Brisbane Terrestrial Imaging day

[Striker]

Hi guys,

As some of the members here know I live at Tingalpa Brisbane and would love to meet up with some of you guys to gain a little knowledge in terrestrial imaging.

I am on holidays for the next 2 weeks so if anyone has anytime to spare we should make some time to meet.

The more the better.

If anyone is interested please throw up some times place & date's and see if anyone is interested.

It doesn't have to be all day thing just a few hours is fine or untill we have had enough.

I am very keen and can travel.

[Dennis]

Hi Tony

Would love to, although due to current medical matters in the extended family I can’t really pin down an exact time/date. But if something firms up, I’ll pencil it in the diary and hope we are free that day as it would be great to catch up with you and others.

Cheers

Dennis

[astro_south]

I was thinking the same thing the other day - given the input from SEQld'ers recently in this section. I am not sure of when (but I will endeavour to fit it in because I am really keen for this), but some suggestions for where...

Roma Street Parklands
Boondal Wetlands
Karawathah Forest
Southbank
Mt Cootha / Botanical Gardens
City Botanical Gardens

[RB]

Someone do a group shot while you're at it.

:)

[Striker]

Will Do RB.

Like I said I am on holidays so if someone wants to make a time and place I will be there.

[davewaldo]

Hi Tony, I'd be happy to participate in such an event.

What sort of things did you want to learn? I know you have the digtal processing down pat judging from your Astro images. I have a degree in photography with 1st class honours, I used to teach digital imaging at Griffith UNI and now I'm currently working as a retouching artist for advertising and fashion photography. I may be able to help with some technical questions but it would be great if you could outline some of the things you would like to learn / cover when we meet up.

I'm also on holidays for this week, sounds like it could be a fun meeting.

Cheers,

Dave.

Ps. I'd love to swap some traditional photography knowledge for some Astro tips ;)

[Striker]

Wow thats great Dave,

I am new to terrestrial imaging so I would like to learn how to do everything such landscape, Portrait, wildlife and why not Sports photography.

I am familiar with Photoshop but there would be other techniques used for this type of photography.

In general I just need a guide or push in the right direction I then flow on from that.

It would be great if I/we could learn from you Dave.

When are you available this week Dave, your not far from my place at Tingalpa either.

[davewaldo]

cool Tony, rather than teaching different genres of photography it's usually best to learn how all the different elements of photgraphy work, then it's much simpler to learn how to apply these to each different diciplines.

It looks like you've got some great gear to be playing with.

I don't wish to take over or run this thing, but if a few people want to meet together this week I'd love to come along. We can all learn from
eachother.

:)

[davewaldo]

oh... And anytime this week should be good!

I've recently worked 90 days straight, so I've not planned anything for my days off. :)

[Striker]

Hey I believe you your the teacher...lol

[AlexN]

count me in.... firm up some details! (somewhere with things that are far away suits me... I have an excess of long lenses and sweet FA in the way of wide angles :D

[Striker]

Ok I how about the Mt Cootha Botanical gardens there surely has to be heaps to image there and we can grab a coffee at the cafe.

I will contact them today to see if there is any costs involved.

How about Tomorrow Wednesday or Thursday.
They are open from 9:00am-4:30pm

Atleast this is fairly central.

Dennis and Dave if you need a lift I can take you...not sure where Alex lives and sorry Andrew your on the wrong side of town but I know you will understand.

This is just a suggestion as I need to make one otherwise we will be speaking about this for weeks to come.

Hope you guys can attend.

[acropolite]

Count me in, if we can get a date that fits, I'll fly up specially to be in the company of such fine gentlemen....:whistle:


(Actually, I'll be in Brisbane from 24 August for a week visiting Family.)

[Striker]

Sounds good Phil.

I would like to get out this week but there is nothing stopping us getting out next week as well.

Will you be contactable once you get up here Phil...eg Phone, Forum, Mobile.

[Striker]

OK times at the Mt Cootha Botanical gardens are 8:00am -5:00pm free parking and free entry you just have to buy me an Iced coffee...joking.

Wedensday or Thursday suits me and I can understand people have to work but if this doesn't work for you we can make more times to suit.

[davewaldo]

How about we aim for Thursday morning, say 10am to miss the traffic?

Everyone should bring laptops too if they have them so we can all view our shots.

[AlexN]

done!!

[Striker]

I'm cool for Thursday morning 10:00am at Mt Cootha botanical gardens car park.

Count me in. I will bring my laptop.

[Striker]

Go to go will be back in 2 hours have to pick up my 100-400mm
Thanks guys cant wait.

[AlexN]

awesome! :D

[Dennis]

Hi Guys

We can't make it on Thursday due to a family visit, so hope you guys have a great time.:thumbsup:

Enjoy the 100-400mm Tony and remember, expose to the right, squeeze that shutter release slowly as you breathe out and check the histogram!:camera:

Cheers

Dennis

[astro_south]

Blasted work is going to get in my way :( . If we can organise a weekend meetup I will be there for sure :thumbsup:

[AlexN]

Judging by the amount of Brisbane Photographers we have here, I'm sure we could organize a semi-regular once a month/once a fortnight if demand is high enough IIS Photography day...

[StephenM]

I'd probably be in for an early morning weekend outing now and then. I'll have to pass this Thursday - hope it goes well for all involved.

Cheers,
Stephen

[Striker]

No worries Stephen, we realise a mid week outing is not going to be as popular as the weekend, looks like there is a few interested so thats a good sign.

[Striker]

Ok then it's official we will meet at Mt-Cootha Botanical gardens car park at 10.00am Thursday 21st August 2008

I will be in my wifes Red Toyota Corolla.

Cant wait.

[AlexN]

Did you get your 100-400L today Tony? I'll be interested to see it Thursday if you did... Judging by what I've seen they look a lot heavier than the 400 5.6 prime

[davewaldo]

looking forward to it :)

[Striker]

Alex the 100-400 is similar in size and weight to my 70-200 F2.8 the 400 prime are definetly lighter and more suited to cary for long period of times.

I will bring the 100-400 tomorrow.

[Sharnbrook]

Hi there guys,

I have only just seen this thread, and I have an appointment at St Lucia till about 10.30, but I shall try to come over after that, and see you somewhere around the gardens.

[AlexN]

I sent you my contact details via PM Mike... Call me if you cant find us when you arrive.

Alex.

[earthlight]

Hi All,

I'm thinking of tagging along tomorrow at Mt Coot-tha if that's ok.

I've been there a lot with my boys, it's a great spot even if raining.

Anne-Louise S-H

[Striker]

The more the better.

look out for anyone carrying Camera gear.

[Striker]

I have had some Pm's over today's imaging day and just wanted to say I would have given you all my mobile number just for back up but due to being on holidays my mobile is being diverted to work so I am not contactable my mobile...believe me this is a good thing regarding answering work calls.

Anyway cant wait to do some imaging today and to meet a few more of you guy's & girls.....sounds like we have 5-6 of us now....thats great.

As for the members that have to work well better luck next time...lol but we will organise a weekend day as this will be more accessible for those who consider work more of a priority then an Imaging day.

Boy I love holidays.

[RB]

Don't forget a group shot guys !

Have fun.

[Striker]

Will do Andrew and if not many turn up for what ever reason I will get a group of asian Tourists to fill their places so no matter what we will get you your group shot.

Overcast up here today with a shower forcast this afternoon....hopefully some sun can shine through.

[Striker]

Thanks for the day Guys & Girls and found it very enjoyable.

We had a treat with Peter known as Volans on this forum gave us a free tour of the planetarium and then gave us a free private viewing of the planetarium show went for about half an hour which put a lot of things into perspective and boy we are small...thanks Peter.

Total of 4 of us attended here is the pic.

From Left to Right.
Dave(davewaldo), Tony(striker), Mike(sharnbrook), Hadar(child) & Anne-Louise(earthlight).

Thanks everyone we will do again.

[h0ughy]

you have more hair than I remember seeing last time tony!;):whistle: hope it was a good day:thumbsup:

[AlexN]

Sorry I couldn't make it today guys... had a waterpipe burst in the kitchen and had to sit around waiting for the plumber.... :(

Will have to organise another day out sometime soon.

[RB]

LOL that's the first thing I thought of too Houghy.
Tony you look younger now than I remember you from a few years ago @ Lostock mate.

Glad you guys had a great day, thanks for the group, nice to put faces to names.

:)

[iceman]

Nice one guys! When do we get to see the fruits of the day?

[Striker]

I cant remember going to ashley & martin and it's not a wig so I must be becoming even more beautiful as I get older.



I dont want to post more bird images, I have taken a few plant images but havn't processed yet and not expecting too much as I was after a lot of depth meaning small aperture around F22 which should be done on a tripod not handheld.

Will post an image or 2 later.

[earthlight]

Hi All,

What a great day. I just happened to run into Peter Franklin before everyone arrived and after chatting a while he invited us in for a tour of the facility. What a great tour! The Planetarium definitely has some great computing power to show how small we are using all the currently available data about our universe. And what a beautiful telescope and mount the Zeiss has in the dome. Thanks Peter!

We wondered around the gardens for a few hours just looking for something to inspire photography. It was interesting how different everyone's idea of a interesting shot is, but most of us found something in the arid gardens. Full of texture and contrast.

Being overcast made it pleasant to walk around and no real wind to make it cold. Definitely a must do again. I think the new Gateway bridge would be an interesting site for those with a large lens!

Anne-Louise
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[earthlight]

A couple more pics from the day
Anne-Louise
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[RB]

Very nice photos there Anne-Louise, as always, I enjoy your work.


With plant shots Tony I prefer a wider aperture/shallow DOF allowing you to isolate the flower/plant from the background to emphasis it's beauty.
Looking forward to the rest of the shots.

[Striker]

Gee your quick Anne-Louise.

I have only just loaded my images in the last 20 minutes on the computer and have just now deleted about 95% of them...lol

That yellow flower is gorgeous....will have to get a macro lens.

I was disapointed in my duck shot a little camera shake imaging at 400mm with wrong IS setting all so handheld but I will post it anyway.

Other image of spiky plant was with the 10-22 at F20 1/8 sec.

I learnt today that no matter how still you think you can hold the camera you need a tripod imaging at F22....lol

What got me with the planetarium is how far the voyerger has traveled and where it will be in 2050 that in comparison to our known universe we are a spec.

Allso how far our radio waves have travelled since the begining of known radio transmission was all so an eye opening.

Only fault with the presentation was there was no Pop Corn...lol

I am telling you guys we cant be the only life form.

[Striker]

I was just experimenting using less aperture but do understand that large aperture with blured background will give better results, my objective was to get everything in focus.

[RB]

:thumbsup: Tony.

[davewaldo]

It was great meeting with you guys! You've taken some wonderful images there Anne-Louise. :thumbsup:

The planetarium tour was an added bonus which I really enjoyed. I'll post my dramatic sky pic on Monday when I'm in the studio next.

Thanks again,

Dave.

[earthlight]

Here are the last of the one's I'm fairly happy with.

Thanks for all the comments. I think I had the least amount of gear. Some of the lenses looked great. I would love more equipment but I believe you work with what you have to get the best result you can.

Anne-Louise
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[matt]

And I live at Wynnum.

We're practically neighbours:)

[astro_south]

Photos look great guys ... wish I could have made it.

How soon can we do a weekend gathering?

[Sharnbrook]

Earthlight, you have some beautiful shots there, and as you said, you work with what you have got, and you have produced some lovely results, congratulations. All the gear in the world won't make anyone a good photographer, it's interpretation that counts.

I was not very happy with my results, but I have posted a few that are better than some of the others, not that is anything special.

However, it was a great morning, and the highlight was having a private showing in the Planetarium. Thanks Peter!!

It was good to meet Striker and Davewaldo, seen the names, and now met the faces.

European Bee
Noisy Miner
Rainbow Lorikeet
Short Necked Turtle(??)
European Bee

[Sharnbrook]

Oh, and by-the-way, does anyone know why bees have hairy eyes?

[AlexN]

wow... it hurts like hell when i get a couple of eyelashes in my eye... that guy must BEE in agony.. :P

[earthlight]

Wow Mike the macro on the bees are great! Hairy eyes, who knew!

Anne-Louise
earthlight

[iceman]

Fantastic shots, Mike! Just lovely.

[Striker]

Yes they are great al of them...well done Mike.

Looks like the 100mm 2.8 Macro is on the wish list.

Matt you are local, anytime you want to catch up just let me know.

Andrew I am keen I cant get enough of this at the moment.

[RB]

Great shots Mike, well done.


I don't blame you Tony, it's very addictive.
The reason I bought my DSLR was for astro use but it quickly became two hobbies in one.
I love being able to just shoot things even if the weather is not the best.

[matt]

Will do, Tony:)

[AlexN]

Tony, Matt, Are either (or both) of you free for sunday? I'm probably going to head out with my camera somewhere... more the merrier...

Tony, If you're keen on birds in flight I know plenty of places.. :)

[matt]

Nah.

I'm heading up the Sunshine Coast on Sunday. The partner's receiving an award for some website work she's done for an organsiation up there. I'm tagging along for the drive...and to bask in some reflected glow:D:lol:

[AlexN]

:) web designer ay.... hmmm... Must keep that in mind :D

[Striker]

Alex,

Cant commit at the moment as I think the wife has some thing planned for Sunday but this can change.

If anyone organise's a meet I Will do my ut most to attend but I have to consider my wife because we are sharing a car at the moment.
My car is at work for their use.

[astro_south]

Alex

I am off to a breakfast Sunday morning not far from the Roma Street Parklands. I was thinking of wandering down to the parklands with the family and with my camera after breakfast. If nothing else eventuates, then your welcome to meet up there (just have to ditch the hangers on for some photo time). Otherwise, I would be available from mid morning Sunday to have a meetup at another location.

[AlexN]

I'll see how I go Andrew, but that sounds like a good idea to me.

[Striker]

Andrew I can meet you at the Roma Street Parklands Sunday 10:00am, let me know if this ok.

[astro_south]

Should be fine. I should be able to make it there by then (breaky starts at 7:30). I think the rest of the family will be disappearing over to Southbank (something about markets) so that will free me up to concentrate on the photography.

[AlexN]

:) I smell a plan coming together! :D

[Striker]

Andrew is 10:00am to late let me know as I may be able to swing half an hour earlier or later if it suits you.

Where will me meet as I am not familiar with the gardens and is their any where to park.

[astro_south]

10am is fine ... I know how you need your beauty sleep ;)

Ive attached a map highlighting parking and were we can meet. You can also find parking along the ring road that takes you to where I suggest we meet.

I should mention that any other Brisbanite IISer's are welcome as well!! Like Alex says ... the more the merrier!

[Striker]

Ok done Andrew,

I will be at the meet point at 10:00am Sunday unless weather turns bad.