Life Happens by chamellieon

I know I’ve been slack, I know its been ages since I’ve actually updated anything.

But that’s going to change.

I’ve recently been shooting alot, and I mean a LOT.
Ive been shooting so much that I’ve finally progressed to a level with my photography that I’m really proud of, a level I thought Id never reach.

Through the help of good friends, dedication, energy drinks, fuel, many maps, and darned near exhaustion, from sunrise, to sunset, star trails and storms, I’ve been there, I’ve shot in the most perfect conditions, and the not so desirable ones.

In April this year I splurged and bought my dream camera, the Nikon D700. It has been a godsend to my photography and allowed me to get the stunning shots that you see on my photostream. In just over 6 months i’ve shot over 50,000 frames on it.

Told you I’ve been busy.

Unfortunately, at a recent event (see: Brisbane Zombie Walk 2009) I was pushed over in my attempt to get through a crowd. I fell, getting a massive cut on my knee, almost pulling a ligament, and of course my D700 fell with me. Initially the camera was fine, however over a few more days it was evident that it was not. So since then, its been in and out of repair shops in the effort to find out what is going on with it and what mechanism is broken that detects the difference between FX and DX crop.

Yup, I broke that part.

My camera is the child that I don’t have, it brings me joy, it’s there with me and is my tool of creative expression. Without it I feel expressionless. Trying to save for a trip away, pay the bills and eat, another unexpected expense has just hit me at the wrong time. For an artist to be without their tools, is like a pubic speaker without a voice. I’m sure all die-hard photographers will understand the pain and torture that this is. Given this unfortunate situation, it’s prompted me to do what I do best, try to make money off of my work.

So I had let redbubble slide in terms of my uploads and my updates.
Looking back through my flickr photostream and deciding which works had the “sale-able” quality wasn’t hard, however, what IS hard, is getting the eyes to see, the hearts to open and the money to change hands. I finally believe my work has reached a stage where I can proudly offer it for sale.

That said, if you think my work is good enough to be sold, if you like it or think a friend, family member or relative would like it, please, direct them to me.

I’m updating… and this page will reflect the cream of my crop.

I’ve compiled my 2010 calendar to reflect this view, I’d buy one, would you?