Brisbane POTN: General Ramblings Thread

[-spam-]

Anyone up for next week? Since I am not working nights anymore ....

Could be. Although i dont have a remote release for the 20D yet. Really should stop screwing around and get one of those $15 of flea bay

[three]

:confused:

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you wont' believe this.... but.... please... please... ask that question in RRTP!!! :D

He wears a bit thick black duffle coat to work, dark sunglasses, big doc martens and a beanie with a black and white scarf to work in winter!!! :D OMG OMG OMG :D HAHAHAH

thats quite a scary coincidence :p i lost the shades though :( i've moved onto my glasses with sigma lenses :D

[wakko]

Tues or Mon night yes, because according to Paul, that is when the most city lights are on.

Anyone up for next week? Since I am not working nights anymore ....

can we do it the week after? Helen goes overseas on Sept 6th remember :D.. plus my folks are here today till the 6th also.

[-spam-]

can we do it the week after? Helen goes overseas on Sept 6th remember :D.. plus my folks are here today till the 6th also.

That would also work for me better. Have more of a chance of having a remote by then :D

[Meaty0]

My office wall is running out of space to hang more photos :-( As for our house...

[Meaty0]

Does anyone have a 70-300 f4-5.6 IS they want to sell?

[Greg_C]

Mmmm 40D, I just back to work from a Bot gardens walk witht he new body. Sweeeeet. Post some tonight.

[Carjo]

Tues or Mon night yes, because according to Paul, that is when the most city lights are on.

Anyone up for next week? Since I am not working nights anymore ....

can we do it the week after? Helen goes overseas on Sept 6th remember :D.. plus my folks are here today till the 6th also.

I am fine for both nights next week as there is no BCG meeting. Monday would be better as I can cross the river from uni, and it gives me a decent excuse to drag a tripod around. Monday of the week after is Comp Night. Not that I have anything entered but anyway. Tuesday is good both weeks although I don't have uni on Tuesdays so I wouldn't be leaving the house for any other reason. Not a big deal really, I don't do much at home, just sleep mostly. :lol:

Mmmm 40D, I just back to work from a Bot gardens walk witht he new body. Sweeeeet. Post some tonight.

If I didn't have a tute or two assignments due I would have dropped in and said "hi". I could hear the ducks from the Kidney Lawn, what on earth were you and Sam doing to them? ;)

[justin carpenter]

congrats on the 40d Greg..so when are you selling the 30d :lol:

[wakko]

Does anyone have a 70-300 f4-5.6 IS they want to sell?

didn't Tina want to sell hers?

[-spam-]

Mmmm 40D

Mmmm 40D is right.

That thing is a damn nice camera. It feels soooo damn good in the hand :D

[Kelsey-Lee]

I'm up for kangaroo point then. :D

[Trumples]

Was in NZ last week and went wandering through the Anglican Cathedral there, needed some peace, quiet and inspiration...

Took this one anyway - their windows are all new as the completion of the cathedral happened only a few years back.

http://www.pbase.com/trumplesoz/image/84731082/original.jpg

[-Pleiades-]

Hmm...a meet on a monday or tuesday night.....*rubs chin* I have monday and tuesdays off now......

I'd have to have a chat to aaron, but a monday night would be good for me :D

[temptation]

I'm working on a secret riverfire source, even better then the empty apartment,if it comes through i may be able to offer the best viewpoint available.....
/me fingers crossed so tightly blood loss is an issue.......

[theflyingkiwi]

haha, funny this thread is full of aussies :p

sshh, i'm hunting wabbits

[-spam-]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1090/1274128502_5a35cefee0_o.jpg

Bugness with a watermark style blatantly stolen from Helen and David ;)

[Nick C.]

haha, funny this thread is full of aussies :p

sshh, i'm hunting wabbits
But it's duck season ma'boy. So watch out!

Trumples: What time did you find you had to get to Kangaroo Pt to get a decent spot?

Nice shot, Sam. Very crisp!

[-spam-]

Nice shot, Sam. Very crisp!

Thanks. Although Gregs were better, you could tell just by looking on that 3" screen :confused:

Oh and his 180mm L macro would have helped a bit as well... ;)

[Greg_C]

congrats on the 40d Greg..so when are you selling the 30d :lol:
I'm not:D:p

[theflyingkiwi]

But it's duck season ma'boy. So watch out!

Duck season, you better watch out, around these parts shooting ducks with anything other than a camera is dangerous, you might get locked in a the wedding forum ;)

Oh I am glad I am a kiwi then :)

So how many of you have brought the 40D?

[asxu]

@-spam-: nice shot mate, very sharp..

is anyone going to get snaps of riverfire?

[Greg_C]

Very nice shot Sam, I haven't got to those ones yet.

Here are the first macros with the new body. Here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3825196#post3825196).

More later tonight..... gotta go out to Morgan's concert may get a few low light shots. I'll have to see.

[Greg_C]

Couple just before I go out.

No.1
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image23979.jpg


No.2
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image23978.jpg

[-spam-]

Here are the first macros with the new body. Here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3825196#post3825196).


I managed to screw up every single shot i took of those things. I came back with some nice sharp petals with a colourful blob of out of focus beetle in teh middle :|

[asxu]

@greg_c: big fan of #2.. looks tack sharp? what lens were you using?

[Trumples]

Trumples: What time did you find you had to get to Kangaroo Pt to get a decent spot?



I have trouble remembering what I did 5 minutes ago and you are asking 12 months?? ;)

Last year the initial squatting party got there @ 1430 and I arrived at 1630 which was good for me. This year I'm planning on around 1500-1600 as the squatting party have been press ganged into performing again.

[HelenThura]

Nick - Kangaroo point Cliffs and the park beneath (Cpt Burke) and the little one just at the valley/new farm looking through the story bridge fill up very quickly.

Part of my party will be grabbing our spot round 10:30ish, I finish work at 11 and aim to be there by 11:45ish

[HelenThura]

Spammy and Greg, those are all gorgeous shots, I cant' wait to see the others.

[Nick C.]

I have trouble remembering what I did 5 minutes ago and you are asking 12 months?? ;)

Last year the initial squatting party got there @ 1430 and I arrived at 1630 which was good for me. This year I'm planning on around 1500-1600 as the squatting party have been press ganged into performing again.
lol Thanks, John.

Nick - Kangaroo point Cliffs and the park beneath (Cpt Burke) and the little one just at the valley/new farm looking through the story bridge fill up very quickly.

Part of my party will be grabbing our spot round 10:30ish, I finish work at 11 and aim to be there by 11:45ish
Okay, I was looking at that Valley/New Farm one (Wilson Outlook I think it's called). Do you reckon one-ish would be too late to expect a decent spot there?

[HelenThura]

lol Thanks, John.


Okay, I was looking at that Valley/New Farm one (Wilson Outlook I think it's called). Do you reckon one-ish would be too late to expect a decent spot there?



Ah yes Wilson Outlook that is what it is called. It depends how many of you there is and how picky you are about your location. If it is just you, I think you might be fine but I wouldn't put money on it. I know they are going to have food stalls etc there.

If I wasn't working Sat morning I would be there instead but I think because of the size it will fill up pretty quickly. You could always give it a try and if you can't get anything either come down to Cpt Burke or along 'roo Point or wherever else takes your fancy.

[asxu]

has anyone seen the moon tonight? it's HUGE!
why do all my messages seem to just instantly stop all the chatter that was going on prior?

in regards to riverfire, is there anything to be had with my crappy piece of gear? (ie.the kit lens?)

[-spam-]

Here is another one from today. I was a bit more heavy handed in photoshop than i normally would be.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1010/1275455776_3a164520d2_o.jpg

has anyone seen the moon tonight? it's HUGE!

I went out to look but it hasnt risen over the trees up on the hill yet.


why do all my messages seem to just instantly stop all the chatter that was going on prior?

haha, that always happens to me in any thread. Well, most of the time anyways


in regards to riverfire, is there anything to be had with my crappy piece of gear? (ie.the kit lens?)

Nothing wrong with the kit lens. Just stop it down a bit. Use it right and you should get some decent fireworks shots too.

[HelenThura]

has anyone seen the moon tonight? it's HUGE!
why do all my messages seem to just instantly stop all the chatter that was going on prior?

in regards to riverfire, is there anything to be had with my crappy piece of gear? (ie.the kit lens?)

Lol - I think that about mine sometimes too.

The kit lens isn't crappy, it may not be a 16-35mm 2.8 II (Feng you picked one up yet???) but it is a whole lot better than some of the super super super dodgey kit lens that Canon used to put with some of the very low level SLRs such as the 1000. The Kit lens is great, I loved my kit lens. I possibly do have a very good copy but also with fireworks you are stopping the lens right down anyway so it has to be a super crappy lens to not produce a passable image.

As long as you have a tripod and hopefully a remote you are good for just about anything.

In case you haven't figured out by now Tim, I am somewhat of a Fireworks photography freak/nut. Other people might like ducks or portraits or dragonflies. I like fireworks, a lot.

[HelenThura]

Here is another one from today. I was a bit more heavy handed in photoshop than i normally would be.


I went out to look but it hasnt risen over the trees up on the hill yet.

haha, that always happens to me in any thread. Well, most of the time anyways

Nothing wrong with the kit lens. Just stop it down a bit. Use it right and you should get some decent fireworks shots too.


So Spam, is that your spot for riverfire planned???? I don't think it looks that heavy handed. It is not like you have done a Hyper HDR......

[Meaty0]

Psssst....I think we got rid of that pesky New Zealander...hehehehe...let's ignore him some more :-D

[wakko]

Bugness with a watermark style blatantly stolen from Helen and David ;)

heh i'm going to steal it too :-P

why do all my messages seem to just instantly stop all the chatter that was going on prior?


Cos they're intrigued about what you posted about :D

Psssst....I think we got rid of that pesky New Zealander...hehehehe...let's ignore him some more :-D

HEY!!?? :(

[::John::]

How rude. Feng - you gonna put up with that?



:)

[-spam-]

So Spam, is that your spot for riverfire planned???? I don't think it looks that heavy handed. It is not like you have done a Hyper HDR......

Probably not. I think the river front walk thing at the gardens would fill up pretty quickly. If i do go, ill tag along with whoever doesnt mind me being there.

Psssst....I think we got rid of that pesky New Zealander...hehehehe...let's ignore him some more :-D

Awww, Mark isnt that bad :lol:

heh i'm going to steal it too :-P


And after i stole it, i processed a bunch of other shots and forgot to put it on them :rolleyes:

[wakko]

How rude. Feng - you gonna put up with that?

:)

hehehe :) no... but what can I do :|

Awww, Mark isnt that bad :lol:

how do yo know he was talking about Mark? :o

[-spam-]

how do yo know he was talking about Mark? :o

'cause Mark made two (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3825130&postcount=6016) posts (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3825172&postcount=6021) on the last page and then disappeared again

[Greg_C]

Ah, time zones guys, might be past his bed time.

[asxu]

the only tripod i have access to is some dodgy aluminum one that i bought from crazy clarks.. it should be alright for a 350d and the 18-55/3.5-5.6 though, right? it's apparently rated up to 15 kgs, but i doubt it would hold that much at all!

[Nick C.]

You could always give it a try and if you can't get anything either come down to Cpt Burke or along 'roo Point or wherever else takes your fancy.
Yeah, I think that's what I'm going to have to do - play it by ear and keep my fingers crossed.

[Carjo]

has anyone seen the moon tonight? it's HUGE!

Yeah I saw that. Then I went to Germside, so I forgot all about it. :D

why do all my messages seem to just instantly stop all the chatter that was going on prior?

I agree with Feng, they/we were probably intrigued by what you said. :)

in regards to riverfire, is there anything to be had with my crappy piece of gear? (ie.the kit lens?)

Nothing wrong with the kit lens. Just stop it down a bit. Use it right and you should get some decent fireworks shots too.

I agree. I quite like mine. It has made some good shots. Sure, images come out all fisheyed sometimes when used wide open at its shortest focal length, but apart from that I have no complaints.

If you would like to see what the good ol' kit lens can do go back a few pages and you'll see my Ekka fireworks shot. :)

[Carjo]

the only tripod i have access to is some dodgy aluminum one that i bought from crazy clarks.. it should be alright for a 350d and the 18-55/3.5-5.6 though, right? it's apparently rated up to 15 kgs, but i doubt it would hold that much at all!

haha You should have no problem. :)

[HelenThura]

Psssst....I think we got rid of that pesky New Zealander...hehehehe...let's ignore him some more :-D

I thought he was talking about Feng .....

[HelenThura]

oh and Rob - did you want to borrow my 350d for the weekend???

[Carjo]

oh and Rob - did you want to borrow my 350d for the weekend???

uhm... not that I recall. ??? I'm a bit busy this weekend anyway. Raincheck, perhaps?

[Meaty0]

HEY!!?? :(

Nah...not you Fengy. You're almost Aussie now.:D

[Meaty0]

haha, funny this thread is full of aussies :p

sshh, i'm hunting wabbits

This one! Oh oh...he'll come back now...

[HelenThura]

uhm... not that I recall. ??? I'm a bit busy this weekend anyway. Raincheck, perhaps?

I meant for riverfire if you were going.

[wakko]

Nah...not you Fengy. You're almost Aussie now.:D

mmm but not really Aussie :p

[Greg_C]

mmm but not really Aussie :p
it keeps everybody happy if we pretend you are a real Aussie.;)

[::John::]

it keeps everybody happy if we pretend you are a real Aussie.;)

Especially the taxman...

[Carjo]

I meant for riverfire if you were going.

Oh... righteo. :oops: Nah I'm not going. My family are going to the Gabba for the Lions vs. Geelong (?) match. :D

[wakko]

it keeps everybody happy if we pretend you are a real Aussie.;)

Especially the taxman...

:o

stupid tax man :(

[balus]

oh gosh that is shocking.

Hey when I got married the minister wore his new green thongs, jandals for those kiwis amongst us.

[wakko]

jandals for those kiwis amongst us.

choice! chur bro for the translation! :p:p:p

[-spam-]

Did you guys realise that we are over 50 pages ahead of the POTNAC thread? We really do talk a fair bit dont we :rolleyes::p

[Nick C.]

They just don't talk enough.

And we're nothing compared to the GKPE population. I wonder if we'll ever manage to catch them? :rolleyes:

[wakko]

Did you guys realise that we are over 50 pages ahead of the POTNAC thread? We really do talk a fair bit dont we :rolleyes::p

What do you mean "We?"

They just don't talk enough.

And we're nothing compared to the GKPE population. I wonder if we'll ever manage to catch them? :rolleyes:

mmm I lose track in their thread on an hourly basis :)

[HelenThura]

well we could try it.

[wakko]

oh... Nick... asked our supplier about 1 Eagle st, and she said.... "hahahah I wish" :D *grin*

[Nick C.]

Ha, that's pretty much exactly the response I was expecting.

[Greg_C]

I can probably see one firework from my office window. One I said. Very limited view looking towards QUT between two apartment buildings.

[Nick C.]

well we could try it.
Working hard again, Helen ;)

I can probably see one firework from my office window. One I said.
Awesome! Get the camera!

[HelenThura]

Working hard again, Helen ;)


Awesome! Get the camera!


I try.... it is either this or minesweeper. Not quite about to hop onto myspace in my first week.

[wakko]

Ha, that's pretty much exactly the response I was expecting.

Yeah she has got a free car park though so was going to take her kids... she's a cool sort, and if she could, she'd so be into us going too :D heheh

I can probably see one firework from my office window. One I said. Very limited view looking towards QUT between two apartment buildings.

what are you waiting for??? you got a 40D!!!! it can shoot around corners... can't it??? if not, PP out the buildings :D:D:D

I try.... it is either this or minesweeper. Not quite about to hop onto myspace in my first week.

mmmm minesweeper goodness

why not play freecell, but instead of random games, start with 1, and increment :D so when you complete 1, do 2, then 3... etc :D

[Carjo]

They just don't talk enough.

And we're nothing compared to the GKPE population. I wonder if we'll ever manage to catch them? :rolleyes:

Refresh my memory... what does GKPE mean? I know it is the New Zealand thread but I can't remember what the acronym stands for...

[Greg_C]

Awesome! Get the camera!

what are you waiting for??? you got a 40D!!!! it can shoot around corners... can't it??? if not, PP out the buildings

I should climb onto the roof at 2pm and get a few of the f1-11's as the test their fly past.

[wakko]

Refresh my memory... what does GKPE mean? I know it is the New Zealand thread but I can't remember what the acronym stands for...

The Great Kiwi Photography-on-the.net Expedition (http://www.gkpe.org.nz/)

[Nick C.]

I should climb onto the roof at 2pm and get a few of the f1-11's as the test their fly past.
Yes. You should!

The Great Kiwi Photography-on-the.net Expedition (http://www.gkpe.org.nz/)
I didn't know they had that. They're quite organised over there aren't they?

[balus]

I didn't know they had that. They're quite organised over there aren't they?

Complete with chully buns:D

[Nick C.]

Complete with chully buns
lol

I just did some math :):

GKPE Ramblings grows at an average rate of 56.99 posts per day!!

We currently sit at 26.87 with POTNAC following at 15.34.

So, we have Buckley's chance of catching them.

[-spam-]

What do you mean "We?"


Well who was on top of the post count in this thread? :p

oh... Nick... asked our supplier about 1 Eagle st, and she said.... "hahahah I wish" :D *grin*

Is that Waterfront Place? (the big blue one)

I should climb onto the roof at 2pm and get a few of the f1-11's as the test their fly past.

They went over while i was on the bus on the william jolly bridge and scared the crap outa everyone on the bus. It was pretty funny :lol:

[wakko]

Well who was on top of the post count in this thread? :p

But as you said, you joined later :|

Is that Waterfront Place? (the big blue one)

No idea, but it's 25 stories high apparently.

[-spam-]

But as you said, you joined later :|

:o


No idea, but it's 25 stories high apparently.

Just googled it and yes, it is Waterfront Place. Heh, i know a guy that works in there and he offered to let me in there for the night.

Oh and here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hojucandy/collections/72157600004342970/) are the guys photos i was telling you about.

[wakko]

Just googled it and yes, it is Waterfront Place. Heh, i know a guy that works in there and he offered to let me in there for the night.

Let's go then!!!!! :D

[-spam-]

Let's go then!!!!! :D

Although it would be from behind the glass and you cant see the story bridge :(

[wakko]

Although it would be from behind the glass and you cant see the story bridge :(

oh :| what good are you then? :D

[Nick C.]

Although it would be from behind the glass and you cant see the story bridge :(
What a tease!! :(

[Carjo]

I should climb onto the roof at 2pm and get a few of the f1-11's as the test their fly past.

They went over while i was on the bus on the william jolly bridge and scared the crap outa everyone on the bus. It was pretty funny :lol:

I was in the Botanical Gardens "waiting for my lunch to settle" (read: procrastinating). Stupid assignments... after I finish here I'll print out the last one and hand it in. Then no more assessment due for a good three (or four?) weeks! :D But then it's a 25 minute group presentation... dammit... :confused:

[asxu]

so, who is going to riverfire? all i know is that helen is..

[Kelsey-Lee]

I really want to go, but I don't know who with yet. All my friends are working.

[Meaty0]

I'm not going. :-(

But Hey! Let's all get on the boat and go to St Helena Island one week-end?

[Nick C.]

I should be there ... somewhere.

I'm gonna try Wilson Outlook when I finish work and if that looks a bit crowded I'll probably just go for a walk along the river till I find a spot I'm content with.

[HelenThura]

Paul. 5DMk11 + 20D



hehehe, I love this.

[asxu]

a 5d mkII would be nice!

[Nick C.]

a 5d mkII would be nice!
Not you too! :rolleyes:

[asxu]

even if one was released, the reality of me getting one is pretty much slim to none.. and i don't have any glass for it either.

[HelenThura]

ahh you have at least till early march next year to save.....

[asxu]

i think i will settle for a 5d mkI if i even have the money by then.. helen, would you mind coming on msn? wait.. you are on.

[HelenThura]

Not you too! :rolleyes:

Yeah but the 12-24mm just doesn't quite cut it as much on the 1.3x does it????? and really everyone has a secret desire to worship the beauty of 12mm on full frame.

Which reminds me, I want to go wider!!, Spammy you will know this, have they made say a 12/14mm tilt/shift??? I guess it would probably be a russian/german thing.

[wakko]

i'm on MSN too :(

[asxu]

feng, what's your address?

[HelenThura]

yeah but it is no use if you don't tell us your msn is it????

[wakko]

wakks@hm :D

[Nick C.]

Yeah but the 12-24mm just doesn't quite cut it as much on the 1.3x does it?????
I'll have to get my hands on one to find out. I'm sure it'll give you FFers a run for your money :)

What's a MSN?

[asxu]

I'll have to get my hands on one to find out. I'm sure it'll give you FFers a run for your money :)

What's a MSN?

you are joking, right?

[HelenThura]

I'll have to get my hands on one to find out. I'm sure it'll give you FFers a run for your money :)

What's a MSN?

I guess on the 1.3x it sort of becomes your 16-35mm though it obviously isn't f/2.8.

MSN - as in MSN Messenger.

[-spam-]

Which reminds me, I want to go wider!!, Spammy you will know this, have they made say a 12/14mm tilt/shift??? I guess it would probably be a russian/german thing.

The widest i can find are the Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L (http://canon.com.au/products/cameras_lenses_accessories/tse_lenses/tse24mmF35l.aspx) and the Hartblei 35mm Super Rotator (http://www.hartblei.com/lenses/lens_35mm.htm)

i'm on MSN too :(

Im pretty much always on msn ;)


I guess on the 1.3x it sort of becomes your 16-35mm though it obviously isn't f/2.8..

The 12mm on a 1.3x is 15.6mm equivalent. Certainly a fair bit wider than the 19mm equiv on the 1.6x crops :(

[Nick C.]

you are joking, right?
;):)

[wakko]

spammy... add me lah!

I'm not on MSN at work... but my home MSNs are always on :D

[Meaty0]

I DELETED MSN from my computer because it's pesky and uses up memory...and I'm happy I did...so there!

Anyway....here's one of the girls from the Brisbane Camera Group shoot last week-end. She's one of my patient's and when her mother came in to see me, she insisted her daughter be included in the shoot, "to improve her confidence". Hmmmmm!

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/5718/20070825fortlytton0040jt2.jpg

[wakko]

nice shot

come back paul... give in to your destiny :D

[asxu]

paul, how old is she? ;)

just kidding.. nice shot though bud.

[kendickson]

I'm not going. :-(

But Hey! Let's all get on the boat and go to St Helena Island one week-end?

Paul,

I have never been over there - so would be interesting in checking it out.

[luke001]

Was going through a box of some old photos and I came across these pictures. One of my parents took the photos back in 1985

http://www.luke-hamilton.com/gallery/misc/Ekka_1985_01.jpg

http://www.luke-hamilton.com/gallery/misc/Ekka_1985_02.jpg

[HelenThura]

Ohh, they are nice Luke. That side show alley one looks like it was taken from the stairs to the members stand in the main arena!!

The 24mm t/s is on my wish list but ooh a 1/2-5mm t/s would be "choice".

[Meaty0]

paul, how old is she? ;)

just kidding.. nice shot though bud.

Looking through my "private":D clinical records reveals her age at 15 yrs and 10 mths. Do you want her phone number? (Just kidding too.) If you want to meet her, you'll just have to come on our next club shoot....

[Meaty0]

Paul,

I have never been over there - so would be interesting in checking it out.

G'Day Ken.

I haven't been for about 5 years, but I'd be keen to get out to St Helena again. It'll have to be soon or next year, 'cos December is wicked hot and sunburny out there.:D

[PeacePlanet]

Just peeping in to see what;s everyone doing for the River Fire fireworks ... these are going to be my first shots !!!

[PeacePlanet]

Nah...not you Fengy. You're almost Aussie now.:D

Talking about being an Aussie .. I wonder how much aussieness I have in me ... now especially with the extra citizenship test I have not passed yet !!! :(

[-spam-]

I haven't been for about 5 years, but I'd be keen to get out to St Helena again. It'll have to be soon or next year, 'cos December is wicked hot and sunburny out there.:D

Just googled it and i wouldnt mind going out there either. Certainly looks pretty interesting

[wakko]

Talking about being an Aussie .. I wonder how much aussieness I have in me ... now especially with the extra citizenship test I have not passed yet !!! :(

hahahah i don't even have permanent residence... so i'm REALLY not a real aussie :( I gotta do that... then wait for 1 year :D heheh... effectively meaning... i pay taxes, but get nothing back :D

[HelenThura]

well I'm off

[shayb]

But Hey! Let's all get on the boat and go to St Helena Island one week-end?

Great idea, I'm in!

[Greg_C]

I'm not going. :-(

But Hey! Let's all get on the boat and go to St Helena Island one week-end?
I'm keen.

[-spam-]

I'm not going. :-(

But Hey! Let's all get on the boat and go to St Helena Island one week-end?

Looks like a few of us are keen to go.

Here (http://www.sthelenaisland.com.au/) is their website with pricing etc on it

$69 per adult for the day tour, including getting there and back as well as Lunch and a guided tour.

[wakko]

well I'm off

Where are you off to? Riverfire already? Authorise me on MSN!!! :o

Looks like a few of us are keen to go.

Here (http://www.sthelenaisland.com.au/) is their website with pricing etc on it

$69 per adult for the day tour, including getting there and back as well as Lunch and a guided tour.

mmm when were we looking at going? I wouldn't mind going to scope it out, and then perhaps take Helen & Jessica later :)

[HelenThura]

Nick, Wilson's Outlook is currently empty.

[Kelsey-Lee]

I'm up for St. Helena Island! Last time I had the chance to go was in Grade 5, and I got the chickenpox, so I had to stay home.
Though, if it's a Sunday, I'll need to know two weeks in advance so I can get off work, cause I've got 12noon-8pm on Sundays now.

[Nick C.]

Nick, Wilson's Outlook is currently empty.
Thanks, Helen. I'm heading off now. (I'll see if I can spot you :))

I'm going to be there by myself so if anyone wants to keep me company, feel free to join me!

[Greg_C]

From my messy back yard.

No.1
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image24010.jpg

[PeacePlanet]

From my messy back yard.

No.1
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image24010.jpg


A great pic and not so messy picture heheheh ....

Thanks, Helen. I'm heading off now. (I'll see if I can spot you :))

I'm going to be there by myself so if anyone wants to keep me company, feel free to join me!

where is Wilson' ? I might go if I can find it with public transport heheh

I'm keen.

I think I need a break .. been a while so I might be in :D

Looks like a few of us are keen to go.

Here (http://www.sthelenaisland.com.au/) is their website with pricing etc on it

$69 per adult for the day tour, including getting there and back as well as Lunch and a guided tour.

Getting ready to go now .. :D

[wakko]

nice pic greg :D mmmmm macro lovin :D

[Nick C.]

where is Wilson' ? I might go if I can find it with public transport heheh
Northside of the river, just east of the bridge.

[Meaty0]

Looks like a few of us are keen to go.

Here (http://www.sthelenaisland.com.au/) is their website with pricing etc on it

$69 per adult for the day tour, including getting there and back as well as Lunch and a guided tour.

I'm keen.

Great idea, I'm in!

Just googled it and i wouldnt mind going out there either. Certainly looks pretty interesting

Paul,

I have never been over there - so would be interesting in checking it out.

I'm up for St. Helena Island! Last time I had the chance to go was in Grade 5, and I got the chickenpox, so I had to stay home.
Though, if it's a Sunday, I'll need to know two weeks in advance so I can get off work, cause I've got 12noon-8pm on Sundays now.

Okay...looks like we have a few takers for that idea. I'm not so keen on the guided tour. I am keen on perhaps seeing if I can find someone photogenic to model for us...(unless anybody else knows somebody).

I'll throw a date in at this stage...who likes September the 22nd or 23rd? Or the following week-end; Sept. 29th or 30th?

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I'll throw a date in at this stage...who likes September the 22nd or 23rd?

The saturday could work for me. The 23rd is out as its my 18th ;)

[Carjo]

Not you too! :rolleyes:

I think the extra couple of grand is a turn-off for some people.

The 24mm t/s is on my wish list but ooh a 1/2-5mm t/s would be "choice".

Rent one - there's a company down in Sydney (http://www.lensrental.com.au/small_format_lenses.htm) that delivers to Brisbane. They sound like a bunch of a**holes though... might pay to try and find something similar up here.

Though, if it's a Sunday, I'll need to know two weeks in advance so I can get off work, cause I've got 12noon-8pm on Sundays now.

Ahh... the joys of being a casual. </sarc> :lol:

Okay...looks like we have a few takers for that idea. I'm not so keen on the guided tour. I am keen on perhaps seeing if I can find someone photogenic to model for us...(unless anybody else knows somebody).

I'll throw a date in at this stage...who likes September the 22nd or 23rd? Or the following week-end; Sept. 29th or 30th?

The saturday could work for me. The 23rd is out as its my 18th ;)

I'm going to an invitation run at the QSMEE president's private track on one of those weekends. I'd consider not going but he has this really picturesque property which I think could win me a couple of merits. :D I think it could be the 22nd/23rd so Sam, you might not be the only one with prior commitments. :) The other weekend is fine by me.

[temptation]

Originally Posted by -spam- View Post
Looks like a few of us are keen to go.

Here is their website with pricing etc on it

$69 per adult for the day tour, including getting there and back as well as Lunch and a guided tour.
re: st helena..... they have night time "ghost' tours starting in Sept .....I personally thought that would get some interesting pics.
Wonder what they'd think with a pile oh photogs turning up with a pile of gear! Lol

[Greg_C]

The saturday could work for me. The 23rd is out as its my 18th ;)
Close but no prize, mine's the 20th

[Kelsey-Lee]

Okay...looks like we have a few takers for that idea. I'm not so keen on the guided tour. I am keen on perhaps seeing if I can find someone photogenic to model for us...(unless anybody else knows somebody).

I'll throw a date in at this stage...who likes September the 22nd or 23rd? Or the following week-end; Sept. 29th or 30th?

Either of those are fine for me, but we'll need to be certain soon so i can put in a request.

Also, I'm up for a bit of modelling ;) Haha, though I'd love to have a go at shooting someone else for a change.

[shayb]

i can't on the 22nd but i can any other time.

[Meaty0]

Any takers for NEXT SATURDAY...the 8th? To St Helena that is :-)

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Any takers for NEXT SATURDAY...the 8th? To St Helena that is :-)

Ill be at Sea World

[wakko]

ooo i could be in! :D

helen's gone by then :D heheh and saturday is much much better for me... what time? place? how to get there?

[wakko]

Ill be at Sea World

sif be at seaworld! :(

[Greg_C]

8th no good for me, birthday lunch for my grandmother.

[Greg_C]

Here's a shot from Morgan's violin concert on Thurs. ISO3200 on the 40D under fluro lights and no flash. Ran it though Neat Image and CS2 and am happy with the result. Going to be a few cute photos of her over the next week or so, she lost a front tooth at the top and has a HUGE gap. The other one is loose also so I can't wait to get a shot when both are missing.

No.1
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image23999.jpg

[wakko]

ISO3200 on the 40D is definitely usable! :)

[Meaty0]

That is a "classic" shot Greg. I love the look of "calm concentration" on Morgan's face.

Can you clone out the dark thing above her head? (And good luck with that!) Hmmm. Or desaturate it maybe.

[Meaty0]

Or maybe shoot it again at home from the other side so the bow doesn't cover her face...and use that backdrop you bought :-D And show us the result of course! Gee...not asking much am I?

[Greg_C]

Thanks for the comments Feng and Paul. She was so nervous about it, but afterwards had so much energy.

Mmm it does have a slight red tone to it doesn't it.

[wakko]

Thanks for the comments Feng and Paul. She was so nervous about it, but afterwards had so much energy.

Mmm it does have a slight red tone to it doesn't it.

NP.

I did notice the red tone, but thought it may have been the props (tied in with the back of the music stand).

[temptation]

fireworks go bang

photos from 30km soon

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Bottle of coke - $1.40

Fish and Chips to eat while watching river fire on the TV - $5

Finding out your girlfriend went in to the city for it anyway without telling you - priceless


:confused::(

[Greg_C]

ouch!!! .... so much for grounded???

[luke001]

lol...

omg the first one was sooooo ****. I didn't even see it. I see the sky start to glow....then for like a second, I see the afterburner and then its off again. The second one was way better....if only it didn't circle around. My shot would of been perfect if it didn't do that

Left click on the picture to see full size image

http://www.luke-hamilton.com/gallery/misc/IMG_2906_copy.jpg (http://www.luke-hamilton.com/gallery/misc/IMG_2906_copy_fullsize.JPG)