Dgrin Meet up-MELBOURNE Australia

SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
edited December 2, 2006 in The Big Picture
Hi there fellow Ozzies, anyone in the Melbourne and surrounding areas ??

We're trying to organize a meet up at the Werribee Open Plains Zoo in November ...... check out the orginal thread at the bottom of this link

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=26137&page=2

We need the numbers soon so we can make a booking........this thread will only be open for one more week for you to decide if you want to come along........numbers are strictly limited to 12 People..

Hope to see you soon........... Skippy (Australia) & Devbobo
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  • aurafloraauraflora Registered Users Posts: 471 Major grins
    edited October 22, 2006
    Hi Skippy...

    Too bad I am not in the area. I would have loved to "hook" up with a few of you. Wishing you a fun shoot and looking forward to seeing the results.

    Auraflora
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited October 22, 2006
    auraflora wrote:
    Hi Skippy...

    Too bad I am not in the area. I would have loved to "hook" up with a few of you. Wishing you a fun shoot and looking forward to seeing the results.

    Auraflora

    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh one day....... you never know....
    ........ dream big :D ....... Skippy (Australia)
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited October 25, 2006
    Bump..... need numbers by the weekend folks :D ... Skippy
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  • devbobodevbobo Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,339 SmugMug Employee
    edited October 26, 2006
    Skippy wrote:
    Bump..... need numbers by the weekend folks :D ... Skippy
    Skip,

    So far...

    you
    me
    DNA
    ESiggins

    but we need to work out a weekend that suits everyone, as the silly season is fast approaching
    David Parry
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2006
    devbobo wrote:
    Skip,

    So far...

    you
    me
    DNA
    ESiggins

    but we need to work out a weekend that suits everyone, as the silly season is fast approaching

    Cool okay add to that Leah and Liz (hopefully)

    So that's six so far ......... good thing is they will run it even with just 2 people so we know it wont get cancelled :D Skippy

    List is now ......

    you
    me
    DNA
    ESiggins
    Liz
    Leah
    .
    Skippy (Australia) - Moderator of "HOLY MACRO" and "OTHER COOL SHOTS"

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  • fotodojofotodojo Registered Users Posts: 231 Major grins
    edited October 29, 2006
    Skip,

    I'm trying to make it - got any idea for the date yet ?. I'll have to fly into Melbourne - are there any people leaving from the city to the Zoo on the day =) ?
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  • devbobodevbobo Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,339 SmugMug Employee
    edited October 29, 2006
    fotodojo wrote:
    Skip,

    I'm trying to make it - got any idea for the date yet ?. I'll have to fly into Melbourne - are there any people leaving from the city to the Zoo on the day =) ?

    Jon,

    Should be no problem, if u decide to come we will be able to organise something.

    Cheers,

    David
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    My Photos
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited October 29, 2006
    Werribee Open Plains Zoo - Confirmation
    Hi folks for those of you coming along to the Werribee Zoo for the Photo Tour, the date has been confirmed as being DECEMBER 2nd at 9.30am

    The spaces are strictly limited and we have only booked for those who said they wanted to come along.

    So we have the following people

    David
    Skippy
    Liz
    Leah
    DNA
    ESiggins

    We are required to be at the Werribee Open Plains Zoo by 9.15am on December 2nd ready for the tour that begins at 9.30am...... if your late you miss out, simple as that.

    The tour is for 2 full hours, and then morning tea, please let me or David know if you have any questions.

    This should be a great day for everyone.
    ...... Skippy (Australia)
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    Skippy (Australia) - Moderator of "HOLY MACRO" and "OTHER COOL SHOTS"

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    :skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
  • ESigginsESiggins Registered Users Posts: 185 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2006
    Hate to say that I'm gonna have to skip it guys - I'll be one a plane back from the NT on the 2nd. Hoepfully we'll all have brilliant photos to post on Monday. Have fun!

    Fred.
    Shoot, or shoot not. There is no try.
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2006
    ESiggins wrote:
    Hate to say that I'm gonna have to skip it guys - I'll be one a plane back from the NT on the 2nd. Hoepfully we'll all have brilliant photos to post on Monday. Have fun!

    Fred.

    The moring photo shoot trip at Werribee is very popular and constantly booked out, we took the first booking we could get ....... awwwwwww too bad you can't come..... maybe next time.

    Have a great trip......... Skippy (Australia)
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    Skippy (Australia) - Moderator of "HOLY MACRO" and "OTHER COOL SHOTS"

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    :skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2006
    Updated List

    Here's the update on who's going..... there is only ONE Spot left.


    David
    Skippy
    Liz
    Leah
    Donna
    DNA
    Jon

    ...... Skippy (Australia) :D
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    :skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
  • chet79chet79 Registered Users Posts: 64 Big grins
    edited October 31, 2006
    I'm from Melbourne, but am quite busy during November :)

    Let us all know how it goes and maybe we can organise another photo shoot in 2007 :)
  • devbobodevbobo Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,339 SmugMug Employee
    edited October 31, 2006
    chet79 wrote:
    I'm from Melbourne, but am quite busy during November :)

    Let us all know how it goes and maybe we can organise another photo shoot in 2007 :)

    Hey chet,

    It's actually on 2nd Dec, but I understand that it's a busy time of year.

    Cheers,

    David
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    SmugMug API Developer
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited November 3, 2006
    Folks please let me know by November 15th if you are pulling out, as I have had to put my Credit Card up for billing...... I will only be charged if you fail to turn up.

    So up until November 15th I can cancel your spot over the phone.

    Here's a little picture of what we are gonna see , and the vehicle we will be travelling in for the shoot :ivar .. Skippy (Australia) :D

    open_vehicleb.jpg
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  • methdmethd Registered Users Posts: 71 Big grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    I live in the Melbourne CBD but don't have a car.
    Anyone catching the train/bus there? and is it easy to get there by public transport? if so, i'd love to fill that last place...



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  • AwfulKnawfulAwfulKnawful Registered Users Posts: 2 Beginner grinner
    edited November 5, 2006
    Methd just told me about this thread, so i had to join and say g'day.

    How often do you guy's run these thing's?
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    methd wrote:
    I live in the Melbourne CBD but don't have a car.
    Anyone catching the train/bus there? and is it easy to get there by public transport? if so, i'd love to fill that last place...

    Hi there Methd....... I just sent you a PM ..... Skippy
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    Skippy (Australia) - Moderator of "HOLY MACRO" and "OTHER COOL SHOTS"

    ALBUM http://ozzieskip.smugmug.com/

    :skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Welcome To Dgrin
    AwfulKnawful wrote:
    Methd just told me about this thread, so i had to join and say g'day.

    How often do you guy's run these thing's?

    Hi there AwfulKnawful........well funny you should ask, this is actually the very first meetup for the Ozzies :D

    These things are so hard to organize, especially when most of us have work and other commitments, and we all seem to be spread out all over the place.

    Nice to see you on board with Dgrin, I'm sure you will find the forum full of interesting people and a wealth of knowledge too :D

    ........ Skippy (Australia)
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    Skippy (Australia) - Moderator of "HOLY MACRO" and "OTHER COOL SHOTS"

    ALBUM http://ozzieskip.smugmug.com/

    :skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Welcome to Dgrin Methd
    Skippy wrote:
    Hi there Methd....... I just sent you a PM ..... Skippy

    Be sure and check out the forums, nice to see some more Ozzie's on board.

    We look forward to seeing some images from you in the near future.

    Have fun......... I'm sure you will find Dgrin, a great place to keep coming back too :D ........ Skippy (Australia)
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    :skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
  • methdmethd Registered Users Posts: 71 Big grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    as i mentioned to skippy, there's a shuttle bus service that leaves from the city and operates 4 times a day. if one of these leaves at the right time, i'd love to fill that last position. i'll find out tomorrow.

    cheers !
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  • methdmethd Registered Users Posts: 71 Big grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    okay, bus service phoned and BOOKED.

    Pm sent skippy :)

    it's $25 return for those ppl who are interested, and they depart at 8.15AM to easily make it to the zoo before 9AM. departs from the VIC art centre on st Kilda Rd. return times are 1-3-5 ish... to be notified on the day to the driver.

    one other note... i've got a 17-55mm 2.8 and a 70-200mm 2.8. you gys reckon it's worth bringing the wide angle? or best just to take the 200 alone.

    also, is it worth picking up a 2.0 x TC to make it 400mm f/5.6 or should i hold on and maybe later buy a 400mm 2.8... decisions.
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited November 6, 2006
    methd wrote:
    also, is it worth picking up a 2.0 x TC to make it 400mm f/5.6 or should i hold on and maybe later buy a 400mm 2.8... decisions.

    A 400 mm 2.8 is about $7000 or $8000 AUD & weighs about 6 kg. I dont recon you would see a lot of change from $1000 min for a tripod to support it...are you sure you want to buy one later ?
  • methdmethd Registered Users Posts: 71 Big grins
    edited November 6, 2006
    for sure :)
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  • devbobodevbobo Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,339 SmugMug Employee
    edited November 6, 2006
    methd wrote:
    as i mentioned to skippy, there's a shuttle bus service that leaves from the city and operates 4 times a day. if one of these leaves at the right time, i'd love to fill that last position. i'll find out tomorrow.

    cheers !

    Hey Dude,

    Whereabouts in the CBD are you ? I am already picking up Jon (fotodojo) from Collins Street. If you are interested in a shoot first thing in the morning, let me know as Jon will be doing something.

    Cheers,

    David
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited November 6, 2006
    methd wrote:
    okay, bus service phoned and BOOKED.

    Pm sent skippy :)

    it's $25 return for those ppl who are interested, and they depart at 8.15AM to easily make it to the zoo before 9AM. departs from the VIC art centre on st Kilda Rd. return times are 1-3-5 ish... to be notified on the day to the driver.

    one other note... i've got a 17-55mm 2.8 and a 70-200mm 2.8. you gys reckon it's worth bringing the wide angle? or best just to take the 200 alone.

    also, is it worth picking up a 2.0 x TC to make it 400mm f/5.6 or should i hold on and maybe later buy a 400mm 2.8... decisions.

    Hi Methd......... none of us have ever been on the Safari Trip before, so we really don't know what to expect, so it's going to be trial and error for everyone. ......... Skippy (Australia)
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    Skippy (Australia) - Moderator of "HOLY MACRO" and "OTHER COOL SHOTS"

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    :skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
  • methdmethd Registered Users Posts: 71 Big grins
    edited November 6, 2006
    devbobo wrote:
    Hey Dude,

    Whereabouts in the CBD are you ? I am already picking up Jon (fotodojo) from Collins Street. If you are interested in a shoot first thing in the morning, let me know as Jon will be doing something.

    Cheers,

    David

    a shoot in the morning?

    i live on little collins street :) is that an offer for a ride? my mind is not working quite well tonight so forgive me.
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  • devbobodevbobo Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,339 SmugMug Employee
    edited November 7, 2006
    methd wrote:
    a shoot in the morning?

    i live on little collins street :) is that an offer for a ride? my mind is not working quite well tonight so forgive me.

    lol3.giflol3.gif

    Jon and I are probably going to go and shoot a sunrise on the morning of the shoot (haven't actually discussed the details yet). So if you're interested in that I can give you a lift, as I will be picking Jon up from a hotel in Collins Street.

    If you don't come to the sunrise shoot, I could still potentially pick you up but it depends on the location we decide to shoot.

    Cheers,

    David
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    My Photos
  • fotodojofotodojo Registered Users Posts: 231 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2006
    devbobo wrote:
    lol3.giflol3.gif

    Jon and I are probably going to go and shoot a sunrise on the morning of the shoot (haven't actually discussed the details yet). So if you're interested in that I can give you a lift, as I will be picking Jon up from a hotel in Collins Street.

    If you don't come to the sunrise shoot, I could still potentially pick you up but it depends on the location we decide to shoot.

    Cheers,

    David

    Nod Nod =).
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2006
    Updated List ..

    * * * UPATE - All places are now taken * * *

    David
    Skippy
    Liz
    Leah
    Donna
    DNA
    Jon
    Methd *

    ...... Skippy (Australia) :D
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    Skippy (Australia) - Moderator of "HOLY MACRO" and "OTHER COOL SHOTS"

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    :skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
  • methdmethd Registered Users Posts: 71 Big grins
    edited November 9, 2006
    devbobo wrote:
    lol3.giflol3.gif

    Jon and I are probably going to go and shoot a sunrise on the morning of the shoot (haven't actually discussed the details yet). So if you're interested in that I can give you a lift, as I will be picking Jon up from a hotel in Collins Street.

    If you don't come to the sunrise shoot, I could still potentially pick you up but it depends on the location we decide to shoot.

    Cheers,

    David

    hi there, i'd love to join you that morning, and a lift would be great ( i will chip in for petrol). just give me a time and hotel and i will be there - i only live the next street down.

    thanks !
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