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Introduction

Postby dm_td5 on Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:16 pm

Hi All,

I got referred here by another member. This is the closest list I could find to home. Must say it's a little remiss that the Northern Territory isn't in the locales list - but I noticed Tassie isn't either so I don't feel to bad. I live in NE Arnhem Land well away from city stress - nearest traffic lights are 730km :D

Anyway I drive Land Rovers and shoot Nikon. Currently have a D200 (about 6 months old) after getting the hang of digital with P&S. Found I missed my old 35mm Nikon SLR's and wanted to do something with my lenses. Reckon I'll be in the market for a D3 later in 2008 but not just yet as I want to buy some more glass. I mainly shoot landscape but have found an interest in birds & macro is developing too.

Heres a couple of recent pic's of mine.
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Postby johnd on Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:16 pm

Welcome Derek, glad you found the place.
Don't get too hung up about the lack of a dedicated NT list. As you say Tassie missed out too. No matter, we just gate crash all the other lists. :)
They're a friendly bunch around here. I've caught up with some of the Melbourne and Sydney based members in my inter state trips and it's been great fun.

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Postby Killakoala on Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:35 pm

Welcome to this happy place. :)

You are not the only member from the NT (or Tas) so don't feel left out.

I love that first image of the landrover.

The wharf in the third image looks familiar. :) Is that Gove?
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Postby dm_td5 on Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:58 pm

Thanks John, Steve.

Yes the wharf is the General Cargo at Gove harbour.
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Postby Bindii on Tue Jan 01, 2008 2:29 am

Oooh a Gove boy..

I spent some of my childhood roaming the streets of Nhulunbuy myself... best years of my life (cept the ones to come that is!)... :)

Love the images btw... the first is a cracker..

and looking forward to seeing more from my old home town too..

Oh and Happy new year... nice to have you onboard!
The last thing I want to do is hurt you... but it's still on the list... ;)
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Postby Bindii on Tue Jan 01, 2008 2:30 am

Ooops.. double post.. :oops:
The last thing I want to do is hurt you... but it's still on the list... ;)
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Postby Marvin on Tue Jan 01, 2008 6:34 pm

Welcome to the forum. I really like the first picture too.
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Postby colin_12 on Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:39 pm

A warm welcome to you Derek.
I also like the action capured in #1. Was it a case of lets do that again and take a pic?
I like #2. any idea of what it is?
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Postby Alpha_7 on Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:47 pm

Welcome to the forums Derek, I like your taste in both car and camera, although I hope you treat your Nikon a little kinder :)
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Postby Matt. K on Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:35 pm

Welcome Derek!
Your first posts are excellent and I look forward to seeing more of your work.
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Postby dm_td5 on Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:21 am

colin_12 wrote:A warm welcome to you Derek.
I also like the action capured in #1. Was it a case of lets do that again and take a pic?
I like #2. any idea of what it is?
Regards Colin


Thanks Colin

#1 Not quiet. Just took the opportunity that presented itself. Drove through line first to make sure it was safe and wasn't going to get run down.

#2 I think is a form of crocus. The flower is about 10cm across and one of a pair that come from a bulb and only appear in the wet season, bit like a large rain lilly. Still need to identify this one.
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Postby bwhinnen on Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:35 am

Welcome aboard! Not a bad part of the world up there. I've spent a few times in Nhulunbuy doing various bits from work to recreation :)

First image really is great!

And Sue, Now I know what is wrong with you :) You've spent time growing up in the NT :P (So did I mind you, although roaming the roads of Humpty Doo as a teenager and backyard of Berrimah as a kid ;))
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