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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Visit and photograph the Old Melbourne Gaol plus mystery event (Placeholder)
Old Melbourne Gaol, 377 Russell St (between Victoria Street and La Trobe Street), Melbourne, 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
**************************************************************The Old Melbourne Gaol is an interesting place to photograph and there are opportunities for you to capture abstract images if you so choose. As a group it has been years since we last explored this former jail and current museum on Russell St. Tickets are between $30-$38 per person. I suggest you get your ticket the day before in the event we have to postpone it.
https://www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au/
After the visit to the Gaol, we will go on a mystery photography activity (which I haven't figured out yet - in short it's a mystery even for me at this stage).
A full schedule for this event will be posted in the next couple of weeks. Look forward to having you join us.
Rowan
48 attendees
Explore Mason Falls at Kinglake National Park
Masons Falls Picnic Area, Masons Falls Rd, Kinglake, Australia, 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
Please pay particular attention to the clause on Safety and Disclaimer/Waiver of Liability.
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Masons Falls loop
Kinglake is the largest national park close to Melbourne and is home to more than 40 native mammal and 90 native bird species.This walk gives you a very pleasant taste of what the park has to offer, taking in a waterfall, forest pools and picnic areas.
Masons Falls are visible from a high viewing platform. You can't get close to the falls or view them from the bottom. Often there isn't a lot of water, but it's a high and dramatic waterfall, especially when there has been a lot of rain. You may wish to bring a tripod and ND filters for long exposure opportunities.
Masons Falls are actually just a short stroll from the car park, which is fine for tourists, but why not turn this into a decent walk and take the opportunity to photograph the beauty of this place?
9.45am Meet at Masons falls car park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GUkfnrjTctRJ9b459
10.00am - Head for Masons Falls
Time to complete the walk: 2hr
Length of the walk: 4.64 km
Difficulty: medium
This walk includes Masons lookout12.00pm - return to the Masons Falls Carpark to regroup and head for lunch.
Please note: For those who do not wish to do the 4.64km walk, you can access the falls with a short 700m walk from the car park
12.30pm Lunch at Slices Doreen 1/80 Hazel Glen Dr, Doreen VIC 3754
https://maps.app.goo.gl/14Rd63USEVnjxYhj61.45pm Leave for Yan Yean Top Lookout (To be confirmed as this may change)
We meet at the Yan Yean car park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DidckwaG2cybLo8892.30pm Event ends.
27 attendeesSteamrail Vic 2026 Workshop Open Day & Newport Railway Museum
Location not specified yetIn 2024, we had to cancel this event due to extreme heat. So this will be a great opportunity to run this event in 2026 and hopefully without any drama. Please check this page regularly in the event we need to cancel due to unpredictable weather conditions.
Visit Steamrail Victoria and experience 135 Years of Melbourne's History at Newport Workshops & Railway Museum. See what the volunteers do behind the scenes and get up close and personal with heritage locomotives and carriages.
This is a fun-filled and very photogenic event not to be missed.
The link to this event - https://www.steamrail.com.au/opendays
#### NEWPORT RAILWAY MUSEUM
The Newport Workshops Open Days are located over two sites. Included with your ticket is free entry to the Newport Railway Museum. Visit the 140 year old F176 or Victoria's largest locomotive, the famous Heavy Harry. Also open for viewing will be the heritage North Williamstown Signal Box, railway models and various suburban rail carriages dating from the 1888 'Swing Door' to the 1980 'Hitachi' and 1983 'Grey Ghost' carriages.
#### PRICES
Adults - $35 - Adults Ticket (17 & Over) - Adults Tickets are at Seniors/Concession Prices. No further discounts are available.
Under 17 - $15 - Under 17 Ticket (Valid for 3 to 16 year old)Draft Schedule
9:45 to 10.00 Meet at the main gate of Newport Workshops (where the watertower is) on Champion Road, North Williamstown
https://goo.gl/maps/sP8BikCXRJ39RzWE6
10.00 to 1.00 Explore the Newport Workshops and Steam Locomotives.
1.00 to 1.45 Lunch (there will be food trucks on site so we can catch up and eat around these). This will be our catch up point before the second half of the event.
1.45 to 4.00 Newport Railway Museum - 26 Champion Road, Newport
https://www.arhsvic.org.au/museum
We can catch the shuttle bus from the Workshops to the Museum or walk there
Or if you prefer you can continue exploring the main workshop site4.00pm Event ends.
Look forward to having you join us!
John and Rowan
23 attendees
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