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Cemetery Photo Meet 23 Sep

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:40 pm
by stubbsy
I'm organising a DSLRUsers photo meet for Saturday 23rd September in the La Perouse/Botany area. And for something a little bit different, most of the day we'll be taking pics in a cemetery.

We'll meet at La Perouse about 9 am, have a bit of a chat in the park at La Perouse and take some pics before we head on to visit the Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park (aka Botany cemetery). The cemetery itself was established in 1893, but within it's grounds is Pioneer Memorial Park where 746 headstones dating as far back as the 1840's were relocated from cemeteries closer to the city. Among the headstones in the memorial park are:
  • Lord family vault including Simeon Lord (1771-1840). Transported for stealing muslin and calico, Lord became a leading entrepreneur in the colony and a founder of the Bank of NSW
  • Mary Reibey (1777-1855), a young horse stealer and later one of Sydney's leading businesswomen.
  • John Cadman (1772-1848), principal superintendent of boats.
  • George Howe (1769-1821), sent to the colony for shoplifting Howe became a government printer and published Australia's first newspaper, the Sydney Gazette and NSW Advertiser.
  • Robert Watson, after whom Watson's Bay is named.
  • Ellis Bent (1783-1815), Judge-Advocate of NSW, and the first practising barrister-at-law in the colony.
  • George Panton Esq, the First Postmaster of the Territory

Also at the cemetary is Eastern Suburbs Memorial Grove which is a gothic complex of above ground vaults and crypts with gardens and shrines.

For a sample of what you may find in the cemetery see the first page of my cemeteries gallery HERE and for a sample shot from La Perouse, click HERE

To book for this outing click HERE

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:36 pm
by sheepie
Looking forward to it Peter. Having seen some of your pics, and the info you've since found out, this looks to be a great place of history.

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:39 pm
by Glen
Sounds good Stubbsy, will see if I can fit it in, this is the week after the portraiture workshop so may be tight

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:28 pm
by rokkstar
I'm up for this Peter, seen some great shots from there.

Glen, I can't find reference to the portrait workshop. Is it full or is there room for a little'un?

PostPosted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:21 pm
by ABG
I'd be keen if I can find time Peter.

Glen wrote:Sounds good Stubbsy, will see if I can fit it in, this is the week after the portraiture workshop so may be tight

:?: :?: :?: First I've heard of this Glen. Where can I find some more info?

PostPosted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:27 pm
by Geoff
Peter - looks good if I'm not working count me in! :) I'm dead keen on cemetries..been dying to take some images there for a while :wink:

PostPosted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:51 pm
by gstark
ABG wrote:I'd be keen if I can find time Peter.

Glen wrote:Sounds good Stubbsy, will see if I can fit it in, this is the week after the portraiture workshop so may be tight

:?: :?: :?: First I've heard of this Glen. Where can I find some more info?


That's my little secret, Andrew. :)

It's mentioned on the front page, but I;ve had a very hectic week with my first radio show to put together while at the same time, helping to pull together Olivia's first gig. Both of those happenned on the same day, which meant a very hectic lead-up over the last few days.

I still need to finalise a couple of minor details for the AW so it's no rest for this poor bunny.

And then there's .... work!

:)

PostPosted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:45 pm
by stubbsy
A point on cancellations.

If you are interested I have no problem with you booking then later cancelling if something comes up as long as you don't cancel at the last minute since that may cost someone a spot. There is plenty of room at the cemetery so numbers aren't a major issue.

PostPosted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 6:11 pm
by gstark
stubbsy wrote:There is plenty of room at the cemetery so


anyone thinking of staying on can be easily accommodated. :)

PostPosted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:56 pm
by Yi-P
stubbsy wrote: There is plenty of room at the cemetery so numbers aren't a major issue.



That turned me off instantly... you're very dangerous :shock:

PostPosted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:54 am
by Onyx
My place of work is right next to the Eastern Suburbs Cemetary! In all seriousness, there has been reports here on this site of unexplained phenomena, especially by the night security guards (knocking on doors while security cameras and visual checks shows nothing). While I personally haven't seen or experienced anything, I do urge y'all to take care - whether you believe in it or not (I have a first cousin who was left comatose for 6 months after mucking around in a cemetary with friends one night, so I'll decline this meet even if I wasn't working).

Pointer: if you continue on Military Road (where the cemetary is at), you'll come to Prince of Wales lookout, which can be quite photogenic, as well as offering views towards landing planes if you have a long enough lens.

PostPosted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:59 am
by sirhc55
You could call this meet ”the night of the walking dead” 8)

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:38 am
by stubbsy
I currently have 9.5 places reserved for this meet:

Sheepie
Jeff
Steffen
Joe & Chryssine
Six
Alpha 7
Asaroha

A reminder to register if you intend to go.

PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:47 am
by Justin
have to check my calendar will let you know over the weekend, this sounds like fun

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:34 pm
by stubbsy
Bumpity bump. - A reminder to register if you plan to come to this photo meet.

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:18 pm
by Nnnnsic
Hmm... I might be able to come for a little bit... not sure how long... the National Art School ball is on that night...

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:34 pm
by stubbsy
Lwigh

It's a day time meet. How long does it take to get into your costume for the ball?

PostPosted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:35 am
by Nnnnsic
Depends on if I'm putting on make-up or not.

PostPosted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 1:33 am
by sirhc55
Nnnnsic wrote:Depends on if I'm putting on make-up or not.


:lol: :lol: 8) :lol: :lol:

PostPosted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 9:23 am
by gstark
And where he's putting it .

:twisted:

PostPosted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:08 pm
by Yi-P
Cementary shoot?? hmm... im not very sure if I can make it that day.

Ohh, btw, and any coincidence, this is my #666 post :twisted: :twisted:

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:46 am
by stubbsy
Just a reminder to those who haven't yet registered for this outing - it is on this coming Saturday

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:35 am
by trotkiller
Is there anyway we can check if we have signed up yet? I think I have.....

I guess it won't hurt if I sign up again

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:15 am
by hangdog
Sorry if this is slightly OT, but is there some generally accepted protocol for photography in cemeteries? I haven't been game to take photos inside cemeteries for fear of upsetting (living) people, although I did take one photo from outside:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hangdog/64721656/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/30/64721656_a2ce0730c0_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="dirt cheap" /></a>

--Chuan

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:15 am
by Yi-P
Hmm, Im sorry to say, but if my name appears to be on the list, would you please remove me from the list?

Some stuffs just popped out of its way and I cant be out for this weekend... :(


Sorry

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:33 am
by stubbsy
Here is the current list of people I have registered for this outing.

Sheepie
Jeff
Steffen
Joe & Chryssine
Six
Alpha 7
Asaroha
Trotkiller
Leigh

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:37 am
by gstark
stubbsy wrote:Here is the current list of people I have registered for this outing

....

Joe & Chryssine



I'm a bit concerned that Chryssine might leave Joe behind. :)

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:06 pm
by joet
Hi all,

Chryssine claims that she has already picked the place to leave me :cry:

Being a good Greek, I'm certain that she has visited the Orthodox section on many occasions so I don't doubt that she means it :twisted:

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:40 pm
by asaroha
Stubbsy,

Can I get some rather exact address/direction to the site ? I'm not familiar with the area, plus I'm still dependant on public transport :oops: Will need to plan my journey there.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:25 pm
by stubbsy
I'll be emailing those who've registered tonight with full details. But in brief - we are meeting in Anzac Parade, La Perouse. The meeting point is the park with a mini stone tower in it. Anzac parade goes in a big loop around that spot. From there we'll be heading up to Botany cemetery and entering via the Reid avenue gate (Cnr Bunnerong Rd) and making our way to Pioneer memorial Park inside the cemetery grounds.

I'll be driving in from Liverpool - so if anyone needs a lift along the way give me a yell.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:32 pm
by Alpha_7
Which way are you going in Peter, I assume Mortdale isn't on your way ? :)

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:38 pm
by sheepie
Alpha_7 wrote:Which way are you going in Peter, I assume Mortdale isn't on your way ? :)

It's just around the corner from me though Craig - if Peter doesn't want to get you then I probably can! And if Peter does want to get you, then maybe he might want to get me as well? ;)

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:38 pm
by stubbsy
I'll be coming along the M5. Not super sure of the location of mortdale, but I may be able to give you a lift.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:02 pm
by trotkiller
asaroha wrote:Can I get some rather exact address/direction to the site ? I'm not familiar with the area, plus I'm still dependant on public transport :oops: Will need to plan my journey there.


The bus you need is the 391, beware not all 391's go all the way to La Perouse, I think the buses servicing La Perouse come hourly....

Use http://www.131500.info/, it will work it all out for you

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:04 pm
by Justin
woohoo I got a leave pass!

I'll be leaving from Newtown if anyone wants a lift

(and if there is still a spot for me!)

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:33 pm
by stubbsy
Justin I'll add you to the list. Can you PM me your email address and I'll send you more details

PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:37 pm
by stubbsy
Craig & Leon - I'll collect you.

PostPosted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:48 pm
by Justin
Hi all, PM me if you want a lift from Newtown - I can pick up from Newtown station or anywhere close by.

Cheers,
Justin

PostPosted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:22 pm
by Alpha_7
Do we have a proposed end time for this meet ? Just trying to schedule my household duties (dishes, cleaning, gardening etc) They are long overdue.



Edit : Found the information... wrapping up at 2pm.