David Roma Photography: Blog

Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:40:18 GMT

Long Exposure of the Mandolin at dusk with Pandanus and rocks

Foggy Spring Mornings

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:53:28 GMT

Some cracking cool spring mornings in Bathurst at the moment

Spring is coming

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:01:45 GMT

There is already canola flowering near Cowra NSW Australia

One in a million. A cool effect with f1.4 aperture.

Green and Golden - classic aerial of the canola fields

Golden hill - Aerial telephoto makes for a nice perspective

The Leap

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:20:22 GMT

Long exposure at sunset. The Leap, Kurnell

Fast ship slow exposure

Fast ship or slow exposure, no prizes for guessing which. Water was gushing up this crack in the rocks, not a bad capture but I didn't have time to wait for the perfect one before losing the light and the ship. Do you think the ship adds or subtracts from this image?

Slow Ship Slow Ship - Best of both worlds? or worst of both. This is a blended image of a long exposure of the water and a fast exposure of the ship.

An unlikely character

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:41:27 GMT

My Brain is just not conditioned to see Camels in Bathurst. I'm sure there would be some good captions for this one.

Ice Tree

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:49:51 GMT

Frosty mornings make for white trees

Golden Light

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 03:45:03 GMT

There have been some cracker sunrises lately. I liked the golden sun shining through the clouds and fog on this one contrasting with the cool tones below.

Celebrate Bathurst Billboard

Thu, 25 May 2023 05:24:10 GMT

So awesome to see one of my Winter Festival photos on a billboard heading east just out of Bathurst. In the running for biggest print, though hard to estimate scale, I suspect not quite as large as my photo on the semi trailer.

Sunset Cows

Thu, 18 May 2023 07:32:18 GMT

Took this one for a recent property photoshoot. Some nice looking grass for these lucky cows during golden hour.

Bradwardine's Autumn

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 06:24:16 GMT

Bathurst is looking spectacular, I haven't had much of a chance to get out, but here are a few quick shots I took on my way to a twilight shoot.

Curious question. Spider web add or subtract from the tight shot?

Bradwadine's Autumn road

Bradwadine's Autumn path

Bradwadine's Autumn tree

Lake Rotorua

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:48:23 GMT

Lake RotoruaTaken from Hannahs bay

Taken from Hannah's Bay. This is a 12 image long exposure panoramic hdr capture. You can see Mokoia Island and the town lights of Rotorua.

Day of the Tentacle

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:09:31 GMT

Never seen this before, can anyone help me out with what this is? found near the top of the North Island New Zealand.

Rolling Hills of NZ

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 04:13:30 GMT

Rolling Hills of NZ in Matamata.

Green Hills of Matamata - Aerial

Lucky lambs exploring the steep hills of Matamata

Thimble & Sons

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:32:14 GMT

Pub at Hobbiton New Zealand

Wall of water

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 07:28:51 GMT

Rain falling like a wall of water near Bathurst NSW Australia

Liqui Molly Bathurst 12hr 2023

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 01:30:28 GMT

A few pics from the Bathurst 12 Hour this year. All eyes on Rossi and the F1 :)
Liqui Molly Bathurst 12hr 2023

Race views of Bathurst Rossi on the esses Merc through the dipper Nice race views at Mount Panorama KTM Redbull Camaro

Happy New Year 2023

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:24:11 GMT

Fireworks from NYE Party in the Park Bathurst NSW Australia

Sunset Rainbow with whispy clouds

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:11:06 GMT

Another cracking rainbow at sunset tonight. Just cant help but post them.

Sit with this tree and reflect

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:26:30 GMT

The Heads Hokianga, Omapere, New Zealand... The hardest thing about travel photography is you can't always wait long enough for the weather to play ball.

Epic double rainbow after floods

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:24:51 GMT

Epic double rainbow after some of the worst floods I have seen in Bathurst. You can see a 360 aerial view of last weeks floods here:

Aerial 360 of Bathurst floods 2022

Total Lunar Eclipse 2022

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:41:02 GMT

Full moon rising prior to start of eclipse

Eclipsing the stars. 85mm f1.4 capture of total lunar eclipse

600mm capture of the total lunar eclipse

Otuihau Whangarei falls New Zealand

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:17:31 GMT

Loved this creepy looking tree on the loop track at Otuihau Whangarei falls New Zealand. Great walk even in the pouring rain!

A nice shot of the falls with a path in the foreground, river leading under the bridge to the waterfall itself.

Park bench at base of falls, this is a smooth 2sec exposure.

Ocean Arch

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:39:17 GMT

Tunnel to ocean at caves beach

Room with a view

This one is blended panorama of the main cave at Caves Beach Newcastle.

Flat Rock Park

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 03:45:27 GMT

Even the side stream at Flat Rock is cranking lately.

Happy Race Week

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 03:50:42 GMT

Horsing around

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:52:56 GMT

These horses were having a great time running around with their beautiful view.

Baby Echidna

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:35:44 GMT

Baby EchidnaCute little baby Echidna

Stumbled upon this cute little guy while shooting a property recently.

Fish River Wren

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:20:18 GMT

Cute little wren I found while shooting for a job at fish river near Bathurst, NSW Australia

Sunny Trails

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:43:40 GMT

Craigburn MTB Trails Adelaide SA

Tree Shrooms

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:21:45 GMT

Just a random photo of some tree 'shrooms for your rainy Thursday afternoon

Barren

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:13:09 GMT

Somewhere on the A32 in the South Australian Desert

Greenwood Hotel

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 06:33:57 GMT

Stumbled across this cool building in the middle of North Sydney. Converted from Public school built in 1878

Vivid Sydney 2022

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:43:05 GMT

Luna park and harbour bridge during vivid 2022

Vivid Lavender Bay

Lavender Bay during Vivid.

Bathurst 12 hr 2022

Sun, 15 May 2022 03:34:49 GMT

Start Line

Sunset

Rydges

Fire Marshalls

Burra Mine

Thu, 05 May 2022 08:57:53 GMT

Burra mine structure and blue lake.

Burra Mine TankTank at Burra Mine SA

Tank with structure behind

Burra Mine SiteBurra Mine Site Aerial of overall site, Burra town in background.

Welcome to Autumn Bathurst

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:09:02 GMT

Bathurst's western entry with cemetery and autumn trees.

Landing

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:48:50 GMT

Emotive shot of landing at Bathurst Airport

Mayfield Garden

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 03:51:39 GMT

Mayfield Gardens from the air

Obelisk at Mayfield Garden

Just a Horse

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:31:48 GMT

Taken during a property shoot today

New Perspectives

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 02:42:56 GMT

New PerspectivesStannies at mt panorama

Telephoto shot of Stannies in front of Mt. Panorama Bathurst.

Poppy

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:54:29 GMT

Just a cool flower that caught my eye while shooting a property

Large prints for Businesses

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:27:17 GMT

If you would like to make a statement at your business premisis, contact me to arrange for a licence and print of any of my work

Newcastle

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:00:23 GMT

Mossy BathsNewcastle Ocean Baths

Mossy Baths - Newcastle Ocean Baths

Abstract Dusk

Curious what people think of this. Very little of the image is in focus, 14mm f1.4 1 second exposure.

Crashing Headland

Telephoto landscape shot with a long exposure of Newcastle coast. Something about it is peaceful.

Sunset on Newcastle Beach

Nice elevated view of this for a long exposure over the exposed rocks.

Portal Unchained

Shot taken through the loop of this old fence.

Smooth Newcastle sunset

All Rainbow

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:10:28 GMT

One of the brightest tightest shots I have ever taken of a rainbow

Welcome to spring

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:47:28 GMT

Spring TreeSmall branch of flowers

Flower Tree

Colourful BeeBee on Spring flowers 2021 Colourful Bee

Native SpringFlower in the bush Native Spring

Bee Detailing

Warrumbungles

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:00:02 GMT

Machattie Park

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:05:16 GMT

Sunset on the Newell

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:48:01 GMT

Tremains Mill Illuminated

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:59:10 GMT

Bathurst Winter Festival 2021 - Tremain's Mill Illuminated

Autumn Nights

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:23 GMT

Adventurer

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:13:42 GMT

Climbing hooks on a cliff edge in the Blue Mountains

The view from the goat track below.

Royal Bathurst Show 2021

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:46:01 GMT

Fireworks with the moon rising in the background. Makes me wish I got a graduated filter or multiple exposure to get the moon just right as well. Great display.

Byron Bay NSW

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:06:10 GMT

Surfer at sunset with family in foreground in Byron Bay NSW Australia. Taken at 1/10sec f2.8 tracking the surfer really makes him pop.

Portal to peace - Silhouette of Byron Bay Beach NSW Australia

Long exposure at sunset with Fisherman's lookout on the right.

Byron Bay Lighthouse from the Beach

Orb Portrait

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:25:06 GMT

Orb Spider taken with portrait lens at f1.4

Pink Flannel Flowers

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 04:31:22 GMT

Pink Flannel Flower (Actinotus forsythii)

Beautiful flowers given their name due to their strange furry petals.

Pink Flannel Flower bud

I think the buds are nearly as beautiful as the flower.

Standout

Sweet Flannel

This bee gives some context to the small size of these flowers.

Nature finds a way

These flowers are very rare to see in the wild. They require rainfall a year after bushfire to germinate. Believed to be a once in a lifetime event to see them in a given location.

Parkes Radio Telescope

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:32:51 GMT

The Dish

CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope was completed in 1961 and was recently added to the Australian National Heritage List. It was used to receive live tv images from the Apollo 11 Moon landing and made famous in the movie "The Dish".

Crown Sydney

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:39:00 GMT

Streetscape showing Crown Resort in Barangaroo Sydney NSW Australia.

After visiting Sydney for the first time since Covid hit I was shocked to see the new skyline in Darling Harbour. Perhaps living under a rock in Bathurst, I was not expecting to see this at all. It made the news today after being denied it's licence to operate as a casino but I am still struck by its 'beauty' and its contrast to the many buildings around it. Apparently I was not the only one; it was fascinating to see how many people were walking down Darling Harbour with their heads up almost mesmerized by their changed surroundings. Controversy aside how do you like the look of this building?

Barangaroo by night

Bumbunga Lake, South Australia

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:19:24 GMT

Salty

Aerial view of salt farming? on Bumbunga Lake in South Australia. Sometimes advertised as a pink lake, it didn't look too pink to me on the day I was there.

The Living Desert Sunset Sculptures

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:48:09 GMT

Bajo el Sol Jaguar sculpture at sunset in Broken Hill Living desert state park. This one has been on my bucket list for years now. So happy to get a cracker sunset during my stay in Broken Hill.

People Watching Nature

Not my usual style, but this scene caught my eye while I was buzzing around trying to capture all the views of the sculptures. I think I will need to return without the camera one day just to soak up the stillness of this place.

Aloe arborescens

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 04:24:53 GMT

Aloe Arborescens at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden with a lovely classic view. At least I think that is the name of the plant, it's what google lens (image search) told me.

AgJournal - Roger Fletcher

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 22:09:20 GMT

I recently went out to Dubbo to shoot Roger Fletcher for a feature article in the AgJournal. It was published with the Weekend Australian. It was interesting to hear his story and capture a wide range of photos which was used throughout the article. A digital edition is available at AgJournal.com.au

Eastern Blue-tongue Lizard

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:46:18 GMT

The warmer weather brought a few visitors to my yard. This Eastern Blue-tongue Lizard was super chill.

Noisy Miner

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 03:45:48 GMT

Noisy Miner making a nest for the spring.

Welcome Home

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:07:41 GMT

Country farm driveway in the late afternoon

Big Unit

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 23:55:57 GMT

While on a recent shoot I came across this massive wombat. He allowed me to sneak up so close I had to start zooming out. You can just see a little toothy smile :)

Full to the brim

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 05:15:08 GMT

Aerial panorama of Ben Chifley Dam at sunset

Green Rainbows

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 07:47:48 GMT

Beautiful rainbow on the horizon after a weekend of rain

Pot of Gold

I finally found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Rainbow RaysGod rays forming a rainbow

Rainbow Rays

It's amazing how quickly this view changes, taken only minutes apart from the others with the sunrays lighting a partial rainbow.

Hello Spring

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 03:15:09 GMT

Well with amazing snow falls last weekend, this week feels completely different. I am sure we haven't seen the last of winter but today its official. Welcome to Spring. This standout daffodil was growing at Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens

Snow 2020

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:33:07 GMT

Heavenly Snow

Such a magical place to see the snow with the recent heavy falls around the region. This was still pristine.

Mountain Goats

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:40:24 GMT

I think these mountain goats they have just spotted one of their own. Quite the scramble to get the shot, but they posed perfectly for me.

Sunset on Buckleys Creek

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:45:37 GMT

Buckleys creek waterfall on the road to Hill End NSW Australia

Sydney Opera House

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:04:36 GMT

One of my favourite photos from a paid shoot over Sydney Harbour. The airspace is too restricted for drones over Sydney, so the client paid for a chartered helicopter to to enable me to get just the right shot for their website.

This is a aerial stitched panorama of the Anzac Bridge showing the Opera House, Sydney Tower, Sydney Harbour Bridge in background. I had never noticed the little bridge beside the Anzac Bridge before.

Suburban Sunset

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:43:08 GMT

I love that you can get views like these only a few minute walk from many suburban houses in Bathurst NSW.

Frosty Morning Drives

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 06:39:24 GMT

In and out of the fog all morning during a drive at -4c near Sofala. This is a 91MP panorama made from stitching images taken with an 85mm portrait lens.

Simply Bathurst

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 01:16:45 GMT

Nothing too fancy about this shot, but it certainly does say Bathurst!

It's great to see the fountain back in action now Chifley dam is full and water restrictions have been eased. It still feels a bit strange seeing sprinklers running on grass after so many months of catching spare water in buckets. I took this one with my f/1.4 portrait lens while waiting for a client.

The Foundations

Thu, 28 May 2020 08:17:39 GMT

Portland Silo Art by Guido van Helten. I didn't even realise there was such a beautiful blue lake behind until I got this aerial shot. I will have to return and get a shot with morning light sometime.

Another view of whole area

Floating Trees

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:48:10 GMT

Sunrise on a frosty autumn morning in Bathurst with trees floating in fog

Morning Sun

It's amazing the difference light makes to a scene. This one was taken from the same location 20mins prior.

Hey Buddy....

Thu, 07 May 2020 01:10:38 GMT

Macro shot of Ladybird, coccinellidae on a purple flower

Relax

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:11:16 GMT

This Alpaca looks super relaxed under the shade of a tree.

Isolated

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 03:06:50 GMT

IsolatedSatellite Island

Probably not a bad place to be at the moment. This glamping setup was the only structure I saw on this tiny island off the coast of Bruny Island in Tasmania.

Jumper

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 04:02:24 GMT

This is my favourite macro shot to date. This little Jumping spider was only about 4mm wide. Not sure of the exact species if anyone knows?

Bathurst Visitor Information Centre

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 05:09:13 GMT

Cool to see a number of my images printed Large on the front windows of the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre

Bathurst Rail Museum

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 04:35:53 GMT

The new Rail Museum in Bathurst is looking great.

Cracked Earth

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 06:35:41 GMT

With the ongoing drought some locations are starting to look more like a scene from mars than earth. This is one of the many dried out dams in Bathurst. There is up to 80mm or rain predicted over the next week fingers crossed the region gets some relief.

Tasmania

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 03:31:57 GMT

One Tree View

Captured at the lovely Grandvewe Cheeses with a deck overlooking this view. You can see Bruny Island in the background.

Iron Pot

The Iron Pot lighthouse is the second oldest in Australia and a first for Tasmania. On it's own tiny island, this one is impressive.

Layered

The Neck

This shot was one of the main reasons I wanted to get to Tasmania. While it wasn't the epic sunset I was hoping for it was still worth coming out.

Tasman Arch

View looking out of this tunnel to the ocean. Very cool location not far from Port Arthur

Lavender Collection

Wide angle close up of a bee gathering pollen at the Port Arthur Lavender Farm in Tasmania. Top down is a cool perspective for this one.

A Thoughtful Prayer

Fountain Path

Leading lines down this path to a fountain at Port Arthur Tasmania.

Channel Nature

Don't forget to switch to channel nature every now and then. This cool artwork was a part of the displays in tasmania's Unzoo.

Salmon Farming

So I didn't even know this was a thing until I spotted it with the drone. I guess it makes sense when you think about it, guess I always assumed they were just caught with nets in the wild.

Cape Tourville Lighthouse

What a view from this lighthouse in the Freycinet National Park in Tasmania

Cape Tourville

Love the red rocks near Cape Tourville in Freycinet National Park Tasmania Australia

Sunset on Mount Wellington

Sunsets over Hobart with Mount Wellington behind.

IsolatedSatellite Island

Isolated

Probably not a bad place to be at the moment. This glamping setup was the only structure I saw on this tiny island off the coast of Bruny Island in Tasmania.

Wineglass Bay

Steep walk to an amazing view at Wineglass bay in Tasmania

Tassie Devil

This guy looks like he has been through the wars. My first time seeing a Tasmanian Devil, apparently they have the most powerful bite relative to body size of any living mammalian carnivore with a force of 56.4 kgf.

Fungus Tree

I thought these hard mushroom things looked cool on this tree. If anyone knows what they are I would love to know.

#HangingRock

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 04:05:45 GMT

Aerial panorama of Hanging Rock, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

Canola 2019

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 05:41:51 GMT

Canola Circle

Golden Sunset

Cudgegong River

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 06:16:16 GMT

Aerial panorama of the Cudgegong river at Dunns Swamp NSW

Dunns Swamp Stars

Stars reflected in the cudgegong river at 4:30am.

Squiggly Path

I love the pattern in these trees, thought it fitting beside this path along the Cudgegong river at Dunns Swamp.

Pagoda trails

A little trip down the Cudgegong river at Dunns Swamp reveals these little beauties.

Sunrise at Dunns Swamp

Bathurst Region Snow 2019

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 05:53:07 GMT

A few shots around the Bathurst region during the snowfall in August 2019

Lets get him boysHorses in the snow

Let's get 'em boys!

Snow Logs

What's up skip

Newbridge Station in the snow

Incoming

Hooked

Snow melting on old Inn

Wychwood

Snow Tunnel

ExposedOverexposed tree in the snow

Exposed

Snowway

Pine trails

Snowtrail

Sunsets on the snow

Sunsets on Canberra

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 05:13:29 GMT

Not sure what the Island in foreground is, with Telstra Tower in background. Love the colour contrast between the warm sun and the cool shadows.

Panoramic aerial sunset showing national museum and parliament house

Epic Rainbow

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:43:42 GMT

One of the brightest most colourful rainbows I have ever seen. This is a case of right time, right place, right gear. This is a stitched panorama with 97 megapixels. The rainbow formed out of the bottom of this storm cloud just on sunset and lit up beautifully, It only looked like this for a few minutes before the colours muted and the rainbow went away.

Epic Rainbow 1 to 1 To give you an idea of the quality, this is a 1:1 crop of the image right at the base of the rainbow, cant wait to print this photo LARGE...

Bathurst Winter Festival 2019

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 03:40:54 GMT

Magic Mushrooms

Loved the display this year. Neon lights everywhere with these mushrooms hiding in the back. Looked great.

Court house games

Church house lane has an interactive projection this year, anyone got their name on the high score board?

Night Ducks

Fitting to have these Ducks next to the duckpond. Looks great with the rotunda all lit up in the background.

Bathurst Winter Festival 2019 Court house

Court house Illumination Video

Full projection recorded in 4k goodness.

Good Morning Bathurst

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 22:21:14 GMT

Foggy Winter Mornings

Airbnb Country Pub Project

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 08:44:18 GMT

Here's a little behind the scenes from some recent work I did for Airbnb to support the launch of their Country Pub Project. If you are interested you can read the press release here: https://press.airbnb.com/en-au/country-pub-project-aims-to-revitalise-travel-to-australias-beloved-pubs/

Behind the scenes prime 7 news

Ghost Fungus

Thu, 09 May 2019 07:02:37 GMT

Omphalotus nidiformis, this bioluminescent fungus are rare to find, but what a payoff when you do. This is my first attempt at photographing them. I think next time I would like to get some background in the shot as well. It's focus stacked from 5 images all taken at 30sec f2.8 on a night with no moon.

Sunset on Wentworth Falls

Thu, 02 May 2019 05:43:14 GMT

Sunset looking over the edge of Wentworth Falls. Full moon and torch light to get back to the carpark.

Upper Wentworth Falls at twilight

Panoramic Bathurst Sunset

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 02:24:56 GMT

It was nice to get out and about with my camera just for fun. Fortunately there was a cracking sunset which I was there to capture. A beautiful view for many of the residents of Bathurst that live just on the edge of suburbia.

Bathurst Autumn

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 02:23:37 GMT

Welcome to Autumn

This image is soon to be on display at the Information Centre. Such a beautiful time to visit Bathurst. If you know of any areas that look great during autumn let me know and I will pay a visit. I'm looking forward to the trees maturing at the top of Bradwardine Road, going to be amazing.

Autumn Tunnel

Trees covering Perthville road near Perthville. Would look amazing if the B2b was on when these trees were this colour.

Autumn Soup Bird

Beautiful Rosella matching the autumn tree leaves

Autumn Skies

When the sky matches the trees. I can't wait till these trees on Bradwardine road mature. It's going to look amazing.

Mount Panorama Bathurst Sunrise

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 06:55:28 GMT

Beautiful Sunrise over Mount Panorama this morning!

Morning Haze

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 04:10:10 GMT

Morning HazeSydney road Bathurst

Sydney road Bathurst

Rainbow Lorikeet

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:40:05 GMT

Quite happy to pose for this shot. Stunning bird

Cicada

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 03:25:35 GMT

Had a Cicada visit me over Christmas

Inland sea of Sound 2018

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:30:31 GMT

I had a great time shooting the Inland Sea of Sound 2018 at Mount Panorama this year. I have uploaded a taster of some of my favourites.

Part of the welcome to country ceremony.

Talented local artist Meg Allan.

Some impressive dancing at sundown.

Nice heart warming music

Backstage view with Hat Fitz & Cara

The Cat Empire wide angle view

The Cat Empire Bongo

The Cat Empire Trumpet

The Cat Empire, Harry James Angus with backup trumpets

The Cat Empire, side crowd

Backstage Trumpet

Felix Riebl

Felix Riebl backstage

Boy silhouette

Girl silhouette

Kangaroo Island

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 06:57:20 GMT

This is Australia

A mob of Kangaroos by the ocean at Cape Jervis

Welcome to the Abyss

Love the symmetry and mix of hues in this shot. A beautiful location at Emu Bay. Some fishermen were at the end of the pier fishing. This was one of the few opportunities I had to take photos not in the rain during my stay...

Under the Abyss

I could not capture the same symmetry under the pier, however the textures in the wood is a nice contrast to the smooth waters with this 30 second exposure.

Whazzup...

Found this little guy in the wild while checking out Admirals Arch. He didn't seem to phased by my presence, looked up to see what was going on then when back to his little nap.

Seal Kingdom

Wild seal looking over his kingdom at Admirals Arch.

Adelaide

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 06:08:23 GMT

Glenelg Pier at sunset

It's good to get my hands back on my camera and do some landscapes again. This is a beautiful spot on the outskirts of Adelaide. Always a novelty watching the sun set over the ocean for me.

Pindarie

Has to be my favourite stop in the Barossa Valley. This winery has exceptional views and a 'cracker' of a cheese platter.

Vined Views

Spectacular panoramic views at Pindarie winery. This 70MP image is made to be printed large.

Best view in the house

This dog knows where to find the best views at Pindarie winery. Could not resist but to grab a few shots.

Port Willunga

Old Jetty Pylons from the Port Willunga caves. Apparently there is a shipwreck and old house ruins in the area as well.

Adelaide Skyline

Yes, I managed to find it. Seems a lot bigger now than I remember as a kid. Some quite interesting architecture in there :)

Glenelg Jetty Sunset

Missed out on epic clouds but the long exposure still makes this for a nice soothing image.

SeaMoon

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 06:27:05 GMT

SeaMoonMoonrise over the ocean

Always amazes me how big the moon looks on the horizon. Managed to get some interesting foreground in this shot too which is a bonus.

Snow Stump

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 09:06:25 GMT

Shooters Hill always a great destination for snow photos. The protected areas under the trees had some good coverage today, but out in the open was mostly melted.

Snow Stump

Natures Art

Slow Snow

Sunset of a lifetime

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 06:14:07 GMT

To this day, my favourite sunset of all time. I love the perfect reflection and amazing colours. It was like my eyes had and instagram fliter on :)

Mount Panorama Sunset View

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 09:11:34 GMT

Mount Panorama Sunset View

The view of mount panorama at sunset from a recent real estate shoot I was on.

Psychedelic

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 08:42:29 GMT

One of the many cool projections on the courthouse during this years Winter Festival. I love the little coloured squiggle in the sky, I figure it was the light projecting on a bug during the long exposure.

Welcome to Bathurst

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:52:14 GMT

I just had to stop and capture this beautiful sunset after a long drive heading home to Bathurst.

What could say Bathurst AUSTRALIA more than this!

Milky Railway

Thu, 24 May 2018 08:50:17 GMT

Did you participate in ABC's Stargazing Live last night? Thousands of people did and it led to the discovery of a new supernova!

To infinity and beyond.

Mountains of Fire

Mon, 07 May 2018 10:53:57 GMT

Look on the horizon toward Sydney right now and you can see the Hazard reduction taking place in Winburndale Nature Reserve. It's quite faint with the naked eye, but a 30 second long exposure really shows the detail. It looks quite threatening looming above the houses.

Blazing Mountain - This one is a little more zoomed in than above on the a few nights later when the fire has advanced.

City by Firelight - This super wide panorama shows the extent of another burn further down the range. I love the detail of Kelso in the foreground. Can you see your house?

Pink Moon Rise

Tue, 01 May 2018 08:32:57 GMT

Beautiful moonrise with a pink cloud sunset. You can even see Bathurst airport at the base of the mountains in front of the moon. This one is a case of right time right place :)

Tasmania

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 04:24:22 GMT

Stitched aerial shot of the giant causeway at Fingal Head flipped to look like Tasmania

Nambucca Fog

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 05:31:51 GMT

It's always a challenge to produce an interesting image in the harsh midday sun. This one was a 25 second exposure to get the motion of the water with a stacked polariser to help pull out some of the nice colours in the scene.

Royal Bathurst Show Fireworks

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 11:39:22 GMT

Fireworks from the 2018 show

Bathurst Courthouse Complete

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 23:20:22 GMT

Full wide angle view of the entire Bathurst Court House

Chasing Rainbows

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 23:12:34 GMT

One of the brightest rainbows I have ever seen. The pot of gold must be just behind that hill..

THE-RUINS

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 22:50:18 GMT

Grungy abandoned building in the bush near Lithgow NSW Australia

Of course, It was the perfect location for a steel wool spin... Multiple fire-poi spins in one to capture the entire structure!

Byron Bay Lighthouse

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 07:27:00 GMT

The best view of Australia's most easterly point. Stitched aerial panorama.

Rural Living

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 07:24:21 GMT

This is an aerial panorama of a beautiful Sunset in the near Bathurst in central west NSW Australia.

Mount Panorama Pit Straight Sunrise

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 04:26:53 GMT

I went on a trip to the mount this morning with a very specific shot in mind. Unfortunately the weather didn't play ball so I thought I would grab a few different perspectives as research for a later trip. Turns out, I am quite happy with how they ended up.. Its funny how you can take photos of a single location at around the same time and end up with 3 completely different styles. Would love to know which one you like the best.

Pit Straight Starter

Soft Sunrise at Mount Panorama

Sunrise Straight

Wyangala Dam

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 04:43:38 GMT

Maintenance work on the Dam wall at Wyangala a while ago. Love this shot, it really shows off the size of this dam.

Port Douglas and surrounds

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 06:47:56 GMT

Cape Tribulation

Cape Tribulation is a remote headland and ecotourism destination in northeast Queensland, Australia. A coastal area within Daintree National Park, it offers a combination of rainforest and beaches. Boat tours are available to the Great Barrier Reef, lying to the east. Walking routes include boardwalks and a ridge trail on Mount Sorrow. Bird-watching and jungle zip-lining are popular activities.

Chillin - Litoria jungguy

There is some amazing wildlife up in northern Queensland. This is just one of the many beautiful frog species which can be found... just chillin...

Parrot Poser

Eclectus Parrots parrots are curious creatures, always up for a photo. This guy posed for me perfectly, looks like lunch was good too.

Brace Yourself

One of the many critters you come across when walking in the forest at night in far north Queensland. If anyone knows the specific type I would love to know in the comments.

Green Tree Ant

Love this shot of the tiny little ant. They are so beautiful with their big green bum, but don't let that fool you, they have a nasty bite!

Moonlit Jungle

It's in the Trees! looks like a scene from predator. This one is a 30 second long exposure of the rainforest at night. It was a very still night so the leaves are all still sharp :)

Bathurst Bats - Machattie Park

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:31:24 GMT

NoseBleed - This guy just kept staring at me. Looks like he had been in a fight recently...

Dark Soarer

Buff Bat - Its amazing the definition of the body in the afternoon sun

X-Ray Vision - Super cool to be able to see all the veins and how long their "fingers" are in this shot

Bat Cloud - Apparently Cloud is on of the collective nouns for bats.. I can see why i guess..

Roosting - Soooo many bats just hanging in the trees keeping cool. They actually flap one of their wings like little fans to stay cool in the hot weather.

Merry Christmas

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 05:43:39 GMT

I love the effort Bathurst Council went to this festive season. I just had to get a good capture of the Christmas tree in the middle of town with nice light. A big thank you for all your support throughout 2017. Wishing you a joyful Christmas and New Year.

Grove Creek Falls

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 06:23:17 GMT

These spectacular falls often go unnoticed. This is an epic aerial panorama capturing the entire waterfall in all its glory. I would be keen to return to this location first thing in the morning and capture it with the sun on the waterfall itself.

Mount Panorama

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 07:42:18 GMT

Aerial photo of Mount Panorama, Bathurst, NSW, Australia after all the recent rain looking so beautiful and green.

Sculptures in the scrub

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 06:49:42 GMT

This walking trail is in the Pilliga National Park. While the access is not too far, the condition of the road can make it take a long time to get to. It's a fairly easy walk with some nice views and a picnic spot. Best of all, there is a number of artworks along the trail which makes this place a special one to visit. Visit the National Parks website for official details and access information.

Stranger Things

Thought I would go for a creative angle on this one. The first, and one of my favorites on the walk.

It's in the tree's

Another creative angle. I will have a few more to share of this guy. Very effective sculpture on the side of a cliff.

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Ever feel like your being watched? Can you spot the sculpture?

Spotted

Rocked

I really loved the smooth polished stone of the sculpture and wanted to capture the likeness to the cliffs in the background.

Ancient Egg

I'm sure there is a bunch of meaning to these pieces of art. This one looked like an egg to me.

knife and fork

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 07:03:18 GMT

This Goanna (Lace Monitor) seemed quite at home venturing out from the scrub in country NSW. I love this particular capture as you can see the perfectly straight forked tongue of this massive Lizard.

Dynamic Esses

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 07:38:36 GMT

Super excited for this years storm season. This one was taken a few years ago. Love the dynamic light and you can see light trails from a car that went past while shooting the long exposure.

Farm Life

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:23:37 GMT

One of my favorite shots from a shoot for a client selling his property in the Central West.

Darwin NT Australia

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 09:39:39 GMT

Lameroo Beach

This is one of my favorites from a recent trip to Darwin. Love the combination of long exposure of the water with the static trees. There is even a boat off in the distance.

LMK Darwin

Something a little different. This street art in the back streets of Darwin. Little Miss Korea embrace it.

Fire Film

Filming some cool fire poi action on the beach during the Mindil Beach Sunset Market.

Happy Halloween

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 09:41:11 GMT

Creepy abandoned shearing shed with child's shoe and a hook on a bed.

National Motor Racing Museum

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 08:57:34 GMT

This is one of my largest images to date. It's cool to see it on display in such a prominent position, on the front of the National Motor Racing Museum at Mt Panorama Bathurst NSW Australia.

Poser

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 09:23:23 GMT

Kookaburra giving me the eye from a fence post

Cute Country Church

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:06:48 GMT

Small Anglican Church in a random paddock on the outskirts of Mudgee NSW Australia

Hassans Walls Cave

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 07:46:25 GMT

Beautiful view of the graffitied cave at Hassans Walls. I didn't realise until now that Hassans Walls Lookout is actually the highest lookout in the Blue Mountains at 1100 meters.

Lone Poppy

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 07:46:33 GMT

This lone poppy captured my attention in the flower beds in kings parade in Bathurst.

Bathurst 1000 2017

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 06:29:49 GMT

Driver Parade

A big turnout to the Transporter and Driver Parade this year. David Reynolds waves to the crowd during the 2017 Bathurst 1000 drivers parade on Wednesday.

Team Vortex 888

A new shorter member of the Craig Lowndes team

Radiator Springs

Lightning McQueen and friends made the trip to Bathurst for the supercars this weekend. It was good to see so many people checking what all the fuss is about.

Spring Snow 2017

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 05:59:00 GMT

Perfect one day beautiful the next.

The snow was quite localised; nothing in O'Connell, Oberon, some in black springs, and a bit more south of it. Probably still there if you fancy an afternoon drive.

I have taken a heap of photos that I will upload to this blog post as I get the chance. Keep warm :)

Snow 3 ways

Aerial panorama of today's snow fall in the Central West near Black Springs NSW, Australia. You can see another snow storm blowing in from the right which ended the flight short.

Road to snowhere

What too much? Can't go wrong with a small dirt road covered in snow in a pine forest can you. This panorama is one of my favorites from my little expedition today.

Cold Colourful Log

I appreciated the colour in an otherwise white scene. The orange of the decaying timber and bright grass poking through. Decided to go for a shallow depth of field on this one to really draw the eye to the front of the log.

Whiteout

Had to feel for the animals in their frozen fields. I don't think the dam was frozen over but I imagine it was a rather cool drink.

Postal Service

This letterbox caught my eye. Looked like a mini house with the snow settling quite thick on the roof. You can see its actually snowing quite heavy while this shot was taken.

Maters Chill

I thought this truck looked like Mater from the Cars movie. You can see up on the hill near the tree are some horses as well.

Snow draped pine

Loved the lighting on the snow covered pine branch with the dark forest in the background.

Snow Day

No sheep or workers to be seen in this weather....

Sticks and Snow

But names will never hurt me. I like to capture some of the detail as well as the wide landscapes.

Follow me

Leading lines through the snow. One of my favorites from the trip.

Snow Way

Shooters Hill road in the snow. I like how it looks like the Trees have grass shadows. I guess its because the snow was coming in at an angle? Seems to have cooled off again after a hot weekend.

Horses in the snow

They were very curious what I was up to. Didn't seem to mind the snow though.

Dam Snow

Aerial shot of dirt coloured dam in paddocks of white white snow.

Spring Snow

A wattle tree in full spring flower with snow hills in the background. The sun just came through the clouds lighting this up and I couldn't drive past it.

Winter's Tree panorama

A stitched panorama of a dead tree claimed by the winters snow.

Winter's Tree

I think this will go nicely with my Spring tree in the canola and my summer tree in the wheat. I'm sure I would have an autumn tree somewhere.

Dark Snow

Loved the contrast of the stormy sky against the bright white snow. Can't complain about the leading lines either.

Shooters Hill Panorama

This epic pano is created with 27 vertical images stitched together to make a very wide panorama over 25000px wide.

South African Protea - Mt Tomah

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 23:48:18 GMT

Beautiful flower from South Africa in the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden

Fiji

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:13:51 GMT

Fiji Dinner - There are worse places to dine in Fiji. Wicked Walu at sunset.

Wicked Walu Seafood Restaurant
Warwick Resort, Coral Coast, Fiji

This is the top rated restaurant in Fiji for good reason. The meals are delicious, the staff are great and the view is tough to beat. Every night they light up the torches that lead you across the path to the island. From the deck you can see the fish swimming, and later the reef sharks come in for the left overs.

Island Garden

This is the fairy lit garden on the Wicked Walu island. You can see the Warwick resort in the background. One of my favorite places here.

Tropical Paradise

Something about the silhouette on sunset that you just cant beat. This is the view from the Warwick resort looking out at the wicked walu island.

Midnight Swim... The main pool a night, shame they close the pools.

This is a stunning water lily growing the equally stunning Fiji

Rooster

Finally.. This was my alarm clock while staying at the Warwick in Fiji.

Beechworth Victoria

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:17:25 GMT

A series of photos from the lovely town of Beechworth Victoria Australia. The Woolshed waterfalls and a few of the historic buildings in town. But perhaps missing one important part.....

Woolshed Waterfalls from above

Aerial shot of The waterfall raging in Beechworth Victoria. This is a vertical panorama comprised of a number of shots.

Woolshed Waterfalls

The waterfall was raging at Beechworth victoria. This one is a massive stitched panorama of 9 slow shutter speed shots. It's hard to capture just how large these falls are.

Beechworth Post Office

Pretty self explanatory. This one was taken at sunset from the cobblestone lined roundabout. I had to get the timing just right to avoid getting any cars in the shot. Thought I would include the lamp post to keep a bit of foreground interest.

Beechworth

I think this shot captures the essence of the town. The Beechworth honey discovery buiding with their unique roundabout at sunset. That's all for my quick trip to Beechworth. I think my favorite part was not captured however, the awesome selection of beers at the brewery.

Frozen Bathurst

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 23:57:29 GMT

The coldest morning in Bathurst history at -7.5 overnight. This is an 83 megapixel, 11 image stitched panorama.

Bathurst Winter Festival 2017

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 05:11:52 GMT

The Royal Double Decker Carousel at the Bathurst Winter Festival 2017 during sunset.

Fenced In

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 10:13:30 GMT

Bathurst court house fence on a foggy cold morning. Bit of an arty feel to this one. Glad the restorations have been completed in time for the Winter Festival.

Vivid Lights

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:06:57 GMT

Sydney Harbour Bridge during vivid festival 2017

Sunflowers by the harbour - This one is a composition of 3 images to get the exposure correct on the bright sunflowers as well as the operahouse and the sky.. One of my favs from the festival this year.

Harbour Lights- This one is a 20second exposure. So simple but these beams of light was one of my favorite things.

The Waratah in the Royal Botanic Garden during Vivid Sydney 2017

Welcome to Sydneyland - The obligatory Sydney Opera House Vivid Sydney shot. Hope you liked my pics :)

Welcome to winter

Wed, 31 May 2017 10:43:35 GMT

Sunrise over the fog at Mt. Panorama Bathurst. I just loved shadows of the trees in the fog on this one.

Walking through Autumn

Wed, 17 May 2017 09:53:28 GMT

Lamp lit path in Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. My previous Autumn post from the air was so popular, I thought I would share one from the ground :)

Seasonal Rock

Another shot from the same location featuring this rock. Not sure what its actually there for, I assume some memorial, anyone know?

History at it's finest

Sun, 14 May 2017 08:44:30 GMT

One of my favorite images captured while out and about for the Artisan Trades Trail, this lovely old car was parked in the field in front of Abercrombie House. If anyone knows what it is, let me know in the comments below. If you missed the Trail this year, its definitely worth checking it out next year, so much to see and do and a really friendly vibe.

Autumn Heights

Thu, 11 May 2017 09:17:59 GMT

Bathurst is so beautiful at the moment with all the autumn leaves. I thought I would get an aerial shot of this stretch of Populus near Bathurst. Its a great spot and amazing how popular its becoming. Hope you are enjoying this autumn and keeping warm!

Golden Glow

Another shot from this location.

Cooma Love

Thu, 04 May 2017 10:37:32 GMT

Couple walking beside the creek in Cooma, NSW, Australia

All Saints Chapel Hamilton Island

Thu, 04 May 2017 10:35:57 GMT

I have hundreds of photos from my trip to Hamilton island, most of which I have never shared. Here is one of my faves from the chapel at night. Hope you like it.

Good Friday

Fri, 14 Apr 2017 05:37:33 GMT

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Good Friday 2017

Paradise at Eden

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 08:24:03 GMT

Long exposure sunrise shot of ocean pool at Eden NSW Australia

Ocean Paradise in Eden

Ocean Waterfalls

Coastal garden of Eden.

This image is a composite of 10 images. 5 exposures focused on the foreground and 5 with the focus on the background. Looking back, I would have liked to blend in another image focused on the rock in the very foreground. They were shot at f/16 for maximum depth of field without losing image quality from too narrow an aperture.

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Stitched Panorama of Aslings Beach

Sunset Rainbow

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 08:27:06 GMT

Did anyone else just see this beautiful rainbow looking west at sunset tonight? It caught me by surprise and could not resist to capture and share it.

Old Shearing Shed - Omeo

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 05:23:43 GMT

Old shearing shed in Omeo, Victoria Australia. Shooting into the sun is always a challenge. This is a composite of 5 exposures to get the detail in the shadow of the shed as well as the detail of the hills and sun. I quite like the lens flare in this shot so was happy to leave the composition as it was and include in the shot.

Gone Fishing

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:31:35 GMT

Seal at the wharf in Marlo, Victoria, Australia.

I think he looks like a Wilbur, what do you think? This seal just hangs out at the wharf eating the left overs from the fisherman. It's a lazy old life and he seems to love it.

Yacht Club - Hamilton Island

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 07:47:47 GMT

The Yacht Club looks spectacular at night. This image was taken at 17mm f8 for 30 seconds.

17mm is a nice wide angle to capture the building in its environment. It also gives a larger depth of field.

F8 gives a decent depth of field given the wide angle lens. Ideally I would have shot this around f10 however that would have required a longer shutter speed.

30sec is the max shutter speed you can use on camera without using a cable release or connecting to my phone. I have no idea why they limit it to this, seems like it would be simple to allow you to extend into the minutes. If I had of remembered/been bothered to get out my cable release I would have shot this at ISO100 instead of 640 and at f10.

Well there you go, a slightly lazy shot is better than non at all right? Hope you liked the shot and enjoyed the read.

Morning Rose

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:31:44 GMT

An unusual composition of a rose during a spectacular sunrise.

Sunset at Rockley Mount

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 06:17:02 GMT

Just had to stop and capture this beautiful view at Rockley mount. Silhouette of ducks, sheep and trees just cap it off.

Australia's most easterly point

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 09:36:20 GMT

A beautiful headland on Australia's most easterly point at Cape Byron. You can see the lighthouse at the top, there is a walk that makes it's way down to the rocks at the bottom right. You can also see the town and beach off to the right of the image. Always a pleasure to visit this place.

Abercrombie Caves

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:32:16 GMT

Not far from Bathurst, these caves are self guided and quite spectacular. This is one of my favorite images from a recent trip featuring an old suspension bridge over the river that flows through the cave.

The exit of abercrombie caves captured in a massive panorama hdr. This is quite a technically challenging panorama comprising of 25 different shots. Even with this I still blew out the entrance slightly where the contrast is so bright. Its a short but spectacular self guided tour.

A panoramic hdr of the one of the smaller caves at abercrombie caves. This is a composite of 50 images in order to capture the space in all its glory.

Entering the caves

The amazing colours from the bridge in the middle of the abercrombie caves

The exist gate from the self guided tour of Abercrombie Caves

Reflections - This one is a long exposure to smooth the water out as much as possible.

Purple moon

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 09:30:41 GMT

Full moon rise over Bathurst, NSW, Australia during sunset about 15mins ago..

Happy New year 2017

Sun, 01 Jan 2017 09:59:55 GMT

One of the hidden gems in Sydney is to see the fireworks from Watsons Bay. If you want to see the fireworks but dont like the crowds, then this is a great spot to watch.. Shhh, don't tell anybody. I hope you all had a great 2016 and wishing you a very happy new year.

A more zoomed in shot showing of Sydney Tower and some of the great fireworks from the closest barges.

Simple Beauty

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 06:52:05 GMT

For such a simple image, I find it so calming. It's a delight when nature puts on a show and images are so easy to capture. Whether you are getting away or staying home this holiday season, I wish you a safe, relaxing and joyful time. Thanks for all your support over this year.

Bathurst Sunset October 2016

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 06:46:13 GMT

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A stunning Sunset looking east from Bathurst tonight. This is an 11 image panorama so can be printed LARGE. It only stayed around for a few minutes, I didn't have time to find a better foreground so worked with the view I had on hand.. Cant complain :)

Bathurst a beautiful history

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:08:57 GMT

Aerial panorama of Bathurst at sunset. I love this shot, it's not often you see Bathurst from this angle and while the focus is Tremain's Mill, there are also some hidden surprises. In the hi-res version, You can read Mount Panorama on the mountain on the very left. You can see the Carillon poking up on the right in the background, also the courthouse. I am getting better at predicting when good sunsets will be, just running out of local locations to capture. If you have ideas, let me know!

A more intimate view of Tremain's Mill, with the silos in the background. This is a sunrise shot, I love the complementary colours with the warm light of the sun on the side of the building and the cool shadows of the mill behind.

Sometimes I find it hard to decide on the way to process an image. This is a black and white version, I figured it suited the historic nature of the building.

Finally, a sepia/creamtone version. I quite like this, really highlights the buildings and their shape rather than being distracted by the colour. I would love to know which is your favorite, leave a comment below.

Christmas 2016 sale

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 07:18:10 GMT

For 1 week only I am offering 50% off store wide at davidromaphotography.com for my loyal facebook fans.

Simply find this post on facebook, tag someone you think might like it in the comments, and I will send you a coupon code that gives you 50% off at checkout..

Challenge Bathurst 2016

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 10:31:47 GMT

Great day up at Challenge Bathurst today. It's free for spectators and some awesome cars and names up there including the BMW M6 GT3 driven by Mark Skaife, Russell Ingall and Tony Longhurst.

This is just a selection of photos I have uploaded to a gallery with over 500 photos from Thursday afternoons qualifying sessions.

http://davidromaphotography.com/challengebathurst

Please tag people you know who raced so they can find their images. I will post-process any selected images to get them spot on before delivery. Feel free to share this link.

A heavenly view of the Ferrari 458 GT3 in the pits at mt panorama bathurst australia

Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 driven by Roderick Salmon with a golden star as the sun refelcts into the lens by chance on pit straight at mount panorama bathurst

The mighty m6 looking to overtake through the chase at mount panorama bathurst

The BMW M6 GT3 brakes glowing red hot in daylight around forest elbow at mount panorama bathurst driven by Anthony Longhurst Mark Skaife and Russell Ingall

Radical SR8 driven by Matthew McLellan at the top of mount panorama

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Mercedes Benz GTS-GT3 driven by Mark Griffith attacks the dipper at mt. panorama bathurst nsw australia

porsche being chased toward the elbow by ferarri and bmw at mt panorama bathurst

Supernumerary Rainbow

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 07:37:39 GMT

This was an amazing wagon wheeled supernumerary rainbow after an epic hailstorm in Bathurst on the 20/11/2016. It is a massive panorama comprised of 11 images so can be printed as large as you like :) God rays and rainbow in one, gotta love it.

Inland Sea of Sound at Mt Panorama Wahluu

Sat, 05 Nov 2016 02:32:03 GMT

What a cracking venue for the 2016 inland sea of sound festival. It's a great layout up there this year, with plenty to see and do. Was a great turnout in the end too with people having a blast moshing to the Black Sorrows and dancing with the South African Band Medleko Meropa. Head on up for a nice chilled afternoon of beer and wine on the grass. I'm the official photographer up there, so if you see me scooting about be sure to stop me for a quick chat and photo :)

Kate Miller Heidke

What an cracking venue for such an intimate gig with this amazing artist. It took some effort to get this shot just right, I really wanted to capture the 3 elements, the crowd, the artists, and the lights of bathurst in the background. I took this one at a distance on a ladder at 200mm to get some nice compression and bring the 3 elements of the image close together. On top of that f2.8 to let in the most light possible and ISO1600 to get just a short enough exposure so their movement is not too blurred. Oh yeah, and like 50 shots to get just the right moment in time :) I think this is one of my favorite images from the weekend, I feel it really captures magic of the event.

Bathurst gasworks

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 08:18:36 GMT

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Happy Halloween!

This is one of the creeper places in Bathurst; the old gasworks. Know of anywhere creepier? Let me know in the comments, I will see what I can do... This is a long exposure taken at night and given the monochrome treatment

Morning Warmth

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:35:26 GMT

Sun warming the cool dark skies as it rises on the breaker at Fingal Head.

Shady stroll

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 09:15:16 GMT

A beautiful vine covered path in Buttenshaw Park Springwood

Fire Drift wtac 2016

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 09:32:04 GMT

Fire Drift wtac 2016

If your tyres are not on fire, you are not trying hard enough. Some of the awesome Midday Mayhem at this years WTAC. I took a bunch of shots and will add them here as I get the chance.

Milky Dreams

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:29:00 GMT

Taken in Coonabarabran which has some of the best sky's to capture the Milky way. This is a six image vertical panorama so it can be printed LARGE. I was all cosy and warm inside, but when the clouds cleared I couldn't resist heading out in the freezing cold to see what I could capture. To say I didn't regret it would be an understatement, I think this is one of my favorite images to date. It puts everything in perspective in an instant.

Country NSW Canola fields 2016

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 08:48:44 GMT

Broken Dreams - Old windmill with canola fields in country NSW

Green and Gold - Aerial Photo of canola fields.

Simplicity - Threatening clouds over bright canola fields

The Golden Life - A 6 image panorama of the bright canola fields rolling green hills and a shed with silos.

On the move - I took some shots with the truck in focus and motion blur of the landscape, but I prefer this shot where everything is clear taken at 1250th of a second. I love how the truck looks lost in a sea of yellow.

Standing Tall - Windmill with canola fields on a rainy day.

Well that might do me for a while. Would love to know which one is your favorite...

Jupiters Casino

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 08:14:59 GMT

Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Broadbeach, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia.

Surfers Paradise by night

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:15:22 GMT

I was going through old photos and realised I had a bunch of Gold Coast photos I have never shared. This one is the beautiful cityscape of Surfers Paradise from Evandale park at night. Its a 2.5 min exposure, I love how you can see the flight path of the plane coming in. I would have walked 15kms easy that night with all my gear..

Gift from above

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:25:39 GMT

New holland honey eater in a Gymea Lily.

It's been a while since I have shared a wildlife shot. This one was taken some time ago. Now that it's warming up a little I look forward to getting out and getting more shots like this. I can still remember how quick these birds were and difficult to capture. This was the luckiest shot, the sun was setting and looked epic on this massive Gymea Lily. I framed up the shot and to my delight this little honey eater landed perfectly in frame :)

Kalang Falls

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:01:06 GMT

Kanangra-Boyd National Park, NSW, Australia

These spectacular falls are a fairly short steep walk from the carpark at the Kanangra Walls car park. I can’t believe I have never made it out here before. They are spectacular at the moment, not sure how they normally look. There is a fair bit of rough dirt on the way out, with quite a few wallabies and other wildlife to look out for. There are some nice lookouts on the walk out and the falls themselves have a nice secluded feel to them. There are epic falls you can see off in the distance…. might have to do some research :)

Millthorpe NSW Australia

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:17:37 GMT

Established in the pioneering era, Millthorpe has a rich agricultural history, a legacy of grand buildings, heritage architecture and a streetscape that has remained largely unchanged since the early 1900’s. The entire village is classified by the National Trust and the village centre has cobbled, bluestone bordered streets. Millthorpe is a living museum being home to a community of about 700 people and comes alive on weekends with locals, visitors and tourists alike. Find out more at http://www.millthorpevillage.com.au/

Just love the cobblestone in the street. This to me is the quintessential shot of Millthorpe.

Love these old chairs. Taken at a long focal length for the compression effect and to emphasize the whole street.

This one is taken at a similar location but with a wider focal length. Goes to show the massive difference the gear a photographer can choose to use to tell the story they are trying to tell.

The people here are lovely. The man that owns this balcony saw me taking photos of the cobblestones below and offered for me to come up and take this shot.

Looking back down the main street. The car at the end really makes it. Taken at a long focal length to really compress the image.

The Old Mill. One of the many lovely places to eat in Millthorpe.

Look at all those chairs and flowers :)

I really liked this chair and angle, but was not stoked with all the parked cars. I decided to push the emphasis on the beautiful grain in the bench chair though a narrow depth of field.

A view of the lovely heritage terrace buildings on the main street of Millthorpe.

Bathurst Floods July 2016

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 07:34:35 GMT

The low level bridge (Gordon Edgell Bridge) on Hereford Street Bathurst NSW has flooded overnight 12/07/2016. These aerial shots give a good perspective of how the Macquarie River was looking around 9am on a very foggy morning.

This is a long exposure shot of the Ben Chifley dam overflow. The power of the water is amazing, pushing trees down the creek. I have never seen it running this fast before. Enjoy the nice sily smooth waters in this one :)

Drone footage flying from this location, up the overflow, looking over the dam and back over the rolling green hills toward Bathurst. This is a single shot uploaded straight to youtube, no fancy editing here.

The Western Advocate contacted me after seeing this footage and put together this article. Of course there are more pun's then my page
http://www.westernadvocate.com.au/story/4051150/dam-fine-sight-of-our-waterway/?cs=115

I also got a mention in Prime local news on Friday, you can see a recording here:
https://youtu.be/9ydwZRXrLAw?t=5m12s

This vertical pano shows just how much water is flowing out the overflow of the dam. It really is raging and quite off putting walking down the path beside it.

A panorama showing the dam, the overflow and the river heading through the rolling hills toward Bathurst. Quite a sight to see. I really do appreciate not being limited to the ground anymore for my photography.

Bathurst Winter Festival 2016

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 09:37:55 GMT

Check out the ice rink in front of the Courthouse for the 2016 Bathurst Winter Festival. I am stoked to be the official photographer for council this year. It's been great working with them and capturing the mood of the events. Its nice that Bathurstians have an excuse to brave the cold and get out and about this winter. The ice rink, Ferris wheel and illumination will be going till the end of next week, but the final festival night is Saturday evening. See you there, put your smiles on :)

All of the Lights

This is one of my favs from the Brew & Bite night. I think it captures the mood of the evening with all the different things going on. I like the different sources of lights. The city, the ferris wheel, the fire performers, the glow balloons and the tree lights, the glowing cubes... From all accounts it was a great success, looking forward to what council come up with for next year.

Into the Fog

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:27:48 GMT

Captured on the highway to Orange early in the morning with heavy frost. It was minus 4 this morning.

Glen Davis Oil Shale Works

Tue, 17 May 2016 09:38:09 GMT

The Glen Davis Shale Oil Works was a shale oil extraction plant in Glen Davis, New South Wales, Australia which operated from 1940 until 1952 and was the last oil-shale operation in Australia until the Stuart Oil Shale Project in the late 1990s. For the period of 1865–1952, it provided one fifth of the shale oil produced in Australia.

Wide angle view down the main road of the shale works showing its location in the Capertee Valley. The shale undergoes a number of treatments from its most crude form at this end of the works, to its most refined at the other end.

Retorts by road

The towers on the left is where shale was fed through tubes and heated. I'm not sure why so many have fallen while the others look relatively fine.

Abandoned drive

This old truck obviously never made it out of the oil shale works when it was shut down. Would love to visit this place when there is better lighting. You need to arrange a tour, so its a bit tricky. Pretty cool looking beast, I went for an angle that shows it in its location.

Quad

Looking up the firetubes in the retort towers where the shale was heated. It bugs me that i was not perfectly centered for this shot, but I didn't have long to get the image, and wasn't too keen on a brick to the head.

Broken Frame

Build frame from the old warehouse. I positioned myself just in the shadow of the structure where its starting to break away. Looks like it was quite a big building.

Powerhouse

Amazing view of the capertee valley from the old building in the ruins. I think this is one of my favorite shots that really captures the mood of this place. The scenery is studding, and the ruins really set it off.

Circled

Love the symmetry in this one of the cooling tower. So many circles in this shot, the lens flare really makes it I think. Hope you enjoyed this short tour of the Shale works. It was a a surreal experience visiting this place. I love abandoned spaces, and with the stunning backdrop makes this one particularly special.

Reaching to the heavens

Thu, 05 May 2016 10:08:06 GMT

Trees glowing by the campfire in a moonlit sky at Dunns Swamp.

outstretched waters

Wed, 04 May 2016 08:08:35 GMT

Long exposure at Currumbin. Not the most amazing sunrise, but I like the composition and soft water in this shot..

Lake Jindabyne

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 09:53:30 GMT

An Aerial Panorama of Lake Jindabyne, New South Wales, Australia

Completed in 1967, Jindabyne Dam is a major dam, located approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south south-east of the relocated town of Jindabyne. The dam was constructed by a consortia of Utah-Brown and Sudamericana based on engineering plans developed under contract by the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Authority.Construction of the dam flooded the settlement of Old Jindabyne that accommodated approximately 300 people. Parts of Old Jindabyne can be seen when the levels of Lake Jindabyne are low. The settlement of East Jindabyne is located above what was Old Jindabyne (wikipedia)

Moon chaser

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 09:48:43 GMT

I still have not got my perfect moon shot, but I am slowly getting there. I love the exposure on this one, I just need to find the perfect tree. This one was taken at Newnes.

Canowindra Balloon Glow 2016

Sun, 10 Apr 2016 08:11:45 GMT

Fire Goalcanowindra balloon glow 2016

Fire Goal

Before the glow, the baskets went around in front of the crowd firing their burners. On a cool night, it was well welcomed, amazing how much heat comes out of them.

Baby Balloon

This shot gives a feeling of the event and just how many people attend. While I have been meaning to come for some time, its the first time I have actually made it out. Personally I really enjoyed it, thanks to everyone involved in putting it on.

UP

Pretty sure this is the guy from the Disney movie UP. I love the movement in this half second exposure, really looks like he is struggling to keep it down. The little balloon had a Storm Trooper in the basket :)

Balloon Glow Whale

The big whale was pretty cool, you can the back of it in this shot, but it didn't glow very bright.

Balloon Glow Tight

Balloon Glow Streak

The Cool effect of some people walking past with their mobile phone light. Thought I would chuck it in there, also shows some nice variation in balloon brightness

Nudie Glow

Nudie Juice right? At least he is covering up. I love the Aviation registration VH-NUD

Kavanagh Balloons

I think this was one of my favorite balloons. So simple, but there was something elegant about the way it lit up.

Balloon Glow Finale

At the end of the show, All the balloons briefly lit up. A great site, I think the photographer in the foreground adds to this one :)

Over the Rainbow

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 08:57:21 GMT

Ever wonder what a rainbow looks like from the air? Well pretty much the same as from the ground, but you do get a clear view of both ends. A full circle rainbow photo is on my bucket list, I am just waiting for the right time and place. Thanks all for the amazing response to my last RAINbow post. Always appreciate the likes and shares. Happy Hump Day!

Rainbow Rain

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 08:22:51 GMT

The amazing colours of one end of a rainbow at high zoom

The Mont 24 Hour

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 22:01:27 GMT

Riding through the rays of light in the Kowen Forest near Canberra ACT

Dunns Swamp - NSW Australia

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 08:01:38 GMT

Moonlit paradise

There is nothing particularly special about this shot, but there is something I find really peaceful about it. Perhaps its just memories of being there as opposed to the actual image itself. Would be interested to hear what others think.

Foggy sunrise

Fog over the Cudgegong river at Dunn Swamp. What a magical place to wake up to. With the birds singing and the eerie fog lifting over the river, I really enjoyed this photo shoot, and even got to meet another friendly photographer.

Morning Glow

Such a moody image with so many different textures and colours. Now it's warming up I will have to make it back out to Dunns Swamp :)

Scenic Skyway

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 07:54:11 GMT

People on the new Skyway enjoying views of the beautiful Three Sisters in Katoomba, Blue Mountains, Australia. It is suspended 270 metres above the valley floor with views revealed beneath your feet through the electro-glass cabin floor.

Poser - Bathurst NSW Australia

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 08:04:12 GMT

Blue wren, shot through glass

Seacliff Bridge - Clifton NSW

Mon, 07 Mar 2016 08:26:32 GMT

The Sea Cliff Bridge is a balanced cantilever bridge located in the northern Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. The $52 million bridge links the coastal villages of Coalcliff and Clifton. It makes for a spectacular drive however its quite hard to get a nice view without being in the air ;)

BMX Australia National Championships - Bathurst NSW

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 21:52:29 GMT

If you haven't already, its well worth heading down and checking out the BMX Nationals in Bathurst. It is such a big event, great vibe down there with heaps of stalls, people and racing. It's free to spectate and is going till Saturday. I doped in last night and there was this spectacular storm looming in the background. Just wish I got one of the lightning strikes in the shot too!

Happy Friday!

Thredbo footbridge

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 09:45:12 GMT

Thredbo put on an amazing sunset while I was there. Found this location and shot with long exposure to smooth the water.

Mona Vale Ocean Swimming Pool

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 07:44:10 GMT

Aerial Shot of the beautiful Ocean pool at Mona Vale

Monochrome Moment

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 07:44:45 GMT

Something a little different for me. I have given this one a low contrast B&W treatment as the sunrise was a bit of a fizzer. With the long exposure gives a nice dreamy feel to it. You can even see Coolangatta in the background.

Resident Wombat

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 07:42:38 GMT

The Newnes Hotel resident wombat. I had never seen a wombat in the wild before heading to Newnes in the Wolgan Valley. They are so tame here. Chunky little fella. I haven't posted an animal pic for a while, so here it is.. Enjoy. I took this one at f18 with a long focal length to try and capture the hotel nicely in the background.

Better Days

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 09:03:54 GMT

Silos surrounded by a beautiful sunset in the Central West, New South Wales, Australia.

I heart country new south wales

Sun, 14 Feb 2016 06:46:32 GMT

The most impressive dam I have ever seen. I hope this farmer found his valentine.....

Abstracted

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 09:22:51 GMT

The inside of a burnt out tree trunk with colourful moss. I just love the textures and colours in this shot... Would look great framed on the wall I reckon :)

Divine Light - Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 08:40:19 GMT

I just love the rays of light shining over Bathurst. What better angle to capture them from The Holy Trinity Church.

Moonlit Paradise

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 07:40:27 GMT

Moonrise over Catseye beach on Hamilton Island. Capturing the moon is always challenging, but I am pretty happy with how this one turned out. Hope you are having a great week so far.

Highest view of Australia

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 19:00:00 GMT

Happy Australia Day!

Panoramic views 400ft above Mount Kosciuszko Australia would make this the highest drone in Australia. It's crazy how barren and rocky the landscape is. I love in this shot how you can just about see the long long path back to the car park at Charlotte Pass, both the long, and short route. You can also see the metal path leading off from the toilet block across toward the chairlift. It's certainly a long testing walk, was so happy after carting the drone all that way the conditions were safe to fly. Enjoy your day, get those tunes cranking :)

Terminus

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:46:06 GMT

I couldn't resist but to stop and get a picture of this abandoned railway line while traveling through regional NSW near Young. It reminded me of the track to terminus from the Walking Dead. Looking forward to its return ;) I went with the theme and underexposed it at 600mm with a cool white balance to give an eerie night time feeling.

Textured Fields

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:21:13 GMT

I love all the different things going on in these fields in Bathurst. Speckled bales look like braille. Im not sure what is being farmed up the back, but there are some cool colours there :) Hope you all are surviving the heat...

Horseshoe Falls - Hazelbrook NSW Australia

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 08:59:50 GMT

The beautiful Horseshoe falls in the Blue Mountains lets you walk right underneath

Motion - Kingscliff

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 10:17:14 GMT

Sunrise, Ocean, Rocks.. A perfect combination for photography. This is such a nice place to shoot. I think the rock in the foreground makes it. Have a good one! :)

Bathurst Gasworks

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 07:53:00 GMT

An amazing sunset over the old abandoned Gasworks in Bathurst. I just love seeing things from a new perspective, this is one of my favorites of this location, mostly because of the sunset ;)

The gasworks operated in conjunction with Orange and Lithgow council between 1888 and 1979, it was then leased to AGL who used it until 1987. It is now leased to Jemena and is considered a historic site.

Warrumbungles Silhouette - NSW Australia

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 08:35:47 GMT

This is a panorama showing the skyline of the Warrumbungles. I'm a sucker for a good silhouette and this is one of my favs. It's such a unique landscape and I was stoked to get such a cracker sunset to capture this image.

Sydney New Years Eve 2015

Fri, 01 Jan 2016 09:55:23 GMT

Happy New Year everybody! Thanks for all your support in 2015 and cheers for an amazing 2016...

Matt Hall v Fort Denison

Matt Hall with an impressive display over Fort Denison in Sydney Harbour for NYE2015

The crowd on Goat Island waiting for the NYE fireworks

Sydney NYE 9pm

Harbour Bridge shot at the 9pm NYE fireworks from Goat Island

Harbour Bridge Fireworks

Sydney Harbour Bridge was the focus of this years NYE celebrations. This one I tried layering two images which I liked to bring in a bunch of different colours.

Big Bang

Love this shot. It's something I have never seen before. Looks a bit like lightspeed in Star Wars. Taken at 600mm this is the moment one of the large fireworks from the midnight fireworks exploded.

Harbour Falls

Sydney Harbour Bridge was the focus of this years NYE celebrations. This one shows off a crowd favorite, the classic waterfall.

Explosive

Massive firework explosion at 600mm during Sydney NYE 2015

New Moon

The first moon of 2016 rising over the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Flowing - Springbrook National Park Queensland

Wed, 30 Dec 2015 09:58:35 GMT

The river that flows through the Natural Bridge in the Springbrook National Park in Queensland Australia.

Gold Coast skyline

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 06:22:31 GMT

Aerial panorama of the Gold Coast skyline from over the Nerang river. You can see the Q1 in the background and the Circle of Cavill in the foreground.

Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse

Sun, 27 Dec 2015 07:56:45 GMT

I would love to visit this place at sunset/sunrise one day and get a bit more creative. I opted for a nice leading line with the path heading to the lighthouse and a well timed shot with a tourist looking out at the view from the lighthouse. Hope you like.

Bearded Dragon Pose

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 08:56:58 GMT

This is how you do the bearded dragon pose in the gold coast. There is something about this image that i really like. I think perhaps the shallow depth of field and the nice filtered light just on the lizards head. I was fortunate that he held this pose long enough for me to get into position.

Transparent Waters

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 09:16:00 GMT

Another beautiful moody morning on Kingscliff beach. Such a great place. This is a single exposure at 1.3 seconds. I think just the way the wave rushed in for a portion of it made for such a great misty look in the water.. Nice light over the rocks too.

Scorched

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 09:15:08 GMT

An aerial panorama of the scorched earth after a grass fire on Mutton Falls road O'Connell.

Driven

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 07:35:09 GMT

A relic of the past, this car has been put out to pasture. I took this image back in 2014, its a 30 second exposure at f7.1 for some depth of field. Walking around with a torch I light painted the foreground for some nice even light. I wonder how many more years it will be here.

The Edge

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 07:22:08 GMT

A look straight down off the edge of Bridal Veil Falls. What an amazing perspective. This amazing waterfall is visible from Govetts Leap Lookout in Blackheath. I hope you don't get vertigo! Looking forward to capturing more of the spectacular Blue Mountains.

Yellow Protea - Mt Tomah NSW Australia

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 08:12:39 GMT

Another different looking protea in the blue mountains botanic gardens

King of the Hill

Sun, 13 Dec 2015 08:42:25 GMT

This is my version of a selfie. I am doing Sparkle Poi over the Lost City with the Milky Way in the background. It was slightly cloudy overhead with snow still in the shrubs and sprinkles of rain. All worth it though for this image. Looking forward to the Christmas holidays, hope you are all ready to celebrate and relax!

Farmers delight

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 09:07:00 GMT

The spectacular sunset from last night. Many of you got to experience the storm first hand, but it was beautiful from a distance... This is a view over a harvested field in Cowra looking back towards Bathurst. The cloud was amazing, difficult to capture all the shades of pink. I had hoped to get a more interesting foreground but when chasing a sunset shot like this you only have a few minutes to capture it, so you have to settle for the best location you can find quick! Looking forward to storm season :)

Not as ugly as you would think

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 09:12:17 GMT

Well I not intended to actually share this shot, but I do like to keep you on your toes. I actually thought it was a nice shot in the end and it's quite interesting to see a part of my town I have never seen before. I don't understand how this all works, but pretty sure it starts on the left and ends on the right in the river.

Wallerawang Power Station

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 09:07:06 GMT

Wallerawang Power Station is a thermal coal power station, located near Wallerawang, in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales,Australia. The power station is equipped with two turbo-alternators of 500 megawatts (670,000 hp) each, supplied by C. A. Parsons and Company of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. Due to dwindling demand, the first of the two generating units was mothballed in January 2013, and the second in April 2014. [wikipedia]

Albino Wallaroo

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 09:20:52 GMT

"Mum... Why don't I look like you?". I finally spotted this rare white Kangaroo. The sun was setting and I didn't have my camera with me. I rushed home, got my gear and headed back out. To my delight they were still there. I managed to snap this shot at 600mm before they bounced off out of my view. It was getting quite dark, so I am looking forward to getting a better quality shot in sunlight one day. It certainly was a treat to see such a rare animal with my own eyes. And no, this is not a photoshop trick, they are real. Feel free to share this image or give it a creative caption :)

The perfect view

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 08:51:10 GMT

The view from the highest point of Hamilton Island, Passage Peak. This was my favorite view out over the Whitsundays. It was not a hard walk, but it was long and really really humid. This view makes it all worth while though. I just love the vibrant blue water at Hamilton Island. Polarizing sunglasses are a must up here; they really emphasize the rich blues and the contrast of the shadows of the clouds. I had originally only planned to stay for 5 minutes, but once I saw this view I couldn't bring myself to leave it for quite some time.

Wishing you all a peaceful evening and great week ahead.

New Perspectives - Bathurst Courthouse

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:31:13 GMT

It is amazing how different the world looks from the air. Bathurst welcomes you with open arms. I got lucky early Saturday morning, the road was closed, there was no one around and the sun poked through the moody clouds at just the right moment for this beautiful shot of the Bathurst Court House.

Currawong in flight

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:05:11 GMT

Such amazing spread of feathers on this Currawong. This guy can fly like a master. I thew up a little bit of food, and he caught it mid air perfectly. I'm not sure if I like this shot. Be interested to hear what you all think. Perhaps its just because its such a common bird, maybe if it were a bird of paradise it would be different ;)

Majestic Warrumbungles - NSW Australia

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:38:54 GMT

An unusual composition aiming to capture the beauty of the foreground and the unmistakable skyline of the Warrumbungles. For those of you that don't know the Warrumbungles is a national park near Coonabarabran in New South Wales. It is also home to the Siding Spring Observatory as it's spectacular place to view the stars in NSW.

Hope you all have a peaceful evening.

Quick Departure - FA18 Super hornet

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 09:37:51 GMT

The FA-18 Super Hornet Jet over the V8 Supercars at Mt. Panorama Bathurst. This was an absolutely spectacular show. I was expecting just a flyover, but it went for a good 10mins, full of tight turns low passes, stalls, and a bunch of things I don't know the names for. I love this shot, such clarity of the metal and seeing the jets and heat coming of the back makes it. The Sigma 150-600 at work again. I had a sore arm holding it up by the end of the show....

Condensed

Another shot showing the air condensing during a tight maneuver. Love it!

Curracurrong Creek - Royal National Park Australia

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 09:51:30 GMT

A panorama of the baby waterfall before it goes off the cliff into the ocean. This is the composition of 5 images spanning about 170 degrees. I took this one not long before sunset. Its a spectacular place, I would love to do the full walk one day.

Katoomba Skyline

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 07:50:01 GMT

The familiar skyline of Katoomba featuring the Carrington Hotel in the Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia.

I was asked by one of my followers some time ago if I had a shot of the Katoomba skyline. I didn't at the time but after scouting I eventually came up with this shot which I am quite happy with. I actually took this shot from Leura to get a nice perspective of the skyline. Thought a monochrome image might suit this subject and this dreary day.

Hope you all are having a good week and enjoyed the race yesterday!

Glow worm tunnel

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:22:09 GMT

Gardens of stone NP, NSW, Australia

Looking out the entrance to the glow worm tunnel has such beautiful greenery. I am looking forward to going back to this location and capturing some of the glow worms in action. Have had plenty of practice at Helensburg :)

Peekaboo

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:28:43 GMT

Rainbow Lorikeet - Gold Coast, Australia

Happy Back to the Future Day!!!

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 09:16:23 GMT

Look what I found, now just need to see where Marty got to! Good to see he is following local laws and got it registered today.. I even saw his hoverboard in the car sitting beside the flux capacitor.

Flat Rock Wentworth Falls NSW Australia

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:29:16 GMT

Beautiful sunset in the Blue Mountains at flat rock. It was quite a popular spot that evening, I saw a bride and groom getting their wedding photos taken there, a few car loads of people come and go. It's quite accessible off kings tablelands road with no walking required. On a side note, It's also a location for the film clip 'Love is only a feeling' by The Darkness

Launch Control

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 09:55:27 GMT

Very cool display by the Hot Wheels guys at the WTAC this year. Trophy truck jumps a drifting ute down the main straight. It was a super hot day with pro cars lapping a second off the lap record. I saw the hot wheels car at the V8's last week, but got a way better view today at eastern creek today :)

Hope you are all having a stella weekend!

Fire Tunnel

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 10:08:37 GMT

I have been wanting to do a shot like this for a while. This is a steelwool spin through the abandoned railway tunnels near the zigzag railway. Was good fun and a little spooky in there by myself. FYI, the burning embers burn, I will remember a hat next time ;)

Hope your week is off to a good start!

Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 2015

Sat, 10 Oct 2015 23:34:04 GMT

Happy Race Day!!! Looking forward to the big race today. Looks like weather will be a factor which should make things exciting. Captured this snap of the Harvey Norman all female team during qualifying at Supercheap Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama 2015.

Fields of Gold - Cowra, NSW, Australia

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 10:54:43 GMT

Well, it seemed people really enjoyed my last series. So time to share another one. I hope you like canola photos, because this blog post is full of them. I have been meaning to get some canola shots for a while now, and while I don't think I have my 'perfect' shot yet, I did enjoy the experience. I hope you enjoy this little tour around the central west near Cowra, NSW, Australia.

Lazy Bees

Sooo much pollen, so little time. The easy life for these bees, no long flights to find their pollen. I love the layers in this shot, green crop (what is this by the way?), sheep, canola, bees, horizon. Taken with the sigma 150-600 gives many landscape opportunities.

Golden rays

God rays over the canola fields. These were shining for quite a while so had to make sure I found a shot which had both canola and the Godrays :)

Duck in flight over Canola

Didn't realise this was a duck when it flew over, sees a ways from water here, but I am sure he knew were he was going. I love the layers of colour and nice contrast of the duck in the sky. Cool little blue feathers he has too :) This one was taken at 600mm 500th second at f/6.3

Green n Gold

This is one of my favorite compositions from the trip. The nice curve and mix of colour with the two opposing focal points, one natural and one man made. It is nearly like a natural ying yang symbol.

Abstract Canola

I reckon this would make a nice desktop background. Super simple and plain, but still regognisable. It's nearly split into perfect thirds, focused detail in foreground, yellow blur in background, white blur sky.

Old Beauty

I love a dead tree, and what better than one in the middle of a canola field. Just beautiful. I love the the farmer doesnt cut it down for wood and to make working the field easier, but simply goes around it. I got lucky with the weather, clouds make some interest in the sky, but the sun still poked through when I needed it. If you look carefully there are actually a few birds perched in teh branches.

Shifting Skies

This is one of my first shots with my new 10stop ND filter. It's a 30 second exposure in full sun. It got some movement captured in the clouds, they were not moving fast enough for the full effect. Yes, thats the dead tree in the middle there, just goes to show what focal length can do for different compositions of the same location.

Golden perspective

Same location again with the same dead tree, but this one from a different perspective, taken about 5m above the last shot, really brings the canola to be the focus of the shot rather than the sky.

Golden hour hill

This shot has such an etherial feel to it. The dark storm clouds in the background contrasting with the late afternoon sun setting off to my right lighting up the fields and the trees.

Fields of Gold

This one gets the title of the blog post. Nothing but a field of golden yellow canola. I took this in the same area as the "abstract Canola" shot and was unsure if I should post both, but I think they have their own unique charm. Would be interested to hear which one people prefer.

Golden Tree

This one has 2 trees separated by about 10kms. An unusual composition, this gum tree is surrounded by colour, something which is quite unusual for this kind of tree. But you know me, I love to find shots which a bit different from the usual you have seen before :)

Panorama from Bellevue Hill Lookout

A 51 megapixel stitched panorama. If you want this one, you can have it printed as large as you like! :) Crazy to think the new 5ds takes images this large in a single shot. It was a beautiful sunset in Corwa that evening. Bellevue is certainly a nice location to take it all in. You can see the "Golden Tree" in the bottom left of this image.

Golden calf

I noticed the fog rising from a dam on my way home. Fortunatly there was a safe spot to quickly park to get this shot. It was quite dark at this stage after the sun had been down a while, but the sky was still full of colour. This is a long exposure making the moving cours have a ghostly appearance. So much colour in this shot.

Well that's it.. I hope you enjoyed the little trip in the central west around the Cowra, New South Wales, Australia. It really is beautiful this time of year (early spring).

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Fairy Floss Morning - Kingscliff, NSW, Australia

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 10:10:47 GMT

Was very glad I got up that morning. Another rainy start but the sky lit up pink for 10mins. Looks a bit like fairy floss to me (or cotton candy i think for the americans). It's such a beautiful beach. Missing the coast right now.

I'm not a brick!

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:28:25 GMT

Lola the border collie is an escape artist, but this hole is a little too small..... Or is it.. Super cute, such a photogenic pup. Reminds me of a Ben Folds Five song. Happy week all!

Bushrangers Cave - Mt. Victoria

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 09:36:50 GMT

A beautifully shaped cave entrance with views over the Kanimbla valley located in Mt. Victoria, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia. I can't believe I have never found this place up till now, its such a photogenic location. It was a nice surprise to see the Gary P Hayes Gallery right at the start of where the walk begins. I dropped in to say hello and we had a great chat. Thanks for the directions to the cave ;)

There are two levels in the cave and a conveniently placed chair to climb up. I wish I had a photo of the crazy position I got myself into to frame this shot. It certainly wouldn't meet any OH&S standards that's for sure. I wanted to get right up close to the crack in the rock about 10 foot off the cave floor. It makes for a nice leading line drawing your eye through the image and out into the view of the valley.

I just love the teardrop shape to the cave entrance. There is some crazy dynamic range in this shot, I had to shoot 5 exposures and blend them just to get all the detail of the cave as well as the valley. I have been dying to share this one, but been too busy with other projects. I hope you enjoy!

Intreespection

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 08:19:49 GMT

Beautiful stormy sunset over a nice green countryside... Sorry for the dad joke ;)

Abandoned Lookout

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 08:47:30 GMT

This shot breaks a bunch of rules of landscape photography, but its different and that's why I like it. Hope you do to.

Dr. Pepper product images

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:05:18 GMT

Dr. Pepper product shot with nice fresh water spray. These shots were taken with 3 strobes. One behind for the for a rim light and to light the water droplets. A primary flash to light the front, and a fill flash on the right to light the shadows at a lower power. The image was shot remotely to get just the right timing of the water spray.

Tsunami of Dr. Pepper

This one was take with a bunch more water from a wider angle. I love the wave looking shape of the water. Makes it look like a Dr. Pepper Tsunami.. So what do you think http://www.drpepper.com. Want to use this image in exchange for an unlimited supply of the drink that keeps me going?? :)

Asahi

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 09:55:48 GMT

Transport Heritage NSW Greater Western Tour

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 03:01:21 GMT

Locomotive 3642 under Wimbleton bridge

It was such a beautiful day on Saturday. Felt like spring had arrived early, so I thought I would enjoy a drive and a view of this historic train from the 1930's. It was a tad slower than I thought, so I had a good opportunity to talk to some of the locals also waiting on the bridge just near Wimbledon. Apparently there is a local Koala that lives the the trees just near here. I have never seen a Koala around this region so I might have to head back sometime and have a look.

Locomotive 3642 under Wimbleton bridge in black and white

Old stuff always looks good in Black and White right? Would be interested to hear which one you prefer. Personally for this shot I prefer the colour, but for the remaining shots I have posted in B&W. Hope you enjoy.

Driving the Locomotive 3642

Now I am not a train person. I must say I was a little disappointed by the lack of steam.. There was a diesel engine on the back which I had heard was just to pull it back to Bathurst. But looking at this image it looks a bit suss. Like there is a little steam jet just behind the main chimney thing.. Is this a 'fake' engine? (clearly I know nothing about trains :) )

Amazing Loco Engineering

It was mesmerizing watching the way the wheels turned on this engine. Took this shot at 2000th of a second to freeze the action.

Second class citizen

Nice scenery for a bit of a train trip in the second car.

Creative Locomotive

I thought I would go for something a little different and capture this old farm equipment (anyone know what it is?) while the Loco went past at Perthville.

Well that's it, hope you enjoyed. Always up for something a little different :)

Helensburgh Metropolitan Tunnel

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 10:13:47 GMT

There is so much history to this place. The metro tunnel is 624m long, it opened in 1888 and closed in 1915. Some believe the tunnels are haunted as there have been a number of deaths here. Since their closure they have been used as a mushroom farm and a water reservoir.

I have been meaning to get to this location for quite some time. Little did I know how easy it is to get to once you know where it is. I arrived just as the sun was going down, which was perfect timing as I could get both daylight shots of the entrance plus could hang around till it got dark enough to get some photos of the glowworms.

Helensburgh Sign

The original sign was replaced by this flash one in 2012. Depending on the amount of rain the tunnel can flood all the way up to this point. It leaves the tracks quite muddy. Fortunately it was dry enough I was able to venture deep in to the tunnel. I was stoked about how easy it is to access, it is only about 50m from where you can park the car. I love how green it is here.

Metropolitan Tunnel Entrance

A classic view of the entrance to the metropolitan tunnel in Helensburgh. When it has been raining a waterfall forms which runs down the right hand side of the tunnel. I love the moss and ferns in this place, makes it feel other worldly and so close to Sydney makes this a quick escape from the big smoke. You can see how muddy it is, I had to balance my way down the tracks to avoid getting too muddy.

Glowworms!

I was pretty stoked to see how many glowworms there were in these tunnels. Right in the city. I saw more glowworms in this tunnel than the 'Glowworm Tunnel' in the Wollemi National Park. This is the view looking south not too far into the tunnel. Glowworms are so hard to photograph. They are dimmer than the stars, fortunately they don't move as fast. To capture the glowworms I needed a 2min exposure at f2.8 and high ISO.

Skunks Message

Moving deeper into the tunnel the glow worms have gone. I think this is because the tunnel regularly floods above this level so they cannot live here. It is pitch black at this point so required some light painting with our torches in order to expose anything. This shot is taken at f5 to get a little bit more depth of field and over 30 seconds. It was quite eerie this far down, and the graffiti capped it off.

"She told me all the inhuman pain and suffering she had endured was worth it as it finally led her to me... Skunk"

Awww.. Well I am happy for you Skunk. To be honest I was expecting a much darker messaged painted here.

The end of the line

Well I made it to the end.. Well as far as I could get without a swim anyway. I nearly lost a shoe to the thick sticky mud and it took a while for my tripod to settle in to the mud before I could take my shot. There is an urban legend that there is an old steam train under water down here. I love the thought of how it might look but I certainly was not curious enough to get the scuba gear out!

You can see the water stretching out closing the tunnel off in the distance. I love the tones and reflection in this image so thought I would process it in black and white to really emphasize them.

The great escape

The glow worms looking out of Helensburgh Metropolitan Tunnel. I love this shot. You can see the tracks drawing your eyes out to the greenery outside. The sun had set and outside was quite dark, barely visible to the eyes, but over 2.5mins at high ISO it nearly looks like daytime. It's amazing to see just how much light the glow worms give off, you can see the roof and even some of the walls are lit green. There is also a super bright little fella on the bottom right near the tracks. It certainly took some experimentation and patience to get this shot. In fact just when I thought I had it set up right my battery ran out! Long exposures really sap the juice. It meant a run/walk back to the car to get the spare. But after seeing the result, I am glad I went to the effort. I hope you like this shot as much as I do :)

The other tunnel

Just across the road there is another tunnel which is fenced off. This is a much shorter tunnel. So short in fact that you can just see the end of it in this shot. The tracks are no longer here, the walls are covered in graffiti and there is a beam across the center of the tunnel. This was the tunnel apparently used for growing mushrooms and there is still some electrical wiring about. As if it wasn't creepy enough I have heard that the metal beam has been used for suicide. Very sad. I would hate to be the person to come across that, perhaps that is why its all fenced off now. While the tunnel itself is quite dry, there was quite a lot of mud leading up to it, so was tricky to get close enough to put my lens between the fence to get this shot.... Back to the other tunnel now to end on a higher note....

Stars of heaven and earth

This is one of my favorite images of the series and perhaps all time. I love the connection between the stars in the sky, and the 'stars' in the earth. It's nearly like there are white holes in the sky (stars) because the little blue pieces of sky have fallen down into the tunnel (glowworms). The glowworms came out great in this shot and compliment the tracks leading your eyes deep in to the image where you can see some people with torches at the end of the tunnel. The nice green moss over the textured bricks and scattered light from the trees really add to the mood of this image. Feels like another world.

Well there it is. I hope you enjoyed this little tour of Helensburgh metropolitan tunnel. If you have any questions feel free to comment below. I have been getting a positive response on social media so far so I might look at doing another series soon.