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Lol...it seems that this area of the forum never seem to move...

So if any of you guys are brave enough to battle your way through the cobwebs and stuff....

Can you please give me some location idea's for sunset shots...I can never seem to find the right place to be to get sunsets, there always seems to be something in the forground to ruin the shot...power lines, building etc...

Oh it would be great if it was within an hour from Brisbane too.

Thanks

Perth

Justin wrote:Perth

Lmao....and sadly yes I was thinking that Perth would be a good spot for sunset shots...

I found the West Coast of the South Island in New Zealand to be great too.
That is if you have really good wet weather gear for your camera, a thick skin, heaps of warm clothes and a really good heater in the car.
Ohh - and be really careful cause they don't know the road rules over there.

Check it out.

http://www.pbase.com/steven_hight/new_zealand_2006

........ head for a long jetty on the bay....... on the North side....... there are a few so have a look at a street directory......... the view will be across water towards mountains and city....... different lens different results.......

this is something I have also researched, but not done as yet, as I am a little too far away for a quick shot of the setting sun....... saving this shoot for the next time I am up Brissy way

Bindii,

Wellington Point gives some interesting views. Here's one of mine from there:

That's a great shot.

I haven't done much research into this but I think up on the mountains would be ok...

... Obsolete ...

Bindii
Try Bribie accross the passage to the Glass House Mountains.
Craig

Thanks heaps guys for the tips...although New Zealand is a bit far away for me to skip over too for a sunset shot..lol

I've gotten some wonderful sunsets from Amity beach on Straddie before...but I dont really want to travel there just for a sunset shot...

I wil definitley try some of the other locations mentioned...Wellington Point is looking good for starters..

I reckon if you head up to Wild Horse Mountain just off the highway north of Caboolture and take the Moby Vics (Mobil servo) exit, the lookout there should provide some top sunsets over the Glasshouse Mountains in the right light. I am going to do it myself one day.
Col

Colcam wrote:I reckon if you head up to Wild Horse Mountain just off the highway north of Caboolture and take the Moby Vics (Mobil servo) exit, the lookout there should provide some top sunsets over the Glasshouse Mountains in the right light. I am going to do it myself one day.
Col

Ok you go first...cause your closer than me...and if its any good let us know...

Actually,it does sound a nice spot!

I like Craig's idea of Bribie across towards the glasshouse mountains as it does not include the hideous costs of getting across to Moreton or Straddie.

and as for cobwebs in this section - hey - I was saving those for halloween! hehe

The northern end of the Hornibrook bridge can be great on the right day. And for something a little different try the cliifs at Kangaroo Point. Looks great with all the city lights just coming on.

have you compared shots taken from the top of the Kangaroo point cliffs to shots taken at the base of the same cliffs? Any preference for how they turn out? Getting the vic. bridge in the shot and making the composition work could be tricky.

elffinarts wrote:have you compared shots taken from the top of the Kangaroo point cliffs to shots taken at the base of the same cliffs? Any preference for how they turn out? Getting the vic. bridge in the shot and making the composition work could be tricky.

Here are two from the cliffs - though both are from the top. Much better view than from the base!

Six shot stitched pano with the Captain Cook Bridge included:


Ten-second exposure:

Bindii wrote:Can you please give me some location idea's for sunset shots...I can never seem to find the right place to be to get sunsets, there always seems to be something in the forground to ruin the shot...power lines, building etc...

Anywhere in QLD so long as it's south of Coolangatta is a great place for sunsets. The air is cleaner in northern NSW....

(Coffs Coast - the tip of the jewel in the crown of Australia's east coast, where the mountains meet the sea!) (And other assorted propaganda).

Manta I like the pano but that twilight shot is just gorgeous!! Perfectly balanced exposure.

elffinarts wrote:Manta I like the pano but that twilight shot is just gorgeous!! Perfectly balanced exposure.

Thanks Mark but I reckon just about every photogrpaher in Brisbane has got one just like it. Time you added one to your portfolio, son!

just look through your street directory and find a lake ... they are always good for a shot

Manta wrote:

elffinarts wrote:Manta I like the pano but that twilight shot is just gorgeous!! Perfectly balanced exposure.

Thanks Mark but I reckon just about every photogrpaher in Brisbane has got one just like it. Time you added one to your portfolio, son!

Perhaps I need to get off my bum and go and take one Hmm on that thought I need to get out and about more taking pics...

Perhaps we need a mini-meet at the Mt Cootha gardens or the city bontanical gardens for some 'back-to-nature' photography. I know a couple of lurkers that would be interested.

bwhinnen wrote:

Manta wrote:

elffinarts wrote:Manta I like the pano but that twilight shot is just gorgeous!! Perfectly balanced exposure.

Thanks Mark but I reckon just about every photogrpaher in Brisbane has got one just like it. Time you added one to your portfolio, son!

Perhaps I need to get off my bum and go and take one Hmm on that thought I need to get out and about more taking pics...

Perhaps we need a mini-meet at the Mt Cootha gardens or the city bontanical gardens for some 'back-to-nature' photography. I know a couple of lurkers that would be interested.

I'm in

bwhinnen wrote:
Perhaps we need a mini-meet at the Mt Cootha gardens or the city bontanical gardens for some 'back-to-nature' photography. I know a couple of lurkers that would be interested.

Me too!

mmm....
we need to organise another minimeet don't we ????
And seeing the last was up the coast - it is 'our' turn ......

blacknstormy wrote:mmm....
we need to organise another minimeet don't we ????
And seeing the last was up the coast - it is 'our' turn ......

Oh cool....

and thanks for volunteering for the job!

blacknstormy wrote:mmm....
we need to organise another minimeet don't we ????
And seeing the last was up the coast - it is 'our' turn ......

Perhaps you could all sneak down over the border into Mexico for a meet???

Thinking of Coastal Rainforest walk, lighthouse and Australia's most easterly mainland beach.

I live on 2 acres on the ridge above it all and don't charge for camping, on top of this I know a few good B&B's if that’s more your style.

Any takers or other suggestions

Here is a sunset at Main Beach Byron Bay adding weight to Ozimax's theory

Depending of course when it will be planned for...I'm in...

Bindii wrote:Depending of course when it will be planned for...I'm in...

I would be thinking towards the end of February. If there is any other interest I will start another thread specifically to discuss dates ect...

Mark - sounds absolutely wicked !!!! Depending on work (we work shift) and so long as no contracts come up, we are in

Me too Mark!

Well that'll make 4 of us.
I'll start another thread and we will nail down the date and details in that.

Edit: Here is a link to the the new thread regarding the proposed Byron Bay Minimeet.
http://www.dslrusers.com/viewtopic.php?p=272178#272178