We love strawberries. Without a doubt they are the BEST lunchtime snack. So I was very happy when last night my wife and mother-in-law (who is staying over whilst we attend an important function this weekend) decided that the Beerenberg strawberry 'Pick Your Own Patch' plantation was a great way to spend a Saturday morning.... 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 →
Our Adelaide Hills Backyard
Nestled in the Adelaide Hills, our family home provides a sanctuary amidst the urban hustle. Beyond the city's concrete jungle, our abode is surrounded by gum-tree filled forests, creating an illusion that nature stretches endlessly. Suburban life here is a blend of lush greenery, winding creeks, and picturesque pathways - offering a refreshing escape for... Continue Reading →
Top Search Engine Keywords Driving Traffic to My Blog
"Caught!" Framed Art PrintDesigned and sold by stephentrepreneur It would appear that the best way to stop boredom from setting in is to take up photography with the world's largest lens. Make sure you get the coolest Canon accessories, particularly a camera shoulder strap - home made or professional. Whether you buy Canon or Nikon,... Continue Reading →
The WWW’s Biggest Lens!
I had to do it: I have built the world's BIGGEST lens: I will soon be acquiring a telephoto lens, though not one quite as long! Mine will only be a CANON 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens. From all the professional photographers I've consulted, the f/2.8 is the ideal professional lens that fits my budget! While... Continue Reading →
I Eat, Breathe and Sleep Photography
I've had a long and fruitful weekend, loaded to the brim with photography! From shooting, to editing, to uploading, to appraising, to critiquing, to choosing, and learning new techniques for ideas, I pretty-much eat, breathe, and sleep with photography! It's now 9pm (after watching 2 episodes of TBBT) on a Sunday night, and I still... Continue Reading →
Shooting Portraits of Colourful Christmas Clowns
One of the most enjoyable characters to shoot at the Adelaide Christmas Pageant is the clowns. The guys and girls who volunteer their time seem to have a ceaseless abundance of energy. They travel back and forth with the parade, often stopping to mimic the characters on the floats - all to keep the crowds... Continue Reading →
Portraits at the 2010 Adelaide Xmas Pageant
As promised, here are the few portrait shots captured both before and during this years Adelaide Christmas pageant. The pageant runs through the Adelaide every year on the first weekend of November, regardless of the weather. Last year was a stinking hot day, but this year we had a smattering of rain with intermittent sunshine.... Continue Reading →
Animals at the 2010 Adelaide Xmas Pageant
I had the pleasure of shooting many interesting animals at the Adelaide 2010 Christmas Pageant, including one large pink one that I don't recognise. It was funny to watch kids reactions to the enormously over-sized floats as they trundled down King William Street in the Adelaide CBD. Here are eight of the biggest animals I... Continue Reading →
Children at the 2010 Adelaide Xmas Pageant
There were many thousands of family's at the Adelaide Christmas Pageant this year: Many were chalking the bitumen along the route of the pageant (before it started!), many were singing, screaming, talking and eating. I watched many kids twirling streamers, blowing bubbles and even a few throwing a large beach-ball. Or was that a clown... Continue Reading →
The Horizon in Every Direction
I'm finding myself shooting lots of horizon photographs these days. I much prefer this genre of photograph. Setting up the tripod, allowing for the time of day, adjusting filters and lens aperture in accordance with the light available AND/OR adding a polariser or ND filter. Usually I walk around the property first, getting an idea... Continue Reading →
Localised Photography
At least four times a year I call Kangaroo Island home. But the remainder of the time, this is my family home backyard: Having the bushland in the valley means I can find interesting places and local wildlife to photograph any time. Life is good.
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