This was taken from the trip up north to Queensland 2 months ago. Joel and I took a turn on the way to Noosa. This was an iconic spot for sunset and Milkyway photography. We did not stay for that.
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This was taken from the trip up north to Queensland 2 months ago. Joel and I took a turn on the way to Noosa. This was an iconic spot for sunset and Milkyway photography. We did not stay for that.
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FE 20-70mm f4
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The challenging trip I took with Joel early the year. We both had nasty flu after venturing into this desert waiting it out through the night. The core of Milkyway was not even out that early in the year
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Laowa 12mm f2.8
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Cold and wet weather are keeping me indoor. The sign stands out in a way. The people are in some sort of juxtaposition
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FE 20-70mm f4
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This is a tearoom that mum and I came to try in a cold winter day.
The place was ambient until the kids came rushing into the door.
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FE 24mm f1.4 GM
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Melbourne is cold too. Despite me paying the bill, mum's frugal approach to simple life means no heating at all (I spent 20k AUD on the 26 sheets of solar panel and a battery too). She even developed chilblains in her feet. The generation.
My trip to Cape Woolamai did not happen as the gale was up to 40 knots. The weekend weather was not fitting for me to go into the nature at all. Plus mum and brother were nagging me to stay home boy instead. So I ended up trying the best winning 2023 pie in Australia - I will show later on.
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FE 14mm f1.8 GM
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I was in Nyah Westing visiting a regular nursing home. It was literally frosty everywhere I walked. The typical morning glory
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FE 135mm f1.8 GM
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This was taken from a while back in my Brisbane trip. Joel and I accidentally found this mangrove bunch near the coast.
I was worried the sea breeze would move the tree branches too much causing motion blur during the long exposure.
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FE 14mm f1.8 GM
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Last Friday, a stroll in Collingwood area with my new Sigma 17mm f4. It was a pleasant walk while I tried a few cafes along the way. Not good for my weight loss journey.
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Sigma 17mm f4
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For me, sea is my treasure. The gentle hiking and the smell of ocean just cleanse my worries away.
By sunset, it was pouring rain on us. We ended up discovering another fish and chips shop run by Greek grandfather. The snapper and souvlaki were so yummy and delish!
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FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM
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Apparently face portrait like this one sits in this street for about 5 years. I never knew about this.
I received my new toy pancake lens Sigma 17mm f4. I had to take it for a test run in the nearby streets.
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Sigma 17mm f4
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Long exposure shot from a different angle on the large rock. I really like the silky waterflow.
Joel and I gonna venture into Bridgewater Bay again. This time mainly on a sea shelf during semi-low tide by sunset.
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FE 20-70mm f4
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I think it is stick insect of some sort. Or grasshopper. Not an entomologist here.
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A 200mm f4 macro
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The sea is turbulent. The sky is actually less angry than what happens beneath it.
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FE 20-70mm f4
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On Thursday last week, I took cameras to camera clinic for infra-red modification. Joel was meant to do this a few months ago. He procrastinates too much. So I do it for us instead.
Next to the shop, this iconic restaurant that comprised of 3 abandoned trams were standing right there before me. I happened to have my new toy sigma 24mm f3.5 pancake. So I was snapping away like my fingers having spasms.
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Sigma 24mm f3.5
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Sign2 event made me realise I did not take enough photos of signposts or signage at all.
This is called introspection I guess.
This is a classic country town where elites tend to retire at in northwest Victoria. People living in the town are quite alternative.
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Laowa 9mm f5.6
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I stood on this rock taking this shot. Then I was soaked wet by the sea waves. In a few minutes, where I stood was under the sea. It was wild.
This image is what I am after.
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FE 20-70mm f4
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It looks very odd. It feels Bolognese sauce gone wrong in human brains.
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FE 14mm f1.8 GM
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Today though little chance of rain but the sky was completely overcast. Joel rang me saying he was too bored needing to do something. So we came to this same location from 2 weeks ago. This time, it is high tide. It was good for long exposure. The cloud break allows us to see some colours too.
One Aussie chap was brave enough to enter this water which was pretty much freezing. The torrents were so severe that we thought we could lose him into the sea as well.
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FE 20-70mm f4
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Melbourne has been wet for several consecutive weekends.
The beach is cold and magical moments are hard to find.
This weekend is likely to be less rainy. My pal and I gonna take another adventure.
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FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM
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Looks kind of juicy there. Cold chilly wind in Mount Macedon. Melbourne has been quite wet lately.
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Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro
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This stupa is so close to my Bendigo home. It is free. It is always quite peaceful to walk in its gardens. The biggest emerald jade Buddha in southern hemisphere is located in this stupa (how many countries are there in southern hemisphere anyway?).
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FE 24mm f1.4 GM
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This was a tool shed to store cleaning equipment. Quite a lot of walls painted by mural. It was a nice area to explore.
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FE 14mm f1.8 GM
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Jackpot getting a cluster of parasol fungi from the weekend before.
Just came back home from a wedding reception. I suddenly realised I was older and lonely. Sigh...
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Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro
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This is a rural sunset after I finish my rural commitment.
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FE 135mm f1.8 GM
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We hit out to Mount Macedon on the weekend. Mushroom hunting 3rd time this year. We noticed many mushrooms were destroyed by others after photographing them.
The relentless foraging finally got to this one on a dead log so far away from the normal walking paths in Sanitarium Lake. We got the shot this year.
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Sigma 105mm f2.8 macro
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