Great stuff RB and Deeno. Great photos of a fantastic weekend, just a shame the shootout between Peter (peterau aka the texas ranger) and his FLT and my Tak didn't eventuate - always next year.
There were some multiple shots and the rest are of the prize draw and talks, they'll be posted later.
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RB there is no doubt you certainly know how to use the camera. Excellent work.
Thank you so much Fahim.
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Great stuff Andrew...but did anyone get any shots of us lot up on the imaging hill at all? I think Big Dave got a couple. I know we were a bit remote from everyone else down on the flats - which was a big pity.
You know, I had the camera in my backpack when I came up to see you, but I got sidetracked talking to you about your lovely tak setup I plumb forgot to get it out and get some shots of you.
I must admit though I didn't really know anyone else and was cautious so as not to offend anyone.
I know it's a bit intimidating having this weirdo that you don't know, stick a zoom lens in your face and take your pic and because of the weather most scopes were usually covered up.
I'll have to make a point and get around a bit more next year.
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Nice thread Andrew
Its funny knowing people here in cyber space and having absolutly no idea what they look look like.
Whats even funnier is that I actualy met you almost two years ago on one of our observing jaunts and thought I was being stalked by a grinning stranger at the local shopping centre just a couple of months ago!!!
What are you talking about?
I knew it was you at the shopping centre and I was still scared to approach you !
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Should have taken a time lapse series of shots of Fred erecting his tent but, I only had a zillion gig of memory left for the camera.
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Sorry to hi-jack your thread RB.
Nah no worries mate, these are great photos, you've done an excellent job and everyone's welcome to contribute if they like.
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Great stuff RB and Deeno. Great photos of a fantastic weekend, just a shame the shootout between Peter (peterau aka the texas ranger) and his FLT and my Tak didn't eventuate - always next year.
Regards
Wayne
Goodonya Wayne, it was so good to meet you and Peter !
I loved both your setups and I'm looking forward to you all coming up to the Pony Club at some stage.
1. Guardians of the mountain
2. Cows or Astronomers Ahead
3. Little Jamie Rolfe - winner of the York Optical prize!
4. Geoff and his stall, when it wasn't being blown away
5. Left to right -> John (xstream), Anna, Geoff GTB (at the back), Petra (spacezebra), Dave (unbeliever), Gerry Aarts
6. The marquee and bottom house during Simon's talk
7. Private Property
8. Simon O'Toole
Andrew, for some reason, I'm really drawn to the image of the lone Meade. It is tack sharp. Beautiful!
Were these taken with your 20Da? Also, which lenses were you using? Is that you with a 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM being packed away in one of Deeno's shots? *dribble and drool*
Andrew, for some reason, I'm really drawn to the image of the lone Meade. It is tack sharp. Beautiful!
Were these taken with your 20Da? Also, which lenses were you using? Is that you with a 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM being packed away in one of Deeno's shots? *dribble and drool*
Regards,
Humayun
G'day H,
I really like the Meade shot too, thanks.
LOL yes you're spot on, I took all these with the 20Da and the 70-200 L f/2.8 IS (who told you ).
Actually the one of Chris (33south) was taken with the 85L wide open on f/1.2, I was showing him how 'paper thin' the DOF is when it's wide open.
The 20Da is still a great performer for me, both for astro and terrestrial.
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On ya RB. Love your work!
I didn't realize you were so good looking. For some reason I thought you would be bald
And who wouldn't recognize a melon like this in the dark!!!
LOL Deeno, whenever someone photographs me using a Nikon, the picture always turns out wierd.
OK sorry it took me so long to post the rest of the photos, I've had a lot of family matters to take care of.
1. "The daily grind", George working on a mirror.
2. RFB volunteers putting on the BBQ for us.
3. 1st prize goes to "BigDave's" baby.
4. Rev Bob, drawing out the lucky tickets.
5. Winning the Argo Navis prize.
6. Marco winning the GTB Astrowise prize.
7. Winning another GTB Astrowise prize.
8. Rick, winner of the Star atlas Pro Prize.
I think Big Dave got a couple. I know we were a bit remote from everyone else down on the flats - which was a big pity.
), your pro background in photo-taking shows.
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. For some reason I thought you would be bald 
