[SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 10 Nov 2011

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[SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 10 Nov 2011

Postby aim54x on Fri Nov 04, 2011 7:43 am

It's that time of year again. The annual outdoor exhibit opened yesterday and will run until the 20th of this month. Do I sense a mini meet followed by a Mexi meet?

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UPDATE: Meet 10.11.2011 at 17.30 near IceBergs
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Further update: Meet 10.11.2011 at 17.30 near IceBergs
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea

Postby Mr Darcy on Fri Nov 04, 2011 7:55 am

As with every one of these so far. Yes I am interested.
However, as with every one of these so far, I probably won't make it. As always, it depends on time and last minute commitments.
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea

Postby gstark on Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:37 am

I'm all for a mini-meet and a mexi-meet - perhaps Thursday next?

I might also be partial to a morning meet tomorrow (don't know what the timing will be just yet) and I can have the V1 for those who want a play. Don't know if I'll still have it by Thursday ...
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea

Postby dviv on Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:44 am

Should be good for next thursday - will need to check with the government :D
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea

Postby Remorhaz on Fri Nov 04, 2011 10:40 am

Are we thinking Thursday evening (or morning)?
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea

Postby gstark on Fri Nov 04, 2011 10:46 am

Evening ... the mexi-meet location doesn't do breakfast. :)
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea

Postby biggerry on Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:14 am

aim54x wrote:Do I sense a mini meet followed by a Mexi meet?


I sense some more craziness with leds, domes and other lighting apparel. I don't think we could get away with some steel wool action though
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea

Postby aim54x on Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:39 am

ooh....I think next Thurs is good!
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea

Postby surenj on Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:31 am

Thursday probably not possible... :wink:

Is Thursday a holiday??
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea

Postby Remorhaz on Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:05 am

Don't think so?

what time and where are we planning to meet on Thursday? anything specific we should bring (strobe, lightstand, umbrella, etc)?
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea

Postby gstark on Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:35 am

Bring whatever you like.

Aim for around 5:30 just south of the Icebergs.

At this stage I'll have the V1 and a PEN with me as well, so there'll be some playtime.
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 17 Nov 2011

Postby biggerry on Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:58 am

Thursday night is late night shopping.. :) I am out, will probably check it out on Saturday when there is more time.
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 17 Nov 2011

Postby surenj on Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:17 am

biggerry wrote:Thursday night is late night shopping..

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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 17 Nov 2011

Postby gstark on Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:52 am

biggerry wrote:Thursday night is late night shopping..


No; it's been cancelled for this week.
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 17 Nov 2011

Postby Mr Darcy on Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:44 pm

gstark wrote:Icebergs

Is this in Antarctica? I thought it was in Bondi! Or is Dick playing another hoax?
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 17 Nov 2011

Postby biggerry on Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:26 pm

gstark wrote:No; it's been cancelled for this week.


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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 17 Nov 2011

Postby gstark on Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:38 am

Mr Darcy wrote:
gstark wrote:Icebergs

Is this in Antarctica? I thought it was in Bondi! Or is Dick playing another hoax?


Yes.

Bondi Icebergs, southern end of Bondi Beach, tomorrow arvo, around 5:30.

Say "goodnight Dick".
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 17 Nov 2011

Postby Elver on Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:50 am

Sounds good. I'll be there.
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 17 Nov 2011

Postby dviv on Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:51 am

Elver wrote:Sounds good. I'll be there.

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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 17 Nov 2011

Postby Remorhaz on Wed Nov 09, 2011 11:42 am

gstark wrote:Bondi Icebergs, southern end of Bondi Beach, tomorrow arvo, around 5:30.


So it's back to Thur 10th (and not the 17th) now?
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 10 Nov 2011

Postby gstark on Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:37 pm

Remorhaz wrote:
gstark wrote:Bondi Icebergs, southern end of Bondi Beach, tomorrow arvo, around 5:30.


So it's back to Thur 10th (and not the 17th) now?


The 17th was never on the agenda for me.

If you review the thread, that was added into the subject header at a later time than my initial suggestion of the 10th.

As it happens, I've only just noticed that aspect (thanks to you pointing it out) so I've adjusted that as well.

It seems that Cameron has put the 17th in as the date, but that was never my intention, and it's certainly not workable for me, as I already have three things happening on that date.

aim54x wrote:UPDATE: Meet 17.11.2011 at 17.30 near IceBergs
Confirmed so far:
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-Remorhaz


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gstark on 04 Nov 2011 09:37 am wrote:Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea

I'm all for a mini-meet and a mexi-meet - perhaps Thursday next?



So, yes, the 10th.
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 10 Nov 2011

Postby biggerry on Wed Nov 09, 2011 2:04 pm

whack it in the calendar :up:
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 10 Nov 2011

Postby surenj on Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:02 pm

Oh..so the 10th (tomorrow). Unfortunately still can't make it.
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 10 Nov 2011

Postby Remorhaz on Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:27 pm

Good to go - see you there...
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 10 Nov 2011

Postby aim54x on Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:33 pm

Sorry about the mix up on the dates....I cannot make it tomorrow night (Ricoh GRD IV and GXR A12M launch at the RIesel) but you all enjoy the sculptures
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 10 Nov 2011

Postby Mr Darcy on Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:42 pm

I am coming, with luck I'll get there by 5.30.
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 10 Nov 2011

Postby Mr Darcy on Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:53 am

I made it! Yay. First time, but it won't be the last.
Thanks for organising it.

A good time was had by me. Food was great too. Though the servings were bigger than expected & I ordered too much.

I got to see maybe a quarter of the show. Hard to say exactly as I didn't get to it all, but I had reached a headland at dusk, and I could see more sculptures stretching away into the distance. I had no hope of getting to these. I may return this year by pub trans so I do not have to worry about the horrendous parking charges or the bikie gangs that apparently roam the area. The spot where I parked my car had been overrun by bikies & I had to wait for them to clear out before I could go home.
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 10 Nov 2011

Postby aim54x on Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:01 pm

Great to hear that you made it Greg. It is even better to hear that you enjoyed the experience as well. If you do come back down do let me know.
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 10 Nov 2011

Postby surenj on Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:15 pm

Do you guys have some Nikon V1 pictures from this event? :wink:
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Re: [SYD] Sculptures By The Sea 10 Nov 2011

Postby Mr Darcy on Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:59 pm

surenj wrote:Do you guys have some Nikon V1 pictures from this event? :wink:

Not me. While I had a play with it, I didn't have a card to use, so I didn't take any pictures.
I was impressed by its feel though. And the auto sensing on the viewfinder worked well, as did the viewfinder itself, though it did have a tendency to streak when moved quickly. May make it difficult if you are panning.
I do know Gary took some super slow motion shots of one of the kinetic sculptures though. Perhaps he will be good enough to post them in the new Video section of the forum ( :twisted: )
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