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Postby Big Red on Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:37 pm

are we shooting in RAW ?
will bernies CS2 have the 3.3 raw for my Pentax as well as whatever everyone else needs or are we shooting in jpeg?
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Postby Manta on Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:20 pm

Yep - good point Shane and one that I have been considering. I know Bernie's covered as far as a multi-card reader for various camera types but I don't know about the Pentax RAW plug-in. I'm sure he'll chime in soon enough to let us know.

I suppose there are always some fallback positions - if you can shoot both JPEG+RAW, fine, or, failing that, you may just have to go JPEG.

Let's just wait 'til we hear from Mr Pix.
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Postby Zeeke on Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:27 pm

If im coming, i can bring my laptop if its needed.. its prolly not as fast as Bernies Mac.. but it does have a nice clean 17" wide screen

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Postby Manta on Tue Aug 01, 2006 4:01 pm

Thanks for the offer Tim. Just remember though that we won't have a base of operations until the shooting part of the exercise is finished so you'll be carrying things up 'til that point unless you're happy to leave it in the car.
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Postby Big Red on Tue Aug 01, 2006 5:19 pm

i can always bring my lappy along which has pentax photobrowser on it and you can see my pics on that ...


now if i can find out the subjects i can get out and get some images into the lappy, process and enhance them and have them ready to number ... oops, did i just say that aloud :oops:
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Postby Manta on Sat Aug 05, 2006 6:00 pm

One week to go, Hunters and Shooters!

Just some confirmation of the details:

Start
(As previously detailed in this thread)
The bus shelter at the bottom end of the city botanical gardens in Alice Street around 9.30-9.45am. Here I'll hand out the ten subjects you have to shoot and take care of other admin stuff so you can all kick off at 10.00am. (Steve - I know you're joining us around 11.00am - you've got my mobile number. Anyone else who wants the number prior to the meet please PM me)

You'll then spend the next four hours skillfully shooting your maximum of twenty shots to cover the subjects.

Finish
2.00pm - Make your way to The Coffee Club, cnr Albert and Adelaide Streets (opp CIty Hall/King George Square) where I've made a reservation upstairs for 20 from 2.15pm. It's fully licenced, with good food and a huge coffee menu. Plus the all-important powerpoints for the laptop!

We'll download the pics, have each person nominate ONE shot per category to go to 'Tribal Council' and then we'll run a secret vote, in two parts.

No participant can vote for their own images!

Firstly, everyone will score the images for each individual subject using a 1-5 scale, just like in the Challenges. In the event of a tie for first place in each category, the shots scoring equal points will be voted on again. Winning shots in each category will be posted to the forum. (As this is an activity based on observation and spontaneity, the shots will be simply resized for the web with no further PP.)

After this, participants will vote on the 10 subject winners to choose the top three shots of the day, awarding 3 points, 2 points and 1 point respectively. Hopefully this will result in the crowning of our inaugural Hunt and Shoot Winner and placegetters!

The system I've just outlined should give us a result but I'm happy to hear from anyone who may have a better method.

:D
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Postby big pix on Mon Aug 07, 2006 11:19 am

The list of people attending......... please advise if you cannot make the shoot. Or advise if you are comming so we know who to wait for.....

I will be leaving the Gold Coast about 8:15am if anyone needs a lift.....


Manta
bp
B&S and Damian
geoff and Steph
Hash 77
Zerubus
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Mark from Bryon
Tim
Jonas
CraigVTR
Baby VTR
Steve Griffin
Bob G
Brett
Big Red

Edit: 8/8/06

Maybe there.....

Brett
Gecko

mark maybes.....
yes
no
yes
no
maybe.......
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Postby CraigVTR on Mon Aug 07, 2006 1:03 pm

Manta wrote:One week to go, Hunters and Shooters!

You'll then spend the next four hours skillfully shooting your maximum of twenty shots to cover the subjects.

:D


Hi guys

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"skillfully" please speak for yourself, and most of the others. I rely on sheer luck. :lol: :lol:

BabyVTR now tells me she will also be making an appearance as she does not have to work. Please add her to the list thanks Bernie.

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Postby Manta on Mon Aug 07, 2006 1:36 pm

Excellent Craig - see you both there!
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Postby big pix on Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:42 pm

who else is comming to this fantastic event..........
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Postby Big Red on Mon Aug 07, 2006 11:18 pm

well, first day back to work today after my hols and ... i'm on call this weekend :roll:

will be trying to get to the meet anyway but may have to leave at any time if a call comes in.

Manta, can you PM me your mobile number so i can keep in contact in case something happens ?
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Postby Slider on Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:06 am

Slider wrote:Woo Hoo - Things have changed, I can make it now :D :D :D


And now changed back again :oops:

Take me off the list Bernie, I have to pike out.
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Postby blacknstormy on Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:21 am

Mark - I swear you change your mind more than any of woman I know !!!!! LOL
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Postby Manta on Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:08 pm

Shane - PM sent

Mark - sorry to hear that but you've still got just under 1 day and 23 hours to go and can change your mind a few more times yet... :wink: :D
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Postby big pix on Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:46 pm

Slider wrote:
Slider wrote:Woo Hoo - Things have changed, I can make it now :D :D :D


And now changed back again :oops:

Take me off the list Bernie, I have to pike out.



........as requested........
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Postby Geoff M on Thu Aug 10, 2006 1:17 pm

Question: If while participating in the Hunt & Shoot a photo opportunity presents itself which is outside the scope of the 10 subject matters and I take a pic or two will I be disqualified because my shutter count exceeds the 20 allowed? It could be a shot worth hundereds of $$$ and would be fool hardy to ignore it !

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Postby blacknstormy on Thu Aug 10, 2006 1:46 pm

good question Geoff ....
Simon?

edit - not that I'd have to worry .... I doubt I'd ever take a shot worth much $ :) LOL
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Postby Manta on Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:02 pm

Yes, a good question Geoff. I'd be more than happy to relax the rules for say... a 60% cut of what said photo earns you? :lol:

I reserve the right to make a judgement call when and if the situation arises.

Geez... as if I didn't already have enough demons keeping me wake at night. :twisted:

:D :D :D
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Postby Geoff M on Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:29 pm

Simon

Thanks for the feedback, probabaly won't happen anyway so there is no need to stay awake at night!

Looking forward to the day.

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Postby Manta on Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:32 pm

Me too mate.
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Postby blacknstormy on Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:12 am

One sleep :)
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Postby Manta on Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:13 am

Getting close now. :shock:

Please make sure you're at the start point by around 0945. A pen would be handy as well.
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Postby blacknstormy on Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:33 am

A pen would be handy as well


To stab other members of dslrusers while they are trying to take 'your' shot?????? LOL
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Postby mark on Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:54 pm

:shock: :shock: :shock:
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Postby CraigVTR on Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:55 pm

Hi guys
Myself and babyvtr will be coming to the meet on the old motorcycle and I am looking for some kind heated soul that would allow us to leave the jackets and helmets in their car boot. :) Yes, Iam just to lazy to cart things around as well as the camera gear. I anyone can help out just send me a pm with you contact number and I will give you a call tonight to discuss where you may be parking.
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Postby terminaltackle on Fri Aug 11, 2006 4:40 pm

:cry: :cry: :cry: Well, I will be working now, sorry I couldnt be more definate earliar on. Unfortunately thats the way the construction industry is and the way work has been lately, you find out Friday afternoon wether your working saturday or not. Oh well at least the money is good :wink: :wink: .

I look forward to the posting of some images from the event, and if a dirty grubby looking bloke walks into the coffee club around 2ish, that will be me. I was really looking forward to meeting all of you, and particpating in what looks to be a great day.

Best of luck everyone

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Postby Manta on Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:07 pm

Craig - I'd offer but I'm yet to confirm whether I'm even driving in myself. (Only one car tomorrow) Hopefully someone can help you out...

Brett - sorry to hear that but think of the new gear you can buy with the money earned!
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Postby big pix on Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:39 pm

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Postby gstark on Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:42 pm

All,

Have a great time, and above all, have fun. That's what it's all about, remember?
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Postby CraigVTR on Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:49 pm

gstark wrote:All,

Have a great time, and above all, have fun. That's what it's all about, remember?


Much to serious an event to have fun. :lol: :lol:
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Postby Manta on Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:02 pm

gstark wrote:All,

Have a great time, and above all, have fun.


Us? Never.
:roll:
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Postby Manta on Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:20 pm

blacknstormy wrote:
A pen would be handy as well


To stab other members of dslrusers while they are trying to take 'your' shot?????? LOL


No, you're being silly Rel. It's so I can initial your sensor at the starting frame...
Mirrors up everyone!
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Postby Finch on Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:53 pm

Have fun tomorrow guys :lol:

Sorry I can't make it as have to work :cry:

Look forward to the pics :wink:

Hoo roo

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Postby Manta on Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:21 am

Thanks Mike - Just the way things panned out I'm afraid. There'll be more!
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Postby Bob G on Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:25 am

Bugger!!!

Have to bail out at the last minute. Didn't want to miss this one either.

Sure you guys will have a great time and learn a bit as well.

Look forward to seeing some posts after the event.

Enjoy!!!!!

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Postby Manta on Sat Aug 12, 2006 7:45 pm

Well - it's a wrap.
A beautiful day in Brisvegas saw a group of intrepid hunters gathered for this inaugural event.

Participants today were: Big Pix, CraigVTR and BabyVTR, Hash77, Big Red, GeoffM and friend Stephanie, BlacknStormy and Damian, Gecko, Mark, Jonas and Steve Griffin. We were joined at the final rendezvous by Cricketfan and Michael (Big Pix's mate up from Melbourne).

I didn't participate but I amused myself during the day by trying to get sneaky shots of the players hunting for their targets. Having changed out of my D70 polo into a more neutral shirt and also changing caps, it was fun getting in close to some of our members without them realising it. Just trying to brush up on the old tradecraft... :)

The downloading, collating, voting and wrap-up took longer than expected, despite Big Pix putting in a mammoth effort with his notebook (and BIG screen). Are Macs supposed to smoke like that? Thanks heaps Bernie - couldn't have done it without you.

Cricketfan kindly accepted our offer to judge the final entries and we're really grateful for his input.

As Bernie has the category winning shots on his lappy, I'll await his posting of them here.

A big thank you to Gary for allowing us to post all ten shots here.

I may be tempted to post some sneaky shots later... :lol:
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Postby big pix on Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:17 pm

the 3 winning images.....which are straight out of the camera with no PP...... well done to all who attended, a great day out

......first Big RED.....topic: Showing its age

Image

......second Steve Griffin.....topic: Sculptured Animal other than a horse or lion

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.......The door prize ....Mark from Bryon, who had 3 images in the final judging...... topic: Religious significance

Image

the rest are comming shortly
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Postby Manta on Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:24 pm

The thing to keep in mind with these shots is that they were done under pressure. A limited amount of time, set subjects, defined location and no post processing. I reckon they did really well!!
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Postby big pix on Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:39 pm

........ and the rest......

Mark..... reflective surface
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Mark ...... movement
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Geoff M..... multi coloured
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Rel....... from above
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Steve Griffin..... texture
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Geoff........ gainfully employed
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Craig........ sign of the times
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Postby Big Red on Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:12 pm

A huge thanks to Simon for all his efforts in making this event possible ... and also a big thanks to Bernie for all his efforts to get all the pics on his Lappy.
A special thanks to Birddog for his support as well.

It was a great day and a lot harder than i thought to get all ten subjects with only 20 shots and no post processing to fix them up :shock:

certainly had us all thinking hard :lol:

I'm sure everyone else had a great time and some great pics were produced and shown upstairs at the coffee club.

once again, thanks Simon 8)
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Postby blacknstormy on Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:15 pm

Was a totally brilliant day !!!! Thank you so much to Simon for organising an 'epic' and to Bernie for downloading and sorting sooooo many photos (especially the 1.3 gig effort by Steve ;) ) - you guys are both fantastic, and made the day even more enjoyable !!!! And thank you to Birdy, for your support - especially support of us 'cane toads' :)

I took a serious number of 'shitty' shots, but no Bernie, Damian wouldn't stop the car on the way home so that I could get the shot of 'shit on a seat' :(

Thank you all again so much - what a bloody awsome group of ratbags we have up here :)

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Postby Manta on Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:17 pm

blacknstormy wrote:what a bloody awsome group of ratbags we have up here :)


Can't argue with that Rel!

Pleased you enjoyed yourselves.
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Postby gstark on Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:23 pm

Congratulations to all on this event.

Some great images here, and it sounds like a truly fun day.
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Postby Crew on Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:06 pm

Wow great shots and excercise, well done guy's and gals. note to self must stop working on Saturdays.






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Postby big pix on Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:11 pm

blacknstormy wrote:Was a totally brilliant day !!!!

I took a serious number of 'shitty' shots, but no Bernie, Damian wouldn't stop the car on the way home so that I could get the shot of 'shit on a seat'


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Postby mark on Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:24 pm

Made it home safe and sound, a little tired though. :)

Big thanks to Simon for organising the day and also to big pix for dragging his mac and 20 inch, :shock: (screen, that is) in for us all to see the finished product. Thanks also to Birdy who supported us with his great prizes... You're a gem mate.

What a great day. Had heaps of fun up in the big smoke and can't wait for the next one....

Did I hear someone mention somthing about a duck? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks again all for an excellent day..
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Postby mark on Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:26 pm

Also special mention to Bernie for geting home and posting up the winners.
Now what was that saying.... "No rest for the wicked". :D
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Postby the foto fanatic on Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:43 pm

Unfortunately it wasn't possible for me to participate in the Hunt & Shoot itself today, but I was able to make it to the social event afterwards. And it was really good fun!

Firstly, sitting back on the outside looking in, I must say that the success of the event was due in no small measure to Simon's great efforts in organising and running the day; Bernie's wonderful job collating the entries; and Simon and Bernie together who did the judging of the various topics. And of course, there were some prizes donated by Birddog. Thanks Thanh!

Ten photographic topics; defined geographical area; maximum two shots per topic; allotted time frame. Sounds easy, but I'm sure it was not. Yet the quality of the entries in terms of originality, meeting the topic, and photographic merit in this friendly competition was outstanding.

In my view, this is what a photographic community is all about. Lots of comradeship, plenty of photo fun and an opportunity to look at and learn from each other's work.

Congratulations to all who participated, special kudos to the winners, and a huge thank you to the organisers and prize donors.
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Postby Glen on Sun Aug 13, 2006 3:37 am

Super impressive effort guys, well done Simon, Bernie, Trevor and the others involved in the organisation and great entries by all who entered (well the ones we can see :wink: )
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Postby hash77 on Sun Aug 13, 2006 3:43 am

Hey all,

I'd like to reiterate my thanks to Simon and Bernie for all their efforts.

It was great to start putting names to faces, or should that be faces to usernames?

Hope to see you all again in the near future.

Thanks

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