Hi Guys, You may have seen on the news over the last week or so, the amazing rallys of protest that are occurring all over Burma, lead…
Hi Guys, You may have seen on the news over the last week or so, the amazing rallys of protest that are occurring all over Burma, lead initially by the countrys monks. A military junta has ruled over Burma for the past 4 decades, notoriously and quite publically abusing the human rights of it’s own people. Most notably in the house-arrest of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, who won a democratically formed election in 1990, but was refused ruling power by the junta. This weighs heavily on me from a personal level. Having been to the country, spoken to it’s people and seen tears well up as they spoke of their dreams to have ‘the lady’ released from arrest and parade her people. People speak politics in hushed voices. Tourism is only a very recent thing to the Burmese but we found they would carefully use every opportunity to let us know what was going on. Unfortunetly our media plays more importance on such issues as Brownlow medals so this will rarely make headline news. All I ask is that you spend a little bit of time, to understand what is happening in this country. The Burmese are a dignified people with traditional cultural values but they are at the whim of a superstitious and violent junta. Please just spend some time to try and understand what is happening in this country, if you don’t already know. There’s been some wonderful photography of Burma on this very site.
I’ve waited agessss… finally the finance minster approved and I could go out and get myself a Canon 400D DSLR… So I got the standa…
I’ve waited agessss… finally the finance minster approved and I could go out and get myself a Canon 400D DSLR… So I got the standard 18-55 lens, but I got them to throw in the 75-300 a 2gb card and a carry bag too… So now I’m freaken waiting for the battery to charge… So any tips any of you fellow 400d users might have, flood them in now and help me straighten up my learning curve…
Walking Melbourne The forum...
Walking Melbourne The forum is particularly good for finding excellent photographic work and history about some of our landmarks… it’s also a great place to get good ideas for subject matter. Like this
_So I was asked by the RB time to compile a list of my favorites for the featured page. And it felt strange actually, I don’t think I’ve …
So I was asked by the RB time to compile a list of my favorites for the featured page. And it felt strange actually, I don’t think I’ve ever really sat down and considered why and what specifically what appeals to me. So I thought of my inspirations. Travel is a huge part of my life, so culture, adventure and the unusual make up a big part of it. But theres an aspect of the urban environment, small, perhaps superficially insignificant differences that might define parts of our world. What I’ve tried to do with my selection is pick those small, momentary glimpses that might help to define those differences. Thanks for viewing. Murray Newham the haiku marathon by bearhat / So many soldiers / with nothing to do but dance / barefoot in the grass
Sad news this morning.. 80 people killed in Jaipur after a series of bombs planted around the city… no claim of responsibility yet, but…
Sad news this morning.. 80 people killed in Jaipur after a series of bombs planted around the city… no claim of responsibility yet, but typically people are pointing the finger at Pakistan and/or other Islamist groups inside India, as targets were Hindu sites. It’s a bloody disgrace and I can only feel for the people who Jaipur, who have ordinarily been free of any religious violence. More information at: The Age BBCWorld So.. here’s a few pictures of the city: “Elephant at Hawa Mahal by BaciuC” / “Jaipur” by Jessica Tremp / “Jaipur” by Rhona / “Street Children, Jaipur. India” by Thomas Entwistle / “Archway to Amber” by theurbannexus / “Jaipur” by me /
Lucky !! Two happenings today. Thankyou to the Aussie Bush Painting Group Mod Robert Murray has informed me I have been seldected as …
Lucky !! Two happenings today. Thankyou to the Aussie Bush Painting Group Mod Robert Murray has informed me I have been seldected as their new Avatar and also in the featured! Page.
Was wondering what my bubblesite looks like on various PC’s / I’m using a Mac so some feed back from PC users would be helpful. here..
Was wondering what my bubblesite looks like on various PC’s / I’m using a Mac so some feed back from PC users would be helpful. here
Last year I sent a few of my paintings to Artist’s Palette magazine to be reviewed and see if they were good enough to be put in the maga…
Last year I sent a few of my paintings to Artist’s Palette magazine to be reviewed and see if they were good enough to be put in the magazine ..and I heard nothing, till now! Yesterday I received a parcel from the magazine with a letter saying I had won the Lang’s Gallery first prize and that my paintings will be in issue 67 I can hardly wait to see them as I have forgotten what paintings I entered! my first win in the painting side of things..
Hi All I just want to share with you some of the beautiful scenes that can be viewed by visiting Murray Bridge in South Australia. As…
Hi All I just want to share with you some of the beautiful scenes that can be viewed by visiting Murray Bridge in South Australia. As a worker in Murray Bridge I’m able to go around photographing different areas of Murray Bridge in the mornings and after work and would like to share them with you. If any of you ever visit Murray Bridge and would like to go on a photo shoot around the place please feel free to send me an email at Michael Humphrys
Took a drive to Corowa, NSW, Australia last weekend to check out the water level of the Murray River. We spent two nights there. It’s …
Took a drive to Corowa, NSW, Australia last weekend to check out the water level of the Murray River. We spent two nights there. It’s not really a river at the moment – more like a shallow stream you could wade across. Official data from the New South Wales Government NSW Water Information website indicates that the water level at Corowa on September 30, 2007 was 1.2 metres. The water level recorded on August 30, 2008 was 0.35 metres. The height of the river fluctuates during the year according to rainfall and discharge from Hume Dam, and during December ‘07 at Corowa it was recorded at 2.3 metres. http://www.waterinfo.nsw.gov.au/ © Darren Stones 2008.
Many thanks to everyone involved in running and moderating the Adelaide/South Australia group. To Stephen for getting it started and t…
Many thanks to everyone involved in running and moderating the Adelaide/South Australia group. To Stephen for getting it started and to our other five moderators. Special thanks to Reflexio for ringing the Advertiser regarding our current comp and trying to promote RB and the group. As a result my image Salt Pan was featured in colour in todays Advertiser along with a story on the plight of the River Murray. Great exposure for RB and the group. So from me (some 400 k’s away from Adelaide) thanks for all you do and for helping to promote our work. Steve
Aussie bush Painting Group...
Aussie bush Painting Group thank you to Host Robert Murray“
Hi All Out of the following 3 pelican shots tell me your favourite one. These creatures are so majestic and it was a pleasure shootin…
Hi All Out of the following 3 pelican shots tell me your favourite one. These creatures are so majestic and it was a pleasure shooting them as they sat by the great Murray River.
On the second weekend of November 2008 a group of Bubblers wandered into the town of Mannum, on the Mighty Murray River. Most of them were South Aussies, with one supagroovy Bubbler from Tassie. We had a total of 20 including the 3 Bubblers who visited from very very early Saturday morning until late that night. The really wonderful and friendly Bubblers who attended were Photoj, Danni, Jim, Elphonline, Beautiful Valley, Suzanne, Patapping, Mtapping, Bombamermaid, Tamarama, Bill, PrincessBren and AndyGii, plus the adoring family members that tagged along out of pure love! Not one to wake easily, I didn’t get up before the birds to take photos of the sun waking up. Most of the others did though (that’s dedication for you). / I’d say thousands (altogether) of photos were taken of various old cottages, leanto’s which looked like Joliffe created them, steam driven paddleboats, local wildlife (and tamelife… Mum Possom, her baby and her friend all seemed to enjoy that banana!!), sunrises, sunsets, water, clouds, people sitting, people standing, people eating, people chatting (about cameras!! Surprise surprise!!) and of course, people taking photos! And loads more things too!! My budding photographer didn’t want to know about the camera until we were packing up. He saw the tripod (that I hardly ever use) and spent ages playing with the various bits on it. He then decided he wanted to actually take some photos, not just play with the tripod!! Good thing I emptied the memory card first, or he wouldn’t have been able to take any! What else? I’ve found that not only do I have to save for a digital SLR, but I have to save for a Christmas in July AND a bubbler holiday on a houseboat!! How awful!! I’ll have to wait until after March or April to decide if I can do them both or not… well after Christmas! I’ve got it all bookmarked in Safari though ;D I didn’t get any painting or drawing done, but I did come home so relaxed that I felt really weird. I had no idea what the strange calm feeling was until I was chatting (bragging) to Belladonna on the phone and she said I sounded so relaxed! So thank you everyone for helping me become relaxed!!!! I hope it lasts longer than just a day ;D Thank you, all of you, for such a wonderful weekend!! / xx / GG
I just came back into RB and found I just sold 4 calendars that really makes my day thank you whoever you are and I hope you enjoy them
I just came back into RB and found I just sold 4 calendars that really makes my day thank you whoever you are and I hope you enjoy them
Hi to all, I am often asked about River Photography and opportunities for people to see some of the beautiful sites along the River Mu…
Hi to all, I am often asked about River Photography and opportunities for people to see some of the beautiful sites along the River Murray. With the help of Dave from the Mannum Motel, we have arranged a possible photography five day cruise for photographers and their partners on the wonderful paddle steamer PS Marion. PS MARION Historic River Murray Paddle Steamer / Photographic Cruise – Learn the Art of Photography / Monday July 6th to Friday 10th July 2009 / 5 Day, 4 Night Workshop & Cruise / $799 per person based on twin share Cruise inclusive of all meals, Photography and Photoshop workshops with Instructor. Proposed Itinerary. Monday / Join PS Marion this afternoon, embarkation commences from 2pm at Arnold Park, Mannum. Departing at 3pm we cruise upstream to our overnight mooring at Piggy Flat. Camera set up, Sun Set and Sun Rise Workshop while cruising before a Sun Set shoot Tuesday / For those brave enough, a sun rise shoot before breakfast, then Departing Piggy Flat we cruise past the settlements of Younghusband, Teal Flat, Bowhill and Purnong to Big Bend where you will be treated to a Big Bend by Night experience. Afternoon workshop covering aspects of motion – movement photography. / Experience a sun set on the river against the wide expanse of cliffs at Big Bend, after sun set, Enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment, including a nocturnal tour to see native Australian animals in their natural habitat at night, provided by Big Bend By Night. Wednesday This morning we cruise on upstream to Swan Reach. Passengers disembark to enjoy a visit to the Swan Reach Museum followed by lunch at the Swan Reach Hotel. Overnight mooring at Swan Reach. / Day time workshop covering the use of ISO, White Balance, and associated setting to help optimise you images. Enjoy a late afternoon shoot incorporating majestic River Gums – wildlife and the river shack environment. Thursday This morning we cruise downstream passing spectacular river cliffs and a myriad of bird life to Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park. Join guides on a tour through the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Site and experience aboriginal culture as you journey through the ancestral home of the Nganguraku people before continuing downstream past the settlements of Wongulla and Walker Flat to our overnight mooring near Caurnamont. Day time workshop covering aspects of night photography and star trail shooting. Night Shoot opportunity from either the vessel or from the banks. Friday Your final day on board PS Marion. Relax and enjoy the passing river scenery and listen to the slap of the paddles as we steam back to our home port of Mannum, arriving mid afternoon. Please note that although this tour has been arrange with the keen photographer in mind, there is also plenty of entertainment and opportunities for the “non photographer” to enjoy the river and the Ps Marion. The tour is based on a normal annual public cruise. All workshops will include instruction and notes prepared by Steve Chapple. Assistance will be provided throughout the tour on all your matters of photography including some opportunity to work with Photoshop CS3. / We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance Itinerary may change due to unforeseen circumstances or to allow for better photography opportunities. All meals, instruction and workshop notes included. / Facilities will be provided for charging of batteries and downloading of images, but we strongly recommend you supply your preferred equipment as required. For all bookings and further tour information please contact the: / Mannum Visitor Information Centre Phone: (08) 8569 1303 Fax: (08) 8569 2383 email: info@psmarion.com or Online Further information on the Marion Cruises can be found at: / http://www.psmarion.com/html/marion_cruises.html Please note this tour will only proceed as a specialised photography tour if sufficient bookings are received.
Last week Di Schoe and myself decided a holiday would be good….. so we packed the car and hea…
Last week Di Schoe and myself decided a holiday would be good….. so we packed the car and headed north to the border…. Echuca / Moama to be exact ~ on the Murray River…. / I’ve come back with far too many photos to upload to my gallery, so you get to see them here instead…... I hope you enjoy the trip as much as we did ;) / / / This is the first part of the week, the second part will follow in a day or so …so stay tuned .......... / First stop for lunch was at Kilmore where we came across the Old Kilmore Gaol / 1 / / / 2 / / / On to the Murray River and over the bridge / 3 / / / then to our destination…. the Moama Riverside Caravan Park (2nd from the right was ours) / 4 / / / not long before the first paddlesteamer went past / 5 / / / the arrival of nightfall also brought the arrival of a little family of possums / 6 / / / the next day we played tourist at the Port of Echuca…. / 7 / / / 8 / / / 9 / / / 10 / / / 11 / / / 12 / / / 13 / 14 / / / 15 / / / then out for a sunset / night shoot / 16 / / / 17 / / / up early the next morning to see the sunrise just around the bend from our cabins / 18 / / / then we headed north to Deniliquin for the day (the home of the Deniliquin Ute Muster) / 19 / / / 20 / / / 21 / / / and home via a pretty little place called Picnic Point / 22 / / / where we found where the South Park kids go on their holidays ;) / 23 / ...to continue the journey ~ go to part two
okay, time for the second part of the journey….. (see part one here...
okay, time for the second part of the journey….. (see part one here) / / / / the caravan park we stayed at provided us with plenty of visitors of the feathered variety…. 24 / 25 / / / 26 / / / 27 / / / 28 / / / looking for another sunset we headed out of Moama to see what we could find (I ended up with a moonrise instead) / 29 / / / 30 / / / next day we headed south… / 31 / / / 32 / / / 33 / / / ....and ended up in Rushworth / 34 / / / 35 / / / Being on the Murray River, there is always going to be the obligatory paddlesteamer photos…. / 36 / / / 37 / / / 38 / / / (this is what keeps them moving) / 39 / / / and this is the official Murray River Flag ....(did you know they had one? ~ well they do) / 40 / / / another visit from the possums before we go / 41 / / / we stop at Castlemaine for lunch on the way home and have a look around the Castlemaine Gaol / 42 / / / and then a stop at the BIG church at Bendigo before we head home / 43 / / / 44 / / / if you didn’t see the start of this journey, head back here to part one….
My shot of the old holden has been featured in HDR Photography Than…
My shot of the old holden has been featured in HDR Photography Thank you so much to the hosts.
Wow…Another feature this time in Historic Churches Thank you so much to the host…
Wow…Another feature this time in Historic Churches Thank you so much to the hosts.
Fantastic news, my shot of the FX Holden at the Holden Museum in Echuca / was featured in “Australian A…
Fantastic news, my shot of the FX Holden at the Holden Museum in Echuca / was featured in Australian Automotive & Motoring Culture / Thank you so much to the hosts.
Wow….I did’t think this shot was very good, but I have had some great comments and now a feature in “Australian Travel Photography and …
Wow….I did’t think this shot was very good, but I have had some great comments and now a feature in Australian Travel Photography and Writing / Thanks so much to the hosts.
I would like to sincerely thank all the hosts that have featured my work. Featured member of “Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence…
I would like to sincerely thank all the hosts that have featured my work. Featured member of Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence! Paddy’s Falls HDR featured in For the love of Canon Murray River at Night was featured in The Ashes – Australia vs England, Australia! You’re Standing In it…., Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence!, Ettamogah Pub at night 2 was featured in All Things Pubs – 3 a day Albury at Night 2 was featured in Canon DSLR Horseshoe Lagoon was featured in Canon Vs Nikon Murray River at Night 3 was featured in DSLR Users Only
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder, and my Pentax’s ISO1600 setting is grimly dusting itself off for the only ti…
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder, and my Pentax’s ISO1600 setting is grimly dusting itself off for the only time it gets any use. Movie premieres are BACK, and they’re getting trickier.. / It’s the BFI British Film Festival. And what does that mean? It means Yellow Cap Guy ain’t leaving Leicester Square for the next fortnight…. / It’s George Clooney! I’ve actually watched very few of his films outside of the Oceans Series, but he’s never offended me in the way of, say, the Matthew Brodericks and Sean William Scotts of this world. / George Clooney has won an Oscar and portrayed Batman on screen. (Those two facts are unlikely to be related) / Incidentally, I too now am in proud possession of a genuine George Clooney autograph. That said, the stylised ‘GC’ initial-based autograph leaves me open to accusations I’m passing off the autograph of West Indian opening batsman Gordon Greenidge as that of George Clooney. Never mind… / It’s comedian Jason Schwartzman. I had to check IMDB to find out why he was important. I recognise some films but oddly none of his roles. Never mind, the hairstyle and bow tie are clearly top-notch. / Director Wes Anderson was also responsible for ‘The Royal Tennenbaums’ which was okay I guess, and ‘The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou’, which made me laugh twice… in the trailer. / I don’t know who he is, and I’m not sure how I feel about him dressing his son as a smaller version of himself. / Is… is that… former supermodel Cindy Crawford?? Well, let’s add a fourth supermodel to my list, then! Fittingly for the way the universe works, my autofocus and framerate both played up the instant she got out of her car, and a couple of seconds later my camera’s battery failed. I quickly changed it, but by the time I did that she was gone.. / Bill Murray!! Ghostbusters : brilliant. Broken Flowers : moving. Lost in Translation : brilliant AND moving. (In this picture, I believe he was looking up and waving at some people in looking out of windows in hotel rooms overlooking the ‘Square) / We shared a moment. He still owes me five dollars. / Actress Thandie Newton, whom I snapped at last year’s Rock’n’Rolla premiere. Back then, I was unable to determine whether she actually had two eyes as over the course of a whole evening all I photographed were profile-aspect pictures. Newsflash : she’s pretty AND has two eyes. (She also appears to have an offspring…) / Maryam D’Abo played the Bond Girl in 1987’s ‘The Living Daylights’ (one of my favourite Bond Films). Cool! She’s not in this film, but I’m not raising any objections to her presence here. / Finally, here is everyone’s favourite paranoid megalomaniacal xenophobic dictator, from the film ‘V for Vendetta’ it’s clearly John Hurt! (He also, IMDB informs me, played wand-maker Ollivander in the first Harry Potter film, a much more benign role) So… that was that. It was actually a very big premiere in the sense that they closed off all of the centre of Leicester Square and had footbridges to not one but two separate cinemas. Oh, and Yellow Cap Guy update – I saw him wandering around at lunch, and I assume he found his way into the central part where all the cool kids got to. Next up : it’s hard to say – the BFI Film Festival has lots of premieres, first showings and gala screenings… For now, it’s the latest film to join The Archive of Film Premieres The last few entries of which were: / The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus – Gilliam! Cole! Garfield!? / Pixar’s ‘Up’ – Literally no (0) cast or crew showed! / Creation – Bettany – Yes! Connelly – No!) / The Ugly Truth – Heigl! Butler! / Inglourious Basterds – Tarantino! Kruger! But not Pitt! ... now, when will I have enough celeb shots to make a second Calendar of Movie Celebs?!!! / Until next time!
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