Story Bridge Climb

[Allann]

Hi all,

A while ago I organised a photo climb on the story bridge, see the previous thread here, and my pics are here. Well it's on again, as long as we can get the numbers.

Date: 11th June 2011 (Saturday)
Time: 5:00 am (this is a winter dawn/sunrise opportunity)
Cost: They are offering me a huge discount this time of only $99 instead of $130.

They also haven't placed a minimum number of climbers limit on us this time, but would be great if we can have 12 people again. As it'll be a group booking again, I'll need your money before the climb, same as last time, contact me for bank details (still the same as last time, if you want to go again).

I have organised with the guide there to make it a morning where it'll be just us, and they are allowing us to stay as long as we need as it is not a public day (meaning no public are allowed to climb).

It'll probably be really cold as we start well before sunrise which is at 6:34am that morning, to allow us heaps of time to get to the right spots on the bridge for dawn. Unlike the sunset climb there will be heaps going on on both sides with the golden light on the buildings and the sunrise on the other.

[terry.langham]

Hey thats my Birfdy. So who wants to buy me a pressy?

[Allann]

I've just been informed that's the same weekend as History Alive, but we should be able to get down in time to still make the HA opening. Gates open at 9:30am with Fort Lytton’s 64-pounders firing at 10am.

[Steadyhands]

Count me in please.

[Allann]

3 confirmed already... 2 more possible

[jack2706]

+1
Im keen.....

[Keith]

This must be a sign. I went on the bridge climb tonight but the lightning storm stopped us from making it up there. We all had to reschedule for another time. So count me in !!!

[davearnold]

Hi Allan, just reconfirming here, Kerri and myself are definates for this adventure, looking forward to it.

Thanks for organizing it .

[kadon]

Yep definitely keen (as David has already said....lol)

[Wobbles]

Sounds like a great opportunity Allan, put me down as a "definite maybe" will depend on work etc. When do we have to confirm 100%?

Cheers
John

[rossco]

hey old mate im in, look forward to catching up

[sufran]

Hi, I would like to participate also.

[dvalentine]

I'm definitely in if there is a place - looked like you had a blast last year!

[ATP]

Count me in too please Allann!

[Paul G]

I'm in too if there's still a spot Allann.

[Allann]

Below is the short list, if I have forgotten anyone I apologies, just let me know and I'm sure they can fit us in. No more new people at this stage. I am happy to add you to the reserve list if someone pulls out.

Definite:
Steadyhands
jack2706
Keith
davearnold
kadon
Wobbles
wallywoo333
sufran
dvalentine
ATP
Paul G
DavidWRJ
ClubmanMc

Possible:
chamellieon

I have sent you all a PM and you will be confirmed when payment is made.

[jack2706]

Thanks Allan

It seemed quite a few debated which lens to use on the last climb.
I just wanted to hear some of the post climb thoughts on the lens used - UWA, general, telephoto???. (Considering peoples differing shooting styles and FF vs APS-C).

[Allann]

Thanks Allan

It seemed quite a few debated which lens to use on the last climb.
I just wanted to hear some of the post climb thoughts on the lens used - UWA, general, telephoto???. (Considering peoples differing shooting styles and FF vs APS-C).

That debate will continue till the end of time, however I found the 24-70 on the 5D2 to be satisfactory for 95% of shots. Would have loved a longer focal length on a few shots. But as most of the shots were cityscape shots a wide angle suits most.

[BrisTom]

Hi Allan

Put me down as a "reserve" as it seems you are already full.
Msg me if any spots become available.

[Allann]

Below is the short list, if I have forgotten anyone I apologies. No more new people at this stage. I am happy to add you to the reserve list if someone pulls out.

Paid: thank you
Steadyhands
davearnold
kadon
sufran
ATP
ClubmanMc
jack2706

Definite:
Keith
Wobbles
wallywoo333
dvalentine
Paul G
DavidWRJ

Possible:
chamellieon

Reserve:
BrisTom

I have sent you all a PM and you will be confirmed when payment is made. To those that have already paid, thank you.