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Chrism8
Posted 15/12/2016 - 09:53 Link
Hi All,

Just trying to find out if you can get onto Penarth Pier outside of the opening hours declared for the pavilion, looking to shoot either early in the morning or late evening in 2017, Any fellow Pentax Togs in Cardiff able to advise please ?
Chris

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Edited by Chrism8: 15/12/2016 - 10:03
royd63uk
Posted 15/12/2016 - 09:58 - Helpful Comment Link
Might be able to with a fishing license?
Never been there that early or late
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Roy

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SteveEveritt
Posted 15/12/2016 - 20:43 Link
Short answer ... No
But if you do manage to then give me a shout, I'd love to join you
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cardiffgareth
Posted 15/12/2016 - 21:38 Link
SteveEveritt wrote:

But if you do manage to then give me a shout, I'd love to join you

+1

PS, the promenade is open 24/7 as public land so you can shoot there before it opens

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royd63uk
Posted 15/12/2016 - 22:29 Link
Hi Chris
Have a look at this thread
link
some of the comments might be of interest for instance
Quote:
everytime ive fished penarth pier i get there for 6:45 they usually open gates between 7-7:30 and thats been the last 4 times ive gone in a row...... no permit needed either guys.....dont go there 9 or it be heaving and youll be at worst spots

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Roy

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Chrism8
Posted 16/12/2016 - 03:59 Link
Morning Roy,

Superb, appreciate the link, Thanks, Steve / Gareth will certainly give you a nudge,
Chris

www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk

" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Chrism8
Posted 13/02/2017 - 15:07 Link
Hi Steve / Gareth

Possible options to shoot the pier early Sunday 26th March - interested ?? Sunrise is due for around 07:04
Chris

www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk

" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
cardiffgareth
Posted 18/02/2017 - 17:05 Link
I'm sure we'll be there Chris!
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Chrism8
Posted 18/02/2017 - 17:50 Link
Hi Gareth,

Things have changed slightly, can you do the Sat instead ?
Chris

www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk

" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
cardiffgareth
Posted 19/02/2017 - 20:08 Link
I work mon-fri so I should be fine! As long as my wife isn't working with I highly doubt then I'll be there!
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Chrism8
Posted 25/02/2017 - 10:40 Link
A superb threatening sky at first light this morning, it had to go mono

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Chris

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" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

-------------------------------------------------------------
K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
cardiffgareth
Posted 25/02/2017 - 11:37 Link
You said March!!
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Chrism8
Posted 25/02/2017 - 12:19 Link
Gareth,

I'm sorry, yes, looks like I did, Typo That'll explain why you weren't there then
Chris

www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk

" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Edited by Chrism8: 25/02/2017 - 12:20
Chrism8
Posted 25/02/2017 - 12:42 Link
Thinking about it, I'd like to go back, so if your OK, Sunday 26th March 06:00am ?
Chris

www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk

" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
cardiffgareth
Posted 25/02/2017 - 12:48 Link
Yeah I'm good for that!
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My outfit: K1ii - Pentax D FA 24-70mm f2.8 - Pentax DA* 300mm f4 - Pentax modified DA* 60-250mm f4 - Irix 15mm Firefly - Pentax FA 35mm - FA 50mm f1.4 - Tamron SP 90mm macro - Pentax AF 540 FGZ II

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