Basia McAuley


Australia Day 2009 Photojournal

Yes,, I know,, I’m late! But better late than never!
Here are some (patriotic) candids taken in Mornington during the (hot) Australian Day 09 celebrations! Enjoy!
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I’m really getting into this whole candid street photography!!
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  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Awesome collection Basia! Great images all around. It looks like it was REALLY hot that day! Thanks for sharing :)

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Shelly! yeah,, it was a really HOT day! It’s hot like that all week here,, the temp reaching 43 degrees celcius.

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    fantastic Basia

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Lois!

  • Lisa  Kenny

    Lisa Kenny

    they’re great Basia, i really like #5 and #9

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Lisa!

  • Jared Revell

    Jared Revell

    they are great Basia !!

  • rochelle

    rochelle

    a lovely set of candids

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you Rochelle!

  • John Conway

    John Conway

    I think #9 is a nice touch, but #5 is a standout, great collection from the day, I always like to see people’s different interpretations

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks John! #9 my kids built while they were waiting for the sun to go down and for the fireworks to start,, I just thought it was quite cute and innocent..

  • midzing

    midzing

    fantastic shots Basia, well done

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much midzing!

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Aren’t you just getting into street/candids …great work Basia :))

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Caroline! I totally blame this bug on you!! ha-ha!

  • ElRobbo

    ElRobbo

    Each and every one of these is a pearler, Basia!
    A stunning debut!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so very much ElRobbo!!!

  • Julie Thomas

    Julie Thomas

    wonderful shots here Basia… #9 gave me goosebumps!!! love #5 too :)

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much Julie! I think 5&9 are everyones faves!!! ;o)

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    amazing collection of images…..together they give such an overwhelming feel for the celebration of our country!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much Dearest Wendy! I’m so glad you like them, I still get nervous doing str. photography but I do like it!!

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Hey…I can take it ! :))

  • Christine  Wilson

    Christine Wilson

    really nice lol at no 8

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Christine! I like 8 too… ahh the youth of today..!

  • Cordelia

    Cordelia

    Wow. Great work. Really like the drum but they’re all very good. Hope you’re surviving the heat. a few more days to go yet!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Cordelia! Yes,, this heat is totally stifling,, I’m over it!!

  • Cathy Middleton

    Cathy Middleton

    Beautiful images Basia, No9 is awesome, but I’d have to agree with John, No5 is absolutely gorgeous – a real stand out.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so very much Cathy!

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    me too…..get very shy about pointing my camera at strangers…..still one hurdle to overcome for me! You did a fab job, and did I spy your beautiful little girl in there on the street edge? (smiles)

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Yes,, my little girl’s there! it was a candid though!, as soon as she saw the camera she ran away!!!

  • Margot Kiesskalt

    Margot Kiesskalt

    A brilliant series of shots – each and every one is excellent.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you dearly Margot!

  • DavidAmosPhotography

    DavidAmosPhoto...

    Great doco Basia, very well done…..

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much David!

  • sweetscent62

    sweetscent62

    Wonderful candid “Aussie” captures Basia… : ) Well done! Wen x

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Wendy! I was going for that Aussie feel! ;o)

  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    great collection Basia

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks so much Alf! Glad you think so!

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    ha ha ha…the true sign of a child whose parent is an avid photographer!!! (mine do the same!)

  • Basia McAuley replied

    yeah,, and she would make such a good model,, but nooooo,, she has to have a strong will instead

  • C J Hummel -  Foxfire Gallery

    C J Hummel - ...

    Great piece of photo journalism, hope you are selling it on Photographers Direct. If you like to know more about it, send me a bubble.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Hi, Thanks for your comments,, I’ve never really looked into selling my work as stock photos,, I might look into it.

  • C J Hummel -  Foxfire Gallery

    C J Hummel - ...

    I should add, I am not plugging this photo agency, nor is it in conflict what RB is doing.
    Thought I just bring another sales outlet to your attention, as that they are always publication who are looking for images like this and pay anything from $100 plus to $ thousands. The agency only takes 20%, on every sale and copyright remains yours. That is reasonable, no quantity restraint.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks for the info once again! It does sound inviting.

  • Karen Cook

    Karen Cook

    Mmm… numbers 8, 9 and 10 are my faves. Great job! Street photography is definitely not easy :o)

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    What a killer set of images. You want to start about setting up a series of dedicated street images in a book form. Each shot you show tells a story. What a talent!

  • SHAZZ

    SHAZZ

    Wow Basia….great set. Love #9

  • myoriginalsin

    myoriginalsin

    Amazing work Basia. Your photos always look so professional :)

  • MDossat

    MDossat

    Wow, these are great. Awesome.

  • MelanieSpeaks

    MelanieSpeaks

    Fantastic series of images…

  • Angela Stewart

    Angela Stewart

    Incredible set of images Basia! I was a complete wuss and stayed home under my air-conditioner, lol.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Angela! Yeah,, it was HOT! But I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity!.. and I bribed the kids with ice-cream!

  • Belinda "BillyLee" NYE

    Belinda "Billy...

    The fact that you got such great photographs from the worst parade I have ever witnessed is a testimate to your great “eye”. B

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks! It was pretty dull but the kids loved it and I guess that was most important! I wish I bumped into you there!

  • Belinda "BillyLee" NYE

    Belinda "Billy...

    i HAD just got out of hospital and should have been at home in bed. You wouldn’t have wanted to see me there….not myself lately. did you hear I got into SHE in dandenong. I hope you can come perhaps on the night. Have you also seen the Mornington Rotary show yet? I have five pieces in there in a printmaking section I did. Good to talk to you again. Oh I was down at the Frankston Pier today, gosh it multi-cultural now, I wished I had my lenses down there and phtographed the kids jumping off the pier. Now there is a part of Australia day that we as kids could never imagine .

  • Craig Shadbolt

    Craig Shadbolt

    Wow – amazing detail in your shots and great captures! Always thought about doing some candid stuff but not sure I’ve got the eye for it. Plus I worry about being busted taking someone’s photo!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    I feel that way too! I hate the thought of someone having a go at me for taking their photo! I can usually be pretty sneaky + I think girls can get away with it quicker,, but still,, I find it uncomfortable but still go ahead and shoot!

  • TickerGirl

    TickerGirl

    Great work Basia!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks TickerGirl!

  • dougie1

    dougie1

    brilliant basia!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks again Dougie!

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    A fantastic collection of shots Basia!!! I especially like the flag in the sand. Great work!!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Holly! I think that photo is the fave for most people!! :o)

  • Chet  King

    Chet King

    Spent an Australia Day in Sydney while in the USN. 200th.

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