Swan Valley Early Morning Shoot ??

**Milbs1** · 21-06-2011, 10:44am

This spot is a bit South of Bells Rapids.....
Try this link for the map/satellite of the rapids (and if you change the date to July, there was running water last year!).

We could do the sunrise at Peter's spot and then drive up to the rapids. Its easier to find in daylight so if things are looking good we can always return for sunrise there another day?

**peterking** · 23-06-2011, 1:28am

I like the idea.
I'll check with the owners of the vineyard on Monday.

**Roosta** · 23-06-2011, 4:48pm

Thanks guys will wait for the answers, thanks shirl, sounds like a sound plan, as long as the rain stays away on the morning.

**Wayno** · 25-06-2011, 9:55am

I'll be in town so put me down as a starter.

**peterking** · 27-06-2011, 8:05pm

Went back to the vineyard today and spoke to Mark, the owner. He is more than happy for us to take photo's. I originally told him we would be sticking to the road way and not getting on his property but he said "wander around as you like." So we have free reign. He also pointed out that at the front of his property is a power box with a powerpoint in it that we are free to make use of if anyone wants a fresh cuppa.

On that note, there is a cafe come shop on the corner of West Swan Road and Woodward street that opens at 6am on Sunday. They do a reasonable coffee.

Bells Rapids is 20 min from this site and very simple to get to. I did it today. Plenty of water in the river so there should be some good shots possible.

According to TPE Sunrise is 7:17 so suggest meet at the corner cafe at 6:00. Move to the vineyard and maybe onto Bells Rapids later?

**Milbs1** · 28-06-2011, 10:11am

Nice work Peter, especially on the coffee information!!!!
6am.....crikey not even a lie-in in Winter??

Now lets pray we're not rained out

**Roosta** · 28-06-2011, 4:48pm

Good stuff PK, Thanks for so much leg work, it's appreciated. It sounds like a great plan to me.

Shirl, 25 degs c here, no rain, but it is work, so that sort of puts a bummer to it.

What do the rest of the participants think of Peter's suggestion?

Thanks guys.

**Sueann** · 29-06-2011, 4:33pm

Sounds like a good plan

I will need to Finish up about 9am due to other commitments.

Looking forward to it!!

**Roosta** · 30-06-2011, 9:15am

I'll see if I can bring som eof this with me, I'm 100 Kms North of Newman BTW.

Pilbara District Forecast

IDW62809

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Western Australia

DISTRICT FORECASTS FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Issued at 4:20pm WST on Wednesday the 29th of June 2011

for Thursday with outlooks for Friday

PILBARA:

Thursday: Isolated early showers in the far south west. Light NE/NW winds

becoming moderate in the south in the afternoon.

Fire Danger:

Town of Port Hedland NOT RATED

Shire of Roebourne NOT RATED

Shire of Ashburton (Coast) NOT RATED

Shire of Ashburton (Inland) NOT RATED

Shire of Exmouth (Gulf Coast) NOT RATED

Shire of East Pilbara (North) NOT RATED

Shire of East Pilbara (South) NOT RATED

Outlook for Friday Isolated early showers in the far south.

Temperatures for Thursday Minimum Maximum

Exmouth 16 25

Karratha 13 26

Port Hedland 14 27

Paraburdoo 13 29

Newman 9 28

**Michaela** · 30-06-2011, 11:48am

Looks good! I should be able to make it, barring unforeseen circumstances - here's hoping the rain clears away, at least for the morning.

**nicolef** · 01-07-2011, 11:47am

Cool 70% sure I'll be there!!

**Wayno** · 02-07-2011, 12:21pm

See you tomorrow. I haven't met any of you before so keep an eye out for an orange Holden ute.
Cheers.

**Wayno** · 02-07-2011, 9:20pm

See you tomorrow. I haven't met any of you before so keep an eye out for an orange Holden ute.
Cheers.

**Milbs1** · 02-07-2011, 11:01pm

The weather forecast is predicting 7degs, better than the 3degs forecast earlier in the week, hopefully showers will have cleared leaving some interesting skies.
Dont forget your torches, thermals and boots!

**Gemini2261** · 03-07-2011, 12:31pm

Sorry guy's unable to catch up today...look forward to seeing your pix posted...catch you at the next one hopefully...OMG it is cold up here this morning!

**Milbs1** · 03-07-2011, 4:40pm

Sorry you couldn't make it Juanita.

Tom, Peter, Wayne, Sue-Ann, Nicole and myself all made it, and personally I had a great time. Just editing the shots now

Roosta couldn't make his own meet either!!

**nicolef** · 03-07-2011, 7:28pm

Thanks all

Just about defrosted!!

**PhoTomD** · 03-07-2011, 9:30pm

Great to meet all new and see 'old' kids. Shame Juanita you couldn't make it

spot was stunning!
Thanks Peter for organising and showing new, full of amazing potential spot

The forecast looks promising next weekend so I think I will go there yet again

If anyone fancies a trip, you know where to find me

**peterking** · 04-07-2011, 1:10am

My lot from this early morning meet.
It was a pity that Roosta and Gemini2261 couldn't make it as it turned out so well.
Thanks to Sueann, Nicole, Shirl, Wayne and Tom for the company. It was great.
After sunrise we headed for Bells Rapids and I took a walk along the riverwalk and found some great spots. A place to revisit.

Required group shot.

Sunrise over the vines.

Water droplet.

**Milbs1** · 04-07-2011, 12:08pm

Haha, I dont recall signing a model release Peter!
Sue-Ann is so colour coordinated, I need to go shopping!

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