Kiwi Pentaxians - Page 67

Transit · 10-18-2009, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by Class A

Mates,

from October 30th - November 1st there is a "Get A Grip" convention at the Silverstream Retreat, Silverstream, Upper Hutt.

Apparently they still got some places left. There are field trips, workshops, speakers, ...

I have booked and look forward to the event.

looks interesting
Pete

Arpe · 10-18-2009, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Class A

Mates,

from October 30th - November 1st there is a "Get A Grip" convention at the Silverstream Retreat, Silverstream, Upper Hutt.

Apparently they still got some places left. There are field trips, workshops, speakers, ...

I have booked and look forward to the event.

Are you scared you'll be the only Pentax there?

Class A · 10-18-2009, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by Arpe

Are you scared you'll be the only Pentax there?

Not really. Yes, there will be a lot of envy and everyone will want to shoot with my K100D, but they'll just have to make do with what they have.

I only booked the Saturday, BTW. There is a very flexible registration scheme.

Transit · 10-19-2009, 02:21 AM

Originally Posted by Class A

Not really. Yes, there will be a lot of envy and everyone will want to shoot with my K100D, but they'll just have to make do with what they have.

Wanna borrow my DA40 ?
... waft a pancake under their noses

Arpe · 10-22-2009, 05:44 PM

Congrats to our own cwyatt - published in this edition of "The Photographer's Mail". 2nd place in the Ray barlin Under 25 Awards, plus another Highly Commended!

Onya mate!

Class A · 10-22-2009, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by Arpe

Congrats to our own cwyatt - published in this edition of "The Photographer's Mail".

Congrats!

Where can I get the "The Photographer's Mail" from? Here it says it is available free of charge but I don't know where from. Does it come with D-Photo? However, there should be an online version too, no?

Transit · 10-22-2009, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by Arpe

Congrats to our own cwyatt - published in this edition of "The Photographer's Mail". 2nd place in the Ray barlin Under 25 Awards, plus another Highly Commended!

Onya mate!

fantastic well done !!!

Pete

Transit · 10-22-2009, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by Class A

Congrats!

Where can I get the "The Photographer's Mail" from? Here it says it is available free of charge but I don't know where from. Does it come with D-Photo? However, there should be an online version too, no?

I got it free from my friendly local photo shop counter until...
I got a 2 year sub for my birthday

Pete

CWyatt · 10-23-2009, 02:09 AM

Thank you very much.

I did have a laugh how they had my photo on one page, and the facing page had two of the late Willy Ronis' photos - only one of the best street photographers ever.

Arpe · 10-24-2009, 04:17 AM

Originally Posted by Class A

Congrats!

Where can I get the "The Photographer's Mail" from? Here it says it is available free of charge but I don't know where from. Does it come with D-Photo? However, there should be an online version too, no?

usually on the counter of photo shops. I too have a sub.

mingdie · 10-25-2009, 02:10 PM

I just had a look in the Photographers Mail. Congrats Cwyatt. Great job.

On Friday we had the Coastal Classic yacht race from Auckland to Russell and I went out on a RIB to take some photos to be used in advertising. The rough waves made life hard and it is not easy to compose the shots when you are bouncing around.

However I managed thanks to the K20D and image stabiliser to get a few good photos. If anyone is interested you can find a selection on Flickr.

Coastal Classic 2009 - a set on Flickr

Cheers
Eddie

Arpe · 10-26-2009, 05:04 PM

And congrats to Eddie for reply number 1000 on this thread!!

Arpe · 11-02-2009, 05:01 PM

So, oh Classy One, how did the Get a Grip go? Pictures to share yet?

Transit · 11-02-2009, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by Arpe

So, oh Classy One, how did the Get a Grip go? Pictures to share yet?

I second that

Class A · 11-02-2009, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Arpe

So, oh Classy One, how did the Get a Grip go? Pictures to share yet?

In a way it was a failure since they actually didn't sell any (battery) grips.

Apart from that, it was really great!

The early morning field trip made be get up 5.00am in the morning, something unheard of from me, but it was worthwhile. Didn't quite get the spectacular light I was hoping for, but still got some shots (around the Mana boatsheds) I wouldn't have otherwise.

The workshop was great as it was a "Trash the Dress" model shoot. I'm still editing the images but will post some a.s.a.p.

My second outing was supposed to be all about the Staglands Wildlife reserve but alas two models came along so I stuck with them and practise my portrait shooting. I thought the flowers and other wildlife are not going anywhere but the models won't be there next time I am. Glad I focused on the right kind of birds.

The organisers invited everyone to donate some images and will soon put up a gallery of images from the various locations and subjects.

The Saturday ended with a nice dinner and very good entertainment. They had improvisers playing a detective piece involving all the guests. They were very, very funny.

BTW, for all you weekday challenged WPS (the society not the supplies) candidates: Coming year the regular meetings will be on Thursdays, not on Tuesdays anymore.