NZ Meet Up - Wellington Photogs?

[Photocam]

When's the next one??


Also any other wellington ppl?

[Wazza]

You may as well pm tim. :lol:

I'll be down in Palmerston North on the weekend of 8th/9th April for Ohakea Air Show with the AirForce... Don't think I'll travel as far as Wellington though.

If you did meet up, rendezvous is my mate, who lives in Palmy, but he may be interested in heading down for the 90min drive.

[scotttnz]

I'll be down in Palmerston North on the weekend of 8th/9th April for Ohakea Air Show with the AirForce...

That's a long way to drive for such a short show. Should only take 10 minutes to view the whole air farce.

[iKirst]

That's a long way to drive for such a short show. Should only take 10 minutes to view the whole air farce.
All 3 planes :lol:

[joeseph]

All 3 planes :lol:
Hey I've seen two in the air at once, the third had an engine missing. I think the rest are all cardboard to fool the Germans. Seriously, I'll be in Wn sometime over easter, may even take the camera.

[tim]

I'm in Welly and i'd be keen to meet more photographers. There's a guy in upper hutt who works in town, I forget his name tho - Wazza will remember.

I'm not very mobile, I live near Cuba St and don't own a car - I rent cars pretty often for weddings though. Actually I have one wedding that I might have in July that i'll walk to! It's about 3 blocks away.

[Photocam]

email me sometime if you want :)

[Marshal]

I'd be interested in a Welly meet depending on when it actually is. I'll be heading up to Auckland for a week around the end of April. Other than that i'm pretty mobile and live right in town (looks like not far from you Tim).

[Photocam]

I'm off for easter but other than that I dunno

[tim]

How about we plan something for one evening, maybe a coffee in town then we can make a plan for a trip to shoot something some time. I have 4 weddings over the next 6 weeks so my weekends are pretty busy, but since i'm self employed i'm pretty flexible other times.

[Photocam]

sounds good :)

[tim]

Lets shoot for about 2 weeks away, that gives time for other people to find us and come out. There's a WPS (Wellington Photographic Society) meeting next Monday, i'm a committee member (just joined the committee), let me know if you want to come along.

http://photosoc.wellington.net.nz/

[weka2000]

Tim good to see your getting a few more locals onboard. We will have to Auckland Wellington challange. :lol:

[tim]

Oops, forgot about this thread! Bruce just contacted me, hopefully he'll post on the thread soon. Shall we try for a meetup perhaps one day next week? Wed or Thu maybe?

[tongmaster]

Hi Tim and fellow Wellingtonians. Great idea. Either suits me, after work preferably.

[Photocam]

sounds good, let me know :)

[tongmaster]

Ok, I'll make a decision! Wednesday 12 April, 6pm, Felix (cnr Cuba St and Wakefield). I will look a bit like the person in the picture at left. As you can imagine, I am most flattered at being a "junior member".

[tim]

Sorry I can't make Tuesday or Wednesday, how about Thursday? I don't mind what time and felix sounds fine. They serve beer, right?! :p

[tongmaster]

Ok, Thursday is fine for me too. I think they server beer .....

[tim]

Excellent. How about you others, that suit you all? Anyone remember the handle of the guy living in upper hutt but working in town? Wazza should... I forget :(

[Photocam]

Cool, 6pm at felix, should be good for me unless I get called out.

[tim]

Excellent :) I'll PM my cell number to people so we can get hold of each other. Thursday afternoon i'll also post what i'll be wearing so we can find each other easily enough - i'll wear something that stands out!

Gona tell another mate of mine who visits POTN occasionally about this, he might come along too.

[Photocam]

I may be 15 20 mins late :( sorry


My cell is zero two one 264 3370

[tim]

I'll wear an orange long sleevd top and a black leather jacket, should be pretty easy to spot me. My pic's in my avator, slightly hidden ;)

[Wazza]

Oh two one, eight four six, nine four five. Write that down, i'll remove it in a day or so.

I'll wear an orange long sleevd top and a black leather jacket, should be pretty easy to spot me. My pic's in my avator, slightly hidden ;)

Or look for the short but loud one. :)

[tim]

Or look for the short but loud one. :)

Me? Loud? Maybe if I have a few drinks before I head down there ;)

[tongmaster]

Ok, see you there. I will need to leave about 7pm as I have a dinner invitation.

oh two seven two four one four oh three nine

[tim]

My friend Stu will be along as well - he's joined up recently here but I forget what he called himself.

[tim]

Well we had a succesful meet, Bruce, Cam, my friend Stu, and myself. We have a general plan to get together on a weekend in May to go take some interesting photos, (my opinion) hopefully somewhere relaxing and away from the city. Stay in touch guys!

[Wazza]

If we don't hear from them again, we can thank Tim. ;)

[tongmaster]

It was great to meet you guys. Sorry I had to leave early. I look forward to meeting again. As a hobby photog it was interesting to hear other peoples stories.

[xanctus]

Oh wow I didn't know there is a thread about wellington/NZ photogs meet...good to hear this. I would be moving to NZ sooner or later and hopefully can join with any of you.

[Photocam]

it was great for me!! I just had a lens spack out on me at the wrong time and stu was kind enough to loan me one :)

I did feel a bit silly turning up witha borrowed 1ds witha 28-90 kit lens on it!!!!

Look foward to the next one......... Will have to have it at a bar next time!

[tim]

A drink next time sounds like a plan. Since a lot of us are poor photographers I may offer my house (I live very centrally) and people can BYO drinks. People can bring along a few photos too if they want.

[tongmaster]

Apolgies for the late suggestion but.....

The Dawn to Dusk vigil at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior starts at 0600. A Tri Service catafalque guard will undertake the vigil and change hourly.

Might be some good opportunities.

[Photocam]

I'm gonna be down at dawn service at the cenotaf from 5:30 if anyone else is keen, I'll probably head to the unknown warrior tomb latter in the day as I think it goes on untill 18:00

[tim]

As much as i'd like to meet up with your guys and take some photos, i'll be in bed until around 10am. Let's do another date as well as this! Post a link to photos if you post any :)

[tongmaster]

Cam and I were at the Cenotaph at 0530 ish. A very large crowd, excellent weather (best part of the day - before the rain started). I took quite a few photographs, none worth showing, but good experience at shooting in the dark.

Went from the Cenotaph to the National War Memorial - took a few equally uninspiring shots before the rain started. Went home for breakfast about 0700.

[tim]

Got a picture I took of Miss Hutt Valley in the dom post tomorrow, page 4 I think. Not a big deal for Cam but more of a big deal for me! Few more pics here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=163732).

[Photocam]

great stuff!!!

[Photocam]

some of my shots up from Anzac day on my blog if anyone is interested,

have you got an of your stuff up tongmaster??

BTW

I'm also thinking of tramping into the Orongorongo Valley again some point soon to get some shots.......

anyone else interested??

[tongmaster]

They look excellent - captured the mood very nicely. I haven't done anything with mine yet. Out of town all next week so will look at them when I get back.

[Photocam]

hey so when do we want to do the next meet up?

[tim]

Do you want to have a coffee/beer or go shoot something?

[MattL]

Beer!

Oh, wait. Wrong city. Nevermind.

[Photocam]

either or! I'm not too fussed

[JFK]

Love Wellington, love NZ, Kiwi's are great people, wish I was there.
Cheers,
John

[MattL]

Love Wellington, love NZ, Kiwi's are great people, wish I was there.
Cheers,
John

Well 'where the bloody hell are you?' :P

[tim]

LMAO! How many poms will head to Aussie to try to find that girl? :p

[tim]

http://www.wherethebloodyhellareyou.com/

[MattL]

I'd like to find that girl too! No girl is worth living in auzzie for tho.

[tim]

From google... alternate aussie phrases.

"We are uncouth yokels without manners, come stare, point and laugh at us."
"Another shrimp on the barbie? We call them prawns you American dickhead..."
"Koalas? Yes, chlamidia. Kangaroos? Yes, pests and vermin. Emu's? Yes, explosive diahhreoa."
"Come see a big rock and lots of sand. No really, its really big, you can see the sand from the top."
"Yes, this is where the 4.1k of pot and the eccy tabs came from. Please obey our laws though."

[kaypony]

Hey everyone. Would anyone be keen to have a Wellington meet-up like the Auckland POTN members do? How many of you live in Welly or would be keen to make the trip from elsewhere/meet somewhere in between?

[tim]

I'd be keen, so long as I wasn't busy. Around sunset is the time i'd like to take photos, so maybe a Sunday late afternoon/early evening? Depends what we want to shoot.

[kaypony]

That time etc sounds good. Anyone else?

[tongmaster]

I am keen too. I am away for the next weekend but after that......

[manipula]

Nudge nudge wink wink, say no more.

Yes, another Wellington berk who may possibly own one of these rediculously expensive Canon plastic boxes. The shame.

[tim]

Dude, I own four of them!

I propose Thursday 24th Jan somewhere in central Wellington as a meeting date. Who can make it? Or perhaps Friday the 25th? Instead of a cafe like last time we could meet somewhere then go to the pub - that'd be easier on Thu I reckon.

[manipula]

Well let me consult my very blank diary... (except I'm still too skint to own a diary).

Erm, I'm in. :p

[kelstar]

I'm in.

[sothen]

Ugh - I have a wedding on the 27th down there, I'll be about on the evening of the 26th but not that day before.

close but no cigar.

[tongmaster]

I am always keen to have a coffee, beer, all of the above. Count me in.

[TKRFAN]

Would love to come and put some more names to faces, but not during the work week unfortunately :(

[tim]

Guys, go vote on this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=436221) to decide date and venue :)

[tongmaster]

Ok, how about a bbq at my place on the evening of Saturday 26? Have you got a wedding on Tim?

[tim]

I could do a BBQ, where's your place Bruce? I had a nice chat with a girl who I think you suggested call me this morning.

[tongmaster]

I'm in Northland, Creswick tce.

Thanks for talking to Michelle. You are the only professional wedding photog I know in Wellington and was sure you would give good advice as to the right camera to buy.

[tim]

I said the same as you - 40D plus recommended a few lenses :)

[tongmaster]

Great minds......

Wife has confirmed that we are not booked to be elsewhere so what do we think about a bbq at my house on the Saturday?

Sothen is of course very welcome as are other out of towners. Might have a spare bed for one couple.

Sorry, I missed seeing the poll until after I suggested the bbq.

[sothen]

Yeah - that would be cool - If I make it, I will bring one other (photographer that is) from the mighty Tau.

[manipula]

Done. Bruce's BBQ's are top notch too! ;)

[tim]

Excellent, that's sorted then, if a few people can come. I can make it, thanks for the generous offer Bruce! I may bring my partner with me, I might not. If it's ok with Bruce I might also bring another couple along who are keen photographers and active in the Wellington Photographic Society - that be ok Bruce?

Can the others who said they could come Thursday come on Saturday?

[kelstar]

Saturday 26 sounds fine.

[tongmaster]

Excellent, that's sorted then, if a few people can come. I can make it, thanks for the generous offer Bruce! I may bring my partner with me, I might not. If it's ok with Bruce I might also bring another couple along who are keen photographers and active in the Wellington Photographic Society - that be ok Bruce?

Can the others who said they could come Thursday come on Saturday?

That is fine. All are welcome to bring a partner. Our house is not so big tho that unlimited numbers will be able to sit down, especially if it turns out to be an inside bbq.

Should be able to cater for a dozen or two.

[notnatsm]

Hi All, Michelle here. Thanks for the convo today Tim & Bruce. Look forward to meeting you on Saturday Tim. What time Bruce? :)

[lance v]

Dam i will be away BUT NEXT TIME IM IN!:D

[tongmaster]

Would love to come and put some more names to faces, but not during the work week unfortunately :(

No excuse now!

[tongmaster]

Hi All, Michelle here. Thanks for the convo today Tim & Bruce. Look forward to meeting you on Saturday Tim. What time Bruce? :)

Ah right detail:

Bruce and Julia
23 Creswick Tce, Northland, - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF8&ll=-41.281048,174.754554&spn=0.003652,0.007231&z=17&om=1

Phone 021 387785
email bruce at barton dot net dot nz

Date: 26 January, Saturday.
Time: 6pm.

Can all attending PM or email me with numbers?

[tim]

Cheers Bruce, and no worries Michelle. I'll PM you with numbers closer to the date.

[tim]

Are we still all go for this Saturday? I'm keen, at this stage not sure if i'll bring someone or come alone.

[manipula]

I'm in, and the better half is coming to keep Julia company whilst we all talk camera nerd. :p

[sothen]

Argh - can't fit it in now - gutted!

How about next time I'm down I'll buy a round at St Johns or the Brewery??

[manipula]

Deal! 8)

[TKRFAN]

Grrrrrr - I hate people who decide things at the last minute, was going to post that I would be there nio doubt, but then got a message on my cell from my mate saying we are coming to stay with you after all - yay, but bugger cos I can't get to Wellington now :( Have a great BBQ anyway, and sorry for the late notice of not attending :(

[tim]

Well we have myself, Dave and partner, and no word from Bruce. Are we going ahead?

[manipula]

Last I heard from Bruce was during the week and he was well up for it so I have no reason to doubt he's not going through with it. Isn't his daughter's friend coming, the one who spoke to you on the phone?

I'll text him now.

[manipula]

Got a reply. BBQ's still on, he's got some supplies in and will post here later with some further instructions etc. 8)


Anyone who can't be bothered sucks! :p

[tongmaster]

Sorry for not the lack of attention - the bbq is definitely on. Bought meat, lettuce, a beer or two today.

Michele is bringing a potatoe or pasta salad. Dave and Bob are bringing a desert. Tim and mates, could you bring a few sausages and maybe another salad?

Did I say 6 - I think 5 pm would be better to take advantage of the good weather.

[manipula]

5pm sounds good to us, I'll check in again tomorrow early afternoon to see if anything changes. :)

P.S. The dessert recipe we picked out looks amazing! ;)

[tim]

I'm vegetarian (recent development) so doubt i'll be bringing along meat, sorry. Just let me know what else to bring and i'll get stuff tomorrow. I figure i'll bring something vege (falaffel or something) to put on bbq, some kind of salad, and a dessert if one's needed. Does that suit?

[manipula]

We've got the dessert sorted Tim! 8)

[tim]

Ok, no dessert. I'll bring something, to be decided when I get to the supermarket tomorrow :)

[tongmaster]

I'm vegetarian (recent development) so doubt i'll be bringing along meat, sorry. Just let me know what else to bring and i'll get stuff tomorrow. I figure i'll bring something vege (falaffel or something) to put on bbq, some kind of salad, and a dessert if one's needed. Does that suit?

Just something vege (falaffel or something) would be great.

[tim]

I'll make up some falaffels, and i'll bring rolls and salad too. And maybe some rum :)

[tim]

Bruce, thanks for putting on a great BBQ, K and I both really enjoyed it. It was good to meet everyone else, especially Dave after chatting on here.

A friend of mine's having a BBQ this weekend, you're all welcome to come, i'd love to see you all there :)

[manipula]

Missed this Tim. We won't be there this weekend unfortunately, Bob's working nights and I'm echnically still supposed to be shooting at the stadium til late Sat night, although that's a little fragile currently.

Next time. :)

When we get settled we'll have a house warming too I think.

[tim]

No worries Dave, and sounds good about the house warming. I have weddings every 2nd weekend or so with fingers crossed i'll be able to make it.

Have you been hired to shoot the sevens?

[manipula]

Have you been hired to shoot the sevens?


Yes. By a journalist covering the whole event on behalf of one team. And then we got to the bit where I was supposed to have access to the arena today and the plan fell to bits. Tomorrow remains to be recovered, not hopeful personally. Can't say I'm the most ammused... :?

[tim]

Excellent that you got hired, bummer they wouldn't let you in :(

[manipula]

Yup. :D and :cry:

Balls.

[tongmaster]

Ok, how about tomorrow (Tuesday, 26 Feb), 7pm outside Mac's Brewery, on the wharf side?

Take snaps, piccies, images, captures and art until about 9 and then back to the Brewery.

[tim]

I have 3 meetings with brides tomorrow, so I can't make it. This week is completely out, maybe next week too. Summer means weddings...

[tongmaster]

I have 3 meetings with brides tomorrow, so I can't make it. This week is completely out, maybe next week too. Summer means weddings...

Blimey, that was quick! Ok, will programme another outing later in the summer / autumn.

[tongmaster]

I did look at the the forecast - light southerlies so around the wharf, Te Papa, etc might be quite sheltered.

[Nzshrimper]

I did look at the the forecast - light southerlies so around the wharf, Te Papa, etc might be quite sheltered.
give Mark (Sancho) a call - he could be keen

i will pm you his mobile Bruce..

[tongmaster]

give Mark (Sancho) a call - he could be keen

i will pm you his mobile Bruce..

Ok, thanks.

[kaypony]

That sounds good. Is Mac's on Wakefield st somewhere?

[tim]

Shame I can't make it, post some photos! Macs is on the waterfront by Te Papa isn't it?

[tongmaster]

That sounds good. Is Mac's on Wakefield st somewhere?

Yes, you can't park on the wharf, so park in Wakefield St and walk through the wharf gates at the end of Taranaki St and it is on your left.

If you walk from the Civic Sq, go over the bridge, around the lagoon to the right and on to the main wharf and then right.

[tongmaster]

That sounds good. Is Mac's on Wakefield st somewhere?

I could pick you up if that was easier. I will be coming from Northland. PM me.

[manipula]

I'd come but I am without transport as Bob is working lates tomorrow we think. :?

[tongmaster]

I'd come but I am without transport as Bob is working lates tomorrow we think. :?

No worries. Pick you up at 6.45 and Kaypony at 7. Waiting to hear from Sancho...

[manipula]

Wahoo, pretend to take pictures then get to drink beer! ;)

[tongmaster]

Wahoo, pretend to take pictures then get to drink beer! ;)

You are allowed to have one beer for every 20 pictures you take. :cool:

[manipula]

<stamps feet like a child> :p

[Nzshrimper]

^ typo 20 beers per photo taken...

[tongmaster]

Good grief! Children!

Just talked to Sancho (Mark) - he is going to see if he can come out to play before his gig starts.

Dave, you and Kaypony might have to have his beer.

[tim]

You are allowed to have one beer for every 20 pictures you take. :cool:

<stamps feet like a child> :p

My 40D can take 6.5 photos per second... 20 pics per beer wouldn't take long :p

[manipula]

Hehehehehehe 8)

I'll stop now before I annoy Bruce. :p

[kelstar]

Just got back from a work trip to Auckland so I guess I missed this.

[manipula]

No worries Kelstar, the trip went well, Kaypony came along to stop Bruce and myself being too blokey and we had a lovely time. Plans are afoot to make it a relatively regular occurance, and of course you'd be more than welcome. :)

[tongmaster]

Options for the weekend:
Friday - Anzac Day:
0530 - Cenotaph, Lambton Quay, with big flash(s)
1100 - War Memorial Buckle Street
1400 - Karori Wildlife Sanctuary / Red Rocks Seal colony

Saturday - going to rain, could be brooding skies before downpour........

Sunday - have loaned car to rellies.

[stelari]

I'm down in Welly over the weekend (just Saturday-Sunday), but booked up with Zoo, Te Papa, etc visits most of the time. If anyone was interested in an early Sunday morning stroll along the waterfront or something though, I'd be keen ;)

[tongmaster]

I'm down in Welly over the weekend (just Saturday-Sunday), but booked up with Zoo, Te Papa, etc visits most of the time. If anyone was interested in an early Sunday morning stroll along the waterfront or something though, I'd be keen ;)

That might work. How early? I would be interested but Dave doesn't do early.

[stelari]

Not sure of sunrise time etc, but I'm an early riser (up at 5am every day) - so any time is good for me :)

[tongmaster]

Friday 1.30 at Ataturk Memorial on the south coast might be worth a look too.

[tongmaster]

Not sure of sunrise time etc, but I'm an early riser (up at 5am every day) - so any time is good for me :)

Sunrise is about 0650 I think. Coming up as I go home from the gym (insert smiley with halo).

[manipula]

Mornings are attainable if only by extending the evening... :p

Is there an actual plan from amongst the suggestions? ;)

[tim]

I have a wedding on Saturday so I might not make anything this weekend, but then i'm not busy for winter so would be keen for a shoot/BBQ :)

[manipula]

Bruce had said we're doing the sunrise on Sunday. Not sure what time yet, but meet outside Te Papa to say hi to Stelari and take a few snaps. :)

[tongmaster]

Friday - I am going to the dawn service at 0530, home for breakfast and then picking Dave up at 1000 and going to the National War Memorial at about 1030 to shoot the service at 1100.

Sunday - Te Papa at 0630 to see the sun (hopefully) come up over the harbour and waterfront. If the weather forecast is not good on Saturday night I might decline but will announce cancellation here if that suits.

Cell phone number is oh two one three eight seven seven eight five

Any better offers?

[Mevunky]

Ok is anyone else up for this early morning insanity?

021853116 - anytime.

[tim]

I don't do anything before the crack of midday.

[manipula]

I don't do anything before the crack of midday.

You've just gone up in my book. :p

[Mevunky]

I don't do anything before the crack of midday.

Either usually, but im somewhat compelled. My weekends consist of 10-14 hour sleeps and nothing before 12.

[tim]

Well since i'm a full time wedding photographer unless it's a wedding day (usually Saturday) I get up when I like. I usually work midday until 2am, give or take, but that's variable by approximately 8 hours in either direction ;)

[stelari]

Sounds great for Sunday morning, so long as the weather behaves itself. I'm not sure I'll have net usage when I'm down there, so if plans change/get cancelled etc, could someone fire me a text? Oh two one 1156550

Otherwise will be great to meet you guys, 6.30 outside Te Papa.

[manipula]

That's cool. Will keep you posted. :)

[Mevunky]

Well I decided to sleep :confused:

Hope it all went well, if you do all decide to do anything this afternoon, let us know. I'm always keen for a trek up hills and such.

[stelari]

Right, we're off to Welly, looking forward to tomorrow morning.

Apparently there is some What Now? (the tv show) live broadcast from outside Te Papa at 8am, so I imagine it'll get pretty crowded around there - hopefully not at 6.30 though :)

[Mevunky]

Looks like rain? any ideas?

[manipula]

Bruce has just checked the weather and said it looks fine, so I'll be there looking like death warmed up at 6.30. :D

[Mevunky]

So who is actually going to show at 6.30 tomorrow? I'm keen and looks like weather is ok at said time of day.

Edit above post wasn't on my last refresh. Ill see you there ;) Ill bring warmed up life for all to drink...

[tongmaster]

At the moment I think we have Dave, Stelaria and Mevunky.

6.30 outside Te Papa.

[kaypony]

Right kids. NZshrimper is visiting Wellington from the 20-24th so we need to organise some form of a get together during this period. Ideas on when? Where? How?

[tongmaster]

Bother! Wife and I are going to Auckland that weekend, to see Anoushka Shankar.

[tim]

I might be away for the weekend, not sure yet, but will try to meet up with ya'll :)

[stelari]

Hmm, think I'm down in Welly for work on the 23rd, but probably just for the day. Travel should be sorted in the next couple of days, will see if I can't wrangle something.

[kaypony]

Here's some suggestions of what we could do:
1.Daytime walk and photos around the botanical gardens/cable car
2.Mt. Vic walk during the day and photograph from top
3.Mt. Vic at night
4. A pub somewhere at night
5. South Coast beaches during the day (you never know we might see Orca's!)
6. Ferry to Somes (cant spell) Island and potter around there with cameras
7. Photograph Courtney place at night
8. Waterfront walk and photograph/ Gelato during the day/ at night

What does everyone prefer? Got any other suggestions?

[tim]

I can't much be bothered taking photos, or to be more accurate, I can't be bothered processing them later. I'm all for #4. Alternately my place in Johnsonville is available, but I don't have a lot of indoor space.