Pretty Pest

I found some "weeds" yesterday to photograph. Starting to get a bit of a handle on my new camera. Working on SDOF and focus points. Next sunny/cloudy day I want to head to the same spot, tripod in tow, and try some HDR.

Bali 2014

I was fortunate to go to Bali again this year for language study. I always love to take my camera with me. A good friend of mine "Dwi", who runs Bali Secret Tours, took me out for a day to take some photos. 

Bedugul Temple

We left nice and early to go to Bedugul Temple. We got there nice and early before all the tourists arrived so I pretty much had the place to myself (and Dwi of course). 

Munduk Waterfall

After Bedugul temple Dwi drove me into the mountains to Munduk waterfall. It was a beautiful spot, cold by Bali standards - 20 something degrees - but well worth braving the "cold". It was very wet with a lot of spray so I did what I could to keep my camera dry. 

Orchid Flower - Alam Koe Pizza

When studying language in Bali I stay at the Bali Jepun Guest House, student accommodation. Pak Nyoman, the father of the household, recommended I try Alam Koe Pizza resturant while I was in the mountains and it was on the way to Munduk from Bedugul. While there apart from the beautiful mountain side view (sorry I didn't get a good shot of that - next time), they also had a lot of gorgeous flowers, including these orchids.

 Bali Jepun (Bali Flower)
The guest house gets its name from the fact that Ibu Putu loves Frangipanis (Bali Jepun). There was always a new batch of flowers freshly fallen and Frangipanis are a favourite of mine. If only mine would flower and have green on them all year!

Long Overdue

I have not posted in a while, juggling work, family and photography. I have been active on a couple of Photography communities on Facebook but figured it's time to update my Blog :-) SO here are a few landscapes I've done recently. 

Quinninup Falls in Yallingup

I had no idea this beautiful spot existed until I saw a photo of it from someone else on a Facebook photography page. With camera and tripod in hand I managed to get a few snaps. I have been fortunate enough to print and sell this on canvas.

Rocky Point Bunbury

I went to Rocky Point near Back Beach Bunbury and notice something stirring in the waves. With camera poised and trigger finger ready I snapped away when I saw backwash hitting oncoming waves. The end result was more pleasant than even I was expecting, with the afternoon sunlight pouring through the wave.

Dalyellup Beach HDR
My local beach can have some wonderful sunsets. I was there recently with my two girls and was giving my new camera and lens a whirl. My new camera, a Canon 6D, has HDR mode, so I have it a whirl. While it is not ideal to use HDR with people the photo with the girls worked quite well. 

Ballast Family

Just before Christmas I was asked to do a family shoot for the Ballast's. This was the largest group I've done, with 27.5 people. They were camping together for their parents 30th Wedding Anniversary, in Busselton, which gave some great ocean backdrops for their photos. 

Dekker Family Photo Shoot

It's been a long time since I added a post...life's been busy. I was fortunate enough to be able

to do a photo shoot last Saturday for the Dekker family. They have a farm and wanted a county

themed shoot. It was fun to get back behind the lens.

Bali Safari 2012