Trip to the Top End

A quick trip to the "Top End" provided a fantastic opportunity to photograph a different kind of  rugged Australian landscape. 

The pics of Edith Falls have been well received on Australia.com.  https://www.facebook.com/SeeAustralia/photos/a.10152647563670909.1073742094.11071120908/10152647565525909/?type=1&theater



An aerial view of Kakadu showed the landscape as an ethereal world with the fires of the dry season smoking eriely below and winding rivers glinting in the sun.



Katherine Gorge provided some challenging lighting  but the reflections added  to the sense of grandure.



Although I wasn't particularly intereted in crocodiles we found that they are a huge part of  tourism in the territory and I now know more about them than I could have ever imagined.

Flickr Photo Album ....   https://www.flickr.com/photos/https://www.flickr.com/photos/georgiesharp/sets/72157645950710676/

An afternoon with the Curdnatta Photographers

Another great time out and about with the photographers sharing skills and knowledge. A dozen people turned up all prepared to have a go at macro photography in the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden.
The cloud cover provided light box conditions but there was a small breeze blowing which provided a challenge, patience was required to get that crisp focus. 
There was lots of discussion about camera setups and some people experimented with using two lenses connected together to achieve greater magnification.
As I spend quite a bit of time at the garden my personal challenge was to look at familiar subjects in a new way.

Magic Moments

As a photographer there are always moments that come along when you least expect them. The shimmer of a wing, the path of light at dawn, the play of colours against each other. It always pays to have your camera with you. 
Here are some recent "Magic Moments".

JUST ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

This is the first page of a new blog that will focus on just my ARTS pursuits.

I have recently been delighted by the new products available at RedBubble. The cushions and totes appeal to my love of textile art and design. To see the pastel designs translated into a 3D form has been very exciting. 

There are many products to choose from now including cards, posters, prints, canvases, and the new cushions and totes.

By browsing the RedBubble site you will find many ways to mix and match items.