I got this gem in my daily Yahoo News: One of those stories that makes you stop mid-scroll, sip your coffee, and go, “Well, that’s worth sharing.” Right now, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre (750klm North West of Adelaide) is putting on one of its rare once-in-50-year shows. After a 2,000-kilometre rain-belt soaked inland Queensland, about 1000... Continue Reading →
Our Five Day Holiday on Kangaroo Island (2008)
Way back in 2008 I first published these five days on Kangaroo Island under separate articles. Last night I decided to put them all together and publish as one. It's really just a bunch of written journal entries, talking about that weekend my wife and I helped her parents moved their life from a farm... Continue Reading →
Photography Walk in Adelaide City (c. 2014)
Before we moved to Kangaroo Island, I spent my nine-to-five week day working in a State Government Department office for nineteen years of my younger life! During my lunch breaks, and sometimes before and after work, I walked around the Adelaide city, capturing photographs of the old and new architecture. I really wanted to preserve... Continue Reading →
Practical Advice for Heating Your Rental on a Budget
When you are young, save money. If you have a job where you have sufficient income to save money, do so. When the time is right, invest in property. Become a landlord. Being a landlord humbles you; it reminds you of how you once had it, or maybe your parents had it whilst you grew... Continue Reading →
How to Rid my Yard of Earwigs
Since acquiring a new home on Kangaroo Island I have been keen to establish a vegetable garden. It's a WIP as I am building the chicken run first. It will include egg- and poo-collection containers that can be easily extracted and returned. Currently I am seeking 120 bricks - clinkers, pavers, building, other - to... Continue Reading →
We Walked his Ender Dragon to the Farmers Market for Lunch!
Our 7yo son Jai wanted to take his imaginary Ender Dragon for a walk. I saw no harm. We took him to the Kingscote Farmers Market, held at the Bay of Shoals Vineyards. Jai had a blast. Fairly sure the Ender Dragon had fun too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdiAfOp6kCU Big News: We are moving house within the next... Continue Reading →
How Far Can the Tamron 18-400 Shoot?
Remember I produced a video showing the full range of my Tamron 18-400mm? Recently I found a new way to provide a photographic representation of the amazing focal-length that can be achieved. I shot each of these photos off the rear of the ferry traveling from Cape Jervis across to Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island: From Cape... Continue Reading →
New Path, Old Jetties, & Good News (for Me!)
My latest vlog includes: A quick review of the new pathways running from the penguin walk to the top of Reeves Point in Kingscote, and A leisurely midday stroll on at least two of the three Kingscote jetties, plus Some good news about me. I say it a few times, the 2nd and 3rd times... Continue Reading →
Great Reasons to Visit Kangaroo Island!
Whether it be raining or sun, as a photographer and videographer this is a great spot to capture the view from Kingscote across the bay and jetties - the tidal pool. Today I was lucky enough to catch someone swimming. https://youtu.be/WSZTZ-KPzNw