What we’re about
Welcome! This group is for enthusiast photographers who want to:
a) meet other enthusiast photographers
b) explore Melbourne and surrounds
c) practice their photography
We are not a techie group. It's not about the size of your lens but about the joy of photography, spending time with other photographers, learning from each other. You can work in film, digital, mirrorless, smart phone. We've even had somebody come along with a sketch-pad and pencil once.
These outings are free and run by a stellar group of organisers on their free time. Venue entry fees (where applicable) are paid by you, and coffee & cake (or beers, as the case may be) which we often do after the outing is over.
You can share your photos - to give and receive feedback - on the Meetup event page. Each other’s photos represent a great opportunity for learning, particularly in relation to lighting, technique and composition.
To help ensure we operate in a safe and inclusive manner we ask all members and guests to abide by the following guidelines
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Tlklt2nqT-B8RnDaxvmZv8vsGXy3w8rVpiArNf_-f8/edit?usp=sharing
Join & come along!
All ages welcome.
Regards,
The Organiser Team - MWSG
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Autumn in Malmsbury and KynetonMalmsbury Botanic Gardens, Malmsbury
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FINAL SCHEDULE FOR MALMSBURY AND KYNETON
We will start our day at historic Malmsbury. Explore the lush gardens, see local artworks, and wander the beautiful streetscape lined with National Trust buildings.
10.00am - We'll meet up at the Botanical Gardens. The central focal point of the gardens is the Ornamental Lake with the formed island at its centre. The fountain was built in the 1930’s from bluestone salvaged from a nearby demolished mill. Both the fountain and the lake edges have been restored in recent years and the Dutch Elms along the front of the lake were planted as a memorial to soldiers of the first World War.
Next we will stroll to the back of the Gardens and see the impressive Malmsbury Viaduct stretching across the Coliban River. Standing 25 metres above the river and consisting of five arched spans stretching 152 metres from end to end, the viaduct was the largest railway bridge in Victoria and was one of the largest engineering structures commissioned in the state at the time. The heritage-listed bluestone bridge was built between 1858 and 1861, and the construction remains a prime example of nineteenth century building techniques. From there we will walk along the rail tracks and around the reservoir to the Railway Station and then go up to the main street with its array of historic buildings11.30am, we will leave for Kyneton for lunch.
12.00pm - Lunch (one suggestion is Little Swallow Cafe)
1.00pm - meet at the corner of Piper and Mollisons St to wander and photograph the old buildings in those streets.
2.pm - Meet at the corner of Powlett and Piper St. Head to St Paul's church at the corner of Powlett and Yaldwyn St to photograph the church.
2.30pm - Our Lady of the Rosary (53 Ebden St) to photograph the church.
2.45pm - head to the Botanic Gardens (corner of Mollison and Clowes St)
3.00pm - Photograph the Botanic Gardens.
4.00pm - Event ends.Kyneton
Situated on the banks of the Campaspe River, Kyneton is an historic rural town with granite and cobble stone pavements, original blue-stone guttering and some of the finest heritage and blue-stone buildings in Victoria.GUIDELINES
To help ensure we operate in a safe and inclusive manner we ask all members and guests to abide by the following guidelines
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Tlklt2nqT-B8RnDaxvmZv8vsGXy3w8rVpiArNf_-f8/edit?usp=sharingHope you can join us to capture some amazing images at these historical towns.
Rowan, Kerry and John