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

[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

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. (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.

[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

[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.

[Mal]

Watching the cricket on TV.... And enjoying the fact that I do not have to work this Australia day.

[Hudo]

Rest what's that ! I'm in the middle of a $US30M tender resubmission and have had no sleep this week.

[wendellt]

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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Alex]

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

[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.

[Alex]

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

[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

[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

[Geoff]

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!!

[Alex]

Sorry to hear about this, LOZ. Yes, you ARE alive which is what counts. Quick recovery!!

Alex

[johndec]

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 Get well soon Loz. Hopefully we can all take some good pics to cheer you up

[LostDingo]

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

[MCWB]

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:



Get well soon mate!!

[huynhie]

Loz, sounds painfull. Get well soon

[Hudo]

LOZ all the best and get well soon.

Mark

[leek]

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?

[sirhc55]

Take care my friend

[moggy]

Sorry to hear of your misfortunes Loz, get well soon and I promise not to make any 'sparkie' jokes.

Bob.

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