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** New Date: Sydney Harbour Walk - Part 1

Postby stubbsy on Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:53 pm

On Saturday 24th March 2007 I'm organising part 1 of a series of DSLR Users Sydney Harbour walks. Over the next year or so we'll complete a full circle of the harbour on foot armed with our trusty dslrs. A large PDF map of the complete harbour circle walk is HERE and I also have explanatory historical notes on the full walk (I can't find the online version at present)

Part 1 is a walk from Milsons Point ferry wharf to Wollstonecraft railway station. A few of us have already trekked this and it took about 4 hours. Start time is 8:15 am (there is a ferry from Circular Quay at 8:00 or so that arrives at Milsons Point at 8:06).

We'll travel from Milsons Point, past Luna Park and around Lavendar Bay to Blues Point for spectacular views under the harbour bridge towards the opera house. Then on to the leafy Sawmillers Reserve (where there is an interesting derelict ship), around Berrys Bay past HMAS Waterhen and on to Waverton. There is every chance we'll then head on to Ciruclar Quay for lunch and a drink or two.

Note: This is a fairly gentle walk requiring only a moderate level of fitness. the steepest part is DOWN a long flight of steps next to HMAS Waterhen.

Please indicate expressions of interest below.

NOTE: I've had to move this by one week to 24th March
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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:00 pm

I'm keen, I'll take the day off if I have too :)
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Postby Steffen on Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:59 pm

Sounds terrific! I haven't been on forum outings for a while, so I'm keen. What time will we finish (I have an appointment in the evening)?

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Postby Oscar on Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:15 am

I'm a maybe starter. Sounds like a worthwhile morning.

Cheers, Mick :) :) :)
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Postby Geoff on Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:20 am

Sadly I will not be at this great event.
I'm photographing a wedding that day.
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Postby Yi-P on Sat Mar 03, 2007 11:36 am

Sounds like fun!!

I think I'm in for this if nothing else in particular pops up for me. :)
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Postby firsty on Sat Mar 03, 2007 12:59 pm

I'll be there if I can get the outlaws to look after the boys
I'll be there if I can't get the outlaws to look after the boys :)
option 1 is the better choice but they can follow along with the mp3 players and stay out of the photos :)
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Postby sirhc55 on Sat Mar 03, 2007 1:41 pm

Geoff wrote:Sadly I will not be at this great event.
I'm photographing a wedding that day.


Tell them you have something more important to do and offer to photograph the divorce 8)
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Postby Geoff on Sat Mar 03, 2007 2:26 pm

sirhc55 wrote:
Geoff wrote:Sadly I will not be at this great event.
I'm photographing a wedding that day.


Tell them you have something more important to do and offer to photograph the divorce 8)


:)
Tempting but the venue for their wedding/reception is a photographer's heaven :)
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Postby devilla101 on Sat Mar 03, 2007 5:05 pm

I'll be more happy to join since I am eager to meet some of the forum members who have helped me with photography.

Only problem is on my side since I work nights until 2:30am!! (might have to call in sick)
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Postby ATJ on Sat Mar 03, 2007 5:30 pm

I don't think I can make Part 1, but if the dates for subsequent walks are suitable, I'd love to come along.
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Postby Six on Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:34 pm

I'm in 8)
See you all there.

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Postby trotkiller on Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:39 pm

I'll be there
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Postby colin_12 on Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:42 pm

Sounds interesting. Will have to see how we go the week prior.
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Postby ATJ on Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:43 pm

Election day. I think I can make it now.
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Postby Six on Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:04 pm

Ahh, I already have plans for the 24th :(
Oh well, I'll come on part two then.

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Postby Geoff on Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:08 pm

Very keen but will have to swap a shift. Will do my utmost to do so :)
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Postby losfp on Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:08 pm

Er. You DO know it's election day right peter? :)
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Postby firsty on Sun Mar 04, 2007 7:42 pm

losfp wrote:Er. You DO know it's election day right peter? :)


SOOOOOOO.....

all the more reason to chill with your camera :)

the new date works better for me.... no kids :)
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Postby Yi-P on Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:55 am

Geoff wrote:
:)
Tempting but the venue for their wedding/reception is a photographer's heaven :)


Where about is that Geoff? :D
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Postby Geoff on Wed Mar 07, 2007 6:33 am

Yi-P wrote:
Geoff wrote:
:)
Tempting but the venue for their wedding/reception is a photographer's heaven :)


Where about is that Geoff? :D


Somewhere u can't normally get 'access' to :)
Watch this space and you will see, all in good time.
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Postby Six on Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:58 pm

hmm well I have to be somewhere at 1pm, so I'll probably come and bail early at waverton station or something. See you there :p

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Postby Geoff on Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:45 pm

This new date looks good for me too. Will have to bail by about 1pm at the latest though. Sounds great. I got a Nikkor 12-24 F4 today :)




Thanks for the loan Stubbsy :)
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Postby stubbsy on Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:21 am

For those worried about the finish time. I have to be back in Newcastle by 3pm so I plan on finishing by 12:30 :wink:
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Postby radar on Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:24 pm

Okay,

I'm in as well, should be a great morning.

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Postby losfp on Fri Mar 09, 2007 2:22 pm

Ah, what the hell. Put me down for 90%. I did have something else planned for that day, but it's fallen through so I might be available after all!!
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Postby Matt. K on Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:03 pm

So if a few of us have already done this walk....why we doin it again? Did you lose something? :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Postby Geoff on Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:14 pm

Cos it's plain old fun Matt :)
Weather will be different
New people, the oldies (yes you are an oldie, like me) can show the newies some good vantage spots etc :)

Need I go on? :)
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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:24 pm

Matt. K wrote:So if a few of us have already done this walk....why we doin it again? Did you lose something? :shock: :shock: :shock:


Peter is looking for his lens cap... he knows he lost it somewhere, so is retracing his steps.
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Postby stubbsy on Sat Mar 10, 2007 2:47 pm

Matt. K wrote:So if a few of us have already done this walk....why we doin it again? Did you lose something? :shock: :shock: :shock:
Well the first time was really just to scope it out for the real deal and get the timings. Personally I expect I'll enjoy the second visit since I know some things I missed first time through. Future parts of the walk will of course be uncharted territory :wink:
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Postby Sandy Feet on Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:35 pm

I will try and make this, as living in Neutral Bay now and driving buses across through waverton, wollstonecraft, I look forward to exploring the area on foot

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Postby Paul on Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:52 pm

Peter,
I'm good to go for the 24th.
And I don't have to vote! :wink: 8)
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Postby Yi-P on Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:34 am

Hi,

Is this finalised with the list of people coming and meeting point/place?
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Postby Alpha_7 on Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:36 am

Anyone interested in rocking on after the official meet is over, seems like I've got the whole day free, so if anyone is interested maybe a smaller group can head somewhere else afterwards ?
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Postby gstark on Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:41 am

Don't forget to vote.

Such a shame that there's nobody worth voting for.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:47 am

gstark wrote:Don't forget to vote.

Such a shame that there's nobody worth voting for.


Gary, all sorted posted me vote in early this week, so I'm ready to roll on Saturday. :)
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Postby Oscar on Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:55 am

Peter,

Looks like I could make it for this stroll.

Cheers, Mick :) :) :)
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Postby radar on Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:59 am

Craig,

Alpha_7 wrote:Anyone interested in rocking on after the official meet is over, seems like I've got the whole day free, so if anyone is interested maybe a smaller group can head somewhere else afterwards ?


I'm interested. I'm also spending the day in Sydney, we can play by hear as we go, certainly will need a break somewhere for lunch/beer/drinks.

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Postby gstark on Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:06 am

Andre,

I'll try to make sure that Leigh has your bungee balls on board for you.
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Postby stubbsy on Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:06 am

I hope we are all ready, gear cleaned, batteries charged and cards formatted. Make sure you wear sensible walking shoes and bring water, a hat and sunscreen. The forecast is for late showers/thunderstorm. Southerly change. Min: 21 Max: 29

Given the weather forecast I think the earlier we start the better so I propose we meet at the ferry wharf at Milson's Point outside Luna Park at 8:15 am (there's a 7:51 ferry from Circular Quay for those using public transport). I plan to finish at 12:00.

My list of attendees is:
Alpha_7
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ATJ
trotkiller
Six
radar
Paul
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Trieu
Geoff

Possibles are:
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Postby Geoff on Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:16 am

For those concerned about needing to vote, you can choose to vote at Town Hall in the city, no matter what electorate area you are from.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:39 am

radar wrote:Craig,

Alpha_7 wrote:Anyone interested in rocking on after the official meet is over, seems like I've got the whole day free, so if anyone is interested maybe a smaller group can head somewhere else afterwards ?


I'm interested. I'm also spending the day in Sydney, we can play by hear as we go, certainly will need a break somewhere for lunch/beer/drinks.

cheers,

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I'm happy to play it by hear, I was going to buy a day tripper, so I can at worst ride a few ferries.. usually plenty of photography opportunities.
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Postby sheepie on Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:54 am

Looks like a great turnout! Unfortunately I won't be able to join in as I have a meeting in the city in the morning. I may try to catch up with some of you in the early afternoon though - we'll see how things pan out :)

I know you'll enjoy the walk, as there's some really nice spots along the way. It's quite an eye-opener to get out there and see some of the areas around the harbour, and I look forward to the next instalment!
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Postby Trieu on Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:12 am

Heya Peter, any spots still available to join?
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Postby Alpha_7 on Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:46 am

I'm sure we can squeeze you in trieu, but you'll have to leave your camera at home :P
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Postby Trieu on Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:48 am

Heya Craig! long time no speak :)

Haheaehhaehaeh I got some new gear since we last met at that minimeet, I can see you have too :!:
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Postby Alpha_7 on Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:55 am

Yes we are both enjoying some new toys, it would be good to catch up with you, and of course bring as many of your toys as you can carry :) (Comfortably for a day)
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Postby stubbsy on Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:34 pm

Trieu wrote:Heya Peter, any spots still available to join?

Done - you are now on the list. it will be good to catch up with you and everyone else.
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Postby devilla101 on Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:06 pm

Won't be able to make it. I have to attend a charity event at Westmead Hospital. Shame. Would have been awesome to meet the peeps :(

Fingers X for part 2. :D
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Postby Yi-P on Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:32 pm

I've got new toy to test out on the day... hehe 8)
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