Thursday, February 29, 2024

Pearses Bay Blairgowrie for Water H2O Thursday

 


This is the spot Joel and I are determined to come back to in future. When the light is more subtle and more dramatic clouds, it would be a winning location for sunset.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Water H2O Thursday




Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Soi 38 Thai Street Joint for Sign 2

 


Shabby looking sign - the food joint website Soi 38 Melbourne


Beef Boat Soup - a classic


Pork Crispy 


This street joint actually hides next to a parking spot next to the boom gate under a large multi-Storey building. It has a cult like following mainly from city workers coming here for a lunch break. 

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4 

Linking Sign 2






Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Pearce Bay in Mornington Peninsula for Treasure Tuesday

 


Joel and I discovered this bay in a very low tide on the weekend. Playing with water flow exposure.


Sony A7RV

FE 70-200mm f4 Macro


Linking Treasure Tuesday


I stumbled across this new song by Jessica Mauboy. It sounds really pleasing. She is really under-rated here in Australia. 






Monday, February 26, 2024

Lizzo Mural for Mural Monday

 


I dont listen to her songs but she always smiles a lot on screen. I like that.


Panasonic G9

Leica 12-60mm f2.8-4

Linking Mural Monday



Sunday, February 25, 2024

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Barn Swallow for Saturday Critter

 


Cranbourne - Wildlife is moving to the urban area for better nests and water sources. 

Sony A7RV

FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3

Linking Saturday Critter



Friday, February 23, 2024

Brighton Beach Panorama for Skywatch Friday

 



That was the last weekend I spent with Joel. Doing so little but play with drone all evening. 

DJ mini Pro4

Linking Skywatch Friday

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Cadillac Gorge in San Remo for Water H2O Thursday

 


I have different versions of the landscape over the years. This was taken 3 years ago. I compare this shot to the one I took last year which was completely opposite to this frame shown above. 


Sony A7RV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM


Linking Water H2O Thursday



Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Cocktail Sign in Little Collins lane in Melbourne for Sign 2

 


On one of my regular walk in town. The sign has a certain look to it.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Sign2




Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Bay of Martyrs near Peterborough for Treasure Tuesday

 


Originally, I tossed the shot as it lacked the dramatic clouds etc. Then it did not seem so bad anymore when I browse the gallery in my hard drive. 

DJ Mini Pro4

Linking Treasure Tuesday


Monday, February 19, 2024

Hosier Lane Mural for Mural Monday

 


A mural with interesting painting style. The hairdo is rather eye catching

Panasonic G9

Leica 15mm f1.8 


Linking Mural Monday


In May, I will be taking on a vacation finally. Trying to plan all the itineraries 



Sunday, February 18, 2024

De Graves St patrons for Sunday Best

 


The cardiology conference is so boring. The place is filled with wankers. The soothing walk during breaks is my refuge away from the mass of people into their own agendas. 

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4


Linking Sunday Best

Joel sprained his back. He was hurting like a baby. So we ended up going to city beach for a sunset. 



Saturday, February 17, 2024

Fairy Wren on roadside for Saturday Critter

 


Always a sight to see wren. They are so lovely.

Sony A7RIV

FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3

Linking Saturday Critter




Friday, February 16, 2024

Pirate Bay Sunset for Skywatch Friday

 


We timed the sunset time well. As soon as we got out of the car, the sun was ready to sink. 

Sony A7RV 

FE 20-70mm f4


Linking Skywatch Friday

I got a cardiology conference to attend this weekend. So no more nature hunting with Joel. Dreadful.



Thursday, February 15, 2024

Magic land in Cape Woolamai Surf Beach for Water H2O Thursday

 


The rising tide is invading the beach Joel and I are walking on. Every 10 minutes, a large wave comes up a few more metres onshore. The receding water looks mesmerising. 


Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4 

Linking Water H2O Thursday



Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Pirate Bay rising tide for Treasure Tuesday


Joel and I are doing the routine weekly nature photography. It is good for happiness as I read from the latest research. The smell of the ocean is just so soothing. 

Sony A7RV

FE 70-200mm f4 maro

Linking Treasure Tuesday


 





Monday, February 12, 2024

Hosier Lane Floral Mural for Mural Monday

 


Not common to see floral wall art in this lane


Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM


Linking Mural Monday



Sunday, February 11, 2024

Tenby Point for Sunday Best

 


This is the bay where salt water meets fresh water.

In reverse sunset


Sony A7RV

FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM


Linking Sunday Best




Saturday, February 10, 2024

Cranbourne Garden Birds for Saturday Critter

 


I cannot ID the birds. They do look nice.

Sony A7RV

FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3

Linking Saturday Critter

Yesterday was Lunar Chinese New Year. I spent the whole day binge watching "Boy Swallows Universe". The series is definitely better than the book. 



Friday, February 9, 2024

Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island for Skywatch Friday

 


The waves give the look I was looking for with 3 second exposure there.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4 

Linking Skywatch Friday



Thursday, February 8, 2024

Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island for Water H2O Thursday

 


Finally, I accessed this area on the weekend. Especially with a high tide. My camera was splashed by rogue waves a few times. 

Sony A7RV + FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Water H2O Thursday


These green plants make the slope even more slippery. 



Wednesday, February 7, 2024

CHE - Vietnamese desert shop for Sign2

 


Joel and I got hooked onto this franchise stores selling "traffic lights" desert. He rang me up and we went to buy this on the weekend. Che Desert


Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Treasure Tuesday and FACE OFF







Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai for Treasure Tuesday

 


Back here on the weekend with Joel. No clouds. The loose sands on the steep slope down the trail made me fall a few times. I busted my shorts as well. There were also quite many snake holes we discovered. 


DJ Mini Pro 4


Linking Treasure Tuesday




Monday, February 5, 2024

ACDC Mural for Mural Monday

 


This mural is sitting in AC/DC lane for a long time. It is also fading. 


Panasonic G9

Leica 15mm f1.8 GM

Linking Mural Monday

Joel and I visited Pinnacles last night. After the usual routine getting the sunset shots and long exposure in some dangerous locations, we noticed so many wallabies staring at us on the grass fields. They were like scouts evenly spaced out into the horizon. It was so eerie. We also spotted a fox popping its head out of the wattle tree bush then roamed through the grass fields like a giant earthworm. Joel enjoyed it but I was rather freaked out. 



Sunday, February 4, 2024

Nyah West Sunrise for Sunday Best

 


Nyah West is a tiny town in the outback. This is a sunrise shot that I rarely take in my hobby. 


Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Sunday Best




Saturday, February 3, 2024

Wattlebird in Braeside for Saturday Critter

 


It looks minimalistic. 

Sony A7RIV

200-600mm f5.6-6.3


Linking Saturday Critter


Friday, February 2, 2024

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Trentham Falls, Macedon, Victoria for Water H2O Thursday

 


Busy for the past few days. A lot of driving and dealing with nasty people at various work places.


This waterfall is a beauty. 

Sony A7RV

FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM


Linking Water H2O Thursday