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When is the next Melbourne meet?Just wondering........
You beat me to it! I have been wondering the same question myself.
Food or photography? What do people think? ![]()
With winter setting in, someone better decide soon
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I'm not averse to some fotos & food. Although perhaps the former before the latter. Grease smears on the camera grip and lenses would be a bit tiresome to clean.
There was a suggestion of Old Kingdom for Peking Duck last time. I guess we could capture the Smith St lifestyle whilst there (as long as you hold onto your camera bags tightly). Julian
Shall we book a date in the next 2 to 3 weeks? I think if we finalise some sort of date, it should be relatively easier to agree on a meeting point...we'll take it further on from there.
The meeting point should be easy to get to for people who drive and people who don't. for the people who drive, cheap, safe and easy parking ![]() So my suggestion is as follows: When: On the weekend of the 9th and 10th of July Where: TBA, maybe Fed Square? We could go for brekky then decide where to wander off to. To the east is Birrarung Marr where there's a bit of development going on which could provide a few potential keepers. To the west, it's Southbank, Crown, Docklands. To the North, Melb Central, QV, Bourke St mall, etc. To the South, is where our previous meeting was ![]() I'd really like to get a meeting happening soon so that we can all put more faces to the names and welcome in the new members of Melbourne.
As much as I hate to say it, I think the morning is better as there won't be as many people in the city at that time.
Sunday 10th July is already pencilled in the diary
![]() The city would be a great place to photograph, and IMHO Fed Square sounds like a good place to meet. Anyone who hasn't been to a meet before, we really aren't that hard to find! Just look for the bunch of people with d70's around their necks and Lowerpro bags/backpacks. Trust me....I had no trouble last time!! I recommend anyone who hasn't been to one, to come along. Even if you are a relative newbie to the digital world (like me)....it is a great way to meet people with the same interests and exchange lens lust! Also good to put faces to names!! ![]()
Alright let's finalise it then
![]() ![]() Sunday 10th July 9am? Fed Square - The Cafe next to the convenience store (711 i think). can't rmember the name of the cafe though ![]()
Sounds good Piro! I'm really not a morning person, but the earlier the better....might actually train it in, not sure of the closest free parking without having to tram it as well.
I think 9am sounds pretty good, we'll have to wait and see what others think. Fed Square is fairly central. Not too far to walk to other places of interest. Should be good. Now I'll just have to convince stormybloke he has the kids for the morning....with the possibility of it extending into the afternoon! ![]()
I really wanted to try and make the next Melbourne Meet (which would be my first), however my wife and I are expecting our twins at any day, and the planned caeser is July 6, so I have a feeling my D70 will be busy taking 100's of shots of the new bubbs and I will be kept too busy to venture out taking photos.
Hopefully I can make it to the next one. The city will be a great place for you all to shoot. There are numerous sites you could visit, including Parliament House, any of the subways, Chinatown, Queen Victoria Markets, I could go on and on.... Perhaps everyone could purchase a 2-hour Met ticket and you could use the tram/train system to quickly get you around the city ?? (just a thought) I look forward to hearing how everyone enjoys their day and seeing LOTS of great pics from the meet ![]() Dave
Nikon D7000 | 18-105 VR Lens | Nikon 50 1.8G | Sigma 70-300 APO II Super Macro | Tokina 11-16 AT-X | Nikon SB-800 | Lowepro Mini Trekker AWII Photography = Compromise
Don't worry about it Dave
![]() Tickets are $2.50 all day on Sunday across all zones, so taht's a double bonus for taking PT and saving on parking. Now if only the trains ran more often...
thanks Piro. Perhaps you could take a group shot inside the train (or Tram) as it hurtles you all to your next destination ??? There is also lots of little alleyways in the city that would make for some interesting shots as well. The Old Melb. Exhibition Buildings always look good in photos, too. I wonder if Ted's is open on a Sunday ?? They'd have heart failure if they saw a bunch of Nikon-clad photogs enter the store. They might even learn something from you all as well.....??? Talk about a Decisive Moment !!! ![]() Dave
Nikon D7000 | 18-105 VR Lens | Nikon 50 1.8G | Sigma 70-300 APO II Super Macro | Tokina 11-16 AT-X | Nikon SB-800 | Lowepro Mini Trekker AWII Photography = Compromise
Why so early for, can we make it sort of lunch time onwards. I'd like to be able to drink without looking like some sort of person with an alcohol dependency. I remember Greg was talking about the last time we went that food and drink should be in order for the next meet.
Darryl (aka Kipper)
Nikon D200
We can always change the time Kipper but I guess two thirds majority will decide that
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Bugger, I'd hoped to make a Melbourne meeting but my wife works weekends and given my travel time from Mornington I'd have a hard time getting a baby sitter at 7am ![]() Out of interest has there been any meets in the SE suburbs or down the peninsula way?
I hear you Darryl
![]() However, early is probably good for having a bite then taking some photos. Maybe we can talk about having a meet for dinner at an eatery next time. Sunday 10 July 9am sounds fine to me. I'm in. Greg - - - - D200 etc
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
I might tag along if you all dont mind a newbie coming.
I have to warn you though, i know NOTHING about digital photography (yet) and i hate having my photo taken, so dont point a lens at me cos im likely to run away. ![]() Ohh yes! If we are going to be taking public transport someone may have to show me how the ticketing system works, i havent used PT for years! ![]() Jamie
We were all newbies at some stage, so please don't worry about that! I have only been to 1 meet, and everyone made me feel very welcome. Also dont worry about knowing nothing about digital photography....a meet is a wonderful opportunity to talk about techniques and be shown how to do it......we all have to start somewhere. I'm still learning!
Firstly, heh good luck with not getting your picture taken ![]() At the ticket machine, select: 1. Zone 2. Concession/Full Fare (No difference on Sunday) 3. 2 hour/Daily (Go Daily as there's no difference) 4. Insert money The machine will then spit out your ticket and hopefully your change ![]()
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I think the machines only take coins - buy a ticket in advance at the newsagent.
Greg - - - - D200 etc
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer
A few of them take cards and cash Greg
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