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What is everyone doing on Aust. Day - photo op wise?

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:03 pm
by johndec
Just curious as to what everyone is planning to do tomorrow? Personally, I'd love to be out on Sydney harbour or dining on lobster at the Opera House forecourt, however reality is a cruel mistress :lol:

My plans probably revolve around going down to the festival at Carss Park in southern Sydney, just like last year, etc,etc. However, unlike last year, when I was a freshly minted D70 owner with only the kit lens and no idea what I was doing, I plan to approach the same old,same old from a different angle. Last year was mostly happy snaps of the family and the more obvious sights. This year I'm going to challenge myself to only take pics that wouldn't be welcome in the family snapshot album. :shock: (I think I may have been looking at too many of Leigh's photos).

Here's hoping that I can spot a cockroach climbing up the Kebab rotisserie and Humphrey B. Bear has a "wardrobe malfunction". I've been in a creative rut lately and I've given myself what I think is an interesting idea, so good or bad, I'll post the results.... PS: I'm only taking one lens (Tamron 28-75) as part of the exercise. That way I have to think a little more about what I'm doing.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:31 pm
by Hudo
Hi,

I'll be working, covering with the Video camera from midday for 2hrs the following;

Thursday 26th January to (privately) launch her candidacy for the Lower House in the November elections for the Vic State Government

The theme will be based around interviews of what Australia means to me. Footage wil be used with additional material to be shot later.

The D70s will be packed for a few still lshots as well.

Mark

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:42 pm
by wendellt
i have to shoot some artist exchange program event for australia day celebrations, actually i don't want to do it, i want to rest.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:44 pm
by Mal
Watching the cricket on TV.... And enjoying the fact that I do not have to work this Australia day.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:45 pm
by Hudo
Rest what's that ! I'm in the middle of a $US30M tender resubmission and have had no sleep this week.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:50 pm
by wendellt
Hudo wrote:Rest what's that ! I'm in the middle of a $US30M tender resubmission and have had no sleep this week.


some of us are much more lazy
but i contribute to australia day in my own way.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:51 pm
by birddog114
I'm enjoying at Boat Harbour, perhaps will go to the beach with the cold beers in an Engel, and something mouth watering on the beach barbie.
Travelling to Barrington Tops on Friday with few other friends.
Of course there will be lot of shots on the beach.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 8:19 pm
by Nicole
I'm taking a trip down to Wilsons Promontory for a few days in the hopes of escaping the heat and getting some nice pics.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 8:48 pm
by fozzie
Unfortunately in Adelaide it is going to be 39C tomorrow so staying inside. Still trying to recover from the 'Tour Down Under' last Sunday when it was 43C.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 8:59 pm
by BBJ
Well going to be warm here as well but tomorrow nite i will be at the speedway taking pics of the Kings Sprintcar Challenge so that will keep me out of trouble for awhile.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:07 pm
by Alex
Nicole wrote:I'm taking a trip down to Wilsons Promontory for a few days in the hopes of escaping the heat and getting some nice pics.


Going to Wilsons Prom tomorrow with my family also but possibly just for the day.

Alex

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:16 pm
by Nicole
Going to Wilsons Prom tomorrow with my family also but possibly just for the day.


Well if you see a crazy woman stalking wildlife/birds with a D70 and 80-400 you'll know its me. I've never been down there before but I imagine it's going to be busy.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:22 pm
by Alex
Nicole wrote:
Going to Wilsons Prom tomorrow with my family also but possibly just for the day.


Well if you see a crazy woman stalking wildlife/birds with a D70 and 80-400 you'll know its me. I've never been down there before but I imagine it's going to be busy.


Yes, Nicole. I met you before, so I will say 'hi' if I see you. The place is huge though, and full of wildlife including birds which you are no doubt pleased to hear...

Have fun

Alex

P.s. here is a gallery of a person I know who recently went there: http://www.pbase.com/ramathai/wilsonpromontory

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:28 pm
by Geoff
Bel's brother is running with the Queens Baton Relay Olympic Torch (part of the relay) in Manly - I will be trying to get some good shots of him on his run along the beach front - VERY excited :) :) :)

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:38 pm
by LOZ
I should be out of hospital tomorrow and off to rehab after been electrocuted last week which broke my femur and shoulder blade and also shut my kidneys down.Yep a bad start to the year .At least I’m alive. One thing I really regret s that I will be missing the Chinese New Year and minni meets for the next 4 months LOZ

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:43 pm
by Geoff
LOZ wrote:I should be out of hospital tomorrow and off to rehab after been electrocuted last week which broke my femur and shoulder blade and also shut my kidneys down.Yep a bad start to the year .At least I’m alive. One thing I really regret s that I will be missing the Chinese New Year and minni meets for the next 4 months LOZ


Loz! You got electrocuted??? Sheish! How did this happen? Sooo sorry to hear this - but you survived - obviously the next 4 or more months won't be easy going but there is light at the end of the tunnel! This sounds awful!! You ARE alive, and you will be ok...take care Loz!!! Bel and I wish you the best for a speedy and successful FULL recovery!!

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:52 pm
by Alex
Sorry to hear about this, LOZ. Yes, you ARE alive which is what counts. Quick recovery!!

Alex

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:03 pm
by johndec
LOZ wrote:I should be out of hospital tomorrow and off to rehab after been electrocuted last week which broke my femur and shoulder blade and also shut my kidneys down.Yep a bad start to the year .At least I’m alive. One thing I really regret s that I will be missing the Chinese New Year and minni meets for the next 4 months LOZ


And I was feeling sorry for myself for having a creative rut :oops: Get well soon Loz. Hopefully we can all take some good pics to cheer you up :up:

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:05 pm
by LostDingo
LOZ wrote:I should be out of hospital tomorrow and off to rehab after been electrocuted last week which broke my femur and shoulder blade and also shut my kidneys down.Yep a bad start to the year .At least I’m alive. One thing I really regret s that I will be missing the Chinese New Year and minni meets for the next 4 months LOZ


Geeesh!!! I hope you recover soon and with as littel pain and discomfort as possible.....sincerely

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:08 pm
by MCWB
LOZ wrote:At least I’m alive.

I'm glad to hear that, must've been some ordeal! At least you might get a chance to read:

Image

Get well soon mate!!

PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:11 pm
by huynhie
Loz, sounds painfull. Get well soon :wink:

PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 7:46 am
by Hudo
LOZ all the best and get well soon.

Mark

PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 8:23 am
by leek
LOZ wrote:I should be out of hospital tomorrow and off to rehab after been electrocuted last week which broke my femur and shoulder blade and also shut my kidneys down.Yep a bad start to the year .At least I’m alive. One thing I really regret s that I will be missing the Chinese New Year and minni meets for the next 4 months LOZ


Really, really sorry to hear that Laurie... Hope you make a full recovery a.s.a.p...

How on earth did you manage to get electrocuted? It must have been pretty powerful to cause that sort of damage?

PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:03 am
by sirhc55
Take care my friend

PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:41 am
by moggy
Sorry to hear of your misfortunes Loz, get well soon and I promise not to make any 'sparkie' jokes. :)

8) Bob.

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