POTNAC Newcastle meet (Australia)

[Matt_R]

So does that mean there would be room for another? I have a non-POTN photographer buddy from Sydney who wouldn't mind coming along as well. Can I tell him he's in?

It turns out I am a member after all.. :)

[AdamC]

It turns out I am a member after all.. :)


haha, onya :P

[eXc450]

Updated.

Ok, from now on I dont know if i will be on the net before the meet. So any changes please call me on my mobile


I have the following mobiles;

Clint
JimG
Luke

I don't have yours adam...I will pm you mine now incase i dont hear back from you, atleast you will have mine to call if there are issues.

Cya's at 4:15 at The Metro on Saturda morn :)


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=4251478&postcount=90

[ofdphoto]

Chris, my mobile number is 0403 300 372. Cheers.

[ofdphoto]

Woops. Seems I missed the post where you said you already had it. Duh.

[Jim G]

A photographer friend of mine from Port is tagging along as well - she shoots Olympus, though, so we have to try and convert her eh? ;)

Ugh. She's getting to my place at 3.30am. It's sounding more tempting to stay up and skip sleep altogether but I think I'm going to resist...

[eXc450]

Wow. A female! haha.
If my friend John comes, it sounds like he will bring his g/f, so she won't be the only girl (not sure if that bothers her or not?)

[::John::]

ok - by now - 5:20am EDT - you guys (and gals) will be out on the beach waiting for the sun.

I hope the trip went smoothly and none of you buried your axles...

Looking forward to the pics and different interpretations.

[ofdphoto]

Thanks John :-)

A few guys are still out there, but Jim, Jim's dad, Adam, Adam's friend (sorry mate, I'm shocking with names) and myself headed back ...

Will have some photos one day soon :-)

[Jim G]

Thanks John :-)

A few guys are still out there, but Jim, Jim's dad, Adam, Adam's friend (sorry mate, I'm shocking with names) and myself headed back ...

Will have some photos one day soon :-)

I called the Stockton Centre admin about that wheelchair and it was one of theirs, they had some "trouble" there last night and were quite happy we noticed it!

[AdamC]

Adam's friend (sorry mate, I'm shocking with names)

Matt :)

Thanks guys, I had a ball :) Was great to get out and meet up with you all. Special thank you to the guys who brought their 4x4s to make it possible.

Some great ones there Jim, especially that first one, that's a winner.

I think I might have one or two keepers.. will have to wait and see, too tired to process them right now :)

[coalcliff]

Looks like the Pasha Bulker!

Great low shot that second one, looks like the lens almost got a surf!

[AdamC]

http://adamcurrey.com/albums/sygna/aaa.sized.jpg

[eXc450]

First one that caught my eye....


POTN+4WD=.....



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2069/2038999232_a27ac5f308_o.jpg

I bet there's some better ones of that 4wd.. Luke? Anyone? :p

Hee hee.

any objections to me using this on myspace? (that's me in the drivers seat :D)

I'd like a full res /raw copy if you don't mind :) Of course that if you are happy to share :)

exc450@gmail.com

[Matt_R]

Adam's friend (sorry mate, I'm shocking with names)

That'd be me :)

Thanks to everyone for letting me tag along, and thanks to all the guys who brought 4WDs!


http://www.shakesbeare.com/gallery/d/21354-4/HDR+00.jpg


http://www.shakesbeare.com/gallery/d/21361-4/IMG_9700.jpg

The rest (http://www.shakesbeare.com/gallery/v/places/nsw-central-coast/sygna/). I'm still working on a few more.

[my name is always taken]

Hi
my first meeting and it was good to meet you guys. thanks for the morning.
here are some of my day.

[AdamC]

I'm still working on a few more.

Love that last one Matt.

Here's a couple more of mine:

http://adamcurrey.com/albums/sygna/aab.sized.jpg

http://adamcurrey.com/albums/sygna/aaf.sized.jpg

http://adamcurrey.com/albums/sygna/aak.sized.jpg

http://adamcurrey.com/albums/sygna/aap.sized.jpg

(thought I'd be different and post the non-sygna pictures)

The rest here
(http://adamcurrey.com/sygna)

[eXc450]

Hey guys, I am working on my photos right now, but I dont have broadband, so it will be a while before they are up.

Nice work with the photos guys :)

Clint - Did you get any of my 4x4 on that hill where you got out an watched?

[AdamC]

Hey guys, I am working on my photos right now, but I dont have broadband, so it will be a while before they are up.


If you're going to be without bandwidth for an extended time, I'd be happy to host your photos if you want to mail me a CD/DVD.

[Matt_R]

I got my film back today, there are a few shots decent enough to scan. Not bad considering I was just mucking around with the film camera to use up the rest of the roll I started at our office Melbourne Cup party. I'll try and get them scanned tomorrow.

I also got a couple of my digital shots printed. 9700 (http://www.shakesbeare.com/gallery/v/places/nsw-central-coast/sygna/IMG_9700.jpg.html) looks great at 18x12"

[eXc450]

If you're going to be without bandwidth for an extended time, I'd be happy to host your photos if you want to mail me a CD/DVD.

Thanks :)

It's ok, I just set my FTP client up overnight to do it...but my 'freeware' FTP client wants me to register....so if anyone knows good freeware ftp client let me know

I only upload at low res - like 200kb each

[AdamC]

if anyone knows good freeware ftp client let me know

http://www.winscp.com/

[eXc450]

http://www.winscp.com/



Thankya! Took me 5 minutes to work out why I couldn't connect with it though - It defaults to SFTP, not FTP.

Photos are on their way...expect them by 8:30pm :) woo hoo

[eXc450]

http://home.kooee.com.au/exup250/stockton/index.html

Hopefully will work...

[AdamC]

http://home.kooee.com.au/exup250/stockton/index.html

Hopefully will work...


Good work there mate, love those ones with the 4wds in the foreground, very creative. :)

[ofdphoto]

Great lookin' butt lying on the ground there ...

:-D

[eXc450]

Great lookin' butt lying on the ground there ...

:-D

Thought you'd like it Luke...seems your style ;)

BTW you never called me on Sunday for the Lens cap! I'll keep it in my car....

[Old Fart]

The photos beg the question

Did anyone catch any fish but !!

[ofdphoto]

Hey Chris,

Yeah sorry about that ... I didn't get home from the baby dedication shoot until 4ish (outside of your availability window), and then I crashed on the lounge. And I've been in Sydney for the last couple of days. What do you normally do for lunch? We could eat and exchange lens caps tomorrow perhaps ...

[eXc450]

I rarley get a lunch break. But if I do, it's never a set time...

If you are around, I am having dinner at charlestown at 6:30 gimme a ring if ur in the area.

[ofdphoto]

I have a thing at Barnsley at 6.45 but can probably get there a bit late ... we live at Cardiff so you could drop in on the way through ... or I can come to you ... let me know ... sorry bout this mate ... I'll shout you a beer or 3 next time we catch up!!

[eXc450]

Hey Luke, PM'd you...this doesnt need to go on publicly :)

[ofdphoto]

Oh, why not subject everyone to the saga of the missing Peleng rear lens cap ... :-D

Yeah, good call.

[Old Fart]

Quick Newcastle Question:

Who do you guys use for 10x8 prints and what cost ?

[ofdphoto]

So, I finally got around to looking at my shots from The Morning.

The full collection is here: http://mickella.com/gallery2/v/potn/20071117/

But here are a few faves:

#1
http://mickella.com/gallery2/d/5391-1/071117_0004.jpg

#2
http://mickella.com/gallery2/d/5395-1/071117_0022.jpg

#3 Jim! (don't worry, I ditched the butt shot :D)
http://mickella.com/gallery2/d/5397-1/071117_0023.jpg

#4
http://mickella.com/gallery2/d/5413-1/071117_0041.jpg

#5
http://mickella.com/gallery2/d/5419-1/071117_0052.jpg

#6
http://mickella.com/gallery2/d/5423-1/071117_0067.jpg

#7 One for Chris ...
http://mickella.com/gallery2/d/5429-1/071117_0072.jpg

[Jim G]

So, I finally got around to looking at my shots from The Morning.

The full collection is here: http://mickella.com/gallery2/v/potn/20071117/

But here are a few faves:

#1


#2


#3 Jim! (don't worry, I ditched the butt shot :D)


#4


#5


#6


#7 One for Chris ...


You got some nice stuff! I'm glad to hear that "other" shot found its way into the recycle bin.. I quite like that shot of me, it's the best one someone's taken of me whilst I was shooting :p

[AdamC]

Nice work there Luke.

I wouldn't mind going back there for a sunset shoot sometime too. Would be nice to have the sun lighting up the side of it we can see :)

[ofdphoto]

You got some nice stuff! I'm glad to hear that "other" shot found its way into the recycle bin.. I quite like that shot of me, it's the best one someone's taken of me whilst I was shooting :p

The thing about the Recycle Bin is it's ... recyclable :D

I can send you a hi-res copy of that shot if you like.

Cheers.

[ofdphoto]

Thread resurrection time.

How bout a sunrise shoot in the morning.

I'm thinking, Kooragang wetlands, meet at the entrance opposite Hexham maccas.

Thoughts??

[ofdphoto]

No takers?

Ok, well, I'm planning to be at the entrance opposite Maccas at 5.45am.

I've never been inside the wetlands ... ever ... so it might be crap and we might need to drive up the highway a bit to find some nice fog, cows and farmhouses.

My mobile number is 0403 300 372 if anyone wants to find me.

[Jim G]

No takers?

Ok, well, I'm planning to be at the entrance opposite Maccas at 5.45am.

I've never been inside the wetlands ... ever ... so it might be crap and we might need to drive up the highway a bit to find some nice fog, cows and farmhouses.

My mobile number is 0403 300 372 if anyone wants to find me.

Had I been home and had access to the internet I would have been keen... darn!

[ofdphoto]

Never mind. I woke up, checked POTN, no replies, looked at the clouds, thought "nah" and kicked off the day around home instead.

Maybe tomorrow morning?

[Welby]

I'd go but i can't stand shooting landscapes. It bores me for some reason :o Not tomorrow i'm shooting go karting tomorrow anyway.

[Old Fart]

Forecast for Sunday
Scattered showers or rain areas. Fresh to strong north to northwest winds.


Newcastle: Showers. Min: 12 Max: 20

Doesn't sound like much of a day for an early morning session.

[ofdphoto]

Forecast for Sunday
Scattered showers or rain areas. Fresh to strong north to northwest winds.


Newcastle: Showers. Min: 12 Max: 20

Doesn't sound like much of a day for an early morning session.
:(

Good call.

Oh well, try again in a few weeks. Or feel free to head out without me ... I'll be in Tassie from 3 Sep to 17 Sep.

[AdamC]

Holy Thread Mining, Batman! Confused the hell outta me for a sec, reading page 1. :) Yup, count me in. Will be driving, can pick up if anyone wants a lift.

[Jim G]

Holy Thread Mining, Batman! Confused the hell outta me for a sec, reading page 1. :) Yup, count me in. Will be driving, can pick up if anyone wants a lift.

Count you in for what? A sunrise tomorrow?

[AdamC]

Count you in for what? A sunrise tomorrow?

Oh wait, it was *this* morning? Doh. Told you I was confused. :P

[Jim G]

Oh wait, it was *this* morning? Doh. Told you I was confused. :P

Hehe. I think any sunrises tomorrow are gonna be rained out, as Old Fart pointed out...

[Old Fart]

There's a hillclimb at Ringwood on Sunday for all you newly inspired motorsport photographers.

[eXc450]

Probably should start a new thread anytime you wanna make a new meet - and also post it in the POTNAC thread.

I'll be interested once my ankle is better (3 weeksish)

[AdamC]

There's a hillclimb at Ringwood on Sunday for all you newly inspired motorsport photographers.

Where's Ringwood? :)

[Old Fart]

http://www.mgcarclub.com.au/ringwood.htm

Ringwood is run by the MG Car Club of Newcastle, they are a photographer friendly organisation.

[AdamC]

http://www.mgcarclub.com.au/ringwood.htm

Ringwood is run by the MG Car Club of Newcastle, they are a photographer friendly organisation.

Hey cool. I lived in the Terrace for 5 years and never knew about that. I'd probably go, except it's Father's Day.

[eXc450]

Hey cool. I lived in the Terrace for 5 years and never knew about that. I'd probably go, except it's Father's Day.

You live in the terrace? gee, I just moved out after 25 years...haha

well..Nelsons Plains

[AdamC]

You live in the terrace? gee, I just moved out after 25 years...haha

well..Nelsons Plains

Not any more, no. Left there about 12 months ago, but was there for about 5 years before that.

[Old Fart]

I drove up to Ringwood this afternoon to find the event washed out :(

[Jim G]

I drove up to Ringwood this afternoon to find the event washed out :(

Darn, hey... weather was rubbish at the karts, too, but they persevered... as a result there were rather a few that came off. Good for photos :p

[Welby]

Wasn't aloud out to go to ringwood unfortunately. Will have to wait for the mattara hillclimb ;)

[AdamC]

Wasn't aloud out to go to ringwood unfortunately. Will have to wait for the mattara hillclimb ;)

Ringwood was washed out - it's been rescheduled for 21st Sept. I'm hoping to get there for a look. Newy hillclimb is on 5th-6th Oct (long weekend.) Definitely going to be there for that.

[Jaysee&Dali]

Hi guy's

If you are still getting together for a meet sometime soon I'd love to join you. I'm in Cooks Hill and have my own transport. I'm a 9 to 5er usually so weekends are mostly free.

I've been into DSLR photography [Canon 40D] since late February so are still at the bottom of the learning curve.

I would sure like to get some tips off all you pros! :)

PS - I should be hopefully purchasing my 3rd (and probably final] lens this weekend - a Canon 24-70mm. I've in the past stayed clear of NDF Camera House because of the prices they [have to] charge. For whatever reason, they seem to be very competitive at the moment; Discount Digital Photographics = $1685 delivered, NDF Camera House = $1650 cash.

I remember a while back I couldn't afford to shop there!

cheers,
J&D

[Jim G]

Canon Australia not long ago had a price drop to bring their lenses more in-line with what you can get grey market... good marketing decision for them :p

There's regular small things happening around Newcastle... I'll PM you next time something's happening if you miss the discussion here or in the POTNAC thread!


Hi guy's

If you are still getting together for a meet sometime soon I'd love to join you. I'm in Cooks Hill and have my own transport. I'm a 9 to 5er usually so weekends are mostly free.

I've been into DSLR photography [Canon 40D] since late February so are still at the bottom of the learning curve.

I would sure like to get some tips off all you pros! :)

PS - I should be hopefully purchasing my 3rd (and probably final] lens this weekend - a Canon 24-70mm. I've in the past stayed clear of NDF Camera House because of the prices they [have to] charge. For whatever reason, they seem to be very competitive at the moment; Discount Digital Photographics = $1685 delivered, NDF Camera House = $1650 cash.

I remember a while back I couldn't afford to shop there!

cheers,
J&D

[Jaysee&Dali]

Cheers Jim! ...

Do you go out shooting with llenuts? [Josh]

He walked up and introduced himself a while back while I was out with the camera. I'm sure he mentioned a "Jim G" when I asked about POTN ...

cheers,
J&D

[Jim G]

Cheers Jim! ...

Do you go out shooting with llenuts? [Josh]

He walked up and introduced himself a while back while I was out with the camera. I'm sure he mentioned a "Jim G" when I asked about POTN ...

cheers,
J&D

Yeah, that'd be me :) Have you introduced yourselfe to the POTNAC thread? I lose track that thread moves so fast...

[Old Fart]

So anyone who's participated in the thread visiting Autosalon this weekend ?

[Jim G]

So anyone who's participated in the thread visiting Autosalon this weekend ?

Unless there's stuff happening after 3.30pm tomorrow I'm going to be at work all weekend...