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Just wondering if anyone is planning on shooting the fireworks this year, if so did anyone want any company, or do people have a few good spots to shoot from ? I'm a little nervous taking my gear anywhere too crowded given the level of intoxication some will be under I don't think its too safe.

The first option for me is Jones Bay wharf where I work, but while it has a nice outlook at Balmain it really doesn't cut if for the Bridge due to the small viewing angle.

Anways, just wondering if anyone was keen ?

I will be shooting from Garden Island with an unimpeeded view of Fort Denison, but access to GI is with a pass and it's too late to get one for you, sorry.

Craig

which event were you thinking of? The early one for the kiddies, or the later midnight one?

If the later, I might be able to join in. The man wants to take the 3 eldest to see the fireworks, so if he is home in time, I could dump them all with him and shoot the midnight ones.

Will keep an eye on this thread.

Cheers
Deb

Killakoala wrote:I will be shooting from Garden Island with an unimpeeded view of Fort Denison, but access to GI is with a pass and it's too late to get one for you, sorry.

No worries Steve, I did leave the post rather late Sounds like you have a good position, will look forward to you shots.


HappyFotographer... I'm leaning toward the late one... but if i'm around I'll try for both.

Bugger

Update : I'm now got places to be for the late night show, but a friend and I will be shooting the kiddies 9pm show, from Jones Bay wharf. Less then ideal but it ensures a clear view unobstructed (and safe from hooligans).


Sorry Deb, this doesn't fit in you your plans, but I hope you still get out and get some shots.

Craig,

Balmain is worth a thought. The streets are closed to non-residents in the afternoon but you can still catch a bus in.

There are a few that are facing the Harbour Bridge and half of the firworks are basically just overhead

I had considered that Paul, but not knowing the area well I didn't want to get there to find I had nowhere to shoot from. Atleast at work I have plenty of room, even if the view isn't as nice as it could be...

Does anyone know if the 9pm fireworks actually use the Bridge, or is it only the Midnight show that does ?

Both shows usually use the bridge

Didn't see any fireworks on the 9pm show, but we had a good spot for the Balmain fireworks, could even seen the opera house ones and also a bit of darling harbour.

Well i am watching it on tv so i hope all u lucky people get me some nice fireworks to look at.
Cheers
John

As i type this sitting home by myself watching tv after big day at the track.

Switch on your TV, you can see the firework very comfy in the airconditioned room with bottles of Domain Chandon & fresh oysters & cooked prawns.

Birdy i have the TV on and i have the Aircon on as well got some vanila coke but might slip some rum in and yeh watching the fireworks but still expect to see our fellow photogs very nice piccies when they return and process them.

We have a big screen and LCD projector here too, if we wanted to see it on TV.

Alpha_7 wrote:We have a big screen and LCD projector here too, if we wanted to see it on TV.

See on the TV is far better!
Why should you get out there in this hot, humidity weather in a cramped place, no cold champagne?, no fresh seafood and no access to forum.

Yes mate true, thats the way to go but yeh i normally have 1 home by myself anyhow so yeh it is very warm here still so aircon is a lot nicer than being out and we dont have fireworks here on NYE.

you guys need to get a life! 9:30pm on new years eve and you're online

Hell yeah, u can see who are not out partying, actually had to go pick the bin up it is blowing like there is no tomorrow outside, tell u what if i fire started would take some putting out. We are expecting storms so i wish it would just cool down and rain but not too much tomorrow still have 1 more day of SA Historic bike racing to go.

Birddog114 wrote:

Alpha_7 wrote:We have a big screen and LCD projector here too, if we wanted to see it on TV.

See on the TV is far better!
Why should you get out there in this hot, humidity weather in a cramped place, no cold champagne?, no fresh seafood and no access to forum.

We have wine, beer, food, big screen TV, air conditioning and 270 degree view of the harbour...... I'm not complaining

Rub it in Craig, but thats ok i will just crawl into bed later and watch it till i fall asleep.

sheepie wrote:you guys need to get a life! 9:30pm on new years eve and you're online

What's life? you tortured yourself with the heat and humidity outside to see the firework not my style of enjoying like that while we are in comfort with all the best of the stuff around, and online with other members

Or why not do both? Here's a couple of shots of the 9pm fireworks from my air conditioned lounge room

thaddeus,
You're lucky! but you got the best in both!
I still prefer indoor with airconditioning and cold drinks! No sweat!!!!

Birddog114 wrote:Why should you get out there in this hot, humidity weather in a cramped place, no cold champagne?, no fresh seafood and no access to forum.

Except for the no access to forum, you could be describing my house Birddog

I watched it for a bit on tv, but gave up bored. My man who is in there with the 3 older ones told me it was quiet underwhelming......the kids didn't sound all that impressed either.

I like the first one thadeus.

Happy New Year everyone.

I believe there will be flooding of firework photos on this site tomorrow!
And starting get sick with firework!

HappyFotographer wrote:I watched it for a bit on tv, but gave up bored. My man who is in there with the 3 older ones told me it was quiet underwhelming......

Ain't that the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

Still .... "bread and circuses" .... it's been around a while. I guess it must work.

Cheers,

WOW Temp has dropped dramatically and now raining, thank god.

A couple more... I didn't get the exposure right at all this year!

It was just pointed out to me that the City of Sydney is using one of my pictures as the main picture on their NYE page: http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nye
I've sent them off an email - let's see what happens!

Great vantage point, you are a lucky man!

I did the 9pm ones only:

The shots came up a treat, you have a great vantage point, what a view...

Thanks mudder.

Slim pickings from the night from me I am afraid, first ever fireworks shoot. You have to wish for a chopper in the air for a situation like this... and also to be there at midnight. On the news, and thaddeus' shots, it looked so much bigger and longer than the 9pm show.

A little more PP on number 2:



It was good to be in a family/non-alcohol area in terms of camera security.

thaddeus wrote:It was just pointed out to me that the City of Sydney is using one of my pictures as the main picture on their NYE page: http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nye
I've sent them off an email - let's see what happens!

Go get 'em Thaddeus

My tribute to NEW YEAR Fireworks:






Some more are here: http://www.hlop.net/gallery.new/v/Australia/NYFireworks

Mine are here http://killakoala.smugmug.com/gallery/1084936

The view was great and nice to see some new fireworks used.

Here’s some from my home in Neutral Bay: