Perth, Western Australia Meets for 2008

[wayne_eddy]

I went to Penguin Is. yesterday and would like to offer that location as a proposed site for the next meet. There you will find nature in the wild, not in cage.

Right now there are Crested, Bridle and Fairy Terns nesting as well as Pelicans. The penguins are still on the Is too. Rails (below) are very friendly and there are a number of skink species on the island.

Oh, did I mention the snorkeling is brilliant?

It's 30min from Perth CBD and a $10 (morning pass) boat trip over which leaves every our from 9:00am. You can also pay a bit more and take a glass bottom boat ride or tour around Seal Is.

I'm off the Victoria on the 24th, Dryandra on the upcoming Labour Day weekend (1, 2, 3rd March) so both dates are out. Sundays are best for me though the first or second Saturdays of the month are also good.
Perth WA Meet 16th March 2008: Penguin Island A-Class Nature Reserve.

Be at the Ferry Terminal Cafe by 8:30am for the 9:00am Ferry Departure. You will need to be self sufficient (own water, food, hat, sunscreen etc). Snorkeling/Swimming there is fantastic. On Penguin Is. there is a Discovery Centre where you can have a close encounter with penguins, a shaded picnic area. No BBQ, cooking facilities or food sellers are on the island. There are centrally several located clean composting toilets.

There is potential for us to take a Penguin & Sea Lion Cruise for about $31.50 (adult price inclusive of Ferry to Penguin Island). The 45min cruise does not land on the Seal Island but would provide some good photographic opportunities if the weather is right. I propose we take the Seal island Cruise at 9:15am. The Seal Is. cruise departs from Penguin Is.

High Tide (1.5m) for 16th Mar is 4:30am and Low Tide (0.34m) at 11:40am.

Useful Links:
http://www.penguinisland.com.au/
http://www.naturebase.net/content/view/408/1017/

There are no organizer's for the trip, you attend for your own enjoyment or be it risk. Do not attempt to walk it across to the Island - it's fun but can cost you your life. On Feb 3rd 2008, 28 people were rescued when they got washed off the sandbar.

http://members.iinet.net.au/%7Edamask/Wayne/Photo/canon/POTN/IMG_4405.jpg

[Paul_O]

G'day Wayne,
Count me in! I'm busting for another day out. I just got back from Pemberton yesterday and had a great time down there. I've neglected my photography for the last 12 months or so as we've been setting up a new company and my enthusiasm is back, and in spades. I'm sailing next Saturday and don't want to book up both weekend days but the weekend after you get back could be good, 1/2nd of March?
If there isn't much interest I'm still keen on heading down with you Wayne. I've still only got the 70-200 f4 but am hoping to buy a 1.4x TC, maybe this is the push I need!!

Paul

ps good idea, the old POTN Perth Zoo meet thread was getting a bit old :confused:

[wayne_eddy]

G'day Wayne,
Count me in! I'm busting for another day out. I just got back from Pemberton yesterday and had a great time down there. I've neglected my photography for the last 12 months or so as we've been setting up a new company and my enthusiasm is back, and in spades. I'm sailing next Saturday and don't want to book up both weekend days but the weekend after you get back could be good, 1/2nd of March?
If there isn't much interest I'm still keen on heading down with you Wayne. I've still only got the 70-200 f4 but am hoping to buy a 1.4x TC, maybe this is the push I need!!

Paul

ps good idea, the old POTN Perth Zoo meet thread was getting a bit old :confused:

Hi Paul,

You won't need much longer than the 70-200mm for a lot of the photography. Most of the people I was with were using film cameras and 300mm at the most.

If you remind me before the excursion, I can loan you the 2x for the day.

I will be away for the whole 1,2,3rd March Long Weekend possibly inclusive of the Friday.

[Paul_O]

No probs at all, use of the 2x TC would be awesome if I haven't bought a 1.4x by then. Don't worry I look after my own gear very well and others even moreso!
We'll see if the others chime in and see if they have any preferences, I'm free pretty much all March and half of April, then heading over to Europe for a month.

[Michael]

Wayne,

Nice Idea to start another thread. We can probably organize something on one Sunday in the not to distant future. In March should be OK. It has to be a solid date though, as I have to roster it off work, and arrange transport up(get my license in May!! Can't wait). I'm doing my TEE this year, so you know, study and stuff may limit what I can do. But I am all for another meet, Penguin Is. sounds nice.

Cheers

[wayne_eddy]

No probs at all, use of the 2x TC would be awesome if I haven't bought a 1.4x by then. Don't worry I look after my own gear very well and others even moreso!
We'll see if the others chime in and see if they have any preferences, I'm free pretty much all March and half of April, then heading over to Europe for a month.

no worries,

hey didn't you go to Europe last year?

Aren't you sick of the place? ;):D

[Michael]

Paul, just to let you know that the 2X TC will eliminate AF on the f/4L. If I come, I will bring along my 1.4X TC for you to have a go at, if I'm not using it.

[wayne_eddy]

Wayne,

Nice Idea to start another thread. We can probably organize something on one Sunday in the not to distant future. In March should be OK. It has to be a solid date though, as I have to roster it off work, and arrange transport up(get my license in May!! Can't wait). I'm doing my TEE this year, so you know, study and stuff may limit what I can do. But I am all for another meet, Penguin Is. sounds nice.
Cheers

I only spent half a day there yesterday, took about 450 shots and was back home by 2pm. I live 70km from the Ferry.

[Paul_O]

no worries,

hey didn't you go to Europe last year?

Aren't you sick of the place? ;):D

Not last year, was there in 2006. I was in USA last year for a couple of months for work though. We try to go back every 2 years to visit my wife's family and friends and her family come down to Oz every other year. Sick of it, nah not yet :lol:
We'll also be in France on the Somme for the first ANZAC day memorial outside of Oz and Turkey at Villers Bretonneux too

[Paul_O]

Paul, just to let you know that the 2X TC will eliminate AF on the f/4L. If I come, I will bring along my 1.4X TC for you to have a go at, if I'm not using it.

Doh! I forgot about that and I'm hopeless at MF. Thanks also for the offer, I'll look at getting one from B&H as I've bought most of my gear there, I'm so sick of Oz pricing!

Paul

[and.duncan]

I'd be interested in this. Is there a date firming up yet?

[Michael]

I'd be interested in this. Is there a date firming up yet?
Nothing yet, but I'd bet on a Sunday in March.

[wayne_eddy]

OK ppl, here is the proposed meet.

Perth WA Meet 16th March 2008: Penguin Island A-Class Nature Reserve.

Be at the Ferry Terminal Cafe by 8:30am for the 9:00am Ferry Departure. You will need to be self sufficient (own water, food, hat, sunscreen etc). Snorkeling/Swimming there is fantastic. On Penguin Is. there is a Discovery Centre where you can have a close encounter with penguins, a shaded picnic area. No BBQ, cooking facilities or food sellers are on the island. There are centrally several located clean composting toilets.

There is potential for us to take a Penguin & Sea Lion Cruise for about $31.50 (adult price inclusive of Ferry to Penguin Island). The 45min cruise does not land on the Seal Island but would provide some good photographic opportunities if the weather is right. I propose we take the Seal island Cruise at 9:15am. The Seal Is. cruise departs from Penguin Is.

High Tide (1.5m) for 16th Mar is 4:30am and Low Tide (0.34m) at 11:40am.

Useful Links:
http://www.penguinisland.com.au/
http://www.naturebase.net/content/view/408/1017/

There are no organizer's for the trip, you attend for your own enjoyment or be it risk. Do not attempt to walk it across to the Island - it's fun but can cost you your life. On Feb 3rd 2008, 28 people were rescued when they got washed off the sandbar.

[Michael]

Sounds like a goer then Wayne. Let me pencil that in and see what I can do. hopefully I will be there.

[yabbie]

Sounds like a good trip - newbies welcome??
Been living in Perth on and off for 3 years now, and only just found out about spot, thanks for that!

[and.duncan]

Sounds like a good trip - newbies welcome??


I hope so :) I'd classify myself in that category.

If we aren't landing on the island, is a 70-200 going to cut it?

[Paul_O]

I hope so :) I'd classify myself in that category.

If we aren't landing on the island, is a 70-200 going to cut it?

Hey guys,
All are welcome and the more the merrier. We've only had one meet so far so I guess we're all kinda new to it. Based on the info on the 1st page a 70-200 would seem to be fine and if I understand it correctly, the cruise would be in addition to visiting the island. Someone please correct e if I'm wrong.

Paul

ps, Welcome and we look forward to catching up.

pps 16th March works for me

[wayne_eddy]

I hope so :) I'd classify myself in that category.

If we aren't landing on the island, is a 70-200 going to cut it?

We will be landing on Penguin Island and visitors can stay all day there if they choose. Seal Island is a special nature reserve and boat landing is prohibited. When I was there last, one could get very close to the island however.

A 70-200mm will be just fine on Penguin Is. I wish I had taken mine the other day.

Oh yes, newbs are welcome.

[Michael]

OK, I'm pretty sure I will be coming. Just to let you all know, I'm only 16 so look out for a young fella, I guess you'll spot me if I have the camera out :p.

[wayne_eddy]

OK, I'm pretty sure I will be coming. Just to let you all know, I'm only 16 so look out for a young fella, I guess you'll spot me if I have the camera out :p.

No worries Micheal, just meet outside the cafe, perhaps grab a table if you are there earlier. I think there will be a number of cameras out so you will be able to spot us.

Can you please forward the message on to other WA members you have encountered?

[Michael]

Yeah, no problems Wayne. I have the link in my signature too, although its not that obvious :p.

[Paul_O]

Can you please forward the message on to other WA members you have encountered?

I might bring up a list of others who were interested in the first meet and see of they're still around.

Paul

[wayne_eddy]

I might bring up a list of others who were interested in the first meet and see of they're still around.

Paul

That would be great, I contacted a mod the other week in order to have a list provided and have had no reply as yet.

I have seen a few posts from familiar members but have been very strapped for time to track any down.

[Paul_O]

Here's a quick list of who has posted on the WA associated topics (including ourselves). I will do up a quick PM and let people know that another meet is taking place.

Dragonfli Spirit (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=53856)
Echo63 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=70138)
neurosis (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=54455)
jforj143 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=30987)
bobinatcat (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=81834)
SOE digital (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=76603)
fivegallon (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=19301)
fisherfotos (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=105414)
Whitlam (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=28404)
cricketboy75 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=115080)
MitchKelly (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=124612)


and.duncan (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=84149)
wayne_eddy (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=66228)
Paul_O (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=17672)
Sinkrate (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=60141)
yabbie (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=103499)

Paul

[Michael]

Great Paul. Thanks for doing that! It's great! Hopefully we can get a good turn out!

[neurosis]

I'd be interested but I will have to let you know as a date firms up.

[Paul_O]

OK done, PM sent to those in the first list, hopefully we gain some further interest but I'm sure we'll have a great day regardless

Paul

[simplelogik]

Hi there, I'll see if I can make it.

[simplelogik]

I'd be interested but I will have to let you know as a date firms up.

Hi Reggie :) .. You're back :) ???

[MitchKelly]

Count me in

[MitchKelly]

Also, I can possibly organize a lift over to Seal Island via boat and then Dinghi in for a small fee $10 to pay for fuel, I have access to a 48ft boat.

[and.duncan]

just confirming for the 16th :) should be a lot of fun.

[Michael]

Hey guys, alot of gear for sale here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4982894. All shipped from me. Let me know if you want anything.

[fivegallon]

Sorry, didn't notice the pm.... I'm still in Singapore just now, off to Bangladesh on wednesday for couple weeks. Not sure if will be back in oz by 16th or not :(

[simplelogik]

Opps, just realised I'm going to Vietnam on the 14th :( ..
Oh well, perhaps next time .. let me know when you guys organise something next.

[sc0rp]

This thread has finally made me sign up.

Registering interest in any future events.

[Michael]

Guys, selling all of Peters gear cheap now.

430EX = $320
5D = $2150
Battery Grip BG-E4 = $150
16-35 L II= $1600
24-105L = $1050
70-200 f4L IS = $1050
70-200 F4L = $500
Manfrotto 694 Magfibre Monopod- $200
Lowepro Phototrekker Classic- $200

I will need to sell everything prior to shipping, and hope I will sell all of this before the end of next week.

Call or PM me, 0897541681 or 0447467736.

Cheers

Michael

[Michael]

Oh, and welcome sc0rp, you are welcome to come along on the 16th!

[wayne_eddy]

This thread has finally made me sign up.

Registering interest in any future events.

oh you mean sign up [posts =1]

Welcome to the forum and we would like to see you at the next Perth meet - this is the third I know about anyway!.

[sc0rp]

Oh, and welcome sc0rp, you are welcome to come along on the 16th!

Welcome to the forum and we would like to see you at the next Perth meet - this is the third I know about anyway!.
Cheers Guys.

Camera is in for repairs, so no penguin's for me.

[Michael]

Cheers Guys.

Camera is in for repairs, so no penguin's for me.
Damn hey. Hope it comes back good. What gear do you shoot?

[sc0rp]

Damn hey. Hope it comes back good. What gear do you shoot?
Better, feels like I've lost an arm or something without it.

40D, 24-105, 70-200 2.8IS, 50 1.8, 580EX II.

[wayne_eddy]

Better, feels like I've lost an arm or something without it.

40D, 24-105, 70-200 2.8IS, 50 1.8, 580EX II.

Whats wrong with your camera? Where did you send it? The place in My Hawthawn normally gets things done in a couple of days. You might get it yet!

[Michael]

Whats wrong with your camera? Where did you send it? The place in My Hawthawn normally gets things done in a couple of days. You might get it yet!
Place in Mt Hawthawn? Where?

[wayne_eddy]

Place in Mt Hawthawn? Where?

oops, sorry, not mt Hawthawn :oops:

Hartland Camera Repairs.
Brisbane St Perth
ph 9 328 3499

Also Camper Photographic around the corner will do repairs, however the above is the Canon repairer.

[Michael]

Yep, been to Hartland, I don't like them. Canon told me over the phone that they do the repairs there. But they sent the gear away and it took 6-7 weeks to come back.

Plus, be careful, the lady didn't know that Canon lenses carry an international warranty, and said they turn people away if they come in with an international warranty job. I had her call Canon, they set her straight.

I don't know how good they are at repairs at their place though.

[wayne_eddy]

Yep, been to Hartland, I don't like them. Canon told me over the phone that they do the repairs there. But they sent the gear away and it took 6-7 weeks to come back.

Plus, be careful, the lady didn't know that Canon lenses carry an international warranty, and said they turn people away if they come in with an international warranty job. I had her call Canon, they set her straight.

I don't know how good they are at repairs at their place though.

Thanks for the tip.

I had a repair done about 6 weeks ago on my 400mm and they did just fine and took about 5 hours. The lady I spoke appeared to was pretty informed. I asked about body repairs and she said they do body repairs on the spot. \

Maybe some thing has changed?

[Michael]

Maybe they have changed, this was last year. The way they spoke about my repair was that it would be a hassle for them to do, so they sent it to Canon. Maybe they have changed, I hope so.

[wayne_eddy]

Maybe they have changed, this was last year. The way they spoke about my repair was that it would be a hassle for them to do, so they sent it to Canon. Maybe they have changed, I hope so.

Yeah the did mention that "Sydney" takes about as long as you indicated.

[yabbie]

Don't forget people going to Penguine Island from Perth - part of the Kwinana freeway will be closed for that big bike ride on the 16th all morning. At least a 20km section will be closed - I'll have to find out from where to where.

[yabbie]

For info on the road closure (Kwinana, Mitchell, Graham Farmer Fwys, plus rds in Joondalup)
http://www.freewaybikehike.com.au/index.php?pageid=107

Kwinana to Thomas Rd SB is closed from 4:30-9:30am, Mitchell from Hodges Dr SB from 4:30am to noon

[wayne_eddy]

For info on the road closure (Kwinana, Mitchell, Graham Farmer Fwys, plus rds in Joondalup)
http://www.freewaybikehike.com.au/index.php?pageid=107

Kwinana to Thomas Rd SB is closed from 4:30-9:30am, Mitchell from Hodges Dr SB from 4:30am to noon

Thanks for that, I would have had no idea!

[wayne_eddy]

Can we have a final heads up for who will be attending?

Also can you please advise if you would like to do the Seal Island trip on the boat as well?

Regards,

Wayne Eddy.

[Michael]

I'm coming! Well, it's planned. But 99% sure I will be there. I don't know about the seal island thing, just that I may have to leave at some time during the day, so I need to be able to get back the the mainland pretty easily.

[yabbie]

I'll be there, bringing my guy along as well. The boat trip sounds good, as long as the weather isn't crap.

[wayne_eddy]

I'll be there, bringing my guy along as well. The boat trip sounds good, as long as the weather isn't crap.

Sunday Fine. Min 16 Max 32

[Michael]

Ill see on the day if I'm going to come on the boat trip. All depends on what my parents will be doing, and what time we need to head home.

[and.duncan]

do they close all the lanes? or do they open up a one on the other side of the freeway going soutbound? this would really make it a long trip is the freeway isnt workable :(

edit: actually, how close is the nearest train station?

[Paul_O]

I'll be there for sure

Paul

[yabbie]

do they close all the lanes? or do they open up a one on the other side of the freeway going soutbound? this would really make it a long trip is the freeway isnt workable :(

edit: actually, how close is the nearest train station?

Check out the website. They only close the side of the freeway (going from N to S) that the cyclists will be on. And definately all lanes - imagine mum, dad and kids cycling next to 120k/hr cars....messy!

I'll be going Stirling hwy, and along the coast, just have to leave home a bit earlier.

Weather - will trust it closer to the day, still a few more days for a cyclone to form and land up north!

[Michael]

Getting closer now!! YAY

[sc0rp]

Whats wrong with your camera? Where did you send it? The place in My Hawthawn normally gets things done in a couple of days. You might get it yet!
Got 3 hot "pixels" more like blobs though on my sensor which are allways there even when shooting without a lens with the body capy on.

Sent it to Canon Ozzy park, who have now sent it to sydney. Starting to think I should of sent it else where.

[wayne_eddy]

Got 3 hot "pixels" more like blobs though on my sensor which are allways there even when shooting without a lens with the body capy on.

Sent it to Canon Ozzy park, who have now sent it to sydney. Starting to think I should of sent it else where.


Well someone that is going on Sunday may have a spare body for you to loan for the day.

Anyone want to help him out?

[Michael]

Got 3 hot "pixels" more like blobs though on my sensor which are allways there even when shooting without a lens with the body capy on.

Sent it to Canon Ozzy park, who have now sent it to sydney. Starting to think I should of sent it else where.
Canon told me that the Osbourne Park location has closed down???

[Michael]

Ooh, Wayne. 1000 posts and you are now a "Senior Member"!! :p

[wayne_eddy]

Ooh, Wayne. 1000 posts and you are now a "Senior Member"!! :p


Ooh my and I nearly missed that!

I missed when my car recently rolled over to 300 000km - I am still spewing.

I could have easily posted a lot more in the time a have been a member of POTN but i hope what I have contributed has been of benefit to all that have viewed or read my messages. I have learned a great deal from the forum, and will now go into print in the second great POTN book as n I have reached second place in the Urban section.

I also might take this opportunity to *ahem* [steps up to podium and flicks back hair] to thank the founders of POTN, all the current and past mods and member of the forum for this great mechanism they continue to support an maintain for the benefit of all [*fanfare commences*] who endeavor to pursue their love of photography whether it be for recreation or personal gain ... [la la la] we shall photograph them on the the beaches, in the air and on the sea [rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb]

[Michael]

Ooh my and I nearly missed that!

I missed when my car recently rolled over to 300 000km - I am still spewing.

I could have easily posted a lot more in the time a have been a member of POTN but i hope what I have contributed has been of benefit to all that have viewed or read my messages. I have learned a great deal from the forum, and will now go into print in the second great POTN book as n I have reached second place in the Urban section.

I also might take this opportunity to *ahem* [steps up to podium and flicks back hair] to thank the founders of POTN, all the current and past mods and member of the forum for this great mechanism they continue to support an maintain for the benefit of all [*fanfare commences*] who endeavor to pursue their love of photography whether it be for recreation or personal gain ... [la la la] we shall photograph them on the the beaches, in the air and on the sea [rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb]
Congrats on getting in to the book! Well done!

Now runs away, as I was a Panel Member of the book project and forgot to the the final round of voting. :(:(

[wayne_eddy]

Congrats on getting in to the book! Well done!

Now runs away, as I was a Panel Member of the book project and forgot to the the final round of voting. :(:(

oh well, by the looks of things, the others didn't have a chance in the Urban section anyway, I got a huge majority of the votes and the primary candidate got about 15% more than I - if I recall correctly.

[Michael]

Awesome! Well done mate! Looking forward to meeting you at the meet!!

[Michael]

Ok, I'm off to bed. When I wake up my 24-70 should be in Germany...

[wayne_eddy]

Canon told me that the Osbourne Park location has closed down???

Only the repair facility. I think Osborne Park it just a distribution and sales arm. Quit unfortunate for such a large building.

I live few km's from the office and would appreciate it if they were more capable of doing more there!

[sc0rp]

Only the repair facility. I think Osborne Park it just a distribution and sales arm. Quit unfortunate for such a large building.

I live few km's from the office and would appreciate it if they were more capable of doing more there!
Yeah thats correct about only the repair facility closing down.

They were more then happy to take my camera and ship it off to Sydney for me though.

[Paul_O]

Well we're on for Penguin Island tomorrow, and just wanted a quick check to see who's coming, mostly to make sure we don't leave anyone behind. Forecast looks good, a couple of showers but highly unlikely I'd imagine.
I'm planning on leaving the city area around 07:50, would that leave enough time?

Paul

[and.duncan]

I'll be coming.

Is there a chance a kind sould would be able to collect me from the Rockingham train station? With all the freeway closures I'm thinking it will be easier to train in from Wanneroo than use side roads the whole way.

[wayne_eddy]

I'll be coming.

Is there a chance a kind sould would be able to collect me from the Rockingham train station? With all the freeway closures I'm thinking it will be easier to train in from Wanneroo than use side roads the whole way.

How about I pick you up at Stirling Train Station instead?

I'll PM you my mobile.

[wayne_eddy]

Well we're on for Penguin Island tomorrow, and just wanted a quick check to see who's coming, mostly to make sure we don't leave anyone behind. Forecast looks good, a couple of showers but highly unlikely I'd imagine.
I'm planning on leaving the city area around 07:50, would that leave enough time?
Paul

I too think that showers will be highly unlikely. Some nice cloud cover would be nice to subdue the light some.

I drove to P.I. about 6 weeks ago down the freeway and from memory it took me exactly one hour from the Cedric St On Ramp. I just checked Google maps and when taking a non-freeway route the journey is approx 1hr 45min! Bloody heck! :confused:

[Paul_O]

I just checked Google maps and when taking a non-freeway route the journey is approx 1hr 45min! Bloody heck! :confused:

Hmmm, okay. Will have to rethink this a bit. No probs though and looking forward to it.
I also got a 1.4x TC when in Singapore last week, all up including the tax refund it cost me about A$350 from Cathay Photo. Very pleased! About $100 cheaper than B&H, obviously I didn't need to pay any freight though. Will be glad to use it for its first outing.

Also, I'm heading in from the Maylands/East Perth area via the city so if anybody else needs transportation I'm happy to assist. Failing that I'll see you tomorrow.

Paul

[wayne_eddy]

Journey home should be easy-peasy though - freeway North will not be closed at all.

[Michael]

I should be coming. I'm in Perth now. I have been feeling a bit off today, might have picked up a bug at school. Hopefully I will be there.

[and.duncan]

:(

It's 8:55 and I've just realised theres a second ferry and I've been camping at the wrong one!

[Michael]

I had to give it a miss, sorry guys. Didn't feel good today. Hope you all had a great time!

[wayne_eddy]

Sorry Paul, I hope you were not the only on there.

I was making good time (surprisingly with the freeway closed) as discussed my car cut out in Kwinana. My alternator has blown and I have now had my car towed back to home.

Hope those that did make it had a good day.

Was sunny enough for me to get burned waiting around.

[Paul_O]

No probs Wayne and spewin' about the car. Michael, I hope you're feeling better soon. And.Duncan, where did you end up? Sorry there was some confusion
I met up with Yabbie (Alice) and her partner and had a pleasant morning. The light wasn't great and most of my shots suffered from camera shake, I need to get used to the 1.4x TC! I'll got through my shots and hopefully find something worth posting.
Lets hope things work out better for all next time and maybe we can start looking at another meet up mid year or so.

Paul

[Michael]

No probs Wayne and spewin' about the car. Michael, I hope you're feeling better soon. And.Duncan, where did you end up? Sorry there was some confusion
I met up with Yabbie (Alice) and her partner and had a pleasant morning. The light wasn't great and most of my shots suffered from camera shake, I need to get used to the 1.4x TC! I'll got through my shots and hopefully find something worth posting.
Lets hope things work out better for all next time and maybe we can start looking at another meet up mid year or so.

Paul
Thanks mate :). We ended up going to Cottesloe for the day, had a look at the sculptures on the foreshore, it was ok.

[and.duncan]

I was waiting at the Dolphin Ferry (had Dolphin written on the side at least). Waited too long for people to show up before checking if there were any other Ferries that made the trip too :oops:

[sc0rp]

I hope the next event turns out better.

Where's the pics?

[wayne_eddy]

No probs Wayne and spewin' about the car.
Paul

yes so am I. I have a 17 year old, but normally very reliable car. I know every bit of it, but some mechanics and electricians do not!

I was suspecting the alternator for a few months due to the fact my stereo would cut our every time I put on my high beam, or any other higher voltage equip, and the wipers were running really slow.

Even taking it to a battery/alt service place on Thursday didn't help as they said nothing was wrong with it after testing, though I knew it had to be the alternator.

I hang my head in shame.

I'd like to see some of the shots of PI of the Sculptures - both of which I have missed.

[Paul_O]

Well it took me a while, its been a busy couple of weeks. Birding is definitely not my forte so please don't exect greatness but here's a few I was quite happy with.
Also forgot to mention in my earlier post that it was great to met Yabbie and thanks very much for the try out of the 300mm f4L IS. It's now on my shopping list :confused:

http://www.pbase.com/paul_oh/image/94718839

http://www.pbase.com/paul_oh/image/94718868

http://www.pbase.com/paul_oh/image/94718871

http://www.pbase.com/paul_oh/image/94718858

http://www.pbase.com/paul_oh/image/94718955

http://www.pbase.com/paul_oh/image/94718960

Paul

[Paul_O]

Hmmm, let's try again

http://www.pbase.com/paul_oh/image/94718839

http://www.pbase.com/paul_oh/image/94718868

http://www.pbase.com/paul_oh/image/94718871

http://www.pbase.com/paul_oh/image/94718852

http://www.pbase.com/paul_oh/image/94718955

http://www.pbase.com/paul_oh/image/94718960

[Paul_O]

Nup, can anyone help with inserting linked photos from a gallery into a post?

Paul

[yabbie]

Just a link to the gallery?

I've never tried!
I'll post some up too in a bit.

[Paul_O]

Just a link to the gallery?

No sorry, I mean how some people can get more than 2 photos into their post by linking to a website. I might have to research this a bit further.

Paul

[wayne_eddy]

Hi Paul,

Checked your shots, they are pretty good, particularly the Juv Tern being fed.

Regarding your image sharing: with my Gallery provider (Fotopic) I need to turn image sharing on and use a supplied link code that is different from the most obvious code supplied. You might need to do a quick read though your providers help files for the answer. The problem does not lie on the POTN side of things.

Regards,

Wayne Eddy.

[Michael]

Nice shots Paul. Glad you got to the meet, sadly I couldn't.

Alice, I'm looking forward to seeing some of your shots too!

[yabbie]

I've just put the penguin island pics up in my online gallery - from the POTN weekend, and a weekend a month before - when there were lots of bridled turns around.
Here's the link -
http://lyrebird-gallery.smugmug.com/gallery/4595806_uw7ML/1/270992528_RVY8V#270992528

[Paul_O]

Great shots Alice, certainly put mine to shame. Well done

[yabbie]

Great shots Alice, certainly put mine to shame. Well done

The conditions weren't quite as good when we were there the 2nd time, plus most of the turns and the chicks had left! It was packed with birds a month before.

[wayne_eddy]

The conditions weren't quite as good when we were there the 2nd time, plus most of the turns and the chicks had left! It was packed with birds a month before.

Did you go with the Nats Club in Jan?

[yabbie]

Did you go with the Nats Club in Jan?

Who are they? I'm not part of any club, don't know anyone else with an SLR really.
I went pretty much straight after this thread was set up - had a weekend with nothing on, and sounded like a great place to check out.

[keegsmeister]

Holy cow a Perth POTN??? This is awesome.

[wayne_eddy]

Holy cow a Perth POTN??? This is awesome.

Well, you missed it!

There will be another one sometime soon. Perhaps sooner than the last.

If anyone cares to set a date and place for the next?

[Paul_O]

Good idea Wayne. I'll be away until late May but will be keen upon my return.

Paul

[Jo-Anne]

Hi all, its been a while since i last posted, great to see the perth thread opened. As when I'm at home it would be great to be able to go out and meet with you all.

[wayne_eddy]

Hi all, its been a while since i last posted, great to see the perth thread opened. As when I'm at home it would be great to be able to go out and meet with you all.

I'm keen, however I will need to leave it until I have found a new car which will take a few weeks.

I think a few members will be keen, Paul_o won't be back until late May .

[Jo-Anne]

that would be great,unfortunately I won't be home until mid July and only for 5 days, so I will have to keep my fingers crossed, but it would be nice to meet some fellow enthusiast, and learn some new things.

[and.duncan]

I'm thinking of heading out tomorrow afternoon (saturday) to do some landscapes. We will be meeting near UWA, does anyone have some good ideas for shots nearish to that area? I don't mind driving a ways.

Theres Kings Park not far, that cool boat shed near mountsbay etc (which I've never managed to get a picture of that I was happy with). What would you suggest shooting, and where from?

Also, If anyone is interested in coming along let me know, theres room in the car for +1 if we end up driving somewhere ;)

[TATER64]

Cant beat Kings Park for a city shot at dusk or night time.
South Perth foreshore off Mill Point Rd looking across the water to the city for a city shot.These places are fairly bland during the day but come dusk with a few lights included make the shots look better imho
good luck and post what you come up with :)

[wayne_eddy]

UWA is not far from KP & has some great architecture, birdlife and landscape gardening - a great pool to get some nice reflections off too.

[and.duncan]

cheers ;) will post what happens

[Lili_Kad]

Hy guy's, i have just seen your thread and wondered if you are going to arrange another one of those meets?

[wayne_eddy]

I've got a perfect spot for a meet in Sept. Lake Gwelup in the Perth Northern Suburbs, of maybe Heardsmans Lake ... though we haven't had an architectural meet yet. It was considered we could have one in Freo of Nth Perth too.

[cricketboy75]

let me know when the next meet is guys. i'm interested and i have a mate who's interested too and i think my wife would be keen too...

[and.duncan]

I'm not sure if this is against forum policy, but the Flickr 'Photography in Perth (PiP)' group is fairly active in group meetings etc. They had a beach one I went to recently and a trip to freo this weekend.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/perth_photo/

Friendly people, and if you poke through the photo stream, some great photogs

[cookey]

Anything happening in Perth?

[wayne_eddy]

nuh

[cookey]

why not lol,anything worht shooting coming up over the next few weeks

[TATER64]

If you like to shoot motor sport there is motor cycle racing at Barbagallo this weekend
Qualifying Sat,Racing Sun :)

[wayne_eddy]

If you like to shoot motor sport there is motor cycle racing at Barbagallo this weekend
Qualifying Sat,Racing Sun :)

is Barbagallo Wanneroo Raceway?

I've been thinking of some motorsport for a while and have the day free on Sun. Where can I get the details? Website?

Can anyone photograph from a decent position?

[wayne_eddy]

why not lol,anything worht shooting coming up over the next few weeks

Freo Buskers Fest was on last weekend. Anzac Day only comes once a year, there will be a few things on this w/end around town no doubt.

[TATER64]

is Barbagallo Wanneroo Raceway?

I've been thinking of some motorsport for a while and have the day free on Sun. Where can I get the details? Website?

Can anyone photograph from a decent position?

Yes Wanneroo

website

www.mcrcwa.com.au (http://www.mcrcwa.com.au)I think you will be limited to being out side of the barrier fence for sure but the track does get close to the fence on some parts of the track

[wayne_eddy]

Yes Wanneroo

website
www.mcrcwa.com.au (http://www.mcrcwa.com.au)I think you will be limited to being out side of the barrier fence for sure but the track does get close to the fence on some parts of the track

Can you get me in the barrier fence?

[TATER64]

No sorry

[tkb]

any more meetups on the horizon?