** New Date: Sydney Harbour Walk - Part 1

[Alpha_7]

Yip did u get a D200, or is it a new lens ??

Come on, spill the beans.. or will we have to wait til Saturday ??

[Yi-P]

Apparently there will be a Greek Festivale going on Darling Harbour that day, we can go there and experience some Greek style food and wines. It should provide plenty of opportunities for photos with their dance and shows.

http://www.greekfestivalofsydney.com.au/festival07/

[Trieu]

Sounds like a plan Yip, this is looking to be more and more like a full day event now

Greek food... mmmmm YUM!

[Nnnnsic]

Okay, but if we see a school or a church, I have to vote!

[Alpha_7]

Hmmm, any rules against taking candids around voting stations, obviously in the booths would be invasion of privacy, but outside ?

[Trieu]

Umm is anyone keen on catching the ferry over to Luna Park @ 7.50am

I mean, if there are others I'll go earlier, but if not.... well, I'll just meet up at the normal time.

[losfp]

Peter, put me and Mrs Losfp down for "probably". Planning to probably drive to Wollstonecraft station, park, take a train down, and then driving back afterwards as we have to jet off around 12pm like you.

I will confirm tomorrow night.

[macka]

I hope you all have fun. Wish I could be there, but *sigh* it isn't to be this weekend.

[Sandy Feet]

I am a starter, and happy to meet anyone interested at Luna Park at about 8am

Cheers
Rod

[Alpha_7]

A bit late notice, and a wild stab in the dark, but maybe worth a try..

does anyone have a CRT/LCD calibrator that is coming tomorrow, which they could lend me for the weekend ? I'm currently PPing on over 5 different displays, and I'm convince none of them are close to calibrated..
I'd be happy to lend a lens, flash, etc in return if anyone was interested..

like I said a late stab in the dark..

[stubbsy]

Craig: I'm going straight from work to Sydney, but as luck would have it, my colorvision spyder is at work so I'll bring it along tomorrow for you

And for the rest of you, here (I think) is the final list of starters (reminder it's an 8:15 start - finish by lunchtime)
Alpha_7
Steffen
Oscar
Yi-P
Firsty
ATJ
trotkiller
Six
radar
Paul
nnnnsic
Trieu
Geoff
losfp
Sandy Feet

Please PM me if you need my mobile number.

The weather is "Sunny at first but cloud increasing later and showers developing, the chance of thunderstorm" and the temp is max 32

[Alpha_7]

Craig

I'm going straight from work to Sydney, but as luck would have it, my colorvision spyder is at work so I'll bring it along tomorrow for you

Thanks Peter, that would be very very handy! :thumbsup:

[losfp]

Craig, I might have been in a position to offer a Spyder2, but mine from the OCAU went missing en route Trying to organise a replacement now though..

Is anyone keen to turn up early and take some early morning shots of the harbour/bridge etc? Weatherzone lists sunrise time as 7am ish

[Alpha_7]

Craig, I might have been in a position to offer a Spyder2, but mine from the OCAU went missing en route Trying to organise a replacement now though..

Is anyone keen to turn up early and take some early morning shots of the harbour/bridge etc? Weatherzone lists sunrise time as 7am ish

I'm semi interested, but it means getting up earlier, which is ok, but also carting around my tripod all day, which I'm less in favour for...hmm

[Trieu]

Des, Craig, I am interested in getting up early... let me know if this goes ahead

[Alpha_7]

I could bring my light POS tripod, instead of the benro, I could cope with carrying it for the rest of the day.. Des did you have anywhere in particular you wanted to meet ? What sort of shots did you want ?

[losfp]

I'll get back to you guys tonight... I have to sell this concept to the GLW... She will live with getting there at 8am.. but before 7am? A much tougher sell!!!!!

I might bring my tripod anyway, I got a 64x ND filter during the week that I am dying to try out.....

[Alpha_7]

Ok I'll check later tonight to see if you've got approval.

[spada]

Hi Peter
I would like to be in the list tomorow , if it is not too late .... Longtime since the 1st aniversary walk with Glen.

[Nnnnsic]

You're not referring to the first, first, first Quay walk are you?

[spada]

Hi
It was not the first one , it was part of the Anniversary in which Glen lead a group walked on the Brigde , climbed up the brigde pylon ..

[colin_12]

I will now not even be a possibility Guys.
Have relos coming and the boss does not wish to be lef alone with them.
Fingers crossed for walk number two.
Regards Colin

[gstark]

Have relos coming and the boss does not wish to be lef alone with them.

They must be like ours.

[losfp]

Okay, Mrs Losfp has decided that she is going to sleep in, which means I am free to wander up at whatever ridiculous time I deem appropriate

I was thinking about just setting up some shots around the meeting place at Milsons Point - otherwise it becomes a hassle to GET to the meeting point in time for 8:15. Should get a nice angle of the bridge from there.

Maybe around 6:45ish? Planning to park around wollstonecraft station if I can, then catch a train across to milsons point. The alternative is to park near milsons point and catch a train back afterwards to drive out.. but I reckon I might have more luck scrounging parking at wollstonecraft.

[Nnnnsic]

What time does the ferry plan to leave the Quay, because it won't knowing the last time I did this for another 15 minutes...

So I'm going to have to leave Bondi at... 7am?

[ATJ]

Planning to park around wollstonecraft station if I can, then catch a train across to milsons point.

This is my plan, also. From memory when I used to jog around the area, parking should be easy, although it is just suburban streets.

[Steffen]

Where is the ferry wharf? Is that the one right in front of the Luna Park entrance, or on the east side of the bridge?

I'm planning to catch the train to Milson's Point and walk down to the ferry.

Cheers
Steffen.

[Trieu]

Heya Des, has anyone else replied to meeting earlier?

If not, then maybe next time? I think I will just meet at 8.15am at the wharf... but I am catching the ferry across @ 8am from Circular Quay.

[stubbsy]

We are to meet at the Milson's Point ferry Wharf outside Luna Park at 8:15. There's a ferry gets in just after 8 am

I expect we'll probably finish at Waverton rather than Wollstonecraft. While parking is readily available there I'm pretty sure you have to pay in some spots.

[losfp]

Haven't heard from Craig yet, Trieu. 8-ish it is, could do with anotehr hour's sleep!

[Alpha_7]

Sorry guys, impromtu trip to wollongong left me internet less

I'm still keen if either of you too are ?

[stubbsy]

Spada you and any other late comers are more than welcome.

[michael_]

you meeting at the ferry spot? ill be in the area at that time tomorrow i might pop in and say gday but have to be back home by 9 so wont be able to continue.

[Alpha_7]

Look for the large group of camera wielding freaks

[Sandy Feet]

For those arriving early Kirribilli Markets are on tomorrow from 7 in Bradfield Park next to Milsons Point Station.

This may also make it difficult to park around Milsons Point

See you Tomorrow
Cheers
Rod

[Yi-P]

Ahh, having to wake up early tomorrow... hope I can catch up with the early train.

Cleaning up stuffs, and dunno if I should pack light or not...

[Nnnnsic]

I'd be tempted to not sleep, but I've already exhausted myself. I hope.

[ATJ]

Peter,

Thanks for organising. It was good to meet so many people and the walk was fun.

[Trieu]

Hey hey everyone

Back at home and all rested My legs need just abit more time

Thanks Peter for arranging things, it was fab to meet more new ppl and say hello to the guys I already know.

[Oscar]

A great day and great company - with a great cast:
Alpha_7, Steffen, Yi-P, Firsty, ATJ, Six, radar, Paul, nnnnsic, Trieu, Geoff, losfp, Sandy Feet, Spada, and of course - our organiser, Stubbsy.

It was great to catch up with everyone (some of whom I hadn't seen for quite some time) and also to meet some more of our members.

I had a very enjoyable morning - even took a few shots (and thanks Des for the short loan of the 70-200VR Lovely lens).

Thanks for organising this Peter.

Cheers, Mick

[Sandy Feet]

Thanks for the chance to get out and use the camera again with a great group of people, I hope we can all do it again soon.

I had a ball, as for photo's I have'nt had a good look yet but who knows

Thanks Peter for the organisasion, and everyone for turning up

Cheers
Rod

[gstark]

(and thanks Des for the short loan of the 70-200VR Lovely lens).

He's gone!

[Trieu]

Heya Des, give us a shout when the group pic is up for viewing

[ATJ]

Here are just some of my pictures that I have (quickly) processed so far.

Sydney Harbour Walk - Part 1

I'll add more to this page as I have time.

[losfp]

Heya Des, give us a shout when the group pic is up for viewing

Turned out alright in the end!



Great to get out and about, and meet up with everyone again. It was good fun to catch up with most people, and meet a few new faces. This meet had everything, from a fun bit of exercise, grass kayakers and Firsty's D200's close encounter with the road!

On the downside, I wasn't a fan of the shooting conditions. Very bright and no cloud cover meant that I was really struggling, especially when urban/city shooting isn't my strong point to begin with.

Go here for more photos of the day, mostly participants being nerdy photo geeks

http://thesystemisdown.com/gallery/albu ... rbourwalk/

[sirhc55]

Here are just some of my pictures that I have (quickly) processed so far.

Sydney Harbour Walk - Part 1

I'll add more to this page as I have time.

The photo of the bridge and spider is fantastic

[Trieu]

THANKS DES! Nice shot

Yeah I like the group one. Andre, why are you standing all alone?

[Matt. K]

ATJ
Your flower shot (bird of paradise) is exquisite!

[macka]

Hmmm... this forum needs more girls.

[Alpha_7]

Thanks Peter for organising this, was a great day (a little longer for some then others) I got home just before 7:00, haven't download my pics yet, I had to soak in a bath for 20 minutes to relax the muscles and tend to some nasty blisters. Was a great time, plenty of people and things to take photos off.

Also thanks to Trieu, Yi-P, André and Leigh, we covered some extra miles with most of us visiting Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Milson Point (again) and also Waston's Bay, for a quick trip to the gap and a great few of the cold front coming up from the south.

Looking forward to everyones photos.