Winchester 73, yes, that’s 1873! I’ve always had a love of westerns, the older the better although some of the more modern ones also deserve a watch, as long as they keep true to the genre. It’s also important they research the period and do justice to the props and Continue Reading
close ups
Isaac Povey
After many weeks of research and at least four unsuccessful ventures into the field over two months, the grave of Isaac Povey is finally found! Isaac Povey arrived in Australia with his friend Edward Hill in 1854. They both came from West Bromwich, Staffordshire in England. Povey and Hill first went Continue Reading
Shrooms
Box Brownie
This is my father’s Kodak Brownie which he has had since the mid 1960s. We have photos taken with it and there is still film inside it! One day I will summon up enough courage to get it developed.
Treasure Chest
I dug up this little treasure chest, and spilled some of its contents, I see polished agates, jade, tiger stone, gold stone, synthetic opal, amethyst and quartz crystal. Photo taken close-up with an iPhone 5s and HDR set on. All natural light from the right and centred auto-focus.
Bananas
Taken with an iPhone 5s and enhanced with the built-in utilities, the original image had quite a few bananas still very green so they were ripened digitally. An interesting fact, I am allergic to this bendy fruit so I don’t eat it but I love the smell of it.
Fowl
These two fowl creatures came out of the scrub every morning at eight o’clock on the dot. They foraged for a bit then disappeared before the day got too warm. They made a second appearance when the sun was about to set. I called them Mr and Mrs Jones!
Rock Sliders
Taken with an iPhone 4S, these shots are of my new rock sliders. Great steps so the roof can be reached for loading and washing and making boarding easier. Unobtrusive and functional, the secrets to any modification. The next stray tree branch trodden on will have a hard time springing Continue Reading