tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92215852256793059722024-03-21T16:41:25.275+11:00A View From The LensRoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09806025199453699409noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221585225679305972.post-73240513336350549062013-06-10T14:04:00.000+10:002013-06-10T17:36:10.169+10:00A glorious morning @ Nobby's Beach<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
If there could only be one iconic landmark in Newcastle, it would have to be Nobby's Beach. Famous for its swimming and surfing conditions, and of course the lighthouse, Nobby's is one of Newcastle's most loved beaches. It is a place that speaks to the heart of all Novocastrians; it's part of our history, our childhood memories and our present day lives.<br />
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For photographers, Nobby's Beach is one of the most photographed locations in Newcastle. Wander in to any photography gallery in Newcastle and this beach will surely be featured. On numerous occasions I have attempted to photograph Nobby's Beach, but each time I have tried, nature decided to have the day off. Instead of the gorgeous scenes I had seen elsewhere, I was presented with gloomy days and dark grey clouds. The sunrise that I desired to capture was eluding me with quite some success. And just to rub it in, earlier this year I managed to sleep in while my photography buddy <a href="http://kanesphotographyblog.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Kane</a> was capturing a brilliant sunrise at Nobby's. Just my luck!<br />
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But this all changed on a cold morning in June 2013. <a href="http://kanesphotographyblog.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Kane</a> and I had arranged for a sunrise session. The timing of the sunrise, tides and the weather forecast were lining up nicely. All we needed was a nice bit of cloud coverage high in the sky (but not right on the horizon) and we knew it would be game on.<br />
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I awoke to the sound of the Marimba ringtone on the iPhone, time to get up. I threw my clothes on (including the thermals), slammed down an "Up&Go" and flew out the door when Kane arrived. The suspense grew as we drove closer to the beach. Out of the darkness appeared the first glimpses of light. The clouds began to shimmer with a soft glow of orange and we began to see what awaited us. Thank God, I had not slept in!<br />
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We arrived at the beach and were greeted by a number of other photographers who had the same idea as us. We chose our spot on the beach and waited for the light show to begin. Little by little the colour appeared, and then all of a sudden it lit up, and remained so for the best part of 20 minutes. We snapped away with grins on our faces. We knew we were capturing a "winner" so to speak.<br />
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When I got home I quickly uploaded my images and began the editing process. I was quite pleased with the results. What I love about this image is the contrast of the blue and orange sky, it really does add an extra dimension to the image. I also love the reflections in the bottom right corner of the image and the banding pattern in the sand. And last, but not least, I love the tiny silhouette of a ship in the distance. This really caps off an the image. <br />
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I have finally captured a stunning sunrise at Nobby's Beach. This image is going on my wall (and hopefully on many others too!). I will surely be back to this spot, there are still many creative possibilities and amazing sunrises to capture. <br />
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Royhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09806025199453699409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221585225679305972.post-87022286954672386352013-05-03T12:56:00.001+10:002013-05-03T12:58:11.776+10:00Swansea Headlands - Two photos, ten minutes, two distinct images<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I recently headed out for a photography session with <a href="http://kanesphotographyblog.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Kane</a>. We decided to try out a new location - Swansea Headlands, Lake Macquarie.<br />
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Upon arrival we quickly scouted the location. I was immediately drawn
towards a jetty and decided that it would be the focus of my
composition. However, after a few test shots, I realised my original composition
wasn't really cutting it. I had no foreground interest and the composition
seemed unbalanced. I glanced around for a fresh perspective and noticed
the beautiful golden hue of the setting sun lighting up some tall grass
on the shoreline. Foreground interest - Check.<br />
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Over the next 10 minutes the light changed rapidly. The following image was taken just over 10 mins after the image above. An amazing change in the scenery. <br />
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I like both photo's for different reasons. To me the first image distinctly captures the golden light of the afternoon setting sun. The second image is moodier (as most silhouettes are) and captures the glory of twilight - that small window of time after the sun has dipped below the horizon. Here you can see the light from sun's rays reflected on the clouds above and in turn water below. <br />
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So which photo do you prefer? Pop a comment below and let me know why you prefer one over the other. <br />
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Cheers<br />
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Royhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09806025199453699409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221585225679305972.post-35289505269207237662013-04-27T21:18:00.000+10:002013-04-27T21:19:53.278+10:00An Icon of Newcastle - The Rotunda<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I was recently asked to capture a photograph of the Rotunda at King Edward Park, an iconic Newcastle structure. Naturally, I was quite excited when I was approached and I gladly accepted the job. Oddly enough I had never thought of photographing the Rotunda, so I viewed the job as a good opportunity to expand my portfolio.<br />
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When I arrived on location I quickly scoped out my composition. The following vista immediately captured my attention. You can see the gorgeous afternoon light piercing through the foliage of the surrounding pine trees, dappling the light across the ground. <br />
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I remember the thought process when I looked on the back of my camera. I loved the play between light and shadow and I knew the image would come up a treat in post production. Normally, I would be satisfied with one keeper image from a shoot, but on this particular day I decided to try a few more compositions. I searched for a different perspective, something more creative perhaps. I ventured towards the rotunda and noticed the magnificent detail of the lattice work. I set up my tripod once again and captured a frame. I checked the image on my screen and I knew immediately that I wanted to edit this image in black+white. The detail of the lattice work was lost in the busyness of a colour image, but I could see the potential of this image. Here's what I came up with. <br />
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In the end, I personally prefer the second image. There's something about black+white that is timeless, powerful and engaging. I am interested to hear your thoughts - do you prefer the colour or black+white image? Pop a comment below and let me know. <br />
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Cheers<br />
Roy <br />
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Royhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09806025199453699409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221585225679305972.post-37192395204560397772013-03-29T10:04:00.001+11:002013-03-29T10:10:07.611+11:00Ronsley and Rochelle's Wedding<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It was Wed 13.02.2013 and the alarm sounded off at the crack of dawn. Usually this means one of two things: 1) An early start to measure up the men who are volunteering for my PhD project or 2) a sunrise photography session. This day it was neither. I was off to Brisbane to celebrate (and photograph) the wedding of Ronsley and Rochelle Vaz. </div>
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Ronsley is a cousin of mine...although it's one of those "my-mother-is-first-cousins-with-your-grandfather-so-technically-we're-related-but-it's-a-stretch" type relationships. But in actual fact, Ronsley is like a brother and son in our family. So naturally, I was delighted when he invited me to his wedding...even though it was mid week (still confused about why haha...). </div>
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I was booked on the first flight out of Newcastle - 6am. Well it was supposed to be 6am, but the ground staff detected some damage on the body of the aircraft. Two hours of later we finally took off. Jetstar fail...but at least we know they take aircraft safety seriously. </div>
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I arrived in Brisbane and was greeted by Ronsley and his father (Uncle Ricardo). We drove back to the house where we were to relax for a few hours before the ceremony. Ronsley and Rochelle decided not to stick to the custom of separating the bride and groom before the ceremony. I thought this was a brilliant move. Ronsley and Rochelle got to spend the day with their family in the peace and quiet of their home before all the formalities and hectic nature of the wedding day began. This also presented me with the unique opportunity to capture photos of both Rochelle and Ronsley prior to the wedding ceremony. </div>
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The time arrived to leave and we headed into the marriage registry for the ceremony. Many of Ronsley and Rochelle's friends were able to attend, which made the occasion really special. Unfortunately Rochelle's family (who live in Goa, India) could not make the wedding here in Australia. In a beautiful gesture of welcome, Matt Kelly (Ronsley's brother in-law), offered to walk Rochelle down the aisle. A truly special moment in my eyes. </div>
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After the ceremony I had the opportunity to photograph Ronsley and Rochelle with their family. Ronsley and Rochelle were a great couple to photograph and we had great
fun creating these memories. I barely had to coach these two in terms of
postures and poses, these two just naturally did it. They talked,
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The reception was held at Ronsley's restuarant <a href="http://goa-doodle-do.com/" target="_blank">Goa-Doodle-Do</a>,
a Goan-Portuguese fusion restaurant and bar. Ronsley closed the
restaurant for the night and his staff put on a feast fit for kings,
including several jugs of Sangria to enhance the celebrations. Ronsley
and Rochelle also made the cake themselves and they did a fantastic job.
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I hope you have enjoyed this viewing these images as much as I have enjoyed creating them. <br />
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I wish Ronsley and Rochelle all the best for their future together. I'm so glad that I was able to share their special day with them.<br />
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Cheers<br />
Roy</div>
Royhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09806025199453699409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221585225679305972.post-60708170707009970572013-02-17T12:18:00.000+11:002013-02-17T12:18:56.654+11:00Afternoon Delight - Redhead Beach<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Twenty Thirteen has already been a big year of photography (and we're only 2 months in). I recently set up my own photography business (Elroy Aguiar Photography) and have already completed a few jobs (WINNING), despite not having advertised at all. It seems that word of mouth is a great advertising tool. I also purchased a new camera (Canon 5D mkII), which quite frankly kicks butt! The new camera is a significant upgrade from my Canon 50D. However, the upgrade meant that I had to buy a few new lenses to suit the full frame sensor (what a shame).<br />
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Whilst I have used the 5D mk II for a few business jobs, I haven't had much of a chance to get out and test it during a landscape session. Finally I had a free afternoon on my calender and the weather decided to play nice. After viewing <a href="http://kanesphotographyblog.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/redhead-beach-nsw.html" target="_blank">Kane</a>'s recent blog post featuring Redhead beach, I decided that I needed to return to this favourite spot of ours. Once again this location produced superb conditions and great light.<br />
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My objective for the session was to capture the water in motion and the golden light of the setting sun. I think that the following set of images has achieved this. In fact, I'm extremely happy with how they all turned out.<br />
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<b>What do you think about these images? If you had to pick a favourite, which one would you choose?</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Water In Motion - Redhead Beach, NSW</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Out of the Shadows - Redhead Beach, NSW</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swirls - Redhead Beach, NSW</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Iconic Shark Tower - Redhead Beach, NSW</td></tr>
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Royhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09806025199453699409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221585225679305972.post-60286817749075646122013-01-20T12:18:00.001+11:002013-01-20T12:18:39.002+11:00A mixed bag<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Over the past few weeks I've done quite a bit of photography (which has been awesome), but I've had precious little time to edit them. I recently had the chance to sit down and have a decent crack at the images. Here's what I created. <br />
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The first set of images was captured at The Bogey Hole, Newcastle, NSW. It was an extra special photography session since I had my little cousin Christopher with me, who was visiting from England for Christmas. Christopher had his own high-end Sony point and shoot camera, so I dragged him out of bed for the sunrise and taught him a few tricks of the trade. <br /><br /> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bogey Hole, Newcastle, NSW</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Behind the scenes with Christopher and Kane - The Bogey Hole, Newcastle, NSW</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Behind the scenes with Christopher - The Bogey Hole, Newcastle, NSW</td></tr>
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Over the week that Christopher spent with us, he became quite the avid photographer. Here is a little project shoot that we set up in the lounge room to master the skill of depth of field. I liked the shot so much that I decided to edit it and include it in my photography album. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Depth of field with a delicious bottle of Port</td></tr>
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<span id="goog_182325658">The next image is from Mt Tomaree, a spectacular location in Port Stephens (about 1 hr 15 from Newcastle). I've long wanted to capture the surrounding beauty from the top of the mountain, but never seemed to get there. Finally, the chance arose while giving a tour of Port Stephens to a Canadian intern (Erika) from work. I had in mind a panoramic shot, since the landscape is quite vast. Though I am still very much getting used to panoramas, I think this one turned out ok. While I like the composition, I think this shot would be greatly improved with some nicer clouds and some colour in the sky. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_182325658">4 shot panorama of taken from </span>Mt Tomaree, Port Stephens, NSW</td></tr>
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Some of you might recall seeing my previous new years post featuring the Sydney <a href="http://roysphotographyblog.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/new-years-fireworks-sydney-harbour.html" target="_blank">fireworks</a>. The following image was captured earlier that evening. This shot was a single image, cropped into a panoramic ratio. I just love the city lights and the boats swaying in the harbour. I think this one might need to be framed up!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Years Eve on Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW</td></tr>
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And the last image in my mixed bag is a portrait shot of me with 'my precious' - a Canon EOS 5D Mark II, which I recently acquired (Merry Christmas to me!). This photo was captured by my partner in photography crime <a href="http://kanesphotographyblog.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Kane</a>. <br />
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First entry for 2013 - New Years Fireworks from Sydney Harbour. What a spectacular display! A great way start the new year.<br />
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Kane, Cassie and I caught the early train from Newcastle to Sydney, to visit some friends (Simone and Nick), in Waverton (North Shore, Sydney). We arrived around 9.30am and relaxed for little while. At around 11.30am, we decided to investigate our vantage point for the evening firework display. A short 5 minute walk from their place and we were greeted with an uninterrupted view of Sydney Harbour Bridge - simply spectacular. We had a quick look around and picked out the prime real estate, a large and tall rock ('pride rock', as we called it). This really was the best seat in the house. Because it was so tall there was no possibility of anyone sneaking in front of us and obscuring our view. We decided to mark our territory with a rug and a chair (that we picked up from the side of the road...haha) and then proceeded to the pub for some lunch and cold beverages. Six hours later we returned and amazingly our territory had not been invaded. Brilliant we thought. We got to enjoy the afternoon, consuming beverages at the pub and avoiding the scorching sun. Meanwhile, a hoard of people had slogged it out through the hottest part of the afternoon...melanoma anyone?<br />
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Kane and I took up our positions while Cass, Simone and Nick returned to the house for food and drinks. We set up our cameras and tripods and sussed out the best composition. Before we knew it, the 9pm fireworks display erupted and the sounds of exploding fireworks echoed around the cove. Kane and I fired our shots away, capturing some great images. But these were just the warm up for the main event at 12pm. <br />
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The wait from 9pm-12pm went by a little more slowly as the early start began to take its toll. <br />
But it was all worth the wait. Once again the fireworks boomed across the harbour and it was soon alight with all manner of shapes and colour. Since the camera was on a tripod, the composition locked in and the camera settings dialed in, all I had to do was look to the sky and click my remote shutter cable. Too easy. <br />
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Well that's all for the first blog entry for 2013. I think I can safely say that this was a trip well worth its while. Hopefully there will be many more successful photography outings to come. <br />
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Royhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09806025199453699409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221585225679305972.post-70779340328770721152012-12-28T10:41:00.001+11:002012-12-30T05:45:17.585+11:00The Bogey Hole, Newcastle<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Twenty Twelve has raced by! Over the past few months I've struggled to get out and do as much photography as I would have liked to. Fortunately, my mate Kane came back for a weekend in December, and this meant two things 1) a sunrise photography session, and 2) breakfast and coffee. <br />
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We decided to photograph a new location, the <a href="https://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=bogey+hole,+newcastle&hl=en&ll=-32.93514,151.780999&spn=0.002708,0.003433&sll=-32.830735,147.451465&sspn=22.13317,28.125&t=h&hq=bogey+hole,&hnear=Newcastle+New+South+Wales&z=19" target="_blank">Bogey Hole</a>, a historic Newcastle landmark. It was built in 1822 (likely by convicts, but I'm not 100% sure) for Major James Thomas Morrisset (Military Commandant), as a personal bathing pool. When I say built, what I really mean is that the bathing pool is actually a gigantic hole cut into the rock platform, a remarkable and impressive feat. Today the baths are a most likely shadow of their former self, but they retain a certain rustic charm. <br />
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I have visited the Bogey Hole before, but I've not had a chance to photograph it. Kane and I scouted the location on arrival. The tide was high and large waves were crashing into the rocks and washing over the rock platform. For the sake of our gear...I mean our safety, we decided to keep some distance from the waters edge. We selected our spot and started to set up. As I began to compose my shot, I was particularly drawn to the contours and lines of the rocks. I locked in my composition and waited in anticipation of the sunrise. Unfortunately there was quite a bit of cloud on the horizon and it blocked the sun as it breached the horizon. We waited patiently, hoping the sun would burst through the clouds. Indeed the moment came and we were finally rewarded with some colour in the sky and clouds.<br />
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PS. I've cracked 2000 views. Who would have though? </div>Royhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09806025199453699409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221585225679305972.post-37921339244687893692012-10-11T17:37:00.001+11:002012-10-11T17:37:39.421+11:00Paradise on the central coast - Somersby Falls<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's amazing how you can live in one place for over 20 years and not realise that a piece of paradise is located merely an hour away. </div>
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Somersby falls is located on the Central Coast, NSW. You can find it on google
maps (Somersby Falls Picnic Ground). Somersby falls is made up of a top and
bottom falls, which are located quite close to the picnic area. Both
are easily accessible. For the more adventurous individual, from the
bottom falls you can follow the river bed a little further downstream
(5-10 min). There you will find a magnificent secret waterfall which you can actually
walk behind. This place is seriously breathtaking!</div>
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When i visited Somersby Falls earlier this year (check out my previous <a href="http://roysphotographyblog.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/marge-marge-rains-are-here.html" target="_blank">blog post</a>) I managed to capture a variety of shots. I was pretty stoked with what I managed to capture, but I knew there was
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On the 1st October, 2012, <a href="http://kanesphotographyblog.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Kane</a>, James and myself decided to make the trip. This time around we pretty much exclusively focused on the secret lower falls. </div>
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In this photo you can see a side on view of the falls. Notice the cave behind the falls, that's where all the magic happens. </div>
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This shot was taken from behind the waterfalls. Just magical. It was a little tricky to capture because it was so dark inside the cave. I decided to use a flash to get some light onto the roof of the cave. I then dialed back the exposure Lightroom to make it look more natural. <br />
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And just to put it in to perspective, here is shot of the boys in action. I feel this shot gives a good indication of the size of the falls. </div>
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So there you have it, Somersby Falls, in all its glory. Needless to say, I will be back to this spot. I think it will be particularly good to target this place after a good week of rain to see if the volume and flow of the falls changes much. </div>
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There's nothing worse than waking up at 4am for a sunrise and driving to a location to see a thick band of grey cloud smack bang on the horizon...ok maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration, but you get my drift. It can be a little disheartening to arrive with such great
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Over the past few years since I started taking photography seriously as a hobby, I have come to appreciate that it's times like these that demand the creativity of photographer to make the best of a situation. Instead of saying "oh well the sunrise is a bit disapointing...lets go home and catch up on sleep", I now find myself saying "oh well the the sunrise is a bit disappointing, what else can i capture to make the best of the situation". <br />
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The following image is not exactly a breath-taking image. There are flaws in the colouration, foreground detail and harsh blown out highlights (probably among many other flaws). But nonetheless, it has grown on me. I think sometimes I am too critical of my own work. Anyway here I am, throwing it out to the web. What are your impressions of this image? <br />
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And of course, I must acknowledge/feature my partner in photography crime <a href="http://kanesphotographyblog.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Kane</a>, basking in the morning glow. <br />
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So to conclude - when nature just won't play nice on the day, think about what you can capture, rather than what you can't.<br />
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On the morning of the wedding, Kane and I decided to photograph the sunrise. I have struggled of late to find the motivation to wake up for a sunrise. What usually happens is that I hit snooze about 3 times, before eventually turning the alarm off (we've all been there, haha). Having a partner in crime really did make it that much easier to wake up. </div>
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We rose at 5.30am, rugged up (it was fairly cold), gulped down an 'Up & Go" and a cup to tea, and then jumped into the car. We reached the jetty around 6am. We had to work quickly, as the best shooting conditions are generally 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the sun has breached horizon, after that it's just too bright and the brilliant colours in the sky fade away. We both set up quickly and starting snapping away. We tried some shots on top of the jetty, but I wasn't entirely fussed with my attempts. Finally, we tried below the jetty. This is where the "WOW" moment happened. Every now and then, you see a raw (unedited) photo on camera and think "this is the one". After some editing (or cheating, as my brother describes it) in Adobe Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS5, I was delighted (cue Hamish and Andy "delight") this is what I came up with. This ones definitely going on the wall and in the yearly photobook. </div>
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Thanks for looking.<br />
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On the 26th May, 2012, I was delighted to be able to photograph the wedding reception of my friends, Sam and Reshana. </div>
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When Reshana asked me, I was a little apprehensive at first for number of reasons. I had only recently acquired the equipment which would allow me to cover such an event. I didn't have any experience covering weddings as a main shooter (although I did take a number of photographs at <a href="http://roysphotographyblog.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/bursting-with-colour-regal-hindu.html" target="_blank">Sanisha's</a> wedding<a href="http://roysphotographyblog.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/bursting-with-colour-regal-hindu.html" target="_blank"></a>, in Dec 2012). And I would be photographing the wedding by myself, so it would be up to me to nail the critical shots. After a moment of thought, I excitedly agreed. <br />
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I arrived early at the venue to set up and plan my photographs. Reshana was already upstairs in a private room. I was invited in to take some photographs prior to the reception starting. Reshana looked absolutely stunning in a vibrant red and cream coloured sari. <br />
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Sam was also cutting a mighty fine figure in a sleek charcoal grey pinstripe suit. <br />
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Unlike a traditional western wedding, Sam and Reshana were married at separate temple wedding during the week, while the reception party was reserved for the weekend. This meant I was able to photograph the two of them prior to the reception starting. <br />
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Sam and Reshana had a beautiful (and tasty) cake, with stunning red icing flowers. This is one of my personal favourites of the night. <br />
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After the formalities, the bride and groom made their way onto the dance floor for the first dance, which was followed by some contemporary Bollywood style Indian dancing. A lot of fun for everyone involved. <br />
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So after hours and hours of editing, I think I did an ok job for my first wedding as a first shooter. <br />
I probably won't be doing weddings as a regular thing. There is a lot of pressure on the day and a lot of time spent editing the photos. But at least I can say I gave it a crack. <br />
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On Easter Sunday, a few friends and I gathered for a photography shoot at, Newcastle Baths/Canoe Pool. Some of you may be saying, "canoe pool? What's, Roy, on about?" Well the, <a href="http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/news/general/mystery-of-the-canoe-pool/1239477.aspx" target="_blank">Canoe Pool</a>, is in fact the name of the oval shaped pool next to, Newcastle Baths. In it's current state, the canoe pool just looks like a pool filled with sand and water, but underneath the sand lies a concrete map of the world. The photos in the link show part of the map and the small wooden canoes that the children would use to navigate around the continents and islands. What a fascinating bit of history buried just meters under the sand. Anyway, I digress, back to the photography.<br />
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Prior to Sunday morning I was frequently checking my weather apps for Sunday's sunrise. The forecast mid week was predicting a fine and sunny morning. But as the date drew closer, the forecast took a turn for the worst - sunny with some cloud, then cloudy with some sun and then, late on Saturday night, just cloudy. Since I had not been out for a while, I clung to the hope that something magical would happen and went to bed. <br />
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Sunday morning, 4.30am, the alarm jolted me from my sleep. I quickly opened the blinds to check the sky. A thick grey blanket of cloud spanned the sky. I thought to myself, "well I'm up now, I may as well go"...FOOL.<br />
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As I pulled into to the Baths car park, things we're looking grim on the horizon. The sunrise was supposed to occur at 6.09am. Well that time came and went with not even a shimmer of sunlight breaking the cloud, much to the dismay of my group of friends. Sunrise fail!<br />
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Since we were all there and set-up, we decided to wander around and take a few photos anyway. I'd been thinking about capturing the Canoe pool for some time, but just never got around to it. This was my chance.<br />
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The rusted iron fence posts of the canoe pool was my subject of choice. Beyond just simply adding character to the photo, i think they give a great insight into the history of the place. I snapped away hoping to capture something decent. <br />
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After breakfast and a nap and I began editing the images. I chose the below image and tried two different styles of editing. As much as I have tried, I can't decide which one I like best. <br />
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Vintage (cream-tone) black and white <br />
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Or the colour version <br />
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Help me decide please by leaving a comment below.<br />
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So the Easter Sunday sunrise didn't really turn out, but at least the early wake up was not entirely wasted. <br />
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The mighty ducks...well not really, but now that I have your attention I would like some feedback.<br />
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The image below was taken in Bicentennial Park, Homebush.<br />
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in the original image, the water was a toxic radioactive green. But i really liked the composition of the photo. In the end i decided a black and white edit might work. what do you think?<br />
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Cheers<br />
Roy</div>Royhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09806025199453699409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221585225679305972.post-110147353171488322012-02-15T19:10:00.000+11:002012-02-15T19:10:11.208+11:00Bursting With Colour - A Regal Hindu Wedding<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In Dec 2011, I attended the wedding of Deepak and Sanisha Nand. But it wasn't your regular western style wedding, it was a Hindu wedding, which incorporated many ancient Hindu traditions. It was a spectacular ceremony, with interesting ceremonial rites and beautiful colours. Of course, I couldn't go to such an event and not take any photos, though my job was made harder since I didn't want to get in the way of the pro's. Still i think i managed some pretty good shots considering I was seated and without an external flash for most of the ceremony. </div>
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The whole structure of the wedding was quite different. First, Deepak entered with a procession of family behind. The clothing was outstanding. </div>
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Next came the beautiful bride. I love her expression, eagerly glancing towards her husband. </div>
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After quite a lengthy ritual ceremony which involved fire, grains, hand tying and a whole bunch more, the bride and groom were finally married. </div>
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The photo below (brides sister, Reshana), was actually taken on two days before the wedding at a special ceremony at the brides house. I think the ceremony had something to do with cleansing the bride before marriage. </div>
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Something many of you will be familiar with is "Henna", an ink which is applied to the skin in delicate patterns. Notice here that Deepak's name is actually written on the Sanisha's hand, an interesting touch. <br />
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The wedding reception hall was stunningly decorated. Gold statues lined the path to the alter(?) where the bride and groom sat. </div>
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This is another photo from the brides house two days before the wedding. Stunning colours!</div>
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Over the last week my cousin, Clinton, was visiting from England. My parents had told me that Clinton was also into photography, so I knew a photo session would be on the agenda. I thought that a nice sunset over the picturesque Lake Macquarie would be ideal. However, after the recent wet and overcast weather that we've had, I had to think a bit harder for a location. I decided to hit up a new location called Somersby Falls on the Central Coast, NSW....Right Decision! <br />
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Long story short, Clinton and I had an absolute ball photographing the falls. The overcast skies with the occasional burst of sunlight worked in our favour and the waterfalls had enough supply to make our photos interesting (i hope).<br />
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You can find Somersby Falls on google
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bottom falls, which are located quite close to the picnic area. Both
are easily accessible. For the more adventurous individual, from the
bottom falls you can follow the river bed a little further downstream
(5-10). There you will find a magnificent waterfall which you can actually
walk behind. Magical! <br />
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The following set of photos are from the bottom falls. <br />
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This photo below was from a small fall between the top and bottom falls. This one is probably my favourite of the bunch. <br />
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And last but not least, the secret waterfall that you can walk behind. <br />
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And a rare shot of me on the job<br />
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Somersby Falls really is a beautiful spot. So if you've never been
before, you should definitely check it out. I'll be heading back after the rains have ceased a bit. Hopefully the waterfalls will be flowing big and fast.<br />
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After a bit of a quite period over Christmas, i finally pulled the camera out for a serious shoot. Kane, James and myself headed down to Redhead beach, a spot we've all photographed before. Incidentally, all of us had recently bought fancy lens filters called neutral density filters. I won't bore you with the details, but they allow for some creative options, and this location was a good chance to put them to the test.<br />
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We were hoping for a good sunset, as the sun was beaming all day. We got down to the beach and straight away noticed a big dirty grey cloud blocking out the sun. How disappointing! Never-the-less we persevered in the less than ideal lighting conditions.<br />
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Thanks to the editing power of Adobe Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS5 i was able to recover lot a detail and add some real pop. Here's the final product. A nice way to start 2012, even if i do say so myself. Hopefully there will be many more keepers to come. <br />
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I have finally finished editing the photos from my August 2011 Spain/Italy trip. Huzzah!<br />
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My last stop was Venice, the city built on a sea. It is such a surreal city, with the canals winding throughout the streets of colourful buildings. Venice is one of those real romantic cities of the world. In fact I think most of the tourists were couples. Just imagine gliding down the canals on your own private Gondola boat at sunset, followed by a candle lit dinner under the stars with a lovely bottle of wine. It just oozes romantic, doesn't it? Well not when your traveling with two male friends...FAIL.<br />
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On first arriving to the main island in Venice, we were quite surprised by how difficult it was to get around. First of all the ferry system was confusing and expensive. Traveling by foot was no easier. Everything on the map looked so close, but there were several ways to get to each landmark, and if you lost your bearings, it was quite easy to get lost in the winding narrow streets. </div>
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So about those romantic candle lit dinners. Yes we did it...and it was good, although somewhat expensive. As usual, i can't help but photograph my food, and this one was a top dish. Sage and butter gnocchi that melted in your mouth, accompanied by a glass of red wine and good company. Life is good. </div>
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About those romantic private Gondola rides...yes we did that as well. haha. <br />
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I loved the colours of the houses in venice and how they stack them in nice and close. Just like a big game of Tetris. <br />
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So that's the view from the lens of Venice, Italy. A charming place which I may have to visit with an girl in the future. </div>Royhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09806025199453699409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221585225679305972.post-42528623899686335032011-11-14T22:31:00.001+11:002011-11-15T18:06:58.115+11:00New England Gems - Gostwyck Chapel and Ebor Falls<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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After years of promising a visit to my best mate who lives on college at the University of New England, Armidale, I finally kicked my butt into action and hit the road for the surprisingly beautiful New England Region. We had grand plans of a photography weekend, but alas, the weather turned against us. Regardless, we tried to make the best of the fleeting moments of sunshine.<br />
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First up we visited Gostwyck Chapel, Uralla. <span class="black_body_text">“G<span style="font-size: small;">ostwyck</span>” refers to Gostwyck Station, a
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establishment in 1834.</span><span class="black_body_text"> Gostwyck Chapel was built in 1921 after World War I, in memory of Clive Collingwood Dangar (1882-1918). I had never heard of this place before, but the photos i saw from a quick google search were enough for me to lock this spot in for the weekend. During the various seasons of the year, the Chapel takes on different colours, especially during autumn, where the leaves turn red/brown. Since my visit was towards the latter stages of Spring, the Chapel was covered in green. I would have loved to have seen the inside, but unfortunately it wasn't open. </span><br />
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Following this, we had a fantastic wine/beer tasting and lunch at Eastview Estate winery, Kentucky. Unfortunately I did not take any photos here, possibly due to having consumed a fair few alcoholic beverages. I can say however, that this place is a true gem of the New England region and i strongly recommend a visit. The owners, Steven and Lyn Dobson, run the place and were there to greet us at the door. We were quickly shuffled into the beer tasting room where we were offered a taste of 8 different types of beers and then several different types of wine. Each glass had a story behind its making and it was fantastic to listen to Steven explain each brew. Not being an avid drinker of wines, I still stick by one my favourite lines from the comedian Danny Bhoy..."tastes like crushed grapes". In any case the experience was well worth it. If your ever up that way, be sure to check out <a href="http://www.eastviewestate.com/index.html" target="_blank">Eastview Estate</a>. <br />
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So after a lunch fit for a king, we headed off to Ebor Falls located on the Guy Fawkes River, Ebor, NSW. After setting up and taking a few photos, the heavy set clouds rolled over and decided to throw down some rain. We packed up for a while and drove off to another spot which turned out to be a dud. Meanwhile storm clouds had passed and we decided to return to Ebor. Fortunately for us it had stopped raining and we were able to photograph the falls. The picture below is of the he upper falls, which refers to both sections of the falls that are shown. Collectively, the falls tumble 115 metres over columned basalt rock. The lower falls are situated nearby, but we were not able to photograph them. </div>
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So there's my view from the lens of Gostwyck Chapel and Ebor falls, both well worth a visit if your ever in the New England Region.<br />
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Welcome to Cinque Terre, a beautiful stretch of the western Italian coastline. The name literally means 5 lands, which in this case refers to the 5 villages - Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and have been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. And you'll soon see why. The 5 villages of Cinque Terre are connected by a coastal walkway. It
provides some stunning views as you walk along the coastline between the
villages. Some of the paths were quite easy and while others were steep and a
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My first stop was Monterosso. The largest and most touristy town of the five. The town itself and the beaches were beautiful. Unfortunately, the hoards of crowds were a little off putting. I stopped here only for a short time. A quick drink (it was rather hot) and some photos and then i was off to the next town. </div>
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Given its proximity to the sea, much of the Cinque Terre life is based in and around the sea. Boats are scattered along the beach (as shown above). Below is a life saving device belonging to what i assume to be a boat club. </div>
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Being such a popular tourist destination, Monterosso (and all the villages for that matter), have several restaurants and gift/souvenir shops. Pictured below is a restaurant which caught my eye. I didn't eat there, it just looked like a nice place. </div>
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After the first hot and tiring walk, we arrived in Vernazza. Probably my favourite of the towns. It was quite small compared to Monterosso, but full of life and another popular destination tourists. I stopped here for lunch here, which almost turned out to be the lunch from Hell when a wave crashed over the breakwall, flooding the outdoor dining area of the restaurant which i was at. Some people were injured from the freak wave, luckily, myself and my camera were safe. </div>
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The streets of Vernazza were stone pathed, with businesses and housing lining the sides of the street. Pictured below is one of my favourite shots of Cinque Terre (maybe the even the whole Italy trip). I doesn't show anything particularly beautiful, but i think it captures the essence of the Cinque Terre villages. </div>
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After another hard walk (possibly the hardest and longest), I arrived in Corniglia. Another beautiful town! A small portion of the town is built on a hill that hangs precariously over the water. It's amazing how many houses they can cram into such a small place. <br /><br />
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While walking to the next village, i stumbled across this house which sat on the hill overlooking the water. No matter which way you looked, there was something of beauty here. </div>
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Apart from being well known for its beaches and coastal walks, Cinque Terre is also a producer of wine. The walking trails take you in and around the hills where the vineyards are situated. I purchased a bottle, which at the time thought was a sweet white dessert wine. When i returned to Australia, I excitedly opened the bottle only to find out it was a highly potent bottle of liquor, yuck! </div>
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Being so close to sea means that Cinque Terre is also known for its seafood dishes. When i saw the dish pictured below on the menu I just had to try it. And it was delicious! </div>
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Sadly the walk between Corniglia and the next town along, Manarola, was closed, so I missed out on photos from that section of the walk. Manarola, as you can see below, is another city perched on a hill. Manarola was also a popular destination for swimmers, although there was no beach here. People were just swimming in the cove, with the breakwall providing the protection from the waves. Given my lack of swimming ability at the best of times, i was reluctant to dive in, specially since i would not be able to touch the bottom. </div>
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The walk between Manarola and Riomaggiore was by far the easiest, fairly flat and paved most of the way. Riomaggiore was a small town, with a very small beach as you can see below. The houses in Riomaggiore (and most of the other villages) were arranged in a tetris like fashion, with many different colours splashed on the walls. A spectacular site to behold. </div>
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So there is my view from the lens in Cinque Terre. Sadly, the region was recently hit by floods. Several people died and much of the villages and coastal walks were damaged as well. I hope in time that it is restored to its former glory and I highly recommend you visit when it's back up and running. </div>
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In August 2011, I spent a 1.5 weeks in Italy (not enough i know). My first stop was Rome, a city that offers ancient buildings, beautiful fountains, spectacular churches and a damn fine bowl of pasta.<br />
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Modern Rome is very much a tourist city, with many Ancient Roman landmarks located within close proximity. In fact if you think about, Rome was probably designed to be walked around all those years ago, hence why most of the major landmarks are within walking distance. Here is a photo of the busy Via Nazionale (Nazionale Street), one of the busier streets close-by to where I stayed. <br />
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Rome is a city well known for its fountains, in particular, Trevi Fountain. It was an Ancient Roman custom to build a fountains at the endpoint of aqueducts that brought water to Rome. According to a trusted source i know (AKA Wikipedia), legend holds that if a visitor throws a coin into the fountain they are ensured a return to Rome. Another legend says that two coins will lead to a new romance, and three will ensure either marriage or divorce. Yet another legends says that it is lucky to throw three coins with one's right hand over one's left shoulder. I'm not one to believe in these sorts of things, but i did throw a coin in (just in case). <br />
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When people think about Rome, they almost definitely think about the Colosseum (and maybe Gladiator). Whilst I had seen photos before, it was amazing to stand inside the Colosseum and to appreciate the enormity of the structure. In it's glory days it would have been something special. <br />
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The Vatican is another place on the "must visit" list in Rome. In some respects it lived up to its reputation and in others it fell disappointingly short. It is no doubt a place of beautiful architecture etc, but for the so called home of the Catholic Church, I couldn't help but notice the lack of spiritual feeling there. Perhaps it was the hoards of tourists, but the Vatican (mainly St Peter's) did not feel like a church or place of worship. Never-the-less it was a beautiful place. Below is a picture of a stained glass window behind the Sanctuary of the Altar in St Peter's Basilica. A simple yet stunning piece of artwork. Also featured is the roof of St Peter's Basilica. How they painted something this large and so beautifully amazes me. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stained Glass Window, St Peter's Basilica, Rome</td></tr>
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Below is another water fountain. This one was a little different in that it featured human-like and animal/beast like creatures. Nothing more to really say about this. <br />
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As mentioned earlier, Rome offers many ancient buildings, and they don't come any more ancient than The Pantheon, a nearly 2000 year old building. Amazingly the building is still in very good condition. Originally, The Pantheon was a pagan temple, but later was converted to a church. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The roof of the Pantheon, Rome</td></tr>
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The Vatican is well known for its churches and buildings. However, St Paul's Basilica, in the southern part of Rome, seemed to me a far better attraction for several reasons. An equally beautiful basilica when compared to St Peter's, this church had fewer tourists and a much better vibe about the place. The dome of the Basilica was decorated with a golden mosaic artwork which was spectacular. How they create such amazing details with broken bits of tile is wonder to me. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St Paul's Basilica, Rome</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The mosaic artwork on the dome of St Paul's Basilica, Rome</td></tr>
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And lastly, the food. I was very much looking forward to trying real pasta and pizza in Italy. My first few meals were rather average (touristy type pizza and pasta). I wanted the real traditional stuff. Finally I was directed to a restaurant in the Jewish Quarter of Rome. It proved to be super hot tip as this pasta was probably the best I've ever eaten. A spaghetti carbonara with crispy chunks of bacon...drool. <br />
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So there's my view of Rome from the lens. Stay tuned for Cinque Terre and Venice.<br />
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In August 2011, I was fortunate enough to travel to Spain for World Youth Day (WYD) 2011, a Catholic youth gathering with more than 2 million youth from around the world. The trip was fantastic, both in terms of the spiritual and photographic opportunities which i was exposed too. Here's a selection of photos which will hopefully convey some of what i experienced.<br />
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I travelled to Spain with a group from the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese. Our first stop was Bejar, where we would spend the first 5 days of our trip. Bejar is a beautiful small town of 15 000 people, located around 3 hours west of Madrid. In the winter months, the town boasts some nice ski fields (at least that's what we were told). However, we were there towards the latter part of the Spanish summer...and boy did we feel the heat. Never-the-less, Bejar, was a still a beautiful sight to behold. Below is a shot of the river that cuts through the town. Once upon a time, Bejar boasted several textile factories (the white building below). The factories are not in working order anymore, but they still allow you to picture the Bejar of old. <br />
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During our time in Bejar, we learnt a lot about the Spanish way of life. In particular, we noticed that the people of Bejar loved to frequent their local parks (which incidentally also had free wi-fi). From morning till night (and i mean 11pm) families, young and old, would wander through the park, sitting and chatting, or exercising on the park's gym equipment. There certainly seemed to be a culture around spending time in the park. Below is a photo which captures some Spanish Senors taking a stroll in the park. </div>
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The Spanish have a strong Catholic tradition and their churches certainly show it. Decorated with gold and beautiful statues. Here's a few photos to give you an idea.<br />
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After our few days in Bejar, we moved on to Madrid for the main festivities of WYD. As i mentioned earlier, there were approximately 2 million people gathered for the event. Yes it was crowded and very hot, but the experience was worth it. Captured below is one of the more peculiar moments of WYD. The heat was crippling during the mid-day sun. To the rescue came Madrids finest fire fighters, spraying the crowds with their hoses. As you can see, everyone was enjoying the free shower. <br />
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So yes, it was hot...and we were thirsty. And for a hard earned thirst, you need a big cold Sangria. And the best cold sangria came from the Art and Wine Bar in Madrid. Sangria became a daily ritual. <br />
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So that's my short teaser of Spain. Would i go back in hurry? Absolutely, there is so much more to see. Viva La Espana<br />
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It's been a long while since my last blog, overseas travels and life in general (laziness) have kept me away. Today is my less than grand return to the blogosphere...<br />
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My photobuddy, Kane, was back from Armidale for the weekend. It has almost become a ritual that whenever he is back in Newcastle we head out for a photography session. We had grand plans for a sunrise shoot at Dudley rocks, but with the terrible storm overnight and the rain/clouds this morning, that option was ruled out pretty quickly. Instead we headed in to town for breakfast at 3 bean cafe (eggs benedict...drool!) and then off for a photo session. <br />
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We headed to Newcastle Train Station, a spot that i had been thinking of for a while now. I had the composition for the shot pretty much worked out in my head out before i even got to the platform. We set up and started to fire away a few shots when we were interrupted by a City Rail employee (in an angry tone), "what are you guys doing?" Me, "umm taking photos of trains...is that ok? The employee trudged off. A few minutes later another employee walks up to me "Do you have permission to take photos on the platform? You'll have to talk to the station master". I reply "sorry i didn't know it was illegal to take photos in a PUBLIC place". He walked away...Kane and I kept shoot. It's almost as if they assumed i was going to do something illegal...seriously, i'm just a photographer, not a criminal. <Rant Over><br />
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Anyway, after taking a number of pictures i realised that my preconceived photo composition wasn't quite working. I changed tact a little and a new view caught my eye. Sometimes its just funny that the shot photo you weren't planning to take turns out to be much better than the planned shot. <br />
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Cheers<br />
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Royhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09806025199453699409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221585225679305972.post-46773579951483264702011-08-05T18:41:00.000+10:002011-08-05T18:41:12.190+10:00The winter glow<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">After a few weeks of rain and wind, finally we've had some good weather for landscape photography. On friday 29th July, i headed down to Cold Tea Ck, Belmont. I have photographed this location before, but nature didn't really turn it on for me that day. I wandered on the the jetty and looked out over the lake...I had a feeling that this day would be better. The windless afternoon produced a glassy lake and the winter glow of the sun as it set proved to be a magical sight. I quickly set up my tripod and worked on my composition, trying to include enough of the jetty to get the reflections on the still water and enough of the sky to get the gradient of colours. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the few slivers of clouds in the sky lit up and threw their reflection on the lake. Overall, i am pretty happy with this image, but would have like a touch more cloud cover to really give this image some pop.<br />
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I can already hear you thinking - "beach paradise...really?" Well read on and you will soon see what i mean.<br />
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The last stop on my Jan 2011 holiday was India. First up, Delhi and Agra, then to my home town, Goa.<br />
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We couldn't visit the north of India without seeing the Taj. We were lucky enough to see the taj at sunrise and sunset. Amazing! I don't think my picture does it justice. We were also able to walk into the taj, pictures were not permitted inside. <br />
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</tbody></table>We also visited another Mughal historical site called Fatehpur Sikri. The architecture here was amazing and the colours of the buildings were rich with earthy tones of red and brown. This is one of the doorways i liked. Notice the intricate symbols above the doorway, probably all handcarved.<br />
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</tbody></table>One of the eye catching scenes in Agra were the endless fields of crops. It was a real sign that India is still very much a country that lives off the land. Sure they have the big cities, but as you move out things seem to be stuck back in a time gone by. The following image kind of brings out this "days gone by" feeling. I don't think you would see this in most farming towns these days in Australia. <br />
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</tbody></table>So you are thinking..."where is this beach paradise?". Well here it is. Ladies and gentlemen i give you, Goa.<br />
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Cab de Rama was an old Portuguese fort. Here we are standing at the top of one of the vantage points, quite some way above sea level. What a great spot! looks like something out of a getaway TV commercial. Pictured here are my fellow travellers, the TVI crew (Thailand, Vietnam, India Crew)<br />
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</tbody></table>Another beautiful spot in Goa, is Dona Paula. Clear waters and a stunning coastline. Interestingly there is good fishing here too. I lost an absolute lunker some years ago off the jetty at Dona Paula. <br />
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</tbody></table>The following photo was taken in Betalbatim. My aunty lives in this village (suburb). I was actually riding my scooter to the beach when i saw this and just had to stop for a photo.<br />
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</tbody></table>One of the real pleasures of Goa are the beaches and the beach shacks. Food and alcohol only steps away from the temperate seas. This is living! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Betalbatim Beach, Goa</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And just to cap it off, a beautiful sunset. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh what a feeling, Betalbatim, Goa</td></tr>
</tbody></table>So there you have it, India. It's more than just the taj mahal and scenes from slumdog millionaire. Hopefully next time you are planning a holiday you will consider Goa. I've even got a place you could stay.<br />
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Cheers<br />
Roy</div>Royhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09806025199453699409noreply@blogger.com0