My first concert photography was shot at the Adelaide Grand Prix in the 1980's. I had purchased a camera body, a telephoto lens (cannot recall the brand nor model!) from a pawn shop, plus 40 rolls of 36 film. Shot the lot in one day at the GrandPrix. Because of the inordinate costs of developing... Continue Reading →
How to Fail Miserably at Flying
Let me first premise this article with the dialogue from which the title was born: There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. … Clearly, it is this second part, the missing, which presents the difficulties. ~... Continue Reading →
How to Make Money from a Liquidation
Most Australians would know by now that BORDERS are in liquidation. As an avid book reader, I am dismayed by this, yet am thankful we have other great book suppliers in Adelaide. (Dymocks and Angus&Robertson to name a few!) Despite knowing about the liquidation a few months ago, it wasn't until tonight that I actually... Continue Reading →
Photographer vs Smoker
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 →
Five Different Views of the Adelaide CBD
Way back in March of this year I went for a slow walk around the Adelaide CBD, all alone. This might seem odd to some people, but our inner city is only 1mile squared and mostly a ghost town around the edges. Aha, you can walk down lanes and alleys without anyone bothering you -... Continue Reading →
Rotunda on Elder Park
On a regular basis I take long photo-walks alone in the Adelaide CBD. These often involve a walk around Elder Park and onto the Rotunda. Here are two of the photographs I shot in mid 2010.
Review of Adelaide Art Gallery
This morning I was in the Adelaide CBD after an overnight stay at the RAH . Since my wife was working all day, I figured a day getting a 'bit of culture into me' was time well-spent. Originally I had intended to visit both the Museum and Art Gallery of South Australia, but I was... Continue Reading →
Adelaide Zoo needs MORE Flamingos!
Wow, It has been about two years since I visited the Adelaide Zoo! My favourite animal to photograph is the Flamingo. They are a beautiful bird with a prestigious aura about them. Since it is highly improbable that the aged pair of flamingo's we have remaining will ever breed, one can only hope the Zoo... 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 →
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 →
Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth 
[…] with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet I…
[…] Living with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet…