Outdoor Portrait Minimeet

[Finch]

Definitely Mt-Coot-tha for me.

In the end, its what the majority wish for.

Cheers

Michael

[Big Red]

ker-thud ... Mt cootha sounds nice

[big pix]

which one is closer to the Gold Coast..........

[TonyH]

Big Pix,

Mt Cootha is closer to the Gold Coast.

Tony

[SteveGriffin]

Looking like Mt oot-tha is going to get up here guys and girls. Simon, Anna would prefer Mt-Coot-tha.

[Manta]

We can always do Bribie Island and Gold Coast on other occasions.

Now all we need to decide is a time and rendezvous point.

One suggestion: 1.00pm at the front of the Kiosk/Restuarant for those who may have travelled further and would like a bite to eat/coffee etc, then 1.30-2.00pm at one of the top carparks for all participants?

People can stay on as late as they wish - sunset light on the city might make for some good shots from the Summit lookout while we're up there...

[blacknstormy]

And now have to admit I'm an idiot ... I'm not working on the 29th April LOL YEAH !!!! So can make it with bells on (and clothes on .... referring to previous post),,,, and promise I really won't wear bells.....
and I'd better stop now

[big pix]

I do not know Brisbane very well, so could someone post some directions........

[Manta]

I do not know Brisbane very well, so could someone post some directions........

Bernie,

Go to http://www.whereis.com.au Click "Get Directions" near the top.
Input your address in the first box.

Click on the Places of Interest tab at the top of the second box, then input Places of interest, Toowong, Qld. Hit "Get Directions" at the bottom.

On the next screen, select Brisbane Botanical Gardens from the dropdown list and then continue. Should be all you need to get a detailed list of directions.

[CraigVTR]

Sounds good to me, should be able to make it around 1.30pm. The date is still Sat 29/04?
Craig

[big pix]

thanks Simon ...... but the site did not open fully and I could not fill in all the details....... I guess it will be the old fashon way, a UBD and a bit of guess work.......

Do we have a meeting place.........

[blacknstormy]

Bernie - pm me your address, and I can get the details from the site for you
Rel

[terminaltackle]

Hi to all in this thread, I would like to come along to this outing. I had not previously posted as I was to be fishing a comp that weekend. Well looks like my outboard has put an end to that, and the chances of getting it repaired, or replaced by comp time are pretty slim to say the least.

So if I can put in a big maybe for the meet I would like to make it. Only 1 more hurdle and that is my sons sport and what time thet are playing. I should find that out next week.

Fingers crossed
Brett

[Finch]

I'm working that day, and will miss lunch, but can make it by 2pm to start taking pics.

Look forward to catching up with some members and meeting a few new ones on the 29th April.

Cheers

Michael

[DionM]

Due to the fact my wife now has to prepare a lecture for Uni for the following Tuesday I might be able to make this mini-meet.

So keep me listed as a 'maybe'. I'll be up the top at 1.30pm.

Have we picked an exact location? Up the top there is a lake with some 'totem poles'; I would suggest we all park in the carpark across from that? You go 'over' the hill; its on the other side. Should that car park be full, there is a smaller one just before it, and another one near the 'shed'/'office' on top of the hill.

[Finch]

Up the top there is a lake with some 'totem poles'; I would suggest we all park in the carpark across from that?

Dion : Meeting at totem poles on top of hill sounds good. I often go up there and get away from the crowds down below.

In the end, it depends on what others would like but sounds like a great idea to me

Cheers

Michael

[Manta]

I was up there today scoping it out and the totem lake carpark looks fine.

[terminaltackle]

Bad news for me, My youngest son is playing afl that day and the times conflict with the meet. Hope you all have a great day, I was really looking forward to meeting some of you and learning heaps about portrait shooting.

At least I will be shooting heaps of aussie rules shots, lucky I enjoy sports

Have a good one and I look forward to the posting of some of the shots

Brett

[SteveGriffin]

Bernie if you want I am just off the gateway road at Rochedale. If you want we can head in together. Alternatively I can PM you some directions to get to Mt Coot-tha, it is pretty easy from the SE freeway / Gold Coast.

[gecko]

I'm a bit in the dark about the exact meeting point...

Have we picked an exact location? Up the top there is a lake with some 'totem poles'; I would suggest we all park in the carpark across from that? You go 'over' the hill; its on the other side. Should that car park be full, there is a smaller one just before it, and another one near the 'shed'/'office' on top of the hill.

Is this in the botanical gardens?
A 'Google Earth' pointer location would help me a lot....

Cheers
Gecko

[big pix]

Bernie if you want I am just off the gateway road at Rochedale. If you want we can head in together. Alternatively I can PM you some directions to get to Mt Coot-tha, it is pretty easy from the SE freeway / Gold Coast.

thanks Steve....... Rel has sent me the directions, which are great, but if you let me know where we can meet up would be good....... and head off together............

[blacknstormy]

and head off together............

cue some western music, and pan to wideshot - riding off into the sunset

[big pix]

........ and I thought we were going by balloon......

[blacknstormy]

hmmmm.... ok then

cue the music from the 2 Ronnies, and pan to shot of balloon heading off in the wrong direction, with Bernie yelling "It's goodnight from me", and Steve yelling "and it's goodnight from him"

[big pix]

.......... should text you as to what pub we are in if not at the meet........

[CraigVTR]

A pub for the meet sounds great. We could still do the shoot by leaning out the windows.
Craig

[big pix]

or ask steve if we could have the meet in the balloon, along with beers and model.....

[Manta]

I'm a bit in the dark about the exact meeting point...

Is this in the botanical gardens?
A 'Google Earth' pointer location would help me a lot....

Cheers
Gecko

Here you go Gerard:

[Big Red]

looks like i can't make it now ... i am filming the 4WD expo at Landcruiser Park for 4WDTV

[SteveGriffin]

having considered the risk of Rel coming up with a line about Porthos, Aramis and Athos........

Bernie if you get off the south east freeway at the Logan Road exit and turn right. Pull up on the left side of the road pretty much straight away and Simon & I will meet you there at around 1:00.

Anna is trying to line up a 2nd model for us as well

[big pix]

having considered the risk of Rel coming up with a line about Porthos, Aramis and Athos........

Bernie if you get off the south east freeway at the Logan Road exit and turn right. Pull up on the left side of the road pretty much straight away and Simon & I will meet you there at around 1:00.

Anna is trying to line up a 2nd model for us as well

....... see you at 1:00pm....... you don't think Rel could be........ well now that I realy think about it

[blacknstormy]

GASP
You mean I'm..............
.........................................
???????????????????????????????

[blacknstormy]

And I'm sorry you can't make it Shane - was looking forward to catching up with you again Have fun just the same
Rel

[Grev]

I just saw this thread!

So is this on tomorrow at Mt Cootha botantic gardens at 1:30pm?

I've never met any of you guys before... except for elffinarts.

Can I contact someone if I can't identify any of you? Like phone numbers...

[blacknstormy]

what the hell - my details are on our website anyway

Grev - glad you are coming along My mobile number is
0412 550 240

Looking forward to tomorrow

Rel

[Manta]

having considered the risk of Rel coming up with a line about Porthos, Aramis and Athos........

Bernie if you get off the south east freeway at the Logan Road exit and turn right. Pull up on the left side of the road pretty much straight away and Simon & I will meet you there at around 1:00.

Anna is trying to line up a 2nd model for us as well

Just got back from my conference and checked my emails..

I'll be at the Logan Road rendezvous point at 1.

[CraigVTR]

Hi Steve
I will arrive at the car park around 1.30 I hope. I have Rel's number for if I cannot find anyone.
I hope not to be any later but don't wait for me if I am.
Craig

[Finch]

Well, the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens portrait meet is still in full swing (I had to leave early). Great to meet new members, catch up with ones I had met before and learn some new portrait techniques.

Judging by the in-camera views we have had so far amongst the group, there will be some great pics posted soon.

Cheers

Michael

[SteveGriffin]

What a huge afternooon! Special thanks to Bernie aka BigPix for his expert advice, to our 3 models and to the 12 or so other forum members who turned up and contributed. Look forward to seeing lots of portraits, crappy duck and finger shots

[Bob G]

It was well worth the drive down to Mt Cootha from the Sunshine Coast today to meet the Brissie crew and reaquaint with those I met at the Buderim Rainforest.

A good role up and enjoyable afternoon. I had expected to see a few posts up by the time I got home to Mooloolaba. Maybe you are all still up there having a few more Stella's.

Any way here's one of my attempts at a portarait

Would appreciate any feedback



Bob G

[Manta]

And on the minimeet day, Gecko said, "Let there be Lightsphere." The rays shone down from the heavens, illuminated the sacred dome and Gecko saw that it was good.



CraigVTR's daughter, Jennifer, agreed to do some modelling for us today as well. However, that didn't mean she knew exactly when a shutter was going to click...



Anna beside the pond...

More to come...

[Bob G]

Here's another one with Anna in the Bamboo



Bob G

[Manta]

Nice work Bob.

Jennifer's shoots a pretty mean Canon (but hopefully we'll swing her over from the Dark Side sometime...)

[Bob G]

Nice capture of the "Bamboo Babe" Simon.

Expecting she will join up any day now?

Bob G

[Zeeke]

Looks like you all had a great time.. and IF I knew there was such good looking models showing up I might have tried walking.. (only hundred kms.. I can do it... LOL)

Great captures Bob and Simon....

Simon.. Canon... your gonna have to persuade more.. they live in a different time zone at Montville.. Sorry Craig


Tim

[big pix]

A great day out was had by all....... a very good roll up ........ but we were all having a such a good time, and forgot to shoot a group pix....... sorry

[Slider]

Only just got in. Will get a few shots up later.

Great day with a great bunch of people as usual and very informative as well

[Manta]

As it was primarily a critique request, I've posted some portrait shots of Jennifer <a href=http://www.dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php?p=199664#199664>here.</a>

[Slider]

A few of mine from today are HERE

[Grev]

You guys are quick...

I'll post my shots tomorrow.