Sydney Picnic, Cataract Dam 11/02/06

[pgatt]

My wife Katie and I would love to come. I did however injure my ankle at work today, so I don't kmow if I'll be up to it. I've only been a member a short while, is it okay to join you? Love to meet some of the familiar names!

[stubbsy]

My wife Katie and I would love to come. I did however injure my ankle at work today, so I don't kmow if I'll be up to it. I've only been a member a short while, is it okay to join you? Love to meet some of the familiar names!

The duration of membership is not an issue. It will be great to catch up with you, but be warned there will be lots of gear to lust

[pgatt]

Cool, thanks Stubbsy. I couldn't find it in the thread so forgive me if it is there, but what time are you all meeting?

[huynhie]

Guys

Yes it's still on.

Just in case you haven't read the original thread where we discussed the location for this event, the idea is we will all be meeting at Cataract Dam and bringing our own food. As you can see from this link that Andrew posted earlier in the thread, and as Leon says, the Dam doesn't open until 10:00 am. I suggest we all meet at 10:30 am at the picnic grounds. We have some big D70Users.com banners we'll put up so you can find us even if you haven't met us face to face.

Here it is on the third page of this thread.

[birddog114]

Hi Guys,
There will be:
- Benro & Gitzo tripods and ball heads onsite for someone who wants to have a test drive of them.
- CF cards at special offer pricing.
- Other items as: Giottos Air Rocket, Straps, Pure Methanol.
- Special offer on lenses, photography parts & accessories.

Pls. note:
- Due to logistic issues, some special discount items may not available at the meeting point tomorrow, rain check will be issued and suitable arrangement time for collection will be advised, limited offer to all the attendees and is only at the picnic site from 1000 - 1200hrs.

Full payment is required at the time of order, CASH DEAL ONLY.

- For collection methanol (substituted of Eclipse fluid), BYO your own container, 100ml/ member, and play it at your own risks.

[birddog114]

Special offer on the picnic day:

Astone + Transcend 1Gb CF 80x $75.00/ each
Transcend 2Gb/ 80x @140.00
Transcend 4Gb/ 80x @290.00
Transcend 8Gb/ 120x @510.00 (required 10 working days to order)

15% off from Benro products listed here:

http://www.dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php?t=10959

Pre-order is taken by email with forum webform order

[spada]

Hi
I would like to be in please, if there is no restriction. I 've just recovered from holliday, and interstates trip ( drive car ) it is good to have one day relax at the meet plus all the bargain from Mr Birddog.
This wiil be a BYO meet, if i am correct.

Regards
spada

[gstark]

This wiil be a BYO meet, if i am correct.

BYO meat, too.

[Matt. K]

Gary...droll.

[johndec]

Have a nice day guys. Wish I was there. Unfortunately our bi-annual family get together is tomorrow... (It takes 2 years of kicking and screaming to get us all at the one place at the same time )

[pgatt]

Here's some of the first images from today posted: (as far as I'm aware)

It was a great day and thankyou all for being so welcoming to a new member.

Go DSLRUsers!

http://dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=293847
http://dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=293856

Edit: yeah whoops. sorry. edited from img to url

[firsty]

Paul as this is a web page you need to link to it as a URL not IMG

http://dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=293847

[sheepie]

Lovely colours in the second one there paul - I'm just about to sit down to see what crappy stuff I captured

[gstark]

Not so sure about the subject matter in the first image, Paul.

Butthe second one is extra special.

Thanx for joining us - you too, Keith. I hope that y'all enjoyed the day as much as the rest of us did.

[stubbsy]

Paul

Two things first:

1. Best place to put your wonderful images is in their own thread (although here is OK too) since more people are likely to see them

2. To embed your image in a post use img around the .jpg reference eg here's the one of Gary. Have a read of this post and it should be helpful.



As to the images themselves. I'm impressed with that first one since it makes Gary seem almost gentle. I do think a touch more contrast might make it even better. I like the second one, but find the large expanse of rock on the right distracting.

Finally I must say it was great to catch up with both you and with Keith and hope it wasn't too daunting for you as first timers.

[ABG]

Hey guys,

Sorry for the no show and for the lack of notification. I had to travel to Melbourne for work immediately after returning from Albury on Thursday afternoon.

More importantly, I hope y'all had a great day.

Paul, I really like the second photo. Nice work - well done.

[pgatt]

Thanks for the comments. It was a little daunting at first, mostly on the way down, but once we were there, everyone made us feel very welcome. Kudos to the community members here who turned up and did so. Look forward to catching up again soon.