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.
A photographic weekend away. Details will be published closer to the date.
Outing: City walk starting from Central Station 11am
(NOTE: No meeting Monday 29th April)
Shot Exhibition Meet 6 pm. Afternoon and night photography prior to and after exhibition.
