Intriguingly, from where this photo was taken, nobody cares. Yet I am standing on in the middle of a road. To the right is the Adelaide General Post Office and behind me is public area on the corner Victoria Square. Adelaide people will know it. But from the ground beneath that green glass building, security... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Ways to Get your Partner out of Bed
Decided to compile a list of best methods I can get the wife to wake up this morning! At no time were any of these ideas attempted. We have a happy relationship. I'd like to keep it that way.. 1. Airhorn. One blast will put them on the ceiling, the second blast will bring out their... Continue Reading →
Dare to be More than Who You are Right Now
About five years ago I had each of these UPPERCASE-quotes printed in 22pt and stuck on my office petition at my government department day-job. It's obviously aimed at a salesman, but can easily be used in anyone's life. DARE TO DO IT AGAIN Always finish your day on a positive. Pick up the telephone again... Continue Reading →
A Photo-Opportunity on New-Years-Eve!
Some days life takes unexpected directions! Last night at 5.14pm I left a message on Twitter and Facebook that read ... "In this heat, leave the house? I ain't going anywhere! Forget the pubs, I am going to enjoy a few drinks at home in front the open fridge." It was 42 degrees for a... Continue Reading →
What Happened and Why I was not at the StartUpClub Discussion
Earlier tonight I was at the 'Brunswick at 5.30pm for the Startup Club: Internet Marketing - Community Discussion. I had my first drink at 5.32pm. I sat upstairs for thirty minutes, starting this article. I left at 7.00pm, so had to complete it late tonight with suitable imagery. Read on... After chatting with people, a... Continue Reading →
Invitation to (Another) Exhibition of my Photography
You read correctly: My photography will be displayed in yet another exhibition this year! But not alone this time: Thanks to the lovely lady, Sharon Leaney (Marketing Consultant) at Adelaide Arcade who enabled and assisted all the artists who displayed in the Arcade during SALA 2010: Seven artists will be displaying a variety of awesome... Continue Reading →
10 Ways to Lose and Find your Mojo
Losing your 'Mojo' is always a terrible thing. These two articles may make the difference. Five ways to Lose your Photo-Mojo. Five ways to Find your Photo-Mojo. Particularly when it helps you create artwork - including photography, jewellery, pottery, glass-art, writing, drawing, and photo-editing.
5 Ways to Find your Photo-Mojo
Waiting to know how you can find your Photo-Mojo? Last night I outlined how you can lose the desire, want and motivation to photograph the world around you; Now I'm giving you new ideas that will inspire you to get out off the couch and out of the house. 1. Forget the money. Forget everything... Continue Reading →
Networking: Convert Listeners to Friends Faster
The last time I was at a DeadReds Wake, I was approached by a lovely young lady who was adamant she knew me- yet I could neither remember her face nor name.When she asked about my brothers, by name, I realised that we knew each other. Yet I had no memory of her whatsoever.We talked... Continue Reading →
Success! Sales at my SALA Gallery!
If you haven't heard: I am exhibiting twenty framed photographs of sea-scenes around Kangaroo Island. They are on display at Shop 141, upstairs in Adelaide Arcade. Please visit, I am there most days as an 'artist in residence'! On Friday night we had the grand launch where approximately 150 people complimented, critiqued and commented on... Continue Reading →
Updates to my Upcoming Exhibition
I have accepted the invitation : I one of 3,300 people exhibiting photographic artwork during the SALA 2010 festival. 30th July to 14th August 2010, peruse and purchase my twenty framed photographs of waterscapes around Kangaroo Island upstairs at Stall 141 in the the Adelaide Arcade, open between 10am and 6pm. The opening night is... Continue Reading →
10 Winners in the Adelaide/SA ‘Beach by Night’ Photo Challenge
For those who submitted and for those who have been wondering: The winner is Tarsia with this beautiful photograph of 'Sunset at Semaphore', voted the the most popular entry in this challenge with 5 votes. The following nine photographs, in order of highest votes acquired, are: ~ "At The End of the Day" by Ian... Continue Reading →
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