I'm off!

Octane (Humayun) · #1 27-06-2012, 11:40 AM

Hi peoples,

It's that time of year (again); I'm heading back over to my second home (South Island, New Zealand) for a couple of weeks for my first winter campaign.

The last time I went in winter was in 2007 and it was predominantly for skiing with a little bit of sightseeing and not much photography.

The theme for this photography trip: the winter landscape, obviously.

It's been a crappy 3 months and I've been really looking forward to get away, reset and recharge my batteries.

I have only processed a handful of images from my last trip (September, 2011) as I just haven't had the time. But, I hope to return with the best images I've ever made, to date. It'll be the first chance I'd have had to expose the 5D Mark III to the elements, and, I will be taking over my medium format system and some Neopan ACROS 100, and Astia (ran out of time in getting more Velvia) to try something a bit different.

I'm also going to use this trip as an inventory planning trip as I hope to run workshops over there. I'm planning on holding my first one in the tail end of spring (November) this year. I hope to take a group of 4 as a trial run. So, if anyone's interested in more information or wants to head over for a couple of weeks of fun, and make beautiful photos that you'd be proud to hang on your wall, get in touch.

Cheers, all.

H

TheDecepticon · #2 27-06-2012, 12:05 PM

Enjoy yourself, look forward to your shots as always.

gary · #3 27-06-2012, 12:11 PM

Hi H,

Have a great time and we look forward to the shots.

brian nordstrom (As avatar) · #4 27-06-2012, 12:23 PM

You have a great time over there H , but take some warm clothes as it freezing over there at the moment .
Look forward to seeing a few photos on your safe return .
Brian.

Ric · #5 27-06-2012, 01:17 PM

Happy trails H.

I'm looking forward to seeing your photo's when you return.

Miaplacidus (Brian) · #6 27-06-2012, 03:35 PM

Sounds great. Just don't get frozen.

Shots of Milford Sound in Winter could require a lot of patience, I imagine.

Looking forward to some wonderful images after your safe return.

Brian.

Kevnool (Kev) · #7 27-06-2012, 05:48 PM

Enjoy H have a great time.
I know you will get lots of piccies in.

Cheers

CometGuy · #8 27-06-2012, 06:10 PM

Wow feel so envious! They've had quite a bit of snow I've heard - so take care driving. Look forward to seeing the pics.

Terry

jjjnettie · #9 27-06-2012, 07:00 PM

Fingers crossed you can catch some aurora action as well.

Safe travels my friend. Take care.

Matt Wastell (Matt) · #10 27-06-2012, 07:08 PM

Have a great trip, refresh and come back to us with great pics and great stories!

Jen · #11 27-06-2012, 08:22 PM

Wow H good on ya I hope you have a great time and i sooooo cant wait to see your pics when you get back
Take care buddy ((hugs))

Octane (Humayun) · #12 27-06-2012, 11:50 PM

Thanks, everyone.

Brian, I went on a shopping spree at Kathmandu when they had their 60% discount on (I'm also a Summit Club member). I bought the best jacket, pants, gloves, etc., available. It's still way overpriced, but, it's going to keep me warm.

I managed to find a roll of Velvia 50, score!

Bye, all.

H

Poita (Peter) · #13 28-06-2012, 12:25 AM

Enjoy the trip! We all eagerly await the resultant images too!

Liz · #14 28-06-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Fingers crossed you can catch some aurora action as well.

Safe travels my friend. Take care.

Exactly what I was going to say!! A great opportunity to phototgraph the Aurora from the South Is = magic

You can get an aurora App to ket you know when there is a solar flare. Depending on how those clouds are over there.

Have a fabulous time H.

lacad01 (Adam) · #15 28-06-2012, 09:04 AM

Take care and all the best. Look forward to seeing some spectacular images

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #16 28-06-2012, 09:42 AM

Happy days Humayun. Have a good trip.

h0ughy (David) · #17 28-06-2012, 10:28 AM

remember to wear a possum beanie

Octane (Humayun) · #18 28-06-2012, 11:17 AM

Thanks, again, all!

Aurora app? Must hunt down!

lol @ possum beanie. There's a place in Hokitika that sells all things possum. I might buy one there.

Doing last minute packing and heading to the airport in 3 hours.

H

Octane (Humayun) · #19 28-06-2012, 11:22 AM

I can't seem to find any for the iPhone. If anyone has any recommendations, I'm all ears.

H

Poita (Peter) · #20 28-06-2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octane

I can't seem to find any for the iPhone. If anyone has any recommendations, I'm all ears.

H

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news...0/17feb_3dsun/
It gives a tone when a solar flare erupts, usually means some Auroral goodness could be on its way.