Dan Bachmann Posted December 26, 2016 Share #81 Posted December 26, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) ...doing part of the great ocean route if you're interested...Trust you both had a great Christmas and wish you all the very best for the New Year. Cheers, Tom Thanks Tom, we are interested! For now we're just working out some logistics on what we can fit in (like finding crocs), so I'm not entirely sure. A Christmas gift from my parents was a guide book on the area for planning and we have some friends in Australia, but it is too big of a place to see many of them. Let's catch up when you're back from Africa. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stray cat Posted December 29, 2016 Share #82 Posted December 29, 2016 This wayward feline finds himself based in the Melbourne area and would be very interested in catching up with anyone who cares to grace our shores next year, so count me in I guess. The challenge sounds like fun. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share #83 Posted December 29, 2016 Phil, Welcome to Melbourne and to the future Challenge. It is a lot of fun meeting up with international counterparts, both socially and competitively. Keep an eye on this thread as new and updated info will appear as it develops. There are a number of planned events for the days leading up to the competition for the benefit of early arrivees, and some following the comp for those deciding to 'hang around'. I will be declaring details shortly, once the Xmas and New Year breaks are out of the way, and I organize my thinking. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted January 2, 2017 Share #84 Posted January 2, 2017 At least I have advanced notice - I am sorry folks, but I will not make it to Brisbane-One-Challenge. I have family commitments. Mind you, after my showing in Lisbon, you are not losing much competition! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share #85 Posted January 2, 2017 At least I have advanced notice - I am sorry folks, but I will not make it to Brisbane-One-Challenge. I have family commitments. Mind you, after my showing in Lisbon, you are not losing much competition! Ravi, don't worry about the Brisbane One Challenge, just come to the one in Melbourne! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted January 3, 2017 Share #86 Posted January 3, 2017 Doh! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share #87 Posted January 6, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Running update FYI Current acceptances are as follows: erl markP StS Dan Bachmann FlashGordon Photography Hardster Hoppyman david strachan Farnz PeterGA adespen PIG882009 jbelmuda 105012 digger1914 lanetomlane baci christoph_d stray cat with satijntji as tentative. Of course, there are a number of partners/wives/husbands/children to be taken as included and welcome in the above list. Thank you to those positive responses and I encourage others to join us, if and as you can. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted January 6, 2017 Share #88 Posted January 6, 2017 Sorry John; Regret to let you know that the status for me has to be changed from tentative to a no. Too much work going on during that period. In 2019 when I will be retired I have more time, but now, I simply cannot take 2 weeks off. Have fun, and I will keep an eye open here in this thead! John 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share #89 Posted January 6, 2017 John, you will be missed socially, but the absence of your shooting talents could be a relief to competitors. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted January 7, 2017 Share #90 Posted January 7, 2017 Last year was so busy I only just spotted this post at the bottom of the forum page! Usually the southern hemisphere misses out, so what a great idea! Would love to come -- I'm penciling in the date and will check out trans-Tasman airfares. Note to anyone from further afield considering adding in New Zealand as part of a trip, I'm happy to offer any suggestions. It's been far too long since I visited Melbourne. A lovely city with a historic vibrant heart. Free trams! So easy to get around. For scenic excursions, I recall the Great Ocean Road and Puffing Bill in the Dandenongs (also a wild life park and a winery). I also recall four seasons in one day! From Europe, Emirates indeed flies direct via Dubai, but also consider Singapore Airlines or Lufthansa with a stopover in Singapore. I can really recommend flying premium economy. It's well worthwhile. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbyhp Posted January 7, 2017 Share #91 Posted January 7, 2017 Pencil in another tentative - a nice excuse to take a Victorian road-trip ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share #92 Posted January 7, 2017 David and Digby, it will be great to have you aboard. The numbers are growing nicely. Feel free to pass the info to any other Forum members that may be within your scope. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share #93 Posted January 11, 2017 UPDATE: The proposed visit to Camera Clinic is tentatively set for Friday 7, 2017 in the morning. It will start with a 10min tram ride from the CBD followed by a two block walk to CC. I think this will accommodate all who wish to participate. I will be considering a suitable lunch venue in the Collingwood area, where CC is located. Ryan Williams, Head of Leica Australia, has indicated a keen willingness to be involved. More details closer to the date but it is bound to be good. Here is a link to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) which will have several photography exhibitions running during the time that we are holding our Challenge. http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/ngv-festival-of-photography/ The NGV is one of my favourite haunts for making good pics, but their exhibition will be well worth a veiwing during your stay. I will be available for guidance for any of that. I have heard indirectly that Peter Michael of Michael's Camera Store is interested in our competition. I will shortly make contact with him and see if he can offer anything special for us. His Camera Museum will be a must for some of you and there is always a photography exhibition running there. 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted January 12, 2017 Share #94 Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Running update FYI Current acceptances are as follows: erl markP StS Dan Bachmann FlashGordon Photography Hardster Hoppyman david strachan Farnz PeterGA adespen PIG882009 jbelmuda 105012 digger1914 lanetomlane baci christoph_d stray cat with satijntji as tentative. Of course, there are a number of partners/wives/husbands/children to be taken as included and welcome in the above list. Thank you to those positive responses and I encourage others to join us, if and as you can. Hi John, you appear to have missed us (Tom & Eileen) out. Cheers, Tom Sorry, read it again we are there ..... another senior moment. Edited January 12, 2017 by lanetomlane 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted January 12, 2017 Share #95 Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) ...look forward to meeting you Tom...if I remember... Edited January 12, 2017 by david strachan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share #96 Posted January 12, 2017 Seniors moments are frightening, but liberating! Looking forward to sharing some with you both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted January 12, 2017 Share #97 Posted January 12, 2017 Thats ok. My senior moment would have me do this challenge in Brisbane. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted January 12, 2017 Share #98 Posted January 12, 2017 Sorry to hear, that you can't join, Ravi and John. I have to agree with John, though, that this takes out some serious competition. Thinking about being in the same age group, I'd better check I didn't book to Melbourne, Florida Stefan 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted January 15, 2017 Share #99 Posted January 15, 2017 I am going to book flight soon. Should be less than the usual 20+ hours or so for Euro visits. To confirm, currently planned activities are Camera Clinic on 7th and the challenge is on the 8th?? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share #100 Posted January 15, 2017 Challenge is on the 8th, and whilst not locked down, the CC visit will probably only vary according to the time of day. I will hold it at the 7th because of flight arr. of participants. A visit to Michael's Camera Store Museum is planned for some time, but that is a permanent exhibition and can be visited anytime. Also, the NGV will have some interesting photo exhibitions running as well, for some time (see my post #93). 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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