site by a friend who might know them so I'll see if I can get some info. Wouldnt mind tracking some decent spots for a shoot or three myself mate so I'll ask this week Mark Greenmantle
http://www.elffinarts.com / mark at elffinarts dot com D70, 50mm/F1.8, kit lens, 80-200mm/F2.8, 35-70mm/f2.8, two 160w/sec slave strobes, sb600, "taller than me" astronomical tripod "can I have that step ladder please"
Once again mate we are looking for the same things lol. I'll let you know if I ever come up with anything
Cyrus It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.
Alfred Eisenstaedt - father of photojournalism
there is a large car-sized drain on the driveway to the Tingalpa model air strip - http://www.tmac.asn.au/
Cheers, Luke D70s, 18-70, SB800, Nikkormat FTn, CP4500, Sigma 70-300 APO DG, Sigma 135-400 APO, Lensbabies 2.0, Brian's Hot Tub, Lack of talent, etc.
Hey mate, I've been travelling a lot for work and haven't really had a chance to return messages and emails etc. I'm definately interested and so is Elfinarts.... what info do you have?
Cyrus It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.
Alfred Eisenstaedt - father of photojournalism
i would be very interested in tagging along guys if you happen to go on an outing.... this weekend however will be no good for me as i'm currently lens-less after selling the 70-200. would be interested in your next trip though.
cheers Last edited by xerubus on Wed Nov 30, 2005 10:41 pm, edited 1 time in total.
http://www.markcrossphotography.com - A camera, glass, and some light.
just to the west of carrara markets is a 4 tunnel drain ... has water in it though.
Shane
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managed to go via this way to a job and grabbed a couple of pics ... there are two roads with similar tunnels and a walkway on one side.
the water level will probably go down a foot or so in a few days. there is another smaller set of tunnels a few hundred metres north as well. Shane
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Was down at Minnippi Parklands (the entrance off Wynnum Road) and there are some nice big drains there, with no water. Would be a great spot I reckon - plenty of space to park a car, and walk away to get the focal length etc right.
If only I had a model to work with Afternoon sun also goes onto it, really a great spot for photos. Canon 20D and a bunch of lovely L glass and a 580EX. Benro tripod. Manfrotto monopod. Lowepro and Crumpler bags. And a pair of Sigma teleconverters, and some Kenko tubes. http://www.dionm.net/
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