[SYD] North Bondi - Sunset 27.8.2011

[surenj]

Since the sunrises are getting quite early, and somewhat inconvenient, I think it's time to scope out some sunset locations. Sunset is at 1730 so maybe turn up at 1630 or so. There is a bit of rain forecasted so fingers crossed for cloud action.

I have scoped this one out before, and seems promising. There won't be any wave action as we will be up on the cliff facing the sunset and the beach.

I am guessing that there will be a few opportunities for a pano or two. Last time I was there, I got stuch without a camera for a spectacular rainbow display with bootiful colors.

Who is in?

[surenj]

Here is one example I prepared earlier...

[aim54x]

Im at work until 3pm but I am happy to scoot down there and join you!

[biggerry]

Yeah I should be able to make it.

[Remorhaz]

I'm keen too - just have to get the all ok from she who must be feared

Cam - assuming I'm coming would you like me to swing by the city and pick you up near work?

Given we're going to be out till well after sunset would we like to all do dinner somewhere afterwards as well?

[aim54x]

assuming I'm coming would you like me to swing by the city and pick you up near work?

Given we're going to be out till well after sunset would we like to all do dinner somewhere afterwards as well?

I wouldnt complain.....but if it is too much trouble....the pubic trannie system will get me there.

[surenj]

Given we're going to be out till well after sunset would we like to all do dinner somewhere afterwards as well?

I wouldn't be too adverse... We would be spoiled for choice.

[biggerry]

Good call Suren.

Good to catch up with yas, the rest of ya should be ashamed , especially you gary, we parked outside your joint

I think I got the most enjoyment from the rock fisherman, but then teh sunset was pretty trick as well.

[Jenno]

I was coming but got delayed with traffic and lights of the traffic variety so ended up giving up heading for Mrs Mac's Chair so that I would get something to take home.

Sunrise was nice & colourful in both the east and western sky as you have well demonstrated

[aim54x]

Gerry, Ray, both of you have posted some pretty awesome images!

[Remorhaz]

a grab shot...

[chrisk]

Gerry, Ray, both of you have posted some pretty awesome images!

very clever cam.

[gstark]

especially you gary, we parked outside your joint

I didn't hear anyone offering to cover my radio shifts ...

[Remorhaz]

... and here's the photo I was taking when Cam was taking a photo of me - some Ten stopper action... 30 seconds @ f/8

[Remorhaz]

I think I got the most enjoyment from the rock fisherman, but then teh sunset was pretty trick as well

I didn't realise you got some shots of the fisherman before he tried to break his leg running from the wave and attempting to recover his bags.

I like your last image - nice subtle colour and water action - have you considered cropping the bottom (just above that exposed rock on the left)?

I was coming but got delayed with traffic and lights of the traffic variety so ended up giving up heading for Mrs Mac's Chair so that I would get something to take home.

Ray - very nice work as usual. I think I find the large tree on the left distracting - I'm not sure whether I like that silhouette or not - have you considered a square crop?

[biggerry]

I was coming but got delayed with traffic and lights of the traffic variety

thats cause ya drive like a old man. and wear pink polo tops

[zafra52]

Very nice images and lovely perspectives.

[surenj]

Thanks all for turning up. It helped motivate me to turn up as well.

thats cause ya drive like a old man

Ray that was a good call to veer off at the sails...

I didn't realise you got some shots of the fisherman before he tried to break his leg running from the wave and attempting to recover his bags.

He didn't even have his camera out of the bag then....

[biggerry]

I didn't hear anyone offering to cover my radio shifts ...

its called 'pre-recording'. no excuse

I didn't realise you got some shots of the fisherman before he tried to break his leg running from the wave and attempting to recover his bags.

I like your last image - nice subtle colour and water action - have you considered cropping the bottom (just above that exposed rock on the left)?

lol, yeah saw that coming a mile away.

I did think about the pano style crop, however I felt the rocks lost alot of impact with such a crop, the rocks are my main draw card in teh shot so I did not want to minimise them.

He didn't even have his camera out of the bag then....

i call it the 'jet lee' photography style, so damn fast you did not even see it

Thanks all for turning up. It helped motivate me to turn up as well.

no problems, you know we always good for it.

I reckon you need a bit of contrast just on the lower part of that image and on the headland to remove that hazy look.

[Jenno]

thats cause ya drive like a old man. and wear pink polo tops

.....If you inner city dwellers would buy some "Barry Bonds", I'll be able to catch a train (with a pensioner excursion ticket) on the North West Rail link next time.

[surenj]

 btw did you guys end of getting an extra hot chocolate?

[biggerry]

thats cause ya drive like a old man. and wear pink polo tops

.....If you inner city dwellers would buy some "Barry Bonds", I'll be able to catch a train (with a pensioner excursion ticket) on the North West Rail link next time.

man that pensioner ticket rocks... I get them on a sunday when with a kid, any kid, $2.50 each and you can go on the ferries, everything all day long...gee Ray, i knew you were old, but did not think you were pensioner age

btw did you guys end of getting an extra hot chocolate?

lol yeah it was not too bad once we ordered, cafe rating:

Service = 6/10
Food = 8.5/10
Coffee = 8.9/10
Wait time = 5/10
Bondi Scenery = 8.1/10
Seat comfortability = 6/10
Outdoor heater rating = 9/10
Gerrys rating = 5/10

i reckon we could turn this site into a cafe review joint

[surenj]

Coffee = 8.9/10

Slightly off topic, how good do you rate the nespresso pod coffees?

Outdoor heater rating = 9/10

I'd give this only 6/10

[biggerry]

Coffee = 8.9/10

Slightly off topic, how good do you rate the nespresso pod coffees?

yeah the coffee was OK, certainly better than the usual dishwashing water you typically get.

In terms of the nespresso pods, I never liked the concept, that said I reckon it would suit certain people and give adequate results. For some people coffee is just a drink, others its a complete process hence you need to buy in the appropriate realm, eg. I like to control teh whole process with little automation, this equals some great coffeee and some really shit coffee, but I own teh process . I know others that just want to press the button and are not concerned (overly) with teh taste.

you rate the nespresso pod coffees?

Outdoor heater rating = 9/10

I'd give this only 6/10

lol, i gave them a high score since they actually had heating

[Reschsmooth]

Coffee = 8.9/10

Slightly off topic, how good do you rate the nespresso pod coffees?

yeah the coffee was OK, certainly better than the usual dishwashing water you typically get.

In terms of the nespresso pods, I never liked the concept, that said I reckon it would suit certain people and give adequate results. For some people coffee is just a drink, others its a complete process hence you need to buy in the appropriate realm, eg. I like to control teh whole process with little automation, this equals some great coffeee and some really shit coffee, but I own teh process . I know others that just want to press the button and are not concerned (overly) with teh taste.

you rate the nespresso pod coffees?

Outdoor heater rating = 9/10

I'd give this only 6/10

lol, i gave them a high score since they actually had heating

Going further off topic - we have the nespresso pods at work. For a cup of coffee, they are convenient. For convenience, they are. 'nuff said. I need two pods to get a coffee of decent enough strength in terms of flavour.

Delving further off topic - received a cold-filtered coffee maker as an early birthday present - simply divine coffee and a thing of beauty. That said, you don't grab a quick cup of 5 hour prepared cold-filtered.

[biggerry]

Delving further off topic - received a cold-filtered coffee maker as an early birthday present - simply divine coffee and a thing of beauty. That said, you don't grab a quick cup of 5 hour prepared cold-filtered.

the thought of a pig in mud comes to mind...you sir, are a true coffee geek.

[Reschsmooth]

the thought of a pig in mud comes to mind...you sir, are a true coffee geek.

That can only be taken as a compliment

[aim54x]

cafe rating:

Service = 6/10
Food = 8.5/10
Coffee = 8.9/10
Wait time = 5/10
Bondi Scenery = 8.1/10
Seat comfortability = 6/10
Outdoor heater rating = 9/10
Gerrys rating = 5/10

i reckon we could turn this site into a cafe review joint

Yes we can turn this joint into a cafe review forum.....maybe we should suggest to have a sub board for this...