Gallery Update

The galleries are progressively undergoing updates with new templates being added in the background. Although the template updates won’t change much for you the viewer I am also reviewing each gallery’s content and updating them with fresher images. The first gallery to go under review has been “Amphibians and Reptiles” which has some new and […]

Star Trails

I took some time out to experiment with Star Trail photography. There are primarily two methods for capturing star trails; holding the shutter open for the duration or taking 30 sec exposures and stacking the images post production. I utilised the stacking option for a couple of reasons; to reduce noise and prevent the sensor […]

Another Award For Me Tonight

I wasn’t planning on entering the 2012 Ipswich Enviroplan Photographic Competition but decided at the last minute to throw a few entries in on closing day. Went to the awards tonight and won the Macro Photographic Techniques category. Pretty pleased with the result – a small Chinese Praying Mantis peering over a leaf.

Another Silver Award

Better Photographer has just released scores for their Photograph of the Year 2012 competition and I picked up another Silver award. Some of you may recognise this photo, for this competition the photo has been reworked and enhanced with a stronger use of colour and darker vignetting and it paid off with a high score […]

Logo Shoot for Em-Brace Beauty & Wellness

Was asked by the owner of Queensland based business Em-brace Beauty & Wellness (FaceBook link) to take some photos of a Blue Dendrobium Orchid to become the business branding / logo. It was a challenge getting the lighting just right without being able to get hold of the necessary light tent at short notice. The […]

Getting In Close with Macro

I have always been intrigued by the world of macro so when the weather was a bit dreary the other day I grabbed the Canon MP-E65mm macro lens and started experimenting. After I get a few more photos processed I will add a Macro gallery to the website. Cheers Gary