Retro Sign in Freemantle for Tom's Sign2

 

Rooster has runner's feet. Back in 2011. Though I am not into Murdocracy products, The sign feels right to me.

Fujifilm XPro2 

16-55mm f2.8 

Linking Sign2

Forest Cave Phillip Island for Treasure Tuesday

 

This is low tide. Having high tide, this cave would be under water. Love sunset through the cave.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Freemantle Perth for Mural Monday

 

Back in the days I went to Perth for a medical exam, I struggled to calm my nerves. So I took my camera out for a spin in the posh area of Freemantle. 

It was in 2011 I think. The year I passed exam too. So I love this city very much lol. A plate of pasta at the time cost me 48 AUD. It was still quite expensive by today's standard!

Fujifilm Pro2

16-55mm f2.8 

Linking Mural Monday

Melbourne Lego Show for Sunday Best

 There are many beautiful artworks on display here in Melbourne Museum. I really enjoy photographing here.

Sony A7RV

Sony 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Sunday Best

Honeyeater in Cranbourne Garden for Saturday Critter

 

Trying to harvest the honey.

This weekend is a referendum for Voice voting. Joel is occupied with his niece's birthday party attendance. I gonna work away from town. 

Sony A7RV 

FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3

Linking Saturday Critter

Sunset long exposure at London Bridge for Skywatch Friday

 

The long exposure at the sunset can be very dreamy

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Skywatch Friday

Bays of Islands in Sorrento, Melbourne for Water H2O Thursday

 

Panorama by drone shot. Quite fun. Normally harsh day time sun is a no no for landscape photographers. But it is not a bad thing for drone though. Now I would need to stock ND filters and polariser for better image quality with the drone lens. The sensor is way too small with low dynamic range. I gonna start doing videos which is a new learning curve for me too.

At least this hot summer wont be too boring for me. Drone to drive around the state for entertainment. 

DJI mini pro 4

This is linking  Water H2O Thursday 

Somewhere in Southern France for Sign2

 

I cannot remember where this location was. It was somewhere in South France. I recalled I had very good mussels and local steamed snapper. 

Fujifilm Pro2

16-55mm f2.8

 

Linking Sign2

Rural Scene in outback for Treasure Tuesday

 

Wind mill in country town is a treasure. I used to loathe the lack of stuff to do in the country. However, the noise level is so low that I enjoy the quiet very much.

I got a new drone toy that Joel basically managed to brainwash me into buying one. I have not stopped snapping shots around my work trip to the Victoria Border.

DJI Mini Pro 4

24mm f1.7

This is linking Treasure Tuesday

Dragon mural in North Richmond for Mural Monday

 

Weird to see human hands with the dragon chasing this deep water Patagonian toothfish 

Panasonic G9

Leica 15mm f1.8 limited

Linking Mural Monday

Portsea beach cave sunset for Sunday Best

 

This cave was way too small for my size. I kept hitting the ceiling of the cave by my head

Sony A7RV 

Laowa 9mm f5.6 

Linking Sunday Best and Water H2O Thursday

Rosella in Wattle Street Park for Saturday Critter

 

They are not sighted commonly these days.

Joel got me a good deal with DJ mini Pro4. So, I am taking it out for a spin at the coast for drone photography. Another wild weekend. 

Sony A7RIV

FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3

Linking Saturday Critter

Sierra Navada Rocks sunset for Skywatch Friday

 

1900: The Sierra Nevada sinks near Portsea; 23 lost - From The Age 

"The ship Sierra Nevada bound from Liverpool to Melbourne, crashed upon the rocks of the Ocean Back Beach, behind Portsea, at 1 a.m. yesterday, and 23 of her crew were lost. The centre of the ship, like a mammoth shark’s fin, now appears above the breakers upon which the unmasted hull has been impaled, and that is all that is visible of the wreck. The masts, sails and numberless spars and fragments from the splintered vessel, together with many hundreds of cases and bales of cargo, bestrew the rocks to the mainland, and shortly after news was received of the disaster the battered body of the captain was hauled out from among the wreckage." 

The Sierra Nevada was bound from Liverpool with a cargo that consisted chiefly of whiskey and paper. She sighted Cape Otway on Tuesday morning, and before a favouring breeze made good progress towards Melbourne. At nightfall the lookout sighted the Heads, and there was every prospect of entering the harbor early in the morning. Soon, however, the wind veered around to the south, and as it steadily increased in strength, sail was shortened and everything made taut and apparently safe. The ship continued on her way without increased portents of danger until 11 p.m. Then, above the lashing of the waves and the roar of the wind, the voice of Geo. McGuffin, the man on the lookout, was heard proclaiming ominous warning, “Breakers ahead!” Simultaneously the sailors discerned through the darkness a white line of surf, in bold contrast to a black and rugged background of rocks, which rose out of a dense mist of spray upon the port side.

This is the first time I could find out more information of this shipwreck I frequented many times in the past few years. It is because of some remnants I found ion the region. I was pretty sure there was a shipwreck. 

Sony A7RV

Laowa 9mm f5.6 

Linking Sky Watch Friday

Portsea Mornington Peninsula for Water H2O Thursday

 

I always have an obsession to photograph mini falls from exposed reefs and sea shelves. 

Sony A7RV

FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM

Linking Water H2O Thursday

Brown Sugar Sign in Fitzroy for Sign2

 

I like this old sign photo from Fitzroy St Melbourne. Quite artistic.

It is raining in Bendigo. Overcast for a couple of days on forecast. Time to explore indoor exhibitions with Joel this weekend. 

Panasonic G9

Leica 15mm f1.8 limited

Linking Sign2

Sierra Nevada Rocks sunset for Treasure Tuesday

 

This was taken on the weekend. Joel and I escaped the crowd 1km away from this location. Lucky there are no other photographers there at that time! There was a nearby water puddle that Joel peed into it. Later a young couple came and splashing dipping into it. Joel was laughing his butt off. 

I just figured out I was banned from commenting on Instagram. That frustrated me so much. 

Sony A7RV

Laowa 9mm f5.6

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Richmond Mural for Mural Monday

 

This looks like X rated for sure. Quite a visual impact though.

Pentax K20D

DA 15mm limited

Linking Mural Monday

Waterfall Minoo for Sunday Best

 

From one of many trips to Japan in the past, this waterfall is most poetic. It feels like a waterfall in high mountains of China. The perfection location for photography.

Pentax K10D - surprising what a small sensor and old tech can create a shot like this. 

The double whammy - football final and school holidays render Melbourne impossible to commute. I tried the candid photography in Melbourne CBD yesterday which was quite a shocker. Carp parking fee tripled on the public holidays. Traffic was so congested. There were crowds everywhere wearing Collingwood or Brisbane T shirts. I learnt the lesson to stay indoor even though there was Moon Cake Festival happening today. 

Linking Sunday Best

Honeyeater in Crusoe Reservoir for Saturday Critter

 

I am not a birder for sure. No patience for this.

Sony A7RV

FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3

Linking Saturday Critter

Middle Taiwan for Skywatch Friday

Sky Watch at Middle Taiwan 

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Skywatch Friday

Cat Bay Sunset for Water H2O Thursday

 

It was a trip to west end of Phillip Island. Joel refused to photograph the famous broken jetty in the area. Instead, we camped at this rocky foreshore. Later in the night, we abandoned to do Milkyway because of my misreading of the moon rise time which was hanging brightly in the middle of sky. 

School holidays drive traffic even crazier than normal. I can't wait for the kids return to school. 

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Water H2O Thursday

Coffee shop Sign on AC/DC lane for Sign2

 

This sign really pops somehow. Eye catching.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Sign2 and Face OFF

McKenzie Falls in Grampians for Treasure Tuesday

 

From one of the hiking trips with Joel in the past. This area is now always packed with tourists. White supremist group also frequent this area a lot. I haven't returned since pandemic. The area tends to cause a glare issue to any wide angle lens. The dynamic range requirement is very high for this frame which is what everyone wants to take a snap on. I will need to bring the new equipment to this place again. 

Panasonic G9

Leica 8-18mm f4.5-6.5

Linking Treasure Tuesday

From Richmond Alley for Mural Monday

 

A little nostalgic. I spotted in an alley next to an abandoned warehouse in Richmond. This was from a few years ago. 

Pentax K10D 

DA 50mm f2.8 limited

Linking Mural Monday

Lake Tyrrell Sunset for Sunday Best

 

This place is really nice for nature therapy.

In summer, the flies would be everywhere.

Sony A7RV

FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM

Linking Sunday Best

Butterfly macro for Saturday Critter

 

Taken a long time ago in Lake Eildon area. It was a hot summer.

Pentax K10D

Voigtlander 125mm f2.5 macro

Linking Saturday Critter

It is turning sunny today. Gonna take mum for house hunting. Then catching up with Joel for another Milkyway hunt tonight. Like what Jan says from her latest post, hobby improves happiness and better health. 

Forest Cave Coast for Skywatch Friday

 

Joel and I were supposed to find the entrance to forest cave. We believed the tide was not low enough that the entrance was immersed in the sea still. So we took a snap at the sea.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Skywatch Friday

Pinnacles Milkyway Bow for Water H2O Thursday

 

This was what Joel and I were up to last weekend. New moon. Zero cloud for 5 seconds though. It was after a hike elsewhere on Phillip Island. Then we had fish n chips before coming up here for a milkyway bow.

Light pollution is seen on the right. Thanks for the urban sprawl into this once peaceful island. 

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM (this is a stitch up of 4 vertical frames)

Linking Water H2O Thursday

Just got back from a 9 hour drive from Moulamein. So buggered. Needs rest. 

Carpark Sign for Sign2

 

I was on the way to a dinner. This sign and the glass looks so rustic and aged. 

Linking Sign2

Cosplay for Treasure Tuesday

 

Clearly this is his treasure

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

Linking Treasure Tuesday and Face OFF

Collins Street Arcade Mural for Mural Monday

 

This was drawn on the wall of a Chinese restaurant joint. The painting was quite oriental. 

Olympus E520

Linking Mural Monday

Totally buggered after a whole night out with Joel for hunting Milkyway bow in Phillip Island. We got the shot before the dark cloud cover came in. Lucky for us.

Saltworks at Lake Tyrrell for Sunday Best

 

Third time in this location along the unsealed road of Salt works Rd. Many hares manically running away from me as I approached the lake side. I was meaning to go to a site with abandoned tractor coated by thick pink salt. I decided not to do that because of risk of being sand bombed. 

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Summer is definitely here. Time to get physical and lose some weight. Gonna start intermittent fasting again. 

Linking Sunday Best

Kangaroo for Saturday Critter

 

Spotted in Gippsland 

Sony A7RIV

Canon 300mm f4

Linking Saturday Critter

Lake Tyrrell Sunset sky mirror for Skywatch Friday

 

Sometimes work trip allows me to get the shot. Finally, first sky mirror from this lake this year. It has been a really wet year here which was supposed to be El Nino here. 

Sony A7RV

FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM

I am in a lucky position to work 3 days a week. I post daily on blogspot, Instagram, mastodon and X. Thursday is all consumed on moderating a world page on IG. This is really so busy. I think I over did it again. Really need time to do photography more. 

Linking Sky watch Friday

Milkyway Reflection at Lake Tyrrell for Water H2O Thursday

 

I visited Lake Tyrrell last night. Solo until midnight. I was lucky to spot the reflection view of Milkyway. 

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Water H2O Thursday

Haigh's Chocolate for Sign2

 

People at work inside 

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Sign2 and FACE OFF

Princes Pylon for Treasure Tuesday

 

Light in the end of tunnel

The rustic pylons of the prices pier are the treasure this week. 

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Hoiser Lane Mural for Mural Monday

 

Back in the days with better art on this wall 

Sony A7RIV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Mural Monday

On the weekend, Joel and I supposed to head to this Singapore Chili Crab restaurant. Then he had to go see an optometrist for a reading glasses. Then we ended up heading to Nylex Signs and Skipping Girl signage which did not light up at all. We went to Che the Vietnamese desert place and had best three colour ice there.  

Abandoned Bradmill factory for Sunday Best

 

Urbex is not my strong suite but I enjoy it very much. 

Sony A7RV

Laowa 9mm f5.6

Linking Sunday Best

Koala for Saturday Critter

 

I think on a way to lake entrance spotting this gem along the way. 

I am shutting down a few clinic commitments since the cost of living crisis. I will use this opportunity to explore other hobbies I have :)

Canon 5D Mk II

Canon 300mm f4

Linking Saturday Critter

Rye Beach with sunny sky for Skywatch Friday

 

A sunny day to do long exposure. No clouds in the sky though.

Sony A7RIV 

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

Linking Skywatch Friday

Infrared Pulpit Rock Cape Schanck for Water H2O Thursday

 

No long exposure here. Just a quick snap that gives a totally different feel from the frame. 

I am preparing this post as I had 2 failed to show attendances in my clinic this morning. 

Sony A7RIV - modified

Sigma 17mm f4 

Linking Water H2O Thursday

Gold Buyer Sign on motorbike on Collins St for Sign2

 

There are so many signs like this on Collins St lately.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2

Linking Sign 2

Speke Shipwreck astro photography for Treasure Tuesday

 

Dying to get back here soon. 

Sony A7RIV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Living room graffiti wall art for Mural Monday

 

This was from a while back. At Hosier lane. The colour was popping so I took a snap. 

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Mural Monday

I was going through an old uni album where Leonid and I were like inseparable twins. He is now the head of a bone marrow transplant department in US. Memory can be so much like old wine though I cannot drink alcohol because of gout. 

Warburton creek river flow for Sunday Best

 

I lost my 50mm f1.2 . I bought the lens again for its special rendition it has. 

Sony A7RV 

FE 50mm f1.2 

Linking Sunday Best

Honeyeater for Saturday Critter

 

Located at the circuit walk near Crusoe Reservoir

Sony A7RIV

FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3

Linking Saturday Critter

Goldcoast Sunset for Skywatch Friday

 

Goldcoast sunset is an iconic scene

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4 

Linking Skywatch Friday

Joel works 5 days a week in a senior position of a retail chain. I brought some crispy pork to house during a workday as he works from home. Then I discover that he has yet slept for 48 hours as he is trying to get the server back up for the company. He looks terrible. It reminds me that it is a blessing that I do not need to work everyday anymore. 

I discovered an old film photo from Year 9 that Joel and I travelled to Canberra Australia in 1993. 

I was pissed off that he couldn't stop playing heavy metal on his Walkman.