Any Melbourne APUG members?

Kevin Caulfield · Dec 19, 2004

Unfortunately yes.

John McCallum · Dec 19, 2004

Melb has such great coffee cafes too. DeGraves (on Degraves St) is a definate favourite.

Glenn Mathison · Dec 19, 2004

Nige said:
Is everyone going to be tote'ting a tripod? Small camera users might have different expectations to the LF guys, especially in manoeuvrability... the other times I've done this I've taken my 35mm gear and we were pretty mobile, covering a lot of ground. Having meet-up times and locations during the day can let everyone explore at their own pace, but then reconveining allows for storytelling, etc.

I will have a modest tripod with me for the MF kit. And I'll have a 35mm as well for the "Melb APUG meet mug shots"

Just found out this morning that I have to go to NYC from Jan 7 - 14 for work, so there is extra pressure now on family time. I'd still rate my chances of attending as "high"

Glenn

Kevin Caulfield · Dec 20, 2004

John McCallum said:
Melb has such great coffee cafes too. DeGraves (on Degraves St) is a definate favourite.

Better than Starbucks, John???

John McCallum · Dec 20, 2004

Kevin Caulfield said:
Better than Starbucks, John???

He he, 'fraid so .... even better than S.B.! Knock your socks off better!!

Graeme Hird · Dec 21, 2004

By now, all who are coming have received PMs with phone numbers. We still haven't finalised a time and place.

Kevin, of the Melbourne residents you seem to be the most certain of being there. I nominate you to decide where and when to meet. Whatever you decide, I'll be there. I'm available from 5.00am to 9.00pm.

Cheers,

Kevin Caulfield · Dec 21, 2004

Thanks for the PM with the phone numbers, Graeme.

I'll join you for sunrise, and I'm happy to start at the place you described. So, if sunrise is just after 6 am, then meet around 5.30 to 5.45 am opposite the swimming centre (on the same side of the Yarra, right?)?? How does that sound? So, anybody who wants to shoot the sunrise, that's where we'll be, and then go wandering after that.

Regards,
Kevin

Glenn Mathison · Dec 22, 2004

Sounds good. With outstanding support from wife, my will-be-there-rating has bounced back to 95%.

Will confirm for sure probably dec 28 or 29.

Nige · Dec 22, 2004

Kevin, can you post an "artists interpretation" of the Melways map of the spot your talking about... I'll need all the help I can to find it in the dark!

David · Dec 22, 2004

Sounds good, I'm in. Should we bring some examples of work too? I would enjoy seeing others work.

Graeme Hird · Dec 22, 2004

Good idea David. It'll give us something to talk about when the light's gone bad and we want to grab some nosh, though I don't fancy carrying a tube too far. It will probably stay in the car until required.

Graeme Hird · Dec 22, 2004

This is where I had in mind, but I see it's changed considerably since I lived in Melbourne. I don't know where I'll park the car, probably in the city ot near the Tan.

Nige · Dec 23, 2004

cool.. I can find that!

Kevin Caulfield · Dec 23, 2004

Yep, it's where I was imagining it. Except maybe a tad further south.

Kevin Caulfield · Dec 23, 2004

Graeme, yes around the tan should be a good place to park early on a Sunday.

Graeme Hird · Dec 23, 2004

Kevin Caulfield said:
Yep, it's where I was imagining it. Except maybe a tad further south.

Okay, I'm sure you'll find me - but to make it easier, I'll be the one with a pink carnation on my tachihara

(Oh, and a tad further south gets a little damp at that time of the year!)

roteague · Dec 23, 2004

Wish I was there to join you all, I'll be hoping you get great sunrise photographs. I am planning on being in Victoria again in October, so perhaps we can do something like this then.

David · Dec 23, 2004

what's the 'tan'
David

Graeme Hird · Dec 23, 2004

The Tan is a running track which follows Linlithgow Ave in the map above. I'll be parking the car in or near Linlithgow Ave. I won't be running anywhere .....

roteague · Dec 23, 2004

Graeme Hird said:
I won't be running anywhere .....

I would, but the doctor told me I can't run anymore.

Glenn Mathison · Dec 29, 2004

Thunderbirds (or something) are GO!

OK, I have a GO decision from all stakeholders, so I'll be there barring any last minutes emergencies on the home front.

Plan to arrive Melb mid afternoon Saturday, have dinner with Melb friend and crash at her digs (10 mins north of CBD). Meet y'all at the agreed tiome and place on Sunday real early, then hang out all day in groups, singly whatever, shoot, eat , drink ,talk, play with LF's etc.

So I have all day Sun and evening available to me. I realise not all will be in for the day, but is there currently any plan for a last light shoot, or are we just going to take it as it comes? I'm fine with a strong plan, no plan, or anyhting in between...

I'll be driving back to Sydney very early Monday to get back and spend the late part of the afternoon with the family here.

Glenn
(Sorry to disappoint, all I'll have is Mam 645's and 35mm)

Kevin Caulfield · Dec 29, 2004

Judging by the responses so far to this thread, I think Graeme and I may be the only definites for the sunrise start. I probably won't be there for last light, will probably bail out around lunchtime.

Graeme Hird · Dec 30, 2004

I'll be there at the appointed time. After that, it's a very loose plan ....

Kevin Caulfield · Dec 30, 2004

Graeme, are you really going to be waiting for sunrise from 5.00 am onwards, or a tad later than that? I'll probably rock up around 5.30 to 5.40 ish (but my MF probably doesn't take as long to set up as your LF. ).
Kevin

David · Dec 30, 2004

Hi, My plans are to be there in the bright and early too.
David

ps forecast = Sunday Shower or two. Min 13 Max 23

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