A weekend away on the South Coast. Details will be published closer to the date.
This outing will be instead of the presentation scheduled for the 5th September, ie outing on the 4th no meeting on the 5th
Meet at Luna Park at 5:30pm (sunset). Luna Park is at Broughton St, Milsons Point. The nearest train station is Milsons Point; and there is limited, metered street parking. Take shots of historic Luna Park, Milsons Point Wharf (which is under refurbishment), the Harbour Bridge and the city skyline at night. Take a 5-minute walk along the foreshore (the Peter Kingston Walkway) to the Lavender Bay Jetty and Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden (Lavender Street, Lavender Bay). Whiteley’s Garden is a NSW State Heritage protected area with Brett Whiteley’s home at 1 Walker Street as well the railway viaduct, Quibaree Park, part of Clark Park and the waters of Lavender Bay. Note: parts of Whiteley’s park are steep and should be walked with care. Walk north up the Lavender Bay stairs to Walker Street. Walk along Walker Street with its historic gothic building, Christ Church Lavender Bay. Continue along Walker Street, turn right at Middlemiss Street and travel to Arthur Street. Arthur Street takes you under the Pacific Highway-Bradfield Highway-Cahill Expressway and you can get shots of the skyline of the North Sydney CBD. Return to Middlemiss St and follow it to the roundabout. Cross the roundabout into Alfred Street with another historic building, the Chinese Christian Church at 100 Alfred St, Milsons Point. Follow Alfred Street to Milsons Point Train Station and cross over to Ennis Road. From here is it’s a short walk to Kirribilli Hotel 35 – 37 Broughton St Kirribilli. Meet at the Kirribilli Hotel at 8:00pm for a meal together. From here it is about a 10-minute walk back to Milson’s Point Station or Luna Park. If you want to kick on, however, visit the Lady Gowrie lookout (Kirribilli Ave, Kirribilli) and Kirribilli House: who knows, you might run into the Prime Minister or other dignitaries if they are staying overnight!
Bring your camera, fully charged battery and tripod.
Important please let me know if you intend to have dinner at the Hotel within the next week as I have to book a table.
Chris
Photo Rally – Chowder Bay to Spit Bridge
Geographics & Time Line
- The Rally is defined as the area bounded by Spit Rd from Mosman to the southern side of the Spit bridge , Military Rd Mosman and Middle Head Rd.
- It also includes Ripples at Chowder Bay accessible via Chowder Bay Rd and the park to the west of Military Rd at the Spit Bridge.
- Photos may be taken looking out from within the defined area.
- Photos for entry in the Photo Rally Comp on the 31st of October may be taken from the day of the Rally up to and including Sunday the 30th of October.
- Suggest Communal Lunch at Balmoral Beach at either a restaurant or picnic in the park.
- Walks Balmoral to Middle Head 3.9K approx. 2 Hrs
Balmoral to The Spit Bridge 4.3 K approx. 2Hrs 30Min
Photographic Suggestions
Middle Head Fort / Balmoral Pavilion/ Chowder Bay Wharves & Buildings/ Balmoral Foreshore/ Spit Bridge & Marinas/ Local Architecture
Walking Tracks
There are several walking tracks in the area, details are available on the Wild Walks web page www.wildwalks.com.au
Transportation
The area is governed by Mosman Council so expect to pay for parking, alternatively you can park around Mosman and catch a bus to Balmoral.
Another alternative is train to St Leonards then bus to Balmoral – about a 2 hr trip or train to the city then bus to Balmoral
Lunch
As restaurants can be very expensive in the area I suggest a take away picnic at Balmoral Park 12:30pm
Landscape, Architecture, Food and Wine. Details coming soon.
Sydney University Outing – Photograph its Heritage and Modernist architecture.
8am – meet at Central station for breakfast. More details to come.
Outing – Berry Island: Aboriginal sites, nature, picnics, harbour views
Meet time and more details coming soon
As detailed on our last competition night we have a day out this Saturday the 1st of July, not Monday the 3rd as per the calendar (typo).
Meet at 10 AM Light Rail terminal at Central Station to catch the L1 Light Rail, get on / get off wherever you want to take photo’s, there is some good architecture at the Waratah Mills station and plenty of street scenes along the L1 line.
Meet at 12:30 to 1 PM for Lunch at the the Old Tram Sheds located at Glebe, grab some lunch and wander down to Jubilee Oval to eat, The tram sheds and the immediate area also offer great photography.
If you get lost or need help call me on 0428419670
Chris
Meet at 10 AM Light Rail terminal at Central Station to catch the L1 Light Rail, get on / get off wherever you want to take photo’s, there is some good architecture at the Waratah Mills station and plenty of street scenes along the L1 line.
Meet at 12:30 to 1 PM for Lunch at the the Old Tram Sheds located at Glebe, grab some lunch and wander down to Jubilee Oval to eat, The tram sheds and the immediate area also offer great photography.
If you get lost or need help call me on 0428419670
Chris
Balmain and Surrounds
Club Day is Sat 23rd.
Photo Rally comp is the 30th.
You have a full month to visit the area before the competition date.
All comp photos must be taken within the specified area.
Photos looking out of the area but taken from within the area are permitted.
Meet at Balmain Wharf at 9am.
Lunch TBA may have to be takeaway in the park.
Getting lost or late? Call Chris: 0428 419 670
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GETTING THERE
Car, Bus, Ferry, Light Rail, or a combination of any or all
WHAT TO PHOTOGRAPH
Weekend markets, Architecture – some of the oldest buildings in Sydney, Balmain Shipyard, Street scenes, City views, Anzac Bridge Views, Zig Zag Reserve, White Bat Terminal, Dawn Fraser Pool.
