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    I will have to opt out of this one.
    Funds are a tad tight, and I'm now working the odd weekend, So i don't see myself being able to squeeze this in.
    Thanks anyway, enjoy everyone
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    Quote Originally Posted by jack2706 View Post
    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).

    I am thinking 24-105 on 7D .... will lose a little wide, but feel I would be lost with out the extra zoom over the 17-55.
    I have this silly idea, that I should actually go and take photos with all this photography gear I have already accumulated, before I collect any more!

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    Quote Originally Posted by davearnold View Post
    I am thinking 24-105 on 7D .... will lose a little wide, but feel I would be lost with out the extra zoom over the 17-55.
    Good choice, I'll be using the 24-70 on a 5D2.

    Quote Originally Posted by chamellieon View Post
    I will have to opt out of this one.
    Funds are a tad tight, and I'm now working the odd weekend, So i don't see myself being able to squeeze this in.
    Thanks anyway, enjoy everyone
    Sorry you can't make it, I'll try and get a few pics for you.

    Quote Originally Posted by BrisTom View Post
    Put me down as a "reserve" as it seems you are already full. Msg me if any spots become available.
    You're in. Msg sent.

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    Good news, I have just spoken with the guys and they can possibly create another group for us making it possible for 23 climbers all up. I misunderstood their initial message and can only fit 12 people maximum per group. So it's first in (paid) best dressed for the first group, and the remained will be in the second group. They will both be dawn groups, leaving either 20 mins before or after the 5am group. If you have a preference for a particular group let me know and swap your names around.

    Paid: thank you

    Group 1
    1. Allann
    2. Steadyhands
    3. davearnold
    4. kadon
    5. sufran
    6. ATP
    7. ClubmanMc
    8. jack2706
    9. Keith
    10. DavidWRJ
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    Group 2.
    Yet to be announced, depends on numbers

    Definite:
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    Paul G
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    Paid: thank you

    Group 1
    1. Allann
    2. Steadyhands
    3. davearnold
    4. kadon
    5. sufran
    6. ATP
    7. ClubmanMc
    8. jack2706
    9. Keith
    10. DavidWRJ
    11. BrisTom
    12. Wobbles

    Group 2.
    Yet to be announced, depends on numbers

    Definite:
    wallywoo333
    dvalentine
    Paul G

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    Quote Originally Posted by Allann View Post
    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.
    Hi Alan
    I actually responded to your first invite asking to include myself and my partner, but never heard back from you. Is there still room for us please? I sooo want to do this

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kuzzie View Post
    I actually responded to your first invite asking to include myself and my partner, but never heard back from you. Is there still room for us please? I sooo want to do this
    Thank you for showing interest in this, but as a group we need to make a single payment so I will be collecting the money beforehand. Sorry, i didn't check the old one, hoping people would respond to this call if still interested, but yes for sure.

    Hope this will be a good morning, look forward to seeing you there.
    Last edited by Allann; 06-05-2011 at 6:10pm.

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    Anyone else interested in this, still have few more spots available? Both groups will see dawn and get an awesome experience. It's not a strenuous climb and we will be taking it slow if last time was anything to go by.

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    Although currently dirt broke, I would definitely be in if I didn't have work at that time (of which I can't get out of)
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    bugger ... i'll be heading to Cape York the week before .
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    Sorry Allan, I'll have to drop out of this one to a 'maybe' - I have a work commitment that weekend but things may still change. If group 2 gets off the ground I may be a last minute starter (assuming theres a spot)...
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    thanks for letting me know. Group 2 is a go, even if we split the team into 2 smaller groups, so no problem there. Not long to go now!

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    This is two weekends away, all payments have been made, however we can fit a couple more if your keen.

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    They have split us into 2 groups and the details are as follows:

    CLIMB DATE: Saturday, 11 June 2011
    CLIMB TIME: 05:00 [05:00 AM]
    CONFIRMATION NUMBER: SBTCS7U7HV
    CLIMBERS ARE: Allan Nielsen, Scott Larsen, Greg Cahill, Michael Copella, David Wang, Wayne Markham, ATP

    CLIMB TIME: 05:20 [05:20 AM]
    CONFIRMATION NUMBER: SB53QLB8LB
    CLIMBERS ARE: Dave Arnold, Kerri Donsk, Sufran, Jack, BrisTom , John Wobbles, Keith

    Your climb will take approx 2 1/2 hours. Please arrive at Base HQ – 170 Main Street, Kangaroo Point, a minimum 15 minutes prior to your climb start time. Climbs will not be delayed for latecomers. Public Car Parking is available at Wharf Street Kangaroo Point.

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    Allan,
    thanks for the update. Bonus.. I get an extra 20min sleep!

    Can't wait, looking forward to a great day!

    Cheers
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    Thanks Allan, not long to go now
    Can't wait!!
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    Really looking forward to next weekend Allan...and am wondering if you could please clarify "the rules" of our special photography climb?
    I'm guessing that with everything, including our camera, having to be tied down...that we're only allowed to take the one lens that's already attached to our camera?
    Apart from no tripods of course...are there any other equipment rules that we should know?
    Thanks again for organising...fingers crossed for good weather now!

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    rules are simple, one camera, one lens, no filters, no external flash, or other separate attachments, including tripod. If you wear glasses that are attached to you via a lanyard, same as the camera. You will then be giving a special overall to wear. Basically they ensure nothing can fall. Everything in your pockets also has to be left behind, including mobiles, wallets, car keys, etc.

    Should be fun, and yes Keith, can't wait either. We have been having some great sunrises of late (i travel across the bridge every morning for work) and hope they keep up for the climb.

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    Thanks Allan. How far away (walking time is the public Wharf St parking from the Main St venue)? Is the public parking metered (i.e. do we need to bring meter coins)? Cheers, Sue

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