I spent a long evening on my own up in Blue Mountains National Park in an attempt to nail this shot. I had attempted this before with mixed results so I went back with some lessons learnt and tried again. Arriving at Wentworth Falls in plenty time I knew sunset would be nothing special but…
DetailsWho’s the photographers photographer? Well for me it is James Day the photographer Jess and I have entrusted to shoot our wedding next year. I found James after watching a viral video of him being launched into a swimming pool whilst shooting a wedding in Bali. Thanks to his quick reactions the camera and most importantly…
DetailsWallace’s Hut, Falls Creek Wallace’s Hut, Falls Creek in Victoria’s alpine region photographed early winter. The first snow had all but closed this area to the tourist traffic that frequents the iconic location. Thanks to the advice of others our early morning visit from Bright was not wasted. The gate had been closed but not…
DetailsI was invited to join a Google Plus get together over the weekend by Jason Baker down at Cronulla’s sand dunes. I met Jason at one of my social events a month or so back and mentioned to him my interest in doing some light painting. This sort of light painting was a first for…
DetailsAs I drive about I often look up to the sky to see what the weather is doing (I can be easily distracted). Even if I’m not out photographing I still try to predict what the sunset will be like to better my understanding. The more I know about the weather the more likely I…
DetailsMount Buffalo National Park In the alpine region of Victoria, Mount Buffalo National Park always promised uncompromising beauty. A journey to this location with fellow photographers Tim Wrate, and Chris Smith proved to be fruitful experience. The photos below were captured over the short period of a sunset and a sunrise. This was one occasion…
DetailsHere’s a video of myself photographing in Slovenia and some of the resulting photographs. Slovenia is a stunning country with Triglav National Park being a highlight. Click the links below to see the photos from Bled and Triglav. Slovenia Photographs: Triglav National Park, Slovenia Bled, Slovenia I don’t think Peter Lik has anything to worry…
DetailsLake Bled, in the far North West of Slovenia is a glacial lake surrounded by the Julian Alps. On its shore is Bled, a popular tourist destination and a great place to base yourself whilst exploring the nearby Vintgar Gorge and Triglav National Park. Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary stands at the top of 99 steps…
DetailsTriglav National Park (Triglavski Narodni Park), Slovenia was an unexpected surprise on my travels through Europe. Our first stop after Slovenia’s capital, Ljubjana was Bled which sits on the outskirts of the park. Little did I know the amazing scenery that lay just a few kilometers away. A short drive from possibly the worst hotel…
DetailsHeading up the coast towards Palm Beach a well hidden pathway leads you to this hidden headland. A short walk to the cliffs edge and a step decent brings you to the base of Bangalley Headland and to numerous photo opportunities. This part of the world has great rock formations where the large surf rolls…
DetailsI’m excited to finally announce my second classroom based Photography Workshop specialising in Adobe Photoshop. This is one of few opportunities to learn my workflow used in creating the images you see on my website. Here we work from the ground up through to the advanced techniques I use today. To create polished high impact…
DetailsI’ve been browsing my archives over the last few days looking for specific photos to add to a series I’m doing. I came across what appears to be my first ever RAW file captured back in July, 2006. Now I shoot exclusively in RAW so this was a momentous occasion marking a stepping stone in…
DetailsA nice surprise to come home to after a long weekend away shooting in Victoria, my APPA (Australian Professional Photography Awards) Silver (with Distinction) award certificate. I’ve been sitting on this news for a week or so but choose to wait for the certificate to come through before sharing of photo of it with you…
DetailsA weekend break from Sydney brought me to Stanwell Park only an hour South of Sydney and the next town up from Coalcliff. I know photographers that have travelled here from Sydney for sunrise so I gathered there must be something worthy to shoot. A short walk from the car I came across this awesome outlet…
DetailsI had little hope for a decent sunset on Friday when I headed over to Bradleys Head. It could have been brilliant but it had really set in and there were no breaks in the cloud cover for the sun to peak through. I will have to visit this great spot again for the shot…
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