Thank you Cathy Rourke for posting my Mordialloc clouds image as cover image for the Facebook group 15 May 2022
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Living local in Mordialloc, Melbourne offers opportunities for coastal photography. There are sometimes dramatic, cloud skies in and around the Mordialloc pier. Here is a recent image around sunset towards the pier when fisherman and women begin to undertake their activity under dramatic skies.
A few years ago when travel was more freely available I travelled to Scotland and was shown the wonders of the Scottish landscape and the Highlands by extended family there. A big shout out to them and huge thank you for a wonderful experience. This image of Stob Dearg was recently sold at an artshow in the Mornington Peninsula.
Using a Drone for Photography allows one to obtain a very different perspective. This image of market gardens adjacent to the Werribee South river was chosen by the Victorian Drone Flyers Facebook group for their April cover.
Colour, like light, can be a critical element in photography. Both can affect mood or contribute to geometric form. Here, as February draws to a close, is an image, semi-abstract in form, utilising essentially only one colour - yellow.
After the storm December 1 at Ricketts Point Beaumaris, bayside Melbourne
A side-benefit of being locked down in Melbourne has been the greater exploration and knowledge one gains with respect to one’s local area. Black Rock is an iconic bayside Melbourne location with imposing cliffs. It is popular with those seeking a sunset or general cliffside vista view.
South of Anchorage is a very attractive route with one of the highlights - the Turnagain Arm.
Friends of the APS Contemporary Facebook group featured image September 2021
Happy to be one of a number of finalists in this Conceptual Photography Prize. Hanging by a Thread - Nature is characterised by its fragility, yet pervasive interactivity. Its equilibrium can be undermined and disturbed so easily by human intervention. With a greater understanding of nature’s nuances, mankind can learn to co-exist in harmony.
Semi-finalist shortlisted in the AIPP Silver Lining awards. in the Shades of Grey section.
At dusk near the jetty south of Melbourne at Warneet with a photography group Mellbourne Photography Excursions
The Rocky Mountains in Canada are spectacular. I was lucky enough to go on the Rock Mountaineer and Jasper was one stop on this trip.
Living near the coast of bayside Melbourne (Mordialloc, Mentone et al) offers many opportunities for coastal images under variable weather conditions.
Silhouettes can be interesting, presenting a narrative. They may abound with colour and involve the application of shadow with light. Location - Mordialloc Pier bayside Melbourne.
Bark study Beyond 5km - sourced from Braeside Park & East Malvern Darling Park Melbourne
Melbourne under Lockdown - a triptych study at Aspendale. And there is a progressive opening-up.
Melbourne has just come out of a period of extended lockdown. This has been challenging for Melburnians on a number of fronts. The relative isolation impacts people differently. I witnessed a period of growth during the period.
It was Spring. A bud emerged one day. A green bud. Some days later the bud flourished into a burst of greenery. As the days progressed the bud flourished, opening further, with mature leaves.
Let us celebrate the joy of growth. … And the appreciation of small things. And nature.
