Colac Rodeo
I went to the Colac Rodeo last Saturday with Anne Buckley. I’ve never been to a rodeo before but I wanted to have a go at shooting some ‘real’ action shots. Luckily, we managed to find a space right next to the fence but, unfortunately, with the sun in our faces which meant shooting into the sun. Also, the rodeo didn’t start until 5pm so it became dark about 7 so up went…
Ethiopia
I went on a photography trip to Ethiopia in February. It was just spectacular! Beautiful people, interesting towns, markets and daily-life activity and stunning scenery in the Simien Mountains. At times what I saw was confronting but the overwhelming friendliness and happiness of the people was amazing.
I went to Addis Ababa, Aksum, Bahir Dah, Debark, the Simien Mountains, Gondar, Lalibala and …
Boys and Girls on Bikes and Sunnies
The Jayco Classic at Eastern Beach on January, 4th. Lots of action and some amazing sunnies!!!
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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
On my recent trip to the USA I was lucky enough to fluke my stay in Albuquerque to coincide with the International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta which is held there every year. Got up before dawn to witness the mass launching of thousands of balloons in every shape imaginable. Here are just a few of the photos I took.
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Pako Festa 2010 - "The Kids - The Future"
The annual ‘Pako Festa’ in Geelong – a festival celebrating the diverse cultural groups that add so much to Australia’s identity. I stayed to photograph the parade but a light drizzle that gradually soaked my back sent me scurrying home when the parade was finished.
But I just have to relay a classic remark that I overhead:
“Where’s the Aussie Group?” sa…
Geelong Camera Club do Melbourne
Geelong Camera Club caught the train to Melbourne last Sunday in search of architectural photography. Or, that was the excuse! It seemed more like a great day out with like-minded people who just love toting a camera around. Lunch at Young and Jackson’s pub in the CBD broke up the search for photos on a fairly hot day. I had to manage without a wide-angle lens but a new one is on the wa…
A damp New Year's Eve in Geelong!!!!
I saw this front approaching about 8pm so (once again) jumped in the car down to Corio Bay. Managed a few shots before the heavens opened and nature’s ‘fireworks’ started. (Bad luck about the real fireworks for the New Year’s Eve celebrations – although, as I am sitting here, there are some fireworks happening, trying to compete with the lightning)
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2010 Calendar
This year I haven’t used my own art work but that of the amazing street artists who work around inner Melbourne for several reasons:
- Because I do like the colourful art that livens up some of the otherwise dull side streets and admire the skill of the artists
- Because much of that work will eventually be lost – painted over – it’s good to have a record …
Winkipop
I went down to Winkipop (near Bell’s Beach) yesterday because I heard about a whale sighting. No whales but massive surf. I just kept shooting away as each set of massive waves rolled in. There were some very accomplished surfers out there who weren’t daunted by the huge swell.
Shot with a Nikon D300 with 80-200mm lens with 1.7x extender.
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A Day Trip from Geelong - a photography awakening
Just thought I’d let as many people as possible know about my jaunt to Bendigo today. Woke up early with nothing to do so I decided to go to see the Archibald Prize entries at the Bendigo Art Gallery and, while I was there, have a look at the ‘A Camera on the Somme’ exhibition.
The Archibald was, as one would expect, just fabulous. You love some, hate some, and everything in b…