Sydney meet - any ideas?

[antony]

I'm flying in to Sydney from May 22-26 specifically for Vivid 2015

wow! You are so dedicated.
I live in inner-west of Sydney, and I don't even visit Vivid Sydney every year.

[kevin301]

wow! You are so dedicated.
I live in inner-west of Sydney, and I don't even visit Vivid Sydney every year.

Perhaps 'crazy' might be the more appropriate adjective?
16h (8h x 2) flight for 3-4days of shooting... hmmm does sound rather nuts.

[ameerat42]

Perhaps 'crazy' might be the more appropriate adjective?
16h (8h x 2) flight for 3-4days of shooting... hmmm does sound rather nuts.

Yes! But it's NOT if you really mean a trip to Sydney (or anywhere else) AND doing some photography.
Am(mad, they say).

[kevin301]

Yes! But it's NOT if you really mean a trip to Sydney (or anywhere else) AND doing some photography.
Am(mad, they say).

haha yup! Anything for photography!
Would really hope to meet some folks during my short trip, and share/learn some tips

[antony]

Perhaps 'crazy' might be the more appropriate adjective?
16h (8h x 2) flight for 3-4days of shooting... hmmm does sound rather nuts.

It's not that bad, compare to Vanessa Tan flew over 6000km for (just) 45 minutes workout.

Hope to see you in May.

[kevin301]

It's not that bad, compare to Vanessa Tan flew over 6000km for (just) 45 minutes workout.

Hope to see you in May.

Oh my... I'm just speechless!
Hahaha Ok she wins!
Yes hope there's something up in May.

[NikonNellie]

I'm a bit over Vivid Sydney now - it has just become way too crowded. FYI - One of the best spots for getting photos of the Opera House is upstairs in the old OS Passenger Terminal.

If we organize a meet when you are here Kevin, is there anything in particular you would like to shoot (other than Vivid)?

[kevin301]

I'm a bit over Vivid Sydney now - it has just become way too crowded. FYI - One of the best spots for getting photos of the Opera House is upstairs in the old OS Passenger Terminal.

If we organize a meet when you are here Kevin, is there anything in particular you would like to shoot (other than Vivid)?

I totally get what you're saying about Vivid. But I'm just frustrated at having missed out on it for 2 years running (1st time I was a week early. 2nd time I was a week late). Determined to make amends.

I love seascapes or interesting architecture as well. Sunrise might be tough for me since it's unlikely I'll be renting a car. Will be staying at a mate's place in Maroubra Junction.

[Maezyra]

I'm free for the middle two weeks in May, except for the 14th (10th wedding anniversary). We'd planned to go away during the period, but my husband is exploring new job opportunities (made redundant), so, with the hope that he will be in a new job at that time, it's crimped our plans significantly. Thus - I'm up for a shoot for once!! Hurrah!! I may even extend my leave by a week, so I can fit in Vivid as well...

[kevin301]

Maezrya, congrats on your coming 10th Anniversary!


Anyone planned anything for May? I'm definitely arriving on the 22nd.

[Maezyra]

Thank you very much!!

[raccoon]

oops I missed this thread.
Vivid seems to be too crowded for me now, thousands of people and little space to set up.

I like the light painting idea, what about Little Bay ( we did this previously) late Saturday afternoon for a meal, sunset type shoot and light painting after that????

[NikonNellie]

I am probably flying up to Maroochydore on the weekend of the 23rd May - just have to check some dates when I get back to work tomorrow. The light painting at Little Bay sounds like a good idea before it becomes too cold.

It would be great if we can host a great night for Kevin but the dates may be wrong for me. Paul maybe you could take him out on a sunrise shoot at Mahon's Pool seeing that he is staying at Maroubra?

[kevin301]

oops I missed this thread.
Vivid seems to be too crowded for me now, thousands of people and little space to set up.

I like the light painting idea, what about Little Bay ( we did this previously) late Saturday afternoon for a meal, sunset type shoot and light painting after that????

Vivid sounds scary!
But since I specifically coincided my trip to Sydney with Vivid, I guess the least I could do is try to be there for it. Saturday evening is likely to be the most crowded, so I could try to avoid that.
I like your idea of a sunset + light painting shoot Please count me in! I used to live in a homestay near Little Bay.

[Mr Felix]

If we are doing light painting, I hope to come.

I have got some things which may be good to use there.

[ameerat42]

Just had brainstorm: BRING AN UMBRELLA!!

[antony]

But since I specifically coincided my trip to Sydney with Vivid, I guess the least I could do is try to be there for it.

You should, since you planned for Vivid.
Assuming you can stay up late on 25th, then Monday night might be less people for Vivid.

[kevin301]

Just had brainstorm: BRING AN UMBRELLA!!

brainSTORM, eh?
My buddy told me that it's been raining heaps over there. Can't be worse than our tropical thunderstorms each year during the monsoon period... hehehe

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You should, since you planned for Vivid.
Assuming you can stay up late on 25th, then Monday night might be less people for Vivid.

yes thanks for the tip. Monday night might be the best opportunity. Friday-Sunday will be recon work.

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If we are doing light painting, I hope to come.

I have got some things which may be good to use there.

Not sure if steel wool photography is allowed. Might be a fire risk?

[NikonNellie]

I put in for some long service leave and I am pretty sure it will be approved, so I wont be available on the weekends of the 23rd and the 30th May. If you guys want to go ahead and organize a meet for please feel free to do so.

Kevin - Sorry that I will miss you. Maybe when I am next in Singapore we could meet up.

[CanonMik]

I live in eastern suburbs and I don't mind drive anywhere. I am up for any meets so I can learn as much as I can!!!

I will be closely monitor this thread