IISAC-Portraits from Lostock '08

[RB]

This year at Lostock I decided to photograph our forum members.
People that I knew and people that I had met for the first time.
It was a very warm friendly atmosphere and everyone enjoyed the companionship.

So here's my round of portraits from IISAC '08.

1. Vincent- 'cookie8'
2. George
3. Jakob
4. Marco with his son cooking pasta !
5. Geoff the owl, building his freezer suit emporium.
6. ving ?
7. Busy collimating a scope.
8. A Meade in the wind !

[RB]

9. Matty P
10. Geoff, "I think I swallowed my tooth", "Inmycombie"
11.Geoff, "water is for wimps", "gmbfilter"
12. Chopper "I wouldn't want to meet him in the dark", Deeno
13. Would you buy a used eyepiece from this man???
14. Doug, "I love RB's Cigar smoke", "Hagar"
15. Monte and JohnG. -Tak freaks
16. Madwayne and his Texas ranger, a friendly shootout between friends.

[RB]

17. Al, "oh why did I drink that stuff last night, Meehan.
18. www.mikesalway.com.au
19. Well it is Halloween after all.
20. Argo-Gary-Navis
21. Ricketty sticks.
22. Rod Berry and family, Jack, Evie and Noah.
23. Keeping everyone honest !
24. BBQ's Galore

[RB]

25. Chris - "33south"
....
27. Rev Bob Evens.
28. John - the "xstream"
29. Doug, "I just can't keep him away from my camera" - "Hagar"
30. Young Noah Berry.

[iceman]

Absolutely fantastic shots, RB. Some classics in there :) :lol:

That was some nice lenses you had on there.

[sheeny]

Well done RB!

Al.

[GTB_an_Owl]

love'em RB
great shots

where are the rest of them ?

geoff

[Dennis]

Wow RB - a terrific set of photos; it’s great to be able to put some names to faces.

Thanks!

Dennis

[h0ughy]

great to see some faces and associate a name. For some reason people knew me but i did not know them. i do apologise for that?

[gary]

Thanks Andrew,

It was good to see you again.

Best regards

Gary

[netwolf]

RB there is no doubt you certainly know how to use the camera. Excellent work.

[Omaroo]

Great stuff Andrew...but did anyone get any shots of us lot up on the imaging hill at all? :sadeyes: 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.

[Deeno]

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!!!

[Rick Petrie]

RB & Deeno
Classic candid captures.
Well done maties.:thumbsup:

[Deeno]

While we are at it.....

We were lucky enough to have Fred (Bassnut) as a neighbor.
Fred's probably forgotten more stuff on astro imaging than your average punter has knows.
Not to mention his abundance of stories from his globe trotting adventures.
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

[rogerg]

Good to see the pics :)

Every year I hope to get there, I'm looking forward to having the time and money for it some year soon :whistle:

[GTB_an_Owl]

top shots of the "snapper" Deeno

geoff

[Deeno]

Really enjoyed John and Gary ( I won the Argo last time) bouncing off one another during their presentation on the Texas star party.

[Deeno]

Sorry to hi-jack your thread RB.

Here are Rick "can collimate a Newtonian" Petrie
Couple of "Inmykombie" Geoff
and " I can't feel my feet after Absinth" gmbfilter Geoff

[Ric]

Great images guys, it's always good to put faces to names.

[madwayne]

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

[gmbfilter]

RB, Deeno,
You guys sure do good pictures.
Thanks heaps

[RB]

There were some multiple shots and the rest are of the prize draw and talks, they'll be posted later.


Thank you so much Fahim.


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. :thumbsup:


What are you talking about?
I knew it was you at the shopping centre and I was still scared to approach you ! :lol:


:lol:


Nah no worries mate, these are great photos, you've done an excellent job and everyone's welcome to contribute if they like.


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.

[iceman]

Fantastic images - please post the lucky door prize shots too!

[ausastronomer]

Mike,

This was actually the subject of discussion at IISAC 2008 and we came to the conclusion that those chooks of RB's lay little golden eggs :)

Cheers,
John B

[Bassnut]

Excellent shots there Deeno (well, most of them :P), your pro background in photo-taking shows.

And I must say, your and Amandas company was most enjoyable, thanks for enduring my rants :D.

[Big Dave]

Anyone happen to get any shots showing 'imaging hill'?

[iceman]

Panorama of the Lower Observing Field, taken on Friday morning.

2000px wide version here (http://www.mikesalway.com.au/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-810)

(have some of imaging hill will upload shortly)

[iceman]

Here's a couple from imaging hill, and of my scope (before all the cables and cameras were connected).

[RB]

Yep, will do later today Mike.

:thumbsup:

[iceman]

Some more shots..

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

[Octane]

Andrew, Deeno and Mike,

Fantastic shots there!

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

[Deeno]

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!!!

:2thumbs::2thumbs:

[Deeno]

Really like the composition of some of your shots Mike

John "it's my wife who does astronomy" xtream
My wife Amanda at base camp and
Mike feelin' the love from Anna

[xstream]

Sorry I'm late all but here's a few more from the weekend.

[iceman]

She just won an IceInSpace beanie! Who wouldn't be happy!?!? :lol:

[CB]

I took these Thursday arvo before the camera melted....could not believe how hot it got. :lol:

Chris

[RB]

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 :lol:).

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.



LOL Deeno, whenever someone photographs me using a Nikon, the picture always turns out wierd.

:poke: :scared3: :lol:

[RB]

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.

[RB]

9. Winner of the Deepsky Planner prize.
14. Chris (33south) wins an IIS beannie.
16. "BigDave" wins the DMK camera.

I must apologise for the rest, I don't know the names of all the winners.

[RB]

17. Gary Kopff giving a talk.
18. John Banberry's Talk.
19. Simon O'Toole Talk
20. Simon O'Toole Talk

[Octane]

Andrew,

I promise -- I'm not obsessed! :help::whistle:

Regards,
Humayun

[drsimmo]

Some nice photos there... with the possible exception of the one's of me :whistle:

It was very nice to meet you all over the weekend. :)

Simon

[xstream]

Was nice to have met you also Simon.

Now what was your favourite colour again? Hope it wasn't purple. No, that was Rod's! :lol:

[Tilt]

12. My wife, Alison, accepting the Deepsky Planner software.

Michael

[Deeno]

Just a couple more.
Please correct me if I've placed the wrong name.

Ian from the Northern territory
Rod Berry
The man in black, Guy, showing off his beautifully home made 20"Dob. Didn't meet his friends.
Peter and Bryon (His good side) From the ACT
Gerry Aarts

[Deeno]

Some lucky prize winners........

[Deeno]

......and finally......

[Deeno]

Sorry 'bout that RB:sad::rofl::hi::screwy::nerd:. Probably not used to pin sharp images from quality gear.

:2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs:

[RB]

:lol:

LOL Deeno, I thought the "walrus was dead" ...........:rofl:

[astroturf]

Hi Deeno & all

That's actually me with Peter from the ACT, rather than Madwayne
I thought i'd better correct this as it's probably not that complimentary to either of us LOL

I was wondering if my rough head might appear,
at least it's from my good side

Cheers
Bryan

[Deeno]

Thanks, I'll fix it!