Outing: Macro Photography (20 Jan 08)

**Simon** · 11th Jan 2008, 22:05

Hi guys, with the recent flux of discussion on macro, I have decided to organise another. But this time round, we shall head to macritchie.

date: 20th Jan (Sunday) or if majority want 19th Jan
time: 9am
venue: Meeting at the macritchie toilet, we shall explore the macritchie nature trail.

The trail starts from the main entrance in macritchie reservior and goes around the entire macritchie nature reserve

. But I think we should start things slow, we shall end at the Ranger station in Sime forest, approximately 6-7km. Then we head out to venus drive trail

Attire: dress light with comfortable shoes
things to bring: plenty of drinking water, tripod/monopod if you wish, but I suggest leaving anything heavy at home.

can I see a show of interested hands?
1) Simon

**valice** · 12th Jan 2008, 00:38

i'm good for it.

So attendance at the moment:

1) Simon
2) Vincent (valice)

**trident** · 12th Jan 2008, 08:17

Simon,
Count me in. 19 or 20 Jan 08 is fine with me.
Luenny, you coming?

1) Simon
2) Vincent (valice)
3) Richard (trident)

**luenny** · 12th Jan 2008, 20:57

Me, sure but can we start earlier. If we are going to walk for just long distance, I prefer to walk before noon.

**Simon** · 12th Jan 2008, 21:21

don't worry, you will be under the shade most of the time, too early and you get too little lighting into the undergrowth. We can start at 8.30, but I think it is too early especially for those who need to travel to the place. See what the rest say

**trident** · 12th Jan 2008, 22:06

no problem with me, I live nearby

**wasabi8888** · 13th Jan 2008, 14:19

I am in too.... Sat or Sun is fine with me....

Equipment:
1. Macro Lens
2. Tripod/Monopod
3. Flash?

1) Simon
2) Vincent (valice)
3) Richard (trident)
4) Jeffrey (wasabi888

**Simon** · 13th Jan 2008, 14:21

Yes Jeff, Flash is a recommended must bring equipment for macro

**Shadow** · 13th Jan 2008, 22:08

Count me in

1) Simon
2) Vincent (valice)
3) Richard (trident)
4) Jeffrey (wasabi888

5) Robert (Shadow)

**Merviso** · 13th Jan 2008, 23:47

Hi, this sounds like fun. I have not even managed to learn using my new camera yet but I would sure like to tag around and see you guys in action. Count me in too.

1) Simon
2) Vincent (valice)
3) Richard (trident)
4) Jeffrey (wasabi888

5) Robert (Shadow)
6) Merv (Merviso) Hp: 97913775

**hwchoy** · 14th Jan 2008, 00:21

you guys have fun. I am planning to do some photo documentation of rare carnivorous plants in some friend's collection.

**luenny** · 14th Jan 2008, 09:18

Alamak, you guys missed out my name. So what time? 8.30am??

1) Simon
2) Vincent (valice)
3) Richard (trident)
4) Jeffrey (wasabi888

5) Robert (Shadow)
6) Merv (Merviso) Hp: 97913775
7) Luenny

**Goondoo** · 14th Jan 2008, 10:36

1) Simon
2) Vincent (valice)
3) Richard (trident)
4) Jeffrey (wasabi888

5) Robert (Shadow)
6) Merv (Merviso) Hp: 97913775
7) Luenny

Billy (Tentative)

**luenny** · 14th Jan 2008, 10:50

Hi Simon,
According to your post, we're suppose to meet at macritchie toilet but end up in Venus Trial correct? For drivers I suppose we shall park at macritchie right? So how do we get back to Macritchie at the end of the trip to get our cars? Is there a bus to macritchie from Venus trial?

**valice** · 14th Jan 2008, 11:08

IIRC, there should be a couple of buses near there. Number 52 and 851 comes to my mind.

**Shadow** · 14th Jan 2008, 11:10

o.. 851, I can take that bus. which bus stop? sorry never been there.

**benetay** · 14th Jan 2008, 12:02

Originally Posted by trident

Simon,
Count me in. 19 or 20 Jan 08 is fine with me.
Luenny, you coming?

Hope to see some pictures from you Richard!

Don't keep the lens in the dry cabinet for too long.

Can't go no macro setup

Who needs a tripod? Since i don't have a lens at the moment. PM me if you're interested.

Tripod : G1157 gitzo(CF), ballhead Kangrinpoche Nb-2a.

**Goondoo** · 14th Jan 2008, 12:26

Originally Posted by benetay

Hope to see some pictures from you Richard!

Don't keep the lens in the dry cabinet for too long.

Can't go no macro setup

Who needs a tripod? Since i don't have a lens at the moment. PM me if you're interested.

Tripod : G1157 gitzo(CF), ballhead Kangrinpoche Nb-2a.

Can't go because no macro set up? You can go with the tripod and set it up for everyone mah!

**Simon** · 14th Jan 2008, 12:52

Originally Posted by luenny

Hi Simon,
According to your post, we're suppose to meet at macritchie toilet but end up in Venus Trial correct? For drivers I suppose we shall park at macritchie right? So how do we get back to Macritchie at the end of the trip to get our cars? Is there a bus to macritchie from Venus trial?

Good question, get me pondering over that as well

.
Let me think about it and I will update this thread. There is bus from Venus drive back to the main Macritchie entrance, however, it is a hassle. Alternatively we can meet at the venus drive access and explore the sime forest trail instead, in which way, we will still walk back to the same carpark to leave.

shadow, you can also take 855 from your place, it will also go to the new meeting place.

New update, change of meeting place and area to explore.
Meeting place: Venus drive carpark entrance
time: 8.30am (we will explore an interesting place, if you guys behave

)
area of exploration: Sime forest, starts from the ranger station to a stream along Rifle range trail then back. Almost the same distance as the initial plan

water refueling at Ranger station.

check Map below for meeting place

1) Simon
2) Vincent (valice)
3) Richard (trident)
4) Jeffrey (wasabi888

Hp: 90606752
5) Robert (Shadow)
6) Merv (Merviso) Hp: 97913775
7) Luenny

Billy (Tentative)

(ps. I will PM the group with my HP number on a later date)