We’re going to the Rodeo at Texas!
Thats right – wear your best stockmans hat, jeans and cowboy boots. This event will give members unique opportunities to photograph a variety of events. More details may be released closer to the date.
Full Texas Show Schedule here:
SCHEDULE TEXAS SHOW 2023a.pdf (wsimg.com)
Link to show website:
Texas Show (texasshowsociety.com.au)
Admission to be paid by cash or eftpos at main gates.
Adult $10/ day
School age children $5 / day
Pensioners – only at the gate $5 / day
Please ensure you fill in this form if you are attending this outing!
https://tpsi.org.au/field-day-form/
Are you bringing a non-financial visitor? They must purchase an associate membership to be covered by insurance. This only needs to happen once a year.
Purchase membership here:
Associate Membership 2023 – Toowoomba Photographic Society (tpsi.org.au)
Date: 29/07/2023
Time: Meet at 1PM, Action starts from 2:00PM
Location: Texas Show Grounds
Google Maps Directions from Toowoomba
https://goo.gl/maps/M5JMik8TffFN845k8
Some members may wish to stay overnight, there are a few camping options around, suggestions are as follows: (accommodation may be difficult to find, ensure you check locations and proximity to Texas before booking)
Home | Greenup Meeting Place
THE BEST Texas Accommodation 2023 – Tripadvisor
Campgrounds near TEXAS, QLD (findacamp.com.au)
What to bring:
Camera, variety of lenses (macro, wide, telephoto), Memory Cards, Batteries
Flash may be beneficial
Monopod could come in handy if you have one. Do not use tripods at the showgrounds as they could be a trip hazard.
Lens filters (big stoppers, ND Filters, Graduated, Polarising etc) – This really depends on what you wish to accomplish, however a good quality UV filter may be handy for people who have lenses that are not weather / dust sealed. This environment will be dusty.
Camera Cleaning Tools – air blowers, wipes etc.
Sunscreen
Hats
Water / Bottles
TPS Shirts & Name Badges (if you have them)
Fuel voucher from Freedom Fuels – Ends midnight 28/07/2023.
Save 13c/L & 5% off shop (Standard T&C’s apply) at Freedom Fuels Ends midnight Fri 28th July 23 Share the link with mates smsu.io/7DY2Z
