GKPE: Events Calander 2006

[Moppie]

I wonder if we can get group rates on the ferrys?

[NordieBoy]

Hey Wazza, can you see NordieBoy from here with that lens?
Dunno but if I could hold this Practika 500mm mirror lens with the 2x converter screwed in the back steady enough I could see him (or at least his lens) :D

Flying saucer bokeh looks cool :rolleyes:

[IainB]

That bugs me that does.


You know we could make this more than just a GKPE thing, make it a forum wide contest?

The way GKPE dominates the front page of the Acvtivities thread it may well become just that. :D

[scotttnz]

The length of the North Island

NordieBoy, is that you with the Sigma 70-200 on trademe?

[NordieBoy]

NordieBoy, is that you with the Sigma 70-200 on trademe?
Nope, but I did just buy a Sigma 28-200 on TradeMe last week :D
Nice lens but a bit soft, even softer than my 75-300 non usm canon.
But being able to use it all the time without swapping lenses :cool:

TradeMe handle is FBI.

[dgcorner]

Actually Kawau is a d*m good idea, but I wonder what the costs and timings are like?

Kawau Island Ferry: http://www.kawaukat.co.nz/kawau-island.htm
Adult Return: $33 (Sanspit-Kawau (Mansion House)-Sandspit)
Departs Sandspit: 1030H; 1400H; 1530H
Departs Kawau: 1330H; 1500H; 1630H

Water Taxi: http://www.watertaxi.co.nz
*Note: website and time table being updated.
Adult Return: $33
Trip duration: 15 minutes
Departs Sandspit: 0800H, and every 2 hours to 1800H
A water taxi takes up to 16 people. Payment upon booking.

Rates as of today: 14 Feb 2006

[FlyingPete]

Kawau Island Ferry: http://www.kawaukat.co.nz/kawau-island.htm
Adult Return: $33 (Sanspit-Kawau (Mansion House)-Sandspit)
Departs Sandspit: 1030H; 1400H; 1530H
Departs Kawau: 1330H; 1500H; 1630H

Water Taxi: http://www.watertaxi.co.nz
*Note: website and time table being updated.
Adult Return: $33
Trip duration: 15 minutes
Departs Sandspit: 0800H, and every 2 hours to 1800H
A water taxi takes up to 16 people. Payment upon booking.

Rates as of today: 14 Feb 2006

Looks fairly reasonable given enough notice, what does everyone else think?

[Moppie]

Hmmm, Not a bad price, I do remember there are some nice walks amongst the pines on kawau, but little else besides mansion house (boring) and some wallybes (ausies) which may have been removed (slaughtered).

What about Waiheke and Rangitoto?

[FlyingPete]

Hmmm, Not a bad price, I do remember there are some nice walks amongst the pines on kawau, but little else besides mansion house (boring) and some wallybes (ausies) which may have been removed (slaughtered).

What about Waiheke and Rangitoto?

Rangitoto might be the go, closer, cheaper, with heaps of photo ops, probably can go and come from Devonport too!

[FlyingPete]

OK, Fullers 'sails' from Devonport and downtown to Rangitoto, costs are $18.40pp return with discounts available for groups. Also an additional $29pp you get a tour ($47.50 package deal).

I have been to the summit on a few occasions now, not a stroll in the park, but not too bad.

[iKirst]

Rangitoto might be the go, closer, cheaper, with heaps of photo ops, probably can go and come from Devonport too!
I vote Rangi, too :D

We could hire one of ferg's kayaks and get over that way..

Oh I laugh..

[MattL]

I would kayak over. A couple of my friends do it regular like.
I can even take my camera with me lol.

[dgcorner]

Rangitoto in May might not be such a bad idea... Cooler weather does wonders for a tramp/hike/trek...

I'm going to huff, and puff... and roll all the way down:D :D :D

[scotttnz]

I'm keen on Devonport then Rangitoto too.

[Moppie]

I'm keen on Devonport then Rangitoto too.


That could work, theres lot of free parking in Devonport to, unlike the city.

The Sunset from the top of Mt Vic could be pleasant.

[iKirst]

That could work, theres lot of free parking in Devonport to, unlike the city.

The Sunset from the top of Mt Vic could be pleasant.
That's where we witnessed the water spout form ;)
Free Parking at my house too, bit far from Devonport though, I must admit :p

[NordieBoy]

Rangitoto?
Come on, Whites Island surely.

Where's your sense of adventure?
You can borrow some of mine, I'm not using it at the moment.

:D

[Moppie]

White Island would be cool, but I don't think we could afford the helicopter fare :)

[iKirst]

White Island would rock. I think i'd avoid taking little EOS out in such an ashy area though.
My flatmate/step bro is one pratical test away from being a fully fledged commercial Heli pilot...

[FlyingPete]

OK, Weekend of 6/7 May 2006. So do we do the the Saturday (6th) like the past two GKPE's?

How about this for an itinerary:
Meet at Devonport Ferry terminal around 9:00am for 9:25 Ferry, also option to catch 9:15 from town, for those with free parking there :D

Spend morning on Rangitoto, head back on 12:45 or 3:30 Ferry (how much time do we need?)

Back in Devonport to check out the tunnels and head up to the top for Sunset.

Do we do the old school film challenge on Rangitoto, or around the tunnels?

[tim]

I was just talking to Cyren (pronounced like Serene), she said she just saw Kirst on an ad on TV. Are you on TV Kirst or was it someone who looks like you?

[dgcorner]

OK, Weekend of 6/7 May 2006. So do we do the the Saturday (6th) like the past two GKPE's?

How about this for an itinerary:
Meet at Devonport Ferry terminal around 9:00am for 9:25 Ferry, also option to catch 9:15 from town, for those with free parking there :D

Spend morning on Rangitoto, head back on 12:45 or 3:30 Ferry (how much time do we need?)

Back in Devonport to check out the tunnels and head up to the top for Sunset.

Do we do the old school film challenge on Rangitoto, or around the tunnels?

Yep, Saturday sounds good -- it will give me time to rest my aching feet and back before I go to... oh, I don't have work... bugger! I'm not as young and fit as I used to be.:o

I can drive if you guys feel safe with my driving:D How many of us coming from this side of town? 1 or 2 cars should be enough I guess.... We can leave 830am and be there by 9...

330 ferry back to Devonport should be just right I guess. Unless we can find a way to kill 7 hours in Devonport...

Let's do a whole day "old school film challenge" I'm sure that it will force us to think more creatively.:)

[dgcorner]

Moppie, did you get my PM or is your in-box still full?

[dgcorner]

I was just talking to Cyren (pronounced like Serene), she said she just saw Kirst on an ad on TV. Are you on TV Kirst or was it someone who looks like you?

Uh oh... another secret is coming out:D :D :D

[Moppie]

Moppie, did you get my PM or is your in-box still full?


I got it, talked to the boss today and got a budget as well.
Just have to work what I need to take, then Ill start asking :)

[iKirst]

I was just talking to Cyren (pronounced like Serene), she said she just saw Kirst on an ad on TV. Are you on TV Kirst or was it someone who looks like you? Who crap - did she really? Like an AirNZ / Rugby commercial?
I was dressed like this.. (http://www.ikirst.com/gallery/me/DSC00078)

The only version of the commercial I've seen, you see me for a split second.. Has Cyren got a photographic memory or something?

PS - that costume was so not my idea :p

Uh oh... another secret is coming out:D :D :D I'm world famous since quite recently :p

[MattL]

haha. Thats fantastic. I know a girl who is a warriors cheerleader. :D

[tim]

It was a tyre ad I think, recent, apparently someone who looks a lot like you :)

[Wazza]

It was a tyre ad I think, recent, apparently someone who looks a lot like you :)

That wouldn't be her.

She's only a cheerleader for various sports teams in her little spare time.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=137968
How else does one get so flexible?

[FlyingPete]

OK, Weekend of 6/7 May 2006. So do we do the the Saturday (6th) like the past two GKPE's?

How about this for an itinerary:
Meet at Devonport Ferry terminal around 9:00am for 9:25 Ferry, also option to catch 9:15 from town, for those with free parking there :D

Spend morning on Rangitoto, head back on 12:45 or 3:30 Ferry (how much time do we need?)

Back in Devonport to check out the tunnels and head up to the top for Sunset.

Do we do the old school film challenge on Rangitoto, or around the tunnels?

So? Or are we all suffering from GKPE topic drift ;)

[MattL]

Sorry we drifted OT there Peter, its just so hard to stay serious when people come up with shots like this: :D

http://www.nifty50.200602newzealand.photoshare.co.nz/PhotoShareGallery1/101372/107087/CRW_2636-01Large5_S.jpg

[Moppie]

YEssss MAsteerr, the NiftttyStien is Readdyyyyyyy.........

[FlyingPete]

YEssss MAsteerr, the NiftttyStien is Readdyyyyyyy.........

I see way to much mileage is going to be got from this image :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

Iain, PMing is not working. Will post my reply when things are moving along as normal.

[dgcorner]

I see way to much mileage is going to be got from this image :rolleyes:

Pete, the pic doesn't do you justice...:) :) :)

[FlyingPete]

Pete, the pic doesn't do you justice...:) :) :)

Works well as a Avatar though!

[tim]

I have this image (http://www.mrwild.co.nz/PhotoGallery/2006/GKPE/slides/GKPE1_16.html) which I could make an avatar for Scott with... worth doing Scott?

[FlyingPete]

I have this image (http://www.mrwild.co.nz/PhotoGallery/2006/GKPE/slides/GKPE1_16.html) which I could make an avatar for Scott with... worth doing Scott?

Yeah he needs to upgrade as he has just upgraded the lens in his current avatar :D

[FlyingPete]

OK, Weekend of 6/7 May 2006. So do we do the the Saturday (6th) like the past two GKPE's?

How about this for an itinerary:
Meet at Devonport Ferry terminal around 9:00am for 9:25 Ferry, also option to catch 9:15 from town, for those with free parking there :D

Spend morning on Rangitoto, head back on 12:45 or 3:30 Ferry (how much time do we need?)

Back in Devonport to check out the tunnels and head up to the top for Sunset.

Do we do the old school film challenge on Rangitoto, or around the tunnels?

So what will it be? Or did those images posted of me just freak you all out, and you spent all your money on Sigma lenses...

[scotttnz]

I have this image which I could make an avatar for Scott with... worth doing Scott?

Cool Pic, but I want to do one involving my new 70-200. Thanks Anyway.

So what will it be? Or did those images posted of me just freak you all out, and you spent all your money on Sigma lenses...

Sorry, no time to answer, there is a Sigma lens auction on trademe that is about to close....

[dgcorner]

So what will it be? Or did those images posted of me just freak you all out, and you spent all your money on Sigma lenses...

I'm in. Pencilled this in so I don't double book anything.

[FlyingPete]

OK official GKPE Part III thread here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1231594#post1231594

[FlyingPete]

Right, GKPE III hassn't even happened yet, and I have an idea for GKPE IV!

This is the weekend of 5/6 August, most probably 5th of August, the idea:

GKPE IV - The Great Suburban Train Adventure

Basically start at Britomat, and head out the south lines and west lines, stop at points of interest etc, there are still some cool stations out there, and plenty of other photo ops.

You can buy a full day pass that lets you hop on and off as often as you like, so cost won't be too much of any issue.

Thoughts on this?

[dgcorner]

Right, GKPE III hassn't even happened yet, and I have an idea for GKPE IV!

This is the weekend of 5/6 August, most probably 5th of August, the idea:

GKPE IV - The Great Suburban Train Adventure

Basically start at Britomat, and head out the south lines and west lines, stop at points of interest etc, there are still some cool stations out there, and plenty of other photo ops.

You can buy a full day pass that lets you hop on and off as often as you like, so cost won't be too much of any issue.

Thoughts on this?

Looks interesting... I just hope that the trains don't break down!

[MattL]

Hey if we catch 5 or so trains that day, then theres a high chance that one of the ones we are on will catch fire! photo op!

[FlyingPete]

GKPE IV Planning here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1685267#post1685267

[FlyingPete]

A sample calendar could be:
GKPE Part III - Weekend of 4/5 February
GKPE Part IV - Weekend of 6/7 May
GKPE Part V - Weekend of 5/6 August
GKPE Part VI - Weekend of 4/5 November


Time to recycle these dates for 2007?

We only seem to do Saturdays, so here we go on the first weekends of the above months:

3 February 2007
5 May 2007
4 August 2007
3 November 2007

That gives us 5 more dates, and an easy planning pattern :D

[FlyingPete]

Was chatting with Scott tonight, we thought it maybe possible to recycle GKPE I for our next event, so how about GKPE VI being Western Springs, zoo and a sunset a Piha, it will be in Feb so the weather should be good. Not sure about the early sunrise of the harbour though :rolleyes:

[Moppie]

I was thinking of suggesting that to, it was so far our most successful outing.

We could of course leave it for the May or August event, as the shorter days make for an easier sunrise to sunset shoot :)

[FlyingPete]

Could be a good idea, but it did make for a very long day, we could do the sunrise as a mini?

Anyway started a new thread for 2007:

GKPE Events Calender 2007 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2158714#post2158714)