Jun 19 2008
I’ve been taking photos since I was still in single digits. I’m still nowhere near knowing all there is to know about photography. One of the first things you develop (if you really want to) is the eye. Some people have it naturally, or “by accident”. Others (like me) have to work on it.
My mother is also someone who is starting to work on hers.
Jun 12 2008
Some amazing things happen in the blink of an eye. One afternoon I look out my window and it’s a normal sunny afternoon, and about 15 minutes later it looks like this…
Jun 05 2008
I recently went to a Food Show, and part of the event included a culinary competition specific to cakes. It’s amazing what creations there were. There was a wedding cake section, as well as other artistic cakes. I’d never want to eat them!
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May 29 2008
If you’ve ever been to Australia, you’ll undoubtedly be familiar with the “friendly” neighbourhood possum. These rodents are kind of cute, but are well known suburban pests - they take up residence in your roof, making a racket at night, and have extremely sharp claws that can easily cause damage.
May 22 2008
Everywhere I go I carry a camera with me. It depends on the type of place I’m going, as to which camera I bring along, but either way, all my cameras have the Manual Mode option.
Before I really began to delve into photography, I really had no idea how to use Manual Mode, so many of my photos were hit and miss. Once I learnt, I’ve never turned back. Sometimes, if I need to take the photo really quickly, I’ll put the camera on Auto, point and shoot. Here is why that isn’t always the best option…
May 15 2008
There are some buildings that just ooze history and character. Brisbane’s Powerhouse is one of those buildings, for me.
It used to be the city’s power station, and the integrity of the structure, both inside and out, has been maintained as much as possible.
Situated very close to the CBD, this structure remained unused for 30 years, until it was converted into an Arts Centre in 2000.
This building is now heritage listed and has been home to art displays, contemporary dance, theatre, music, and also has a bar, restaurant, and conference facilities.
May 08 2008
Rainbows, no matter how many times I see then, I still get excited. They are a beauty of nature, especially after a ” little” bit of photoshop has been applied to them…
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 17 2008
Some things you just don’t expect to happen on a normal work day. A meteor shower, or an eclipse, or a fairy dancing across your desk… Although not in the same league as these, having a stray cat fall asleep on your desk at work is not something that you see everyday.
This is exactly what happened to me a few days ago at work.
