digger1914 Posted February 17, 2017 Share #201 Posted February 17, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have finally booked flights. We arrive on the afternoon of the 7th and fly out on Sunday afternoon. Is the dinner on Friday or Saturday night? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 17, 2017 Posted February 17, 2017 Hi digger1914, Take a look here AUSTRALASIAN ONE CHALLENGE - Advance Notice . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
erl Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share #202 Posted February 17, 2017 DATES Ah, yes thanks stray cat. (your dinner res. noted) The Challenge will be held on April 8, post lunch, which will probably be at Young & Jacksons pub, from midday to whenever. Even if you don't have lunch (not obligatory), you should appear so as to sign on and declare your 'weapons'. DINNER The Official Dinner will be the evening of April 8, around 7:45pm. Location to be confirmed late March, after I have locked in number of attendees and confirmed with the restaurant. On April 7, time to still to be determined, but it will be AM, a visit to Camera Clinic in Collingwood. It's a10min tram ride from the city. We will discuss timing for meeting to catch tram and arrival at CC, after I lock it in with Nicki @ CC. More on this closer to the time. We will consider lunch afterwards, nearby. Already had some good suggestions for venues. On April 6, I am proposing to guide a general wander around laneways and precinct of the CBD, to include Michael's Camera Store Museum and photography exhibition. Could also include the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) one of my favourite haunts for shooting. Two locations for that. That can all be ad lib as it is always there and free. Photography permitted in most areas. Also there is China Town, may be most photogenic at night, maybe coupled with dining in that precinct. Just ideas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger1914 Posted February 18, 2017 Share #203 Posted February 18, 2017 Put me down for dinner x 2 Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted February 18, 2017 Share #204 Posted February 18, 2017 All sounding good Erl, many thanks for rounding up the sheep. Love the idea of a sandwich looking at Chloe... I'm in for dinner too. all best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted February 18, 2017 Share #205 Posted February 18, 2017 The NGV is also one of my favourites, Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! What's a photo forum without more photos? Erl, I'm still finalising what time to fly down on Thursday, afternoon or evening. I have to work Thursday day. However I can finish early enough to be down and ready for the evening if you have any activities planned. If there's nothing on that late then I'll just come down on a late flight so I'm ready for Friday morning. Regards, Mark Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! What's a photo forum without more photos? Erl, I'm still finalising what time to fly down on Thursday, afternoon or evening. I have to work Thursday day. However I can finish early enough to be down and ready for the evening if you have any activities planned. If there's nothing on that late then I'll just come down on a late flight so I'm ready for Friday morning. Regards, Mark ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/264778-australasian-one-challenge-advance-notice/?do=findComment&comment=3215702'>More sharing options...
david strachan Posted February 18, 2017 Share #206 Posted February 18, 2017 Well you can't enter that winner Mark! Fabulous.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted February 18, 2017 Share #207 Posted February 18, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks David! I took it some years ago and It's been posted before in the Forum so I wouldn't get away with it :-( Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted February 18, 2017 Share #208 Posted February 18, 2017 If you get in on the Thursday...there may still be some respectability left at the Belgian Beer Café, near the Travelodge. Geoff has organised a meet at the Travelodge and then a ramble over to the café from then on.. look forward to meeting you... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted February 19, 2017 Share #209 Posted February 19, 2017 Erl; thanks a million for the information on the SkyBus, looks really convenient. Cheers, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllieBelle Posted February 24, 2017 Share #210 Posted February 24, 2017 UPDATE So far I have counted 21 attendees for the competition and 18 registering for the Official Dinner. I am having technical difficulties posting my spreadsheet listing the attendees and their companions for dinner. The forum won't accept a PDF copy, or the 'copy/paste' of my spreadsheet. Any advice out there on how to drop a simple list into the thread? The following attachment is a PDF, but requires viewers to download it. Not very satisfactory. Please correct me on any omissions (I'll bet there are some!) Australasian One Challenge Acceptances.pdf Hi John, Just checked the pdf for dinner attendees - confirming it's JRBelmuda and elliebelle - Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anindyo Posted February 26, 2017 Share #211 Posted February 26, 2017 Hello, Keen to join! How to register for this event? Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lax Jought Posted February 26, 2017 Share #212 Posted February 26, 2017 The NGV is also one of my favourites, NGV Kids Master DUO.jpg What's a photo forum without more photos? I can't say enough how much I love this photo. Are they your kids? Or did you catch this moment completely on the fly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share #213 Posted February 26, 2017 Hello, Keen to join! How to register for this event? Cheers, Basically be in Melbourne on April 8, 2017 and be at the appointed place around midday that day to register. The meeting place is (probably) about to be changed so stay tuned to this thread for regular updates approaching that date. See my post # 202 above for basic stuff and new info will keep coming. Any other queries, just post them here and you will be answered. All that is for the competition, but early arrivees will be enjoying encounters that I am still arranging, but reading the thread will give a good overview. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted February 26, 2017 Share #214 Posted February 26, 2017 I can't say enough how much I love this photo. Are they your kids? Or did you catch this moment completely on the fly? Thanks Lax. Very kind of you. Mine are a fair bit older, but if I do have other's kids in my photos they are always unidentifiable. I was waiting for my wife who went to get a bottle of water. The ingredients were starting to come together nicely whilst waited. Took about 8 photos and this was by far the pick of the lot. :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lax Jought Posted February 26, 2017 Share #215 Posted February 26, 2017 Thanks Lax. Very kind of you. Mine are a fair bit older, but if I do have other's kids in my photos they are always unidentifiable. I was waiting for my wife who went to get a bottle of water. The ingredients were starting to come together nicely whilst waited. Took about 8 photos and this was by far the pick of the lot. :-) I am going to get booted off this thread for the 2nd time by the unscrupulous for diverting from the main topic again, but I am extremely uncomfortable photographing children I don't know, and I want to ask you some questions - did you communicate at all with the parents/guardians of these kids? If I ever took a photo like this, I would really like to give the parents a copy because as a parent, I'm sure this is the kind of photo that they would treasure, have you ever done this? However, I can also imagine how a parent could misinterpret your intentions. I have had no issues photographing adults in these types of magic moments though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share #216 Posted March 2, 2017 UPDATE (2/3/2017) Just returned from hospital (R hand surgery) and can't use a camera! Typing is very slooow. Apologies for lack of speed. I have done some further research (pre-hospital) and am very impressed with the Arbory Bar & Eatery (see link below). I tested the food and beer, both excellent! I feel this will be a superior lunch spot, pre-challenge, over Young & Jackson's, and cheaper whilst suiting our purpose better. The location is very convenient for the majority staying at the Travelodge, short walk across the river, and very pleasant outlook over the Yarra River and Southbank. When i get my hand back, i will post details of the location, but searching this link will tell you all you need to know, http://arbory.com.au/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted March 2, 2017 Share #217 Posted March 2, 2017 Thanks a lot, John, and very sorry to hear about your hand. Thinking about left-handed photography - maybe a point-and-shoot upside down is an option? If the focusing can be managed, I'm sure everyone would agree about a Hasselblad exception; together with the Rolleiflex TLRs the only cameras I can come up with left-handed shutter release... All the best Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share #218 Posted March 2, 2017 My newly refurbed Hassy could work except that it still requires RH focussing! Hopefully, tomorrow the surgeon will have good news for me re. my time of incapacitation. By the time of the Challenge, i will have something worked out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbyhp Posted March 2, 2017 Share #219 Posted March 2, 2017 John, regrettably I'll have to pull out of the Challenge. Hopefully there'll be another one in the future. Best wishes for a great event, I know Melbourne won't disappoint in photographic or epicurean delights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share #220 Posted March 2, 2017 Digby, you will be missed. However be aware you will still be eligible to vote when then the entries are posted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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