Looks good!
Have you got a photo of what it looks like when pointing out that way?
How far from Brisbane is it?
I do.. dunno where, i keep lookin..
Outside of peak hour, it about 20k takes about 30mins max.
Dunno where u stayin OR what transport you will have. There is a hotel just next to it though, dunno if its good hotel tho, looks dodge
I leave for work from around there at 730am to get in at 830 so id be happy 2 give you a lift back, id also offer a room for the night but non available sorry
I don't know where my hotel will be yet but it'll be close to the city. I'll have to find a taxi to take me somewhere at like 3am LOL
Is there a spot on the East side of the city with a view over the city to the West? Or would Mt Cootha be in the way?
I'll only have my camera+tripod, can't lug the telescope and mount on a work trip
Mt cootha and surrounding would probably be in the way.. HOWEVER, you may be lucky to get a decent view from mt cootha. if anyone else can have an opinion on this that would be good as I dont know it very well
Even trains to my place would be a little to late.. arrive at 5:32am. takes about 5 mins to get to the spot from the train
Is there a spot on the East side of the city with a view over the city to the West?
Hi Mike,
I was thinking of this spot, but then realised that the Moon will be setting in the WSW, not WNW. I'm not aware of any other spots that would be similar to this.
So at this stage I'll probably just go the the local park a few minutes from my place. The view to the west looks like this, and there are some nice gums that can be included in wider angle images. Not a "stunning" foreground, but not too bad all the same. This location is only about 15-20 minutes by taxi from the city (closer to 15 at 4am!). You're very welcome to join me of you'd like. Since it's close to home I'll happilly provide breakfast for you as well!
Hey Mike, why not head up to River Terrace, Kangaroo Point, where there is a clear view looking back over the city and river. Should be great location to frame the moon.
Hey Mike, why not head up to River Terrace, Kangaroo Point, where there is a clear view looking back over the city and river. Should be great location to frame the moon.
Terry
That doesn't look too bad, Terry - but the Moon appears to be setting too far to the West to be able to get the city in the FOV.
From that location, the city appears to be to the North West, but the Moon is setting in the South West (approx 243deg).
Is there anywhere with a better view?
This location appears to be pointing in the right direction, but doesn't have great view of the horizon and the Moon would be lost in the trees too early.
did you finally work this out Mike? it will be fully clouded out and raining in Newcastle and the forecast for brissy is for clear skies - so Al and i are looking to board a plane wednesday night and fly up there - do the eclipse and then fly home later on thursday? that kangaroo point looks ok - totality is at 6.12am. So have to work out how to get from airport to there?
there used to be some ok spots for photgraphy around bowen terrace new farm, much like river terrace your on top of a cliff face .
(Edit) the street view still looks promising around wilsons outlook http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en...ed=0CCYQ8gEwAA
only with the bridge and city in front of you though I havn't been there for many years so don"t know of buildings and tree situation, the view i can find looks down at that park area you first mentioned ,very close to where I was born, I think you would find a wall of buildings in front of you from down there.
Good luck a low is forming somewhere off the coast , hopefully the rain
nicks off by mid-week.
did you finally work this out Mike? it will be fully clouded out and raining in Newcastle and the forecast for brissy is for clear skies - so Al and i are looking to board a plane wednesday night and fly up there - do the eclipse and then fly home later on thursday? that kangaroo point looks ok - totality is at 6.12am. So have to work out how to get from airport to there?
I still haven't decided. I was hoping some other Brisbanites would come in with their ideas.
The forecast looks ok for Brisbane so far.
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Originally Posted by nightstalker
there used to be some ok spots for photgraphy around bowen terrace new farm, much like river terrace your on top of a cliff face .
(Edit) the street view still looks promising around wilsons outlook http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en...ed=0CCYQ8gEwAA
That looks ok actually. Check out this street view
Big ugly bridge in the way but it might be good
Check out the panoramio photos on that street view, could be nice.
Also check out the attached view from sceneplanner.com - shows my Canon 40D with a 17-70mm lens @17mm, and the green line is the direction of the Moon Set.
So I should be able to fit the city plus the Moon.
I think that's my preferred spot unless someone can show me a better one.
And it's close to the city too so will be good to get to where I need to afterwards, and getting to the lookout at 4am!
I've yet to find a spot really.. I'm wondering if the top of Mt Coot-tha has any decent spots for the angle we're after. Hey, that scene planner thing looks pretty nifty Mike Another is "the photographers ephemeris', though you're probably aware of that one.
Another is "the photographers ephemeris', though you're probably aware of that one.
