#Sue Wickham

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Sue Wickham, from Mount Dandenong, Victoria, Australia, is a co-host of The Dandenongs.

“The art and photography of the Dandenong Ranges.”

First, a big thanks to the Hosts of Solo Exhibition, Frannie and Maxy for all their time and effort into getting the artists here all organised (or looking like we’re organised, anyway!).

I have been obsessed with photography now for around 4 1/2 years. Obsessed is definitely the word, as I can’t imagine a day going by where I don’t either think about taking a photo, or turn on Red Bubble, or edit some photos or actually take some! I don’t have any official qualifications, but self taught doesn’t sound right either. Most of the things I have learnt, have come from other artists here on the RB site. Everyone is so friendly and helpful that you can’t help but be on a continual learning curve.

I live in the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne, Australia, which probably helps to explain why I am co-host of the Dandenong Ranges Group.

I have been married for 28 years to one of the best Photographic Assistants I know (except when he wants to give advice or take some photos himself), but he carries the camera bags really well – especially when we are walking around Florence in -10 degree winter weather! Actually he didn’t do that very well – he insisted on going into a cafe and thawing out in front of the fire while I walked up the hill by myself! But normally he’s quite good.

I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel every couple of years, usually to Europe, so you will see quite a few shots of the wonderful towns and cobbled streets and old buildings that I have fallen in love with.

I have three grown children and one gorgeous granddaughter, who you may have noticed in my gallery. Quite a little poser that one!

I suppose you could say that I am still working out my photo “style”. I seem to love everything. From landscapes, country shots, seascapes, portraits, architecture and digital art. So you’ll see quite a versatility in my work. I have tried to show some of this versatility in the shots here today, but picking twelve was quite a challenge, so please visit my gallery and have a look around.

Moodiness, seems to be a word that is used a lot when people are describing my work. So I hope that I can convey what I am feeling when I am taking the shot, or what is around me at the time. Misty trees is another favourite of mine.

So enjoy the journey with me over the next month or so, and thanks again for visiting.

This photograph is in the beautiful village of St Emilion in France. We nearly always travel to Europe at the end of Winter/early Spring, and the light is so beautiful this time of year.

The Lane by Sue Wicknam

A favourite of mine. She was covered in pigeons in St Marks Square, Venice on a winters morning. There were dozens of people around her, but she was oblivious to everything. Another one treated with textured overlays and colour adjustments.

So Gently by Sue Wickham

Home is a very special shot, it is of some of my family walking along the beach in Wynyard, Tasmania with Table Cape in the background. The song “Feels Like Home” is played with a slideshow of this image and makes me cry every time.

Home by Sue Wickham

Another misty morning up in the Dandenong Ranges.

I Can Breathe by Sue Wickham

This one was taken at Sorrento Ocean Beach in Victoria last Summer. Texture overlayed and colour adjustments.

One Is The Loneliest by Sue Wickham

The Majestic by Sue Wickham
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Spring Mist by Sue WIckham
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Country Road by Sue Wickham
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Morning Glory by Sue Wickham
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These ones were all taken near our home in Mount Dandenong, Victoria. Different seasons, different looks, but one the most beautiful places on the planet.

Wow, Sue! Wonderful collection of images… so diverse!
No need to establish one style, I say ~ especially when you’re clearly doing such a great job of all of them!
I especially love the morning shots of the Dandenongs… exquisite light!

Enjoy your reception…

Mieke =D

Good morning!

Thought you might like some treats! Complements of Chef Solo!

Morning Maxy – thanks! What a wonderful way to wake up…. breakfast in bed!!!’’

Thanks coppertrees for the lovely words.

So lovely to see Sue here and her work from my own beautiful corner of the world. You eye cherishes the world and shares it with us. What a joy.