Shooting Sydney Harbor

[Kakodrilo]

Hi Guys,

I am planning on going to Sydney next Saturday to shoot the Opera House and the Bridge, preferable with sunset light and then by night, with those nice ligths reflected on the water. I know it is a touristic-ish shoot, but it is my last week in Australia and I have not done them yet

Does anybody know a good spot to shoot them both at the same time? or with the city landscape on the background? I have thought somewhere near Admiralty House or from Luna Park, but I have never been there so no idea if those are ok places tho.

I can use either a 17-40mm or a 70-200 if the place is a bit far.

In addition, if anyone is interested on shooting those places, they are more than welcome.

Cheers

[biggerry]

I know it is a touristic-ish shoot, but it is my last week in Australia and I have not done them yet

nuttin' wrong with that, everyones gotta have some cliche iconic images in their gallery plus, its a great way to check your skills against some postcards, which some classify as images worth money.

Does anybody know a good spot to shoot them both at the same time? or with the city landscape on the background? I have thought somewhere near Admiralty House or from Luna Park, but I have never been there so no idea if those are ok places tho.

its actually a bit of a hard one, the choice of venue is often dependent on sunset. A couple of winner positions no matter what, for me, would be (with teh first two being the preferred options):

1) Macquarie's Chair - you can get everything in there, excluding luna park (its a bit small). This is a great spot for a pano to incorporate the city skyline, SOH and SHB

2) North Sydney - kirribilli side, again you can get city skyline, SHB and SOH, this place also has the advantage you can take a short walk to get up close and personal with the bridge, you can also get close to luna park.

3) Observatory Hill - great view of teh SHB and luna park, no SOH though, however it is a short walk to get some views of the SOH. This location will not get everything in one shot though.

I will dig up some images and post them up to give you some ideas..

[biggerry]

A few images I have online from the Kirribilli side
(click thru for larger)





South Pylon - maybe another option for earlier in the day before sunset?

[Kakodrilo]

Thanks Gerry,

Those shoots look great, Kirribilli seems like the place to go

[aim54x]

Do I smell a meet???

Mrs Mac's chair is a nice place...as is the Cahill expressway

[malificentmuse]

I haven't done anything landscapey in a looong time, would be interested

[Kakodrilo]

It'd be great puting faces to some names in the forum. I have not been able to attend to any so far... and after I leave... chances for a meeting in Europe?

[biggerry]

Do I smell a meet???

my schedule is like a headless chook atm, I will be able to advise later on in the week.

in the meantime, some more ideas for ya...

Mrs Macs Chair possie



Observatory Hill action

[aim54x]

I would be up for a meet....so long as I dont get stuck behind the computer as I build my DRAGON

[Mr Darcy]

chances for a meeting in Europe?

I"ll be in that. All I ask is that you pick up the tab for the airfare

[surenj]

I"ll be in that. All I ask is that you pick up the tab for the airfare

[Kakodrilo]

I"ll be in that. All I ask is that you pick up the tab for the airfare

I am afraid I can only offer a bus ride because I lost the nunmer of the guy I tossed up for the plane ticket last ANZAC day

[Kakodrilo]

The date for the shooting has been moved to the Friday (this week), instead of the Saturday. Some "evil" friends will keep me in Wollongong to say goodbye, so I will be shooting the opera house and the harbour bridge on Friday at sunset/night.

I am worry the new date might be a problem for those willing to come but having to work. Hopefully see you there, I will post to finalise shooting point and such.

[aim54x]

Keep me posted...I'll lug some gear out on Friday to work, and will see if I can meet up with you.

[Kakodrilo]

Keep me posted...I'll lug some gear out on Friday to work, and will see if I can meet up with you.

Thanks, I will

[photomarcs]

I might be in on this one...

[Remorhaz]

Here are two images I shot (no tripod at the time so camera was just on various stone walls) down on the Kirribilli side just over a week ago - you can just walk down the street (Broughton St) from Milsons Point station in just a few minutes:

(the first is an HDR of a couple manual long exposures, the second is a single long exposure)

[surenj]

Have fun guys. Looks like night photography heaven.

[Kakodrilo]

If everything goes well I will be around 16:30 at Mrs. Mac's Chairs for the twilight at sunset (sunset is estimated to be at 17:03). Then I will move to Kirribilli, probably I will catch the Ferry from Circular to Luna Park, to shoot from there some night city landscapes. Not sure at what time I will be doing this as I might wait for it be darker.

Everydoby is more than welcome, I think I will be easy to spot: Tripod, blue/black lowepro backpack, canon camera.

Remorhaz: Those images look great!

[aim54x]

I finish work at 17.30 down near Myer.....

I guess I will PM you my mobile and then will hope that you do the same so I can call you when I get off work!