Astrophotography exhibition in Newcastle for IYA 2009

[h0ughy]

http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/home/city_news_highlights/journey_through_space

[Dennis]

Hi Dave

I recognize the famous obelisk, the Moon and the star trails photos as yours – which others do you have on display and are you expecting any major international purchases of your work in this landmark exhibition of your talents!:thumbsup:

Cheers

Dennis

[h0ughy]

there are Chris Bond, Dennis Zambelis, Mike Salway, Michael Sidonio, Andrew Catsaitis, Scott Alder on exhibit, with Paul Mayo providing some other images which are in a multimedia presentation (glorified slide show). The main point is to raise the profile of the club in the public eye. I do of course thank the Mike's, Andrew and Paul for helping to prop up the exhibition:D shows images from Mug level (me) through to God Like world class superstars (Mike's :rofl:)

[strongmanmike]

Had a sneek peak on Saturday :D, only put up Friday arvo apparently.

Nicely presented

http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/novospace_exhibition

Dave, I hope there will be info placards near each picture though..? They look bare without at least some note as to who took it, how and what it is of.. the public would have no idea about most of them :shrug:.

Looks like there are less images on display than originally intended, do you plan to rotate images throughout the 2 months?

Mike

[h0ughy]

well we only provided the images - how the Presentation is made is not up to us, originally i wanted 3 per panel:shrug: so i am not really sure what they are doing:help: as for the name tags - they were being printed on friday afternoon, so they could be up by now

[h0ughy]

I would like to thank those IIS members and NAS members that turned up to the opening of NOVOSPACE astrophotography exhibition tonight. I am sure RB has a few Walkley winning images of the night but as for me i darnn forgot to turn the camera to raw + jpeg so i was stuck with horrible jpeg images of the evening. I will hide in the corner and post the following images i took of the night. There would have been around 120 people at the opening.

left to right
scott alder
george livanos
RB
Dennis Zambelis
Chris Bond
some dork with a camera
milling around
looking interested LOL

[h0ughy]

and a few more including the Newcastle Lord Mayor John Tate

left to right

Dennis and his wife Michelle
Scott acting a model
that darn dork - hey he could be from the herald, he has a canon
Lydia and Scott wax model
Lord Mayor John tate and ABC reporter Natasha Schaad
Scott, Alan Meehan and Ghul
Dennis being interviewed by Natasha
Fred Menk giving the keynote speech forthe opening of NOVOSPACE

[iceman]

Excellent Dave, looks like a great exhibit. I wish I could've been there but Eliza had a brownie's swimming carnival last night.

Thanks for the photos.

[h0ughy]

thanks Mike - you were missed. As long as RB doesnt HDR me there will be a heap of images from him as well. It was great to catch up with him. he has some classic shots:doh::whistle:

[RB]

We had a great time last night !

First I'd like to thank the organizers for all the work they put into the exhibition and to personally thank David Hough for asking me to participate by entering some of my images.

The wonderful work on display was truly top notch and a great way to introduce the general public to Astronomy.

There were radio and newspaper reporters there too and I must say it was overwhelming to be interviewed a couple of times, something I wasn't expecting.

Dave you photos from the night are great, you certainly captured the feel of the evening mate.

I'll post a few as well later when I get a chance to sort them out.

Thanks again for a great night.

:thumbsup:

[h0ughy]

yes for me the most memoral part was you talking to the Walkleys NIKON presenter with CANON in your hands. :rofl::rofl:

[RB]

:lol: Purley unintentional, I can assure you ! :ashamed:

But what was also funny was the lady Herald Editor who pulled me over to congratulate me for it too, she was a big Canon fan. LOL

[h0ughy]

I look forward to the interview being posted up on the newcastle ABC website of you with me heckling you in the background:D

[CB]

Yes David a job well done & the photos were great.
I'd like to thank you for all the effort you have put into getting this display off the ground so more people can get to see what we do and promote the club along the way.

Cheers
Chris (VP)

[strongmanmike]

Looks like a nice night. I was dissapointed I couldn't make the openning but our Avalon International AirShow trip (T'was a real buZZ!!) was prebooked.

I notice there are placards next to each image now - great.

What was the feedback like?

Do you know if and when the opening will be covered in the Newspaper?

Mike

[h0ughy]

lots of positive feedback, radio and the newspapers were there. there was a bit in yesterdays newcastle morning herald and probably on monday and maybe the post. ABC radio will have another piece on it i think:shrug:

[strongmanmike]

Ah yes, just found yesterdays Herald piece (nice mug shot! :scared:)

...hmm? seem we can't shake the astrologers association :doh:..? It says "2012 would be a year of significance for astrologers and astrophotographers" :rolleyes: ...oh well, hopefully it gets a few astromological nutters along to view the exhibition :whistle:

Mike

[h0ughy]

:sadeyes: yes i saw that, unfortunate but it has a reference back to the fruity loops. :P

[RB]

Here's some shots from the night.
Houghy is such a great model. :P

1. ABC radio reporter interview.
2. Houghy
3. Dave and the Newcastle Mayor.
4. The Nikon/Walkley awards presentation.
5. George with his mirror blank
6. George again checking the mirror.
7. A view of the Photo Journalist awards room.

A very enjoyable night indeed.

:)

[h0ughy]

great shots RB, love Georges shot:thumbsup::D

[madwayne]

Great job David, Andrew, Mike, Mike and all - well done in spreading the message.

Our Society have an open night on 27 March to coincide with Earth Hour, weekend after I move house, and I am going to try my damndest to get there.

Well done one and all the Newcastle/Central Coast crew.

Regards
Wayne

[GTB_an_Owl]

where do i know Chris Bond from ?????

gosford tennis or Tafe ??????

geoff

[CB]

Hi Geoff,
The Chris Bond you might be thinking of was a life saver with the Entrance Surf Club for many years and won many surf contests.
I (Chris Bond also) lived on Central Coast untill a few years ago when moved to Newcastle only rose to professonal musician for 40 odd years and Olympic Gymnastics Instructor in my younger days.

Cheers
Chris

[GTB_an_Owl]

toukley RSL ???

auditorium sound and lighting ?

geoff

[CB]

That's me.
How do we know each other?

Chris

[GTB_an_Owl]

i worked in the maintenance dept

geoff

[CB]

Well Geoff..
Looking forward to catching up with you at SPSP if you are going.

Chris

[strongmanmike]

Hey Dave, you'll be very happy to know that some people at work thought that photo in the Herald...was me! :lol:

Does George go ANYWHERE without a blasted mirror and towels:rofl:

Mike

[h0ughy]

mike if they made that mistake you are indeed in trouble LOL:thumbsup:

yep thats george;)

[h0ughy]

http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2009/04/07/2536937.htm?site=newcastle the local ABC radio put the story up on their web site. Thanks to all who contributed to a great night

[venus]

The astro-exhibition due to popular demand has been extended until May 23

Great work guys!

[h0ughy]

good news - from the opening until the end of April 5730 people have viewed the exhibition

[RB]

I took my wife and kids to see the exhibition, which helped boost the number a bit. :whistle:

[GTB_an_Owl]

I thought they only put four carriages on the trains to Newcastle RB ? :D

geoff

[RB]

:lol: Geoff.