Wow it’s been a busy end to the year and it’s about time I update things here.
When was the last time you had family photos done? Often a family photograph session can be a little contrived, stiff and setup, yet I’m sure most of you would prefer relaxed photographs of your family simply being happy, natural, and enjoying yourselves. This is my style and I’ve got some sample photographs from a recent family shoot right here. Thanks Erin and Joel we had a blast.
Last weekend I was privileged to attend the Wedding of Frida and Trevor at Emu Bottom Homestead. Despite the inconsistent weather everyone had a blast, especially the wedding couple. Here are some of my favourites from the day.
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”. – Leonardo da Vinci
In regards to Photography nothing could be closer to the truth.
Well a day without taking photos is a day gone missing in my books.
The weather looks like its taking a turn for the worst for most. But for a landscape photographer bad weather usually means powerful, dramatic image results. I love it!
These images are all from the Halls Gap, Lake Fyans area of the Grampian region, in Western Victoria.
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Storm clouds forming near Lake Fyan | Grampians |
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Dark storm clouds brewing over Lake Fyans | Grampians |
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Storm clouds forming over Halls Gap | Grampians National Park |
Recently I revisted one of my favourite outback tracks, the Oodnadatta Track. I find it a fasinating location on so many levels. From a photography perspective there is something new and interesting around every corner. The history of the track and the old ghan railway that follows it is well documented on interpretive signs along the way. If you only do one ‘outback track’ then make this it! Here are a small selection of Oodnadatta Track photographs from my visits highlighting the diverse nature of this wonderful place.
January 2011 brought unprecedented rainfalls across many parts of Victoria. Halls Gap received around 280mm in 48 hours! The changes to the Grampians National Park were quick, dramatic and not to mention expensive.
Many roads and attractions in the Grampians National Park have since reopened with only a handful still under repair. The photographs taken below are a mixed bag taken on both my Pentax K-5 and my little waterproof Lumix (necessary with the rain so heavy).
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Silverband Falls before floods |
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Silverband Falls after floods |
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Landslide on Mt Victory Road |
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Mt Victory Road |
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Mt Victory Road |
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Mt William Creek |
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Mt William Creek |
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Victoria Valley |
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MacKenzie Falls during floods |
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Stairs down to MacKenzie Falls |
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Raging flood waters in stoney creek right near stores in town |
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Mt Victory Road |
Silverband Falls in the Grampians National Park is once again open. The whole Grampians National Park, Halls Gap and the surrounding region were dramatically effected by the floods in January 2011. Check out my photos of the before and after of Silverband Falls. Better still come and check it out for yourself this Easter.
Marty is proud to announce that his photograph of the vivid cliffs and beach landscape at Cape Leveque in Western Australia has been chosen for the Cover of this months Australian Photography Magazine, Australia’s top-selling photography magazine.
Check it out in your nearest newsagency.
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