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Canberrians: When is best Autumn colours for a meet?

Postby MHD on Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:59 pm

I have been throwing the idea around with some of the mods and regular contributers here as to when the best time for a weekend long meet would be in Canberra with the idea to getting some sydney siders to come on up (the hill) to our fair (and at time of year colourfull) city...

What weekend do you think Canberra is wearing her Autumn best?
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Postby Willigan on Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:15 pm

It may be a little off topic, but the Brumbies are playing the Reds here on the 29th if anyone's interested :)
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Postby Hlop on Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:33 pm

I'm not Canberrian but last year we wnt to Canbera on 23 and 24 of April for a couple of days and colours were beautiful.

Here are few photos
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Postby Willy wombat on Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:39 pm

Be great to meet some of the other members.
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Postby daniel_r on Sun Feb 12, 2006 1:36 pm

22nd/23rd. Any later and I think it'll be too late in the season change.
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Postby MHD on Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:55 am

Hmmm.. The only problem with the 22/23 is that it clashes with a photoshow in Darling harbour so we may loose quite a few ssiders to that...
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Postby birddog114 on Tue Feb 14, 2006 3:17 pm

MHD wrote:Hmmm.. The only problem with the 22/23 is that it clashes with a photoshow in Darling harbour so we may loose quite a few ssiders to that...


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Postby Wombat124 on Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:22 am

Hi to all

Been away quite a lot later with work recently so haven't been contributing to the forum or involved in Canberra.

But back for a while. Lots of overseas photos some of which I will post one day.

I have noticed that the leaves are a 'changing already which may indicate an early "fall". Usually the leaves on trees around my place don't start changing and falling until late March - but this has already commenced.

The Canberra Ballons Fiesta this year commences on the Easter Weekend (17 April) so a mini meet that weekend could be considered as we could have the best of both worlds - "fall" and "ballons" - but I would like to particpate on whatever weekend is chosen. See site: http://www.canberraballoonfiesta.com.au/

I am going down to the photo convention in Sydney 28 -30 April.

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Postby Willy wombat on Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:43 pm

So who may be attending?
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Postby daniel_r on Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:31 pm

It looks like the 22/23rd is the preferred date?

I'll be there.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:37 pm

Unfortunately I'm out now, I couldn't organise all the logistics to get down and back up, but I wish you all a fun mini meet, I'll be back in the ACT in May, hopefully I can take some shots then.
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Postby daniel_r on Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:40 pm

Alpha_7 wrote:I'll be back in the ACT in May, hopefully I can take some shots then.


let us know when you're planning on visiting - might be able to put together a micro-meet depending on what people are doing.
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Postby Willy wombat on Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:54 pm

Yes that would be great Craig.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:02 pm

Thanks guys I'll check with Kate and get back to you.
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Postby christiand on Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:29 pm

I'm not going away the weekend before ANZAC day,
so I could come along to a mini meet.
Some ideas where to go and enjoy autumn ?
I suppose the older suburbs like Red Hill, Turner, Yarralumla or so would be great (Yarralumla with the lake ?).

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Postby ozonejunkie on Sun Apr 09, 2006 1:22 am

I have got exams the week after, but I am sure I can find time to get out on that weekend. :) I will do my best to be there, if we choose that day.

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Postby christiand on Tue Apr 18, 2006 10:35 pm

Hi all,

suppose it is time to hit the nail on the head and commit to the Autumn
Colour meet in Canberra.
We need to know when and where and who !
I'm fine for the 22nd or 23rd and it doesn't matter what time of day (daytime I mean :) )
What the heck, I'd also go on a night shoot if there are participants.
You will need to wear a warm jacket and a beenie etc if night shoot ... :lol:
Time is runing out so please help to make this meet happen.

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Postby Willy wombat on Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:37 pm

Is this going to happen? Anyone coming down from Sydney? Colours are amazing right now.
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Postby stubbsy on Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:18 pm

Mu understanding is Scott didn't get around to organising this because of heavy work commitments.
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Postby christiand on Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:02 pm

Well,

lets meet a the Red Hill lookout.
When ? Saturday morning at 10:00 am ?
Bring good ideas along about where to go.
The red Hill walk is great but not necessarily for Autumn colours.
Get serious, please.

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Postby daniel_r on Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:43 pm

CD,

I'm free this weekend as well - lets put down Sat 10am at Red Hill as a meeting point. I'll think about some locations tonight for a suitable shoot.
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Postby LOZ on Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:48 pm

Spent Easter in Canberra City and the family thinks that autumn colours will be much better in 2-3 weeks
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Postby whiz on Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:14 pm

Things are quite beautiful at the moment. Still partial changes on the trees.
There are fire red's, oranges and peach coloured trees everywhere. The liquid ambers are yet to to turn.
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Postby Thommo on Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:25 pm

saturday 10am sounds pretty good...

just have to get my practice up.... its been nearly 3 weeks since i have taken a shot
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Postby MHD on Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:41 am

LOZ wrote:Spent Easter in Canberra City and the family thinks that autumn colours will be much better in 2-3 weeks
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There will be none in 2-3 weeks ;)

The wind today is producing a veritable snowfall of leaves... very pretty!

I cant make any promises as such at the moment, but I will -Try- to be at a meet...

A walk around the embassy district could be good...

Where at red hill do we meet (never been there,.,, is there a road to the top?)
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Postby MHD on Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:44 am

stubbsy wrote:Mu understanding is Scott didn't get around to organising this because of heavy work commitments.


Yeah... that is true... Sincere apologies all...

Work is interfereing heavily with my photography at the moment, which is something I plan to change... soon....
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Postby daniel_r on Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:19 am

MHD wrote:
Where at red hill do we meet (never been there,.,, is there a road to the top?)


There's a road to the top of the lookout - off State Circle, take Melbourne Ave. At the very end of Melb Ave (past Canberra Girls Grammar on right) there's an intersection with Mugga Way. Keep going straight through the intersection and the signs will say Red Hill Lookout / Capital golf course.

At the top of the lookout there's a paved area.
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Postby Willy wombat on Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:12 am

If you hit the cafe at the top you have gone too far.

Sadly i think i will not be available but will confirm here on Friday.
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Postby Thommo on Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:25 pm

so we are actually going to the lookout near the cafe and carpark or the little lookout on the corner with no carpark
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Postby christiand on Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:19 pm

Hi,

MHD is right regarding snowing leaves. :lol:
There might not be any left on the trees in two weeks time :shock:
I haven't been up there for a while.
What is the better spot ?
Cafe with parking or little spot ?
Are both far from each other ?
I'd be inclined to meet at the car park with cafe.

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If it happens to forcast a down pour, please think of indoor alternatives.
The National Art Gallery without tripod and back pack (you can give your back pack or large bag to the cloak desk thingy) is good for a stroll and shoot.

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Postby daniel_r on Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:48 pm

christiand wrote:I'd be inclined to meet at the car park with cafe.

If it happens to forcast a down pour, please think of indoor alternatives.
The National Art Gallery without tripod and back pack (you can give your back pack or large bag to the cloak desk thingy) is good for a stroll and shoot.


Cafe car park it is!

CD, how about the National Museum for an alternative if the weather is crappy?

some ideas for autumn colours so far:
* parliamentary triangle (could combine with balloon fiesta, which I'll probably be at before the meet)
* Telopea Park / Kingston
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Postby christiand on Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:06 pm

Hi Daniel,

If weather crappy, National Museum is a good alternative.
If weather good: Yarralumla nursery with a stroll to the English Garden is quite nice.
Actually the nursery has some very nice orchids inside and the English Garden in Yarralumla has some great colours.

Meet at Red Hill Lookout (carpark at Cafe) and table our options and then decide ?

See you there,
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Postby Willy wombat on Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:58 pm

Sorry guys - i am out for tomorrow as i have obligations to she who must be obeyed.

The trees up Brisbane avenue in Barton look really nice at the moment. Looking forward to the results!
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Postby Thommo on Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:04 pm

tahts a shame, weather looks like it will be good.
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Postby christiand on Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:47 pm

Here are a few from today's micro meet.

Autumn in Canberra:

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Postby Willy wombat on Sat Apr 22, 2006 8:37 pm

They look great mate.

I cant believe how similar one of your shots is to mine. (Great minds must think alike ehy?)

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Postby MHD on Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:59 pm

Nice shot... Nice lens eh?
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Sensational meet guys!

Picked it right... some PP for me now...

Great to see you all again!
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Postby daniel_r on Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:49 pm

good stuff CD. I'm still working on the PP for mine, will post tomorrow.

I've had a look at the images in your gallery so far, and the Cockatoo with backlit wings is really good!

Another successful micro-meet :D
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Postby MHD on Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:29 am

wow.. yes! great shot!
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Postby Thommo on Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:15 pm

Hey guys, i posted my shots up in this thread


http://dslrusers.com/viewtopic.php?t=16573


After telopea i headed into commonwealth park and wandered around there for a bit.

really enjoyed the day, just wish it had lasted a few more locations..
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