Jul 03 2008
Travelling for business isn’t something I’ve done very much of, and, when I have it’s been on a budget. Recently however, I travelled with my new job to Perth, for a one day meeting.
Flying business class was the first nicety…
Jun 26 2008
On a recent weekend away, the weather decided not to cooperate, and despite beautiful sunny days for weeks before, the weekend I chose to head to the beach, it rained. It didn’t just rained, the wind howled and debris was flying all over the place.
For a brief 2 hours on the Saturday though, the sun came out. I grabbed this opportunity in case it didn’t repeat itself, to take a few happy snaps:
May 01 2008
How lucky can one person be - to live so close to fabulous views like this, and be able to enjoy them almost anytime??
Apr 24 2008
There’s nothing better than being able to pack up and head for the beach for the weekend.
Even better if the weather is fantastic.
I spent last weekend at Queensland’s Gold Coast, and it rained for most of the time.
But, the sun came out at the end of the weekend - just in time to get some nice photos.
Here I am standing at the end of the “Gold Coast”, more elegantly known as “The Spit”. It’s down past Seaworld Theme Park and Resort, and is absolutely gorgeous.
I’ve lived within an hour of this place for most of my life and incredibly, I have never been here.
I love to explore, so have no idea how I’d managed to miss this place for so many years. All I can say is that I’ll be coming back here - especially in the afternoon, when the light falls perfectly on to the rocks, giving them a warm glow.
Apr 03 2008
Over the recent Easter break, I went down to Sydney for a fun-filled weekend of exploration. Not sure how fun it ended up being, as I threw my back out the day before I flew down. Still, I wasn’t going to let that stop me from sightseeing, so it was painkillers all the way - retrospect, not the best idea, but…
Mar 20 2008
The beautiful Gold Coast in Australia has always been a must for tourists. High-rise apartment buildings cram the skyline and have typically been for holiday makers, who stay a few days, or even a few weeks.
Recently, I was lucky enough to be invited into the home of a family living at the Gold Coast, in a new residential high-rise. And the view is amazing!!
Mar 03 2008
A couple of weeks ago I went down to a natural wonder, aptly called the Natural Bridge, at a place called Springbrook, which is in the Gold Coast hinterland of Australia.
The bridge part is actually a waterfall that gushses over a cliff and lands in to the pool of a cave. Getting up close and personal with this natural wonder is an easy 5 minute stroll along a fully sealed path on a gentle gradient.
The day I went, the weather was a bit rainy, but with camera and tripod in hand I attempted to get some moody shots…
Jan 07 2008
Now the New Year is here I’ve started to think about different photography projects I can look into this year. Normally my travels provide a wealth of choice in terms of subjects, but 2007 didn’t bring new destinations, so for 2008 I’m going to be proactive!
Sure, travel is fun and it’s not just about photography, but if you’re away somewhere, it makes your eye tune into different scenes, looking for something interest. Having been to the same destinations mulitple times, I venture to look at the same things with a new perspective, but it’s not quite as fun as seeing something for the first time.
So, before this year gets too far away from me, I’ve started to think about different projects I can look at…
Jan 03 2008
Well, it’s now 2008. It’s difficult to believe that yet another year is over. Time to make those resolutions again. One of mine is to save more and upgrade my camera. At the moment I’m looking at the Canon 40D.
Sorry, just got a little side-tracked. Part of my scarce vacation time over the festive period was spent on Fraser Island - off the east coast of Queensland, Australia.
While there was enough sunshine for me to get a little bit of a tan, there was also a lot of cloud cover and rain - not the ideal conditions to photograph a beach holiday.
Nov 26 2007
London - where to start? There is so much to see and do in and around London. This city is full of character. There is one main challenge, and that’s the weather. It doesn’t matter what season you travel in, the weather is bound to be your predominant photographic concern.
Join me as I take you on a brief photographic journey of Ole London Town…
