Waiting for attention, my shiny and new Victory Jackpot! The photo was taken with an iPhone 4S and enhanced with Photoshop. The highlights brought out and the shadows brightened a little to emphasise the details. Below is the view from behind, same adjustments. So who is up for a ride? Continue Reading
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The Wanderer
Taking a break before tackling the rough stuff. A crisp, clear day, cool and perfect for exploring the back tracks in the Tallarook State Forrest. I love the smell of wet gum trees in the morning. This is my fourth vehicle named “The Wanderer” but possibly not the last.
Cows Reflecting
Took this with a medium zoom from the side of the road on the way back from Tallarook. No, things are not crook in Tallarook. I love capturing things reflecting in water but it’s usually a chance shot or waiting a long time for just the right composition and lighting.
Historic Cottage
This cottage is in the Castlemaine – Maldon area of Victoria. Very little post-processing except for cropping and a little warming up of the colours.
Lonely Gnome
I love this little feller, he stood so still while I took his photo. Not sure I have his best angle but he looks pretty good to me. It was a gloomy day, lighting wasn’t very good so, you guessed it, a little post fiddling with Aperture this time, not Continue Reading
Grinder
A close up study. The subject is centred, in focus and naturally lit from top-right. No post-processing except for a little size reduction for web viewing. Yes, it’s a coffee grinder, I remember when I was very young, my grandmother would ask me to grind some beans for her. I Continue Reading
Aussie Day 2012
January 26th. Let’s not take Australia for granted. Plan ahead to celebrate living in this wonderful country of ours. Play the anthem below and sing along… Australians all let us rejoice For we are young and free We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by Continue Reading
Not in Holland
This is an iPhone snap, there was not enough time to whip out the Nikon. A little post manipulation in Photoshop to achieve this effect and no I wasn’t in Holland. This is the original photo before the artistic manipulation. I suppose it’s a personal opinion as to which image Continue Reading