Barossa Valley Day Trip

This looks like it's going to be one of our most exciting outings for Sony Alpha users in South Australia yet. There will be quite a variety of photographic opportunities for us. Come for the whole day or take part when you can (see the Schedule below).

I have arranged a private visit to the A & H Doddridge Blacksmith Shop in Angaston. This will enable us to setup tripods in the shop without being a trip hazard for the general public. They will have a volunteer blacksmith for us to photograph at work.

The museum is dedicated to the skills of the blacksmith an is steeped in history. With over 130 years of blacksmithing at this site, many of the original tools and equipment make this a real trip back in time. This is one of the very few remaining main street ‘smithies’ in South Australia.

Click here to watch the video about the A & H Doddridge Blacksmith Shop on YouTube (opens in a new window) 

The fee for this event is to cover the cost of the donation to the blacksmith shop, so they can stay open for us privately. Meals, drinks, travel, etc. are at your expense.

Keep Colin's phone number handy in case you get lost or run late – 0408 426 546

Schedule (with addresses for GPS):
Please note the change of location to: 40's Cafe, 30 Murray St, Angaston

1. On your way to the Barossa, head up the picturesque Trial Hill Road to the Steingarten Vineyard lookout (through some gates) at 373 Steingarten Rd, Rowland Flat, or drive up the less travelled Tweedies Gully Road for some country scenery, e.g. GPS around the area of 100 Tweedies Gully Rd, Rowland Flat.
2. Be sure to arrive early to wander around historic Tanunda. Perhaps visit the Barossa Regional Gallery, 3 Basedow Rd, Tanunda which is open 11am-4pm.
3. 1pm is our official meet-up for lunch and a chat at 40's Cafe, 30 Murray St, Angaston.
4. 2pm visit picturesque Yalumba Winery at 40 Eden Valley Rd, Angaston.
5. 4pm special private visit to A & H Doddridge Blacksmith Shop, 19 Murray St, Angaston.
6. 6pm dinner at Tanunda Hotel, 51 Murray St, Tanunda.
7. 7:15pm drive to Seppeltsfield Mausoleum, 610 Seppeltsfield Rd, Seppeltsfield.
8. 8:04pm sunset.
9. 9pm astrophotography (weather permitting).

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• Portraiture
• Interiors
• Landscapes
• Astrophotography

• Tripod for long exposures at the blacksmith shop (telephoto could be a good option here)
• Portrait lens, e.g. Sony 85mm f/1.8 or f/1.4
• General landscape lens, e.g. Sony 24-70mm
• Wide angle lens, e.g. Sony 35mm f/1.8 or f/1.4 or f/2.8, 28mm f/2, 24mm f/1.4, 16-35mm or 12-24mm
• Depending on weather, bring warm clothes & gloves if you're staying for astrophotography