GKPE: Tim comes visiting

[tim]

The messiah returns... :p ;)

Ok lets get this discussion into one thread rather than spread out across four like it is now.

I'm up in Auckland next weekend, i'd like to meet up with all you guys for a drink or something on Saturday (11th Feb). I'm thinking a few hours Saturday mid/late afternoon or early evening, as I have plans to go out in town sat nt, and i'm pretty busy the rest of the time. The two options for location seem to be Scott's place (thanks for the offer (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=127033)) or in town - either my hotel or a bar nearby (i'm staying in Quest Hotel on Queen St). My knowledge of Auckland consists of driving towards the sky tower or follwing the little plane signs to the airport, but i'll probably have a lass along who knows the city quite well.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Availability?

I suspect i'll be in Auckland more regularly for a little while.

[MattL]

Where does Scott live? Im sure its closer to me than town. I vote for his place.
Its easy to get out this way.
You take the little plane sign exit from town, but instead of going to the right under the motorway, you keep left and go thatway.

I think I'd like first dibs on this monitor calib gizmo - Im about to spend half a grand on couple of big prints, imagine if the colour was off! :S

[tim]

$250 each for those prints? That's gota eat into your profit margin!

I don't really mind if we go to Scott's or go into town, if it's at Scotts i'll probably just arrive a little earlier and leave a little earlier so I get into town at the right time :) Pretty much anywhere you go in Auckland involves a pretty long drive I figure...

[MattL]

$250 each? not quite - Im getting 4 printed, and each with different mounts etc etc.

[Moppie]

Ill also put in a Vote for Scotts, since its so close to so many of us, and I would also love to have a play with your calibration gizmo.

[iKirst]

I'll go where the masses suggest...

[dgcorner]

I can walk to Scott's house (I think...) or I can take 3-4 people into town if they don't mind squeezing into the car... whichever suits.

Now, do we take a plate each, drinks and stuff? Sorry, I'm still trying to figure out the Kiwi thing to do... it just changes so much from house to house, and from time to time ;-)

[tim]

If it's at Scotts house i'll not be drinking because i'm driving... which isn't a problem... i'll have a "few" drink later that evening...

Since it's a short thing i'd probably say bring what you want to drink, and snacks if you want any. Up to Scott really. I think Scott said he had a pool so bring something to swim in if you like.

[iKirst]

Now, do we take a plate each, drinks and stuff? Sorry, I'm still trying to figure out the Kiwi thing to do... it just changes so much from house to house, and from time to time ;-) Fair Q, what do we bring?
I know BYOC is a given, but that only feeds the creative sides, not stomachs or bladders.
Perhaps we're all big enough to look after our needs, eh ;)

[dgcorner]

DId any of you see that flap with someone posting one of CharlesU's pics on DPReview? http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=132849&highlight=Charles

The culprit apparently is local... but an ex-POTN member... Wazza, MattL and I managed to put our 2cents worth in it... and sent our apologies to CharlesU... Moppie, Scott, the guy lives a few minutes from us...

EDIT: OOPS, why is it that I'm always 12 hours late... or something.... must be having to do with being married and with kids...

[MattL]

Yeah I saw that. He has an xtra email address in his profile on DPR.

John I think its about time I got off my ass and came down to meet you. What do you think?

[dgcorner]

Yep, it will be good to meet you considering that we're neighbours!

Just say when... I still have a week of baby sitting before the kids are back in school.

Cheers!

[MattL]

Im just about to leave with a couple mates, going to abseil Hunua falls.. again.
Ill see what time we get back tonight. Our cars full, but if you wanted to come take photos of us abseiling and the waterfall, your most welcome!

[dgcorner]

I kinda figured that I'd miss stuff like this when I got married and had kids... not that I'm complaining ;-) There are perks and then there are perks...

Have fun, keep safe and bring back some pics.

Cheers!

[FlyingPete]

Im just about to leave with a couple mates, going to abseil Hunua falls.. again.
Ill see what time we get back tonight. Our cars full, but if you wanted to come take photos of us abseiling and the waterfall, your most welcome!

Oh man, if I didn't have 2500 photos to sort through, I would come and check it out :(

[Wazza]

Oh man, if I didn't have 2500 photos to sort through, I would come and check it out :(

Hope your shoot went well. :)

Would be interested in seeing the shots on the forums.

I have thousands of images from the past few days to sort through.

I have to edit 200 pics and print, and pay for a nice album for my sisters 21st, and tonight I MUST edit another 100+ pics from an engagement party I photographed on Saturday night.

I was also confirmed as being the photographer early March next year in Rarotonga... Trip all paid for (only one who gets free trip and accommodation ;) plus pretty decent payment ;))

And also in the rest of the spare weekend, was driving around Auckland with Kirst meeting her mates, photographing fireworks, Muriwai sunset, Matakana.. Oh dear, way too much to sort through. :confused:

[forsaken]

I need a new CF card so I can snap away more, could easily have filled a couple of 2gig cards over the weekend

[tim]

(aside)

I had a really odd dream last night. Someone gave me a full manual medium format film camera to use, and one roll of film to play with, with no more film available. I remember having my light meter (the Sekonic I actually own), using it, and taking all sorts of photos... with my little brother as an assistant.

All the Kiwi threads seem go to off topic in the blink of an eye...

Hey back to the original topic, how does that sound to everyone? Scotts place, maybe mid to late afternoon, going until perhaos early evening? I'll go PM Scott to make sure it's still ok.

[forsaken]

sounds like a plan

[MattL]

Right, I Just got back from Hunua.

That was awesome. We decided to get wet this time, and came right down the middle of the waterfall. That was intense! When we got to a few meters off the water, I simply unhooked and fell into the water. Swiming with a full body harness on is an interesting experiance :D

Next time, You lot are *all* coming, I want some good ass photos!

[dgcorner]

I need a new CF card so I can snap away more, could easily have filled a couple of 2gig cards over the weekend

Simon, not sure how many cards you have but have you thought about a portable storage device? It comes in very handy when you're out and about.:)

I have 2 512mb Pros and one older 320mb CF card that I take around with me. All I do when one if filled is pop it onto my 10gig portadrive and shoot away with the last 2 cards.

To date, I haven't managed to fill up the 10gigs.... though used up about 8gig during my holidays in Manila where I took about 1500 pics...

Cheers!

[dgcorner]

I have to edit 200 pics and print, and pay for a nice album for my sisters 21st, and tonight I MUST edit another 100+ pics from an engagement party I photographed on Saturday night.

I was also confirmed as being the photographer early March next year in Rarotonga... Trip all paid for (only one who gets free trip and accommodation ;) plus pretty decent payment ;))

And also in the rest of the spare weekend, was driving around Auckland with Kirst meeting her mates, photographing fireworks, Muriwai sunset, Matakana.. Oh dear, way too much to sort through. :confused:

Warren, you've been busy! No wonder your 20D has 1/3 the life of other users... ;)

What's happening in Rarotonga -- another wedding? Lucky, lucky you...!

[MattL]

I want to know what the attraction was in Matakana. I've got a bach in little Omaha bay, which is only 10 minutes or so from Matakana.

It is a wedding in Rarotonga, he told me that much.

[dgcorner]

Right, I Just got back from Hunua.

That was awesome. We decided to get wet this time, and came right down the middle of the waterfall. That was intense! When we got to a few meters off the water, I simply unhooked and fell into the water. Swiming with a full body harness on is an interesting experiance :D

Next time, You lot are *all* coming, I want some good ass photos!

All that fun and no pics -- bummer!

[iKirst]

I want to know what the attraction was in Matakana. I've got a batch in little Omaha bay, which is only 10 minutes or so from Matakana.

It is a wedding in Rarotonga, he told me that much.
Bach ;)

Matakana was a spur of the moment drive to retrieve my Sony Camera from my friend, Simon (not forsaken) at Stargate Lodge (http://stargate-lodge.co.nz/). Wazza took the opportunity to run around the B&B and get photos, then geeked with my Simon for aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages, while I reaquainted myself with the Sony functions :p
Wedding in Raro - possibly another in Fiji at New Years.. Busy boy

[tim]

Hey don't want to be a drag but can we please keep this thread on topic, and use the general ramblings (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=131484) thread for other things. I'll have a mod tidy up this thread, to make planning easier.

[scotttnz]

Yep my house/pool/bbq are available and you are all welcome - byo camera, alcohol, and meat.
Although if the weather is no good we might want to make alternative plans as my place would get pretty crowded if we were all stuck inside.

[tim]

Thanks Scott :) Since most people are in that area i'll let someone else suggest a rainy day location, perhaps a quiet bar around there. If all else fails i'll come up with a location but it'd be central city.

[Wazza]

Thanks Scott :) Since most people are in that area i'll let someone else suggest a rainy day location, perhaps a quiet bar around there. If all else fails i'll come up with a location but it'd be central city.

Central would be much easier for you anyway?
Then there's a mini pub crawl, and fairly even for everyone. Probably takes most 20min to get to the city from the various locations, East, West, North..

[MattL]

Centrals not a good idea for a rainy day location, we'd have to drive, park, then walk a mile in the rain!

[iKirst]

I'm up for watever. Plus, I know the city, I don't know personal addresses :p

[Wazza]

I know Matt's personal address.

I might share it here online, email address, and phone number.

[joeseph]

I'm happy to have you lot at our house as a second venue (Sandringham- quite near St Lukes) Same rules as Scott's except diving will be discouraged - we don't have a pool. Or should I say diving will be at your own risk and probably photographed. House isn't that big but we've kinda two lounges.
:-P

[Wazza]

Don't we all want to see Kirst in her bathers?
:o :shock:

[MattL]

I know Matt's personal address.

I might share it here online, email address, and phone number.

:lol: Stop making me laugh!

[tim]

Thanks Scott, Joesph, looks like we're covered for a rainy day :) Scott, i'd probably not leave your address and phone number up there for long.

[scotttnz]

Scott, i'd probably not leave your address and phone number up there for long.


Yeah, I guess I am to trusting....did someone else remove it, or am I going blind?

[Wazza]

Well I can say it was there...

PM'd someone, Tim? :p

[tim]

Yep I pointed it out to CDS, because I wouldn't think it's a good idea to advertise where someone with a bunch of expensive camera gear lives.

[scotttnz]

Yep I pointed it out to CDS, because I wouldn't think it's a good idea to advertise where someone with a bunch of expensive camera gear lives.


Thanks for that......not that my gear is that flash compared to some.....like what wazza is going to have any day now.

[tim]

Pete, love the sig :p

[scotttnz]

So what time is everybody turning up at my place?

[tim]

Around 4pm I guess, if that's ok? I'll probably be around for a couple of hours, and i'll most likely be bringing a friend. My day's still a little fluid so i'll be in touch on the day if plans change at all - but they shouldn't change much if at all.

[forsaken]

will see if I can hitch a lift :)

[scotttnz]

Around 4pm I guess, if that's ok? I'll probably be around for a couple of hours, and i'll most likely be bringing a friend.

Thats cool. Family, friends, and partners are welcome. The more the merrier.....

[tim]

Are we all set for this? Who's coming?

I plan to turn up at Scotts place around 4pm, and I have his numbers in my phone in case I get lost ;) Later in the evening i'll be going to the lantern festival so I might see some of you there too :)

[iKirst]

Me! for both the Lantern Festival and Mr Scotts place :D
I may have tag-alongs....

[tim]

I may have tag-alongs....

I haven't seen much of Wazza recently...

[joeseph]

Are we all set for this? Who's coming?

I plan to turn up at Scotts place around 4pm, and I have his numbers in my phone in case I get lost ;) Later in the evening i'll be going to the lantern festival so I might see some of you there too :)

I'll be along at Scotts around 4 as well. (unless weather turns to cr@p - Scott if you want to make a rain venue change call at about lunchtime & give me a call 0275-283-619? )

cheers.

[Wazza]

It's been two weeks today, Kirst ;)

And you haven't left my side. Or is that, I haven't left your side? :p

We'll certainly be along tim. :)

So no Piha?
Are you coming tomorrow or tonight?

[tim]

Not sure about Piha, i'd like to do it but not sure if i'll get time. Could be up again in two weeks, depending how some things pan out.

I fly in pretty early Saturday morning, 9.30am I think.

[Wazza]

I'm photographing my first two solo weddings on 23rd/25th Feb.

If I don't share any pics, it's coz it went disastrous. :p

I have the gear I need, spare body thanks to Kirst.. Mmmm body. Which one do I chose.

[tim]

I would take Kirst along as an assistant if she's willing! Two camera bodies for yourself would be very helpful, Kirst with a 3rd would be great. Turn your camera off machine gun mode otherwise you'll be editing even longer than I was! You'll do great. Just study things like posing groups - large groups, small family groups, and especially the wedding party/couple pictures.

[iKirst]

It's been two weeks today, Kirst

And you haven't left my side. Or is that, I haven't left your side?
Awww, both I think ;)
I have the gear I need, spare body thanks to Kirst.. Mmmm body. Which one do I chose. :o

You break my Canon, I break your lens.. :lol:

I would take Kirst along as an assistant if she's willing! Two camera bodies for yourself would be very helpful, Kirst with a 3rd would be great. 4, if you count my 'other brand' non SLR camera... :D

[Moppie]

oh no, couple chat! :rolleyes:


My better half has gone and made other plans wtih her family, so Im apprently a free agent all weekend.
I'll be there at 4, and able to shoot all night.

[tim]

I'll be there at 4, and able to shoot all night.

Must.... restrain... myself... from.... making... inappropriate.... comment... ;)

[iKirst]

Must.... restrain... myself... from.... making... inappropriate.... comment... ;)
Hah! I wasn't the only one then!@

[Moppie]

Eh, its been a long hard week :p

[tim]

lol, nice :p

I might have a couple of portraits for you guys to shoot on Saturday, perhaps, not sure yet.

[Moppie]

That would be cool, Im starting to really enjoy shooting people, and there is something very non-threatening about an A80 :)

[forsaken]

will be there as a tag along :)

if thats cool kirst?

[scotttnz]

Cool...I'm all set.
Lantern thingy might be fun....

[tim]

GKPE: lantern festival! :)

Is the Auckland crowd the most active group on POTN? We have 6 threads on the front page of this subforum...

[Moppie]

Most active, and possibly the biggest as well :D


Per capita we own POTN! :twisted:

[MattL]

I should be all set for 4pm. I dont think ill be able to make the lantern thingie tho. My other half wants me to come and get drunk with all her girl-friends.

Its a tough choice tho. Beautiful young women, or some funny pumpkin with a candel in it?

[tim]

Most active, and possibly the biggest as well :D

Per capita we own POTN! :twisted:

Now we just need more capitas...

[tim]

Its a tough choice tho. Beautiful young women, or some funny pumpkin with a candel in it?

I might join you, though I may bring my own woman ;)

[MattL]

Im fairly sure my gathering is invite only, sorry Tim!

Besides, her hot tub will only fit 6 people!

[tim]

Im fairly sure my gathering is invite only, sorry Tim!

Besides, her hot tub will only fit 6 people!

I suspect I will be able to make my own fun ;)

[MattL]

thats what we like to hear. But remember, as said by Blink-182; "If masterbations lost its fun then your ****ing lonely!" ;)

[tim]

I doubt that will be necessary!

I was reading my profanisaurus (http://www.viz.co.uk/profanisaurus/profan_index.php) tonight, I have the hard copy, it cracks me up. I would post some of my favorites but i'd be banned for sure!

[iKirst]

will be there as a tag along :)

if thats cool kirst? Sure can, Batman :p

[dgcorner]

See you guys at 4pm. Just back from the Lantern Festival -- rain, wind, people... and did I mention that the sun was gone by 6pm?!?!? ...And all I have to show is probably 3 pics, but not the best... The lanterns kept on swaying in the wind so nothing much came out sharp... I might just join you guys again at the Lantern Festival ;-)

[tim]

Right i'm going offline now, I might check this thread in the morning or might not depending if I have time. I have Scott and Wazza's numbers, any problems they have my number.

[Moppie]

Have a good flight tim! See you in the afo.

[tim]

Tim has left the building... :cool:

[scotttnz]

Looks like the weather is going to be nice to us. See you all at 4.

[FlyingPete]

GKPE: lantern festival! :)

Is the Auckland crowd the most active group on POTN? We have 6 threads on the front page of this subforum...

I have often wondered that myself :D

[NordieBoy]

Where's Auckland?

[dgcorner]

Moppie -- I like your sig!!!

Now... I just have to contribute!:o

[Moppie]

Now... I just have to contribute!:o


We'll see you this afo then :cool:

[FlyingPete]

Leave your diets at home, my wife has baked brownie and another specialty :D

[Moppie]

mmmmmm, I like her brownies!

[joeseph]

did someone say roast vegetables?
http://joebloggs.servebeer.com/potn/yum.jpg

[scotttnz]

The pool is 28 degrees C, so bring your togs!

[scotttnz]

My first from last night:

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=137309

[forsaken]

cheers for the hospitality last night. Was good to put names to names and faces.

[joeseph]

surely was... Thanks Scott & family for putting up with us!

some lantern pix here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1179066#post1179066

[MattL]

Yeah, Thanks Scott!

Here is Tims fingerprint if anyone wants to frame him for something :
56200

[Moppie]

Hmmm, I don't see the pic Matt :)

How did all those traveling 50 shots come out?

[MattL]

Well, I just got home. Boy that was a night.

Im having a play with nifty now, Ill post some up shortly.

[IainB]

cheers for the hospitality last night. Was good to put names to names and faces.

I'll echo that. A friendly bunch. Good of you to let some strangers invade your home, Scott. Please pass on my thanks to your family.

Just sorry I couldn't stay to add my lenses to the tabletop display....perhaps just as well ;)

A stroke of luck to later stumble upon the Kiwi POTNer 'paparazzi' at the Lantern Festival, despite the size of the crowd. (Some shots following...)

I'm looking forward to the next GKPE!

[IainB]

A bunch of tripods, cameras and a dubious-looking group of Kiwi POTNers stalked the Lantern Festival last night. Here are some shots...

[IainB]

While there was no sign of Tim, there were plenty of other 'characters'...

[Wazza]

Nice shots Iain, and as usual, thanks also for the hospitality Scott and family. :)

I have some great sharp shots to share with Scott and Pete with your kids. :)

[IainB]

Just can't seem to leave that tall building out of the action....

[dgcorner]

Iain -- well done. I should make it a point to use my tripod next time, after all I did lug it along... your pictures show the difference!

[IainB]

Thanks John. I appreciate your comments.
I'm pleased to have some decent shots....still learning of course!
Got to upgrade my ancient tripod though. Some passerby said "Wow that's a great tripod." I thought he was taking the ****. AFterthought...I should have offered to sell it.

[MattL]

"Wow that's a great tripod." I thought he was taking the ****. AFterthought...I should have offered to sell it.


LOL thats awesome. Great shots there Ian, I like the zoom blur in the last one!

[MattL]

Nice shots Iain, and as usual, thanks also for the hospitality Scott and family. :)

I have some great sharp shots to share with Scott and Pete with your kids. :)

Indeed, I have a few of the kids as well. Let me know if its OK if i post them here, otherwise I can email or CD them to you.

[scotttnz]

Please pass on my thanks to your family.

No problem, I'm happy to have such a nice bunch of people at my house.

Indeed, I have a few of the kids as well. Let me know if its OK if i post them here, otherwise I can email or CD them to you.

Feel free to post any you want to. I would love to get copies, if you can burn them to cd that wouls be great, or if not too many email to scott@thomson.net.nz

[FlyingPete]

Hey, rumor has it Tim showed up at some point, is this true? ;)

[scotttnz]

Hey, rumor has it Tim showed up at some point, is this true?

I am yet to see photographic evidence to confirm he was there.

[joeseph]

I have a shot of him with hammer in one hand, 20D in the other. At least I think it was him...

[tim]

lol, I was hiding in the corner ;) Thanks for the hospitality Scott, and it was great to put faces to the names. Pete, those brownies were great! There were too many people at the lantern festival to come find you, plus my girl wasn't feeling very well so we left early. I'll be in Auckland a bit more in the future I think, and there's a chance i'll be doing a bit of contract work there in a month or so. Hopefully we can have another get together when I can hang around for longer :)

I love the pic of my finger with the preying mantis, can you email that to me Matt? Or gimme a link to download it. I'll post some pics soon, i'm pretty tired.

[scotttnz]

I love the pic of my finger with the preying mantis

Yeah, was that taken with my macro?

[MattL]

120-300 Sigma + 1.4TC IIRC.

[tim]

Yeah, was that taken with my macro?

I think it was taken with Wazza huge lens.

Edit - Matt beat me to it. He just told me it was 420mm, f4, 1/800, iso200.

[MattL]

from EXIF

420mm, F/4 1/800 ISO 200.

[tim]

Here's a random photo taken of my girl at the lantern festival - she was talking to Wazza on my phone trying to work out where everyone was! ISO1600, 50mm, F1.4, about 1m max from her - the photo is about 6 stops overexposed because the flash couldn't go dim enough, this is with EC-4 in RAW.

http://mrwild.co.nz/unprotected/potn/AK_C1_032.jpg

[FlyingPete]

...the photo is about 6 stops overexposed because the flash couldn't go dim enough, this is with EC-4 in RAW.


The effect actually works quite well!

[tim]

Yeah I was pleasently suprised. You can see the parts of the image that are closer to parallel with the sensor had all channels limit and have gone white, the rounded areas still have a little skin color :)

[Moppie]

So did you manage to take that guys wedding photos under the lanterns?

[tim]

I got some photos up here (http://www.mrwild.co.nz/PhotoGallery/2006/GKPE/index.html). I can throw anyone elses photos up there if you want, or the photos I took on the random cameras that were lying around :)

[MattL]

RE : http://www.mrwild.co.nz/PhotoGallery/2006/GKPE/slides/GKPE1_41.html

For those wondering what I was shooting.

Twas moppies camera!

56955

56956

[Moppie]

Battle scars and custom modifications!

[dgcorner]

Battle scars and custom modifications!

Moppie, what was the hole in the first pic for? It looks nasty...:)

[Moppie]

Its one of my first custom mods, a hole for mounting an ND filter useing some light springs so it would move with the lens.
I now use a differnt method of mouting that is less intrusive.