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poki · Jun 14th, 2004, 06:42 AM

Hey everyone,

There is a photographer set up on the OPH about 4 mins north of the Hawkesbury River Bridge. He seems to be there most Sundays and it appears that he photographs us coming around the corner when we are heading north. Am interested in finding out if he has any decent shots of us in convoy motion.

Am usually too busy concentrating on the road to make note of his details. Mr poki usually has his head stuck in the video camera and his van comes out all blurry. It has something along the lines of Moto GP written on it but I could be wrong.

By chance has anyone else noticed this guy and taken note of his contact details (cannot find him in the yellow pages either).

Cheers,

poki

2bob · Jun 14th, 2004, 08:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by poki

Hey everyone,

There is a photographer set up on the OPH about 4 mins north of the Hawkesbury River Bridge. He seems to be there most Sundays and it appears that he photographs us coming around the corner when we are heading north. Am interested in finding out if he has any decent shots of us in convoy motion.

Am usually too busy concentrating on the road to make note of his details. Mr poki usually has his head stuck in the video camera and his van comes out all blurry. It has something along the lines of Moto GP written on it but I could be wrong.

By chance has anyone else noticed this guy and taken note of his contact details (cannot find him in the yellow pages either).

Cheers,

poki

Hi Poki ,saw the guy also as i was sliding past- Moto Gp was what i saw also .He had the camera in action wnen i passed by !

robbo mcs · Jun 14th, 2004, 08:23 AM

Hi,

I hope he's not an undercover cop with a radar detector / camera

Robbo

ScottyB · Jun 14th, 2004, 08:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs

Hi,

I hope he's not an undercover cop with a radar detector / camera

Robbo

Exactly what I was thinking!

Never noticed him before on any runs...

warped · Jun 14th, 2004, 10:10 AM

Can't remember the name exactly ... but there was a hand made advertising sign on the side of the road on the corner prior to his setup ... so I doubt that it was an undercover cop

Would make for an interesting court case

Don't exactly know what he as doing ... taking photos on the side of the road for dollars is an 'interesting' business venture ... wonder how long before he gets a visit from the Boys in Blue looking for some corroborating evidence

2bob · Jun 14th, 2004, 10:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by warped

Can't remember the name exactly ... but there was a hand made advertising sign on the side of the road on the corner prior to his setup ... so I doubt that it was an undercover cop

Would make for an interesting court case

Don't exactly know what he as doing ... taking photos on the side of the road for dollars is an 'interesting' business venture ... wonder how long before he gets a visit from the Boys in Blue looking for some corroborating evidence

I think the guy may have been on site for the Morgan Drive Day -they went past us at PITS b4 most arrived.

minigolf · Jun 14th, 2004, 11:08 AM

Is this him?

poki · Jun 14th, 2004, 12:14 PM

He is much easier to spot when you are heading south but he only seems to photograph people who are heading north. He always seems pretty prepared for the MINIs to be heading through because he sees us heading south to meet you guys at PITS and hears us heading back up the hill.

I thought he was there to photograph the bicycle riders that are out in force on Sunday mornings. Mr poki has the theory that he is photographing the motorbikes and selling photos to them. Looks like next time I see him there I will just have to stop and have a word.

Dunno what he looks like Liam - he usually has his face stuck in a camera with a big a r s e lens on it. Sorry

minigolf · Jun 14th, 2004, 12:36 PM

He could just be an amateur improving his skills, he may be a driver himself and knows when to get out to take pics.

gazah · Jun 14th, 2004, 12:42 PM

anything to do with MOTO group?!? Coops works for them doesn't he?

is this the logo?...

TRELO · Jun 14th, 2004, 12:53 PM

Im pretty sure that he takes pictures of motorcycles around that bend. I also think that the pics he takes will be viewed by many at that ROAD WARRIORS CAFE at Mount White

poki · Jun 14th, 2004, 01:01 PM

Thanks Chris. That is Mr poki's theory too. I like that scenario rather than the hidden cop thing

TRELO · Jun 14th, 2004, 01:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by poki

Thanks Chris. That is Mr poki's theory too. I like that scenario rather than the hidden cop thing

I might go up there next week with my motorcycle . I will stop at the road warriors cafe and see what the go is and let you know.

P.S . Are you stalking me

poki · Jun 14th, 2004, 02:15 PM

It is certainly beginning to seem like it! I can't help that you are the only one who seems to be posting

GO COOP"S · Jun 15th, 2004, 04:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by gazah

anything to do with MOTO group?!? Coops works for them doesn't he?

is this the logo?...

I wish it was MOTO I could make a few extra bucks from all the weekenders. I did see a sign before the bend that he sits on. I think it was Motor Images? somethig like that. He also had a web address on the sign but I was all eyes on the road when we went past. I'm sure if you called the Mt White Cafe they would have his details.

Coop's

PS: I do work for MOTO group and that is the logo. MOTO group is an Event prduction & Brand management company for the Motoring & lifestyle industry. Clients like Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and others.

poki · Sep 6th, 2004, 10:19 AM

A couple of weeks back we stopped and had a word with the guy and he has sent me some proof sheets of some of the pics he has taken of us in motion. (I will have them at PITS on Sunday for anyone interested). if there is sufficient interest I will get him up to PITS one morning to show us his wares. Below are the plates of the cars he has sent me so far. It is possible that he has a picture of your car, even if it is not on the list, so if anyone not on the list who thinks they may have been photographed is interested - let me know and I will see what I can do.

KS 2578 CB/CB
NXG 06D PS/B
KAF 073 EB/W
ANA 98K BRG/W
NXE 81W IB/W MC
TRELO DS/DS
AOI 31M DS/B
AOC 71Y CR/W
KMS 40Z DS/B
SM 903 IB/W
AQB 09J VR/W MC
NXG 56S EB/W
NXC 88L DS/DS
AOE 23Z BRG/W
MIN 13R CR/W MC
NAL 633 DS/W
JCW OOH PS/PS
JCW MCS BRG/BRG
LUV 118 CR/W
NXF 78T CB/W
SOOPER DS/B
IML 337 DS/W
EO 069 PW/PW
NXE16M EB/W
NMC 007 CB/W MC
PM 023 CR/W

For future reference if you are in the area and want your picture taken he is usually camped on one of the corners about halfway up the hill to Mount White. He has a sign on the guardrail as you approach. Give the horn a toot when you see the sign to warn him that you are on your way and he will photograph you as you drive past. Please drive carefully.

Oh yeah, the business name is MOTOPIX and the current price list looks something like this:

Prints: (discounts for multiple prints)
A5 - $20 (min order 2)
A4 - $40
A3 - $80

Framed Images:
A5 - $75 (2 for $120 / 3 for $180)
A4 - $90 (2 for $170 / 3 for $220)
A3 - $140

I am going to try and organise a group buy if there is sufficient interest. Post here to let me know if you are interested and I will get hold of some samples of his work so you can evaluate the quality.

Cheers,

poki

gazah · Sep 6th, 2004, 10:36 AM

nice work kerrie... now i'll have to make a run & get MIN191 on that list!

GOGADGET · Sep 6th, 2004, 12:42 PM

I'm interested.

IML337 · Sep 6th, 2004, 02:03 PM

I'm interested. Can't make PITS this weekend though, I'll be in Thredbo

Todd! · Sep 6th, 2004, 02:36 PM

I'd love some shots of my car in action - I'll have to come up for a run soon!!

$140 for a pro shot Framed A3 is quite reasonable I think...

Todd

Jun 14th, 2004, 06:42 AM	#1
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 2,885 Offline	Photographer on OPH - mystery solved see page 2 Hey everyone, There is a photographer set up on the OPH about 4 mins north of the Hawkesbury River Bridge. He seems to be there most Sundays and it appears that he photographs us coming around the corner when we are heading north. Am interested in finding out if he has any decent shots of us in convoy motion. Am usually too busy concentrating on the road to make note of his details. Mr poki usually has his head stuck in the video camera and his van comes out all blurry. It has something along the lines of Moto GP written on it but I could be wrong. By chance has anyone else noticed this guy and taken note of his contact details (cannot find him in the yellow pages either). Cheers, poki Last edited by poki : Sep 6th, 2004 at 10:21 AM. Reason: change the title

Jun 14th, 2004, 08:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
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minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	He could just be an amateur improving his skills, he may be a driver himself and knows when to get out to take pics. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Jun 14th, 2004, 08:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
2bob MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bilgola plateau nsw Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 1,013 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by poki Hey everyone, There is a photographer set up on the OPH about 4 mins north of the Hawkesbury River Bridge. He seems to be there most Sundays and it appears that he photographs us coming around the corner when we are heading north. Am interested in finding out if he has any decent shots of us in convoy motion. Am usually too busy concentrating on the road to make note of his details. Mr poki usually has his head stuck in the video camera and his van comes out all blurry. It has something along the lines of Moto GP written on it but I could be wrong. By chance has anyone else noticed this guy and taken note of his contact details (cannot find him in the yellow pages either). Cheers, poki Hi Poki ,saw the guy also as i was sliding past- Moto Gp was what i saw also .He had the camera in action wnen i passed by !

Jun 14th, 2004, 10:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 869 Offline	Can't remember the name exactly ... but there was a hand made advertising sign on the side of the road on the corner prior to his setup ... so I doubt that it was an undercover cop Would make for an interesting court case Don't exactly know what he as doing ... taking photos on the side of the road for dollars is an 'interesting' business venture ... wonder how long before he gets a visit from the Boys in Blue looking for some corroborating evidence

Jun 14th, 2004, 10:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
2bob MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bilgola plateau nsw Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 1,013 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by warped Can't remember the name exactly ... but there was a hand made advertising sign on the side of the road on the corner prior to his setup ... so I doubt that it was an undercover cop Would make for an interesting court case Don't exactly know what he as doing ... taking photos on the side of the road for dollars is an 'interesting' business venture ... wonder how long before he gets a visit from the Boys in Blue looking for some corroborating evidence I think the guy may have been on site for the Morgan Drive Day -they went past us at PITS b4 most arrived.

Jun 14th, 2004, 12:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 2,885 Offline	He is much easier to spot when you are heading south but he only seems to photograph people who are heading north. He always seems pretty prepared for the MINIs to be heading through because he sees us heading south to meet you guys at PITS and hears us heading back up the hill. I thought he was there to photograph the bicycle riders that are out in force on Sunday mornings. Mr poki has the theory that he is photographing the motorbikes and selling photos to them. Looks like next time I see him there I will just have to stop and have a word. Dunno what he looks like Liam - he usually has his face stuck in a camera with a big a r s e lens on it. Sorry

Jun 14th, 2004, 12:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
gazah M2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: sydney, OZ! Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 1,856 Offline	anything to do with MOTO group?!? Coops works for them doesn't he? is this the logo?... come MOTOR with clubMINI

Jun 14th, 2004, 12:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
TRELO Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pulled over by Cops Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 1,173 Offline	Im pretty sure that he takes pictures of motorcycles around that bend. I also think that the pics he takes will be viewed by many at that ROAD WARRIORS CAFE at Mount White

Jun 14th, 2004, 01:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 2,885 Offline	Thanks Chris. That is Mr poki's theory too. I like that scenario rather than the hidden cop thing

Jun 14th, 2004, 01:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
TRELO Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pulled over by Cops Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 1,173 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by poki Thanks Chris. That is Mr poki's theory too. I like that scenario rather than the hidden cop thing I might go up there next week with my motorcycle . I will stop at the road warriors cafe and see what the go is and let you know. P.S . Are you stalking me

Jun 14th, 2004, 02:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 2,885 Offline	It is certainly beginning to seem like it! I can't help that you are the only one who seems to be posting

Jun 15th, 2004, 04:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
GO COOP"S Lost in space Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: On the move Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 629 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by gazah anything to do with MOTO group?!? Coops works for them doesn't he? is this the logo?... I wish it was MOTO I could make a few extra bucks from all the weekenders. I did see a sign before the bend that he sits on. I think it was Motor Images? somethig like that. He also had a web address on the sign but I was all eyes on the road when we went past. I'm sure if you called the Mt White Cafe they would have his details. Coop's PS: I do work for MOTO group and that is the logo. MOTO group is an Event prduction & Brand management company for the Motoring & lifestyle industry. Clients like Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and others. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/17926/38683.jpg MC-007 with ejector seat.

Sep 6th, 2004, 10:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 2,885 Offline	A couple of weeks back we stopped and had a word with the guy and he has sent me some proof sheets of some of the pics he has taken of us in motion. (I will have them at PITS on Sunday for anyone interested). if there is sufficient interest I will get him up to PITS one morning to show us his wares. Below are the plates of the cars he has sent me so far. It is possible that he has a picture of your car, even if it is not on the list, so if anyone not on the list who thinks they may have been photographed is interested - let me know and I will see what I can do. KS 2578 CB/CB NXG 06D PS/B KAF 073 EB/W ANA 98K BRG/W NXE 81W IB/W MC TRELO DS/DS AOI 31M DS/B AOC 71Y CR/W KMS 40Z DS/B SM 903 IB/W AQB 09J VR/W MC NXG 56S EB/W NXC 88L DS/DS AOE 23Z BRG/W MIN 13R CR/W MC NAL 633 DS/W JCW OOH PS/PS JCW MCS BRG/BRG LUV 118 CR/W NXF 78T CB/W SOOPER DS/B IML 337 DS/W EO 069 PW/PW NXE16M EB/W NMC 007 CB/W MC PM 023 CR/W For future reference if you are in the area and want your picture taken he is usually camped on one of the corners about halfway up the hill to Mount White. He has a sign on the guardrail as you approach. Give the horn a toot when you see the sign to warn him that you are on your way and he will photograph you as you drive past. Please drive carefully. Oh yeah, the business name is MOTOPIX and the current price list looks something like this: Prints: (discounts for multiple prints) A5 - $20 (min order 2) A4 - $40 A3 - $80 Framed Images: A5 - $75 (2 for $120 / 3 for $180) A4 - $90 (2 for $170 / 3 for $220) A3 - $140 I am going to try and organise a group buy if there is sufficient interest. Post here to let me know if you are interested and I will get hold of some samples of his work so you can evaluate the quality. Cheers, poki

Sep 6th, 2004, 10:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
gazah M2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: sydney, OZ! Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 1,856 Offline	nice work kerrie... now i'll have to make a run & get MIN191 on that list! come MOTOR with clubMINI

Sep 6th, 2004, 12:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
GOGADGET All Worked Up Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 2,669 Offline	I'm interested. GETTING ALL RALLYED UP and a little bit sideways

Sep 6th, 2004, 02:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 2,931 Offline	I'm interested. Can't make PITS this weekend though, I'll be in Thredbo

Sep 6th, 2004, 02:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	I'd love some shots of my car in action - I'll have to come up for a run soon!! $140 for a pro shot Framed A3 is quite reasonable I think... Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

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