DSLRUsers forum' all members' dinner/BBQ

[Matt. K]

Hiya all...as Gary would say
It's time that we had a get together to chat, show n tell equipment,photographic prints and maybe swap and sell that camera gear we no longer need. At this stage it's planned for the 2nd week in April and I'm looking for expressions of interest and maybe a show of hands on an evening dinner or late afternoon BBQ lunch or counter lunch. I'm thinking maybe a counter lunch at the Blues Point hotel, North Sydney, then wander down to Blues Point for a late afternoon and evening shoot across the harbour. We could do some long-range photography workshops for those who are interested. This event is open to ALL members of the forum, so if you have never been to one of our meets then now is your chance. Come along, meet the gang, make new friends and widen your horizons.
Respond with your likely attendance, ideas and the preference for a Saturday or Sunday.

[ATJ]

I'm interested. I'd prefer a lunch on Sunday - if it is going to be so far away.

[Remorhaz]

Me too and +1 for a Sunday

[dviv]

Ditto

[Mr Darcy]

2nd Sunday in April is Easter Sunday. Do you really mean this or the week after?

[mozzie]

keen as a bean on this. Prefer Sunday Argo\night

[bigsarg7]

well unfortunately being so far away i am unable to join you guys, as much as I want to. Maybe we can do one in melbourne during the PMA in may.
-1

[Reschsmooth]

This is definitely maybe possibly probable.

[biggerry]

and widen your horizons.

well i can't refuse that promise!

counter lunch at the Blues Point hotel, North Sydney, then wander down to Blues Point for a late afternoon and evening shoot across the harbour

some long-range photography workshops

more info required, is that you on one side of teh harbour conducting the workshop to us on the other side?

[Mj]

widen your horizons.

Happy to pencil in the date but gee... is it alright if I aspire toward slimming my horizon???
Feeling quite wide enough as it is

[Matt. K]

Greg
I think Easter this year falls on the 7,8, and 9th April. So the following week would be for the meet. That's 14th or 15th. Seems like Sunday is the popular date so far.

[Mr Darcy]

Greg
I think Easter this year falls on the 7,8, and 9th April. So the following week would be for the meet. That's 14th or 15th. Seems like Sunday is the popular date so far.

OK then count me in. Pam hasn't got anything on the calendar yet so I think its clear. Either day suits for me so happy to go with the consensus Sunday

What's the parking like down there on a weekend?

[Mr Darcy]

Hmm. The Blues Point Hotel Bistro is closed 15:00 - 18:00 so it would have to be an normal (not late) lunch or early dinner.

[Matt. K]

Greg
Thanks for that. There are a number of small delightful sidewalk restaurants along Blues Point road. They sell pizza, pasta etc....and a glass of wine. Perhaps we could partake of one of those at around 1500hr, then a leisurely walk down to the point for some photography. Or a quick drive for those with heavy tripods. It’s about 400 metres down to the grassy knoll, and a very scenic view of the city and bridge. We could shoot as the light changes to night, so lots of long focal length lenses, 2X convertors and tripods. For those who don’t live in the mountains….bring a light jacket.
Anyone have any other ideas? Better ideas, that is?

[stubbsy]

Greg
Thanks for that. There are a number of small delightful sidewalk restaurants along Blues Point road. They sell pizza, pasta etc....and a glass of wine. Perhaps we could partake of one of those at around 1500hr, then a leisurely walk down to the point for some photography. Or a quick drive for those with heavy tripods. It’s about 400 metres down to the grassy knoll, and a very scenic view of the city and bridge. We could shoot as the light changes to night, so lots of long focal length lenses, 2X convertors and tripods. For those who don’t live in the mountains….bring a light jacket.
Anyone have any other ideas? Better ideas, that is?

Matt that sounds a good idea and Blues Point is a great spot

[surenj]

I am keen...

[bump]

[aim54x]

im keen....easter long weekend looks good but I will be out on the 8th

[stubbsy]

I'd like to vote against the Easter weekend. For me long weekends are one time I'll avoid the trip from Newcastle to Sydney (because many others are travelling - including leaving Sydney). So I feel it's a bad time for me and possibly for many Sydney members who've left town for the 4 days.

[Matt. K]

Sunday the 15th of April at 3.30 pm. Location Blues Point road, North Sydney. There are 3 or 4 small restaurants with tables on the footpath just down from the Blues Point Post Office. About 200 metres down the hill from Blues Point Hotel. Hope this suits the majority. That's the week after the Easter long weekend.

[stubbsy]

I'm in. Better still I'll be on holidays then.

[biggerry]

calendar it.

[gstark]

I should be there.

[aim54x]

I should be able to wander across after work

[dviv]

I'll be there

[colin_12]

I would also like to come to this one.
Nice Idea Matt.

[Geoff]

Sadly I'm working that day, as per most Sundays

[Matt. K]

Bumping this for any newcomers or occasional perusers who might come by every now and then. Looking to get as many forum members together as possible for this meet. Stick it in ya calendar!

[biggerry]

Bumping this for any newcomers or occasional perusers who might come by every now and then. Looking to get as many forum members together as possible for this meet. Stick it in ya calendar!

how about putting it on the portal page calendar?

[surenj]

how about putting it on the portal page calendar?

Good idea.

[biggerry]

bump.

[Mj]

bump duly noted and dinner added to my calendar.

[stubbsy]

Noted in my calendar

[Remorhaz]

I'll be driving back from central NSW that day - but I'm going to try and make it but may be late

[mozzie]

yay a friend just cancelled her BBQ which means I can now attend. I am chippendale way so if anyone needs a lift let me know.

[surenj]

Argh. Can't make it! Enjoy boys and girl.

[Reschsmooth]

Alas, I can't make it either. I have too much work that I have to get done. Enjoy.

[Matt. K]

For those attending the meet tomorrow....linger around the small bookshop at 131 Blues Point Rd at around 2.45 for a quick bite to eat then a shoot down at the Point.

[ATJ]

I can't make it either. Too much on. Enjoy.

[stubbsy]

Note that if you plan on arriving early theres a Triathlon in the city today with road closures etc and the bridge is closed until 11am. Last year there was gridlock to around 4pm

[gstark]

Note that if you plan on arriving early theres a Triathlon in the city today with road closures etc and the bridge is closed until 11am. Last year there was gridlock to around 4pm

That's a major concern I have.

[biggerry]

Thanks for a good evening

MJ, this is the shot you were looking at on the LCD screen



hot pixels anyone?

[Remorhaz]

Very nice images Gerry - that second is spectacular with the bigstopper - I only wish I'd gotten around towards sunset in time (to use the heavy ND) - instead of waiting for my other away from sunset shot to finish . Whats the very dark area on the bottom left - seems a little strange?

[Mj]

Thx Gerry it's always good to see the end result of a particular process.
Thinking that i should invest in some bigstopper goodness for those occasions when it comes into its own.

[chrisk]

That 2nd image is breathtaking

[aim54x]

Great stuff Gerry... I think I will be out on the harbour with big stopper again sooN!

[Mr Darcy]

I thought she was looking blue. That' the point.

Day 105 Introspection

[Mj]

Looking forward to Gregs 'little' pano d800 style.

[biggerry]

I thought she was looking blue. That' the point.

ohh dear.

[biggerry]

some long-range photography workshops

well, i never would have normally taken a long lens to the SHB but i think i can consider my horizons widened - since it was about some long range action a few i took whilst there was enough light.



this dude looks like a old 'mister T'



go you little yellow thing, you can do it.



and the obligatory SHB pano

[biggerry]

Whats the very dark area on the bottom left - seems a little strange?

the shot was super underexposed, i should have let it go for teh full 6 minutes, hence that is one dark area (due to the dark clouds up top) which was never gonna get recovered.