Sydney Spotting Question

Jacob P · #1 4th February 2011, 10:23 AM

Hi All,

I finally have my car down in Sydney and would like to ask if the spotting area near the beach (old control tower) is still accesible for cars to park there and also if the path up to the fence next to TWY A is still accessible or if it has been closed off. I am hoping to do a bit of spotting on Satruday and Sunday and would just like to plan it out. Many thanks for your assistance.

Bernie P · #2 4th February 2011, 10:29 AM

Yes path to fenceline is still walkable, and the carpark is most certainly open!

Jacob P · #3 4th February 2011, 10:37 AM

Good stuff hopefully weather will be good.
Also at the present time I do not have an SLR just a canon power shot 1000 so I trust i can still get decent shots with this at these locations.

Grahame Hutchison · #4 4th February 2011, 11:26 AM

Jacob, You can walk around the fence line from the car park to where the three people are standing below. A
ladder is required to photograph over the top of the fence.

Bernie P · #5 4th February 2011, 12:20 PM

^^ Is that from first hand experience Chris?? ^^

Bernie P · #6 4th February 2011, 02:01 PM

Fair enough Chris, it must be frustrating for them... I would tend to close the gate and then drive in... Notify (do they have flashing lights on top of car?) and then wait at gate... Pointless ddriving here and there telling the same message over and over!

Jacob P · #7 4th February 2011, 02:10 PM

Thanks for the tips guys might see you out there tomorrow or sunday.

Robert S · #8 4th February 2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grahame Hutchison

A ladder is required to photograph over the top of the fence.

In this case though, since a Canon Powershot 1000 is going to be used, he can just shoot through the fence without a problem.

Ray P. · #9 4th February 2011, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris d

I'd still recommend a ladder - it'll give a better, elevated view. ...

Of course it would; it's a ladder.

Robert S · #10 5th February 2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris d

I'd still recommend a ladder - instead of try to push a camera through a fence.

I'm only mentioning it because I used to find all the "Oh you have to have a ladder" talk off-putting. Of course it's always best to get the best viewpoint, but if you're shooting with a compact camera, you just don't need a ladder... the chicken wire fencing is barely an impediment and I'm sure Jacob can get out there and enjoy taking photos without one.

Yep, with a DSLR it is massively annoying when not using a ladder.