Melb Meet 23 April

[Greg B]

OK, firstly well done Chris (blinkblink) for the idea.

We have a number of people interested in the Zoo on Sunday 23 April at 9:00am....

blinkblink - Chris
meicw - Meic
Hudo - Mark (possible)
Jamie - Jamie
Aussie Dave - Dave (possible)
stormygirl - Jane (possible, plus husband and kids)
NJ - Nathan
Greg B - Greg (plus wife)
Nikonboy - Norm (plus wife)
Nicole - Nicole
Ant - (possible, plus wife and son)

(List updated 24/3/06)

Details of the zoo, including entrance fees etc are here

Please post if you are interested in joining in too.

[Greg B]

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[DaveB]

Yup. Just me though.

[blinkblink]

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A little impatient? A bump after 12 minutes.


Might bring the wife, if she is good.

[Greg B]

Just wanted to move it above the other thread Chris

[Ant]

Could be another starter here (with wife and son). I will remember to charge the battery before this one unlike last time I was there

[birddog114]

Could be another starter here (with wife and son). I will remember to charge the battery before this one unlike last time I was there

Charge the battery and take it with you.
Not charging the battery and leave without it.

[Nicole]

I haven't been to the zoo in ages. Count me in.

[Nikon boy]

Count me and my dear wife in ,lets hope the zoo renovations are finished by then !!!

[redline]

if it rains whats plan b?

[Greg B]

if it rains whats plan b?

Plan B is still in the formative stages. It might be - don't go to the zoo.

We will need something, and make decisions on Saturday 22/4 based on the forecast.

[redline]

may come with a friend/s

[^catalyst]

I was just talking to some OCAU guys about this and one of them mentioned this meet up!

I'm in.

-Lachie

[PiroStitch]

Well since I have a tele at my disposal, put me down as a "maybe"

[resnikov]

well if its still on i'm in (plus wife and baby)

[makario]

If this is still on... Pls put me and the Mrs as a maybe.

Ta!
Cheers
Mak

[Greg B]

OK folks, we should be able to get some idea of the likely weather by about Thursday. Watch this space for updates.

[blinkblink]

From the Bereau of Met's ultra accurate 7 day forcast.

Sunday Fine. Min 8 Max 19

[Glen]

Are all Melbourne meets subject to approval of the weather gods?

[blinkblink]

Are all Melbourne meets subject to approval of the weather gods?

Yes, you know what they say about Melbourne's weather. Crappy one day, shithouse the next.

[Greg B]

Are all Melbourne meets subject to approval of the weather gods?

Yes.

[Greg B]

As at Wednesday 1040

Monday Fine. Min 9 Max 19

The more observant among you will note that the forecast minimum has moved by +1 since the prediction on Sunday.

[makario]

Monday / Sunday?

Cheers
Mak

[Nicole]

I am confident it will be perfect zoo weather.

[Greg B]

Monday / Sunday?

Cheers
Mak

HOLY CRAP. Well done Mak, my Sony.

Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday

Sunday Becoming fine. Min 8 Max 17

The more observant among you will notice that I had the wrong day's forecast, and the actual movement since last Sunday's forecast has been -2 in the maximum.

[makario]

Pls Pls Pls dont rain on my first mini meet.. I hope the rain gods are listening!!!!!!

Rain rain go away, come again on another day.... maybe Saturday/Monday

Cheers
Mak

[Greg B]

Hi folks

I have unfortunately entered the realm of the "not sures" for Sunday. We have had a death in the family this morning, and
there are some issues. The funeral is on Monday, but I am just not sure whether I will be needed before then.

No condolence posts please - not necessary.

Still hoping to go on Sunday, been looking forward to it.

The weather forcast is for a few showers clearing. The good news from that is that there won't be too many people
there at 9am I suspect. I reckon warm clothes and a brolly and conditions should be fine and dandy. And bright sunshine can be
more of a problem than a blessing shooting animals.

More tomorrow

cheers

[Nnnnsic]

The weather forcast is for a few showers clearing.

Hmm. Sounds like Melbourne to me.

[PiroStitch]

I'm out for the meet. Hope the weather holds out and have a great meet!

If the weather turns sour, just go to someone's house and try this out

[^catalyst]

Where abouts in the zoo will we be meeting?

I'm pumped for this, I really like the zoo!

-Lachie

[Jamie]

Where abouts in the zoo will we be meeting?

I'm pumped for this, I really like the zoo!

-Lachie

Outside the main gate at 9am im guessing?

[DaveB]

Forecast for Sunday
Mostly cloudy with showers easing in the afternoon. Moderate to fresh southwest wind easing.

Precis: Few showers clearing.
City: Min 8 Max 17

Oh well, as Greg noted that should at least cut down on the foot traffic. There should still be plenty of photo ops, and it'll be interesting to put some more faces to names!

I have to remember to take the (wine) cork collection to donate to the zoo (I recall the collection bins are around the front gate somewhere)...

[Greg B]

Sorry folks, I am not going to be able to make it. Have some family things tomorrow before the funeral on Monday and I can't not be there.

Damn.

Have fun.

[redline]

mmm ok, so who left?

i have some doubts over weather i should go.

[Hudo]

Hi,

Sorry to hear Greg you won't be able to make. So far if the weather is good I shall be there with my 9 year old son. My daughter this time has opted out. Also a friend of mine who just purchased a D70 recently (my old one) who is a keen photographer will come along as well.

Main gate at 9AM it is. C U all there.

Mark

[blinkblink]

I'm still in

[meicw]

I shall be coming by tram, so I will be entering by the other gate. According to the timetable, the tram should arrive at 0905, so I guess I will see you guys in the main drive somewhere?

Regards
meicw

[blinkblink]

Just in case you get lost, you can call me on 0411 551 306

Chris

[Jamie]

I'm still in.

See you all in the morning.

[^catalyst]

Think I'm on that tram too!~

See you shortly.

-Lachie

[Hudo]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for today it was fun. Great to see everyone making an effort to get out as a group and shoot.

Mark & Little Chris PS : Dave PM me your E-mail addy so we can exchange a few pics.

[resnikov]

Hello,
Had a great time and so did my wife and daughter.
Thanks all

resnikov

[^catalyst]

Well,

That was good fun! Nice to get out and do the group thing as Mark said.
I've post processed a few but I need to leave them for a week or so and come back with a more objective eye.

(please remove if this is considered not-cool in this section)






This shot kills me, just too slow on shutter!!!







-Lachie

[katie]

Hi all

Thanks to all for the great time today... lol I was picking up lots of tips from those who know far more than I do!!

Lachie, I do love those shots... hehe, especially the orangatang shot...!

Katie-Anne
(Anne)

[Nicole]

It was lots of fun. Good to meet some new places and see some familiar faces again. The weather was just right too. BBQ was a bonus even if it was a rip off!

I missed out on the oragutans today and they are one of my favourites too!

[^catalyst]

Ha! Yes $9- for two snags had me feeling a bit used to say the least!
I tell you I've never seen such an impressive looking camera rig as Dave's, that thing was great! It was all practical too, which was even more surprising!

Cmon you lot, post some shots!

-Lachie

[Hudo]

Here are my fav shots from the day.

Mark

[blinkblink]

Thanks everyone for a great day.

I have discovered that size DOES matter. Everyone had long lenses except for me. Lachie was very kind and lent me his 18-70 which had a bit more reach than the 18-55. I feel inadequate.

Need to save up for a good lens. Donation greatfully accepted. PM me for my bank details.

Chris

[Nicole]

I could have brought my Sigma 100-300 if i'd have know Chris. Next time!

I was impressed by Mark's abilities to get the animals to pose. Nice pics too Mark.

[^catalyst]

Thanks everyone for a great day.

I have discovered that size DOES matter. Everyone had long lenses except for me. Lachie was very kind and lent me his 18-70 which had a bit more reach than the 18-55. I feel inadequate.

Need to save up for a good lens. Donation greatfully accepted. PM me for my bank details.

Chris

Go on, buy a 70-300G...

-Lachie