About us
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
Melbourne Walk and Shoot T-shirts
If you are interested in getting a t shirt with our logo (Trish G kindly designed a number of logos and the hosts and organisers voted on it), you can easily order one on Cafe Press. Instructions to create your t shirt with our logo is on the google doc link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YH7gTcRDdpHbH4gr69zFZyl5C7ozh9EL3HKOLbFzyQI/edit
There is no profit involved - just an opportunity to have this t shirt. This t-shirt suggestion came from some members.
Join & come along!
All ages welcome.
Regards,
The Organiser Team - MWSG
Upcoming events
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Photography and experience at the Ballarat Wildlife Park
Ballarat Wildlife Park, Cnr of York & Fussell Streets, Ballarat East, AUTo 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****************************************************************
Ballarat Wildlife Park
Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZXLiRfWsax9Mp6J87The Ballarat Wildlife Park offers a nice comfortable walk around the facilities, with the chance to get up close and personal to some of Australia’s most famous native animals.
With over 100 Kangaroos roaming free, around the Park, there is the opportunity to experience hand-feeding these amazing animals, and
the chance to interact with Koalas, Wombats, and a variety of reptiles ranging from Snakes to Lizards and even a Giant Tortoise. In addition to photographing Australia's native animals, the park also has Animal Presentations. Below is a list of presentation times of various animals.We can have lunch at the cafe in the Wildlife Park.
For more information on the park, click on the link below:
https://wildlifepark.com.au/Animal presentations
10:00 am Tiger Talk
12:00 pm Meerkat Presentation
12:30 pm Penguin Presentation
1245 Pm Lunch at the cafe near the entrance
1:30 pm Dingo Walk / Talk
2:00 pm Reptile Presentation
2:30 pm Tiger Presentation
3:00 pm Crocodilian Presentation
3:30 pm Tasmanian Devil PresentationTicket Prices (at Entrance)
Adults $42.00 Concession $31.00Ticket Prices (Online)
Adults $37.80 Concession $27.90
https://wildlifepark.com.au/tickets/DRAFT SCHEDULE
11.00am - Meet at the Tiger Talk Venue (Tiger Sanctuary) for introduction and briefing.
11.15am - Explore the Park and attend the Animal Presentations (if you wish)
12.30am - Meet at the Cafe for lunch
1.30pm - Continue exploring the Park
2.30pm - Meet at the cafe for coffee
3.00pm - Event Ends
We look forward to having you join us.
John and Rowan
14 attendees
Chasing waterfalls at Lal Lal and Moorabool Falls (placeholder)
Lal Lal Forest Carpark, Iron Mine Road, Lal Lal, AUTo 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
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Lal Lal and Moorabool Falls are about 1.5 hours from Melbourne. This area gives us great opportunities to photograph two waterfalls, do a bit of a hike (intermediate) and we will then head to Buninyong to explore the historic township.With the hike to the falls, we will make a call on alternative routes or view points for the falls if the conditions are wet and slippery or risky. John and I will not be taking risks as we would like to ensure that we all have an enjoyable and safe walk toa the falls. We ask that you please have ambulance cover for yourselves.
Links for Lal Lal and Moorabool Falls - https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/Services-and-support/Sport-and-recreation/Find-a-park-or-reserve/Lal-Lal-Falls-Reserve
https://walkingmaps.com.au/walk/3996
DRAFT SCHEDULE
9.30am - Meet at Lal Lal Falls Reserve Playground on on Lal Lal Falls Road, Lal Lal for a briefing and introduction. There is a car park at this Reserve Playground.
9.45am - Head towards Lal Lal Falls and Moorabool Falls
12pm - Return to Moorabool Falls Car Park and then leave for Buninyong for lunch and a walk around the town.
12.30pm - Lunch at Buninyong (TBA)
1.30pm - Explore the historic township of Buninyong (Blue Plaque trail)
2.30pm - Leave for Mt Buninyong car park (4km from Buninyong) to see the extinct volcano with a viewing tower. We can drive to the summit lookout to have a great view from there.
3.00pm - Event ends.Gear you may wish to consider:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera gear to photograph waterfalls (tripod and ND filters for long exposure)
- Appropriate clothing - weather dependent.
- Water
- Sunscreen
We will be having lunch and will soon post about it and will let you know when you need to confirm that you would like to join us for lunch.
Weather Dependent
We are hoping that the weather will be fine to do the hike (although we need the rain the day before at least to get good water falls). So please check this page the day before the event in the event we need to cancel due to wet weather conditions.Look forward to having you join us.
John and Rowan
16 attendees
Melbourne Walk and Shoot T-shirt (how to create and order)
Location not specified yetHOW TO ORDER YOUR MELBOURNE WALK AND SHOOT T-SHIRT
This is not an event but information on how you can create and order your Melbourne Walk and Shoot t-shirt.
If you are interested in getting a t shirt with our logo (Trish G kindly designed a number of logos and the hosts and organisers voted on it), you can easily order one on Cafe Press. Instructions to create your t shirt with our logo is on the google doc link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YH7gTcRDdpHbH4gr69zFZyl5C7ozh9EL3HKOLbFzyQI/edit
There is no profit involved - just an opportunity to have this t shirt. This t-shirt idea came from some members.
Please remember to use the logo from the google doc link above to get the correct logo. Do not use the logo you may find already on Cafe Press website.
Rowan
2 attendees
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