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by **aim54x** on Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:47 am

Just in case no one else has noticed, the annual sculptures by the sea exhibition is on again. Last year a few of us headed out and had a mini-meet followed by some good food. I was just wondering if anyone wanted to visit this exhibit this year.

As I am currently working 6 days a week, maybe a later meet (say 6.30pm on a monday, wednesday or thursday) to catch the last light of the day would be good. Otherwise a weekend meet (Sunday is my preference although I am trying to juggle a few things on my Sundays.)

Cheers
Cameron

by **gstark** on Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:21 am

Great idea, Cameron.

I'm thinking that a MiniMexiMeet, such as we did last year, would be good, and a weeknight for this is definitely the way to go, to avoid dealing with all of the A380 strollers.

Did we do this on a Monday night last year? Is a Monday evening good for this?

by **biggerry** on Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:19 am

wow, its been 12 months already... :shock:

that Mexican was not too shabby from memory...count me in..

by **mozzie** on Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:27 am

I missed last year because of silly exams and this year I have another set of silly exams... BUT depending on which week night and how good i've been :twisted:

.... mayabe.

Would love to come if the economics gremlins will let me....haven't been to a mini meet in zonks!!!! so I'll keeo my eyes on this thread.

mmmm meximeet

by **dviv** on Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:13 am

I'm keen - depending on day

by **surenj** on Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:59 am

I am keen.

Any thoughts about whether sunrise or sunset is better?

Weekday 1830 is definitely doable.

by **gstark** on Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:33 pm

How does Monday next week - Nov 2 - sound? 18:30

by **aim54x** on Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:09 pm

gstark wrote:How does Monday next week - Nov 2 - sound? 18:30

I should be ok...but may be a bit late.

by **surenj** on Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:08 am

Monday is as good as any. Will probably be lowest traffic levels.

Which location are we going to start?

I wonder whether we can do a spot of lightpainting as well..... :mrgreen:

by **mozzie** on Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:27 am

I am out.

have fun and bring back lovely photos

by **gstark** on Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:49 am

mozzie wrote:I am out. have fun and bring back lovely photos

That's a shame.

Thread title edited, and I've added this to the calendar.

We'll gather just south of the Icebergs club, about where we gathered last year.

Beach Burrito Bar for munchies afterwards.

by **aim54x** on Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:12 am

sounds great there Gary...shame to hear that you cant make it Mozzie

by **Mr Darcy** on Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:06 pm

I should be in. A little doubt as we may have to rescue some bushwalkers from Jenolan, but Pam says she can manage that on her own.

by **surenj** on Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:37 pm

Currently I am locked in. Please have your cellfones on in case I am late.

Can everyone bring their speedlites? :mrgreen:

I am sur we can have some fun with those.... esp SB800 onwards with the inbuilt slave.... :cheers:

by **biggerry** on Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:44 pm

rescue some bushwalkers from Jenolan, but Pam says she can manage that on her own.

lol.. bloody tourists..

I will be there, with bells on...

Please have your cellfones on in case I am late.

ya got mine..

by **aim54x** on Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:07 pm

Will bring my SB-800 and SB-600 and you have my mobile number Surenj...but I think I may be a bit late as well

by **biggerry** on Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:30 pm

I wonder whether we can do a spot of lightpainting as well.....

why not, ya can light paint anything!

for example, my coffeee machine:

by **Mr Darcy** on Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:53 am

gstark wrote:We'll gather just south of the Icebergs club, about where we gathered last year.

Is that easy to find? I don't exactly know Bondi. Is it Bondi?
How about parking?

by **surenj** on Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:33 am

Greg,

I would assume it's easy to find.
http://www.icebergs.com.au

As for parking, I am not sure of the details but, DO NOT illegally park in Bondi. The parking warden's are absolute Nazis! Maybe Gary can direct us to some good parking spots.

by **gstark** on Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:44 am

Mr Darcy wrote:
gstark wrote:We'll gather just south of the Icebergs club, about where we gathered last year.

Is that easy to find? I don't exactly know Bondi. Is it Bondi?
How about parking?

Greg,

Yes, it's Bondi.

The easiest parking will be on QE2 Drive, which is the roadway that fronts the beach and pavilion, but it's not cheap. There is plenty of metered parking along Campbell Parade, which is the main roadway behind the beach, with more towards the northern end of the beach, and another lot behind the pavilion. As Cameron suggests, don't park illegally.

Icebergs is at the southern end of the beach, where there is a roadway that runs off Campbell Pde heading down towards the water. The club is easily identifiable from anywhere on the beach - just look towards the south, and you'll see a four storey structure right amongst the rocks. Just wander down that roadway at the southern end of the beach, past the club, and there's an entrance to the cliff walk which is where the sculptures are located.

The Beach Burrito Bar is at the Northern end of the beach, on Campbell Pde, pretty much directly opposite the North Bondi SLSC.

by **surenj** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:23 am

I might not be able to stay for dinner, so will park around Fletcher /dellview streets. So will walk along the track to meet you guys from the opposite direction as might be late anyway.

by **Elver** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:57 am

Sounds great. I'll be there at 6:30p. See you there.

by **dviv** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:58 am

I'll be there :up:

So we're definately meeting near Icebergs at 6:30?

by **gstark** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:26 am

Elver wrote:Sounds great. I'll be there at 6:30p. See you there.

Excellent.

dviv wrote:So we're definately meeting near Icebergs at 6:30?

Yep. Probably on the street, and down the hill from the club.

Possibly in the gutter.

by **dviv** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:42 am

gstark wrote:Possibly in the gutter.

Again??

by **Mr Darcy** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:53 am

dviv wrote:
gstark wrote:Possibly in the gutter.

Again??

Nope. Still :twisted:

by **gstark** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:11 am

Mr Darcy wrote:
dviv wrote:
gstark wrote:Possibly in the gutter.

Again??

Nope. Still

Actually, neither.

I'm still struggling to reach up to it. :rotfl2:

by **surenj** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:43 am

dviv wrote:So we're definately meeting near Icebergs at 6:30?

David, only people wearing the official fluorocent DSLR uniform will be allowed to walk with us. :mrgreen:

by **aim54x** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:06 pm

surenj wrote:
dviv wrote:So we're definately meeting near Icebergs at 6:30?

David, only people wearing the official fluorocent DSLR uniform will be allowed to walk with us.

I'll be there on time if not early...pubic transport for me.

As for those DSLR uniform...I guess I'll have to find that fluro safety vest from PMA again.

by **Mr Darcy** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:21 pm

aim54x wrote:...pubic transport for me.

The mind boggles :roll:

surenj wrote:only people wearing the official fluorocent DSLR uniform will be allowed to walk with us.

Will my official OCF magnet do instead?

by **surenj** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:31 pm

Mr Darcy wrote:Will my official OCF magnet do instead?

Have you got one of those??????? :bowdown:

Greg, you can probably get free beers at flasher friendly pubs with a OCF magnet! :mrgreen:

by **viper1968** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:50 pm

Hi Everyone,
I haven't had a chance to attend any of the meets due to work and family commitments. Lucky enough I'm free tongiht and thought it a good opporunity to get out, take some photos and meet some fellow photographers from the site.

See you there tonight.
Cheers
Andrew

by **Mr Darcy** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:21 pm

I'm afraid I am not going to make it. Sorry for the late notice. I started out, but decided my head was simply not in the right space to cope with city traffic. Especially in Peak Hour :cry:

I will try to get down to see it, with Pam, in the next few days. I will have to study your photos to work out angles & lenses.

Yes Surenj. I do have one

by **surenj** on Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:22 pm

Sorry to hear that you will not be able to make it Greg.

How in the world did you get hold of a OCF magnet??? :wink:

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